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PSE Group: organisation of PhD studies and requirements
1. PhD study applications
- The PSE group is open to accept new PhD students at any time.
- For this the formal procedure of applying to Cambridge University and our Department has to be followed.
2. Background requirements and study programme
Applicants who wish to work in the PSE research area are expected to have considered the following items:
- To have provided a clear statement of purpose in the formal application, that is to explain why they wish to work in the PSE area. Specifically, it would be useful to demonstrate why they have that preference based on prior experience and exposure to related topics in their previous years of study – if any.
- A clear indication of their background related to the PSE research area: for example regarding Applied Mathematics, Computing, Computer Programming (e.g. in C++, Fortran, Python, etc.), Optimisation, Linear Algebra, Process Control, etc.
- To arrange as soon as possible a Skype or telephone interview upon successful admission, so as to both explain their interest in person as well as to be provided information about work in the PSE group.
- In general, the PSE domain is very rigorous and demanding, requiring intense theoretical and computational work, with computer programming a prerequisite, as well as strong self-motivation. Students undertaking a project in the PSE group should be prepared for this: both in terms of a very strong mathematical and computational background, as well as very strong motivation and commitment to complete the PhD degree.
Ph.D. students are also expected to demonstrate independence in organising their work, showing initiative to advance their chosen field of studies and making continuous progress by engaging their project very actively, consistently, and very vigorously. It is thus very important that the match between a student and their project area is complementary to their own interests and aspirations, as well as to their prior educational background and experience.
From the group and the supervisor there will be a fully organised provision of resources and continuous support, both in terms of computational tools as well as learning resources. There is also an initial orientation in their research topic by pointing out key publications and the advanced background required for research work to be initiated and progress smoothly.
Discussions and evaluation of the student's progress will be taking place continuously, and the supervisor will be helping the student to overcome educational difficulties should they arise.
For example, PhD students at least in the first year of studies meet regularly with their supervisor in the PSE group, on a weekly basis, at least, to exchange ideas and to discuss their projects and monitor their progress. There is also a weekly group meeting, during which students are expected to give a presentation in rotation every week, as well as to practice their presentations to the Department and other venues (such as preparation for international conference presentations, etc.).
PhD student supervisors also provide the University with reports on each PhD student's progress on a 3-month basis (once every academic term); in the PSE group particular case there are overview discussions with the students at frequent intervals, and communications in writing with a summary of the items raised during those discussions so that they have a precise record of issues that need to be addressed.
The reward of working for the PSE group is a very competitive world-class training at the end of the PhD studies, as well as the expectation for the completion of original research work during the 3 years of studies for the PhD degree, and the hope for its successful publication via several research articles in top-quality international peer-reviewed journals. Also the students are encouraged to attend at least one international conference where they will present themselves their original work, ensuring international exposure for them and to gain experience in delivering such presentations.
Although not a prerequisite for successful completion of PhD studies in our University, in terms of putting together the PhD thesis at the conclusion of one's studies it is particularly useful to use paper submission as an experience in structuring one's work by exposure to the international community via the article submission peer-review process. By experience, one can see that such a practice results in improving scientific writing skills, as well as leading to a very focused PhD thesis which requires minimal corrections after the PhD viva.
Finally, any student undertaking PhD studies in our Department at Cambridge University has to also pass successfully a viva based on their first year report, at the end of the first year of studies, so that they are then registered formally for the PhD degree. The basis of this viva is:
- the presentation of the report and its clarity and scientific content,
- the originality of the work conducted in the first year,
- successful completion of an oral examination by two examiners.
The examiners would want to ensure that:
- the student has carried out the work,
- has clear understanding of his/her research domain, and
- the student is capable of carrying out the rest of their studies independently in a clearly planned way.


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Landmark's Integrated Pest Management program reduces reliance on pesticides by delivering research-based green technologies and targeted methods that remove what pests need to survive; access to food, water, warmth, and harborage. We first employ pesticide-free methods such as insect traps, light traps, air curtains, structural exclusion, and habitat modification. Preferred green methods include natural products such as silica, dust formulations applied to inaccessible wall voids, and targeted bait gels applied to cracks-and-crevices.
Landmark ensures a clean, pest-free environment with 24-hour monitoring designed to catch emerging issues before they become a problem. We identify operational deficiencies within your facility including cleaning practices, trash removal, condensation areas, and the buildup of organic debris, and create recommendations that you can implement to eliminate conditions that support pests.
Having even a single fly in your facility is unacceptable. That's why Landmark's exterior protection goes beyond the basics to include treatment of loading docks and garbage compactor areas to control flies where they rest.
We look for areas that are vulnerable to pest intrusion, identify and prevent breeding sites, and inspect source locations including kitchens, employee break rooms and drains. Our detailed reporting helps you streamline processes and make maintenance improvements.
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Disclaimer: I promise my next piece will NOT be on the Crusaders, or a Crusaders player!
If you remember, my first piece for Pink Rugby was about the doom and gloom surrounding the Crusaders outside backs.
In case you don't remember, here is a brief rundown:
Zac Guildford (who it is clear I am rather fond of) was out of rugby indefinitely, due to what the media liked to call 'off field issues' – aka, alcoholism. Sean Maitland had moved to greener, colder pastures to play for Glasgow and Scotland. Israel Dagg was suddenly the most senior, experienced member of the outside backs, with Tom Marshall and Adam Whitelock adding SOME experience – but no international experience. Johnny McNicholl was the new kid, the yet-to-be-capped debutant who had impressed in the 2012 ITM Cup.
THEN, a sigh of relief was breathed when (two weeks after my initial piece was published), Zac was reinstated to the Crusaders and FINALLY some of the much needed experience was back. Furthermore, Tom Marshall had been putting on some rather impressive displays on the wing and at fullback, while young Johnny McNicholl was also making his mark on the game, proving he was more than up to the standard required to play at Super XV level. It seemed that between Dagg, Guildford, Marshall and McNicholl, the Crusaders were onto something.
After two losses on the run, the Crusaders returned to Christchurch and took on the Bulls. Tom Marshall scored a sublime solo-effort try from halfway, Johnny McNicholl notched up his first Super XV try, and Israel Dagg gave a solid performance at fullback. After what had been a dismal, disappointing, worrisome start to the season, the Crusaders seemed to be back on track. Zac Guildford joined with the team the day before the match, and it is said he addressed the team and gave a very emotional, inspirational speech – which both captain and coach said inspired the team to win. The team was complete. They were back together – and the following week Zac would be up for selection. It seemed that the Crusaders outside back woes were a thing of the past.
The following week, Zac was selected on the bench for the game against the Kings, with Dagg, Marshall and McNicholl in the starting 15. It was assumed that Zac would go on with 20-30 minutes left on the clock – a chance to give him a bit of a hit out, to wean him back into the game gently.
Zac Guildford ran onto the field in the starting 15 that night – and it wasn't because of a last minute shuffle either. No. That would have been too easy. Too straightforward. Instead, Zac Guildford was promoted from bench to starting 15 because of an injury. A hamstring injury to Israel Dagg – which is ironic, because a hamstring injury is what kept Zac out of most of the 2012 ITM Cup.
Adam Whitelock moved to the bench, Tom Marshall went to fullback, Zac reclaimed the #11 jersey, with Johnny moving to the #14 jersey. The team went on to win – and to win well. Tom Marshall again played exceptionally well, and the fact that Israel Dagg wasn't on the field didn't seem like such a huge deal at the end of the day. Besides, Izzy only had a hamstring strain, and it was confirmed he would be back the following week, when the Crusaders were to play the Stormers in Cape Town.
What a relief, the Crusaders would have their strongest outside back trio for the Stormers – a game that would undoubtedly be their toughest match of the season to date.
Guildford was named on the bench again, with McNicholl, Dagg and Marshall in the 11, 15 and 14 jerseys. McNicholl had proven himself and Guildford would provide fresh (very experienced) legs off the bench – something that would be very beneficial in what would undoubtedly be a very physical encounter against the Stormers. Adam Whitelock was also named on the bench, as cover for the midfield backs – a good way to ensure all the outside backs got a bit of game time.
BUT THEN…. (go on, you were expecting a 'but then', weren't you!!!)
On Friday morning I was greeted by a tweet on Twitter, casually mentioning that Israel Dagg had again withdrawn from the team, due to that pesky tight hamstring. This time it wasn't as simple as putting Zac in the starting 15 and having Adam Whitelock replace him on the bench. If you remember, Adam Whitelock was already ON the bench. No problem – we know Tom Taylor can play at fullback if need be. OH WAIT. He was unavailable because of an INJURY!
The Crusaders were officially lacking someone to sit on the bench in the #22 jersey. There was no one to fill in as a replacement for the outside backs.
So…. the coaching team did what any coaching team would do – and put a flanker on the bench for the outside backs. One would imagine that the coaching team hoped and prayed they wouldn't need to use him. As long as there were no injuries, they would be fine.
Naturally, Johnny McNicholl broke his ankle in the 20th minute of the game.
A collective "OH F**K!" could be heard across Crusader-land (well, if it hadn't been 6.30am local time, I'm sure it would have been) as McNicholl was carted off the field, his season over. The situation for the outside backs was suddenly looking dire again.
Adam Whitelock took Johnny's place on the wing and the midfield backs played out the full 80 minutes, so there was no need for history to repeat itself and for a flanker to be thrown from the scrum to the wing. Yea. That happened before. In 2011 Matt Todd had to play on the wing due to injuries amongst the backs. The game was against the Stormers. In Cape Town. Deja vu anyone?
The Crusaders – sans Richie McCaw, Kieran Read (injured), Dan Carter (on paternity leave), Israel Dagg and Owen Franks (off after 20 minutes with a rib injury), went on to unexpectedly beat the Stormers. It's an enormous undertaking for a team to beat a South African franchise in South Africa, but for a team to do it when missing who could be argued to be their most influential players – it's almost a miracle.
The final score was 19-14, with the Crusaders only try coming from Matt Todd – the remaining 15 points all being kicked by understudy to Dan Carter, Tyler Bleyendaal. The Crusaders attacking AND defensive efforts were amazing (in fairness, so were the Stormers), and by recording the win, they surely sent a message to the other Super XV franchises. A very scary message at that.
BUT (remember, there is always a but!) ther Crusaders are again in a very precarious position with regard to their outside backs. Telusa Veainu has been called in as back up for McNicholl – but he is it for the remainder of the competition. Another Crusaders outside back being injured would be a major problem for the franchise, and hopefully a problem that doesn't eventuate.
On a personal level, I am hugely upset by the injury to Johnny. I became excited by him in the 2012 ITM Cup and just knew he'd get a Super XV contract – which he did. I've loved watching his progress and seeing him impress in his first year with the Crusaders. My plan had been to do a Kiwi Focus piece on Johnny later on in the season, when he was the player everyone was talking about – but obviously that won't be happening now… Because I'm such a huge fan of Johnny, it seems only right to now objectify the poor man and give him a McBonbon rating… So here goes!
Tattoos: 0
Hot Daddy points: 0
Chest: 6
Arms: 6
Facial scruff: 1
Growliness: 1
Hands: 6
Personality: 9
Hair: 6
Overall hotness: 5
Total: 40/50
McBonbon Scale standings:
52% – Matt Todd
40% – Johnny McNicholl
24% – Gareth Anscombe


