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Willimena Rules: 9 Steps to the Best, Worst, Greatest Holiday Ever!
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Christmas and Kwanzaa are right around the corner and Willimena is usually excited about her favorite time of the year. There are fun decorations, yummy food, the seven principles of Kwanzaa and, of course, gifts for both holidays.
But this year, no one feels much like celebrating. Aunt Laura lost her job and Dad and Mom say that big changes are coming for the family--changes that mean Willie may not get that bike she wanted.
Willie thinks she has it bad until she sees how these big changes are affecting her cousin Teddy. He's usually nice, friendly, and greets Willie with a grin. But lately, he's sad, mad, and downright rude.He doesn't seem to want to celebrate the holidays at all, and nothing Willie does to cheer him up is working.
Christmas and Kwanzaa are supposed to be joyful, but this year is turning out to be the worst. Can Willie find a way to bring "happy" back to the holidays?
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
A Few of My Favourite Things Tag
Thought I would give this one a go as I've been loving reading them, if you do one yourself then leave me a link in the comments so I can have a nosey! If you haven't seen this tag then you basically say 3 of your favourite things for each of the high lighted topics, enjoy!
1. Products: Fedoras / Mulberry Bayswater / iPhone 6.
2. Foods: Bacon, Cheese Burger / MAC n Cheese / Mash Potato.
3. Places: Sydney, Australia / New York / Airlie Beach, Australia.
4. Things You'd Miss If You Didn't Have Them: Travelling memories / My bed / films.
5. Things You Do When You're Bored: Watch films / Blog / Paint my nails.
6. Things You Enjoy When It's Sunny: Sunbathing / Swimming / Ice - creams.
7. Films: Harry Potter / Hunger Games / The Avengers.
8. Songs: Funeral For A Friend - Streetcar / Fall Out Boy - Thriller / Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child.
9. Brands: Topshop / MAC / Mulberry.
10. Outdoor Things That You Like: The Beach / The Sun / Walks.
11. Events: Christmas / Halloween / My Birthday.
12. Cartoons: Family Guy / Recess / Hey Arthur.
13. Buildings: Sydney Opera House, Australia / Temple of Heaven, China / Empire State, New York.
14. Anything In Everyday Life: Clothes / Photos from my travels / My car.
15. Traits In Any Person, Not Just Partners: Honesty / Humour / Reliable.
16. Influences: Other bloggers / Mum / Jennifer Lawrence.
17. Drinks: Strawberry Daiquiri / Apple Juice / Milk.
18. Experiences: Travelling to Australia & New Zealand / Visiting China with my best friend Sarah / Graduating Uni.
19. Things To Watch: Breaking Bad / Game of Thrones / Harry Potter.
20. Youtubers: LLYMLRS / Vivanna Does Makeup / Lily Pebbles.
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Due to the Xperia Z3 Compact's smaller frame, the display is completely different to that found on the Xperia Z3. It's a 4.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1280 x 720, providing 319 PPI, which is a downgrade in many aspects.
The size difference between the Compact and the regular Z3 (and other high-end smartphones for that matter), is not going to be a major concern for buyers. After all, you're in the market for a small handset and the 4.6-inch screen is easier to operate than its larger cousins. Do note that this devices makes use of on-screen navigation buttons, which can reduce the screen real estate available to you, depending on the application.
The resolution is a different story: there's no escaping the fact that by choosing a small device you're stuck with a pixel count and density lower than a full-sized flagship. While display manufacturers have been able to cram ridiculous resolutions with densities above 500 PPI into larger panels, there's not much love for sub-five-inch screens. This makes the 720p resolution of the Xperia Z3 Compact a little underwhelming.
With that said, 720p is perfectly adequate for a handset of this size. Sure, it doesn't have quite the same level of sharpness as the 5.2-inch 1080p display on the Xperia Z3 – and this is most notable when viewing thin fonts – but it's still reasonably pixel dense and great to view. Knowing no competitor beats the Z3 Compact in terms of resolution at this size is also a nice thing to have in the back of your mind; in other words, it's currently the best on the market.
The Z3 Compact's display is also the best on the market from several other perspectives. The fantastic color reproduction of the Xperia Z3 is back in the Compact, delivering balanced images that have just the right amount of saturation and vibrancy to look excellent. The slim display module makes content feel like it's right at your fingertips, while viewing angles are also great.
Sony continues to offer the X-Reality image post-processing engine in the handset's settings, and it's enabled by default. As I mentioned in my Xperia Z3 review, the engine can make images look better in some circumstances, but often it doesn't. It's also only active in the stock image/video viewing apps, rather than across the whole operating system like some display-altering features are. My personal preference is to keep the display looking realistic and accurate, and as the X-Reality engine can make images look worse, I'd recommend disabling it.
I'd also recommend disabling the super-vivid mode, which is a more intense version of the X-Reality engine that can really make images pop at the expense of extreme oversaturation. If you like that sort of effect (which reduces detail and accuracy), it's available to you, but it's not for me.
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Also known as ketogenic diet, originally created in the early 1900s to treat epilepsy, the diet has recently exploded in popularity. So after some friends lost weight, had more energy, and couldn't stop talking about what they felt great, I decided to test my claims.
If you're reading this article, you've probably heard something about keto boost, a way to speed up your keto diet, enabling A low-carb, high-fat diet improves brain health, lowers cholesterol, and of course leads to weight loss (according to this is Harvard University).
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Under normal circumstances, the body's cells use glucose as the primary form of energy. Glucose usually comes from dietary carbohydrates, including:
The body breaks them down into simple sugars. Glucose can be used to fuel the body or stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen.
If enough glucose is not available to meet energy demands, the body adopts alternative strategies to meet those needs. Specifically, the body begins to break down fat accumulation and provides glucose from triglycerides.
Ketones are a byproduct of this process.
Ketones are acids that accumulate in the blood and are excreted in the urine. Small amounts help to show that the body is breaking down fat, but high levels of ketones poison the body and cause a process called ketoacidosis.
Ketosis refers to a metabolic state in which the body converts fat accumulation into energy and releases ketones in the process.
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Ultra Fast Keto Boost is a diet weight loss supplement delivered in capsule form, one bottle for 30 days replenishment.
Each ultrafast keto boost pill supplies 800 mg of BHB ketone containing calcium BHB, sodium BHB, and magnesium BHB.
First, the first claim is when you take it, which will help you quickly get a ketosis state. For this reason, the body's ketone is supplied in large quantities, kicks to start the liver, destroys fat, and instantly supplies energy. And this boost will help you get the first place of ketosis. This is why many ketone production guides suggest taking exogenous ketones when they first start.
In addition, Ultra First Keto Boost is a unique formula that supports success and claims that it can lose enough fat a day. It also reduces hunger and improves brain function.
Ultra Fast Keto Boost has many reasons to claim it helps with weight loss. And this is supported by most nutritionists that ketones help ketosis.
The goal of ket diet is to put your body into a ketosis state. In ketosis, the body needs to starve for carbohydrates and sugar (conventional energy) and start breaking down fat into fuel.
Keto diets are allocated less than 20-50 grams of carbohydrate per day, depending on weight, height, and lifestyle. Using the keto calculator app, we determined that we needed about 20g of net carbohydrates per day. This is calculated by subtracting fiber from carbohydrate (for example, egg child cups have 4.8 carbohydrates and 2.5 g fiber, so net carbohydrates are 2.3 g).
A extenisve Google search revealed that many health foods we love and eat every day (yogurt, oatmeal, quinoa, beans, corn, almost all fruits, etc.) are off limits . But cheese, meat, ranch dressing and green vegetables are all green.
This really feels counterintuitive. What kind of meal can you eat a half pound of cheese (bread), but can't you eat an apple?
Step 1: I prepared a keto-friendly recipe for a week and went shopping. One day I made a sheet bread dinner with sausages, Brussels sprouts, onions, mushrooms and herb butter. The other made a kale salad with chicken, macadamia nuts and lots of parmesan cheese. For lunch, we ate avocado with tuna salad. To satisfy the craving for pasta, Zoodle was cooked with meatballs and low-carb marinara sauce. Because of my mash craving, I put a lot of shredded cheese into the mashed potato cauliflower.
During the meal, I enjoyed steak, fish and chicken, and rotated the vegetables regularly. And the eggs were so big, I ate so many eggs.
