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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 5 Stars - Amazing re-read
Make It Easy, Cupcake: Fabulously Fun Creations in 4 Simple Steps - 3 Stars - Interesting projects and ideas
Eighth Grave After Dark - 5 Stars - Another amazing re-read. (re-reads are apparently my thing in 2018)
First Time Cake Decorating: The Absolute Beginner's Guide - 4 Stars - A great overview of the basics, very clear instructions.
Seventh Grave and No Body - 5 Stars - Re-read. Charley being Charley is always great.
When Dimple Met Rishi - 4 Stars - Really fun, quite cute. A good coming of age tale.
Sweet Ruin - 4 Stars - So good! This series never gets old.
Rescue My Heart - 3 Stars - I have no memories from this book. That can't be good.
Trophy Husband - 2.5 Stars - I only liked this book when the main characters were together. I also detested how much time McKenna (h) spent thinking about her a**hole ex.
Ice Planet Barbarians - 3 Stars - It took a very long time for me to get on board with this one. Once I got there it wasn't terrible.
If Someone Says "You Complete Me" Run! - Not really a DNF, I put it aside to finish challenges and reviews.
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Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon - I've put this book down with the intention to DNF twice yet I keep picking it back up. Maybe because it's a group read maybe because I'm curious, I'm not sure.
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January: 9 books
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March: 9 books
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What do I need to know about stroke if I am African Caribbean?
High blood pressure
Sickle cell disease (SCD)
Lupus (SLE)
Waist size and BMI
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If you are of African Caribbean origin you may have a higher risk of stroke than other people in the UK. But there are things you can do to stay healthy and avoid a stroke.
What do I need to know about stroke if I am African Caribbean?
Studies show that if you are of African or Caribbean origin you are twice as likely to have a stroke, and at a younger age, than the rest of the UK population.
Part of the reason for this is that you are more likely to have health conditions that put you at risk of stroke, including high blood pressure, diabetes and sickle cell disease.
It's also thought that African and Caribbean people may be more likely to carry weight around their waist. A larger waist size increases your risk of having a stroke, and makes you more likely to develop blood pressure and diabetes.
High blood pressure
African Caribbean people are more likely to have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the biggest single risk factor for stroke, and it contributes to around half of all strokes.
High blood pressure puts a strain on all the blood vessels in your body, including the ones supplying blood to your brain. This can damage the blood vessels, making a clot or a bleed in the brain more likely.
Should I get my blood pressure checked?
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms so the only way to check is to have your blood pressure measured regularly. All adults over 18 should have their blood pressure measured at least every five years. If you are over 40, have high blood pressure or are overweight you should get your blood pressure checked at least once a year. This can be done by your GP or nurse, or you can check it yourself with a home testing device.
Medication for high blood pressure
If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may be given medication. Certain types of blood pressure medication work better for African Caribbean people, and you can discuss the treatment options with your GP.
Taking your blood pressure medication consistently can be one of the best things you can do to avoid a stroke.
Reducing the amount of salt you have can also make a big difference to blood pressure. We all need a small amount of salt in our diets but the most we should have in a day is 6 g (or a teaspoon) of salt.
Much of the salt we eat is hidden in processed foods such as ready meals, crisps, nuts and biscuits, as well as salt fish, corned beef, bacon, salt pork and processed meats. Keep these as an occasional treat and avoid adding salt to food when you're cooking or at the table. Using spices and lemon juice can add flavour to replace the taste of salt.
Pre-mixed flavourings such as jerk seasoning or curry powders can also be high in salt. Try using fresh ginger, lemon juice and chillies or dried herbs and spices like paprika or pimento to flavour food instead. Also avoid adding salt to food at the table.
Having diabetes almost doubles your risk of stroke, and contributes to up to one in five strokes. It is up to three times more common among black African and black Caribbean people compared to the rest of the UK population. And people in this group are also more likely to develop complications like heart disease and stroke at a younger age.
Diabetes causes high levels of sugar in your blood, which damages your blood vessels. This can lead to clots forming and causing a stroke.
Should I be tested for diabetes?
If you are African Caribbean and aged 25 or over, you can ask for a diabetes check. You're more likely to have diabetes if a close family member has it too. If you had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes), you're more likely to develop it later in life.
It's a good idea to be tested if you have high blood pressure, or there is a history of heart disease or stroke in your family. Being overweight also makes diabetes more likely.
What can I do about diabetes?
If you have diabetes, you will have regular check-ups with your GP or at a diabetes clinic to make sure your blood glucose and blood pressure stay at healthy levels. Some people need to take medication such as metformin or insulin, depending on the kind of diabetes you have.
Type 2 diabetes can be helped by making changes to your lifestyle, such as eating healthy food or doing more exercise. You can read more about diabetes and stroke.
Sickle cell disease (SCD)
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a disorder that affects red blood cells. Children with SCD are three times more likely to have a stroke, and about a sixth of all people with sickle cell disease will have had at least one stroke by the age of 45.
Blood cells are normally round and flexible, but in people with sickle cell disease they become stiff and crescent or sickle-shaped. This can lead them to block blood vessels and disrupt blood flow, causing painful episodes.
How is sickle cell diagnosed?
Sickle cell disorders can be detected with a blood test. All newborn babies in the UK are checked for SCD. Around 10,000 people in the UK have sickle cell disease and it mostly affects people of African, Caribbean, Asian, and Mediterranean origin.
What can I do about sickle cell disease?
