text: Hi Jaime I built this preamplifier as Domenico described in his article. I am using it with a great success too. My environment area is very hot also; I live into the city wish has a lot of buildings, Ham activity, broadcastings, repeaters and other stations. Before I used it; I had the T/V channel interference on the downlink of SO-50 and AO-27. When I began to use the preamplifier the interference disappeared. It is a great design! 73! Hector, CO6CBF > Hi Jamie > > In a separate email I have sent to you an article that I write for Radio > Rivista 9/1993 describing with schematic diagrams and mechanical > drawings my low noise GaAsFET high dinamic range and high > selectivity cavity preamplifier for 435 MHz with NF=0,43 dB and > gain G = 20 dB > > I am using it with great success in my environment area in the bay of > Naples wich is "hot" with a lot of ham activity, local pagers and FAA > stations. > > By the way it require a lot of mechanical work but for best performance > it must be tuned for the lowest Noise Figure using only a very simple > diode noise generator that was described in the article. > > Unfortunately building low noise preamplifiers and tuning instruments > by yourself in novadays seems to become a RF "endangered species" > > Have fun. > > 73" de > > i8CVS Domenico > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Cutler" <jwcutler at gmail.com> > To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org> > Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 2:18 AM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Mast-mounted preamp recommendation? > > >> All, >> >> Does anyone have any recommendations on high quality mast-mounted preamps >> for UHF? We're using the Icom AG-35 and not happy with the noise figure. >> We're going to try an adjustment described here >> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6116. >> >> We are looking at the amps from ARR and SSB. Any other recommendations? >> >> http://www.ssbusa.com/gaasfet.html >> http://www.advancedreceiver.com/page10.html >> >> Thanks, >> >> --Jamie >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > *************************************** Genius is one per cent inspiration, and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. -- Thomas A. Edison *************************************** --- Free the Cuban Five! http://www.injusticia.cubaweb.cu/, http://www.antiterroristas.cu/ Participe en Universidad 2012, del 13 al 17 de febrero de 2012. Habana, Cuba. http://www.congresouniversidad.cu/ Consulte la Enciclopedia Colaborativa Cubana: http://www.ecured.cu/


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– John Marston
In Red Dead Redemption, the player can loot dead bodies of enemies, animals, undead or citizens. Doing so will sometimes net the player money and other items such as pardon letters, ammunition, and other consumables.
When the player loots a body the game will show an in-game cinematic of Marston searching the body, similar to that of skinning animals.
Looting is crucial throughout the game. If a Bounty is killed, proof must be taken to receive the reward. This is done in the form of looting the bounty's corpse.
Looting doesn't affect honor or fame. After a gang hideout or a particularly large battle it is recommended that the player loots every body in sight, because sometimes a player can earn up to $200 from looting all the bodies. In fact, in the Gaptooth Breach Social Club Challenge, one requirement is looting $200 from the gang.
The player must wait for the bodies that they wish to search to bleed out before the option to loot is available, which can take several seconds. The same applies to skinning animals.
Looting is also critical in the Undead Nightmare since ammo and supplies are scarce.Undead with ammo belts, have more ammo that undead who are not wearing one
Undead Animals are not skinned, but instead are looted.
Types of Loots
There are three types of loots found in-game, these are animal, undead and standard loots. They are similar in the game as both require killings to acquire loots.
Standard Loots
Standard Loots are basic loots found on dead people. These consist of money, ammo or other various items such as tobacco.
Animal Loots
Animal loots are acquired when skinning an animal, these are random loots obtained after killing an animal and can be sold to a store.
Undead Loots
Undead loots are loots from Undead Animals and Undead People. Undead Animal and Undead Body Parts can be obtained as well as other supplies.
Notably Large Loots
Some NPCs in Red Dead Redemption have quite a lot of money on them when they die. They tend to be main antagonists like Edgar Ross (see the page for the Strangers mission "Remember My Family" for details on looting Ross), in which when looting his body, the player will receive around $400.
- When the player kills Edgar Ross in the Stranger Side-mission "Remember My Family", and loots his body, the player will receive $409. When put into a date it is 4/09, April 2009, which is the original month that Rockstar announced Red Dead Redemption.

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Following feedback from both patients and staff, Woodley Centre Surgery decided to design a new appointment system. The new system operates mostly through routine/pre-bookable appointments. These routine appointments will be available to pre-book 1-4 days in advance and some available to pre-book 2-4 weeks in advance. Any matter that is urgent and on the day will go straight to the duty doctor who will assess the patient over the telephone (triage) and if it is appropriate will book the patient in for an appointment face to face that day.
We hope that with this system appointments should be more readily available to patients, and staff will be able to offer more choice to patients. We also have Nurse Practitioners who are able to treat minor illness conditions as well as a pharmacist who can help deal with most medication queries. The receptionist will signpost you to the most appropriate clinician for your health concern.
We will try to book you in with the Doctor of your choice, but this may not be possible and it may be better for you to see a Nurse Practitioner or Practice Nurse. Please be patient with our receptionists, they are not being obstructive.
In an emergency contact us by phoning the usual surgery number; please choose the emergency option.
If you cannot keep an appointment please let us know as soon as possible. We will always be able to give the appointment to someone else.
Please try to request a home visit before 10.00am and only if it is impossible for you to travel to the Surgery. This will enable the doctors to plan their day.
The receptionist may ask you to describe your symptoms and the GP will then call you to discuss how best to manage your problem: for some patients our GP paramedic may be the best person to visit you.
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|José Eloy Alfaro Delgado, 1842-1912
Eloy Alfaro is the one who commanded the liberal revolution in Ecuador in 1895.
He generated a strong economic development and did everything to facilitate the industrialisation of his country, notably, with the construction of the first train line in Ecuador, between Guayaquil and Quito. But at this time, the country was divised between two politic styles; the liberalism, and the conservatism, which is more attach to the religious values. In 1912, because of his liberalism convictions, Eloy Alfaro was assassinated. This assassination has provoked indignation in the entire world because his death was very violent. Eloy Alfaro and his partisans has been transfered from Guayaquil to Quito, and has been left in the hands of a furious crowd. They have been lynching and then trailing through the city until El Ejido, where they had been burning.
We had the chance to go in the "Centro civico de la Ciudad Alfaro", which is in Montecristi. It shows the life of Eloy Alfaro, and its history. Very interesting. You can see below the pictures and videos i took.
Ciudad Alfaro
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A brilliant marriage of masculine and feminine; old world and modern, this rich mahogany closed storage piece boasts a brilliantly Gold leaf chinoiserie facade hand painted with delicate cherry blossom branches. Drawers offer touch latch closure. Beautiful shades of Swarovski crystals are strategically placed in the center of a few key blossoms. This exquisite chest of drawers offers narrow, streamlined proportions and a slightly inset top and three-drawer base that almost floats atop it's elegantly tapered legs.
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Heel spurs are tiny protruding calcium deposits that can develop near the base of your heel bone. They can be caused by repetitive activities, such as dancing or running, or they can form in association with plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the ligament (plantar fascia) on the bottom of your foot. When the plantar fascia is tight and pulls on your heel bone, the bone releases calcium to try to heal itself. The excess deposits of calcium can sometimes form heel spurs.
Heel spurs are common in patients who have a history of foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis. In the setting of plantar fasciitis, heel spurs are most often seen in middle-aged men and women, but can be found in all age groups. The heel spur itself is not thought to be the primary cause of pain, rather inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia is thought to be the primary problem. A heel spur diagnosis is made when an X-ray shows a hook of bone protruding from the bottom of the foot at the point where the plantar fascia is attached to the heel bone.
Major symptoms consist of pain in the region surrounding the spur, which typically increases in intensity after prolonged periods of rest. Patients may report heel pain to be more severe when waking up in the morning. Patients may not be able to bear weight on the afflicted heel comfortably. Running, walking, or lifting heavy weight may exacerbate the issue.
Because the diagnosis of heel spurs can be confused with tarsal tunnel syndrome (as described earlier), most surgeons advocate performing a tarsal tunnel release (or at least a partial tarsal tunnel release) along with the plantar fascia release. This surgery is about 80percent successful in relieving pain in the small group of patients who do not improve with conservative treatments.
Non Surgical Treatment
Treatment of Heel Spurs is the same as treatment of plantar fasciitis. To arrive at an accurate diagnosis, our foot and ankle Chartered Physiotherapists will obtain your medical history and examine your foot. Throughout this process the physio will rule out all the possible causes for your heel pain other than plantar fasciitis. The following treatment may be used. Orthotics/Insoles. Inflammation reduction. Mobilisation. Taping and Strapping. Rest.
Surgical Treatment
When chronic heel pain fails to respond to conservative treatment, surgical treatment may be necessary. Heel surgery can provide relief of pain and restore mobility. The type of procedure used is based on examination and usually consists of releasing the excessive tightness of the plantar fascia, called a plantar fascia release. Depending on the presence of excess bony build up, the procedure may or may not include removal of heel spurs. Similar to other surgical interventions, there are various modifications and surgical enhancements regarding surgery of the heel.
If you have not yet developed this condition, you can take steps to protect yourself from it. Most importantly, make it a rule to wear properly fitted footwear. Avoid shoes that have become worn down in the heel, and don't choose shoes that cause you to walk in an abnormal fashion. Maintaining a healthy weight will ensure that undue pressure isn't being put on the ligaments, tendons and bones of your feet. If your job requires a great deal of time on your feet, or if you exercise regularly, be sure to balance periods of activity with periods of rest for your feet.


