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The Forberg Collection was presented to the Albertina in 2007 by Mathias and Eva Forberg on a permanent loan basis. Comprising 38 outstanding artworks, it complements the Albertinas own collection especially in the area of Classical Modernism. The collection features works on paper, prints, sculptures, and paintings of exceptional quality by artists such as Picasso, Lyonel Feininger, and Fernand Léger, and by representatives of the Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) movement, such as Alexeij Jawlensky and Wassily Kandinsky, as well as August Macke, who was associated with the group. In addition, it includes works by the Bridge (Brücke) painters Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Otto Mueller, and Max Pechstein as well as by the Bauhaus artists Lazlo Moholy-Nagy and Oskar Schlemmer. At the core of the Forberg Collection, however, is an exquisite selection of works by Paul Klee. The basis of the present Forberg Collection was established by Matthias Forbergs father, Kurt Forberg. Interested in various art genres, Kurt Forberg was particularly committed to the field of the fine arts. Starting in the 1950s, he began to put together an extensive collection that distinguished itself through its founders great knowledge of and passion for modern arts. After Kurt Forbergs death, the collection was divided up through inheritance and parts of it were scattered throughout the world as a result of sales.
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Marco van Ginkel: Chelsea switch concerns Marc Overmars
Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars fears Marco van Ginkel could stall his career by moving to Chelsea.
The Amsterdam side wanted to sign the 20-year-old Vitesse Arnhem midfielder themselves, but lost out to the Blues.
"Van Ginkel is a great young talent and we would have liked him to come to Ajax," Overmars told BBC Sport.
"Whether it is too early for him to go to Chelsea or not, I don't know. With us, he would have played a lot of games and played in the Champions League."
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Marco van Ginkel joined Vitesse Arnhem when he was just seven years old and has progressed through their academy. He made his debut for the club in April 2010 and his international debut came in November last year.
Van Ginkel was last season voted the best player under the age of 21 in the Netherlands.
He played a key role in helping Vitesse to end the season in fourth, their highest league finish since 1998, and in November won his first Netherlands cap.
Overmars, who won the Champions League with Ajax in 1995 and the Double with Arsenal in 1997-98, has made no secret of his admiration for the player.
But he revealed: "We couldn't have a discussion with the player as Chelsea have a co-operation agreement with Vitesse and were first choice.
"The important thing for the player is that he gets minutes in the first team. Hopefully the deal goes well and he will get into the team."
Tamas Kalas, Patrick van Aanholt and Gael Kakuta were regulars in Vitesse's first team last season after joining on loan from Chelsea.
A Chelsea spokesman told BBC Sport: "We have a good relationship with them [Vitesse], as we do with many other clubs."
Van Ginkel is set to become Jose Mourinho's second signing of the summer, following the arrival of Germany forward Andre Schurrle.
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6th July 2013 - 19:30All this user's posts have been removed.Why?
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6th July 2013 - 10:41Hopefully he will be loaned out to a Spanish side before the start of the season with an option to buy. At least in that way chelski can be rid of him before the start of the following season.
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6th July 2013 - 10:39@322I said I agree the midfield isn't as strong when you break down the list of players who are already there,but its stronger than ajax's and hence he would get more playing time at Ajax, in a world cup year this is what he needs. I can understand overmars is bitter but I believe he has a point. We will both look really stupid if the intention all along has been to loan him t Ajax for next season
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6th July 2013 - 6:47324. who_dat
Those players you mentioned are more attack minded as Luiz said. If you pay attention to what formation Chelsea play then you will know. MVG isn't an Oscar or Hazard type player, he is more like a Ramires or Lamps. Chelsea seem short in that area so I can only see quality game time for MVG. If he plays 1000 mins in his first season then it will be great experience & progress. -
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NOTRE DAME, IN (October 31, 2011) -Terry Riggs, a 2010 graduate of South Bend Adams High School, has been named the "Realizing a Dream" Outstanding First Generation Student at Holy Cross College.
To be eligible for the award, students must show outstanding work ethic and determination, and must be from a family whose parents have not completed college degrees. A scholarship recipient is chosen by each of the 32 independent college campuses in Indiana. Additionally, award nominees are asked to nominate a mentor teacher who helped inspire them toward the dream of excelling college.
Terry is the son of Jerry Riggs of South Bend, and Valerie Norman who died while Terry was still in high school. Terry credits Adams football coach and history teacher, Robert Harvey, for inspiring and supporting him through that difficult time.
"He is the epitome of a mentor," says Terry. "Whether it was a question over game film, school, or a personal matter, he was always there. He was the first person at school to offer his condolences for the loss of my mother and he did his best to help me through it, and I will never forget that."
Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, November 5th at the Hilton Indianapolis North Hotel, 8181 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Media coverage for this event is welcomed, and no advance arrangements are necessary. However, anyone interested in joining the honorees for dinner, please call Linda Meador at (317) 236-6090 x221 no later than noon, Friday, November 4th.
In acknowledging the award, Terry said, "They don't lie when they say 'hard work pays off'." Being a first generation college student, I wanted to make going to college easy on my family, so I worked hard non-stop to get to this point. It sincerely means a lot to me to see the hard work pay off. I am honored to represent Holy Cross and my family in this way."
Made possible by a grant to the Independent Colleges of Indiana from the Lilly Endowment, "Realizing the Dream" recognizes the triumphs of first-generation students in their first year of college. The student honorees are Indiana high school graduates who subsequently demonstrated superior academic performance during their first year of studies and exhibited leadership in campus or community activities. A $2,000 grant will be mailed to the institution to be deposited into the student's account and applied toward the cost of his/her education.
The program also celebrates the roles played by teachers and parents in shaping student aspirations for a college education. After being chosen by their college, the students then named the elementary or secondary teacher or counselor who most influenced them to attend college. These mentors will each receive a $1,000 professional development award.
Terry, who hopes to coach football and possibly attend graduate school, says Holy Cross College is preparing him well.
"My experience at Holy Cross has helped me mature because they make it feel like home, but in a college setting," explains Terry. "I am comfortable meeting with professors when they give up their personal time just to help, so I thank them for that as well. Also, Holy Cross has helped me develop a voice that I can respectfully express, and I appreciate that as it is a necessity in today's world."
Attending the banquet in addition to the students, parents, and teachers will be special guests, presidents of the colleges, and the campus coordinators of the "Realizing the Dream" program.
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Hi everyone, My windows were installed today and I noticed one window has a 1inch gap, while the remaining windows fit perfectly. Since these took a month to be made I assume they should fit perfect. Was this due to an error or is this normal? Please help! |
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- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 8:57
Not sure I can see the first picture too well. Any chance you can shoot it in better light? The time to address this issue is now for certain. There should also be sheathing on the sides that the flashing is attached to. |
- Posted by ultrawindows (My Page) on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 11:53
There are several possibilities: 1. The windows was mis-ordered. 2. The framers framed the opening too large. 3. The manufacturer's maximum height was reached and the windows couldn't be any taller. If this is the case, the supplier should have notified you. |
Why would windows be installed before the sheathing? I'm not a window pro, but I have built a couple of houses and your install does not look correct (I could be wrong). The window opening with the gap should have had a shim added to close the gap, prior to installing the window. See the link below on new construction installation. |
Here is a link that might be useful: link on window installation for new construction
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- Posted by millworkman (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 15:08
I will let the pro's who know installs better than I handle this further but I am afraid of most of what I see there. No sheathing, no shims, no drip cap, window wrap should extend into the opening and wrapped onto interior of the studs, looks to be nailed only through the flanges (can't really tell 100% but looks that way to me). |
- Posted by HomeSealed (My Page) on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 16:26
+1 to ultra's comments. At this point, if the size of the windows is satisfactory, those openings need to be closed in. Nothing too terribly difficult, but it should have been done prior to the windows being installed, along with a few other steps as mentioned above. |
- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 17:59
+2 I would just frame it up a bit. The issues with the sheathing and the other items are a bit off putting to me though. |
Thanks! I really appreciate it. I will talk to my builder about this. |
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Spring is finally here and it's time to take the bike out of winter storage.
