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Nov 24, 2013 - Myrtle Park
(Ben) We headed back into Launceston today with plans to stay at the place we'd checked out yesterday. It hadn't flooded but this time it was blowing a gale and the manager told us it was likely to get worse during the evening. In fact it wasn't much fun being outside so we went to the museum part of QVMAG (Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery) which incorporated some hands-on stuff for kids and a chance to be occupied whilst out of the wind! After a few hours here we made our way half an hour north east of the city to a most wonderful...Jump to full entry
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Tucked away on a narrow, winding street on the north end of Capitol Hill lies an enclave of modernist homes dating from an early 20th Century masterwork to those that aspire and are just completing construction. Some are exemplary, some are rather ordinary, but their grouping on the same compact hillside of Capitol Hill compounds their inherent charms and attraction.
East Boston Terrace escaped my notice for years before its very existence was pointed out to me by another aficionado of modern design. At the panoramic viewpoint where East Boston Street dies into 15th Avenue East, Boston Street's continuation could easily be confused with a driveway. The street quickly dives into the hillside, disappearing from view, with its steep slope leading one to a protected and sheltering environment.
Coming from the south along 15th Avenue, the first hint of this micro-neighborhood's presence is the rather long, moss covered stair that takes you from the 15th/Boston bend down to Boston Street itself.Once down the stair, one is greeted by the newest addition to the mod-enclave, a tasty red and tan home, whose materials, massing, and color make it very au courant. Still under construction the chilly January morning I did my most recent walk, the building's rather austere front elevation is in contrast, I imagine, to a fully glazed one opposite, and intended to capture what must be spectacular views to the east.
Next up on the tour of modernist boxes (and I use that term in the most affectionate way), is a little grey number that I would guess is of late 1970's or early 1980's vintage. The tightly spaced vertical siding and the glass canopy at the entry are amongst the clues. To the right you will notice the 'outie' balcony; a classic modernist move. One also may notice that the car port is actually a bridge, a hint of further hillside gymnastics to come.
Skipping over the next building (saving the best for last), a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, prairie-styled dwelling commands the fork in the road. A beautifully tended landscape is fitting for a home so sited and inspired. The hip roofs and stone base help the home blend into its surroundings, much in the manner Mr. Wright preached it ought to.
East Boston Terrace's relative seclusion reveals itself the further one progresses into its realm, with the closest neighbors looming above, their yards forming an effective demarcation from the rest of Capitol Hill. Spatially, this juxtaposition of higher and lower elevation homes in a compact space is reinforced by the homes not being aligned on the grid one typically finds in our neighborhood. Seen here in the foreground are two less obvious modernist homes. A little closer up, the rambler may appear more suburban than not, but I cannot help but speculate that when constructed, such a distilled domestic image was certainly at odds with the craftsman bungalows that filled Seattle, making this home a trend setter for its time. A subtle move to be sure, but the way the home allies itself with the curve of the street hints at its less-than-traditional posture.
The hillside situation of Boston Terrace not only produces interesting visuals on the uphill side, but as you can imagine, on the downhill side as well. On this particular morning, I was fortunate enough to catch a view of the Cascades in all its splendor.
Backing this spectacular view is a more recent contemporary home. While it's difficult to discern its exact vintage, the split face concrete block at the base hints at the 1990's. That presumption is partially undermined by the apparently steel-sashed windows which typically hint at a much older home. Kudos to both architect and owner for seeing the value in installing such gossamer windows – their delicacy and transparency come at a premium price – but, with the view they engage it was clearly worth it. Another nice modernist touch is the simple and highly ordered landscape, comprised of uniform and geometrically deployed trees set in a carefully manicured ground cover.
The infrastructure enthusiast in me is impressed by the extent to which bridges and roads are engineered to provide access to these otherwise inhospitable locales. I could not help but be impressed by the determination to build a road on this hillside. Have a look at the pilings supporting the roadway/bridge in front of the home just discussed.
Now for la pièce de résistance and the true inspiration for this post — a great white box that sits across from the above-mentioned prairie style home. The term modernist gets thrown around a lot, including by me. Despite this etymological transgression, there is an image that I and many others hold as truly modernist — that of the early 20th Century, European-based, International Style pioneered by architects such as Walter Gropius. Although by no means ignored in the United States, it never quite captivated the imagination as it did across the Atlantic. To be sure, later American designers took such inspiration and molded it as their own, as shown by the designs of such masters as Eero Saarinen and Craig Ellwood. These later accomplishments aside, the pure white box antecedent was rare in the US, and rarer still in the Northwest (as opposed to California, the upper Midwest, and the Northeast). However, we do have at least this one on the Hill, and it is such an outstanding example it almost makes up for the dearth of others.
From the looks of it, this home falls squarely in the 1930's, and my guess is the work of Paul Thiry, one of Seattle's legendary architects whose oeuvre includes Key Arena and much of the related planning for the 1962 World's Fair. Not that authorship matters here, as regardless of designer, it is exemplary of its type and a real treasure. Based upon previous strolls on Boston Terrace, it appears to have had some recent restoration work performed, and is sporting at least a fresh coat of paint and restored (or at least tidied-up) steel windows.
[mappress mapid="9″]The house itself has all the modernist cues: cubic form, bone white paint, steel corner windows, entry canopy, and assertive chimney. How I dream of more such beauties to be on the Hill — even the perennially abused glass block is perfectly incorporated into the design! Greater than the sum of its parts, this house also displays a deft hand at proportion, scale, and overall execution that makes it among the Hill's finest looking residences, all reason enough to take a stroll into Capitol Hill's modernist enclave and witness is beauty first hand.
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WellPoint Inc. (NYSE:WLP) is racing to get ready to sell coverage through the new exchanges, or Web-based health insurance supermarkets, that are supposed to open for business in late 2013.
Executives at WellPoint talked about private exchanges and the exchanges to be created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) today during a conference call that the company held to discuss its third-quarter earnings with securities analysts.
WellPoint is reporting $691 million in net income for the latest quarter on $15 billion in revenue, compared with $683 million in net income on $15 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2011.
The company ended the quarter providing or administering medical coverage for about 33.5 million people, or about 2.5 percent fewer than it was covering a year earlier.
Total enrollment in commercial small group and large group plans fell as WellPoint realigned the small group plans the company sells in New York state and increased the fees it charges to administer large, self-insured national accounts plans.
"Enrollment was also impacted by economy-related in-group membership attrition and competitive situations in certain local group markets," the company said in a comment on its earnings.
Wayne DeVeydt, the WellPoint chief financial officer, said during the call that the company is in the middle of the pricing season for coverage that will take effect Jan. 1, 2013.
WellPoint is taking a "disciplined" approach to pricing that could squeeze commercial insured plan enrollment in 2013. But the effects of that pressure will probably be weaker in 2013 than they have been this year, DeVeydt said.
"From a commercial perspective," he said, "the fully insured business remains competitive, but rational overall."
Later in 2013, some individuals who want individual coverage might put off buying insurance until the PPACA exchanges start up, DeVeydt said.
PPACA calls for the government to provide tax credits for low-income and moderate-income taxpayers who buy coverage through the exchanges. PPACA also is supposed to prohibit health insurers from using most types of individual medical information when deciding whether to offer coverage or how much to charge for coverage.
Some states will let the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide exchange services for their residents. HHS is giving states that set up their own exchange programs flexibility in deciding how to structure the programs. States can choose, for example, whether an exchange will be open to any willing, qualified insurer or whether an exchange will run an active plan selection process that screens out expensive plans and plans with poor quality ratings.
Kenneth Goulet, president of WellPoint's commercial and individual business, said WellPoint believes that only two or three of the 14 markets in which it does most of its business will set up exchanges that operate as "active solicitors."
The California exchange will be using an active bidding process to allocate exchange slots, and WellPoint already has given that exchange a notice of an intent to bid, Goulet said.
WellPoint will submit the bid itself by mid-January 2013, Goulet said.
"California is ahead of most of our markets," Goulet said. "But we think that markets will start moving forward fairly quickly now that the election is concluded."
The consumer groups, carriers and regulatory agencies involved in setting up the California exchange seem to be working well together, Goulet said.
The move to the exchange system is "a change, but an opportunity, and there'll be a lot more people covered," Goulet added. "And we feel that with our brand and our product positioning, we're going to be in good shape to be able to participate on the exchanges."
Large multi-state employers may have trouble shifting to either private exchanges or the PPACA exchanges, once the PPACA exchanges open to larger employers, early on, simply because there may be big differences in how states implement PPACA, Goulet said.
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Terrorzone Live Review: Siege Of Limerick festival VIII
Now in its eighth instalment, the bi-annual Siege of Limerick festival has become a mandatory pilgrimage to make every April and October, to witness both Ireland's home-grown talent and international acts across two stages.
The day is in full swing by the early afternoon whether it's sets from Dublin's Syphor on the main stage or a glimmer of good things to come from fresh-faced death metallers Sebek upstairs. Cork-based instrumental duo I'll Eat Your Face mark the day's first top-tier set, though. Short and sweet is their usual calling card, but a solid and impressive hail of noise from the duo is applauded and sets the bar for the evening.
Downstairs on the main stage, German thrashers Hatred offer a ruthless but altogether charismatic set, but it's Ilenkus that come up trumps with a powerful airing of their meandering, and equally energetic, post-metal tidings. Whether it's in the protracted passages of 'Great Divide' or shorter, more belligerent riff-driven tunes, this quintet are truly captivating. Following up are Dichotomy with their slick death metal lashing that accomplishes enough to turn some heads but, once again the bar is raised with Limerick's own Dark Matter who really up the ante with a stellar performance of their potent, spacy instrumental metal.
On the flip side are Iron Mountain. The seven-piece instrumental outfit, including violins, uilleann pipes and flutes, are very methodical and slow-burning but the pay-off that is revealed at the set's unravelling and is certainly worth the invested attention.
Again the tone shifts for Warpath's brutal and unforgiving death barbarity on the main stage while Three Hour Ceasefire are upstairs proving why they're a supreme talent in Limerick's scene. With a barrage of no-frills metal with hints of early-Sepultura, there will be a rise in whiplash claims tonight. As the evening progresses, death-doom outfit On Pain Of Death take the pace down to a wretched trudge with a devastatingly grim set.
Irish grind luminaries Abaddon Incarnate proudly deliver the first of the night's co-headline sets with a relentless and searing onslaught. Spanning their career from '99's 'The Last Supper' right through to their split with Californian grinders Phobia, they pack out a headliners' worthy set and the promise of a new album next year certainly ends things on a high.
Sunderland black metallers Wodensthrone are next to enthral. Erupting with 'Jormungandr' after a serene intro, the band fire on all cylinders. Their pine-scented black metal creates a trance-like state. However, it is a state soon disrupted by one miscreant who crawls onto the stage, swiftly shoving guitarist/vocalist Rædwalh to floor below the stage, taking a nasty fall, with the assailant then lunging for keyboardist Árfæst only to be tackled to the ground by two of the venue's burly security staff. The melee happens rather fast, almost putting a damper on the band's, up to that point, triumphant set and a chorus of boos for the aggressor soon turn to cheers as Wodensthrone return and kick back into their set as if nothing has happened – well and truly earning the accolade of triumphant.
Words: Jonathan Keane
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McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Moscato (Non-Vintage), 6.0% ABV, 750ml., (South Eastern Australia)
on the back label:
"With floral aromas, this wine has a delightful bouquet. Its lively palate displays peach, citrus and honey with a full bodied sweetness balanced by a refreshing mouth feel."
- Style: (Frizzante – Moscato) White wine
- Taste: Inviting fruity bright sweet peach pear elderflower tangy
- Where I got it : BC Liquor Stores
- How much: $15 – 750ml., sometime in 2012
- Do I love this enough to drink it again: sure
- Would I recommend this to white wine aficionados: just for fun, not to impress
Visual: Twist cap top. Pours with bubbles settled at the bottom of the glass, clear light yellow, no activity.
Nose: bright fruity floral notes of peachy pear and touch of elderflower. (lvl-6)-pungency
Attack: bright welcoming fruitiness
Mid-palate: (lvl-7-sweetness), peach, pear, elderflower, tangy lemon-lime acidity,
Finish: light tart, trace amounts of cloying sugar, onset of heartburn
Summary: Super playfully fruity controlled sweet and hardly expensive. Recommended for parties, with a meal, or as a palate cleanser, this one is extremely easy to drink. Might cause heartburn for some.


