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I love drawing. When I was a kid, my Dad worked as a photocopying technician, and would bring home reams of A4 copy paper for me and my brothers to draw on. One side was usually occupied by a test print (sometimes these were funny cartoons!), and the other side was fresh, blank, and ready for scribbling on. So, you could say I had a good childhood.
My favourite things to draw are characters, and lettering. I have a fascination with the process of taking one's experiences—the good and the bad, channeling them through a mark-making device into illustrations, and inviting others to meet, relate to, and even accept these characters into their hearts and memories. Breathing life into an inanimate drawing is a two-part process, an unspoken agreement between the artist and the viewer.
I relish the tension that exists between wild, expressive shapes, and the logic and order of systems that attempt to harness the vital parts of that expression. I see this process of abstraction in character design, where the constraints of animation necessitate a removal of unnecessary details. Also in type design—particularly typefaces inspired by lettering—where untamed letterforms are forced to fall into a tightly choerographed dance. It's a beautiful thing, and it's why I draw characters and make fonts.
Clients I've worked withDisney, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Dolby, New York Magazine, The Lily, Jamie Mag, Buck (for Nike and WestConnex), City of Sydney, Westfield, Woolworths & Mint Velvet.
Things I've written or spoken aboutI Love Typography
Clearing Out the World Wide Cobwebs
Isla Script Process Diary
The AGSC Tutorials
Typism 2017 — Talk
Creative South 2015 — Talk
Things I've been published inCoachella CAMP magazine
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Fonts In Use
Typism Blog (speaker)
Typism Blog (workshop)
Typism Book Three
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If fans are looking for a horse in top form entering Saturday's (April 20) $401,600 Blue Chip Matchmaker championship for harness racing older female pacers, they need to only look at...well, just about everyone.
Six of the eight mares are heading to the Matchmaker championship at Yonkers Raceway off a win (thanks to four horses skipping last week's fifth-and-final preliminary round of the series). Furthermore, a look at each of the finalist's past three starts show only three finishes worse than second in the 24 total tries, and two of those occurred from post eight, which is the least favorable post position at the track.
"It's been a very good series," said Jason Bartlett, who drives Andrew Harris-trained Dont Think Twice A. "There have been a lot of different winners every week. It's basically the same times too, right around (1):52.
"Shartin is Shartin, but otherwise it's a very competitive group. It's going to come down to who gets the better trip."
Shartin is defending Matchmaker champion Shartin N, the New Zealand-bred mare who was the 2018 Dan Patch Award winner for best older female pacer. She won three of her four preliminary rounds in the series and was fourth from post eight in her remaining start. She will start Saturday from post six, one spot outside of stablemate Bettor Joy N, who was a nose from being undefeated in four races in the series.
"They're both pretty powerful girls," said Jim King Jr., who trains both mares. "Hopefully everybody behaves in the first turn and no one causes any bad luck for somebody else. From there, let the best horse win. At least let them all have a chance. If they all behave around the first turn and everyone gets where they're going, I think I've got a little better chance than most. I've got two good horses and they're in respectable spots."
Shartin N was a known quantity entering the series, but Bettor Joy N has made a name for herself as well. She has won once by leading from start to finish and twice by rallying from fourth at the top of the stretch.
"We had a little adjustment to make (after she lost in the first round) and fortunately it all went well," King said. "We opened her up and got her more quiet, got her to pay a little more attention to the driver rather than be so anxious. She's very versatile. I don't think we've seen her best work yet."
Dont Think Twice A, who starts Saturday from post four, has two wins and two seconds in the series. She is one of four mares to finish no worse than second in all her Matchmaker prelims, along with Apple Bottom Jeans, Feelin Red Hot, and Bettor Joy N.
"I think I drew a good spot," Bartlett said. "There is speed inside and Shartin got the six so (driver Tim Tetrick) has to make a decision what he wants to do. I have a good mare, coming off a win, so I think she's got as good a shot as anybody. She's handy. She can do just about anything you ask her to do and she's got a great attitude. I've loved her since day one."
Apple Bottom Jeans, who was a neck from being unbeaten in four Matchmaker starts, will start from post two. She has gone gate-to-wire in all three of her victories in the series and was caught by Feelin Red Hot just prior to the finish in the other.
"She should be a perfect 4-for-4," driver Corey Callahan said. "That week (she lost) was my fault. Everybody was kind of walking to the half, so I went ahead and did that too. I shouldn't have done that. I should have let her keep moving along. She's got a big, long gait. I took full responsibility for that.
"She's been winning on the front because that's how the races have set up and she's been such a heavy favorite. I've been able to cut it or get away quiet to the lead. But she is a better horse tracking horses down. She might be in that spot (this week), or she might be in a spot where she can cut it. I don't really think she will be, but you never know when they say go."
Apple Bottom Jeans did not race during the fourth week of the series but returned with a win in the fifth round. Dont Think Twice A, Bettor Joy N, Shartin N, and Ideal Lifestyle A all took off last week. Kaitlyn N, Feelin Red Hot, and Seaswift Joy N each competed in all five preliminary rounds.
"We'll see which one of us went the right way," Callahan said with a laugh.
"Until somebody beats her, Shartin is the one to beat," he added. "There are a lot of other nice mares in there. It's not like she's going to be able to get away quiet and brush to the lead and have things her way. I don't think anybody is going to be able to do that."
Racing begins at 6:50 p.m. (EDT). The Matchmaker is race nine on the card, which also includes the $662,800 George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series championship (race 11).
Following is the field for the $401,600 Blue Chip Matchmaker Series championship.
1-Kaitlyn N-Matt Kakaley-Richard Banca
2-Apple Bottom Jeans-Corey Callahan-Dylan Davis
3-Feelin Red Hot-George Brennan-Ron Burke
4-Dont Think Twice A-Jason Bartlett-Andrew Harris
5-Bettor Joy N-Dexter Dunn-Jim King Jr.
6-Shartin N-Tim Tetrick-Jim King Jr.
7-Ideal Lifestyle A-TBA-Tahnee Camilleri
8-Seaswift Joy N-Jim Marohn Jr.-Tony Alagna
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St John of God Murdoch Hospital is bringing art directly to patients' rooms, through an Australia-first dedicated arts television channel for patients.
'Makers' is a unique project that brings to life the artists and their works to patients physically not able to leave their rooms to see the artworks on the walls throughout the hospital.
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By Philippe Bohstrom
The Roman city of Ephesus was always known to be opulent. Now painstaking renovation of mosaics, murals and other marvels in a sprawling apartment complex showcases its splendor in the era when the city on the Turkish coast was visited by the apostle Paul, nearly 2000 years ago.
Now, renovated in their original hues, the wall paintings, mosaics and marble paneling once again radiate in a blaze of colors.
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It's strange watching the rise of player versus player (PvP) prominence within massively multiplayer games. First exposed to the concept in Ultima Online when out in the wilds of Britannia, I've watched it evolve from what was a seemingly a recreational activity when not questing or exploring, to it taking pride of place as a must have within the genre.