Chances are, your bike will need some attention before you take your first ride of the season. Or, as Bruce Masterson, the outreach coordinator for the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen, succinctly put it: "Make sure everything works."
"Check for any problems before [your] first adventure on the bike path," he said.
Kevin Murphy, general manager at NBX Bikes in Narragansett, said, "We offer a safety check to make sure the bike is in good shape after the winter.
"It's not a full tune-up but a professional look over the bike to make sure nothing has loosened, a once-over to pick up something from a safety point of view, versus a full service."
"First and foremost, you need to inflate the tires," said Rob Foulkes, owner of the East Providence Cycle on Warren Avenue in East Providence. He said if the bike has been stored in the basement all winter, "I can guarantee the tires are flat." He said they need to be inflated slowly so the rubber can adjust to the renewed pressure. He suggested inflating to half the suggested pressure on the sidewall, then removing the pump and spinning the wheel to make sure it and the tire are not uneven before inflating the tire fully.
Murphy, of NBX Bikes, said using the air machines at gas stations "fills the tires too quickly and blows them off the rim."
Foulkes agreed. "A bike tire has low volume but high pressure, while a car tire has huge volume but lower pressure," he said. Instead, he recommended a floor pump and said the tires should be regularly inflated, ideally every time you ride. He said a bicycle tire can lose 20 percent of its pressure in just three or four weeks.
How about a service? "It depends how it is ridden and how is it stored," Foulkes said, noting most bikes do not need an annual service.
"The problem is that the people who need it don't get it and the people who don't need it get it," he said. "Serious bikers look after their bikes, it's a lifestyle thing for them, plus their bikes tend to be better quality."
He said a damp salt environment can lead to corrosion and, if the bike is not hung up, damage can occur if it falls over or other items fall into it. In particular, he noted the derailleur, which is the mechanism that changes the gears by moving the chain. "It's fragile," he said. If the bike falls down, "then it's highly possible for that element to get bent or damaged."
Foulkes recommended checking the drivetrain and lubricating the chain. While there are specialty bicycle oils, Masterson said Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant works well. "It's available everywhere," he said, citing Benny's and other general stores.
To check the drivetrain, Foulkes advised a flat terrain and moderate speed. "Take your bike for a ride not to enjoy the ride but to check the safe operation of the drivetrain," he said, adding to watch out for salt and sand this spring.
"Especially this winter with so much salt and sand [on the roads]," he said, referring to the mixture used to combat ice and snow. "The rain washes it into the gutter, and where do bicycles ride? In the gutter!" And he warned of bikes losing traction when cornering on sand. "It's like ice," he said. "The bike tends to slide out from under the rider."
Masterson added checking the brakes and making sure cables are not frayed.
"Brake pads dry out a lot," he said, adding parents should be especially vigilant in testing the brakes of their children's bikes.
Masterson also advised watching the weather in early spring. He said it could be sunny and 60 degrees at midday, making shorts and a T-shirt comfortable. "But it gets cold later," he said. "Plus you're making your own wind chill at this time of year."
Murphy said there had been tremendous growth in the sport over the last few years. He cited changing attitudes to health in general and the expansion of bike paths, notably the path from East Providence to Bristol and the recently expanded one in South County, which now runs from the University of Rhode Island to Narragansett.
Masterson said he had been cycling since he was a teenager. "It's a way to get out of the house and alone with my thoughts," he said, adding cycling was both an individual sport and a social one. Indeed, he said he met his wife, Elizabeth, and his in-laws while cycling.
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It may not be original advice, but for Rob Foulkes it cannot be stressed enough: "Wear a helmet!"
"It might be more important than cleaning the bike," said the owner of the East Providence Cycle, citing protection against brain and head injuries.
He advised families to check their helmets, and update them if necessary as the protective material can get rigid with age, and to make sure they are being worn correctly. He added that he was often shocked to see families on the bike path with "the kids wearing [helmets] but the parents not wearing them."
"You do not see a serious bike rider without a helmet," he said.
Kevin Murphy, of NBX Bikes in Narragansett, also noted the importance of being visible at night, especially at dusk. He cited the increasing use of high visibility clothing as well as blinking lights. "We've had huge success with 'hi-vis' clothing in the last four, five, six years," he said.
He said five or six years ago the store just carried hi-vis vests. "Now the showroom has 20 to 30 hi-vis items from jackets to jerseys to T-shirts," he said, noting, "It's more important to be seen rather than to see, from a safety standpoint."
And as far as using headphones go, Murphy was emphatic. "Headphones are a no-no," he said. "There's no gray area on that one. You need to hear vehicles, you need to hear the traffic flow."
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Sam Allardyce raised his glass to Andy Carroll after the striker's second-half header secured a welcome 1-0 Barclays Premier League win over Swansea City.
Having enjoyed a brandy at the close of the transfer window on Thursday, the manager admitted he planned to have a glass of red wine after the Hammers recorded their first victory since New Year's Day.
Big Sam's team were outstanding against the Capital One Cup finalists and would have won by a far wider margin had it not been for Swans goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel and some loose finishing.
"It's just a pity it wasn't a bit more comfortable for us," said the manager. "We created some fantastic chances and you are always worried as a manager that any one slip, particularly against a team like Swansea who are relaxed and calm and cool, could see them nick one with someone like Michu on the pitch.
"We kept them really quiet from an attacking point of view, apart from a frantic last couple of minutes when they threw everything in the box. It's just a shame we weren't more comfortable because we kept everyone really nervous right until the very end with everybody biting their nails, but we got a well-deserved goal and a well-deserved victory.
"I don't think anyone can argue the fact that, with the amount of chances we created, we thoroughly deserved this victory. It's a big, big three points we have been waiting for and we've now got it in the bag and got to that 30-point mark in the league.
"We have played 25 games and we can try and push on from here at Aston Villa next Sunday now and see if we can get our away form a little bit better and take something before the break for the FA Cup fifth-round weekend."
Carroll was outstanding in every area, winning header after header at both ends of the pitch, holding the ball up superbly and creating chances for his team-mates - most notably Kevin Nolan, who had two shots well saved by Gerhard Tremmel.
"Andy and Kevin seem to have the knack of combining and linking together and getting chances. Andy scored from a set piece and we emphasised to the lads that Swansea had conceded 67 per cent of their goals from set pieces. Now it'll be up to 70 per cent.
"The corner has made all the difference and Andy's aerial power has put the ball in the back of the net and got us the three points that we so desperately needed."
The manager was pleased not only with his match-winner, but also with the way his whole team performed against a Swansea side which had conceded just nine goals in 12 previous away matches this season.
"Andy didn't look tired. Mo Diame looked dead on his legs near the end and he couldn't get around the pitch. Matt Jarvis played a full game at Fulham so we brought him off and put Joe Cole on and he put a fantastic ball in for Ricardo Vaz Te to nearly make it 2-0 just after we scored.
"We had a volley from Vaz across the goal and one from Mo that went just over the bar and their keeper made four fantastic saves. Kevin Nolan could have scored a couple of goals again. It was a really good performance. Swansea played a lot of neat football but didn't cause us any problems.
