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Monsoons makes Maharashtra heaven on Earth! The pleasing velvet tones of greens, the clear streams, the rush of the tides in the Arabian Sea, the sprinkle of the rains and the wholesome waterfalls…..the list can go on…
A few weeks back, we set off to this little hamlet called Karde. A place with black sand, rolling hills, partially rocky beaches, and above all, not commercial. The sea was just a minute away from our cottages, hence off we strolled to the beach and into the raging sea. While we walked on beaches and hiked the hills, I came across such beautiful things, made and built by nature. Those things we fail to see in our mundane lives, those things which bring ideas to your mind and things which makes you feel so rich within. So this post is going to be all about those little things I enjoyed being around profoundly.
My walk through the fringes of the sea made me notice these beautiful sea shells. The rich colours and patterns on them was so stunning that it I wanted to have with me, in my home, in my memory…always!
What nature does and how intricately it carves even the toughest rocks, makes you think about the force and yet the daintiness of the natural world.
I don't know what sort of tree this is, it was just a plain beautiful one with the lush colours contrasting each other!
The patterned black sand of Karde garnished the extensive beach. Again, how intricate yet bold!
From the sandy beach, we hopped on to the rocky raging sea. The energy and vigour of the ocean made my blood rush faster through my veins. I kept thinking, how can such rage carve rocks so delicately, how can the green have so many shades and each pleasing to the eye, how can the silky grain of sand make such long beaches…. Salute to the mother nature is all I concluded…


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Today is my stop on the blog tour of the new book Lucky Spool's Essential Guide to Modern Quilt Making, which is being released this month. I love this book, and am quite honored to be included in it. The book is really an all-inclusive guide to modern quilt making, and is structured so that each chapter is a different workshop, led by the best teachers in the field of modern quilting, including Denyse Schmidt, Jacquie Gering, and Angela Walters, and each focusing on his or her specialty. In it you will learn the principles and composition of color, how to piece with solids and prints, multiple curved piecing techniques, the fundamentals of improv and paper piecing, tips and tricks for large-scale piecing, applying alternate grid work to your quilt tops, and modern machine quilting. There are also sixteen patterns that explore all of the techniques that are covered in the book, as well as a gallery of 50 modern quilts.
My chapter in the Essential Guide to Modern Quilt Making is on Large-Scale Piecing. In it I share all of my favorite tips and techniques for achieving great results while working in a large-scale format, including how to create oversize blocks and large areas of negative space, playing with scale and composition, fabric selection and cutting, and construction techniques. My pattern for the book is called Ebb and Flow and it features a large-scale churn dash design.
I really love this quilt because it's such a simplified design and it comes together quite quickly, but it has such a strong visual presence. I made the original one for the book using Kona Parchment, Kona Cadet, and Kona Artichoke, and I can't wait to make another in a totally different color palette. I think black, white, and gray could be pretty amazing.
My original Anni quilt is also included in the gallery of modern quilts that was curated by Heather Grant.
In celebration of the book's release, the Taunton Press, distributor of the book, is offering a 20% discount on it if you order it through their store until July 21. Please use the code EGQM20 during check out for the discount.
Be sure to follow along all of the stops of the tour to learn more about the Essential Guide to Modern Quilt Making. Here's the schedule:


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Lollapalooza reveals 2018 set times (Vampire Weekend vs The Weeknd?)
The 2018 edition of Lollapalooza happens in Chicago's Grant Park August 2-5, and set times for the festival have been revealed. As usual, you'll face choosing between some conflicting sets: on Thursday, that includes Travis Scott vs Tycho vs Arctic Monkeys. On Friday, Alex Lahey and Clairo conflict early in the day, while The National and Bruno Mars conflict later (is that a conflict for many?). On Saturday, you'll need to decide between spellings and usage of the word "weekend" with Vampire Weekend playing against The Weeknd. On Sunday, it's Gucci Mane vs Lykke Li and Jack White vs Odesza. Find the full set times below.
Four day General Admission passes to Lolla are sold out, but single day GA tickets are on sale for Thursday and Sunday, along with VIP and Platinum options.


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Directory Films is Ukraine's leading film production company today with European recognition. Films produced by our team are regularly accepted by international film festivals critical recognition. The majority of our projects have been distributed on television in Ukraine, Poland, France, Belgium, Japan, Romania and the United Kingdom. Four films are currently in the final stages of production and their trailers have already received acclaim at international festivals.
The team of Directory Films has a notable experience in co-production and services for international film companies. Among the films that have already been produced 4 co-productions, one is in the process of filming and another co-production film is in the preparatory stage.
We are fully aware of the rules of the European Convention on Cinema Production, Eurimages and many European funds, film crew members are fluent in English, as well as familiar with software, budgeting and reporting practices accepted in the international film industry.
And, of course, the rules of cooperation with Ukrainian funds and TV.
Own base of locations and actors, many years of experience in Ukraine allows us to compose quickly creative teams that are most suitable for each specific film, as well as technicians.


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About Oompa-Loompa and InputManagers
The Oompa-Loompa trojan has caused a bit of stir in the Mac community. Our first, self-replicating "virus". (Although technically it requires multiple user actions, as opposed to say, simply inserting a floppy disk or reading an email).
Oddly enough, there was recently a hubub in the Mac community about Smart Crash Reports, an Input Manager that will send crash logs to developers if their app crashes on you. Some of this information can be used to combat Oompa-Loompa, an Input Manager based trojan.
Smart Crash Reports is useful for developers because, while Apple provides a nice "Do you want to submit a report to Apple?" third party developers who write many of the apps you use every day don't see these reports. The people who can fix the problems never actually see the reports. Smart Crash Reports is a useful, if maybe overly aggressive, tool for software developers to use. It also had a habit of being silently installed by some applications (although the latest beta of Smart Crash Reports is much better about asking the user's permission to install.)
Input Managers fundamentally change the environment of running applications. Like most things, this is usually used for good. Just not in the case of Oompa-Loompa.
Read more to find out various ways to make for a safer Input Manager experience, and combat applications installing them behind your back.


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If your attorney website is already performing well in the search engine rankings and drawing in contacts and clients for your law firm, then it's a good time to sit down and think about how you can maintain that SEO success. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is to start slacking on their SEO as soon as they start to reap the benefits of the groundwork they've put in. Effective search engine optimization is an evolving beast, and great search engine rankings aren't a one-time achievement—your SEO campaign needs sustained attention if you want it to keep working for you.
Here are a few things you can do to keep your online attorney marketing campaign going strong:
- Create additional content related to popular topics. If you've had a lot of success with certain keywords and types of content, continue to build on your success by expanding on what has been popular in the past.
- Engage with your potential clients through social media. There's no doubt that the Web is social, and engaging with your audience through Facebook or Twitter can be a great way to continue driving traffic to your site. If you're not already involved in social media for your business, it's definitely time to get started.
- Post relevant content regularly. If you aren't posting new content regularly, you're probably missing out on some visibility. Google rewards frequent posters, so it's worth taking the time to create and schedule content each month.
- Keep current with current "white hat" SEO trends. Old or manipulative SEO tactics can harm your site's ranking in the blink of an eye. Make sure you understand the most current SEO guidelines and adhere to them.
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You Can Advertise Effectively Online
Just because you've not been successful in promoting your website, goods, and services, brand or the entirety of your enterprise online, it doesn't mean that you should readily give up on your dreams of becoming big or making a name for yourself online. You have to understand that a lot of top-performing businesses right now started out with humble beginnings. Just because you're struggling, it doesn't mean that you're already a failure. As long as you'd be persistent with your advertising through various means, you're giving yourself opportunities to experience triumph in whichever industry you're in. Besides, there are so many marketing methods out there and you just might not have discovered that which can give you success. If you wish to be made aware of some of the strategies in internet marketing that you could utilize for the growth of your enterprise, please read on.
It's possible that the poor performance of your website may be due to its layout and content. If you suspect this to be true then you should make some alterations to your page so that it would be better. One of the chances that you could make is adding categories. When you'd group together and separate information about your items online, you could give customers the chance to navigate easily on your website and pick the things to buy conveniently too. Aside from that, you should definitely have a search engine within your site so people could look for things at ease while they're on your page. However, if you're not the kind of person who is a techie and want to have experts deal with the renovation of your website, you could just search for Minneapolis Web Design professionals online because there are now digital marketing agencies that actually have web designers on their team. Through this method, you would have to pay up to settle fees but ultimately experience convenience in having a sophisticated website created for business purposes.
If you haven't tried advertising through social networking sites then you should create accounts on websites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram because these pages have millions of users connected and a lot of them may be interested in what you have to offer. Once you already have profile or fan pages on the said sites, you could then post announcements or whatever offers that you could use to increase the amount of income that you could generate. Usually, people are drawn to deals wherein they could save money so you may want to provide discount codes on your social accounts online so that folks would be persuaded to be fans or followers of your social pages and even share the content that you'd upload. Through having social accounts, you could also send direct messages to people with personal accounts so you won't really have to do e-mail marketing anymore.


