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Diabetes is hard to manage. You can get a comprehensive understanding of the disease here and get the information about the latest treatments and get professional advices. read more
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a brand-new therapy based on traditional Chinese herbal medicines dating back thousands of years ago. It combines the essences of herbal medicines read more
Hormonal therapy is commonly used to treat Kidney Disease in clinic. It refers to use one or more than one hormone medicines to suppress the over-reactive immune reaction read more
Patients are suggested to treat kidney disease first before they get pregnant read more
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Many patients or family members of patients are facing a important question: Whether they can have a child. It is such an embarrassed problem for most of male patients. Here the article may can help you relieve the pressure. Contact ONLINE DOCTOR to get more details quickly and directly for free.
The answer is yes. He can still father a child, kidney transplants do not affect fertility.
Actually, men who are on Kidney Dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant can also father children. A couple should seek professional help if they have tried for at least a year to have a child without success. A man can have a routine fertility checkup.
There are generally no restrictions on resuming sexual activity after your transplant. Sex will not harm your new kidney. If fact, you may discover that your sex life will improve after your transplant. Be sure to practice safe sex because you will now be more at risk for infection.
If you are not able to have or maintain an erection, talk to your transplant doctor or nurse about this problem. There are treatments available that may be able to help you. Discuss your plans with your transplant doctor or coordinator first before fathering children
Besides, another important thing that patients pay more attention to is the lifespan. The bad news is that kidney transplant effects patients daily life badly. Half about of patients who has living renal transplantation can live about just 17.9 years. At the same time,the cadaveric renal transplantation is just 10.9 years. If the first transplant failed,patients may need to do the second,which is more difficult to maintain patients life.
So TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) therapy does not recommend Kidney Disease patients do kidney transplant. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can help you more to remedy your renal disease fundamentally with less side affects. Compared with Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant,it is characterized by external Chinese medicine and made from natural herbs.
What'more,it can improve patients disease condition and offer a better space for renal recovery. If your renal disease is not serious,it can help you protect your remaining kidney function and promote the renal recovery.
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The Deception
Feisty and hot tempered, the beautiful Christina Garrett has never experienced true love. At the tender age of eighteen, her father initiated her into the vampire world. Transcending Dawn revolves around the relationship between Christina Garrett, a young biracial vampire, and Dylan Duncan, a drachmon warrior.
Personal tragedy has left Chrissie emotionally scarred. Only Dylan, half human and half dragon, successfully penetrates the protective barriers she has constructed. Although they immediately forge a powerful bond, outside forces conspire to destroy their relationship before it begins. Set in Texas, this paranormal romance is filled with action, suspense, and lighthearted humor.