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News in Brief
Teachers at Chicago School Plan Boycott of State Test
Teachers at an elementary school in Chicago have announced that they will refuse to administer state-mandated standardized tests that were scheduled to start this week.
Some 40 teachers at Saucedo Scholastic Academy unanimously voted to boycott the Illinois Standards of Achievement Tests. Because the ISAT is soon to be replaced by common-core-aligned assessments, scores will not be used for student promotion, teacher evaluation, or selective-school admissions.
District officials say all employees are expected "to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure we are in compliance with the law."
Vol. 33, Issue 23, Page 4Published in Print: March 5, 2014, as Teachers at Chicago School Plan Boycott of State Test
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I remember taking a night train from Warsaw to Prague in the spring of 1992. Around two in the morning, a security officer dressed in a drab trench coat and tall, lace up boots, flung open the door to our sleep cabin, and yelled words at me that I didn't understand. After a few jarring moments, I realized, with the help of the Australian traveller sitting next to me, that the officer wanted to see my eurorail pass. Unfortunately, I had been issued a pass with an older version of the eurorail map displayed on the front. The Czech Republic wasn't included as one of the pre-paid areas of travel.
With no money on me, I had sudden visions of being thrown off the train in the middle of nowhere, forced to freeze my ass off in the dark of night. I exchanged some helpless looks, hoping the guard would have pity on me. No such luck......My new Australian friend, sensing panic in my blank look, started pointing to my ticket and began piecing together some fragmented German, indicating that my eurorail map was old. "Dies ist alt, Dies ist Alt," she sputtered. I started doing the same, and after a few seconds, (seemed like hours), the guard broke into a pinched smile, but clearly understood the problem. He made an about-face turn, slammed the door, and marched off.
Communication is a tricky business. There is tremendous value in transdisciplinary collaboration as as the key to effecting ecological health solutions, but the burning question is how to bridge the communication gap that exists between specializations as well as between field professionals and the general public. Ever the diplomat, I'm eager to facilitate the formation of collaborative partnerships, (ecovet international is one example), but I have come up against many isolated thinkers, who limit themselves to the specifics of their academic discipline instead of seeing the potential in partnering with others to uncover revolutionary, "big picture" break throughs.
Fortunately, globalization is causing a shift in this sort of conventional isolation. Today, while surfing through the latest articles on the environmental News Network, I came across a great example of the possiblities that can result when people think outside the box and build on the skills of eachother, without being limited by language barriers that exist between disciplines.
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Osteoarthritis of the major joints is most effectively diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and various lab tests including imaging studies such as X-ray. A primary care physician can diagnose most cases, but depending on perceived severity a patient may be referred to a specialist, such as a physiatrist or orthopedic surgeon, for further evaluation.
Medical History
Medical histories can often be the most useful tool for physicians in diagnosing osteoarthritis. Practitioners will look for family history of the disease as well as the presence of various risk factors to indicate the need for further testing. A careful review of the patient's symptoms is important to obtaining an accurate diagnosis.
Physical Examination
A physical examination will usually follow the medical history as the physician looks for physical signs of the disease. These include swelling and tenderness of the joints, loss of movement in specific joints, or visible joint damage such as bony growths in the surrounding area. The patient may also be asked to perform a variety of physical tasks so the physician can evaluate range of motion and general joint mobility.
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Lab Tests
Laboratory tests are used to help confirm a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis if the diagnosis is otherwise in doubt.
- Joint aspiration or arthrocentesis. This diagnostic tool involves removing a sample of fluid from the joint for further examination, and can be used to rule out other conditions. Further testing can reveal the presence of crystals and also rule out infection.
- X-ray. An X-ray is used to provide a picture of potential joint damage, but is not the most reliable tool. Most patients over the age of 60 display joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, but only a third or this population report actual symptoms. For this reason, an X-ray is usually used to confirm a suspected diagnosis made through a physical examination and medical history.
- MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging techniques can be used to provide a more accurate picture of damage to the joint and remaining cartilage.
See What Is Arthrocentesis (Joint Aspiration)?
The above combination of medical history, physical exam, and possibly diagnostic testing, all inform the diagnosis of osteoarthritis.


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Traffic will be even a little stickier than usual on Beckley this week due to lane closures from the Dallas Horseshoe Project.
The right lane of northbound Beckley under Interstate 30 will remain closed through Wednesday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The two right lanes of southbound Beckley under I-30 will be closed Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.