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Aggression is a natural part of humanity. But now many video games only add to the violence, with their themes of murder, mayhem and war. Research shows that children continually exposed to these games could become more aggressive, themselves. And if not, they can experience a host of other negative effects, from poor social skills to obesity.
The next shiny thing
Most kids can't resist playing video games. Girls play an average of an hour per day, boys twice that, research shows. Many games entertain, educate and edify. But the multibillion-dollar video game industry also offers up new, violent ones, with even more colors, action and speed. The games' nonstop action captivates kids.
"We're visual beings, programmed to respond to visual movement, and for good reason. In terms of evolution, in prehistoric times if you were out in the bush and something was moving, you needed to know if it was a friend or foe," says Ken Ensroth, M.D., a psychiatrist and the medical director at Providence Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Oregon.
Many children also feel a sense of power with the freedom to "kill." "If you want to try it out or you're mad," he continues, "you can murder someone in a video game, no problem. It's even sanctioned, with competitions for it. And more often, the game never ends, since you can keep moving up to the next level."
Video games' imagery is becoming more true-to-life, with scenes that can look like real stabbings or shootings. "When it comes to the violent games, especially, there's increasing concern that many younger children can get confused about what's real and what's not," says Dr. Ensroth. "They may blend what they see on the screen with everyday life, and believe that's just the way the world is."
Who's most vulnerable
As it is, children younger than 4 can't tell fact from fantasy. And it takes another 20 or more years for the full development of the brain's cerebral cortex, the control tower for perception, awareness, thought and consciousness.
Kids most vulnerable to the ill effects of violent video games at any age include those with:
- Attention deficit issues
- Learning disorders
- Social anxiety
- Depression
- Substance-abuse problems
- Aggressive or abusive home life
- Psychotic conditions
Harmful impact
A young video game player could be healthy in body and mind, and living in a peaceful neighborhood with loving parents and siblings. Still, he or she could face these concerns:
- Numb to violence. "If you practice video-game violence enough, you're seeing it but nothing bad happens to you," says Dr. Ensroth. "The violence becomes a habit that can desensitize your reactions to it."
- Getting aggressive. "The more accustomed a child is to the violence in video games as a way to deal with conflict, the more likely he or she will behave the same way with others," he continues.
- Poor social skills. So many video game hours keep a kid away from friends and family. "There's less time to interact with people, and learn how to communicate, understand and feel empathy for others," says Dr. Ensroth.
- Health risks. Sitting for long stretches day after day means you're not exercising. Skipping meals can cause malnutrition, and eating junk food can lead to obesity. Lack of sleep is also a risk. When there's always one more round to win, sleep might be postponed.
- Academic problems. Who wants to read or study when there's a video game to play, instead? For some kids, racking up those points may become more important than homework, and then grades suffer.
Dr. Ensroth urges parents to also watch out for these signs in their children who play video games:
- Fearful and anxious. Surrounded by violence, even if virtual, a child could feel as if he or she is at serious risk of being harmed.
- Irritable and angry. The video game characters' aggressive emotions can rub off on a child who spends so much time with them.
- Unhappy and depressed. Feeling furious isn't fun, and sour moods and a sense of sadness can take over.
- Tense and distracted. "Too many video games and a child can feel uncentered, and uncomfortable being with just him- or herself," says Dr. Ensroth.
- Confused values. "When a video game's good guy is as violent as the bad, a child can get mixed up regarding right and wrong," he says.
Research reveals
If rats could play video games there would be more studies about the effects of the violence in them. And it's not ethical to ask humans to sit in front of a computer screen for hours, especially one flashing so many fierce images.
However, one research study had parents replace their child's video games with activities that encouraged positive social interaction with others. Researchers saw in the children decreased aggression and improved behavior, overall.
As for the long-term effects of virtual violence, more years need to pass with kids playing video games before we'll know. "But the direct, negative effects can add up over time," says Dr. Ensroth. "There's also the possibility of a downward drift, educationally and occupationally, with a risk of not being as successful in life and therefore not as happy."
Make a positive difference
Here are 10 things Dr. Ensroth says parents can do:
- Say no to video games for children under 6.
- Know what games your children are playing.
- Check store-bought game packaging for age-appropriate rating.
- Talk to your kids about the dangers of violent video games.
- Keep kids' computers in your home's common areas.
- Limit hours of non-school computer use.
- Encourage kids to read, make art, play outdoors and socialize.
- Be a good role model by not indulging in video games.
- Talk to teachers and your pediatrician about virtual violence.
- Get professional counseling for your child, if you're concerned.
The best thing is to spend supportive, quality time with your children, says Dr. Ensroth. "That's precious, good time, and shows that you love, care and value your child." And that's something no video game can do.
If you're concerned about your child and virtual violence, talk to your pediatrician or child psychiatrist. If you'd like to speak to a Providence provider, you'll find one near you in our directory.