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These are some extremely easy hairstyles to do while you have Medusa braids.
French Braid
This is a basic french braid.You simply take two braids from one side of your head and one from the other to start it.
Braided Bun
First start out by pulling your braids up into a high pony tail.
Next put your bun maker around the pony tail.
Then take one braid and push it under the bun maker. Now take your other fingers and pull the end of it up through the inside of the bun maker.
After you did that add a second braid to the last one so that you have two and repeat the last step adding a braid every time you bring them up.
This is a very durable bun since they are wrapped around so much.
A Side Pony-Tail
It may not be very elegant but a side pony-tail is a very fun and very, very easy hairstyle.


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This Friday, I received an Email accusing me of not doing the work I was requested to do by one of the company's regional managers. The regional manager claims that I was given specific verbiage to use by the property manager she oversees. To which, I responded with evidence, i.e. the Email sent from the property manager on 5/2, which the regional manager cited in her accusation, proving she is wrong.
It was requested that I create a link to an award the property had won, which I did, in bold text underneath the main blurb, despite their claims that I did not, of course, I have evidence to the contrary. There's more, the regional manager didn't like the wording I used, claiming I failed to use the wording that was provided to me by said manager. The few words that were included were also in my marketing.
My response to this was to request that the manager provides me with specific verbiage that I can copy and paste into the website in future marketing correspondence. The regional manager doubled down on her accusations, in which she cited the Email from the property manager on 5/2 and also carbon copied the company's vice president into the Email, in what I see as a clear troublemaking attempt, this is when I replied to both regional manager and vice president with the evidence to disprove her accusations.
This Saturday morning, I receive an Email from the regional manager stating the following "You missed the mark. I'm tired of you treating people on my team so rudely". At this point, I Emailed the two vice presidents and explained what is going on, including the full Email thread. I pride myself on being able to work with anyone, however, I will not tolerate being accused of wrongdoing when I am innocent.
I even went back to the Email that the regional manager cited and checked, I thought that maybe I was incorrect and that I had made a mistake. But, no, that was not the case, I remembered correctly and I am indeed innocent of all charges levied against me. However, I am not going to continue a tit-for-tat argument through Email, the vice presidents can deal with it, I'm too busy to deal with such childishness.
I admit that I am very direct in my communications, I am a busy person, I manage marketing for nearly 50 properties, so I don't have time for pleasantries; if property managers are so thin skinned that they take everything as an attack, I don't know what to tell them. Other managers, including managers that this particular regional manager oversees, have no complaints about my communication with them.
I make mistakes, I am only human and humans are fallible. There has been plenty of occasions where I either made a typo or misunderstood what was being asked of me. In those cases, I held my hands up and corrected my mistake. I have absolutely no issue with admitting I am wrong, but will not accept blame for something I did not do, I will fight tooth and nail to prove my innocence like anyone would.


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Similar to Hanami, the Sakura celebration, in Japan there's also a celebration of Lotus flowers: Kanrensetsu, the Lotus flower viewing.
Both these flowers have a deep meaning in the Japanese culture: because it lasts for only a few days, the Sakura is the symbol of what is ephemeral, while the Lotus is the symbol of purity, because its roots are deep in mud but the flower blossoms over the water.
Of course, Kanrensetsu is not nearly as popular as Hanami, but Lotus flowers can be admired in many Japanese gardens. The flower from today's photo was photographed in the Shinobazu Pond from Ueno, one of the best places in Tokyo for Lotus viewing…
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With summer vacations coming up, I'd like to offer you a free visit! To qualify, just download the Nextdoor app and use it to let others know you support I Love Your Pet!
Just follow the directions below on your phone, tablet, or sign up online. The app is FREE & safe and will only take a few minutes of your time!
1. To join Nextdoor on your web browser, go to nextdoor.com, enter your email address, street address*, and zip code, and click GET STARTED.
2. To join Nextdoor on your iPhone, Android, or tablet:
- Go to the App Store & search for "Nextdoor" & download (green background with a white house)
- You can either sign in with your Facebook account, or create an account. There will be step by step directions & you will have to confirm your residence by phone number, credit card, or postcard which is FREE & SAFE. You may have already received an invite from me.
3. Once you join Nextdoor, create a new post (in the app, there will be a square in the top right corner with a pencil) and click "Message" to share something with your neighborhood.
- Choose your neighborhood + Nearby (which will post in surround neighborhoods as well)
- FOR THE SUBJECT LINE type PROFESSIONAL PET SITTER & VET TECH
- In the message area copy and paste this:
Are you looking for an in-home pet sitter for your travels and live in Baton Rouge or nearby? I highly recommend Hannah Haley with I Love Your Pet. Hannah has 7 years of experience as a sitter & veterinary technician and she cares for all types of animals! Your pets will be less stressed in their own environment and their routine is minimally interrupted. Visit www.iloveyourpet.net or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information!
- To attach a picture to your message, right click and "save" the I Love Your Pet logo picture below or press and hold the picture to save to your phone. There will be a camera for you to attach the picture to your message.
- Click next and post in the "recommendations" section.
- Finally, take a screen shot or picture of the post once it's posted in Nextdoor and email to firstname.lastname@example.com and a free visit will be credited to your account for your next scheduled dates.
That's it! It's that simple!
**This offer is valid from June 28, 2016 to December 31, 2016. ONE FREE VISIT PER CLIENT ($20 value) VALID ONLY IN BATON ROUGE, PRAIRIEVILLE, GEISMAR, ST. GABRIEL & SUNSHINE, LOUISIANA. Valid for current and new clients. Proof must be provided for the credit to be applied. NOT VALID for past visits**
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I Love Your Pet offers pet care services in the convenience of your own home by an experienced veterinary technician! Contact email@example.com to book your future vacation & weekend pet sitting services. Currently serving the Baton Rouge & nearby areas.


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Critical snapshots of music, television, art, fashion, literature, and other bits of pop culture. Uncritical snapshots of the world.
A-Trak interviewed for his remix compilation, In The Loop: A Decade of Remixes, for the cover of DJ Mag USA January 2017 Issue:
Listen to In The Loop via Fool's Gold Records' SoundCloud.


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My first Lollishop to be featured here is Sugar Affair! http://www.lollishops.com/sugaraffair
Who doesn't love Sugar?!!!? No one I know!!:} These Smores look like they are to-die-for-good! Check out these One Pounders ! Simply look under ****Fanciful Creations*** or Search Chocolate Smores...And soon you'll be swooning too!
I love the Homemade Look and I know, I'm going to love the Homemade Taste! It has that -I've been slaving over a hot stove all night, making the graham crackers from scratch, stirring the chocolate and sugaring the marshmallows! Not the pristine and perfectly squared born in a factory two weeks ago and therefore not as great look;] I look forward to featuring more of my LolliSisters here for your quick viewing and enjoyment and frou-frou satisfaction!


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Through academic excellence, we provide the theoretical foundation for critical thinking in quantitative problem solving and reasoning. We help students to develop their ability to effectively communicate mathematics, and prepare them for success in a career in actuarial mathematics, applied mathematics, applied statistics, or other profession.
Bryant mindset helps alumni power Google
Nearly a dozen Bryant alumni work for the tech giant, where a devotion to innovation is a key element to success in the Google culture.
Molly Funk '16: A unique path perfect for each student
"The University has the unique ability to provide the perfect opportunity for each student. I honestly don't think I would have gotten these opportunities anywhere else."
Nicholas Zacchilli '16: Tapping into the power of Bryant's alumni network
His 2015 internship at Nomura Securities, which he learned about through an alumnus, led to an on-the-spot job offer.
A test score earns a Fulbright and freedom
The exceptional results qualified Diwas Puri '17 for a scholarship and prompted King of Bhutan to release his parents, political prisoners for a decade.
Daniel Hebert '13 reflects on faculty mentors
Now an associate analyst, he was a presenter at annual Analytics Using SAS Day, an event coordinated by the AAAC co-directors who guided him into his profession.
John T. Quinn: Parsing data about college majors, higher ed and the twitterverse
The mathematics professor found that 56 percent who declare a major as Bryant first-year students graduated in that same major.
Jillian Bonafede '15: Gaining confidence through campus engagement
Leadership opportunities and SIE transformed a "totally lost" teen into a confident grad who will begin her career as a Cigna benefit analyst.
Olinsky honored by SAS for innovative analytics education leadership
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Information Systems Alan Olinsky, Ph.D., is the 2015 winner of the SAS Distinguished Professor Award.
Schumacher honored with leadership award
The awards from Ronald McDonald House recognizes influential women in the Rhode Island community who consistently make a positive impact and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
AAAC conference showcases broad range of business analytics
Annual symposium on April 1 includes presentations by experts on health outcomes data, systemic risk, applied analytics for business, real-time offers.
Healthcare analytics take center stage at AAAC conference
Bryant's growing recognition in the field of applied analytics draws leaders in the field to full day of presentations co-hosted by SAS Institute.
Chance Kinyange Boas '14: A door to a better life
His educational path led from Burundian refugee camps, to CCRI, to Bryant, where, as a transfer student, "I was inspired by everyone I met." Now, "the sky's the limit."