Though PvP is in no way exclusive to MMOGs - any multiplayer game could be considered to be offering a PvP experience in some form (from Soul Calibre's versus battles to the offerings of Battlefield's 64 player maps) - what is apparent with the recent crop of MMOGs is that many players are no longer primarily seeking questing, exploration, crafting or trade as a staple to their experience, but are instead continuing to to find enjoyment in competing against others in predefined scenarios or open world encounters.
Neocron and Dark Age of Camelot (DAoC) are two games which changed the PvP landscape, and I often champion both as benchmarks for where developers should be drawing their influences. Each share some similarities, and while they each offer a unique style or setting, both drew players together through pride and possession.
In Neocron, PvP revolved around open world warfare, where faction sympathies determined your allies, your enemies and those neutral to you. Each region on the world map contained a specific outpost which could be captured by your Clan. The benefits of owning these outposts was money, region wide bonuses (such as an increase to your crafting skills), the ability to teleport directly to the outpost (thus saving travel time) as well as pride of ownership. It was quite the sight to see the world map covered in your faction colours, knowing that you 'owned' it.
Every named outpost in Neocron's world could be controlled, fortified, and fought over.
What made Neocron particularly interesting was the ability to fortify your outpost with security turrets, the use of vehicular combat, as well as the need to actually 'hack' three layers of an outpost's security (with each layer alerting clan members via chat when a barrier went down) before you could actually capture it.
This led to several choices the Clan players could make if your outpost was under attack:
- Did you wait until the second layer of the outposts security was hacked before you teleported there?
- Did you even risk teleporting into the outpost's underground to travel to the surface to risk being killed if enemies were waiting on the surface?
- Did you teleport to a nearby outpost to then travel to the one being hacked?
- Did you wait at a nearby outpost to intercept the attackers after letting them capture your outpost?
The options available to individuals on how to approach combat situations, such as the ability to send a 'Droner' (a Spy who was capable of launching small controllable machines that could fly) ahead of the group made encounters tactical, but also nerve wracking. Not only was the pride of your region ownership at stake, but to die on the battlefield would often result in some serious 'smack talk'.
Unlike many MMO's which segregate races and sides so that players of opposing factions cannot communicate with one another, Neocron made no effort to disallow this. If you killed someone, you would be sure to relay a message to them or them to you, that was guaranteed to infuriate or make you laugh at your victim. Not only did this create a swell of competitiveness, but it allowed you to be recognised and often feared; the small server numbers (several thousand) created personal relationships in PvP encounters.
Where DAoC draws parallels to Neocron was in its realm pride through Realm versus Realm (RvR) combat. Players fought for control of keeps which housed Relics. These Relics would gift the holding realm specific bonuses for as long as they held them. Each realm had one unique Relic, with the possibility of a single realm, if strong enough, having the chance to hold all three. What three realms also ensured (and to the fatal mistake of Mythic's future attempt at Warhammer Online's RvR combat) was that no side became too powerful, as there was always the potential for two versus one.
Dark Age of Camelot might not have aged well, but it still plays very well.
Just like the outpost benefits in Neocron, DAoC's Relics served a greater purpose. They were more than a physical object, they were a goal and a symbol of power for your realm; a tool to create a permanent to and fro between oppositions. They created pride through possession.
MMOGs have well and truly drifted away from these foundations and instead, focused heavily on 'scenarios' that can be accessed instantly, anywhere in the game world. These encounters are disposable content that serves to entertain players in the short term. Where the problem lies in this single addition to the genre, is that it could be seen to dilute the two key elements that made PvP competitive and exciting. Inevitably (and a much wider issue within the genre) if there is no risk versus reward - to die in a scenario is as inconsequential as dying in Modern Warfare - the question remains; what are you fighting for?
Whilst I appreciate the immediacy and fun these scenarios provide, in many ways they entirely undermine the game world, but also triavialize world PvP and a developers focus on creating world wide objectives for players to actually, well, focus on. Selecting a "join scenario" button and being teleported from your current location into an entirely independent arena is something I've never truly been comfortable with.
Pioneered by World of Warcraft, people still fight so heavily in these scenarios that to encounter someone in the world at one of the "world objectives" Blizzard implemented (to encourage combat outside of scenarios) would be a miracle. Part of the problem is of course the level grind. Inevitably, why would players of the maximum rank return to zones that they are 20, 30 or 40 levels higher than? They wouldn't, and they don't. But also part of the problem is that these zones serve no real purpose to the grander scheme of a PvP experience. By also implementing cross-server scenarios Blizzard have further undermined any sense of pride or competitiveness, as not only do you have no chance of seeing the same people again, but the world objectives have no real focus.
Alterac Valley, Blizzard's attempt at an open PvP battlefield scenario, is a mess of ill thought out ideas and a rush to kill the end boss. The sight of a train of Alliance or Horde simply running past one another as they head to the finish line is all too commonplace. However, if Alterac Valley were a physical zone in Azeroth, with a single keep that housed a relic, which gave the holding faction a permanent buff, then it might, just might, be worth fighting for. Instead, we've players who care more for items and inventory than we do for individual, racial or team pride.
Blizzard aren't the only developer missing the concept of open world PvP and the pride it can instil in players. Mythic, the developer behind DAoC, forgot every lesson they learned from RvR combat in an attempt to cash in on WoW's success. Not only did they only have two sides in Warhammer Online (leading to some servers serious population imbalances) but they also concentrated so heavily on scenarios that the world PvP was a mess.
Would it have been difficult for them to replicate DAoC in some form by having Destruction, Order and Skaven as the three playable races, fighting over single keeps and Relics? I doubt it. Instead, they were left with world PvP where keeps changed hands like candy and provided absolutely nothing of 'status' to the victors. There is no loss of pride instilled in a player base when a keep changes hands, and no desire to recapture them other than minor character progression.
With ArenaNet having dropped the ball with World versus World, despite ensuring there were three sides and have frequently cited DAoC as influences, it's now left to Crowfall and Camelot Unchained to try to salvage the bones of world PvP. Both games look set to have learnt lessons from recent titles, and I hope that they truely understand the need for pride and posession. Having something to fight for, that's tangiable and valued, is incredibly important for any MMO focused on PvP. There's evidence to suggest each of these titles could do it, the sad part is, neither looks anywhere close to a 2019 release.
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27 May 2009
The White Hat Yogurt's My Favorite
I love The White Hat yogurt! I could proudly say that I'm completely a fan of this cold, smooth, heavenly treat. I'll let you in a secret; I always order the largest, with 3 toppings. The best topping for me is their homemade granola. Their nuts are always good. The homemade cheesecake is also good. Their fruits are fresh and you can't go wrong with them.
Recently, The White Hat launched its tub sized cup-serving, which I always get from then on, to add to its regular and large sized cups. Once a month or when we feel depressed, my friend Sheena and I promised each other to go get and enjoy for ourselves a tub of this healthy and tasty alternative dessert.