Although SCD cannot be cured, treatment can reduce its symptoms and the risk of complications. You should have help from a specialist medical team to help you manage the condition and avoid a stroke.
Children with SCD should have a transcranial Doppler (TCD) scan every year from the age of two. This scan uses ultrasound to measure the flow of blood through your brain, and spot any potential problems.
If the scan shows that you are at a high risk of stroke, you might need more regular scans, and you might have blood transfusions to treat the SCD.
Lupus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is often just known as lupus, is an auto-immune condition that mainly affects women. It tends to appear more often among people of African, Caribbean and Asian descent, but anyone can be affected.
Lupus mainly affects the skin and joints, but can also involve internal organs such as your heart and kidneys. Damage to the kidney may lead to high blood pressure, which contributes to the risk of a stroke.
There is no cure for lupus itself, but you can treat the symptoms such as pain and high blood pressure. If you have lupus, your kidneys should be monitored, and kidney problems can be treated with immunosuppressants.
Waist size and BMI
African and Caribbean people tend to carry more weight around their waist than the rest of the population. If you carry extra weight around your waist you are more likely to develop diabetes, high blood pressure or other health problems.
BMI if you are African Caribbean
Another way of looking at body weight is BMI, or body mass index. This shows whether you are the right weight for your height.
The general population should have a BMI below 25, but people from African and Caribbean ethnic groups should aim to keep below a BMI of 23. This is because people in this group already have a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.
If you need to lose weight or become more active, speak to your GP or pharmacist about the support available locally.
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Sources close to the matchup confirmed the news on Thursday following an initial report from Combate in Brazil. The UFC has not made any announcement regarding the fight and nothing is official until bout agreements have been signed and returned.
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Fraud is a nasty issue that most eCommerce business owners and managers don't like to talk about. They see the detection and management of fraud as a cost center, a necessary evil the company has to deal with. While this attitude is pretty common, it couldn't be more wrong.
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Is Carb Cycling an effective diet format to lose weight and burn fat?
First, let's define carb cycling. Carb Cycling is a diet in which you manipulate the amount of carbohydrates you take in per day. Some athletes manipulate their carbs or carb load prior to a sporting event like a marathon. Some athletes completely restrict carbs prior to an event like a bikini competition. There are also intermediate methods when carbs are increased to support a muscle growth period or decreased to support fat loss.
The key is in the manipulation of the carbs in order to create a destabilization and a sensitivity for the carbohydrates. When the body is deprived of carbs it uses fat for energy, however long sustained periods without carbs can decrease the fat burning effectiveness. Thus, periods of high carbs, low carbs and no carbs can keep the sensitivity so that your body responds exactly how you intend based on your goal.
At Flexx Sports Nutrition, we are all about burning fat and body transformation. To get your body sensitive to carbohydrates, periods of high carbs and low carbs is key.
Here are some examples
|Week 1-4 Low Carbs
|Week 5 High Carbs
|Day 1-6 Low Carbs
|Day 7 High Carbs
|*Low Carb could consist of 150g Carbs Per Day depending on your weight
|*High Carb could consist of 400g Carbs Per Day depending on your weight
On the days of low carb intake, you will increase your fat intake. Protein intake should remain constant during the process.
This method above is how you will burn fat for energy, however will this help you lose weight? No, weight loss only occurs when you have a caloric deficient diet. Most times however, when participating in a diet like this, by default, you do reduce your calories, in which you will lose weight.
The scientific research to back the effectiveness of this diet is still unclear. There are also some initial side effects of depleting carbs like, lack of energy, poor cognitive function, irritability, etc. Notice these side effects as you go through this type of diet to determine if it makes sense to continue. It is also extremely important to discuss methods like this with you doctor, dietician or nutritionist. Changes in carbohydrate intake can be dangerous especially for anyone that has a condition with their body's insulin regulation.
Our stance is that carb cycling is effective and unless you are a pro bodybuilder the idea would be to keep this in moderation where you don't completely eliminate your carbs and you don't go crazy on the high carb day. A playful balance is the best long-term solution.


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Gran Turismo 6 is nothing but time trials even when there are other cars on the track. They stick to their racing line so strictly that they might as well be on rails. I do not think that the complicated AI from Forza would be possible without the vaunted 'cloud computing' that Microsoft lists as a bullet point on their Xbox One achievements list. Point for them and delivering on at least one promise.
What Forza 5 doesn't do is let me drive on the mother fucking moon with a moon rover. Take that.
To make this comparison complete I plan on finding a track and car that exist in both games and running them one after the other. I predict that I will be struck by how much better Forza 5 looks that I remember and how much better the Dual Shock 3's analog stick and analog buttons are for driving. Stay tuned for more.
I do plan on writing up just a bit on my worst of the year over the weekend. It was a pretty good year for games which makes picking the worst more difficult. Aside from the obvious choice of Ride to Hell, that is.
Blogging New Year's Resolutions:
- Post most often. No more weekends off.
- Proof read my posts. Good god I sounds like an idiot sometimes.
- Go back to writing honest to goodness longer form reviews. It has been several years and is going to be painful but I think it will be worth it.
- Stream. This will have to wait until it is available on the Xbox One as I don't use the PS4 much.
- Stop using the term Xbone. Xbox Juan is still fine.


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I read that "The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about "
Today is October 10th.
It is World Mental Health Day.
I have struggled for many years with depression and not many people knew that.