"There was a lot of good attacking football from us that created chances and that's what you want. Everyone will have gone home happy. It was another good performance at home, with the right result this time, and it'll settle everybody down.
Big Sam and his players now have eight days to prepare for a trip to Aston Villa next Sunday lunchtime, giving them a welcome chance to recover following the drama of a busy January on and off the pitch.
"Getting three points means I can sleep a bit easier now, never mind the players! What about me?! I'm glad that the phone is not ringing 60 or 70 times a day and my email isn't pinging. It's been unbelievable.
"We're just going into our fourth phase of eight games and we've started with three points in the bag, which makes a massive difference to the points total when you get off to a winning start.
"Now, I'm going to have a nice glass of red wine!"


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171 Commonwealth Government to Lord Cranborne, U.K. Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs
Cablegram 535 13 October 1940,
Repeated to Prime Minister of New Zealand [1], No. 40.
Australian Minister, Washington [2], No. 9.
High Commissioner, London [3], No. 625.
Your telegram No. 338 of 10th October. [4] Commonwealth Government are in agreement with proposed plan for conversations in London and Washington. We welcome opportunity of attendance of our Service representatives at talks in London and have telegraphed Australian High Commissioner, London, who will make necessary arrangements. [5] As regards discussions in Washington, Australian staff delegation is to consist of Commodore Boucher [6] and Air Commodore Goble [7], who is at present at Ottawa. Major General Northcott [8] is also included in the Delegation, but as he is attending the Singapore Conference which opens on 22nd October he could not reach Washington before middle of November. Glad to have information of arrangements for Washington as soon as possible.


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You Gotta Love a Saturday
Aaaaah. Saturday. Thank you, universe, for the following fabulousness:
1. Dave is at a songwriting conference all weekend, and I'm happily anticipating a whole bunch of cocooning and quiet time.
2. I slept from about 9:30 last night until 5:00 this morning, read a few chapters, then went back to sleep until almost 8:00. Heavenly!
3. I've got two great books going right now: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and The Bronte Project.
4. I just got home from the grocery store, and I'm queued up make some delicious food for the week:
- Strawberries (cut & Splenda = mmmm)
- Spinach muffins
- Ethiopian cabbage (recipe below; thank you, Stacey!)
- Garlic bok choy
5. And — YAY! — my workouts are done for the week, and I successfully completed six CF workouts in six consecutive days. F*ck, yeah.
Today's I AM CROSSFIT Workout
4 rounds for time:
- 50 squats
- 400m run
My time: 12:51
It was c-c-c-old this morning, and I took a little more lax approach to this workout — maybe a B+ effort instead of an A+ — and I am SO OK with that. I had a good time; I was joyful when it was finished.
Week 1 of I AM CROSSFIT: complete (except for eating, of course, but I've got some awesome Zone-iness planned for the rest of the day.)
Ethiopian Cabbage
approx. 1 cup = 1 block C+F, 1 WW point
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 carrots, shredded or very thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 head cabbage, shredded
1. In a medium skillet heat the olive over medium heat; add the carrots and onion and cook in the hot oil about 5 minutes.
2. Lower the heat to medium. Add the salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cabbage; mix well. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.
Top with your favorite protein to make a delicious meal.
Tags: cabbage, dino-chow, ethiopian, paleo
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I really loved this cabbage recipe…the first time I tried it, I only used a dash of salt and subbed dry ground mustard for the tumeric. I followed your recipe exactly the second time around…a little too salty for me and I discovered I'm not crazy about tumeric. But that's what I love about cooking Paleo…how just switching up one spice can make a huge difference! Thanks for this yummy take on cabbage
So, day 1 of whole 30 and this was my breakfast with leftover chopped-up chicken breast added to the skillet in the last five minutes. I was halving the recipe and forgot to halve the tumeric but still altogether pretty yummy. Now if my tongue will just quit tingling…
I am on day 5 of the Whole30. I live in Alaska and cabbage is a staple. One of the recipes that I came up for cabbage, my kids love it, is super easy. One cabbage head sliced into 1/2 inch slices. Place on a cookie sheet or stone wear pan. In a seperate bowl combine organic coconut, salt and pepper. Spritz the cabbage with a little bit of olive oil and put a heaping helping of the cocnut mixture on top of the cabbage. Place the pan in a preheated oven (350 degrees). Roast for 10 to 15 minutes then enjoy…
[…] also going to prep another lb of seasoned ground beef and make cocoa toasted cauliflower and Ethiopian cabbage, as I happen to have all the necessary ingredients for them. Anything else I need I'll get at […]
Would this work with red cabbage too?
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We were flooded out last December and our goat decided to eat all the bark off of our Apple tree. Now it is April, and the tree is blooming. There is moss on the tree, and I added Miracle grow to it and now it is acting as if it is AOK?? Anyone know why this tree is still growing and blooming? Shouldn't it be dead with no bark, or is the moss what is keeping it alive?? It's just crazy, for all intents and purposes, this thing should be dead. Anyone heard of this happening before? |
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The core of a tree is live also. I've barked a cherry plum with a hatchet and had it act like nothing had happened also. |
- Posted by wisconsitom 4/5 WI (My Page) on Sat, Apr 19, 08 at 14:12
Depends on what you mean by 'all the bark''. If the outer bark only was eaten, then the nutrient delivery system which lies just inside the bark could still be intact. I've seen this happen with burning bush euonymous several times-completely girdled by voles, yet continuing to live as though nothing had happened. There is another more ominous possibility-trees store much energy in all their parts, and this apple could just be running on this stored nutrient base. Once it's used up, well........ +oM |
What +oM said. If this tree is completely girdled, all the way around, then it is just 'running on stored energy reserves, and the sugars manufactured in the leaves will not be able to be translocated back down to the roots. The top will eventually die - maybe not this year, but certainly within the next 2 or 3. Be on the lookout for beaucoup new shoots popping up below the girdled area. The auxins, etc. produced in the the terminal buds of the top will not be able to flow back down through the interrupted cambium to nourish the roots and so far as the tree 'knows', someone cut it off with a chainsaw at the lowest point of the girdling injury. If above the graft union, you could allow a new shoot to grow and become your new apple tree, but if shoots are coming from below where the graft union was, you may need to consider removal and replanting or learning how to graft and putting a new named-variety(you could even bud material from the still-growing top) apple on the most vigorous shoot. |
The plum is still there, years later. I chopped on it pretty good. It seems sapwood being live (rather than the tree being a dead woody core with a sheath of live cambium around the outside) allows some trees to survive this kind of damage. |
If the cambium layer has been severed all the way around the tree, it will die--but maybe not right away, as others noted above. If some of the inner bark remains, the tree will survive for a long time and grow wood and bark over a portion of the damaged area. Eventually the part that has had all its bark removed will rot and the tree will break. One other possibility, one that would not seem to apply in your case, is if the tree has had its cambium layer completely severed, but also has a root graft to another tree, its roots can live on the resources provided by the tree it is grafted to for a very long time--until the place where the cambium was severed rots and the tree breaks off. With root grafted beach trees, I have seen the one "girdled" take 15 years or more to die! --Spruce |
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The preserve is an ecologically unique region where the Transverse Ranges, Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada, western Mojave Desert and San Joaquin Valley converge. Due to elevation ranging from 640 to 6,005 feet, the preserve has an impressive array of landforms and habitats that serve as a critical landscape linkage and wildlife corridor between the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada. At 93,000 acres, Wind Wolves is the west coast's largest non-profit preserve. An important conservation outcome of TWC's ownership is that TWC led a Tejon Ranch Working Group of conservation organizations that resulted in a plan to double the target amount of conserved land on the neighboring Tejon Ranch to over 230,000 acres. Tule elk were reintroduced to the Wind Wolves Preserve, the southern most extension of their historic range. The elk herd has grown to more than 200 elk and the California Department of Fish and Game estimates the preserve can support up to 2,500 elk. Currently the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is placing stillborn calves on the preserve for the California Condor, which can be seen regularly. When the elk herd reaches 2,000, elk will die weekly of attrition, which will aid the condors in becoming free living once more. On the San Joaquin Valley floor, the preserve is a 30-square-mile veritable sea of grasslands with remnant stands of saltbush. These grasslands are home to the endangered San Joaquin kit fox and blunt-nosed leopard lizard, and one of the largest stands of the endangered Bakersfield cactus. Rolling grasslands rise from the valley floor and transition into classic California blue oak and valley oak savanna with extensive riparian wetlands. The oak savanna rises into juniper and pinyon forests that ascend into stands of ponderosa pine and big cone spruce.
