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FAIR Data
The FAIR data project line builds on the policy, infrastructure and culture of data stewardship already established at TU Delft. In particular it creates a stronger bridge between the current research data policies (at TU Delft and elsewhere) and actual scientific practice.
For example, what does it mean for different groups (teams, departments, faculties, or peer groups of PhDs or early career researchers) to create and manage data in the context of the FAIR principles? What ongoing support (training, rewards and incentives) is required for this? How can assistance be provided for different methodologies and data formats? Above all, the project line focuses on making good management of data an intrinsic part of research rather than something perceived as being requested by external forces.
This project line is motivated by the belief that data stewardship cultivates:
- Best practices for ensuring that scientific arguments and results are reproducible in the long term.
- Better exposure of academic work of researchers at TU Delft leading to recognition of quality of the research process as a whole.
- Responsible management of research data, including the safe storage of personal data or protection of intellectual capital developed by scientists across TU Delft.
- Improved practices for meeting the demands of funders and publishers with respect to research data management and sharing.
What have we done so far
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- Manages a data archive (4TU.ResearchData) with over 8050 datasets published
- Has published the Research Data Framework Policy to guide faculty policy and practice development - this is now being adapted by specific faculties and departments
- Has embedded 8 Data Stewards as disciplinary experts on data in each faculty
The FAIR Data plans for the future will be announced as part of the Strategic plan Open Science 2020-2024.


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The search has ramped up for a missing pregnant woman in Florida.
Chrystal Terry, 40, went missing on Dec. 21, around 10 p.m.
She was last spotted leaving her home in Summerfield, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Terry's sudden disappearance left family and friends worried, especially considering she left her purse and cell phone behind.
Terry, who is currently 20 weeks pregnant, also left behind her medication for health issues she's been suffering from.
The sheriff's office says Terry was last seen wearing a black tank top, orange and grey yoga pants, and white shoes.
She's a Caucasian standing 5 feet 4 inches and weighing 126 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call 911.
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Galaxy Note8 has already launched a couple of weeks ago so Samsung can launch their other Dual camera smartphones. The company has launched its new "J series" smartphone dubbed as Galaxy J7+ in Thailand. The smartphone might be called as Galaxy C7 (2017) in some markets. Let's check out the quick specs sheet.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy J7+
- Display: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Full HD 1080p display
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
- Processor: 2.39GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P25 Processor
- RAM and Memory: 4GB RAM
- Internal Memory: 32GB
- External Memory: Yes, up to 256GB with microSD
- OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat with TouchWiz UI
- Primary Rear Cameras: 13MP camera (RGB), f/1.7 aperture
- Secondary Rear Camera: 5MP camera (Monochrome) with f/2.2 aperture, Live Focus
- Front Camera: 16MP camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture
- SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM
- Sensors: Fingerprint Sensor, Face Detection
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, NFC, USB 2.0
- Battery: 3000mAh battery with fast Charging
Samsung Galaxy J7+ sports a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Full HD display with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. The device features 2.39GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P25 Processor along with 4GB of RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The memory can be expanded up to 256GB with microSD. Out of the box, the handset will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with TouchWiz UI on top of it.
Now coming to the special feature; Galaxy J7+ comes with 13MP+5MP dual rear camera setup at the back with dual-tone LED flash. The 13MP shooter comes with bright f/1.7 aperture while the 5MP shooter comes with a f/1.9 lens. The secondary camera also comes with the Live Focus feature just like we have seen in Note8 before.
The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the Home Button. The handset comes with Hybrid Dual SIM with 4G VoLTE support. Galaxy J7+ has a 3000mAh battery under the hood and also features Bixby Home app & Samsung Pay.
Samsung Galaxy J7+ comes with a price tag of THB 12,900 ($390) in Thailand. The pre-order is going on official store and will end on 17th September. From Sept 22nd the device will start shipping. J7+ comes in Black, Gold, and Pink color variants. Those who pre-order will also get a free Samsung U Flex headphone worth THB 2,490 ($75).


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The right applicant will have Minimum BEng(Hons) or equivalent but preferably MEng in relevant subject.
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We can potentially consider certain types of flexible working in this role for the right candidate, subject to meeting business needs.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.


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Divorce involves a combination of complex litigation and emotional decisions. For these reasons it is imperative to rely on legal counsel to inform you of your many options so you can make an educated decision.
It is true that a divorce will involve nearly every aspect of your personal, financial, and professional life. While a divorce will have its emotional toll, it need not be wrought with confusion. Because the decisions made during a divorce will have long-term effects, it is important to speak with an attorney who can provide the information you need to make informed decisions. Depending on the circumstances, you will be required to make decisions concerning:
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The Bank of England has warned that the recession is likely to be deeper and longer than previously expected - and hinted that it may have to print more money in order to stimulate economic growth.
In its latest inflation report, the central bank warns that the prospects for inflation and economic growth remain "unusually uncertain" - presenting a significant risk that the recession could be "more pronounced" that originally forecast.
This means that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could cut the base rate again when it meets in March, despite the rate already sitting at an historical low of 1%. It may also have to take other monetary measures to inject more money into the economy.
"The Bank of England's Inflation Report gives an extremely strong signal that it is intending to implement significant further policy easing, both in terms of further rate cuts and unconventional measures like quantitative easing," says Jonathan Loynes, chief European economist at Capital Economics.
So, is the Bank of England about to start printing money? Richard Snook, senior economist at the Centre for Economic Business Research, believes so.
"The Inflation Report paints an unambiguously gloomy picture of the synchronous downturn in the global economy and supports this with recent economic and survey data," he says.
The Bank of England does suggest that the recession could be short-lived with economic growth turning positive at the start of 2010. This optimistic forecast is based on the central bank printing more money, says Snook.
"This scenario, unimaginable two years ago, would be a stunning indictment of UK economic and monetary policy over the last 12 years," he adds.


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Beat the eggs. Stir together the baking soda, yoghurt and a pinch of salt well and add them to the eggs. Use 2 sheets for each phyllo pastry.
Use a spoon to distribute mixture onto every pair of sheets, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Fold them in 3 in a rectangular shape, while folding the ends inward, so the filling doesn't spill out.
Bake the phyllo pastries in a preheated grill pan, smeared generously with oil. Once grilled, flip the phyllo pastries over to grill on the other side.
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Hi Will:
Hope you can help me. My husband, David and I have been married for almost 20 years. Our marriage is like most, some good days, some not so good but on the whole I'd say it's pretty sound and I honestly can't imagine living without him.
So what's the problem? We don't have sex anymore. At first it was because our bedroom door didn't have a lock on it and the kids were always roaming about the house. Now it's just that I'm not interested in him anymore. Don't get me wrong I still want to have sex, just not with him.
Will, what should I do? What should WE do together to reignite a spark that's been long gone?
I appreciate any advice you can offer.