I laugh a lot
I sing always
I whistle loudly at work in the washroom and in the staircase, because it sounds more beautiful in those areas
I take many happy pictures
I hug my dogs a lot
I talk & sing to them on a daily basis
Once in awhile when my children passes by me
I like to touch their arm for a quick second
Or hold their hand
Just to feel a connection without words
I write and do a lot of thinking
I'm a deep person
These are all my good days
My bad days
I want to be invisible
I don't want to see anyone
I can't laugh
I can't love
I don't want to wake up
I want to sleep
I want to turn off all the lights and be in the darkness
I hate myself
I'm worthless
I'm not enough
For anyone
For myself
My body is numb
And I cry at 3am and wonder why I'm crying
I look at my food and I cry
I look at family and I hold it in
Now I'm better
I've never felt stronger in all my life
The self awareness I have is amazing
The self love I have blows me away
I look in the mirror and I love myself
I seek those who bring joy to my life
I have people who get me
People who understand me
I sought professional help
And I am better
So much better
I believe in myself
And I have accepted all that's meant to be in my life
And pushed aside all things that are triggers and stressors
I have found my happy place within myself
And when I feel like I'm slipping
I tell myself I Am ENOUGH
I've learned to be gentle with myself and am living the best way I can
I no longer believe everything I think.


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The Weapon Delivery is a miscellaneous quest given by the Thieves Guild member Lucan Ostorius in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. It involves a shipment of weapons that must be delivered to its receiver in Ald'ruhn.
Quick walkthroughEdit
- Accept to deliver the shipment.
- Travel to The Rat in the Pot.
- Deliver the shipment to Yak gro-Skandar.
Detailed walkthroughEdit
When wandering in the West Gash northwest from Ald'ruhn and southeast from Gnisis, the Nerevarine might meet Lucan Ostorius. He should deliver a shipment of obviously stolen weapons to Yak gro-Skandar. He asks the Nerevarine if they could help him, delivering the stolen goods for him.
When the Nerevarine accepts the task of delivering the weapons to Yak gro-Skandar, Lucan Ostorius will give him the following weapons:
The Nerevarine should now head to Ald'ruhn and find Yak gro-Skandar inside the local inn called The Rat in the Pot. On the lower floor they can find Yak gro-Skandar and deliver the shipment by using the watchwords "Lucan's shipment." Yak will reward the Nerevarine for his work.
|The Weapon Delivery – MV_ThiefTrader
|Journal Entry
|I met Lucan Ostorius, who claims to be a trader. He is waiting for Yak gro-Skandar, a smith with whom he was supposed to trade some goods. Apparently, though, gro-Skandar has yet to show up, agitating Lucan greatly. It seems Lucan would like me to help him by delivering a shipment of weapons for him to Yak gro-Skandar at the Rat in the Pot in Ald'ruhn. He has offered to pay me 100 septims for my time, and he asks me to swear an oath to Zenithar to seal the bargain.
|I met a fellow guildmember, Lucan Ostorius, who would like some help getting a shipment of stolen weapons to Yak gro-Skandar at the Rat in the Pot in Ald'ruhn.
|I've agreed to help Lucan by taking the weapons to Yak gro-Skandar, and I have sworn a solemn oath to Zenithar that I will fulfill my part of the bargain.
|I agreed to help Lucan get the weapons to Yak gro-Skandar, and he has agreed to give me 100 septims for my trouble.
|I have decided not to help Lucan deliver his shipment. Something seems strange about the man.
|I have no time to help Lucan, guildmate or not. Hopefully, I will be forgiven for this.
|Lucan Ostorius attacked me, apparently assuming I was not going to deliver his weapons.
|I met up with Yak gro-Skandar, and delivered the stolen weapons to him. He gave me the 100 septims promised by Lucan Ostorius, and seemed pleased about his goods. It's always good to be able to help a couple of honest traders.
|Met up with Yak gro-Skandar, another fellow guild member, in Ald'ruhn. He seemed happy with the shipment, and paid me the 100 septims Lucan promised me.
- If the Nerevarine is not a member of the Thieves Guild, then Lucan will not mention that the weapons are stolen, and will instead lie about being a trader. Despite that fact, in the journal entry after the quest is successfully completed, they will be mentioned as "stolen".


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Looks like Addie enjoys the snow as much as my recently departed, and dearly loved Golden named Maggie. How she loved to play in the snow...
... and the wise golden retriever presented to the Baby Jesus a well-chewed stick, an object considered most sacred among dogkind.
This picture makes me miss having a dog to romp with in the snow.
This makes me miss my golden too. All Addie needs is a bit of dusting...
That is a great shot! I love it! Happy Holidays everyone!
Birth of the Lord... it it your birthday, m'lord?
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Gucci and Fendi Are Ranked as the Hottest Fashion Brands Right Now
Also including Off-White™ and Balenciaga.
Gucci and Fendi Are Ranked as the Hottest Fashion Brands Right Now
Also including Off-White™ and Balenciaga.
Earlier this year, Balenciaga reigned supreme as the top brand in fashion. According to Lyst's Q2 Index, Gucci has knocked Demna Gvasalia's high fashion brand off of its pedestal and taken the number one spot. Gucci's accessories are the main factor in why the Parisian fashion house took the top spot. Just take a look through your Instagram feed, and we're sure it's filled with the Gucci GG belt. This item has unsurprisingly been a top product on the Lyst Index for the entire year.
