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By popular demands, here's the summary/translation of the sweet XingYue moments between XingEr-YWY before the proposal of the "Wedding Night" scene. I've already done a summary on the "Wedding Night" Chapter 180 in the book so I will just link it here for you to reference. These parts appear in Chapters 178 and 179 of the novel.
Continue reading "***SPOILER***From Princess Agents Novel (Chapters 178 and 179): Before Yu Wen Yue's Proposal to XingEr…:)"


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The Eris range has been designed to make studio monitors affordable. Upgrade your computer speakers and enjoy acoustic accuracy and excellent connectivity, at a fraction of the price!
Accuracy & Affordability
Using top-quality materials is what sets this speaker apart from its category counterparts. Kevlar woofers and silk-dome tweeters ensure a tight, accurate low-end and a shimmering high-end without any associated noise. The tweeter also has a wider-than-usual pattern, meaning you'll spend less time looking for that sweet spot!
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PreSonus® Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by audio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E3.5 employs the same technology as the larger Eris models to deliver studio-quality sound, with a smooth and accurate frequency response. Yet they're compact enough to fit almost anywhere.
Kevlar Woofers
Every Eris-series studio monitor utilizes a custom-woven Kevlar® low-frequency driver. The weave and nature of the Eris E3.5's 3.5-inch Kevlar woofer result in a more constant dispersion pattern throughout the frequency range, resulting in less time-smeared audio and cleaner overall sound.
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The Eris E3.5 is equipped with a one-inch silk-dome tweeter that produces a smooth and refined sound, accurately reproducing transients and high frequencies. The tweeter is designed to radiate sound with a fairly wide dispersion pattern, creating a large optimal listening area or "sweet spot" so you can move around and still hear everything accurately.
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- Rear-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction
- Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
User controls
- High and low-frequency tuning controls
- Front-panel Volume control for speakers and headphone amplifier
Power and safety
- 50 watt (25W/side), Class AB biamplification
- RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, and subsonic protection
- Amplifier "soft start" feature eliminates popping on power-up
- Internal power supply with IEC connector
- Power switch with on/off LED
Inputs and outputs
- Balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced 1/8-inch stereo, and RCA inputs
- Integrated stereo headphone amplifier with front-panel 1/8-inch output

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Saudi Religious Leader Warns Twitter Users of Consequences in the Afterlife
BY Jessica McKenzie | Friday, May 17 2013
In late March, Saudi Arabia's top religious cleric said Twitter was for clowns and corrupters. Earlier this week, he said anyone using social media, in particular Twitter, "has lost this world and the afterlife." His comments might be laughable, if they did not come at a time when the Saudi government is looking into monitoring or blocking social media sites and eliminating user anonymity.
At a gathering of other Saudi clerics in March, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Al-Sheikh said that Twitter was "a gathering place for every clown and corrupter who post tweets that are illegitimate, false and wrong." Al Jazeera reported that that same day an "imam at Mecca's Grand Mosque said people had the right to express themselves, but should do so cautiously in order to protect the nation's prestige and unity."
The Grand Mufti's statement in March could be interpreted as singling out specific, corrupt users – which at least one local journalist argued, according to Al Jazeera. However, the statement this week clarified things: he meant all the Twitter users. The BBC reported that in addition to saying tweeters have lost the afterlife, the sheikh said Twitter is the platform for those who do not have any platform.
An article in The Atlantic Wire rightly points out that 'Saudi Twitter users have more to worry about than going to Hell for tweeting.'
Last October The New York Times reported on the Twitter revolution taking place in Saudi Arabia, in which dissent can take place "in real time, via shared subject headings like "Saudi Corruption" and "Political Prisoners," known in Twitter as hashtags." Although the New York Times was behind the times with the Twitter lingo, they probably jumped the gun when they reported that, "With so many people writing mostly under their real names – there are some 2.9 million users in the kingdom. . . and it is the world's fastest-growing Twitter zone – the authorities appear to have thrown their hands up."
In addition to the religious condemnation being heaped on the social media platform, Al Jazeera also reported that a security spokesman for the Interior Ministry described the site as "a tool used by fighters to stir social unrest."
The Saudi government has already been accused of reaching out to a telecom for assistance monitoring encrypted data and other online protections of social media users.
Although the sudden explosion of Twitter users may have caught the Saudi religious and political authorities by surprise, they have by no means thrown their hands up. Saudi netizens surely have an uphill battle coming their way, the Grand Mufti's comments this week were just a few warning shots.
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Bring back that lovin' feelin'
- Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Cynthia Weil
- Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Cynthia Weil
The Ronettes backed up this Righteous Brothers' classic ballad.
More interpretations at Foto Tunes.
Photos enlarge when clicked. This year unless otherwise noted all photos photographed using an iPhone 6.
Came peeping in at morn.
- Thomas Hood


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Published Date: July 8, 2016
By: Kasper Van Der Meulen
About the Book:
MindLift is your no-nonsense guide to increased focused awareness, enhanced mental fitness and limitless personal freedom.
The Modern Mind – We live in a wonderful era of abundance, high-speed information and hyper-connection, but it also faces us with the challenges of mass-distraction, negative stress and analysis paralysis. In this book you will learn how to leverage the opportunities of the modern world into a lifestyle of laser focus, masterful mindfulness and personal freedom.
Mental Fitness – The mind is a tool that can be developed through training, just like any muscle in the body. This book provides a skill-based approach to personal development and habit creation, by means of dedicated practice in the areas of attention management, rapid learning ability, meditation and mindfulness, mastering stress physiology, rewilding your life, physical movement and nutritional autonomy.
Author Bio:
Kasper van der Meulen is an author and lifestyle adventurer. He went from being overweight, burnout and unhappy, to developing superhuman focus, fitness and personal freedom. He put himself through numerous experiments and challenges. He optimized his lifestyle conquered the cold, ran ultra-marathons on his bare feet, tested countless diets, read a ton of scientific literature and explored as many esoteric practices he could find.


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In 4th grade, I was frequently harassed by one of the boys in my class. He would make rude comments like "you're fat" or "you're weak". He also would also show inappropriate actions toward me. Once in the library, I sat on the chair that he apparently wanted. Then when I refused to move he "tripped" and landed on top of me. Some other kids in my class got him off and helped me up. I avoided him for the rest of the day. I decided to tell a teacher and he got suspended. During his punishment, he also wrote a letter of apology to my parents and that was the end of that. He left the school at the end of 4th grade and I don't really see him anymore.
In 5th grade, a boy that I have been with since preschool also started to make rude comments and make rumors about me. He also would make songs about me that were mean and he would sing them to the other boys in my class. ON a day when I had finally had enough. I asked my teacher for a break and walked out. When I came back, I explained to my teacher what he did and he got in trouble as well and he left at the end of 5th grade.
I learned a lot since then. I am in 6th grade now and when people say mean things I have learned to ignore it and make sure I am hanging out with the right people at all times. No matter what people say you are perfect just the way you are<3


