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Bridget Riley, last of the modernists
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She's a master of abstract art, the exception to every rule – beating the big boys of high modernism at their own game
Bridget Riley, whose exhibition Flashback opens this weekend at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, is an exception to every rule. She is an abstract painter in a nation that has always favoured the figurative, a serious modernist in a culture that has gone from backwoods conservatism to vulgar postmodernism. She seems a character from the upper reaches of British society, and yet in the late 1960s she led a radical movement to find space for artists. And – oh yes – she's a woman who has beaten the big boys at their own game.
In the early 1960s, when Riley started making eye-fooling abstractions that appeared to actually move and warp as you looked at them, abstract art was at its zenith. But where Mark Rothko and Morris Louis demanded a poetic engagement, Riley insisted on a physical one: "action painting", the term misleadingly applied to New York abstraction, actually did apply to her paintings.
It was natural at the time – and it is still de rigueur for academic art historians – to see Riley as "subverting" abstract art's pretensions. But time changes perspectives. From today's point of view, Riley's proximity to the high modernists is surely more intriguing than her distance from them. She was not interested in giving birth to pop irony. She abhorred the use of her designs on dresses. In short, she was not attacking serious abstract painting, but finding her own way to be a serious abstract painter.
She has continued to be just that, with strange rewards. It's impossible to imagine a museum being pilloried for buying a picture by David Hockney or Lucian Freud, as Southampton City Art Gallery was in the local press for purchasing a Riley. And yet the classic modern quality of Riley's art – its very elegance – prevents her from becoming a hero to the dadaist young. So she goes on, eternally new yet strangely untouched by the times: a master if ever there was one.
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It also depends upon what application you are working.
For instance, normalization is wonderful and important in OLTP, but it loses its importance in Data Warehouses, where the extra joining required to find related data is frequently too expensive.
But, that said, I kind of agree with your CTO, I have seen that same general trend; but its not *that* strong.
"That that is, is... for what is that but that? and is but is?" Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act IV, Scene 2
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Swimming Pools Sacramento CA allow pool users to have a safe environment for therapy or just fun with family and friends. To maintain a sanitary swimming pool, a pool owner should perform basic upkeep on his pool. These tips can help with this ongoing job. These steps can be changed to suit a pool owner's unique daily schedule or needs.
One of the most basic maintenance steps is to remove undesirable items from a pool such as foliage, dead insects, and discarded objects. This material can sink to the bottom of the pool and clog the pool's circulation system. A pool skimmer can be used for this task. It's a good idea to use a skimmer with an adjustable pole to reach items at varying distances. Checking the pool about once every two weeks is smart. Strainer baskets should also be emptied when skimming the pool. After removing these baskets, they should be shaken to remove the contents. A garden hose can be used to dislodge any remaining items. The strainer baskets should then be put back in place.
After extricating debris from a pool, a pool owner should check the water level. Water can evaporate or leave a pool as a person exits it. When the water level falls below the manufacturer's recommended level, it can prevent water from being properly moving through the circulation system. Pool sanitation depends upon the circulation system distributing chemicals that kill waterborne infectious agents. Using a garden hose, a pool owner can fill a pool until the water level is above the strainer baskets.
It's essential for a pool owner to check the pH level of a pool about once every two weeks. Test strips or other products can be used to ensure that the pool has the right balance of alkalinity and acidity. After, a person may have to add chemicals to keep these two factors at the right levels. When a person has any questions about maintenance, he can ask the professionals at Geremia Pools. The experts at this company can handle many services to help residential and commercial clients maintain their Swimming Pools Sacramento CA. Click here for more details.Add to favorites


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THIS OPINION HAS NO PRECEDENTIAL VALUE. IT SHOULD NOT BE CITED OR RELIED ON AS PRECEDENT IN ANY PROCEEDING EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY RULE 239(d)(2), SCACR.
In The Court of Appeals
The State, Respondent,
Travis A. Kirkpatrick, Appellant.
Appeal From York County
J. Mark Hayes, II, Circuit Court Judge
Unpublished Opinion No. 2008-UP-346
Submitted July 1, 2008 – Filed July 9, 2008
Appellate Defender Eleanor Duffy Cleary, of Columbia, for Appellant.
Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, all of Columbia; and Solicitor Kevin Scott Brackett, of York, for Respondent.
PER CURIAM: Travis A. Kirkpatrick appeals his guilty pleas for possession of marijuana, trafficking in crack cocaine, and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute within proximity of a public park, for which he received sentences of one year, eight years, and ten years, respectively. He argues his guilty plea failed to comply with the mandates set forth in Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969). After a thorough review of the record, counsel's brief, and Kirkpatrick's pro se brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967) and State v. Williams, 305 S.C. 116, 406 S.E.2d 357 (1991), we dismiss the appeal and grant counsel's motion to be relieved.[1]
HEARN, C.J., CURETON and GOOLSBY, A.J.J., concur.
[1] We decide this case without oral argument pursuant to Rule 215, SCACR.


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Philly education delegation heading to Denver
Mayor Michael Nutter and School Reform Commission Chair Pedro Ramos will join a delegation on a visit to Denver to learn how that district has handled district and charter cooperation. Today, they spoke at a press conference at Dunbar Elementary Promise Academy.http://www.youtube.com/embed/_-8OU3EKs5Y
According to WHYY/NewsWorks, the
trip is being paid for by the Gates Foundation. The trip is being paid for by the William Penn Foundation. Last month, the foundation announced that Philadelphia would receive a $100,000 grant to support planning for its "Great Schools Compact."
Mayor Michael Nutter
School Reform Commission Chair Pedro Ramos
School Reform Commissioner Wendell Pritchett
Mayor's Chief Education Officer and Executive Advisor Lori Shorr
Philadelphia School Partnership Executive Director Mark Gleason
Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools Executive Director Robert Fayfich


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Church of the Resurrection of the Lord
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In order to offer the best support for parents in preparing for a child's Baptism, our parish requires participation in a Baptism preparation process. This process is designed to help parents and godparents understand the Sacrament of Baptism and to offer them support in helping their child/godchild to fully live the gifts received in Baptism.
Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism class
Emmaus holds Baptism classes on the first Monday of the month; one in English and one in Spanish. In order for parents and Godparents to receive the full benefit of the class, we ask that children not accompany parents. Parents and Godparents may schedule a time to participate in the class by contacting the parish office at (512) 261-8500 or using the email links on the right column. Parents are highly encouraged to attend a class prior to their child's birth. Parents & Godparents may attend Baptismal classes at any Catholic parish. Only when documented by a form, certificate or letter remitted to Emmaus stating who, when and where the class was attended.
Online courses are not accepted.
A child being baptized must have at least one Godparent. To be a Godparent, one must be a Catholic who has received First Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation and who lives a life of active faith in the Catholic Church. A person who does not have all sacraments will be considered as a Christian witness. If married, Godparents must be in a valid Catholic marriage.
Parents must submit required paperwork two weeks before requested date.
Scheduling the Baptism
Once the completed paperwork has been received in the office, the Baptism will be placed on the parish calendar and you will be contacted to confirm your date.
Baptisms may be scheduled after weekend Masses, if available, with no more than two Baptisms at any one time slot. We do not offer private baptisms. There will be no Baptisms scheduled following the Sunday morning Masses. Saturday Baptisms are usually held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. English Baptisms are at 10 AM and Spanish Baptisms at 11 AM.
Either the priest celebrating the Mass or the deacon assisting him presides at Baptisms after Mass. Unless unavailable, deacons will preside for Saturday morning Baptisms.
A guest priest or deacon is welcome. Those from outside the Austin diocese must submit a testimony of suitability and be delegated by the pastor of Emmaus Catholic Parish. Those from within the Austin diocese need only a delegation by the Emmaus pastor. These letters must be received before scheduling will occur.
There is a special Baptism preparation program for children age 7 and older. At the age of 7 (age of reason) and above, the sacrament of Baptism is also accompanied by the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Children will participate in a series of sacramental preparation classes called RCIA Adapted for Children. The RCIA Adapted for Children series is offered once a year. Please contact Bertha Halfmann to learn more about this program.
1. Children must be currently enrolled in and attending Faith Formation classes.
2. Parents and sponsors participate in the process by attending one special Baptismal class.
3. Parents must submit required paperwork:
Completed Sacramental Request Form
Copy of the birth certificate
Completed godparent/sponsor Covenant form
Non-parishioners – If you are a parishioner at another parish, you must submit a letter from your pastor giving his permission for your child to be baptized at Emmaus.
These documents may be submitted by mail, fax (512) 261-8200, in person, or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Do you watch Parenthood on NBC? I find myself looking forward to it more each week. Last night, as I was watching, I realized why.
It's like NBC put a camera in my house, got all their storylines, then split them out between four families because it would be too crazy for one family in a 1200 sq ft townhouse to deal with all of those things. Read More Parenthood Recap: When Art (TV?) Imitates Life