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Craig is showing us how to impress your mates and learn some cool science.
If you have a hairdryer and a ping pong ball then you can make it hover and this shows us how aeroplane wings work.
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Are you ready for a two-part review? If not, brace yourself because it's about to happen!
Let's talk about audio books first. I have never had anything against audio books but previously my only personal experience with them happened to be high school AP English classes in which I had to 'read along' with a cassette tape playing in the background. Let me tell you, that is definitely one of the most boring methods of reading a book ever. I get WHY teachers choose to incorporate audio books into lesson plans as some students definitely learn better reading and listening to the material but…
As EXPERT as I am at multi-tasking, I am in NO WAY capable of concentrating on someone talking to me while I am also trying to read. This is just not a skill I have become adept at, mostly because when I am reading I am also 'talking' to myself inside my head… and all that noise going on in my noggin gets super confused when I also have to listen to someone or if I'm trying to concentrate on something else.
But there is nothing WRONG with audio books. It does drive me a little crazy when someone says they "read" a book and what they really mean is that they "listened" to the book, but that is not because I think one method of absorbing a story is superior. I simply am frustrated that they are using the wrong verbs. I even did a little research and the majority of studies show that neither method is better for you than the other. They both have their own benefits!
After listening to some friends of mine always talking about their audio books, I decided to give them a REAL chance. I signed up for Audible and immediately began browsing the choices. I thought a good suspense novel would be perfect for an introduction to audio, but I was sorely disappointed. I swear there was an 80 year old dude reading the story and 10 second pauses in between EVERY sentence. I quickly became frustrated but I wanted to try something else. That's when I saw that Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis was available as an audio book.
This may have been the greatest choice I have made all year! In regards to audio books, while I still haven't decided if they are really for ME, I can tell you that listening to an author read their own story is AMAZING. You can generally get a sense of someones personality through their writing and if you've read Girl, Wash Your Face then you probably know Rachel Hollis isn't holding anything back. But listening to her encouraging words and her embarrassing stories is such a different experience than reading them! I highly recommend giving audio books a shot!
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
But let's talk about the actual book. I had heard so many positive things about this book that I honestly couldn't resist it. I know that I personally enjoy 'self help' books but let me just set you straight now- this is NOT a self help book. This is a motivational, positive, high energy book that is encouraging you to be your best self.
I know, it sounds super corny. If you don't want encouraging words or you are 100% okay with your life, this book may not be for you.
But I am no where near perfect and I wake up with anxiety and go to bed with anxiety. I am always worried about what other people think of me or if someone will judge me for something. I've wondered if I am "good enough" and I literally complained on my 26th birthday that I felt like I haven't accomplished enough.
And Rachel Hollis wrote this book for me. For me and for every other person on this earth who feels the same way because I know that I am not the only one who gets so wrapped up in expectations that it could literally drive me mad.
In Girl, Wash Your Face you are presented with a lie that the author has at some point told herself. Some of these lies include "I am not good enough" or "Something else will make me happy." Each chapter focuses on that lie and how she came to a realization that it was only hurting her. She may spill a hilarious yet embarrassing story in attempt to get her point across or she may give you a very serious and gut wrenching tale that will leave you with chills. Then she tells you what helped her to stop telling herself that lie or how she developed new habits that were positive.
Truly, this book has something for everyone. I know people in their 70's still terrified of what people think of them and I know parents who feel like they are not up to par with their peers. There are moms who feel guilty for wanting a career and women in relationships that they don't realize are train wrecks. Every single one of the women above should read this. Even if you don't fall into a category above, she talks about SO MANY things that you WILL find her talking about something that strikes a chord with you.
And the best part about this book is that it isn't trying to sell you some miraculous 'you'll be perfect tomorrow if you just read this' story. She truly is motivating you to take care of yourself and to invest in your own future. I felt empowered and inspired after reading her words and encouragement and I hope you will read this and find the same positive energy that I did. And I truly hope you will pass the encouragement along to others.


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Taiwan is an island with a unique geographic landscape in the subtropics off the southeast coast of China. Mountains occupy about two-thirds of Taiwan's land mass. The topographic significantly affect the formation of precipitation systems, as thermal forces influence circulation around the mountains. Monsoon, with their distinct circulations, strongly affect East Asia and Taiwan's climate and even the air quality. For example, the prevailing north easterly monsoon during winter and spring dominates the weather pattern and determines the air quality through the significant long-range transport of Asian dust and anthropogenic pollutants southward to Taiwan.
Actually, Taiwan's unique geographic location has received more than just one source in springtime, one is from continental outflow (dust and anthropogenic pollutants) and the other is from IndoChina or South Asia (biomass burning). During summer and autumn, tropical cyclones occur annually around Taiwan with three or four on average. The interaction of the typhoon circulation with mountain could produce significant precipitation distribution over Taiwan.
In this presentation, the application of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model will be presented on the topics, such as, long-range transport of Asian dust to Taiwan, biomass burning transport from Indochina, typhoon Morakot simulation study and regional climate change study. Currently, the new gLite-based WRF web portal (gWRF) has been successfully set up and run in Grid Computing Center, Academia Sinica Taiwan. GLite middleware enables WRF to run on the global grid infrastructure. To share our model application experiences and collaborate with other climate and weather research communities on disaster mitigation and extend related e-Science activities to other grid infrastructures are our major purposes.


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Echo Print Rug
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- 87% viscose, 13% wool in Dusty Blue.
- Hand loomed.
- Due to the handcrafted technique, variations in colour are to be expected.
- Shedding of loose fibres is normal with new rugs and a natural result of being handcrafted.
- Shedding will diminish with regular vacuuming, typically within three to six months.
- Rug Pad recommended (sold separately).
- Made in India.
- Your purchase of handcrafted items helps preserve craft traditions worldwide. Learn more.
- 5'w x 8'l.
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- Rug thickness: 0.5".
- To learn how to choose the right rug size, visit our Rug Guide.
Vacuum regularly to prevent dust and crumbs from settling into roots of fibres. When vacuuming, protect your rug by turning off the beater bar or choosing the "bare floor" setting on your vacuum. Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Use rug protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening piles. Do not pull loose ends; clip them with scissors to remove. Turn rug around occasionally to equalize wear. Remove spills immediately; if liquid, blot with clean, undyed cloth by pressing firmly around the spill to absorb as much as possible. For hard-to-remove stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended. Store your rug by rolling it front side out and wrapping in cloth for protection. Do not fold or put in an airtight plastic bag. Place in a dry, well-ventilated area. Use of a rug pad is recommended. This product may transfer colour to nylon or silk material when wet. Shedding of loose fibres is normal with new wool rugs and a natural result of being handmade. Shedding will diminish with regular vacuuming and proper care, typically within three to six months.
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Patient Advisory Council (PAC)
The Patient Advisory Council (PAC) is a dynamic group of patients and professionals that help the Network respond to patient needs and seek ways to improve patient/staff relationships. The PAC represents a cross section of patient treatment modalities from across the Network. This committee provides an approach to patient-related issues and concerns that involve continuously seeking better ways to do things — ways that lead to more informed patients and better treatment results. This committee acts as an advisory group to the Network's Patient Services Department.