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This is a guest post from my friend Kris, an American writer living in India. She and her husband recently arrived in New Delhi to participate in an educational exchange program. The juxtaposition of cultures has been interesting for Kris and Jeff: every day, their hosts bring ample meals to their rooms, but just a few blocks a way, people go hungry. Kris comments, "We're from a small, rural community in the United States. Poverty is a real concern there, and we feel its impact every day. But it looks very different in this urban setting. Seeing so many street-dwellers on a daily basis is an intense experience for us."
At the head of our road is a major intersection leading toward one of Delhi's commercial hubs. Traveling in our direction takes you to cultural centers and schools, while to the north is an international five-star hotel and to the south a number of large, colonial-style homes.
So a lot of traffic converges here, at the stoplights, in the dedicated turn lanes, and so on. Indian and international tourists also pass by on foot, coming and going between the hotel, metro, banks, restaurants, and shops.
Street children
Several small troupes of children work here as well. Each has staked a claim on its own corner or stretch of wide median. The group we see most frequently includes a little girl with braided pigtails who waves, smiles, and turns cartwheels between the stopped cars or at your side as you walk along; a tiny person of ambiguous gender who spins a wingding on her cap and performs backbends and contortions with her arms; and an older girl with a drum who keeps time for them both. They carry out their short routines and then ask for a tip.
Both before and after our arrival in Delhi, many people advised us not to respond to begging in the streets: As soon as you give even one rupee, you'll be swarmed by a whole crowd. They aren't as desperate as they seem, and you're only encouraging them. If you even look at them, they won't go away. And so on.
But it is so hard to be hard. The little girl in pigtails was the first ever to approach us, and how could I not look? Her cheerful 'Allo! and big grin of white teeth, her flipfloppy braids, and my-goodness-her-cartwheels are all irresistible. That first day, she completed her tricks and then followed along for a bit chattering in Hindi, until we crossed out of her territory. Oh, it was hard.
We've been here for six weeks. Whenever we head in her direction, I hope to see her, and I dread seeing her. You all know the words that must follow here: she's beautiful, she's innocent, she's suffering, she's sad, she's abused, she's barefoot, she's dirty, she's adorable, she's neglected, she's a little girl, she should be in school. Can I talk to her? Can I take her picture? Can I make her mine? My friend?
We're local now
Last week, coming home on foot, I heard the familiar drumming start as we entered her realm. My heart skipped. Here she comes, here she comes, my pigtail girl, my cartwheeler. Keep moving. Ignore her. I can't. Keep moving. Where is she? Don't look. Blinders on. Forward.
And then. Quiet. The drums stopped, and she turned and dashed home. With a quick glance behind I saw her sit, relax, wait.
J: That was interesting.
K: She got called back. We're not worth the effort.
J: They recognized us.
K: As ones who will not give.
I guess we're local, now. But I can't stand it. Really. I keep wondering aloud, Can I give them food? Is it okay to give food? We have too much. We're always throwing it away. A few days ago I saw someone in a car hand her a packet of McDonald's french fries and I said, See? Maybe it is okay. I don't know. Is it okay?
Temple alms
Another group of people sits on the street outside the small Shiva temple nearby. Unlike the children at the busy intersection, they do not approach passersby. There are several elder ladies in this bunch, a few men (one in an arm-cranked tricycle wagon), five or six children. They sit in a line against the temple's courtyard wall, and people coming to and from prayers give them small alms: money or food.
Our breakfast today came with half a loaf of bread. We had on hand several slices of bread from yesterday's breakfast too. And dinner rolls in the freezer from an earlier meal. And two packages of chapatis, and two guavas going soft, and a bunch of ripe bananas, and I reached my limit. Packed a grocery bag of breads and fruit and stepped out to the temple. Caught the attention of a little boy who scampered right up at my slightest nod. He took the package from my hand as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
I didn't want to gawk, so I — yes — kept moving. Took a turn around the block, and on the reverse stretch used the corner of my eye to see the women and children sitting in a circle now, eating. And the world didn't end. And I did not feel exposed.
And now I'm left wondering how temple alms differ from street tips, and whether I might speak to the little girl with pigtails and cartwheels one day.
Today is Blog Action Day. The topic this year is poverty. This is the second of three posts about the subject today at Get Rich Slowly. Photo from India Street Children


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Suppose that you a) are a father, or b) have a father, and that the Father's Day gifts in question, well, sucked. Suppose also that you know a man who a) hunts or fishes and b) ever has a birthday.
Pictured at right is the remedy, unless you are a communist or Paul Begala (Seriously. The book opens with Fontova's family fleeing Castro and Cuba; see Fontova's "My Love Affair with Dixie" for his reply to Begala's smears of the South).
The Helldiver's Rodeo, by LewRockwell.com's own Humberto Fontova, is exactly what you should expect if you have read anything by Humberto Fontova. If you haven't, his article on the recent shark attack in Florida is a good place to start.
The title of the book comes from the name of Fontova's diving club — the Helldivers. There are other clubs with other names, including clubs of women and housewives. To be fair, I could not put the book down, and spent much of the time reading also crying from laughter. I was in the middle of heavy historical research on the Articles of Confederation, the Civil War, and trying to get through Faulkner's The Unvanquished and my philosophy dissertation on F.A. Hayek at the time — and Fontova moved to the top of the reading list. It took me longer to write this article than to read the book.
Although I have not confirmed this with Humberto, the book seems to define what it means to be a) Southern, b) Cajun, and c) nuts. I enjoy hunting. I enjoy fishing. I enjoy beer. These guys manage to combine them all with deep-sea diving, football, and wrestling.
In brief, Humberto Fontova lives in the vicinty of New Orleans, a wonderful city for conviviality. To make it better, Fontova dove for fish as a boy in Cuba. Now, in New Orleans, he makes the short trip to the Gulf of Mexico, or various "islands" where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf, to hunt for sharks and other monster fish — and I mean, monster fish, as in 300 pounds and up — near oil rigs.
Seeing that President Bush recently authorized yet more drilling for oil in the Gulf, Fontova's past-time can only get better.
The Gulf of Mexico, you see, is a bunch of hot, salty water. Fish love that for reproduction. What they love even more are the oil rig platforms. These man-made oil platforms produce more fish than any coral reef. Fontova includes the testimony of more than a few global divers and marine biology types on this point. Always one to stick it to the environmentalist crowd, he also goes out of his way to add how the oil platforms are raping Mother Earth, and how one animal rights group wildly underestimates the "barbarism" of Louisiana — by only counting land animals killed by sportsmen in its "Cavalcade of Cruelty."
To paraphrase Humberto, after recounting the hundreds of thousands of deer and other wildlife slain in Louisiana, "And that doesn't include us!"
One simply must savor the speed, pacing, and electricity of the hunt in Fontova's prose. As Fontova writes in his article on the shark attack (hey, I want to give you a preview, but I don't want to spoil it for you):
Todd Breaux finally succumbed. With his heart pounding at his very throat, with adrenaline flooding his veins, he locked his eyes onto his prey, cocked another band and started finning into position, set to indulge his primal passions. "Go back to Australia if ya wanna pose for yuppies in cages with their cameras," Todd thought. "You're off Louisiana here, Podnuh. Prepare to rumble."
In short, Fontova is a serious sportsman and hunter. Interspersed throughout the book are passages from Meditations on Hunting by the great Spanish philosopher, Jose Ortega y Gasset. Other gems include appearances by Jacques Cousteau and assorted survivors of shark attacks and other undersea lunacy.