At 93,000 acres, Wind Wolves Preserve is the West Coast's largest nonprofit preserve.
An important conservation outcome of The Wildlands Conservancy's ownership has been TWC's influence on preserving the neighboring Tejon Ranch. When a national land trust struck a deal to save 100,000 acres of Tejon Ranch, leaving the remaining 170,000 up for grabs, TWC started the Tejon Ranch Working Group with representatives from 10 environmental organizations. We brought in development experts and investment analysts who showed how clustering density on 30,000 acres could affect the conservation of 240,000 acres with better shareholder certainty. A version of the TWC proposal was implemented by Tejon Ranch with the backing of the environmental community.
At Wind Wolves, The Wildlands Conservancy offers free outdoor education programs in which over 153,000 children have participated. The Wind Wolves Preserve is open to the public daily from 8 am to 5 pm for hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking. Tent camping is available by advanced reservation. There are seasonal wildflower and wildlife viewing tours by vehicles. For more information, call 661.858.1115.
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All programs are offered at no charge to participants. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call Wind Wolves Preserve at 661.858.1115, or e-mail your request to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Guided Weekend Hikes We have a variety of guided walks and hikes available, from an easy two-mile walk to a moderately difficult ten-mile hike. Stops will be made for wildlife observation, photography, and spectacular views. All ages welcome.PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a Guided Hike on May 3rd or 17th.
Birding Hike A slow-paced hike through riparian, saltbush, and oak woodland habitats to discover the birds that live in these areas. We will drive to different habitats so you can see more of the preserve! Hike is led by Naturalist & birder Megan. All ages and experience levels.
EarthArt Celebrate the earth by creating EarthArt from natural materials found during a short guided hike by a naturalist. Then, assemble your own unique artwork. All artwork will remain on display for future viewing.
Mommy and Me Parents come out and enjoy a FREE outdoor activity with your little ones. Activities vary every month from bird watching and bird nest building, painting masterpieces in nature, and reading children-friendly books outdoors. Fun for all ages! **Birding activity includes a small hike**
Night Hike This two-hour moonlit hike will start just before sunset and end after dark. Naturalists will discuss nighttime wonders including nocturnal animals, fluorescent minerals, bioluminescent insects, and constellations. Bring a dinner to enjoy before the hike begins at sunset. All ages (no strollers please).
Plant then Play at the Preserve Come for a morning of fun for the whole family. We will plant native plants in our flowerbeds around the preserve office and finish with enough time for you to have a family picnic and hike. Great for all ages!
San Emigdio Canyon Hike Naturalist Jana and Linda will lead a 10-mile hike following the historic El Camino Viejo (hiking down from Pine Mt. Club to Preserve). Explore the history, native plants, wildlife and geology of the area. This hike is appropriate for experienced hikers. Bring your own water and lunch. Some hiking experience recommended. Ages 13 and up.
Outdoor Survival Preparedness Kids and their parents learn how to stay safe and sound in nature. Your naturalist will lead activities and demonstrations. Kids will receive a safety whistle, lanyard and certificate. Ages 4 to 18. No strollers please.
Trash to Treasure Create treasures with recyclable materials along with Naturalist Sami. Reuse before you recycle! For ages 4 and up.
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LOUISVILLE, KY – While some are familiar faces, half of those selected for the top offensive award in Major League Baseball® this year are first-time honorees. Six of the nine American League winners are taking home the Louisville Slugger® Silver Slugger™ Award for the first time. On the other hand, Alex Rodriguez's selection gives him a total of ten Silver Slugger trophies; only Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza have collected more.
The Silver Slugger award winners were determined by a vote of Major League Baseball® coaches and managers who named the players they felt were the best offensive producers at each position in both the American and National Leagues in 2008. Selections were based on a combination of offensive statistics including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, as well as the coaches' and managers' general impressions of a player's overall offensive value. Managers and coaches were not allowed to vote for players on their own team.
Among the teams represented by this year's winners, the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins each had two honorees. The Yankees' Rodriguez won his second straight trophy, while Derek Jeter picked up his third award. Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won his fourth award overall—this year's honor is his first since 2004. Fellow Cardinal Ryan Ludwick is a first-time honoree.
Joe Mauer of the Twins collected his second Silver Slugger ™ Award; he won his first award in 2006. Teammate Justin Morneau is a first-time honoree. All three of the top offensive outfielders for the American League are first-time honorees—Josh Hamilton of the Rangers, Carlos Quentin of the White Sox and Grady Sizemore with the Indians.
American League 1B – Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins 2B – Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox 3B – Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees SS – Derek Jeter, New York Yankees OF – Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers OF – Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox OF – Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians C – Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins DH-- Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles
National League 1B – Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals 2B – Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies 3B – David Wright, New York Mets SS – Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins OF – Matt Holliday, Colorado Rockies OF – Ryan Ludwick, St. Louis Cardinals OF – Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers C – Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves P – Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs
Chase Utley of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies and Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rockies each now have three awards and they both have been named to the Silver Slugger team three years in a row.
David Wright of the New York Mets, Brian McCann of the Atlanta Braves and Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs are all second-time winners of the Silver Slugger. Wright won the award in 2007, while McCann and Zambrano both won in 2006.
The other winners in the senior circuit are new honorees. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins picks up his first win along with Ryan Braun with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The specially designed Silver Slugger Award will be presented to each player by a representative of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., makers of Louisville Slugger, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, in a ceremony early in the 2009 season. The trophy is three feet tall and bears the engraved name of the winner and his Silver Slugger teammates in his respective league.
The Silver Slugger Award was instituted by H&B in 1980 as a natural extension of the Silver Bat Award which is, as its name indicates, a silver-plated bat presented by Louisville Slugger to the batting champions in the AL and NL. This year's Silver Bat Award winners are Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves and Joe Mauer of the Twins. Jones hit .364 to lead the majors and win the NL batting title. Mauer hit .328 to claim the AL honor. Both will receive their Silver Bat Awards in on-field presentations early in the 2009 season.
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Coaching by Values is a management development book that outlines how leaders can more effectively and authentically impact their people and guide their development – as well as their own – by engaging in coaching tactics that are led by an awareness of values. Dolan's thesis is that when individuals understand what motivates them ("what makes them tic [sic]"), they will be able to better discern their business goals and align those goals with their organization, in order to find more meaningful success.
Dolan lays out various coaching styles, processes, and models. He emphasizes that the role of a coach, regardless of the model, is to facilitate learning instead of dictating or forcing it. In regard to values, Dolan addresses how they relate to behavior and corporate culture, and how corporate strategy that employs value-based goals can influence morale, productivity, and loyalty in a company.