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Captain Jack Sparrow officially running for Minneapolis mayor [PHOTO]
Not sold on Mark Andrew or Betsy Hodges as possible R.T. successors? Here's another option -- Captain Jack Sparrow (Yes, that's his real name).
SEE ALSO: Jackie Cherryhomes "Viral Ad" fails hard [VIDEO]
The man formerly known as David Viebahn is probably the most colorful of the 30 or so people who have already paid their $20 entry fee and officially filed to run for Minneapolis mayor before today's deadline comes and goes. And after all, if Dorset can have a cute 4-year-old as its mayor, why can't Minneapolis elect a modern-day pirate?
[jump] Here's an excerpt from a Southwest Journal profile of Captain Jack:
David Viebahn changed his name a year ago, following his arrest for trespassing when he and others tried to deliver a petition to the CEO of US Bank. He was part of the Occupy Minneapolis and Occupy Homes movement.But Captain Jack could use a little help articulating his platform.
Captain Jack lists his address as 4117 14th Ave. S., but he might not be there long. He's squatting in that home, which is vacant, he said.
Sparow is a persona Veibahn took on during the Occupy movement. He plans to file a lawsuit against the city for what he calls torture. He wanted his name to be Captain Jack Sparrow for that lawsuit.
"I would be a good a mayor," he told the Journal. "I can tell you all about my platform. I don't want to do it right now, but I will send you my platform."
That's about as vague as it gets, but platform or no platform, campaigning while toting a sword should win the the captain at least a few votes.
-- Follow Aaron Rupar on Twitter at @atrupar. Got a tip? Drop him a line at [email protected]


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After two days travelling by train Viv and Nadia have arrived in Vorkuta. They will register with the police before setting out into the field!
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Viv and Nadia depart for North East European Arctic Russia fieldwork
Viv Jones and Nadia Solovieva have checked in at LHR on their first leg of the fieldwork stage of the NERC Arctic Lakes project. They departed from LHR to Helsinki with so much gear! Lake coring will be completed on lakes near Vorkuta in North East Russia for the NERC lakes and the Arctic Carbon Cycle project. How do lakes process carbon in the Holocene? Follow Viv and Nadia at #nerclac
Freight for Greenland fieldwork collected from University of Nottingham
The boxes with coring equipment, supplies and sample bags have been collected today from the Swinnerton Laboratory, at the School of Geography, University of Nottingham by a freight handler. The boxes will transfer by road, sea, air (possibly as many as 4 flights) to their final destination in West Greenland at Sisimiut and the Arctic Station on Disko Island. The Greenland aspects of the fieldwork will commence on the 14th April!
Countdown – 7 days until Russian Arctic fieldwork
In just 7 days Dr Viv Jones and Dr Nadia Solovieva will be heading to the Russian Arctic to collect sediment cores from lakes with colleges from the Komi Science Centre in Syktyvkar!


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This iPhone Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
(I'm putting up items in the electronics section at my store. A small child is playing with a phone on display. The mother notices, grabs the phone, and puts it down.)
Mother: "Son, don't play with that!"
Son: "Why not?"
Mother: "You're not smart, so you don't need a smartphone!"


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Obsidian Entertainment has released another new early development blog post focusing on the creation of its upcoming Project Eternity RPG. The latest post offers details about the various aspects of NPC companion creation and includes some of Chris Avellone's amusing art to accompany the descriptions.
Eternal Companion FactsSome facts from our Eternity design documents that I wanted to say up front before going any further: thanks to backer support, Eternity supports 8, yes 8, pre-made companions and 8 hired adventurers (16 total). You can have up to 5 in the party at any point in time (the 6th/1st role is your player character, who, well, sort of has to be there, you know, because its your game). Its a lot of writing. We want to allow you to encounter all companions before the mid-point of the story. One issue weve found with introducing companions too late is that it doesnt give players enough time to bond with them, and/or the player may have already formed a strong attachment to their other allies so much so theres no physical or emotional room for more party members in their lives. Each companion also has their own mini-arc and quest woven into the game as well, so be prepared - they have agendas of their own. You know, like real people. Lastly in the fact train, we dont force you to take anyone in your party. If you want them, take them. If you want to go to the Adventurers Hall and make your own, do it. Go solo. We dont own you. Were not trying to control you. Play how you want.
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A sliced shot -- the dreaded banana ball that curves severely right -- is a problem that affects most amateur golfers at nearly one point or another. The side spin that creates a slice is the result of a downswing path that travels across the target line from outside to in with a clubface that points right of the target at impact. Recognizing these causes is the first step to eliminating the slice.
Hold the club properly in the fingers of your left hand (for a right-handed golfer). The "V" formed by your thumb and forefinger should point to the right shoulder. Slicers often have what's termed a "weak" grip, meaning the hands are rotated too far left. "Strengthen" the grip by rotating both hands slightly to the right (clockwise). Your grip pressure, in comparison, should not be strong. Instead, hold the club with just enough pressure that you can control it without squeezing -- as if you were holding a baby bird.
Visualize the target line -- the imaginary line from the ball to the target. Lay a yardstick on the ground parallel to the target line about 2 to 3 inches above the ball. Align your feet, hips and shoulders parallel to the target line and yardstick. This means your left shoulder (for a right-handed golfer) will point "parallel left" of the target.
Start your backswing by turning your shoulders. Make sure your club starts straight back along an extension of the target line. Do not pull the club inside or outside the line with your hands or arms, but allow the shoulders to bring the club naturally around.
Begin the downswing by transferring your weight to your right side. Do not start with the upper body. As your hips turn to the target, allow the shoulders to unwind and swing the club inside the yardstick. If you hit the yardstick, you have an outside-in path that can lead to a slice.