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Learn details about air, rail, bus and car transportation, along with costs and safety information. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:
Spain's major cities have buses and tranvías (trams), and are also linked by an inter-city rail system managed by Renfe under the name of Cercanías ('vicinity' in Spanish) or Rodalies (in Catalan). Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia also have metros (subways). Madrid's metro is the fastest-growing system in Europe, having doubled in size over the past 15 years. With 13 lines, 300 stations and 293 kilometers of routes, Madrid has the eighth-longest metro in the world.
In the Madrid Metro system (Spanish, English), transportation costs range from a single metro and bus ticket in Zone A at 1.50 EUR to a monthly travel card in Zone A at 54.60 EUR. In Barcelona's Metro network (Spanish, English, Catalan), a single metro or bus ticket is 2.15 EUR, and a 30-day pass within Zone 1 is 52.75 EUR. In both cities, public transportation services offer a wide range of discount options for students, unemployed people or senior travelers, among other group and tourist options.
This is just a brief sample of the extensive information in the GoinGlobal Spain Career Guide, which is carefully researched and regularly updated by local career experts.


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Although his De Dana Dan is a hit, Priyadarshan is on the look-out for a serious image for his films with titles to match. For his next film, which is about caste wars and forbidden inter-caste marriages in Bihar, Priyadarshan wanted a title that would convey the flavour and feel of the Bihari milieu.
Priyan wanted to call the film Gangaajal, not knowing that the title had already been taken for another Bihari fable.
Says Priyan, "I thought something like Gangaajal was the best title for this film because it allowed audiences to know exactly where the plot and characters were going."
In his mind he had settled for the title as the best one for his film, until he shared it with his leading man Ajay Devgn. To his horror, Priyan was told by Ajay that Prakash Jha had already used the title. Ajay knew about Jha's Gangaajal because he had played the lead in it.
Then began the search for another title. Now Priyan's Bihar based drama is called Nishaad.
Nishaad starring Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu and Akshaye Khanna had been shot without a title all this while mainly because Priyan wanted the film to have a hard-hitting title.
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Here at Russell Walls DDS Family Dentistry we believe in honest dentistry. We have built this practice on 30 plus years of trust with our patients. We make sure that each and every one of our patients is treated with the highest quality of personalized dental care, and that's because we know you deserve it. Dr. Walls and his team strive to be the best Dentist Orange CA. We work collectively as a team to make you feel comfortable and to have a positive attitude toward your dental care. It's our hope that after our patients leave our office they can say it was a pleasurable experience and would definitely come back!
Our office is equipped with some of the most advanced technologies in modern dentistry, which just so happens to include a variety of different methodologies of dentistry including general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services that can help out the entire family. Our goals are to make sure that each and every one of our patients can have long term dental health and of course a beautiful smile that will last their entire lifetime.
We strive to educate our patients with the knowledge they need that allows them to make the right decisions when it comes to their oral health. We welcome you to take a look at our website and use it as an oral health resource that you will not only find very useful but also very interesting. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at our office soon!
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Over the years there has been a significantly less amount of tooth decay cases due to the emergence of fluoride as well as overall patient awareness in the dental hygiene methods, but of course teeth are always going to be susceptible to decay or any other forms of infection or problems. This is why teeth a lot of times need to be restored in some way or another.
Over the past ten years or so there has been a huge increase throughout all of American and European cultures towards cosmetic dentistry, and this is something that we not only realize has a lot of healthy benefits in terms of allowing for a brighter more confident smile, but it also makes us happy to give our patients.
Dental implants are awesome ways to replace teeth that have gone missing and they can also be of great service for people who want a solution to having partial or complete denture. Dental implants are a great alternative to denture and can really be of great use in terms of stability.
A lot of people are afraid to go to the dentist, and that is why sedation dentistry exists, but it isn't something that makes patients fall asleep because for the most part most sedatives allow patients to remain awake but in a very relaxed state of mind.
Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that is all about diagnosing and preventing, and of course treating bite, jaw and facial irregularities that need to be fixed for the patients, this type of dental service is done by an orthodontist who studies a couple years beyond dental school training.
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To carry out their activities, Research Teams of the Frédéric Joliot Institute for Life Sciences have developed high-profile technological platforms in many areas : biomedical imaging, structural biology, metabolomics, High-Throughput screening, level 3 microbiological safety laboratory...
Within the Institute, the "Funding Research and Technology Transfer" team is at your disposal to identify the scientists and the skills you need to set up a joint project, to define the terms of a collaboration contract or study.
Whether you are an academic, a SME or an industrialist, our team informs and advices you about the possibilities of consortium assembly, technology transfer, patent licensing or use of our platforms.
The team is also at the disposal of the researchers of the institute to accompany them in achieving their valorization objectives.
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NeuroSpin, directed by Stanislas Dehaene, is a research centre for the innovation of brain imaging. Activities carried out includes biomedical imaging and diagnostic and therapeutic innovation.
At NeuroSpin Department, physicists, mathematicians and neuroscientists join forces to jointly develop tools and models that will enable a better understanding normal and pathological brain function, before or after treatment. Focused on neuroimaging, research concerns several topics :
NeuroSpin includes 5 Research Entities : MRI and Spectroscopy Unit (UNIRS) ; Analysis and Information Processing Unit (UNATI), Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (UNICOG), a Mixed Research Unity (U992), belonging to CEA, Paris-Sud University and Inserm ; Translational and Applicative Neuroimaging Research Unit (UNIACT), belonging to UMR 1129 ; and Neurofunctional Imaging Group (GIN) in Bordeaux who is integrated in the Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases (UMR 5296, belonging to CNRS and Bordeaux University).
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To carry out their activities, researchers of NeuroSpin Department have access to platforms, certified IBiSA and part of the National Infrastructures in Biology and Health France Life Imaging (FLI) et NeurATRIS :
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CEA is a French government-funded technological research organisation in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. A prominent player in the European Research Area, it is involved in setting up collaborative projects with many partners around the world.


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Tuesday, 16/05/2017 PNGO invited Diplomatic Missions including; Consulates, Representative Offices to the PA, International & UN organizations to listen and talk to family members of political prisoners, attorneys and human rights experts. The Urgent Press Conference came on the 30th Day of the Hunger Strike of the Palestinian Political Prisoners and Detainees. Panel speakers included Farah Bayadsi an Attorney at Addameer, Salah Hamoori an Ex-hunger strike prisoner, Father & Sister of Majd Franji who is currently entering his 30th day of the hunger strike, Issam Aruri Chairman of PNGO and finally Shawan Jabarin, Director of Al Haq representing Palestinian Human Rights.
The Palestinian Political Prisoners family member's and speakers calls upon the International Community to hold Israel accountable and compel them to respect International Law and International Humanitarian law, in particular the Third & Fourth Geneva Convention and the UN standard Minimum Rules for Treatment of Prisoners, World Medical Association Malta declaration on Hunger Strike. "Today we like to remind the UN and the International Community to support the rights of Palestinian Political Prisoners….We urge you to take a firm and vocal position in opposition to Israel's abuse and violations of Palestinian political prisoners through your representative office and through UN mechanisms at your disposal and use all measures of accountability for these violations conducted by Israel."
Palestinian Political Prisoners are very disappointed by ICRC. ICRC personal speaks to the prisoners behind closed doors. Prisoners described to the Attorney that they feel like "animals living in a zoo". Mr. Jabrin said "that ICRC should not comply with the illegal procedures by the Israeli prison forces, and should take a strong stance against all the violations witnessed."
Many Diplomatic Missions showed up including the Korean Swiss, Swedish, Egyptian, Belgium and Irish to the conference and got to listen first hand to the difficulties facing attorneys trying to see the prisoners, the struggle that hunger strike prisoners go through in order to achieve their rightful basic human rights demands.
On the same day, after the press conference the UN Special Rapporteur on the OPT called on Israel to comply with International law on detention. Michael Lynk, today urged Israel to comply with the International law and international standards for detention. Mr. Lynk said "Prisoners everywhere have a right to engage in hunger strike to protest their living conditions, and they should not be punished as a result." This is the case in" Israeli prisons where they fined hunger strike prisoners 200-600 NIS and not even allowed to get any more from family among many other forms of punishments such leaving stay in hot rooms, no fans or any forms of electricity, all personal belongings taken away from them leaving them with only their cloths," said Farah Bayadsi. The speakers also answered questions regarding force feeding which is clearly a form of torture and illegal. Mr. Lynk later said "Force-feeding is a practice that human rights experts have found could amount to torture." We urge the rest of the International Community to also take a strong stance against violations practiced by Israeli Occupation.