For example, he outlines how value congruence (or lack thereof) between an individual and the organization acts on both an emotional and biological level to facilitate (or hinder) performance, job satisfaction, and loyalty. On the emotional level, Dolan describes how the level of value congruence can ripple down to the level of trust, then level of communication, and finally level of outcomes. Biologically, Dolan discusses the etiological relationship between physical environment, social situation, behavior, individual values, and individual physical changes.
Filled with flow charts and diagrams, this book may be one of the most comprehensive overviews of values-based coaching available for purchase. The material is well presented in organized sections and subsections of text. The sheer amount and density of the information, however, makes this volume something of a textbook or coaching reference rather than a business read one would tackle linearly in a few sittings.
Yet Dolan knows his subject and his passion and commitment to the methods he outlines shines through the text, making this book a great read for business coaches and managers alike.
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It mostly consists of ship-to-ship combat, leaving the Ubisoft franchises' free running, building climbing and parkour gameplay to the console title, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.
Luckily for Assassin's Creed Pirates and, more importantly, for the gamers who download it for their iOS and Android devices, the naval combat has enough variety to sail on its own. The story follows up-in-coming pirate Captain Alonzo Batilla, who is all about finding legendary treasure, sinking royal ships and making enemies. This "pirate's life" story, told through still character art and rolling text, is bare skull and bones and pretty forgetful in the Assassin's Creed cannon.
Even though Batilla isn't one of the Assassin's Creed Assassins or Templars, his role as an ambitious new pirate captain is at least made interesting by the fact that he starts at the bottom rung of the rope ladder. His first vessels include a dinky Gun Boat and Schooner and he works his way up to commanding a full-loaded Frigate and Man O'War by the end. Upgrading your ships, crew and perks is accomplished by accumulating XP and collecting treasure.
Treasure is mostly won by challenging royal navy and other pirate ships to real-time combat. The gameplay here consists of selecting cannons and other sea faring warfare projectiles, then setting their trajectory. You have to keep in mind that the ship across the bow is always moving.
There's a cooldown period that forces captains to wait an anxious few seconds between rounds, enabling the enemy to take a turn firing. When this happens, the game transitions you into defense mode where you can employ a dodge move. Getting out of the way by speeding up or slowing down the boat (or, from your perspective, moving the ship left and right), is really easy.
The real difficulty in ship-to-ship combat isn't getting hit. In fact, you'll rarely have your vessel sunk in this game, if ever. It's that certain levels employ a fairly strict timer, which will cause you to fail a mission and start over. This makes Assassin's Creed Pirates a legitimately fun challenge, but for some players it will be the most frustrating part of the game.
The graphics, unlike the timed missions, can be appreciated by one and all. That's because the game actually lives up to its app store screenshots. You'll be swiftly cutting through the open waters of the Caribbean, and despite the choppy conditions, it'll be smooth sailing on the tablet's screen. In addition to engaging 3D combat, the game conveniently provides a 2D over-the-top view for navigating the large maps in each chapter.
There are times when a bigger tablet is a better choice for exploring waters dotted with nameless Caribbean islands. That's because the controls can feel cramped on smaller screens. The 2D over-the-top navigation isn't available in the most pressing speed missions, so if you're turning the camera when you mean to be turning the ship, you start to sing to yourself: "the pirate's life is not for me" and let out a few choice "Arrrs!"
Even though Assassin's Creed Pirates doesn't give us an Assassin or Templar to play with, the game fulfills the third word of its title by amply delivering pirates. Everything from the all-important naval combat to the crew singing sea shanties makes the gameplay and presentation worth your $4.99 in buried treasure.
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- Developer: Ubisoft
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Price: $4.99
- In-app purchases? No
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Battlestar Galactica FAQ Updated! |
Battlestar Galactica | Published 18 March 2009 |
As the amazing Battlestar Galactica series comes to an end this Friday night (we here at FFG are having multiple viewing parties!), you're going to want to keep the adventure going on your tabletop! You're bound to have questions, so we're pleased to bring you the answers!
The Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game FAQ/Errata document (PDF, 908K) has been updated!
Glad it's Frak'n Over With!!!
A large group of friends and I that have been following it from the start. We were going to have a 'It's Frak'in Over With Party' but after SCIFI and BSG's heinous handling of the schedule and pretty much the whole last season... we decided to have a 'Glad it's Frak'in Over With' party - but now, pretty much everyone has canceled, and... We're just frak'n glad it's over with.
I wonder how the series end will affect any future expansions to this game. We know they are coming the question is when. :)
Support from FFG has always been pretty impressive, so I'm glad another FRAQ has been released....
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Small, rounded mass of lymphoid tissue contained in connective tissue. They occur all along lymphatic vessels, with clusters in certain areas (e.g., neck, groin, armpits). They filter bacteria and other foreign materials out of lymph and expose them to lymphocytes and macrophages that can engulf them; these cells multiply in response to accumulation of such materials, which is why lymph nodes swell during infections. The nodes also produce lymphocytes and antibodies, to be carried by lymph throughout the lymphatic system. In Hodgkin disease and other lymphomas, malignant lymph cells proliferate, causing lymph node enlargement. Other cancers often invade lymphatic vessels, which can carry cells from the tumour to lymph nodes, where they are trapped and grow into secondary tumours. Lymph nodes are therefore removed in cancer surgery to detect or prevent tumour spread.
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On 2-0 vote, Colwell gets nod for vacant BoE post
With only one item on the agenda, the Fayette County Board of Education Monday afternoon appointed former interim Superintendent Dan Colwell to the Post 2 seat vacated by school board member Mary Kay Bacallao.
The vote on the appointment was 2-0, with board members Marion Key and Bob Todd in favor of the appointment and board member Leonard Presberg abstaining. Board member Barry Marchman was not present at the meeting.
The five member board now consists of three members who have actually faced voters in an election and two who have not — Colwell and Leonard Presberg, who was appointed to an open seat in November 2011 and is now running as a Democrat for the new Post 5 seat.
Contacted at home after the meeting, Colwell said he is honored to have been selected.
"I will do my best to make what is already an outstanding school system even better," Colwell said.
Todd at the meeting made the motion to appoint Colwell to fill Bacallao's unexpired term which ends in December 2016. Presberg seconded the motion.
"I have nothing but the utmost respect. (Colwell) will be a fantastic board member," Presberg said. "His experience and knowledge will be vital to us."
Presberg in his statements also noted that he would be abstaining from the vote since Colwell in prior months had given him a campaign contribution which had been subsequently returned. Colwell made the contribution for Presberg's reelection campaign prior to Bacallao's resignation to run for state school superintendent.
As for Marchman's absence at the meeting, Key said she had spoken with him a few minutes before the Monday meeting and was told he was in north Atlanta and could not be back in time to attend the meeting.
Key also said she had called Marchman several times last week in reference to the called meeting. Marchman did not return those calls, Key said.
Key thanked the 10 applicants who applied for the seat, adding that the school system is fortunate to have a number of well-educated and talented people who stepped forward to be considered for the Post 2 seat.
I thought this lady had a good chance of winning, until I heard about her daughters ranting.
What the heck Is happening people? Are people so intent on winning they lose their moral compass for a seat on the BOE? Is this what we want?
Is it a good idea for a candidate to run for a position on the school board while his wife is a teacher in one of the Fayette County schools? I know John Kimball might be a great person for a position but I was wondering if it's a smart choice, pretty sure it would be a conflict of interest.