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Sometime in the night the sandman sent me someone else's dream, which I will savor and ponder. That- and the clean, fresh air woke me.
I don't even want to try and write it down because that never works. I might fixate on details like the young man's bright blue eyes, red-rimmed with the struggle to not cry, his blondish hair, six months overgrown beyond what must have been something stylish. His loss so clear on his face that I didn't even ask what had become of his children's mother. An Ikea cafeteria of all places.
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Constant Voltage Control. The CC control is also a
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Paramedics are present in the community for activities of prevention and sensitization. We believe that by doing prevention, this can prevent accidents or incidents in the population. We are also present in community events to respond quickly when needed.
Being present in the community allows the public to know better the paramedic profession. In the recent years, this profession has greatly developed allowing us to perform very high quality treatment quickly, similar to those received in the emergency room.
Here is an activity book for children. They will learn what to do in case of an emergency situation while having fun at completing the exercise book.
Emergency Services do not offer training to the public. We suggest that you contact an organization providing such training to the public, for example the Ottawa Paramedic Service Community Medicine.
A public defibrillation program was set up in 2008 in the Prescott and Russell area. The objective of this project is to increase survival rates with immediate defibrillation administered by the public.
Automatic defibrillators were placed in strategic public places in Prescott and Russell. Most of our schools, arenas, community centers, churches and many other public places are equipped with an automatic defibrillator. Please note that access to defibrillators is not limited to people affiliated to these locations, but is accessible to all. Training is offered annually to employees in those locations. Although recommended, it is not required to have a training to use these defibrillators. Year after year defibrillators are added in our public locations to allow a better chance of survival to our population. For more information about this program or to purchase a defibrillator, please contact us by calling 613-673-5139.
It is important to note that the goal of the community paramedicine program is not to replace existing health care teams, but rather to support and/or complement existing health care services.
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Volvo 960 Mass Air Flow Meter Cleaning PDF
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Volvo Maintenance FAQ for 7xx/9xx/90 Cars
In later year 90 series cars (after 1996), the mass air flow meter uses a hot film sensor that can become dirty. To clean this sensor, remove it from the air box outlet and follow the instructions in the photos below.
1. Unscrew with T20 Security Torx
2. Dip this end in Simple Green 1:1 solution
3. Clean gently with q-tips
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5. Dip mesh end in Simple Green and then Alcohol
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Top Android Games To Play In 2017
Are you a game freak? If yes then you must be always in search of the best games to try and get addicted to. There would be plenty of games on the play store to download and play but how to decide which one is worth playing. Whether you are just looking for some and trendy games or you are new to android and trying to feed up your phone with some good games, you have come to the right place. Here is a list of some of the top android games of 2017 which are worth of your attention and time. Try these games and see your productivity getting ruined by having some real fun playing these games.
Have you ever dreamt of being the king and ruling and going on expeditions and fighting with the warriors? If yes then reign is something which can make you feel like you are living your dream. This game is very much stylish having the game play mechanics which is very simple and razor sharp. Here you will try to keep kingdom to run very smoothly by making interactions with witches, citizens, advisers and such other people in your kingdom which are of significance. This will be described as "choose your own adventure". Here instead of flipping the pages, you just simply need to swipe right or left. Your each and every decision will create some sort of effect on four resources which you need to manage. Citizen, religion, army and the kingdoms treasury are the four resources which you need to handle in this game. The key to win this game is to balance all your resources equally. If any of the resource reaches zero or goes beyond the maximum limit, then your reign will be finished. However the game doesn't end here. After this you will become the successor and then you will need to last for a longer period of time in your reign as compared with the king before you. This is one of the interesting games to pass your time out with.
The battle of polytopia
This game is highlighted as one of the finalist game in the Google play indie games contest held in February. This game is perfect for those who like the turn based strategy games similar to the civilization franchise. This game is featuring several game modes. It also includes pass and play option which is not seen very frequently where you can play against your friends. There are several tribes to choose from in this game along with cartoony graphics which is designed in perfect manner to be played on mobile.
Island delta
This game is basically a top down action adventure puzzle which is basically developed out of Finland. This is a mysterious island which is also retro futuristic. Here you need to make use of anti-gravity gun and you have to cross the way through guards, traps and mechanical minions as you go on and solve the puzzle for reaching the end of the level.
Choosing the best computer games for kids
It is indeed a very tough job to choose the best computer game for your kid as because nowadays most of the games available are action games full of blood and violence. These kinds of games can grow negative feelings among the kids from six to fourteen years as they grow up. So, it is you who need to make the right decision while choosing a game for your kid. Some of the tips which you can follow before selecting the correct game are:
You should make sure to do enough research before entering a games shop with your kid. This is a common mistake that you tend to make of not even knowing the basics of computer games and going to a game shop with your kid depending on the latest game that is available. A good online game shop can help you go through the details of the types of games that are available in the market and hence you can decide.
Making a detailed research on computer games being the first step towards choosing the correct game for your kid, the second step should be to remember that you need not choose only the latest games. This is because the classics are always the best for your kids and your kid will even get an extra amount of fun with the classic games that are still popular in the market which is also pocket friendly. Moreover the latest games that are now hitting the top levels of the market can only be enjoyed with the latest computer hardware. Many of forget to check the hardware available in your system and waste your money by choosing a wrong game. This problem usually doesn't bother you with older ones.
Online games are also preferable for your kids. More than 500 different types of puzzle games as well as action games are available online for your kid to enjoy. Only a certain amount of membership fee is charged against it which is worth it.
Tips to choose the best gaming mouse
If you are fond of computer games, then you must be using a gaming mouse. Purchasing the perfect gaming mouse is not a very easy thing. There are various things that you should keep in mind while looking for a gaming mouse. Various brands are also available with the gaming mouse. The prices do vary depending on the brand and the features offered.
If you have no brand specification, then you must do a proper research regarding the gaming mouse before you spend your money. The choice of gaming mouse depends heavily on the individual's choice and requirements.
The dpi setting should be checked properly while buying a gaming mouse because it is on the dpi setting that the sensitivity of the gaming mouse depends. Many people prefer highly sensitive mouse while some like the sensitivity to remain low. The weight of the mouse is also a very important thing as the handling and the performance of the mouse depends a lot on its weight.
Also check the required number of buttons you want on your gaming mouse. The more the number of buttons on the mouse, the less you will require the keyboard.
Top 3 android games
Android is the most popular operating system in the mobile phones these days. This popularity of the android operating system is mainly due to the exciting features offered by it and its user friendliness. There are many exciting games and applications available with the android operated mobile phones. This article tells you about some of the most popular games in the android operating system.
Subway surfer is a very popular game with the android operating system. It is neither a strategy game nor an action game. It is general entertaining games where you score depending on the distance you run. Many people are addicted to this particular game. You can even compete with your friends in your Facebook friend list and accordingly get reward to beat them.
Apparatus is another game whose main motive is to design a complex machine to perform a simple task. You need to build machines from various electronic circuit equipments available.
Fruit ninja is another android game which many people prefer playing during their leisure time. You simply need to cut fruit with your fingers. The more the number of fruits you cut, the more you score.
Best games on windows 8 phones
Windows 8 phones are the latest craze in the sphere of smart phones. Everybody desires to lay hands on this piece, irrespective of the brand. Well the cause for this are many, and one of the reasons is the long list of mind blowing games that Windows 8 phones provides its users.
Some are free, and you might have to pay for some games, but if you are a game freak, then your investment is surely worth it! One of the best advantages is that the games of Windows 8 phones are in collaboration with Xbox which is a leading company in the gaming sector.
Greed city is one amazing game which you will find on a Windows 8 Phone. There are various kinds of racing games as well like Turbo Racing League and Drag Racing. You can get some underwater adventure while playing the game of Squids. Epic Battle Dude, Parking Mania and Game of life are some other games worth checking out!
Deus Ex Human Revolution
This game created by Eidos brings back the award winning franchise of Deus Ex. This is a prequel to the game of the year award winner Deus Ex and does not fail to make a splendid comeback. The graphics is well made with all the npc's with proper reactive comments. The open world environment also suits the game and makes it an even more enjoyable experience.
The best part of the game is the story line which seems right out of one of the best science fiction novels of all time. The story of how biomechanical augmentations to humans along with its economical impact on the corporate and politics of our society are well reflected. This game does much more than you think and defines your concept of what kind of a world you would like to create. This role playing game is one of the best ever made and is sure to make you think and wonder.
Top 3 games on android
The games which the Android developers have developed are worth mentioning. The transform the phone or the tablet into a game console. The Android App Market is loaded with games but there are some which people of most ages love to play.
Angry Birds come first in the list. The birds in the game are furious as the green pigs have stolen their eggs. They want to take revenge and they do it by destroying the hiding pigs through the sling shots. It is available for free in the Android Market. Now with the Android App one does not need a physical platform to play table tennis. The reason is the honeycomb ping pong. The game is an improved version of the classical 2 rackets and the bouncing ball game. The Backbreaker THD is a football game which is found in the Android market. It is a little expensive game as it costs around $4.99. An Android Racing game is also available. It is known by the name of Need for Speed: shift. These are the tops three games on Android.
Top three action games online
Gaming is one of the best ways to pass time for many. Gaming is addictive and is one of the most profitable industries online today. These days you can play online games directly without any need to register or download the games. If you are a gaming fan and have a thing for online games then here is a list of the three best action games online:
• The Fancy Pants Adventure: you are a character who really has some fancy pants on and all you need to do is clear one level after another, avoiding the monsters that can be your death and collecting as many trophies as possible.
• Indestructo Tank: you get to drive around in an indestructible tank and can fire at enemy's helicopters and other such things. The more number of enemy trucks and copters you can kill at a go the better for you.
• Electricman 2HS: here you get to beat down your enemy with some really funny moves.
Entertain Yourself with Gaming Gadgets
With advancement in technology and science, there are many gaming gadgets which have become popular these days. Gaming laptops have been in use for several years and some of the most appreciated ones were the Star Wars Razor Blade gaming laptops. Specialized mechanical gaming laptops are also a good choice for hardcore gamers. Play Station has always been one of the favorite gadgets for youngsters when it came to gaming.
The new Play Station 3 has managed to keep up the expectations of people all over. The most commonly used version is the Play Station 3 160 GB gadgets. It has enhanced features and a large number of changes. One can even connect with other Play Station 3 gamers in other places with the help of the internet facilities. More number of games has been added and some of the older games have been upgraded too.
Installing Friendster to Your Telephone
FRIENDSTER which started as a social networking site way back in 2002 has now become extremely popular as one of the most famous online social gaming sites. It can be accessed with the help of your mobile phone with an active internet connection and a web browser of any type but it is important to set up your account if you are using FRIENDSTER for the very first time. For this you can launch your mobile web browser at first and then go to Friendster.com and register there with your name e-mail address and date of birth and select join now after you have entered the verification code properly.
Your account will only get activated once you have clicked the mail verification link that is sent by the site to your mailbox. After you have gone through the above steps, you will have installed Friendster on your mobile phone successfully.