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My thoughts and prayers are with all of those in the path of Florence, a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 130 miles per hour swirling off the Atlantic coastline.
Insurance companies describe these disasters as "acts of God," but how much responsibility for hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, blizzards, typhoons and tornadoes can be laid at the foot of his throne?
Here's what I know:
Natural disasters were never a part of God's original plan of Creation
The Fall, as well as the Flood, caused destructive consequences to creation. Before the Fall, there were apparently no weeds, no carnivores, pain in childbirth, decay or even death (Genesis 3). [Continue reading]


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We regularly cruise but this was the first time we had selected MSC for our cruise holiday. After reading the reviews I did have some concerns as to what to expect but I worked on the principle that the itinerary was excellent and the price very reasonable so that was the starting point if you want luxury then book another cruise line. However I was really impressed with all aspects of the cruise which far surpassed my expectations. We flew from Edinburgh as it is nearer our home in Northumberland and it was a very painless process. Upon arrival in Venice we found we were the only couple on the flight going to the Port we were then joined by an Italian couple and had a seamless transfer by private coach.. It was only 12 noon when we arrived so we expected some delay in boarding but we were advised we could go straight on board and our cabin was ready for us to use. A very short while later our luggage arrived and we were able to enjoy all the ships facilities. The ship was very well laid out public areas were bright ,clean and well maintained. We had an inside cabin on deck 11 towards the rear of the vessel. A few steps and we could be out on the rear deck to enjoy superb views over the ports of call. The only down side was we were directly under the buffet restaurant and it could be noisy when food preparation cleaning etc was taking place.
We paid for the Allegrisimo all inclusive drinks package which cost us 20 uk pounds per person per day which we felt was good value as it included soft drinks water coffee icecream as well as a reasonable selection of alcoholic drinks.
Settled with a glass of wine in hand we then enjoyed the most spectacular views as we sailed out of venice port. Wonderful a highlight of the trip.
The next day found us in Ancona and we opted for a trip to the seaside town of Serola it was a good opportunity to take in the local countryside but that was the only trip we booked. The town of Ancona has some interesting buildings and monuments and is worth an explore but it doesn't have the breathtaking architecture of other Italian cities.
Our next stop was Kotor in Montenegro and we opted for a local sightseeing bus tour along the Fjord to some of the nearby villages really picturesque and at 10 euros a head good value. The bus is open topped and has a personal headset to listen to the narration. The whole trip was added to by the fact that it was such a beautiful warm sunny day.
Corfu is a regular holiday haunt so we opted to take the shuttle bus into town and have a walk around the bay towards Mon Repos Palace very pleasant the only down side was we left Corfu so early in the afternoon for our next stop Santorini so I always felt I was watching the clock here.
Santorini was a first for us and I was so impressed with the Island .We got on a minibus and went to Oia stunning scenery but very busy I would hate to see it when there are several cruise ships in.
Kefelonia is an old favourite of ours and instead of following the crowds we walked away from the town to the right over the small hill to the Italian memorial which is signposted and then around Finari point and lighthouse and then back along the road to Argostoli. Its a three mile round trip but there are a couple of bars to stop at. So quiet and peaceful and we didnt see another tourist until we got back to Argostoli.
Dubrovnik was very easy to visit as the ship put on a shuttle bus but if there are more than a couple of you check out the prices of the local taxis at the port as you may find this is just as cheap and saves the hastle of queueing for the buses.
We were very fortunate to be placed on a table with three other English couples who were of similar ages to ourselves and we had a ball. We were always the last out of the restaurant on an evening and we could not speak highly enough of the wait staff and the service we received. The food was really good and I am quite a fussy eater but the pasta and risotto served every night were delicious and there was always plenty of choice. If you like great big American size steaks this isn't the cruise for you but I thought the food was some of the best I 've had.
All in all I have no criticism other than the conduct of some fellow passengers who seemed to think that they were above queueing. We had a very large group of Austrians on board who wore bright red tour company lanyards throughout.and, whilst I know not all of the group were guilty of this behaviour, it seemed that forming an orderly queue and waiting your turn did not apply to them. The staff did their best but when you have one person controlling access to the bus you can't see who is coming in from the side and circumventing the queue. It could have really spoiled our trip but we made light hearted banter of it each night when we compared notes to see which of the four couples at our table had witnessed the most devious queue jumping. I saw one elderly lady with a tender ticket number 5 turn it over so the number was hidden and join the queue for the second tender cutting a good hour off her wait time in Santorini. Ingenious we should all do that.
The other issue that wasnt really enforced was the hand sanitisation which I think is really important. Sanitisers are available but no one monitors the use before entering a restaurant or food service area which is usually a pre requisite on other cruise ships.
All in all an excellent good value for money cruise and i wouldn't hesitate to book again with MSC .
The cabin was situated under the buffet restaurant and could be noisy as the restaurant was cleared away or prior to opening as there was heavy objects being moved around. But this had to be balanced by the fact that we were 20 steps from the back of the ship and a very quiet viewing/deck area. Not much through traffic to contend with.
The view as we sailed out of Venice was superb one of the highlights of the holiday
The local tourist office run an open top bus from the town square along the coast and this is well worth ther 10 euro cost per person . It takes around two hours and includes a foot tour inside the old town walls
We used a shuttle bus to the main town square and the walked around the bay towards the Mon Repos Palace a lovely walk with clear views of the bay.
We used the cable car to get up to Thira and then walked down the cobbled path back to the port. The views are stunning but be warned the walk back down takes 40 minutes and you need quite sturdy footwear I wouldn't want to do it in flip flops !!!!!!!!!!
Allow several hours to visit this beautiful city. It is all enclosed in the city walls but be warned most official tourist locations will not take euros you need to change some money to pay to access the city walls and other notable attractions. Cafes and bars etc will gladly take euros it just seems that official locations would only take the local currency.


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Desperately Seeking Trunks!!!!
Fall Festival is almost here!!!
We are very short on cars for the Trunk or Treat. As of right now we only have 3 including ours. This is a really fun event and a great way to really get to know our community. All candy is provided!!!
Come on out and get creative:
If you are a mama or papa bear member be sure to bring your card to the ticket window and pick up your 10 free tickets. If you were using volunteer credit hours you won't receive those cards until you have reached the required hours. ****If you sign up a car for Trunk or Treat you will receive double credit!!!***
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- White and Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Jewelry Ring
- Sterling Silver Blue and White Sapphire Heart Jewelry Necklace
- Spark Diamond & Blue Sapphire Jewelry Earrings
- Sapphire Geometric Serenity Stone Jewelry Earrings
- Sapphire Diamond Platinum Jewelry Earrings
- Sapphire Blue Jewelry Earring
- Sapphire and Diamond Jewelry Ring
- Sapphire and Diamond Jewelry Earrings in 14k White Gold
- Round Orange Sapphire and Diamond Jewelry Ring
- Rough Sapphire Jewelry Necklace
- Red Sapphire Jewelry Set
- Pink Sapphire Simulated Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Jewelry Ring
- Pendant Pink Sapphire Jewelry Ring with Yellow Gold Band
- Oval Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Micropavé Jewelry Ring in 18k White Gold
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Sri Lankan opposition candidate wins presidential polls: elections chief
COLOMBO. KAZINFORM - Sri Lanka's Elections Chief Mahinda Deshapriya on Sunday afternoon confirmed that opposition candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the presidential elections, Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
Addressing the media shortly after releasing the final results, Deshapriya said Rajapaksa gained a higher percentage of votes than his opponents in the presidential polls, which concluded on Saturday.
«Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa who contested from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, under the lotus bus symbol has won the elections and will be the next president of Sri Lanka,» Deshapriya said.
Rajapaksa gained over 6.9 million or 52.25 percent of the votes, defeating his opponent Sajith Premadasa from the ruling party, who gained over 5.5 million or 41.99 percent of the votes.
Rajapaksa's party said in a statement that he will be sworn in as president on Monday morning in Anuradhapura, a city about 200 km from the capital Colombo.