Sign me: Not interested
Hey Not Interested:
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Because this is a very grown-up question, it requires a very grown up answer. If you are easily offended, you should probably stop reading at this point and move to a more "PG" area of goodenoughmother.com. Now, if you have the courage to continue, read on…
Oh, no! Holy silent bed springs, Batman! The spark is gone! There was a time when just a wink from him would have sent your panties flying across the room, but now you'd rather do your nails than your husband. What happened? Where did the fire go? Is it his fault? Is it your fault? What now?
First off, don't panic. It's a lot more common and a lot easier to fix than you think. I think you've fallen into the pattern of what I call, "Microwave Sex". Hang with me for a second. Do you know what's great about compact cars? They get great gas mileage. They don't take up much room. They're easy to parallel park; efficiency at its finest. But do you know what sucks about them? They're boring as hell to drive. There are no frills and thrills; there's no excitement. Yeah, they'll get you from point A to point B, but it's no fun getting there, and pretty soon, you just don't want to drive anymore. It's not long before you're wondering what it would feel like to take your neighbor's Mustang around the block a few times. See, when you and David changed from playing a full eighteen holes to sneaking in a round of putt-putt between knocks at the door, you fell into the "microwave sex" routine: get things as hot as you can, as fast as you can, and hope everything's done before the bell goes off. And how long can you eat microwave food before you'd just rather not eat at all? So what can you do?
BACK TO BASICS: Dressing like bad cops and naughty nurses won't help if you're doing the same old two-step once the uniforms come off. The biggest problems in the bedroom are lack of communication and fear of exploration. Are you sure David knows the details of what really smokes your shorts? Are you sure YOU know? If you don't know, find out. If he doesn't know, you can't be too shy to tell him. Being timid will cost you a lot of really good orgasms. So COMMUNICATE!
FOREPLAY: This is the one of the most important parts of sex but is usually the first thing to go when things get "efficient". It shouldn't be starting once the bedroom door is locked (you did finally put a lock on your bedroom door, right?). Foreplay is that X-rated message you leave on his cell phone or that unexpected touch he gives you in that place you love to have touched when no one's looking and it should be going on for HOURS before the main event starts. So actually TELL him. "Do you remember what used to happen when you'd nibble on the back of my neck?" I'll stop here but use your imagination.
HEAD TO THE TOY STORE: Vibrators: if they ever invent one that can take out the trash, men would cease to exist. If you haven't already, it's time to discover electricity and teach David how to drive. Some guys may be a bit reluctant to use toys at first, but once he sees your head spinning like Linda Blair, he'll come around. And since this pretty much guarantees you'll have an orgasm, David can be a little freer in his explorations without the worry of leaving you frustrated. Now if you've never used one, take it for a spin a couple of times solo, but remember the goal is to get David back to the plate, not bring in a pinch hitter. Caution: if you buy one that takes 10 D-cell batteries and can jump-start a car, David will be intimidated and will probably just leave you two alone.
THE ORAL EXAM: If David's not cutting the mustard, he better learn to lick the jar. But this game is ALL about communication because every woman has a different combination that opens her lock. Teach David nine or ten of the BEST things he can do with his mouth, tongue, lips, fingers, and new electric toys, and then let him practice, practice, practice!
THE MAIN EVENT: Okay, you two obviously have the "how" part down, because you have kids running around. But the "when, where, for how long, and in what positions" parts are your big variables here, and they make ALL of the difference. Remember that board game "Clue" where you had to figure out who done it? Think of it like that. It was Mr. Plum in the kitchen, with a lead pipe. It was the dirty cop, on the dining room table, with a pair of handcuffs. Hell, I just read where a couple did it while SKYDIVING, so if you're still counting ceiling tiles and wondering who's going to win Dancing With the Stars, you aren't trying very hard. Tell David what you're five favorite positions are and why. Tell him that you want more screwdriver and less hammer or vice versa. Put David in the car, drive him to a spot you found, park, and tell him you have nothing on under your dress and watch what happens.
OK, so this should cover the VERY basic of the basics. I'm leaving out a million things, but you get the idea. Exploration keeps it interesting, communication is the key, and variety is the spice of life. Once you aren't sure what little thing David will do next (or when or where) you'll start to wonder what he's thinking and why he's smiling. And once his smile is making you think about sex, my job is done. Have fun!
William Jones is originally from the tiny town of Alton, Illinois, and now lives in the tinier town of Reisterstown, Maryland. He is a happy husband and a proud father of three, and writes as a hobby, in those few moments he finds between husbanding and daddy-ing.
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I think the response to this said it all.. and has helped me out.. i haven't been married 20 years, but with kids running around, it seems to remove the excitement of anything sexual… the microwave metaphor basically hits the nail on the head.
One of my "friends" (it's always the friend, right?) made a sexy video for her hubby once with her vibrator. I thought that was such a great idea! She was away on business. I think it gave her the freedom to really do what she wanted and gave him a chance to see her in action on her own. Maybe "not interested" should do things like that to show her hubby and herself she's still sexy and maybe to get her motor preheated so when sex does happen she's ready.
Well, you did the best you could Will, without writing a book (which I bet you could). Which leads me to ask why she doesn't read a book about it. There must be hundreds out there.
Why oh why are so many parents reluctant to put a lock or latch on their bedrom door? And children CAN be taught to respect your private time behind said door.
Wow! This hit really close to home, but I do believe the bell has already went off in my marriage. I honestly feel like I'm not interested and will never be again. He begs and ask what can he do but I see nothing for us. So what can I now do?
Diana- It's an easy trap to fall into and just about everyone does at one time or another(I know I have). Knowing what to watch for and what to do when you see it will keep it from going too far.
Ella- That's a great idea! Lot's of folks have a bit of voyeurist/exhibitionist in them and that's a pretty safe way to enjoy both… and long as the video stays under lock and key!
M.E.- She probably didn't read a book because she may not have even known this was the problem. Some people think as long as they're having sex, then they are fine, but sex is just like eating and sleeping: if your not getting enough, and not getting the right kind, sooner or later they'll be a problem.
…And if I tried to write a book, the wife would KILL me! I Barely got away with writing this answer!
Two things not mentioned here: 1) consider a date night sans kids, sans bills (except the tab for the night) and then flirt shamelessly and 2) go to the doctor to make sure the subdued libido isn't chemically or hormonally induced. Sometimes it's not about the sex act, it's the lack of desire to act sexy.
Will, you know I'm your boi, right? But could you have tossed in anymore trite metaphors?
Microwaves, Mustangs and parallel parking? Really?
You should have just been honest and told her if she's not willing to make love to her husband it's guaranteed that there is someone else out there who is more than ready, willing and able.
And they will find him and she'll have no one to blame but herself. A man has to do what a man has to do.
It ain't about how she feels. It's about how much she values her marriage and their family.