June's just around the corner. I wonder when will we go back to the White Hat? Sheena, if you're reading this, just give me a call or text, and I'm itching to go back and get myself a tub.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ON THE PICTURE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAReplyDelete
hay nako, Mark, Jason, Martin my uncle and Sheena made me do that! x.xReplyDelete
ayos sa trip sa pic a. lolReplyDelete
HAHAHAHAHA din ako on the picture! :)) MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!ReplyDelete
I wanna try White Hat! Libre mo naman ako! Dun na lang instead of the Starbucks you owe me :> HAHAHA!
@Thea KKK! :P Long time no see!!! grabe! hahaha pagpasok na lang siguro? or the week of enrollment?ReplyDelete
@ohms: lol :P
let's go asap.... i badly need it too :)ReplyDelete
just went on a frozen yogurt trip haha compared different fro-yo's although we're not yet done. we'll try white hat for sure :DReplyDelete
nice photo bong. I'll be sure to try white hat when i see it. right now, all i'm seeing are tempuras and makimonos. :P
Oo nga Harrell! Kailan ka pa nagwork sa Tempura???ReplyDelete
halos one month na.ReplyDelete
today was my last day tho. hehe. :D
practicum ko yun eh.
Pwedeng ishare ang picture mo? hahaha. ^_^ReplyDelete
Masarap din red mango. :D Almost same sila ng lasa.
saan ung mga outlets nito? :P I wanna try pa since last year but the only one I saw sa blog sites was the one in moa, and its too far from me >_>ReplyDelete
@Stephen: The branches are on the first picture :) lower left hand :PReplyDelete
@Titus: bawal!! ang masarap red mango!
@Harrell: Libre kaaa!


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It's been a year since Ivy's boyfriend, Tristan, died. They've both moved on—Tristan to the other side of the afterlife, and Ivy to sweet, dependable Will. Now Ivy's heading to Cape Cod, hoping to leave the horror of last summer behind. She wants nothing more than to lie on the beach, sip lemonade, and hang out with her friends.
But then a car crash ends Ivy's life.
As she floats to the beyond, looking down on the life she's left behind, Tristan breathes life back into her with a passionate kiss. She wakes up in the hospital, surrounded by Will and her family, but all she can think about is the love that she lost.
But memories aren't all that's come back from the past. And this time, Ivy's not sure love will be enough to save her.
I was so disappointed by this book! I have put off reading it for a while now, because Kissed By An Angel was my favourite book for a long time, and I was worried that reading its sequel would put me off it. I'm a strong believer in the fact that certain books should not be added to - for example, the Hunger Games trilogy - if a fourth book was made, I don't think I'd read it, because the main story is done and dusted; it doesn't need adding to. This was the same as Kissed By An Angel - in the previous book, all loose ends were tied, and the story was finished. And this book - for me - had completely ruined the whole series. For a start, I used to love Ivy, and now she just annoys the heck out of me. I found that now she is too trusting, and half of her actions throughout the book are too unbelieveable to accept - surely a teenage girl of her age would have more sense? Obviously not. And again - the whole fling with Guy - it was obvious right from the start that he was either Tristan or Gregory, and how Guy and Ivy came about getting close was again, unbelieveable. And for another thing - I used to adore Will and Beth. Now I dislike both of them. They used to be sweet, kind, and always have Ivy's best interests at heart - now Will seems like an overly-protective and jealous boyfriend, and Beth seems like a jealous, clingy and difficult best friend. I really don't know what happened with this book - Chandler was one of my favourite authors, and there was only a hint of suspense and mystery to this book - and she is capable of so much more! Admittedly, it wasn't a completely terrible book - but it could be improved by far, and I really don't want to read the book that will ultimately come after this.


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Fundamentals of Feng-Shui - Yin and Yang.
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Yin and Yang.
The practice of Feng Shui, everything should be in a state of equilibrium. If the energy does not correspond to each other, there are troubles, problems begin. Yin and Yang - two concepts eastern, Taoist philosophy represent two opposite yet complementary energy flux penetrating the universe. The traditional Chinese conception of the energy of the earth - a cosmology of yin and yang, which are considered primordial opposing forces and can not exist one without the other, ie without Yin there Ian, but Ian is not without Yin.
Ian - this is masculine, Yin - feminine. Combined, they form the Tao - the universal principle by which a person connects with the universe, and which allows a person to discover a universe in itself. It is believed that Yin - is a more passive form of energy, and Ian - more active. Yin and Yang are in these things, everything in the world contains a certain set of these two qualities, only in some objects and people a little more yin, while in others - a little more than Yang.
This also applies to our physical and mental well-being, and the food we eat and the buildings in which we live and work, which we are engaged, and the lifestyle that we prefer to keep. Chinese Doctors traditionally diagnose and suggest treatment with the influence of Yin and Yang. For example, if a patient complains of weakness, drowsiness or depression, doctors are likely to say that there is too much yin, and to correct this imbalance, advise him to ingest more Ian - that is invigorating, warming foods (eg, strong broth), more moving, exercise (as Jan - the dynamic element) and generally adhere to a strict schedule.
Dark, quiet, lifeless, death
Light, brightness, activity, life
Moon at night
Sun, daylight
Cold, valleys, stagnant water
Fire, elevated terrain, mountains
Femininity, passivity, weakness, softness, pliability
Masculinity, movement, dominance, strength
As seen from the table, the Yin and Yang - are two complementary opposites, and each has its own attributes and a field of energy. Yin and Yang can not exist without each other. This interaction of opposites - a traditional symbol of the universe. Perhaps the most common symbol of the balance of Yin-Yang is a circle divided by a wavy line into two equal parts: the black and white. It turns out like two drops (black and white), in the center of much of each is one point of the opposite color. You probably have met with such a symbol, showing the continuity, harmony, completely opposite of the universal forces.
Light side of the circle - this is Ian, but it has a darker point of yin. Yin - the dark side of the circle, it also contains a bright point - Yang energy. Where the Yin and Yang are in balance, there is the Tao. In Feng Shui, these two elements must be in perfect harmony, so they need to pay no less attention than the location of specific places and circumstances. If there is a balance of Yin and Yang strongly violated, this place is considered to be adverse or generally unfit for human habitation. For example, the hot barren desert - Ian pure and cold Antarctic glaciers - pure Yin, and there can not exist man.
Yin and Yang are changing throughout the day. For example, at noon in the atmosphere there is the largest number of Yang, and at midnight - most Yin. At night, the energy of qi carries more yin, and it is good for relaxation, sleep (although for some people - writers, musicians - this time the highest creative activities). This time is also ideal for abstract philosophical thought. This time is also ideal for abstract philosophical thought.
But the approaching dawn, and qi energy is gradually losing the quality of Yin, and with the rise, with the first rays of the sun, the world is Yang - the active principle. By midday in the presence of Yang Chi energy increases, so the mornings are so good for exercise, for strong, vigorous action. At noon, the energy of qi takes the maximum number of Yan, in the afternoon of his activity is declining. This time can be used in order to finish the morning and started to take stock. At dusk a powerful energy of qi promotes the completion of day's activities and provides an opportunity to reflect on the evening rest.
