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Opinion: Leland Yee falls, and California secretary of state candidates rise up
Thanks to state Sen. Leland Yee's alleged attempts to broker illegal gun deals for campaign contributions, candidates for California's secretary of state are suddenly getting a lot of attention and news coverage. Yee is out of the race, although his name will still appear on the ballot in the June primary. But his scandal is giving some candidates an opportunity, if they choose to use it.
On Tuesday, Dan Schnur called a news conference in Sacramento in which he denounced lawmakers for failing to pursue meaningful reforms after the recent ethics scandals among legislators. The former Republican political strategist turned no-party-preference candidate said he was running to be "California's reformer in chief."
"The people in this state are going to elect a person who is going to clean up a corrupt Capitol culture once and for all," Schnur said. "California's secretary of state is going to be the person to make those changes."
Democrat Derek Cressman on Monday called for the creation of a independent ethics commission with subpoena power that could investigate allegations of campaign and ethical improprieties. "It's time to drain the swamp in Sacramento," Cressman said in a statement. He's a former vice president of Common Cause and an outspoken advocate for campaign finance reform and public financing of elections.
Green Party candidate David Curtis and Democrat Jeff Drobman put out statements saying Yee's apparent downfall is the result of the corrosive influence of money in politics, and Republican Pete Peterson called for "representatives who focus on the job that they're running for and not the office title."
Another candidate, state Sen. Alex Padilla, issued a statement last week calling on Yee, along with Sens. Ronald S. Calderon, who has been indicted for corruption and bribery, and Roderick D. Wright, who was convicted in January on voter fraud and perjury charges, to resign. The Senate ultimately voted to suspend the three Democrats. Padilla has otherwise kept a low profile in recent days, and there's been some speculation that he might suffer blowback from the scandals among fellow Democrats. Cressman has even touted his candidacy as "the non-state senator guy."
The candidates may have chosen to focus on campaign finance reform, ethical oversight and rooting out corruption, but the fact is the secretary of state doesn't have much power over of any of it. The office carries out the requirements of the state's Political Reform Act. It registers campaign committees and lobbyists, publishes online campaign finance and lobbying disclosures, processes candidate statements and produces the voter guide. But the secretary of state doesn't control campaign finance laws and has limited ability to change the rules.
Presumably most candidates understand the limitations of the job, and several have said publicly that they want to use the office as a bully pulpit to push their brand of reform. That's fine. But the candidates should be clear with voters about what they're proposing to do from the bully pulpit and what they can do from behind the secretary of state's desk. Voters might be disappointed to learn how much corruption their reformer in chief can actually clean up.
Must-read headlines from L.A. to CA:
More public corruption investigations, please, East Bay Express
The FBI, the state attorney general and local district attorneys should launch more undercover probes of politicians.
More than 450 medical pot shops file to renew taxes in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times
More than 450 medical marijuana dispensaries have filed renewals to pay Los Angeles business taxes this year, more than three times as many as are allowed to stay open under Proposition D.
Southern California not so sprawling after all, Los Angeles Times
It may not seem like it when you're stuck in traffic on the 110 Freeway, but Southern California is home to some of the least-sprawling metro areas in the country. That's according to a study out Wednesday from Smart Growth America, which attempted to measure the concept of urban sprawl in 221 metro areas nationwide. The study ranked the Los Angeles, Orange County and Santa Barbara regions in the 25 least-sprawling.
L.A. council member balks at plans for Jay-Z summer festival in Grand Park, KPCC
Plans for Jay-Z to mount a massive two-day festival at Grand Park this summer are being questioned by the man who represents the downtown area. Councilman Jose Huizar says he wasn't informed of the Made in America festival, which promoters say will attract 50,000 people Aug. 30-31. Huizar has introduced a motion asking city departments to stop issuing permits for the event until his office is briefed on the plans. The festival could shut down the streets and sidewalks surrounding City Hall and Grand Park — in some cases for as many as 10 days.
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Paul Ryan the anti-Robin Hood: Robbing the poor to help the rich
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Hand rail for fanned stairs2/11
Is it OK to move this railing to the other side of the stairs?
Customer wants more of a profile on the handrail, which gets a little funky at the 90 degree turn at an angle. Or any better solution?
In a word, no.
A professional stair maker can price the work for you. If the rail is moved to the inside of the turn, there will be a rapid climb as it turns the 90 degrees. Note the number of risers it covers in a very short run. I count 5. This makes for a fast pitch.
That, and the rail will not 'hold' well. That is, it will not flow to the hand since it will have such a rapid change in pitch.
Is that a round dowel used for a handrail?Terrible joinery at the 90. I can understand why they want a handrail on the other side as it just looks dangerous. If you are not familiar with installing bent rail on winder stairs I would not attempt . That is what is needed ,a over the post bent rail and some transition posts along with some nice metal pickets . And no the geometry is totally different from side to side so that will not work.
You can put rail on the inner side but It will be mainly for looks. It would require, and so does the opposite side, easements and the fabrication of goosenecks. The inner one would be quite tall and like I said mainly for looks.
Appearances aside, if you move the rail to the inside, it will not be to code; thereby opening up huge liability to whoever does it.
The International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)and accessibility standardsANSI A117.1 and the Americans With Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design (ADA SAD)refer to handrail dimensions. Current versions of these codes and standards now agree that handrail is defined as either a circular cross section with an outside diameter of 1¼" (32 mm) minimum and 2" (51 mm) maximum or a non-circular cross section with a perimeter dimension of 4" (100 mm) minimum and 6¼" (160 mm) maximum and a cross section dimension of 2¼" (57 mm) maximum. In addition, the International Residential Code (IRC) includes a definition of a "Type II" handrail that allows for handrail with a perimeter dimension greater than 6¼" (160 mm).
The IRC and residential portion of the 2009 IBC define Type II handrail as follows:
Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6¼ inches (160 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of 3/4 inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5/16 inch (8 mm) within 7/8 inch (22 mm) below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth shall continue for at least 3/8 inch (10mm) to a level that is not less than 1¾ inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 1¼ inches (32 mm) to a maximum of 2¾ inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25 mm)
I'd check with your local building dept. to get the lastest on regional info.
I could furnish a molded handrail for the inside wall and in any profile. The completed rail would "fit and flow" and do so without any kinks, goose necks or newel post interruptions. It's what I do. Just because it can be done though doesn't mean it should be done.
The way it is now is not only the most economical to produce but also the most practical in its' use. It's also the most attractive since the full-round handrail fits this utilitarian stair perfectly. It's the way I would have it if it were my own home.
Having said all that, "the customer is always right" although you should express your opinions as you see it