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ABR, SRES, ASA, MVA, FRI, CRES, E-PRO… the list is endless.
All the time you see REALTORS®, and others for that matter, that need lines of type to include all the letters after their name for the designations they have earned. While a lot of time and study can go into these designations, not all of them truly affect how your REALTOR® will help you with your real estate needs.
When you are ready to buy or sell, take the time to interview 2 or 3 REALTORS® before you make your final decision. You should consider these interviews to be job applications. Many times, I think buyers and sellers take more time deciding what colour to paint the front door than they take to decide who will best represent them, and negotiate the best possible terms for them.
When you interview a REALTOR® you should ask them questions about their track record.
• How long have they been in the business?
• What did they do before they became a REALTOR®?
• What is their list to sell ratio? (how many of the listing they take actually sell)
• What is the average number of days they require to sell a home?
• What are they going to do that is different from everyone else?
• What special qualifications do they have that will help you? (this is where the initials after the name may mean something)
• Why should you hire them? If they don't have a good answer to this question, what is their answer when a buyer asks "Why should I buy this house?" or you ask "is this a good house for me to buy?"
The answers to these questions are not rocket science, nor is there the right answer to every question. Consider the first question, 'How long have they been in the business?' A REALTOR® who has just completed the courses may be the best choice you can make. They are up to date on the legal matters regarding a real estate transaction, they are eager and will work very hard for your success. Also, consider their background. That's where the second question comes into play. A strong sales or marketing background can make up for lack of time in the real estate profession.
If a REALTOR® cannot answer questions about their production, such as list to sell ratio, or average days on market, be wary. This individual does not look at buying and selling homes as a business. They are looking at real estate as one sale at a time. That may be a good way to focus, but it does not always lead to long term success.
I hope when you are thinking about your next real estate move you will call one of our Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate professionals. Yes, we have many that have initials after their names… ask them why they decided to earn the designation. Maybe they are uniquely qualified to help you. If you chose to hire one of our sales representatives, always remember, you receive the Ultimate Service® Guarantee.
By the way, our sale representatives will gladly answer the questions I have outlined above. You be the judge of the answers.


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Rome will disclose some of her secret treasures this weekend:…
Frida Kahlo in Rome
The image of Frida Kahlo has grown beyond the boundaries of Mexican culture and today is almost universally celebrated as an icon of magic realism, feminism and the struggles and lonelines of artists.
From March 20 2013 admirers of the Mexican artist will be able to admire some of her most significant works thanks to an exposition to be displayed at the Scuderie del Qurinale Museum. Fear of death and loss, the pain of ill-advised love, and the terrible lonliness that comes with life are some of the feelings visitors will explore besides the much revered paintress.


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Topline Foods offers low cost shipping of organic chicken to San Diego, California!
Topline Foods offers low cost shipping to San Diego, California of its organic free range chicken which is certified humanely raised and never, ever, given antibiotics or added hormones or steroids. Our organic chicken is processed using the Air Chill Technology which guarantees that no water is ever added to the organic chicken, thus providing a more wholesome and satisfying dining experience.
These Certified Organic chicken are fed a 100% organic grain diet free of chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, are humanely raised and truly free range having unrestricted access to the natural outdoor environment.
Topline Foods also offers organic grass fed beef, all natural sustainably raised pork and wild caught seafood – plus so much more! Shop online now to see all the items we offer as well as our low shipping rates.


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Immigration Services
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles' Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Program has been featured in many newspaper and magazines in recent weeks. On February 22, Gabriel Castro, Directing Attorney for Catholic Charities' Immigration Program, spoke with CGTN America about recent government focus on undocumented immigrants in the United States. Mr. Castro discussed how immigrants can preserve their legal rights, as well as the limited protection offered by sanctuary cities, such as Los Angeles. For full coverage, please click on the photo or link, https://youtu.be/iD–fyRRLdk
Catholic Immigration Services of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. (CCLA) provides support and advocacy to individuals and families, helping them to legalize their residency status and become naturalized citizens. The primary objective is to reunite families by legalizing persons residing in the United States without lawful immigration status, and by assisting in the lawful immigration of family members to the United States. The program is structured to encourage economic independence in immigrant families, assimilation into the broader culture and a commitment to giving back to society.
Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals for over 50 years, the Immigration and Refugee Services of CCLA has assisted thousands of immigrants by providing legal representation through the complex immigration system. With four locations throughout Los Angeles County, Catholic Charities offers a variety of legal services including, but not limited to:
- Family Visa Petitions
Our caseworkers provide assistance to those trying to obtain immigrant visas so they may unite with family members already living in the United States. A United States citizen may petition for his or her spouse, children (including step-children), siblings, and parents. A Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S. may petition for his or her spouse, unmarried sons and daughters. Waiting periods depend on what family relationship the petition is based and the nationality of the beneficiary.
- Adjustment of Status Applications
If a person wishing to immigrate to the U.S. is already in the U.S. and has an approved family-based petition for which the priority date is current, he/she may be eligible to apply for adjustment of status. Complete consultations are necessary to assess an individual's eligibility.
- Consular Visa Processing
Persons outside the United States and certain persons in the United States conclude the processing of their visas at American consulates abroad. Immigration Counselors can assist clients with the final documentation necessary for consular visa appointments.
- Naturalization Services
Immigration Counselors are available to help individuals determine their eligibility for United States citizenship. We offer bi-weekly Citizenship workshops in our downtown offices. To register for our in-house workshops, please call (213) 251-3411. Basic requirements for U.S. citizenship include:
- Lawful permanent residence in the U.S. for at least 5 years (3 years, if married to a U.S. citizen);
- Residence in the U.S. for at least one-half of the last five years;
- Good moral character;
- Basic knowledge of U.S. history and civics; and
- Ability to understand, speak, read and write basic English.
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA allows certain individuals, who meet specific guidelines, to request consideration of deferred action from USCIS. Individuals who receive deferred action will not be placed into removal proceedings or removed from the United States for a specified period of time unless terminated. If you receive deferred action, you may be eligible for employment authorization. For more information on DACA please visit: http://www.daca100.org.
- Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR)The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has supported Comprehensive Immigration Reform for many years and there is a good chance that it could happen soon. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles supports the USCCB position. The USCCB supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform that:
- Provides a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in the country;
- Preserves family unity as a corner-stone of our national immigration system;
- Provides legal paths for low-skilled immigrant workers to come and work in the United States;
- Restores due process protections to our immigration enforcement polices; and
- Addresses the root causes of migration, such as persecution and economic disparity.
CCLA provides the following immigration services: citizenship applications; Visa renewals; replacement of green cards; adjustment of status for immigrants, asylees and refugees; and relative petitions.
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles- Metro Los Angeles
1531 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(213) 251-3411
Languages: Spanish, English, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and Farsi
St. Margaret's Center- South Bay
10217 Inglewood Avenue, Lennox, CA 90304
Monday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(310) 672-2208
Languages: Spanish, English
Immigration and Refugee Services- Glendale
4322 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204
Monday, by appointment only
(818) 409-0057
Languages: English, Arabic, Farsi, and Armenian
There is a nominal fee for our Immigration services. All fees must be paid in Money Order or personal check.
Citizenship Workshops
Steve Lee, Director of Immigration and Refugee Services Program,
and Griselda Cebrero, Legal Assistant, help a client apply for citizenship.
Participants of the Citizenship Workshop learn how to apply for U.S. Citizenship.
Mirna Sanchez, Intake Clerk, assists a client at the submission station.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
The New Americans Campaign
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NYK Hikawamaru was originally a passenger-cargo ship in the 12,000 ton class. It has been moored at the Yamashita Pier since its retirement. Touring by wheelchair is not possible.
|Few steps
|Many steps in the Ship
|No Parking space for people with disabilities available
|Almost flat
|Inaccessibele for wheelchair because of many steps inside.
|Available language
|Brochure available: English, Chinese, Korean
Display explanation available in English
Information calling for major attention in English, Chinese, Korean
|Inspection date
|October, 2015
|Nearest station
|Motomachi-Chukagai: Minatomirai Line
|Elevator between platform and ticket gate
|Elevator available
|Elevator between ticket gate and outside
|Elevator available
|Recommended route
|Motomachi-Chukagai exit 4(Chukagai side), go straight to the port, you reach the Park.