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No doubt about it, Lil Wayne is a Louisianimal. But the global rap superstar hasn't been back to his native New Orleans in quite some time. Credit his pal T.I. with getting Weezy back to his old 'hood to shoot a video for Tip's new video for "Ball," which premieres Monday night (October 22) at 11:30 p.m. ET on VH1.
"It was weird, because we shot it in my 'hood, and he shot it in some spots that I hadn't been in so long," Wayne told MTV News on Thursday of his and Tip's upcoming clip.
For the song, which will be on T.I's upcoming Trouble Man LP, due December 18, the King of the South enlisted producer Rico Love, who channeled the spirit of Mannie Fresh's bounce-inspired work during Cash Money's early days. "I'm a good-looking rapper, I ain't tryna stunt/ I'mma fire my blunt like Donald Trump," Weezy F. spits, using his old 1999 rap style.
In order to capture a complimentary visual vibe, T.I. and Weezy trekked to the N.O. and shot a guerrilla-style video like the good old days of Birdman's storied label, when they churned out visuals for Southern classics like "Ha," "Tha Block Is Hot" and "Respect Us."
Nowadays, Wayne resides in Miami, so going back to the place that made him famous was quite the experience. "To just even be back in those spots was crazy and just to have that old atmosphere back, that old Cash Money, shooting videos with the whole 'hood out there, the whole city out there," Weezy said. "Just to know that still exists even now, that was awesome."
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There are a few ways to remove Contacts from an Organization Group. The easiest would be from the actual Organization Group page. Just go to Settings and then select "Manage Organization Groups" to bring up the main Organization Groups page. If you click on the Actions button in the upper right, you'll see the option to remove all Contacts from the group.
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Shooting and Marksmanship has been a core activity within the Air Cadets for over 50 years. Cadets are taught the basics of marksmanship which includes safe handling of weapons, how to aim and how to breathe.
After completing basic training in the classroom cadets are taken onto the range to fire either the No 8 (soon to be replaced with the No 9) .22 rifle to put their skills into practice. After gaining experience on the No 8 cadets graduate up to the L98 A2 cadet GP rifle which is fired on a outside range.
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We've become a very visual society. To get our daily dose of news and information, we hop on our smartphones, tablets and other devices to scan headlines and updates. But even though we have all this great technology to make life easier and facilitate instant gratification, we are in fact busier than ever and suffering from information overload as a result of all the content that's being generated and shared across news sites and social media. Our attention spans are dwindling and as the amount of information continues to grow, we look to the quickest means possible for getting our news fix. With this in mind, more companies need to think about using visuals in marketing.
Offering Content That Shines
The issue (or opportunity) this raises for businesses, particularly start-ups struggling to get awareness, is how do you shine through the plethora of news and information? You need to consistently provide fresh content on your website, blogs, social media pages, etc., however it needs to be focused less on selling your products or services and more on resonating and connecting with the target customer.
Stimulating Emotions
One way to get through to customers (and all advertisers know this) is by stimulating or appealing to emotions. In fact, studies have shown that "emotional" marketing messages beat "promotional" ones by a factor of 2 to 1. Few things make the emotional connection more than visuals — photos, videos, etc. You know the expression "A picture is worth a thousand words"? More often than not, a visual can get your message across, but, more importantly, it provides that quick information fix.
Using Visuals for Marketing Impact
By cutting through the clutter of content out there with meaningful and impactful visuals as well as words, businesses can more effectively capture the attention of customers. Studies show that articles with visuals get almost twice as many views as those without, and posts with videos attract three times more inbound traffic than plain text posts. We can see validation of this for ourselves through the exploding popularity of sites such as Pinterest, Instagram, etc., as well as the increasing use of visuals on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Below are the most effective ways that your business, especially if it's a startup, can incorporate visuals in its content marketing to tell your story and grab your customers' attention.
- Photos/images – Use photos of your product, how it works and its uses; your customers using your product; your individual team members; authors of your content, and any cool stuff that ties into who you are and makes you real and human.
- Graphics – Use graphs, charts and diagrams to illustrate product, service or customer performance or results.
- Videos – Create videos of animations or revolving images of your product or of "chalk talks" presented by company experts. These can go on your website and blog, but also on a company YouTube channel and your Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
- Slideshows – Create slideshows to present a list of ideas, tips, survey results or highlights from a talk. They work great wherever you have an online presence, especially social media/networks such as Slideshare.
- Infographics (Images sharing data in a visually appealing way) – Can be used to show a process, how your product works, your customers' before and after experience, or a visual summary of the corresponding content.
- Comics – If appropriate to your product or service, comics can help you convey your message in a more humorous way.
- Memes (Virally-transmitted cultural symbols or social ideas, such as Tiny Trump or Snapchat Hot Dog) – Can be used to grab the audience's attention for conveying a message profoundly or humorously.
- Infodoodles (Using words in a visual way with pictures, artwork or other images) – Can be used to convey a message in a colorful and engaging way using more than just text.
While producing videos can sometimes be a budget-buster, start-ups running lean can easily and cost-effectively boost their content's visual quotient with photos, various images and graphics, slideshows and infographics. That said, I've had several startup clients produce small-budget yet eye-catching short videos using animation or a mix of still photos and other media with voice-overs from team members. One company engaged an industry analyst to video-tape an interview of its CEO at a high-profile trade show, creating a video they could publicize as well as post on their website and social networks.
Whatever you decide to do with your marketing, if you figure out how to tell your story in a visual way, you will eventually see that providing visual content can effectively separate your business from the rest of the pack and capture the attention of your target customers.


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Boston 12, Devil Rays 5. Heading into this series with Boston, if we were told we would win three of four from the division-leading Red Devils, we would have gladly signed for that and been ecstatic. Still, we found ourselves pacing around the room at 6-5 in the top of the 9th and then banging our heads against the wall as soon as David Ortiz began to unleash his thunderstick. We must admit…if one player is going to destroy our hopes with a grand slam in the 9th inning, we were glad it was Big Papi. Is there a more lovable player in baseball? And quite frankly it is starting to get to the point where we expect Big Papi to hit a home run every time he comes to the plate in the 9th inning of a close game. With the loss, the Rays missed an opportunity to climb out of the cellar in the AL East. Tampa remains a half game behind Baltimore.
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text: Show Recap: Kill The Noise at Fluxx San Diego (12/5) Sam WarnerMonday, December 9, 2013DubstepEventsReviewsTrap0 Comments This past weekend our San Diego Live Coverage Correspondents were fortunate enough to cover Kill The Noise at Fluxx Nightclub in the lovely city of San Diego, California. KTN, who's real name is Jake Stanczak, comes straight out of Rochester, NY. The New York native co-owns the label Slow Roast Records, with his bud DJ Craze. They are distributed by Fools Gold Records. Kill the Noise has no problem in consistently destroying every set he throws down. I kept his live sets from EDC Las Vegas and Electric Zoo in New York on repeat days before the show, and I highly recommend you guys give these well composed KTN sets a listen; guaranteed good times. His set consisted of genres ranging from DNB, Trap, and Dubstep, all the way to high-hitting energetic House! Starting off with some heavy drum and bass, Fluxx Nightclub's circular set up and phenomenal sound system allowed for an exquisite musical experience. Following the DNB he dropped into heavy trap (the familiars: Ratchet bitch, Animals, Mash-it-up, Satisfaction (RL Grime Remix)). After smothering the crowd with heavy 808 and crispy high-hats, Mr. Stanczak left the trap scene for a bit and dropped into very high energy house. Photos by: SHIPWRECKDAI.COM


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By: Mickayla Miller
I will be the first to outright admit that I'm a raging, yet respectful, feminist — but you couldn't pay me to vote for Hillary Clinton this November.
It's strange to see so many people, women especially, who have backed Clinton since the beginning for the sole reason that she's a woman, and that this could be a historical election, if only for the fact that the first woman president could be elected in their lifetime.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a woman president—otherwise known as, well, a president—but I believe that whoever the president may be, they need to be the right fit for the job. Personally, I don't think she is what the country needs.
However, as the raging feminist I admitted to being earlier, it's sickening to see all of the hate that Clinton receives merely for being a woman. It's eerily reminiscent to the behavior exhibited when President Barack Obama was running. It's times like these where presidential candidates get roasted for aspects of their social life, as well as things they can't change.
Any time Clinton says anything in a certain tone of voice, or even a certain word placement, common folk are sometimes very quick to say that she's simply PMSing, or something along those lines.
Many jokes and memes have been made that say things along the lines of, "If Bill didn't even choose her, why should we?" These lines are made in reference to the affair her husband, Bill Clinton, was involved in that led to the steady decline of his reputation as president.
Of course, not everyone can be expected to be politically correct in all situations, but what people don't realize is that when they defame Clinton because she's a woman, or if they use her gender or marriage against her, they are committing acts of violence towards an already marginalized group.
Hillary Clinton is flawed, indeed. Every single person in this world is. But if you dislike her, do so because you don't agree with her views or actions; do so because you don't find her to be a good fit for a presidential candidate. Don't do it because she's a woman.
Additionally, don't vote for her purely because she's a woman. Do so because you see great things in her; do so because you believe she will bring this national to a time of peace and greatness, or she'll fulfill whatever you personally stand for.
Don't use someone's status as something which you can gain from; go by the character, the heart and the beliefs each person possesses. Even if they don't align with your own, remain respectful.
If you think Clinton is unfit for president, just make sure it's for the right reasons.


