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Description: At yard sales around the country, discarded and unwanted items are given a second life—and sometimes a new purpose. Greg Ruffing documents this informal trading system in his photo series, Yard Sales.
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Greg Ruffing is a native of northeastern Ohio and now resides in Chicago. His artistic practice focuses on themes relating to material culture and consumerism. Find more of his work at www.gregruffing.com.


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Great script and got belle footage. The film is 7 minutes (7 min give or take), the score (obvious) not needed entire film but in small moments of instrumentals.
This role is unpaid, but would established contacts, experience, potential future work and we plan to send it out to fantastic film festivals. It would be a great film to put on portfolio.
Anyone interested in doing the score please apply. Would suit student, anyone wanting to gain entry into film or anyone just starting out.
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Cedar Court Hotels
"As a tea drinker, I'm very fussy about my brew and it's important to get it right – the devil's in the detail when it comes to being a successful hotelier and you don't want to be let down by a bad cup of tea!" A philosophy that has served John Horvath, Group Hotel Director of the Cedar Court Hotels collection, well during the last twenty years.
Whilst visiting one of the four star hotels in Harrogate, Huddersfield/Halifax, Leeds/Bradford and Wakefield, or the five star Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in the heart of the historic city of York, guests are able to experience luxury, style and opulence in the hotels' superior rooms and conference lounges. They can also enjoy Taylors of Harrogate's exceptional range of speciality teas and infusions, as well as the award winning proper brew Yorkshire Tea, one of the UK's most popular everyday tea brands.
The partnership has proved a positive move for the business, which has grown to become Yorkshire's largest independently owned hotel collection. "Our guests come from all over the world and look for provenance when they visit any of our hotels," says John. "We needed a tea that matched our brand identity, provided value for money and most importantly a great cup of tea! We introduced Yorkshire Gold in-room three years ago at The Grand; having a superior blend and the brand association with Taylors of Harrogate creates a positive perception of Cedar Court Hotels and it means customers get a better experience overall – I drink Yorkshire Tea at home so I know they're getting a great tasting cup of tea."
The move proved a success and since 2010 Cedar Court Hotels has rolled out Yorkshire Gold across all its rooms, with guests able to enjoy a proper brew at breakfast and a range of Taylors of Harrogate speciality teas and infusions in any of the hotels' lounges and conferencing facilities.
"We serve over a million cups of tea a year so it's very important to our business to have that quality and brand reassurance", says John. "If you look across our offering, it's about premium brands guests recognise, like Taylors of Harrogate and Yorkshire Gold – what we've found from a business perspective is that people don't mind paying a little more if they know they're getting a good deal. Plus, we're proud of our Yorkshire heritage and proud to be showcasing another of the great brands that the region has produced."
With Cedar Court Hotels going from strength to strength, what's the secret to John's success?
"It's important to work with the right people who can help me bring new ideas and experiences to market. We've found that with Taylors of Harrogate – it's a real partnership."


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Today we moved location. I was so focused on getting the task done, that I started in a room with little sound insulation between us and the artist next door. So we have moved to an area that will create less disturbance. But we made progress. All the major elements are laid out and a start was made on the grass and sky.
We got so involved that we were late in getting ready to go and forgot to take pictures of the people working on the panels. Still, on Friday everybody will be around so there will be a big group picture too.


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Many people find that having a profession come out to remove deck stain is too expensive and want to find out how to do it themselves. It is a time consuming and exhausting task, but removing deck stain by yourself is by far cheaper, and can be done to the satisfaction of the deck owner the first time around, reducing the time it will take to stain the deck over again, if that is what the owner desires. Also, DIY deck stain removal allows the owner the ability to test several different stains on the natural wood grain of the deck in order to determine which look best suits the deck to the owner's satisfaction.
Reasons to Remove Deck Stain
There are several reasons deck stain needs to be removed. The owner could decide the stain is not what they had originally wanted. The original stain could have possibly not penetrated the wood of the deck properly, causing it to peel, making the deck look old and weathered, and not aesthetically pleasing. Another reason to remove deck stain is the growth of algae on the deck.
No matter what the reason, many people choose a DIY deck stain removal process for the flexibility of options, the knowledge of getting the job done to standards and satisfaction the first time, and the sense of accomplishment.
How to Remove Deck Stain
In order to remove polish, varnish, veneer or treatment from a wooden deck, the use of a liberal amount of deck stripper will help remove the former finish, and gets the deck prepared for cleaning. Depending on the type of deck stain needing removed, choose between oil or water-based deck strippers.
Clean the Deck
Use a pressure washer to ensure that the deck is completely cleaned of any debris. Deck cleaners that contain bleach can be used to remove mildew or algae from the deck. Oxalic acid deck cleaners are best for tannin or iron stains. A pump sprayer and a stiff bristled, non metallic brush with a long handle are efficient for scrubbing the deck, which should be done before rinsing the deck thoroughly with a garden hose. The deck should dry for several days. During these days, it is wise to go ahead and choose your new stain.
Types of Stains
Clear stains are a great way to maintain the original color of the deck, but these provide a lower level of protection from the weather. Toners provide a minimal color to the deck, which will bring out the original wood color with a nice finish. This stain offers durability while maintaining the original appearance of the deck. Semi-transparent stains are the ones most often recommended by experts due to the ability to penetrate the porous wood, thus adding to its durability. These provide a rich color to the wood but still allow the natural wood grain to show. If the wood is severely weathered, two coats of this stain are more effective. Solid stains are great for turning an unattractive, weathered deck stain into an evenly colored, attractive surface. These stains are thick, thus offering a higher level of ability for hiding the deck, but also hides the natural wood grain. These have a tendency to wear off quickly, however, and could require reapplication annually. Oil-based stains are best for penetration abilities and the capability to be wear and weather resistant. This makes oil-based stains more popular than water-based stains, which tend to take longer to penetrate the wood.
Reasons to Stain a Dry Deck
Once the deck is completely dry by using a moisture meter, because wood is porous, meaning it can feel dry even though even a low level of moistness can make it hard for stains to penetrate the wood properly, meaning the stain could come out uneven, or possibly leaving the deck unstained at all.
Verify Stain Color
It is important to verify the color of the stain on a small piece of wood before starting, or else disappointment with the color could lead to having to start the deck stain removal process all over again. It is also important to remember to stain the deck in warmer weather but not in excessive heat or direct sunlight. Because the stains are highly combustible and flammable, stains will not penetrate the wood in high heat.
Safety Precautions
For protection against staining skin or getting fumes in the eyes, it is important to dress correctly. Rubber gloves protect the hands that are left uncovered by the long sleeved shirt that covers the arms and torso. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes to protect the legs and feet. Do not forget to wear safety glasses to protect the eyes from fumes.
Finishing with the Finish
To finally finish the staining process, use a brush to apply the stain, and then use a long handled roller to spread the stain evenly over the deck. For oil-based stains, a natural bristle brush is the best choice. Nylon brushes are the best choices for applying water-based stains. Allow the deck stain to dry completely, usually over a period of two days to a week, before walking on it or replacing furniture. This allows the stain to coat the wood completely, and penetrate properly, thus maximizing durability of the stain.
The knowledge of one's ability to use the DIY deck stain removal process gives one a sense of accomplishment, and allows the home owner the ability to choose the stain they think best suits the house in both looks and needs. This also gives the owner the financial freedom to work at the pace best suited for the owner's needs and abilities. Another advantage to using a DIY deck stain removal process is the fact that it is possible for the owner to see exactly what shape the deck is in during the process, thus making sure the deck is still in stable condition before wasting time and money staining a deck that will soon need to be replaced or repaired. Taking all these considerations into account, many home owners find that the DIY deck stain removal process is the best option for them when they decide to refinish the deck, either for a new look or to replace weathered stain.