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Dixie Carter announced today that two-time former TNA tag team champion Jessie Godderz has re-signed with the company. He joins Robbie E, Crazzy Steve, Sienna (Allysin Kay) and Caleb Konley as recent signings.
Below are comments from Dixie and Godderz:
Love @MrPEC_Tacular attitude & work ethic + he isn't bad to look at! Glad to have him on @IMPACTWRESTLING roster. pic.twitter.com/DKc0HPJK6x Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 4, 2016
HONORED to announce I've just re-signed w/#IMPACTonPop!! Mr. PEC-Tacular (@MrPEC_Tacular) May 4, 2016
Now THAT's PEC-Tacular!!
STOKED!!@PopTV @WilliamShatner pic.twitter.com/Ep8qq85re7


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One of life's many certainties is that accidents happen. Hand fractures can be the result of a variety of incidents and impact numerous parts of the hand, from the smaller bones in the fingers to the longer ones. Dr. Arora offers insight and care for those who have experience hand fractures.
Dr. Avery Arora is a board-certified surgeon who offers patients his unparalleled expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery to those in West Bloomfield, Howell, St. Clair Shores, and Macomb, Michigan as well as their surrounding areas. In addition, Dr. Arora specializes in the care and rehabilitation of medical concerns pertaining to the elbow, wrist, and hand. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at the location nearest you to learn more about hand fractures and how our hand fracture procedures can help improve your quality of living.
What can cause a hand fracture?
A hand fracture can be caused by:
- A twisting or crushing injury
- A fall
- Direct contact in physical activity
What are some types of hand fractures?
Two of the most common types of hand fractures are phalanges fractures and metacarpal fractures.
Phalanges fractures occur in the fourteen smaller bones of the fingers. The thumb contains two phalanges, while the other fingers contain three each. Metacarpal fractures are a break in one or more of the five long metacarpal bones of the fingers.
What are some signs of a hand fracture?
You may be experiencing a hand fracture if you notice or detect:
- Deformity
- Swelling
- Inability to move
- Tenderness
- Shortened finger
- One finger crossing over another when trying to form a fist
Dr. Arora can examine and assess the fingers as well as the condition of the skin to better determine if you are experiencing a hand fracture.
What can I expect from a hand fracture examination?
How are hand fractures treated?
- Your metacarpal bones are broken and misaligned
- Your fingers do not align correctly
- The fracture has broken through the skin
- The pain gradually worsens
What can be expected from the recovery process?
Dr. Arora will provide you with aftercare instructions that we strongly recommend following to promote optimal healing. Should a splint be necessary, we advise you not to remove it until instructed to do so. Medication may be prescribed to you to help alleviate sensations of pain and discomfort. Patients should keep their affected hand elevated as much as possible to help reduce swelling and discomfort. All patients who undergo hand fracture treatment will make follow-up appointments so that Dr. Arora can monitor your recovery.
If you are experiencing any signs or symptoms of a hand fracture, contact us today to schedule an appointment at the location nearest you so that Dr. Arora can help you improve your quality of life.


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Never fear, we hear you. Here's a selection of some of the finest street art to be inspired by London 2012.
Mau Mau
Painted by Mau Mau to "protest against the corporate takeover of the Olympics", this piece depicts a tubby Ronald McDonalds-esque clown carrying a torch spewing plumes of black smoke, partly obscuring the heavily copyrighted image of the Olympic Rings. Despite Mau Mau obtaining permission from the wall's owner, Ealing Council removed the mural within six days.
Teddy Baden
Now, as you might know we're all really, really big fans of Mandeville here at Don't Panic – and it looks like London based Teddy Baden thought he'd offer his own artistic tribute to the Olympic mascot. This charming stencil, 'Going For Gold 2012', appeared in several locations around London, including Brick Lane (pictured) and Hackney Wick.
Code FC
Having forgotten to buy tickets to any actual events himself, artist CodeFC is to have been inspired to create this sporty mural as his "way of taking part" in the Games.
Infamous street artist Banksy revealed two new pieces on his website in the run-up to the Olympics; one showing an athlete holding a javelin missile (potentially as a response to the security aircraft missiles stationed in the Capital, pictured at top), and the other depicting a pole vaulter soaring over a wire fence onto an abandoned mattress. The locations of the artworks were kept secret on the site, presumably to prevent their being whitewashed by authorities in the divisive Olympic cleanup.
Pure Evil
'The New Logo For The Hackney Looting Team' was Pure Evil's artistic offering to London 2012, and shows a hooded thief (adapted from an image of a looting rioter) stealing one of the Olympic Rings. There has been a bit of controversy surrounding the mural (use of the trademarked Olympic logo aside), with the image being mistakenly credited to other artists like Criminal Chalkist and Banksy.
EDIT: This article was amended 14/08/12. It now reflects the fact that Pure Evil is the original creator of this image, not Criminal Chalkist.
Mr Moustache
Mr Moustache's Illuminati-inspired street art piece 'The All-Seeing Olympics' transforms the iconic Olympic rings into five coloured pyramids, complete with an 'all-seeing eye' in the centre. Conspiracy – OR THE TRUTH? We're not sure, but after watching the Closing Ceremony last night, it's a fairly safe bet that Jessie J is in on it…
UK artist Ronzo is known for his vibrant pigeon designs, and this 'Olympic Bird' mural is no exception. Taking a tongue-in-cheek attitude to the Games, the piece shows a bird carrying a rainbow-coloured torch and er, doing what birds typically do all over the Olympic Rings.
Continuing the toilet humour trend in decidedly anti-Olympics art, Loretto's 'Olympic Toilet' mural shows an athlete diving headfirst into a lavatory, together with the tag 'Welcome To London 2012'.
The Toaster Crew
Street art fans will have recognised art collective The Toaster Crew's trademark orange toaster images peppered around London and the Underground – and will be pleased to know that the trio designed an image especially for the Games. Their 'Faster, Higher, Toaster' artwork puts the Crew's unique spin on the Olympic logo.
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What is Kurumaebi?
Quickly-boiled kuruma prawns change into stark contrast of red and white. The boiling method greatly affects the delicate, rich flavor and faint sweetness of prawn, so it requires certain skill of the chef. Some restaurants serve this live, but in the Edomae sushi tradition, powdered "oboro" is served between the prawn and shari. These days there are locations that serve the kuruma prawn raw, even on top of rice, but the Edo-style kuruma prawn sushi is served boiled. Kuruma prawns that are less than 10cm in length are called "saimaki," 10 to 14cm are "maki," prawns around 15cm are "kuruma" and those that are 20cm are called "daisha." Saimaki is used for tempura and maki is optimal for normal sushi with toppings. Learn more
Trivia : Some people will experience an allergic reaction to shellfish due to tropomyosin, if they eat shrimp that is only boiled, causing the body to itch. Tropomyosin is vulnerable to vinegar so the boiled shrimp should be sliced open and then marinated in vinegar before using it as a sushi topping. This will suppress the allergic reaction to the shellfish to a certain extent.
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A monopteros (Ancient Greek:ὁ μονόπτερος from the Polytonic: μόνος, only, single, alone, and τὸ πτερόν, wing) is a circular colonnade supporting a roof but without any walls.[1] Unlike a tholos (in its wider sense as a circular building), it does not have walls making a cella or room inside. In Greek and especially Roman antiquity the term could also be used for a tholos. In ancient times monopteroi (Ancient Greek: οἱ μονόπτεροι) served inter alia as a form of baldachin for a cult image. An example of this is the Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, albeit the spaces between the columns were walled in, even in ancient times. The Temple of Rome and Augustus on the Athenian Acropolis is a monopteros from Roman times with open spaces between the columns. Cyriacus von Ancona, a 15th-century traveller, handed down his architrave inscription: Ad praefatae Palladis Templi vestibulum.
In Baroque and Classical architecture, a monopteros as a pavilion, often given a classical name such as a "muses' temple" is a popular garden feature in English and French gardens. The monopteros also occurs in German parks, as in the English Garden in Munich and in Hayns Park in Hamburg-Eppendorf. Many wells in parks and spa centres have the appearance of a monopteros. Many monopteroi have staffage structures like a porticus, placed in front of the monopteros. These also have only a decorative function, because they are not needed in order to provide an entrance to a temple that is open on all sides.
Many monopteroi are described as rotundas due to their circular floor plan. The tholos also goes by that name. However, many monopteroi have square or polygonal plans, that would not be described as rotundas. An example is the Muses' Temple with the muse, Polyhymnia, in the grounds of Tiefurt House, that has a hexagonal floor plan.
The monopteros in the English Garden, Munich
The Venus Temple at the Linderhof Palace, Bavaria, Germany
The Leibniz Temple in the Georgengarten, Hanover
Well temple in the spa park at Bad Vilbel
Monopteros in the castle park at Eutin Castle (by C.F. Hansen, 1796)
Venus Temple in the Wörlitzer Park
The Siege Bell Memorial in Valletta
See also[edit]
- ^ Curl, James Stevens (2006). Oxford Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, 2nd ed., OUP, Oxford and New York, p. 500. ISBN 978-0-19-860678-9.
- Wolfgang Binder: Der Roma-Augustus Monopteros auf der Akropolis in Athen und sein typologischer Ort. Karlsruhe 1969.
- Ingrid Weibezahn: Geschichte und Funktion des Monopteros. Untersuchungen zu einem Gebäudetyp des Spätbarock und des Klassizismus. Hildesheim 1975, ISBN 3-487-05764-6. Online: [1] (Google Books)
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1. Keep a pocket dictionary in your purse or backpack and try to learn the definition and spelling of one new word every week.
2. Read the front page and your favorite section of the local newspaper every day. (as well as the comics!)
3. Join a library reading club. Discover authors that you love, and pledge to read all of their books. If in doubt where to start, ask your librarian. They will have some super ideas!
4. Read the biography of someone famous, then try writing your own.
5. Go natural and learn, through research, how to identify the leaves, flowers, and plants found at the park or in your backyard.
6. Plan and research a make-believe vacation. Choose your dream destination or favorite hot spot and determine the best way to travel there and back, where to stay and what to see.
7. Keep a journal of your favorite books and websites, and then re-visit them a few months later!
8. Play mind bender games by stocking up on word games and crossword puzzles.
9. Create a family tree. Begin by gathering stories and pictures from relatives until everything, and everyone, starts to fall into place in history.
10. Write a story with a friend. Start out with a list of fictional characters and their personality traits, then cook up a good tale.
11. Write poems about your friends, family, pets, your feelings and emotions.
12. Join an evening art class at the library or community center and seek out the true artist within!