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Håvard Bustnes' (pictured) Norwegian documentary Two Raging Grannies about economic growth, aging and friendship is opening today in Norway.
Word of mouth is already very strong as audiences from preview screenings attended by the main protagonists -91 year-old Shirley Morrison and 84 year-old Hinda Kipnis- have been enthused by the ladies' fighting spirit. The director spoke to us about the film, backed by Nordisk Film & TV Fond.
How did you get the idea for Two Raging Grannies?
Håvard Bustnes: I was interested in economic growth and I was looking for characters who were working on this issue, especially elderly people, because when you're in you're in your 80s-early 90s, you have experienced the Great Depression, and you know that growth doesn't last forever.
When and how did you first hear about Shirley and Hinda?
HB: We simply found them on the internet. We found a clip on Youtube about 'Raging Grannies'. It's an organisation with activist grand-mothers, who fight against nuclear waste, socio-economic environmental questions. We were fascinated by these old ladies, still fighting for a better world. They have groups all over the US and Canada. We contacted some of them and got in contact with Shirley and Hinda. When they started to discuss like an old couple, I fell in love with them. When Shirley who is 91 told me she had been arrested 12 times for activism, I was amazed. This was in 2011. We decided to go to Seattle and stay in the US for 20 days just to shoot a three minute pilot to finance the film. We came back with 60% of the material needed for the film. After that we did a preview trailer and used it to sell the film. A year later we spent an extra 20 days in the US.
How did you actually build the storyline once you had found the two characters?
HB: Shirley and Hinda didn't agree on issues, which was interesting. Then it came up that Shirley who was ill, wanted to go from Seattle to New York where she was born. We decided to go with them. We focused the story around the two ladies' road trip as they go about asking experts questions about economic growth and if it can be sustained forever. I found it interesting that people got angry when they asked the simple question: why do we need growth?
The story of friendship between the two ladies is heart-warming. Is it in the editing room where you decided to change the balance from the political and micro-economic angle to a more human aspect?
HB: Absolutely. I discussed a lot with Anders Teigen who is my usual editor. We did change the focus from the expert angle to a personal angle. And at the end, Two Raging Grannies is more a film about friendship, how it is to grow old and still want to save the world, than a film about economic growth.
What's the distribution and festival plan for the film?
HB: The film [coproduced by Copenhagen-based Fridthjof Film] was released in 40 cinemas in Denmark through DOXBIO late November. It then screened in competition in Gothenburg. Films Transit handles world sales and so far we've signed around 10 countries. We have been accepted for a big US festival as well and hope to have a contract signed with the US within the next month.
What's next?
HB: We have just received support from the Norwegian Film Institute's 'nye veier' programme for another project called Golden Girl.


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Greetham Valley Golf Club marked the change of captaincy at the annual drive-in as four new skipper took office.
Outgoing captains Fred Aspin (club), Cathy Steele (ladies), Peter Wood (seniors) and Ellie Haughton (juniors) were replaced by Micky Fish, Susie Ellis, Mel Clarke and Tom Haynes respectively.
The drive-in took place from the 10th tee on the Lakes course in front of a large gathering of noisy members. All the participants saved themselves from embarrassment by safely clearing the water hazard.
A nine-hole shotgun start competition followed with two-ball aggregate scores and prizes for the best score on each half of the course.
The winners of the front nine competition were Darren Sargood (5) and veteran Charles Guttridge (19) who scored a competitive 41 points to win by two.
Honours on the back nine went to George Brand (18) and Ian Cunningham (14) with 36 points, on countback from John Dowding and Ian Copley.
The new captains were then presented with their badges of office and told club members of their aims for the coming year.
The captains' charity will be Dove Cottage Day Hospice, at Stathern, and funds will be raised through a club raffle with prizes for winning entrants.