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It is a well-known fact that traveling is usually a fun and relaxing experience. However, there are tips that you can follow that will make the quality of your vacation even better. The following article will explain what some of those tips are. Some of the following information may even surprise you.
Remember to pack liquids in plastic bags. Packing liquids in your luggage can lead to disaster. No one wants to open their luggage and find it filled with spilled shampoo and mouthwash. To prevent such a calamity entirely, remember to pack all liquids in ziplock bags. Make sure to seal the bags properly.
Travel Booking Sites
Make your travel plans more affordable by booking your flight through a meta-search site. It can be tempting to get your tickets from a website whose purpose is to locate cheap airfare, but a meta-search site looks through a variety of airlines and travel booking sites at the same time. It will then redirect you to the site that has the price you want, saving you money.
Travel Deals
Check out last minute travel deals. If you have the flexibility in schedule and destination, you can save a lot of money by booking your travel at the last minute. Many hotels and airlines drastically reduce prices for dates in the near future to fill seats and rooms that will otherwise go empty.
Always continue to search for travel deals on hotels and car rentals, even after you have secured your reservation. These companies often drop prices significantly to make sure their inventory is used, so keep looking. Make sure that you understand the cancellation policy before you try to switch out your room or car.
Travel Guide
When you are travelling to a new location it is necessary to gather as much information as possible beforehand. It is no longer necessary to purchase a travel guide (although these are very useful when on location). There is a wealth of information available for free on the Internet. You will especially want to research the hotels that you will stay in.
Travel Packages
Planning your travel in advance is always good advice to follow. Make sure to plan your trip at least a month or a few weeks in advance to ensure you have enough time to make changes. Planning ahead leaves more room for error and gives you more time to get the best deals on travel packages.
There are lots and lots of cruise lines offering fine travel packages in the Caribbean. Some are more memorable than others, though: Consider a barefoot windjammer cruise as an exciting alternative to a more modern, conventional cruise ship. Visiting the islands of the Caribbean powered along by wind and the tides is more romantic than steaming around them on a massive cruise liner.
In conclusion, there are many tips that can easily be followed to optimize your traveling experience. By learning and memorizing these tips, you have learned that there are things about traveling that you never even knew. Just remember, vacations are about fun, so first and foremost, relax and enjoy yourself!…Continue Reading


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Some of the most fascinating attractions were built during the rule of the Nizams in Hyderabad. One of them is Osman Sagar, which is an artificial lake created by the dam built across a tributary of Musi River. It is a major source of water supply for Hyderabad and Secunderabad, and is surrounded by grass and parks. A stay in Hyderabad would give tourists a chance to visit Osman Sagar and other popular attractions in the city. Best time to visit this place is after the monsoons, when the climate in this part of the world is truly pleasant and ideal for tourism.
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Osman Sagar was created by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1920. His intention behind creating it was to offer protection to the city from devastating floods like the Great Musi Flood of 1908. Sagar Mahal, a historical building that overlooks this lake was used as a summer resort by the Nizam. Tourists who book hotel in Hyderabad can enjoy some magnificent views of Osman Sagar when they visit this place. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation has converted Sagar Mahal into a lake resort, but it continues to remind travellers of a fabulous past of this region.
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The Osman Sagar Lake is now known as Gandipet, and is a popular picnic spot for both locals as well as tourists of Hyderabad. People of all ages can enjoy a soothing environment at this place and indulge in certain leisure activities like nature walks. The Hyderabad hotels located near this lake provide comfortable accommodations for tourists. Rooms in these hotels have stylish interiors and are equipped with all the modern facilities designed to provide memorable stays to the guests. Most of them have multi-cuisine restaurants that offer delicious varieties of Hyderabadi dishes and other popular delicacies.


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text: Chess is a complex game that takes a lot of time and dedication. We all know that improvement does not come overnight and, to make things even better, it is not so easy to measure it either in chess. You need to play many tournaments and, even after a long period of training, things may go wrong due to other factors that are not chess-related.


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No, I never was in the Special Ops, so no first hand experience. The closest I came to Special Ops was working for a company which was using a lot of military jargon, and trying to implement it. Missions. Drills. Really points. Etc. I say 'trying', because the jargon was used but never defined or explained, or even put in context of teams and project structures. So, here I found myself sitting in a bar in Munich at the main train station, just coming from a really point, reviewing our mission, having a beer and discussing all with a colleague. A fe things started to make sense.
Especially confusing was the role of the navigator. We did not call it the navigator, but called it the '20' (as opposed to the lead, who was the '80'). "Who is your 20 [soldier]?" What is the role of a 20? Was the 20 simply the 80's minion, to off-load tasks too? Or to be your the replacement in case of your absence? Then again, when you are on a mission, can you ever be absent? None of it made sense, and the approach for most of us seemed to be to just copy the jargon, use the same terminology. Keeping up appearances. It still does not make sense, but nobody notices.
What I realised in the bar in Munich was that the navigator has a critical role. He/she gives perspective beyond achieving the next mile-stone, the next check-point. Communicating beyond the team, providing a wider view supporting the team's operational effort achieving the mission. The navigator is the one with the maps, with radio communicating with base camp, I learned from looking into special operation team structures. Now it started to make sense. Difference between a view of the project in context (strategic?) and as opposed to the lead's more operational view (tactic?).
Looking back at my past projects I realise that the most successful ones where those were I either had a very good navigator, or where I myself was fulfilling the role of the navigator well. Projects where my navigator provided insights into the jungle beyond surviving the next obstacle. A link into upper management. A veteran experienced in navigating the waves of noisy politics.
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It is often said that everyone has at least one novel in them just waiting to get out. The reality is that while it is probably true to say that everyone has at least one life experience around which a novel could be based, it is a big step to further say that anyone could actually sit down and write that novel. The novel writing experience in most instances is complex, requiring dedication as well as inclination, creativity and imagination as well as language skills. It is fraught with dangers for the unwary and the number of novels which are started but never finished for a variety of potential reasons outnumber those which ever make publication many, many times over. If you are inclined to take the first steps in writing a novel, it's best to be as clued up on the process as possible before you write even that first word.
The Initial Idea for Writing a Novel
It is probably fair to say that the majority of novels will begin with the most basic idea for a plot. While it is of course an exaggeration to say that the plot for all the best novels can be summarized on the back of a postage stamp, it is unquestionably true that the initial idea is likely to be vague and insubstantial, only burgeoning and developing as more thought is put in to the concept with the passage of time. If there is one thing likely to coincide with early plot development, however, it is the idea for at least one of the novel's principal characters and their direct involvement in the unfolding events.
Character Creation
Stereotypes and Other Most Common Mistakes
Everyone knows the supposed classic and "essential" character inclusions in certain types of novels. Romantic novels are associated with tall, dark, handsome strangers and pretty, innocent girls, while crime or horror novels are associated with ugly and twisted individuals who have been the subject of horrific abuse in their childhood leading them to commit horrific crimes and atrocities in adulthood. The reality it that outwith those most specialized of fields where readers expect stereotypical characters, creating and featuring such individuals in your novel may prove an instant and major turn-off to potential readers. While it may be an easy trap to fall in to, creating a principal character in particular for your novel who is as predictable as the sun rising in the morning may prove to be a fatal mistake with regard to your chances of your novel succeeding in a commercial sense.
Character Creation
Make Your Characters Real People
Characters in a novel are not supposed to be real people but they must seem so to your readers for the duration of their journey through your tale. This means that you should almost always discard the stereotypical ideas which have been milked seemingly a million times and focus on creating characters which live, breathe and know their own individual existences, even though that life technically exists only in your mind as the author. If you can achieve this, it will be communicated naturally to your readers through your writing and they too will be better able to identify with the people you create and your novel as a whole. It is also important that you name your characters appropriately and avoid using names which are wholly inappropriate (or at least seem so) to the way in which they are likely to develop.
Ideas for characteristics of specific people in your novel can be found anywhere you choose to look in everyday life. Does your Uncle Joe have an unfortunate habit of snorting like a pig when he laughs? Does your neighbor have a drink problem and regularly fall over the trash cans when he stumbles home late at night? Does the woman you regularly encounter on the commuter train in the morning give away too much information during her cell phone conversations? Every aspect of your daily life and the people you encounter will give you small insights in to creating specific characteristics for your fictional creations and should never be discounted at any time. Carrying a simple notebook and pen can pay huge dividends when unusual individual traits are noted.
A word of warning should be sounded however in that basing your characters too much on a single person can be a major mistake - especially when that person is close to you and could later be easily identified...
Character Creation
Establishing Personnel Files
When you are writing a novel it is imperative that you remain true to form in relating the attributes, tastes and experiences of your characters. If, for example, you describe a character as having blue eyes early in the novel and grey eyes later, liking cream in their coffee before later stipulating that they can only drink it black, or making them a huge Elvis Presley fan before referring to them as Bruce Springsteen's number one fan at a later stage, there is an excellent chance that your readers will notice and be turned off by the inconsistencies. While these examples are deliberately rather extreme, it's amazing the number of times character inconsistencies do turn up in even the otherwise best quality novels.
The first step to going so far as you can towards maintaining consistency in characterization is to create what are effectively personnel files for each character. Just as law enforcement agencies, physicians and employers keep files on real life individuals, so too should authors for their fictional creations. It is best to create a Word document (or similar) file in each instance to enable easy editing at later dates and allow the entries to be maintained in a logical order but even a paper based file is better than nothing at all. The creation of such a file should be the very first step when an inkling of an idea for a character and their attributes is born.
Character Development
Populating Personnel Files
The design and layout of each character's file is down to personal preference and will almost always differ slightly from author to author. It is important only in the first instance that a standard layout be determined which will suit not only your preferences but your working style and will facilitate easy referencing and updating as the character develops and grows. The character's name is likely to be the file title but basic personal details should be prominently included. A brief physical description of the character, notes on their hobbies, likes and dislikes are all good places to start but don't forget to include simple details like a date of birth. Getting the character's age wrong, particularly in lengthy sagas set over a period of years or in a series of novels, is a very easy mistake to make.
Character Development
Updating Personnel Files
Characters can and will develop in any number of ways and not always in the same manner in each instance. It may be that your characters develop naturally in your mind as your novel progresses. Alternatively, it may be that you witness a characteristic in a family member or friend, in a stranger on a bus or train, or in a new colleague at your place of work, which you wish to attribute to a person in your novel. However these new feature ideas come about, when you include them in your novel manuscript you must remember to update your file with the details to avoid future omissions or inappropriate inclusions. Similarly, prior to introducing a characteristic, you should check your file to ensure it does not contradict anything you have included before.
Character File Maintenance Tips
As your characters develop, it is only natural that so too will your files grow and expand. What you must do is be careful that these files don't become too packed with information to an extent that their bulkiness outweighs their usefulness. The files should be as succinct as possible and easy to read and digest at all times. Be meticulously selective as to what you include in the files. For example, if a character's favorite drink is a vodka martini, it would be appropriate to note this in their file. If they stop off for a couple of unnamed beers on the way home from work one night, this need not be included. Be sure also to conduct regular reviews of the files, ensuring the information is in what is essentially note form - short, sharp and to the point - and not in colorful prose form like the novel itself. You should also rearrange information as necessary and perhaps even delete details which are no longer relevant or required.
Character files should above all ensure that each persona in your novel displays consistent attributes and life preferences. They can also however have other benefits, including allowing you to read a concise summary of each prominent individual in your story as you have created them thus far and perhaps serve to highlight omissions in their overall makeup or stimulate ideas for future character development. By maintaining these files appropriately and updating them accordingly, you will serve to significantly remove one of the major obstacles to successfully writing a novel and perhaps considerably enhance your chances of ultimate publishing success.