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The Atikokan SnoHo Snowmobile Club was started on November 6, 1967 for the purpose of fostering and encouraging winter activities through the use of snowmobiles within the community under an organized body. In 1984 the club became incorporated as a not-for -profit organization and became a member of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. This volunteer board currently has 12 directors and is responsible for over 500 kilometers of trail including a section of the Provincial "A" Trail. The SnoHo holds many events during the year for its 200 club members. Member benefits include organized trail rides, poker derby's, potluck suppers and periodic newsletters. Everyone who purchases an OFSC season trail permit from the SnoHo automatically becomes a club member. For more information email us.
President Kim Cross Directors Roger Roy
Vice President Ray Waterman Donna Mallard
Treasurer Brenda Roy Wade Bates
Secretary Arla Bryk Jeff Palmai
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We are currently recruiting for an additional Director for the club please contact any of the executive if you would like to join our executive. We have job descriptions available for all roles.


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14 Days / 13 Nights
See the Highlights of Ecuador
The Luxury Ecuador Galapagos and Train Tour is a 3-for-one special! Start your journey visiting some of Quito's best highlights, on a guided city tour. Then embark on a luxury Galapagos Cruise aboard the Petrel Catamaran. Cruise around the exotic islands and enjoy close-up encounters with blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises and more. As your days at sea come to an end, continue by rail on South America's most exciting train, the Tren Crucero. Sit back and relax on the Tren Crucero and travel past the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Cotopaxi and descend along the mythical "Devil's Nose," to more charming Andean villages. This Luxury Galapagos Cruise & Train Tour is the perfect introduction to Ecuador.
Note: The Petrel Catamaran & Tren Crucero have set departure dates & are subject to availability.


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Weekend View
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I love the Biltmore. I visited in 2017 and stayed on the property. We loved the tour and the gardens. I would love to visit it Christmas, but that is a big trip from California. Maybe someday.ReplyDelete
Thanks for your weekend view.
Courtney, I love that area of NC too. I want to make a return trip to Ashville. I know your tree in the inn is gorgeous. Eager to see all the details. I'm curious about the photo of the Barly Twist candlesticks. I have a collection I'd like to sell and wonder if there is a market for these again. Any infor would be appreciated. Thanks!ReplyDelete
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Wish I had made it to your book signing. Can't wait to see what your new direction is. I recently heard or read something that motivated me to until with my passions even though I struggle with them. This is a paraphrase. Find your passion and if you fail at it, fail and fail again until you don't. That is what is pushing my dream forward today. Thanks for your wonderful blog today.ReplyDelete
We love this area as well... also love... love the Biltmore !! Been several times.. the history and the beauty never gets old......ReplyDelete
Love North Carolina, especially this area! We were able to see the Biltmore decorated for the Christmas, I was in awe.ReplyDelete


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Distance Education
Why not think about an alternative method of meeting your educational goals. Selkirk College offers flexible learning opportunities via distance. The following programs and courses are delivered via the Internet, by traditional, paper-based distance education or a combination of both.
Is online learning for you?
Courses delivered via the internet help meet the needs of busy people by providing flexibility and control of the learning situation. Timelines are important; students have the opportunity to schedule their time for learning around work demands, raising a family and other priorities. An internet connection and email are essential for meaningful interaction with the instructor and classmates. Choose to learn where you're at. Online learning is unlike the traditional classroom setting. With the freedom and flexibility of the online environment comes responsibility.
The online process takes a real commitment and discipline to remain engaged in your learning. To find out if online learning might be a fit for you, we encourage you to visit the following resource sites:
- Is online learning for you? from OnlineLearning.net
- What makes a successful online student from the Illinois Online Network


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In 4 sessions of each 2 hours, you will get to know the 6 steps of Business Connecting. You will learn the basic Business Connecting principles of making yourself and your business more visible and attract relevant contacts. Contacts that have the potential to be converted into real profitable relationships.
What You'll Get
- 4 Sessions of 2 hours
- Step-by-step journey through the basics of the 6 steps of Business Connecting
- Hands-on exercises
- Exchange of knowledge and experiences
- Creative ideas and perspectives
- A Business Connecting Beginner Training certificate
6 Steps of Business Connecting
Step 1: You – Discover your personal, energizing networking style
We will look at your natural networking style, way of communicating and social media use. This week is about you!
Step 2: Your Story – Create your authentic brand story
We will dive into the story behind you and your business until we find you why. The why is all about your purpose, cause or belief. We are going to find your authentic story.
Step 3: Audience – Reach and engage with your target audience
We are going to find your target audience and the best ways to address them with the goal to find previously undetected opportunities for you and your business.
Step 4: Contacts – Form a quality network of relevant contacts
During our life, we meet so many people. We are first going to look at all your contacts and then focus on the ones who can be interesting for your growth.
Step 5: Online Visibility – Increase your visibility with suitable online marketing material
There are many online platforms where you can introduce yourself and your business. The question is where and how do you want to position yourself. We will work on an online visibility plan.
Step 6: Offline Visibility – Connect authentically with potentially relevant contacts
You can go to networking events to talk about your business or decide to organise one yourself. We will go into how to network in-person.
"It's very valuable to work with Floor. She works in an authentic way and out of the box like no one I know. She treats everybody respectfully, but also tries to challenge, with the intention to set things in motion. It's great to work with her. Sincere, passionate and with compassion for the people she works with." Pauline Geldhof, founder About Work & Flow
"In 2011-2012 I enjoyed working with Floor on two projects in the field of The New Way of Working. She knew how to connect people with her openness and sincere interest. In combination with her enthusiasm, energy and result orientation, she made a significant contribution to the success of these projects, of which one was a Train the Trainer project." Maurits Hoenders, freelance facilitator


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Maher Handmade HurlsAt Maher Handmade Hurls, we have been making the finest quality hurls for almost 30 years. Unlike most other brands, we handcraft each hurl individually with the greatest skill and care. We take pride in using the finest quality timber to produce a hurl that will last over time. Over the years, we have made thousands of hurls for clubs around Ireland, and even as far abroad as Japan. Our hurls have been used by some of the country's top inter-county hurlers, from many different counties. You will also find Maher Handmade hurls in many sports shops and retail stores around Ireland.
Once again, the main reason for our success is the individual care we put into each hurl and our ability to cater for any size, size, shape or weight. You can choose from a variety of different styles here on our website or simply request your own particular model. When you realize how much time, effort and skill that goes into the manufacturing of each individual hurl, you will see that our hurls are great value for money. The fact that they are so easily affordable, while still reaching the highest standards makes it easy to understand why we have such a high level of repeat customers.
Test out our hurls today and watch your game improve.