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Lucas Entertainment's new exclusive model, Ruslan Angelo, is of Swedish descent. It's that Scandinavian ancestry that makes him incredibly handsome, and his muscular body and beautiful cock are mouth-watering. He looks a bit like a younger version of Wentworth Miller from "Prison Break." Ruslan loves sports, especial skiing and hiking, and all of that is backed up by his dedication to the gym.
There's a lot of excitement coming with Stas Landon; he's one of the hottest new Lucas Entertainment exclusive models to perform in recent years. And while the Ukraine native might be a Moscow-based banker by day, he's not shy about stripping away his clothes and showing off his incredible physique when the workday is over. Stas Landon's first scene will premiere in the upcoming Lucas Entertainment film "Nutt In The Butt" -- and it's porn legend Adam Killian who shows him the ropes!
There hasn't been a Lucas Entertainment exclusive model like Dylan James in years: his handsome face, jacked body, nine-inch cock, and warm personality all contributed to the studio signing him as quickly as possible. It wasn't until later in Dylan's life that he came to the realization that he's gay, loves having sex with men, and wants to pursue a career as a model in the adult entertainment industry. Dylan's intricately beautiful tattoos run along his neck, chest, shoulders, and arms -- the body art accents his natural good looks. Dylan is also completely versatile, enjoying topping as much as bottoming!
It's no understatement saying Rico Marlon is a physically perfect man. His face is exquisitely handsome, his muscular physique has spot-on proportions (look at that chest and those abs), his caramel skin is flawless, and his nine-inch uncut cock is so fat and throbbing it will give a workout to the salivary glands of gay men everywhere. Rico was born and raised in Brazil, and his hot-blooded libido craves a good, wet, deep-throated blowjob above all other sex acts. And if you're able to please him with your mouth only (no hands allowed) then this Latin top is a happy guy. Rico loves having sex by the ocean, and he fantasizes about having an orgy on a secluded beach. Rico Marlon is especially attracted to men with dark skin and light eyes, and if there's some hair on the chest that's all the better. Though Rico prefers to top, he sometimes prefers fucking versatile guys in case he gets the itch to flip.
Swedish stud Tomas Brand is all top, and when seeing this guy in action we wouldn't want him any other way. If there's an ass in need of a pounding, Tomas is the guy to get the job done. Having sex in gay porn is a fantasy Tomas always dreamed of fulfilling, and he's clearly good at what he does. Tomas loves fucking on the beach and he loves submissive guys who are willing to take his cock in all ways!
Andre Donovan is a hot-as-hell gay porn model who is originally from Columbus, Georgia, but currently lives in New York City. Being in such close proximity to the studio is one of the reasons why Andre took an interest in filming porn, it was only one of the reasons. In Andre's own words: "I've always thought porn was really sexy and hot. Being a part of someone's fantasy is intriguing to me. But also being naked in front of a camera for everyone to see is very empowering. There's strength in vulnerability. Andre is attracted gym rats, and the wildest place he had sex was the dressing room of a department store. As for Andre's favorite activities between the sheets: I really love fucking guys in general. It feels great. But there is something extra hot about a sexy man going ass to mouth over and over again on my dick. It really drives me wild.
Brock Magnus is pure beefcake, and he's debuting on the Lucas Entertainment set during the studio's July 2017 production in Spain. Brock is a 22-year-old native of the Czech Republic with a background in bodybuilding, which is apparent when you see his incredible physique. He weights in at 230 pounds of muscle. Brock's body is matched with a handsome face and killer smile. Keep an eye out for future content from featuring Brock Magnus.
Lucas Entertainment's new exclusive Russian model Ben Batemen is the full package. His handsome face and adorable smile will make you melt. His stunningly muscular body will make you hard. And his big uncut cock will make you beg. Ben's premiere scene is coming in early October, and its Sean Xavier and Javi Velaro who will show him the ropes in front of the camera!
Hailing from California, Sean Xavier is tall, lean, and has an incredible 9 inches of black cock ready to get sucked and fuck some ass! This mocha bombshell claims to be able to self-suck his own cock -- and when seeing the thing in action, it's easy to believe. Sean was daring enough to have sex at Disney World's Boardwalk Lighthouse, and when he's fucking, he has a particular appetite for tall, white, and athletic guys.
One of the first things you'll notice about Sergeant Miles is the animation in his face: he has an expression for every single way he takes cock, making him one of the liveliest porn stars we've seen in a long time. Sergeant found his way into the adult industry when a producer contacted him due to a single picture of him floating around on the Internet. It's worth noting that Sergeant has an oral fixation he likes to put to work on camera, and he's known for his attraction to gym rats and muscle daddies. But hey, who isn't?
Lucas Entertainment's new exclusive model Drae Axtell is an all-in-one package: a stunning face, cut body, and one hell of a big Latin cock hanging between his legs. Drae is a beach bum in his spare time: he loves swimming in the ocean and tanning on the beach. In the bedroom Drae Axtell is a top: he's not shy asking his bottoms to suck his dick before bending them over and fucking them doggy style. After some friends let him know he has what it takes, Drae decided to give the porn industry a shot. With his looks and charisma, he will certainly go far in his adult career.
What is there to say about Michael Lucas? A good place to start is the beginning: Lucas Entertainment founder and president Michael Lucas was born in Moscow, Russia, on March 10, 1972. He was raised in Moscow and attended college there, graduating with a degree in law. In 1995, Michael Lucas moved to Germany, then to France, where he began modeling and appearing on several European television programs and covers of many European magazines. In 1998, Lucas opened his own production company, Lucas Entertainment, in New York City. Later that year, he made his directorial debut with the well-received Back in the Saddle. This first production sparked the Michael Lucas "renegade" vision that is indelibly New York. Additionally, basing his company in New York City, as opposed to the more traditional Los Angeles, enabled Lucas to showcase the diversity of types and ethnicities found nowhere else. MIchael Lucas started Lucas Distribution, Inc. in 2004 and LucasBlog.com in 2005. Both are pioneering ventures in the competitive realms of adult video distribution and online media, respectively. In the summer of 2005 he released GayVN's Best Picture of the year, a high-budget adult film remake of Dangerous Liaisons, featuring celebrity cameos from RuPaul, Boy George, Graham Norton, Bruce Vilanch, and Michael Musto. In 2006, filming began on his most buzzed about film ever, Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita. The production included a big-budget fashion show, a sextra-filled club orgy scene, a headline-making fountain scene with Vivid star Savanna Samson. On November 12, 2004, Michael Lucas was proudly sworn in as an American citizen.
Texas native Dakota Payne is a young and versatile up-and-coming porn star, and he's clear on why he's attracted to the world of adult filmmaking: it's his "voyeuristic tendencies" that push him to strip down and fuck on camera! Dakota loves flip-fucking and eating ass, and he doesn't limit himself to any specific type. "Sexiness comes in all ages and races," he says. The craziest place Dakota Payne has fucked was up against a baseball field fence, and when he's not filming porn he's either pursuing his own interests in filmmaking or playing video games (of which he is an enthusiast).
Shawn Reeve is a blond beefcake with rugged good looks and a pearly white smile that'll knock you on your ass. His eyes? They're the deepest blue. While Shawn is versatile in bed, he does especially love submitting his rock-hard ass to a pounding from a power top. Lucas Entertainment is excited to feature Shawn in his first scene alongside Devin Franco and Dakota Payne!
Moscow-based Klim Gromov is a passionate bottom who loves it when a strong dominant top takes control of him and uses his ass to a personal play thing. Klim's fantasy fuck is Hugh Jackman, who fits perfectly into that role, and he'd love to have Hugh bang him in the ass in the doggy-style position. Klim Gromov started performing in gay porn because of his beauty and his love for attention in and out of his clothes. Klim is especially attracted to me who smart, strong, responsible, kind, and self-sufficient.
Devin Franco is known for his woodworking skills -- and no, that's not a cheap sex joke. Devin builds custom furniture at his Albuquerque home as a profession. But he also spends a lot of time at the gym and is working toward a personal trainer certification. Devin believes in working hard, and that's one of the reasons why he performs in the adult industry -- he's not going to waste any of his assets, and that includes his boyish good looks and beautiful good looks. More specifically, Devin enjoys an audience when he's with men: "I like to show off… I am a bit of an exhibitionist. I also love getting fucked and pleasing hot muscular guys." That's all good to hear, because we'll have the camera rolling when exactly that kind of action is going down!
Bogdan Gromov knew he wanted to perform in Lucas Entertainment films after watching the studio's content on the website. Bogdan is versatile in bed and his favorite sex acts are kissing and rimming, and it's especially fun when it's taking place at a pool (Bogdan loves having sex in water). Bogdan has a thing for tall and athletic men, and he's curious about putting himself at the center of a gang bang.
Alejandro Castillo new exclusive model is a hung Latin top with a limitless sex drive, making it difficult for most of our models to keep up with him. Alejandro's most prominent attribute (aside from his handsome face and awesome body) is his big, fat, nine-inch uncut cock. And he loves using it to pound the asses of needy bottoms from around the globe. But they sure do have fun trying! Alejandro's first Lucas Entertainment scene debuts on 26 August 2016, and he's in a group sex encounter with some of our hottest models: Dylan James, Stas Landon, Drae Axtell, Koda Gold, Andrey Vic, and Asher Devin!
James Castle wanted to escape the drudgery of working in finance, so he decided to embrace a few years of hedonistic pleasure including lots of travel around the world. James now teaches English as a day job and performs in gay adult entertainment, and Lucas Entertainment is grateful to have him because this guy is fucking gorgeous! When it comes to sex James considers himself vanilla: "Nothing quite beats the effortless, passionate, masculine, and sweat romp with someone you love." James is versatile in bed, but the older he becomes the more he enjoys being on top. And with that in mind, James makes his favorite way to have sex clear: "There's definitely something about holding a guy face-to-face as you lift him up onto the kitchen counter, spread his legs, pull him just close enough to the edge that you can slide yourself inside him all the while never breaking that 'I need to be inside you' eye contact." This is why the adult industry is thankful having James Castle a part of it!
With his dark features, muscled body and chiseled face Adam Killian is a sex god to be worshipped. This versatile tattooed stud loves to show off in front of the camera and when he fucks he always changes into as many positions as his partner can take! Hailing from the California coast Adam Killian loves to fuck in water. The wildest place he has ever had sex was: in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Mykonos, Adam claims. Our bodies were under water but there were people everywhere around us. His favorite part of sex is feeling like and animal during the act. With his thick cut dick and full meaty ass Adam Killian's favorite place to have sex is in front of mirrors so he can watch every last thrust.
When it comes to sex, Logan Rogue loves it all: blowjobs, rimming, and fucking! This Swedish stud is a cook, and exhibitionist, and a gym enthusiast who takes pride in maintaining handsome, athletic look. Logan has been all over the place and has fucked in the different spots to mark his territory, and when it comes to sex he's most interested in chemistry above all else!
Meet Javi Velaro, one of Lucas Entertainment sexiest new exclusive models to date. Javi's bad-boy face is complimented by his huge cock -- and I mean HUGE. You'll see him using it in the upcoming "Lucas Men 2.0"! And for the record, I couldn't imagine dining in a restaurant and having Javi Velaro waiting on my table (he is, in fact, a waiter), because it would be him I'd want off the menu. This guy is fucking sexy, through and through, and one of infinite reasons why all gay men should plan a vacation to Spain. Javi is an unapologetic top (a beautiful thing) that loves getting his dick sucked while he rims his bottom… all before bending him over doggy and fucking to the hilt!
What a catch Vito Gallo is as Lucas Entertainment's newest exclusive: he's handsome, tall, muscular, and is endowed with one of the biggest cocks we've seen. Vito's only limitation in bed is safety, but aside from that he's up for anything if it will equal a good romp. This hunk usually tops, and with a dick like his, it shouldn't be any other way. And as Lucas Entertainment's next big pornstar in the making, Vito is certainly someone to keep a close eye on!
Tennis, kayaking, hanging out on the beach -- these are some of Leo Alexander's favorite hobbies when he's not filming porn. But when he is filming porn, it's all about fucking bareback. Leo made the point clear to us from the beginning that he's versatile: he loves feeling a raw cock buried in his ass just as much as he enjoys sodomizing a bottom with all 12 (yes, I said 12) inches of his own cock! And on that note, when I create these model pages I have a drop-down menu where I select a given model's penis size, but it's currently programed up to only 11 inches -- since Leo broke that scale, we will have to do some re-programming. Leo is also a proud member of the Mile High Club, as the wildest place he had sex was in an airplane bathroom. He didn't elaborate on what exactly happened in those oh-so cramped quarters, but it's fun to imagine he was fucking the dude he was with. Imagine trying to stifle those gasps as the dude felt all of the penetration from Leo's soon-to-be-legendary meat!
Meet Michael Lachlan, a handsome new Aussie performer joining Lucas Entertainment's roster of models. Lachlan has the look of a chiseled athlete at the top of his game, but luckily for us he's instead using his looks and body to model for the studio as an aspiring porn star and showing off his skills at gay bareback sex! Anything else would be a waste, because Lachlan is packing a big, thick nine-inch uncut cock in his pants that was made for fucking in gay adult movies. Lachlan flew all the way in from Melbourne, Australia, to New York City for his first sex scene -- a venture he found both nerve-wracking and exciting all at the same time. In his own words: "Flying across the globe to shoot your first-ever adult scene can be quite a frightening and intimidating thought, but Michael [Lucas] and his team made it a great experience!"
Lucas Entertainment's new exclusive model Marq Daniels is a hard worker --- he works two day jobs as a construction worker and waiter, and he's also pursuing a career in adult modeling. And as you'll see in his debut with James Castle in Bareback Auditions 05, his work in adult modeling is off to a very hot start. Marq has a beautifully sculpted body, handsomely boyish face, and an eight inches between his legs that give new meaning to thick uncut cock. Marq made the move to perform in gay adult entertainment because he loves sex and he loves being in front of the camera. Marq is a self-identified total top, and he has one demand of guys who bottom for him: they have to be able to take what he can give. His favorite sexual activities are getting sucked and fucking ass bareback, and in his own words, "I can do it HARD." Submissive bottoms of the world get ready and line up, because Marq Daniels is here.
Tall, dark, and broodingly seductive: are any other words needed to describe Valentino Medici? Valentino appears for the first time on Lucas Entertainment and Sex in Suits in the tenth installment of the Gentlemen series: Elite Class! He shows off his good looks and hot cock alongside the veteran stud muffin, Adam Killian!
Ibrahim Moreno, a new exclusive model with Lucas Entertainment, found appeal in the adult industry for a reason common among his fellow performers: he loves sex, and more importantly, he loves being watches when he's making the magic happen. Ibrahim is a big fan of having bareback sex, and when he's fucking the missionary position is a classic favorite of his. When Ibrahim isn't filming porn he works in Italian clothing store, trains his body, and enjoys happy hour with his friends. Ibrahim Moreno had a fun answer when asked where the wildest place was he ever had sex was: "I had sex on the street behind a car parked [outside] my previous work." In a calmer setting, Ibrahim gets off by messing around with men on his sofa instead of in the bedroom.
Despite his reputation as a top, the porn star sensation from Argentina known as D.O. decided that there is no place better for him to give up his anal virginity in gay porn than at Lucas Entertainment! His debut bottoming scene was with Hot Rod, who couldn't offer him a bigger cock to take. D.O. first began his career in modeling, but he realized that his other assets were going to waste. D.O.'s favorite part of sex is a good deep rimming and he has a strong affection for black guys. D.O. likes black guys so much he fantasies about getting caught in a threesome with two of the hottest mocha dudes out there. He already had one, so who is the next volunteer?
Edji Da Silva is the very definition of dark and brooding good looks. His dark eyes and eyes only compliment his handsome face, and his lean and toned body is a gift to the gay porn industry. Edji is a strict top man: when he's fucking, he's in total control! But this Paris resident has a soft side, and his favorite sexual activity is passionate kissing. Edji loves to fuck, plain and simple, and the wildest place he's gotten it on is in a police station!
Zander Craze is an Italian sex fiend: he is a guy who embraces true versatility, opening his sex life to the max. Zander started performing in the gay porn industry after meeting Matthias von Fistenberg. Zander like guys with huge cocks, big muscles, and bulging calves, and if a guy like this shoots a load in Zander's mouth, he will happily swallow it all. Zander Craze made his first appearance on Lucas Entertainment in a Gentlemen scene with alongside Raul Korso, Max Toro, and Craig Daniel. His first scene was on Friday, February 05, and he was featured in the film "Gentlemen 14: Raw Professionals."
Justin Cruise is one of the hottest Russian imports since Michael Lucas himself! Justin has a sexy, come-hither face that begs everyone and anyone to fucking long and rough. Originally born in Hungary, Justin grew up in Russia where he honed his youthful good looks. Justin was inspired to enter the gay porn industry after seeing some of Michael's own films, and now he's the studio's latest exclusive. There's one fantasy that Justin can't let go of: he wants to take center stage during a 10-hour, nonstop gangbang. Now that would make one hell of a movie!
Jake Andrews is a handsome guy who knows how much he loves having sex, and if it's bareback fucking, he's totally on board! Jake is flexible when he's in the sack -- both in terms of what he likes to do along with his ability to use his body for his partner's pleasure -- and that includes topping and bottoming. Jake's favorite part about sex is the feeling of first feeling a raw cock slide into his ass, and his fantasy is a raw bang-bang where he's the center of attention!
Lucas Entertainment new exclusive star Josh Rider hails from England, where he was born and raised. Josh has always been a performer with an edge: "[I've always] liked showing off my body; I've never been shy with my body." With that said, making a move to perform in the adult industry was a natural next step: "I have always loved the camera, and it's something I've always wanted to get into." Josh is a fitness instructor by trade, and when you look at his killer physique that's apparent. Muscles, hairy chests, and tall men turn josh on… as does gagging on a big cock and swallowing a warm load straight from the tap. When asked what his favorite position in bed is, Josh Rider had a funny response: I love good, old-fashioned missionary; does that make me boring?" Not at all, Josh -- it's not what the position is, but how you work it. And we know you're going to work the hell out of it!
Damon Heart has been interested in the gay porn industry ever since he was a teenager, but it's taken a few years for him to decide to make the leap from admirer to participant. Damon manages a night club, so his move into gay porn is a smooth one. He's versatile in bed, too: with big guys he likes getting fucked, but if he's with guys his size or smaller he's up for throwing them around. When we asked him his dream fuck he said: "I don't do fantasy. I do real."
Lucas Entertainment exclusive Jonathan Agassi is an Israeli scene stealer in some of Lucas' hottest gay porn epics. Carving a niche for himself as a furry versatile sex bomb, Jonathan Agassi has revitalized the industry as one of the most popular Lucas exclusives in years! Jonathan Agassi was born into an artisan family, his mother a painter and is father a DJ in Berlin. He was raised in Tel Aviv since the age of six months. Growing up Jonathan loved the beach and traveled almost every weekend to the exotic and remarkable parts of Israel. But our naughty stud was always the bad ass even at a young age. Jonathan's mother frequented the hospital with him many times to cure a broken arm, leg or whatever the body part it was that time, because of if his fighting with other boys. Jonathan took to his education and studied a wide variety of topics in school for six years. He considers himself to be a Jewish atheist and loves the affection and audacity, which Israeli's own to themselves. Tel Aviv is the center of my life and has been for my whole life, says Jonathan, I believe that is one of the reasons that I am so open with my sexuality and with myself in general. With a lustful and carved body like his, it's a surprise that Jonathan's favorite food is pizza! He also loves to read; his most influential book is The Secret. Israeli's own Offer Nissim is his DJ of choice and Jonathan loves to relax and engage himself in the seductive sense of the sound. His other hobbies of desire include: clothes, shows, sexy underwear, gym, and of course sex. What turns Jonathan on the most? Honesty. Pure and simple. I must say that my biggest dream is to be known all over the world for what I do best. says Jonathan. And as you will soon see, this talent Jonathan Agassi speaks of is certainly fucking!
Avi Dar was born in Kibbutz Karmei Yosef, an agricultural sub-society near Tel Aviv. Most of his childhood was spent on the quiet countryside where he worked harvesting fruits and vegetables with his family. "I love to do porn," Avi stated, "it makes me feel very comfortable with myself and I feel very sexy and attractive." But how would Avi be affected by his new found fame? Shortly after completing Men of Israel, Avi said, "I am sure I will stay down to earth like I am now." He may be aiming for down to earth, but it's clear that Avi is something from out of this world! It's no wonder he's become one of Lucas Entertainment's most popular stars. Just check out his latest scenes!
Check out Matan Shalev! Matan Shalev has quickly become one of Lucas Entertainment's most in-demand exclusive models. Whether he's burning up to screen with Avi Dar in Israeli Auditions, making love to Naor Tal on a picturesque seashore, or getting banged up by Rafael Alencar, Matan Shalev never manages to disappoint. Purely versatile, Matan Shalev is the hottest thing to come out of Israel since falafel! Born in the the Israeli community of kibbutz Lotan, Matan was raised by a rural farmer and his milkmaid mother. As a teenager, Matan went to work on the farm and often practiced karate. When Matan turned at 18, he joined the Israeli miltary. For the first of his three years of service, he excelled significantly in running, obstacle courses, and combat with rifles. He had a one year posting working in a jail with the riot police division. It was a prison for the most dangerous terrorists, including suicide bombers who were caught before they caused damage. Matan's responsibility was to control the inmates when they rebelled and rioted. He also worked as a prison guard and was charged with keeping the most dangerous inmates at bay during military prison riots. In his short life, Matan Shalev has attempted and been quite successful at personal training, underwear modeling, landscaping, jazz and modern dance, culinary arts, choreography and nutritional consulting. Matan enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and going out to eat–especially Italian. Sex is a great passion for him and loves to fuck and get fucked. He has a well developed sensual side and loves to explore ityou'll see.
Naor was born in the metropolitan hub of Israel, Tel Aviv. His father is a postal manager and Noar is the sole brother to seven sisters. For six years in school he studied business and marketing. At 18 Naor enlisted in the army. There he was trained and served as a parachute until he was 21. Post army, Naor refined his cooking skills in school and cultivated a career as a chef, specifically specializing in seafood. Besides a good ass pounding, Naor loves going to the beach, listening to electro and pop music, and working out at the gym.
Braxton is a beautiful newcomer to the gay porn industry whose chiseled good looks are owed to his Belgium heritage. And even better, Braxton has an 8.5-inch uncut cock that he loves using to fuck guys, but for the right top, he's more than happy to bend over and take it like a man. Braxton developed a curiosity by posting nudes on social media, and one of his friends suggested he show off his good looks in porn.
Max Arion is a hung alpha top who makes all bottoms drool and beg for his fat, 10-inch uncut cock! He is only happy when he knows his gay cuckold boyfriend, Ashton Labruce, is kept in line and put in a position where he's only allowed to watch his man have sex… but is denied partaking in the fun. Sean Xavier knows the dynamic well, and Max is excited for the chance to breed Sean's ass while watching his enormous black cock bounce around. This is all taking place while Ashton sits on stroking his cock!
Austin Sugar was born in Latvia with Russian heritage, but he currently calls London home. Austin loves oral sex, both giving and receiving, and a lot of nipple play too. Dirty talk is a major turn on for him, and he rest into it when he's having sex in pubic areas. We're talking parks, beaches, bushes, public restrooms, changing rooms, stairwells, you name it! Here is Austin's answer when asked what kind of guy he is most attracted to: "I'm very much attracted to big muscle guys; sort of big-macho-daddy type of guys. The ones that will pull your hair, push you against the wall, and fucks you, fucks you, fucks you!"
The sexy-as-fuck beefcake Tyler Roberts is blessed with all-American good looks, a huge muscular body, and a rock-hard cock he's always ready to fuck with. And accenting it all is a pornstache that fits his look perfectly. Tyler Robert's debut Lucas Entertainment scene is with his real-life boyfriend, Jesse Santana, who is returning to porn after several years on hiatus.
When asked how he got into adult modeling, Leo Rex responded: "I really wanted to be a porn star, so became a porn star! I love the freedom of expressing my inner sexual self!" Leo prefers to top , but he's been giving his ass a workout to learn how to be a better versatile lover. 09. What is Leo's favorite sexual activity? He has more than one: roleplay, dirty talk, sucking cock, and cum. And the kinds of guys Leo Rex is attracted to? "Looks-wise: rough looking, love tats and muscle, and a daddy makes me wet. Vibe-wise: fun and wild guys, people who make jokes, and can keep up with my level of hype!"
Louis Ricaute is a studly and macho Venezuelan gay porn star who makes his Lucas Entertainment debut in "Rico Marlon's Raw Orgy." He stars in two scenes: the first is with Rico Marlon and Drake Rogers, and the second is with Viktor Rom, Diego Lauzen, Wagner Vittoria, Konrad Cummings, and Rico again.
Konrad Cummings, a Polish boy through and through, describes himself as a versatile kind of guy who loves taking raw dick up his ass as much as he likes giving it with his own bare cock. Konrad is into public sex outdoors, but his favorite place to fuck is as traditional as possible -- in a big comfortable bed!
Max Konnor is a New York City-based alpha top who fucks his bottom bitches without remorse -- and that says a lot when you consider the 10-inch big black cock he has between his legs. Max's idea of the perfect lazy day is relaxing at one on the couch and bingeing Netflix. "I'm quite the homebody." When he's fucking, he loves fucking little twinks; the different in body types turns him on big time. Max Konnor enjoys fucking on sofa, and when asked what his favorite sexual activity is, he responded: "There's nothing like that first penetration." Well said, Max.