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Partnership gives guests an easy, affordable luggage shipping solution to and from their hotel
Runtriz, the leading digital and guest engagement provider for hotels, and LugLess, the first cost-competitive alternative to checking bags, have partnered to enable hotel guests to ship their luggage directly to and from their hotel. The program will allow travelers to avoid the costly and inconvenient process of carrying, checking and reclaiming their bags at the airport.
LugLess will be offered in the Runtriz guest engagement platform so that hotel brand partners will be able to seamlessly offer guests the ability to ship suitcases, golf clubs, skis and more directly to and from their property. This integration will make it easy for hotels to put the LugLess service in the palm of guests' hands via their mobile website or app.
"We are thrilled to offer this timely and innovative service to our hotel partners that are looking for new service offerings to expand their guest loyalty programs and overall hotel guest experience through the Runtriz platform," said David Millili, CEO of Runtriz.
By using technology to leverage existing logistics networks, LugLess has built the first luggage shipping platform that is easy and affordable for everyone. With shipping rates starting at $15, travelers now have a real alternative to the ever-increasing checked baggage fees, which for US-based airlines totaled nearly $5 billion in 2018
"It's very exciting for LugLess to partner with Runtriz's hotel guest experience platform that adds value to hotel properties, their guests, and ultimately the entire travel experience," said Aaron Kirley, President of LugLess. "We are looking forward to alleviating one major pain point for travelers: their baggage."
This initial US partnership program will set the stage for LugLess and Runtriz to expand globally to more than 2000 properties in 120 countries that leverage Runtriz's platform by alleviating the burden of baggage along the journey from home to airport to hotel and back again, ultimately providing guests a better hotel and travel experience.
About Runtriz
Runtriz delivers magic moments utilizing an open guest service platform that enables guest service amplification. We strive to enhance both the staff and guest service experience to optimize their time. With over 2000 hotels in 120 countries covering 50 + languages, Runtriz has the knowledge and experience to support your hotels' digital and guest engagement goals. We help our partners increase guest service results be delivering what today's guests want.
About LugLess
LugLess introduced the first cost-competitive alternative to checking bags at the airport by enabling travelers to ship luggage directly to their destination for as little as $15. LugLess leverages existing logistics networks to make shipping luggage easier and cheaper than checking a bag. The introduction of LugLess' ultra-low-cost service provides a no-frills luggage shipping solution to the frustrated traveling masses who are increasingly dissatisfied with the inconvenience and rising costs of carrying and checking luggage at the airport.


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April 19, 2018
Though GDPR or the General Data Protection Regulation is for the protection of Europeans, that doesn't mean US companies can ignore it. If your organization works with or has members that are based in Europe you must adhere to these guidelines. Though it has been in the works for some time, it fully goes into effect on May 25, 2018. Here are 5 myths that many people believe about GDPR.
It's a European thing, and we're an American company so we don't have to worry about it. Wrong. The GDPR is just that, a protection act. It is designed to protect citizens of the EU. So if you have any members in Europe you're on the hook for compliance.
The consequences of data breaches are not severe. Sure, Equifax, Facebook, Target and any number of American companies may get away with a slap on the wrist for sharing your personal data, but European companies see this as a much more egregious fault. You can be charged a percentage of your annual revenue if you are found to be in violation.
We have to time to deal with the consequences of a data breach. Actually, you don't. From the time you find out about a data breach, you need to notify your members within 72 hours. Instead of being reactive, a proactive policy is best. Draft a letter to go to your members that you'll have ready in case of a data breach. Hopefully, you'll never have to use it.
These changes only go into effect for new members. Nope. It is retroactive. Not just applicable to new members of your organization, the GDPR aims to provide a blanket of protection to their citizens no matter when they shared their information with an organization. This is why it is so important to have their consent and to update your privacy policy with new terms.
What's the worst thing that could happen? We'll apologize and all will be right again. Not exactly. The fines with GDPR are enormous. Companies can be fined up to 4% of the company's worldwide revenue or €20 million, whichever is more. I don't know many organizations who can afford to brush this off, do you?


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We move around the city through the by-lanes, using bicycles. This provides a vista of experiences that show Bengaluru's cultural history, and you can from up close, observe the everyday life of the Banglorean man (or woman).
Of course, no experience of a culture can be considered complete without a sampling of its cuisine, so (included in the tour) we also ensure that after the invigorating exercise of biking around the city, (and working up an apetite in the process!), you get a taste of authentic South Indian food at a restaurant selected for its oriental variety as much as its taste and ambiance.
About the Team
Raghu G
Cycling, reading and travelling, all these are the qualities of an explorer of newer routes and avenues. Raghu is one such trailblazer who aims to bring about a paradigm shift in the way the world has understood the unseen lifestyle patterns at the core of Bengaluru life! He loves to read and his knowledge is a testament to that.
Shobita is a travel-loving engineer who has spent half a decade at an MNC. After having- the Been-there-done-that tag, she decided to pursue her dream of Travelling. A Bellary born music and dance admirer post her Delhi By Cycle tour in 2014, was thrilled about the idea. She realized that Bengaluru needed this angle to its tourism and started this.
Joining the wagon is the B-School Marketing degree holder- Nithya. With his love of getting lost in the new cities whilst meeting new people, he is enterprising and happy-go-lucky too!!
Being born and bred in the Garden City he knows the ins-and-outs of the city, and hence is an able guide to conduct the off-beat tours across the traditional parts of Bengaluru.
- One of a kind cycling tour through the old parts of Bengaluru
- Hear the mesmerizing stories that make Bengaluru what it is today
- Finish your tour with lip-smacking Masala Dosa from a legendary restaurant


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Keeping your child's smile healthy is important, and our pediatric dentistry services are all about prevention. We may recommend fluoride treatments, mouth guards, and sealants as part of your child's oral care plan. We also take the time to educate young patients about proper brushing and flossing techniques, as well as the importance of seeing the dentist regularly.
This exam involves examining the tongue and insides of the mouth for sores, lumps, patches, and other abnormalities. We will look for any tumors, cysts, and precancerous lesions to determine whether a biopsy is needed. We recommend an oral cancer screening at least once a year.
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Sealants are typically part of a preventive dentistry plan for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. They are placed in the deeper grooves of the teeth to reduce the risk of tooth decay.