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Choose between black and white, sepia or colored photos on black, white or red blocks (other colors available upon request). Each block is made from wood and created with a distressed finish. They measure 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ each.
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Tim Morton & Associates, Inc. is an interdisciplinary team formed to address the wide variety of regulatory and environmental issues facing the regulated public. Our goal is to provide accurate and timely advice and support to individuals and corporations planning activities that would require permits from regulatory agencies. Our area of expertise is generally limited to the Gulf Coast, but we have successfully completed assignments throughout the United States. Our services generally run the gamut of satisfying the requirements of the state and federal agencies that regulate activities in uplands, jurisdictional wetlands, state/coastal waters and territorial seas.
We know the regulations. In fact, we know their history. But more importantly, we know the regulators and they know us. You can expect to get the right answer the first time. You will know where you stand, and in many instances, you will know how long it will take to get where you want to be.
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OneCNC Active Cut technology is a product fully developed and tested by OneCNC Engineers within our facilities.
OneCNC Active Cut Technology allows for major improvement in machining times together with benefits of increased cutting tools and machine tool life using existing machines and tooling.
OneCNC's Active Cut technology incorporates an all new technology that actively "looks ahead" allowing the cutter path to machine at optimum speed where permitted, and only decreasing where necessary.
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Active Cut Technology has been added to all applicable tool paths in the milling range including pocketing, roughing, and profiling with all versions benefiting from this technology.
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The Islamic Capital Market has proven itself as a sustainable, viable and growing mode of financing, not just locally, but also globally. Utilising financing concepts under the Syariah (Islamic Jurisprudence), Investment Banking Department is able to provide you capital raising services in the Origination, Structuring and Arrangement of Islamic Private Debt, as well as Asset Backed Securities.
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I am a total noob with newsgroups. I sort of worked out how to find a group/list a group and create a post. But I get an error message '440 Posting not allowed' and that has just thrown me. I take it I don't have access to the group. Tried another group along a similar subject matter and got same message. How do I get access to post on a group? I tried in Newsbin and Thunderbird.
My only thought was perhaps after you subscribe to a group there is a delay between subscribing and being able to post, or am I on the wrong track?
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A Boat Ride Into the Congo
At the moment we are deep in the Nairobi Headquarters section of the project; we have almost another month here yet. Our work is an eclectic mix of different aspects of different projects, from having sessions with different people and having the chance to seek out particular activities that we want to work on.
Having the ability to ask anyone in an organisation that spans so many thematic areas almost anything I like is really great. I have learnt about a seemingly random range of topics, from how stock exchanges work to how tribes in the north of Kenya make decisions.
For the next few days I will be looking at the financial side of a boat in the Congo. This boat is part of the efforts there to improve the stability of farmers' incomes. One of the main obstacles to sustainable profitability, as far as the farmers are concerned, is access to markets. To get to the areas we are working in, you have to travel 14 hours by canoe and then 16 hours by motorbike from Kinshasa, the capital. This is the nearest suitable market for their produce and obviously transporting 2 tons of carrots there is nigh on impossible. The logic therefore was that if AWF could persuade some of the boat operators to come to this area, they could profit from lugging the produce back to the market. The problem, however, was that none of the boat operators believed there would be anything for them to transport once they arrived, weeks later, in the middle of the Congo Basin. In order to jump-start the system, AWF in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (or USAID) bought a boat and a barge (basically a large raft). The plan was to have a few profitable journeys and thus lure the other boat operators up to this area. Unfortunately, driving a boat into the Congo—à la "Heart of Darkness"—is almost exactly as simple as it sounds. I have been tasked with looking at the situation and assessing whether the entire carry-your-veg-to-market-along-a-river-through-an-enormous-forest-whilst-trying-not-to-crash-and-sink idea is a good one.
I have also been looking at a project in Samburu where they are working with local pastoralists to try and stop the various predatory animals from eating their livelihood. There are a number of angles to the plan. Firstly, they want to use the data to figure out where conservation action could prevent the most losses. Secondly, they want to investigate whether building secure bomas would be an effective way of stopping predation.
A Death-Defying Ride to Work
I think I should also write briefly about the Matatus. These are small buses driven by a strange people. As best I can figure, they have a mission to die in the most incredible and devastating manner possible. In order to achieve this, they fill aging busses with innocent people for a token payment and then attempt to crash spectacularly. The main thing seems to be to keep moving no matter what. Whilst roads are a useful way of achieving this, it's only coincidental if you see one actually driving on a road and even then you're lucky if they are going the right way. They prefer driving across roundabouts or on pavements as, bar the occasional bump as they go over someone, it's faster. Anyway, this is how I get to work.
This blog is from our Conservation Management Trainee series. Our trainees will be providing you with updates as they progress on their journeys with AWF. To follow them on their travels, read their blogs.
Sam came to the AWF Conservation Management Training Program from London. He received a master's degree in conservation science and served as a research and development manager for Frontier —working on wildlife corridors, land-use plans, and large mammals. Sam spent his childhood exploring the woods in England and France, and he continues to pursue any opportunity to have an adventure.
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Mark Bryant used the back of his hand to wipe the sweat from his brow and returned to using his brushes to carefully sweep the sand from the skeletal remains at his knees. The snake pit of nerves in his stomach seemed to churn faster as more of the bones were revealed and he had to compose himself, taking deliberately slow sips of water from his flask, lest he rush things and ruin the find of the century.
The desert sands were now in his shorts and in-between every one of his toes, and probably in places he hadn't thought possible, but Mark didn't care. Every new stroke of his brush revealed more of the revolutionary remains, and he would endure every discomfort thrown at him for this. Not even the intense Sahara sun could stop him, even if his previously white shirt was now a deep grey where sweat had soaked it.
"Can we excavate yet?" Asked his tired assistant. The younger man was holding up a shade, looking bored.
"No Jeremy. I don't know how fragile the specimen is." Mark replied, without looking up from his work. It was a struggle to keep the annoyance from his voice.
"Oh come on Professor, we can't do all this just to leave it here!"
Mark closed his eyes, suppressed a sigh, then opened them again, looking up at the young man. It was a good thing Jeremy had his looks – one young woman had described him as a Gérard Butler/Tom Hiddleston hybrid – because his academic acumen needed shoring up.
"I don't plan on leaving it here Jeremy. I plan on making sure it can moved safely, which means making sure we've unearthed all of it. If you'd spent more time at my lectures and less time as a fashion model, you'd know this."
Jeremy harumphed but didn't reply. Mark was grateful for the quiet; refocused, he continued to clear away and clean the skeleton.
Large cranium, big eye sockets and a small body. A missing link perhaps? The idea was an exciting one. To be the one who made such a discovery… Well, it would mean plenty of grant money at least, maybe a Nobel Prize…
The arms were next to unveil. The left arm was first, and it struck Mark has being quite long. He was wondering where the hand was, when he finally came across it.
Six fingers, weird… Mark stopped abruptly as the brush swept over something smooth and polished.
"What is that?" Asked Jeremy.
"I don't know… Jeremy don't!" Mark snapped. The young man had been reaching out for the item.
"It looks like a little metal ball."
"I can see that Jeremy. What we most certainly shouldn't do is touch it, not before we have some idea what it is."
Jeremy looked suitably chastened and recoiled from the little metallic sphere. The sun glinted off it quite sharply, which yet another reason to consider it remarkable.
"Jeremy, fetch my camera please."
After a few moments he'd returned with the camera, and Mark immediately started taking pictures, zooming in to get close ups of the thing in the skeleton's hand. For good measure, he added to the photos he'd already taken of the skeleton itself. From the corner of his eye, he noticed Jeremy take a few snaps on his smartphone, but he didn't mind – it wouldn't hurt to have extra images.
"What do you think it is? A tool, like a rock that a chimp would use?"
Mark had already considered and disregarded that idea. His heart was racing, and he suddenly felt entirely out of his depth, but there was no point in alarming or exciting Jeremy.
"Maybe. Grab the phone would you please?"


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"Yoram Wolberger uses childhood toys and everyday domestic items to create his large scale sculptures, foregrounding the latent symbolism and cultural paradigms of these objects that so subtly inform Western culture. By enlarging this ephemera to life size, Wolberger emphasizes the distortions of their original manufacture disallowing any real illusion and conceptually forcing the viewer to reconsider their meanings. When enlarged beyond any possibility of dismissal, we see that toy soldiers create lines between Us and Them, plastic cowboys and Indians marginalize and stereotype the Other, even wedding cake bride and groom figurines dictate our expected gender roles."
And here is what he makes:
Red Indian Chief, 2005
No Reservations: Native American History and Culture in Contemporary Art
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
(Source: flickr)
Red Indian #2 (Bowman), 2005
No Reservations: Native American History and Culture in Contemporary Art
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
(Source: flickr)
Red Indian #4 (Spearman)
Brooklyn Museum
(Source: brooklynmuseum.org)
And you can never leave the alpha without its omega:
Blue Cowboy #3 (Double Gunslinger)
(Source: tumblr)
These works are a perfect case study in the obsession with everything Native. The Israeli born artist Yoram Wolberger has taken two of the most potent symbols of Americana, Cowboys and Indians, and revealed them for what they are- rough-edged, bloated, one-dimensional caricatures.
His art is similar to that of Kent Monkman recently profiled on the Beyond Buckskin blog. They both take symbols of the past- plastic toy Indians and classic western landscape painting- and completely turn them on their heads. Monkman inserts the sick and silly in his attempt to "queer the frontier" and subvert traditional white dominance. Wolberger brings the miniature distortions of tiny toy Indians into full scale, making their stereotypical imagery easier to grasp.
Wolberger is someone like myself, a person obsessed with the obsession. He understands the power and impact these toys had on untold millions of American children. As he puts it so succinctly, "plastic cowboys and Indians marginalize and stereotype the Other."
The question remains: Will people get the message in his work?
Take a look at this photo:
Here is how I would caption it: "Check it out dudes, I'm a cowboy!"
(Source: supertouchart.com)
The reason I posted this photo is because I couldn't find one of a gallery visitor next to "Red Indian Chief" with their "how" hand up or their hand covering their mouth (which is very a good thing).
I've been accused before of being too hard on people, claiming that they would never "get" the subtleties in pieces like this or works of satire. These sculptures once again fall under that broad category of "using stereotypes to debunk/satirize stereotypes," though considering the power of the artist's own statements, he assuredly knows what he's doing.
That being said, the pessimist in me feels that there will still be people who will see these sculptures and have their stereotypes reinforced. But thankfully the artist's own words give me confidence that anyone who visits these sculptures in a gallery will never look at "Indians" the same way again.
In case you're wondering, Wolberger has not limited himself to just Cowboys and Indians. Below is another beloved childhood toy re-sized so that the gallery visitors will never see it the same way again:
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(Source: artbusiness.com)
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Floor 84 Studio was established in 2000 by founder and CEO, Jeff Hardy. F84 is based in Van Nuys, California.
With over 15 years in business, F84 has developed a wide array of capabilities as well as created numerous strategic partnerships. With this network and our talented core team of Artists, Designers, Programmers and Producers are well positioned and committed to delivering the highest quality product possible.
F84 has a great passion for the place where art and technology meet and this is why we operate in the interactive and games business. As the market changes we are dedicated to change with it. We continually push our limits and expertise to the edge and believe that this is one of the many reasons for our success. Today, mobile dominates the digital landscape but we will never know absolutely what tomorrow brings… what we do know is we will be ready to embrace and take fullest advantage when its here.
F84 is a world class development studio and leader in casual games. Our team has developed over 200 titles that range in scope of multi-platform console for retail and top preforming F2P HTML5 games for the biggest entertainment companies in the world.
Along with client titles performance, studio titles such at "Survival Run with Bear Grylls" have achieved installs in the 10's of millions as well as reaching top charts for all FREE apps. Its our pleasure to provide our clients with the insights we have gained along the way in this rapidly changing industry.