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The network: D3baseball.com | D3football.comD3hockey.com | D3hoops.com | D3sports.com
Good morning, Ronk - it's just maddening that the powers that be would be trying to dilute D3 sports that will always be so near and dear to my heart. First the very formation of the Landmark (like-minded ), and now this whole conference realignment possibility. We've been following D3, specifically Del Val for 17 years now, and had just begin to notice in the past couple of years a real uptick in attendance and general buzz. Now this - maybe they'll change their minds - I CERTAINLY hope so!
Well Dickinson looks like a buzz saw. Running over good teams at home, on the road, in region and out of region. The Devils have beaten athletic teams who play at crazy fast tempos and teams that are methodical, fundamental and play a grind you out game. They may not lose for a while.


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As wonderful as it is to travel, flying for hours on end can be incredibly exhausting. Not only are you stuck in a tiny seat, but then there are the joys of outside factors such as flight delays and airsickness. But the most challenging flights to deal with are the long hauls. Rushing through 5 or more time zones is torture for your body. But there are enough ways to give yourself the best possible flight experience given the circumstance, even when you're flying coach.
The first thing to deal with is your physical body. Even though you can't control turbulence and mediocre in-flight entertainment, you can take care of yourself to avoid suffering during the journey. The first thing to do is to keep yourself hydrated, inside and out. Drink at least two liters of water during the flight, but also don't forget to moisturize. Be sure to coat your face with a thick lotion. Yes, you'll look greasy for a little while, but your skin will thank you later. You can also goop up your hands to avoid cracking. This is especially important if you're going to a cold destination.
On the same topic, comfort during travel is vital, so wear something cozy when you're on the plane. But please please please avoid velour tracksuits, instead choose pants with a hidden elastic waist and match it with a cotton top. We highly recommend taking along a pashmina that you can use as a travel blanket instead of the dubiously clean ones that are only sometimes provided. We also love to take fuzzy socks along in case our feet swell up in flight.
The best way to avoid airplane belly is to bring your own food. Combat bloating and other stomach issues by packing your own salad and granola bars. Airline food is notoriously over salted to counter the palate numbing effects of flying, so it really adds to digestive issues on board. Be sure to include leafy greens in your salad alongside high fiber vegetables like carrots and beets. Throw in some nuts and quinoa for an extra boost of protein and enjoy.
It's also best to avoid caffeine on board as the acid wreaks havoc on your already strained body. If you absolutely must have coffee, try to wait until you're about to get off the plane so you can at least attempt to catch some shut-eye during the long flight.
Speaking of, one of the better ways to combat jet lag and pass the time is simply to get some sleep. You'll need it to compensate for the exhaustion that often comes with vagabonding around a new city. It will also significantly help combat the bags under your eyes that are synonymous with sleep deprivation. The best tools to take with you to facilitate the process are an eye mask and some noise-canceling headphones. This way, you won't need to worry about the crying babies disturbing your peace and quiet or the person next to you's reading light.
Now that you've landed well-rested and refreshed, time to put yourself back together. Be sure to pack some face wipes so that you can cleanse your face of moisturizer residue. Don't forget your travel-sized toothbrush and some deodorant to help you feel halfway human on the way to the taxi line.


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Hayes and Yeading United and Uxbridge both moved into the first round of the FA Trophy with fine home wins on Saturday.
Uxbridge shocked Blue Square Conference South side Dorchester Town with a 2-1 victory at Honeycroft while striker Kieran Knight hit all four goals as Hayes & Yeading swept past Chelmsford City 4-1 at Church Road in the third qualifying round.
Knight was the hero for H&Y as his four well taken goals sent Blue Square Conference South rivals and leaders Chelmsford out of the competition.
After putting United ahead in the 12th minute Knight then struck three more second half goals to sink Chelmsford, who replied with a Dave Rainsford penalty four minutes from time.
The only disappointment for United was that midfielder Toby Little limped off in the closing stages with a knee injury having only just returned to action after a lengthy lay-off.
Jamie Mudge converted an early penalty to put Dorchester ahead in the clash with Uxbridge but the Reds stormed back in the first half with terrific strikes from Mark Nicholls and Kevin Warner to claim a 2-1 victory over their higher league opponents.


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Things are still a mess, here and elsewhere, but I'm starting to get back on my game. Here's a video from Electrician about their new IndieGoGo campaign. I am not afraid to say that this is pretty much what all crowdfunding videos should be.


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13 June 2018
The "Courriel européen des langues", the online magazine which is edited twice a year by the International Centre for Pedagogical Studies (CIEP), has been relaunched with renewed contents and a refreshing layout. The current issue highlights 6 ongoing ECML projects, giving the floor to the project coordinators and a project team member, as well as to teachers in the field. In addition, the National Contact Point for the ECML highlights the new national language strategy in Denmark. Finally, a section presents 11 recent resources (online materials, publications).
The Courriel is disseminated in French on the CIEP website and on its LISEO portal (see dedicated section "Courriel européen des langues"). You can subscribe for free to the Magazine and find the archives here: http://www.ciep.fr/lettres-information/courriel-europeen-langues.
Contents of Issue no. 40 – May 2018 (only available in French):
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Back in the days when Gordon Gecko pronounced "Greed is Good," I finished a business degree specialising in Behavioural Sciences and Industrial Relations. My professor commended me on my ability to write proper English and suggested I join a trade union as I had the smarts to see both sides of an argument.
Good advice which I naturally ignored. I was 22 years old and thought it better to leave Aberdeen and follow my girlfriend down to London. This was to become something of a pattern. Thirty five years of corporate ups, downs and curious sideways movements ensued. I still haven't seen the inside of a trade union office, and I find myself still a Scottish socialist living in New Zealand. Different girl, by the way.
I feel I owe it to my old professor to prove him correct on the other point. It's been twelve years between novels and I have a third one in me. Not to mention poetry of all sorts, although I'm not dead or famous so let's see how that goes.
I've swapped the corporate office and the bullshit bingo for my laptop and a chocolate labrador called Charlie Whittaker. Hopefully this blog will open opportunities for sharing writing, poetry, photography and healthy things like yoga and the circus with like minded souls. It's never too late Professor Gourlay.