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CINCINNATI - A police officer who killed a knife-wielding robbery suspect had no choice but to open fire, his chief said Monday.
"This was a vicious, violent attack on the officer," police Chief Eliot Isaac said. "This officer had no other course of action."
The county prosecutor agreed, informing police that he found Officer Anthony Brucato's actions justified and there was no need to take the case to a grand jury.
"It is clear this assailant attempted to cause serious physical harm to Officer Brucato," Prosecutor Joe Deters said in a statement.
Deters said he viewed surveillance video of the violent Sunday morning encounter at Government Square downtown, and reviewed police reports. Deters said the 25-year-old suspect, Jawari Porter, tried to stab Brucato with a "folding lock-blade-style knife." He and his fellow officer were wearing bulletproof vests; Brucato suffered a forearm abrasion, Deters said.
The soundless surveillance video from an overhead angle shows a man lunging at an officer in the driver's seat of a police vehicle that had just stopped on the street behind him, then quickly being pulled backward and down onto a sidewalk by another officer.
Police said Porter was suspected of robbing a Cincinnati grocery store 20 minutes earlier by holding a knife on a security guard. Isaac said two officers investigating the robbery spotted Porter on foot and pulled over their vehicle.
Brucato, a 25-year police veteran, was getting out of the driver's side when Porter charged him, Isaac said. Police said it's believed Brucato fired six times, striking Porter multiple times.
Porter died at the scene. The other officer didn't fire, the chief said.
Mayor John Cranley said: "We could have been in a situation where an officer was killed. This man tried to kill a Cincinnati police officer, viciously."
Court records show Porter last year was ruled incompetent to stand trial and was ordered into mental health treatment.
Hamilton County court documents show a judge in September 2015 found Porter was mentally ill when he had faced charges of assault and resisting arrest. A July 2015 police affidavit stated Porter continued to try to attack an assault victim while and after police used a stun gun on him.
An assistant public defender who represented Porter last year said the office's involvement ended after the case moved to probate court.
Sunday's was the third fatal shooting this year of a suspect by an on-duty Cincinnati police officer.
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Enjoy TV, Music or Calls on Your Mobile Phone
DREAM can be easily combined with our DEX assistive listening devices, so you can enjoy watching echo-free television, listening to music or using your mobile phone - all wirelessly. You can also easily connect to FM streaming or landline telephones with crystal clear sound streaming directly to your hearing aids.
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DREAM uses up to 20 percent less power with our new PowerSaver technology. That means the battery needs to be replaced less often.
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DREAM is available in four Behind-the-ear models and several In-the-ear models - including the nearly invisible CIC Your hearing care professional can help you choose the perfect DREAM for your needs and preferences.
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- gives you the choice of two receivers, for either moderate to severe or severe to profound hearing loss, plus various ear-tips and earmolds. This versatile model is packed with InterEar features for better localization.
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Despite the small-size design SUPER is an extremely powerful hearing aid. SUPER concentrates on audibility – giving you access to sounds that you may not have heard before. For example the Audibility Extender moves high-pitched sounds such as birds chirping and children's voices down to where you can hear them. And a 675 battery means more power for up to 3 weeks' usage.
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Determining the direction of sound is a common problem among hearing aid users. SUPER can help you determine where sounds are coming from; for those who have difficulty orientating themselves when wearing a traditional BTE hearing aid, this is great news.
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The UNI-DEX is a neck-worn plug and play solution for easy mobile phone use. The device streams audio to your hearing aids - not just from mobiles, but any device with a mini-jack output. Its long battery life means that UNI-DEX can stream for up to 40 hours. And it takes only an hour to fully recharge again.Enjoy talking hands-free on your mobile phone or stream audio from your favourite device like an iPod, iPad etc.
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The unique Room Off feature lets you temporarily turn off the hearing aid microphone and concentrate on the conversation.
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Watching television can sometimes be a challenge for hearing aid users. With our TV-DEX, high quality audio is streamed with no delay straight to your hearing aid.
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CORNISH, N.H., April 25 (UPI) -- Officials with the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Site in New Hampshire said rangers have been posted to prevent foraging for fiddlehead ferns at the park.
Steve Walasewicz, Saint-Gaudens' chief of resource management and maintenance, said the fiddleheads, a New England culinary delicacy, "have always drawn a lot of attention" and signs posted at the historical site in previous years to discourage people from harvesting them have failed to protect the plants, the Valley News, Lebanon, N.H., reported Wednesday.
Walasewicz said Saint-Gaudens Superintendent Rick Kendall posted a pair of National Park Service rangers in the area for four days last week to stop the fiddlehead filching. He said the rangers did not issue any citations, but they informed people seeking the ferns that they were off-limits for picking.
"They are commissioned federal law enforcement officers, but they were chosen because of their ability to serve in an interpretive and educational role," Walasewicz said. "Their primary purpose was to get the word out that you can't pick plants for personal consumption on Park Service property."


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DOHA - World champion Marc Marquez won the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday just a month after breaking his leg. The Honda rider fought off a thrilling, wheel-to-wheel challenge from nine-time champion Valentino Rossi on a Yamaha to win by just 0.259sec. Dani Pedrosa, on the second factory Honda, took third.
Marquez, who broke his right leg in a dirt-bike accident in his native Spain at the end of February, came into the new season having become the youngest ever world champion in 2013. "I enjoyed the race a lot, I did not expect the result but yesterday I had a good feeling fighting with Valentino," said 21-year-old Marquez. Rossi, seeking what would have been his 81st win in the elite MotoGP class, said he could take a lot out of the race, having been written off last season as a spent force.
"At the beginning I was a little not clear in my mind, do I attack? Then I said 'I go, I try', but after Marc was stronger. I had the potential to try at the end but unfortunately he was a little too far. But anyway it's a great result and I hope to continue like this." In a thrilling race beneath the Losail circuit floodlights, 2010 and 2012 world champion Jorge Lorenzo was done and dusted inside the first lap.
The Spaniard, the runner-up to Marquez in the 2013 world championship, had started in fifth place but snatched the lead on the first bend. However, he suffered a dramatic race-ending crash at the end of the opening lap on his factory Yamaha which must have been painful for a man who twice broke his collarbone last year. "It was a high speed crash but not on the dangerous side," said Lorenzo.
"I made the mistake of a junior. The tyres are different from last year and the temperatures are colder than they were in qualifying. I didn't take these things into account." Germany's Stefan Bradl, on a Honda, soon found himself in the front but his evening also ended prematurely when he came off the track on the ninth lap. Rossi, who had started in 10th place on the grid, then took the lead from Marquez and held it for five laps as the 35-year-old Italian sensed a first win since Assen last year.
However, Marquez, on the faster Honda, slipped by him on the 13th lap. They swapped the lead twice in a nail-biting penultimate lap, but Marquez had too much power for the Italian great. Pedrosa was happy to finish in third at a track he dislikes. "All the time we had tyre issues, the track is very slippery and I felt like the grip wasn't there," he said. "I don't like this track so I am happy with third." Australia's Jack Miller, riding a KTM, won the Moto3 race to capture his maiden career triumph.
Spanish duo Alex Marquez, the younger brother of MotoGP world champion Marc, and Efren Vasquez, both on Hondas, took second and third respectively. The 19-year-old Miller, who was seventh in the world championship in 2013, duelled with Marquez over the course of the 18-lap race and made the most of a late error by the Spaniard on the last lap. In a thrilling conclusion, the top six riders were covered by just 0.586sec.
In Moto2, Spain's Esteve Rabat saw off fellow Kalex riders, Japan's Takaaki Nakagami and Finland's Mika Kallio for victory. Rabat, who was third in the 2013 championship, claimed a fourth career win after a race which saw four riders -- Josh Herrin, Johann Zarco, Alex De Angelis and Xavier Simeon -- involved in a spectacular crash on the first lap. The MotoGP championship now moves on to Austin, Texas for the Grand Prix of the Americas on April 13.