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I agree with Tim that this is more appropriate for the scenarios document, and I strongly enourage James to sign on as a co-author of the scenarios document, and flesh out these scenarios in that document! Cheers, Geoff From: firstname.lastname@example.com Hmm, this feels like you are leading the reader down a certain path -- I suggest this is better covered in a scenarios doc. "James J. Hunt" <firstname.lastname@example.com> on 2001-02-02 06:11:50 AM The introduction is a bit short. In particular, no mention is made of the different operating modes that this protocol is designed to support. That makes it a bit difficult for someone who has not sat in on several committee meetings to understand why the protocol is "so complicated". Can a new paragraph after the second paragraph in the introduction as follows be added? The extensions to WebDAV described here are designed to support three different client/server interaction scenarios: versioning unaware clients, server managed workspaces, and client managed workspace. In core versioning a compliant server provides a single access point for each resource. In essence, this is a default server side workspace. A server may allow versioning unaware clients to modify resources in this workspace though normal WebDAV requests. This allows sequential modification of resources. In order to support parallel modification of resources, there needs to be a method to create new workspaces. To possibilities are supported: server side workspaces via the workspace option and client side workspace through the <client-workspace resource> option. Sincerely, James J. Hunt J=FCrgen ReuterReceived on Sunday, 4 February 2001 21:00:16 UTC
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NEWARK — Newark Mayor Cory Booker will join a host of city leaders and charity organizations at a screening party of Sunday night's episode of "Secret Millionaire" on ABC, which features the state's largest city.
The party will kick off around 7 p.m. at Hilton-Newark Penn Station Ballroom on Raymond Boulevard, officials said, where Booker and members of aid groups including the International Youth Organization, The G.I. Go Fund and Glass Roots will watch artist Scott Jacobs' undercover search for charities in the Brick City.
Jacobs donated roughly $150,000 to the three groups after living for a week in one of Newark's poorest areas.
The 53-year-old has become incredibly wealthy through his work as the official artist for Harley Davidson Motorcycles and the sale of his individual paintings, but last July, he lived in Newark for a week with his 20-year-old daughter Alexa.
After recovering from the initial culture shock, Jacobs discovered deserving charities while he worked alongside them to clean up a graveyard and aid homeless veterans sleeping at Newark Penn Station.
Jack Fanous, the director of the G.I. Go Fund, which is hosting the party, said the event will help comemmorate continued growth and charity work in the state's largest city.
"We figured this show is going to highlight a lot of Newark's renaissance and some of the great things that are happening in Newark right now," he said.
• A 'Secret Millionaire' spends a week in Newark, gives $150K to city charities


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Sully's physical strength is hugely impressive
Has a rookie ever won 6MOTY?
Even the homer announcers for Atlanta , had high praise for Sully.He plays like a vet most of the game. his defense is getting better, Not many rookies are ALL AROUND this good.And WOW ...there I was wanting ROyce White
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/5055 Sullinger is an above average rebounder, and he is only 20 years old and a rookie.


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Three-year pro joins Portland from MLS's Houston Dynamo
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers have signed goalkeeper Jordan James for the 2008 season, it was announced today. James was a member of Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo in 2007.
Last season, James appeared in two Reserve Division games for Houston, which captured the 2007 MLS Cup championship.
James, 25, began his professional career with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division in 2005. He appeared in 10 games for Wilmington during his rookie season and allowed just nine goals to lead the league in fewest goals allowed. In 2006, James recorded a breakout season with the USL Second Division's Cincinnati Kings, with whom he was an all-league second-team selection. The Syracuse, N.Y., native recorded a league-leading 82 saves and eight shutouts in 19 matches for Cincinnati and led the club to the USL-2 semifinals.
At St. Lawrence (NY) University, James led the Saints to back-to-back regular-season league titles and the Liberty League championship in 2004. He played in 44 games during his collegiate career and compiled a 36-5-3 record. James finished his time at SLU ranked second among goalkeepers with 24 career shutouts. He was a two-time NSCAA Regional All-America selection in 2003 and 2004 and earned All-Liberty League first-team honors as a senior in 2004.
The addition of James brings the Timbers roster for the 2008 season to a total of 16 players.
The Timbers open the 2008 campaign April 17 against the Puerto Rico Islanders at PGE Park.


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Check out the events listed below that are taking place in Brabant and the Maastricht Region! Some of the events are organized especially for newly arrived expats living in the region!
Events on: 18 december 2018(Go back to overview)
David Lynch: Someone is in my House
30-11-2018 - 28-04-2019
The Bonnefantenmuseum and Lumière Cinema present a joint program for the exhibition of David Lynch; Someone is in my House.
Magical Maastricht 2018
01-12-2018 - 31-12-2018
Vrijthof, Maastricht
The historic centre will shine and sparkle like never before. Let Magical Maastricht work its magic on you! Discover what Maastricht has to offer during the festive season!
Exposition about the impact of bullying
02-12-2018 - 04-02-2019
Centre Céramique (Plein 1992, Maastricht)
The exposition by Susan Leurs features a series of photos portraying the impact of bullying and runs from 2 December 2018 till 4 February 2019 at Centre Céramique, Maastricht.


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WATCH: 'Scoring in Champions League final is indescribable' - Gareth Bale
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says nothing compares to scoring in the UEFA Champions League final.
The global ambassador for Nissan claimed Europe's greatest prize in his first season at the Bernabeu, netting in extra time against Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.
"I think winning the UEFA Champions League is definitely right up there and will always live in the memory.
"The experience of lifting that trophy, you dream about it when you're a kid," said Bale.
Bale: Words can't describe UCL final goal
WATCH: Gareth Bale says words can't describe the adrenaline that comes with scoring in the UEFA Champions League finalPosted by Goal.com on Wednesday, 19 April 2017
"To actually physically do it was an incredible feeling and one I'll never forget."
And Bale says words could never do justice to the emotion he experienced that night.
"To score in a final is an amazing feeling. The adrenaline going through your body after you've scored the goal is incredible, indescribable and another memory which will always live with me."
Check out more UEFA Champions League Nissan content on Goal.com.