Following behind Gucci are Off-White™, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana. Virgil Abloh's recently unveiled collaborations with RIMOWA and Converse exemplify how the brand has stayed in the number two slot while Clare Waight Keller's custom gown worn by Meghan Markle for the Royal Wedding boosted Givenchy to its number three spot.
Thanks to the ongoing logomania trend, Fendi has also risen up the ranks, swiftly surpassing 17 slots and landing its current position as the eighth most popular brand right now. The rebirth of Fendi's historic FF "Zucca" monogram in addition to vintage selections make up what shoppers are loving at the moment.
For the rest of the Q2 report, head to Lyst's official website.


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Is it just me or are kids getting more and more talented these days? Just look at these concept cars created by high school students from Grades 10 to 12. No, these sketches weren't made by any big-time designer. Instead, they were penned by the three winners of Fiat Chrysler Automobile's 2019 Drive for Design competition.
FCA's Drive for Design competition asked high school students ranging from Grades 10 to 12 in the US to design a new vehicle which would be the 'ultimate expression of any FCA brand'. The top choices include two Alfa Romeos and one Maserati penned by three students from Florida, Michigan, and Washington.
The first place designer was Maximillian Cooper from Design and Architecture Senior High in Miami, Florida. He created the stylish Alfa Romeo Serpente concept seen at the header. In second place was Mason Ross from Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington, who created the other Alfa Romeo concept. Rounding up the top three was Vincent Piaskowski from Ernest W. Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan with the shark-inspired Maserati.
All three students will be awarded numerous prizes and receive a tour of the FCA U.S. Product Design studios. They will also get one-on-one time with some of FCA's leading automotive designers. Each student will also be receiving a scholarship to attend 'Precollege Summer Experience Transportation Design' program at the College for Creative Studies, a leading art and design college in Detroit. The summer program will help the students further their skills in designing a new vehicle.
With these bright students likely being future automobile designers, we can be sure that upcoming vehicles will continue to look as good.


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Monday and the middle of May already! Even our weather is warming up, and getting much needed rain here on the prairie parts of WY. Come join in to ceenphotography.com's Share Your World and here is a copy of her post: Have some fun and answer her questions below.
My answers:
1. This sandwich could really use some tomatoes that actually taste like tomatoes.
2. My least favorite candy is huge gum balls or Twizzlers. Give me a Red Vine anytime.
3. I am a Virgo. Nuff said. I think it's a lot like horoscopes, so general you can probably read into it whatever you need or want. Btw, is that materialistic I read for my sign? That's not me at all. Now if you want real concrete advice, get some fortune cookies.🤓
This was the week that was. My oldest granddaughter graduating from college with honors. August she starts medical school! Had a picnic in a park with actual trees blooming , grass and flowers. Perfect.


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Seeking a: Man
Age: 35
City: Your Area
Body Type: Slim/Slender
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Status: Single
Occupation: Unemployed
In My Own Words:
Im married and to be straight forward Im looking to cheat. My marriage is good but my high sex drive is causing some trouble now. Im seeking someone to fulfill my sexual needs. If youre game we can talk. Im not easy to please when it comes to sex, you better be in shape.. Send me a private message if youre a real stallion. Im pretty selective but if youre the one for me, we can last for a long time.


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Dr. Victoria Kaspi delivered the 2018 Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Massey Talk at the Isabel Bader Theatre last week, explaining her team's successful search for the origin of a repeating fast radio burst (FRB) and their future steps.
FRBs refer to rapid but brief radio wave emissions that are detected from outside of our galaxy. Although up to 10,000 bursts may be recorded on any given day, very little is known about them.
In 2001, a Parkes Observatory radio telescope in Australia recorded a flurry of radio frequencies from the distant reaches of the observable universe.
Since the confirmation of FRBs in 2007, more than 50 different FRBs have been detected by astronomers across the globe.
Kaspi embarked on her search using theoretical physics
To track the source of repeating FRBs, Kaspi had to accurately guide telescopes by way of dispersion.
This physical phenomenon occurs when light passes through a medium, like a glass prism, and the components of light — electromagnetic radiation (EMR) — separate based on their wavelength, or colour.
The phenomenon can be seen when rainbows are formed, Kaspi explained, as the medium of "water droplets in the air will split — disperse — white light from the sun."
"There's also a time dispersion," said Kaspi. "And if you could pulse the prism, you would see that the colours arrive at slightly different times. Different colours travel at different speeds in a medium, like glass or water."
With this in mind, the distance travelled by FRBs was measured based on the "sweep" of the data — the range between the time at which the highest-frequency EMR waves hit the detector and the time that the lowest-frequency EMR waves hit the detector.
For an FRB, Kaspi said that the sweep helps to "[tell] us the distance, roughly speaking, to the source."
Radio waves are dispersed because "interstellar space is not a vacuum," explained Kaspi. "There's dust, there's neutral atoms, there's ionized atoms, in particular, there's free electrons. There are free electrons throughout the galaxy, and it's those free electrons that disperse radio waves."
Zeroing in on the origin of a repeating FRB
Starting with data from the Parkes radio telescope, Kaspi's research group guided a radio telescope known as the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico to zero in on a repeating FRB — that is, a set of FRBs detected on Earth that are from the same origin point.
"Parkes is really good at finding [FRBs] because it sees a large area of the sky at once," said Kaspi. "But it can't pinpoint. Anything that can pinpoint, can't detect them, because they're looking at too small fractions of the sky."