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which ketones are the main energy source for the body and brain. This happens when carbohydrate intake and insulin levels are very low and helps to lose weight.
Things like butter and cheese weren't "no entry" so eating on the keto diet was very tasty and finding a restaurant option wasn't difficult at all (almost everywhere in protein and green, or cheese There are many salads). My favorite is five bacon cheeseburgers with lettuce "bread".
Here is what it really does for weight loss. Without counting calories, I lost more than a pound a week and ate all the butter and fat I needed (in fact, more than I expected). After losing about 3.5 pounds in 3 weeks on the diet (as you can see, we finally returned a little), He lost over 5 pounds and gained other health benefits. Described below.
I heard that the transition to ketosis should have been a bit rough, but my friends all said they felt great after continuing for a few days, so I didn't know how it felt . Unfortunately, it wasn't just a little rough.
For the first few days, I always felt a great sense of the grease covering my mouth. I brushed my teeth at least 2-3 times a day to get rid of it. I blamed all of the extra fat that I ate from sources such as butter, cheese, eggs, ranch dressing, fatty meats and mayonnaise. I also felt there was no way to lose weight. All the fat and dairy products I ate felt felt very bloated (I think it was all sodium in the later part).
Then there was the worst part: keto flu. The transition to ketosis included a major energy outflow due to carbohydrate withdrawal. Keto flu struck me like a truck on the second day and continued until the fourth day. Meanwhile, I was very tired, painful and a little drunk. The job was so foggy that I could hardly concentrate. He got ketoflu around the third day and continued until the fifth day.
And everyone, the craving for sugar and carbohydrates was very real. I wanted a cake donut, so if I had the energy, I threw a rock into the Dunkin Donut and didn't like it. I know what's in it. Meanwhile, He wanted a smoothie. Smoothie! In the three years we have been dating, I have seen him eat fruit a total of two times.
At night I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond, received a wedding gift for a friend, and saw an old man licking a soft ice cream cone. I was taking three steps towards him, so he could just bite because he was thinking of tearing it out of his hand and defeating him. I had to turn around and leave immediately. I am not proud of this.
I felt like an absolute monster, and immediately Google treated "Keto flu". I found that eating a lot of potassium devours water. Tremendously (I did not threaten the old man any more.)
Due to the fact that ketosis breaks down fat accumulated in the body, some diets aim to create this metabolic state to promote weight loss.
The ketosis diet is also called:
- Ketogenic diet
- Keto diet
- Low carb diet
The meal itself can be considered a high-fat diet, with approximately 75% of calories coming from fat. In contrast, about 20% and 5% of calories come from protein and carbohydrates, respectively.
Adhering to a ketogenic diet can lead to short-term weight loss. A study conducted in 2008 and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that obese men who received a 4-week ketogenic diet lost an average of 12 pounds over this period.
Participants were able to consume fewer calories without feeling hungry while eating.
A ketogenic diet can have a healthy impact on the following serious health conditions:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- metabolic syndrome
It may also improve HDL cholesterol (high density lipoprotein, also known as "high density" cholesterol) levels over other moderate carbohydrate diets.
These health benefits may be due to excessive weight loss and healthy food intake, rather than carbohydrate loss.
Ketogenic diets are also used under medical supervision to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy who do not respond to other treatments. Some studies have suggested that diets may also benefit adults with epilepsy, but further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
In our body's normal metabolic stages, the body burns carbohydrates for energy production. Yes, carbohydrate is the first choice of energy and we like it too. Your body burns carbohydrates before looking for other alternatives to choose junk food over a healthy diet. The only way to change it by removing carbohydrates from your diet.
In that situation, if our bodies do not have enough carbohydrates, there is a back-up fat, which is burning from a state called "ketosis" in your body. When the body becomes ketotic, the liver breaks down the fat into fatty acids known as "ketones". The goal behind the ketogenic diet is to use your body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates, and you increasingly burn body fat.
Ketogenic diets are also known for many other benefits that may help control blood sugar levels, such as suppressing hunger and mental strengthening.
So what I used inside the Ultra First Keto Boost Pill is to look at the ingredients of the Ultra First Keto Boost.
There are three different BHB ketones in this formula.
Magnesium BHB, sodium BHB, and calcium BHB – these are active elements and are already shared. BHB is a short form of beta hydroxybutyrate, part of three ketones already present in the body, and is naturally produced when fat is broken down.
And yes, this is great because BHB is a key super fast keto boost component and there are harmful elements.
These ingredients are backed and proven by science. This active ultra fast keto boost component is very helpful in getting ketosis status.
From the ultra-fast keto boost diet ingredient list, you can see that a large amount of BHB ketone can be provided. So what does it mean for people trying a ketogenic diet?
A comprehensive study showed that blood ketone levels increased. As mentioned earlier, getting into ketosis is particularly useful. However, this is as effective as avoiding an unhealthy diet like junk food. As you can't eat pizza and hamburgers every day and expect to be healthy with multivitamins, you need to make ketone bodies to lead your body to ketosis.
So for best results, follow the keto diet while using Ultra First Keto Boost.
Of course, the super Ultra Keto Boost is a completely legal offer. Many people consider this a scam. This is because the user is automatically charged by the company. But this is not true. This supplement comes with many packages and subscription options. In other words, the company charges monthly supply.
But don't worry that this is not a scam you can buy this because people think this is a scam. It contains multiple bottles and is safe from subscriptions.
Yes, Ultra Fast Keto Boost is effective, and not a Scam.
The Ultra Fast Keto boost diet pill is completely safe at the recommended dose. However, consuming it by overdose can cause nausea and stomach upset. But why do you do this?
As you know to follow the keto diet, at first it is very pathetic. The most common symptoms of keto side effects are headache, dizziness, and mental fog. Keto diet followers call it keto flu. "
However, Ultra First Keto Boost helps to reduce the negative effects of these keto. Still, don't think that using it above can quickly reduce these effects. Take only in the recommended direction. Otherwise, the side effects of Ultra First Keto Boost will disappear.
No, this is just a rumor and I don't know why people search on Google using the term Ultra Fast Keto Boost Shark Tank.
There is no link between the shark tank and the Ultra First Keto Boost. The same thing happened with Purefit Keto. However, this weight loss item is effective and safe to use.
Deliver effective results at a cost-effective price. Now, there are three different packages that you can choose according to your needs. Yes, the bottle Ultra Fast Keto Boost retails for $ 69.99 with free shipping.
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Many users react to the results of Ultra Fast Keto Boost, but most users are positive. And this is a good option for our readers. They can try this too.
Most people suggest it as an effective supplement for weight loss.
The conclusion of this ultra fast keto boost review says it is good for weight loss. This supplement is a natural herb and uses strong BHB ketones. Therefore, selecting this will provide better weight loss results by providing a faster ketosis state.
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Trying to wrap up "the year in books" is an almost impossible task. Sure, new books come out every week, but let's be honest unless you're someone who works in publishing and/or gets advance copies you are probably unlikely to be read up on all the books that come out in a particular year. Reading takes time, and readers aren't confined to a schedule. A great book can be read the day it comes out or decades later. So the prospect of wrapping up any particular year is a bit dodgy. The best I can do is tell you how my year in books went. Continue reading "The Year in Books: Crime, Time Travel & Whatever The Southern Reach Trilogy Was About"
'Inherent Vice' Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Is Back. Again.
Paul Thomas Anderson's 7th movie is on the way and is adapted from a Thomas Pynchon Novel. I can't quite think of a better match, really. Especially when you add in Joaquin Phoenix in the title role. Let's watch!
Continue reading "'Inherent Vice' Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Is Back. Again."
This Week Behind The Scenes: Sept 1 – 5
This week from around the web, a little peek at what's going on with some of your favourite shows and movies. Make sure to check out the extra adorable piglets making a guest appearance on Cougar Town.
'The Good Lie' Trailer: It's White Saviour Story Time!
This is why movies like Dear White People exist.
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Devil's Knot Trailer + Poster: Colin Firth Investigates The West Memphis Three
In 1993 three young boys went missing and were later found murdered. A short time later three teenagers were arrested and charged for the murders after one of the teens, a kid with an IQ of 72, confessed that they had killed the three boys after twelve hours of interrogation with no parents of lawyers present.