Secondly, if need be fantasize to get over the hump.
In the words of Steppenwolf, "fantasy will set you free."
She sounds awfully immature and silly.
It may be time for her to learn one of life's uglier lessons.
One monkey don't stop no show.
"Don't get me wrong I still want to have sex, just not with him."
It seems all of the replies missed this very important tidbit.
Good information Cody…i am in a sexless relationship only because my husband had prostate issues. I have not had sex in four years!!. I am young, sexy and ready. He has no interest in anything. I have toys and more toys and he won't even try them, oral nope. So I play with myself. I have not sought the company of another man. I would like to feel wanted again. Right now…..I can only remember.
Hey, sorry about that. Just channeling one of my old writing mentors. She was hard on me like that.
I use metaphors, trite and otherwise, because they get my point across without making me sound like an obnoxious blowhard. If I start talking in terms of declining libido, fluctuating levels of testosterone, or female sexual dysfunction, most readers would be asleep by the second paragraph.
And I wasn't trying to offer examples of my literary prowess to impress you or your former mentor; I was trying to offer this wife some help to save her marriage.
Pretty words are useless if the advice they carry is ridiculous.
"…A man has to do what a man has to do…"- So you're saying it's OK if he cheats?
"…And they will find him and she'll have no one to blame but herself…"- So you're saying it's her fault if he cheats?
"…It ain't about how she feels…"- So you're saying her feelings and her happiness don't matter, she should just suck it up and deal with it to keep her husband happy?
"…She sounds immature and silly…"- So you're saying that asking for help to save a 20 year marriage is the "immature" thing to do.
"…fantasize to get over the hump…"- So you're saying you think a husband would rather his wife think of another man while she's making love to him… instead of his wife telling him how to keep her sexually satisfied?
Ms. Miss Sex,
Sadly, you're in completely different situation than the wife above. You'd still love to perform for your husband, but his physical problems are probably making him feel like less than a man, so he's may have shut down towards sex completely. The situation isn't fair to him or you, but it's happened and you have some really tough decisions to make. With some therapy, he may come around… or he may not. It may come down to you choosing either the sex or your husband… and choosing one may mean losing the other. Again, it's not fair, but it's real. I'm sorry.
I didn't mention the subdued libido because she said that she still wanted to have sex, just not with her husband… but the date night idea is another GREAT one! Sometimes we forget how good a date felt way back when didn't have to worry about mortgages, report cards, or PTA meetings. There was a span of about seven years when my wife and I didn't go to a single movie that wasn't made by Disney or Pixar. This one was actually on the list of the million things I couldn't fit into my answer. Thanks for bringing it up!
Thanx for responding to Cody, Will. He was probably wanting one from me, which would have been smokin'. He's a troll.
M.E.- LOL. I'm pretty sure he just wanted to get a rise out of someone; no one's can get it that wrong unless it's on purpose.
Will, Will, Will;
No I did not want this to be another tit for tat between the two of us. We all have different writing styles. But I'm not a woman in a dysfunctional sexless marriage either. So this ain't about me.
The dilemma this woman presented is not that she's sexually impotent, which you addressed, it was that she was not interested in having sex with the man she's married to.
How can we overlook that?
Any marriage counselor would tell a couple that if one of them refuses to have sex with the other that it opens the door for infidelity. That's not me talking. That's just common sense.
And I never said fantasize about another man. You're reading words I did not write. If she was once turned on by this guy enough to make babies with him, then just maybe her fantasy can take her back to where they once were, before the kids, before the big bellies and stretch marks and house full of kids. To the place they met or first made love. To younger better each others.
I didn't say asking for help to save a marriage is immature. Again, man, reading for comprehension is a gift. I said that last sentence, "…just not with him," is immature.
She's the one that sounds like a troll. In my humble opinion.
Personally I found all those metaphors nauseating. Maybe I should have just stopped reading and moved on. Next time I will.
I really should think more before I hit the Post Comment button. Feel free to delete my contributions to this discussion.
You absolutely right, Cody. This was not about you. It was a conversation between a person who wanted help and the person whom they thought might be able to offer some.
She asked for my opinion on how to add the spark back into her bedroom. Her question was not about infidelity. It was not about whether or not she should get a divorce. And it was not about whether or not she should just continue to have sex with a husband that she was no longer attracted to. She did not ask for my opinion of her (or yours, for that matter); she asked for my opinion on how she could fix her problem. And in MY opinion, the sex itself could very well be that problem.
And where in your comprehensive reading of her question did it say that she had refused to have sex with him?
Another thing: in the post where you called her immature, you made absolutely no reference to her last sentence of "just not with him." You may want to go back and read you own post more comprehensively. But I can completely understand how you'd get your own posts confused since you manage to speak so often and yet say so little.
Of course, you're calling her a troll will help. I've noticed in a lot of your posts that you seem to harbor a lot of resentment towards women: name calling, finger pointing, judgmental accusations. Why?
That's something you may want to talk to someone about… maybe a counselor. I'd offer to talk to you about it, but I wouldn't want to nauseate you any further. At the risk of losing all of your positive and oh-so-helpful input, please feel free to stop reading and move on at anytime.
…And I'm don't know if I'd go as far as to call them "contributions", but I'd very much like to see all of Cody's comments left here just as they are.
Otherwise, I'll look like I'm having a heated discussion all by myself… and where's the fun in that?
Dude, Dude, Dude;
You consistently take the low blow when given the chance. Clearly we don't appreciate each other's point of view.
No, I don't kiss up to all women. I ain't got nothing to prove. Maybe you do. Hey, prove your manhood any which way you can. Do your thang, boi. Get your bills paid.
This woman is no longer sexually attracted to the man she married. The reality is, he probably ain't sexually attracted to her either. I'm sure you've been there.
This woman says everything I tried to, just with more sensitivity.
"…sex as a fundamental element of loving, and being loved. When in a committed relationship, . . . I believe it's a matter of being caring — and smart — if we want to keep our relationships intact."
You use word like" trite" and" nauseatin " to describe my writing, and then accuse me of taking low blows. Did you really expect me not to fire back? You've read my stuff long enough to know me better than that.
I try to stay positive, and when asked for help, I try to be helpful. I've been asked some questions that made me want to call people names and tell them stop being ridiculous, but if a person is asking for help, judging them is the last thing they need from me.
I felt like some of the comments you made had nothing to with the question at hand and that you were attacking me personally, and i'm a jarhead: I don't take kindly to attacks. If you weren't then I misspoke.
I respect everyone's point of view here. However, you're on point, Will!
"Now it's just that I'm not interested in him anymore. Don't get me wrong I still want to have sex, just not with him. " – There's nothing immature about that. She was clear, direct and in tuned to how she currently feels. I think this is a common problem in marriages. There are times when your partner may want sex more than you do or not at all.
I want to first commend this woman in acknowledging the problem and reaching out for help.