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What is SEG graphic? SEG is an abbreviation for Silicone Edge Graphics
The SEG system consists of dye-sublimated fabric graphics with a silicone edge attachment system sewn directly onto the graphic. The silicone strip is easily inserted into the groove of the Panoramic profiles.
The size and finish of the graphics are extremely precise in order to ensure perfect graphic tension upon installation.
The result: a wide format graphic with the look and finish of photographic panels – without the inconvenience!


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Cocaine impurity may cause life-threatening immune crash, CDC says
You've heard cocaine is dangerous. There's evidence the widespread use of a cutting agent may make it much more so.
More than 70 percent of the crack and cocaine sold in the United States is now adulterated with levamisole, a veterinary de-wormer, according to a new federal report.
The substance, combined with cocaine, is likely the cause of a spate of rare immune disorders, and at least two deaths.
Called agranulocytosis, the illness occurs when bone marrow can't make enough of a specialized white blood cell. The cells contain tiny granules full of enzymes which chew up germs. Lacking them, the body becomes vulnerable to infection.
Normally, the immune disorder is rare, with only about 7.2 cases per million per year. But two major outbreaks are described in a CDC journal called Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report today.
They suggest adulterated cocaine is behind a spike of agranulocytosis in Seattle, New Mexico and probably other cities across America.
"As of November 2009, a total of 10 cases had been investigated in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health," the CDC said.
In New Mexico, 11 cases had been confirmed. Besides cocaine, levamisole has been found in illegal heroin as well.
The CDC has asked doctors to stay alert for possible drug-linked white blood cell disorders and to test for levamisole within 48 hours if suspected. The agency is launching a nationwide effort to document the extent of the problem.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued this public health alert in the fall:
A dangerous substance, levamisole, is showing up with increasing frequency in illicit cocaine powder and crack cocaine. Levamisole can severely reduce the number of white blood cells, a problem called agranulocytosis. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ILLNESS THAT NEEDS TO BE TREATED AT A HOSPITAL. If you use cocaine, watch out for:
* high fever, chills, or weakness
* swollen glands
* painful sores (mouth, anal)
* any infection that won't go away or gets worse very fast, including sore throat or mouth sores -skin infections, abscesses -thrush (white coating of the mouth, tongue, or throat) -pneumonia (fever, cough, shortness of breath)."
"Ingesting cocaine mixed with levamisole can seriously reduce a person's white blood cells, suppressing immune function and the body's ability to fight off even minor infections. People who snort, smoke, or inject crack or powder cocaine contaminated by levamisole can experience overwhelming, rapidly-developing, life threatening infections. Other serious side effects can also occur."


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SOUTHERN GLOSSARY is a contemporary Southern art and photography platform.
There is a South unburdened by archetypes or stereotypes, full of art and enterprise. We promote and support talented artists, valuable art institutions, and the communities both serve. We are based in New Orleans.
The Southern Glossary Instagram account rotates curators each week. Artists from all over the region volunteer to share their visual art, photography, or documentary work. A Q&A with each artist is posted here on the site along with highlighted images.
Interested in volunteering? Email your website and Instagram handle to us at email@example.com
Twice a year we publish a magazine collecting images from our contributing artists, along with essays and interviews. Issues are available in independent stores and online via print on-demand. View our back catalog here.
Have an essay idea? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
In June 2017, Southern Glossary published its first solo artist book in collaboration with photographer Kevin O'Mara, Used Photos. Our initial run of 100 copies was sold out within two months, including 20 limited edition hardcovers bound by Southern Letterpress.
We hope to continue to produce at least one solo artist book each year and are currently looking at projects for early 2018.
Are you an artist who needs graphic design or book layout assistance for a project? Contact our designer and editor Ryan Sparks at email@example.com.


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Scrap Car Saunderton, HP27, Scrap your car for free
We offer a free scrap car collection service in and around Saunderton (HP27), Buckinghamshire. Scrap cars can be a real problem and can cause you untold misery, if you have a scrap vehicle and it is on the road it will still need to be taxed. You do not need to pay to have your vehicle collected. We will collect your old scrap car at no cost to you in Saunderton!
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As well as offering a completely free collection, we are also currently able to offer cash for scrap cars in Saunderton depending upon the weight of the vehicle!
If you'd like us to make you an offer just ask when calling or add 'CASH QUOTE PLEASE' in the 'Additional Info' box when submitting our online form.
- Convenient collection times
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- DVLA notification
- Environment agency approved recycling facilities
Simply fill out the form to the right, or give us a call 0800 043 5100!
Choose Scrap Car Saunderton
We are proud of our portfolio of happy clients in and around Saunderton as we have traded there for many years. We can be with you in 30 minutes if needed, maybe quicker just call to find out. At Scrap Car Saunderton, our service also includes a very fast response and we will always be with you in your specified time slot. We are available to collect your old scrap cars at a time to suit you, we have very flexible collection times.
We take care to ensure that your vehicle is disposed of in the right way. Some scrap car collection companies might sell on your car for profit a lot of the time the DVLA will not be notified that you are no longer the registered keeper of the vehicle. This leaves you vulnerable legally, and can easily result in you being fined. We will let the DVLA know that your vehicle has been declared of road, giving you complete peace of mind. Whenever we scrap a car we always recycle or reuse whatever we can, meaning we are doing our bit for the environment.
Please try to ensure that your vehicle is disposed of correctly as we want to keep Buckinghamshire clean and tidy. When your street is filled with old abandoned cars it can seriously damage the image of an area, scrap your car and clean up your street. Want to dispose of your old car, call us today!
Reasons to scrap your car
There will be many reasons for you to scrap your car. Experience shows that most of the time a car is scrapped as it is no longer road worthy, usually failing it MOT. Your car may not work but if it is on the road it still needs to be taxed, costing you a lot of money
How to scrap your car
You won't believe how easy it is to scrap your old car in Saunderton. Just by picking up the phone you can learn the process from our helpful phone operators. Rather than calling if you would like to find out about our services please feel free to look at the guide on scrapping your car.
The car scrappage scheme
The car scrappage scheme may at first seem like a fantastic idea. However, you might be surprised to learn that this discount is not available on every car. You can't just go and buy any vehicle you want This is a very frustrating issue as you have got to buy a car that is in the current scheme.
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Discussion (4) ¬
Just one problem with that, how are you going to explain why you shot it? Still, anything if it means the AMIB are not going to come knocking.
Patience is a virtue for a reason. 😉
Also, Silver: They don't care, they just see a canine muzzle and teeth and say "werewolf", that's enough for them.
I hope their guns have chips in them and they get asked pointed questions about why they discharged their firearm with no corresponding 911 call. Obviously if they were shooting at someone they were in imminent danger.
There doesn't need to be any chips for people to know that they opened fire. Shell casings and bullet holes in the surrounding area along with deformed bullets will be enough evidence. Of course, the AMIB will definitely come knocking if they spill the beans but all the Batman and dinosaur sightings will make them look into this report anyways, just to be certain.


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In the darkness of the night
I laid in bed, my soul afright
But I dared not make a sound
For I feared I would be found
So I came up with a plan
I jumped up and ran!
I shot out of bed
And ended up dead!
I should not have moved
Yes, the stories are all true
It all isn't just a dream
I now know, for it happened to me
A creature grabbed my foot
I am long gone, you see
No one knew where to look
Nor would they ever believe
I give you this warning: Beware
You have good reason to be scared
This advice I give to you
Whatever it is that you do
Stay out of darkness
Turn on the light
For you are helpless in the night
So please hear my words
And take heed, kind sir
Or to you this may occur
Simply remember all you have read
And believe your kid when he says
"There's a monster under my bed"
Hope you all liked it! :) This is one my favorites, out of all the poems I've written.