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iON, just wants a "Big Bank." With bass heavy production from Packman, and a guest verse from fellow Dade County native Lil Pump, iON releases his new catchy single.
Expect even more releases, including a mixtape, from iON in the soon. Stream "Big Bank" below
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Men's Incontinence Underwear 2pk | Washable
Men's incontinence Boxer Briefs – these are made in a high quality cotton blend and patented absorbent fibers. They're washable and reusable, and look and feel like regular underwear. They just have a protective gusset built-in, which gives you 3 layers of protection.
- The first layer next to your skin wicks moisture away from your body
- The second is an integrated quick absorbing pad that uses patented technology to disperse the liquid across the layer for maximum absorption and to keep you dry
- The final protective layer is moisture proof which prevents liquid from escaping the underwear
The protective gusset extends from the front waistband to the back for great coverage. It absorbs up to 4 oz of liquid per day, which will take care of light to moderate needs. But best of all, since the gusset is made using the most recent high performance fibers it's ultra thin, and that means these Boxer Briefs are more comfortable than bulky alternatives. It also makes them sleeker so they fit better under clothing, and they're also very discreet. This men's incontinence Boxer Brief hits at mid thigh.
Men's Incontinence Boxer Briefs – 2pk Summary
Absorbency: Light to Moderate holding up to 4 ounces of liquid per day which is suitable for men who need protection from drips or light leakage in exercise or daily life.
- Peace of mind that you'll have discreet protection from drips and light leaks
- Cotton-soft comfort in underwear that looks, feels and wears like regular underwear
- Washable and reusable | Cost-effective vs. disposables | Easier on the environment
- Sleek design that's more comfortable than bulkier alternatives
Key Product Features of these Men's Incontinence Boxer Briefs
- High-tech fabrication in a high quality cotton blend and advanced absorbent fibers
- 3-layer protective gusset
- The first layer wicks away moisture
- The second is an integrated ultra thin, quick absorbing pad
- The third prevents liquid from escaping the underwear
- The quick absorbing layer has technology that disperses the liquid throughout the pad for maximum absorbency
- The ultra thin profile of the gusset makes the underwear discreet and comfortable
- Protective gusset extends from front waistband to the back so it gives you great coverage
- Stain and odor resistant, antibacterial
- Convenient Men's Incontinence Boxer Brief 2pk
- 92% Cotton / 8% Spandex
These men's incontinence Boxer Briefs by Viita are built to last wash after wash.
- For the best results hand wash and line dry. Please, no fabric softener or bleach as this will ruin the absorption of the gusset
- Alternatively you can rinse them by hand first, and then machine wash them in cold water with other delicates. Washing them in a mesh laundry bag will keep them at their best


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Free Online Legal Resources
We are all familiar with news stories involving dog bite attacks, where individuals were left injured after a family pet or neighborhood dog turned vicious and bit somebody. Sadly, these incidents are more common than many people believe, with around 4.5 million dog bites occurring every year across the country.
Dog bite laws in Florida exist to identify who is liable for any damages when these attacks occur. They explain why a postal worker bitten by a dog in Orlando might be able to claim damages, while a person trespassing and harassing a dog in Jacksonville might not. They explain the damages that an individual might be able to recover and the defenses a dog owner might be able to use if their dog bites someone on their property.
When a dog bites somebody In Florida, a dog owner is liable for the damages they suffer regardless of whether the owner already knew that the dog was prone to being vicious. This covers where the individual was:
This includes a visitor to a dog owner's home, whether they were clearly invited there by the owner or their presence was implicitly consented to (for example, a neighbor delivering a regular community flyer). This also covers individuals with a lawful duty to be there – such as a police officer or a postal worker.
As the name suggests, Florida's dog bite laws only cover where a dog injures somebody by biting them. A person who is injured by a dog in any other way might, instead, be able to establish their injury was caused by the owner's negligence.
Florida is a "strict liability" state where a dog owner is liable for bites regardless of any prior knowledge of their dog's capability for violence. However, there are a number of possible defenses that an owner might be able to use.
The liability of the dog owner could be reduced if it can be shown that there was negligence on the part of the victim that contributed to the incident. This could include, for example, where a person has harassed or provoked the dog before it attacked. Where negligence can be proven, liability will be reduced by the percentage that this negligence contributed to the bite.
A dog owner is also not liable where they were, at the time of the incident, prominently displaying an easily-readable sign that included the words "Bad Dog". However, this will not apply if:
To file a dog bite claim anywhere in Florida, it is important to note that the state's statute of liability requires that you file your case within four years of the bite happening.
This article is intended to be helpful and informative. But even common legal matters can become complex and stressful. A qualified animal attack lawyer can address your particular legal needs, explain the law, and represent you in court. Take the first step now and contact a local animal attack attorney to discuss your specific legal situation.
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Without a doubt, Episode 13 B is our most annoying podcast for both participants and listener alike. What was intended to be a fun afterthought to the rather dour Episode 13 A, in which David talks about former Friends of Abe member Goombah Romano and what effects his outing had on his family before making some, shall we say, dark statements about what he would like to see happen to him along with the other people who outed him, Ann and I had intended to record about a half hour's worth of fun material.
Instead we got to yackin' and things turned serious again, but then our stupid recording technology stopped working prematurely, and we only caught 20 or so minutes of us talking about (what else) Nazi films and Thomas Sowell. So, we agreed to try recording again the following Saturday. It just so happens that, in that time, Matt Forney of The Matt Forney Show PUT US ON THE FUCKING MAP when he said my attack on the Common Filth podcast/channel was dishonest.
So, we decided to switch our approach, respond to his claim and talk about what we see as people from the Pick Up Artist community fiercely swinging the pendulum of their "dump 'n' dump" lifestyle in what we see as the puritanical Common Filth direction.
Of course, by the time we ACTUALLY get to the topic about 45 minutes in, we interrupt ourselves and each other about fifty times beforehand to talk about a whole bunch of other stuff, including how we needed to hurry up so I could go see Slayer with Anthrax and Death Angel (I missed Death Angel), how much we love the Replacements, how Ann's former roommate, who bought heroin in order to have the courage to hang himself, left behind a Death (not Death Angel) t-shirt as a consolation prize and the Alfred Hitchcock film Vertigo. On top of that, the call kept dropping. I'm sure if you're smart, you'll figure out where. Also, in some spots the editing is a little rough. Deal with it or pay us for professionalism!
Overall we feel this episode should leave people with a good feeling since we drop the "shtick", and Ann delivers a heartfelt and life affirming message at the end, but we also feel that some might see our sappy, pro-romance message of moderation as going against their long held beliefs about the genders. Sorry, but we refuse to be ideologues.
And, of course, the song at the end is "The Diet Has Failed" by Yesticles.


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Here is some interesting resources from my travels around the Web. Some are free while other have fees associated with them.
From PCWorld (8/6/13): Six alternative tools for small business collaboration
From Forbes (5/28/13): 30 Terrific Tools for Small Businesses (Accounting, Sales, Technology and more.)
From SCORE (3/8/14) Free Templates and Tools.
From SCORE – on line and archived Small Business Webinars. (added 3/8/14)
Free Webinars (future and archived) from BizLaunch/Deluxe. (added 1/28/14)
On Demand Sales Webinars from Vorsight. (added 3/8/14)
Future and archived Webinars from Target Marketing. (3/8/14)
Customer Contact
Free Google Voice and Video Chat over Gmail. (blog article)
Free (as of now) Google Telephone Calls over Gmail. (blog article) Note: Now done via hangouts and Google+.
Free version of Join.me for video conference calls. Enables you to invite guests to share your desktop. (blog article)
The parent of Join.me is Logmein.
They have a free version of Logmein. With it you can remotely access you desk top computer from your laptop or another remote location. Their LogmeinPro allows you these features plus you can share your desktop with customers for a relatively low annual fee.
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Profile for: Egbal
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Complaints submitted by Egbal
Digital World Store in Aventura Mall, Miami Complaint 3715 for $500.00
- Company: Digital World Store in Aventura Mall, Miami
- Damages: $500.00
- Submitted: Jul 9th, 2013
I bought a Samsung Mini Projector SP-H03. they over charged me more than $500.00 extra than the original price. When I went home and checked over th…