Normally, in cases like this, the problem is deeper than the lack of sex or just not having the desire to make love to your significant offer. In a lot of cases, emotional needs are not being fulfilled. As Will mentioned, communication is key. If you don't express what's on your mind to your partner, he or she will not understand your frustration.
Based on what you shared, 'Not Interested Anymore,' we really don't know where the problem areas lie to pinpoint the root cause of your issue. Naturally, people's feelings should be taken into consideration to sustain a healthy and intimate relationship. Now, what exactly does intimacy mean? I think intimacy begins with communication: trusting to share each other's needs and desires openly and honestly. If strong communication channels are lacking, the actual sexual act will not be desired and fulfilling. As we know, intimacy doesn't necessarily mean the sexual act, because you can have sex with a person and feel farther away from that person than you did before you had sex. …From the time a couple's day begin; flirting, touching and words of endearment should be exchanged. If you're away a lot from your spouse due to work, calls, text messages and letters should be written to keep the spark alive – even if you're not present, strive to model presence in your absence.
So to Not Interested Anymore, the same way you and your husband caught each other's attention before you got married is the similar way you should go about reigniting the spark.
Marriage requires work and it appears you're willing to make the effort, because you wouldn't be reaching out for advice.
Good luck to you! I think you know what to do. Twenty years of marriage is nothing to sneeze about. I'm sure you both can counsel some folks who are struggling in surviving their first five years of marriage. 🙂
Always try to remember what brought you two together in the first place and appreciate what you have accomplished and learn from each other over the years, this will hopefully help you handle whatever it is currently missing in your relationship.
All the best.
At the risk of sounding five… "He started it!!!"
Lololol… 🙂
That gave me the biggest chuckle I've had all week.
I hear that "he started it!!!" so much . . .
Peace and love. 🙂
Dude, I get it all the time too. What the he'll is wrong with us? LOL
La la LOVE all your points William – especially the reminder to put a good lock on the bedroom door. I confess to adding a chair under the handle – just in case someone figures out how to pick a lock! It's all about peace of mind and creating the right atmosphere for 'letting go.' Your oral exam and toy comments are spot on and had me laughing out loud. And yes, foreplay begins in the morning, whether it's showcasing a new lingerie outfit or sending a sexy text message about what's going to happen later that night. I recently posted a blog called May I Have a Menu Please? It's not always easy for women to know what they want for sensual pleasure. Many have only been exposed to what the see or read over their guy's shoulder when he's reviewing online porn. That's why I highly recommend reading quality romantic erotic literature. The authors have done their homework and provide fabulous ideas for couples to try at home – or fantasies from which they can use their wild imaginations. I also suggest scheduling intimate moments – busy, child rearing, double income households need to create the space where they can devote time to sensual pleasure without being disturbed or distracted. Thank you for helping couples stay intimate – and if your readers need more suggestions, please send them on over to http://www.bringbackdesire.com where we have everything a gal needs to get out of her head and back into bed. Cheers! Ande
WOW! intense discussion!!!! I LOVE IT!!! maybe if Mrs. Not interested's husband had as much intense passion as these comments do she wouldn't have this "lack of desire problem" towards him. you guys get it in, don'tcha? lol 😀
ok… the one and only problem she has is that she doesn't want to have sex with HER husband. sex itself isn't the issue. i don't see how her sending him sexy texts is going to make her want him more. overall i think both will & cody have some valid points. but, it sounds like he just aint doin it right…. across the board. i dunno, maybe he put on some weight over the years(let himself go a lil bit) or he's lost his swag and fell victim to being in "daddy mode" ALL the time, wearing corny clothes and cracking corny jokes. kinda the equivalent to what a lot of mommies go through.
i agree with what will said about her needing to communicate to him what she needs. he needs to know what HE'S doing wrong OR isn't doing right.
honestly, it sounds he's about to lose his wife if HE doesn't make some major changes. i don't think there's much she can do if she doesn't want him(outside of communicating what she wants/needs). now, there are some really unconventional things that can be done. but, this definitely isn't the forum for me to even THINK about bringing up those options(some stuff to really get ur blood rushing). this is a much "nicer, wholesome" forum… and that's GOOD. i would never knock that. but sometimes you have to do unconventional things to get extreme results….
bottom line, she wants some new new…. period. i'm jus sayin.
Elizabeth- Those are some GREAT points! Especially about couples remembering what brought them together in the first place. It's so easy to fall into the "…oh, we've been together for 20 years…" routine, like it's the glue that will keep you together for the next 20. IT'S NOT! What will keep you together is doing everything you can to keep things as hot as they were the first 20 months. Thanks for the reminder.
Ande- That's EXACTLY it! I think the fear of exploration and fear of communication keep more women (especially house wives) locked in unsatisfying sexual relationships than any other factors. Some women are so afraid of being labeled "dirty" or "nasty", or so scared that someone might find out that they like to get a little kinky, that they don't ask for the things that REALLY get them going. And I think maybe a lot of other women, especially those who've only been with one or two sexual partners, haven't experimented enough to know what floats they're boat. Reading exotic books is a FANTASTIC idea to gain some new information! If a woman is reading a scene and it makes her hands start shaking, it's probably something she should put into her bedroom playbook, at least for a good test drive. By the way, I did swing over and take a look at your site… and the wife and I will be taking a look at it again this evening! Some of that stuff looks like it might be good playtime reading for both of us when we get snowed in this winter!!! 😉
ViHo- LOL, yeah Cody and I can both get a bit "heated" but it's mostly just swelled chests and egos (mostly!)
Yeah, it's quite possible that this marriage is in a bad spot, but I'm not ready to tell her to throw in the towel just yet. I really do think a lot of it is just not communicating, in the bedroom or otherwise. I don't think him putting on a pound or two or dressing like Urkle will slow things up in the bedroom… at least not very much. Think of it this way: if the wifey puts on a few pounds, starts dressing like a school teacher, and starts talking in baby talk, it's not really that big of a deal… as long as, once the bedroom door locks, she's still curling your toes and straightening your fro. On the other hand, she can look like Halle Berry, but if she's just lying there like a CPR dummy, eventually things are going to get bad unless she steps her game up. Good sex does WONDERS for making people want to work out other problems. BUT her husband probably isn't going to read my article, so I can't tell him to get it together; all I can do is try to tell her what to try to tell him.