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Pure Comms
Established in November 2009 by local entrepreneur Rob Vivian, North Somerset based Pure Comms is setting a new pace in the telecoms industry and has established itself as a fast-growing business and a jobs creator.
Rob previously worked in London for Kendrick James – which is a procurement consultancy. It was during this time that he spotted a gap in the market and decided to launch Pure Comms, a telecoms provider that doesn't operate a win contracts at any cost mentality, but offers a dedicated service around bespoke solutions for their customers.
They have had a meteoric rise and year on year growth since their formation – winning a wealth of clients such as BWOC, Redrock, Opus, Computerworld, RSG and Bristol Airport along the way.
North Somerset Enterprise Agency support
With big plans for the future and a culture of exceeding growth figures, Rob has been vocal about the support he has been given by The North Somerset Enterprise Agency. The organisation has helped to contribute to the overwhelming success the company has achieved.
He comments:
"When I started Pure Comms I met with business advisor Terry Gilbert who looked though the business plan and gave me some very useful advice. The agency also runs a number of courses which are very helpful from a business perspective and very affordable.
"For example I attended a book keeping course which was very helpful. They provide a voice for businesses and Chief Executive Angela Hicks has introduced me to a number of very useful contacts in the local area and has been very vocal in her support of us."
Creating growth
Pure Comms is all set to deliver its five-year plan and then some; thanks to a very healthy growth forecast coming into the next year. The astute financial performance has run simultaneously to sustained employment opportunities.
After starting with just Rob, Pure Comms now employ seven members of staff – three of which have been appointed in 2012 alone.
In an uncertain employment climate this is a major achievement that puts Pure Comms in an elite band of companies creating real career jobs at entry, intermediate and senior levels.
Another result of Pure Comms' financial performance resulted in them becoming one of the few companies in North Somerset to be accepted onto Business West's high-growth mentoring scheme.
Rob comments:
"It is a scheme that selects businesses that have the potential to turnover more than one-million pounds in their fourth year. To be selected speaks volumes for the credibility of our business model and communicates our success clearly."
Underpinning success
Pure Comms is one of only forty providers in the UK that uses the technology they do, to integrate with BT and have invested heavily in innovation to offer customers a 24-hour, state-of-the-art service that is bespoke to the end user and is key to underpinning success at the company.
Consistently investing in innovation, they can offer their customers a fully integrated CRM system which allows them to log on via the Pure Comms website and receive real time information on anything related to their telephone account.
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Team Singularity has parted ways with Will "dazzLe" Loafman and Jordan "Zellsis" Montemurro, the Danish CS:GO organization announced Friday on social media.
"We have not been able to grind the results we would have liked to accomplish, and after the holiday break the dynamics of the team were not at the level wished from everyone involved, so we mutually decided to make changes within the team aimed towards the desired results for 2020," wrote Singularity CEO Atle S. Stehouwer in a statement.
"Things just weren't clicking, and it was obvious things needed to be changed," Zellsis said in the statement. "Just want to thank the guys for allowing me to play with them, and Singularity for being so easy to work with!"
There was no mention of the squad's remaining players -- Sebastian "seb" Bucki, Skyler "Relyks" Weaver, Michael "dapr" Gulino and coach Ian "Immi" Harding - but also Friday, Singularity received an invitation to play in this Sunday's North American closed qualifier for the DreamHack Open Anaheim 2020. While seb is not listed on the Singularity for Sunday, they do have Kaleb "moose" Jayne, Hunter "SicK" Mims and Shahzeb "ShahZam" Khan signed up to play.
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J.Crew Factory Cutoff Denim Shorts | J.Crew Factory Flip-Stripe Sweatshirt
Despite how much I love to dress up, when the weekend rolls around I'm usually looking for comfort above all else. You'll likely find me wrapped up in a sweatshirt like this one–a little oversized and a lot cozy. I know that both this sweatshirt and these denim shorts are going to be on high rotation this summer. Errands, baseball games, cookouts, and summer picnics will all be opportunities to get another wear out of these pieces (Lord knows I need to attend a few of those things with those pasty white legs–sheesh).
These denim shorts from J.Crew Factory are 4 1/4″ long, or 3 1/4″ when cuffed. From a petite perspective, I prefer them cuffed. Otherwise, the longer length makes the leg appear shorter. I also tried on this pair but (even in the same size) they ran way too large, and were practically sagging off of me–not a flattering choice for a petite woman.
The striped sweatshirt comes in two colors (white/grey stripes and white/baby blue stripes). There's also a similar option in red. I'm not a huge fan of myself in red, but the sweatshirt is a soft cotton, a nice comfortable option for those of you with red in your color palette. 🙂
Since my wardrobe is largely office appropriate, it was nice to pick up some new casual pieces. And, like I said, I know these pieces will get their fair share of wear. I am also looking into a few of these tees that are relatively neutral and comfortable to throw on for a quick casual look.
Arnie and I have a wedding tomorrow, so that always make for a fun weekend (time to get some dancin' shoes on!). Do you guys have any exciting weekend plans?


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Ge Wang has his dream job. He applies technology to music to unlock creativity in everyone. Ge is co-founder of Smule and inventor of the Ocarina app which turns the iPhone into a real flute. In this video Ge explains how Smule revolutionizes social music-making.
Big Things From Little Apps Developer
Beyond the iPhone flute, Smule is developing an orchestra of Smule-struments with apps like Magic Piano, Magic Fiddle, Magic Guitar and Leaf Trombone. There's even a Glee Karaoke app. Smule also uses the iPhone for virtual jam sessions that let listeners anywhere in the world hear you play your compositions. Smule developers show how big things can come from little apps.
If you're glued to your smartphone and are addicted to having the latest, greatest apps, there's a place for you in the continually expanding world of app developers. First it was the web, then social media and now mobile apps mash up the best of all online worlds for smartphones and tablets. Apps include games, music, movies, videos and serious stuff too like business tools.
Mobile apps developers love to solve problems. If people want their email, calendar and real-time GPS location of friends in one app with the least number of screen taps, an app developer will figure it out. Mobile app developers are everywhere, in every industry, re-inventing the way smartphones and tablets are used.
When the Apple App Store first opened in June 2008 it sold 300 million apps in six months. Since then, downloads have gone past 15 billion! Take a stab at making your own mobile app for free at APP.co or Appmakr.com.
For people who
- Are passionate about mobile apps
- Love to solve problems with visual design and making things that work
- Are able to translate creative vision into programming code
- Find it easy to see code as valuable, real-world apps
- Stay focused on challenges until they are solved
- Have attention to detail for catching glitches and bugs
Education pathways
Mobile app developers often have a bachelor degree in computer science or software engineering. Courses are required in programming languages like Qt, Java, Python and Adobe Flash. Developers also mash up design courses in digital media or visual arts programs at universities and community colleges. In the same way Smule's Ge Wang mashed up software education with his love for music, you can pursue your personal passion with a specialty apps career in sports, movies, health, games – or just about anything else!
Everywhere in every industry, mobile apps developers are changing the way we live, work and play. Mobile apps developers are increasingly vital to corporate marketing and web teams. Others develop apps as freelancers or work for companies specializing in mobile apps like Xtreme Labs and Toronto's Five Mobile (which has done work for Zynga, Facebook's top gaming apps developer.) Larger companies have their own mobile apps teams – like IBM, BlackBerry, Cineplex, and Canada's big banks.
Starting salary
- Mobile App Developer the IT Job of Today - Winnipeg Free Press
- Your Next job: Mobile App Developer - ComputerWorld
- Canada's App Developers in Sweet Spot as World Goes Mobile – Globe and Mail


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Serpentina, from the Brooklyn punk trio Sharkmuffin feels trippy cool. It's shifting drum rhythms, snaking bass lines, spaghetti western meets surf punk guitar lines and brazen reverb washed vox are wild and decadently cool. The track is from their latest "Gamma Gardening" EP, a sci-fi concept album based around the Serpentina (herself), as:
"a space dominatrix with a day job as receptionist for a gene editing lab and her new "designer baby," Sharkmuffin have built a world that explores the dystopian future, in both it's most colorful and darkest turns. There's sex, snakes, and plenty of sci-fi intrigue, inspired by workplace boredom and a fear for a genetically altered future of super babies."
Really? Really. An Artfully intriguing concept. Me thinks Sharkmuffin should get together with artist Craig Gleason on this. NPR once described the bands sounds as "glam grunge" which I think is pretty right on although (maybe) a simplification. Their punk sound blend in proto punk tones, 60's almost Phil Spector-esque "Wall of Sound' tones, post rock neo psychedelic elements and, yes, grunge and garage rock and surf music. A heady brew that might just have to be described as "Sharkmuffin".
Sharkmuffin isTarra Thiessen (guitar/vocals) and Natalie Kirch (bass/vocals). "Gamma Gardening" finds the duo joined by frequent collaborator turned full fledge Sharkmuffin, Jordyn Blakely (drums/vocals). All three handle the songwriting influenced by The Shangri-Las, Nirvana, Broadcast and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. "Gamma Gardening" drops April 5th via Exploding In Sound Records.
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The Easiest High-Protein Dinner Recipes for Every Diet
For a multitude of health and lifestyle reasons, high-protein diets are pretty popular these days. Put together a protein-packed dinner in no time with these 20 easy recipes for everyone from vegans to the devoutly carnivorous.
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Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple Parcels
Combine protein-rich shrimp (33 grams per cup) with sweet peppers and pineapple in a trendy foil-pack dinner that's done in a mere 15 minutes in the oven. Quick cooking rice steams right inside the package, making this dinner a no-fuss, low clean-up meal.