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Alonissos is one of the islands of the Sporades chain that lie off mainland Greece's east coast. Unlike its much noisier neighbour Skiathos, Alonissos has a tranquil, soporific atmosphere with lots of old-world Greek holiday charm.
It may have escaped the embrace of the package industry but signs of change are apparent as more visitors discover its many attractions.
Holiday hotels, apartments and villas have sprung up in the main resorts while newly surfaced roads offer easy access to even remote beaches.
With the surrounding waters part of a marine park, Alonissos boasts some of the cleanest swimming in the Mediterranean but boat trips to outlying islets can be curbed to protect endangered seal habitats.
Walkers have plenty to crow about with the very green, fertile and heavily wooded hills crossed by well-marked walking trails.
Regular daily ferries from Skiathos make Alonissos relatively easy to get to and the island often features in multi-resort breaks in holiday brochures.
If island tranquillity is the object, with 'people watching' from quiet tavernas, wandering wooded hills or taking small boats to near-deserted beaches then Alonissos has much to offer the holiday visitor.


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STOCKHOLM—ASSA ABLOY will acquire IAI industrial systems B.V., and its subsidiaries, from its parent company DOCDATA N.V.
SAN DIEGO–MicroPower Technologies, a provider of surveillance solutions, announced in December that it will offer its SOLVEIL integrated solar, wireless surveillance platform to K-12 schools through a newly developed grant program designed to help schools better address threats and further strengthen security efforts.
WESTFORD, Mass.–– Tyco Security Products in December announced the integration of IdentyTech fingerprint readers with Software House's C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution.
LANSING, Mich.—IDV Solutions will hold its third annual Visual Command Center User Conference in Orlando Feb. 24-25, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Viscount Systems, a software company specializing in physical and logical security solutions, in December announced it is launching the Viscount Systems Certified Channel Partner Program.
NEW YORK—Security companies close to an active shooter event, like the recent shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., have seen a rise in business following the occurrence, reported the International Business Times.
VANCOUVER, Canada—Avigilon has a new $42 million headquarters here, with nine stories and 135,000 square feet, the company announced.
MIAMI—Mission 500 has reached a donation total of $507,000 for this year after receiving more than $18,000 at the SIA Gala in New York City and the Miami Mixer.
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.—Brian Duffy, president of electronic security for Per Mar Security Services, joined the NetOne Board of Directors.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—ADS Security implemented the ASAP program, starting with Morgan Country, Ala., the company announced in December.
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Philosophy and Objectives of the Program
Horizons Preschool is a complete preschool program that was made to be adaptable to many situations: a classroom, homeschool and daycare situtation. Five days a week of lessons are provided with the understanding that any number of days per week may be used successfully. New concepts are introduced on days 1, 3 and 5 of the week. Days 3 and 4 have activities that expand and further practice the concepts.
If you have a child that is still developing fine motor skills, that's fine- write in sand or shaving cream until it's built up. There are helps within the program such as tracing letters and activities to enjoy that will build fine motor skills that they need to start writing. If your child is already able to write, the curriculum is more open and go.
HOW to Think, not WHAT to Think
There is a very helpful section in the beginning of the Horizons program that addresses understanding a young child and how they think versus how an adult thinks. Horizons Preschool's goal is to teach the child HOW to think instead of WHAT to think. The importance of allowing a child free time after a teaching session is stressed because how the child plays will show what has been absorbed and internalized. The usual age for starting Horizons Preschool is 4 years old, Horizons warns not to push it, let the child's actions and desires guide the decision to start, not age or grandparents. Lol.
There is more about how to go about teaching your child, what elements are most important and how you can move forward to accomplish a positive learning experience for your child. Elements addressed are discipline, routine, limitations of time, unstructured time to play and how the teacher can encourage the child. All very helpful!
This preschool program has been designed to meet the needs of two different types of preschool programs- an activity centered preschool and the academic centered program. This means there is far more material presented in the teacher's guide than what can be covered. It is a pick and choose program that supports half day programs, three day programs and all-day programs.
The components:
1. Student Workbooks: Consumable workbooks which contain 180 lessons in 4 color in a perfect bound book with perforated pages for easy tear out. Most pages are front and back but pages with crafts that require cutting are only 1-sided.
2. Teacher's Guide: Detailed (whew! the details) daily lesson planner that provides enough activities for a full day.
3. Resource Packet: Full color teaching aids and black line masters for reproduction.
Components within-
- Memory Verse cards provided separately in NIV and KJV
- Alphabet Puzzle
- Flashcards (I love these!): Numbers 1-12, Letters (Aa-Zz), Colors, Shapes, Time (analog & digital clocks by the hour), Seasons, and Months. There are smaller flashcards which are full color and two sided and huge flashcards 8.5x11 that are also full color and two sided.
- Music CD contains Bible songs to reinforce key ideas, recorded using children's voices and serves as a sing-along instructional aid.
The Daily Lesson Structure only in Teacher's Guide:
- Bible Reference, this is chapter and verse
- Bible Concept to Present: overall objective of the lessons from a nondenominational viewpoint (yay!)
- Bible Lesson: provides information you need but is suggested that you present this instead of reading it
- Social Studies: materials that affect the child's life, items that have an impact on the child's lifestyle and people around him, many suggestions are activity oriented
- Science: based on God's creation, activity oriented with specific subjects discussed
- Language Arts: words exercises, poems, verbalizations, games, etc. Reading should only be taught when the child is ready.
- Phonics: Letter recognition and alphabet order. Associating, differentiating and blend the letters sounds comprises the remainder of the program which Horizons suggests using LIFEPAC Kindergarten Language Arts or Horizons Kindergarten Phonics & Reading. Yeah, we won't.
- Reading: Primary goal is to increase the verbal skills, narration is promoted.
- Writing: developmental progressions with the goal of having the child write their first name by the end of the program
- Memory Verses: memorization tips
- Math: Teach fundamentals of number sense through multi-sensory activities.
- Shapes: identifying basic geometric shapes- a new shape is introduced about every 2 weeks
- Colors: also introduced every two weeks
- Story Time: this has been left very open (thankfully for us!) but there is a list of books to choose from. Specific books are not tied into the individual lessons. Rereading a book numerous times is encouraged, and many more helps are provided.
- Music: Suggested for each lessons, the CD is tied to each lesson as well as popular toddler and preschool songs. There is a new song every 7 lessons
- Arts & Crafts: plenty of suggestions throughout
- Physical Education: to develop motor coordination needed, develop large muscle motor skills, grace and rhythm
- Outdoor Activities: nature
- Creative Cooking: a way to involve more senses (Danny loves to cook!)
- Health & Safety: habits of hygiene and everyday safety skills
- Field Trips: suggestions given
- Homework pages: Can be done with Dad in the evenings but more for traditional school
- Catch Up: Listed every six to eight weeks for when you don't have time to do a lesson, this is when you "catch-up"
This program can be as involved or as simple as you'd like! Here's some pictures.
Yes, that is a yeast cell. Cool, huh?
Pages from Lesson 19
Page from Lesson 100
Page from Lesson 104
Seasons flashcards 8.5 x 11, front Fall, back of the winter card on right
Color this picture of heaven, Lesson 3
Smaller and larger flashcards to use
Front and back of the Number flashcards
Time by the hour
Pages in the resource packet for reproduction
Colorful illustrations as teaching aids- yes that's the brain and the five senses are noted
and safety signs.
You know why else I love this program? If we don't cover something in PreK, we can continue it into K and use some of the elements later on in science, etc. There is SO much to this program, I cannot find one thing I have an issue with. I hope this helps others.