…Oh, by the way, my original article DID get a bit too hot for the this site. Luckily, the editors here keep me in check! LOL


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The exhibition "Voyage", by the Spanish artist Albano Hernández, joins the pictorial language with the linguistic expression. The artworks delve deeper into the limits of writing as a pictorial expression. The purpose of this creation is to fly between the rigor of the word and the richness of plastic creativity, where images build verses and verses build images. The book "Claro vuelo de la memoria", an artwork created in collaboration with the renowned poet José María Muñoz Quirós, is the cornerstone of this project. This artwork consists of a limited edition of fifteen copies in which the painter has intervened twelve carefully selected poems from more than a thousand that make up the work of the Spanish poet, and where the creative process is as attractive as the result. This process travels through memory and oblivion in a voyage illuminated by historic cities such as Ávila and Cambridge that provide their footprints and their light to set up a dialog between poetry and painting. In this game of hybridisation and metaphors, some of the represented elements, such as black lights, the murky tears in their silence or a golden fence can be seen more clearly. Others are wrapped in the longing for white deserts, sweet moors, and bitter waters.
Albano Hernández (b. 1988) is a contemporary Spanish artist based in Cambridge. Bachelor of Fine Arts by the Universidad Complutense of Madrid, UCM. This year he has attended the Course "What is an image?" at the Royal College of Art, and he will have his twelfth solo exhibition next October at the Fundación Iturria, Montevideo. José María Muñoz Quirós (b. 1957) is a member of the Academy of Poetry of Castilla y León, professor of Language and Literature of Secondary Education, and tutor of Literature and Literary Criticism of the UNED. He also coordinates the Institute of Music and Culture of Ávila. On the occasion of the exhibition, a book (ISBN: 978-1-5272-4721-5) with poems by José María Muñoz Quirós and texts by David Tual and Albano Hernández has been published.
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Centre for Languages and Inter-Communication Department of Engineering. University of Cambridge. Trumpington St. Cambridge. CB2 1PZ
Image: Albano Hernández. VOYAGE.152.4×76.2CM. (60X30INCHES). Oil, acrylic and graphite on canvas.2019.


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Rating: four out of five
Year of Publication: 1955
Motive for Murder: Wealth
A celebrated scientist with a breakthrough discovery is missing. The American was last seen in Paris two months ago. Rumour has it that he has been kidnapped. Other option suggests that he comes to his captors voluntarily.
Hilary Craven is on the verge of taking a large dose of sleeping pills when she hears knocks on her door. Alone in a hotel room in Morocco, she thought her plan was perfect. 'I shouldn't do it if I were you,' says a male voice after he breaks into the room. 'Does it have to be sleeping pills?' After all, he adds, there is a more sporting way to die.
Lying in her hospital bed, Olive Betterton's days are numbered. A plane crash before landing in Marrakesh has made her life hang in a thread. She says her last words to Craven: 'tell him-tell him-to be careful. Boris – Boris – dangerous…' And snow.
Who's he? Who's Boris? Despite being in the dark, Craven accepts the stranger's proposal to take up the role as Olive Betterton. For she was the wife of the missing scientist and was believed to have known more about her missing husband. In fact, it is highly likely that she was going to be brought to him.
Craven's mission begins as she embarks on a trip with five other fellow travellers. Little does she realise that they are meant to be 'killed' in a plane accident.
What will happen when she finally meets "her husband," Tom? And who is the stranger who interferes with her suicide?
A missing scientist. A breakthrough invention on nuclear energy. A mad philanthropist.
Christie's interest in politics seems to take a new focus as the Cold War started in earnest in the mid-fifties. The battle of ideologies between the East and the West provides the opportunity for a new 'world order'; an alternative to the 'American freedom' and the 'Iron Curtain' that serves humanity all the same.
Meanwhile, six travellers – all strangers to one another- are on a journey to the unknown destination passing through Moroccan deserts and seeing a glimpse of the lives of the Bedouins. For five of them, it is a dream trip to "freedom."For our heroine, Hilary Craven, it is another way to die. At the back of her mind a question hovers in her head: when will the death occur?
Here is a protagonist that is none like others. Still an indomitable character, yet not craving for an adventure. She signs for her death calmly, having understood that it is just a matter of time. I wonder if it had been what Christie had felt when she was in the lowest point of her life.
Furthermore, there lies the question about Jessop's interference to Craven's suicide plan: is it an act of kindness or does he merely do it save his face? For Olive Betterton's death was unprecedented and she had been the only "clue" in the case of a number of missing scientists, of which Tom Betterton is one of them.
To my mind what is most intriguing about is what Christie wanted her readers to ponder: is one able to decide when and how to die? Or is one's age in the hands of God?
Craven is then exposed to an uncharted water as she penetrates into an underground organisation, which is powerful but on paper is all legal and above the board. Personally it is rather a tall order for a woman who is still grieving for the death of both her child and her marriage; that she is considered as emotionally imbalanced for the task. Perhaps in Christie's world it matters less.
What is fascinating is the brutal honesty between Craven and Jessop. He sounds to be very honest about the mission and Craven duly trusts him. Sounds naive? Remember Anne Beddingfield (The Man In The Brown Suit) and Tuppence Beresford in her early days? As for Craven, it appears Christie has been more careful as regard to her mind and attitude. In other words Craven's character is more believable than the others mentioned and closer to the reality, for such is the case with Victoria Jones in her earlier book They Came To Baghdad(1951). Nonetheless, I am not convinced that Craven-Jessop relationship occurs in the real spook world. As Papa Georges (Hugo, 2011) said, "happy ending happens only in the movies."
Readers would appreciate that the plot is not simply a game of catching murderers and preventing more victims. With neither Poirot nor Marple in sight, Craven must find her way to get out of the "cage" and reveals the truth to the world. It goes without saying that she no longer wants to die.
I fancy there is a touch of James Bond somehow. Yet, having skimmed a number of pages, I have come to realise that Craven is never near to 007. First and foremost, she is not equipped with the state-of-the-art technology like Bond and her mistakes save her life somehow.
Perhaps this is what distinguishes Christie from Fleming; that an agent is not to restore the world order per se but there is also a soul-searching experience happening. And perhaps these discriminating factor in Christie's books that retain their appeal to readers.
After Craven meets "her husband" things turn differently. A blossoming romance for Craven and Jessop to the rescue. Although towards the end there is no blood spilled yet–or rather, no poisoning nor stabbing. When will a dead body appear? I leave it to you to find out. All in a good time :).