Yin and Yang also vary depending on the phases of the moon. Within each lunar cycle phases of the moon have a very strong influence on our behavior. For example, a full moon makes our behavior more Yang, and new moon - Yin. In the days preceding the full moon, mainly energy "yang", people are more active and tend to communicate. It is logical that in this period of the lunar cycle Astrology Feng Shui encourages business people to conduct advertising campaigns, exhibitions and presentations. On the other hand, the days preceding the new moon, it is recommended to devote more peaceful pursuits (where there is an element of Yin): Reflections, concentrated mental work.
The energy varies depending on the season. Thus, for winter is characterized by the presence of the largest element of Yin, and for the summer - an element Yang. In autumn and winter energy Yin favorable for evaluation, for completion of initiated cases and the spring and summer Yang energy is good for innovation, discovery, for active operations. But worth noting that according to astrology, Feng Shui, the one who was born in the winter, will be the nature of a "Jansky" than someone born in the summer, because my mother, nurturing the child is likely to eat more warming food with the elements Yang, so that the baby inherited by these elements.
Places with a strongly disturbed the equilibrium of Yin and Yang are unfavorable, or generally unsuitable for human habitation. Think about the hot, barren deserts (Yang) and the cold Antarctic glaciers (Yin) - neither one thing nor the other is not a normal habitat for man. Such extremes can make for only a short time. Therefore, the study sites for construction of residential buildings and offices need to pay attention to any inconsistencies between Yin and Yang. If they exist, you must determine: whether the heavily disturbed balance and what can be done to remedy the situation. Land can be Yin or Yang, firm or soft, mobile or stationary. Yin has the properties of deterrence and attraction, Ian has the properties of expansion and dispersal.
On representations of the landscape school of classical Feng Shui, the whole land is divided into two types - mountain and water. Mountains - the bones of the earth, water - her blood. Water is dynamic and refers to Yang, the mountains are static and are Yin. When the Earth is in harmony, it means that the mountains and water are in equilibrium, so in the most favorable places must be present and that, and more. Where there are mountains, but no water, energy flows diminish and fade.
Where a lot of water, but no gore, energy, hard to keep, and it becomes unmanageable. To place had the power, energy must not stagnate, but n6e must be dissipated. Although the overall nature of the mountains have Yin, in relation to each other can be divided into types of Yin and Yang. The high peaked mountains belong to Yin, low and rounded - to Ian. Frontal slopes of the mountain - this is Ian, and rear, the shady side - Yin. In general, the mountains like Ian associated with beneficial energy of qi, and the mountains of Yin - the destructive energy of sha chi.
Water moving by nature, belongs to Yang, but it can also be divided into two categories. If the water falls from a great height (eg, waterfall), it is considered Yin. The water in the lake and every pond with flowing water is considered Yang. If the water flow rapidly changes direction and begins to meander, it is yin, and the flow with gentle curves - Jan. Fast flow on the river rapids is a yin and a smooth, unhurried course - to Ian. In general, water, Yin had a devastating impact, and water Jan beneficial.
Yin and Yang around the house.
Any building feeling the effects of the environment, which changes the balance of Yin / Yang in one direction or another. If the house is near the site, which is symbolically associated with death or darkness - a cemetery, hospital, prison, or vacant lots where once had been human habitation - it will feel too strongly influenced by Yin. The same thing happens if the house is completely hidden behind a tree or bush.
Their influence can be depressing, and you will be difficult to maintain an active, energetic life. On the other hand, if your house is located next to the pillars of high-voltage lines, factories and tall chimneys, the strength of the impact of Ian dangerously increasing, and you may find that your life is rushing faster than you would have liked. To remedy these situations, think about the symbolic qualities associated with the Yin and Yang, and use some of the opposite qualities to restore balance.
Depressing effect Yin from adjacent buildings or surrounding area can be significantly reduced by changing the position of the front door, through which most of the energy penetrates into your home. If not, paint the door red and Stress on the porch light. Keep the light is constantly engaged. Red and orange - good colors for the fence or wall, bordering the source of Yin; red ocher to paint the roof would be a good choice in such circumstances.
If the problem is too strong impact of Yang, then obviously you need to take steps opposite nature. If the main door can not be moved away from a powerful source of Yang, or use another door as the front, then painted it in dark blue color and reduce the power of illumination. Trees or tall shrubs, add shadows, increasing the influence of Yin, the best flowers for a wall or fence will be black and blue. Water is akin to the beginning of Yin, and any body of water near the house will mitigate the excessive activity of Yang, so think about laying a small pond or fountain.
Yin and Yang in a residential installation.
Below is a short list of aspects of Yin and Yang for home interior.
Dark colors
Light colors
Muted tones
Bright colors
The smooth, curved lines (upholstered furniture)
Straight lines and angles (typical for office furniture)
Subdued lighting
Bright lighting
Dampness (basements)
Dryness (attics, attic)
Low furniture (sofas)
High furniture (walls, cabinets)
Soft pillows
Wooden benches
Silence (bedroom, bathroom)
Loud sounds (kitchen, living room)
Coolness (windows, fans)
Heat (stoves, radiators)
Immobility (heavy furniture)
Mobility (furniture on wheels)
Do not forget that the general assessment from time to time to review. By changing the situation room (for example, pasting new wallpaper), you may unintentionally shift the balance between Yin and Yang in one direction or another. However, you can do it intentionally and activate different types, the most favorable for this room.
To add Yin:
Reduce lighting (use switches with continuously adjustable brightness or put a less powerful light bulbs). Use a dark or muted tones in the interior room. Reduce auditory stimuli (turn off the radio or TV, close the window Close the curtains). Use furniture with curved, flowing lines and tissue with the same patterns. Use low-backed seats and furniture, not reaching half the height-to-ceiling rooms. Use a soft, silky and velvety to the touch fabrics. Put fountains or aerators or air conditioner, switch the mode to high humidity. Turn off ceiling fans or active air ducts.
To add Ian:
Intensify the lighting in the room. Add in the interior of bright tones and colors. Add the action through movement and sound, like a ticking clock and moving objects, or turn the cheerful music. Use high furniture and chairs with high backs. Prominently exhibited for the collection of books, trinkets or works of art. Use a thick cloth or tissue into the cell and in the strip. Reduce humidity by using air conditioner or heater. Turn on the fan or open window to let in fresh air. Avoid loneliness.
By virtue of innate characteristics of human beings have different balance of Yin / Yang in terms of his personality. Sociable, energetic, noisy people (prevalence Yang) contrasts sharply with the quiet, shy, reserved man (the predominance of Yin). A shy person will feel uncomfortable in a noisy crowded place, energizing Yang, and vice versa. On the other hand, gradually introducing a situation opposite qualities, you can achieve a beneficial effect: to dispel the gloom and calm turbulent emotions.