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The Scott family found strength in prayer as they sat through court testimony from the former South Carolina officer who killed Walter Scott two years ago.
And they will trust in God again to steady them on Monday. That's when a federal judge will sentence Michael Slager, the white former North Charleston officer who shot Scott, a 50-year-old unarmed black man, in the back as he ran after a traffic stop on April 4, 2015.
"We're praying that he will get a just sentence," Scott's brother, Anthony, 55, said last week. "If he gets zero time, God has it under control."
In May, Slager pleaded guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law after a murder trial ended in a mistrial. He admitted he didn't shoot Scott in self defense and said he used excessive force.
Federal prosecutors are seeking a life sentence. Prosecutors believe Slager committed second-degree murder and should also be punished for obstructing justice.
Prosecutors said Slager repeatedly lied to authorities and in court, including not initially telling authorities he shot Slager in the back while he was running away. Slager also tampered with the crime scene by moving his Taser, prosecutors said, planting it on the ground next to Scott's body.
But Slager's attorneys said the offense amounts to voluntary manslaughter. They argued Slager never lied, but the traumatic situation affected his recollection.
"A Swiss cheese memory is a symptom of stress, not an indication of lying," his attorneys wrote in court papers, citing expert testimony.
A traffic stop
Slager first pulled Scott over for a broken tail light. Moments later, Scott ran away.
A foot chase followed. Slager's first attempt to use his Taser did not stop Scott. A second deployment brought Scott to the ground, but he got up and took off again. Slager fired as Scott ran away for the final time.
A bystander's cell phone video captured Slager firing eight times — striking Scott five times in the back.
The cellphone video that Feidin Santana recorded led to Slager's firing and arrest on a murder charge. Scott's death renewed "Black Lives Matter" protests after the father of four became the latest in the series of armed black men killed by police.
Santana said he saw Slager in the foot chase with Scott. He followed the two men into a lot where he saw part of the incident before he began recording. Only the tail end of the altercation was caught on camera.
Santana described a struggle in which the officer was always on top, and Scott was trying to get away. He said they got up quickly.
Santana said "he (shot) the man running."
Slager: 'I knew I was in trouble'
On the stand during his murder trial, an emotional Slager testified his mind was like "spaghetti" during the altercation with Scott that day.
He argued that even at 18 feet away, Scott still posed a threat to him and could have turned around and charged him. Prosecutors contended there was little physical evidence of a struggle.
"Scott would never stop after I gave him multiple commands to stop," Slager said in November.
Slager testified he and Scott scuffled before the shooting, and said that Scott was much stronger.
He couldn't recall all the details, but he remembered Scott wrestling away his Taser and briefly pointing it at him, Slager said.
"I knew I was in trouble," Slager said. "I was in total fear Mr. Scott didn't stop, continued to come towards me."
Slager's murder trial ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict last December.
Defense: 'A Swiss cheese memory'
In exchange for a plea deal in May, state murder charges as well as other federal charges were dropped. The plea agreement didn't contain Slager's initial claim that he feared for his life because Scott grabbed his Taser.
The plea deal marked one of the first resolutions of a high-profile police shooting under then-new Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Sessions has ordered a review of the police reform activities of the previous administration — many of which began in response to police-involved shootings.
Slager's attorneys drew parallels between Slager's recollection of the shooting and Sessions' testimony at a House judiciary committee meeting last month.
Sessions had previously said he had "no recollection" of a March 2016 meeting at Trump Hotel that he attended along with Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos. But a picture of the meeting that surfaced after the staffer pleaded guilty for false statements jogged his memory, Sessions said.
Sessions testified in November that he now recalls the meeting, rejecting claims he lied about the Trump campaign and Russia.
Papadopoulos's work is now a focus of Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation into Russian election meddling.
"My answers have not changed," Sessions testified then. "I have always told the truth, and I have answered every question as I understood them and to the best of my recollection."
In court papers, Slager's attorneys said, "Like Sessions, Slager never lied or misled anyone. Like Sessions, he answered the questions that were asked," Slager's attorneys wrote.
"When he failed to remember certain items, it can be attributed to stress or the chaos of the event during which the memory should have been formed," they wrote.
Slager's defense attorneys, Andy Savage and Donald L. McCune Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, couldn't be reached on Sunday.
Scott family: 'God has the final say so'
Anthony Scott plans to address the court on Monday, along with other family members.
Scott said he shared stories about his relationship with his younger brother in his victim impact statement that was given to the judge. He said the younger Scott was "my first best friend" and a Dallas Cowboys fan who could easily recount childhood memories.
"He could go back and tell you what happened on such and such date," the elder Scott said.
Anthony Scott said his family will "not be satisfied with anything less than 20 years." But he and his family are prepared for whatever the sentence will be.
"God has the final say so," he said. "We're not going to leave with our heads down no matter what happens."


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Start by making a will, or if you already have one, amend it with a codicil form (which records any changes to a will).
There are three types of gift (called a "legacy") you can leave to us:
We recommend you get a solicitor to help you draft your will correctly.
To make sure we receive your gift you'll need to include our name, address and registered charity number.
That's up to you. Of course we'll be delighted to hear from you - it'll allow us to thank you and helps us plan for the future. To let us know about a gift, please call us on 0300 123 2112 or email us. Any information you give us will be kept in strict confidence and you can change your mind at any time.
Yes you can. A will is a very personal document that reflects your final wishes. You're free to change your mind at any time.
No. Most professional executors will check with the Charity Commission, which holds details of our name change.
For your own peace of mind, or if you have chosen family members as your executors, we recommend noting the change in a codicil. Download the form, attach it to your will and provide a copy to your Solicitor. The codicil form records any changes you wish to make to your Will; including our up-to-date details:
You don't need to be rich to leave a gift to charity in your will. Leaving just a small percentage (called a residuary legacy) to us in your will goes a long way. These gifts are inflation proof and exempt from inheritance tax. People often find they can afford to be more generous in a will than in their lifetime. No matter the size or amount, your gift will contribute to our work with vulnerable children.
It's natural you'd want to provide for your family - and we'd encourage you to look after them first. We're asking that you remember us once your loved ones' needs are met.
We're very grateful for all donations. However, we don't know what issues may emerge in the future. That's why we try to encourage gifts in Wills too - because they help us to plan ahead.
Most gifts you leave to Action for Children are exempt from tax. We usually receive the full amount. Your gift may also bring the total value of your estate below the Inheritance Tax threshold. We recommend you talk to a solicitor for more details on tax exemptions and benefits.
We'd be happy to send you information by post. Simply drop us a line on 0300 123 2112, email us or fill in our online form.
We understand that you may want to leave a gift to a project close to your heart - and you're entitled to do this. However, we encourage gifts left to us to be unrestricted. We're then free to use the money where it is most needed at the time.
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Spike Lee is making a feature-length film shot entirely on cellphones. In this, the day when anyone can own a hi-def camera and make decent looking cinema, Lee is taking it down a notch. No, this is down, like, 23 notches, at least. And maybe a rung.
He's an Oscar nominated director, and his idea is to "democratize" film making. He's partnering with Nokia who will provide the phones.
He's launched a website where anyone can upload their video for inclusion in the film. There will then be an online vote, and the top ten entries make it into the film.
This will end well.