The Twists:
-Thomas Betterton disappears on his own accord
-Mrs. Calvin Baker is not an ordinary American traveller
-Andrew Peters is Boris Glydr, the cousin of Tom Betterton's first wife Elsa
-Elsa Betterton is the true founder of ZE Fission
Cast of Characters:
A. The travellers to the 'Destination Unknown':
– Andrew Peters (an American scientist)
-Dr. Barron (a French bacteriologist)
-Mrs. Calvin Baker (an American tourist whom Craven meets in Casablanca)
-Helga Needheim (a German endocrinologist, who travels as a "nun")
-Hilary Craven (as "Olive Betterton", the wife of the missing American scientist Tom Betterton)
-Torquil Ericsson (a Norwegian scientist)
B. At the Lepers Hospital:
-Bianca Murchinson (Italian, Simon's wife)
-Miss Jennson (the administrative assistant
-Dr. Nielson (the Deputy Director)
-Paul Van Hedeim (the administrator)
-Dr. Rubec (the psychologist)
-Simon Murchison (Bianca's husband)
-Thomas Betterton (an American scientist who has gone missing, Olive's husband)
C. Others:
-Aristides (the Master)
– Major Boris Glydr (Jew Polish, the cousin of Thomas Betterton's first wife)
-Miss Hetherington (a British tourist who Craven meets in Casablanca)
-Monsieur Henri Laurier (a French tourist, Mrs. Betterton's link to the 'unknown destination')
-Jessop (British Agent)
-Monsieur Leblanc (of French police)
– Olive Betterton (the missing scientist's wife, Tom's second wife)
-Colonel Wharton (a Senior British Intelligence Officer)
The Most Fascinating Character: Olive Betterton
The second wife of Thomas Betterton makes her short appearance in two chapters of the book. At the beginning she is updated by Jessop about her husband's disappearance. In the later chapter she is visited by Hillary Craven on her deathbed.
There is no background information about Mrs. Betterton; either her maiden name or her life before marriage. How she meets Tom is a mystery, too. What readers know of is that her husband vanishes eighteen months after their tying the knot and Tom's meteoric rising as an inventor.
What might arouse curiousity is the nature of their marriage. Firstly, it occurs soon after the death of Tom's first wife Elsa. Secondly, Olive's lack of knowledge about her husband – or probably a deliberate attempt to obscure his identity. Thirdly, his strange behaviour when meeting with the late Elsa's colleague prior to his "kidnapping."
It is not clear how much Olive knows about Tom's being missing. And therefore her being interviewed by Jessop at the beginning provides important clues as to who she actually is. Jessop's impression about her is as follows:
'In his experience, women suffering from violent grief and anxiety did not neglect their make-up. Aware of the ravages grief made in their appearance, they did their best to repair those ravages. He wondered if Mrs. Betterton calculatingly abstained from make-up, the better to sustain the part of the distracted wife.'
If Jessop was right, what did she try to conceal? And why?
Olive Betterton's character ends as she happens to be critically injured in a plane crash. I wonder what the ending might be if Olive Betterton was allowed to live.
Hilary Craven's thought (as she is looking at Andrew Peters) :
'Why do you decry the world we live in? There are good people in it. Isn't muddle a better breeding ground for kindliness and individuality than a world order that's imposed, a world order that may be right today and wrong tomorrow? I would rather have a world of kindly, faulty, human beings than a world of superior robots who've said goodbye to pity and understanding and sympathy.'
Conversations between the Bettertons:
'You want to get out of here then?' (asks Hilary Craven)
'My God, can you ask?' (says Tom Betterton)
'How did you get here from Paris?'
'I wasn't kidnapped or anything like that, if that's what you mean. I came of my own free will, under my own steam. I came keenly and enthusiastically.'
'You knew that you were coming here?'
'I'd no idea I come to Africa, if that's what you mean. I was caught by the usual lure. Peace on Earth, free sharing of scientific secrets among the scientists of the world; suppression of capitalists and warmongers – all the usual jargon! That fellow Peters who came with you is the same, he's swallowed the same bait.'
'And when you get it here, it wasn't like that?'
'You'll see for yourself. Oh, perhaps, it is that, more or less! But it's not the way you thought it would be. It's not – freedom!'


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3 Ways Apps Can Save Your Business Money
As a business owner, managing profit and expenses is a constant consideration. With the recent rise in app-based technology, many companies are turning to these tools to help them manage their costs with great success. Here are three ways that incorporating apps into your business plan can save your company money.
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Ultimately, it is clear that innovation in the app market is beneficial for companies seeking to reduce their costs and boost their profits. Careful integration of key apps can help any business thrive.


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3 Jul 2020
Ringkjøbing Landbobank A/S (Denmark)
EUR 60 million
Financial institutions and SMEs
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NIB and Lithuania's company Klaipedos Nafta AB have signed a loan agreement totalling EUR 20.4 million with a 15-year tenor for the construction of a reloading station for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the extension of an oil terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
The new LNG reloading station will be able to store up to 5,000 cubic metres of gas to be transported to those potential consumers in the Baltic countries and north-eastern Poland, who are not connected to the existing gas pipeline networks. The station is expected to be ready in late 2017.
The company's oil terminal will be extended with new storages that will allow reloading wider range of oil products. A new pumping station, automation systems, pipelines and other equipment will ensure more effective reloading of oil products.
"The increased capacity to handle liquefied natural gas as well as oil and oil products in Klaipeda will further boost the security of energy supply to the Baltic countries. Increased supply and the diversification of suppliers will promote competition in the Baltic market. The upgraded capacity is an excellent addition to the first LNG terminal in the Baltic countries, which opened at the port of Klaipeda two years ago", says Henrik Normann, NIB President & CEO.
The majority state-owned company Klaipedos Nafta AB is the operator of the LNG terminal and the oil terminal in Klaipeda.
NIB is an international financial institution owned by eight member countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. The Bank finances private and public projects in and outside the member countries. NIB has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, with the leading rating agencies Standard & Poor's and Moody's.
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admits it may be difficult for Harry Kane to play for the club again this season, after suffering a "significant lateral ligament injury" to his left ankle.
"He was so upset after the game, it was a difficult moment for him," Pochettino said.
"We feel so disappointed and it was difficult to accept the situation. He is now much better, he has the scan yesterday and he needs to see the specialist next week.
"He is in a good place because he is a positive guy. It is a little bit sad but he is looking forward to recovering as soon as possible."
When asked if he believes Kane could return this season, Pochettino said: "We'll see, there is five weeks, it is going to be difficult.
"Next week we are going to see with the specialist. We are going to do everything to recover him as soon as possible but there is only five weeks of the season to recover."
Spurs midfielder Dele Alli also fractured his left hand during Tuesday's Champions League victory over Manchester City.
Pochettino is hopeful Alli will be fit for the second leg, but admits he is unlikely to face Huddersfield.
"We need to assess him this afternoon and I am not too optimistic," Pochettino said.
"It is very painful. He broke his hand in two parts. Yesterday he saw the specialist. I am more optimistic for him to be available for Manchester City in the second leg."


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Hair salon Ceranos, on Ravendale Street North, have continued their support of the football club and are displaying posters of the Iron's February fixtures.
The salon, which offers a range of different hair care services, is one of the original supporters of United's poster campaign.
Their details...
Ceranos Hair Salon
23 Ravendale Street North,
01724 875206
We would like to thank them for their continued support of the football club by promoting our upcoming fixtures.
If you'd like to see your company given a plug by the Iron, while promoting our fixtures, find out how you could get involved by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. It doesn't just have to be a company or business though, it can be a school, social club or an individual who assists the club to spread the word of the football club.
All participants will go into a draw with a chance to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming Category B game.