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From the entrance of Nora's children to the end of Act One.
The nanny, Anne-Marie, enters with Nora's three children, and Nora and the children play happily. Krogstad enters and startles Nora, who screams. He apologizes and says that the door was open, and Nora replies that Torvald is not at home. Krogstad says that he has come to talk with her, not with Torvald. He asks whether the woman walking with Torvald is Mrs. Linde, and Nora responds in the affirmative. When Krogstad explains that he used to know Mrs. Linde, Nora tells him that she already knew, and Krogstad says that he assumed that she did. He then asks if the bank will employ Mrs. Linde, and Nora brags that it will because, even though she is a woman, Nora has a great deal of influence over her husband.
Krogstad then requests that Nora use her influence on his behalf. Nora is bewildered, because she does not know why Krogstad's position at the bank would be in jeopardy. Krogstad seems to think that Nora knows more than she is letting on and hints that he thinks the hiring of Mrs. Linde will bring about his dismissal. Suddenly, Nora revokes her earlier claims and denies that she has any influence. Krogstad says that as a bank manager, Torvald, "like all married men . . . can be swayed," and Nora accuses Krogstad of insulting her husband.
Nora assures Krogstad that she will repay all her loans by the new year and asks him to leave her alone. Krogstad implies that he isn't concerned only about the money; his position at the bank is very important to him. He speaks of a "bad mistake" he committed, which ruined his reputation and made it very difficult for his career to advance. Thus, he tells Nora, he began doing "the business that you know about." Krogstad announces that he wishes to rebuild his reputation and to behave properly for the sake of his sons, who are growing up. His small bank job, he explains, was the beginning of this rebuilding of his life and reputation. He then threatens Nora, saying that he has "the power to force" her to help him.
Nora replies that though it would be unpleasant for her husband to find out that she had borrowed from Krogstad, Torvald would pay off the loan, and dealings with Krogstad would be terminated. In addition, Krogstad would lose his job. Krogstad says that Nora has other things to worry about: he has figured out that Nora forged her father's signature on the promissory note. Krogstad informs Nora that her forgery is a serious offense, similar to the one that sullied his reputation in the first place. Nora dismisses Krogstad's suggestion, saying that she should not be faulted because her motives were honorable and pure, but Krogstad reminds her of the law. He threatens her once more and then leaves. The children return, but Nora sends them away. Though she is clearly disturbed by what has just happened, she makes an attempt to decorate the tree.
Torvald returns and mentions that he noticed Krogstad departing. He guesses that Krogstad has asked Nora to speak on his behalf. After some hesitation, Nora admits as much. Torvald scolds Nora for speaking to Krogstad and warns her not to lie to him (Torvald). Nora changes the subject and asks Torvald if he will help her find the perfect costume for the party. Nora asks what Krogstad did to warrant his bad reputation. Torvald responds that he forged signatures. Nora asks what his motives were in the matter. Torvald says he would never condemn a man for one indiscretion, but the real problem with Krogstad was that he refused to admit what he had done and take his punishment. Torvald talks about how lying and deceit corrupts a household's children: "nearly all young criminals have had lying mothers." Torvald exits, and the nanny enters and says the children badly want to see their mother. Nora vehemently refuses, and the nanny departs. Terrified, Nora mutters about the thought of corrupting her children. In the next breath, however, she rejects the idea that such corruption could occur.
As Act One draws to a close, we see Nora wrestling with new problems of fear, guilt, and wrongdoing. Her conversation with Krogstad reveals Krogstad as the source of the loan Nora used to pay for her family's trip to Italy. Although the taking of the loan constitutes a crime because she forged a signature to get it, Nora takes pride in it because it remains one of the few independent actions she has ever taken. Nora is also proud that she is able to influence her husband, as she boasts to Krogstad. Nora's boasts about influencing Torvald reveal her desire to feel useful and important. That Nora points out that even though she is a woman Krogstad should respect her influence over bank policy suggests that she senses and fears rejection of her significance on account of her gender. Perhaps she must combat this idea even in her own mind.


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Veritas Procurement Services were contracted to conduct a county wide review of children's and adult's Community Equipment Services, Minor Adaptation Services, Telecare Services and the Independent Living Centre on behalf of the County Council and the Primary Care Trust.
The review was carried out in a professional, discreet and methodical manner with extensive stakeholder consultation (including service users and their families, Allied Health Professionals and Service Providers), benchmarking and service appraisal. The reviewing team prepared a comprehensive report which they presented to the multi agency Board, ensuring any questions were appropriately answered. The team were happy to carry out additional financial analysis and their flexibility in reorganising their schedule to facilitate this request at short notice, did not go unnoticed.
The partnership were extremely happy with the service provided by Veritas and would be delighted to contract with them once more as and when the opportunity arises.


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I don't look at the ground when I walk, not usually (a teacher of my past warned that doing so was a sign of intellectual sloth, i.e. the ground is the definition of a limit where the sky is limitless), but trash day in the city is an exception. Not that the streets are dramatically changed–pavement is always complemented by litter–but wind gusts and exhaust have more to scatter about on a Wednesday. Coupons and notes and customized coffee cups and receipts and lotto tickets and parking tickets and, well, I don't know what I'm looking for beyond stuff belonging to someone else and being discarded by someone else, stuff without a context, stuff for the imagination. I kept my gaze down yesterday. Here are some snapshots of what I found.
Maybe this is some equivalent of cloud gazing.


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Breath-Taking Views
Nourished by the Estero de Ramón River, Parque Aguas De Ramon is located at the border of La Reina and Las Condes. It is surrounded by a wealth of natural heritage. If you are the adventurous kind, a trek into the forests will reward you with breath-taking views, waterfalls and hanging bridges. The park offers rest areas that include a cafeteria and snack stalls.
Adventure Activities
There are three hiking routes of varying difficulty that are available at the park – the Los Peumos, the Saltos de Apoquindo, and the Canto del Agua. They also have activities such as workshops with the purpose of creating awareness of the environment, mountain biking, and a daring zip line. .
Parque Aguas De Ramon is an ideal place to bring your family. If you intend to hike, do get there early – it takes at least seven hours to cover the entire trail!


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Download Super Mario War
Super Mario War is a Super Mario game released in 2007 by Michael Schaffer and Florian Hufsky, which has good graphics and sound effects. In this game which has a beautiful bright colored design and also good graphics, you can play with one of your friends, as it also has a multiplayer game mode.
The game can be played in up to four different players. Press the arrow keys to move around in different directions, in order to explore the world and use the up arrow key to jump over obstacles. You can kill your enemies by jumping on their heads.


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Tips When Choosing Car Servicing
Buying a used car has become the preference for most people these days. Even with lots of miles on the clock, many are still in very good condition and can still serve their new owner for years to come. Since buying a new car is borderline luxury these days (it's expensive!), there is no blaming those who take the gamble of opting for a used vehicle, even if it means higher maintenance and repair costs.
Now the reason why you are reading this post is because you're also considering buying your very first car and it happens that you're leaning towards a used one. In this specific article however, let us focus on giving you tips on how to choose the right place to where you're taking your car for servicing and maintenance; because from the moment you decided to get a used car, you already must have known that issues will begin surfacing later and you have to be prepared for it.
First of all, it makes total sense to prioritize going to a garage or auto repair shop that is an expert in fixing and servicing vehicles from the same manufacturer or make as your car. For one, if you bought a used Honda vehicle, it therefore means that your priority is to find certified Honda repair shops in close proximity to your home or office. Doing so means you have a bunch of guys who are expected to be trained and skilled in fixing your car without any experimentation.
But we're not saying you shouldn't even contemplate on choosing a shop which is not a certified repair service for the brand of your vehicle. You just have to understand that there's a possibility that you end up with an auto mechanic who does not have any experience dealing with a car like yours. Also, these shops are less likely to use original manufacturer parts for your vehicle. They might fit but it's definitely an added relief knowing that the replacement part placed in your vehicle is the same as the original.
A lot of people who plan on buying used cars carry with them the misconception that a certified auto repair shop is too expensive when compared to going to a conventional garage. What you need to realize is that when it comes to the ideal way of maintaining a used car, better service always comes first and a cheaper price is second. Unlike a brand new car, you don't expect yours to run flawlessly and with no issues. There are just way too many risks involved in going to a shop which isn't certified for your car manufacturer because the troubleshooting and repair process could very be nothing but an experiment.


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The Middle Class Isn't Dying
It's just that standards are rising. James Hanley explains:
[I]f you are content with the standard of living of the 19th century's middle class, you could probably do that while working half time right now [and] you can live a 1950s middle class lifestyle while working part-time at contemporary American wages…
The problem is that absolutely nobody wants to live like we did in the 1950s. Our standards today are a lot higher. Many of the things the middle class loves the most today — smart phones, color HDTV, movies on demand, the sweet, sweet Internet — just weren't available at any price back then. But some comparisons are still possible:
[A]s the country becomes wealthier, it doesn't seem to become easier to live a middle class life. And it seems to me that this is because the material standard of living that defines the middle class today is higher than that which defined the middle class in past generations. For example, in the 1950s, a middle class lifestyle meant a window air conditioner and some fans to move the air around; today it means central air conditioning. Back then a single car family was middle class; today most middle class families are two car families. A single television set was sufficient to be middle class back then; today–even though televisions are much cheaper–most middle class families have multiple televisions, many pay extra for a television that's much larger than what their (grand)parents had, and most pay extra–sometimes a lot extra–for cable or satellite (i.e., once upon a time three free channels was middle class; now 100 pay channels is middle class). They didn't pay for microwaves and computers (and internet access) in the 1950s, while we do now. We also eat out a lot more today than they did back then. One of the biggest changes is the size of American homes. In the 1950s, the average home size was just under 1,000 square feet; today it's over 2,300 square feet. As importantly, a house back then most often had a single bathroom; now homes regularly have 2 1/2 baths or more.
How much is leisure time worth to you? Revealed preference suggests we're stupidly eager to work our asses off for things that we don't have much time to enjoy. This could very well be a problem, but it's a problem distinct from the disappearance of the middle class.
Would a person with a 1,000-square foot home, no cell phone, no microwave, no computer, one television, and one bathroom even be called middle class today? What if he only worked three days a week? Wouldn't that be fantastic? Books are cheap. So are walks in the park, yoga, and the hobby of home cooking, because the costs of food are sunk in any case. Become a vegetarian and you save even more. One can always mend one's clothes instead of throwing them out. A person living like this would be living a very different lifestyle from the typical middle-class person today, but he could also be happier. It's not for me to say.
Most of you, however, would not be happier. I suspect as much based on how I see you living right now. As they say, you pays your money and you takes your choice.
Hanley's got numbers to back up his claims. I admit I haven't checked them myself, but I'm sure our readers will be eager to help.