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Previously on Sleepy Hollow: Paul Revere rode, Freemasontastic lanterns were invented, Captain Irving got up close and personal with Death, and Abbie and Ichabod deciphered a code and took the Horseman on a skull chase. Also, hey there, loose-necked Dead Officer Andy!
Everyone, please stand to observe the traditional Sleepy Hollow EXPOSITIONARAMA! Maybe we'll lose this wordy droning bit of over-explanation in season 2? One can hope.
After Ichabod closes the Hobbit door on the Headless Horseman straining in chains, Abbie introduces him to the Fist Bump. D'aww, he's so excited! They join Captain Irving to watch the HH behind glass; with the sort-of two-way mirror and the gothic chains, it's already like an interrogation room blend of ye olde and new.
Since they haven't been able to kill the Horseman, though they've tried "a thousand ways to Sunday," they'll keep him trapped here with fancy freemason candles, U.V. lights, and a supernatural hex that Katrina and her coven oh-so-helpfully provided to Thomas Jefferson's demon cell. "A product no doubt of his years trying to reason with the French," Ichabod observes about Jefferson's intuition of demons, smirking like an enormous dork.
"I don't think he's gonna talk," the Captain deadpans when Ichabod suggests interrogating the Horseman. Maybe Dead Officer Andy can help? "Rules on that status have gotten a little bendy," Abbie notes (channeling her Buffy very much) when Irving asks about, you know, Andy being dead. "He's unhappily resurrected," Ichabod explains, mentioning Andy still "holds unrequited feelings for Miss Mills" (when did that happen?).
DOA could help our gang with access to Moloch, "the demon on the top of the org chart." By the way, let's bring Jenny Mills in on this, as she's conveniently been sprung from Tarrytown Psychiatric. "A dead guy, a mental patient, and a time traveler from the Revolution," Captain Irving says. "That's our team," says Abbie.
In the woods, deer hunters run into Demon Horse, who is wandering listlessly in search of his owner. HE IS A SAD DEMON HORISE, N'AWWW! "Something's happened to the rider; we need to gather Team Three" says one of the hunters in German. Yay, the crazy HESSIANS are back! He shoots his nosy friend and shares a "we know what's up!" look with the Demon Horse.
Jenny Mills looks ready to throw down because Captain Irving dragged her in for questioning away from the café where she was enjoying a soy latte and free wifi. Jeez, she couldn't get a to-go cup? "I don't need another shoulder [to cry on]," Jenny snaps. "You don't like authority; I get it," Captain Irving gripes. Oh my god, hang on. They should hook up. *_____*
Though Abbie wanted her called in, "so far you haven't given me any confidence," Irving scolds. Whoops, there's a situation at Adams' Antiques. Jenny knows the place on account of how she sued to steal stuff for the owner. "You can go it alone, or you can help us," he advises when she tries to follow him. "But I need to know: are you in or out?" "In," Jenny says. "Then let's take a ride." OH MY GOD, JUST MAKE OUT ALREADY!
Ichabod and Abbie shamelessly go through Dead Officer Andy's stuff.
"There's some good American literature in the last twenty years," Abbie observes when in Andy's books Ichabod uncovers Metamorphosis. Too bad Kafka isn't American and didn't write within the last twenty years. But let's pause for what's actually a lovely little reference slipped in, because how sad is it that poor creepy-transformed DOA has been reading Gregor Samsa's insect-y plight in his lonely tunnel?
Andy attacks Ichabod for messing with his stuff! But ha, the "Egyptian hieroglyphs" with his things prove he's the Horseman's Necromancer. "Then this is your chance at redemption," Ichabod says briskly, totally ignoring DOA's repeated pleas to Abbie not to make him do this. Confronting death is "a darkness that'll haunt you forever"; "this is not going to end well," Andy insists. Then they pretend to get lost briefly in the tunnels that we ALL KNOW is like one tiny tunnel set redressed to look like an endless catacomb.
"Hey, hands in the open," Irving tells Jenny over the smashed cases at Adams' store, reminding her he knows she's totally a criminal. *kissy noises* Agreeing the scene looks faked, Jenny turns a bust on a bookshelf to reveal a secret room trick. They find Adams, shot and frantic over the Tharacian Phiale the Hessians ("they spoke German!") took.
"Sixteenth century druidic scripture," Jenny breathes as she opens the empty box (omg, I'm going to make that my ringtone). But what's the Tharacian Phiale, you say? Why, it's an "ancient relict allegedly protected by warlocks after Cromwell's conquest of Britain." *blinks rapidly* The Hessians will try to use it for breaking the hex spell. "They'll take out the power grid next," Jenny deduces when Irving tells her how the U.V. lights are keeping the Horseman in place.
Dead Officer Andy takes a seat with his crazy neck skins and implores the Headless Horseman to let him be his voice. He goes all black-eyed to show he's properly demonically possessed. "Feeling less than robust?" Ichabod taunts when the Horseman strains weakly at his chains. Pfft, where's your Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse schtick now, Death?
Ichabod vows to learn the Horseman's secrets and keep him "for eternity, a failure." At that, an object falls from Death; DOA's head snaps back, his face a rictus of pain. "Katrina's necklace," Ichabod realizes. "You took my head, but Death will not be silenced," the Horseman speaks through DOA. Creepysauce!
Abbie calls a distraught Ichabod out of the chamber so he can have a flashback about his former best friend, who used to be engaged to Katrina (whoops) and gave her the necklace (hmm). In Ye Olden Dayes, Ichabod discourages his pal Abraham from choosing a glitzy number and picks out the single-jewel necklace we've just seen. "It embodies her elegance, simplicity, beauty, and restraint," Ichabod swoons, and somehow Abraham completely fails at noticing his pal's in love with his fiancée. Also, isn't Katrina supposed to be a Quaker-Witch or something? Does she really want anything shiny around her neck?
At a Revolutionary-era party, someone plays a Glass Armonica (a version invented by Ben Franklin, so you know this is a pro-America shindig). Abraham gives fancy-dressed Katrina the necklace. "I'm breaking off the engagement," Katrina tells Ichabod later. She's in love with him. Ichabod frets about her turning down such an awesome arranged marriage; Katrina refuses to be bogged down by the old country's social conventions.
"Wow, you got some game," Abbie observes in the present day. Ichabod's distracted by the chance to learn why Moloch holds Katrina captive. "We need to stay on point. We're looking for his weakness; don't let him find yours," Abbie warns.
Captain Irving, is it even worth the breath to tell Jenny to "wait here"? We all know she's going to follow you and pull TWO guns on the Hessian thugs who plan to short-circuit the town. "I'd do exactly as she says," he advises the baddies when Jenny tells them to stand down. "Two against four?" one villain smirks. "Check your math, Adolf," Irving says before calling in the full SWAT squad. Hee, Jenny's little smile at the end! Their relationship will be one of sass and badassery, mark my words.
"You must use a puppet to speak, and now you are caged like a beast, because I took your head," Ichabod jeers at the Horseman. But hey, the HH knows allll about Katrina, and he totally killed those Freemasons. "This has become very personal," Ichabod decides. Seems Death lingered past his Moloch-sanctioned mission to hunt Ichabod. "You were my mission, then and now," the Horseman corrects him eerie-speaking through Dead Officer Andy.
"Does the other witness know you betrayed and killed your former partner?" the Horseman asks. Well. Back at the power plant, Jenny finds an empty bag, hand-waving Captain Irving's protests she doesn't listen so she can turn up evidence of explosives his team missed. BOOM, there goes the power plant! HOCRAP, the lights go out around town and the U.V. demon-trapping lights are blown. "I told you this wouldn't end well," Dead Officer Andy reminds us all.
"Two hours until the power goes back on," Abbie tells Ichabod, catching him up on the artifact-stealing power-plant-blowing-up thing. "Every minute he grows stronger," Crane argues, insisting he continue to interrogate the Horseman. Abbie refuses, trying to calm him. "I believe you," she agrees when he protests he didn't kill Abraham. "But I need to know what he's talking about."
Flashback encore! Ichabod and Abraham set out on a "crucial errand fraught with danger," taking the Declaration Resolves (precursor to the Declaration of Independence) to the first Congressional Congress. Abraham's depressed and distracted; Katrina dumped him despite his money and connections. Hey, Ichabod decides, you know what this is a swell time for? To tell Abraham Katrina is in love with Ichabod! They teach those crap social skills over at the Freemasons lodge, Ichabod?
"This is hard for us all," Ichabod says, and wow, emotionally tone deaf. He wants Abraham's blessing; Abraham wants to kill him dead in a duel. He taunts an unwilling Ichabod into accepting, and wow, it is nutso to watch men fighting over a woman sword fighting. "Who's unworthy now?" Abraham yells when he's got Ichabod under the sword, but someone shoots Abraham. HESSIANS IN MASKS RIDE IN! Ichabod runs like crazy off with the Declaration.
"The Hessians killed him, not me," Ichabod explains to Abbie. "You don't face your adversary when you're raw," Abbie tells Ichabod, telling him no way can he question the Horseman again right now. "That's how you lose control." "I am in control!" Ichabod shouts. Whoa.
I actually really, really like seeing Ichabod making stupid human emotional errors and handling the thing with his pal and Katrina badly. And I like seeing him fly off the handle, because he's been too remarkably sanguine about this entire displaced in time situation.
Irving and Jenny burst in, to Abbie's consternation. "I said tell her about it, not introduce them!" she rails at Captain Irving. "You understand it's her first day out!" "Do I," deadpans Irving. Uh, nothing Jenny has done is crazy; it's all just been badassery. While the officers and deputies search Hessian homes (all Hessians are evil! Probably!), Irving proposes they bring in more help. "We already know one dirty cop," Abbie says, refusing. "This is a secret war," Ichabod agrees. QUICK, EVERYONE PINKY SWEAR AND COME UP WITH A SECRET HANDSHAKE!
Irving needs Jenny and Abbie to help him fetch more artillery to keep the Horseman at bay as he grows stronger. Abbie's reluctant to leave Ichabod behind. "Just don't lose your cool," she tells him, so we can hear Ichabod say "cool," sardonically. "If Brooks gives you any flack, take his head too," she tells him of Dead Officer Andy. Aww, poor DOA! On second thought, what's that metal thing he's taking out of his squishy guts (and watching John Cho dig around in his innards is hella creepy)? No one feel bad for DOA; he's about to unleash demons or something!
"Minions of Moloch, rise," DOA incants as he holds the Phiale he just yanked out of his belly. Minions drop down from the tunnels, skittering around behind Irving, whispering and then bursting into demon bits near Abbie and Jenny.
"What is your unfinished business with me?" Ichabod demands of the Horseman. DOA goes black-eyed again; his summoning helps the Horseman break his bonds. "It wasn't my decision," DOA says when Ichabod demands what he's done. "Now, Ichabod, you shall learn," the Horseman bites out, throwing Ichabod against a wall.
Ever the gentleman apparently, Death slides a sword Ichabod's way, and they're soon dueling. Back-and-forths of the duel between Abraham and Ichabod are interspliced with the current fight, and if none of us have guessed by this point that the Horseman is Abraham, well, tah-day, IT'S ABRAHAM! Crazycakes!
"You watched Abraham die," the Horseman intones as we see the Hessians drag dying Abraham off. "Then he came to me." Eep, Moloch time! The Hessians shave Abraham's head, put him into a redcoat and slap a face mask onto him. When he opens his eyes, they're entirely white. He's branded with the telltale cross insignia Ichabod was told to look for in battle.
"You made a deal with the devil," Ichabod realizes. "He's given me what I've always wanted," the Horseman replies. Not revenge, which Ichabod assumes, but Katrina. "She's held captive for you," Ichabod says, stunned. "Her soul will be mine once more," the Horseman gloats.
"Shadows of darkness, enter the chamber, secure the Horseman," Dead Officer Andy chants. Wait, so was he sort of helping Ichabod and the others in a way? Inadvertently, I think, because he's serving Moloch's wishes that Ichabod cannot be killed yet: "The Mater forbids it." He turns to Ichabod saying, "Tell Abbie I'm sorry," before he and the Horseman disappear in black clouds of demon bits.
It's not Ichabod's fault his best friend was dumped by the woman he loved and then became one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Abbie soothes him. "I violated his honor," Ichabod says heavily. "That is so 18th century!" No, Ichabod protests, he was so blinded by love for Katrina that he created his own nemesis. "That's your arrogance talking," Abbie says. I love Abbie being the straight dope women in this episode.
Ichabod always found Abraham arrogant: "Perhaps he was just a mirror to myself," he reflects. MORE OF THIS MIRRORING THING PLEASE.
The lights snap back on. But why did Moloch spare Ichabod from the Horseman? And what about Katrina? "Perhaps she's being held until he rides with the other Horseman," Ichabod theorizes, which Abbie says is "beyond beyond" their control. At least now they've found the Horseman's weakness. "My wife," Ichabod says heavily. "That's the key, lieutenant. Now, more than ever, we need Katrina."
Guys, I never thought Death AKA the HH was an actual person! Fascinating little twist, and a cool gesture back to Washington Irving's "Legend of Sleepy Hollow". I really really hope we see more exploration of how Abraham/Death and Ichabod mirror and act as doubles for each other. But say, who was Death before Abraham? And did no one on earth kick it while Death was in the Freemasons Thomas Jefferson Demon Torture Chamber? And why don't we learn to play that effed up looking eerie sounding Glass Armonica in grade school instead of those plastic whiny recorders? Join me in comments to discuss!