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Attending a Guided Autobiography Workshop is a great way to get started writing. This proven process helps you give your story the depth and meaning you may otherwise miss. At the end of the workshop, you'll have many stories, each a legacy keepsake.
Guided Autobiography (GAB) was developed by Dr. James Birren of UCLA and has been taught for the past 30 years with participants ranging from college students to the elderly. Guided by a trained instructor, participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events that were once sharply remembered, but have become less focused with time. At the beginning of each session, I will present various creative writing techniques to help stimulate stories and revive memories.
Participants are asked each week to write two pages based on the week's theme. After the large group session, the class is divided into small groups to share their stories. Strong bonds are often developed with fellow guided autobiographers through the sharing in small groups. Participants also gain perspective by sharing their stories and listening to the stories written by others. In addition, listening to the others stories often helps to stimulate other memories that participants may want to write about. Participants learn to empathize and appreciate their uniqueness as well as their similarities with others and, in the process, learn more about themselves and leave a written legacy for their family.
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ANN VOGEL | Recipes Satisfy a Craving for Cranberries
A bountiful harvest season is here! This weekend, the little coastal town of Grayland, near Westport, celebrates its Cranberry Festival with all sorts of activities including a Bog Jog, cranberry eating contest, and recipe contest.
Although I was there a week early with some friends, the cranberry bogs were drenched in sunshine and glowing with the rosy hues of berries on their vines.
We learned that cranberries, native to Washington, are harvested by both wet and dry methods, and watched farmers pushing large harvesters in front of them, filling burlap bags with the tart fruit. A farmer took time to explain that the dry harvest method we observed yields berries destined for distribution as whole berries, and the wet harvesting method yields berries for juices and sauces. To wet harvest a bog, the farmer floods the field the night before and the cranberries float to the surface, ready to be scooped up. Most of the berries go to the nearby Ocean Spray facility (and by the way, former Silverdale Rotarian Gary Johnson has recently opened a motel by the same name in Grayland).
We watched one of the farmers pore over freshly harvested berries on a table with a mesh bottom, sorting them by hand for sale at her roadside stand. She gave us several recipes to try. In addition to packing a "wow-erful" flavor, cranberries contain powerful nutrients including proanthocyanidins or PACs that keep certain bacteria from "sticking" in our bodies as well as antioxidants like flavonoids and vitamin C. Here's recipe that pairs the berry with another autumn classic, pumpkin.
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
Preheat oven to 350 F
Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Combine in large bowl:
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons salt
Combine in another bowl and beat until just blended:
3 cups granulated sugar
1 can (15 ounces) 100 percent pure pumpkin
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup orange juice or water
Add pumpkin mixture to four; stir until just moistened.
Fold in:
1 cup sweetened dried, fresh, or frozen cranberries
Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
Bake for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For more cranberry information and recipes, see www.oceanspray.com and for news about Grayland, Westport, and the entire Long Beach Peninsula, see www.cranberrycoastcoc.com or www.funbeach.com.
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Living American History in New Kent County: Life on the Coastal Plane of Virginia
New Kent County is located in the Virginia Coastal Plain 15 miles from Richmond and 45 miles from Newport News. New Kent is 212 square miles and the Chickahominy, Pamunkey and York rivers run through it. New Kent is home to an estimated 16,000 residents and is considered a highly desirable place to live. New Kent has a reputation for exceptional school systems, low crime and unemployment rates, and a wide range of recreational activities. These advantages to living in New Kent have made the county attractive to businesses and people interested in relocating to the Tidewater area. New Kent County is attractive to commercial and residential developers because it has a rural atmosphere and easy access to metropolitan areas like Richmond. The transportation options available in New Kent and the availability of large land tracts are also a draw.
Why Relocate to New Kent County? It's Simple…
Residents in New Kent County take advantage of a high quality of life, where the metropolitan lifestyle is easily accessible in less than an hour but the quiet beauty of nature surrounds you every day. New Kent County is located in the Piedmont Climate Region and celebrates four distinct seasons every year. In New Kent there are several luxury communities and upscale subdivisions, as well as opportunities to build or buy homes and property. Estates of all kinds can be purchased and maintained in New Kent, from equestrian estates to historic manors. Horses can even be kept on residential property in some areas. New Kent county is also a safe and secure place to live. The New Kent Sheriff's office is ranked among the best in the United States and has a reputation for community involvement. A highly qualified and well-trained network of four fire and emergency service departments is located in New Kent.
New Kent County-A Witness to American History
New Kent County is one of the oldest counties in Virginia; its first recorded mention is in 1654. It was occupied by Native Americans originally and was the location of the longhouses of Chief Powhatan and his daughter, Pocahontas. The original settlers of New Kent County were British and therefore the county is named after Kent County in England, often referred to as "the Garden of England". New Kent County is dotted with large plantations and lavish manor houses from this earlier colonial era, many of which remain today. In 1634 Virginia was divided into 8 shires and New Kent County was included in Charles River County. The modern day county borders were decided in 1766. Founded in 1680, Brick House was the first town in New Kent. The village of New Kent has been the county seat since the 1690's although colonial records for New Kent County were lost once in the burning of the clerk's office in 1787 and again in the burning of Richmond during the civil war.
Farming and Horses: A New Kent Way of Life
Virginia's $1 billion horse industry includes New Kent County's Colonial Downs Racetrack. Here the state offers seasonal thoroughbred and harness racing. The New Kent track has helped Virginia move to number 12 in the United States for equine inventory. New Kent has 16,392 acres of farmland and over 60 farms. In New Kent residents can find cattle, hens, corn, wheat, soybeans and hay.
Economic Development in New Kent County
New Kent County is vital and growing. The predominant industries are services, government, construction, trade and manufacturing. The unemployment rate is around 3 percent, which is lower than the state and national averages. If you would like a list of major employers and other economic statistics visit the Virginia Economic Development Partnership web site http://www.yesvirginia.org/. You can also find out more information about New Kent County at the New Kent Economic Development Authority web site http://www.yesnewkent.biz/.
Experience the Best in Education for Adults and Children
New Kent County is home to New Kent High School, New Kent Middle School, George G. W. Watkins Elementary School, and New Kent Primary School. Within an hour's drive residents will find the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Christopher Newport University, and several community college campuses, including Rappahannock, J. Sergeant Reynolds, Thomas Nelson and John Tyler.
Traveling Through New Kent County
The roads in New Kent, leading from Richmond to Williamsburg, are some of the oldest in the United States. French, British, Revolutionary, Confederate and Union armies have marched on them throughout history. Since colonial times, transportation has been a significant part of the development of New Kent since and currently the County's road, rail, air and water routes make it an ideal for companies with a variety of transportation requirements. Richmond International Airport is five miles west of New Kent county and provides freight and passenger services. Water transport is available through private companies on all three of New Kent's river systems and there are two convenient shipping ports-the Richmond Deepwater Terminal and the Port of Hampton Roads. Amtrak systems can be found in Richmond and Williamsburg and Norfolk Southern and CSX transport good and merchandise.
Discover the Beauty of Nature and the Adventure of Outdoor Sports In New Kent
New Kent County offers residents and visitors a wide variety of recreational activities to participate in and enjoy. Hiking, nature trails, picnic area and outdoor sports fields can be found in any number of public and private facilities. Wahrani Nature Trail is comprised of over 100 acres of hiking and nature trails. Quinton Community Park, and Quinton Park Trail features ball fields, a playground, pavilion, picnic area, and fitness trail. Tennis courts are available in the Courthouse village and boating, fishing and other water activities are available along all three rivers and a large reservoir. Since 75% of New Kent is forests, farms, or undeveloped land, it offers some of the best hunting and fishing in Virginia. Golfers will discover multiple opportunities to enjoy excellent courses at New Kent's three local courses: the Traditions Golf Course at Royal New Kent, the Golf Club at Brickshire, and the Brookwoods Golf Club. In a short drive individuals and families can also explore Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Richmond. Busch Gardens can be found only 30 minutes east and boasts approximately 2,300,000 visitors per year
New Kent County Historical Attractions: American History Preserved
Historical attractions can be found throughout New Kent County. St. Peter's Parish was established in 1679 and completed in 1703. St. Peter's was the congregation of George and Martha Washington, who were married there in 1759. Robert E. Lee and his family worshipped here and it is still an active parish for local residents. The Old New Kent Courthouse was repaired and rebuilt in 1909 after it was partially destroyed by fire in 1862. The Historic Jail was built in 1910 and is open to the public. Cedar Grove Cemetery's claim to fame is the grave of Letitia Tyler Christian, wife of 10th President of the United States, John Tyler. In le4ss than 30 minutes residents and visitors can also visit historic Jamestown.
The Fun Never Stops in New Kent County
Around New Kent, all within 45 miles, you will find everything from museums to the symphony, the ballet to the opera. In addition, Richmond is home to the Richmond Braves baseball team, the Richmond Renegades hockey team and Richmond Kickers soccer team. NASCAR fans can take advantage of the annual events held twice a year at the Richmond International Raceway.