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Unique Stair Design for Special Spot
In this modern era, many houses are built in more than one floor. It can be two, three or more than that. What will you need to move from one floor the other floors? Yes, the answer is stair. The unique stair design can make special spot in your house. You can get the other benefit besides the main function to relate one and other floors. Unique designs can be a good decoration for the rooms. Your home will be seen more unique.
Do you look at houses that use basic stair design? This is usually used by people who like to have simple home appearance. There is no reason to ignore other designs. Unique designs give different and special spot in your home which is better than basic design. If you are challenged to have this unique stair design, you can start looking for reliable references of it. There have been many results of creativity which show uniqueness from the designs.
The existence of the stair design software is really helpful. You can pour your ideas and creativity on your own designs. By installing this software in your computer or gadget, you have big chance to create the most unique and special stair design. Twin stairs with unique models can be made in really large room. This design creates luxurious room appearance. You can also make zig zag stair to replace the flat designs of stairs.
The small house has the same chance to get the special spot because of the unique stair. You can maximize the function of the stair design tool to create the suitable designs. The multi functions stair can be a good choice for this situation. You can create the stair design which can be used for the storage space so you will get two functions and special spot there.


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After 81 days of solitary detention world famous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is put under house arrest. He suffers from sleeping disorder and memory loss, 18 cameras are monitoring his studio and home, police agents follow his every move, and heavy restrictions from the Kafkaesque Chinese authorities weigh him down. Picking up where Alison Klayman's Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry left off, this documentary is more explicitly political, reflecting Ai's battle against the gigantic lawsuit thrust upon him by the Chinese government in an effort to silence him. Ai Weiwei is shaken, but during his year on probation he steadily finds new ways to provoke and challenge the mighty powers of the Chinese authorities in his fight for human rights and free expression. The film also features the creation of S.A.C.R.E.D., a new work depicting Ai's time in prison, which premiered during the Venice Biennale.
Official Site: thefakecase.com
Director: Andreas Johnsen
Writer: Andreas Johnsen
Producer: Katrine A. Sahlstrøm
Cast: Weiwei Ai, Lao Ai and Jerome A. Cohen
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This whole dressing while pregnant thing isn't easy. Especially when there are no maternity stores on island. The idea of buying a size up sounds good in theory, but then everything just feels oversized. I'm all about showing off this little lady as she grows. This BCBG skirt still loves me, but it's one of the few things from my old wardrobe that does.
I'm learning the keys to not feeling like a large slob are exercise (thank you Physique 57 pregnancy modifications!), a good diet, accessories, heels, and refusing to give up my personal style. Hopefully those will carry me through to October and then the fabled fourth trimester (where you're no longer pregnant but according to your body you might as well be). For a brunch date with Seth and friends I tried to feel like myself by combining stripes with my snakeskin bag. I love mixing patterns. This is pretty tame but I have to work with what I've got. Most of my maternity tops are pretty
bleh basic so far.
Look at that well-loved bag! It looks a lot more well-loved (read: worn out) in person. This poor puppy needs to be replaced something terrible, but I also need shorts that zip up all the way, so a new bag will have to wait.
Look at that well-loved bag! It looks a lot more well-loved (read: worn out) in person. This poor puppy needs to be replaced something terrible, but I also need shorts that zip up all the way, so a new bag will have to wait.
|BCBG stripes and bag; maternity top, from friend; shoes, Nine West (old); belt, street fair in London; baby girl starting to creep outward in the stomach region, my own creation;
Seth and I have been trying to take more time together: joint trips grocery shopping, work day lunches, weekend coffee runs. This was a Sunday Brunch with friends at Hook, Line, & Sinker in Frenchtown. These days when I go there all I want is eggs benedict, which is off limit because supposedly the runny eggs can kill baby girl. No bueno. So I've been going for their burgers, which I'd never gotten at brunch but they're fantastic. Of course I have to ask for them well done (for the same reason as the runny eggs) and I feel like a total pansy. Growing up, my Syrian family often offered raw lamb dishes at family gatherings. Straight up raw. Like no one even pretended to try and cook it. So I have a thing for raw meat. But well done it is. And I always mention that I'm pregnant when I ask for my well done burger, lest anyone think I'm a wuss.


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Who is K.Coaching?
K.Coaching founder and CEO Krista Moore, left corporate America after 20 years in sales leadership positions to follow her heart and entrepreneurial spirit. She founded K.Coaching, Inc. in 2003 to build a company around her talents, expertise, and passion for growing businesses through effective sales leadership.
Krista learned first-hand how difficult it can be when you are promoted to management without experience or training and asked to lead companies. Learning the hard way, she intentionally focused on developing the necessary skills and quickly gained the respect and follower-ship of her peers and sales teams. Everyone she worked with experienced the positive impact that her inspiring style and management systems had on their organizations growth and individual's success. Since then, she has made it her lifelong mission to share what she learned so that others can get on the fast track to achieving success.
How your goals are achieved through K.Coaching
The K.Coaching executive team consists of Certified Business Coaches and training and development experts that listen and understand your current challenges and obstacles to growth. Using our 7 Steps to Sales Success Model, we are able to quickly assess your sales management system and style and identify gaps and barriers to growth.
We then offer recommendations and resources for improvement which includes a customized learning and development program to help you execute the necessary changes. These programs are often a blend of individual or team coaching, consulting or training for your executives, sales leaders and/or sales teams.
Our goal is for you to be the best that you can be and get the business results you're looking for. Below are typical K.Coaching Programs.
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Location 6
This ferry route meanders through a wildlife haven. Here, numerous islands and skerries interspersed with shallow waters and strong tidal currents provide a rich marine habitat. In winter, the Sound attracts large numbers of divers and diving duck. These include red-throated, black-throated and great-northern divers, along with flocks of long tailed duck and eider. In spring, arctic and little terns return to their breeding sites on low lying islands where they are protected from ground predators. Gannets follow shoals of mackerel and herring, performing their spectacular plunge dives. Look out for great and arctic skuas as they chase other seabirds in an attempt to steal their food. Mid-way through the sailing the ferry passes close to the island of Groay where grey seals gather to pup in the autumn. Cormorants, shags and black guillemots are present throughout the year.
This rich food resource attracts white-tailed eagles. These are opportunistic predators that will pirate and scavenge as well as hunting their own prey. They are often seen perched on low lying islands and skerries where they are easily recognised by their huge size and upright silhouette.
When to visit?
The ferry passes a breeding grey seal colony on the island of Groay, about half way through the crossing. During the Autumn pupping season, white-tailed eagles are particularly obvious as they are attracted in to feed on the afterbirths.
Other Wildlife
The shallow tidal waters are a rich feeding ground for seabirds ducks and divers. Spring and Summer highlights include arctic tern, little tern, arctic skua and gannets. In winter three species of diver, long tailed duck and slavonian grebe can be seen.
How to get there?
The Sound of Harris ferry is the passenger and car ferry that provides the connection between North Uist (Berneray) and South Harris (Levenrburgh). The ferry operates daily with a journey time of one hour. The timetable can be found here.