Get the recipe for Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple Parcels

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North African Chicken and Chickpeas Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet pan dinners are popular for a reason — everything bakes at the same time, while maximizing surface area so that proteins roast rather than steam. Chickpeas have about 16.8 grams of protein per cup (pat them dry to get them crispy) and here, they get a hint of spice from berbere and za'atar.

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Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame
Salmon is a protein-high ingredient already (about 40 grams per cup), and pairing it with powerhouse edamame (18.5 grams per cup) makes for a delicious and satiating dinner. With a sweet-sour honey and lime glaze, this dish cooks in a flash under the broiler.

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Bibimbap Bowl
A unique take on a Korean bibimbap bowl, this recipe uses seasonal sour cherries for a faux-hoisin sauce that adds a subtle tartness to cut through the richness of the ground pork (51.4 grams of protein per cup) and fried eggs (25 grams per cup).

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Spinach and Garlic Lentils
Quick cooking orange lentils (masoor dal) and turmeric make a bright impact on a plate, and a big hit on the protein scale with almost 18 grams per cup. Add a drizzle of garlic butter right before serving for another layer of flavour.

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Olive Oil Poached Tuna
Fresh, high-quality tuna (almost 50 grams of protein per cup) is a joy best prepared simply, and oil poaching allows the flavours to shine through. Be sure to use a good olive oil, as the flavours will intensify when heated, and use some of the poaching liquid for the dressing for a warm chickpea salad.

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Keto Kung Pao Chicken
Lean chicken breast can be bland, but tossed with a chile-rich sauce and plenty of bright vegetables, it makes for a satisfying and healthy meal packed with protein (chicken breast is around 64 grams of protein per cup).

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Vegan Sloppy Joe Sliders
Delicious Trinidadian doubles get a North American twist with this vegan take on sloppy joes that sounds even more appealing than the meat-based version (although every bit as messy).

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15-Minute Grilled Skirt Steak with Pesto Butter
Skirt steak (52 grams per cup) is the staple of summer grills and superlative sandwiches, and cooks quickly on the grill for an inexpensive and fast dinner. In this recipe, humble skirt steak is made special with the addition of a simple pesto compound butter.

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Instant Pot Saag Paneer
Creamy saag paneer (44 grams of protein per cup) takes just over 30 minutes in this Instant Pot update on a classic Indian dish. Greek yogurt acts as a thickener and protein booster with 20 grams per cup.

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Fish Twist Tacos
Blackened halibut (about 54 grams of protein per cup) adds smoky flavour to this non-traditional fish taco, laden with three sauces: creamy chipotle, savoury honey-vinegar dipping sauce and a guacamole smoothed out with sour cream.

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Instant Pot Chicken with Quinoa, Pistachios and Apricots
An Instant Pot makes short work of this satisfying meal that's heavy on protein thanks to lean chicken and pistachios (40 grams per cup) but light on the dishes.

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Grilled Shiitake and Tofu Banh Mi
Meaty grilled shiitake and creamy pressed tofu sub in for the sliced cold cuts and pate of a traditional banh mi sandwich. At around 16 grams per cup, tofu is a good way for vegetarians to get some protein.

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Miso-Grilled Eggplant and Scallops
Protein-rich miso (about 27 grams per cup) pops up on menus far beyond Japan for a reason — its irresistible salty earthiness adds a mysterious undertone to everything from fish to desserts. Brushed onto scallops (no slouch in the protein department either at about 42 grams per cup) and eggplant, it creates a caramelized char that delivers a sophisticated dinner for almost no effort.

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Cheesy Meatloaf with Green Quinoa
Trimming back the fat, but keeping the protein, on meatloaf is as simple as adding lean ground beef (28 grams per cup) and turkey (52 grams per cup) to the mix. Serve with a hefty helping of quinoa, with added colour from vibrant spinach and cilantro.

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Healthy Breaded Pork Chops
Slathering meat with mustard and sour cream is a traditional breading method that keeps boneless pork chops (48 grams per cup) moist and ensures the Panko crumbs stick. Buying thin pork chops means that dinner is cooked in eight minutes in the oven.

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Quinoa Burger With Feta And Black Olives
A little bit of feta cheese in this recipe (8 grams of protein per cup) and chopped black olives add plenty of salty goodness to virtuous quinoa (8 grams per cup) and oyster mushrooms. Rice flour helps bind the patties together without adding heaviness.

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Beef and Black Bean Chili
A whopping two cups of black beans provides around 30.4 grams of protein per cup for this chili, made spicy in true Bobby Flay fashion with three types of chiles and a fourth one in the accompanying avocado relish.

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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
A long simmer is turned into a speedy supper with the use of a pressure cooker and hand blender, making sublime black bean soup a reality in under an hour. At around 30 grams of protein per cup, black beans are a protein superstar that deserve a front and centre role in dinner prep.

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Easy Skinny Skillet Lasagna
Keep the oven off and the kitchen cool with this ingenious method for stovetop lasagna. Dollops of ricotta and mozzarella (about 22 and 48 grams of protein per cup respectively) make for a low-mess, one-pot dinner, and boost the protein to boot.

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KOTA KINABALU: The 'MASwings Virtual Fair Promotion' in support of the Matta Fair this month will offer from March 14 to March 31 this year a total of 150,000 seats with one-way all-in fares from as low as RM99.
These offers by MASwings are for travel on all its ATR72-500 domestic routes and international routes in the BIMP-EAGA region.
MASwings chief commercial officer Shauqi Ahmad said this is the first time MASwings, a wholly–owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, offers a substantial number of seats at very attractive prices in a big way.
"We expect to receive overwhelming response from our esteemed customers who expect a good bargain from their preferred carrier and we hope to achieve our sales target of RM10 million during the promotion campaign," he told reporters here yesterday.
Shauqi said the travel period for both domestic and international travel is from March 16 to July 31 this year, a period which coincides with the Malaysian first-term school holidays.
"We are confident that most of our esteemed customers who have yet to finalise their travel plans will take advantage of these offers," he said.
He said customers would be able to enjoy one-way all-in fares from as low as RM99 from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Miri, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Bintulu, Sibu, Mulu and Limbang, and those from Kuching could also purchase the similar fare of RM99 to Bintulu, Miri, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu and Mulu.
"International promotional fares are also available starting from as low as RM99 one-way to Balikpapan from Kota Kinabalu and Kuching; RM63 and RM117 to Brunei from Kota Kinabalu and Kuching respectively; and RM60 from Tawau to Tarakan," he said.
Asked on the status of MASwings' plan to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, one of the destinations within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) region, Shauqi said MASwings is still studying the feasibility of flight operations on the route.
Continue reading at: MASwings offers up to 70 pct off prevailing market fares in Borneo.


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The Department of Natural Resources and Ecology has announced an open tender for the organization and holding of the International Garden and Flower Festival "Gorod-Sad". The relevant documentation was published on the public procurement website on Friday, July 21. The starting (maximum) price of the contract is 24.5 million rubles.
The contractor will have to install themed art objects in the festival venue – the Voronezh Central Park. They include 65 two-meter-long wooden ants, a giant swing, a chapel and a straw ethno-village. In addition, the organizer will attract the festival participants, who will exhibit at least 55 expositions. The pond in the Central Park will be decorated with 25 bamboo Japanese umbrellas. There will be also 20 trees with a height of 2.5 m.
The contractor will also develop a cultural and entertainment program. The bids are accepted until August 10. The tender will be held on August 14.
The context
The International Landscape Exhibition Fair "Voronezh – Gorod-Sad" (in 2016 – "Voronezh-Sad", in 2017 – Garden and Flower Festival "Gorod-Sad") was first held in the city in 2010. In 2017, the event was attended by about 220 thousand people. More than 120 expositions were presented at its exhibition sites. The four-day forum program includes a landscape design exhibition, master classes for professional gardeners, children's eco-games, concerts and meetings with Russian TV stars.