I've had the same concern. If elected he would be in a position to vote directly on issues that would impact his own household income. It should at least preclude him from voting on issues that would have an impact on his wife's salary/benefits/work conditions. This would mean that the Post 4 representative would not have a vote on most of the critical issues that the BOE decides. He is running for a position where he will constantly be working to avoid conflicts of interest.
I do think that the developer connection that the Basham campaign previously floated was a red herring. I don't believe that there is any indication that Mr. Kimbel would be influenced by relationships with developers. It is something that Fayette county voters should be on the watch for, but the past issues involved a spouse who was a developer.
I wouldn't put much stock in anything floated by the Basham supporters after what took place on the Take Action For Public Facebook page last week. The candidate's daughter was caught posting under an alias, and once caught admitted as much. Of course the candidate claimed that she knew nothing of the posts (like the true politician she is). Of course looking at the coordinated attack on Mr. Kimbell on this site leads me to conclude that the candidate was most likely involved. That incident will keep me from even considering her as a possibility for Post 4.
First as a husband of a FCBOE teacher who is active in school issues, there is nothing Mr. Kimbell could do for his wife execept for termination and promotion which would be an obvious abstention situation. Teacher pay is set by years of experience and qualifications. There has been no hint at anything shady by Mr. Kimbell except by bloggers with hidden identies and murky agendas.
Like Joy Basham who did create a fake persona in Facebook and go on to the Take Action for Public Education page and first attempted to question the motivation of the moderators and dug deeper from there representing herself as a concerned parent when she has no children. Last week she was exposed when she replied from the wrong account. The ironic thing the exchange was with Larry Sussberg who himself got caught on these blogs. The Basham campaign did say it was not their idea and Diane says she regretted the incident. As far as fake Facebook profiles I will leave that to Mr. Zuckerberg.
It definitely is something to think about when going to the polls tomorrow as you reference a similar indirect attack methodology on this page. It does indicate a pattern to consider.
However, Diane taught with my wife Jennifer for ten years and I have gotten to know her in that time. I do beleive people should still consider her when voting tomorrow.
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I am happy to see that Dan Colwell has been chosen for the Post 2 position on our School Board.
Mr. Presburg should be commended for his show of transparency by saying that he would abstain because Mr. Colwell had contributed to his campaign and the contribution had been returned.
It is also very gratifying to see that there were so many well qualified applicants for the position.
Well done, Fayette County BOE.


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I love, love, love learning new stuff about celebs. I'm like that crazy trivia person who likes to know all the little-known facts to wow my friends with at parties. It drives my hubby crazy because I can't watch TV or listen to the radio without giving him a rundown of my celeb knowledge. I swear it borders on celeb Tourette's.
Yeah, I'm cool like that.
Well this recent interview with Keith Anderson is absolutely packed full of Keith Trivia. It's really an awesome article to read through if you're like me and want to know IT ALL.
Here are a few of the little tidbits you may not have known.
- Keith graduated with a degree in engineering from Oklahoma State University with a 3.9 grade-point average.
- He wrote the 2001 duet by Garth Brooks and George Jones "Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?)."
- His brother Brian is a NASA physicist.
Yep, now you can wow your friends and family with your Keith Anderson knowledge. Check out the rest of the article here that goes on to talk about Keith's mom who died last year of cancer, his early years as a model and singing telegram guy, his life in Nashville before hitting it big, and everything in between. It's a great read.


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Older Area Profiler version is shown in related links, what is the difference?
The new version facilitates to capture data in a more detailed, comprehensive and standardized manner. Also, it is now been integrated with other e-PRI applications. The latest one shown is the updated version with a new look and feel and more interactive User interface, for the smooth and easy understanding and usage of the application. • The data appeared consolidated in older version irrespective of bifurcations village wise. • The new version is based on the templates defined by MoSPI; hence standardization of data is there. • The data is organized village wise in the new version.
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To receive the login credentials please contact State Panchayati Raj department as it provides the login credentials.
How is data verified in Area Profiler?
The credentials are shared with State Panchayati Raj department and Panchayat secretary. Hence, the data entry is done under their supervision and they'll verify the data as well.
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The Boy Scouts' purpose is simple: It's to build the character and integrity of America's youth and prepare them to become responsible adults: adults who are leaders and adults who participate in society according to our Scout Oath and Law. That Oath and that Law are founded on trustworthiness, loyalty, and bravery, and on values that put community and family first.
During the months of October through March, each Pack, Troop, and Crew should schedule a "Family" Friends of Scouting presentation. This presentation by a volunteer explains to parents how our Council is financed and educates them about our mission, services, facilities, and the "true cost" of Scouting. Units should sign up for their presentation now so we can give district volunteers enough time to plan for your presentation. The annual "Friends of Scouting" drive raises approximately 15% of the council's operating budget each year. On average, $160 is needed per youth in our council to provide the programs and services that we have come to expect for one year.
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I got the one for green eyes first because my eyes are brown and I love wearing green and purple...the champagnes are perfect as well. I loved it so much that I ended up getting all but the blue (I don't wear blue very often) and I wear them a lot more than my high-end e/s. They're soft, last all day with primer and are extremely wearable. I really hope more colors come out asap!!! My only issue is they are hard to open - I kind of wish they opened the other way, like the BB shimmer bricks for eyes but nothng's perfect.
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I love this eye shadow. I have hazel eyes and bought the corresponding block. The colors are sheer on the pinks, but if I use the provided foam applicator, I can get great pigment and coverage. I get SOOO many compliments. They make my eyes pop. It stays put all day and the shimmer is just right, not too matte but appropriate for the office. The browns in this block are what really sold me. They are warm and golden. my eyes sparkle. I wear them all the time, everyday, over every other shadow I have. They do not irritate, and I am very sensitive to cosmetics.
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Well, I went to CVS and bought the palette for brown colored eyes. My eyes are a dark brown (almost onyx) so I really needed something that would make them stand out. Additionally, I have black hair so something has to be really pigmented to show up on me. I really think I've found my HG! I paid $10 for them and I really think they're worth it compared to the other eyeshadows I've tried out at the drugstore- especially since the other eyeshadows offered by other brands are skimpy on the pigment, much less skimpy on the amount of eyeshadow they give you.
Why would you want to waste $7 on those when you can spend $3 more and get this brand? Physicians Formula is definitely not skimpy on the amount of product they give you here and the texture of the eyeshadow is smooth and definitely comparable to the stuff you buy in the department store. I'm glad that it's not the type of powdery eyeshadow that makes a mess and gets everywhere in your purse.
Some people complained the packaging is bulky but I take believe it makes it very sturdy. When you buy things you should not only focus on the quality of the product, but also the packaging. I really hope Physicians Formula produces more palettes like this for all colors of eyeshadow in addition to the palettes they have custom tailored to your eye color.
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I bought the compact for hazel eyes. I have light brown eyes that I don't consider hazel because they lack any green color to them. Instead my eyes have quite a bit of gold and orange. I chose the hazel eyeshadow over the brown because I hate purples on my eyes. The hazel compact is composed of neutrals and pinks. I bought this for five dollars, half off. Overall, it's not the best drugstore eyeshadow I've ever used. Some of the colors, esp. the lighter ones and the pinks are not highly pigmented. I had to use them wet to get any real color out of them. The darker, neutral shades have quite a bit of pigment and blend nicely together. I'm giving this a four though because for the price, this set was definitely worth purchasing. I love, love, love shimmery neutrals. The brown colors here blend together nicely and last all day. Everything in this set is super shimmery though. If you are wary of shimmer, stay away! Overall, it's a nice little addition to my makeup collection. The compact makes it perfect to travel with and the shimmery colors look nice on my tanned, summer skin.