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Mediation hearings hijacked, compensation only a fraction – say clients. THE LATEST annual report of the 'independent' Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) - reveals increasing numbers of solicitors are evading full investigations and formal determinations on poor quality or dodgy legal services provided to Scottish consumers in the year 2014-2015.
The figures, based on complaints reported to the client-funded legal regulator from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, reveal 1009 complaints about solicitors were 'reported' to the SLCC in the past year, and the number of complaints accepted for service and conduct rose from 319 to 424, with three cases relating to unnamed members of the Faculty of Advocates.
Nearly 200 cases were resolved or withdrawn before an eligibility decision was taken. The Complaints Commission claim 56 cases were resolved at mediation, a success rate of 76%.
However, the experience of clients reveal mediation is not an even handed or impartial approach.
Clients involved in mediation cases who contacted the media revealed that when they turned up for mediation hearings, the solicitors they had complained against brought additional representatives who were not supposed to be in attendance.
Clients revealed mediation hearings had been effectively hijacked mediation hearings by law firms with what one client described as "bully tactics".
In another mediation hearing involving a client and a solicitor from a well known law firm, it was alleged the mediator desperately put forward the solicitor's view there should be no settlement – even before the mediation hearing began.
2014-2015 SLCC Annual report – complaints down, up & pennies to clients. The SLCC's annual report also reveals that at investigation stage 60 cases were resolved by report, and 21 cases by conciliation, with 30 cases withdrawn. A total of 132 cases - down from 210 the previous year – went to determination, of which 109 were wholly or partly upheld.
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission claim that a total of £401,340 (up from £365K in 2013-2014) was agreed or awarded in compensation, fee refunds and reductions to Scottish consumers for inadequate professional service by Scottish lawyers during the year.
However, as the SLCC has refused to quantify the scale of financial losses alleged in complaints made about solicitors, it is difficult to estimate what percentage of compensation is actually being handed back to clients wronged by their solicitors.
In one instance reported to the media, it has been revealed a single solicitor is being investigated over complaints relating to a trust fund valued at over £500,000. The complainants have not received any compensation to-date, and the case has been on-going for over a year, with pressure being exerted on the complainants to enter mediation.
Residential property transactions remain the most common sources of client complaints, at 29%, followed by litigation (20%), family law (16%) and executries, wills and trusts (15%).
The most frequent types of complaints concern failures to communicate; failures to advise; delays; failures to provide information; failures to follow instruction and failures to prepare adequately.
Chair Bill Brackenridge commented: "It has been a year of performance in handling complaints and ensuring consumers get redress from their lawyers if they've received an inadequate service. The annual report also shows that we're using complaints data to improve professional standards across the wider regulatory system."
"A personal highlight was our successful lobbying for the power to convene a statutory consumer panel, which is now informing our plans for the future and the quality of our day to day work."We were also delighted to recruit Neil Stevenson as our new chief executive, charged with leading a longer term plan for the organisation to ensure we deliver value to consumers and to the sector."
Former Law Society Director of Professional Support - Mr Stevenson - said: "We're in a great position and now we're looking ahead to the next four years to make sure that the SLCC continues to make a difference for consumers and the profession. We are looking forward to going out to public consultation in January on an exciting new four year plan. Our plan will consider how consumers select and experience legal services and their needs when things go wrong with a service, rather than just looking at the system from a perspective of regulations and institutions."
The latest figures announced today, bear little difference from previous years reporting of complaints handling at the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
This year, the SLCC also dropped claims it was partly funded by the public after a statement which appeared in last year's annual report angered the Law Society of Scotland.
Last year's annual report under former Chief Executive Matthew Vickers, stated: "We are funded by a levy on the legal profession and hence, indirectly, from fees charged to the public."
Under the new Chief Executive – Neil Stevenson - former Law Society Director of Representation and Professional Support – the annual report now states: "The SLCC receives no public money. We are funded by a levy on the legal profession, collected from individual practitioners by the relevant professional organisations."
However, Diary of Injustice revealed in 2008 - the SLCC had received around £2 million pounds of taxpayers money from the Scottish Government, which has never been repaid.
Funding for the SLCC is gathered from an annual levy on the legal profession – who in turn recover the levy with hikes in already sky high legal fees and charges to clients.
Neil Stevenson was appointed to the role of Chief Executive after the resignation of Matthew Vickers earlier this year, reported here: GONE MEDIATIN': Pro-lawyer legal regulator loses another CEO as Matthew Vickers leaves Scottish Legal Complaints Commission for Ombudsman Services role
The Law Society's decision to retake control of the 'independent' SLCC by placing one of their own in the CEO slot came after after the Scots legal profession was left reeling from the effects of the damaging BBC Scotland investigation "Lawyers Behaving Badly" - which blew the mask off lawyers investigating their own colleagues and how the legal profession covers up legal aid fraud.
Since the BBC programme aired in January 2014, the Law Society demanded significant changes to the SLCC after concluding the hapless complaints quango – staffed mostly by former Law Society insiders – failed to stand up for lawyers during the BBC Scotland investigation.
Another attempt by the Law Society to spin out a client satisfaction poll backed up with dodgy statistics came apart when DOI revealed the full extent of how the poll had been rigged - featuring in a media investigation here: OWNED POLL: Law Society 'scripted' survey criticised by Scottish Legal Complaints Commission - new data reveals few clients of dodgy lawyers ask legal regulators for help
The pro-lawyer Scottish Legal Complaints Commission was created in 2008 as a result of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007
The legal quango – staffed mainly by former Law Society employees, solicitors and Ministerial appointed board members claiming up to £150K a year in expenses, has racked up staggering costs of well over £20 million to Scottish clients in the past seven years, with little to show for it.
Previous media investigations, reports and coverage of issues relating to the SLCC can be found here: Scottish Legal Complaints Commission - A history of pro-lawyer regulation.