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Jacob and I started reading The Saint's Happiness by Richard Sibbes when we got home from our honeymoon. I was afraid it would be a Puritan tome in archaic English. I was dead wrong. The Saint's Happiness was a quick read, the English wasn't so old, and the content was pure gold. I even read it again after we finished.
Considering the book's title in isolation makes it sound much like a self-help book, a guide to the happiness you desire. You could take it as such, I suppose, but Sibbes knows that God is our only help and the only one who makes the way for happiness. Any happiness is only found in knowing God and being near him.
Sibbes uses Psalm 73 as an outline for his book. The psalm begins with a record of all the ways the psalmists sees the wicked around him succeeding. He contrasts that to his own difficulties and is puzzled. Why do the unrighteous prevail while he struggles though he is obedient to God? Why do the wicked prosper when they are not walking in ways that are pleasing to God? The psalmist determines their end (destruction) after he goes into the Lord's sanctuary and meditates on the character of God.
Sibbes does not leave us without application, for those in his time and ours. He lists nine practical ways one can draw near to God. I have summarized them here in a very self-helpy looking list.
- Work to be familiar with the spiritual means of hearing the Word and receiving the sacraments
- Converse with others who draw near to God
- Pray privately and corporately
- Be on guard against sin; sever its head at its first rising
- Be obedient in doing good works for the Lord
- Meditate on the ways God has always dealt with his people
- Be humble and continually remember your unworthiness to approach God apart from Jesus Christ
- Strive to be sincere in your actions and resolve to please God in whatever you do
- Give diligent heed to the Spirit who "knocks for entrance into the heart"
My self-helpy synthesis looks like a catalog of tasks to check off. The look of this list is where the self-help resemblance ends. These actions are the ongoing marks of believers who desire and have deep communion with God. They are happy saints because they have drawn near to God and depend on him for everything.


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Hi there! Please meet our dashboard:
It's powered by Shoov. Did we mention Shoov before? I think we did. Basically every project we work on has full test coverage - like everyone's, I know - but Shoov also provides us with a visual regression testing harness.
Shoov constantly runs its tests in the background, 24x7. When everything passes the project icon is green. When a test fails, it's red. The monitor sits in the main room, so everyone can see when there's an issue and feel deeply ashamed of their fragile, error-prone, carbon based brains.
I'm kidding of course. We all make mistakes - we're only human. But Shoov isn't.


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You loan agreement can never be manipulated, changed or altered without your permission and your credit score does not get affected by however many loan applications you make. You will be afforded easy payment options which you can make through your bank and many other internet finance tech companies like Wechat Pay and Alipay, among others. We can also offer you delivery of funds for approved loans within 24 hours of the signing of your loan agreement.


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Ready for it to break
Il Mio Problema
I thought I had a crack on the screen of my I-phone 4s, so I order a new screen and battery and I started taking it apart I broke one of the screws so I put it back together and ordered a complete set of screws for it. I got everything and I went to take it apart and when I took off the screen plastic cover I discovered that the screen was fine only the plastic and a scratch in it. So now I have everything I need to repair it if I ever get a cracked screen
La Mia Riparazione
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Let's Set Piz Up with Some Lucky Actresses
Full disclosure: When it came to Veronica Mars, I was so Team Logan. Yes, Logan and Veronica's love was beautiful and epic, but the real reason why I wanted LoVe to reunite had less to do with them and more to do with the other side of that triangle. Stosh Piznarski (better known as Piz) was wasn't the typial blah boyfriend who acted as a stand-in for the guy who was really endgame. Piz was witty, smart, genuine, and adorable in his own right. It's not surprising that Piz was great, given that the actor who plays him, Enlisted star Chris Lowell, is also all of those things. So was Lowell luckier in love (spoiler!) than Piz was at the end of the Veronica Mars movie? Here's the weird thing: We have absolutely no idea. Really. Just try to find information about Lowell's love life. Go on, I'll wait.
Nothing, right? Sure, Lowell isn't exactly Leonardo DiCaprio famous, but he's not a Hollywood newcomer, either. After his role on Veronica Mars, Piz — sorry, sorry, Lowell — starred on Private Practice for three whole seasons. (Unsurprisingly, Lowell's character Dell met a tragic fate at the end of the third season. Shonda Rhimes, you never fail to break my heart.) He also had a role as Emma Stone's love interest in The Help in 2011 and co-wrote and directed indie film Beside Still Waters . The guy is a pretty big deal, so, naturally, I want to know about his love life. You know, for the purpose of "research."
Either there isn't a single person on this planet worthy of dating Lowell or this guy has mastered keeping his relationships on the down-low. That's a seriously impressive feat on its own, and is just one of the many reasons why everyone in Hollywood should be vying to date the TV star. He certainly has enough gal pals off screen, as he's friends with both his The Help co-star Emma Stone and his Veronica Mars love interest Kristen Bell. Since those are strictly friendships (Stone is with her Amazing Spider-Man co-star Andrew Garfield and Bell just welcomed a baby with now-husband Dax Shepard), these ladies should definitely start setting Lowell up with some of their Hollywood friends. Here are a few suggestions.
Emma Watson
The Harry Potter star recently opened up to Daily Mail about how she has no interest in dating anyone famous. Lowell may be famous, but like Watson, he keeps his relationships very private. For Watson, that just might be the best of both worlds.
Dianna Agron
Both of them know how it feels to be the side of the love triangle no one is rooting for. Agron's Glee character, Quinn, just couldn't compete with Rachel and Finn's star-crossed romance. As a couple, they'd never have to feel like the third wheels again.
Anna Kendrick
The Pitch Perfect star claims that no one has hit on her in five years. I have no earthly idea on how that could possibly be the case, but if it is, Lowell, this is your chance.
Sophia Bush
Truth is, I just love this actress. These two must know each other from CW parties, right? Bush starred for what seemed like forever on the CW's One Tree Hill, the network that Veronica Mars moved to in its final season. The current Chicago P.D. star always seems so cool and honest in her interviews. Lowell, give her a call, okay?
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OnePlus 6 renders along with the price of the phone have leaked on Amazon's German website just a few days before the company is set to officially announce the device, which takes place during OnePlus' event on May 16. The Amazon listing for the phone has since been pulled down but not before the leaked images were all captured along with some details and the cost. Prior to being removed the listing showcased that OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus 6 in a 64GB storage model and a 128GB storage model, with the former costing €519 and the latter costing €569.
What's more is that the listing also revealed what is believed to be the launch date. According to Amazon Germany the phone will be launched on May 22 which is around a week after the company's announcement event, meaning there won't be a super long wait for consumers that are looking to buy this new phone from OnePlus. Of course it's also likely that OnePlus will give its customers the opportunity to place pre-orders for the OnePlus 6 prior to the actual release date, and if that ends up being the case then pre-orders would probably start the day of the announcement.
Some specs details were also listed with the leak suggesting that the OnePlus 6 will come in two different colors, at least to start, which will be Mirror Black and Midnight Black, and will come equipped with a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 2,280 x 1,080 resolution. These latest leaks also show the notch which has been in most other leaks up till now, though the notch wasn't really a surprise as OnePlus already confirmed the phone would have one prior to most of the recent leaks that had surfaced in the past month or so. The specs also listed options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM, as well as the Snapdragon 845 processor being the CPU inside the device.
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John Cena - on the poster of his movie 'The Marine' via
The full name of WWE star player John Cena is John Felix Anthony Cena. He was born on April 23, 1977. 6 foot 1 inch and 110 kg John Cena started his career in WWE in 2002. Players like Cena have become synonymous with WWE. Cena is one of the selected wrestlers who has remained in WWE for a long time. In this post we will tell you some such surprising things about them that you probably do not know.
1. John Cena is also a bodybuilder, rapper and actor along with being a better wrestler. He has made five films in Hollywood, the 'Marine' which came in 2006, was the most popular. In this movie, he played the role of a water soldier.
2. You will be surprised to know that John Cena, who defeats big wrestlers in the ring, is afraid of spiders. Yes, the chest containing a scaly body is scared of small spiders.
3. John Cena is a very big-hearted person. They fulfilled each and every desire of 500 children battling various types of deadly diseases. It named it 'Make A Wish'.
John Cena with his friend Randy Orton
John Cena with his friend Randy Orton
4. John Cena is very friendly in his personal life. His best friend is Randy Orton. She likes to spend as much time with her friends as possible.
John Cena's parents
5. The name of John Cena's father is also John Cena and mother's name is Carol Cena. Cena has four siblings. Three of these brothers - Sean Cena, Dan Cena, and Steve Cena John are younger than Cena while Matt Cena is older than them.
Elizabeth Hardy - Nicky Bella
6. John Cena married Elizabeth Habrediu in the year 2009, both of them got divorced in 2012. After this, Cena got married to WWE female wrestler Nicky Bela in 2012.
7. Kevin Federline is the only such wrestler who cannot beat John Cena. Kevin Federline is also called K-Fade. KFood is primarily a dancer, rapper, and actor, and remains in WWE for a very short time. In January 2007, Cena and Federline had a match in an invoice of RAW in which Cena was defeated. When watching the video of the match above, it is revealed that Kevin Federline was clearly won by dishonesty.
This picture was used to spread the wrong message of John Cena's death
8. Like Yo Yo Honey Singh and many other celebrities, John Cena has also been a victim of the wrong news of death. In August 2014 and February 2015, the rumor of Cena was spread on the Internet that became viral. In August 2014, it was rumored that he had a head injury while practicing resling and he died on the spot. So in February 2015, it was said that John's car crashed and he was declared dead on the spot. WWE officials refuted these reports on Twitter.