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Apparently I am a monthly blogger. Here I sit and it is practically the EOY (end of year). It is time for holiday parties, too much food, and the beginning of another busy season. As much as I love the holiday season, I truly find it to be insanely stressful. I am trying to finish millions of loose ends at work so I can take a rejuvenating two-week pre-busy season vacay, I'm trying to find appropriate and semi-thoughtful Christmas presents for my friends and family (and BF), and I'm trying to stop and enjoy it all!
So much has happened since my last blogging session. TJ joined my family for Thanksgiving dinner, which was definitely not a mandatory event in my book, but was much appreciated and very enjoyable (I think he gets a long with my family splendidly). I enjoy every spare moment I get to spend with him, which often involves leaving very early on Monday mornings to return to work. He continues to cooks me amazing meals, be nothing but fun, and just a good down to earth guy. I am often quite sad to return on Monday mornings when the happiness I feel on the weekend is compared to my relative unhappiness with my work life.
Work is work. I am locked in for another long winter. I had a heart to heart with my performance manager this week discussing my future prospects at the firm. I told him I could not continue if I continued to work on the client I have been auditing for the past four years. I am very resentful towards them (as I feel like I have poured a lot of my prime years into serving them), and I do not see the future getting any brighter. He then challenged me to decide what my ideal schedule would look like. What clients would I like to work on? What specialties would I like to develop? What do I need to be successful when I leave the firm? These were really hard questions. I'm still not sure what my next move is post public accounting. I honestly think that a lot of it has to do with the future (if any . . . although I hope there is) of my relationship with TJ.
He and I haven't really discussed in detail the future. We will probably need to do that in the somewhat near future. I don't want to scare him off, but I do really need to know where this is going (so far I think it's going well). I don't really remember how to have these conversations . . . not that they really panned out for me before . . . but I guess I will have to figure it out. The good news is that I think our future goals are syncing up nicely. I always wanted a small-town life comparable to my upbringing and that is in his cards. Plus, it would be even closer to my family. Another huge positive. Now I just have to convince my best friends to move back too (HINT).
Other news: I went to New Hampshire for work. A hipsters paradise. Although I have only been in my apartment a whopping 8 days or so during this month, I did decide not to be a Scrooge and decorated for Christmas. TJ and I went ice skating last night. SO fun. I love sending Christmas cards. Getting and sending Christmas cards is by FAR my favorite holiday tradition. I absolutely adore my Kindle. We are approaching my one year anniversary of being an e-reader. All those who think they will miss books . . . nah . . . you won't.
Merry Christmas to all!


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I decided to do this about fifteen days early because the posts have been slow. This year was pretty bad for new movies (Battle: LA, Hereafter I think). Susprisingly though one made the list, and in fact there were quite a few recent titles. There were not however, enough movies, so this list extends to include TV shows.
For a quick recap, I really like the Genrebusters, so I stole their idea for Year End Reviews, where they talk about the movies they've seen that year, not the movies that came out. This, in my opinion, serves a better purpose, because these lists are all about recommending titles, and you'd probably have heard of any title from '11 that I'd recommend. So here we go, with a title from '11–
10. The Thing (2011)
Maybe not the best movie I saw this year, but definitely one of the most entertaining for my nerd-dollar. It's sort of like fan-service; I really like the core Thing idea, and John Carpenter's The Thing is one of my favorite things. Now for more of it, but this time the creature is faster, bigger, more deadly. It actually kills people (not just dogs); it's predatory. To the rescue is Mary Elizabeth Winstead's flamethrower, and she goes to town on these gooey freaks.
Yes, you're free to hate on The Thing just because it's a remake of a cult classic (wonder what people will say when they redo Buckaroo Bonzai or Big Trouble?), but you'd be overlooking what is a very entertaining movie, one of the best horror movies to come along in recent years, and solid science-fiction entertainment. When it comes out on DVD I urge you to pick it up. Blame me if it sucks, only because I can't spell the director's name.
9. MST3K: The Girl in Lover's Lane/I Accuse my Parents
I just can't decide. I watched a couple of Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes over the course of the year, including Swamp Diamonds and Gamera, but I've discovered that if you want the pure MSTK experience, you have to go for the cheesy black-and-white 50's movies of questionable raison d'etre. Interesting to note is that The Girl in Lover's Lane features Jack Elam in pre-Once Upon a Time in the West days, in something of an embarassing role in an embarassing film. Joel and the gang tear into these, and some of the one-liners made me lol out loud. Unfortunately I can't really relate them because the jokes require the context. So a guy's walking down the street looking frumpled and Crow says…
8. Clerks 2
This was, if I remember correctly, and if Netflix is to be believed, the first movie I saw this year. I knew while I was watching it that when I inevitably came around to doing this post I'd have to include it. Not only a very funny movie, it's also a totally bold and necessary film. Indeed Kevin Smith has given us some rough times with movies like Zack and Miri Make a Porno, but he's a surprisingly good writer/director, and Clerks 2 is his finest hour. It is also one of the most interesting sequels ever made, because it's almost as if Clerks 2 should be a stand alone movie, and Clerks a prequel.
The passage of time between films has made a huge difference for the characters, and this is a major (and pretty heavy) theme. We return to Dante and Randall and discover they've moved on with their lives, but not up. Well, Rosario Dawson works at the new place, so that's pretty good, but it still isn't optimal. This movie's all about self-actualization and coming to grips with reality. Time to grow up, but we really need to examine ourselves before we do.
If a theoretical Clerks 3 happens, and Kevin Smith has talked about this (in between airplane drama and cameo appearances in Die Hard 4), I can't imagine it being anything but a retread of Clerks 2–it's an essential story to… the saga of these guys' lives, and to Kevin Smith, whose Zack and Miri was even more of a personal story, but unfortunately sucked balls. One good joke at the beginning said by Craig Robinson. And then silence.
7. Dexter: Season 5
Quinn gets an interesting subplot this time around, with Peter Weller no less, Dexter deals with a post-Rita family, and a new character enters the fold. Haters'll hate, right? This is probably the least popular season, and there's a reason. This one requires more suspension of disbelief than any other, with escapes and cover-ups that shy from logic. It's also got that new character Lumen, who you could either see as a good thing like I do, or as a by the numbers revenge movie applied to the Dexter framework. I really appreciated it because I liked the relationship between Lumen and Dexter, even though I knew it had to end. The finale really shows the limitations of television as a medium of storytelling. SPOILERS. We know Lumen won't last because she's a movie star. Poor Dex.
6. Lust, Caution
This movie is long, but stick with it because it's absolutely beautiful. I suppose that when you hear about Ang Lee's Lust, Caution, you hear about the sex scenes, and they are quite graphic, but that's really not a big deal. They serve a specific purpose, and this whole movie is a tragedy, so I can't imagine being aroused by it and its sombre mood. Tony Leung's totally awesome, and if you like this movie I'd recommend checking out the movies of Wong Kar Wai like Happy Together and Days of Being Wild. Also, great music.
5. A History of Violence
I was none partial to Eastern Promises, but I really dug A History of Violence. It's violent, and it's a really cool story. It's David Cronenberg at his most entertaining; this may not be his best movie, but it's his most enjoyable.
4. Party Down
The cast and writing of a sitcom make all the difference. Premise is usually inconsequential, and in fact some of the more high-concept stuff I usually don't like–Parks and Recreation, which is the direct opposite of high concept (and will be mentioned again regarding this show's cancellation), is a great show, very funny. Anyway, the cast and writing of Party Down really shine. In terms of premise, we have these caterers working in LA–it's essentially a retread of Clerks 2, because most of them aspire to higher things. Romances come and go, parties are ruined, profanities fly–wonderful. I also really like Adam Scott; he's one of those actors like Mary Elizabeth Winstead or Nathan Fillion that I just really like seeing in things, even if it's Pirahna 3D. I'm sure you have a few of those. In fact, I went out of my way to watch an indie movie that really wasn't my style just because he was in it (also JK Simmons, who's awesome), called The Vicious Kind and I even kind of enjoyed it. Party Down streams on Netflix–highly recommended.
It's also not a major time investment, unfortunately. Like another TV show on this list, it was cut down in its youth. A lot of it had to do with casting issues–Jane Lynch left after the first season to be on Glee, which is really sad because Constance was one of the best characters, and Adam Scott left to be on Parks and Recreation. I like Parks and Recreation, it certainly picked up steam after an okay "well this is sort of like a watered-down version of what The Office (US) was before it started blowing assholes" first season, but I like this show a whole lot better. The characters are so memorable and the things they do can be so self-destructive but it's alright–it's a lot like Trailer Park Boys in this regard.
3. Dexter: Season 3
Another reason why people probably don't like Season 5 so much is because it followed Season 4. I feel the same way about 2, but I totally understand this because 4 was probably the best season. My favorite however, has got to be 3. This year I saw 3 and 5, having seen 4 last year… that's what not seeing TV live does to one, I suppose. The stakes in this season are at an all time low, nothing major happens to any of the characters, and we get a new guy Quinn who doesn't do much and for now isn't an adequate replacement for the dearly departed Doakes. (That's what the last book's gonna be called, Dearly Departed Dexter, I'm calling it now).
However. A new character is introduced, a fellow named Miguel Prado, and the friendship that he and Dexter cultivate that eventually turns dark was very engaging. Some of the exchanges, like the rooftop scene, were extremely memorable. Dexter's created a monster, and the show did fool me for a moment there–I thought Dexter might have actually cared for this guy, and that idea rang true with me despite probably being false. Even though I knew what was going to happen in this season before it did (he mentions Miguel once in Season 4, a minor sidenote; his absence was somewhat noticeable in retrospect), it was classic suspenseful Dexter at the top of its game.
Like number one on this list I started watching Arrested Development on a lark. I had seen the first two episodes a long time ago (a friend of mine always pushed this show), and thought they were okay, but never ventured beyond that. In fact I believe I decided on Arrested Development because of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World–I actually just wanted to see more Michael Cera (and I wasn't gonna watch Year One). It's funny because Arrested Development in turn made me start paying attention to Jason Bateman, which drove me to Extract and Paul, and after it was over, I needed something to ease the pain, so I tore through as many sitcoms as I could, which was only really two, and two short ones at that. Spaced and then Party Down, with their powers combined could help me stop being sad that Arrested Development was over and not coming back.
A few months later I'd find out that it was in fact coming back, and I just about pissed in my pants. Arrested Development is not only the best sitcom I've ever seen, but the best TV show. It was so goddamn funny I want to fill this paragraph with expletives for no reason. But I won't. As soon as it was over I wanted to watch it again; I got my sister to watch it (work in progress), and my roommate, who was hooked and we started marathoning episodes–like ten episodes a day.
It's so layered, so rich, so… post-modern. You can go on Wikipedia to learn about all the in-jokes and hidden things, there's too many to list. Season 1 was good, like pretty funny and effective in setting up characters: Michael is the perfect straight man, his son is awkward and in love with his cousin, his brother GOB is an aggressive moron, his sister a selfish airhead with a closet homosexual husband, his younger brother a motherboy. His dad's in jail, his mother probably should be. It works, but this is the weakest season and kind of a slow start.
Stick with it, seriously. Season 2 starts out strong, and lever lets up. Recurring jokes are abound and always rewarding: Tobias is gay gives us some of the most quotable lines in network TV, Maeby as a studio executive reveals the absurdity of Hollywood, Buster losing is hand (foreshadowed like crazy throughout the whole season ["Never thought I'd miss a hand so much" is in Episode 3: Amigos]) is classic, Michael not liking or remembering George Michael's girlfriend Ann clues us into his flawed-father character, and Oscar being Buster's secret father is probably my favorite recurring joke. Something like Buster announcing "I guess my father's not here," will prompt the camera to zoom in slowly on Jeffrey Tambor in a wig and cue the dramatic piano for him to say, "Maybe he is." Cut to Lucille rolling her eyes.
You could just go anywhere on the Internet and people talk this show up like I'm doing. They're not afraid. You can't oversell Arrested Development. You either love it or you're trying to hate it. Don't try to hate it. Do yourself a favor.