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Jump Rings
Jump rings are small metal rings made out of wire with a cut or split used to attach charms, beads, clasps, and other findings onto your jewelry design. To open a jump ring, place a pair of chain or flat nose pliers on each side of the opening. With one pair of pliers positioned at 1:00 and the other at 11:00, open the jump ring by moving one pair of pliers away from you and holding the other pair steady. Reverse the motion to close.
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Bodies of apparent execution victims found at the Mahari Hotel in Sirte on October 22, 2011, the day after the final battle with the Gaddafi convoy.
At the time of the killings, the hotel was under the control of Misurata-based opposition fighters, who spray-painted the names of their units on the walls of the hotel.
Human Rights Watch researchers visited the site on October 23, 2011, and found the decomposing bodies of 53 victims, all male, still at the scene.
Among evidence they collected is a mobile phone video clip filmed by opposition militia members that shows a large group of captured convoy members in detention, being cursed at and abused.
Human Rights Watch used hospital morgue photos to establish that at least 17 of the detainees visible in the phone video were later executed at the Mahari Hotel.
Under the laws of war, the killing of captured combatants is a war crime, and Libyan civilian and military authorities have an obligation to investigate war crimes and other violations of international humanitarian law.
Peter Bouckaert, Human Rights Watch's director of Emergencies Division, said: "The bodies that we found at the Mahari hotel were people who had fled with the Gaddafi convoy who had been at the scene of the final battle who had been captured alive and taken to the Mahari Hotel and executed."
"That's a crime that takes organisation and it's a crime that takes decision. Up to the moment, the Libyan authorities have failed to investigate these crimes.
Human Rights Watch has met with representatives from the Libyan justice ministry and from the office of the Attorney General the day after they completed their investigation and presented them with all of the evidence they collected, including the names and the commanders of the rebel units which they believed were responsible.
"As far as we know, they still have not sent a single investigator to the city of Sirte," he said.


