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Always wrong to the light, so never seeing
Deeper down in the well than where the water
Gives me back in a shining surface picture
Me myself in the summer heaven godlike
Looking out of a wreath of fern and cloud puffs.
Once, when trying with chin against a well-curb,
I discerned, as I thought, beyond the picture,
Through the picture, a something white, uncertain,
Something more of the depths—and then I lost it.
Water came to rebuke the too clear water.
One drop fell from a fern, and lo, a ripple
Shook whatever it was lay there at bottom,
Blurred it, blotted it out. What was that whiteness?
Truth? A pebble of quartz? For once, then, something."
- Robert Frost, For Once, Then, Something
New Jersey?!
Yes. New Jersey. As MC Hammer says, "Ring the bells, school's back in!"
So the story continues. The many stories of Holy High began with a ball at the end of summer, with laughter and confusion and friendship and memories. Then they ended with a clash in Heaven between heavenly forces and the forces of evil. Pain. Confusion. Loss. Death. Yes, both heavenly and hellish forces died in this battle. In fact, the entire world seems to have begun again.
Yet all of these stories, all of these possibilities, all of these events-all are now a blur.
And as our students enter Holy High for yet another year of classes, the stories which preceded them are nothing but faint slips of memories which, like smoke, disappear the moment they are noticed. Yet the universe remains large and endless and continually forming above, moving in mysterious ways. Why? These young gods, goddesses, Angels, Mages, and other Magical creatures are going to slowly find-out.
Classes have only just begun, and all godly creatures are allowed to attend. Of course, not every creature that enters within the esteemed halls of this school is godly...and chaos is sure to follow these students, even as they hardly remember where this chaos once began.
So come to Holy High, our school above the Earth and yet a part of the earth. A fantastical journey awaits...and passing is soon to be the least of these students' worries...
Welcome to the new Holy High OOC! To RPers who have been here before, welcome back! To those who are joining for the first time, glad to have you aboard! I am the new OP, Luminesa! You may also call me Lumi, LumLum, etc. Before we get started, let's lay down the rules, which our old OP (Syrixces, a super-cool dude) used but which I shall now enforce (along with my co-OP, who shall be named soon):
1.) Make sure your posts are at least one paragraph! 5 sentences minimum. You're not required to write a report, no, but we need something to work with to keep this machine rolling!
2.) I myself have 4 characters, so I won't enforce character limits because that would be hypocritical. (Unless we reach a specific limit or a new RPer is trying to add characters.)
3.) If you're going to be off NS for more than 3 days for any reason, TG me and let me know (or contact me on Discord, once I make the link.) I myself have been busy with college classes, so I will try to be available for updates and to post as much as possible.
4.) Try to avoid drama, if you have complaints about how I run the RP please come directly to me. I'll try to handle your complaints as fairly and efficiently as possible.
6.) Trolling, flaming, spamming, or any other bad behavior will not be tolerated. 3 strikes and you're out. Your posts will not be read, and anything you post in IC after this point will be ignored collectively by the other members of the RP.
(Really, please don't make me do that. I'm a nice person, and I want to make this as fun as possible for everyone.)
7.) If you want to be the Cardinal God of a religion (God and Zeus are NPCs), you will have to ask for my permission. For example, if you want to be Tsukiyomi/Amaterasu, Odin, etc. you'll have to ask. And give a good reason. Not just, "But they're cool!" They could also serve as important opponents later for the characters, which is why I have them set aside. However, feel free to play any gods from any mythos under them.
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Born in the post war era of 1947 and raised in the farm country of upstate New York, MF Burbaugh saw ground level life and death.
In school, all the way into college he was an avid reader which put him in trouble as often as not. He had already read required reading books assigned as many as several years before and refused to reread them.
From sixth grade on the requirement to read and report on a book a month again found him at odds. Seems DC Comics and Playboy were not considered valid for book reports so he made them up. Author, title, and storyline, from scratch, thus began his career as a story teller.
Joining the Army in 1966 and spending almost two years in Vietnam, he added to his grounding of reality, a reality his friends back home would never understand. He wrote his first novella there on toilet tissue while in Vietnam (not the soft fluffy stuff we use today) and after 21 years in the Army, 2 children, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren he now resides with his wife of forty six years in El Paso, Texas.
He writes books, mostly in the sci-fi/fantasy genre.
Author of several books and short stories, The Bounty Hunter and Remnants are the latest available in eBook and paperback though Amazon and Barns & Noble as well as other sites.
He is published by IFWG Publishing as well as some self-published eBooks.
My goal as a writer is to write the perfect words when combined with the imagination of a reader allows one to get lost in a world of the mind and escape reality if only for a little while. To cause them to be late to work or to bed. To maybe say at it's ending, 'Well done.' Sorry, I have no grand enlightenment. That is the job of the wacko's and politicians.
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From the Editor of IFWG Publishing about El Paso Author MF Burbaugh.
First cab off the rank, coming out early in 2011, was Circle of Seven, a fantasy novel by MF Burbaugh, our most prolific of writers. We fell in love with this story as it had a sweeping epic fantasy feel about it, and yet it had a science fiction undercurrent. I wouldn't strictly classify it as a 'science fantasy' - fantasy it mostly is, what with original takes on many fantasy-style races, and quests - but Burbaugh paints this canvas beautifully and it is worth delving into this strange, mystical world.
MF Burbaugh did it again with us with the publication of We Were Legends, this time a science fiction with a smattering of fantasy. I think that the author has a strong leaning toward cross-genre writing. This story is about an astronaut, Jake, who crashes onto a dying world, and with the help of his on-board computer, integrates into a strange humanoid culture, but not before he profoundly influences them. Survival, and adventure. This story is the first of many in a series, the next, Blood Sabers, will be out this year.
One of our early family members...
Ernst BURBACH was born in 1657 of Huttengesass, Hessen-Nassau, Kassel, Prussia. He died on Dec 19 1728 in Huttengesass, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia. This is probablily the father of Conrad. The only Burbach who died at Huttengsass and the age to be the father of Conrad. He was married to Mrs Ernst BURBACH.
33. Mrs Ernst BURBACH was born in 1652 of Huttengesass, Hessen-Nassau, Kassel, Prussia. She died on May 12 1730 in Huttengesass, Hessen-Nassau, Prussia.
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There's no getting away from it, revising for and taking exams is stressful for most people. But there are a few things you can do to reduce the pressure.
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Try to take some exercise every day. It doesn't have to be long, a short walk will help clear your head.
We're often being told about special brain foods, but a healthy diet with fruit and veg, plus plenty of water, is fine. Don't overdo the energy drinks and make sure you have breakfast.
Sleeping well is important. If you struggle to get a good night's sleep during the exam period, try some breathing exercises such as breathing in for four, holding for five, and then breathing out for six. Also try to follow a routine – going to bed and getting up at the same time each day. And remember, stay away from your phones and screens before bedtime.
Constantly checking Snapchat or Instagram can be distracting and stressful if the only topic is exams. Try to restrict checking devices to certain times of the day.
Mindfulness, meditation or yoga may help you to calm your nerves. You can download apps for all of them, so see what works best for you.
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Looking for something to do in the next few days? Check out the El Paseo Arts Foundation Presents Neil Simon's Award Winning Comedy "Chapter Two"
May 1, 2 and 3. Curtain at 8 pm, South Padre Island Convention Center. Tickets are $25 per person; $20 for El Paseo members. Tickets are available for purchase at the SPI Visitors Center, Paragraphs Book Store, and The Art Gallery in Lighthouse Square, or online at www.elpaseoarts.org.


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Speaking of family...we have been working like fiends on Taylor's baby's nursery (wait til you see the before and after shots, it's unreal). Everyone is goading her to choose a name, she is having as hard of a time as we did. I don't think he will have a name until he is out of the womb and into the world.
And this is coming up soon....
|designed by Kate at grey square design on Etsy (she's delightful!)
Crazy weekend, I jetted to Lawrence on Friday for Whitney's surprise 32nd birthday party (her husband is a gem, she was so surprised she cried). On Saturday we hung out and watched KU beat Mizzou (hooray!) and Sunday brought our favorite day...the Academy Awards. I was tickled for my favorite actress evah-- Meryl (although I wanted Viola to win so much too-- definitely the best category this year). I am slowly (much more slowly than usual, pre-baby) working my way through the nominees. We are slated to see The Artist (art cinema) this week and My Week with Marilyn (art cinema) and The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo (red box) next week, I believe Hugo will come out soon as well.
|Oscar baby 2012
Also this coming weekend--a swimming party, even though appearing in a bathing suit before losing all the baby weight is against my religion...I will be going to celebrate a special day for my favorite family. And these two little guys:
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|Mr. Quinn one year ago
photo by David (daddy)...look how gorgeous Bre is minutes after giving birth. that should be illegal people.
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Week 6 Waiver Wire
By Josh Trotta
Week 6 is already here and injury's to star players just keep on piling up. This past weekend we lost Jamaal Charles to a torn right ACL and he will be done for the remainder of the year. Tyrod Taylor has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and has already been ruled out for the Bills game against the Bengals this weekend. Julio Jones has a short week and doesn't know if he will be able to go. Throw in Dallas, Oakland, St. Louis and Tampa Bay are all on a bye this week and the waiver wire has never looked soo good!!
We will rank three players at each position in order of who we think you should try and grab first. Look at the position you need the most help in and best of luck getting your player!
- Josh McCown – Is RED HOT right now! Over the last 3 games he has thrown for 1,154 yards, 6 TD's and is averaging 41 attempts per game!!! He was the number 1 QB in fantasy last week. Yes you read that right, Josh McCown was #1!! This week he faces Denver but there is no better option out there if you need a QB for a playoff run.
- Blake Bortles – Houston is terrible and Bortles was on fire last weekend. 4 TD's and over 300 yards against Tampa Bay. He should have another solid game and could be the best fantasy QB this weekend. #Boldpredicition
- Brian Hoyer – Hoyer came in and was red hot on Thursday night against Houston and he has been named the starter for this weekend. Jacksonville is up next and they can be thrown on. Not a bad start if your QB is on a bye.
Running Backs
- Charcandrick West – Andy Reid came out and endorsed him as the guy to take over after Charles was lost for the season. We don't know much about him but if he is going to get the work then we are on board for now.
- Knile Davis – If you swing and miss on West then look to pick up Davis. It's going to be a RBBC in KC and if West can't cut it, then Davis is next on the depth chart to handle all those carries.
- Antonio Andrews – The Titans backfield is a mess but Whisenhunt likes what he see's in Andrews and is going to give him touches each week. If Andrews can take advantage of the opportunities then the starting job is sure to be his. Not a bad stash and wait player.
Wide Receivers
- Marquess Wilson – The clear #1 in Chicago as both Jeffries and Royal are battling injuries. If they are sidelined again this weekend then look for Wilson to lead the Bears in targets.
- Andre Johnson / Jamison Crowder – Was he dropped when he was terrible during those first 4 weeks? If he was then try and snag him. He looked like he knew what he was doing in the Colts offensive last week and this week New England rolls in and you know Luck and the Colts are going to do everything they can to win this game. The pats traditionally struggle against tall wideouts and he just might have turned the corner last Thursday. Crowder led the team in targets again last week and is becoming Kirk Cousins primary target. Keep an eye on Jackson but if he is still sidelined with that hamstring injury then Crowder could be a nice fill in this week.
- Brandon Lafell – But Josh we need help this week! Well that is what the three guys above are for and you can always pick up Doug Baldwin or Jermaine Kearse and hope they score a touchdown. If you are looking to win your league then this is the week to grab and stash Lafell. The top big play target on the best team in the NFL, it's a no brainer. Put up great numbers last year and should be able to come right in and produce for you.
Tight Ends
- Jacob Tamme – Going up against the horrible NO defense on a short week and Atlanta potentially could be with out Julio Jones. Was a the main focal point of the offensive in the second half last week and could be in line for a nice game Thursday night.
- Crockett Gillmore – Should be back this week and gets to face a SF defense that is having all sorts of trouble stopping tight ends. He will be a key focal point in Baltimore's game plan and could have plenty of opportunities to have a big week.
- Vernon Davis – If healthy he is a beast but targets and lack of passion are always a concern with him. SF gets a juicy matchup this week and if Davis suits up he should have a good game.
- Cincinnati – No Tyrod Taylor means the Bills have no chance! Taylor is the only reason they have as many wins as they do. EJ Manuel spells the potential for a big fantasy day for the Bengals.
- Minnesota – No Charles and it's at home. This could get ugly quick
- Detroit – Chicago has looked better of late but they still allowed Oakland and KC to put in good fantasy starts against them. Detroit has a better defense then both of them and it's at home. They need a win badly and look for the defense to do it's part.
- Robbie Gould – Kicking indoors and Chicago has been playing better of late
- Graham Gano – Huge game for the Panthers. Seattle is tough at home and look for the Panthers to have to settle for FG's early.
- Nick Novak – Should see plenty of action as Jacksonville gives up the most points to kickers in fantasy right now.
Good luck this week and I will see you next Tuesday! If you ever have any fantasy questions hit us up @TFFGurus or our friends at @dafantasyfather & @TheFantasyBoys.


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Denver's Indie Boutiques for Women
The young, fashionable woman who seeks little-known labels, personal service and head-to-toe chicness can find it in shops tucked all around the Metro area.
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A. Blush
Owned by the mother-daugther team of Christy and Casey Rosen, Blush carries clothes and accessories equally appealing to hip moms and their daughters. Among their contemporary lines are Tibi, Graham and Spencer, Catherine Malandrino and Rebecca Taylor. Accessories collections include Tressje handbags and Chan Luu jewelry.
Open until 6 p.m.
B. Frolik on 32nd
This funky store in an older home in the West Highland shopping district carries trend-right sportswear, loungewear and even lingerie. Customers like the fact that the jeans don't cost more than $75, leaving extra money in their fashion budgets for clothes from such labels as Weston Wear, and Sweet Pea; sleepwear from PJ Salvage; and undies from Hanky Panky
Open until 6 p.m.
C. Unity
Megan Smith and Sarah Hussion, who met while students the University of Denver, sell eco-conscious clothes for men and women. At market, the owners look for labels made from environmentally sustainable fabrics and domestic manufacturers. Among the lines they carry are Super Lucky Cat, Prairie New York and such jeans lines as Denim of Virtue and People's Liberation.
Open until 6 p.m.
D. Sarah
Sarah Penewell enjoys hosting girls'shopping parties at her Old South Gaylord store. Guests can check out jeans from David Kahn, Raven and William Rast, sportswear from such collections as Billy Blues and local labels like Ollie Sang. Bloom jewelry and Hobo handbags, among dozens of other lines, complete the picture.
Open until 7 p.m.
E. Pink's
Using her maiden name, Pink, owner Roberta Lipshutz gears her Bonnie Brae boutique to high school and college studetns (and their moms!) looking for "L.A. styles at Denver prices." Also frequent customers are neighborhood women and their kids, who play with toys on the floor while mom shops. Plaids, cozy sweaters and jeans in every style and wash are on customers' must-have lists.
Open until 6 p.m.
F. Lovely Boutique
Emilie Oliver and Hallie Wastell run Lovely Boutique, a women's clothing store in Olde Towne Arvada specalizing in "ethically and ecologically made clothing" that's as cute as it is earth-friendly. They carry such American-made lines as Alternative Apparel, LA Made, Stewart Brown and jeans by Big Star. Fair-trade companies are also included in the inventory, as are Colorado designers. Check the website for special events and sales.
Open until 5 p.m.
The following item is a pick of the Denver Post's.
G. Delish Demure
Lauren Metz says she was influenced by such style icons as Marilyn Monroe (Delish) and Audrey Hepburn (Demure) in creating a concept for her store. The space is divided into departments for work, play, relaxing, going out and indulging in the creations of such designers as Alvin Valley and Mary Bays. Delish offers chocolates and fashion consultations as well as such sevices as "Can I Borrow That?" designer handbag rental.
Open until 7 p.m.
H. Rebel
Building on the success of her first store in Newport Beach, California, owner Robin Bairstow offers cool, contemporary sportswear at this location. Jeans from such labels as True Religion and Paige, tops from Twisted HEart and Twill 22 and chic designs from Vince and Alice + Olivia are among the other finds at this shop tucked into the Cherry Hills Marketplace.
Open until 6 p.m.
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As the air starts to become chilly again and the nights get longer and darker, you may be in need of a little cheering up. There's no better way to lift your spirits than a browse around some of the best Christmas markets in London, enjoying festive food and drink and shopping for handmade and unique gifts.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park is celebrating its 10th year of operation and the festive events are promised to be bigger and better than ever. As well as an ice rink, Christmas shows and fairground rides, this seasonal attraction hosts London's biggest Christmas market.
The market consists of over 200 European-style wooden chalets selling jewellery, accessories, Christmas decorations, handmade items and more. There's plenty to eat and drink including festive hot chocolate and mulled wine to really get you in the festive spirit.
18 November 2016 – 2 January 2017
Opening times: 10am – 10pm daily
Hyde Park, London, W2
Winterville is an alternative festive attraction and market held in Victoria Park. Alongside the ice rink, live music events, pantomime, fairground and other festive entertainment, there are plenty of opportunities for Christmas shopping.
The Christmas market offers handcrafted goods, jewellery, decorations and edibles, sold out of quaint wooden chalets. There's also a Pop Art inspired market selling funky gifts and decorations by independent designers and a Victorian themed bazaar with unique artworks and street theatre performances.
26th November – 23rd December 2016
Opening times: 3pm – 10pm Monday – Thursday; 3pm – 10.30pm Friday; 11am – 10.30pm Saturday; 11am – 10pm Sunday and December 21st – 23rd.
Victoria Park, London E9
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Southbank is a great place for a wander at any time of year but at Christmas there's even more to see and do, most notably the Christmas market held at the Southbank Centre.
Enjoy festive food and drink, shop for gifts and decorations and browse handmade crafts, all while taking in panoramic views of the river and the city, lit up with Christmas lights. Festive choirs and performances add to the atmosphere – check the website for full performance schedule.
11 November 2016 – 8 January 2017
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Spirit of Christmas Fair
This massive Christmas exhibition, held at Olympia London, is host to 750 independent boutiques offering designer home wares, luxury fashion, unique gifts and festive food and craft workshops.
31 October – 6 November 2016
Opening times: 10am – 6pm, late night opening until 9pm on 3rd November
Entrance fee from £19.50
Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
Christmas in Leicester Square
Christmas in Leicester Square is a new attraction for 2016 with a Santa's grotto, theatrical performances, and a traditional Christmas market with plenty of festive food, gifts, wooden toys and handcrafted decorations to shop for.
11 November 2016 – 8 January 2017
Leicester Square, London, WC2
London Bridge City Christmas Market
Enjoy your Christmas shopping with a view at this annual Christmas market organized by More London. Goods are sold out of traditional German style wooden chalets and include festive foods, homemade gifts, toys and accessories. Browsers can enjoy entertainment from festive bell ringers while taking in the view of the Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
1 December 2016 – 3 January 2017
More London Riverside, London, SE1 2DB
Albion Street Scandinavian Christmas Market
Nobody does Christmas better than the Scandinavians and this Christmas market held between the Norwegian and Finnish churches in Rotherhithe brings a little piece of scandi magic to London at Christmas time.
Goodies on offer include traditional Norwegian knitwear, traditional handmade Christmas decorations and Scandinavian food specialities. Santa is usually hanging around the market too!
18 – 20 November 2016
Albion Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7HZ
Real Food Christmas Market
For many of us, Christmas is all about the food and gourmets in search of some festive treats can get their fill at the Real Food Market outside Kings Cross station. You can expect the usual offerings of French cheeses and artisanal breads alongside Christmas puddings, festive hampers, and other seasonal treats.
The Real Food Market runs Monday to Friday 12pm – 7pm. Christmas dates to be announced.
Kings Cross Square, Euston Road, London, N1C 9AL
Tate Modern Christmas Market
Yet another Christmas Market to enjoy on the South Bank of the Thames. This market is now in its third year of operation and gets bigger and better every year. This year there will be a Victorian carousel as well as stalls selling handmade decorations, accessories and gifts, European festive food and scheduled entertainment.
19 November – 23 December 2016
11am-9pm Monday-Thursday; 11am-10pm Friday; 10am-10pm Saturday; 10am-9pm Sunday
Tate Modern Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Crafty Fox Christmas Markets
If you're after a unique and unusual Christmas present or like to support local artists and designers, head straight to one of the Christmas markets organized by Crafty Fox that are held in various locations throughout the city this year.
Shop for art prints, ceramics, jewellery, fashion, textiles, and gifts, all with a quirky twist, while you enjoy a mulled wine.
Hoxton: 1 December & 15 December 2016 4pm-9pm
Geffrye Museum, 136 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA
Brixton: 3-4 December 2016 11am-5pm
The Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW9 8LQ
Museum of London Docklands: 8 December 2016 4pm-9pm
Museum of London Docklands, W India Dock Road, London, E14
Peckham: 10-11 December 2016 11am-5pm
CLF Art Café, The Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4ST


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Third Quarter 1998 Climbs to Nearly $500 Million
1998 On Track For $2 Billion In Online Ad Revenues
Industry At Billion Dollar Plus Run Rate As Online Advertising Continues Its Upward Spiral For Tenth Consecutive Quarter
New York, February 9, 1999 – For the first time, Internet advertising revenue has exceeded one billion dollars within the same calendar year, totaling $1.3 billion through the nine months ended September 1998. Third quarter 1998 Internet advertising revenues climbed to $491 million, an increase of 116% over the same quarter for 1997, the tenth consecutive record-setting quarter for the industry. The IAB Ad Revenue Report compiles data reported directly from publishers, making it the industry's most timely and accurate gauge of online advertising revenue. Based on the first three quarter total of $1.3 billion reported for 1998, coupled with historical seasonal revenue patterns, 1998 is approaching a $2 billion run-rate.
According to the report, which is conducted by the New Media Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers for the IAB, the categories which lead online spending during the third quarter were consumer-related (27%), computing (24%), financial services (16%), telecom (11%) and new media (7%). The report also found that the overwhelming number of revenue transactions, (94%) continue to be cash-based with barter/trade and packaged deals accounting for 5% and 1% of total revenues respectively. Banner advertisements continue to be reported as the predominate type of advertising, accounting for 53%, with sponsorships (30%), interstitials (6%0 and other (11%0 rounding out the category. Reflecting the growth of e-commerce, hybrid deals accounted for 52% of revenue transactions. with CPMs or impression-based deals at 43% and performance-based deals at 5% of revenues.
Commenting on the report, IAB Chairman Rich LeFurgy noted, "This report is the biggest endorsement yet from the marketing and advertising communities that online advertising is here to stay as an integral component of their marketing and branding plans. The industry continues to grow, and show strength as it does. Even in a traditionally weak third quarter, we have seen a significant bounce in revenue growth. Larger percentage increases on larger numbers attest to the robustness of our medium. The industry continues to break records, quarter after quarter indicating that more and more traditional advertisers are experiencing the effectiveness of online advertising…in a word, it works."
Conducted by the New Media Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers on an ongoing basis, with results released quarterly, the "Advertising Revenue Report" was started by the IAB in 1996, and represents data from more than 200 companies representing over 1200 Web sites. The results reported are the most accurate measurement of online advertising revenues since the data is compiled directly from information supplied by companies selling advertising on the Internet. All-encompassing in nature, the survey includes data concerning online advertising revenues from Web sites, commercial online services, free e-mail providers, and all other companies selling online advertising.
Founded in 1996, the IAB is the leading online advertising association with over 300 active members. Its activities include evaluating and recommending standards and practices, fielding research to document the effectiveness of the online medium and educating the advertising industry about the use of online advertising. Current membership includes companies that are actively engaged in the sales of Internet advertising, with associate membership including companies that support advertising, — interactive advertising agencies, measurement companies, research suppliers, technology suppliers, traffic companies and other organizations from related industries. A global organization, the IAB has member countries including Canada, France and Germany, and is currently developing membership countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as other countries in Europe. The IAB and the Internet Local Advertising & Commerce Association (ILAC) agreed to combine their organizations in July of 1998.


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Knowing your skin tone is the first step to getting the right shades to contour. You are either cool toned, warm toned or neutral. I have taken pictures and swatches of my favorite powders to contour with. Before I get in to that I want to explain more about undertones. When you know your undertone it is so much easier to match your own foundation, concealer, blush, lipstick. It is all down to color theory. I know many of you have come to me and said "the girls at makeup counters always match me wrong!" but if YOU yourself know your skin type you wont have to waste so much money on different foundations you are matched to.
You fall into this category when you have golden/olive or yellow tones. You can tell if you look under your wrist and your veins are mostly green.
You fall into this category when you have beige or pink tones. If you look under your wrist your veins are mostly blue.
Those with no obvious tones of olive, yellow, or pink. People with this skin tone tend to have the easiest time finding foundation, concealer, and powders that are just right for them. If you look under your wrist your veins are a mixture of blue and green.
If you use the warm tones and you have cool tones your face will end up looking really muddy. I use the warm tones on people with olive skin like Sonia. The warmth works well with tanned skin. If you are latina, middle eastern or indian this will work well -HOWEVER a lot of the times if you are much more fair the warm colors can look muddy.
Cool tones work well for Caucasian/European skin since it has pink under tones it will look very subtle and easy to work with. if you are fair skinned anyway the cool tones will work well. (i use the cool tones to contour with and I have swatches on my arm)
The warm colors are too orange for me and would end up looking muddy the more I blend them out and I would be left with a dirty looking face.
Using matte products to contour with is much more realistic looking than a shimmer. There are so many contour powders/bronzers out there but knowing your own skin tone helps a lot when choosing the right one for you.
When it comes to application, realize that whatever part of your face you apply contour to is going to recede visually, making the area next to it pop out. So you want to apply under your cheekbone (never on top), around your hairline and the outermost edge of your face, on either side of your nose (never the bridge), just under your nose (above the center of your top lip) and just under the center of your bottom lip. Do not veer from these areas of application and you'll be contouring just right. Going over your contour with a clean powder brush all over the face gives you a blended, seamless finish.
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I know I've mentioned that we have some seriously talented folks out here on the island and here's another one. Lloyd Coffey has degrees in physics and math. Yes. That's right. Two degrees in areas that make most people go, "Huh?"
Lloyd wasn't coming to work with graphing calculators...yet. He came in to work with us on geneology to complement our communities unit in Social Studies.
He showed us his own family tree on Ancestry.com and showed the kids how the site works.
I got ourselves an account so we could each do our own trees. If you've never used this site, it is totally awesome. I traced some of my mom's family back to 1500! Amazing.
The kids worked in family groups and also filled out as much as they could on paper. They had homework to do: go home and fill in the rest of their chart with some help from their parents. I'm happy to report that they will be working with Lloyd again on Tuesday. Excellent.
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Lap marks are the streaks that can build up on a freshly painted wall when coats of paint overlap each other unevenly, causing the surface to look less than perfect. Perfecting your technique can help you avoid this phenomenon. The secret? Make sure each stroke of your roller overlaps the edge of the previous stroke before it has a chance to dry. Paint the entire wall at once, running the roller up and down the full height of the wall, and frequently reload the roller with paint before it dries out.
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Did you know the same color of paint from the same manufacturer can vary slightly between cans? To prevent giving your walls an unwanted two-tone look, pros use a process called boxing before beginning a new paint job. Simply purchase all the paint you need, then mix the cans together in a five gallon bucket before getting started. You can then either paint directly from the bucket or pour the paint from the bucket into a rolling tray depending on your preference.
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The Grand Canyon is a very colorful, steep-sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of the Grand Canyon area, visiting on numerous occasions to hunt mountain lions and enjoy the scenery.
The canyon, created by the Colorado River cutting a channel over millions of years, is about 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 0.25 to 15 miles (0.4 to 24 kilometers) and attains a depth of more than a mile (1,600 m). Nearly two billion years of the Earth's history has been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut through layer after layer of sediment as the Colorado Plateaus have uplifted.
The first recorded sighting of the Grand Canyon by a European was in 1540, García López de Cárdenas from Spain.[1] The first scientific expedition to the canyon was led by U.S. Major John Wesley Powell in the late 1860s. Powell referred to the sedimentary rock units exposed in the canyon as "leaves in a great story book." Long before that, the area was inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon walls.
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On the 6th of May, Lost Frequencies started his summer tour in the Ancienne Belgique. The sold out kick-off concert was praised by various journalists and reviewers for both the music and set design. Supported by a strong visual concept, Lost Frequencies' performance set the AB on fire, something the doesn't happen often with DJ sets. The reason? Felix De Laet is one of the few Belgian artists to be popular in Flanders, Brussels and the Walloon region at the same time. Tickets were sold out in record time. The AB was clearly the ideal point of departure before heading off to a series of festivals in Belgium and abroad.
Whether in a concert hall of a festival (such as recent performances at Rock Werchter, Lokerse Feesten, Brussels Summer Festival, …), the young man toured with the easily recognisable design of the Backwall and DJ booth. LED strips, beams, stroboscopes, blinders and video screens were assembled with one goal: to support the music in all of its facets. To be able to use the same Backwall concept on the existing stage of every festival, the production had to adapt and modify the matrix in function of each venue. Criteria like weight, dimensions and construction time were essential in deciding what to include in the audiovisual set.
Lighting designer Mario Hofman was looking for compact yet performant equipment that was easy to mount. He explains: "I chose the PRG Icon Beam because its powerful output could easily outshine the LED and Video. Additionally, the Icon Beam was an important part of the dynamism of the concept."
As far as video was concerned, Mario chose to work with the PLED206E 6mm LED panels, which are especially lightweight. "For a tourset, construction time is an increasingly important parameter. Frequently, the weight is also a limiting factor since our set is always something extra, in addition to the set that's already present. Because of that, we chose a lightweight panel that was quick to mount. For the view of the matrix, it was also important to choose a square panel that supported the total concept."
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I heard it on the radio. Tuesday, February 12, 8am (I was in the shower at the time enjoying my trusty shower radio. The announcement came on just after the news and caused me to drop my bar of soap.) Today is the birthday of Judy Blume. She's seventy. What?! Is this a joke? I turned off the shower, wrapped myself in a towel and ran to give George the news. He said, Happy Birthday!
Okay, so it's not the first time my birthday's been announced on the radio. And I've never lied about my age -- I'm proud of it! -- but that number -- that Seven-Oh! I've never paid attention before. Not when I turned fifty. My mother had died the summer before and I wasn't in the mood to celebrate. Not when I turned sixty. I was on a book tour for Summer Sisters the summer before and was busy moving into a new house in Key West that February. But this one feels like a milestone. On the one hand I feel incredibly lucky -- I'm healthy, active, my mind and memory work well (in my opinion, anyway) I have more creative energy than I did a couple of years ago, and George thinks I'm hot (hot-ish?)
On the other hand, there's a lot to think about -- things I'm not sure I want to think about -- like how many good numbers are on the other side of 70. I think about the party I gave my mother to celebrate her 70th. I thought she was old, didn't I? I think about my friends who are seriously ill. About how we have no idea what's coming down the road. But then I realize this isn't productive thinking. And I decide to focus on the bright side. I decide to go with 70 is the new 50! (Okay, so I sound like the anti-Dennis Hopper in that commercial).
Although I'm a party girl (in the sense that I like giving and going to parties) we've been pretty much partied out in Key West this month. So instead of a party George took me away to a magical, romantic island. This is no hassle travel -- just an hour from Key West by car and boat -- no airport, no security, just throw a bag in the back of the truck and off we went to Little Palm Island.
I loved every minute of our time there -- well, except some of the dramatic weather -- but even that made our time more memorable. On the 12th, the sky was lit by lightning from about 6pm. For those of you who don't know, I'm phobic about thunderstorms. I panic, I need to be in a small, dark space. I'm like a frightened dog who crawls under the bed during a storm. But once I realized there was no thunder -- just lightning -- the panicky feelings eased. Hmmm -- maybe I'm right when I say the phobia began on July 4th when I was very small and my father sat me on the hood of our car so I could see the annual fireworks display. I think it was the unexpected boom after the sky lit up that scared me. Maybe now, with some help, I can conquer the fear. That would be something!
We sat on the porch for dinner -- George made sure I faced away from the lightning.
We enjoyed dessert (no singing waiters, just a message written in chocolate sauce, and a yummy molten chocolate cake) on another porch, while we listened to a very good jazz trio.
The next day we had a windstorm with 50+ mile an hour gusts. We didn't care. Each of us wanted nothing more than to sit and read. My friend Cynthia gave me a copy of Sue Miller's new novel The Senator's Wife to take away with me. I found this story of loyalty, betrayal, marriage, and friendship, engrossing and I've been thinking about it and the characters ever since. It's one of those books that sneaks up on you slowly. Don't want to give any more away.
Our last day was glorious. Blue sky, sunshine, absolutely perfect. I took out a kayak and explored the mangroves.
While George had a snooze....
We took the 6pm boat back to Little Torch Key and on the drive back to town caught the kind of sunset Key West is famous for.
Thank you for all your birthday wishes! I hope you have happy birthdays, too. And now, it's back to real life. The fourth book in the Pain&Great One quartet is due the end of April and I haven't started writing yet. (But I have been thinking!)
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I heard it on the radio. Tuesday, February 12, 8am (I was in the shower at the time enjoying my trusty shower radio. The announcement came on just after the news and caused me to drop my bar of soap.) Today is the birthday of Judy Blume. She's seventy. What?! Is this a joke? I turned off the shower, wrapped myself in a towel and ran to give George the news. He said, Happy Birthday!
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The GF Learning Initiatives Team (LIT) is focused on the development and vetting of new learning initiatives that can be used by CCs and Right Hands at all centres around the world. To date, LIT has been standardizing the quality and presentation of existing learning initiatives (for example the Foundation Course Syllabus, the Self Esteem Course, etc.). The fruit of their efforts is available in English to all NCs, CCs, Board Members and Right Hands on the Global Functioning website: https://gf.brahmakumaris.org/0English/12Catalog_of_English_Materials_on_the_GF_Portal
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Many new courses and workshops are continually be created and offered all over the world, including Madhuban. To capture these and provide facilitator notes, Power-points, etc. so that they can be replicated anywhere, LIT is seeking help in a couple of different ways.
Additional Members for the Learning Initiatives Review Team
A Review Team member should have the following qualifications:
- A willingness to be involved
- Availability – on average, a couple of hours per week may be needed for this work
- The humility to ask for advice if unsure of something and to notify the Review Team Coordinator if they need more time
- A penchant for editing documents and vetting materials
- The sanskar of committing to and enjoying the completion of tasks
- Good command of the English language (or whatever language the documents are in)
- Good spelling skills and the willingness to use a spell checker.
- Good grammar skills, including punctuation
- Ability to communicate suggested changes in writing Desirable but not required:
- Professional education qualifications
Designer/ Formatting Technician for Facilitator Materials
The following qualifications are needed for applying good design and formatting to finalized, approved text (note that the first five qualifications are almost identical to those of a Review Team member):
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- The sanskar of committing to and enjoying the completion of tasks
- Experience in using appropriate software to design and layout materials so they are visually beautiful and user friendly
- Ability to create and incorporate graphics
- Ability to animate Power-point presentations
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- Quite a few people have asked for guidelines for environment friendly management of the centres We have our policy, but this could be some clear and easy tips with pictures suitable for the worldwide BK community. It could be online or maybe even a booklet. Anyone out there who would like to take it on? A small group would be excellent.
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Kwame Alexander won the Newbery Award the same week that Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman was announced for publication. Of course, Lee's news totally trumped Alexander's achievement, so to show some solidarity, I requested his novel from the library. And I was blown away.
The Crossover is a verse novel (that is, a novel told in poems) about Josh Bell, a tween boy who is a star basketball player on his middle-school team. His twin brother Jordan, or JB, is on the team with him. Together, they are an unstoppable force. Josh (also nicknamed Filthy McNasty) also enjoys rapping and is close to his parents. His mom is the assistant principal of the school, while his dad is a former star basketball player. And then, subtle changes close in: JB becomes interested in girls, and Josh begins to lose his social footing. He realizes that the future is not for certain. And then a twist changes the game entirely.
I won't share the entire story with you, because you should read it as it unfolds for yourself. But I would be remiss if I didn't warn you that I ugly cried at the end. As in, close to Book Thief level of sobbing. Alexander hits all the right notes in a way that is poignant, painful, and utterly sincere. Josh is a colorful and interesting narrator, and as an adult, I felt empathy for the changes he went through. I believe that younger readers will also get a lot out of this book, because it is easy to become invested in, and it draws you in. I am a huge fan, and I plan to read other of Alexander's work.


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Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe attended Outlander Season 3 premiere in NYC yesterday.
Source photos: FarFarAwaySite
Q: Happy anniversary being cast as JAMMF /do you own rights to your audition tapes? If so will you share with us OL fans?
A: I actually saw them recently. Gabs sent them to me. Spooky… black hair Jamie!
Q: Hi Sam! Are there any stunt- or action scenes for you in your new project? Greetings from Outlander "Kaffeeklatsch"
A: Its an "action comedy!!!" I love stunts….
Q: One word to describe Jamie in season 3?
A: He's anyone BUT JAMMF….
Q: I'm coming to Comic Con. Can you save me a seat in the panel room?
A: Ask @jennadewan !? #SeatKeeper
Q: Is it true ~ did you get your hair cut?
A: Maybe maybe not. Movie magic?!
Q: How do you spend your time on long plane flights sleep/read/study scripts?
A: Sleep. It's a great oppertunity to catch up! And maybe a wee dram…
Q: Will you do another Barbour event in NYC?
A: Working on it! Can't wait for you to see my @Barbour collection for Autumn Winter this year!
Q: Do you have anything else in the pipe line but the Spy movie going?
A: So many projects, in different fields, exciting but hard to keep up!
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A: I wanted to stay, had planned too but unfortunately had to leave, only saw Zebras (cool!) and Springbok (wandered onto our set!)
Q: Have you talked to @caitrionambalfe lately?
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Amanda Knox was convicted of murdering her Italian roommate in 2009. She was sentenced to 26 years in prison. However, in a dramatic turn of events Amanda was acquitted by an Italian appeals court this past week and set free. The appeals court reversed the conviction based, partly, on a report that called into question DNA evidence used by prosecutors to convict her, and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito. Here are the interesting aspects of Amanda's case and Italy's criminal justice system that are very different from our own.
First, Amanda's appeal from her murder conviction was not a typical appeal we'd see here in Texas or the USA. Amanda received a full new trial, in front of a new jury, with opportunity for a "second bite at the apple." We call that a "trial de novo." In some Texas lower courts a person can appeal and received a trial de novo. But in most courts an appeal is based strictly on the record of the original trial. The questions are whether the jury had enough legal evidence to convict and whether there were errors occurring which might be reversible. The volume of criminal cases going through the USA systems is so high that trial de novo is an impracticable method of appeal. It would consume too much time and too many judicial resources.
The second aspect of the case is more frightening. In Italy, the government has the right to appeal an acquittal! That is, if the prosecutors lose THEY get a second bite at the apple, as well. The Knox prosecutors have vowed to appeal the acquittal. In Texas (and the USA), in contrast, once a person is acquitted any further prosecution is barred (prevented) by our concept of Double Jeopardy. That means a person cannot face conviction a second time if the government did not convince the jury to convict at the first trial. It's a Constitutional right under the 5th Amendment.
Luckily, Amanda Knox is now safely home in Seattle, Washington. Authorities say if Italy's appeal court reversed the acquittal, ordered a new trial, and Amanda was again convicted, her extradition back to Italy is highly unlikely.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Acquittal of Amanda Knox
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It's always interesting to hear how the legal systems of other countries, or even other states, differ from what we're used to. I remember learning a year or so ago that there's 10 or so states that don't have intermediate courts of appeal. Who knew?
- October 5, 2011 at 6:05 PM
- Stephen Gustitis said...
No kidding Jeff. Makes me regret not taking some comparative law courses in school. You'll need to offer a comparative study of Dallas/Fortworth v. Bryan/College Station law. :-)
- October 5, 2011 at 6:27 PM
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The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion looks fabulous for a 50-year-old, but the Music Center leaders who manage the hall say its innards aren't in the best shape.
Over the last few years, consultants have identified needs for upgrades to the performing arts campus' oldest and largest venue that would cost an estimated $350 million.
Lisa Specht, who chairs the Music Center's nonprofit board, says that because the needs are not cosmetic but fundamental to how efficiently and cost-effectively the Pavilion can operate, "the greater part" should be paid by the county government, which owns the building. The money would be a combination of county funds and private donations and have yet to be discussed by the Board of Supervisors or raised from donors. .
"I'm open to having the conversation" about Chandler Pavilion renovations and cost considerations, said Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, but he does not foresee urgent action. "It probably will be a bit down the way."
Also in line for a makeover, for an estimated $25 million, is the large plaza between the Pavilion and the Mark Taper Forum. County officials OK'd design plans 12 years ago but didn't follow through with funding.
The aim is to make the plaza more easily adaptable for outdoor performances, including adding underground conduits for 21st century technology. Also on the agenda is making the Music Center's Grand Avenue staircase less steep, to open up views of the plaza that might entice passersby on the sidewalk more than 15 feet below.
The county has allocated $2 million for architects from Rios Clementi Hale Studios to revisit their original plans for the plaza from 2002. The L.A. firm designed nearby Grand Park and oversaw the 2007 renovation of the Mark Taper Forum.
Major fixes proposed for the Pavilion include:
— Installing bathrooms on the ground floor — at last — so ticket holders in the orchestra wouldn't have to traipse down and up a flight of 27 steps to the current facilities in the basement. There's no elevator or escalator to the basement, so people in the orchestra who can't manage the steps must now take an elevator to bathrooms on higher floors. The Pavilion's 3,180-capacity auditorium would shrink by about 200 back-of-the-orchestra seats to accommodate those new bathrooms, said Howard Sherman, the Music Center's chief operating officer, who adds that they'd be fully soundproofed to make them unnoticeable inside the auditorium.
— Acoustical modifications inside the hall, which Los Angeles Opera officials say functions well for the audience but needs tweaking so musicians in the orchestra pit could hear better. Yasuhisa Toyota, acoustical designer of Walt Disney Concert Hall, has been engaged as a consultant.
— Removing obstacles in the Pavilion's backstage area. They include a massive, floor-to-ceiling wall that appears to serve no purpose except getting in the way. L.A. Opera President Christopher Koelsch says being able to move sets and equipment simply and directly into place would save time, labor and money. What exists now, he adds, is "a total jigsaw puzzle" that must be painstakingly solved, causing delays that jack up production expenses and have the unwanted effect of making the Pavilion less frequently available for nonopera performances and rehearsals.
For similar reasons, plans call for digging deeper below the backstage area, creating more room underground for storing sets and marshaling production equipment. Elevators would be added to move equipment and people to the stage, and to rehearsal halls upstairs.
— The six-story Pavilion's top floor also poses a problem, says Sheman. It's packed with massive, 50-year-old heating, ventilation and air-conditioning ducts and machinery, including devices sporting the kinds of old-fashioned needle gauges one hardly sees in today's LED world. Removing the old gear would free the entire floor — 20,000 square feet, Sherman says — and clear the way for a swap in which the Music Center's managment offices would relocate upstairs, to be replaced by more rehearsal studios and production facilities. He said new utility systems would be much more compact and could be located elsewhere in the building, with signifcant reductions in energy costs.
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I should have completed three novellas. Instead, I did a lot of studying on the best way to structure a novel. Here are the brief results:
- Dan Wells' 7-Point Story Structure ( It's simple and straight forward. Each "point" names the required element: Hook, Plot Turn 1, Pinch 1, Midpoint, Plot Turn 2, Pinch 2, and Resolution. Name what each one is, fill in the blanks, then just keep building on it. What I like about this is that it covers every element you need in the novel and tells you where you need to put it.)
- James Patterson's masterclass outline (Let me just say that James Patterson is the Master Outliner. When you take the class, you receive a copy of his outline for Honeymoon. I love how detailed the outline is and how he just keeps building and adding to the outline until he nearly has the novel complete by the time he finishes the outline. His classes are on video, each one short, amusing and well-explained. A deal at $99.)
- Blake Snyder's beat sheet (Snyder is the king of breaking it all down in detail. He's the father of Structure and how to make sure every detail is placed exactly where it needs to be to make the right impression at the right time. It's meant to be for screenplays, but is more than relevant for novel writing. It is a must-read. Having sung its praises, though, I found it too complicated because I had to keep going back to look at examples and finding it all a bit forced for my likings. You know, the square peg being forced into the round hole. Again, though, lots of good information. It really got me to thinking about the necessities of what goes into the structure of a good novel.)
- Other modified beat sheets (Self explanatory).
- For my Brother Bart series, I used Dan Wells' 7-Point Story Structure to start, then used it to write a detailed outline.
- For my Saving Marley series, I used Blake Snyder's beat sheet which I turned into a detailed outline.
My 2016 goals? Finish first drafts of both outlines.


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I have been coached by some of the greats. I began playing ultimate at the Paideia School. Jess Cofrin first taught me a horizontal stack. Liz Duffy, who went on to be a longtime star with San Francisco Fury, succeeded Jess and helped me understand handler motion. Martin Aguilera, coach of the 2013, 2015 and 2018 U-24 Mixed National Team, was something of a doting uncle in my initial seasons, assisting the girls' team every now and again with defensive positioning and end-zone plays. My senior season, the illustrious Miranda Roth Knowles returned to Paideia and transformed my game, while simultaneously breeding confidence into my leadership skills. Hannah Leathers of the All-Star Tour and Atlanta Ozone co-coached my Youth Club Championships team, Catlanta, the summer before I headed off to college. I even toss with Michael Baccarini, co-author of Essential Ultimate, at alumni pick-up matches over the holidays.
I've needed the help. When I joined Groove – the Paideia women's team – at 15, I was the player who would run the wrong way after a turnover. The masterful coaching I received at Paideia, and from the broader Atlanta ultimate community, has defined the way I play today. Every time I tie up my cleats, I think of Jess' refrain to "get in her shorts" on defense and Miranda imploring us to "command the field" on offense. I have enjoyed the immense privilege of fostering relationships with some of the most notable women (and men) in the game. They have been mentors just as much as they have been teachers.
I joined Chaos Theory at Bowdoin College in the fall of 2014. The team won the D-III College Championships the year before. I followed an impressive Paideia alum, Ana Leon, from Georgia up to Maine. The spring of my senior year of high school, she made sure I attended a practice on my visit, and the women I met in the field house then became familiar faces in an unfamiliar place during my first semester at college. Some had played ultimate through high school, while others were recruited to Bowdoin to play varsity sports and became ultimate converts. Others fell in love with Chaos while throwing on the quad early in their first years. This lovably ragtag team came in second on the national stage my first season. The next spring, we began the season at the top of the rankings.
We do not have a coach. Now, as a junior, I have watched opponents gain seasoned voices on their sidelines over the past three years. My teammates are mostly adamant, though, that we can do better on our own. There is a belief that a coach will disrupt our culture and our deeply heralded underdog mentality that has to do with grit and stronger second halves than firsts.
This attitude has shifted since I first joined Chaos. We hold chalk talks and circuit workouts and have cemented three new defenses since January. We are not looking for a coach. This, in turn, drives my own frustration and pride. We are missing out on the advice of players who have thought about this game for much longer than we have, and we lack an authority figure outside of our own power structure. Playing in Portland, Maine's summer league showed me the wealth of talented female athletes so close to our community. But we have also, undoubtedly, done well on our own. We entered the postseason series with a nearly spotless record.
I scored my first-ever point at Amherst Invite in May 2012. It was the only point I scored my first season on Groove. Minutes before, Jess Cofrin put her arm around my shoulder on the sideline and told me I was going to score in the game. There was a turn; I ran a few yards into the end zone, unmarked, and caught a floaty backhand. Earlier this spring, I returned to Amherst for a make-up day of play, as New England Open was cancelled in the wake of a March snowstorm. Chaos was in good form; we went 3-0, handily. We ended the season successfully with another appearance at D-III College Championships and a solid ninth place finish. As I looked out onto the nationals' fields surrounded by my lovably ragtag team—I felt pretty darn content.


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Robert Downey Jr. talked with ET Online about the upcoming "Iron Man" sequel and discussed some of the story:
"The film is almost entirely about character, and yet we still have twice as much action as we did last time, so it's going to be nuts. Essentially Iron Man 2 is about looking behind the armor, or the armature, of a superhero. It's one thing to say you're Iron Man, it's another thing to be fully ready to do that" says Downey Jr.
He adds to Splash that the fan favorite storyline 'Demon in a Bottle' won't be used in this sequel – "I think [Demon in a Bottle is] probably best saved, because it's such its own storyline. we're going for the interim space [between the origin and Demon], which is more a look behind the mask of someone who says he's Iron Man and what it really is to become a superhero."
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How to Qualify
2. Play Online
You can qualify at participating Big Buck HD locations from November 2018 – September 3rd 2019.
This year the World Championship Qualifiers will consist of playing Ranked Treks over the course of five months. Your best five scores from each trek will contribute to your overall score for the skill leaderboard. Every play will also contribute to your cumulative score for the wildcard leaderboard.
Find a location near you!
3. Compete (World Championship)
The top 28 players on the Skill Leaderboard, based on overall score, will qualify for the World Championship.
The top 36 players from the Wildcard Leaderboard, based on cumulative score, will also qualify for the World Championship.
3. Compete (Ladies Tourney)
In order to participate in the Ladies Tourney, your gender must be set to Female. Trek scores from Female competitors will be entered in both the World Championship qualifier and the Ladies Tournament qualifier.
To qualify for the Ladies Tourney, rank in the top 12 on the Ladies Skill Leaderboard. The top 20 highest cumulative scores, on the Ladies Wildcard Leaderboard, will also qualify for the Ladies Tourney.
4. Watch the Boards
With global leaderboards, this competition will be fierce.
If you see your score drop, play again to fight your way back into the skill leaderboard! Alternatively, make sure your cumulative score is high enough to qualify as a Wildcard!
5. Check In
The online check in process will become available when the tournament closes. Hunters MUST check in to reserve their spot at the World Championship/Ladies Tourney.
In the event of a cancellation, alternates will be contacted, so hunters ranked beyond the cutoff on the Wild Card Leaderboards are encouraged to check in as well.


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We are more than just a smoothie bar; we also offer anywhere from two to six types of soups for you to enjoy each day. There are always vegetarian, low-fat, gluten-free, and dairy-free soups available here, no matter what soups we have on any given day.
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Manufactured by New York's famous Hale and Hearty™, our soups are always made fresh, and never frozen. We have an extensive list of more than 100 varieties for you to choose from, such as chowders and seafood, beef, or chicken soup. All of our soups are served with oyster crackers or multi-grain bread, depending on your preference.


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If you read about Po.st's new Smart Link release in our previous blog post and want to start customizing your links by geo location and/or device, follow our step by step guide bellow.
Using Smart Link is a fast and pain-free process that can be completed in your dashboard with a few easy steps. If you do not yet have a Po.st URL account, you can register here to get started.
Step 1: Login to your account and go to the Links tab.
Step 2: Shorten a new link and click Edit Link or hover over an existing link you want to edit and click on the pencil that appears to the right.
Step 3: Click on Add New to create a new condition.
Step 4: Set your conditions. You can choose to target a specific geo location, a specific platform, or target a geo-platform combination. For example, if you are trying to send users in Canada using Android devices to your app you can select Canada and Android in the drop down menus.
Step 5: For links using only a country condition input the country specific link you want to send users to.
For links using a platform specific link enter the link you'd like to send the user to in the Platform specific link box. Then enter a fallback link in the App Store/ fallback link box for times when the first link can't be accessed. We included this option for instances when you want to send a user to your app, but they don't already have the app installed; the fallback link allows you to send the user to the app store where they can install your app, or some other location of your choosing. Conditions that include a geo-platform combination also require both a primary and a fallback link.
Once all of these steps are complete you can click Save Changes to update your account. You can create as many conditions as you'd like; simply hit Add New for each new condition and fill out the required sections. If you set competing conditions the more explicit of the two will be used. For example, if you have a condition for all users in Canada that links to your website, and a condition for users in Canada on Android devices that links to your app, an Android user in Canada will be taken to your app. Any user that does not meet any of your set conditions will be directed to the original link location.