Using the data from the Parkes Observatory to narrow their focus, Kaspi's research group fixed the radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory on the FRB's approximate area of origin.
The telescope at the Arecibo Observatory is remarkably accurate. "You can just stare and wait," said Kaspi about locating the origin point of an FRB. "And that's exactly what we did."
They eventually pinpointed the FRB's source to a dwarf galaxy.
What causes FRBs?
The exact cause of FRBs remains to be determined, but Kaspi's discovery has narrowed down the possible events that cause FRBs to occur.
Theories have ranged from "exploding stars [and] colliding stars," to "comets and asteroids impacting neutron stars, black holes evaporating, primordial cosmic strings, oscillations," explained Kaspi. "But the bottom line is that we don't know the answer."
Finding evidence that an FRB can repeat from a dwarf galaxy has eliminated the possibility of FRBs originating from "self-destructive, cataclysmic events that could only occur once," as suggested in a 2016 BBC article.
But the FRBs likely have "nothing to do with any intelligent lifeforms," said Kaspi. "We are very confident this is a natural phenomenon."
What's next in Canadian FRB research?
Supported by funding from the Canadian Foundation of Innovation, FRB research is an ongoing and collaborative effort led by the University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of British Columbia, the National Research Council, and the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory.
These efforts have culminated in the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) and the construction of the CHIME telescope in British Columbia, "the world's most powerful fast radio burst detector today," said Kaspi.
"Nature magazine wrote an article about what to expect in 2018… and the very first thing they mentioned — no pressure here — was CHIME and fast radio bursts," said Kaspi. "It's a very exciting time, and we're all working hard to get this science out fast."


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This measured horror creates a tense atmosphere but fails to elicit anything other than a vague sense of unease.
Film Review: Calvary (2014)
Taut with it's perspective on faith and relationships in a cynical world, Calvary is both darkly funny and effecting.
Film Review: The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
Convincing with it's light amateur documentary style, The Taking of Deborah Logan, creeps into horror with razor-sharp tension and intelligent timing.
Film Review: A Girl Who Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
Touted as the first Iranian Vampire Western, A Girl Who Walks Home at Night, seduces with an atmospheric cinematography and a fresh, albeit vague, perspective on vampire lore.


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W. Conrad McCray: Dedicated to family, profession, church and community
By Dorothy Inman-Johnson
Special to the Outlook
A native of Tallahassee, Conrad McCray is the son of William and Debra McCray. He attended the Florida State University K-12 School (Florida High) and was both an excellent student and a standout member of the football team. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A & M University in 2008, graduating magna cum laude; and his Master of Science degree in Applied Social Science and Criminal Justice from FAMU in 2010, graduating summa cum laude. While completing his graduate studies, he received the Delores Auzenne Fellowship and a State University System scholarship while consistently on the Dean's List throughout his college years. He was a member of the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
At age 19, Conrad began his career with the Florida Department of Corrections as a correctional officer. It did not take long for the department to recognize what a talented young man he was. In short order, he was promoted to the position of Correctional Probation Officer where he supervised a specialized caseload of community control offenders and adult sexual offenders. Currently, he is the Superintendent of the Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. At age 32, he is the youngest superintendent of the 21 detention centers in Florida. He is passionate about his work with the at-risk youth and families he serves, investing a great deal of time, care, and concern in helping them get their lives on track. He demonstrates the same commitment and support for the 60 employees under his supervision. In recognition of his outstanding efforts, he received the Assistant Secretary Award from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
In spite of his very demanding job responsibilities, he generously gives of his time and talent as a volunteer serving both the community and his church. Conrad serves on the Ghazvini Learning Center Advisory Board and as a mentor for the Big Bend Pop Warner Cheerleading Program. At Bethel AME Church, not content to just be a member, he served on the Board of Trustees, serves on the transportation ministry every third Sunday, and as a cook for the church's first Sunday Breakfasts.
He is, also, the proud father of two daughters_ Azia Nicole and Irihanna April McCray.
It is truly inspiring to see a young man demonstrating such dedication to his family, his profession, his church, and community. The Capital Outlook, therefore, is happy to recognize W. Conrad McCray as this week's Person of the Week.
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"There once a derrick like those in the background at the point where you see the gas escaping from the pipe in this 65-foot crater. And the derrick was on the surface. The pressure, 2,500 pound per square inch and the heat from the blazing gas caused the ground to break into fine dust and blow away. For more than two years this process continued as engineers attempted to estinguish the blaze and failed. The steel in the derrick and other well equipment became a mass of glowing metal sinking lower and lower as the crater was formed.
This pictures shows the wild Rumanian well, tamed by M.M. Kinley, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, American fire-fighter after the blaze was estingushed and before the gas was put under control. Imagine blowing out a fire, in a crater filled with hot metal, a furnace heated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. He had to get a few feet of the flame to do the job.
This is a very poor picture – Kinley failed to bring back any good pictures excepting tiny Kodak snaps which were not clear. This is an enlargement and it is very bit as good as the smaller print. Perhaps, the artist can touch this up so that it shoe up properly."
By courtesy of Jeff Spencer,
President of the Petroleum History Institute
By courtesy of Jeff Spencer,
President of the Petroleum History Institute


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Photo above: "Are you sure it isn't time for a colorful metaphor?"
Mr. Spock, from the film, Star Trek: The Voyage Home. (YouTube)
"I have a human half … as well as an alien half, submerged, constantly at war with each other … I survive it because my intelligence wins out over both, makes them live together."