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At least 25 dead, dozens injured in Bucharest club explosion
At least 25 people have been killed and over 80 injured in an explosion which happened during a concert at a venue called Colectiv Club in Bucharest, Romania, according to the country's interior minister.
Officials have confirmed the deaths of at least 25 people, while a further 88 suffered injuries and had to be rushed to nearby hospitals, according to local media reports.
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And back to work. And running classes every other friday. This is my first chance to relax for a month…
So I got down to the shop, and finally made a new drawbar for the mill. The drawbar it came with has 1/2″ 12 TPI thread, for some obscure reason. I bought some tooling last year that has M12 thread, because of course you do. So I have needed an M12 drawbar for a while. Behold!
My minilathe has a shitty little quick change tool post, and is really not up to parting, but we got there in the end. It coped with turning down the stainless pretty well, especially the nuts. Smallish cuts, but not tiny nibbles. Unfortunately, when I was doing the square at the end for the wrench, I neglected to seat it properly for the final cut, so one side is cut much deeper. The wrench still works, and the drawbar still works, so all good. Now I can run my gear cutter and my slitting saw, which means I can finally finish the QCTP for the tiny lathe. When I have time.
Last weekend was the first ever meetup of Melbourne Combat Robotics! Sarah and I made an antweight (150 gram) sumo bot, which somehow won two of its three rounds. Still not quite sure how… But the main thing was, lots of fun was had!
Knifemaking! Slower, now that I'm home I'm not quite doing a knife in a day. But I'm working on one for Megan –
Lots of hand filing for that crosspiece, and then I went and screwed it up drilling cross holes. So I bought a 2mm end mill. See how long that lasts …. Then a handle, and hardening.


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This week has been a slow one for coupons but I still got a couple great deals.
Here is what I found this week:
- Buy one get one Lay's Kettle Cooked chips. (Free printable coupon from Facebook fan page via coupon cravings)
- FREE Rayovac batteries. (Via printable coupon for Walmart at coupon cravings)
- $0.25 each for (2) Green Giant frozen boxed veggies (Via cellfire and printable coupons thanks to the grocery game)


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Dozen For Dorian
Sean Visintainer - 09/16/19
If you follow our Instagram account, or other fly anglers on Instagram, you may have noticed an online fundraiser that started a week ago to help the people in need from the devastating Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Our good friend Josh Mills felt the urge to create a campaign to help affected Bahamians called Dozen For Dorian. He donated a dozen personal hand tied flies to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Other folks have since chimned in and are donating flies, trips, and other fly gear under the hashtag #dozenfordorian. Currently $27,000 in funds have been raised that will go straight to the folks in need, not lodges or resorts.
We love the Bahamas for it's incredible flats fishing, and more importantly the wonderful people that inhabit the islands. To help raise money for the great people of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian devastated the region we are raffling off a Redington Hydrogen 2wt Trout Spey this Friday at 12pm on our Instagram account.
If you are interested in participating head over to our Instagram page and place your bid in the comments, as of this writing it's up to $300. If you are the highest bidder at noon on Friday 9/20 head over to the Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation @ydccf and make your donation with your winning bid. Screenshot the completed donation and email us at flyfish@silverbowflyshop, we will then ship out your new rod!
Please only participate if you live in the lower 48, we will NOT ship the rod overseas, AK, or HI. Sorry, keeping it simple!
Best of luck and thanks for supporting those in need in the Bahamas.


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Hi and welcome to my flash-blog.
After attending Flash on the Beach 2007 in Brighton, I've met some new flash developer friends, who showed interest in what I made, and asked for my blog address, which I didn't have at the time..
I've been wanting to put some of my work online, maybe even write a tutorial or two, but I needed a website for that first and I never got 'round to making one.
Then, at Flash on the Beach, my new friends pointed out to me that I should just signup for a free blog somewhere and start putting stuff online, without having to write a whole new website for it first :)
So here we are.
I shall now make some posts about the last couple of games I made at work.
Artwork is usually not done by me, we have our own skilled artists at our company, I just do the coding bit :)


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Calculating Savings with a Barcode Equipment Tracking System
You are buying equipment that you know you have. You are spending time looking for equipment. Jobs are delayed because of equipment not being available. The solution, as you see it is to implement a barcode equipment tracking system. The question managers and company owners ask is; "How do I estimate the savings if I purchase a barcode equipment tracking system?" Systems like Tool Hawk™ from General Data are designed to save time and money but how do we quantify the savings. The following is a step by step process to calculate the savings. If you sit down with pen and paper it will be very surprising how much you spend to manage tools and equipment and how much is saved using a barcode equipment tracking system.
Step 1: What is the cost to replace lost or stolen inventory?
Calculate the total cost of tools and equipment you now own. Divide that number by the number of tools and equipment you have in inventory. This will give you and average cost of each piece of equipment. Once you have this try to estimate the percentage of tools and equipment you have replaced each year in the past. This will give you a good guide as the cost going forward to replace lost or stolen equipment.
A good barcode equipment tracking system like Tool Hawk™ could, if implemented correctly, reduce that number to zero.
Eliminating unnecessary purchases should be the first number on the spreadsheet to justify a barcode equipment tracking system.
Step 2: What do you spend in employee time managing equipment inventory?
This is an area that is often overlooked when looking at a barcode equipment tracking system. You have tool room workers, managers and owners spending time trying to find equipment needed to complete the work. The savings here is calculated by asking yourself what is the average per hour salary for these people.
Then try to re-create and estimate the amount of time each week is spent looking for tools and equipment. Be conservative with your estimate. Multiply the number of hours by the average per hour salary to come up with a cost.
While this number seems "fuzzy", think about want more productive activities could be accomplished if all these people were not wasting their time looking for equipment. Well-designed barcode equipment tracking systems, like Tool Hawk™ can save 50%, 60% or more of this time.
To be conservative, take 50% of this cost and add it to the calculation
Step 3: What is the cost if work is delayed because of missing equipment?
This could, potentially, be the largest drain on the bottom line. Delayed jobs slow down cash flow and delays future work. It is difficult to calculate but a conservative estimate could be projected. Look at the past year and try to re-create any job that was delayed because critical equipment was not available. Estimate the average worker salary and the amount of time each was unproductive.
Multiply these numbers and add that to the calculation.
Step 4: What does it cost to maintain equipment?
It is not only important to look at equipment replacements and loss of productivity but also the cost to keep equipment properly maintained. Estimate the number of tools and equipment that were replaced because they were not properly maintained. Tool Hawk™ includes a robust maintenance functionality to warn of future preventative maintenance dates and the cost of each repair.
In addition, Tool Hawk™ tracks the condition of equipment and tools as they are checked out and checked in from employees. This adds accountability to the use of equipment.
Estimate the number of tools and equipment that were replaced in the past year due to improper maintenance and add that to the calculation.
Step 5: What is the cost of a good barcode equipment tracking system?
For an equipment tracking system to be considered good it must be easy for the users to work with and powerful enough to capture transactions accurately. Tool Hawk™ does all that and more. Add to the cost durable barcode labels, barcode scanning equipment to make the system easy to use and reliable.
Add steps 1 through 4 to come up with calculated savings total. Divide that number by 12 to come up with monthly savings. Divide the total cost of the barcode equipment tracking system by the monthly cost. This will give you the number of months needed before the barcode system pays for itself.
If you would like to speak with one of our professionals about barcode equipment tracking, please contact us at 844-643-1129, email at firstname.lastname@example.com or message us by clicking the link below.