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Right after the war, in 1946, a committee was created by former members of the resistance. Their motto: "Dat nooit meer…" ("Never again…"). Everyone has their own way of maintaining this spirit. The story of Amsterdam during the war can be told and remembered in many ways.
The Amsterdam 4 and 5 May committee coordinates a varied programme for people of Amsterdam and by people of Amsterdam, together with the municipality and hundreds of partners. For everyone who wants to know more about the war history of their own neighbourhood and for those who want to reflect on the past. Young or old, religious and non-religious, born in Amsterdam or 'imported': together we commemorate the victims, listen to stories in Open Joodse Huizen (Open Jewish Houses), Huizen van Verzet (Houses of Resistance), walk in silence past locations with memories of the war, experience the performances of Theater Na de Dam (Theater after the Dam), meet each other at Freedom meals, concerts, lectures, tours, and celebrate freedom by dancing at Freedom festivals. Each year we add new stories to the traditions of 4 and 5 May and stimulate conversations about issues that matter.
For more information (in English) see the website of the City of Amsterdam or the National Committee for 4 and 5 May


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- Gylfason, Thorvaldur, 2001. "Natural resources, education, and economic development," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 45(4-6), pages 847-859, May.
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UP/DOWN arrows command?
Send {Up 10} would send the up key 10 times.
Please read the documentation about the Send-command
You also could use the autoscriptwriter to record your keystrokes and replay them
Key Name Resulting Keystroke
{F1} - {F24} Function keys. For example: {F12} is the F12 key.
{!} !
{#} #
{+} +
{^} ^
{{} {
{}} }
{Enter} ENTER key on the main keyboard
{Escape} or {Esc} ESCAPE
{Space} SPACE (this is only needed for spaces that appear either at the beginning or the end of the string to be sent -- ones in the middle can be literal spaces)
{Tab} TAB
{Backspace} or {BS} Backspace
{Delete} or {Del} Delete
{Insert} or {Ins} Insert
{Up} Up-arrow key on main keyboard
{Down} Down-arrow down key on main keyboard
{Left} Left-arrow key on main keyboard
{Right} Right-arrow key on main keyboard
{Home} Home key on main keyboard
{End} End key on main keyboard
{PgUp} Page-up key on main keyboard
{PgDn} Page-down key on main keyboard
{CapsLock} CapsLock (using SetCapsLockState is more reliable on NT/2k/XP). Sending {CapsLock} might require SetStoreCapslockMode Off beforehand.
{ScrollLock} ScrollLock (see also: SetScrollLockState)
{NumLock} NumLock (see also: SetNumLockState)
{Control} or {Ctrl} CONTROL (technical info: sends the neutral virtual key but the left scan code)
{LControl} or {LCtrl} Left CONTROL key (technical info: same as CONTROL for Win9x, but on NT/2k/XP it sends the left virtual key rather than the neutral one)
{RControl} or {RCtrl} Right CONTROL key
{Control Down} or {Ctrl Down} Holds the CONTROL key down until {Ctrl Up} is sent. XP/2000/NT: To hold down the left or right key instead, use {RCtrl Down} and {RCtrl Up}.
{Alt} ALT (technical info: sends the neutral virtual key but the left scan code)
{LAlt} Left ALT key (technical info: same as ALT for Win9x, but on NT/2k/XP it sends the left virtual key rather than the neutral one)
{RAlt} Right ALT key (or AltGr, depending on keyboard layout)
{Alt Down} Holds the ALT key down until {Alt Up} is sent. XP/2000/NT: To hold down the left or right key instead, use {RAlt Down} and {RAlt Up}.
{Shift} SHIFT (technical info: sends the neutral virtual key but the left scan code)
{LShift} Left SHIFT key (technical info: same as SHIFT for Win9x, but on NT/2k/XP it sends the left virtual key rather than the neutral one)
{RShift} Right SHIFT key
{Shift Down} Holds the SHIFT key down until {Shift Up} is sent. XP/2000/NT: To hold down the left or right key instead, use {RShift Down} and {RShift Up}.
{LWin} Left Windows key
{RWin} Right Windows key
{LWin Down} Holds the left Windows key down until {LWin Up} is sent
{RWin Down} Holds the right Windows key down until {RWin Up} is sent
{AppsKey} Windows App key (invokes the right-click or context menu)
{Sleep} Computer SLEEP key.
{ASC nnnnn} Sends an ALT+nnnnn keypad combination, which can be used to generate special characters that don't exist on the keyboard. To generate ASCII characters, specify a number between 1 and 255. To generate ANSI characters (standard in most languages), specify a number between 128 and 255, but precede it with a leading zero, e.g. {Asc 0133}.
To generate Unicode characters, specify a number between 256 and 65535 (without a leading zero). However, this is not supported by all applications. Therefore, for greater compatibility and easier sending of long Unicode strings, use "Transform Unicode".
Sends a keystroke that has virtual key XX and scan code YYY. For example: Send {vkFFsc159}. If the sc or vk portion is omitted, the most appropriate value is sent in its place.
The values for XX and YYY are hexadecimal and can usually be determined from the main window's View->Key history menu item. See also: Special Keys
{Numpad0} - {Numpad9} Numpad digit keys (as seen when Numlock is ON). For example: {Numpad5} is the digit 5.
{NumpadDot} Numpad Period (as seen when Numlock is ON).
{NumpadEnter} Enter key on keypad
{NumpadMult} Numpad Multiply
{NumpadDiv} Numpad Divide
{NumpadAdd} Numpad Add
{NumpadSub} Numpad Subtract
{NumpadDel} Delete key on keypad (this key and the following Numpad keys are used when Numlock is OFF)
{NumpadIns} Insert key on keypad
{NumpadClear} Clear key on keypad (usually the '5' key when Numlock is OFF).