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Flossing is perhaps even more important than brushing because it removes bacteria that are the precursors of plaque, which if left to fester will turn into tartar that cannot be removed by regular brushing or flossing. Tartar is what eventually causes the damage that leads to decay and tooth loss.
Ever since I visited Hostos' Free Dental Hygiene Clinic in the Bronx, and with the large quantity of thready mangoes that I consume, I feel the need more than ever to floss.flossing at work, brushing at work, toothbrush at work, toothpaste at work, toothbrush in the office, toothpaste in the office, flossing in the office, keep your teeth healthy at work, keep your teeth healthy in the office, i like to floss, i like to floss at work, i like to floss all the time, how many times a day do you floss, i floss 3 times a day, i floss at work, i floss 4 times a day, i floss every time I eat, must floss at work, floss all the time,
I've been keeping the floss that they gave me at my appointment in my bag and pulling it out whenever the feeling grabs me. Between that and the toothbrush and toothpaste I keep in a cabinet in my office bathroom, I'm pretty set to keep my teeth healthy.
I'm trying to normalize the practice of flossing at work with this post.
So if you are not doing so already, I encourage you to bring a second set of dental supplies to work. It's completely normal, and you will keep your chompers and gums healthy and happy.


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Prince Rescue
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Prince Rescue is an escape game developed by Games 2 Jolly. A prince is locked in his own dungeon and you must help him to get out of there. Look everywhere around you to find anything that could allow you to make the price escape from this dungeon and the sooner the better.


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The year starts with some nice events for FotoDelray – participation in the 1st Rotterdam Expat Fair on Feb. 8th!
Please come to see my work, have a friendly chat, and take advantage of the show special – 20% off on all the photo sessions and/or products reserved on that day!
Looking forward to seeing you there!


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Nate WilsonAll plans by this Coach
12 Weeks
1 Other, 1 Strength, 6 Bike, 1 X-Train
5:00 hrs
cycling mountain biking
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.Still have questions about this plan?
Every training plan is built specifically to use within the TrainingPeaks desktop apps, iOS app, and Android app. During purchase you will be asked to login or create a free account to start your training.
This plan is designed, specifically, for success at the Austin Rattler 100k Marathon MTB Race. The plan progresses from building aerobic foundation, increasing intensity and load, culminating with a final taper to race day. This plan works best for the intermediate rider with 10-13 hours per week to dedicate towards training. Training is designed with the working man and/or woman in mind, with rides of 90min or less Monday-Friday, and longer on the weekends. A power meter will make this plan the most beneficial, but both heart rate and power meter zones are outlined. In week two, the athlete will do a field test to establish power and/or heart rate zones.
This routine doesn't take a lot of time, but is challenging and works. The focus is all on the posterior chain (read back, glutes, hamstrings). This will make you a better handler on the bike, better climber, and help cut out lower back pain. These are the muscle groups that cyclists often ignore, and pay the penalty for.
Follow the link to the video:
Do some foam rolling and stretching after the foundation routine.
Steady zone 2 effort, working on establishing that aerobic base!
Don't be lazy today and focus on smooth power production, using core to stabilize yourself on the bike.
Zone 2 = RPE of 2-3.5
I will put in RPE (rate of perceived effort, on a scale of 1 to 10) for the first week, until the field test. Then your zones should be established!
Progressive warmup, starting easy and building into z2 before the efforts.
For efforts today do 6x20 sec stomps w/ ~2min rest between each stomp.
The stomps should be performed in the saddle the whole time. Start in a big gear from a low speed and then accelerate as hard as you can. It should take you awhile to get on top of the gear. Focus on using your core to keep your upper body smooth and transfer all the power into the pedals.
Fill out the rest of the time in zone 2, 60-90min total ride time.
Steady zone 2 effort, working on establishing that aerobic base!
Don't be lazy today and focus on smooth power production, using core to stabilize yourself on the bike.
Zone 2 = RPE of 2-3.5
5x30 sec one leg pedaling drills
2x10-15 pushups
1min straight plank, 30sec side plank each side
50-100 bicycle kicks
1x20-25 situps/crunches
1x30sec, laying flat on back hold legs straight 6inches off the ground
1x15 leg lifts, on back legs straight raised up and down
1x10 reps each leg, standing on one foot bend at the waist and touch the ground with opposite hand 10inches in front of foot
1x60sec wall sit
Progressive warmup, start light and build into zone 2 before the efforts.
3x10min tempo efforts at zone 3 HR and/or power.
Space these to fit the terrain with a minimum of 6min recovery between.
If the terrain allows, do 2 of these on a road or fire road so the effort is steady, and do 1 on trail so the effort is a bit more variable.
The goal of today's ride is to log some steady endurance miles on the trails. Focus on keeping steady pressure on the pedals where possible, and riding smoothly through technical sections.
Majority of the day should be zone 2 pace. Ideally use HR as a guide, riding on trails power will be highly variable.
If you don't have terrain/weather available to ride trails, do the same workout on road.


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Posts tagged with "MAD Architects":
New renderings unveiled for Lucas Museum ahead of groundbreaking
Architecture abounds at Design Miami 2017
The 14th edition of Design Miami will take place in Miami Beach from December 6-10, 2017, with a series of gallery highlights, auxiliary events, and design curios that will highlight architectural elements and lesser-known pieces from designers both old and new. Highlights include a solo show of furniture designed by Swiss architect Albert Frey for his own Palm Springs home, completed in 1949; a dining table by Chinese architect Ma Yansong of MAD, part of his MAD Martian collection, and an immersive "Isolation Sphere" by French architect Maurice-Claude Vidili from 1971.
New York's Patrick Parrish Gallery has collaborated with MIT's Self Assembly Lab to present a series of experimental robotic fabrication displays, including a 3-D calligraphy process that makes objects in a gel suspension. Salon 94 will show a monumental 11.5-foot-tall concrete bench titled Core by London-based designer Philippe Malouin. Clothing brand COS brings their successful Milan bubble installation to Miami this year, this time titled "New Spring Miami."
The annual Panerai Design Miami/ Visionary Award goes to Mwabwindo School, a collaborative educational project in Zambia by Joseph Mizzi's 14+ Foundation. The project is designed by Selldorf Architects and will feature original artwork by Rashid Johnson and newly-commissioned furniture by Christ & Gantenbein.
Other talks that are part of Design Miami include about queer space with Rafael de Cardenas and Aaron Betsky, and "Spatializing Blackness," with USC architecture dean Milton S.F. Curry, architect Sir David Adjaye, artist/designer Amanda Williams, artist Hank Willis Thomas, and Watts House Project cofounder Edgar Arceneaux.
Mirage houses, Mongolian blob museums, and other updates from the architects of Instagram
MAD Architects releases new renderings of the Lucas Museum's public loggia
Lucas Museum receives final approval, moves toward 2018 groundbreaking
New renderings revealed for Lucas Museum in L.A.
New details emerge for L.A.'s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The board of directors for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (LMNA) recently chose Los Angeles as the latest—and potentially final—site for its troubled museum proposal.
The decision marks the third attempt by the LMNA museum board to find a location for the nearly $1 billion museum—resulting in multiple design schemes by MAD Architects. The LMNA will house a growing and expansive collection of graphic art, including works by Zaha Hadid, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
MAD Architects' initial designs for a site north of San Francisco were rebuffed in 2015 after community outcry. The LMNA team made a try for a site in Chicago in 2016, only to eventually scrap the plans in the face of fierce opposition to the project's proposed location on the Chicago's lakefront by a local community group. Most recently, LMNA's board made parallel pitches for two sites in California: one on San Francisco's Treasure Island and another in L.A.'s Exposition Park.
L.A. won out this round, gaining another cultural amenity for a site already home to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, California African American Museum, California Science Center, and the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County. The new museum, if built, will also be located along the city's Expo Line light rail line, and will help—along with a forthcoming Gensler-designed Los Angeles Football Club soccer stadium—extend a leg of transit-oriented development from a growing entertainment and hotel district in the South Park neighborhood nearby to one of L.A.'s core working class neighborhoods.
In announcing its decision, the Lucas Foundation's board of directors extolled the virtues of the urban park and its surrounding neighborhood, saying in a statement: "While each location offers many unique and wonderful attributes, South Los Angeles's Promise Zone best positions the museum to have the greatest impact on the broader community, fulfilling our goal of inspiring, engaging, and educating a broad and diverse visitorship."
In an effort to preserve the park's green spaces, the selected scheme will include public open space on its rooftop. Renderings for the proposal show the curvaceous museum located in a leafy, park setting topped with tufts of greenery. The museum also appears to gingerly touch the ground by coming down in a series of large, discrete piers.
It's still unclear what sorts of developmental hurdles the museum will need to surpass prior to construction, but the project clearly has a fan in L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, who after learning of the decision, remarked to the Los Angeles Times, "It's a natural place to have this museum in the creative capital of the world and in the geographic center of the city. It's a banner day for L.A."
BREAKING: Los Angeles chosen as new site for MAD Architects' Lucas Museum
BREAKING: MAD Architects reveals alternate proposals for Lucas Museum in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Studio Gang and OMA among architects competing to redesign Tour Montparnasse in Paris
- Architecture Studio (France)
- Dominique Perrault Architecture (France)
- MAD Architects (China) & DGLA (France)
- nAOM (Franklin Azzi Architecture, Chartier Dalix, Hardel-Lebihan Architectes) (France)
- OMA (The Netherlands)
- PLP Architecture (UK)
- Studio Gang (USA)