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Tales of the Chinese Zodiac #8 of 12
In the Year of the Rabbit, Peisun decided to paint her heart's desire on a stack of thin, tea-stained rice paper.
She plucked five long whiskers from a rabbit and bound them with a piece of string. She stole an ink stick from Old Kim's special stock, and rubbed it against a smooth river rock wet with her own tears. Then she dipped the tip of her brush in the small pool of black.
The first image was blurry. She forgot to hold the sleeve of her shirt with her left hand, and it smeared the image. A small, dark grey deer tried to jump from the page, but its two deformed legs couldn't bear its weight. It struggled as if trying to pull itself from a marsh, but failed. The page sucked it back in.
The next three pictures were also failures. Peisun tossed the sheets into the creek: a moon cake, a bowl of plums, a pheasant. Her hunger drove her desire, but her skill was not enough. She needed to dig deeper inside her heart, to find her true desire.
She sketched a mountain near the town where she grew up. It crumbled into dust when she tried to climb it. Her mother's comb broke in two. The cricket rubbed its legs, but no music came out.
Peisun's sheaf of pages thinned as she dropped her failed images into the water. The ink needed more moisture, and her tears fell readily onto the stone. When they struck, ink splashed onto the remaining piece of rice paper and formed a circle.
"Of course!" Peisun said, and she lifted the moon off the page and into the sky, where she stared at it until her heart was just as full.
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BeautyCon BFF Beauty Spring 2016 Box Review + Coupon
BeautyCon BFF is a quarterly beauty subscription box. They highlight different beauty influencer curators each season, and send a mix of beauty and accessory items.
My Subscription Addiction pays for this subscription. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
The Subscription Box: BeautyCon BFF Box
The Cost: $35.99 a box (ships once a quarter)
COUPON: Use code MSAbeautycon10 to get 10% off annual subscription, or first month of monthly subscription.
The Products: "Our favorite beauty products and accessories delivered right to your door each season. Plus, members get the chance to win amazing experiences with our influencers!"
Ships to: US Only
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This box includes an info sheet list.
Maybelline New York The Rock Nudes Palette – Value $10
I love getting palettes in subscription boxes! This one is pretty good. The pigment is only OK on some of the light shades, and there is some fallout – I recommend using these with a very good primer. Here are all the shades swatched:
Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick in Tender Heart – Value $9
This product was also featured in the December Ipsy bag, and a few readers had mentioned that their lipstick had an odd smell. For me, the scent isn't appealing, but it isn't bothersome either. Here it is swatched:
I like the color, and the pigment is good too. And of course, I love that Pacifica products are free of parabens, phthalates, gluten, etc).
Benefit They're Real Mascara – .1 oz Value $8
I've yet to come across a Benefit mascara I didn't like, and this one is a classic. Volume, Length, and No Clumping = I'm happy!
Murad Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 – .33 oz Value $11.65
I read reviews for this before trying it out, and the consensus seems to me – this is great for dry skin, not so great for oily skin. I have combination skin, so I tried out a very small amount, and had no issues with oiliness – I'm not sure if I got complete SPF coverage with this approach, though.
Garnier Skin Active Purifying Oil-Free Cleansing Towelettes – Value $6
Makeup remover towelettes are one of those items I always need more of – very happy to see these in the box! These wipes work great, and the fragrance is subtle.
Beauty Blender Micro Minis – Value $18
These are SO tiny! I love my regular sized Beauty Blender, so I couldn't wait to try these. Here is a photo to better show just how small these minis are:
I tried it out for my inner eye area and around my nostrils, and I definitely liked the precision over my regular-sized beauty blender. I'm not sure if it was enough of a difference to buy these in the future, but I'll use them while I have them!
NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray – Value $8
This worked well for me. My face gets pretty oily by the end of the day, and while this didn't completely prevent that, it did keep makeup in place. I also read one review where the reviewer sprayed this directly onto their makeup brush before applying foundation and concealer for a more airbrushed look – I think I'll try that next!
GlamGlow YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment – .5 oz Value $22
This is one of my favorite items, and it is pricey, so I'm thrilled that it is in the box. It is one of those masks that tightens and dries as you have it on – so you can feel it working! (I love that, for some reason!) I always notice clearer pores after using and my skin feels tighter and smoother – I can't wait to use this again!
BeautyCon X Grav3yardgirl Keychain
This box was curated by Bunny (AKA Grav3yardgirl) and based on this picture I'd say this keychain is very her! It's not for me, but I'm guessing this personal touch item is a big hit with her fans.
Dolls Kill Gift Card – Value $20
This gift card doesn't apply to shipping but otherwise doesn't have any other limitations. (Expires 8/01)
BeautyCon BFF HairTies – Value $4?
These are always a welcome addition to any box for me, and I love the colors!
Verdict: Based on my estimates, this box has a value of about $97 – and that's without the NCLA Grav3yardgirl nail wraps that were missing from my box. (Based on reader comments, it looks like I'm not alone with this issue.) I'm also not counting the gift card since it doesn't apply to shipping, but I think it adds value for many subscribers.
Even with the missing item, I think this is a great value for a $35 box. If you're looking for a box with a ton of products, I think this is a fun and affordable subscription (considering it only ships once a quarter).
While the value of this box is great, I've personally had issues with getting my boxes delivered in the months they promise:
You should expect something special at your door in March, June, September, and December.
I didn't get my Winter (December) box until February. And I got the Spring Box in April. This was after I emailed customer care in February to make sure that I'd be on the correct shipping schedule for the Spring box, and I had to follow up with them in April when I still hadn't received my box to ask them to ship it.
Based on their responses, it looks like my payment method of PayPal may be a cause of these shipping issues. (But I want to use PayPal because BeautyCon BFF has very strange cancellation policy: you can easily cancel your Seasonal Membership as long as you contact [email protected] within 7 days of receiving your last box.)
So, the value is great, but you may have to deal with some customer care cancelation or shipping issues in the future if you sign up. For me it is still worth it, but it has been a little frustrating so far.
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text: The other day my friend Chloe and I set out to shoot some lifestyle swimwear shots. I had this cool path in mind in the middle of the jungle that would be perfect for this shot. Chloe and I have shot a bunch of times and we always get the best images so I knew this time would be no different. We got to the path and setup the lighting and did a few test shots. The lighting was really simple and looked great but for some reason just didn't have the effect I wanted. I switched tactics and fired off a few test shots. Right after the test shots a phone call came through and we had to leave and I was kind of bummed that we didn't get the shot but thats how it goes sometimes. When I got home I checked out the shots and sure enough one of the test shots of her not even posing was exactly what I was looking for. Again another successful photo mission with Chloe and this just goes to show that sometimes the shot you are looking for might be in the outtakes! I really love this image because of how simple it is and that it is totally un-posed. Thanks Chloe for always wanting to go shoot and hanging out!


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As the cooler months fade and the flowers begin to bloom, this is a time where many begin to countdown the months/days until bikini season. This is a perfect time to re-visit your personal health and wellness goals for 2017! I am someone who loves working out at various boutique lifestyle/fitness studios to keep myself motivated and to keep my body/muscles guessing. If you are someone like me, you are going to LOVE my top three studios which are all located in mid-town Toronto [I promise, you wont be disappointed]!
SpinCo Toronto [WEBSITE]
Whether you want a challenge or you just want to have fun – SpinCo lets you focus on yourself to achieve your personal goals. Located at Yonge and Eglinton, SpinCo is one of my absolute favourite spin studios in Toronto – I promise you, the ride is like nothing you have experienced elsewhere! From the moment you enter the door until the moment you leave, you will feel a sense of community, inspiration and positive energy from both the instructors and riders. With carefully picked playlists and movements [including low lights + a disco ball], you will be led through a 50 minute high-energy ride.
Based on the mantra one team – one bike, a sense of magic happens when you are in the room; you will find yourself not only getting stronger but you will also find a sense of inspiration from yourself and other riders – this will ignite your "bad ass" self which pushes you beyond what you thought was possible. Are you hooked yet?
Ps. The delicious and nutritious Greenhouse Juice [Website] has a location in SpinCo Toronto!
Studio Lagree [WEBSITE]
I must admit, when I walked into the Lagree fitness studio for the first time I was intimidated; the Megaaremofer is no joke! All intimidation aside, after one sweaty but amazing class, I became hooked! Developed by fitness visionary, Sebastien Lagree, Lagree is an effective intensity but low- impact exercise that has been designed to effectively combine strength, endurance, cardio, balance, core and flexibility in each move. With three studios in Canada [Forest Hill, King West and Vaughan Mills] and many studios across the globe, this 50 minute total-body workout will help you build and achieve that long lean physic you have been wanting! Better yet, the Lagree Fitness Method and the Megaaremofer has been recognized to transform Hollywood's hottest bodies [Sofia Vergara, Michelle Obama, Lea Michelle and many Victoria's Secret models]! If that doesn't entice you to try out this killer workout, than I don't know what will!
BarreWorks [WEBSITE]
Barreworks Works has expanded to two convenient locations in Toronto [Yonge and Queen]! With a variety of classes to suit all fitness levels [beginner to advanced], this is a studio I cannot get enough of! As the first Toronto studio to specialize in ballet barre-based fitness classes, each ballet-inspired class has been carefully crafted by top local dance and fitness professionals. Combining a variety fitness styles [muscle sculpting, cardio training, core conditioning, Pilates] into one dynamic and energizing workout, you will find your body becoming leaner and stronger with each movement. Trust me, your body will thank you later!
Lots of love,
Sara Locke – XOXO