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There has been a significant increase in inquiries about Treatment Benefits available through PRSI in the first month of its introduction to self-employed people, Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar announced today.
"As part of the New Deal for the Self-Employed, medical benefits including optical and dental treatments and hearing aid grants were extended to people who work for themselves last March. In the first month since its launch the number of people inquiring about Treatment Benefits has risen by 20%. That's a significant increase in a short space of time and shows a clear level of interest in these new benefits for self-employed people," Minister Varadkar said.
"Later this year we will give self-employed people access to the Invalidity Pension without a means test. For the first time they will have access to the safety-net of State income supports if they become permanently unable to work through illness or disability. There will be no increase in PRSI for this."
Minister Varadkar spoke to the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists today about the success of Treatment Benefits, including the extension of the Medical Appliance scheme for hearing aids to the self-employed who pay PRSI. This gives PRSI contributors the opportunity to receive a payment towards the purchase of hearing aids.
Other benefits now available to self-employed people since March include dental and optical treatments. And any new benefits under the scheme will be available to both employees and the self-employed in future.
But the Medical Appliance scheme for hearing aids accounted for 34% of spending under the Treatment Benefit scheme last year. So it's a valuable help to the 9,560 people who received payments towards hearing aids in 2016, at a cost to the Department of over €7.5 million.
Demand for the Medical Appliance scheme is also rising: claims received in 2016 were 11% higher than in the previous year and 27% higher than in 2009.


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It is time to hear all about the challenge for March! If you haven't caught on I am going to run a challenge each month. In January we had the Fresh Start Challenge, February was the Eat in Challenge and for March I am SO EXCITED to be partnering with TeamT21 for an Exercise challenge! This Challenge has a dual purpose getting fit and helping bring awareness about Down Syndrome!
What is even more special about this challenge is the TeamT21 is a new non-profit that was started by my Sister and her husband for my niece. Their story is inspiring and I can't wait to help support them.
So lets show them some love and accept this challenge!
Steph is here to introduce you and tell you how to participate in the challenge plus how you can choose to win the GRAND PRIZE of a free entry into the Discovery Station Super Hero Race!
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21st, chosen because of the significance of the third copy of the 21st chromosome. This is the 11th year that #WDSD will hold events and celebrations for those who have the genetic disorder.
People with Down Syndrome are just like you and me. They are a vital part to our society and World Down Syndrome Day is used to help advocate for their inclusion into the community. "Preparing today's children for life as tomorrow's adults!" We want to give children with DS support to turn into independent, confident adults!
My husband, Kyle, and I created Team T21 after our daughter was born in August 2014. At birth, Emilee was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Throughout the next year we realized that people didn't fully understand the intellectual and physical abilities of individuals with Down Syndrome.
Why Team T21?
Being healthy and exercising has always been an important aspect of our lives. Kyle and I were both active throughout high school on sports teams. After Emilee's birth we were overwhelmed between doctors appointments, therapies and understanding how our lives were changing. One day I dressed in running gear and said "I'm going for a run". This spurred training for my first race, which lead to my first half marathon, and now for a few 5k's and my next half marathon in April. Kyle has always found some peace in running and continues to train and complete races. When we run races, we are running with some of the strongest people in the world. There is nothing easy about completing 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, 15K, 10k, or a 5k, even if you have trained. There will always be a mental wall that hits you, but you have the support of those around you, the family and friends cheering you on along the way…….. this is why we created TEAM T21. We want individuals with Down Syndrome to know that we are a team in this race of life and with the support of everyone around them, we can cross the finish line together!
What is #DS321Challenge?
The #DS321Challenge is to complete 321 minutes of exercise throughout the month of March. What kind of exercise??? ANY! You can run, walk, yoga, pilate, zumba, dance, golf your way to 321 minutes! Beginning March 1st at 12:01am and ending March 31st at 11:59pm we are asking that any posts or photos that you make on social media is tagged with the #DS321Challenge. We hope this will raise awareness about Down Syndrome and begin to promotes social inclusion of all people!
We have two options for participation with the challenge:
Option 1: Pay a $5 registration fee and be entered to win a grand prize. The grand prize is a free entry into the Discovery Station's Superhero 5k run or 1 mile walk held on May 7. However, we know some people have plans that day OR they may live too far away. This is not a problem. We will pay for entry fee into a race near you, or on a better day (up to $30 in entry fees). Please keep tagging posts with the #DS321Challenge!
Option 2: Participate for FREE! We are asking that you still register so that we can keep track of all participants and so that you can receive updates along the way! This option you will not be entered into the raffle.
Kyle and Stephanie Reese
Athletes For Down Syndrome Awareness