Studying the environment of their home, pay attention to any inconsistencies between Yin and Yang. If they are, we must first determine how much it disturbed the balance, and then find out what you can do to improve the situation. Here the quality of Yin and Yang, which will help you get oriented. If your home or office, there is a sharp dominance of one over the other energy - good feng shui, it means, you will not achieve success until you correct these mistakes and will not all in harmony. With good Feng Shui is permissible only slight predominance of one over the other energies (typically over Yin Yang).
Strive for dominance Yang at the premises: they must be well lit, clean, well-conditioned, well, preferably the presence of any water elements (aquariums, fountains). Should be established in the office of characteristic Jan movement and sound (wall clock, tape); positively the existence of indoor plants. Pay attention to and design of the office - everything must be bright enough, but the energy should not suppress Yan Yin, otherwise will be an annoyance, your nerves might be badly hit. If your office is decorated in white, gray color - change the look (white - a symbol of death), or add elements such as paintings, panels.
If you work at home - make the "on-Jansky" respectively, their workplace (office, desk, etc.). But in the bedroom should be a little dominate the energy of Yin. The predominance of Yang in the bedroom may be somewhat negative impact on your sleep, perhaps you'll be too excited. If you're in the same place and the rest, - make a division between the working area and seating area, and consequently the form to them (rest area - Yin, work - Jan). But in general, the house should also prevail Yang (Yin - only in the bedroom).
If you decide to change the situation room, for example, perekleiv wallpaper, please note that you can inadvertently shift the existing balance of Yin and Yang. To remedy the situation, should increase the most favorable for this room energy. This will help you to the tips below.
To add Yin
To add Ian
Reduce lighting, for example, use switches with continuously adjustable brightness or less powerful bulbs
Intensify the lighting in the room
Use a dark or muted colors in the interior
Add to the interior of bright tones and colors
Reduce the sound of radio or television
Turn lively music, put a ticking clock in the room
Use furniture with curved lines and smooth fabric with the same patterns
Use high furniture and chairs with high backs
Use a seat with a low back, low - not as much as half of the ceiling - furniture
Prominently exhibited for the collection of books, works of art or just trinkets
Use a soft silky or velvety to the touch fabrics
Use a thick cloth and tissues in a cell or strip
Put fountains or switch the air conditioning in the treatment of high humidity
Reduce humidity by using air-conditioner or heater
Turn off ceiling fans or air ducts active
Turn on the fan or open the window - let in fresh air
Stay alone
Spend more time in the society
Each person also has an individual balance of Yin and Yang. In an energetic, sociable, noisy man is clearly dominated Yang, while the shy and closed - Yin. So shy person will be very uncomfortable in the house or in a place where prevailing Yang, and vice versa. It must also be taken into account. Introducing the situation opposite to their quality, you will be able to achieve excellent results, shattering despair or calming the stormy emotions.
Yin and Yang of the environment has an impact on the house. If the equilibrium is disturbed and dominated a lot of energy, Yin, for example, the house stands next to a hospital, prison, or an empty site, hidden by trees or bushes, people may experience a very strong inhibition, it would be difficult to lead an active life. Conversely, too much Ian around the house: supports high-voltage lines, factories with chimneys, Telecentres - transform your life in a crazy race. But, again, Feng Shui helps to correct negative situations. Use the opposite qualities.
If your home is affected too much yin:
- Change the position of the front door; - Paint the front door in red; - Intensify the lighting in front of the porch and keep the light always turned on; - Paint the wall red or orange color when next to your plot is part of Yin; - Paint the red roof.
If your house affects too much energy Yang:
- Do not use a front and back door; - Paint the door of a house in a dark blue color; - Reduce the power of illumination; - Put the house trees or high shrubs to add a shadow; - Paint the walls of the house or fence in black or blue color; - Arrange the house any body of water, which will soften the activity of Yang.


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New Church Basement, More Changes
November 15, 2018
The band room, or church basement, is where most musicians learned to played basic instruments at St. Robert. Students learn to master instruments like the flute, the drum, the gong, the saxophone, the triangle, and more. The band plays in the church basement led by the talented Mr. Zolinski. In the past, the wonderful music being made contrasted this drab location, tucked away in the basement. However, over the summer, the church basement got improved. The room was given quite the facelift, bringing a pleasant atmosphere into the space.
The idea of the improve church basement was brought up by "members of the school, parish, and the community [who] hold meetings and discussions on how to improve St. Robert," said Mr. Zolinski. The old church basement had lots of taken up room with all the stuff in it. There was fundraiser, which also helped raised money for the proposed improvements to the basement space. Mr. Zolinski said, "it now officially called St. Robert Community Room. [The idea to rethink the space] was initially brought up as something that could have potentially been a fundraising event at last year's Emerald Auction." The money raised was over $30,000.
The new church basement came with may improvements. Those in charge of the redesign added "new furniture like couches, chairs, tables, cabinets, rugs, and even a new refrigerator," said Mr. Zolenski. There are also small changes like lights and a room divider. These additions certainly improves the mood and vibe of the place, and there is even more stuff to come. Mr Zolinski also said, "there will be more nice furniture and there will be sound-absorbing wall panels." Another addition to the space was the projector system, which allows for more freedom and capabilities in teaching.While band students use this room heavily, the space is also utilized by a variety of church groups. All of these improvements were made to serve the various groups of people that meet in the Community Room.
The band students are particularly excited for how the improvements will impact their regular meetings with Mr. Zolinski. Mr. Zolenski said, "I certainly believe that the band students like the new Community Room… and it has made our rehearsals more fulfilling and enjoyable." The improvements create a fresh, new environment, which makes for a great new change. One of the band students, Lily, said, "it more clean, and more modern looking." The church basement is an incredible place where students learn to play instrument. Thanks to the new improvements and great teacher, and positive vibe will result is lots of joy for the band students.
The community of Saint Robert is excited and happy with the new changes in the church basement. With the new a furniture and redesigned space, the church basement will be welcome place for the whole St. Robert community.
Ricky is an eighth grader at Saint Robert School. Ricky is the writer for the Progress & Change column. Ricky has been at Saint Robert since the beginning...


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panzersaurkrautwerfer replied to kinophile's topic in Combat Mission Black SeaKinda gets to the point of having modular systems vs complete upgrades for systems that are not always required. The boathull armor from the TUSK kit, and the commander's protective kit are really super useful...in Iraq/Afghanistan. Otherwise it's just added weight. Same deal with the APS, while it's pretty useful in many settings, it's most optimal in conventional settings where long range ATGMs are an issue. Realistically in a more COIN or urban fight the ERA fit is a better choice for the flanks. Conversely if weight/transport is a premium, or it's a "as many tanks as possible" sort of deal, sending Abrams naked works well. It's also a neat concept when you look at how big the US tank force is, or what elements of it might be on the frontlines vs not (or it'd be entirely possible to throw ERA/APS on a M1A1HC pulled out of storage at NTC vs it being something that only some sort of M1A2BM1 carried or could carry). An integrated APS, especially one that's something closer to what quick-kill was supposed to do seems like the optimal choice. But looking at the legacy force into the future (or all the M1A2 SEP v2s that will be still kicking around in 2025 when the fleet standard is v3/M1A3 or something), or the need to fit tanks to theater, the modular TUSK/APS systems are a good fit.