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Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Publication Date: June 20, 2017
Date Read: June 6, 2017
Length: 304 pages
Source: NetGalley, Blogging for Books, and First to Read
A compelling, impossible-to-put-down thriller about a mother's desperate fight to recover her stolen children from corrupt authorities, sure to appeal to readers of The Widow and Defending Jacob
Here and Gone is a gripping, wonderfully tense suspense thriller. It begins with a mother fleeing through Arizona with her kids in tow, trying to escape an abusive marriage. When she's pulled over by an unsettling local sheriff, things soon go awry and she is taken into custody. Only when she gets to the station, her kids are gone. And then the cops start saying they never saw any kids with her, that if they're gone than she must have done something to them. Meanwhile, halfway across the country, a man hears the frenzied news reports about the missing kids, which are eerily similar to events in his own past. As the clock ticks down on the search for the lost children, he too is drawn into the desperate fight for their return.
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This book was really hard to put down. I knew that this was a book that I needed to read just as soon as I read the description. I love a good mystery thriller and the fact the it sounded like the local police couldn't be trusted was a very interesting twist. Once I started reading, I was immediately hooked. When I wasn't reading, I was thinking about this story and what I would have done if I were in Audra's place. I really enjoyed the time I spent reading this book.
Audra is driving across the U.S. on her way to California with her two children, Sean and Louise. She is pulled over by the police just outside a small town in Arizona called Silver Water. Before Audra even knows what is happening she is asked to step out of her car while Sheriff Whiteside starts looking through her trunk. Drugs are found and she is taken to jail. A deputy is called and her kids are taken away to what Audra is promised is a safe place. When she asks about her kids later at the jail, the Sheriff tells her that she didn't have any kids with her when she was pulled over.
The book's description does tell readers the basic set up of the story and I had a pretty good idea of where the book would end up but I had no idea how it would get there. The story really did make me think about a lot of things. I don't know how you would be able to prove your innocence in a situation like this. The media was another huge part of the story since they put Audra in a very unfavorable light. I also couldn't stop thinking about how Audra could get someone to take her seriously. Even though the events in the story weren't a total shock, the journey was entertaining.
I did like the characters in this book a lot and liked the fact that the book is told from different points of view. Audra really does care about her kids but is the first to admit that she has not always been a great mother. She is committed to being the best she can be at this point in her life. I thought that the part of the book that talked about her past were very well done. Part of the story is told from Sean's point of view. He is only 11 years old but has a certain maturity to him. He senses when things seem wrong and jumps into to care for his younger sister during the ordeal. There were also a few parts told from Danny and Sheriff Whiteside's point of views that added to the overall story.
I would highly recommend this book to others. This book moved really fast and I was never quite sure what would happen next. I found myself having a very hard time setting this one aside because I was completely invested in the story. This is the first book by Haylen Beck that I have read but look forward to more works in the future.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Crown Publishing Group via NetGalley, Blogging for Books, and First to Read.
About the Author
HAYLEN BECK is the pseudonym of an acclaimed, Edgar Award-nominated author whose crime fiction has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and made best-of-year lists with numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Boston Globe.


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Part 3 of 3
Join veterinary teams around the world as they undertake groundbreaking operations to try to save animals' lives. Find out how pioneering human medicine is transforming ways to look after animals in some of the most remote places on earth. Witness dramatic stories of ingenuity, invention and dedication.
Part 3 of 3
Witness extreme dentistry on a five-ton elephant. Find out if a remarkable invention can help a dolphin swim again. And see a Galapagos tortoise receive keyhole surgery.


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All valid insured deposit claims will be paid
The Monetary Board (MB) placed Rural Bank of Dasmariñas, Inc. under the receivership of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1969 dated November 29, 2012. As receiver, PDIC took over the bank on November 29, 2012.
RB Dasmariñas is single-unit bank located at 19 Camerino Avenue, Dasmariñas, Cavite. Latest available records show that as of September 30, 2012, RB Dasmariñas had 2,624 accounts with total deposit liabilities of P156.69 million. According to the latest Bank Information Sheet (BIS) as of January 31, 2011 filed by RB Dasmariñs with the PDIC, the bank is majority owned by the Campos Family (80.47%). Its Chairman and President is Atty. Paulo Jose E. Campos, Jr.
In a statement, PDIC said that upon takeover, all bank records shall be gathered, verified and validated. The state deposit insurer assured depositors that all valid deposits shall be paid up to the maximum deposit insurance coverage of P500,000.
PDIC also announced that it will conduct Depositors Forum on December 5, 2012 to inform depositors of the requirements and procedures for filing deposit insurance claims. Claim forms will also be distributed during the Depositors Forum. The schedule and venue of the Depositors Forum will be posted in the bank premises and in the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph.Â
Depositors may update their addresses with PDIC representatives at the bank premises or during the Depositors Forum using the Depositor Update Forms to be furnished by PDIC representatives. Duly accomplished Depositor Update Forms should be submitted to PDIC representatives accompanied by a photo-bearing ID of the depositor with signature. Depositors may update their addresses until December 7, 2012.
Depositors with valid savings accounts with balances of P15,000 and below, who have no outstanding obligations with RB Dasmariñas and who have complete and updated addresses with the bank, need not file deposit insurance claims. PDIC targets to start mailing payments to these depositors to their addresses recorded in the bank by the second week of December 2012.
The following should file their deposit insurance claims: 1) Depositors whose savings accounts have balances of more than P15,000, 2) All depositors who are holders of certificates of time deposits (CTDs), and 3) Depositors who have outstanding obligations regardless of type of account. The inclusive dates and schedule of the claims settlement operations for these accounts will be announced by the third week of December 2012 through notices to be posted in the bank premises and other public places as well as through the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph.
For more information, depositors may communicate with PDIC Public Assistance personnel stationed at the bank premises. They may also call the PDIC Public Assistance Hotlines at (02) 841-4630 to (02) 841-4631, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) was established on June 22, 1963 by Republic Act 3591 to provide depositor protection and help maintain stability in the financial system by providing permanent and continuing deposit insurance. Effective June 1, 2009, the maximum deposit insurance coverage is P500,000 per depositor. All deposit accounts by a depositor in a closed bank maintained in the same right and capacity shall be added together. A joint account shall be insured separately from any individually-owned deposit account.
PDIC news/press releases and other information are available at the website, www.pdic.gov.ph.
Corporate Communications Dept.
Tel: (O2) 8414637 / Fax (02) 8414833
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I'm sort of blown away by the fact that a. I've been in SL for four years today, and b. that I remembered my rezz day for a change. I'm not going to go into too much detail in this post, as I plan to write a bit about why I began SL when I do my piece for Connecting: 365 SL Lives. Suffice it to say, when I joined, I never imagined my Second Life would last this long or be so fulfilling.
So, for my rezz day I created collages. For each of the four full years I've been in SL, I selected pics. Sort of the Evolution Of Lucie, if you will. I don't have credits on all of the old things, but if you see something and want to know where it's from, ask. I might still know. Without further ado… my evolution. Don't laugh too much. We all have those "but I thought I looked so good at the time" pics!
I was only about five days old when I bought my first hair. It was from Damselfly. In those five days, I'd worn hair in tons of colors. I ultimately realized I was going to be a redhead. Partly that was because I wasn't seeing many redheads around, and partly it paid homage to the color my hair was dyed when I met my husband in real life. Though I occasionally blog another color just for fun, my red hair is sorta my trademark. I'm honestly shocked I've kept it all this time, but I don't plan to change it!
In 2009, I wore a hideous freebie skin for far too long. Then I found a skin from Tea Lane. My husband probably still misses the ass on that skin, but alas, you guys do not get to see that! I only wore the Tea Lane skin for a couple of weeks before someone introduced me to Redgrave and I bought a skin from there. Later in the year, I fatpacked the Chloe skin from Redgrave. It wouldn't be long, though, before that skin seemed to be the most copybotted on the grid. That made me angry for the creator, and annoyed because 1 day old newbs were wearing my skin (and likely, in most cases, had no clue it was stolen).
In late 2009, finally tired of seeing my skin on so many other avs, and also ready for a major change in my look, I bought my first LAQ skin, Molly. For some reason, I have no headshots of that skin. Maybe because I looked 14 and didn't wear it long. I bought Elena a few months later and wore that skin for nearly all of 2010. Can you imagine? Me, wearing the same skin for nearly a YEAR? I bought a new LAQ skin in late 2010, but for almost all of that year, it was Elena. I still think it's a pretty skin, even if my shape at the time makes me cringe a bit now.
2011 is the year I discovered Curio. All four of these pics are of Curio skins. It's also the year I finally managed to master editing prims enough to try prim lashes. It's amazing the depth they add.
In late 2011, I bought the gorgeous Elly skin from Pink Fuel. I wore it for a couple of months, but let's face it. 2012 will go down as the year I embraced my inner skin whore.
And, to start off my fifth year of SL… a brand new pic, featuring the stunning new Belleza skin Ava. I don't usually buy the "bare" skins, but this might be the most stunning bare skin I've ever seen (I do have on the tattoo eyeliner that came with my lashes, though). My eyes are IKON Eternal eyes in tobacco, the lashes are Gaeline Creations Fantasia and my hair is Devina, a recent Truth release in my current red (blood w/roots) shade. The damask sweater (in chocolate) is from The Secret Store.
I am looking forward to a great fifth year of Second Life. Thank you to all who share my daily triumphs and trials, and to all who take time out of your own busy days to read my little blog.