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In only a few short weeks (May 25th 2018), the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) act comes into effect. It imposes strict requirements on the way all businesses collect, store and manage personal data.
Some companies have started on their GDPR journey, others are still at the "rabbits in the headlights" stage – they know that they should be doing something, but they just aren't sure what.
In this blog, I suggest ways in which companies can use some already available standard SAP tools to address key requirements of GDPR – specifically in the HR & Payroll modules of SAP.
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It is not SAP's responsibility to ensure GDPR compliance it is the responsibility of the organisation – but SAP does provide tools which can assist greatly in GDPR compliance.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and HR/Payroll System Data
Before getting into this blog, we should remind ourselves of the definition of personal data under GDPR: any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ('data subject'); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
If you consider the definition above and reflect on the data you hold in your SAP HR/Payroll system then the association is clear – for companies that run SAP HR/Payroll then this should be their immediate and number one focus in regard to GDPR compliance.
GDPR Requirements
Below I have identified five of the key requirements that you should look at when reviewing GDPR compliance in your SAP HR/Payroll system:
- Scope. Where is this personal data held?
- Secure. What can I do to secure that data?
- Scramble. Should I scramble/mask personal data in non-Production environments?
- Retain/Delete. What do I need to do to increasingly restrict access to personal data and finally to actually delete data from my HR/Payroll system?
- Audit. What can I do to keep on top of my GDPR compliance status?
Let's examine each in turn to review what we can do using SAP delivered tools to address each requirement.
-> Scope
Before sallying forth into "doing stuff" mode, I would recommend taking a step back to consider the scope of the effort – and particularly where that personal data might be held.
The standard HR infotypes such as 0002 – Personal Data, 0006 – Addresses, 0008 – Basic Pay, 0009 – Bank Details and so forth come to mind quite readily. What might be less obvious, but is equally important, is to extend your view to consider where else that data might be lurking. For example:
- reports downloaded to C drives/shared directories? Many reports will be downloaded in the first instance to the SAP application server directory.
- in payroll results postings to finance?
- If you have expenses you may have the employee master data replicated as vendors.
- BACS file information, is the BACs information stored in the DME? Do you know information will still be present in tables REGUH, REGUP for example?
If you are going to address GDPR, then get your scope set out from the beginning – standard infotypes, custom infotypes , extraneous data sources – and don't forget data warehouses.
-> Secure
The SAP authorisation controls in mature SAP HR/Payroll systems may have atrophied over time. It's definitely worthwhile to use your standard SAP authorisation tools such as SUIM to review who has access to what and in which SAP environment (don't consider just your SAP Production environment). Consider the infotypes related to Personal data identified during the scoping exercise and identify who has access to these. Do the same for files held elsewhere in, or outside, of SAP.
Where necessary, revise and tighten your authorisation roles and profiles and thus control the personal data a user can access.
-> Scramble
I alluded to it in the previous section, but "don't consider just Production". HR/Payroll data is typically copied back into Quality Assurance, Development and Sandbox environments, where there is a risk that a whole new community of support consultants, developers and others may have access to personal data.
Identify data that may need to be scrambled when it is copied from Production and institute tools and procedures to implement this scrambling.
SAP has /BKC/SOL21 (ex "Clone and Test") available as a standard SAP program. There are also various other scrambling tools available – from Absoft and other vendors.
Don't multiply your GDPR headache – use scrambling/masking to minimise your exposure in non-Production environments.
-> Retain/Delete
One of the key premises of GDPR is the "Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')", representing the right of an individual to request the erasure personal data concerning him or her without undue delay.
At face value this seems to be suggest that deletion of personal data is the sole requirement. In reality, the story is more nuanced as the organisation may face competing requirements to retain certain elements of that person's data for a certain period to meet legal and statutory obligations.
To respect both requirements – the right of the individual to be "forgotten" and the legal requirement for the organisation to retain data, a middle ground is found in which personal data through time becomes increasingly "unavailable" until it is appropriate to delete it.
This "unavailability" typically manifests itself in the form of stages (a "lifecycle") involving increasing security controls, migration of the data to a more protected and locked down system or combinations thereof.
So, in addition to the deletion requirement, we also have the requirement to define appropriate retention lifecycles and manage data through those lifecycles until finally deleting it.
Data Deletion (SARA)
Let's start with the more draconian requirement – deletion. Your current SAP system provides a solution via transaction SARA (Archiving). SARA is based on the concept of an archive object. An archive object contains data that is related from a business perspective and that can be archived or destroyed collectively – in our case by Infotype or a specific collective grouping of related data.
SAP have delivered a number of archiving objects most of which have been available for a long time but new objects have been added specifically for GDPR purposes. If you have customer specific Infotypes you can develop a new archiving object to delete your own archiving objects and reports.
Archiving via SARA lets us identify and segment appropriate data for destruction.
Retention Lifecycle
To manage the retention lifecycle requirement, SAP provides the Information Lifecycle Management product (ILM). ILM supports the implementation of data retention rules into your data with the potential to create separate archives based on varying data lifetimes.
SAP ILM enables the transfer of data to an archive, which fulfils the blocking ("increasing unavailablility") requirement in GDPR. In addition, it supports an "end of purpose" check which is the threshold at which point the data can be deleted.
-> Audit
Those of an inquisitive nature will have noted the release of data privacy and audit functionality provided by SAP for other countries with respect to the deletion of data. Absoft have reviewed these utilities and in some cases believe that they may be an appropriate addition to the tools at your disposal to address your GDPR requirements.
Further to archiving objects, the destruction of personnel numbers in a live system is possible whereby you can destroy personnel numbers and the associated data completely. Of course, this would need to be performed with care.
-> Summary
If you would like to discuss authorisations, ILM, Data Archiving or data destruction options, all of which we have experience of, do not hesitate to contact us. Note it does not stop here – further audit reporting functionality and data masking are here!
Do remember it's your responsibility but there are tools to help you adhere to good practice.
A small piece of cautionary advice – ensure your policy is appropriate, don't throw the baby out with the bath water, don't delete payroll results without consideration of legislation requirements
Did you know? Your biggest exposure may actually be on your Development, Test and Training environments!
What data do you need to protect, retain, delete and manage? What is the best way to organise your efforts to achieve full compliance?
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English golfer Kenneth Ferrie has captured the European Open at the K-Club in Straffan, Ireland. Ferrie had the chance to win after Thomas Bjorn of Denmark blew a four-shot lead in the final round.
Thomas Bjorn was taking nothing for granted coming into the final round of the Smurfit European Open. But even he could not imagine what happened to him in the fourth round. He shot an 86 with an 11 at the 17th hole, finding the water three times. Bjorn slipped from a four shot lead at the top of the leaderboard overnight into a tie for 33rd position.
The man who ended up winning the title is Kenneth Ferrie.
"One bad shot made cost me double at the 13th hole. I came to think that was my chance gone. Thomas was at five-under-par, Rafael (Jacquelin of France) was at four, there was a lot of ground to make up. But Dominique, my new caddie, he said that is all (the gap is) and the stretch is hard (for them), if you can dig in (you might catch up). It was just some good words at the right time that kept me on track. And a couple of birdies paid off," he says.
He played some terrific golf over the weekend with a final round of 70. And at three-under-par for the tournament, the 26-year-old Ferrie from Northeast England claimed his second European title by winning by two shots over Colin Montgomerie of Scotland and Graeme Storm of England. But it will be a day to forget for Thomas Bjorn.