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panzersaurkrautwerfer replied to kinophile's topic in Combat Mission Black SeaLooking at how they're mounted, its likely just a series of lugs onto the bars on the exterior of the sponson boxes (these are usually used for hanging gear off of). Power supply likely just branches off of the other roof top harnesses. There's some stuff that draws power external to the tank's main armor on the roof so there's some wiring up there to work with. If you wanted the ultimate in ghetto-rig you could just mount one of the bustlerack APUs and run the wiring directly through that, but that seems more complicated than linking into the CROWS/BFT/other equipment on the roof "grid" and takes the APU if mounted away from it's real mission. As far as the radar "not liking it" there's already a lot of electronics that have been pretty well soldierproofed. This is a tank, it's going to go over some rough terrain/hit some brush regularly. It doesn't look like the kind of thing you'd do with just the tank crew (for the danger to the APS unit being dropped alone), but it certainly looks within the means of the Company maintenance team (either going overkill and using the M88's boom, or potentially just having 8-10 guys manhandling it off vs 4 is safer). First installation likely takes some doing, although with how MWOs work, it's possible there's a team from TACOM out there putting the electrical hookups on all available tanks (or just the ones getting ready to deploy to Europe as they go through), but after that, the APS modules themselves look like they just need electrical input and have their mounting lugs well secured.
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panzersaurkrautwerfer replied to kinophile's topic in Combat Mission Black SeaIt's worth keeping in mind this is the initial/test fielding on otherwise unmodified Abrams. Additionally there's some rumblings that this might be similar to the TUSK kit in that it's not part of the tank, but an additional capability that can be mounted as mission/theater requires. If I had to conjecture, the side sponson storage might go away in the future, or the system might be better distributed under/over armor in a built in-vs bolted on application.
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panzersaurkrautwerfer replied to franci's topic in Combat Mission Black SeaThe contractors had basically two roles as I saw them: 1. They'd check your ID and make sure you had your weapon before going into the dining hall/other locations. This was largely to keep out contractors/local nationals not allowed to use those facilities out. It made a lot of sense because otherwise there'd be some US guy or two protecting our cantaloupe from pilferage. Anything that was actually a no joke secure location (command post or something) had US soldiers guarding it. 2. Some FOBs had them in the towers/gate areas. This was sort of hit or miss, and there was usually a US contingent on hand (so like, there might be a squad sized element of contractors, but there's also a US team on hand to handle anything that needs more detail than verifying your MRAP convoy isn't secretly filled with Iranian terrorists. In practice the trip wire is most accurate, they were there to keep from "easy" enemy things from happening (recon, trying to sneak into places they didn't belong) but also force the enemy to commit to a full fledged battle before they'd gotten close to the US (or they had to attack the contractors first, even if the contractors rabbitted, it was still enough warning to go full force protection fast enough to limit causalities. My two years overseas they didn't do much but keep people out of uniform from getting into the dining facility. A few of them died manning a tower before my second deployment, but that was basically the insurgents dumped an RPG into one of the towers on a larger FOB and that was all (no follow up attack). The contractors also if allowed would utterly destroy bathrooms but that's a different issue.
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Canadians: Generally rather quiet, professional, but they tend to react with shock and horror during live fire exercises the first time we reload, under the impression we have already shot our entire annual ammunition allowance in that round/magazine and should be stopped before we empty the entire budget with a second engagement. Also constant apologies ("it appears we were not budgeted for food for this exercise, sorry," "We actually were denied procurement for the systems we're supposed to have that replace the 1950's era equipment you gave us for Korea, but we are all out of vacuum tubes so that doesn't work either, sorry" "It appears you ran over our command post again, we are terribly sorry for not thinking you would drive an armor company through this area that was clearly marked off not for tracked vehicle traffic, that was our mistake, sorry") As additional commonwealth commnetary; Australians: As a brand new 2LT, I as sitting by myself at the dining facility at Victory Base Complex. Two RAAF Warrant officers asked if they could sit at my table. Imagine two massive, practically identical, virtually beet red men, with not a hair between them, and tiny squinty eyes hidden behind tiny wire framed glasses. Listening to their conversations, and attempts to converse with me. it sounded something like this: "WALL ALLTEEE BILLABONG STEVE IRWIN STINGRAY RIOUGHT NOW CROCODATOR GONNA SCAVVY SOME UP TO NED KELLY GONNA STAB EM RIGHT IN THE NEW GUINEA." Some ten minutes later, dining complete they laughed with a sound like the world ending slapped me on the back and told me I was a "right mate" (or "big date" "slight plate" or possibly "Kite Hate") and disappeared into the heat. NOTE: I just want to make it clear, of all the not-Iraqi security forces elements I've worked with, there's none of them I wouldn't work with again. As much as I've just listed off funny stereotypes, with all credit to the JGSDF, working with them I found they were a bunch of smart folks in an organization that is rapidly transforming into one that's trying to be part of regional security rather than trying to figure out what it's defending against. As much as I just talked of some of the most digger to ever digger Australians, equally did I learn tons from my Australian Cavalry Leader's Course Instructor, and his keen intelligence on keeping a force that hits like a ton of bricks but crumples in a stiff wind in the fight. Germans may be a more hat than cowboy than they should be, but the cowboy part knows it's trade well enough to stack green men if we ask them to, and when their government lets them, they're fine soldiers. I'm glad to be on the "right" side of the security equation. We're not perfect, but it's a scary world, and certain actors would rather rule the ruins than live in a community, and in that, again, I'm glad to have served, and hope to continue to serve, with the partners I have (and will likely continue to) somewhat gently lampooned here.