~Spock, from "The Enemy Within"
One would be hard pressed to find more compelling qualities than passion, kindness, intelligence, depth and humor. To find all these traits in one human being marks quite an extraordinary discovery indeed. At this point, there's nothing I can write about Leonard Nimoy that hasn't been published in one of the many tributes but that Nimoy appeared to possess all of those traits.
Leonard Nimoy, undoubtedly best known for his role as Spock in Star Trek, died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the age of 83 on Thursday, February 27, 2015, leaving behind his son, Adam and daughter, Julie, as well as Susan, his wife of 26 years.
Nimoy grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to California to pursue acting in his late teens. Describing his origins, he said: "My folks came to U.S. as immigrants, aliens, and became citizens. I was born in Boston, a citizen, went to Hollywood and became an alien."
He began acting when he was only eight, although his announcement to his father that he wanted to be an actor was met with bafflement. In an interview with rap artist Pharrell Williams, in 2013, he said his dad "was a sweet guy," but "just didn't understand how a person could make a living being an actor."
Despite these family reservations about his career choice, Nimoy would end up not only working as an actor, but as a poet, photographer, singer and songwriter.
With his MA in Education from Antioch, and later an honorary doctorate, he entered the acting world armed with real world experience, a formal education, and many diverse interests. Leonard Nimoy studied photography at UCLA, and admitted on several occasions that there were times in his life when he was rarely without a camera in his hand. He published books of his photos, such as The Full Body Project, which garnered attention for its daring and gracious attention to the unconventional nude female model with a full figure.
Discussing his interest in the nude female figure from an artistic standpoint with the outspoken and hilariously crass and ruthlessly direct Craig Ferguson in 2008, Nimoy remarked that "there's a gigantic industry built around telling women they look wrong." When Ferguson attempted to lighten or sexualize the issue by asking if Nimoy had always "been attracted to fat women," he simply gave a knowing smile and a laugh as he replied, "I knew you were going to ask me that."
In this age of celebrity obsession, it's rare to see a star that doesn't seem to match or surpass the public's obsession with them. In contrast, if Mr. Nimoy had an obsession, it seemed to be his work. On top of acting and photography, he produced music and wrote insightful poems. Everybody's favorite half-Vulcan was more interested in learning, engaging and giving back than sitting back and taking in all the perks of fame.
Leonard Nimoy also had a strong connection with his Jewish heritage and community. (The famous Vulcan salute actually originated from his observation of the way Jewish priests held their hands while giving blessings.) His first language was Yiddish, and he was a well-known for advocate for Jewish rights. He was even involved in a Pro Bono lawsuit against Holocaust deniers and was outspoken on the issues of religious and philosophical freedom.
That's not to say he was some sort of saint, immune to his own internal struggles. His first marriage ended in divorce, and he battled alcoholism in drug rehab following his long-running performances on Star Trek. Of that iconic role, Nimoy said that he was initially challenged by Spock's stoic and overtly rational mentality, and expressed feeling pressure to go against his "training as an actor to use [his] emotions" because he was playing a character "whose emotions were locked up."
Excerpts of his poetry demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to the strength and fragility of human emotion, showing the reader exactly why playing such an emotionally-controlled character would have been difficult:
You and I
have learned
The song of love,
and we sing it well
The song is ageless
Passed on
Heart to heart
By those
Who have seen
What we see
And known
What we know
And lovers who have
Sung before
Our love is ours
To have
To share
The miracle is this
The more we share …
The more
We have
By sharing his many talents, Leonard Nimoy's katra (soul) lives on, through his work, legacy and words.


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Invest In Cambodia Property
The Ultimate Guide On Property Investment Opportunities For Singaporeans In Cambodia / Phnom Penh- Get All The Property Market Facts
Situated on Indochinese mainland of South East Asia Cambodia is truly a beautiful and serene country with low lying plain and mountainous regions. With steady economic growth, Cambodia is fast becoming a destination hotspot for investors looking to spend their finances on various sectors of the economy.
In Singapore, overseas property investment rose by 40% a new record US$28.4 billion making it one biggest source of capital globally, this surge signals confidence of Singaporean investors in the vibrant real estate sector. In this post, we are going to discuss Cambodia property market and its various aspects giving potential investors a clear roadmap on what to expect.
Cambodia Gross Domestic Product
Cambodian economy continues to gradually grow at a steady rate with a population of 16.01 million. At present, it's an open market system boosting its overall growth rate over the last decade. In 2017 it had a GDP of $22.16 billion, though it's significantly lower compared to its neighboring countries.
Cambodia has 2 main industries that contribute a huge chunk of its GDP: textiles and tourism respectively. However, agricultural activities still remain one of the major sources of income for the majority of Cambodians living in rural areas.
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Cambodia Economic growth
According to the world bank, Cambodian GDP growth is projected to remain robust and grow slightly to 6.9% an increase from the previous year that stood at 6.8%. The surging economic growth is boosted by an increase in apparel and textile exports, agriculture and tourism.
The high growth trajectory is underpinned by increased government spending and favorable policy framework that has streamlined the ease of doing business attracting investors looking to finance various projects rapidly boosting the overall strength of the economy.
In order to maintain a strong economic growth, the government will heavily back skill training and education providing a skilled workforce and also address problems facing SME'S for a prosperous future of all Cambodians.