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Today the sun came out again! A little too late I decided to go out to the Friesche Veen. While riding my bike down there, I realized I hadn't been there since I moved to my new apartment. No dragonflies anymore, but I hoped to find some Fly Agarics. When I got there the sun had almost disappeared behind the trees already, so I couldn't use the low sun anymore.
Unfortunately the Fly Agarics weren't where I hoped them to be so I was already considering returning to my bike. When I was looking at some moss sporangia to see if I could do something with those, my eye fell at a mushroom. This brown mushroom isn't as nice as the bright red Fly Agarics, but with the moss around it, it still made a nice picture. With my new reflector I used the little light still present to lighten up the right side of the mushroom a little.


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Astley Clarke has increased its international revenue by 367% after partnering with Global-e to localise its eCommerce website.
Shares of sales from international customers increased to 25-40% each week, up from 15-20% before the launch of the new cross-border website. Astley Clarke now actively sells to over 60 countries worldwide.
Around 18 months ago the British jewellery retailer was shipping to over 100 countries, but faced difficulties such as high shipping rates, import duties, tax calculations, local returns and supporting local payment methods, which impacted on conversion rates.
Astley Clarke's UK shoppers were three times more likely to convert than international shoppers but the retailer has now seen an increase in conversion rate from non-UK visitors by more than 160%.
"We wanted to partner with an eCommerce provider that had demonstrated results," said Scott Thomson, CEO of Astley Clarke. "Global-e doesn't just house software people – their strong competency in delivery gave us confidence that they understood how markets grow and they can adapt customer service strategy accordingly. After a smooth and guided implementation process, this is just the beginning of a strategic partnership between Astley Clarke and Global-e which will see us moving ahead with our international goals as we transform shopping in local markets through investment in more efficient and engaging eCommerce experiences."
Astley Clarke now offers international shoppers the ability to pay in their local currency and with alternative payment methods, as well as free delivery for all international orders and the option to pre-pay all import taxes and duties.


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Graduate Students Confused – What About Tom Brady's Balls?
Following the January 18th Sunday night game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts, accusations were filed concerning whether the Patriots use properly inflated balls during the AFC Championship game.
Less than 1 minute later, the first "ball" related joke appeared on the Internet. From coast to coast, laughter and guffaws could be heard stemming from puns about ball handling, rubbing balls, hard balls, soft balls, tossing balls, receiving balls, squeezing balls, and testing balls.
Beyond the chuckles and twitters about firmer balls, squishy balls, catching balls, fumbling balls, and passing balls, we can add another emotion to the conversation – Confusion.
Sam Beckett, a doctoral candidate seeking his Ph.D. in Applied Physics, scratches his head when he overhears his fellow undergraduates. "Why are we so concerned about the whether Tom Brady's balls are inflated? Everywhere you go they are talking balls: in the cafeteria, in the common rooms, on the Quad. What is deal?"
Beckett represents a large number of higher education students who understand very little about America's favorite game. "I've only attended one game in high school. I was tied up by bullies and left under the bleachers to have spilled soda and dropped popcorn rain down on me."
As for watching the AFC Championship, Beckett states he was conducting experiments in the Physics Lab where he spends most of his time when not in the library.
"Do you know why we are talking about Brady's under-inflated balls?" asked Beckett of fellow doctoral student Al Stockwell.
Stockwell's response, "Maybe, it's a breeding thing. Like when you breed thoroughbred racehorses. Maybe, everyone's worried Brady won't be able to produce future players. I don't know."
"Okay, maybe." Beckett conceded. "But, there are so many more interesting and important topics they could be discussing. Did you know Popular Science reported this week that scientists figured out how to unboil an egg? Sure, the process has absolutely no practical value. I mean none. They say cheese makers might find a use for it, but really it has no value. But, people could be discussing that."
To end Beckett's and Stockwell's confusion, they were shown several articles explaining the reasons behind Deflate-gate. "Oh. I guess that explains it. I wonder what apparatus they are using to test the balls?"
"I'm sure just a simple air pressure gauge," answered Stockwell. "But, how are they calibrating the gauges?"


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Tweetie Creator Releases iPhone App for Free Texting
Loren Brichter — the developer behind the soon-to-be-official Twitter iPhone app — has teamed up with the guys behind Borange to build Textie, a new iPhone app that effectively replaces SMS and MMS (in-app photos only).
The iPhone application, which is also iPad-friendly, is available now and offers users a free way to send text and photo messages to friends. Users can download the app for free and upgrade in-app for $1.99 should they wish to remove ads.
Textie is similar in function to TextPlus's popular free texting app, but it comes with a few key distinctions: app-to-e-mail or SMS support (and vice versa), the ability to send and receive photo messages and an aesthetically pleasing UI characteristic of Brichter's style.
Users can send SMS messages to friends by selecting a contact's e-mail address or mobile number from their iPhone address books. If the contact in question is already a Textie member, the message will be relayed to their app (and they'll receive an optional push notification). If the contact is not a member, the contact will either receive the message as an e-mail or a standard text message. In both scenarios, the contact's reply via e-mail or SMS will be instantly rerouted back to the sender's conversation in the app.
In trial runs, Textie proved to be clean, fast and user-friendly, though the in-conversation ads in the free version were somewhat distracting to the overall experience.
While Textie is pretty late to this space, we have to imagine that the app will get traction simply because of its creators' proven iPhone prowess and Brichter's affiliation with Twitter.