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Even though I have brown eyes, I bought the Blue Eyes and Green Eyes palettes. I really never have to go shopping for eyeshadow again; I've got every single color I could want in these two palettes. I could spent fifteen bucks on one or two shadows from a department store and still not get this kind of quality. The powders go on smoothly and last several hours, as long as I apply concealer or foundation to my eyelids beforehand. I love the shimmer and the way the colors brighten my pale skin and my dark eyes. The ingredients are non-irritating; I could probably fall asleep wearing these shadows. Each little shadow lasts quite a long time! I wish the packaging was less bulky, though; they could get away with a slimmer container.
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Bought these on a whim. I have purchased Bobbi Brown's shimmer brick for eyes the past two years, and was disappointed she wouldn't bring one out this year. I bought the one for blue eyes, even though my eyes are brown. I have a problem with the purple colors, and the one for brown eyes has a few shades of purple making it worthless for me. There are several variations of blue (grey-blue to dark) brown (from champagne to dark bronze) and then grey (from light silver to dark and smokey) Considering I bought on sale for around five bucks, I think I am getting a lot for my money. The colors are very workable, especially the neutrals. The darker ones are great for the smokey eye look. I don't think that the packaging is at all bulky, as the BB one was a bigger compact as this one. I agree the brush is worthless, but like I said, I can't complain for what I paid. Would repurchase as it is a pretty good deal.
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I was very excited to find this because I love that they have 3 different looks in one compact. I bought the one for blue eyes and it has shades of blue for one look, nude brown shades for another, and silvers as the third.
I absolutely hate to blues, the pigment is way too strong for me. The colors, in my opinion, are too bright and will hardly function to serve the purpose they're supposed to.
The nude/browns are the ones I use the most, I like these although the pigment is lacking in these.
The silvers are a great idea for an evening look, but again the pigment is lacking on these, and this is where it really makes a difference.
I completely hate the packaging, it's so bulky! The brush also doesn't seem to function properly for me.
It seems every makeup line is jumping on the "enhance your natural eye-color" bandwagon. Don't get me wrong, I love the Physician's Formula line as a whole, but this palette is a miss for me.
My advice to bring out blue eyes:
The blue shades never seemed to look good on me, they just look awkward, like an 8th-grader learning to wear makeup for the first time and just splashing her face with bright eyeshadow. I love coffee shades for the day and silvers for the evening. I have a well pigmented blue eyeliner and I light the inside part of my eyes with it for both the coffee day makeup and silver for the night. It makes my eyes pop and the blue is subtle but really brings out the color.
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The compact contains nine shades which are meant to complement a specific eye color. I purchased the "brown" shades. I felt that the pigment was lacking especially in the lavender/purple shades and that the shimmer was over the top. I like smooth shimmer but these colors did not go on evenly and smoothly, but somewhat grainy or choppy. They were too shiny and reflective for me.
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I really like the original shimmer strips, I've almost used all of my Las Vegas one up and when I saw these in the store I knew I had to have them. They are very shimmery and definitely live up to its name there. They seem to be going along with what almay has out with the custom eyes for different colored eyes. The one I got was for hazel eyes, which I do have hazel eyes, but even if I didn't I think I would have gotten these ones cause they are so pretty. Overall its a good product, I may repurchase again, if these are still around in 50 years, which will be how long it will take me to use all of this shadow up.:D


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LUMIX LINK for AndroidTM
What is LUMIX LINK |
LUMIX LINKEis an application software enabling remote control over LUMIX digital cameras with Wi-Fi® connectivity (DMC-GH3/SZ5/FX90).
Remote shooting, browsing, data transfer and uploading to SNS can be operated using a smartphone or tablet with this application.
<Main Features (Compliant Model) >
▪"Live View Remote" function is available, which enables remote shooting while monitoring live view image of the camera on the smartphone / tablet and shoot pictures.(GH3/SZ5/FX90) | |
▪"Aperture", "Shutter Speed", "Exposure Compensation", "ISO Setting", "White balance" can be adjusted
while monitoring live view image of camera in remote control.(GH3) |
▪Focus control using a variety of "AF(Auto Focus) mode" and "MF(Manual Focus) mode" is available in remote control.(GH3) |
▪"Touch Shutter" enables focusing and shutter release by just touching the target point on the camera's live view image
in remote control.(GH3) |
▪All settings in the camera's "Q(Quick)-MENU" can also be adjustable in remote control.(GH3) |
▪Video can be recorded with timer setting in remote control.(GH3) |
▪Images can be transferred to the smartphone / tablet automatically right after shooting.(GH3) |
▪Images stored in the camera can be transferred to the smartphone / tablet and uploaded to SNS.(GH3/SZ5/FX90) | |
▪Images stored in the camera can be browsed, deleted, copied to be transferred to the smartphone / tablet and uploaded to SNS.(GH3/SZ5/FX90) | |
▪"Geo-tagging" function enables adding geographical information acquired with the smartphone / tablet to the images stored in camera. | |
▪Image data can be synchronized with the LUMIX CLUB Cloud Sync. service.(GH3/SZ5/FX90) |
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
- In order to use the SNS upload functions and Cloud Sync. Service, you must first obtain a service user ID for Panasonics service LUMIX CLUB (free of charge).
- This function is not available on smartphones / tablets not equipped with the location information acquiring function.
This application is compatible with smartphones with the following OS versions.
- Android 2.2 - 4.2
[1] Remote recording |
Remote recording (When using DMC-GH3) |
- Connect smartphone / tablet to digital camera via Wi-Fi
- For connection procedure, see instructions for each device. - Start [LUMIX LINK] and tap (1) at bottom of screen to display recording screen
- Since Wi-Fi connection drains battery quickly it is better to recharge before use when power is low.
- Tap shutter button (5)
- When the digital camera is set to Burst mode, tap (5) to take multiple pictures in quick succession.
- Tap
-Icon will change to , and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. -
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
-The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
-Tap once again to cancel the Touch Shutter function.
- Tap zoom button (6) / (7)
- Tap it toward T (telephoto) to magnify and toward W (Wide) to widen zoom. Zoom lever (10) can also be used to adjust focus. To quick-shift, tap (8) / (9) .
- Magnification is shown on zoom bar at bottom of screen.
Tap (11) to display information (settings etc.) on the top and bottom of the recording screen. You can cancel the displayed information by tapping again.
When taking a picture of yourself, the image on the screen of your smartphone / tablet will be flipped* (a mirror image). This function is useful for taking pictures of yourself or of a group, as you can see the scene before taking the picture.
* The actual screen when taking pictures is not flipped.
- Tap menu button (4)
- Tap [Live Control Settings]
- Turn [Self shot mode] [ON]
[Figure 1] |
When the digital camera is set to Auto Focus, touching the screen will display the AF Area frame, and the point of focus can be adjusted.
Explanation follows below.
Item | Contents |
[Face Detection] | Recognize people's faces, adjust focus point and exposure. |
[AF Tracking] | Adjusts to the set subject and exposure.The focus point and exposure will follow even if the subject moves. |
[23-Area] | When the subject is not the center of the screen, AF Area can focus on up to 23-Areas. |
[1-Area] | After the focus point has been selected , the AF Area frame in the center of the screen will focus accordingly. |
[Pinpoint] | When you want to focus on a point smaller than [1-Area] , use the enlarged view and select a focus point. |
- Tap [Reset] to return the AF Area frame to the center of the screen.
- Tap (12) to clear the AF Area frame settings.
- To change [AF Mode], change the settings on the digital camera, or go to [Menu] (4) > [Recording Settings] > [AF Mode] and change the settings.