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Are you looking for medium hairstyles and haircuts for round face shapes? Then search no more as we have already chose the best ones around for you to wear. Round faces are the least found face shape but the thing is their styling is equally difficult.
Round faces are the blessing as they give you baby soft look, the look that people crave for. So let us help you in styling your hair in order to enhance the beauty of your face.
How many of you have ever noticed the shape of your face? How many of you know which hairstyle would suit best with the shape of your face? Have you ever analyzed your favorite celebrity and their hairstyles? Well, you are at the right place now and it is time to adopt new medium hairstyles for round faces.
Round faces require the hairstyles that bring out the face shape as well as make it resemble other face shapes. It is a geometrical shape and easy on eyes which is no doubt utterly attractive for people to view.
The cheeks in the round faces are the most bulged up part and this is why they give you filled up and healthy look.
The hairstyles that bring angle to your face are the perfect ones for you to carry. This is why we will guide you to the gorgeous Medium Haircuts for Round Face Shapes and make you shine out in the crowd of hundreds.
In your teens, you have a round face because there is baby fat on your cheeks. As you grow older, your baby fat from cheeks start going away and your face starts taking its natural form. Adopt some new hairstyles with medium cuts if you have a round face.
One of the best medium hairstyles for round faces is the one that deflects the cuteness and roundness of your face. One is a side partition with side braid. Side braids are very much in these days and look beautiful with round faces.
So, lets have a look some of the adorable and cute medium hairstyles and haircuts for round faces 2020.
Long Layered Medium Hairstyle for Round Faces
Long layered hair look gorgeous on round faces. If you have a typical round face, you can go for a simple ironed and plain hairstyle.
Plain and ironed hair makes your cheeks and cheek bones more visible. Ask your hair stylist to cut your hair into three layers and the first layer must be touching your ear lobe.
One of the best medium hairstyles for round faces is to have multiple layers and deep cuts. Layers add more volume and beauty to your face and personality.
Whatever hairstyle you chose whether it is bob or V-shaped, adding layers to the make it perfect for the round faces. This year this is also one of our top most wanted Medium Haircuts for Round Face Shapes women.
The reason being it gives the edge and shape to your hairstyle that you would love and people all around you will adore. This hairstyle emphasizes especially on your cheeks that are most important part of your round face. It brings maturity to your baby looking cheeks.
Medium Gentle Waves for Round Faces
Gentle waves look amazing as medium hairstyles for round faces. You can choose a curling iron of your own choice and use it on your hair. Remember one thing that big curlers are not preferred these days. Small and cute little ringlets look amazing with round faces.
You can also use buns and braids in your hair. Tied hair with center partition and plain one also make some beautiful and latest medium haircuts for round faces.
Small Medium Ringlets for Round Face Shape
If you wish to look cute and elegant and do not want too much frizz in your hair, all you can do is to have a little frizz and curl in your hair. When you wash your hair with shampoo and leave it for drying without combing it, a natural wave in your hair is automatically formed.
When you blow dry your hair, apply some hair shining gel on your hair too to make it glossy. Have small curls instead of big curls. You can either capture your wavy hair in a hair catcher or leave them open.
Medium Bob Cut for Round Faces
Bob haircuts are the ones that impart cute look on your face. It is one of the best Medium Haircuts for Round Face Shapes that have never left the top spot not just because it is simple but also because it is the one that brings edge to your face. The short bob is the ones that highlight your round face shape.
So let us say that this haircut preserves the original beauty in addition to enhancing it bit more. If you are a youngster than it is advisable that you add some highlights to your hair to add some funk in it.
Even if you are a working lady you can add the highlights but the point is that your hair color should be well chosen. Funky hair colors work well for the youngsters while there are many other hair colors that can work for you perfectly.
Your Turn.
You can choose hairstyles that are perfect and suitable Medium haircuts for your round face shapes. But make sure every hairstyle needs to be accompanied with the confidence.
The beauty of hairstyle while head held high is that makes you look pretty and bring out the beauty of your face.
It's your own choice to choose your own hairstyle and dress. Before choosing unique medium hairstyles for your round faces , make sure that it suits the shape of your face and personality.


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Come join us in our Rotary Club! We would like to welcome you to the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise of Belize City, Belize.
As an organization made up of leaders from the professional and business community throughout the world, Rotary encourages the highest ethical practices in every vocation while helping to inspire peace and goodwill everywhere though providing humanitarian services.
Started in 2007, the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise has in its short lifetime been involved in multiple projects that serve our community. We have a vibrant membership of almost 30 professionals, and are one of 10 clubs in Belize, and over 35,000 clubs worldwide.
Rotary offers the opportunity for members to have fun and build long lasting friendships through fellowship, but our true purpose is serving the community, country and world in which we live. You are welcome to become part of us and help as we make our city, and our country, a better place. You can do that by volunteering or by joining our Rotary Club.
If you are a Rotarian visiting the area, you are welcome to attend our meetings – check the Events Page for further details.
If you're interested in joining Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise, please Contact us and we will arrange for you to visit.


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Resident gives full support to Michael Casey's bid
To the Editor:
Casey is the man for the job.
I've lived in Milford for many years and like many other taxpayers, I am fed up with our state's financial woes. A recent report on "Sinkhole States" by the Institute for Truth in Accounting ranked Connecticut 50th, (out of 50), and stated we are in the worst financial position of all 50 states."
It is clear we need new leadership in Hartford. I believe Michael Casey will prove to be the hard-working state representative who actually understands that we need a change in the right direction.
I met Michael about 2 years ago, and since then, have had the pleasure of discussing the issues facing Milford and Connecticut on many occasions with him.
He hopes to help make Connecticut a favorable competitor among other states, a state where young families and businesses can stay and prosper, a state where our high school and college graduates can find jobs after they complete their education, and a state where our seniors and veterans can afford to comfortably retire.
Michael, like most of us, believes in holding the line on outrageous taxes and reducing runaway spending at the state level.
We are fortunate to have talented and dedicated people like Michael who are willing to stand up as a consistent voice for us. He has my full support in this election.
Ray Kirmaier