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Starting this week, the students will have the chance to become an English teacher!
On the whiteboard, Shireen writes out a paragraph - either her own or from a book - with incorrect punctuation and grammar. Some will also have some spelling mistakes, and one or two sentences will have grammatically incorrect word order. Next, the students will copy as it is onto their journal notebook and use their red pencil to make some corrections. Is it correct to say, "I will go school because today Monday."? This method is called, "Correction Exercises." It allows students to learn how to proofread and edit sentences or paragraphs, and this skill will help them become better writers overtime. We will be continuing to do this exercise throughout the year.
Also, this week's theme is on cursive handwriting. We're compiling a cursive writing book whilst practicing the first half of the alphabet letters during class. They'll be able to take this book home to do handwriting practice at their own pace and have some fun spelling out words (and their name!).
Biliteracy: Correction Exercises
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Sunday, 1 March 2009
Bugis Street
The guide book led us to think that this was a bustling street-market, much like the Souks of Marrakesh. Having been to Marrakesh recently, I'm pleased to be able to say that this felt considerably less life-threatening. There was also a much wider range of things made out of plastic available, gold-plated plastic in many cases.
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Long term social damage caused by downsizing
September 1, 2008
Displaced workers mysteriously drop out of civic, business, political, neighborhood groups, social and leisure activities, country clubs, sports teams and weekly gatherings with friends, Brand and Burgard (2008). UCLA-University of Michigan, Ann Arbor study researcher claims, "Everybody loses when people withdraw from society."
However, membership in professional and political organizations did not decline in the study group. "Displacement seems to change their whole trajectory of participation (Brand 2008)."
"Even a single involuntary displacement has a lasting impact on a worker's inclination to volunteer and participate in a whole range of social and community groups and organizations, found the study, which appears in the September issue of the international scholarly journal Social Forces."
"Social participation is important to participatory democracy, to healthy neighborhoods, and to effective schools (Putnam 2000). Individuals who participate may also be advantaged in the labor market: social and economic resources are embedded in social networks (Bourdieu 1983; Coleman 1988; Granovetter 1973),1 networks that may be formed through involvement in various social organizations and associations. Social participation is also associated with better physical and mental health and well-being, important outcomes in and of themselves, but also important for the labor market (Berkman 1995; Durkheim 1933; House 1981; House, Landis, and Umberson 1988). From the mid 1940s to the early 1970s, there was an unprecedented increase in social participation in the U.S. This trend coincided with unprecedented and widespread economic prosperity, marked by a low rate of unemployment and generally increasing real earnings. In recent decades, however, average rates of social participation have declined (McPherson, Smith-Lovin, and Brashears 2006; Putnam 2000). Likewise, the trend toward increasingly widespread economic prosperity in the U.S. has reversed (Brand and Burgard 2007-05:3)."
"[I]s the effect of job displacement on social participation mediated by post-displacement psychological distress and/or reduced feelings of social trust or reciprocity, above and beyond experiences of downward socioeconomic mobility? To address this question, we examine the potential mediating role of measures of depression, self-acceptance, and social reciprocity on the relationship between displacement and participation, net of downward social mobility (Brand and Burgard 2007-05:5)."
"Job displacement usually includes a sequence of stressful events from anticipation of job loss through the loss itself, to a spell of unemployment, to job search and training, to reemployment, often at reduced wages and status. Initial movement into unemployment is associated with a number of economic pressures, new patterns of interaction with family members, and personal assessment in relation to individual values and societal pressures (Pearlin et al. 1981). It is therefore not surprising that a significant association has been found between job displacement and psychological distress over the life course: Displaced workers report lower levels of self-acceptance, self-confidence, morale, and higher levels of depression and dissatisfaction with life (Burgard, Brand, and House 2007; Dooley, Fielding, and Levi 1996;Gallo et al. 2000; Kessler, Turner, and House 1989; Turner 1995; Warr and Jackson 1985) (Brand and Burgard 2007-05:5)."
"Expanding on Durkheim's theory, Wilensky (1961) found that orderly careers, i.e. a succession of jobs related in function with elevations in status, free of unexpected periods of unemployment and disorderly shifts in jobs, occupations, and industries, were associated with strong attachment to one's community and society (Brand and Burgard 2007-05:6)."
"[T]he "spillover" theory asserts that being employed in a job that encourages initiative, thought, and independence also indirectly encourages social participation (Kohn and Schooler 1982; Rain, Lane, and Steiner 1991; Staines 1980; Wilson and Musik 1997) (Brand and Burgard 2007-05:7)."
"[V]alues and attitudes towards oneself and one's society may influence levels of social participation. Putnam (2000) argues that where positive social roles, social trust, and norms of reciprocity flourish, individuals participate socially. However, displacement may negatively alter individual attitudes and self-perception, and thus, reduce participation. Thus, the strain of insecure employment, actual displacement events, periods of unemployment, reemployment in jobs with lower earnings and/or lower quality, psychological distress, and the erosion of commitment to social reciprocity may all contribute to decreased levels of social participation among displaced workers (Brand and Burgard 2007-05:7)."
Webliography and Bibliography
Brand, Jennie, and Sarah Burgard. 2007-05. "Effects of Job Displacement on Social Participation: Findings over the Life Course of a Cohort of Joiners." PSC Research Report No. 07-623. May 2007.
Abstract: "Career disorder and economic distress have been identified as potential causes of the observed decline in social participation in the U.S. We examine the causal effect of job displacement, a career disorder-producing event that is associated with subsequent socioeconomic and psychological decline, on social participation. Using more than 45 years of panel data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study and difference-in-differences regression estimation, we find significant and lasting negative effects of displacement on subsequent social participation for workers displaced during their prime earnings years, ages 35-53, while no effect for workers displaced in the years approaching retirement, ages 53-64. Results also suggest that socioeconomic and psychological decline resulting from job displacement do not explain the negative impact of job displacement on social participation (Brand and Burgard 2007-05)."
Brand, Jennie, and Sarah Burgard. 2008-09. "Effects of Job Displacement on Social Participation: Findings Over the Life Course of a Cohort of Joiners." Social Forces, .
Burgard, Sarah, Jennie Brand, and James S. House. 2007. "Toward a Better Estimation of the Effect of Job Loss on Health." Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 48: 369-384.
Price, Richard H., and Sarah Burgard. 2008. "The new employment contract and worker health in the United States." In Making Americans healthier : social and economic policy as health policy. New York : Russell Sage.
Putnam, Robert D. 2001. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community.
Public Release. 2008-09-01. "Bowling alone because the team got downsized." Social Forces. Eureka Alert. Accessed September 2, 2008.
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Recently I decided to utilize my workstation's video cards to mine for Ethereum while I am not working and sleeping. My 2 GTX 1080 running 24/7 should yield me about $100 / month, not taking out electricity cost or wear and tear on my hardware. But then I started to wonder where will the Peak in Ethereum be? So I worked the numbers.
My Parts order from New Egg has started to arrive. I am still waiting on the Case, Motherboard, and Power Supply. After realising that newegg had taken lots of pre-orders for their ASUS ROG ZENITH motherboard. I decided to cancel my order, and get the MSI board instead.
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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; but fools despise knowledge and instruction." Proverbs 1:7, NIV
I live in the high plains of the Midwest, and because of our geography and climate, I kind-of think living in a house without a basement is insane. I know, I know, you can huddle in a bathtub with a mattress over you for protection. But here's the thing: I've seen the remnants of a community slammed by the force of swirling wind. I've stood in awe, surveying trees which have been twisted and snapped away from their roots as though they were nothing more than toothpicks. I've seen boats that have been tossed up into the air like hacky-sacks and left lying face-down, dented and deformed. And I've shuttered at the sight of roofs that have been peeled from their houses like frosting from a cupcake.
Having witnessed the power of an indiscriminate tornado, I appreciate the value of a safe place to hide. When I see a dark, lumpy cloud tinged with green coming my way, I'm headed for cover, and a fiberglass tub attached to some two-by-fours isn't gonna cut it for me. I'm talking something sunk a good seven feet into the earth and fortified with concrete. I'm headed to the middle of my basement.
I think about that when I look at Proverbs 1:7. What is this "fear of the Lord" stuff? Isn't God love and safety and salvation? I think the fear of The Lord is knowing the power, the absolute all-encompassing power of God. It's understanding that He's holy—set completely apart from sin, and that He is thoroughly just. This is where wisdom begins. See, a person who hasn't witnessed the devastation of a tornado is more likely to blow off its power. More likely to get themselves into a bad spot. This idea carries forward—a person who does not understand who he is before God, unrepentant and unredeemed, is less likely to kneel before His holiness. But the one who appreciates this power; the one who, in honest humility, fears this God? He is the one who will bow. He is the one who will declare that God is God and he is not. And to come down to it, he is the one who will fall prostrate and cry out, "I am yours. Save me."
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Way better than a concrete basement, right? That's exactly where I want to be.