There still remains risks which threaten economic growth, especially in the Cambodia property market as a result of a prolonged construction boom. Increase in real wages is still a major issue and erosion of exports competitiveness hinders positive growth and the government needs to respond swiftly to address these shortcomings.
Tourism is an important driver in Cambodian economy contributing $3.6 billion 12.2% of GDP. In 2017 tourist arrivals increased by 11.8% in comparison with 5% in 2016. This growth was partly driven by increased regional flights especially to China a crucial market for tourism which accounted for 1.2 million Chinese tourists who visited the country in 2017
According to the Ministry of Tourism, it expects to welcome approximately 6 million international tourists in 2018. The government has predicted it will hit 10 million tourists by 2025, Tourism is crucial as a way of wooing investors as they will get to see the country first hand and carry out a feasibility study on investment in Cambodia to map out gaps that could yield huge returns.
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Reasons to Invest in Cambodia
Robust GDP growth
Cambodia has registered an average of 7.63% from 1994-2017, progressive economic growth has led to the world bank revising the country from a low-income category to a middle-income category.
Political stability
The kingdom has enjoyed political stability in the past under steady leadership of current prime minister. Clear government power structure headed by experienced ministers ensure there is a positive framework that increases efficiency in ease of doing business, reducing bureaucracy and eliminating corruption.
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Favorable investment climate
The government has implemented policies that favor foreign investors such as allowing 100% of foreign ownership except for land, eliminating Capital tax gain and no ABSD, these favorable incentives have boosted investor confidence.
Inexpensive workforce
Cambodia has one of the lowest earning rates in Asia, with a literacy rate of 75% you can get skilled and trained workforce willing to learn. Low salary rate is important, especially when starting up a business by foreigners.
Trade integration
Cambodia is a member ASEAN group offering access to regional trade benefits such as preferential export to developed economies and duty-free imports. It's also part of China One Belt Road Initiative opening up the country to new trading routes and economic partners.
Real Estate in Cambodia
Cambodia fast economic growth coupled with a huge injection of foreign capital has caused a surge in the real estate sector not only in Phnom Penh but also other parts of the country. The Ministry of Land Management and Urban Planning and Construction reported that total investment in the real estate was US$365 million comprising 586 projects at the beginning of 2018.
The 1st quarter of 2018 saw land prices in prime location grow by 1.2% QOQ and 4.2% YOY. The industry is growing at a rapid pace as a result of Chinese Foreign Investment who have invested heavily in Phnom Penh property market.
The desire for affordable housing by the locals has spurred developers to build new condominium projects that are reasonably priced in line with the government's policies. Its predicted that Cambodia property market will continue to soar due to increased interest from several neighboring countries especially Singapore, Korea, and Japan.
Cambodia Market overview
For commercial property, the office sector in 2018 is strong than ever before as a result of the higher occupancy rate of 82.7% despite increased supply and rents holding steady across the quarter. strata-level office projects are slated to be completed at the end of this year as a result of increased foreign firms operating in the country.
Rental and occupancy for Grade B and C remained stable throughout the year. However, experts have warned that future supply will continue to shrink as the property market continues to mature.
For condominium projects, it shot up throughout the course of 2017 with 8,600 units being constructed representing a 107% increase from the previous year. Supply is expected to increase in 2018 with 13000 unit slated for completion by the end of the year. Strong occupancy rates for condos has been attributed to increased interest in Cambodia by foreign expatriates. 2018 is set to be the year of the retail mall with supply expected to double by the end of Q4.
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Supply trend
Over the entirety of the 1st quarter of 2018 over 1200 condominium units were developed marking a total supply increase of 14% to almost 10000 units in Phnom Penh Cambodia. As at Q1 of 2018 the supply of luxurious condominiums accounted for almost 19.2% of the total combined supply.
In 2018 its projected the supply of mid-range and high condominiums will increase in supply as developers look to cash in on increased interest from foreigners and desire for home ownership by Cambodian citizens themselves.
During the same period, 2 condominium projects launched off-plan sales providing 2,244 units catering for the affordable segment targeting mid-class range buyers. The condominium projects will be located in Sen Sok and Mean Chey districts.
Demand trend
As at 2017 13,000 units were estimated to have been sold, a 27% increase from its previous year. In the same year, 14,000 new units were developed all across the capital an 11% increase from 2016 which witnessed the spring up 12,500 housing units.
Moving away from the capital the uptake is even higher as its estimated that almost 13,000 new units were sold in 2017. A housing market reports found out that only 10000 units were available as compared to 2016 which had an availability of 18,000 units. The increase in uptake rate is attributed to co-operation by the government and private sector to provide of safe and stable housing for everyone and an increased desire by new generations to buy homes and move from lower class and shit to middle and high-class bracket.
Pricing Trend
At the end of Q1 of 2018, there was a 2% downward adjustment on prices of both high-end and mid-range condominiums in comparison to the previous quarter. The price adjustment is a ploy by property investors to increase more off-plan sales.
For units in the affordable category, there was an increase of 7% QOQ. For land prices in 2018 its predicted there will be a decrease of 2 to 5% as a result of both economic and political factors being an election year investors are planning to take a back seat and see how the pre-election unfolds. Highest Land price for commercial use was $6000 per square meter while for the residential land price it was $4000 per square meter.
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Rent trends
In 2018 Rent in the capital for both mid-range and high-end condos in prime locations fell by 3.8% QOQ. By the end of the quarter, the average rent price per square meter was S$12.50 and $15 per month.