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At this year's Consumer Electronics Show last month, Huawei announced that the GX8 will land in the US sometime this quarter. Inline with the announcement, the device is now available for purchase in the country.
Amazon US currently has the device in stock (though only 14 units are left as of writing) and is selling it for $350. The phone is also listed on the Chinese company's official online store GetHuawei for the same price, but is currently out of stock.
For those who aren't already aware, the GX8 is a version of the G8 smartphone which is already available in other markets. It is the second Huawei smartphone – after the Honor 5X – to be officially available in the US.


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Nachtmystium's Blake Judd has posted an update on Facebook, saying the band will hit the studio next week, basically.
"Less than 10 days until the beginning of Nachtmystium's new albums recording session," he writes.
"Totally new approach in all ways this time around…new studio, new engineer, new players…this is going to be interesting to see how this goes. I'm producing the whole thing myself and have only hired a bass player and a drummer to do the album with the intentions of doing almost everything else myself and most likely writing the entire record."
"Locking ourselves in a studio an hour and a half outside of Chicago for four weeks (longest session we've ever had), coming home for 10 days once primary tracking is complete and then heading back up on August 5th – 14th to finish vocals, over dubs and mixing.
"Can't wait to get started on this," he enthuses. "Have a great team on board consisting of John Porada from Terminate on bass guitar and Sam Shroyer from Hate Meditation and Vitandus on drums. Being recorded at Belle City Sound by my old bud Chris Wisco (who recorded the vocals and some over dubs + mixed Worldfall for us back in 2007) at his new studio in Racine, WI. Expecting a very different outcome in all ways with this record. Excited to be totally isolated from my day to day life for the first time while making an album since Eulogy IV in 2004. Should be interesting…."
Fuck, it sure sounds interesting. I can't wait.
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Igbo women love always to look trendy and stylish. So, no wonder they make sure they're informed about the latest trends on Igbo blouses for wrappers, as well as new Igbo blouses designs. Therefore, this article will give you the best of designs you can find online as well as top Igbo colour blouse styles.
In this post, you'll not only find perfect blouses to wear for a traditional wedding but also beautiful ones that can fit any taste and any season. Without further ado, let's explore what latest Igbo blouses are perfect for your wrapper.
1. Igbo Blouses for Traditional Marriage
The bride should be the cynosure of all eyes; hence, Igbo women wear special, beautiful Igbo blouses for an Igbo traditional marriage ceremony. The blouses are very beautiful: they are always done in bright colours and with unusual patterns. The main objective of the blouse is to capture the attention of the guests and the family; hence, making the bride the showstopper of the ceremony as well as further authenticates how bright the occasion is for everyone.
One good thing about this blouse is that unlike your wedding dress which can't be worn after the wedding day, the blouse can be combined with different skirts and wrappers on different occasions after the traditional marriage.
Furthermore, since family and friends of the bride wear whatever colour the bride chooses to wear on her wedding day, it's recommended that you don't choose colours that are difficult to combine. The blouse and wrapper should be able to worn later; therefore, it's advisable that you pick colours that can be mixed with different designs and patterns. For instance, white, gold, blue and black perfectly goes with other colours.
2. The wedding blouse
Igbo wedding blouses come in various shapes and designs. Therefore, a bride can opt for blouses with sleeves or those without them depending on the season and taste. The same is also applicable to the length of the sleeves to be sewn on her blouse.
Embroidering special designs on wedding blouses will also make the bride look gorgeous. However, it's important to note that it's not compulsory to break the bank before looking gorgeous on your wedding day. To save some money and still look beautiful, you can opt for some parts of your blouse having embroidery. Moreover, there are no restrictions on the shape of the blouse. It can be whatever length the bride wants it to be. You could choose a slim-cut blouse or a freer one depending on your posture and taste.
3. Igbo Lace Blouse
Another popular choice for the blouse material is lace. You can never go wrong with it, as it makes every woman look regal and elegant. Additionally, it makes you look fresh and goes with almost any wrapper.
4. Igbo Blouse for Wrappers
The Igbo wrapper and blouse combo will make you look extremely gorgeous. If you want your blouse to look gorgeous on your wrapper, ensure it is sewn by a professional tailor. Below are the latest Igbo blouse variations and combinations for 2017:
- Gold and Grey: These colours are perfect for traditional Igbo styles. You can rock a small gold purse to add some classiness to this look. Of course, this combination is best matched with gold jewellery.
- Blue and Green: The blue colour is a favourite for Igbo traditional attires because it's beautiful and modern. Additional accessories like jewellery and high heeled shoes will totally complement the outfit.
- C. Yellow-Beige and Turquoise combination: These two colours look extremely fabulous together and will give you a sultry and attractive look. You can also add some jewellery to complete this look. However, it's recommended that you don't wear very bright makeup for this outfit, to avoid looking busy.
- Hot Pink and Beige: Pink colour has always been seen a little bit bright and extreme; hence, it's necessary to use a cooler colour like beige to tone it down and create a perfect blend. You can also complement this outfit with high-heel shoes to highlight the best parts of your body!
- Violet and Gold: Become a showstopper by combining these two gorgeous colours together. Do not forget to add gold high-heel shoes to complement this outfit. Plus, wearing violet lipstick to this collection rocks!
Other great colour combinations to try are:
- Hot Pink and Pink
- White and Grey
- Red and Beige
- Purple and White
- Yellow, Gold and Blue


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Recently, the Mozilla Philippines Community held their local launch for the Mozilla Firefox 4 browser. Our correspondent, Marco Lee was there to cover the event and give us the lowdown on Mozilla's newest browser.
Mozilla Firefox 4 is the latest incarnation of the company's popular browser. It promises faster browsing, a more refined interface, better tabbed browsing, pinned tabs, and tab grouping among other new features and enhancements. The event took us through the new features of the browser and some extra talks about the security enhancements and powerful tweaks they've made to Firefox.
Joey Alarilla, Southeast Asia Head of Social Content Strategy, Yahoo! Southeast Asia
Sid Stamm, Lead Privacy Engineer, Mozilla
You can pick up a free copy of Mozilla Firefox 4 here on their website. We're using one right now. Give it a spin and see if you're into it.
To see more of what's new on Mozilla Firefox 4, watch the video below.
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In what can only be described as peculiar and terrifying, the ocean has been sucked dry in the Bahamas.
In the video by a Bahamas resident, you can see the dry floor of the ocean. In fact, it is bare as far as the eye can see.
I am in disbelief right now… This is Long Island, Bahamas and the ocean water is missing!!! That's as far as they see #HurricaneIrma wtf pic.twitter.com/AhPAonjO6s
— Kaydiann Kidd (@Kaydi_K) September 9, 2017
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Fox News reports:
Hurricane Irma approached the Florida Keys around 8:30am on Sunday, leaving at least one dead. The category 4 storm is expected to be one of the worst in Florida's history, with evacuation orders for all of south Florida.
Meteorologist Rick Reichmuth said he had never seen such an effect left by a hurricane.
"They were walking out in that on the ocean floor completely void of any water there because of the energy of this wind pushing that away," Reichmuth said.
The same thing actually happened in Tampa, Florida as well! Here are some tweets with photos of the bare ocean floor:
Hours before Irma hits, the water is literally being sucked out of Tampa Bay. I took this photo at the end of my street.#IrmaHurricane pic.twitter.com/kxOP00mSjh
— Dana Young (@DanaYoungFL) September 10, 2017
Forget the Riverwalk, if you've ever wanted to literally walk through Tampa Bay now is your chance! #TBTIrma pic.twitter.com/E4rxQAyVX1
— Anastasia Dawson (@adawsonwrites) September 10, 2017
#Tampa bay now an effective dog park as we wait for #irma. With @CityofTampa parks closed ahead of storm, this is the best we've got. pic.twitter.com/Op3FADmL3V
— Tim Scheu (@scheuster) September 10, 2017
Make no mistake though, the water WILL come back, and it will come back with force!
NBC News repots:
"In essence, once the storm has moved, the water moves back in where Irma has already passed. The westerly flow brings it back almost immediately," said Mike Schichtel, lead meteorologist for the Weather Prediction Center of the National Weather Service.
Some areas will experience a dangerously high amount of water. Rhome said there was a flash flood emergency issued for the St. Johns River in northeast Florida, for example.
"When you push that much water into a river, it gets narrowed or squeezed. It's like a funnel. It has no choice but to come out of the banks," he said
The views expressed in this opinion article are solely those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by EagleRising.com