That's kind of the direction I took it too. If you looked at my old Company at a few weeks into a gunnery/training exercise, we'd only be slightly better shaved (because the US Army is still pretty serious about that, although tanker mustaches wouldn't be uncommon), a lot of our gear would look pretty trashed (well worn, but also knocked around/we'd wear our most torn up stuff to the field). Simply a lot of dirt, lowered hygiene, some unbuttoned pouches doesn't make for a non-functional unit. The German solider has a highly inflated opinion of his own capabilities from my experience, but it's in the way they're within the realm of being "very capable" just they look around the room and believe themselves to be a few dozen steps above their peers because Deutsche! * but I'd still put good money on them in a fight if it came down to it. *Take his all with a grain of salt, but working with other countries: French: The most frustrating mix of very component and very relaxed you will encounter. Like I imagine a French pilot in a crashing plane would do everything reasonable to keep it from crashing, once that had happened mutter "merde" to themselves, shrug and have a smoke waiting for the plane to explode while the American would die trying to fashion a new engine from the gum wrappers in his pocket and some duct tape up to the point of impact. British: They're very tired. Like they're professional but they're really quite sick of whatever nonsense you colonials/continentals are rousted up about. It doesn't matter if the field itself was invented last week, somehow they'll act as if Wellington himself had an Electronic Warfare Company at Waterloo, and the British have been doing it forever. In the event they are incorrect this will rarely be acknowledged. Whatever kit you have is also entirely too much for the job. You have two radio nets available in your tanks? We get by with one. You have only one radio? Our tanks are connected by no 4 wire and a Lance Corporal or something. Poles: Less exposure, but they seem constantly a little amused. Americans have tanks? Who knew? These computers you have, they turn on when you want them on? Magic! Your food, has it caused anyone to explode. No, I don't mean in the bathrooms I mean literally, do not ask. Fascinating! May I have? You're never sure if they're taking the piss or actually impressed. Generally good dudes though, if absolute murder to get their names right. German: Thinks they're the legacy of the Prussian military machine that made Europe quake, is the legacy of social welfare state that has money for post kindergarten's omni-sex bathroom and masseuse for teachers, not for fuel for tanks. Japanese: Everyone is in total agreement with this plan we made two weeks ago for the operation we are committing to in two hours. The movements of the enemy are inconsequential to this fact, we are all in agreement, this is where we are going to go because we are in agreement (this is where I had to add in one caveat. The Japanese are aware of this, and getting a lot better at working on the fly, it's just when they're not a "good" unit they default a lot to "this is the plan we follow because it's the plan we agreed on" vs "this best meets the intention") Russian: I'm a spy. You know I'm a spy, I know I'm a spy, I'm going to pretend to be sneaky about this because we are playing a game about it, but we all know why I'm here. Yep, I just took out my camera and took some shots. Oh bother the Chinese guy is in the way again. Chinese: YOU STUPID AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW I AM SPY. I AM CLEARLY NOT AN INTELLIGENCE AGENT I AM JUST A CHINESE PERSON MYSTERIOUSLY APPEARING IN A PLACE WITH NO CHINESE PEOPLE. I AM SNEAKILY TAKING A MILLION PICTURES OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO ME. I AM SO SNEAKY. I AM THE ONLY PERSON IN THIS ****TY AFRICAN VILLAGE IN PERFECTLY CLEAN KHAKIS, MY SHOES ARE NOT DUSTY, AND HAVE THREE THOUSAND DIFFERENT SENSORS HANGING OUT OF MY BACKPACK BUT YOU ARE TOO STUPID TO SEE ME BECAUSE I AM A SPY. HAHA DUMB AMERICANS WHY ARE THEY ALL LOOKING AT ME SO MUCH? Thai: WE ARE ALL GENERALS PLEASE DIRECT US TO THE ONE PRIVATE IN THE THAI ARMY SO HE CAN CARRY OUR BAGS. Korean: It's a lot of solid, squared away soldiers with a generous helping of weird people hiding out in weird corners (the ROKA captain showing up with a Gucci tote and an umbrella to a field exercise was a major wtf) and a dose of semi-subversive conscripts ("Hai, Mr American Captain Man, please allow me to tell you how terrible my chain of Command is and are you in needing of a KATUSA by chance?") Americans: WE ARE HERE TO HELP BY IGNORING WHATEVER WISDOM YOU MAY HAVE AND ATTEMPTING TO AMERICAN OUR WAY OUT OF ALL PROBLEMS WITH MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, EXPLOSIVES, OR BOTH WHICH WE WILL FLAGRANTLY LORD OVER YOU WITHOUT REALIZING IT ON ALL OCCASIONS.
Which is rather rage inducing on some level, because much of the stability Germany relies on isn't the result of German political masterstrokes*, but of a security stability underwritten by other people's spending on greenly painted equipment of narrow utility, young Americans living overseas in various oddly located gated communities, and so forth. It's a bit like in arguing you don't need to bother with road taxes any more because you can do everything over the internet now, you don't really have the internet without the physical infrastructure to allow it to exist. And it's very frustrating because the Germans will not pay for the structure that allows them the peace to be who they are, and often, their political class sees fit to lecture other countries on the validity of their "new" way, while ignoring it only exists because of the rest of NATO (especially one English speaking, multi-ethnic, hamburger devouring country's) sacrifices. It's a bit like being told how we should all be more thrifty like zee Germans while ignoring they have reduced expenses because they're living in the house we bought for them, and they're getting their electrical power from an extension cord they've plugged into our house. This isn't to imply Germany's post war success is entirely on the backs of other people, but it does again, make their lack of contribution to Western security rather a fly in the ointment, and you can see some of the discontent resulting from this. *Like as a lovely case in point, please note the failure in German engagement with Russia. This warmer, fluffier more open approach was supposed to bring the Russians in from the cold. Instead it hooked the Germans on GAZPROM, Putin did whatever he was going to do any way, and the Germans were sort of standing around blankly like "but we were friends!" The Germans believe they're a lot better at diplomacy than they are, largely because the protections they have from the failure of that diplomacy are absorbed by others.


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State fights ruling allowing high-capacity ammo magazines
is there a correlation between state gun laws and mass shootings? An analysis performed for CNN found that states that have enacted magazine restrictions are associated with fewer mass shooting events. "Whether a state has a large capacity ammunition magazine ban is the single best predictor of the mass shooting rate in that state, " said Michael Siegel, a community health science professor at Boston University. These states are associated with a 63% lower rate of mass shootings, according to his analysis.
SACRAMENTO — It appears shipments of high-capacity ammunition magazines into California have started for the first time in nearly two decades after a judge tossed out a ban on sales and purchases of the items, the state attorney general said Tuesday.
Attorney General Xavier Becerra asked a federal judge to delay implementing the ruling while he appeals it.
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez in San Diego said Friday that a law that bans possessing, buying or selling any magazines holding more than 10 bullets infringes on the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
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With the ban lifted, even temporarily, Becerra said in a court filing that "there is evidence that sales have begun already."
His office cited a Facebook ad from an out-of-state, online dealer saying it will ship the large-capacity magazines to California. The ad urged buyers to be patient because of an expected increase in orders.
"We are getting prepared to send a whole lot of freedom to our friends in California," reads the post from South Carolina-based Palmetto State Armory. The company did not immediately respond to telephone and email messages.
Chuck Michel, an attorney for the NRA and the California Rifle & Pistol Association who filed the lawsuit that led to the ruling, agreed with Becerra that it allows individuals to legally acquire high-capacity magazines.
"There's dealers advertising them now and there are chat rooms where people are discussing buying them and we're getting calls from dealers asking what's legal to acquire," Michel said.
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"The gray area is: What will the status of these magazines acquired during this window be if the stay is reinstated?" Michel said.
If the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstates the ban and a 2016 law outlawing possession, Michel said, buyers could be legally required to give up their newly acquired high-capacity magazines.
However, Becerra warned in his court filing that it would be difficult for the state to remove the magazines, even if the ban is reinstated.
Becerra said in a statement that California leads the nation when it comes to gun safety and refuses to go backward.
The state has prohibited such magazines since 2000, though people who had such magazines before then were allowed to keep them.
Benitez threw out both the 2000 law and then 2016 law and ballot measure banning possession.