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Mini Micro Scooter Deluxe. Our Review
If there is anything Shaniah loves more than Mo Salah, it's being outdoors. There's just something that makes her seem as though she is at her happiest whenever she is outdoors. We all love being outdoors and I guess that one of the many perks of living in the Cotswold's…View Post


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'Stop the school fee loot!' - Parents to send more than 2000 postcards to PM and CM
To protest against the delay in submission of a report by the Committee constituted by the Telangana government, to review issue of school fee hike, Hyderabad Schools Parents Association (HSPA) has started a 'Postcard Campaign' on Sunday to draw the Telangana Chief Minister's attention to their problems.
In January this year, the Telangana government had announced that it will bring a new GO to regulate fees in private schools.
The delay in the submission of the report has brought Parents to protest and bring the CM's attention to their problems.
The HSPA started 'postcard campaign' where parents are writing postcards to Telangana's CM and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
After the delay in submitting the report, the association has now aimed to send over 10,000 postcards before the end of this month to the CM.
With the slogan "Let's write to CM sir!" the association has posted over 2000 postcard in batches at General Post Office in Abids in various languages like Telugu, Hindi, English and Urdu.Hundreds of people gathered at the post office along with their children for the protest.
To strengthen the protest further, the HSPA has also initiated the postcard sending campaign to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking for a central legislation for school fee regulation with a slogan, "School fee loot rokne ko – Ek postcard CM ko, Ek postcard PM ko." (To stop school fee loot, one postcard to CM, one to PM)
"The government doesn't even need to spend one paisa to fulfill our demands. All that we ask for is regulation of school fees so that our money is not looted," said one of the organisers of the campaign.
In January this year, the state government announced that it will bring a new GO to regulate fees in private schools after examining the new draft rules framed by the Director of School Education.
"We had started a 'Give a missed call to stop fee hike campaign' last year and received more than 2 lakh calls. But we could not get an appointment with the CM to submit the data. We are hopeful that after receiving 10,000 postcards directly at his doorstep, he would at the very least give us a hearing," said Ramanjeet Singh, Joint Secretary of HSPA.
This news has been taken from The News Minute's website. Read the original article here.


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A full-scale reconstruction of Ryue Nishizawa's Moriyama House lays the foundation for a thoughtful, ambitious show at the Barbican, writes Peter Smisek. But the absence of metabolism is a structural weakness
In our latest issue, we take an exclusive look at Ma Yansong's Huangshan Mountain Village, interview SANAA's Ryue Nishizawa, consider the future of human labour and meet the Italian designers reviving traditional craft
Ryue Nishizawa has used plants, stairs and windows to create the illusion of privacy and space in this tall, narrow urban home.
Icon 116 is devoted to Japan. Nearly two years after the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the north of the country in March 2011, we revisit the disaster areas where architects and designers, including Toyo Ito's KISYN group, are now helping to rebuild local communities. On the cover is Kengo Kuma, the master of "deceptive minimalism", and we also talk to rising stars Takram Design Engineering.
Kimihiko Okada's winding, modernist, hilltop house on stilts towers over its neighbours in a distinctly dull suburb of Hiroshima.
Ryue Nishizawa has brought the outside indoors to create several new "worlds" in which to showcase the art work of a Japanese master.
A billionaire philanthropist's installation seamlessly fuses art, architecture and nature on the Japanese island of Naoshima.
As the 2010 Biennale winds up over in Venice, Kieran Long asks where the old-fashioned troublemaking was in Kazuyo Sejima's good-taste, tranquilising exhibition.
Walking through the Rolex Learning Centre is like being inside a pinball machine. The building summons you on circuitous routes, propelling you around islands and dropping you into holes.


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Robert Mueller's investigation of the Trump campaign and the involvement of Russia has reached it's one- year mark. However, new information discovered by multiple news sources shows that this investigation is far from over.
Rudy Giuliani is Trump's newest personal lawyer, and has told CNN that Mueller will not be able to indict Trump while he sits in the Oval Office because of Justice Department Guidelines. However, Neal Katyal, who drafted the special counsel regulations, says that Trump can be indicted if Mueller asks Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
Investigators have already charged 22 people and companies with a crime, obtained five guilty pleas, and imprisoned one person, according to VOX. The final report which will be delivered by Mueller to Rosenstein can remain under wraps, which means the public and Congress may never even get to see the details of the report.
Furthermore, The New Yorker reported that Michael Cohen also reportedly received more money from companies that aimed to get access to Trump's inner circle, but reports outlining those payments have disappeared from government databases.
The New Yorker reports that the records not in the database conclude that Cohen received around $3 million in payments from these companies, which is three times more than what was originally reported. The Washington Post reports that the FBI is investigating a deal Cohen made with a South Korean firm Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
A different investigation is looking into an interview Mueller had with Qatari investor Ahmed al- Rumaihi. The Intercept reported that al- Rumaihi and Cohen spoke to see if Qatar could fund American infrastructure projects. Cohen denies these claims.
An official statement by the Republican- led Senate Intelligence committee stated that Russia tried to help Donald Trump win the 2016 election, and Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his government to do so.
Do you think this investigation will be finalized in 2018? 76% of you voted that yes, we've had enough, and 24% of you voted no- it'll go on until 2020. Read the full story on VOX here.
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I'm so excited to be part of Molly's Blog party. I love her work and can't wait to see what goodies she puts in her new etsy shop! When she contacted me about doing a guest post I thought a DIY would be perfect for her cute site…so here goes:
Every since I found out I was pregnant I've been designing cute baby clothes in my head. I had visions of ruffles, fabric flowers and all-things-girly…then, of course, I found out I'm having a boy. So after reluctantly putting my bedazzler away I realized that making clothes for little boys can be just as enjoyable; less frilly but still fun! Adding embellishments to a onsie is a quick and easy way to make a unique outfit for a baby boy.
Onsie DIY #1
You need a plain onsie. I bought a whole pack of white ones for lots of fun projects. I recommend washing them first, because they're usually 100% cotton.
Draw a little mustache (I did it freehand) on a piece of black felt and cut it out. I used felt to give the stache a fuzzy feel but later thought that a faux fur material would have been even cuter. Can you picture that? ha!
Pin the mustache onto the onsie. I reinforced it on the back with interfacing, so the material wouldn't pucker.
Sew the mustache to the onsie with black thread. I wanted to do it with the sewing machine, but the onsie is so small that I couldn't really move it around without messing up…so I did it by hand. My stiches are always messy, but I wanted to show what the backed looked like after I sewed the felt to the onsie.
And ta da-that's it! Isn't it cute?! Every time I look at it I laugh. Can't wait to see a cute little baby wearing this. :)
Onsie DIY #2
Navy and grey onsie + old t-shirt I was going to throw away = cute custom little boy onsie.
Cut out "I (heart) DAD" from the old shirt and pin it to the onsie. Reinforce the letters with interfacing on the inside of the outfit.
Stitch the letters to the onsie. I used orange thread for a little bit of color pop and contrast!
Thanks Lyndsay! These are SO darling! I can't wait to see your little one wearing them!
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Willem has asked to play football for the past two years and I have always found a reason why he can't. Maybe it is because we didn't really grow up with the game nor do we know anything about it. But this was the year! He is absolutely pumped and is ready with his gear on and raring to go before each practice. This was right before his first game!
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text: We had a rare weekend off and found ourselves planning a trip to the Necklace Valley off of Stevens Pass. The Necklace Valley is an incredible valley of alpine lakes that's been on my list for some time now. It's no easy task getting there. The hike is 9 miles to the first lake, with most of the elevation gain happening in the last 5 miles. Because of the big winter we had, the trail was quite wet in places from river runoff. There was even running water through parts of it, making for some difficult tread! Not surprisingly, this place is a popular spot. We struggled a bit to find a campsite at first, but eventually found some social trails leading up to a little perch overlooking Lockett Lake. The number of lakes you can explore in this area is mind-blowing, and it really fits the bill of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. I highly recommend backpacking Necklace Valley if you have a few days to explore and definitely at least one night to camp! You can check out the description and trail details at Washington Trails Association.