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Grass deterioration
Grass deterioration (conjectural name[nb 1]), also known as animal tracks or desire lines, is an environmental feature in Animal Crossing: City Folk and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. By keeping track of players' movements throughout town, the game is able wear down the grass in high-traffic areas. While originally intended to add to the town's own unique character, the feature has led to desert-like conditions in extreme cases. Many players seek to prevent grass loss in their town, not only for aesthetic reasons, but because a lack of grass causes some bugs (e.g., Dung Beetle) or furniture (e.g., Snowman Series) to be nearly impossible to collect.
In Animal Crossing: City Folk[edit]
Grass deterioration in City Folk is much more noticeable than in New Leaf, so much so that patches of grass will shrink beneath a player's feet as they walk. The rate of regrowth is stable across seasons, however the rate of deterioration is more marked in the winter months. This became particularly evident shortly after the game's release in November 2008, leading players to petition the feature's removal[1]. Nintendo did not issue an official response, however customer service representatives assured players that the feature was intentional and suggested ways for players to encourage grass regrowth.[citation needed]
Game mechanics[edit]
Each grass tile has a health value ranging from 0–255, with zero being dirt and 255 being completely healthy. The first time (per game load) that a player walks across a tile, the value decreases between 4-11 points, depending on the season. Each day at 6AM the game restores as many as nine grass points to each tile, the exact number depending on the flora inhabiting the space as well as the tile's proximity to other healthy (or unhealthy) tiles.
Factors influencing grass wear[edit]
The most noticeable increase in wear occurs with the changing of the seasons. The following table illustrates the difference in deterioration rates per tile after one round of wear. Notice the sharp increase in wear during winter.
|4-7 health points lost
|4-8 health points lost
|4-9 health points lost
|8-11 health points lost
The first time a player steps on a grass tile (per game load) the game selects a value within the range appropriate for the current season and subtracts it from the tile's health value. A new round of wear can occur each time the town is loaded from memory. In addition to the initial game start, this occurs when partying over a Wi-Fi game, coming back from a friend's town, and by the start of the day message at 6AM.
- Factors that do not affect grass wear: Contrary to common belief, running over grass tiles instead of walking over them will not affect how many health points they lose, however it does increase the likelihood of the player stepping on a greater number of grass tiles, giving the illusion that the grass is decaying more quickly. Additionally, how many times a player walks over a space during the same game session is not considered by the game code, however this again increases the likelihood of walking over the neighboring tiles of damaged grass tiles in high traffic areas, again creating this illusion. Whether or not there is a pattern on a grass tile has no effect on its decay.
Factors influencing grass growth[edit]
Grass regrowth can be manipulated by the player to an extent. Certain flora will speed up regrowth, while others will have no effect. The effects noted in the table below are mitigated by a tile's proximity to other unhealthy tiles. If a tile is surrounded by healthy tiles, the effects will be maximized; otherwise the tile will grow more slowly. Grass health is adjusted for all tiles at 6 AM each day.
|Standard Growth (Empty Tile)
|Near Unhealthy Tile(s)
|4 health points gained
|5 extra health points
|5 extra health points
|5 extra health points
|5 extra health points
|1 fewer health points gained
By providing five extra health points, flowers and trees can provide a total of up to nine health points per day. Note though that they only provide a growth bonus to the space they are occupying. Proximity to unhealthy spaces subtracts from the base growth rate, meaning that a grass tile with nothing on it would only gain three points of growth per day. As the minimum wear rate is -4, continually walking on a bare spot of grass makes it impossible for it to regrow.
- Factors that do not affect grass growth: The presence of a weed, dropped item, buried item, or pattern. Watering flowers (or even empty spaces) and precipitation have no effect on growth. The type of flower or tree does not matter; all provide five bonus points.
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf[edit]
Grass wear is much more subtle in New Leaf and daily routes require extensive use before grass begins to fade. Even so, some players have reported extensive wear to the point of desertification. The addition of public works projects has also contributed to this process as a patch of dirt is left behind after a project is removed. While the exact wear and regrowth mechanics are unknown, the feature is thought to operate much as it did in Animal Crossing: City Folk.
Observed changes[edit]
- The game no longer allows additional rounds of grass wear each time the game is loaded.
- Grass regrowth is improved by three stages the day after a snow event and by one stage the day after a rain event.
Further Details: More info on the effects of weather and the updated wear/regrowth ratio is needed.
Further Details: More info on the effects of weather and the updated wear/regrowth ratio is needed.
Short of spending the entire game inside the player's home, there is no way to avoid grass deterioration. Players can, however, take certain steps to limit it. In City Folk the player can reduce the number of times each day they load their game, as each play session allows for another round of wear. Players can also walk along pattern-designated paths. While patterns do not affect the wear rate, they provide a visual reminder for the player to limit their traffic to designated areas. Lining paths with flowers will keep the player on track and keep dirt patches from spreading past the path boundaries.
Complete regrowth from dirt to full health can take between 1-3 months to achieve depending on the extent of the damage and the factors influencing growth. There are a few ways in which a player can aid this process. Planting trees and flowers in the trampled area will speed up regrowth significantly. Using the growth rates from Animal Crossing: City Folk, assuming a grass health of zero, an isolated patch of dirt can achieve full health in 29 days (256/9=28.4...). Trees provide an additional advantage in that they serve as a physical barrier to prevent players from inadvertently stepping on worn areas and do not need to be watered. At the same time, their growth is limited by proximity and count restrictions which do not apply to flowers.
Once the trees and flowers are planted, the player must avoid walking in the affected area other than to keep the flowers watered. For players who are willing to time travel within the game, the regrowth process can be further accelerated by advancing the game clock forward one day at a time, being certain that all flowers are kept watered each day. Setting the game clock backward in time or moving forward more than one day does not result in additional grass regrowth. The player can take advantage of seasonal weather changes in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and load their game in winter when it snows, or in the other seasons when it rains, allowing for a faster regeneration rate.
Grass in City Folk that has worn away between two palm trees.
- ↑ The title of this article is conjectural as an official name for this subject is unknown. The name for this article has instead been taken from that one that is commonly used within the community.