The teens were tried with the prosecution asserting that the killings were part of a satanic ritual and the teens were found guilty despite evidence they may not have been involved and a potential alternate suspect who was not pursued.
This is exactly the type of difficult subject matter that Canadian film maker Atom Egoyan excels at making.
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Matt Watches Bad Movies: This Means War
This means war is marketed as a romantic comedy but it's actually part of a different genre known as the "paycheque movie". It's three stars –two of whom can be amazing and one of whom is Captain Kirk– all took this, you can bet, not because of the amazing story but because they needed a pay day.
We start out in Hong Kong where we meet our heroes, Bane and Captain Kirk. We're told that they are secret agents and that they are best friends and that they are great at their jobs. I say we're told this because none of it is apparent except the secret agent thing, which is only apparent because we get a voice over from their boss. In fact, despite being good at their jobs they manage to make everyone at the crowded party they are attending aware of who they are and what they are doing despite being on a covert mission.
In the course of things it's established that Bane is the believes-in-true-love-boring-one and Captain Kirk is the womanizing asshole. Which makes a certain amount of sense, really.
Back at the base we learn that they work for the Fake Central Intelligence Agency (FCIA). We learn this two ways: First, they're in Los Angeles and not Langley, Second they have massive interactive displays and amazing computers and all manner of things that the real CIA probably can't afford.
They're both suspended for fucking things up in Hong Kong, and need a way to spend their time. Bane has a son and an ex who he doesn't seem to know how relate to. A fact that Captain Kirks grandmother points out by calling him a screw up. What a bitch.
Bane then joins an online dating service using his real details (more proof he works for the FCIA and not the real one) and meets a girl played by Reese Witherspoon. Then Captain Kirk meets her. So now she's dating both of them. And they're both dating her. And they decide not to tell her they know each other. And they use the full resources of the FCIA to stalk her. And they bug her apartment. And this movie is a little bit creepy when you consider these facts.
Meanwhile Reese Witherspoon's best friend is played by Chelsea Handler, a person whose fame is inexplicable to me, and is the annoying married sex crazed seeming miserable but actually loves her husband best friend who gives zany advice. She proceeds to give zany advice that isn't funny.
Bane and Captain Kirk both take her on a series of dates, the only important one of which is when Captain Kirk takes her to meet his grandmother. She shows Reese Witherspoon pictures of Captain Kirks awkward teenage self. What a bitch.
More happens, there's some more dates, the boys friendship is tested and since they're best friends, or so we're told, this is a big deal. The reason I say it that way is that they don't act like they're friends at all let alone best friends.
Then the bad guy shows up. Reese Witherspoon finds out they know each other and is all "I trusted you!" which is nice considering she's been dating two people and not telling everyone involved.
Just saying, everyone involved is a bit of an asshole here.
Then there is a car chase, a bunch of shooting, Reese has to choose and she chooses Captain Kirk for, you know, reasons. Bane then gets back together with his ex for similar reasons.
Long story short there's absolutely no reason to see this movie. If you've seen more than one romantic comedy before then you know everything that's going to happen here, right down to what they are going to say probably. Add to that the fact that no one here has any chemistry with anyone else, most notably Bane and Captain Kirk who we're repeatedly told are best friends for life but seem somehow really awkward around each other.
Plus, for some reason the world they live in doesn't make any sense to me. Not just all the ridiculous fake CIA mega computer bullshit, but Reese Witherspoon's office is so colourful it looks like it has been terribly photoshopped and the CIA doesn't reprimand anyone when the two spies destroy a multi-million dollar drone that's being used to spy on one of the dates.
During the car chase they shoot out the tires of the car Chelsea Handler is driving and it careens through a hedge into a pond and just when you think she's going to die and the film will be less annoying the car floats on said pond. Fucking floats. The metal car. Floats.
This is all little stuff but it's all stuff that takes me out of the movie. Then again maybe I'm just expecting too much from McG, who's only notable directorial efforts in the past were the Charlie's Angels movies (which no one noticed were kinda bad because of all the gorgeous on screen) and Terminator: Salvation (which may have ruined the franchise. Jury's still out on that one). I get the feeling that maybe McG thinks I'm an idiot, which is just another reason to not watch his movies.
So predictable and boring and terribly directed and when I laughed it was inappropriate. Don't see this. Just don't.
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I've mentioned this several times before (here, here, and here), but if you're one of the 2.4 million people at risk because of the Carphone Warehouse data loss recently, now might be a good time to heed my advice on password security. It's also a timely reminder that nobody is safe if they ignore the risks and don't protect themselves with some essential security measures.
Hackers generally don't steal data for kicks and giggles. Most of them are fully aware that they are committing a criminal act, and as such they're generally looking for some kind of reward. Of course there are some people who do this for attention, but on the whole they're doing it for financial reward.
With your money…….
How do they get your money?
- Ordinarily they're trying to engineer a way to use your online accounts elsewhere to obtain cash, goods or services by having you pay for it.
- First they steal a database from somebody; this data contains your username and password for that company.
- Although the password information is usually encrypted, with the huge amounts of data they steal, and the technology availble to them, it's a simple process to 'crack' the encryption if you use a normal word as a password, or part of a password. The more complex the password (i.e. random), the more difficult it is to crack the encryption.
- Once they have your password for one service, they'll try it with lots of others. This may reveal further information about you which can be sold online to identify thieves. Or grant them access to your accounts enabling them to order high resale goods for themselves. This kind of crime has been going on for years, well before the Internet was commonplace (I once had a tenant order lots of stuff in my name for himself after getting hold of my personal details from mail that hadn't been redirected….)
What should you do?
Stop using simple passwords such as 'password', or your favourite holiday location. An 8 character password that is a legitimate word can be cracked in less than a second by software designed for the purpose. A 32 character password with symbols would take several years! So you need to start using longer, more random passwords with a mixture of letters, cases, numbers and (where possible) symbols to make it more difficult. If you want an example, a good password might be something like: eq8ot2D4gqEQzgWLUXc7btBC[oEN#k]M. Notice the upper and lower case characters are mixed with both numbers and symbols. Not every service will allow this length and complexity, but the longer and more complex…the better/safer for you
Equally as important, you need to stop using the same password on each site/service. Right now is a good time to start changing passwords across all your different Internet accounts (each to a different, long, complex one).
How can you manage this?
There are several ways of managing it. For Mac and iOS users on the latest Operating Systems, iCloud Keychain allows you to store all your passwords in an encrypted file that, in theory, only you can access. My level of trust in Apple managing that well is around 85%, but it should be sufficient for most people.
There are also 3rd party tools to do the same thing as iClould Keychain. I'd tend to trust the best of these more than Apple's own tools, just because their reputation rests on these tools alone (whereas iCloud Keychain is a small part of Apple's 'business'). The best of these in my opinion are 1Password and LastPass.
If you need further advice, please contact us. But please, don't do nothing.


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Glenn Tipton is a longtime Hamer user. In this photo from 1990, he plays an angular neck-through GT model. Photo by Ken Settle.
Richie, do you replicate K.K.'s parts live, or do you improvise in those sections?
Faulkner: Part of my attraction to K.K's playing—or Hendrix's—is the improvisational aspect of it. There were certain motifs on the record, but live, they would go elsewhere. That was always a musical turn-on for me. It's why I got into guitar. So that's what I've done live, and that's how I naturally approach solos: taking motifs from the original and adding my own style. It's being respectful to the original, but also being respectful to yourself. You don't want to be a clone. You want to put your own stamp on things.
Glenn, is it strange to hear a different take on songs you've played for decades?
Tipton: The way Richie's blended into the band is still a miracle to me. As he said, he's doing the job he's supposed to do, but he's doing it in his own way.
Faulkner: I was brought up on the band. You get the Flying V and you practice moves in front of the mirror when you're a kid. You've already done your apprenticeship.
The album closer, "Beginning of the End," starts out mellow and stays in that zone. I was expecting something more epic to happen.
Faulkner: You do expect that—it's the format for a lot of ballads. The song is epic in its own right, but not in the way you might expect it to be. It stays mellow. It worked that way. The song speaks for itself.
"Never Forget," the final cut of the five bonus tracks, is nostalgic and sentimental. Is it a tribute to someone?
Tipton: It gets a little heavier toward the end when the electric guitar chords come in. It's a "thank you," really, to all the fans for their support throughout the years. There are some great phrases in there.