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Docker + VirtualBox on Windows 10
For many years in a row I used to have a VirtualBox machine where I concentrated all my development tools.
But now with Windows 10 much more stable than previous versions and docker fully available to create development containers, I decided to switch back to Windows + WLS (Windows Linux Subsystem) + Docker for my development stack.
I can keep most of the environment configuration in a version control system and in case I need to change to another machine, it would not be so time consuming.
Docker on Windows requires you to enable Hyper-V, that is a virtualization platform include in Windows. When you install Docker on Windows it will ask you to do so and warn that your VirtualBox virtual machines will stop working.
The problem is that I needed to have both in order to do the transition. I need to be sure that I ported all services that I had in the virtual machine to the Windows Linux Subsystem.
You can install Docker Toolbox in order to run both at the same time or take a different path: enable and disable Hyper-V when you need each technology!
I decided to follow the former.
To use Docker, enable Hyper-V
# Run from elevated prompt (admin privileges) bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto
To use VirtualBox again: disable Hyper-V.
# Run from elevated prompt (admin privileges) bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
Unfortunately, you'll need to reboot your machine every time you run this command.
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Is It Low Testosterone or Normal Aging?
A decrease in testosterone levels is a normal sign of aging. Find out how to know if testosterone has dipped too low.
As men get older, testosterone levels decline naturally and almost imperceptibly. But for some men, a significant decline can impact their quality of life. So how can you tell the difference between normal aging and low testosterone?
When testosterone levels are too low, men may experience less interest in sex, fewer spontaneous erections, and a reduced intensity of orgasm and sensation. It may also cause loss of pubic hair, decrease in energy, increase in fatigue, depression, poor concentration and memory, disrupted sleep, and reduced strength.
What's a "Normal" Level of Testosterone?
Testosterone is the most important male sex hormone. It's produced primarily in the testes adrenal glands. Testosterone regulates sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and sperm production. In puberty, it makes the penis and testes grow larger, causes facial and pubic hair to grow, and deepens the voice. Normal levels of testosterone are considered to be anywhere from 300 to 1,200 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dl).
About 5 million American men have testosterone deficiency, but because testosterone levels vary widely, it's difficult to determine a specific level that indicates a medical problem. Plus, low testosterone symptoms can be mistaken for natural signs of aging. The prevalence of low testosterone increases with age, affecting about 20 percent of men between ages 60 and 70, 30 percent after age 70 and up to age 80, and about half of all men older than 80.
A study published in September 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine establishes testosterone levels at which various physiological functions begin to be affected. While this may help determine when to seek treatment for low testosterone, the study also found that some symptoms normally associated with testosterone deficiency are partially or even totally caused by the decline in estrogen that also results in lower testosterone levels.
Shalender Bhasin, MD, an endocrinologist and director of the research program on men's health, aging, and metabolism at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, says the field of treatment for testosterone deficiency is still evolving. "Most of the clinical trials in this area are inconsistent," he says. "No testosterone study has involved more than 300 men, giving us very limited information."
Should You Be Treated for Low Testosterone?
If you believe you're experiencing low testosterone symptoms, see a doctor, preferably a urologist specializing in endocrinology. The urologist may be able to determine if and why your testosterone level is too low. A blood test will tell you what your testosterone level is at a particular time. The best time to have your testosterone level measured is in the early morning, when levels are at their highest. If your level is low, your doctor should measure it at least two more times before making a diagnosis. Less than 200 or 300 ng/dl of total testosterone is considered to be a low testosterone level.
"There are many potential causes for the symptoms of low testosterone — it's not always clear why a man feels the way he does," says Joseph Alukal, MD, director of reproductive health and benign diseases of the prostate and an assistant professor in the departments of obstetrics and gynecology and urology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. Although a diagnosis of low testosterone is based on symptoms and repeated blood tests, other tests are needed. "When other hormones are checked, other underlying medical conditions may be found," he says.
Your doctor should take into account your medical history, including past and present illnesses, any genetic history, and current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications you're taking before making a diagnosis of low testosterone. Be sure to mention any sexual problems or issues that may be causing you stress.
A physical examination should include checking your penis, testes, and breasts for any lumps. Bone density testing may be ordered because low testosterone can cause bones to become brittle, and a scan of the brain may be needed to rule out a tumor in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus. Your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level should also be checked to make sure there are no prostate problems or cancer.
Hypogonadism: When Testosterone Levels Are Very Low
When testosterone levels are seriously low, a clinical condition called hypogonadism may be the cause. Hypogonadism occurs when the body doesn't produce enough testosterone either because of a problem in the testicles, the hypothalamus, or the pituitary gland. Chris Saigal, MD, a professor and vice chairman of urology at UCLA, says that men with hypogonadism can benefit from testosterone therapy, but he stresses that only a small percentage of men have this condition. "Low testosterone by itself does not constitute hypogonadism," he says.
"Testosterone can be difficult to measure," Dr. Bhasin says, "because the measurement system can be problematic and often inaccurate." Only 10 labs are certified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to test testosterone levels. To get the most accurate measurement, Bhasin recommends that you ask that your blood sample be sent to one of these labs.
And Robert Brannigan, MD, an associate professor of urology at the Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, says that when considering testosterone treatment, ask your doctor to explain the known risks and benefits. "Men need to know about potential downsides and adverse effects to treatment," he says. A November 2013 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests, for example, that testosterone therapy increased the risk for cardiovascular incidents in men who had previously undergone cardiac catheterization and were subsequently started on testosterone therapy.
"The pros and cons for treatment of each individual must be weighed," Dr. Brannigan says, "and unless an individual meets specific diagnostic criteria, there's no reason to be given testosterone therapy."
Experts agree that while testosterone can help men with hypogonadism resulting from low testosterone, it isn't for men with normal testosterone levels. "Some men may just need to be reminded that decreased testosterone is a normal part of aging," Dr. Saigal says.


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RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Chai-Na-Ta Corp. (OTCBB: CCCFF), one of the world's largest suppliers of North American ginseng, today announced a first quarter 2010 net loss of $142,000, or less than $0.01 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per basic share, in the same period last year.
Revenue decreased to $825,000 in the first quarter of 2010 from $2.9 million in the prior year period. The Company has a gross profit of 4.0% of sales revenue in the 2010 first quarter compared to a gross loss of 0.5% in the same period last year.
"We sold 8% of our 2009 harvest root by March 31, 2010 with 98% of the remaining root committed to customers," said Derek Zen, Chairman of the Company. "Chai-Na-Ta's average selling price increased to $8.41 per pound in the first quarter of 2010 from $7.67 per pound in the first quarter of 2009."
"While 2010 will remain challenging, we are on track with our efforts to reduce operating and overhead costs," added Mr. Zen. "Selling, general and administrative expenses fell to $203,000 in the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of 17.8% from the same period last year."
The working capital position as at March 31, 2010 was a surplus of $8.6 million compared to a surplus of $8.9 million at December 31, 2009.
Chai-Na-Ta Corp., based in Richmond, British Columbia, is one of the world's largest suppliers of North American ginseng. The Company farms, processes and distributes North American ginseng as bulk root and supplies processed material for the manufacturing of value-added ginseng-based products.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's expectations regarding future events. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events could differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general business conditions, and other risks as outlined in the Company's periodic filings, Annual Financial Statements, and Form 20-F.
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Watch Trailer: Prateik Babbar romancing 16 yr old girl in 'Issaq'
Veternan actor Raj Babbar's son Prateik Babbar is a new entrant to the film industry of Bollywood. He has already grabbed the attention of the critics with his impeccable natural acting style. His performances in the movies 'Dhobi Ghat', 'Aarakshan', 'Dum Maro Dum' and 'Ekk Deewana Tha' are well appreciated by the film fraternity. He is absent from the big screen for some time, but it seems the wait is finally over. The actor is busy shooting for his upcoming film, 'Issaq'.
Manish Tiwary is directing the film 'Issaq'. It is a love story adapted from Shakespeare's eternal novel, 'Romeo and Juliet'. Varanasi is used as the backdrop of the story in an era when the sand mafias and the naxalites are dominating the social landscape of the region. The story narrates the violent clashes between the naxalites and the sand mafias. Accordingly the film is given a rustic look that brings out the story much more convincingly.
The love occurs between the children of rival sand mafias. Prateek Babbar plays the role of Rahul Mishra, a 26 year old hunk and the son of a sand mafia. Prateek's love interest is a 16 year old girl, affectionately called 'Bachchi' who is the daughter of a rival sand mafia.
The search for the actress who would play the role of 'Bachchi' was extensive. Finally the film crew selected the girl for the role but her identity was kept as a well guarded secret. Even during the outdoor shooting of the movie at Varanasi, the heroine was kept hidden from the prying eyes.
Finally the secret is out. A 16 year girl named Amyra Dastur is playing the role of 'Bachchi'. She is is born and brought up in Mumbai. Amrya got selected from 400 girls. Speaking about it, the director Tiwary said, "Since the film is an adaptation of Romeo And Juliet, the chemistry between the two is very important. After a lot of search we found the right girl. We were looking for somebody who is very young and innocent and at the same time can carry off the rustic look of a Banarasi girl." He also added, "We are very happy with Bachchi and she certainly looks very good with Prateik who has a lean look in the film."
It seems Amyra is now certainly making the headlines and we
hope that her film performs well at the box office too.