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Galactus Wants Blueberries!
My friend Urian gave Nami a little Silver Surfer plush toy after Comic Con this summer… Which lead to many questions about who and what the Surfer was… After a few attempted explanations, we watched a clip from the recent Silver Surfer cartoon, and then Nami decided it would be a good idea to do a "thank you movie" for the gift.
This is the result:
Deano's answer to: "Why don't content providers and service providers who make money through ads always provide a paid alternative (what would they lose)?"
One easy way to provide a paid vs. ads system would be to streamline under a single business model.
One example would be a user generated content site that allowed users to "be their own advertiser", and pay in proportion to their traffic/clickthrough/CTA value.
Unfortunately, while this may be easier for you as a company/accountant/developer, users have indicated pretty clearly that metered billing is too damn confusing, for the most part. One possible way to alleviate this is to offer the site as free with ads, but advertise at an inverse rate to the user's "ad value" – thus, no one ever has to "pay in", but you still provide a cleaner/less disturbed experience for your highest-value users.
Come to think of it, plugging in a site visitor's Klout score/other reputation metric, and then turning off ads for people above a certain level of influence might even be a generally good idea, as it removes all distractions from your site/content/design from the people most likely to spread the word virally to the mainstream follow-on visitors you will actually monetize.
Why don't content providers and service providers who make money through ads always provide a paid alternative (what would they lose)?
Deano's answer to: "Why wasn't Obama invited to the royal wedding?"
Since the British are secretly holding onto Michelle Obama's Scottish Birth Certificate, there was general agreement to just go low-key on the matter, and hope no one notices…
Deano's answer to: "Why and how do disposable razor blades go dull?"
A lot of this depends on the thickness of the blade, and the hair it's cutting. In my experience, regardless of the tactics I use, I notice a significant difference in blade sharpness immediately after the first use if I've grow out my facial hair a bit. This is pretty consistent with the guys I know with thicker hair who use the same/similar cartridges. For finer hair, I'm sure the techniques Dev mentioned will work to increase blade lifespan, prevent rusting, etc.
It's very similar to having a set of professional chef's knives – it's MUCH easier to notice when they start to go dull from being freshly sharpened (0-25% dull), than to measure the loss in sharpness from then on (26-100% dull). In fact, someone unfamiliar with the knives may even think they still "cut just fine", without realizing how much arm strength they are putting into the cut, or how ragged the cut ends of their meats/veggies/etc are, compared with a fresh knife.
The real issue is that there are few effective means to resharpen newer disposables. I recall there being a product on the market that worked really well with dual-blade cartridges, but I haven't seen anything that works with 3-4 blades (which is what I use now).
Deano's answer to: "How many shaves should I expect from a Gillette Mach 5 blade?"
I would tend to measure in terms of "shave weeks/blade". The main variables are the thickness/amount of hair to be cut, and the regrowth rate.
Personally, Mach 3 gives me 1 shave week/blade… Whether I shave daily, twice a week, or even just once, the amount and thickness of hair compensate to basically make any additional attempted use of the same cartridge a game of "how much would you like to bleed?"
Just to give you some baseline info, I usually feel a little hair coming back 8-10 hours after a shave, and downright fuzzy the next day. I usually go 2-3 days between, though, otherwise I have a hard time getting a GOOD shave that can grab/pull the hair the right way as it slices.
How many shaves should I expect from a Gillette Mach 5 blade?
Deano's answer to: "Is there any real advantage to using a razor with more blades, or is it just marketing mumbo-jumbo?"
In my own experience, transitioning from "old school" dual blade razors and/or electrics, using the Gillette Mach 3 was a revelation in how much closer and smoother a shave I could get with little effort, and how fewer times I would tend to cut myself when shaving in a hurry.
I also had great luck using these same blades to shave my head bald.
Which is where things start to diverge a bit…
In more recent years, I've received test samples of the Quattro and whatever the 5-bladed monstrosity is called. For facial shave, the smoothness/ease of use did seem to increase incrementally by number of blades.
The cutting effectiveness, however, was reduced by one simple fact – the blade heads are only slightly bigger than their 3-bladed counterparts, which means thinner and/or more angled blades in each cartridge. For me, this meant the blades would dull much faster than with the Mach-3. Just to give you an idea, I usually pull about 1 week out of a blade (pretty coarse hair) doing just my face, or a single use between scalp and face (then it gets dull/nicked enough that subsequent uses turn me into a bloody mess).
Because of the sheer number of blades, the newer units also seem somewhat less "flexible", which also made using them to shave the top of my head basically impossible.
Overall, I find the 3-blade units are the best overall price-performance value for any type of shaving. If I was going to keep a separate set of blades for my scalp, I'd probably scale back to the "Sensor Excel", a dual blade unit, but use the "HeadBlade" to hold the cartridge (versus the standard "stick" style razor handle).
And if I had a lot of money kicking around, I'd probably then 'upgrade' my face razor to the Quattro or above (but at that stage, it might make more sense to just get a pro barber shave given the huge cost per cartridge).
To sum up: 2-3 blades allows you to cut more effectively without pressure/angling of the blades that may otherwise cause cuts… And 4-5 blades will certainly increase the feeling of "closeness", at least right after the shave.
Is there any real advantage to using a razor with more blades, or is it just marketing mumbo-jumbo?