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Harvard Business Review strongly advises against public Wi-Fi
17 May 2017
The Harvard Business Review have published an article advising of the dangers of using public Wi-Fi. Of course, your business Wi-Fi, home Wi-Fi and many secure networks you use carry limited danger of being hacked but it's the hotel lobby, airport lounge and coffee shop Wi-Fi that put us at risk of losing our personal data such as passwords, financial information and private pictures and videos.
You can read the full article here but in the meantime here are their top tips for staying safe:
- Don't use public Wi-Fi to shop online, log in to your financial institution, or access other sensitive sites — ever
- Use a Virtual Private Network, or VPN, to create a network-within-a-network, keeping everything you do encrypted
- Implement two-factor authentication when logging into sensitive sites, so even if malicious individuals have the passwords to your bank, social media, or email, they won't be able to log in
- Only visit websites with HTTPS encryption when in public places, as opposed to lesser-protected HTTP addresses
- Turn off the automatic Wi-Fi connectivity feature on your phone, so it won't automatically seek out hotspots
- Monitor your Bluetooth connection when in public places to ensure others are not intercepting your transfer of data
- Buy an unlimited data plan for your device and stop using public Wi-Fi altogether


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Everyday awwwards.com selects a website that stands out with its unique design, innovative ideas and technological performance. Tbilisi Gardens website created by Leavingstone became the site of the day on August 4th. Marketer had an interview with Leavingstone creative team and Tbilisi Gardens Marketing director, Teiko Lominadze.
Nikoloz Kumbari-Art Director, Leavingstone
We set the goal to represent skyscraper perfectly. In order to be distinguished from other real estate websites, we highlighted the characteristic building itself. We made a simple interaction with skyscraper curve contours to give comprehensive information on flats. All building follows a scroll along the moving of elevator. Many talented people's work turned the idea into the website. Thanks to Mamuka Okriashvili and Saba Kavtaradze for rendering a building, which is a very important component of the site and it't identical to Gardens real structure.
Teiko Lominadze- Mareting Director, Tbilisi Gardens
We think, a website is the most important communication way for such type of business, which gives customers an impression about company and project. It was more responsibility for us, as Tbilisi Gardens is our first product on this market. It seemed it was an easy challenge for the agency, but it's not easy to find such website on Georgian Market, that meets the tasks. Informative, interesting, simple, creative, modern and simply user friends- Our website meets all the criteria.
Giorgi Avaliani- Creative Director
This award makes us sure that Leavingstone black room creative team is one of the best. We created a new digital space, where it's a simple and nice adventure for the user to scroll the building. We give practical information to a user with flexible interaction.
Goga Chinchaladze- Front-end Developer
Our advantage is uniqueness of each project. Since there are not always ready solutions for unique ideas, we have a lot of things to think about and manipulate. In the case of Garden, the main part of the development was the scene of the building. After experimentation and testing we managed to interact scroll standardization for various browsers and gadgets. We worked with Mishka Pankvelashvili on Paralax effects and interactions.
Anano Mininoshvili- Graphic Designer
There were a lot of interesting tasks on working design. We got a result- all functions and information are available and it's aesthetically beautiful. It's a pleasant process for a user to navigate between floors and select apartments. Besides functional and technical side of the site, I like the menu part which I think looks really nice.
Art Director: Nick Kumbari
Creative Director/Copywriter: Giorgi Avaliani
UI Designer: Anano Miminoshvili
Front-end Development: Goga Chinchaladze, Mishka Pankvelashvili
Renders: Mamuka Okriashvili, Saba Kavtaradze
Project Managers: Mariam Surmava, Catherine Meparidze


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|A portrait of Malala Yousafzai, activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate by Zainab Khan. The painting has been used in fundraising efforts and to heighten global awareness for organizations such as the Malala Fund so that girls have a right to an education.
It's a herculean effort, taking on a fight against injustices and violence committed against women around the world. Zainab Zeb Khan, born in the United States with a father who immigrated from Afghanistan, is steadfast in confronting cultural norms that restrict the autonomy of women and girls, usually abdicating their access to education, preferring them to marry at a young age while subjecting them to the a possible fate of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Zainab is sought out for expertise on honor-based violence due to her experience as a licensed clinical therapist, working closely with survivors of domestic violence, particularly in the South Asian community. This led to wearing the title of global women's rights activist and leading artist whose work is being used for social change by nonprofits working to eliminate poverty, violence and discrimination. She was featured in Honor Diaries, a documentary that profiles women's rights advocates coming together to discuss the culture of "honor" and the challenges some Middle eastern women face. Recently, she was awarded for her advocacy of racial justice by the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Thus, making her a delegate at the United Nations' 59th Session on the Status for Women which rallies representatives from all regions of the world to implement plans on achieving global gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Women For Action: What led to your work as a human rights activist and humanitarian?
Zainab Khan: The journey I have been on has been nothing short of amazing. Every day, I am grateful to the opportunities and freedoms I have. It's almost surreal to think about it in this perspective, but someone fought for my rights. Someone had fought for me to be able to vote, to work, to receive the same pay as my male counterpart. To have equality in so many realms of life is almost unheard of in so many parts of our world. The only thing I can do is continue the fight, and my passion for human rights remains innate.
I realized that the multifaceted issues regarding women's rights and equalities exceeded my ability to address it solely; it was one that required a global movement. The world we live in is much more connected and shared than we realize. Quite often, there is a tendency to think that a problem or issue that happens "over there" does not pertain to our own scope of life. Global change begins with local impact, and I became involved with national and international organizations all working in various dimensions and arenas, but aimed towards a common, shared goal: reducing gender disparity and eliminating violence against women.
Women For Action: You were featured in the recent documentary, Honor Diaries. The film featured women experts like yourself lending their voices on issues facing women in Muslim-majority societies. Tell us what led to your role in the film?
Zainab Khan: I was humbled to be alongside such courageous women in Honor Diaries. A little over 2 years ago, a group of women, myself included, convened in a salon-style setting to discuss issues that were glaring pertaining to women's rights but had yet not been discussed. Fast forward to now, as we see that Honor Diaries transformed into something than just a film, it became a movement. Honor Diaries provides a fair for open discussion, opening the door to allow others to join a movement. One of the key messages of this film is that people of all backgrounds and perspectives should be aware of and comfortable talking about this issue. And in places where they can't speak out, the film is doing it for them. I've attended nationwide screenings of Honor Diaries and have seen people around the world embrace it and its message. I have met survivors of honor based violence such as FGM and forced marriage after screenings that credit the film as their source of support and strength for now speaking out. With me, they have joined the movement committed to end violence against all women throughout the world because culture should never be an excuse for abuse. When we unite for what is the most significant human rights violation globally, empowerment is shared and becomes a powerfully resourceful tool.
Women For Action: You were recently chosen as a UN delegate to attend the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status for Women. Can you explain the significance of the annual conference and what were your activities while in attendance?
Zainab Khan: This was a unique experience for me. As I was in attendance as an observer/reporter, I was able to attend a multitude of events and form an analysis from a very objective viewpoint. The majority of the events, I attended centered on issues pertaining to women in the Middle East. It was very interesting to see that honor based violence was a theme/topic that was covered by many NGO's, a stark comparison to the year prior. This signifies progress in advocacy and awareness, but there is much more work yet to be done. We are still struggling with gender equality here in the United States, with women receiving less pay than their male counterparts, and fewer access to resources for economic and educational advancement.
|Courtesy of Zainab Khan
Women For Action: You were recently awarded and recognized by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago as a leader for racial justice. What led to the establishment of such a prestigious award and how do you feel about such a notoriety?
Zainab Khan: It was such an honor to receive the award. It motivated me even more to step up my game and challenge the barriers that continue to reinforce racism or prejudice. The award is definitely a major milestone in my life, and I hope that I can continue to pave the way towards racial and social justice.
Women For Action: You are also an artist. Your work can be described as powerful mechanisms for social change. Sometimes your pieces depict obstacles and struggles or even compelling women subjects. What sort of mission do you have for your artwork? Would you say that there is a parallel between your art and your personal story?
Zainab Khan: Art is my soul. For what I can't say verbally, I communicate visually through my paintings. I am very grateful for the national and international opportunities I came across to exhibit my paintings. I recently gave a TEDx talk on the power of art and activism, "How to Fight Injustice Without Saying a Word".
I made a decision very early on that my art needs to deliver something back. It needed to become an action item and move beyond the conditioned notion of it just hanging on a wall. I paint in oils and have been tremendously influenced by the works of Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, Pablo Picasso, and Frida Kahlo. I have been painting for 16 years and taught myself techniques and skills to almost a neurotic perfection before opening my work up to the world. I am now at the point as an artist to explore, share, probe and break paradigms that exist to create a new culture and movement of art. My art has been used to raise funds for various non-profits, recently UNICEF.
Women For Action: You've also been featured on various news platforms. Do you feel these special appearances are aiding your work? How so?
Zainab Khan: I am always grateful for the opportunity to share and discuss my work, because it helps amplify the efforts that are still very much needed. Media has been a powerful tool that encourages social reform and enables transparent interaction across the span of the world. Digital media, in particular, has the force to reach even the most fragile societies. This is how we are able to critically engage with the masses, and learn from first hand perspectives. I use the media as an icebreaker, as a source of voice for those who need their stories shared, and to build platforms for dialogue which previously may not have been available.
Women For Action: With all these things being on the table, an activist, humanitarian working towards global change, and leading artist, what sort of impact would you like to achieve?
Zainab Khan: I hope that my work encourages and motivates others. I am an advocate for youth, and I hope that I've set a strong example as a role model for someone who may have the same passion and zest to do well and leave an impact in the world.
Women For Action: What will be your legacy and what sort of future would you like to see?
Zainab Khan: I'm not sure what kind of a legacy I will be leaving behind, because in my perspective, the real work for me has just begun. Never underestimate the power of change one person can bring through their determination! To carry efforts over, we need to mobilize and garner strength in numbers. Social progress and change can best be initiated through collaboration and solidarity.
Women For Action: What's next for you or are you currently working on any new projects?
Zainab Khan: My future ambitions are aimed at nurturing and cultivating a new voice of leadership, particularly for Muslim Americans. I am in the process of launching Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA), which embraces the values of individual freedom, human rights, gender equality, and democracy as cherished universal ideals. Through a lot of my social and civic engagement, I recognized the pressing need for a fresh and accurate representation of Americans of Muslim heritage. MALA values choice and freedom as a cornerstone for a better world, and encourages active discourse to address some of the most challenging issues that are a part of our current world affairs. Many of the campaigns will aim to empower and build stronger partnerships with the next generation of American Muslims via engagement to discuss issues of culture, identity, and global connectivity.
Women For Action: What sort of advice would you lend to a girl or your woman reading this interview?
Zainab Khan: There is a quote by Rumi that I love: 'You've seen my descent, now watch my rising.' Regardless of any challenges, obstacles, or losses that you come across, there is a fearlessness deep down inside you. Reach for it, because it'll guide you through everything.
To spread the message of diversity and inclusion, and to create awareness about the impact women like Zainab Khan is making, Women for action proposes the Women's Equality Exhibit, an important exposition on women leaders, on our timeline making history, to pose new working models for 21st-century young women and girls. [read about it]
Revisions: Changed title from international human rights activist to global women's rights activist
(By JULENE ALLEN & AVITAL DATSKOVSKY)