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Photo: Chelsea's Frank Lampard posts with first Premier League manager of the month award
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been named Premier League manager of the month for October.
The Stamford Bridge legend led the Blues to three wins from three Premier League games last month. They beat Newcastle United at home and scored four goals in away wins at Southampton and Burnley.
Lampard beat fellow nominees Jurgen Klopp, Graham Potter, Brendan Rodgers and Dean Smith to claim the award.
He previously won the Premier League player of the month award four times over the course of his career.
You can see Lampard posing with the award in the photo below.
The Barclays @PremierLeague Manager of the Month for October!
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Aaron Younce is our Rock of Gibraltar here at the shop. His face isn't well known to the public, but he's back in the shop banging out amazing work on a daily basis, with little to no recognition of his stellar work. Today, we celebrate the man and his considerable skills.
Our friend Ted brought in his Takamine classical guitar with a crazy idea: turn it into a 5-string. Sure, it sounds simple – but Ted wanted the spacing to be equal across all the strings. This requires a significant amount of planning and careful attention to detail. We had to make a new bone nut, new saddle, and make new holes for the strings to pass through on the bridge.
First Aaron removed all the strings, and then filled the bridge holes and dyed the dowels so they blended in with the rest of the bridge. Next he calculated and laid out the new spacing on the bridge, and marked the location of the new bridge holes on painter's tape. Then he devised a setup that would allow for the extra long drill bit to work, without ruining the top of the guitar:
What you're seeing here is a piece of flat rosewood, set at the correct angle to hit the bridge with a couple of tongue suppressors underneath (that's popsicle sticks, for the layperson). He set a metal guard up just past the spot where the drill bit was to come out, so it wouldn't drill any further than it needed to.
The whole idea sounds easy on paper, but it actually took both Aaron and Geoff to accomplish the drilling: Aaron held the bit down on the rosewood and guided it into the bridge, while Geoff controlled the drill speed at Aaron's direction:
The drill bit kept wanting to jump around on the rosewood, so Aaron had to hold it down with a mighty grip while Geoff controlled the drill speed as necessary. Not an easy task, but they managed to drill the holes perfectly without a single mishap.
Next Aaron had to make a new bone nut and saddle to fit for proper height and string spacing:
The nut and saddle came out flawlessly, and Aaron then gave the guitar a complete setup; cutting the nut slots to the proper depth, setting the truss rod to allow the proper amount of relief, and setting the action at the bridge to the proper height and radius:
And presto! Four hours of hard work to remove a single string! The guitar plays and looks great – Aaron did some damn fine work. You may not hear him nor see him, but you certainly benefit from his work.


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Also, please see below for a schedule of morning programming for adults while contestants are taking their exams.
10:00-10:45: Rabbi Fohrman's Class: The Torah's Eeriest Story: Moshe and Tziporah at the Inn.
11:00 – 11:45: Rabbi Shulmans' Class: The Biblical Roots of Midrashic 'Stories.'
12:00 -12:30: Nachliel Selavan will conduct a Paleo-Hebrew workshop.
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Providence Saint Joseph ER and Urgent Care Project
501 South Buena Vista Street
Proposed Emergency Department (ER)
Proposed Urgent Care
In September 2018, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center submitted an application for Development Review to demolish an existing 5,000 square foot cardiac rehab building and remove a 112-stall parking lot on the 19-acre campus to construct:
- a new one-story, 34,500 square foot (44 bed) Emergency Department (ER);
- a new one-story, 8,500 square foot (12 bed) Urgent Care; and
- other site improvements, such as new pedestrian sidewalks, midblock crossings, and new landscaping.
The existing 13,800 square foot Emergency Department (ER) is proposed to be utilized for hospital-related uses. In total, the campus will have 1,488 parking spaces predominately located in the existing parking structures on site. The property is located in the MDM-1 (Media District Industrial) zoning district within the Media District Specific Plan area. (Click on site map below to open in PDF).
Please click on the link below to view project plans currently under review. These materials are subject to change as the project continues through the development review process.
The project was discussed at the following public meeting:
- A Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hope Conference Rooms at 501 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505. Attendees heard an overview of the project by Providence Saint Joseph, the project review process and next steps by City staff, and asked questions regarding the project.
Following completion of code compliance review by City staff, a decision to approve or deny this application is anticipated to be made by the Community Development Director on or after May 24, 2019.
For more information or to provide your input on the project, please contact Greg Mirza-Avakyan, Associate Planner, by phone at (818) 238-5250 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Sail Portsmouth
Our Nation's Tall Ship, the US Coast Guard Eagle will lead the Sail Portsmouth festival Thursday August 1, 2019
The Piscataqua Maritime Commission proudly hosts Sail Portsmouth each summer, and will again in 2019 bring the Eagle to the New Hampshire Seacoast. Activities include the Parade of Sail, Deck Tours, Captain's Reception, Day Sails, Exhibits, Food, Music, and Souvenirs! A fun event for pirates of all ages!
The Eagle will be open for tours from Friday August 2 through Sunday August 4. Tours run from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM each day. Military and First Responders may begin tours beginning at 9:00 AM each day.
Tickets and Donations
Since the USCG Eagle is owned by the American people, there is no charge for tours. We ask every one to consider a donation to the PMC so that we can continue to offer our Sea Challenge sail training program. A family donation of $20 will include a one year membership to the PMC that includes our newsletter delivered electronically.
The USCG Eagle will lead The Parade of Sail
Thursday August 1, 2019 6:00 PM
Boat owners are encouraged to join the thrilling Parade of Sail up the Piscataqua and escort the Eagle to its berth at the State Pier (Port Authority). When the weather permits, the Coast Guard will provide aerial cover. Joined by fireboats from the Navy and local fire departments, the Parade of Sail is best witnessed from the good viewing spots on Four Tree Island, the Kittery Point Yacht Club and the Memorial Bridge sidewalk in Portsmouth, the Great Island Common on New Castle Island, and Ft. Foster in Kittery, Maine. Don't miss it.
Welcoming Ceremony
A Welcoming Ceremony officially opens Sail Portsmouth each year. During the ceremony, the PMC and local dignitaries and politicians make sure the ships, their captains and crews and our visitors feel welcome to be part of the celebration. The Welcoming Ceremony will take place shortly after the Eagle docks on Thursday August 1, 2019. It will be held at the State Pier.
Captain's Reception
The Piscataqua Maritime Commission will host the Captain's Reception again in 2019. We will recognize the Captains and Crews of the tall ships as well as the many sponsors who make this tall ship celebration possible.
Volunteer's Barbecue and Celebration
Sail Portsmouth is not possible without all our wonderful volunteers. In appreciation of all their work, PMC will host a dockside barbecue for all volunteers. The Volunteer's event will take place Sunday August 4.
Private On-board Receptions
Is your group interested in hosting a catered, evening reception aboard the Eagle? We can help make it happen. It is a classy way for businesses to thank customers and clients, or non-profits to thank donors. It could also be a fun event for your club or association. For more information, please call Phil at 603-833-0844.
Become a Member
If you are interested in Tall Ships, Maritime History or giving a leg-up to deserving youth, please consider joining the PMC, The PMC is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization with no paid staff. We depend on members, volunteers and sponsor to achieve our mission. Please contact us using the Contact Us drop-down menu at the top of this page if you want to know more about membership.