These downward adjustments for high-end condos prime locations are down to environmental factors and noise pollution as a result of ongoing high rise projects within the capital causing a slight decrease in rent demands. To counter that, landlords have offered incentives on rent discounts to attract more tenants.
Property taxes in Cambodia
When buying property as a foreigner you are required by the law to pay a stamp duty of 4% when transferring ownership. The levy is computed through the actual transaction price and government valuation of the property. There is also 0.1% property tax payable on an annual basis
For commercial properties, you will be mandated to pay a withholding tax of 10% on the rent. The responsibility of the withholding tax is shouldered by the landlord and the lessee is the withholding agent and pays obligations on their tax return
For residential properties such as condos, you will be required to pay 10% value-added tax with the exception where the property stands on, the same applies for the lessee if they are registered taxpayer and a 10% withholding tax is deductible.
Foreigners who rent out their property will be required to pay 14% rental tax of their gross rate annually. In the event that you do sell your property a 20% capital gains tax is deductible from the total sale price.
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Buying property by foreigners
Purchasing property in Cambodia has been simplified into 6 simple steps
- Apply for a unit under development, once you've been shortlisted pay a reservation fee to secure your unit
- A sales purchase agreement will be sent to you in 14-21 days
- Vet the agreement with your lawyer to understand various clauses in the agreement
- Make a down payment for the project, it usually ranges between 10-50% depending on the project development stage
- Upon completion pay the remaining balance of the purchase price
- During the application for hard title ownership, you are required to pay 4% transfer tax deductible from the purchase price.
Securing loans for foreigners
Cambodian banks offer loans to up to 60% of the property market value with interest rates set at 10-12% per annum. There are special rates offered by private banks to individuals and corporates who are servicing existing long-term loans at the bank. The special rates as of 2018 range from 6-9%
Top Cambodian property's
Here are some of the hottest Cambodia property for sale
The Peak Shoppes
Located at the heart of Phnom Penh's Commercial district, it's one of the tallest project developments with 55 storeys. It's an integrated mix development comprising of residential executive condominiums, shopping malls and hotels, and office space.
The property has 1014 apartment units both in tower 1 and 2 with 254 shop units. The property has breathtaking views of the Capital's skyline, its close proximity to amenities and transportation routes have made peak Cambodia one of the most sought properties.
The Peak Residences
Located in the capital Phnom Penh, the highrise condominium project is developed by Oxley gem Cambodia. The property has 55 storeys with 507 units comprising of 2 bedroom apartments. The peak has twin residential towers and a commercial skyscraper, it's truly an architectural masterpiece
It has world-class facilities, the property is close to major MRT stations and expressways opening up access to and from the property to various regions.
The Gateway
Situated along Russian Boulevard, the project will comprise of 2 storeys of retail mall space, 26 storeys of luxury residential apartments and 24 storey office space tower. The project will be a stone throw away from the CBD and it's closely situated to major expressways and MRT stations.
Research carried out shows high yield potential and capital appreciation every five years making it a viable Cambodia property investment.
Cambodia property outlook is looking strong and favorable due to increased foreign direct investment and the growing need for affordable and safe housing by the locals. With increasing Cambodia property prices its real estate sector is predicted to remain strong and resilient for years to come due to a stable economic growth rate of the country, this is one of the best times to join in the party!


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Festibond 2016 Date with Hayley: Brent
Hayley and I pondered, discussed, and researched what we might do for our Festibond date for some time. Nothing seemed worthy of the occasion. I knew she liked art and thought, perhaps, there was something we could do around that. Perhaps a visit to the Portland Museum of Art or the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. But Hayley seems to like doing art more than merely appreciating it. When I was a kid my mom got me private painting lessons and took me to a wood carving class. Of these and other experiences I have fond memories, and thought Hayley and I could do something similar. We should take one of these painting classes that have become so popular and that Kirsten did with a few of her friends from work. Of course! Hayley loved the idea, so we picked a night and I made the reservations.
Friday evening we drove to Portland and parked on the street between Zapoteca, where we had 17:30 dinner reservations, and Muse Paintbar. Perfect. We were seated immediately at a small table in the dining room. I ordered a margarita and a flight of Patron tequilas, which were very tasty. Hayley ordered a mocktail that was too sweet, so she drank water.
We also ordered bacon guacamole, which we'd had on a previous visit but is not on the menu. The kitchen agreed to make it for us, and we were both grateful they did. It's very tasty. For our entrées Hayley ordered the Sopa Azteca and I got the Carne Asada con Mole Negro. My steak was so good that if I described it you wouldn't believe me. It, and I know this is so cliché, melted in my mouth. The fat in the meat was cooked so that it added this wonderful buttery flavor. I digress.
Festibond 2013 – My Date With Hayley
My Festibond date with Hayley was December 22nd. We went ice skating and then to dinner. It was a great time. Hayley is a terrific conversationalist, and I enjoyed getting to know her better.
Because we would be skating at the Family Ice Center in Falmouth, which is close to Freeport, we visited L.L. Bean ahead of skating so we could get Hayley a new pair of gloves.
Skating was fun. We held hands and talked as we made laps around the rink. Hayley remarked that there was a sign hanging up for "Greely Girls Hockey" and another for just "Greely Hockey." She recognized the inequality and preference for the boys team, for which I was proud. After a while, both our feet were hurting from the awful rental skates, so we stopped for a rest, then decided we were done skating.


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