Guitars Amps Effects Strings and Picks
Glenn Tipton's Gear
Hamer GT with EMG 81 pickups and Kahler tremolo
Hamer Phantom with EMG 81 pickups and Kahler tremolo
Gibson Les Paul
ENGL Invader
ENGL Ironball
ENGL cabs with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Yamaha remote latch switch for Yamaha SPX90II
Yamaha MFC05 MIDI Foot Controller
Mike Hill single-loop controller remote switch
Dunlop Cry Baby rack wah
Dunlop remote wah controller for rack wah
Ernie Ball custom set strings (.048, .038, .028 Pure Nickel Wrap and .016, .011, .009 RPS Reinforced Plain Steel)
thin Ernie Ball nylon picks
custom straps (by Ray Brown, who makes the band's stage clothes)
Strings and Picks
Tell us about your gear. What are your main axes?
Tipton: I use Hamers. I haven't worked with them for years, but the guitars I designed with them suit me, so I still use them. The ones I had made are slightly different: They have small little points—like the SG-type shaved neck—that make it easier for me to play. The GTs have a one-piece neck and body, which is great because if I do any stretches in my playing, I can get the guitar in the right place [mimes a guitar pointing up at a 45-degree angle]. There's very little wiring in some of them. On some of the earlier ones, I just had one treble pickup.
Faulkner: When I'm in the States, I drop the bags off at the hotel and visit local mom-and-pop guitar stores. I'm developing a little bit of an addiction [laughs]. These guitars are hanging on the wall, and it's like, "Where have they been? What stories can they tell? Who's played them? Which wives have tried to sell them?" I hunt them down. I love it. I love the smell of them. I primarily play Les Pauls. I also have some Flying Vs, SGs, and a couple of Strats. It's forever growing. I'm actually going
to make a run to 30th Street [an emerging music row in NYC]. I'm getting excited now [rubs hands together]. I know there's an endless debate about chambering and solidbody
versus light body. That in itself is great fun to be part of.
Is there a tonal difference between the chambered and non-chambered ones?
Faulkner: I don't think you can ever tell. If you're watching someone play a heavy guitar, you've got nothing to compare it to anyway. If you're thinking about that, you're at the wrong show. You should be enjoying the music—it's all about the feel. If it feels right to the player, then you can create the best stuff you can create. I like the feel of a heavy guitar—it's just something that you get used to. If it's a bit lighter, you might be thinking too much about it. That's the way I like to approach it.
Glenn, tell us about your modified EMG pickups.
Tipton: They're just sort of rewound to my specs to give me the sound I want. That's what pickups do: give you great tone and sustain. The same pickup on a different guitar sounds different anyway. I use Hamer Phantoms and GTs onstage, and if you put the same pickups in each guitar, it sounds different. They have different woods. They just have to be reliable and get me through shows.


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Statistics From SurveysStatistics From Surveys
Stats here are for those who have completed the program. Of those starting the program, 5 out of 8 (63%) of people surveyed successfully completed it.
|Survey Question
|Program Completion Time
|29 month(s)
|Attended School Mostly Full-Time
|Program Difficulty (1-100)
|Satisfied With the School
|Well-Prepared for Career
|Would Choose Program Again
|Career is Directly Related to Program
|Easy to Find Job
|How Long to Find First Job
|5 month(s)
|Working Mostly Full-Time
|Salary (Not Necessarily Full-Time)
|Salary Met Expectations
|Trouble Making Loan Payments
|Satisfied With the Career
Schools Offering This Program, by StateSchools Offering This Program, by State
► Common Careers for this Major▼ Common Careers for this Major
People getting a certificate in this major often choose among careers such as (among others):
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Why did people choose this program of study?Why did people choose this program of study?
"I picked it because at the time, I thought it would be easier than any computer program. I wanted the easiest job I could get and still make good money."
"It is the career field which I began in my military service (USAF). It was a field that is always in demand in the private sector. Pay prospects were also desirable"
"I did this job in the Navy and it was a way for me to get another certification under my belt. It was easy for me to transfer what I had learn in the military to this school for credit hours."
"It was relevant to what I was already doing. Excellent earning potential on this career path."
"Always had an interest in aviation Technology as well as in engineering. Having a vocational education was better suited for me as i am a hands on type of person."
What surprised people about this program of study?What surprised people about this program of study?
"I was surprised how easy it is to work on airplanes. In school we have to learn so much stuff that when I got to the job and it was two hours of work for every eight hour shift I was extremely happy."
"I was surprised by the amount of classroom instruction that was involved. I assumed that most of the curriculum would be of the hands on variety, shop work so to speak. The technology necessitated the classroom instruction hours.."
"Well, what surprised me was how easy it was to transition to the program with my prior knowledge. I also was surprised at how fast it was for me to recall a lot of the things that I had already learned."
"The knowledge that is required is enormous. The program could have lasted twice as long and you would still need some schooling on the electrical side of things."
"I was surprised of the amount of regulation one has to adhere, its a never ending cycle. The vas amount of responsability that one has to fallow is very intense."


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Since 1980, Combination Lifestyle Pte Ltd has worked with the Designer and Architects with strong focus in meeting client's requests and turning their concepts into reality. We believe in maintaining consistent quality throughout all stages of work.
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I did make a VLOG of my week away which I've linked below and I will be posting some pictures soon as I tried to improve my photography over the week.
I hope you enjoy the vlog and the pictures that will be coming soon! Thanks for sticking with me.
I love your vlogs! You have such a loveable personality, I am currently attempting to muster up the courage to start vlogging...23 and still scared!
New follower! Check out my blog if you get the chance!
(oh and loved your family vlog in Cornwall so cosy)
Saw your vlog, very cute. Your family was a good sport about being vlogged. I didn't know they had bowling lanes in the UK. I don't why. I guess I just thought it was an American thing for some reason. lol. Then again, I guess that's probably because I am an American. Bowling probably originated in England. lol.ReplyDelete
Loved your vlog, soo cute, and your family are all lovely. cant wait to see the rest!


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SHELBURNE FALLS, Mass. - The Mount Holyoke riding team was back in action on Saturday, braving the cold at the Amherst Show, hosted at Biscuit Hill Farm. The Lyons garnered high point college honors once again for the third straight show.
The day kicked-off with a large open fences class, which saw three great rides come from senior Mollie Kowalchik, sophomore Franny Eremeeva, and senior Maddy Skrak to secure first, third, and fifth place finishes, respectively.
Another large class of intermediate over fences followed with additional stellar riding from seniors Anna Rzchowski, Emily Holowczak, and Taryn Isenburg, as well as junior Lily DeBenedictis. Rzchowski and Holowczak wrapped up the class with second and fourth place finishes, respectively, while Isenburg and DeBenedictis had nice rides, unfortunately finishing out of the ribbons.
Two sections of novice fences entered the ring next, the first of which saw a beautiful trip from sophomore Emy McLaughlin for second place. In the second section, sophomore Harriet Thomson and senior Avery Hanlon delivered outstanding rounds to secure second and fifth place finishes, respectively.
Lyons assistant coach and UCONN alum Tara Mathews finished the jumping portion of the day with a beautiful ride in alumni over fences to secure first place. She returned to the ring shortly after to kick off the flat portion of the day, where an equally beautiful ride secured her another first place finish.
Advanced walk trot canter entered the ring next in two sections. The first section saw a nice ride from first year Lou Jefwa, who secured fourth place. In the second section, sophomore Abby Watkins delivered a beautiful ride for a first place finish. One section of beginner walk trot canter wrapped up the division, and it saw two great rides from first years Nora Cyra and Carol Law, to finish first and fourth, respectively.
Junior Jessica Feng and sophomore Wenjie Li were next in the ring for a large walk trot class. Both delivered lovely rides to ultimately post third and sixth place finishes, respectively.
Several riders returned to the ring in the next division, novice flat. The first section saw Hanlon and Thomson return to the ring with nice rides to post third and fourth, respectively. The second section saw a lovely ride from McLaughlin for another second place finish. In the final section, sophomores Indra Rapinchuk-Souccar and Katerina Alvarez had lovely rides to finish one-two.