[Figure 2] |
When the digital camera is set to Manual Focus, a sliding bar appears on the screen, and the focus point can be manually adjusted. This can be used if you want to fix the focus point, if the distance of the subject is fixed, or if you do not want to move Auto Focus.
You can adjust the sliding bar shown below by dragging it.
(During vertical display) |
* Display [MF Assist] (Manual focus ASSIST)(Figure 4)
- Tap the recording screen to switch to the MF Assist screen, and display zoom.
- Tap (14) / (15) to enlarge/shrink the image.
- Tap [Reset] to return the magnified position to the center.
Tap (13) to display the settings screen, and the following settings can be adjusted.
Options will change depending on the digital camera's settings.
Item | Contents |
[Aperture/Shutter Speed] | Shutter speed will be adjusted to the set aperture. If shutter speed is given priority, the aperture will be adjusted. |
[Program Shift] | Shutter speed and aperture level can be adjusted together to the same exposure. |
[Exposure] | Exposure compensation can be set. |
[Sensivity] | Sensivity (sensivity to light) can be set. |
[White Balance] | White Balance (hue) can be set. |
- Tap to return to the previous screen.
- Setting options and setting levels are part of the digital camera. All of the setting options and setting levels will not be displayed.
- Operation may differ from the digital camera.
- After changing settings, the quality of the image displayed on your smartphone / tablet can differ from the image displayed on your digital camera. It is recommended that you check image quality using the playback screen on your digital camera.
Tap * to display the settings screen, and the following settings can be adjusted.
* This is the icon for [Single]. The displayed icon differs depending on the digital camera's settings.
Options will change depending on the digital camera's settings.
Item | Contents |
[Single] | Takes pictures in Single mode. |
[Burst] | Setting gor Burst can be adjusted. Multiple pictures can be taken in quick succession while the shutter button (5) is being tapped. |
[Auto Bracket] | Setting for Auto Bracket can be adjusted. Each time the shutter button is pressed, up to 7 pictures will be taken while the exposure is being changed according to the exposure correction scroll. |
[Self Timer] | Self Timer can be set. |
[Figure 3] |
[Figure 4] |
- Tap menu button (4)
- Tap [Recording Settings] > [Recording time]
- Set Recording time
- Tap (1) at the bottom of the screen to show the recording screen
- Tap
Recording is started.
- While recording, the remaining recording time is displayed on screen. The clip being recorded will be displayed on the digital camera. When recording has finished, you will return to the previous screen.
- Recording videos is set to the timer function. You cannot stop recording partway through using a smartphone / tablet.
- The recorded image will be saved to the digital camera.
When the Digital Camera is to set to [Send Images While Recording], the recorded images will be automatically sent to the smartphone / tablet, and added to [Camera Roll] (For iPhone / iPod touch / iPad ) or [Gallery] (For Android™ terminals).
To playback added images, tap (2) go to the playback screen, and change the referents (-->Switching referents) to [Camera Roll] or [Gallery].
- It may take some time to display the information.
If the digital camera is used while using the remote function on smartphone / tablet, the smartphone / tablet remote function will be stopped, and digital camera operations will be given priority.
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now in season: redbor kale + kale, butternut squash, and orange salad
Our last CSA share of the year featured a bunch of Redbor kale. I loved its deep purple and green hues and stashed it for a weekday salad–my favorite use for kale. A few days later, I roasted a butternut squash (one of seven to pass through my kitchen in the past month), and supremed an orange to go with it.
I'd never had Redbor kale, and when I tasted a bit while preparing my salad, I was really taken aback. Instead of the clean, grassy flavors of green kale, I found the Redbor to be intensely earthy, and maybe not in a good way. This kale was going to need a different approach. So I made a batch of tangy vinaigrette with fresh squeezed orange juice to to go with my salad. It turned out that the bright, sweet orange juice was the perfect counterpoint to the earthiness of the kale. The squash, browned on the edges and slightly sweet, took on a lovely tang and with a bit of creamy Asiago, made for a warm and satisfying fall salad.
In the northeast, kale is at its peak, and you'll find young, tender, and slightly sweet kale at the markets right now. Hurry and get some–winter is coming.
Redbor Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Orange
2 cups butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 1″ cubes
1 bunch Redbor kale, washed, dried, and chopped
1 orange, supremed
juice of half a large orange
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3″ segment of orange zest
1 1/2 fresh oranges, divided into segments
1/3 cup shaved Asiago
3 twists fresh ground pepper
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the squash, spread out on a rimmed baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, and bake for 25 minutes, or until the squash is cooked through and the edges are golden brown.
Prepare the kale and orange zest and segments. Slice the zest into thin strips.
Juice the orange half. Whisk the orange juice into the olive oil, and add the salt.
When the squash is ready, toss the orange segments and squash with the kale, add a generous drizzle of the vinaigrette, and garnish with slices of zest, Asiago, and pepper.
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A stunning salad and perfect for fall. Sounds like it hits all the right flavor notes! I too love to pair kale with a bold citrus vinaigrette. =)
Beautiful salad! I love the colors. I've never tried redbor kale, but your citrus pairing sounds wonderful.
I've never heard of redbor kale. It sounds interesting, and I love most varieties of kale – except for the gargantuan flavorless variety my dad is growing in his backyard. I'll have to give it a try!
This salad looks so colorful and perfect! I can't wait to give it a try!
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Maine's Prostitution Laws:
The Law is codified in Title 17-A, Chapter 35 and the statutes there prohibit "Engaging in Prostitution," Engaging a Prostitute" "Promotion of Prostitution" and "Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution." Only aggravated promotion of prostitution can be charged as a felony; the remaining charges are misdemeanors. While they aren't the most serious crimes, the stigma of being charged may be the most significant sanction for those accused.Engaging a Prostitute:
People are charged with this if the prosecution believes that they were a prostitute's customer. A person engages a prostitute by "providing or agreeing to provide, either to the person whose prostitution is sought or to a 3rd person, pecuniary benefit in return for a sexual act or sexual contact as those terms are defined in section 251." This is probably the charge that the Zumba clients will face.Engaging in Prostitution:
If the prosecution believes that a person was working as a prostitute, they can be charged with engaging in prostitution. The law provides that Prostitution "means engaging in, or agreeing to engage in, or offering to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact, as those terms are defined in section 251, in return for a pecuniary benefit to be received by the person engaging in prostitution or a 3rd person."Sentences for most Prostitution Offenses:
A first offense for either crime is a Class E misdemeanor. Such crimes are normally punishable by up to $1000 in fines and 6 months in jail. Interestingly, the law explicitly provides that only a fine can be imposed, no jail time is allowed for a first offense. If a defendant has a prior conviction in Maine or another State within the past 2 years, the charge becomes a class D misdemeanor punishable by $2000 in fines and up to 364 days in jail. It is interesting that the so called "look back" period is so short; other Maine Statutes (like Operating Under the Influence) punish second offenses more harshly if the defendant has a prior conviction within the past 10 years!More Serious Charges, Promotion of Prostitution:
The more serious offense is promotion of prostitution and aggravated promotion of prostitution. One promotes prostitution by:- Causing or aiding another to commit or engage in prostitution, other than as a patron;
- Publicly soliciting patrons for prostitution...;
- Providing persons for purposes of prostitution;
- Leasing or otherwise permitting a place controlled by the defendant, alone or in association with others, to be regularly used for prostitution;
- Owning, controlling, managing, supervising or otherwise operating, in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution business;
- Transporting a person into or within the State with the intent that such other person engage in prostitution; or
- Accepting or receiving, or agreeing to accept or receive, a pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person, other than with a patron, whereby the person participates or the person is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution.