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Here is the sound file of the dialogue between Arturo Escobar and I at the recent Participatory design conference at the Festival de la Imagen in Manizales, Colombia. It was such a pleasure and honor to talk to Arturo but also pure joy to be connected again with Colombia again and in especially in this a way!!
The Onto-epistemic Politics of Participatory Design: A Dialogue Between Oliver Vodeb and Arturo Escobar
Oliver Vodeb and Arturo Escobar have in this special dialogue, Participatory Design Conference at the 2020 Festival de la Imagen in Manizales, looked into the radical potential of participation and design, especially in relation to knowledge. Taking a close look at the relations between the academy, practitioners and social movements, the dialogue focused on the politics of the possible, namely, a reality open for cohabitation of different worlds by design.
The conversation examined the potential for epistemic pluralism and participatory epistemologies to foster radical intimacy with each other and the earth. Looking at the growing field of critical design, Vodeb and Escobar discussed capitalism's predatory strategies and design's role in it, while suggesting that another design, and another possible, are possible.
More on Arturo Escobar here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arturo_Esco…_(anthropologist)
More on Oliver Vodeb here: memefest.org/en/about/who_we_are_oliver_vodeb/
More on Arturo Escobar here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arturo_Escobar_(anthropologist)
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I will be posting three lectures on comradeship by Jodi Dean in the coming weeks. Here is the first one:
Learning about comradeship with Jodi Dean: Class 1
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The Para-Academic Handbook: A Toolkit for Making-Learning-Creating-Acting
Edited by: Alex Wardrop and Deborah Withers
There is a name for those under-and precariously employed, but actively working, academics in today's society: the para-academic.
Para-academics mimic academic practices so they are liberated from the confines of the university. Our work, and our lives, reflect how the idea of a university as a place for knowledge production, discussion and learning, has become distorted by neo-liberal market forces.
We create alternative, genuinely open access, learning-thinking-making-acting spaces on the internet, in publications, in exhibitions, discussion groups or other mediums that seem appropriate to the situation. We don't sit back and worry about our career developments paths. We write for the love of it, we think because we have to, we do it because we care.
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The Billion-Dollar Disinformation Campaign to Reelect the President
How new technologies and techniques pioneered by dictators will shape the 2020 election
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From my journal today. It seemed appropriate. I didn't edit it like I usually do when writing for the blog, as I feel like I want to keep it genuine.
As a kid, I got annoyed when people got things wrong. I got in trouble for correcting adults. Mom and Dad hated that! But it REALLY bugged me, especially when people mispronounced words or used poor grammar.
Eventually, I had to learn that if it wasn't important to let it go. Today, I'm much better with this. If I can't stand it, I at least try to remove the sting.
Why does this bother me? Who cares if another person butchers a spoken sentence? I think it's because I want them to get it right, so they don't sound less intelligent. Of course, they probably don't see it that way. It's hard to remember that. Read the rest of this entry »


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Fashion Week | NYFW FW 2016 Favorites Countdown
Images via Vogue Runway
So it's that joyous time of the year again and I've done my homework, so that you don't have to. I've checked out every single collection at NYFW FW 2016 and listed my absolute favorites.
I've said it before and will say it again: New York is the most exciting city in the world for real fashion lovers. There are always fascinating things going on there every single time. It's, without a doubt, a breeding ground for the most innovative, experimental, and cutting edge fashion and that makes it my favorite fashion city. How people dress there is a reflection of the zeitgeist and what goes on in the runway, unlike other fashion metropoli.
Think Lázaro Hernández and Jack McCollough at Proenza Schouler, Tomé, Rosie Assoulin, and Alexander Wang, who was even hired at French giant Balenciaga and whose work there was beyond amazing. Therefore, it's no wonder that this season there were rather more surprises than disappointments (for me: Tibi, Altuzarra and Alexander Wang). Even a haute couture designer like Narcisso Rodriguez shifted away from his usual formal wear to experimental sports inspired design.
Scroll down to see my #1 favorite collection and my absolute favorite looks at NYFW FW 2016.
10. Narciso Rodríguez. Rodríguez is generally considered a garment engineer due to his razor-sharp precise tailoring. His formal wear has been sported by the likes of Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Salma Hayek amongst other well-known figures. I mention the latter to give you an idea of what is normally expected from him. However, this season he took a 180° turn exhibiting highly covetable asymmetrical knitwear and skirts, relaxed silhouettes, wrap and blanket-like coats, casual day wear pieces, and even oxfords.
9. Monse. Relaxed glamour at its best. Deconstructed shirting has been the signature style and main theme of the duo since its debut collection last season. So if you've been wondering where the shirt reinterpretation you've been seeing in streeetstyle stars everywhere during the past months comes from, now you now.
There's an ease, effortlessness, and understated sex appeal to dresses and shirts unbuttoned at the shoulder that alludes the same kind of French/Parisian allure we all yearn for. I'll have more of that, please.
8. Rodebjer. I like to call Rodebjer's aesthetic 'Scandinavian minimalism with a twist'. Composed of modular, monochromatic, and minimalistic separates that can be easily mixed, matched, and layered such as cropped trousers and waistcoats that can double as dresses, there was always an element of surprise to every look. An old-fashioned fabric on a tailored piece, Victorian ruffles peeking out of layered mesh turtlenecks or on tunics were some of the unexpected details that composed otherwise minimalistic and sports inspired looks. The collection is more like modern minimalism-meets-Victorian, but, of course, the contemporary counterpart was the most dominant and present in sporty slip on on flatforms in every look.
7. Jonathan Simkhai. A dichotomy between the delicate garments and their solid structures was the main aspect at Simkhai's collection. Inspired by architecture, particularly by Santiago Calatrava's work, the silhouettes came in different constructions like trumpet-shapes which were embellished with delicate, exquisite lace and fringe.
6. Ji Oh. This season, the designer presented a sports luxe collection with elegant undertones in the form of faux fur details and other fabrics like mohair that gave the sporty looks a luxurious feel. Asymmetrical cuts embellished off-the-shoulder knitwear and wrapped skirts. However, the most outstanding aspect of the collection were the color contrasts and the graphic usage of bright yellow, which made it very eye-catching.
5. Rosetta Getty. Simplicity that is not so simple. The garments were almost straight-forward in this collection, but there were often elements that made them statement pieces and impeded the collection from seeming too sober and bland. Luxurious fabrics, a pop of colour here and there, and eye-catching textures adorned beautifully cut skirts. The tops, on the other hand, had more playful forms, like, for instance capes, knitwear with bell sleeves, cross neck halter and off the shoulder necklines. The top and bottom combinations always achieved a proportion play. There was some sort of nostalgic and old-fashioned elegance to the looks, but the details kept it up to date.
4. Rosie Assoulin. Assoulin is well known for her inventive and almost cartoonish silhouettes which are always a joy to watch (and must be an even greater joy to wear! Lucky Leandra). This is fearless fashion made only for those girls who are not afraid of making a statement and going bold. Really bold. Just take a look at those exaggerated ruffles and oversized outerwear and trousers. While asymmetry is a recurring theme in her designs, this time her creative waist-cinching was what mostly caught my eye.
3. Proenza Schouler. Normally, Proenza Schouler ends up being my #1. I admit I am an avid fan and a huge enthusiast of the duo's innovative work, but this time the collection didn't feel as cohesive and versatile as their past collections. In fact, it pales in comparison.
However, most of its details have that coolness factor that is going to be emulated by the likes of Zara and co.
2. Tome. Combining global politics, commerce, and topics like climate change with art, Ryan Lobo and Ramón Martín cite contemporary artist Barbara Kruger and the political works of Lebanese-Palestinian installation artist Mona Hatoum as their main insipirations. There were political references such as an evil all-seeing eye and art references from Louise Bourgeois, but it was all as easily wearable as a shirt.
The collection is also a sustainable capsule concept, where denim was "upcycled" from discarded Levi's jeans and the teddy bear coats were made from shearling sourced from a Vermont farm.
But enough with the cerebral talk. Let's talk about all the emotions this magnificent collection makes you feel, with its tasteful layering, proportion play, and monumental silhouettes. So much is going on with so little. This is what one could consider a truly 'conscious' collection.
1. Beaufille. If fashion can come close to architecture and monumentality, Beaufille has been making it. The Gordon sisters who are also jewelry designers (and my God, is their jewelry amazing) have a clear penchant for sculptural silhouettes and avant-garde fabrics. However, they are also very aware of what clients want to wear, which is why the collection is very real. Despite of the drama behind the exaggerated flares and the extra wide lapels on jackets, it is all very wearable. This is without a doubt, my absolute favorite collection, because it has that 'realness' to it, but all the avant-garde spirit I love so much about fashion.
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3.1 Phillip Lim. If there's someone whose designs can epitomize what 'girl boss' means, that's Phillip Lim. Hence, this collection clearly deserves a spot in my list.
Random favorite looks:
Dion Lee.
A Détacher.
Sally LaPointe.
Brandon Maxwell.
Creatures of the Wind.
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Menoz Bowler
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Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
Honours in Oncology
Certificate IV in Business Management
Bachelor of Law
Accredited Criminal Law Specialist
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Lawyer and mentor for the Practical Legal Training, working with trainees in the online course.
As part of this role, Menoz teaches in small group sessions with trainees in the intensive foundation skills module at the commencement of the course and at times in criminal law.
Before Leo Cussen
Menoz is currently the principal of her own criminal law practice appearing for both adult and children in their criminal law matters. She also appears in intervention order and family law matters and the family division of the children's court.
Menoz began her legal career advocating and representing vulnerable clients as a lawyer and finished up as the Principal of the Moreland Community Legal Centre. She has worked extensively in the community law sector, and continued her passion for social justice working at Victoria Legal Aid as well as the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service.
Menoz is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.
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Menoz is a volunteer criminal lawyer at the St Kilda Legal Service and has a keen interest in providing free legal advice to those who need it the most which in turn she hopes will empower individuals, and build inclusive and resilient communities in which we can all flourish.


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The impacts of tourism on environment and the need of environmentally sound tourism is well documented almost four decades ago, known as the self-destruction theory of tourism. According to this theory, tourism in a given situation develops and declines in a cyclic manner with four phases (Hall 2006). In first phase, a remote and exotic place provides a peaceful rest and relaxation, and offers an escape for the rich who would like to live in isolation from the resident population. In second phase, tourism begins to develop in a way that a middle class would get attracted for their visit. Tourism facilities are developed to accommodate the influx of upper and middle class visitors. Further, the urban development accompanied with tourism development transforms the original character of the place from escape paradise into just another city visiting moderate number of tourists. With the opportunity of earning more than ever before the local residents become tourism employees, in many cases leaving agriculture and traditional work culture. The inevitable interactions between the residents and increasing number of tourists, leads a variety of social consequences, often inferred as negative. Moreover, the excess supply over demand due to increased tourist accommodation capacity leads to deterioration in product and price and as a consequence rich tourists divert elsewhere.
In third phase, mass tourism development occurs, attracting a crowd of lower standards of social behavior and economic power, causing socio-environmental problems and further degradation of the tourist destination. While in fourth phase, all tourists exit as the place sinks under the weight of social friction and solid waste, leaving behind neglected tourism facilities such as, littered beaches, and a resident population that cannot return to its old way of life. Cancun has already reached close to the point of Phase III of this theory. A recent survey revealed that only 20% of the visitors intend to return (Simon, 1997). Only recently both the government and developers have considered the problems of large-scale tourism and started to take the efforts to minimize and avoid further impacts on environment (Hall 2006).


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Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors announced in a post on Facebook it will no longer sell growlers starting Oct. 1.
Once a brewery hits 20,000 barrels sold in a year, Minnesota law dictates it can no longer sell growlers, crowlers and other off-sale bottles in its taproom.
In a statement to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, a Castle Danger spokesperson called the decision to end growler sales a "blow to our company culture and history," adding the brewery will "need to make several hard decisions come fall."
"The loss of growlers for these companies can be upwards of $300,000 in a loss of revenue for them so they will have to make tough decisions," said Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild.
RELATED: Breweries outside Twin Cities making waves in craft beer scene
Bennett McGinty says several other breweries in Minnesota are quickly approaching the 20,000 barrel threshold in Minnesota, including Indeed Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis, Lift Bridge Brewing in Stillwater, and Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth.
Indeed Brewing Co-Founder Tom Whisenand expects to surpass the 20,000 barrel threshold within the next two years.
"What do we tell our customers when they come in [to the taproom]," said Whisenand. "What does Castle Danger tell its customers? Why can't I get a growler any more? Well, it's because we sell too much beer outside of here."
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild has lobbied the Minnesota Legislature unsuccessfully over the past several sessions to change state law.
"[The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild] will continue to push for those changes to allow for these breweries to grow and not have to make decisions about cutting staff and continued growth for their business because at the end of the day they're small businesses," said Bennett McGinty.
A bill filed during the 2019 session, sponsored by Sen. Karin Housley and others, to raise the growler cap from 20,000 to 40,000 barrels produced in a year failed to make it into the final omnibus liquor bill.
"We should be supporting our homegrown small businesses—not making it harder for them to grow," said Sen. Housley in a statement to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. "The growler cap puts local breweries in an impossible position and unnecessarily affects those in our communities who enjoy their products. Next session, I will aggressively push for a change to this unnecessary law."
Whisenand hopes the cap is either lifted during the next legislative session so he ultimately won't have to make some of the same choices his fellow brewery owners already have.
"We already have [growler sales]," said Whisenand. "Why take this away from us especially when breweries like Castle Danger or Indeed or Fulton, our growth is coming from the system that our opponents want to protect and this is not a threat to it."
RELATED: As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavors
"The only thing that's changing is we're growing outside the taproom," added Whisenand. "That's causing us to exceed this 20,000 barrel threshold and we get penalized for that by losing growlers."
On its website, the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association says one of its legislative agendas is to limit what mirco-breweries can sell directly to the public.
The association's Executive Director Tony Chesak told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the following in regards to the growlers:
"When growlers were legalized, brewers testified that they would be used to market the product and that there was never any thought that a brewery of any size would one day turn into a liquor store. A few years ago, a compromise was reached that allowed smaller breweries to sell growlers, but once they became big breweries to phase that out. The "growler cap" was increased from 3,500 barrels of beer to 20,000 barrels of beer. 20,000 barrels of beer is the equivalent of 2.8 million 12 ounce bottles of beer. Of the over 160 breweries in Minnesota, only a handful are over this amount or even approaching 20,000 barrels of beer because it is such a large amount of beer. Summit, Surly, and Schells don't sell growlers and haven't asked to do so. The MLBA is made up of small mom and pop liquor stores, we want other small businesses to be able to establish their business, but we are concerned when big breweries are attempting to become liquor stores. We are also concerned that this will only help larger breweries to the detriment of many of the smaller breweries that are trying to get established. It changes the playing field for only a few of the biggest breweries in the state. When a brewery reaches 20,000 barrels, they have made it. In many cases, they are in multiple states and have vast marketing budgets. Under current law, breweries are thriving. The change sought would impact only a few breweries, potentially to the disadvantage of other smaller breweries. A compromise was reached recently that increased the limit."
Sen. Gary Dahms, who opposed the so-called growler cap bill filed in the 2019 session, released the following statement to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS: "The craft brewing industry in Minnesota has clearly thrived under current law. This so-called growler cap only impacts a handful of the dozens of craft breweries across the state, which was set as part of a compromise between the various players involved in the production, distribution, and sales of liquor in Minnesota. As was said on the Senate floor when this amendment came up, the industries involved should come to the table and find a compromise that works for everyone."
In an email to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, Lift Bridge Brewing's Marketing Coordinator, Christina Underkoffler, wrote: "It will be based on how the rest of the summer goes, as the law states that if we sell more than 20,000 barrels for the last 12-months running calendar, then we have to stop. We may make it until the end of the year, but not sure yet. We will make sure to let everyone know when it will be because we will want to go out with a BANG."
Here's the full statement from Castle Danger Brewing:
"Come October 1, 2019 Castle Danger Brewery will no longer be able to sell growlers of any size from our taproom in Two Harbors. This is a blow to our company culture and history and it will affect our staffing as a small business. We will need to make several hard decisions come fall.
Because growlers are a form of off-sale, the opposition suggests growler sales by breweries undermines the "three tier system" for beer where there is independence between supplier, distributor, and retailer. We couldn't disagree more. Growlers are beer souvenirs that have proven to build brands, create exposure, and increase the volumes that flow through the three-tier system.
Having said that, losing the ability to sell growlers also impacts our hometown of Two Harbors. Growlers are a marketing tool for breweries around the state. They draw customers to the North Shore and benefit the tourism industry in Two Harbors.
We are working hard to engage our customers, fans, and representatives during the legislative off-season in an effort to bring about change in 2020. The ultimate goal is to eliminate, or significantly raise, the growler cap."
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Published: July 03, 2019 12:00 AM
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Ulyanovsk region to build the second wind farm
The Ulyanovsk region to build the second wind farm
Alexander Chuvayev, the Executive Vice-President - the head of the Russia Division of PAO Fortum, confirmed the intentions at the meeting with the Governor Sergey Morozov, which took place during the forum in Sochi on 15 February.
"The Ulyanovsk region has started development of the new industry in Russia. Last year will leave in memory start of construction of the country's first wind farm in the region. All 14 wind generators have been installed and are producing energy now. However, we will not stop here, as we understand that that future belongs to the green energy. Today, during the meeting, we have discussed construction of a new facility in this advanced sphere", – Sergey Morozov noted.
The renewable energy sector is one of the priority spheres for investment activities of the region. Investors also think highly of the progress in this industry.
"Our cooperation with the Ulyanovsk region is developing successfully, we put the first 35 MW wind farm into operation. In the nearest future, our investment fund for wind power, which is a joint project with RUSNANO, will start construction of the new wind farm with the capacity of 50 MW. I also know that Vestas, our technology partner, is going to localize its production of components for wind turbines here. That is why the Ulyanovsk region is the anchor territory for development of the country's wind industry", – Alexander Chuvayev said.
Vestas will manufacture and ship wind turbines with the capacity of 50 MW. This company was selected as the prime vendor to provide services and wind power equipment to the Foundation.
According to Sergey Vasin, the head of the Ulyanovsk Region Development Corporation who participated in the negotiations, wind turbines in the new park will start to produce energy in the first half of 2019.


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It's that time of the week again! Time for Friday Favs No. 4. This week I'm sharing my favorite Christmas tradition, my favorite book, and my favorite way to get the news. Read Friday Favs No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 if you want even more!
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Christmas tradition
My absolute favorite Christmas tradition is Christmas ornaments. My family takes our ornaments super seriously. We've got two full sized artificial trees and they are both full and getting fuller every year! My grandma gets me and my sisters each an ornament in a Hallmark ornament series every year. I get the "granddaughter" ones, one of my sisters gets these gorgeous bird ones, and my youngest sister gets these super fun snowman ones. We open these on Thanksgiving and it's always so much fun to see what the next ornament in our series is.
My mom gets new ornaments for me and my sisters every year too. Somehow she's always able to find the perfect ones and she always gets them to commemorate something important that happened in each of our lives that year. One year my youngest sister outgrew a really severe peanut allergy, so she got an ornament in the shape of a peanut. When I graduated high school I got a Mickey Mouse in a graduation cap. When I spent a summer in DC, I got a Washington DC ornament. I always love opening the ornament each year and seeing what my mom chose to commemorate.
This year, I decided to continue that tradition and my gifts for a bunch of people on my list (my parents, sisters, Brendan, and Brendan's family) are all Christmas ornaments. I loved shopping for just the right ones. Some of them jumped right out at me and others I had to go looking for. I also decided to buy one when Brendan and I went to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens to commemorate the best date ever and our first Christmas together as a couple.
This is definitely a Christmas tradition I've appreciated more and more as I've gotten older and it was so much fun to get into it even more this year.
In my various #HBJblogmas posts I've been hinting at different goals I'm planning on setting for my New Year's Resolution. Here's another sneak peek. I want to spend more time reading for fun. I've got a post planned in a few days sharing some book recommendations, but I couldn't resist sharing one in this Friday Favs post.
My favorite book ever is called The Book of Embraces and it's by Eduardo Galeano. It was originally written in Spanish but I read it in English for my junior year IB English class in high school. I loved this book so much and it's like nothing else I've ever read before. It's a book of vignettes (somewhere between poems and short stories that are no longer than a page or two). The vignettes are all only loosely related but they all come together under the theme of "embraces," whether they're about love, friendship, personal growth, or finding allies in times of political strife.
It's hard to explain why this book is so important to me, but my copy is filled with sticky tabs and every page has notes written all over it. It was one of those incredibly rare books where every single person in my class found something to love about it. There's a vignette that speaks to everyone and that's what makes this book so magical.
I recommend this book to everyone I know, but I'm not sure if anybody's taken me up on that recommendation yet. I'd love it if you checked this book out and talked to me about it because seriously, it's the best book I've ever read!
I'm going to round out this Friday Favs with my favorite way to get the news. 2017 was a year where if you unplugged for one day, you missed a ridiculous amount of news. It seems like things are changing faster than ever and the news can be hard to keep up with, even for people like me who love to talk politics and who love good journalism.
My favorite way to keep up with the news is through an app called NPR One. It's available on the App Store and through Google Play and I love it because I love NPR. Over the summer, I would listen to NPR every morning and afternoon in the car on the way to and from work. At school though, I don't drive, so I don't really have a radio. NPR One lets you have access to NPR on your phone, as well as to tons of NPR podcasts, including some of my favorites like the NPR Politics Podcast and Code Switch.
I usually put the app on when I'm doing my makeup in the morning so I can get all caught up on the news and then I don't have to spend time reading a ton of articles later on.
{What's your favorite holiday tradition? What book do you always reach for? How do you get the news? What are some of your favs from this week? Let me know in the comments!}


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They are just single-player campaign abilities.Valkaar said:
I am not 100% sure if the army abilities (the magic free summons) will be included in multiplayer.
If they are, then yeah, some sort of caveat will need to be included to balance them.
But if they are just in single-player, I don't mind.
In any case, I do hope CA or a youtuber clarifies this issue in the near future.
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STD Treatment in Orlando
Orlando is a city located in central Florida and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Orlando's famous attractions such as Disney World and the Universal Orlando Resort make up the bulk of its tourism industry. However, there are over 95 different attractions and theme parks in Orlando that offer even more fun and exciting activities for visiting friends, family, and local residents.
According to the Pew Research Center Study, Orlando ranked as one of the top 4 most popular American cities to live in 2009. Residents living in Orlando say they enjoy the lower costs of living and the absence of state income tax.
Orlando is also a very diverse area and is on a progressive path with the city's growing acceptance of LGBT community. They even host the "Gays Days" event at Disney World and the gay pride parades gain bigger and bigger crowds and engagement each year.
Online STD Treatment for Orlando Residents
As of 2015, there were 11,454 people living in Orlando with HIV. 75% of those people were men, and 27% were women. The rates of 3 specific STDs are on the rise in central Florida- Chlamydia, Syphilis, and Gonorrhea. Along with the rises in these STDs is the greater need for STD testing.
Besafemeds is an STD treatment provider that offers private online STD treatment in Orlando. We understand the stigma that surrounds STDs, and we aim to provide a comfortable environment for people of all backgrounds to get the care that they need.
Once you fill out the quick form on our website, one of our doctors or nurse practitioners will get in touch with you to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options. If a medication is needed, it can be picked up at your local Orlando pharmacy. We're here for whatever happens, and our goal is to allow our patients to get the results they want in a quick, cheap, and private process.
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Tuckaway Shores Resort Part 2
**I received a three night stay at Tuckaway Shores to facilitate my review. However, all opinions are 100% my own, and I will be going back!
The first afternoon and evening in Florida was spent on their secluded beach exploring their wonderful property. Like I had said early this week, this resort is one that you don't have to pack everything for your own beach vacation because they have everything you could possibly need, minus the food for your beach getaway! Because this was a blogger retreat Tuckaway Shores did provide us with some meals, but usually guests bring their own food to cook, or dine out at the local restaurants.
The first night we were at Tuckaway Shores we were greeted with a dinner, wine tasting and a presenter. All of the wine was Florida made wine and the owner of East Coast Winery knows her local wines! She brought the above 6 bottles of wine to enjoy with our appetizers and the two directly below to enjoy with our dinner. Most of us enjoyed taste testing the wines and I found a new favorite, Key Lime Wine is just as good as my standby Blackberry. Now, if I could just find a way to get it here cheaply we would be in business!
East Coast Winery
Key Lime Wine is a semisweet wine that is crisp and full of flavor. The wine lady said it was the perfect drink for margarita's, and I would have to agree!
Avocado Wine was very different, it didn't taste like guacamole really, but it has a very distinct taste, but that is one bottle I will never buy.
Cocoa Beach was very unique with a blend of orange juice, with rich dark chocolate to follow, this one was a love it or hate it, but I of course am still on the fence! 🙂
Sea Breeze Beach Blush was another one of my favorites. But the Key Lime Wine is the one that I kept going back for more of!
After our delicious meal we were introduced to Robin who was our guest speaker who blogs at Authentic Florida. After a gorgeous view of the moon on the ocean we all retired to our suites to rest up and enjoy the ocean view and sound. It was truly amazing just to lay in bed and have the back door open allowing all of the waves to be heard all night long. I had never felt safe enough to do that before at other beach front locations!
Check out the video of the moon pictures! The pictures don't really do it justice, but it was the best I could do to share with you all.
Traveling to Florida?
Be sure to check out and stay with Tuckaway Shores along the Space Coast. They offer all of the items mentioned here, along with the view, a secluded beach and a welcoming atmosphere for as low as $125 a night! They even offer discounts such as AAA, Florida Residents, First Responders, Active Military and so many more!
Now thru Dec. 15, 2015, Use the code "Blog" to receive a 20% discount at Tuckaway Shores Resort! I promise that you won't be disappointed with your stay!
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**I received a three night stay at Tuckaway Shores to facilitate my review. However, all opinions are 100% my own, and I will be going back!


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When Lisa Ridd, founder of Smitten FIlms, and Katharine Earnhardt, founder of Mason Lane, told us about the holiday package they're partnering up on this year, we knew we had to learn more about just how it came about. We do know where it began: at a HEYMAMA event! Read on to learn more about what they've created together and their tips for developing mutually beneficial partnerships.
It's always so exciting to hear about a partnership that's born out of the HEYMAMA community. How and when did you two first meet?
Lisa: We met at a HEYMAMA event at Sezane in NYC and hit it off immediately. We are both founders of creative businesses in New York City (I run Smitten Films, a creative studio that makes family films from clients' own footage, and Katharine runs Mason Lane Art Advisory, which styles walls including gallery walls!) We are also both moms (of course!) and actually both went to Williams College (go Ephs!)
Katharine: Yes. What Lisa said! We mom-hit on each other at Sezanne and developed a biz friendship from there.
Was there a clear opportunity for a partnership as soon as you met, or did this idea come after you spent some time getting to know each other?
Lisa: At first we were just excited to meet and find another like-minded mama who was also growing her business. It really was after we had bumped into each other at a number of HEYMAMA events that Katharine suggested working on something more formal together. I'm so glad she did because our companies share a really similar purpose AND target demographic. The fit was so right!
Katharine: The partnership didn't come to mind until maybe a year later? I liked and respected what Lisa was doing and was separately considering creative collabs with like-minded businesses that share a similar target audience. Smitten came to mind quite randomly and my initial thought was "Um, why didn't I think of this before?!"
Tell us more about what the partnership you've created together entails!
Katharine: We're calling it Moments to Memories, the silver bullet answer to two high demand products that are inappropriately marketed as DIYs: the home gallery wall and the family video on steroids. With this package deal, we offer a Smitten family film and a Mason Lane curated gallery wall, without the DIY hassle.
Lisa: It's the perfect holiday gift for families out there who have tons of beautiful video and photo footage of their family they aren't able to fully enjoy it because it's stuck on their phone or computer. Moments to Memories gives mamas two beautiful ways to enjoy the memories, both in-home and on video. Check out our video to learn more!
What advice do you have for other mamas looking to partner with fellow HEYMAMA members?
Lisa: Take advantage of these wonderful events, now in so many cities across the US. Truly it is a place to meet ambitious smart mamas that you just can't find elsewhere. And don't be tentative about asking questions at the events or in the awesome digital forums that HEYMAMA runs. I have gotten a ton of great advice on how to grow and more efficiently run my company from these sources.
Katherine: Consider businesses' drive and values first, THEN feasible and mutually beneficial collabs with those identified businesses. I believe that a shared drive and values leads to more success than simply operating within a common industry. And communication! Up front, and always in person and in writing.
Beyond business connections, what do you draw from being a member of this community?
Lisa: I feel completely inspired by this community every day. Every time I read a newsletter, or scroll through the Instagram feed I just feel invigorated. And I'm lucky enough to be in NYC where so many of the IRL events happen—I always look forward to them as I consistently walk away with a head full of new buzzing ideas, leads to follow up on, and just general inspiration. So many mamas creating amazing things and being such positive mentors to one another! Sometimes the news can be pretty bleak and seeing the innovation and collaboration within this community makes my heart feel lighter again.
Katherine: Motivation. At my first event, I felt like every other mama had a national business and a published book. Because of the collaborative nature, I was motivated rather than intimidated and today (one year later) I'm 3 steps closer to being national and published.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Lisa and Katherine! Hearing about the real business successes born out of the HEYMAMA community fuels our own hustle. Keep an eye out for more stories like this in the months to come!
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Novel Rocket Propulsion Solutions
At Protolaunch we are working to develop our novel rocket engine technology to enable a future of dedicated launch for small payloads.
Protolaunch is developing a novel bipropellant rocket engine to enable low-cost access to space for payloads under 75kg.
For several decades, satellites have been getting smaller while rockets have not. Existing launch vehicles are designed for large payloads, forcing this new generation of SmallSats to rideshare on enormous rockets. This is an expensive system of compromise where the secondary payload regularly loses out.
Companies racing to fill the demand for dedicated SmallSat launch are seeking to scale down existing large engine designs and are accepting the added cost and manufacturing complexity this involves.
Protolaunch is taking a different approach.
Protolaunch has taken a bottom-up design philosophy to engine development, designing specifically for small payloads from the outset. Based on work conducted at the University of Cambridge, Protolaunch has developed a novel thermodynamic cycle that eliminates the need for any turbomachinery or high pressure helium, enables the use of cleaner biofuels, and simplifies propellant handling and storage.
Our engine presents a number of strategic advantages over turbomachinery or high-pressure blow-down alternatives. We believe our technology is the key enabler for a dedicated microlauncher and will facilitate a future of dedicated launches for small payloads.
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Offered for sale is a young stand of pine timber with scattered hardwood totaling 27.85 acres, to be clear-cut of all merchantable timber.
Within the timber sale area, pine sawtimber averages 2,888 board feet per acre, pine chip and saw averages 23.4 tons per acre, and pine fiber averages 30.1 tons per acre. Hardwood sawtimber contributes an additional 86 boardfeet per acre. No timber will be harvested from within the stream-side management zones.
The logging access is via the farm path from Dick Smith Road as indicated on the timber sale map.
A stream side management zone has been marked on the ground and indicated on the map. No trees will be removed from within the streamside management zone. Best Management Practices and applicable River Rules must be followed at all times.


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We are all missing Vickie but had a super Monday at Arroyo.
My day started watching Steffen and Shannon schooling their horses….What a great start to the day and a good mental picture to take into lessons with Shannon.
Lessons went well today, especially considering I was feeling much better compared to Friday. We are already getting down to business in the work with the horses. There is no "get to know each" phase this year which makes it easy to fit right back into the work with Shannon. Vickie has prepared the horses and I well for the transition.
I rode William with Shannon in the morning. We worked on pirouette canter and the ability to move easily between it and collected/medium canter. Shannon then helped us from the ground with half steps which resulted in some great trot work worthy of the PSG ring! I schooled Freddie on my own to get her ready for a lesson with Shannon on Tuesday. Freddie is so happy and content….I think she loves California!!! In the afternoon sun (& wind), Lance showed Shannon some of his new "Grand Prix moves". He is starting to get the hang of the canter zig zag, ones and piaffe/passage. Shannon is providing me some great insights on how to better ride the GP movements. Now to put it all together!
Turned the horses out again this afternoon and they were all very well-behaved. Thank goodness!! If only they would quit eating the dirt…I think they are sure there must be green grass somewhere in those paddocks!!
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Electronic Wills Explained
Advancements in the technology continue to interlink in different aspects of our lives. It is the suitable time to focus on everything about the electronic wills. Regular improvements in the estate planning and the law play the important role behind the positive changes in the lifestyle of many people worldwide.
A will is one of the most important legal documents in our community. We have to understand ever-increasing facilities to draft wills on the personal computer and mobile gadgets. Education and spreading awareness of theses processes is key. Young testators worldwide have geared up for drafting their own electronic wills and decided to become role models for their potential clients.
Basics of electronic wills
Many states these days have enacted the electronic wills statutes for particularly addressing the validity of the electronic wills. Individuals with an aim to improve their lifestyle and use advanced facilities nowadays can concentrate on everything about the electronic wills. They have to improve their proficiency about the future of the electronic wills and make certain about how to get different benefits from such electronic wills.
In general, a valid will must be in writing and also signed by a certified testator. Electronic documents with electronic signatures and physical writing of legal documents are valid in many countries. However, an electronic will is not accepted by many governments due to loads of drawbacks.
Every property owner has the complete freedom and right to dispose of their property as per their wishes. They can make contact with one of the most successful and recommended testators for creating a will which lays out their estate plan as comprehensive as possible. Testators must follow some formalities while creating and also executing a will to make certain about the authenticity of the wills.
The traditional form of the will involves the writing, signature and attestation. All formalities associated with the will are designed to make certain that only valid will is admitted to probate by creation of a standard form and approach for both will creation and execution. This approach is cautioning the testator about the gravity of the step the property owner is about to take and protecting the testator from those who try to take advantage of her.
Pay attention to pros and cons of e wills
There is a little modification in the formalities related to wills for centuries. However, the latest technology in recent years increases the possibilities to bring a flurry of past unforeseen situations for probate courts to confront.
All leading probate courts in the nation these days get ever-increasing requirements to judge the validity of all the electronic wills. These electronic wills have been written, signed and attested by using the electronic medium. Well experienced and dedicated testators efficiently use the most modern technologies associated with the electronic media to create wills as per specifications of their clients. They find and double check that electronic wills in recent years lead to ever-increasing personal data storage on all modern electronic devices as well as in the cloud. Dropbox is one of the most suggested cloud storage services used by smart and successful testators.
Electronic wills otherwise known as E-wills are coming in every state in recent years. The uniform electronic wills act passed by the uniform law commission serves as a good model for other states with an aim to adopt this type of modern and useful legislation. Some states in the nation already have adopted the electronic wills. For example, Indiana and Nevada legalize the electronic wills.
An electronic will is a good option for everyone who likes to use the latest technologies and get the desired enhancement in their way to provide their properties to heirs after their life. Many men and women take note of the best guidelines to make use of the electronic wills associated facilities with an objective to be successful and smart in their way to support their beloved family members to access their property after their death.
How to create and execute e wills
Electronic wills let individuals to create and also execute wills devoid of leaving the comfort of their place and using the paper. Anyone with an interest to create an electronic will must use the reliable and easy-to-use nature of resources on online. They have to forward their electronic will to an online notary who then communicates with them through the video chat. The notary asks them some important questions. He or she notarizes all the documents and sends such documents back. The electronic will then be safely and successfully stored online devoid of requirements for changing a hard copy.
There are so many questions associated with the electronic wills. Probate litigators seek the possibilities for an uptick of the business in the upcoming days due to the e-wills which leave the maximum room for undue influence when a lawyer is not present. Electronic wills are certain to cause and also fuel litigation on so many issues such as the lack of mental capacity of the testator to sign a will and the overall exercise of undue influence.
Electronic wills are poised to become legalized wills in many states regardless of concerns from lawyers. Youngsters with some assets can make use of the e-will creation and execution facilities. However, senior citizens with significant assets and those who are looking to disinherit folks must use the traditional will creation and execution method.
Make a good decision
Old people are particularly susceptible to abuse for an e-will. For example, any home healthcare aid can use an online service to print an electronic will and get the sign from the old person she or he is caring for. Keep in mind that you have more at stake when you have significant assets. This is because your estate plan will be complicated with maximum assets you have.
If you are gone, then many people are likely to fight for your assets. You can overcome thins unfavourable thing when you avoid an electronic will. You must make certain that estate tax issues are properly taken care of. This is worthwhile to use the latest online services for other purposes and not for replacement of proper legal and tax planning issues.…


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Discover the benefits of being up to date on your creditsOn July 15, 2019 by John Albarran
Being up to date on the payment of your debts , whether credits or loans, is not only good for your personal finances. And, after all, living without debts that torment us is everyone's goal. There are benefits that go beyond your own economy, know the advantages of being up to date on your credits
Introverted or extroverted? So you will spend your money as you areOn July 3, 2019 by John Albarran
There are many things that influence how you spend your money. The character is one of them. An introvert or an extrovert will not spend money in the same way. Indeed, there are many things that are going to influence your use of your savings. From the financial status of your accounts, to factors such


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Ad Astra DVD CoverAs a series of immense energy surges sweep the entire solar system and the unprotected Earth, the U.S. Space Command suspects that the reasons behind the space anomaly may be the ambitious Lima Project and the renowned long-lost astronaut, Clifford McBride.
Now, Clifford's composed son and impeccable astronaut, Major Roy McBride, has to travel to the edge of the cosmos on a manned mission to the cold blue planet, Neptune, to see firsthand whether his father is still alive, and, hopefully, locate the source of a problem that threatens the stability of our vast galaxy.
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In a first for Canadian cannabis regulations, the Government of Nova Scotia has announced that cannabis will be available for purchase at existing Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores.
Government officials made the announcement on Thursday morning following the release of findings from a survey of Nova Scotians.
"The NSLC has the experience and expertise to distribute and sell restricted products like alcohol and now cannabis in a socially responsible way," said Justice Minister Mark Furey.
"We believe the NSLC is best positioned to sell cannabis, keeping it out of the hands of young people and making it legally available in a safe, regulated way."
Furey did not confirm how many NSLC stores will carry cannabis, but did say people will have the option of ordering cannabis online.
Officials also announced that the minimum age for purchasing and consuming cannabis within the province will be 19. People will be allowed to have up to 30 grams for personal consumption, and will be permitted to grow up to four plants per household.
These guidelines were developed with input from more than 31,000 survey participants and 149 focus group members, government officials said.
Nova Scotia is the first province to commit to selling cannabis within existing liquor stores once recreational cannabis legalization rolls out across Canada next summer.
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See below some selected upcoming events in our church:
For information on each of the celebrations or events below, please click on the name of the celebration/event:
Whitefriar Street Church is open for public worship according to the timetables on our Worship page. Please note that there are new times for Sunday Masses which have been necessitated by the requirement to clean the church between Masses and to leave enough time for one congregation to leave the church before the next one arrives.
While many people will wish to attend Mass in church, please remember that the Irish Episcopal Conference has instructed that the requirement to be physically present at Mass on Sundays is still lifted. The faithful may fulfil their obligation by joining with Mass and making a spiritual Communion through radio, television and the internet, such as through our webcam, or by attending Mass during the week instead of Sundays.
Please be aware that, with the requirement for social distancing, the numbers who can attend any Mass are greatly curtailed. Therefore, if the Mass you normally attend regularly has high numbers at it, then please consider attending a different Mass where numbers are smaller.
Undertsandably, many people are concerned about funerals for loved ones during this time. The Irish Government, following consultation, have drawn up 'A Guide for the Bereaved during the Covid-19 Pandemic'. In keeping with those guidelines and directives from the Archbishop of Dublin, a funeral can certainly take place in a Catholic Church and prayers be said at the grave at the time of burial, or in the crematorium. However, even after June 29 and the easing of restrictions, the numbers able to be present in the church will still be reduced due to the social distancing which must be observed in the church, and which greatly reduces the numbers we can have in the church. It may be necessary to close the church at the time of a funeral to give the family priority. The numbers which can be accomodated will be given to the family at the time of arranging a funeral.
These are very difficult guidelines at a time when the greatest comfort is the gathering of family and friends and the emotional support that comes with that. As we say a respectful goodbye to those who have died and pray for their eternal repose, we must also protect those who are living and so funerals at this time must have small numbers in attendance.
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Introduction: Solar Powered Phone Charger Necessities
To Build A Solar Powered Phone Charger you will NEED 3 THINGS:
1.Solar Panel (from Radioshack or Amazon-5$)
2. Portable Phone Charger (from Radioshack or Apple-30$)
3. Cell Phone Charger
Step 1: Taking Apart Your Portable Charger
To begin you must unscrew and dismantle your portable phone charger. From there you should have located two things:
Your mainboard: as seen above (green)
Your Lithium-ion Battery:as seen above (gray)
Step 2: Putting It All Together
From there you will keep those two items attached. Next you will have to find your outlet (where you plug in your portable phone charger) and cut those wires in half. To will then take your solar panel and solder it together with those two wires ( does not matter which one). Next you will take the end to a charger for your phone (end that goes into phone) and solder it on the main board where it says In+ and out-. Again it does not matter which wire goes to which. From there you will now have a finished product. Your solar panel will charge your rechargeable battery which will then power you phone.
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These two took a leap of faith when they crossed the Atlantic to settle in the UK. While in London, Maite completed WDI and Chris completed UXDI at our London campus. Now, they're are giving back by helping current students master their new skills.
What were you doing before your course at General Assembly?
Maite: We were living in New York. I was working at Macy's as a freelance Traffic Coordinator. It is as boring as it sounds aka an extremely unexciting job. Before that I was working in public relations and I was not very good at that either.
Chris: I had been working in technology for a while doing a bunch of different things and bouncing around between New York, Maryland and California.
What prompted your career change?
Maite: I did not enjoy what I was doing and then I got laid off in January. That definitely prompted me to think about my next career move. At this point I was having a midlife crisis and had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew for sure that I did not like PR or Marketing. It always felt deceitful to sell something I did not believe in. Chris then suggested to look into UX since I tend question everything. Ha! I did an info session in the New York GA campus to see what it was all about. It struck a chord with me but the only problem was I wanted to leave New York. Get a fresh start. So, we randomly booked a flight to San Francisco two days after I got laid off and checked out the GA campus there. While we were there, Chris woke up one morning and said "How about we move to London?" Two months later we were in London and lucky enough GA became my excuse to be there for at least 3 months doing the UXDI course.
Chris: Basically what Maite said. I had been with my company for over 5 years, it had basically been the only job I'd ever had, but I wanted to step outside see what else the world had to offer. I also really wanted to start creating things, previously I had only been on the support side of IT.
What made you decide to take our Web Development Immersive?
Chris: I knew that I wanted to take a full-time immersive course, I had tried some online sources to teach myself, but I found that I always learned better in a classroom environment with real-world practitioners teaching relevant skills.
How have you been helping our current students?
Chris: I decided to become a Homework TA because I loved being in the creative environment that GA produces.
Every time I'm at GA working with a student, even if it's for an hour, I always end up learning something from them, and hopefully they'll learn something from me. Also, I don't use a lot of Ruby in my job, I work primarily with JS, so being able to go back and keep up with Ruby and solve problems keeps me fresh.
Maite: Around two weeks after graduating GA I landed my first UX job with Red Badger in June. Around September Paul from GA approached my UX mentor Joe and asked if he wanted to teach an evening course. He accepted and appointed me as TA. It sort of fell on my lap and I just went with it.
I could talk about UX all day so, my experience has been great. Talking to people about UX I realized how much I know and how I have formed my own opinions. General Assembly definitely gave me a massive head start and taught me how to keep growing after the course. Hopefully, I am helping the students have the same experience as I did. It's really awarding to share, especially since I believe user centered design should be applied to every product.
How did you two meet?
Maite: We met in New York, four months prior to moving to London. Guess when you know what you want, you just go for it.
Any plans for your next steps, career-wise?
Maite: I want to hone my visual design skill at bit further so I can be a true UX unicorn. I am also working on side projects for organizations that are doing good in their community but do not have a site that can help them achieve their goals. For example, my current side project is working on a site for a Dog Shelter in Spain that was built by regular people who couldn't stand watching stray dogs starving and being abused. Also, for next career steps I will focus more on grassroot projects.
Chris: I just want to keep absorbing more knowledge in Web Development. To see how far I've come in 6-months of working in the field (3 at GA and 3 professionally), it's absolutely insane. I can't imagine what I'll be doing after a year.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Maite: Eating a whole jar of Nutella in one sitting. Its like crack, I can't stop.
Chris: Haribo Tangfastics. I don't think they sell them in America, but they are basically like giant Sour Patch Kids.
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The Toy Dinosaur is a boss in the 1999 video game Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue.
The Toy Dinosaur is the boss of the game's seventh level, Al's Toy Barn. This blue reptilian doll can be found in a small room filled with harmful green slime, and it possesses the ability to breathe fire. Buzz is restricted to the clean areas of the floor or else he will take damage. Even though its movements are relatively slow, the Toy Dinosaur will relentlessly pursue Buzz throughout the battle attempting to incinerate him. Shooting it with his laser will eventually put an end to the beast and earn Buzz another Pizza Planet Token.
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text: SurZeus 161 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Hello Since Survival Game Mode is popping due to recently released big patch that brought us clans and tones of new items and ofc thanks to our streamers engagement - I think its a good time to focus on some small things that can be easily added and can greatly improve the gameplay experience. A Here are some of the changes I suggest: 1.Legacy Main Menu Score only for Survival mode - so other game modes will have their own menu themes. 2.Ambient Noises - V1 Colorado map feels empty and it is way too quiet than it used to be. You guys should definitely add more ambient sounds like birds and scary music. 3. OG lighting for both v1 and v2 Colorado - I think most of us can agree that game has way more climatic, eyes friendly look back in its first years. Would be great to have it back. Im talking about the saturation of the textures and that grass had many different shades. Regards SurZeus Edited February 7, 2019 by SurZeus 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The Iranian Parliament approved the outlines of the budget for the new Iranian year (March 2017-18) on Tuesday.
A total of 111 lawmakers voted in favor while 70 were against the figures proposed by the Majlis Joint Commission, while five MPs abstained, IRNA reported.
The joint commission is a parliamentary body responsible for reviewing the budget bill as well as five-year development plans proposed by the government before its final ratification.
The general budget, excluding revenues earned by ministries and state organizations and companies, totals 3.45 quadrillion rials ($90.5 billion), which shows a 7.8% rise compared to the 3.2 trillion rials the government has proposed, according to the Persian economic daily Donya-e-Eqtesad. The figure shows a 17% rise compared to the budget law of the current Iranian year (March 2016-17).
The parliament-approved budget needs the final endorsement of the Guardians Council—the body in charge of ascertaining the constitutional and Islamic nature of all laws—before it becomes a law. President Hassan Rouhani submitted the budget bill to parliament early December.


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Spokane swept three SWCL volleyball games Tuesday. The Owls won the varsity match 25-19, 25-16. The Lady Trojans dropped to 1-1 in the SWCL and 4 wins and 6 losses overall. Spokane also won the JV and C matches. The Lady Trojans return to action Thursday in a non-conference home game against Diamond. It all starts at 5:00 and it's BLACK OUT.
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Have you had your irony supplement today? If not, you're about to get a full dose. On last week's America's Next Top Model, Tatiana Dante was eliminated for not coming off nasty enough while portraying Greed during a Seven Deadly Sins photo shoot in a graveyard. But when TVGuide.com caught up with her just before tonight's episode (8 pm/ET on UPN), we found that, ahem, actually, barb-slinging and pot-stirring were second nature to the sassy 18-year-old Hawaiian. Read on and see for yourself.
TVGuide.com: Since greed did you in, are you now determined to get rich?
Tatiana Dante: [Laughs] No. I'm not a greedy person.
Tatiana: Thanks! But I don't know why I kicked ass at that. My ultimate goal is to continue pursuing modeling, and then, after I get that goal done, maybe have my own magazine and/or fashion-designing company. TVG: You'll have to work on your being-interviewed skills, then. How many times as an interviewee did you say...
Tatiana: "Actually!" [Laughs] TVG: Have you cut that word from your vocabulary?
Tatiana: I think I was nervous, so I just used that word a lot because it sounded good. I'm actually not too sure why... Oops! I just said "actually" again! It's a good word! TVG: Don't worry, I'm not counting. [On second thought, let's count.] Now then, do you think you were isolated from the other girls because you were smarter?
Tatiana: I don't actually (1) think I'm smarter, but I do think it might have been because we have different lifestyles. TVG: Hmm... I doubt any of the other girls listed the History Channel as their favorite TV destination in their bio.
Tatiana: No, they don't seem like the kind of girls who would be interested in the History Channel, but I am. The History Channel and the Discovery Channel... those are my channels. I love 'em so much! TVG: When I talked to Brandy Rusher a few weeks ago, she was still p---ed off at you!
Tatiana: Well, Brandy, excuse my language... [Pauses] No, I'm not going to say a bad word. She just has a bad attitude in general, and I don't like her very much. TVG: I got that. If you ask me, Tiffany Richardson was being overly generous when she said that 90 percent of the time, Brandy was nice.
Tatiana: [Laughs] That was so overly generous, and you know that if you watch the show. You super know that! It's such a lie! But she can lie all she wants. TVG: To tell you the truth, I was scared of Brandy. I didn't want to p--- her off!
Tatiana: Oh, I tried to p--- her off! TVG: Mission accomplished. What did you say that so irritated her?
Tatiana: Actually (2), I really don't remember. I don't think I said anything. I think she just has a general problem with me. I actually (3) was, like, agreeing with her on something, and she told me that I have a big mouth and went off on me. I was like, "Whatever, dude. You want to play? I'll play!" I'm not going to let someone talk crap to me. I'm gonna talk crap back. TVG: You enjoyed getting her goat!
Tatiana: I didn't enjoy it. Actually (4), it was kind of annoying. You have to understand that they were saying I was this and I was that, but the fact of the matter is that everybody saw that Brandy was just a rude person. And I don't dig that, you know what I mean? TVG: I don't dig that, either.
Tatiana: Don't bring all your baggage with me! TVG: I have to tell you, people are not going to believe that you don't remember what you said to make her blow up at you.
Tatiana: I don't, actually (5)! Seriously, I think it was so minor, and she just overreacted. That was her general problem. TVG: You don't have a lot of female friends, do you?
Tatiana: I don't. I have a few. My dog is pretty much my best friend. TVG: Is your dog a girl?
Tatiana: Yes, she is. TVG: There's one, at least. So, living in Hawaii, do you have to hear "getting lei'd" jokes all the time?
Tatiana: Yeah! TVG: What's the worst one you've ever heard?
Tatiana: Well, the worst one was probably from a guy who had never paid attention to me in my entire life, and then, when I got back [from doing Top Model], he was like, "Hey, I heard you were on TV! Can I have your number?" I was like, "No. You're such an ass!" TVG: Not quite a "lei'd" joke, but OK. I read that your favorite food is salad. That has got to be a lie!
Tatiana: I actually (6) have two favorite foods. Salad is one of them, so I will say that is definitely true. But I eat pizza way more than I eat salad, that's for sure! [By our count, that's only six uses of the word "actually" in the whole interview — Miss Dante's improving!]


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Gorgonzola Consortium at CIBUS 2018: a great success
The presence of the Gorgonzola Consortium at CIBUS 2018 was a great success. In a fair that recorded this year the highest attendance in terms of exhibiting companies and operators, the Gorgonzola Consortium stand was a place for people to meet, taste new gourmet pairings and enjoy watching famous chefs create their dishes.
The main protagonist was the public, who crowded the stand even more than at previous events (many people also watched our live streams) to get advice on how to enhance the flavour of Gorgonzola PDO, recognise counterfeit products and learn new recipes.
Always keen to experiment with new pairings, the Consortium recommended combining Gorgonzola with Prosecco DOC, Po Delta Rice PGI, Tropea Calabria Red Onion PGI e and Piedmont Hazelnuts PGI.


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Mellow Lights of September
Castelbuono, one of the most lively and joyful centres of Sicily, is a beautiful medieval town embedded in the North side of the Madonie Mountains Natural Park, member of the UNESCO's European and Global Geoparks network. This is an area where the beauty of the landscapes is completed by the charm of several precious medieval villages.
With this tour, based on a fascinating 19th century castle, now converted into an "agriturismo", few meters outside the centre of Castelbuono, we want to offer to our guests the possibility to live for some days an authentic and exciting experience in and around a town that with its mighty medieval castle and its lively squares and streets, lies in a valley between mountains and sea and it is therefore strategic to enjoy both aspects of the Sicilian landscapes. September is the time when we prepare our tomato sauce for the winter and we like to share this experience of real rural life with our guests.
Cefalu with its Norman cathedral is the perfect meeting point between the mountains and the coast.
After this rural life immersion, in two intense days you will experience the beautiful and bustling city of Palermo with its 3.000 years old history, its markets and night life, its monuments, bars, shops etc. The regional capital of Sicily is always full of surprises.
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- May, 2019
Worldwide incidence of melanoma is rising.[1] Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is indicated for patients with primary melanoma with T1b lesions and beyond [2] based on the recent classifications of the 8th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC).[3] The status of the SLN has been shown to be the strongest predictor of melanoma-specific survival by the MSLT-I.[4] Although MSLT-II has shown again that SLN status is a strong predictor of melanoma-specific survival, the therapeutic benefit of completion lymph node dissection (CLND) has not been demonstrated. Thus, in patients with low tumor burden in the SLN(s), CLND may not be necessary.[5] SLNB is a less morbid procedure with complication rate of about 5% [6] when compared with CLND of as high as over 50%.[7]
Despite the fact that the complications such as lymphedema, pain, and nerve injury from SLNB are much less than those from CLND, major nerves are still exposed during SLNB for different nodal basins. Specific examples are: the spinal accessary nerve in the posterior triangle of the neck; thoracodorsal and long thoracic nerve in the axilla; ulnar, median, and radial nerves in the deep epitrochlear basin; femoral nerve in the groin; and sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa. During lymph node dissection in these nodal basins, it is critical to identify and carefully preserve these nerves. Due to the more limited operative field in SLNB, the nerves may be more difficult to identify in these nodal basins. Whether undertaking a SLNB or CLND, it is imperative to identify and monitor the nerve so that it will be carefully preserved during dissection.
Due to its variable stimulation parameters, the Checkpoint Stimulator has proven to be an excellent tool to assist in localizing these nerves prior to visualization. The use of a charge-balanced, biphasic stimulation waveform allows safe continuous stimulation to tissue without causing any diminished muscle response or risk of nerve injury thus, enabling me to preserve the nerve throughout the procedure, which can be especially
helpful during difficult dissections.
Demonstration of Usage
The two linked videos provide a brief demonstration of my usage of Checkpoint Stimulator in two recent lymph node dissections. The first case was an axillary lymph node dissection (Figure 1), showing the identification of the thoracodorsal nerve with the contraction of latissimus dorsi, and the long thoracic nerve with the contraction of the serratus anterior respectively. Initially, I used the 2.0 mA setting and swept across the tissue. When the stimulator probe was approximately 2-3mm from the nerve, a robust contraction of the muscle was observed. I then reduced the amplitude to 0.5 mA and pinpointed the nerve location. The device also employs a higher frequency setting of 16hz producing a tetanic contraction of muscle as opposed to a single twitch usually associated with nerve stimulation. I believe this nerve locating technique is not only safer, but reduces dissection time. In the second case, the femoral nerve during an inguinofemoral lymph node dissection was identified using the Checkpoint Stimulator and the nerve location was confirmed with the contraction of the anterior thigh muscles. In the same way, I started with a higher amplitude setting of 2.0 mA approximating the nerve location to within several millimeters, then confirmed the location at the 0.5 mA setting.
In summary, for melanoma lymph node surgery either SLNB or lymph node dissection in the neck, axillary, epitrochlear, inguinal, and popliteal nodal basins, it is my practice that a Checkpoint Stimulator should be always available to confirm the appropriate nerve to avoid injury. In particular, during SLNB, as the operative field is relatively limited, the Checkpoint Stimulator will be of great benefit to identify and confirm the nerve. For the SLNB of the posterior neck and the popliteal fossa, it is critical to identify and confirm the spinal accessory nerve and the sciatic nerve respectively, as the consequence of cutting these nerves is disastrous.
- Siegel R, Naishadham D, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2013. CA Cancer J Clin. 2013;63:11–30
- Wong SL, Faries MB, Kennedy EB, et al. Sentinel lymph node biopsy and management of regional lymph nodes in melanoma: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update. J Clin Oncol.2018;36:399–413
- Gershenwald JE, Scolyer RA, Hess KR, et al. Melanoma staging: evidence-based changes in the American Joint Committee on Cancer eighth edition cancer staging manual. CA Cancer J Clin. 2017;67:472–492.
- Morton DL, Thompson JF, Cochran AJ, et al. Final trial report of sentinel-node biopsy versus nodal observation in melanoma. N Engl J Med 2014;370:599–609.
- Faries MB, Thompson JF, Cochran AJ et al. Completion dissection or observation for sentinel-node metastasis in melanoma. N Engl J Med (2017) 376(23):2211–2222.
- Wrightson WR, Wong SL, Edwards MJ, Chao C, Reintgen DS, Ross MI, Noyes RD, Viar V, Cerrito PB, McMasters KM. Complications associated with sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2003; 10: 676-680
- de Vries M, Hoekstra HJ, Hoekstra-Weebers JE. Quality of life after axillary or groin sentinel lymph node biopsy, with or without completion lymph node dissection, in patients with cutaneous melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol 2009; 16: 2840-2847
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Minnesota is a mecca for medical device manufacturers, so Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, who heads the device division of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made it one of his first stops after the second warning about synthetic surgical mesh by the FDA, and an Institute of Medicine criticism of the 510 (k) process that allows devices to be marketed bypassing clinical trials.
The medical device industry is understandably nervous.
Med City News reports in this article, here, that the FDA does not have enough experienced reviewers to determine which medical devices should be approved. At the invitation of a Minnesota medical device trade group, Shuren assured the group that the FDA will begin a reviewer certification and training program starting in September. This will be a new program that "should help in the certification of medical devices."
Dr. Shuren seemed reluctant to use a third-party reviewer program, reports the paper.
MedCity News followed-up with this article on a private-public partnership suggested by the medical device community to Dr. Shuren during his visit. It will be focused on "regulatory science" which uses tools to evaluate medical devices and allows more access by the industry into the regulatory process.