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Online fashion giant Asos has launched a new feature allowing users to see what clothes look like on different body types.
The feature was first exposed by a fan on Twitter last week, but the retailer has now confirmed it on their own account, announcing that it would soon be rolled out across its app.
Its roll out of such features is working for Asos, which retained its crown as the UK's most visited clothing website, despite John Lewis making huge gains to come in at number two.
omg i love @asos even more!!! finally showing the same item on girls with different body types 💕💕💕 pic.twitter.com/fU6pcbb6wt
— eleanor (@ejhc13) March 16, 2018
I'm sooo happy bc they're showing the clothes on a size 6/8, a size 10/12 and then asize 14/16 model (aka me) AMAZING IDEA @ASOS 💛💛💛
— SONNY ♡ (@iamsonnyturner) March 21, 2018
According to new data from SEMrush, the online fashion retailer bested some of the most prominent names in UK fashion to become the most visited in the six months to February 2018.
Close behind was John Lewis, which increased traffic volumes by 39 per cent over the same period, while Marks & Spencer rose eight per cent to come in at third place.
Debenhams and Zara were also notable climbers, rising 25.3 per cent and 42.6 per cent to come in at fifth and eight positions respectively.
Further down the list, Urban Outfitters also rose 32.6 per cent, breaking into the top ten for the first time.
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The Rockefeller Center is a New York City icon, consisting of 19 commercial building that sprawl over 22 acres! Exploring the entire Rockefeller Center can be quite exhausting, maybe impossible in one day, so we've narrowed down our must-do list for anyone visiting the Rockefeller.
Our favorite spots around Rockefeller Center.
Dining – Restaurants & Bars
Walking around the 22 acres of Rockefeller would cause anyone to work up a big appetite, luckily there are endless food selections in the area. Grabbing some food on the go is quick and easy, especially if you're trying to pack in as many sights as you can! On the corner of 53rd and 6th streets is home to The Halal Guys, a small, unsuspecting food truck that's home to some of the best Halal in NYC! Not to mention, the customer service is 5 star and a $15.00 setback for a big meal!
If you're looking for something to sit back, relax and enjoy the ambiance of a restaurant, Sean's Bar & Kitchen might be right up your alley! Imagine stepping into a cozy Irish pub with some delicious fare for just about every appetite. The menu includes everything from burgers to traditional Irish-inspired dishes. Don't forget to stay hydrated with one of the 52 on tap brews and all-day happy hour!
Health conscious travelers, we haven't forgotten you! Nestled right in Rockefeller Plaza, by CHLOE. is a great option for those wanting some healthy variety! by CHLOE. has a plethora of dietary options, ranging from vegan to plant based and kosher diets. They serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can stop by and grab a quick bite anytime of the day!
Shopping Near Rockefeller
You can't visit the Big Apple without some shopping! NYC is home to some of the best shopping hot spots in the country, including the famous FAO Schwarz. The massive store is home to endless toys, trinkets and souvenirs to take back home with you. Great for the kids and kids at heart in your life! Don't forget to head upstairs and play a tune on the giant piano!
We all have a fashionista in our lives, so stopping by Saks Fifth Avenue is a must. Walking into the ultra-posh store, you'll be greeted by a friendly staff and racks of designer pieces. Maybe you'll even snag a discounted deal! If you're visiting during the holidays, Saks always hosts a beautiful light show and original window displays!
Entertainment & Attractions
After a long day sight-seeing NYC, catching a show can be a wonderful way to spend the evening! Radio City music hall is famous for the Rockette dancers, but that's not all they have to offer. Just steps away from the Rockefeller Center, you can catch a concert, or have a few laughs at a comedy show. If you want some theatrics, Gershwin Theatre is home to some of NYC's best drama performances. Gershwin Theater is home to the ever-popular play, "Wicked" and hosts various other Broadway plays.
Where to Stay
When visiting NYC, being close to all of the bustling city action is all part of the experience! Concorde Hotel is situated right in the heart of Midtown East, only a 12-minute walk from Rockefeller Center and neighbors several bars and restaurants, so you'll never be too far from the action. If your legs are too tired from exploring the Rockefeller Center, the nearest subway stop is a quick 4-minute walk from the hotel and can get you wherever you're going next!


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This is after I finished sculpting my elephant. I started with two pinch pots. One for the body and one for the head and built out from there. I wanted him to have the shape and some of the realistic features of an elephant but to be a bit animated and child like.
This is after he was fired in the kiln
This is after putting a glaze on him. The glaze I used was "Burnished Steel- Elements" from Mayco glazes
This is after the glaze fire. The finished project.
The two skills I improved on was Develop Art-Making Skills and Take Risks. I showed this by exploring the clay media and learning the new techniques that come with it like how it has to be kept, there can be no air bubbles, score and slip, and how it's supposed to be glazed. This was a new media so I kind of experimented with it and tried to figured out how it was suppose to work which went under Take Risks.
There were some parts that I definitely would have done differently if I were to do this again. One of those things would be to make sure you have new soft clay. It is so hard to work with clay when it is dried up. At a certain point you just have to stop because if not it will just start breaking, so making sure you start with good clay is important. With more time I would have been able to put in more details and fix mistakes I made while first starting.


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Community of Gardens
Part of the Blogging Futures course blogchain. Feel free to participate!
The garden metaphor is a compelling vision for what a blog can be. It implies that our thoughts can grow over time with the right kind of nurturing care. I see people across the web nurturing these kind of thought gardens with their blogs and wikis.
But sometimes it feels as though these gardens are enclosed. Sure, a blog might allow comments, but this feels as though we are operating on a layer above the soil. Are others planting anything new, tending to the weeds in our garden, or are they talking to us from the fence that separates our garden from them? Sure, nice conversations can come from that, but all I can think of is the line in Robert Frost's "The Mending Wall":
Good fences make good neighbors.
When the fences define the interaction we have, then how can we say we are good neighbors, let alone friends? What if we flipped the quote entirely?
Good neighbors make good fences.
A good neighbor would at least add a swinging gate to her fence, allowing neighbors to enter and leave. And if everyone's garden had such doorways, a community of gardens could start taking place.
But what do those doorways look like for blogs? What does it mean for others to contribute to our blogs? What could that look like?


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The Victorians were obsessed with hair, embellishing its symbolism to often fetishistic levels, and generating new commercial values. From the mid-nineteenth century onwards the codes and imagery associated with hairstyling grew in significance, reflecting the changing roles of women in society. Married women who let their hair flow out in public were frowned upon, this being normally reserved for the unwed, although they were allowed to let it out in mourning, to show their distressed state. The queen's highly publicised widowhood, and the short life expectancy of the age, also created a vogue for jewellery and artefacts made from the hair of the loved and lost.
Today, the potency of hair, long apparent in myth, literature and legend, is probably most evident via the religious resonance it retains in many faiths and cultures; delineating traditional male-female roles or marking the symbolic changes (of style or concealment) a girl makes after marriage.
(2012) hair, canvas, wire, foam: 430 x 350 x 350 mm