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Home/ Historical Writings / Church & Denominational History / James Aitken Wylie / The History of Protestantism
The History of Protestantism
by 'James Aitken Wylie'
Book 9 History of Protestantism From the Diet of Worms, 1521, to the Augsburg Confession, 1530
Chapter 26 End of the Diet of Augsburg
Resource Toolbox
DiplomacyThe Protestant PrincesJohn the SteadfastBribes and ThreateningsSecond Refutation of the ConfessionSubmission Demanded from the ProtestantsThey RefuseLuther's Faith Romanists resume NegotiationsMelancthon's Concessions Melancthon's FallAll Hopes of Reconciliation AbandonedRecess of the DietMortification and Defeat of the Emperor.
CHARLES V. laughed at the humor of the comedy, but did not ponder the wisdom of its moral. He went on poking amongst the red faggots, first with diplomacy and next with the sword, but with no other result than that which the nameless authors of the piece acted in the Palace of the Palatinate had warned him would ensue, that of kindling a fire on the wide hearth of Europe, which would in the end not merely singe the hem of the Pontifical robe and the fringe of the Imperial mantle, but would consume the body of both Empire and Papacy.
The emperor had endeavored to introduce the thin end of the wedge, which he hoped would split up the Protestant free cities: an attempt, however, which came to nothing. The Lutheran princes were to be next essayed. They were taken one by one, in the hope that they would be found less firm when single than they were when taken together. Great offersloftier titles, larger territories, more considerationwere made to them, would they but return to the Church. [1] When bribes failed to seduce them, threats were had recourse to. They were given to understand that, stripped of title and territory, they would be turned adrift upon the world as poor as the meanest of their subjects. They were reminded that their religion was a new one; that their adherence to it branded all their ancestors as heretics; that they were a minority in the Empire; and that it was madness in them to defy the power and provoke the ire of the emperor. Neither were threats able to bend them to submission. They had come to the Diet of 1526 with the words written upon their shields, Verbum Domini manet in eternumthe word of the Lord endureth for everand, steadfast to their motto, their faith taught them not to fear the wrath of the powerful Charles. No efforts were spared to compel the Elector John to bow the neck. If he should yield, the strength of the confederacy would be brokenso it was thoughtand the emperor would make short work with the theologians. Why the latter should be so obstinate the emperor could not imagine, unless it were that they stood behind the broad shield of the elector. Charles sent for John, and endeavored to shake him by promises.
When it was found that these could not detach him from the Protestant Confession, the emperor strove to terrify him by threats. He would take from him his electoral hat; he would chase him from his dominions; he would let loose against him the whole power of the Empire, and crush him as a potsherd. John saw himself standing on the brink of an abyss. He must make his choice between his crown and his Savior. Melancthon and all the divines conjured the elector not to think of them. They were ready that moment to endure any manner of death the emperor might decree against them, if that would appease his wrath. The elector refused to profit by this magnanimous purpose of self-devotion. He replied with equal magnanimity to the theologians that "he also must confess his Lord." He went back to the emperor, and calmly announced his resolution by saying that "he had to crave of his majesty that he would permit him and his to render an account to God in those matters that concerned the salvation of their souls." John risked all; but in the end he retained all, and amply vindicated his title to the epithet given him"John the Constant."
After six weeks, the tlqoFaber, Eck, and Cochlaeusproduced, with much hard labor and strain of mind, another Refutation of the Confession, or rather the former remodelled and abbreviated. Charles could show no less honor to the work of his doctors than had been shown to the Confession of Melancthon. On the 3rd September he sat down upon his throne, and calling his princes round him, commanded the Refutation to be read in their presence. In those doctrines which are common to both creeds, such as the Trinity and the Divinity of Christ, the Refutation agreed with the Confession. It also made an admission which would, but for the statement that followed, and which largely neutralised it, have been a most important one, namely, that faith is necessary in the Sacrament. [2]
But it went on to affirm that man is born with the power of performing good works, and that these works co-operate with faith in the justification of the sinner: thus rearing again the old fabric of salvation by works, which the former admission respecting the necessity of faith appeared to have thrown down. On another vital point the Refutation and the Confession were found to be in direct and fatal antagonism. Eck and his colleagues maintained the Divine authority of the hierarchy, and of course the correlative duty of absolute submission to it; the Protestants acknowledged no infallible rule on earth but the Scriptures. The two Churches, after very laborious effort on both sides, had come as near to each other as it appeared possible to come; but neither could conceal from itself the fact that there was still a gulf between theman impassable gulf, for neither could pass to the other without ceasing to be what it had hitherto been. Should the Papacy pass over, it left ten centuries behind it; the moment it touched the Wittenberg shore it threw off its allegianco to Councils and traditions, and became the subject of another power. Should Protestantism pass over, it left the Bible behind it, and submitting to the old yoke of the Seven Hills, confessed that the Wittenberg movement had been a rebellion.
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emperor addressed the elector and the other Protestant princes to the effect that, seeing their Confession had now been refuted, it was their duty to restore peace to the Church, and unity to the Empire, by returning to the Roman obedience. He demanded, in fine, consent to the articles now read, under pain of the ban of the Empire.
The Protestant princes were not a little surprised at the emperor's Peremptoriness. They were told that they had been refuted, but unless they should be pleased to take the emperor's word for it, they had no proof or evidence that they had been so. Their own understandings did not tell them so. The paper now read had assented to some of the articles of their Confession, it had dissented from a good many others, but as to confuting even one of them, this, to the best of their judgment, it had not done; and as they knew of no power possessed by the emperor of changing bad logic into good, or of transforming folly into wisdom, the Protestant princesa copy of the Refutation having been denied them intimated to Charles that they still stood by their Confession.
The design for which the Diet had been summoned was manifestly miscarrying. Every day the Protestants were displaying fresh courage, and every day their cause was acquiring moral strength. In the same proportion did the chagrin, anger, and perplexities of the Romanists increase. Every new movement landed them in deeper difficulties. For the emperor to fulminate threats which those against whom they were directed openly defied, and which the man who uttered them dared not carry into execution, by no means tended to enhance the imperial dignity. The unhappy Charles was at his wit's end; he knew not how to hide his mortification and discomfiture; and, to complete the imbroglio, an edict arrived from a consistory of cardinals held at Rome, 6th July, 1530, disallowing and forbidding the ultimatum of the Protestants as "opposed to the religion and prejudicial to the discipline and government of the Church." [3]
Ere this an event had taken place which helped to expedite the business. On the night of Saturday, the 6th of August, Philip of Hesse made his escape from Augsburg. Amid the cajoleries and threatenings of the Diet he was firm as a rock amid the waves, but he saw no purpose to be served by longer attendance at the Assembly. Chafed by continual delays, indignant at the dissimulations of the Papists, tempted today by brilliant offers from the emperor, and assailed tomorrow by as terrible threats; moreover looked askance upon by the Lutheran princes, from his known leaning to Zwingli on the question of the Lord's Supperthoroughly wearied out from all these causes, he resolved on quitting the city. He had asked leave of the emperor, but was refused it. Donning a disguise, he slipped out at the gate at dusk, and, attended by a few horsemen, rode away. Desirous of preventing his flight, the emperor gave orders over-night to have the gates watched, but before the guards had taken their posts the landgrave was gone, and was now many leagues distant from Augsburg.
All was consternation at the court of the emperor when the flight of the landgrave became known next morning. The Romanists saw him, in imagination, returning at the head of an army. They pictured to themselves the other Protestant princes making their escape and sounding the tocsin of war. All was alarm, and terror, and rage in the Popish camp. The emperor was not yet prepared for hostilities; he shrunk back from the extremity to which he had been forcing matters, and from that day his bearing was less haughty and his language less threatening to the Protestants.
Luther, apart in his Castle of Coburg, was full of courage and joy. He was kept informed of the progress of affairs at Augsburg, and of the alternate fears and hopes that agitated his friends. Like the traveler in the Alps, who sees the clouds at his feet and hears the thunder rolling far beneath him, while around him is eternal sunshine, the Reformer, his feet planted on the mountain of God's power, looked down upon the clouds that hung so heavily above his friends in Augsburg, and heard far beneath the mutterings of imperial wrath; but neither could the one darken the sunshine of his peace, nor the other shake his confidence in that throne to which, in faith and prayer, his eyes were continually uplifted. His letters at this time show a singular elevation of faith, and a corresponding assurance of victory. To take an instance, "I beheld," says he, writing to his friends, "thick clouds hanging above us like a vast sea; I could neither perceive ground on which they reposed, nor cords by which they were suspended; and yet they did not fall upon us, but saluted us rapidly and passeel away." Emperors and armies, and all the array of earthly power, what are they? black vapors, which seem charged with tempest and destruction, but, just as they are about to burst, they are driven away by the breath of the Almighty, as clouds are driven before the wind. But fully to realize this we must mount to Luther's elevation. We must stand where we have the cloud beneath, not above us.
Meanwhile in the Diet promises had been tried and failed; threats had been tried and failed; negotiations were again opened, and now the cause had wellnigh been wrecked. Luther lived above the cloud, but unhappily Melancthon, who had to sustain the chief part in the negotiations, lived beneath it, and, not seeing the cords that held it up, and imagining that it was about to fall, was on the point of surrendering the whole cause to Rome. During the slow incubation of the Refutation, seven men were chosen (13th August) on each side, to meet in conference and essay the work of conciliation. [4]
They made rapid progress up to a certain point; but the moment they touched the essentials of either faith, they were conclusively stopped. The expedient was tried of reducing the commission to three on each side, in the hope that with fewer members there would be fewer differences. The chief on the Protestant side was Melancthon, of whom Pallavicino says that "he had a disposition not perverse, although perverted, and was by nature as desirous of peace as Luther was of contention." [5] Well did Melancthon merit this compliment from the pen of the Catholic historian. For the sake of peace he all but sacrificed himself, his colleagues, and the work on which he had spent so many years of labor and prayer. His concessions to the Romanists in the Commission were extraordinary indeed. He was willing to agree with them in matters of ceremony, rites, and feasts. In other and more important points, such as the mass, and justification by faith, findings were come to in which both sides acquiesced, being capable of a double interpretation. The Papists saw that they had only to bide their time to be able to put their own construction on these articles, when all would be right. As regarded the marriage of priests, communion in both kinds, and some similar matters, the Romanists agreed to allow these till the meeting of the next General Council. Touching the government of the Church, Melancthon, and his colleagues in the Commission, were willing to submit to the restored jurisdiction of the bishops, and to acknowledge the Pope as Head of the Church, by human right. There was not much behind to surrender; a concord on this basis would have been the burial of the Reformation.
Melancthon, in fact, was building unconsciously a sepulcher in which to entomb it. The lay Christians in Augsburg felt as if they were witnessing its obsequies. [6] Consternation and grief took possession of the Swiss Protestants. "They are preparing their return to Rome," said Zwingli. Luther was startled and confounded. He read the proposed concessions, took his pen and wrote forthwith to Augsburg as follows:
"I learn that you have begun a marvellous work, namely, to reconcile Luther and the Pope; but the Pope will not be reconciled, and Luther begs to be excused. And if in despite of them you succeed in this affair, then, after your example, I will bring together Christ and Belial." [7]
This, one would think, should have torn the bandage from the eyes of Melancthon, and revealed to him the abyss towards which he was advancing. He was not to be counselled even by Luther. His patience was fretted, his temper soured, he began to brow-beat his colleagues, and was about to consummate his work of conciliation as he termed it, but in reality of surrender, when deliverance came from another quarter.
Smitten with madness in their turn the Romanists drew back when on the very point of grasping the victory. The matter in dispute between the two parties had been reduced to three points nominally, really to oneDoes man merit by his good works? The Protestants maintained the negative, and the Papists the affirmative, on this point. The first briefly sums up the Protestant theology; the last is the corner-stone of the Roman faith.
Neither party would yield, and the conferences were broken off. [8] Thus Rome lost the victory, which would in the end have fallen to her, had she made peace on the basis of Melancthon's concessions. Her pride saved the German Reformation.
It now remained only for the emperor to draw up the Recess of the Diet. The edict was promulgated on the 22nd September, and was to the following effect:That the Protestant princes should be allowed till the 15th April next to reconcile themselves to the Pope and to the rest of Christendom, and that meanwhile they should permit in their dominions no innovations in religion, no circulation of Protestant books, and no attempts at proselytism, and that they should assist the emperor in reducing the Anabaptists and Zwinglians. [9] This edict Charles would have enforced at once with the sword, but the spirit displayed by the Protestant princes, the attitude assumed by the Turk, and the state of the emperor's relations with the other sovereigns of Europe put war out of his power; and the consequence was that the monarch who three months before had made his entry into Augsburg with so much pomp, and in so high hopes of making all things and parties bend to his will, retired from it full of mortification and chagrin, disappointed in all his plans, and obliged to conceal his discomfiture under a show of moderation and leniency.
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Leaked documents reveal US diplomats actually work for Monsanto
(NaturalNews) Biotech giant Monsanto has been genetically modifying the world's food supply and subsequently breeding environmental devastation for years, but leaked documents now reveal that Monsanto has also deeply infiltrated the United States government. With leaked reports revealing how U.S. diplomats are actually working for Monsanto to push their agenda along with other key government officials, Monsanto's grasp on international politics has never been clearer.
Amazingly, the information reveals that the massive corporation is also intensely involved in the passing and regulations concerning the very GM ingredients they are responsible for. In fact, the information released by WikiLeaks reveals just how much power Monsanto has thanks to key positions within the United States government and elsewhere. Not only was it exposed that the U.S. is threatening nations who oppose Monsanto with military-style trade wars, but that many U.S. diplomats actually work directly for Monsanto.
Monsanto Now Owns Blackwater (Xe)
(darkgovernment.com) A report by Jeremy Scahill in The Nation (Blackwater's Black Ops, 9/15/2010) revealed that the largest mercenary army in the world, Blackwater (now called Xe Services) clandestine intelligence services was sold to the multinational Monsanto. Blackwater was renamed in 2009 after becoming famous in the world with numerous reports of abuses in Iraq, including massacres of civilians. It remains the largest private contractor of the U.S. Department of State "security services," that practices state terrorism by giving the government the opportunity to deny it. Read More
Genetically engineered maize with synthetic toxin approved for usage in EU food and feed
(farmwars.info) Safety of Monsanto's Synthetic-Toxin maize to be re-examined
Testbiotech and GeneWatch UK formally request withdrawal of EU market authorisation of Monsanto´s genetically engineered maize Genuity VT Triple PRO Cornwith synthetic toxins.
28 July 2011. The non-profit organisations Testbiotech (Germany) and GeneWatch UK have submitted a formal request to the European Commission to re-examine market authorisation of a genetically engineered maize produced by Monsanto sold under brand Genuity VT Triple PRO Corn (event MON89034 x MON 88017) that produces a synthetic toxin, intended to kill insect pests. This maize was approved for usage in food and feed by the EU Commission on 17th of June. It produces a combination of three different insecticidal toxins, one of which is synthesised artificially. Further, the plants are made tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate (known as Roundup).
The organisations are filing a formal request for internal review of the EU Commission´s decision according Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No. 1367/2006 because the legally required high level of protection for consumers, farm animals and the environment are not met and legal requirements for monitoring of health effects have been ignored completely. They argue that the authorisation should be withdrawn.
"This maize produces a unique combination of insecticidal proteins. In the parts of this plant, a synthetic Bt toxin is produced. Its toxicity might affect a much wider spectrum of species than expected. Further combined effects have to be expected with the other toxins and the residues from spraying with the herbicide. These risks can impact both on health and the environment," said Helen Wallace from GeneWatch UK. "But none of these risks were properly examined before approval was granted."
The plants were not tested for health effects in feeding studies. Only a short term trial for its nutritional quality was performed in poultry. The residues from spraying with glyphosate formulations were also not considered by the European Food Safety Authority EFSA. There are further legal requirements for monitoring of potential health effects that were ignored by the EU Commission:
"No plan for monitoring as required by European regulation was made available that would allow identification of particular health impacts that might be related to the use of these genetically engineered plants in food and feed. There is not even a reliable method to measure the level of toxins produced in the maize and to trace the products within the market," said Christoph Then from Testbiotech.
According the request prepared by the two organisations, this case is also of general relevance for the setting of risk assessment standards by EFSA that are currently under discussion before being adopted as EU regulations. This case shows that in general much more effort is needed to ensure the high level of protection for human health and the environment required by the framework of the EU regulations.
Since this case is a precedent, the NGOs have the option of considering further legal steps such as a case at the European Court of Justice if the EU Commission rejects their request for internal review.
Currently, genetically engineered crops mainly enter the EU from North and South America as soya or maize for use in animal feed. Maize containing a single Bt toxin is also grown for use in animal feed in Spain. Numerous "stacked events" containing multiple Bt toxins and/or resistence to one or more herbicides are awaiting regulatory approval in the EU. Herbicide resistant "superweeds" are becoming a major problem for American farmers growing herbicide tolerant GM crops and pests are also developing resistance to the Bt toxins included in many GM crops. A recent Canadian study suggested that the assumption made by regulators that Bt toxins do not survive in the human gut may be incorrect.
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(alternet.org) It turns out that Monsanto's Roundup herbicide might not be nearly as safe as people have thought, but the media is staying mum on the revelation.
Dr. Don Huber did not seek fame when he quietly penned a confidential letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in January of this year, warning Vilsack of preliminary evidence of a microscopic organism that appears in high concentrations in genetically modified Roundup Ready corn and soybeans and "appears to significantly impact the health of plants, animals and probably human beings." Huber, a retired Purdue University professor of plant pathology and U.S. Army colonel, requested the USDA's help in researching the matter and suggested Vilsack wait until the research was concluded before deregulating Roundup Ready alfalfa. But about a month after it was sent, the letter was leaked, soon becoming an internet phenomenon. Read More