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Worth Mentioning
New Provost
Rollins has named Carol Bresnahan vice president for academic affairs and provost. Since 2008, Bresnahan has served as provost and executive vice president at The College of New Jersey, where she was a tenured professor of history. Prior to that, she was vice provost for academic programs and policies at the University of Toledo (UT), where she was also a member of the faculty. She received her bachelor's degree from Smith College and her master's degree and PhD from Brown University.
New Senior Leadership Office
Rollins has established the Office of Vice President for Planning and Dean of the College. Modeled after similar senior administrative offices at many successful institutions that are explicitly student centered, the dean of the college oversees the inclusive range of student services and programs. The vice president for planning component of the position has the responsibility for implementing a collaborative, multi-year, integrated process of strategic planning, including resource allocation and assessment across the institution. Laurie Joyner served as interim vice president and interim provost and assumed the new position of vice president and dean on July 1.
Focus on Student Success
Earlier this year, Rollins launched the Office of Student Success, which aims to help Rollins students succeed academically and successfully navigate the transitions of college life. Serving as a point-of-contact to answer questions from students and parents, the office helps connect students to the person or office who can best help them make the most of their Rollins experience.


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Defender Powers
Melee Defender Powers
Target: Each enemy in range
Effect: Enemies affected by Intercede make attacks at a disadvantage unless that attack includes you or one of your allies who also have Intercede or Deflect active as a target. Marked enemies are not affected by Intercede.
Trigger: An enemy you threaten shifts or moves.
Effect: Make an opportunity attack against the enemy that triggered Intercept. If you hit, the enemy stops moving immediately and is immobilized until the end of the round.
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Okay, so I think the title explains the question better than me. I just need help with normal mapping (If you want to give me tips about specular mapping on the way you're more than welcome), things like tips, tutorials, what program to use and how....
I'm trying to use Blender for this merely because help is very accessable for me concerning this program, so if you know a better or easier way for normal mapping a ts3 skin, I will be happy to hear about it.
This is the first skin that I ever made, so I just finished learning how to edit the texture and now I want to do the mapping- also starting from scratch- so please keep in mind that I'm a noob (I'm making a non-default, if it matters)
I would be great to get help here in the forum, but if you have the time and power for it it would be even better to get more personal and detailed help via email, messages, skype or whatever is comfortable for you.


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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Cache et Rechercher~ {Hide~n~Seek} fun with the Mushroom Fairy
Many items on SALE at my Website and Etsy:
Been raining all week here and these little mushrooms have popped up in the backyard~
10 comments:
- Charlene said...
So super glad to see you posting today Missy! Yes, thank goodness for the rain. We have needed it so badly. But, my goodness... 10" is a lot for one weekend isn't it? I still have goodies I bought for you that I need to give you. LOVE MY BANNER!!! Gave you a plug for it! HUGS!
- September 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- Coastal Sisters said...
Oh Tiff...I was SO glad to see you posting! This photo is darling...you are working your magic as usual :)
Love to you dear sweet one,
- September 15, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- The Rustic Victorian said...
Hi Tiffany,
How wonderful! The little miss mushroom is magical.
- September 16, 2009 at 4:15 AM
- MaygreenFairies said...
Hey Hun, What a gorgeous photo, I'm loving your little Mushroom Misses! Mandy x
- September 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM
- Rainey said...
What an enchanting image!
- September 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- twinkleshabbystar said...
Darling photo Tiffany! We've had a lot of rain as well, and the same magical mushrooms are popping up in my yard also. tee! hee! I hope you are well. :) XO,Jenn
- September 26, 2009 at 8:41 PM
- In My Sepia Studio said...
Cute Photo!!It's always a joy to stop by to see what you're up to~
- September 28, 2009 at 12:20 PM
- animal print gal said...
This white mushroom photo is fantastic! So dreamy! Thank you for sharing!
- October 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM
- kanishk said...
I was SO glad to see you posting! This photo is darling...you are working your magic as usual :) Work from home India
- November 4, 2009 at 1:06 AM
- FoodLovers said...
Hi Tiffany...
very nice blog ....
used urs Free welcome Button on my blog ...
- January 5, 2010 at 3:21 PM