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1. Conditioner
Maybe it was conditioner itself, living by the ocean, my hair type, or something else, but I noticed that conditioner was leaving my hair with a residue. The solution was ridiculously simple. I cut out conditioner and replaced it with a monthly or bi-monthly coconut oil treatment. Back to soft and luscious...plus, I'm saving money! I'm not sure if coconut oil works well with all hair types, but I bet if you do a little research you will find something perfect for you! Sometimes I combine avocado oil with chamomile tea (great for blonde hair, otherwise probably avoid it), and sometimes just chamomile tea, which for some reason does a good job of making my hair soft. I've found green tea to work well for softening too.
2. Shopping for clothes on Amazon
For a while, I felt like I was getting awesome deals and amazing new outfits. But when I started paying closer attention, it was obvious that A) the clothes were very low quality; B) They were not ethically or sustainably made; and C) Many of them were drenched in nasty chemicals, possibly even formaldehyde, which is supposed to keep clothes unwrinkled and in "nice" condition. NO THANK YOU. You are not #winning when you get the cheapest deal, because there are always consequences somewhere when companies cut corners to bring down the price--the only difference is the consequence is in your natural environment and the well-being of your community rather than your bank account balance. When we go cheap, we're asking someone else to pay the price, and eventually, that comes back to us, because of course we are all connected in social and ecological networks.
I prefer to support people I personally know, and one day I'd like to learn to make my own clothes. Today I almost exclusively wear American Eagle and Aerie clothes. They are quality, flattering, and affordable (especially if you hit the clearance section, which often has great stuff!). I am not sure about their environmental impact but they are doing great things on the body positivity and inclusivity front. Thrifting is another great option. I have one shirt that I always get compliments on, and I got it at a thrift store for $1.50.
3. Denim & other uncomfortable materials
In high school I didn't really know that leggings and yoga pants existed, for some reason. I always wore jeans and was always uncomfortable. As I discovered the options out there and became more body aware, I became way better at selecting clothes that I love to wear. Today I exclusively wear clothes that feel soft, comfortable, and breathable. I love yoga pants, stretchy seams, palazzo pants, and cotton. I can't stand feeling restricted, and when we wear clothes that don't make us feel really great, it affects our mood and thus our poise. And on that note, underwire bras never feel right to me. They don't move with my body properly. They are not necessary for most people--bralettes are fine and they move with your body. That said, I am still on the search for a reputable brand that sells very simple, plain bralettes that are soft; comment if you know of any! Keep in mind that bras weren't always around...Society can get over itself, thanks :P
4. Corn syrup & artificial foods and products
JUST NO. There is no place for these things in our bodies and homes, and artificial ingredients don't even taste good! It's possible to get conditioned into enjoying these products but there is always the option to re-wire your taste buds by nourishing yourself with natural foods that obviously came from the earth or the sea. This is not complicated. Watch out though: "Natural Flavor" usually means artificial flavor. Choose environmentally friendly detergent, soap, and cleaning products as much as you can. Look for locally made options. Your nose will tell you if a cleaning product is toxic or not. Sometimes, you really do need something toxic. Let it be the exception, and otherwise, clear out your cupboards.
5. Yelling
Unfortunately this one is inspired by what I could hear from the neighbor's house while writing this. Yelling can damage people's nervous systems and puts us into fight-or-flight mode. Our ability to think and communicate clearly and openly drastically decreases. Exceptions: haunted houses, talking across vast distances, spotting horses or tiny animals, special emergency situations, splinter extractions, acting. Lol.
What about you? What have you cut out or would like to cut out? I'm still working toward reducing waste and finding eco-friendly makeup products, particularly nail polish. Please comment!
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via MTV News:
While in his hometown yesterday, he elaborated on a comment he made to DJ Envy last week in New York during an interview on Envy's satellite radio show. Ross said he was done with 50 Cent and may turn his focus to Eminem.
Speaking to MTV News, Ricky explained whether he meant competing with Slim Shady in rhyme battles or just making hit records.
"I mean, I'm a fan of Eminem," he said. "I'm a fan first and foremost. But after defeating Curly, my confidence is at an all-time high. Maybe before I wouldn't have challenged him, but I'm contemplating it now. The game is commending me for my victory. That's all I wanted to do was … punish the opposition. I think I've done a great job and I'm gonna continue to do that."
"I think he's a bigger and better artist than what Curly is," Ross said. "So if I was looking to fulfill that excitement or that rush, that's who I have to address."
Maybe instead of a few rounds of Rick Ross versus Eminem, we may see a Rick Ross and Eminem collaboration — the Bawse also says he wants to guest star on Em's upcoming Relapse LP.
"I'm trying to be a part of that," Ross said. "It's either way. We gonna see each other one way or another."
Good luck with that Ricky…..And why does it take a half hour for Ross to get his thoughts together and answer a question? lol.


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My latest project is a miniature edition of Folger ms Xd 234, also known as "a spell to bind the seven sisters of the fairies to you for ever" which you can see in its original glory here on the Folger website. It's actually four spells…
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Jabberwocky: a miniature book
By special commission, a one-off copy of the poem Jabberwocky, by Lewis Carroll, as a handbound miniature book.


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Blues singer Chick Willis, also known as the Stoop Down Man, died on Saturday evening from cancer at the age of 79.
A message was posted on Willis' official webpage:
Our beloved Chick Willis has passed this Saturday evening December 7th. The family ask for help with his finale resting. We ask for any help you can by donating at any Bank Of America. Make check out to: The Chick Willis Foundation. Account #334040908303. Lets keep The Stoop Down Man in our memories. God bless. Thank You.
After Willis got out of the military in the early-50's, he began chauffeuring for his cousin, Chuck Willis (C.C. Rider), while honing his singing skills. In 1956, he won a talent contest in Atlanta which led to him recording and releasing his first single, You're Mine, on Ebb Records.
Chick went out on tour with his cousin where he learned to play guitar and, when Chuck passed away in 1957, he moved over to playing with Elmore James. He continued to record the occasional single throughout the 60's but it was his 1972 single, Stoop Down Baby, for which he is best remembered. The track was a big jukebox hit but received virtually no airplay because of the subject matter.
Stoop Down Baby set the tone for much of his music for the rest of his career as he recorded numerous adult-themed songs. His 1972 album Stoop Down Baby…Let Your Daddy See was his last for 13 years before he signed with Ichiban Records which released seven of his LPs between 1985 and 1994. Since then, Willis has recorded an additional nine albums for a variety of labels including 2009's Hit and Run Blues.
Among Willis' awards were Living Blues Awards' Best Live Performer (2006, 2010), Best Down Home Blues Song (2009, 1,2,3,4,5 Shots of Whiskey) and the Lowell Fulson Jus Blues Award (2010).
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The Moanalua Menehunes aren't anxious anymore, but they sure are hungry.
Still mindful of last week's loss in the Oahu Interscholastic Association finals, Moanalua swept Kamehameha-Maui 25-22, 25-12 last night in the Division I quarterfinals of the New City Nissan/Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls Volleyball State Championships.
A tense crowd at Kekuhaupio Gym saw Moanalua (15-2) pull away with solid serving and a good measure of composure in the first set. By the second game, the Menehunes were on a roll against the struggling Warriors.
Senior Brianna Amian led Moanalua with 10 kills and a roof. Kaleinani Kabalis tallied five kills and a roof, and Melanie Manutai had five kills and an ace. Moanalua had struggled past Aiea in the opening round on Monday.
Coach Thomas Lake's squad will play Kamehameha in tonight's semifinals.
"We played really good tonight compared to last night," Amian said. "We really want to play Kamehameha-Kapalama. We talked to each other. We knew we had to win this game."
Sophomore setter Deena DelaCruz had a team-high seven assists to go with two aces.
"She's a new setter up from the JV," Amian said of DelaCruz, who helped lead the Menehunes to the Oahu Interscholastic Association junior varsity title.
"She knows how to keep her head after a mistake. She's always been like that, even last year," Amian said.
In all, Moanalua had six aces to just one for Kamehameha-Maui, champion of the Maui Interscholastic League. Mistakes haunted both teams early on, but Moanalua turned the tide midway through Game 1, while KS-Maui continued to draw whistles for double contacts and lifts.
Dreanne Shaw, a 5-foot-11 junior, led Kamehameha-Maui (11-2) with five kills and a match-high three roofs. Nicole Smith, a senior, added four kills and a roof.
Poise kept Moanalua together through the early going, but Kamehameha-Maui couldn't keep up after committing a number of unforced errors.
Her team, with six seniors, took the loss hard.
"They worked really hard. We had to build two brand-new setters," Beard noted.
"We're in it to win it, so we're looking to finish in fifth place," she added.
Moanalua took an early lead in Game 1 before Kamehameha-Maui rallied. The Warriors took a 15-14 lead after consecutive errors by Moanalua, but Lake called a timeout.
The break and a talk did the trick as Moanalua went on an 8-2 run to seize the lead. An ace by DelaCruz increased Moanalua's lead to 24-19.
Kamehameha-Maui pulled within 24-22 after three consecutive errors by Moanalua, but another lift call against the Warriors ended the game.
Moanalua had just six kills in Game 1, but four aces came in handy.
The Menehunes zoomed to an 11-3 lead in Game 2 and never looked back. A kill by Shaw brought the Warriors within 17-11, but they got no closer the rest of the way.
Despite a 12-day layoff, the Interscholastic League of Honolulu champions were nearly flawless against a game Red Raider squad.
Junior Kanani Herring pounded 11 kills, and classmate Bekah Torres had eight kills and three of her team's five service aces. Jordan Meredith, another junior, also had eight kills.
"We have to look to tomorrow's game and not look past that, just one game at a time," Torres said.
Senior setter Kealohilani Kea was on target with sets of all kinds for 31 assists. Logan Keala chipped in with two aces and three kills for Kamehameha (18-1).
Shanlie Kaulula'au led Kahuku (12-5) with three kills.
"We tried to bring our whole defense in, but every free ball, they took advantage of," Kahuku coach Mona Ah-Hoy said. "They are so strong. It's hard to focus on one, then they're blasting on the other side. It's hard to key on one player. All of them can hit."
Warriors coach Chris Blake was pleased, but not satisfied.
"We served well to force Kahuku into bad situations, and we played pretty good 'D', but there are small, little things we need to execute," he said. "Little passing breakdowns, some blocking errors."
Kahuku kept it close in Game 2, taking an 8-7 lead after a hitting error by Torres. The Warriors responded with a 5-0 run and maintained a small lead. McZeen Ale's kill brought the Red Raiders within 17-15, but the Warriors again went on a roll to put the match away.
"We played them in the beginning of the season," Blake said of Kahuku. "They've come a long way since then. They play with heart. We're very fortunate to come out with a win."
Ah-Hoy's young team never quite found its rhythm.
"We could tell in the warmups that we were in trouble. We were flat-footed," she said. "Kamehameha was very sharp. We took a whole step down from last night."
The veteran coach isn't quite ready to crown Kamehameha champion yet.
"I know it's gonna be a good one tomorrow with Moanalua," she said.
Na Alii (13-3) play in the consolation championship match tomorrow against McKinley.
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The West End, located on West Loop
289 and 34th St., opened its new phase with 100,000 sf of
new shopping center space.
GRACO Real Estate Development Inc. started the multi-building
construction project in spring 2015.
There are several more retail stores and restaurants planned
to open at the West End — including Aspen Creek restaurant, Chick-fil-A, Pie
Five Pizza, Crave Dessert Bar, Verizon, DXL Mens Apparel, Toni & Guy, Walk-On's Bistreaux and Aloft Hotels.
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a guest blog by Vera Marie Badertscher
Trying to order food in a foreign language when you are traveling can give you a belly ache. But that belly ache can become all too real if you have to avoid particular foods that your body cannot tolerate. To the rescue—laminated cards, about the size of your driver's license, that spell out your problem and graphically illustrate the foods that are a no-no.
Seems like such an intelligent idea. Why didn't I think of it? All these years of travel when I tried to find a native language speaker who could explain to me how to say "I cannot eat raw or lightly cooked onions, scallions, shallots or leeks." You would think I would have come up with the idea to manufacture cards for everyone with a similar travel problem.
But I left it to an Internet company called Select Wisely. Their line of cards goes beyond just serious food allergies (gluten free diets, peanut allergies) to include intolerances (like mine to onions) and other medical problems (diabetes, asthma, and the generalized, "Where can I find a doctor who speaks English?").
The Select Wisely cards, come in sets of two, so if you lose one, you're still covered.A pair of cards costs about ten dollars. The information is printed in English and the language of the country you are visiting, and they squeeze in as much information as possible. Just so there will be no misunderstanding the gluten allergy card says "I am allergic to wheat, rye, barley, oats, soy sauce, malt, flour and gluten including sauces, gravies, breads, cereals and foods processed with these ingredients." Illustrations with the universal circle-slash meaning 'NO!" over the food in question, make the printed message even clearer.
Having these cards available means I can eat in any language—without a belly ache.
Vera Marie Badertscher travels whenever she can, reads constantly, writes about it all from her home in Tucson, Arizona, and blogs at A Traveler's Library (atravelerslibrary.com ). Learn more about Vera at pen4hire.com.