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Welcome to Southwark Stayhouse, our brand new online streaming service where we'll be sharing full-length shows and exclusive video content. We'll keep everything online until our doors are able to open again on Newington Causeway. All shows are free, so you can watch them whenever you want.
We're launching with Wasted, a new rock musical we did about the Brontë siblings in 2018 (★★★★ "A fantastically witty, mischievous and camp musical." The Guardian). It's directed by Adam Lenson with music by Christopher Ash and book and lyrics by Carl Miller. We've also got our riotously fun take on Twelfth Night, set at a music festival (Illyria, obv) which we did in 2019, directed by Anna Girvan. And we've got one from the vaults (literally). Bound by Jesse Briton (★★★★★ "One of the most accomplished pieces of debut playwriting that I've seen in a long time." Evening Standard) which premiered in our old Vault space at London Bridge and went on to be nominated for an Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Playwright, is available to watch below too. Alongside these three full-length shows we'll be releasing more content fortnightly plus any projects that our pals are doing like Philip Ridley's The Beast Will Rise monologues – from the world premiere of The Beast of Blue Yonder which was due to open at the beginning of April.
Happy watching, stay safe, and we'll see you soon.
Lots of love,
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We've been Waiting For Life, finding Simple Joys, and hoping that It Won't Be Long Now – oh yeah, and we made a musical theatre playlist featuring all your fave SP hits, to blast while you're social distancing.


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VIAVI MPOLx - SmartClass MPO Optical Loss Test Set
The MPOLx MPO fiber test set consists of MPOLS-85P light source and MPOLP-85P signal power meter. Using VIAVI MPOLx test set, technicians a can measure MPO fiber length, measure MPO wavelength and optical loss, check MPO connector polarity, inspect fiber end faces and create network certification reports easily.
VIAVI MPOLx SmartClass Test set provides Tier 1 (Basic) fiber certification and color coded pass/fail test results for each fiber in the MPO connection. Both MPOLx test devices (MPOLS-85P light source and MPOLP-85P power meter) have a 3.5" color touch screen and can give test results of all 12 MPO fibers in 6 seconds.
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For me aggression is passion to win, says Kohli
Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is known for his aggressive approach on the field, on Tuesday said aggression for him is passion to win the game for his country.
Kohli said to many people aggression means something else but for him it is the passion to win at any cost.
"Aggression for me is the passion to win and winning on every ball for the team. I think people have different meaning of aggression but for me it is to win the match at any cost and giving 120% for the team on each and every delivery," Kohli told reporters on Tuesday, ahead of the opening T20I, starting on Wednesday.
"It could be on the field or if I'm sitting outside and applauding someone or batting or running, it could be anything. That, for me, is aggression.
"Aggression depends on how the situation is on field. If the opposition is aggressive towards you then you counter it," he added.
Kohli also commented on the situation where Cricket Australia turned down the appeal of reducing the bans of Steve Smith and David Warner.
"I honestly don't know exactly what happened before those decisions were taken. Obviously everyone saw what happened but unless I know the details it is not my place to comment on," Kohli said.
"The decision is made by someone and that is going on in the sidelines. Honestly not my place to give an opinion on," he added.
When asked to comment on the atmosphere the Indian skipper is expecting, Kohli said: "You can never underestimate any side. We haven't played Australia after everything that has happened so I cannot really say what the atmosphere is going to be on the ground like."
Explaining the importance of pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah in this tour, Kohli praised the duo saying the two are doing a good job and he is expecting to do the same here also.
"Any captain would love to have them both in their attack and I have been lucky to have them both bowling so well for the team, giving those breakthroughs and in the difficult situations of death overs executing what we want them to," Kohli said.
"They are thinking bowlers, understand the situation and get a gut feel of what the batsmen are looking to do before bowling. And the ability to predict what is going to happen on each ball is what keeps them ahead of the batsmen most of the times," he added.-IANS


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Portugal's mountains and coasts are a popular tourist destination for Europeans who want to enjoy the Atlantic ocean without the cold of the northern countries. It is also a fairly cheap vacation destination, which makes its glamping opportunities much more affordable to the casual traveler than you might expect, though they may be more rustic than you may expect. From yoga retreats to pine dunes to remote mountain villages, Portugal has many mysteries awaiting you, along with the beauty of the Portuguese language and Fado music. Experience this affordable vacation destination for yourself. Take a look at the options below and start planning your next trip to Europe. You won't regret taking a trip to this beautiful and historic country!
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Sonny Palacios has had an impressive career as a community leader, elected official and attorney. He established himself as a successful lawyer in South Texas and as a member of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board. Sonny, through hard work, achieved the American Dream. His inspiring story of humble beginnings started at age twelve working with his father in the fields.
Sonny, a fourth-generation Texan, was born in Edinburg, Texas in 1971. He is a proud product of the Edinburg public school system. Growing up, he worked in the fields with his father picking honeydew melons, broccoli and cabbage.
Sonny was a highly motivated individual working early mornings, going to school, working afternoons and doing it all over again the next day. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1990 and continued to college at the University of Texas-Pan American, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1996.
Sonny had a deep interest in law and in helping others therefore decided to pursue his law degree at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate Degree, Cum Laude in 2002. After law school, Sonny started his own private practice in his hometown of Edinburg.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Blue Bell Ice Cream announced Wednesday they are recalling select products containing chocolate chip cookie dough.
The company says the supplier Aspen Hills, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of their no egg chocolate chip cookie dough over possible listeria contamination.
States impacted by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Half gallons of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cookie Two Step, and the pints of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough are covered by the recall.
No illnesses have been reported, but the company says consumer should not eat the recalled products, and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Blue Bell said in a statement on Facebook:Out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily recalling select products that contain a chocolate chip cookie dough ingredient. Aspen Hills, Inc., who supplies us with this ingredient, has issued a voluntary recall on select lots of chocolate chip cookie dough supplied to Blue Bell.
No illnesses have been reported to date, but Blue Bell is taking this step because we remain committed to producing a safe, high-quality, great-tasting ice cream for you and your family to enjoy.
The recall is limited to Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough half gallons with the code date 082618226, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough pints with the code dates 081518242 and 082418242, and Cookie Two Step half gallons with the code dates 080418222 and 081818224. These code dates can be found on the bottom of the carton.
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