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AOC Is Damn Good!
AOC Is Damn Good!
Yes, it's quite true AoC is damn good, fine, safer, and proper. Of course, by that I mean Asses of Color, not that crazed, socialist idiot, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. Though admittedly, she does have a decent AoC herself. 😉
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Valentines Day Hearts
Happy Valentines Day! Please remember, Gentlemen, that the best Valentines Day hearts are chocolate – dark, rich, luscious chocolate. It's not only perfectly OK to indulge, it's a damn sight safer. 😉
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US Political Parties
US Political Parties & Their Mascots
Yep! Just as the Democrats have their jackass and the Republicans have their elephant, the "third parties" should have mascot too… the unicorn. It'd be perfectly in keeping with the nature of such things.
Face it, nothing is more appropriate as a mascot for any of the fringe parties, i.e., anything except the Democrats and Republicans, in America than that most fantastic of the fantasy creature, the unicorn since they've as much chance of making a measurable difference in American politics as Kim Kardashian does of catching a unicorn.
NOTE: The above is in the context of national politics. Members of any of the various "other" parties in America can and do get elected at municipal and even occasionally state levels.
In my opinion this is fundamentally because there's no real difference except by degrees of intensity between the parties. Libertarians are essentially just more extreme and less practical versions of Republicans and Socialists and Greens are just more extreme and less practical versions of Democrats. None of them have specific, different agendas and platforms than the "real" US political parties.
Truly! How can they be different from the "Big Two?" Every candidate at the higher levels of politics is expected to have a position and preferably policy on every issue. This means that, unlike Britain and other more parliamentary governments single issue parties can't exist and all the parties end up coming down on one or the other sides of the fence. This makes any parties other than the Democrats and Republicans extraneous at best, and makes their success a fantasy.
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So, Citi Bike
I've always been against Citi Bike, at least in NYC. To me, it just seemed to be yet another part of Mayor Bloomberg's hate for- and attack upon drivers. Yet, it wouldn't have taken that much to change my opinion.
So, Citi Bike
Truly! It wouldn't have taken much thought on the part of some marketing firm to come up with ways to get me and a lot of others to have a more positive attitude towards Citi Bike's bike rental program. 😉
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Al Capp's long running comic strip L'il Abner (1934-1777), featuring the rag-tag hillbillies of Dogpatch, "the most unnecessary place in the USA", first appeared as a Broadway musical in 1956, with book by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank and music and lyrics by Gene DePaul and Johnny Mercer; a film version followed soon after in 1959. Long a staple of high school and community theatres, the Millbrook Community Players are currently mounting a production directed by A. John Collier.
With a compliment of 42 actors (several of whom play multiple parts, and including two last minute understudies taking on featured characters), numerous scene and costume changes, Sam Wallace's adept musical direction, simply staged choreography by Daniel Harms, and playing a featured role himself, Mr. Collier has a lot on his plate. -- Of course, "the show must go on", and though opening night was fraught with tentative dialogue, lengthy scene changes, slow lighting cues, and an over amplified piano that frequently drowned out the song lyrics, the Millbrook company delivered a pleasant two-hour and twenty minute entertainment.
L'il Abner is an old-fashioned musical with a script that comically stretches credibility, a mixed bag musical score, and some gentle but pointed satirical criticism of corporate influence on American politics and mistrust of the Federal government that remain true to Capp's intentions and speak eloquently to issues that glare at us in today's headlines.
While naive but good-natured muscle-man L'il Abner Yokum [Michael Armstrong] continues to evade and avoid the romantic yearnings of virtuous and voluptuous Daisy Mae Scraggs [Kaitlin LeMaster], and the nastiest local rube named Earthquake McGoon [John Collier] is determined to marry Daisy Mae as the annual Sadie Hawkins Day race approaches, and at which the women of the town who can catch their men are to be married by Marryin' Sam [Sam Wallace], there's another plot afoot: Senator Jack S. Fogbound [Eric Arvidson] and greedy capitalist General Bullmoose [John Chain] are determined to re-locate nuclear weapons experiments away from Las Vegas to Dogpatch, unless they can find something "necessary" about the place.
Comes Mammy Yokum [Grace Moore] to the rescue. Her "Yokumberry tonic" has sustained L'il Abner's physique for years, and could do the same for mankind; the catch is that the tonic virtually cancels out the libido, making them unresponsive to any romantic inclinations.
Dr. Finsdale [Vicki Moses] demands experiments that must test the tonic's effects before declaring is the "necessary" thing that will save the town. So, with a lot at stake, Fogbound and Bullmoose conscript an assortment of conspirators to wrest the formula from L'il Abner: Stupefyin' Jones [Emily Pose], whose mere presence stops men in their tracks, Appassionata Von Climax [Rae Ann Collier], a spoiled femme fatale who can entrap most any man by her looks, and Evil Eye Fleagle [Greg Fanning], who can freeze people in their tracks by putting his evil-eye "whammy" on them.
That's a lot of shenanigans to contend with, and needless to say, the town will be saved -- more from the ineptness of the participants than anything, much like the town hero, Jubilation T. Cornpone, whose incompetence in battle changed the course of the Civil War. When a letter from Abraham Lincoln is discovered declaring him a hero, the town rejoices.
Along the way, we are treated to a number of moments that stand out: rousing renditions of "Jubilation T. Cornpone" and "The Country's in the Very Best of Hands" showcase the company's strengths at satire, "If I Had My Druthers" and "You Can Tell When There's Love in a Home" are homespun declarations that most of us can relate to, the rendition of "I'm Past My Prime" shows how people young and old perceive their lot in life, and the romantic duet "Namely Me" by L'il Abner and Daisy Mae is a sweet reflection of youthful innocence.
Mr. Armstrong and Ms. LeMaster are good on the eyes and credibly indicate the innocence of youth, Ms. Collier and Ms. Pose are made to look their parts as seductive sirens but have little opportunity to capitalize on their attributes as their actions are glossed over too quickly (as are many of the moments in the dialogue that drive the script's satirical intentions), and the ultra modest costumes belie the physical allure that Daisy Mae and Appasionatta and Stupefyin' Jones are meant to have.
Mr. Wallace dominates the stage at every moment. His larger than life Marryin' Sam with full command of character, strong singing voice, and generosity in supporting his actor companions is a model the rest of the cast is fortunate to have in their company.


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LOUISVILLE – There was a welcome sight never before seen on the backstretch at Churchill Downs yesterday morning: light-brown squad cars of the Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept. parked outside the barns of every Derby contender.
In past years, private rent-a-cops, hired for near-minimum wage, provided the main security for Derby horses. The sheriffs, who'll be on duty 24 hours a day through Saturday night, were assigned by the Kentucky State Racing Commission. They're part of a new program to ensure the integrity of the Derby that includes undercover agents and much more stringent drug testing, including pre-race tests for "milkshaking" – that is, giving horses bicarbonate of soda through a tube to increase their stamina.


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Happy Birthday to My Son
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Today is my son's 9th birthday. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. I'm struggling to not burst into tears today. It may end up happening eventually, but for now, I'm good. I got through scanning some of his childhood pictures without breaking down so I have faith that I might just make it. Plus I've had about 3 cups of coffee... Here is a short version of 9 years with Neil.
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