Isenburg returned to the ring next to kick off the intermediate flat division. She had a nice ride in the first section for a fifth place finish. In the second section, Rzchowski returned to the ring with fellow senior Sabrina Fox, and both delivered lovely rides to finish first and fifth, respectively.
MHC moved next to open flat, where Kowalchik returned to the ring in the first section with a solid ride for second place. The second section saw Eremeeva and Skrak return to the ring with beautiful rides to finish first and fifth, respectively.
At the end of the day, Kowalchik and Rzchowski were called back to the ring with an additional rider for a ride off for high point rider. After a series of tests, Kowalchik was named overall high point rider and Rzchowski was named overall reserve high point rider in addition to earning high point intermediate rider. McLaughlin was also named high point novice rider.
Congratulations were in order for Cyra, who qualified out of beginner and into advanced walk trot canter with her ride today.
Mount Holyoke finished the day with 42 points to be named high point college. UMass followed with 33 points to be named reserve high point college.
College Results:
Mount Holyoke- 42 points
UMass Amherst- 33
Smith College- 28
Westfield State University- 22
Bennington College- 10
Hampshire College- 10
Amherst College- 6
The Lyons return to action next weekend, wrapping up the fall season at home on Saturday at the MHC Equestrian Center. Action begins at 9am.


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A formal complaint that has been lodged by the Independent Party of Eastleigh Councillors that calls in to question the validity of Last night's election result in Eastleigh Central.
Independent group leader Cllr Glynn Davies-Dear has submitted a formal complaint (reproduced below) to the returning officer.
Eastleigh Central was won last night from Independent Andy Moore by Lib Dem Keith Trenchard on his electoral debut – however earlier in the day Leaflets had been distributed throughout the ward erroneously describing Keith Trenchard as an 'Experienced local Lib Dem councillor'
Cllr Trenchard did not respond to an urgently sent direct message from Eastleigh News requesting he clarified the issue, however it appears Cllr Anne Winstanley of Eastleigh Lib Dems, while admitting the claim was false told Cllr Davies-Dear it was the result of an error.
It is an offence under the 'Representation of the People Act' to make false statements regarding candidates.
The full text of Cllr Davies-Dear's letter is reproduced below:
Richard Ward
Eastleigh BC Returning Officer
Dear Sir
At last nights Count, I informed you I had a serious complaint to make with regard to a leaflet distributed throughout Central Ward by the Liberal Democrat Party. I gave you a copy of the leaflet and informed you that, were the Liberal democrats to win the election in my Ward, I would be prepared to contest the result because of the content of the leaflet and its' effect on the vote. You asked me to put my complaint in writing.
I am therefore now making a formal complaint to you and informing you that I have also lodged that complaint with the Electoral Commission. The Commission instructed me to place my complaint both with yourself and with the Police. Eastleigh Police are treating the matter as a case of fraud and deception and have given me a Crime Reference Number: 44110186447.
While delivering my own literature on Election Day morning, I picked up the Liberal Democrat leaflet in question. I noted that, what I took to be, a mistake had been made in the leaflet, namely that, as you have seen in the copy I gave you, their candidate is described as "experienced local Lib Dem councillor Keith Trenchard".
In the context of the Election this was a very serious mistake to make: it not only gives a very false impression of their candidate's qualities but also threw doubt on the truth of the fully justified description in my literature of my candidate as the ONLY candidate with experience. It must be obvious what harm this will have caused to my candidate's cause.
I nonetheless understood how the mistake occurred: the leaflet was standardised for all three Wards in Town with just the names changed. Whether the description accurately portrayed the South Ward candidate is debateable but that is within the expected licence of an election I suppose.
I 'phoned Cllr Winstanley, for the Lib Dems, to complain. She checked the wording, apologised and promised to issue a correction "in our next leaflet". This conversation took place beginning at 10.55 AM. Not entirely satisfied with the response, I delivered a letter, a copy of which I enclose, to the Lib Dem Constituency Office relating the conversation and requiring a thorough rebuttal to be delivered to every home that received the faulty leaflet.
I have to tell you that I have no reason to believe any such rebuttal was made. The offending leaflet continued to be posted throughout Central Ward through the day and I have it on good authority it was still being delivered to homes at 19.00 hrs.
I consider this to be a most serious matter: what began, I am charitable enough to believe, as a simple mistake, takes on the aspect of a deliberate crime when deliberately allowed to continue as it was. I had Cllr Winstanley's admission of the falsity of the leaflet, I had her promise to remedy the matter, but I have proof that the Lib Dems clearly decided to continue delivering the lie. The officer assigned to the police enquiry told my candidate this amounted to "blatant fraud".
I am confidant that you will view the matter similarly.
I brought the matter to the attention of the Labour and Conservative Parties and am aware that Labour, at least, intend to make formal complaint, the Conservatives had not reached their decision by the time I left the Count this morning.
I leave the matter with you for now but I do believe the election must have been prejudiced by this and that the result should be put in question.
Yours truly,
Cllr. G.W.Davies-Dear


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Because we are an extraordinary generation, us girls. Sure, we're cute. But we're also curious, clever and ready for anything. We're painting each fingernail a different color, helping keep forests beautiful by recycling and seeing who can hold their breath the longest. And we've got what it takes to take ourselves to the moon and back. Together, we'll help each other become astronauts. Or not. (Because that's okay, too.) This is our time. This is our story.
Toy Kitchen Accessories for 18-inch Dolls!
We get recipe inspiration from the pros, like our parents and grandparents. They always have the best recipes!
The kitchen unit in a bright purple color has a microwave, oven, dishwasher, and lots of counter space, cupboards, and shelving. The movable refrigerator has two sides that open, shelves, and a bottom-load freezer for keeping all of your doll's groceries fresh. Should it go to the left or the right of your kitchen unit? You decide! Lifelike accessories like the hand mixer and muffin pan are even more fun, and the selection of pretend food will give you the perfect ingredients.
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Since doll accessories can be made of a range of materials, we recommend avoiding commercial cleaners and detergents as those products may damage your product. To clean the surface of any accessory, simply use a damp cloth and warm water.
It is also a very good idea to avoid exposing your doll accessories to heat sources like direct sunlight, irons, and clothes dryers, especially for items that contain plastics.
For small messes, try using a clean, damp cloth to gently spot clean the products. First, sponge up as much of the mess as you can, then use warm water to gently rub the area. Let the item air-dry and repeat as needed.
Remember, sometimes life gets messy, especially when you are having fun!
Our Generation dolls love going on adventures, and they understand that sometimes even a favorite toy might get dirty during a fun day.
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Yeah! I thought that was fun actually. The challenge of getting to know you! Sort of like having to talk your wayinto a hot nightclub.
Yeah! I thought that was fun actually. The challenge of getting to know you! Sort of like having to talk your wayinto a hot nightclub.
Yep, I remember that G+ Yosemite New Year's Eve trip. :)
Did anyone on the panel read this epic tweetstorm from Morgan Knutson? I thought it was fascinating but I dunno what's true. I knew some of the people he mentions though, like Andy Hertzfeld, and his description of him sounds right ("A god damned saint").
I did read it. Mixed feelings. I thought much of it was too negative in tone and too self-agrandizing. In general I have a rule to try not to say negative things about others online, but some of the article felt more critical than I think appropriate. I think there were elements of truth in it though. Having spent time on campus with a lot of Googlers during that period I was aware of the way the offices of G+ were in were in an exclusive building with Larry Page with a private cafe. I was aware of how the bonuses were structured to promote Google+. Google really had gone all in. I can understand his perspective a bit I suppose but sometimes it's easy to take potshots in hindsight.
Wow. That was a great read.
Was the guy a bit self serving? Sure.
Does he sound like Jack Black busting through the Google office like a Rhino after a sixer of Mountain Dew? Obviously. But, come on. Other than a few rando typos that was a really informative read.
I dropped out of the Corporate scene over a decade ago because I was seeing the exact same thing I was reading right there. Grand gestures, bloated ego's holding worthless meetings and accomplishing nothing.
It made me sick.
I actually want to accomplish something when I go to work every day. I care about what I'm doing. So many of the people I saw rising up through the ranks were morons who just happened to excel at stroking the ego's of those over their head. They had no idea what was even happening on the floor of the company and couldn't care less.
They all just talked constantly about their stock options and the potential worth when we went public. None of them actually cared if we were delivering on the promise of our company.