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African lily
Agapanthus africanus
Common Name: African lily
Genus: Agapanthus
Species: africanus
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Suitable for growing in containers, Long flowering period
|Hardiness: Half-Hardy
|Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)
|Sun/Shade: Full sun
|Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm)
|Foliage Type: Deciduous
|Flower Colour: Blue
|Foliage Colour: Green
|Flowering Period: July to September
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
- John Innes no. 3 compost for container grown plants
Globes of of trumpet-shaped deep blue flowers appear from July to September on straight stems above bold clumps of strap-like mid-green leaves. These beautiful African lilies provide valuable late summer interest in a sunny well-drained border or large patio pot. Where temperatures fall below zero container-grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.
- Garden care: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring until flowering. Divide congested plants in spring but be aware that they may not flower again the next summer.
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TAVARES — The public cast more than 3,000 votes in an online contest, choosing the top 14 photos to be featured in Lake County's 2019 Adopt-a-Lake Calendar. The top-scoring picture – a boater on Lake Eustis submitted by Teresa Jenkins, is featured on the calendar's front cover.
The runner-up photos are included in a special section on the back of the calendar. Participants submitted more than 250 photos of Lake County waterbodies in the increasingly popular Adopt-a-Lake photo contest. A committee narrowed those down to 30, and they were then placed in an online gallery for voting.
The Adopt-a-Lake calendars are available for a suggested donation of $5 at the Lake County Water Lab, 12923 County Landfill Road, the Solid Waste Administration Office, 13130 County Landfill Road, and the Office of Building Services, 315 W. Main St. Tavares, Suite 515. Calendars may also be ordered by mailing a check to: Adopt-a-Lake Program, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. If requesting a calendar by mail, an additional $1 should be included for postage and handling.
The Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program encourages local civic organizations, individuals and fraternal and business groups to adopt a segment of a lake's shoreline. The program is comprised of three separate components: Water-quality monitoring, public education and pollution prevention. Volunteers can select which aspects of the program best fit their level of interest.
For more information about the calendar or the Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program, contact Cathie Catasus at 352-253-1659 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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It is high Time indeed to pretend to certainly if we knew what we are called this, to be a Son or a Daugbter of God: to, who are the Sons of God, we could Tis higher Word than if a Man could not but dilingage more with our selves, deduce his Gencalogy from an uninterrup- even in lawful Things, and give over the ted. Line of a thousand Kings and Princes ; Conduct of our Hearts and Ways to the ihre is more Hono ur, true Honour in it, Spirit of our Fatber, whom we may be and more Profit too, 'tis that which enri hes persuaded of, that he will lead us in the the poorest, and ennobles the balcft, in- Ways of Pleasaniness and Peace. conceivably beyond all the imaginary De Now, che special and peculiar Opegrees of Men. Now, my Belo ved, this rations of the Spirit, are expressed in the is the great Design of the Gospel, to be following Words : There are some ftow this incomparable Privilege upon Workings of the Spirit of God that are but you, to become the Sons of God. But it introductory and subservient - to more ex. is sad to think how many Souls scarce cellent Works ; and therefore they are think upon it, and how many delude transient, not appointed to continue long. themselves in it : But consider, that as for they are not his great Intendment; many as are tbe Sons of God, are led of this kind are these terrible Represenby the Spirit of God, they have gotten a cations of Sin and Wrath, of the Justice new Leader and Guider, other than their of God, which puts the Soul in a Fear, a own Fancy or Humour, which once they trembling Fear ; and while fuch à Soul followed in the Ignorance of their Hearts. is kept within the Apprehension of Sin and It is lamentable to conceive how the most Judgment, 'ris shut up, as it were, in Bon. Part of us are a fed, and driven, and car. dage. Now, though it be true, that in ried head-long, rather than gently led, by the Conversion of a Sinner, there is alour own carnal and corrupt Inclinations; ways something of this in more or less De.. Men pretending to Christianity, yet hur grees: yet because this is not the great ried away with every self-pleasing Object, Design of the Gospel, to put Men in Fear, as if they were not Masters of themselves, but rather to give them Confidence; nor furiously agitated by violent Lusts, miscar. the great Intendment of God in the Dif ried continually against the very Dictales pensation of the Law, to bring a Soul in of their own Reason and Conscience. Bondage under. Torror, but rather by And I fear there is too much of thele, the Gospel to free them from that Bone even in those who have more Reason to dage ; therefore he hath Reason to exaffume this honourable Title of Son ship. prels it thus, ye bave not received the I know not how we are exceedingly ad-Spirit of Bondage again to fear, &c. dicted to self-pleasing in every Thing, But there are other Operations of the
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Such a serious RepresentatiLet us speak then to these in order : Jon will make the stoutest and proudeft The first working of the Spirit is, to put Heart to fall down, and faint for Pear a Man in Fear of bimself, and such a fear of that infinite into Herable Weight of deas mightily straitens and embondages the served Wrath, and then the soul is in a Soul of Man: And this, though in it self sensible Bondage, that before was in a it be neither fo pleasant nor excellent, as real, but insensible Bondage ; then 'tis into make it come under the Notion of any vironed about with bitter Accusations, Gift from God, it having rather the Na- with dreadful Challenges, then the Law sure of a Torment and Punishment, and of God arrests and confines the Soul withbeing some Sparkle of Hell already kind in the Bounds of its own accusing Conled in the Conscience ; yet, hath made it fcience ; and this is some previous Reprebeauriful and stafunable in its Use and lentation of that eternal Imprisonment End, because he makes it to usher in the and Banishment from the Presence of God. pleasant and refreshing Sight of a Saviour, Albeit many of you are free from this and the Report of God's Love to the Fear, and enjoy a kind of Liberty to World in him. It is true,, all Men are serve your own Lufts, and sre noi senin Bondage to Sin and Satan, and shut up Gble of any Thraldom of your Spirits; in the Darkness of Ignorance and Unbelief, yet certainly the Lord will fometime ar. and bound in the Fetters of their own reft you, and bring you to this spiritual
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Bondage, when he shall make the Ini- | Scales off our Eyes, and opens our closed quities of your Heels encompass you a- Ears. bout, and the Curses of his Law furround Now for you, who either are, or have. you: When your Conscience accuseth, and been detained in this Bondage, under the God condemneth, it may be too late, and fearful Apprehension of the Wrath of out of Date.
God, and the sad Remembrance of your Alas then ! What will you do, who Sins, know that this is not the prime Innow put your conscience by, and will cent, and grand Business to torment you, as not hearken to it, or be put in Fear by it were, before the Time ; there is fome any Thing can be represented to you: other more beautiful and satisfying StrucWe do not desire to, put you in Fear, cure to be raised out of this Foundation : where no Fear is; but where there is I would have you improve it thus, to infinite Cause of Fear, and when it is por commend the Necefliy, the absolute Nes fible that Fear may introduce Faith, and ceflity of a Redeemer, and to make him be the Forerunner of these glad Tidings beautiful in your Eyes. Do not dwell chat will compose the Soul : We defire upon that, as if it were the ultimate or only you may know what Bondage you last Work, but know that you are called are really into, whether it be observed in this rational Way to come out of your or not, that you may fear, left you be relves into this glorious Liberty of the enthralled in the Chains of everlasting Sons of God, purchased by Chrift, and Darkness, and so may be persuaded to revealed in the Gospel. Know you bave flee from it before it be irrcoverable. not received the Spirit of Bondage only What a vain and empty Sound is the 10 Fear, but to drive you to Faith in a Gospel of Liberty by a Redeemer, to the Saviour; and then you ought so to walk, mot Pari who do not feel their Bondage ? as not to return to chat former Thral.' Who believes its Report, or cares much dom of the Fear of Wratb, but believe for it? Because it is Necessiry that cafts his Love. a Beauty and Luftre upon it, or takes the