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An expression of mediocrity in Nigerian hiphop: A case of Olamide, Phyno and Reminisce
This article will surely attract bitter and deep criticisms from listeners of Nigeria music coupled with a reduced number of praises from readers but the truth must be told.
This write up is motivated by the 'Local rappers' song recorded by Olamide, Phyno and Reminisce recently which is an obvious campaign against the use of punch lines, word plays, metaphorical expressions in rap music. It should be noted that all these figurative expressions depict hard work, level of intelligence and level of thoughts of the artiste. Another rapper who has an amazing record of sticking loyally to the true culture of rap music as portrayed by Tupac, Notorious B.I.G, Rakim, Talib Kweli and the other hiphop greats came out openly on HipTv to voice his displeasure about the song. Personally, I think Olamide has ended the era of good rap music in Nigeria.
Modenine started the movement, he made an outstanding impact but I feel he was so much ahead of his time. Ears in Nigeria were not at that listening stage of development. Eedris Abdulkareem came with a short-lived success before Ruggedman who had studied the game so well as an outsider mixed it with a blend of pidgin English and some hot dance tracks like 'baraje' and booooom! He took over the whole entertainment industry like an air borne disease. Then came M.I in 2008 with the kind of English rap trend that didn't work for Modenine but this time in a simple and understandable punch line style, adding a bit of commercial flavour, a singing style and in general his own style of rocking the beat. I was never a big fan of his but if you rate the songs he released with that of Olamide, you will create a statue for him and worship him. As for Olamide, the beats are good, the rap style seems okay but he raps with so much emptiness. Probably I think he should reduce his alcohol and indian hemp intake. You will listen to his songs atimes and realize there is nothing worthwhile to gain from his words than follow the tone of the beat to compensate yourself. Rap music is like poetry, composed to lift the soul, it's like a story in rhythmic form but Olamide is the kind of rapper you will not want growing children to listen to due to the high level of adult contents of his songs. I wonder what the ladies did to him in his past life or probably while he was hustling because he raps to demean them; probably reducing them to the status of sex slaves that are controlled with a remote control device called money. Don't get me wrong, Olamide has done some songs I like too e.g. 'Higher feat Bez'. He is a great guy and I must confess that it's hard to be successful in times like this in Nigeria but this is my own personal view about his music. Yes my analysis could be termed as being too subjective and I am ready for the criticisms.
Nigerian rapper, A-Q
Moving to Reminisce, I heard he started his music career doing the core rap thing, using punch lines and never got a recognition until he went "local" i.e embraced the indigenous rap style. I don't need to analyze his songs, like his counterpart Olamide, they only do songs for drunk and horny people in night clubs and beer parlours. Probably it will be nice for him to do a theme song for a p*rn movie. Portraying himself as an ambassador of internet scam which he showcased in the 'too much' track where he hailed the so called'keyboard warriors' in Nigeria. I believe he isn't using his thick voice for the right occupation; probably getting a permanent job at the motor garage would earn him a more beautiful career. I laugh when he talks about the street. This is a young man who has a decent roof over his head and a nice car to drive around. He should probably ask the homeless people sleeping under the bridge in Lagos for the full definition of the street concept.
Without wasting much of your time, let me share what I feel about Phyno. He is a great rapper to those that understand igbo language, I love his beats. I think his usage of English language reduces from track to track. His flow on the beat is amazing with his commanding voice and stature. Judging him will be going too far and not fair because I don't understand igbo. I think he should at least for the purpose of unity in Nigeria add 15 to 20% of English language so that people from other tribes in Nigeria and internationally can get a clue of what he is rapping about. I was disappointed when I heard Phyno's voice on the 'local rappers' track, he employed the usage of punch lines when he started his career, you can get a clue of that from his ''we don't die we multiply" song and his famous "ghost mode" song then but I am sure he got too lazy to think and started rapping lame. Phyno, I just want to believe Olamide your 'supposed' best celebrity friend Olamide lured you into recording that song. That's not an encouraging influence though. Peer pressure has its negativity too but I believe you can deal with it if you recognize it as a problem.
I am so glad that rapper A-Q boldly came out to voice out his disagreement with them over the content of the song. It shows that we may be crying in Nigeria in a time where only the money counts and not quality but for sure, people are not hindered from seeing by their tears.
The trio can decide to be wack, quack and empty but under no circumstance should they try to assume the position of moderators in a game that is ashamed of them. In a game where some of them cannot be classified as singers, rappers or something in between both. Can you imagine Olamide, Reminisce and Phyno on BET? Well we never say never. Some whites may dance to the beat blindly, afterall Awilo Logomba took over Nigeria then while we were growing up, he got us singing his song in our own unique mother tongues.
I leave you with this note that music is not all about dancing alone, the message from the lyrics go a long way. Let us learn to support good music in Nigeria instead of leaving a bad legacy that will irritate us when we are old and off the stage.
Osayimwen George Osahon
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Company portfolio – children's services:-
Included in our portfolio (Acumina and Denise Campbell) relating to work with children's services are:-
Taking on the role of Practice Development Manager with the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
and the Prison Service, developing training materials and managing a training team.
The focus was on facilitating and encouraging the implementation of evidence-based practice designed to
enhance rehabilitation and reduce recidivism of young people
(Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, Prison Service, 2006-9).
Writing of the national training programme for the 10,000 volunteers working with youth offending teams
in England and Wales (Youth Justice Board, 2008)
Tutor for the Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice) with the Universities of Nottingham Trent,
Sheffield Hallam and Portsmouth (2005-8)
Development and delivery of a wide range of training programmes for youth offending teams, and
other children's services, including managing risk, dealing with conflict, engaging the difficult to engage,
communications, restorative justice – whole team and cross team (2005 – now)
Development and delivery of training and consultancy services relating to Restorative Justice and
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Consultancy on a range of issues relating to children's services, including ISSP, restorative justice, work with
parents and effective practice (2004 – now)
Work with parents
As with everything we do, we are more than happy to discuss any service required, including writing, training and consultancy. This is an expanding aspect of the company's portfolio and we are well equipped to meet most challenges!
We also offer a wide range of services relating to areas other than children's services.