It was depressing.
At a corporate get away with the CEO/Founder of our company he asked me a direct question in front of a lot of important people about our new company meme. I answered honestly on why I thought it was missing the mark. He literally applauded my answer and, reluctantly, every else at the table joined in. I felt elated. It should have occurred to me that the people applauding had created the meme in the first place.
The next morning our Regional VP pulled me aside and said that he respected my answer, but he was sure I would be fired within a month. He said, "Never answer a question that honestly again."
The next Monday he tendered his own resignation saying that his wife wanted to move closer to her family across the country. At lunch he advised me to immediately begin looking for another job. I didn't believe him. Our CEO applauded me, man! This can't be how it is.
But, of course, he was right. The rats were jumping off the ship and I should have jumped with them.
With in a month I was escorted out of the building.
So, yeah. I really appreciated that article by Morgan.
I know, right Daria? "More than I'd ever been before." Perfect words for the entire experience and the vistas it opened up. I'm certain I wouldn't have nearly the opportunities I do now, had I not met the soaring bunch of creative marvels (like you!) that saw the window open, took the risk and leapt into a new life of our own creation. I mean, who GETS those opportunities?? I think we are blessed beyond measure that we did.. and acted upon it. I am grateful every day. Xoxoxo
Remember the part in "The Social Network" where Zuckerberg is using Facebook to cheat on his art history final? He explains to Eduardo that he's posted pictures of the paintings he was supposed to write about and every few hours he makes a comment to "stir the pot" and keep the conversation going...
Realized none of us have posted in here for a couple days so I'm stirring the pot 😜
@treyratcliff any more questions for us?
Glad to see you back here, Daria. 🙂 I was wondering what to do with some other questions people asked me to ask the panel. From @louisgray :
A successful service often needs three things: Relevance, Community and Evolution. (Simply said... being on topic, having cool people, and continuing to be updated)
For the panelists, what drew you to G+ in the first place, and what would you have done differently?
Disclosure for those who don't know: I work at Google and was on the initial Google+ marketing team in 2011.
What I've seen from communities on the Web is they translate from real world connections or spawn them. Did you find that Google+ drew you to people you already knew, or did you instead find that you discovered people on the service who are part of your network today?
(Same disclosure)


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Goodbye for now my trusted friend,
As you've moved on and I remain;
Alone, but still I have your likeness
Etched upon my soul.
You touched my hand and honed my life
And set me on this wondrous course.
You led me through the downs and dales,
We smelt the flowers and sang our songs.
The horsehair cushioned musty aisles,
The painted yew and splendid spires.
Of all my childhood reminisces,
Your's will never fade and die.
You walked the walk and talked the talk
Your innocence made fools of men.
A Godly man, I know for sure
That Angels smile and hold the door.
As once you told us goodnight stories
I will tell my children too
How caterpillars get their wings
And true love is the purest thing.
Goodbye for now my trusted friend;
We never once had angry words
And now you lie in shade and peace
I know we never will.


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Embark on a guided adventure of our zoo and garden. You will have your own guide and shuttle for 2 hours. There are multiple stops at some of our exhibits such as Giraffes, Mountain Lion, Cheetahs, Jaguars and many more. There is an exclusive look at our District Commissioner's House which has a panoramic view of our Amur Leopard. There will be a stop at our Animal Hospital where you will see some of the equipment our vets use to keep our animals very healthy.
Escorted guide.
Additional zoo activities; Food and beverages; Transportation; Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available daily; 9:00am - 2:30pm (October - May), 8:00am - 11:30am (June - September).
47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA.
This tour is subject to availability.
There is a maximum of 9 passengers per each private tour.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
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The proposal on this page has been amended following the October Governing Body meeting. For the latest confirmed proposal, see our updated introduction.
The ratio of people to elected member in a ward should not vary from the average across the whole of Auckland by more than 10 per cent. This is to ensure "fair and effective representation for individuals and communities".
This means, for example, if a city had one million people living in it, split into 10 wards with an elected member each, each ward should have roughly 100,000 people living in it. That population is allowed to go as low as 90,000 or as high as 110,000.
If the population went above or below those guidelines, the council for that city would not comply with the Local Electoral Act 2001.
The only ways a council is allowed to be non-compliant is if altering a ward's boundaries would split communities of interest, join together disparate communities, or if island or isolated communities are involved.
Auckland currently has 13 wards; Albany, Albert-Eden-Roskill, Franklin, Howick, Manukau, Manurewa-Papakura, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, North Shore, Ōrākei, Rodney, Waitākere, Waitematā and Gulf, and Whau.
A review of each ward's population showed four did not comply with the 10 per cent guideline: Manurewa-Papakura, Ōrākei, Rodney, and Waitematā and Gulf.
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Rita A. Johns, age 85, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 11:50 p.m., on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Rita's life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Grace Baptist Church, 3966 Asbury Road, with Pastor Billy Carter and Tony Johnson officiating. To celebrate Rita's life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Rita was born on July 27, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Teresa (Duschen) Tschiggfrie.
Rita was born and raised in Dubuque and would go on to complete her entire 85 year earthly journey right here in God's country. She eventually met her soul-mate, John Johns, and the two were united in marriage on December 31, 1949, at the Church of the Nativity. They would be truly blessed with 58 wonderful years together, and 4 lovely daughters, before John was sadly called home ahead of Rita on June 22, 2008. Rita fully embraced her role as wife, mother and homemaker; faithfully caring for her husband and children and always keeping meticulous care of their home. She was an absolute natural in the kitchen and everyone always looked forward, not only to the delicious meals she prepared daily, but especially to the sweet treats for dessert which she was famous for. Rita enjoyed spending time doing the simple things in life; such as tending to her bountiful garden, creating her next latch hook masterpiece, curling up with a good book, keeping her mind sharp working on her latest word search, or even finally earning her G.E.D. while still in her early 50's. She was also known to enjoy a spirited game of Euchre with family and friends, as every true Dubuquer does from time to time. Above all though, family was what brought the most joy into Rita's days. She looked forward to every opportunity to spend time with John and the girls, and when the grandchildren came along you would be hard pressed to find a more doting grandmother. Rita's faith was also a very important aspect of her life, and her personal relationship with her Lord and Savior were continually reinforced with her faith family at Grace Baptist Church. Our hearts and minds are deeply broken today by the sudden physical absence of our dearly sweet mother, grandmother, sister and friend; but we know and trust that Rita's soul now rest safely in the loving arms of her Creator and that her and John have now begun their beautiful eternal courtship. Thank you Rita for all of the love, lessons and life you shared with us while you were here and may we carry your legacy forward with pride until we meet again.
Those left to cherish Rita's memory include
her children,
Mary (Paul) Swartzel, Dubuque, IA,
Cheryl (Jeff) Chiott, Dubuque, IA,
Laura (Tony) Johnson, Dubuque, IA
and Toni (Robert) Backes, Peosta, IA;
her grandchildren,
Chad (Naomi) Johns, Angela (Pete) Román, Adam (Josie) Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Tabitha (Alex) Stuart, Brooke (Tim) Leonard and Ben (fiancé Katelyn Short) Backes;
her great-grandchildren,
Kristopher, Raeann and Lila Stuart, Brooke and Aidan Román, Landon, Lauren and Logan Leonard;
her brothers,
William (Janet) Tschiggfrie, Veronia, OR
and Eugene (Carol) Tschiggfrie, Slidell, LA;
a sister-in-law,
Phyllis Tschiggfrie, Asbury, IA;
and several nieces and nephews.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, John Johns; and her siblings, Ardelle (Richard) Genthe, Thomas Tschiggfrie, Kenneth Tschiggfrie and Ray Tschiggfrie.
In lieu of flowers, a Rita A. Johns memorial fund has been established, which will be distributed among her favorite charities.
Rita's family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Mercy Hospital, and Stonehill, for their kind, attentive and professional care of Rita, and her family.


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Kyle Busch (second) was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Phoenix International Raceway.
Camry driver Kasey Kahne (sixth) also earned a top-10 in the 312-lap event.
Other Camry drivers in the race at the one-mile oval included Denny Hamlin (11th), Martin Truex Jr. (14th), Casey Mears (18th), Bobby Labonte (21st), David Reutimann (29th), Brian Vickers (30th), Joey Logano (33rd), Landon Cassill (38th), Michael McDowell (41st) and Joe Nemechek (43rd).