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Netflix announced March 6, that it will adapt Nidhi Chanani's best-selling graphic novel Pashmina into an original CG animated musical with writer-director Gurinder Chadha (Bhaji on the Beach, Bend It Like Beckham), and producer Ashok Amritraj, and Chadha's long-standing writing partner, Paul Mayeda Berges.
Chanani is an Indian-American freelance illustrator and artist.
Pashmina is a fantasy and adventure story that follows Priyanka, a first generation American of Indian descent, as she explores her family history with the help of a magical pashmina. The graphic novel is Chanani's debut work and was lauded for its portrayal of Indian culture and feminism. It received numerous awards and recognition, including Amazon's Top Twenty Children's Book of the Year, Northern California Indie Bookseller Association Long-List Title and A Junior Library Guild Selection.
"When our hero, Priyanka, puts on the magical pashmina for the first time and is transported to the India of her dreams, that's when the fun, the magic, the song and the dancing really come to life!" Chadha is quoted saying in a March 6 press release from Netflix.
"I'm overjoyed to share this announcement with you that my debut graphic novel PASHMINA will be adapted into an animated musical with Netflix. Gurinder Chadha, OBE and Ashok Amritraj are wonderful and I'm honored to have them take my work to new places," Chanani said on Facebook.
"I'm a bit overwhelmed with the good news! Thank you to everyone involved, especially my husband Nick, my editor Mark Siegel and the entire team at First Second/Macmillan and my rockstar agent who years ago helped me believe in myself, Judy Hansen. And of course all the folks who supported PASHMINA since it's release," Chanani added.
"Pashmina is a wonderful coming-of-age story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, and one that I believe Netflix families around the world will enjoy experiencing together," Amritraj is quoted saying in the press release.
"Gurinder, Paul and Ashok together form a cinematic dream team and we're beyond thrilled to work with them to bring to life the beautiful story of Pashmina – with its universal themes of family, female empowerment, and identity," added Melissa Cobb, vice president of kids & family at Netflix. "Pashmina connects three generations of women across two continents in a timely story that we hope will resonate with family audiences around the world on Netflix."
Pashmina will be produced by Amritraj's Hyde Park Entertainment together with Chadha's Bend It Films. Jon Levin of Fourward will serve as executive producer, along with Hyde Park's Priya Amritraj and Addison Mehr as well as Berges and Chanani.
According to Chanani's Facebook biography, she was born in Calcutta, brought up in California, and lives in San Francisco. She had her formal training in illustration from the academy of art in San Francisco and has a bachelor's degree in literature from the University of California-Santa Cruz.


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Democratic Senate Nominee Scott McAdams watched Friday's live coverage of Murkowski's announcement with a group of his supporters in Sitka. Immediately after she made the campaign official, McAdams said Murkowski's re-entry into the race will not change his campaign.
"I think it splits Alaska in thirds," McAdams said. "We'll see who gets the biggest third of the electorate. I think this will be tight. I don't think that Joe Miller's support is going to peel. I think Lisa Murkowski supporters will work to write in Lisa Murkowski. But I think our base is motivated, they're out, they're ready to go. We made 3,000 phone calls this weekend. People are energized. They recognize that this is our time, our opportunity and I believe we will win."
Polls showed McAdams within single digits in a head-to-head race against Republican nominee Joe Miller, and falling to third in a three-way race with Miller and Murkowski.
McAdams was in Anchorage today to release details of his five-point proposal for education reform. A former teacher and school board president, McAdams says he would work to revise the No Child Left Behind Act and restore local control to schools.
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