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God, they are the Sons of God. For ye have not receioed the Spirit of Bondage again to fear : But we have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
of , it self, it is the most pleasant and which keep them in much Thraldom? joyful Life that can be, exempted from At least, who is it that is not once and these Fears and Cares, these Sorrows and often brought in Bondage after Converfis Anxieties, that all other Lives are subject on, and made to apprehend fearfully their unto ; for this of Necessity' must be the own Estate, who hath such constant uninterForce and Efficacy of true Religion, if rupted Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost, it be indeed true to its Name, to disbur. or lyes under such direct Beams of divine den and ease the Heart, and fill it with all Favour, but it is sometimes ecclipsed, and manner of Confolation. Certainly it is their Souls filled with the Darkness of the most rich Subject, and most com Horrour and Terrour?, And truly the pleatly furnished with all Variety of De most part rafte not to much Sweetness lights to entertain a Soul, that can be ima in Religion, as makes them uncessant and gined: Yet, I must confess, while we unwearied in the Ways of Godliness : consult with the Experience and Practice Yet notwithstanding of all this, we must of Christians, this bold Affertion seems vindicate Cbriftianity it self, and not im10 be much weakned, and too much pute these Things unto it, which are the Ground is given to confirm the contrary Infirmities and Faults of the Followers of Misapprehensions of the World, who it, who do not improve it unto such an take it to be a fullen, melancholick, and Use
, or use it so far as in it felf it is cap. disconfolate Life, attended with many able. Indeed, it is true that often we Fears and Sorrows. It is, alas ! too e. are brought to fear again, yet withall it vident, that many Christians are kepe in is certain, that our Allowance is larger, Bondage, almost all their Life time, and that we bave received tbe Spirit, through Fear of eternal Death, how not to put us in Bondage again to fear, many difinal Representations of Sin and but rather to seal to our Hearts that
Love of God, which may not only ex rather because Christianity doth not link pel Fear, but bring in Joy. I wish that into the Hearts and Souls of Men, but this were deeply considered by all of us, only puts a Tincture on their Out-lide, or thar there is such a Life as this attainable; because the Faith of divine Truths is so that the Word of God doth not deceive superficial, and the Consideration of them us in promising fair Things, which it so flight, that they cannot have much Ef. cannot perform, bur chat there is a certain ficacy and Infuence on the Heart, to Reality in the Life of Cbriftianity, in that quiet and compose it. Is it any Wonder Peace and Joy, Tranquility and Serenity that some Souls be subject again to the of Mind that is holden out, and that Bondage - of Fear and Terror, when fane, have really found it, and do find it ; they do not stand in Aw to Sia? Much and that the Reason why as all of us do Liberty to Sin, will certainly embondage got find it in Experience, is not because the Spirit of a Christian to fear. Suppole it is not, but because we have fo little a Believer in Jesus Christ bę exempred Apprehenfion of it, an: Diligence after from the Hazard of Condemnation ; yet it. It is strange, that all Men who have he is the greatest Fool in the World that pursued Satisfaction in the Things of this would on that Account venture on SatisLife, being disappointed, and one Gene faction to his Lufts; for though it be ration witnessing this to another, and one true that he be not in Danger of eternal Person to another, that notwithstanding, Wrath, yet he may find so much pre. Men are this Day as fresh in the Pursuit lent Wrath in his Conscience, as may of that, as big in the Expectations as to make him think it was a foolish Bargain ; ver : And yet in this Business of Religion, he may lose so much of the Sweetness of and the Happiness to be found in it, the Peace and Joy of God, as all the Plea. though the Oracles of God in all Ages Lures of Sin cannot compense: Therehave testified from Heaven how certain fore to the End that you whose Souls are and possible it is, though many have found once pacified by the Blood of Christ, and it in Experience, and left on Record to composed by his Word of Promise, may others; yet there is so slender Belief of enjoy that constant Reft and Tranquillity, the Reality and Certainty of it, and fo as not to be entoraled again to your old Nack Pursuit of it, as if we did not be- Fears and Terrors, I would advise and lieve it at all. Truly, my Beloved, recommend to you thefe two Things; there is a great Mistake in this, and 'ris one is, that ye would be much in the generally too: All Men apprehend other Study of that Allowance which the Pro. Things more fealable and attainable than mises of Christ afford: Be much in the personal Holiness and Happiness in it; serious Apprehension of the Gospel, but truly, I conceive there is nothing in and certainly your Doubts and fears the world fo practicable as this, nothing would evanish, at one Puff of such a made so easie, so certain to a Soul that rooted and established Meditation. Think really minds it.
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A Classic Elegant Wedding Overflowing with Rustic Romance
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This classic elegant wedding was rustic romance all the way — overflowing with gorgeous whites, pinks, burgundies, and golds. The bride chose a princess-like gown with an unusual twist, an off-white and pink color that went beautifully with the blue suits on the groom and his party. I loved seeing the little taste of Paris they brought to the affair — celebrating the city where they got engaged with macarons for all! It was a fun, festive environment with a focus on all of the guests have a great time, but the greenery, gold touches, and classic elements made sure it never lost its romantic flair. Check out the FULL GALLERY from Photography by Marirosa to see how this couple meshed rustic and classic styles for a gorgeous day!
From the Photographer..."I first met Karen back in 2012 when I photographed her sister Erin's wedding. From that moment, she has always shared my photography with her engaged friends. I'm incredibly grateful for the continued support from her and her family! I first met Clay the following year in 2013 at another one of her friends' weddings I was photographing. I immediately loved them as a couple! So when he proposed in Paris last year my filled with happiness. I was thrilled that they reached out now that it was their turn to say I Do! Fast forward to now, and they moved to Raleigh where they had their wedding at Melrose Knitting Mill! Having two of my former brides as part of the wedding party made it even better. Everything about their wedding was perfect, from the weather to every single detail" — Marirosa Anderson
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Its pretty difficult to find people who dont have Facebook pages, especially real estate agents who rely on networking to main their business.
But, have we really thought about how we are using our pages? Are we raking in business or possibly putting off clients with overly promotional posts?
The recent issue of Realtor magazine brought up an interesting point in their Selling on Facebook article. While there are a variety of opinions on this some love the idea, some cringe what we found interesting was that they compare Facebook to an in-person social gathering. Whether you agree or disagree, I think we can at least entertain the idea that most agents would not likely walk into a purely social cocktail party or a friends birthday gathering and start pushing their listing brochures at the guests, right? Well maybe some would but its not likely socially acceptable in most circles.
The article suggests that these two situations are not that different. When you think about, technology does have an annoying little habit of being, well, sometimes annoying think the person on his/her cell in the grocery store who is loudly having a conversation about intimate details of his/her life. Not what you likely wanted on your trip to pick up some milk and eggs, right?
So, how do we use Facebook in a way that promotes our business, attracts new clients and builds rapport without coming across as rude or inappropriate?
Below is a list of the Realtor magazine tips with our take and advice on them:
1) Show that real estate is part of you without pushing it on people. For example, assert yourself as knowledgeable about the industry by posting relevant news articles that people will find interesting. Sometimes it helps to give people something, not just try to sell them something.
2) Use Facebook as a means to show your hobbies, interests and special areas of expertise. This could spark a connection with a potential client, because clients want a real, authentic person they can relate to. You are selling your knowledge, but youre also selling your personality.
3) Dont bore your audience! Posting just plain links to listings isnt exciting. If you are going to post listings, try to limit them to open houses or interesting facts about the homes.
4) If all else fails, you can create a business page connected to your personal page to separate your business and your personal life. This way clients or other agents can see you as a person on one hand, and if they so choose, take a look at your listings by clicking over to your business page.
Written by Andrew Mitchell staff.