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Here is my post on New York City continued from Part 1:
The next day, my dad, sister and I got up and searched for a better place to have breakfast which was on the way to Lower Manhattan, where we would be spending most of our morning. We found a place on 23rd Street called Malibu Diner, which had many good reviews on Google, so we went there.
The food there was very good, authentic diner food. I got some delicious french toast with strawberries and blueberries.
After leaving the Malibu Diner, we walked back along 23rd Street to see if the Lego Store, which we had came across looking for Malibu Diner, was open yet. It was closed (it was quite early in the morning), so we took the R line Subway (one of the yellow lines) from 23rd Street station down to Rector Street, near where the World Trade Center (where we were to go next) is. We also saw the nearby Flatiron Building, which was built in 1902 and was one of the most famous landmarks in NYC.
One thing about the Subway that surprised me was that there are beautiful mosaics at many stations from when the stations were first built. At 23rd Street, for example, there are lots of mosaic hats on the walls.
When we exited the subway, we walked over to the World Trade Center complex and first visited the 9/11 Memorial. There are two very big pools where the original twin towers once stood, and plaques with the names of the victims of the 9/11 attacks (on September 11th, 2001) surround them. I felt sad and angry that such an attack had to happen.
Afterwards, we walked over to One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, which is a huge, newly built skyscraper with a height of 1,776 feet (541 metres). We then entered the building at the One World Observatory entrance because we had booked tickets to go up to the observatory at the top of the tower. I was very excited to see the views of New York from the top.
The three of us, along with many others, got into an elevator, which surprisingly took us straight to the 102nd floor!
We got out and watched a movie showing scenes of NYC, which opened up to reveal an amazing view of NYC from a height of 1,254 feet (382 metres). I found that a bit overwhelming, personally. Afterwards, we went downstairs to the 100th floor, where the rest of the observatory is, and continued to admire the impressive 360-degree views. You can see across the Hudson River to New Jersey, all of Manhattan (including a great view of the Manhattan skyscrapers), many of the other boroughs of NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island) and also the Statue of Liberty.
When we were done seeing the impressive views of NYC, we walked over to Chinatown, passing the famous Brooklyn Bridge, to have lunch at a restaurant called Joe's Shanghai. It is known for xiao long bao, or soup dumplings. When we entered, we were sat at a large communal table because the place was crowded. We then ordered pork soup dumplings, as well as regular pork dumplings and cold sesame noodles. All the things were very good, including the soup dumplings, which have pork soup, which tastes a bit like a thin gravy, in them.
For dessert, we walked over to nearby Little Italy for some gelato from a street vendor. I got strawberry flavour, which was almost as good as Grom's gelato. We then walked to Prince Street Subway station to take the yellow NQR lines back to our hotel.
Next, after relaxing at the hotel for a bit, we walked along 29th Street over to the High Line, a pedestrian walkway which opened in 2009 and used to be a rail line, on the West Side south of Midtown. Unfortunately, there was no entrance on 29th Street, so we had to walk one street down to 28th. The walkway, which was surprisingly crowded, had plants growing on either side of the footpath.
The three of us then walked down the High Line towards the newly reopened Whitney Museum, which displays contemporary and 20th Century American Art. I really enjoyed walking down the elevated walkway and passing alongside many buildings. We then entered the museum, which was also crowded, and saw many different works of art, a few about 9/11, and a painting from 1930 of a New York street called Early Sunday Morning by Edward Hopper. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture from the museum because I wasn't sure if photography was allowed.
For dinner, we walked down Hudson Street, through the West Village, to a place called Cowgirl. The restaurant had a Wild West atmosphere, with cowboy-type décor. We were served with corn chips and a bean dip to start, and then our food came. I had ordered chicken enchiladas, which were very nice. The restaurant is family-friendly, by the way.
Finally, we walked to Christopher Street–Sheridan Square station to take the 1 line (one of the red lines) Subway back to our hotel. On the way, we stopped at the Lego store, which was open.
The next day, we did not do much, as we were leaving NYC that day. However, we did have a walk through Times Square. It was impressive, all the neon signs on the sides of buildings. We then had a nice breakfast at another diner, called Cosmic Diner. It was not as good as Malibu Diner, but better then the place we ate at the first day.
Afterwards, we walked back to the hotel and packed for our train journey onward to Washington DC. Finally, we walked to Penn Station, which was near our hotel, and got onto the train.
I had such a wonderful time in New York, and I feel like I did just about everything I had wanted to do there, from walking through Central Park and along the High Line to going up One World Trade Center and trying soup dumplings! The weather made it all the more enjoyable: it was sunny but not too hot. New York City certainly lives up to its reputation.


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Tarzana, CA -- CMH Records' acclaimed Pickin' On Series is putting out their classic, fan-fave tribute to Modest Mouse on vinyl for the first time. Set for release on Saturday, April 21 as an official Record Store Day title, the double-vinyl collection features bluegrass interpretations of the esteemed Portland-based rock band as performed by Iron Horse.
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