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Sony and Naughty Dog already know they've got a hit on their hands with the forthcoming release of The Last of Us. And now they have decided to offer gamers already excited about the game a chance to pick up one of two special editions.
The first is called the Survival Edition, and will ship with the following:
- Steelbook edition of the game featuring Ellie and Joel box artwork
- The Art of The Last of Us – 170 page hardcover art book by Dark Horse
- The Last of Us: American Dreams #1 – first issue comic with unique cover
- Sights & Sounds DLC Pack including:
- Official game soundtrack
- PS3 Dynamite theme
- PSN avatars – Winter Joel and Ellie
The second special edition is called the Post-Pandemic Edition. It includes everything you find in the Survival Edition plus the following extras:
- 12-inch statue of Joel and Ellie created by Project Triforce
- Survival DLC Pack including:
- Multiplayer bonus XP
- Multiplayer melee booster
- Multiplayer in-game currency
- Multiplayer customizable character items
- Multiplayer unique Joel and Ellie skin (unlocks on single-player campaign completion)
The art book is set to be released separately if you don't want to invest in either of these editions of the game, but it will cost you $39.99. The Last of Us: American Dreams #1 is going to be part of a series of comics focusing on Ellie and her back story, so you'll certainly be able to buy that separately, but it will have a different cover.
Bearing in mind the cost of that art book on its own, the Survival Edition isn't a bad deal at $79.99, as the standard edition will cost $59.99. The Post-Pandemic Edition is a much harder sell at $149.99, though. I guess it all depends on how much you want that statue and the multiplayer bonuses.
The Last of Us is set for release on May 7 for the PS3, but you can pre-order any edition right now. One thing to note: the Post-Pandemic Edition is a GameStop exclusive and very limited edition.
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Why are referendums ending up so different from how polls suggest?
From Brexit to the FARC peace deal, there have been some shockers in referendums: the polls have very much gone one way, and the results another.
So what the heck is going on? In this episode, Xander and Erik talk about how polling works, how it might be going so wrong, and what oddities are going on with direct democracy versus the representative stuff we're used to.
- "On Colombia Peace Vote, Pollsters Miss Again," Wall Street Journal
- "FARC Peace Talks and Drug Trafficking: Uribe's Nuclear Option," Insight Crime
- "What Now?" The Economist
- "Saving Columbia's Peace," The Economist
- "Wrong Again: Poll-Driven Wisdom Failed in Columbia," Bloomberg Politics
- The "spiral of silence": how pollsters got the Colombia-FARC peace deal vote so wrong," Vox
- Spiral of Silence
- "Colombia's Brexit Vote," Lawfare Blog
- The Shy Tory
- The California Voter Ordeal: 17 Decisions on the Ballot," New York Times
- "Donald Trump Threatens to Lock Hillary Up," The Economist
ReConsider, by Xander Snyder and Erik Fogg, is a twice-per-month podcast in which we take on, in-depth, one pressing political issue facing western democracies with a fresh, researched, and challenging perspective. We help listeners see the full context behind the issue and make up their own minds.
ReConsider Media is a syndicate of IVN.us. This podcast was originally published on ReConsider Media on October 19, 2016.


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Does Your Breakfast Need a Makeover?
Do you ever wake up in the morning and pour yourself a big bowl of cereal thinking you're being satiated, only to feel hungry two hours later? I used to experience this all the time. Don't get me wrong, I loved eating cereal for breakfast. It's fast and easy, not to mention quite tasty. I did not, however, love how it made me feel ultimately. When, inevitably, hunger struck again too soon, I'd have a snack, which helped a little, but then this pattern repeated for lunch, culminating in a huge drop…read more


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In the Henan Province capital - Zhengzhou, the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met with Secretary of Henan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China Wang Guosheng.
Bilateral relations and their prospects, particularly in trade and the economy, experiences in agricultural development and other issues being of mutual interest were the subject of discussion.
The President expressed his satisfaction with the level and content of partnership cooperation with China, which is based on trust, for the benefit of the peoples of Tajikistan and China, covering the political, trade, economic, humanitarian spheres.
Attraction of investments of Henan Province for the promotion of the economy of Tajikistan, the establishment of joint ventures for the processing of agricultural and industrial products were recognized as a model example of the development of regional cooperation.


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In any swap, two parties involved in the contract agree to exchange cash payments. In an interest swap, the interest to be paid is exchanged between the parties, not the principal amount.
Fixed for fixed swaps indicates that there is a fixed interest rate to be paid and that is exchanged between the two parties. This is usually entered into by companies when they are operating in different countries and have interest to be paid in different currencies.
Suppose a company A wants to take loan from country X and company B wants to take loan from country Y. The interest rate for A is higher in X and lower in Y while the interest rate for B is higher in Y and lower in X. Then, in this kind of a situation, the two companies enter into a contract where in A pays the amount B is supposed to pay in Y, and B pays in X. As a result of this, both the companies are being benefitted.
Hence, this concludes the definition of Fixed-for-Fixed Swaps along with its overview.
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Photo moments of the last few weeks
|Evening cuddles Molly and Willow
Today is the first day of summer and also international yoga day. I woke to see the sunrise intending to do practice first thing but alas I seem to have come down with something and instead have been resting with aches and pains and a sicky headache. So I have slept and taken a salt and essential oil bath and instead of the usual blog I want to just upload some special time photos I managed to capture over the last few weeks.
|First tea of the day
|Morning yoga with Molly
|GD & Molly enjoying the sun
|preparing the herb bed
|Wet suits drying
|Man with an axe (GD)
|After a morning dip with the family
|hanging the wet boots out
|Leon, Becks and Jessica new wet-suits
|Jessica and tent in the garden fun
|Matt testing out the archery for the kids
|Our local hill Carn brae
|Max and Jacob making the burgers
|home made ice cream vegan and dairy and lollies
|Rich cooking the burgers
|Vegan marshmallow so I can join in
|electric scooter great for riding outside in our no through lane
|lovely pic of Jennifer and Rebecca
|Traditional playing of game, Uno this time, after Sunday dinner
|preparing the table for J&J birthday
|family walk at Trent park on our first visit back
|Fathers day brunch at Julian and Jazz's
|Will blog later tastes divine
|home made vegan walnut truffles
|Vegan making bone broth from pasture fed cows for auto immune boost diet for one of the kids
|solstice drumming along to Lisa Thiel & Damh the bard & mead bitter and wine to sample
|GD singing along
|Such a shame the sun set doesn't show, was glorious reds under the clouds, sea in the foreground, up at North cliffs, there were people having bonfires on the cliffs, really lovely evening.
|Arriving home our lovely cottage
|Sun rising as let the chickens out
|have always wanted to watch the birds and now I see the birds at the feeder from my back door all the time
|collecting crumbs under the feeder
|love the local fruit in the basket just had to share as these are not deep gassed supermarket offerings great to be able to provide healthy foods for our family and friends
|Lovely green juices from our new Mastone juicer