Busch leads the unofficial NSCS point standings following Phoenix with a three-point advantage over older brother Kurt.
KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 Combos Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Finishing Position: 2nd What happened with the contact between you and Carl Edwards? "It was a real big mistake on my part and the first person I have to apologize to is Carl Edwards, obviously for what happened there on the backstretch. It just got out from underneath me and we were getting bounced around like a ping pong ball there for a while. I got into him and just killed his day. I know he was frustrated and I could tell out there on the race track. I apologize, I don't know how many times. It was unintentional, especially for the way we raced yesterday — it was so good to race that way and put on a good show for the race fans. To have that happen, I know they had a good race car. All that aside, I can't thank these guys enough for this Combos Camry. They did a great job this weekend bringing up a great race car off the truck. We had a fun time today. We came through a lot of adversity. We worked real hard, Dave (Rogers, crew chief) and the guys never gave up. The pit stops were good all day. We kept battling through everything that was thrown at us. There at the end, Jeff (Gordon) just had a better car than us. I thought when I got out to a big enough lead, I thought I was going to hold him off this far and he just ran me down and flat out passed me. He was really, really fast and we couldn't hold him back. It's good to see those guys in victory lane. Those are my old 5 guys. That's cool if anything is good about today."
How much impact did the damage on your car affect the second half of your race? "A little bit here and there. The damage was minimal, it was cosmetic stuff. You never know what was bent underneath still. I think we had a car capable of winning, so did the 99 (Carl Edwards). I hated that we got together there early and I ruined his day. We made the most of our effort and got it to where we could."
Are you surprised Jeff Gordon was excited to have passed you for the win? "I think he was on a mission today, that's for sure and when Jeff Gordon has a good car and he has the opportunity to beat you, he's going to beat you so. There's no doubt about that. He's my hero and I've always watched him and what he's been able to accomplish over the years. It's no surprise that he beat us. You know, we were good. If you look at it, we were better than the third place car by a little ways, kind of like yesterday. Seemed like front two would just kind of walk away from it. But there's always that one car that's got to ruin the whole weekend, and it had to be the 24 car. But you know, it is what it is, and unfortunately we come home second. We missed the chance of a sweep, but you know, all things considering and what we are going after for this year, we would have loved to have gotten a win with our Combos Camry today but we'll take that and head on home to Vegas."
What were the closing laps of the race like for you? "Yeah, he (Jeff Gordon) was gaining on me really good and I knew he was going to get to me eventually and this place is so flat and it's one groove that we all run the bottom. He got so tucked up behind me on three and four, he got me loose and I could not put the gas down. I mean, he was so far up underneath me that I could not go forward. So I was loose, and he was just waiting for the exit of the turn to turn underneath me and get alongside of me and then once we got down into turn one, we both drove off in there pretty deep and I had enough where I could slow down and kind of run on what I thought would be the second lane. And he just drifted up a little bit into me and knocked me out of the way. But it doesn't matter. He had a fast enough car. He could have done that, either way, would he have won if he didn't do it, if he did do it. It has nothing to do with how he won."
KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 Combos Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing (continued) Were you worried Carl Edwards was going to retaliate after the contact earlier in the race? "He was mad, for sure, and he was frustrated, definitely. You can see that entirely out there the whole rest of the race — any time I got within five car lengths of his rear bumper he would start checking up early, getting into the corners and slowing down and getting more space between me and the other guys. Finally after about 20 laps of that, he let me go. It was weird. He just — he was playing. You know, it didn't cost me anything at the end of the day so, it didn't hurt anything on our side, you know, but again, from what happened with us yesterday and how we raced each other, I thought that was great. And I made a mistake today. I've admitted that, time over again and again. Hopefully we can get past this and go on. I know it's early in the year and all that stuff, but it doesn't matter even if was late in the year. It was just a mistake on my part."
What were you trying to do when you made contact with Carl Edwards? "I got a little bit loose, and when I caught it, I just kind of steered down to try to get down underneath or back in behind the 39 (Ryan Newman) car and I never even looked in my mirror. I was just watching out in front of me. You know, the spotter didn't even have time to react and say anything; Carl was there. Yeah, I just turned down right across him."
KASEY KAHNE, No. 4 Red Bull Toyota Camry, Red Bull Racing Team Finishing Position: 6th Are you happy with your finish today? "Yeah, I was real happy with it. We had a great car and today we were just really loose. We started getting it better there the longer the race went on, but it was a lot of adjustments and a great job by the pit guys. Kenny Francis (crew chief) did a great job with the adjustments to get the car better. We were going the right direction, it just took us 258 laps to get there. But, we had a great car and this is my worst track so to come out with a top-10 I'm pretty happy. These Red Bull cars are quick."
Are you looking forward to next week at Las Vegas after your strong finish today? "I love Vegas. I like the atmosphere there and I enjoy the racing there too. The track is pretty cool and the crowds are great. There should be a lot of fans and it should be a fun week. I look forward to it. It should be a blast."
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Finishing Position: 11th How would you evaluate your race? "It was up and down, mostly down. We just ran around ninth to 11th all day long. We just couldn't get over that. We were upfront and had those few restarts at the beginning, our car was strong. Obviously, you have to have a car that can pass in traffic and we couldn't do that. When we did have track position we came out of the pits and lost a ton of time. That hurt us quite a bit. We just couldn't pass cars. We'll go to work and see what we have."
Did traffic make it more difficult to pass? "It was nearly impossible. We have these cars running so fast with the grip level that it's just nearly impossible. Everyone runs single-file for the most part. We just don't have long runs anymore, everyone short pits and everything. When passing is available and the cars are worn out, everyone starts to pit immediately. It's kind of a tough game you have to play."
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Finishing Position: 14th How was your race? "We had a much better car than 14th. We had a problem on pit road and it cost us. We had a car that was very capable of winning. My guys did a great job to improve my NAPA Toyota all weekend. We just need to learn from this and get ready for Las Vegas."
CASEY MEARS, No. 13 GEICO Toyota Camry, Germain Racing Finishing Position: 18th
BOBBY LABONTE, No. 47 Clorox Toyota Camry, JTG-Daugherty Racing Finishing Position: 21st
DAVID REUTIMANN, No. 00 Best Western Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing Finishing Position: 29th
BRIAN VICKERS, No. 83 Red Bull Toyota Camry, Red Bull Racing Team Finishing Position: 30th What happened on the race track? "The 17 (Matt Kenseth) ran us into the wall, door slammed us into the corner coming out of turn two, just 67 laps into a very, very long race. I felt like it was unnecessary and I'm sure it will come back to him."
Were drivers being aggressive on the track? "I think it's pretty aggressive this early in the race. Definitely with what happened with Matt (Kenseth). In general, I think everyone is racing hard because track position is important. All the cars are so even and it's so hard to pass right now. You can get besides someone and it's very difficult to complete the pass. Guys are really racing hard for that position — for every single spot. But in general, I didn't have anybody that I felt raced me unnecessarily hard or unnecessarily rough until we got wrecked."
Why would competitors be racing so aggressive? "I don't know. At this point at this race track you want to protect your position. It's a difficult place to pass, track position is very important, all the cars are very even. People just are not willing to give up that spot and we haven't had a long run either. When you have double-file restarts and five laps into a run you don't want to budge on that spot. At 25 laps into a run we get single-file and you start realizing who's faster and who's not and I think people are more willing to give. We just had a bunch of short runs here at the beginning of the race."
JOEY LOGANO, No. 20 Home Depot Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Finishing Position: 33rd What ended your day in Phoenix? "I'm guessing something in the valve train broke initially about 50 laps into the race. It finally just blew up. We had a good car during the first run there, we were up there in the top-five. I thought we were going to be alright, we made a few little adjustments and I think we were getting better. She just let go, I don't know what it is. They'll figure it out. It's just something little, usually that's all it takes — something little like that to happen. It's a tough break for us. Two bad weekends in a row is a lot for this Home Depot Toyota team to make up right now so we have our work cut out for us."