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I, John Brown, am now quite convinced that the crimes of this guilty land can only be washed away with blood.
These were the last words uttered by the radical white abolitionist John Brown. Uncompromising, ruthless and relentless in his divine mission to destroy American slavery, Brown had attempted to inspire a slave insurrection at Harper's Ferry, Virginia in November 1859. Brown had invited Douglass to join him, but the latter refused – warning Brown his plan was doomed to fail. Douglass was right, and Brown was captured and eventually executed. This assault sent the South reeling, and many states tightened laws and called for stronger punishments towards abolitionists. It was soon discovered that Brown and Douglass had met, and for his own safety, Douglass fled to Canada, and then to Britain, a safe haven once again from unwanted – and perhaps violent – attention.
Douglass arrived in the winter of 1859, and immediately visited old abolitionist friends, who organised lectures for him, as they had done in 1845. This time, Douglass did not have much success in British society. Was this because the British public were tired of American slavery? Or had society become more inherently racist? Or was it simply because Douglass failed to create controversy as he had done on his previous visit? Arguably, all of these factors had a part o play, and as a result of this, Douglass remained in the industrial north of England and Scotland, where he had been popular during his previous visit.
While Douglass's ideology had shifted, his message to the British public was fairly similar, if more urgent. He demanded that the British people use their shared morals, language and identity with Americans to persuade them to destroy American slavery. He was not in Britain to encourage a rebellion, or ask for money or weapons to aid for war. The Leeds Mercury stated:
Mr Douglass proceeded to say that there was a new and strange doctrine in England, he observed since he was here some years ago, he alluded to the doctrine of "non-intervention" as applied to American slavery… All could see that there were times, seasons, conditions and circumstances in which non-intervention was both right and expedient. But he contended that American slavery was entirely without the limits of this doctrine. That vile system of blood was an outrage upon all the great principles of justice, liberty, and humanity, principles which belonged alike to all men of whatever country, colour or clime… in all reason they in England had a right to the expression of an opinion on this subject, and he did not ask them with him to take up arms and go to the Southern states to rescue slaves by force, he did not ask for materials to buy implements of war. All he asked of British men and women was that they would lend him their moral influence and aid for the abolition of slavery.
Douglass also defended John Brown:
John Brown failed and he failed like a brave and true man and they should see to it that no words of theirs should drop upon his memory to tarnish it… [He] did not go into the slave state for the purpose of shedding blood, that was not his object. He did not go to lift the standard of insurrection, in which lives and property should be sacrificed, but he went with motives as pure as those which took Moses into Egypt to lead out the Israelites…he saw that Captain Brown was charged in a very respectable paper, the Leeds Mercury, as criminally interfering with the laws of Virginia. The Mercury seemed to think that he went into a quiet neighbourhood, peaceful and comfortable and lifted the standard of bloodshed and carnage. It was not so, slavery was itself an insurrection, and the slave leaders were a band of insurgents armed against the rights and liberties of their fellow men.
Douglass returned to the United States in Spring 1860, after the death of his daughter Annie. It would be nearly thirty years before he would visit Great Britain for one final trip.
Years after the Civil War, Frederick Douglass was not forgotten in the British press. Newspapers reported on his political appointments, such as his position as Minister to Haiti, and other Northern newspapers in Scotland and Manchester published anecdotes, stories and even jokes made by Douglass, often just two or three lines long. In most cases, he was described as the "famed coloured orator" or the "negro anti-slavery advocate" and in other papers there is no description at all - for some, this man did not need an introduction.
After Douglass' second marriage to Helen Pitts, the couple decided to travel around Europe between 1886-7. Douglass had not visited Britain since before the Civil War, and it was a chance to meet with the families and friends he had corresponded with for many years.
Although he did speak at some social reform meetings, Douglass did not visit Britain to lecture or gather support as he had done in 1845 and 1859. When he did lecture, he spoke of the problems still facing African Americans: although the Civil War had brought abolition, black men and women had not won true freedom.
Mr Douglass told his hearers that 41 years ago he had visited England as a fugitive slave, and his free papers were purchased by ladies in this country; in 1859, he came as an exile, to escape the pro-slavery fury after John Brown's attack on Harper's Ferry; now he came as an American citizen, who had received the recognition of the American Government. Speaking of the present condition of his people, he regarded it as hopeful, considering the circumstances of emancipation. No provision was made for them in the War which set them free; they were left landless and destitute – not as in Russia, where the emancipated serfs had been given land; and their old masters were naturally hostile to them, as the witnesses to their humiliation. They have, however, rapidly increased in numbers, they are acquiring education and property, and their social position is improving, in spite of many serious obstacles.
A recurrent theme in his speeches and writings during this trip was racism was still rife in the United States, something that the Civil War or time had not yet eradicated.


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A man from Texas has been wounded after a bullet he fired at an armadillo ricocheted and hit him in the head, the local sheriff says.
The shooting incident took place in the Marietta area of East Texas.
Three shots were fired and at least one ricocheted off the shell.
The gunman was treated for a minor injury to the jaw, USA Today reports, but the small armoured creature has not been found and its fate remains unclear.
Cass County Sheriff Larry Rowe told Reuters that the shooter opened fire in the early hours of Thursday morning when he spotted the armadillo on his property.
"He went outside and took his .38 revolver and shot three times at the armadillo," Mr Rowe said.
"Karmadillo!" tweeted the comedian and animal rights supporter Ricky Gervais.
Thursday's incident is not the first armadillo bullet deflection to end in a human wounding in the southern United States in recent months.
In April a Georgia man injured his mother-in-law when a bullet ricocheted off an armadillo, "hit a fence, went through the back door of his mother-in-law's mobile home, through a recliner she was sitting in, and into her back," local TV station WALB News reported.
The armadillo was killed.