{NumpadUp} Up-arrow key on keypad
{NumpadDown} Down-arrow key on keypad
{NumpadLeft} Left-arrow key on keypad
{NumpadRight} Right-arrow key on keypad
{NumpadHome} Home key on keypad
{NumpadEnd} End key on keypad
{NumpadPgUp} Page-up key on keypad
{NumpadPgDn} Page-down key on keypad
{Browser_Back} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select the browser "back" button
{Browser_Forward} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select the browser "forward" button
{Browser_Refresh} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select the browser "refresh" button
{Browser_Stop} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select the browser "stop" button
{Browser_Search} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select the browser "search" button
{Browser_Favorites} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select the browser "favorites" button
{Browser_Home} 2000/XP/Vista+: Launch the browser and go to the home page
{Volume_Mute} 2000/XP/Vista+: Mute/unmute the master volume. Usually equivalent to SoundSet, +1, , mute
{Volume_Down} 2000/XP/Vista+: Reduce the master volume. Usually equivalent to SoundSet -5
{Volume_Up} 2000/XP/Vista+: Increase the master volume. Usually equivalent to SoundSet +5
{Media_Next} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select next track in media player
{Media_Prev} 2000/XP/Vista+: Select previous track in media player
{Media_Stop} 2000/XP/Vista+: Stop media player
{Media_Play_Pause} 2000/XP/Vista+: Play/pause media player
{Launch_Mail} 2000/XP/Vista+: Launch the email application
{Launch_Media} 2000/XP/Vista+: Launch media player
{Launch_App1} 2000/XP/Vista+: Launch user app1
{Launch_App2} 2000/XP/Vista+: Launch user app2
{PrintScreen} Print Screen
{CtrlBreak} Ctrl+break
{Pause} Pause
{Click [Options]}
[v1.0.43+] Sends a mouse click using the same options available in the Click command. For example, {Click} would click the left mouse button once at the mouse cursor's current position, and {Click 100, 200} would click at coordinates 100, 200 (based on CoordMode). To move the mouse without clicking, specify 0 after the coordinates; for example: {Click 100, 200, 0}. The delay between mouse clicks is determined by SetMouseDelay (not SetKeyDelay).
{WheelDown}, {WheelUp}, {WheelLeft}, {WheelRight}, {LButton}, {RButton}, {MButton}, {XButton1}, {XButton2} Sends a mouse button event at the cursor's current position (to have control over position and other options, use {Click} above). The delay between mouse clicks is determined by SetMouseDelay. WheelLeft/Right require v1.0.48+, but have no effect on operating systems older than Windows Vista.
{Blind} When {Blind} is the first item in the string, the program avoids releasing Alt/Control/Shift/Win if they started out in the down position. For example, the hotkey +s::Send {Blind}abc would send ABC rather than abc because the user is holding down the Shift key.
{Blind} also causes SetStoreCapslockMode to be ignored; that is, the state of Capslock is not changed. Finally, {Blind} omits the extra Control keystrokes that would otherwise be sent; such keystrokes prevent: 1) Start Menu appearance during LWin/RWin keystrokes; 2) menu bar activation during Alt keystrokes.
Blind-mode is used internally when remapping a key. For example, the remapping a::b would produce: 1) "b" when you type "a"; 2) uppercase B when you type uppercase A; and 3) Control-B when you type Control-A.
{Blind} is not supported by SendRaw and ControlSendRaw. Furthermore, it is not completely supported by SendPlay, especially when dealing with the modifier keys (Control, Alt, Shift, and Win).
[v1.0.43+] Sends the keystrokes exactly as they appear rather than translating {Enter} to an ENTER keystroke, ^c to Control-C, etc. Although the string {Raw} need not occur at the beginning of the string, once specified, it stays in effect for the remainder of the string.
I know i have 6 legs. It's cuz I'm special.


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Dangerous Situations
in the world and words of Grace Huang.
It was just 12 sessions, but you get so invested. It reminded me why I do what I do.
When I was younger, I used to think, I'm just a drop in the ocean, what can I do to change anything? You just get so angry because you feel there's nothing you can do.
A friend of mine told me a story about a boy on a beach who was upset so many starfish were dying out of the water, he left the beach. He later came back and decided to throw them in one by one.
A man watching him asked him, "Why are you doing this? It doesn't make a difference; there are so many of them."
The boy replied, "It makes a difference to this one."
I can't save the world, but I can try to make a difference for the few whose paths cross mine. I teach self-defence, something people can see the results of immediately. Most people start off not being able to do much, and end up being able to do a lot. It's a way to shift one's perspective, through physical movement. To remember that your limiting beliefs can be challenged and overcome. When you're equipped to handle tough situations, it gives you that confidence from within.
My hope is that this positivity compounds, and maybe they pay it forward in their own way someday. So even if what I do impacts just these few, I can make a difference – to them.
I'm okay with that.
From Our Perspective
When I spoke with Grace, I was humbled and struck by how incredibly open she was with her personal experiences. It's extremely clear that her passion comes from a deep place. She's able to share places of vulnerability with quiet ease because she possesses an immeasurable strength within.
I'm so sure that you'll be in amazing hands when you join Grace's experience and come out confident that you can defend yourself in dangerous situations.
- Captured by Krystal Choo
Defend Yourself In Dangerous Situations with Grace
Empower yourself with self-defense techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I'll welcome everyone in and make sure we're comfortable. We'll be going through 5 scenarios where you can defend yourself. For example, what to do if someone grabs you, or how to get out of a grip if you're pinned to the wall or floor. Don't worry, there won't be any eye-gouging or ball-busting involved!
We'll start with me giving a simple demo, where I break down the technique we're going through. I also give you keywords that make it easier for you to think and act quickly on your feet.
Then, you'll practise in pairs with each other. I walk you through it so you feel confident in your technique, and we practise it in a safe space with other professionals around to help.
After about 90 minutes of this, you'll feel great about yourself and your newfound abilities. Most people start, thinking that they won't be able to do it, but at the end of the experience, everyone is able to! It's about shifting that perspective with physical movement.
I then provide frozen Acai bowls, and we can sit around the bar. I'll share my story and relationship with martial arts with you, and we'll explore how martial art philosophies can be applied to your life too. These 2 hours will be extremely empowering!
Try something new.
Get out of dangerous situations with Grace.


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Project Description
Victorian events | The Artful Dodger
Perfect for Victorian events, Fagin and Dodge take to the streets in this Dickensian Christmas walkabout. Theatrical and engaging, this duo charm their way into audiences hearts. It's straight out of Oliver Twist. There is a reason why Dickens is one of our greatest writers and to see these two stilt characters in real life, 9 feet tall, always means they bring life to a Victorian event or Christmas party. Victorian events have popped up everywhere recently and finding an act that doesn't seem too Victorian contrived is difficult. These stilt walkers are great because of their banter. They are filthy Dickensian characters but they think they are Kings. The Dickensian humour that spews forth is delightful and really animates Victorian events, Christmas events and Dickensian themed festivals.
Venues suitable for the Victorian Stilt WalkersWe have performed in Victorian events and Dickensian events all over the UK. Outdoors or indoors, Christmas entertainment or Literary festivals.
The Victorian stilt walkers can perform in streets, town centres, parks, christmas lights switch on's and any indoor event, Victorian themed or not.
It's obviously perfect for Christmas events & Victorian events.
Size of event for the Dickensian stilt performersThis show is very very funny. Small parties to big town centre events. It's best suited to indoor or outdoor events where we can be seen by hundreds of people.
Types of Xmas events for the Artful Dodger walkabout actWe can perform in any weather outdoors and indoors basically! Don't be concerned about parking too close or beautful changing rooms, let us deal with that!
It's our job to perform in cold conditions and warm people up!
We have performed worldwide at christmas events, xmas parties, xmas lights events, corporate parties, Victorian events & Dickens festivals.


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