LANDON CASSILL, No. 60 Big Red Toyota Camry, Germain Racing Finishing Position: 38th
MICHAEL MCDOWELL, No. 66 HP Racing LLC Toyota Camry, PRISM Motorsports Finishing Position: 41st
JOE NEMECHEK, No. 87 NEMCO Toyota Camry, NEMCO Motorsports Finishing Position: 43rd
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We all know by now that knitting or crochet's repetitive movements have been known to lower our blood pressure, improve motor skills and feed our creative souls. Did you know that you can also raise your I.Q.?
Check out this week's Newsweek's cover story to find out how.
Read this list of 31 ways to get smarter. I'm surprised at how many I already do and can't believe I haven't joined Mensa already. Maybe I need to start a few more projects to get my brain in shape to qualify.
What do you think of that list? I actually had "Learn a language" and "Play an instrument" as things I'd like to accomplish this year.
Can you imagine if you hydrate, eat dark chocolate and knit in the same day? You'll be the smartest kid on your block!
Have a great weekend, everyone. For those of you who have Monday off too, enjoy your extra day to get more fiber time in!


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According to an observations from such experient sources as Solicitors Guru and a number of specific researches those lawyers working on a success fee do not particularly benefit in terms of profit with respect to those who practice hourly fee services. Those who agree to get a percentage of the winnings oftentimes tend to refuse the client, if they see the futility of the proceedings, while, performing work on the basis of billable hours lawyers have almost no risk and, therefore, they are less selective as a rule.
Indeed, there is a risk that the lawyers charged an hourly fee, may try to stretch the case by declaring unlawful demands and using a variety of procedural tools to extend the trial to sort out every detail, even if this is not necessary.
Most often, a lawyer will not abuse her position, because of the possible loss of trust of the client, which can adversely affect its business reputation. That is more applicable to individual specialists rather than large businesses. Thus, the reputable companies of Forster Dean Solicitors caliber, having a deep focus on accident claims and no win no fee practices, cherish their reputation and the short cash is not something it can be interested in.
Some customers think that the size of the 'success fee' is too large, but when you consider that a lawyer actually runs the risk that she would work for free – the amount doesn't seem so significant. Even the minimum hourly rate of lawyers is quite high, although the actual amount of time and effort spent on the job may be less than specified in the contract.
Most often, companies use a mixed system of valuation services by applying success fee as well as fixed price quotes or hourly rates. This allows you to more intelligently manage the risks of the law firm.In fact, a lawyer is another commercial player in the market of providing services that have a certain demand. Providing high quality services – a natural need of a competitive market participant.
Success fee allows the client to minimise the financial risks and to shift them to a lawyer who is not interested in delaying the process, and directly benefits from the case in case of a successful outcome. A rational lawyer will not take the job, if there's a strong understanding that it is hopeless or implies excessive duration, because a large part of her remuneration depends on the outcome of litigation.
'Success fee' reduces the gap between the client and the lawyer: client understands in which case she will need to pay the representative. Of course, any settlement has its advantages and weak points. More of additional details you can find in the article on no win no fee subject.
Highly qualified lawyers with years of experience that has the necessary knowledgebase and expertise in winning tricky business, are quite likely to take the cases with the percentage of the winning amount. Thus, in deciding upon the form the lawyer will receive the reward, you must take into account various factors, but most importantly, pay attention to the experience and qualifications of the expert.


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- Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2018 07:07 PM
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Jesse White has announced more than $15 million in funding to libraries statewide through Illinois Public Library grants.
Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) was proud to announce $30,000 of that funding would be allocated in his Senate district.
"Libraries provide valuable services, especially for people that otherwise don't have the means to access some of these services," Senator Martin Sandoval said. "These grants will help make sure libraries maintain their important place in our communities."
Per Capita grants help fund library expenses such as materials, personnel, equipment, electronic access, telecommunications and technology. Equalization Aid Grants help qualifying public libraries with a low library tax base ensure a minimum level of funding for services.
The following libraries in Senate District 11 will receive funds:Bedford Park Public Library District, $725; Lyons Public Library, $13,411.25; McCook Public Library District, $285; Riverside Public Library, $11,093.75; Stickney-Forest View Public Library District, $13,015.00.


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This past weekend I thought it was about time I got myself over to Cardiff to check out The Doctor Who Experience. Was it all I hoped for? Yes and no.
The experience part 1
I've been to Cardiff a couple of times already, both times I've really wanted to go to TDWE but I haven't been able to due to time. I simply haven't been in Cardiff long enought to do it. That all changed however when I came to Cardiff this weekend with the family with the sole reason of doing it.
I was mega excited before the trip and intentionally stayed clear of reading reviews so I could experience it fresh without thinking "as, this must be the bit I read in that review…". I'm glad I did that too, there were a couple of great little moments that would have been potentially spoilt if I'd gone review hunting. Unfortunately there were a couple of moments that weren't so great about the experience that I'm also glad I didn't know about before hand. Let's get into the details a bit further.
Overall I really enjoyed the visit. It's difficult not to for true Who fans. The setup is well done; you wait in the cafe and listen to some Who music with great artwork on the walls plus some props littered around as you're waiting for your group to go in. Seeing Bessie full size was a treat along with the full size Triceratops model from "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship". We were then greeted by a very nice chap who gave us the run down on what to expect, rules on photography and the safety stuff, then we were in.
For the first 20 minutes or so it's all interactive. You're essentially thrown into an episode and Matt Smith is guiding you through what to do as you move through a few rooms. The first room was a small cinema setup where you were showed what was basically an extended trailer for Who over the years. Then it's a room filled with recognisable and a Tardis with Matt Smith giving you the story of what's happened to him, then you're straight into an actual Tardis console with moving floors where the kids could grab a console joystick and they got to feel like they were actually controlling the Tardis, that was a nice touch. After that it was another couple of rooms with Daleks, Weeping Angels then a final cinematic video before letting you into the free roam section to check out the props and costumes.
This first part of the tour was really good. The room with the Daleks advancing and the video of the Dalek fleet battle was well done and the kids loved it. The walk through the forest with the Weeping Angels was well done too, quite creepy. The narrative approach to get you through those sections was well done and hats off to the Experience team, it made the first part of the visit really enjoyable.
The Experience part 2
After the more interactive part was done we were left on our own to look around the various props, costumes and other stuff. It was this part of the experience that disappointed me the most. Don't get me wrong, initially I loved the costumes on display and the actual Tardis set interior from the 9th and 10th Doctors era, but after finishing up and heading upstairs it left me wanting more.
I'm not sure what I was expecting really. I just thought there would be a lot more on display and a lot more of an "experience". Not in a way that compared to the first part with moving floors, Matt Smith booming over the speakers or Dalek's advancing on you but just for these areas to "feel" more Doctor Who. It's very dark which is fine but there's not a great deal going on other than the props and sets. It's also very sparse and seeing as they only let a set number of people through at a time it's never going to get too bust while looking around. Maybe they should have saved some money and constructed a smaller building? It would have been cool to have made use of the building some more and have a lot more design related stuff on the walls and make use of the ceiling, get people looking up and feeling like there's Who stuff all around them.
The actual costumes and props them selves were very good. The numerous outfits of the Doctor's were great as well as the companions. The actual Tardis interior set from Eccleston/Tennant was amazing and I spent a bit of time looking at it in detail. Upstairs the Dalek's though out the years were awesome along with the Silence lair. Some other bits dotted around were cool such as the other Tardis', chained up Weeping Angel and the miniature sets. What they did have on display was very good, I was just hoping for more. Perhaps going to the Harry Potter Studio Tour had built my expectations up too much and was hoping to see something of a slightly similar scale, after all, Doctor Who has been around for a lot longer. Yes, I'm aware a lot of stuff is either lost or destroyed so I'm not too down about it.
Predictably on your way to the exit is the gift shop and I actually found this to have some pretty good stuff and I spent more than I intended. Apart from the usual stuff you can pick up online at the BBC Shop there was some cool t shirts I hadn't seen before plus some other swag that I noticed.
The verdict
So that's my visit to the Experience. Overall I was impressed with it and I loved a lot of the items that had on display. The interactive part with Matt Smith was great and set the tour up nicely. The second part where you're free to look around was slightly disappointing as I was expecting more Who stuff to get stuck into but left wanting more. I would say for fans of Doctor Who it will be great but for partners or friends who aren't into Who that much will probably be quite bored.
It's worth the trip though and like I say if you're a fan you will like it. However, don't go in expecting too much.