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Entertainment and activities
Look forward to plenty of fun filled family shows and daytime activities during our family friendly breaks.
Our extremely talented resident cast and 5-piece band will provide fabulous entertainment, including Play Live and the Bear in the Woods shows.
There is a huge range of daytime activities on offer as well, with our My Active programme offering activities for older children and adults, including body zorbing, Zumba, abseiling, aqua jets and much more.
Our younger guests are well catered for through our Play programme, with a mix of creative and outdoor activities, it's sure to keep young minds occupied.
We have a fab mix of evening shows for families performed by our resident cast and musicians. Covering seasonal events; Easter and Halloween, there are also standalone shows to look out for.
Perfect for children, our early evening entertainment includes family games, party dancing and competitions. Plus, catch our magical show featuring our Bear in the Woods characters.
A variety of exciting daytime activities aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years old. Our fun programme includes a mix of creative and outdoor adventures, perfect for your little ones.
Meet our cuddly children's characters, Bear, Lucy and Scratch. They take part in daytime meet & greets and Play activities and also love to sing, dance and tell stories in the early evening.
A variety of exciting activities for older children and adults. Run by our fully trained leisure team and designed to suit all levels of fitness. Book ahead and look forward to a great experience.
A whole host of colourful, messy and memorable events are available at all our parks and Mill Rythe is no different. The schedule is jam packed so all you need to do is join in!


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How To Queue
As you may know, Tim and Simon are British, and being British means we love to queue.
It's the fairest way of agreeing who gets a good or service first. But there are a number of "types" out there who do not understand how to queue.
These are the worst of those types.
Do not be any of these people.
1. Queue Jumping Jenny
Really, this one goes without saying, you selfish barstool. You weren't here first, how bloody dare you?! Tim's so infuriated he's going to tut and nearly say something. Simon might even give someone near us a 'knowing look'. You made him do that!
There are several types of queue jumpers, but the most annoying are those that join their friends. No. Stop yourself right there, you massive rude thing of phallic origin! You should have turned up when they did. Now take your proper queue position. The only way we can combat this is by refusing our own friends any sort of queue skippage. Do it! Do it for the greater queueing good!
2. Slow Morris
We understand that you're not going to get to the front any quicker, but please, for the sake of our children, move the hell forward! Without a proper sense of progression, all of us behind you feel that our lives are amounting to nothing.
3. Space Invader Steve
Don't be breathing down the neck of the person in front like a disapproving conscience, or that man you met in Blackpool who doesn't like the Scottish. This is especially important when you're behind the shopper who is at the front about to pay.
Why are you so close? You're making people cover up their PIN as they enter it! Simon used to feel safe in here, but tomorrow he'll be going elsewhere to buy his Bingo Blue scratchcards.
4. Stan In The Wrong Place.
Don't be the person who queues in the wrong place. This forces everyone else who joins the queue to break the rules. To add to the confusion, an easily confused regular queuer queues where they normally do. This creates a hideous multi-legged spider queue and the regular customer becomes an inadvertent queue jumper. There are systems. Do not break them.
5. Courteous Asshole Sue
Oh, you're in a hurry and want to nip ahead of us? No! When it comes to queueing, stay exactly where you jeffing are! We were here first, and you were here before the person behind you: that's how queueing works. Yes, you may only have one item, but you are destroying lives in one-item increments. Go to the self check out, or the 10 items of less till. Yes that's Steve's till, but he'll only bite you if you make eye contact. Better still, shoplift. Anything but destroy this traditional British system.
Wow! Didn't realise we had so much to get off our chests…
In conclusion: When joining a queue, join at the back and move forward in an orderly fashion until it's your turn.
That is all. Happy queueing!
P.S. Don't actually shoplift, there are youths you can employ to do that for you. But then again, the rates they charge these days, it's cheaper to just buy the product in the first place. So just join the bloody queue and shut up.
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I live in Spain and I have to say we have another type: the Merging Manuela.
A lady of the elderly persuasion who forms a new queue perpendicular to the original, which only other Merging Manuela may join. She then proceeds to merge with the original queue behind the person at the front, all the while chatting with the person behind the till who can only nod politely as everyone bears witness to absolute queue anarchy.


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UPDATE, 4:14: Keppinger, a Miami native, said the chance to return to Florida and play for a winning team were key parts of his decision, but primarily it was the opportunity to play - at a number of positions - that led to him signing with the Rays.
And though most of his time has been at second base and shortstop, and though the Giants made made a point of saying his defense at shortstop wasn't good enough, he said that he can handle whatever the Rays have in mind.
"I'm up for anything,'' Keppinger said. "I know there's a lot of talk that people tell me I'm limited at playing certain positions, but I don't feel that way. I just go out and do the best I can. ... They can put me whereever they want, it doesn't matter. Pretty much all my life I've played everywhere, including catcher.''
UPDATE, 3:16: Keppinger gets $1.525-million from the Rays, and there are some incentives in the deal, but the total value would be below $2-million. He made $2.3-million last season and was nontendered by the Giants.
UPDATE, 3:13: Russ Canzler was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Keppinger.
UPDATE, 3:06: The Rays officially announced the deal, though the terms were not disclosed.
Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said in the release: "Jeff is a good player who fits our club well. He is a tough out, especially against left-handers, and his contact skills bring a useful dimension to our roster. We also value his defensive versatility, which will allow him to make an impact in many different ways."
BREAKING: The Rays are expected to officially announce the signing of INF Jeff Keppinger this afternoon.
Keppinger, 31, agreed to a one-year deal earlier in the week and had a physical exam on Thursday.
He is a right-handed hitter who does well against left-handed pitchers and doesn't strike out much, which will increase manager Joe Maddon's options. Keppinger plays mostly second base and shortstop, but has some experience at first, third and in the outfield.
The Rays will have to drop a player off the 40-man roster to make room for Keppinger.
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I thought I was unshakeable in my quit but there are somethings thsat come along and rock the stability.
I wasn't sure if I was going to post this but it is a major hurdle I have overcome in not smoking so I am.
On the 13th of this month I found out I was pregnant. On the following Friday at 4am I woke in excruciating pain (Little background, I have previously had an ectopic pregnancy before, thats a pregnancy that developes in the wrong place for anyone that doesn't know, and lost my left tube). So the pain is now on my right side and I am sent to hospital with a suspected ectopic. Kept in hospital, had a scan and the results cam back that there was what appeared to be the pregnancy in my right tube. Was told that I was probaly going to have to have an operation to remove the tube which would leave me with none (no more children).
This was the point I would have smoked if I could have. I was so very close to scouting the patients for cigarettes. The lady in the bed opposite me smoked and I was just judging whether or not I could ask her if I could have one. I had this massive turmoil going round in my brain, I just want to smoke, but smoking won't fix this, it won't make it go away, but it will make you feel better, no it won't you'll still feel shit and you will have smoked. I had this battle go on for an hour at which point the Dr came back to see me and said the consultant had looked at my scan results and wasn't sure it was ectopic and didn't want to operate straight away but do repeat bloods in 48 hours and I was sent home.
Turned out that it wasn't ectopic but I did miscarry, which is better than it being ectopic although still a little sad.
My one really positive thing to come out of this is that I am still not smoking. I have faced the worst thing I can in my life. My biggest fear since having to have my tube removed all those years ago is having another ectopic and loosing my remaining tube and that all appeared to be coming true. Although I wanted to smoke, purely from a needing my crutch to lean on, not even an actual craving, I didn't do it.
And the other bit of good news is that I found out my oxygen saturation levels are that of a non/never smoker and my resting heart rate has dropped from 80 to 60.
The reason I have chosen to post this, although obviously a very personal thing, is that it is the truest, hardest test I have come up against since stopping smoking and I did it. I got through without having to smoke. Yes I thought about it but I didn't do it.
If I can get through this without smoking I think I can get through anything.


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Original Release Date: 3/14/2015
Review Date: 7/17/2015
Ponni V. Perumalswami, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Liver Diseases
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Presenter Bio
Ponni V. Perumalswami, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Liver Diseases at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical interest include viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, acute/chronic liver diseases and liver transplantation. Her research program focuses on community outreach for hepatitis B and C screening and linking patients to care. She is an investigator for many ongoing clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of new antiviral treatments for chronic hepatitis B and C. She is also funded by NYS Health Foundation to create a HCV telehealth program for primary care providers and specialists in New York State. Dr. Perumalswami is an UNOS-certified Liver Transplant physician and is board certified in lnternal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.