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MADISON, Wisconsin — Authorities have arrested three males allegedly involved in the assault on Wisconsin senior tailback Montee Ball that happened earlier this month.
On August 1 at 2 am, Ball, a Heisman Trophy finalist, was walking down a street in downtown Madison, Wisconsin when he was jumped by as many as five individuals who threw the athlete to the ground and began kicking him in the head and chest.
The attackers fled when one of Ball's friends and a man across the street moved to help him.
All three suspects — – Wendell Venerable, Deonte Wilson and Robert Wilks –- are 21-year-olds who attend Wisconsin, and each is currently being charged with substantial battery-party to a crime after Ball suffered both a concussion and a bruised jaw during the attack.
Police have said the attack may have been related to a fight at a house party that Ball attended a few days earlier.
However, detectives say they have no evidence suggesting Ball was involved in that fight.
"I obviously still think about it," Ball said recently when asked about the attack. "But it is most definitely behind me. I have no more anger toward the people who did it. I'll be honest, I did. It was a bad situation. There is nothing I can do about it."
Montee Ball, who finished last season with 1,939 yards rushing and 39 touchdowns, is expected to play during Wisconsin's home opener against Northern Iowa this Saturday.
"I'm just going to use the energy from it and use the anger I had from it and channel it onto the field," Ball said.
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This resource is for instructors who are creating adaptable and flexible educational resources that can accommodate a diversity of learning styles and individual needs. Leeward CC is a campus within the University of Hawaii (UH) System and therefore we follow the guidelines set by the UH System.
The Educational Media Center uses Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as our framework to design learning to be as inclusive as possible from the very beginning. Accessibility of online materials is one aspect of UDL.
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Though still in its infancy, OER can have a significant impact on students' learning and instructors' teaching. OER can help to overcome barriers of students' access to course materials, reduce the cost of higher education, and give instructors the freedom to customize materials to meet their students' needs and reach curriculum goals.
Designing for inclusivity and incorporating accessibility in the course design process is a natural progression of using OER. While many OER materials have been created in an accessible format, there are some that are not. Those materials can be modified (as long as the Creative Commons license allows for it) into an accessible or alternate format and redistributed. Learn more about the Leeward CC Open Educational Resources initiative.
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Corny is cute...when you're coupled up.
Believe me, I long for the day when I can coo over cookie-cutter romantic comedies with far-fetched plots. When I can watch the male love interest say lines no man would dare say in real life and think, "Wow!" When I can watch how the couple meets for the first time on accident because the man's dog escaped his grasp, ran miles and miles to the airport, snuck on a plane and somehow ended up at the top of the Empire State Building, only to be saved by the female love interest, just as the man tracks the dog to the very same spot with his GPS system that he (fortunately) just so happened to have implanted in the dog's butt as a puppy, and cry tears of joy.
But, this is not the case.
As a single woman, I am forced to face reality.
And, reality bites.
Yesterday, I watched the movie, He's Just Not That Into You.
I was excited about it...looking forward to it. (I admit that when it first came out, I had no interest in seeing it because I thought it would be, well, corny.) But, all of my friends who'd seen the movie raved about it. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Even my single friends...those traitors. (LOL.)
"You'll love it!!! Earl said.
"It's awsome. So true." added Tara.
Gigi: Me.
Alex: Yeah.
Gigi: A wise person once told me that if a guy wants to be with a girl, he will make it happen, no matter what.
Alex: That's true.
Gigi: But when I was hurling my body onto yours, you did not seem to want to make it happen.
Alex: Okay, yeah, here's the thing about that... You were right. I'd gotten so used to keeping myself at a safe distance from all these women and having the power that, that I didn't know what it felt like when I actually fell for one of them... I didn't know.
Gigi: Look, I just went out with your friend Bill. He might be just exactly what I need. No drama, he calls; he does what he says...
Alex: [stepping closer] I can do that stuff too...
Gigi: But you didn't! And that same wise person told me that I'm the rule. That I have to stop thinking that every guy will change, that I have to stop thinking that...
Gigi: [Alex kisses her]
Gigi: ... I'm the exception...
Alex: [whispers] You are *my* exception.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has thrown his weight behind Dulwich Hamlet as the club's plight reaches the very top.
Football fan Khan says he has "deep concerns" about the future of the Bostik League club, and is saddened that their history is now under threat.
Meadow Residential, who own Dulwich's Champion Hill hoem, have pulled the plug on funding the club this month.
It came after they lost a legal battle with Southwark Council over redevelopment plans.
Dulwich supporters have been funding the playing budget but their donations now mean the club are operating on a huge loss.
As a peripatetic football fan, there's a few clubs I feel part of. But Dulwich Hamlet has a special place. They're fighting to survive. If you can help, please support the supporter's trust https://t.co/IZm2ZriNqg
— Andrew Travers (@atrvrs) November 8, 2017
With Meadow refusing to sell Champion Hill to interested investors, the club are short of solutions but they have found help from City Hall.
"It's deeply concerning to me that Dulwich Hamlet's future remains uncertain at a time when it is doing so much good in the community," he told The Independent.
"I urge the current owners to do the right thing and revisit their application to protect Dulwich Hamlet and deliver more affordable homes, or find an alternative that ensures the future of a football club that means so much to its supporters and local community."
Khan added: "Dulwich Hamlet epitomises everything that's great about Non-League football.
"It brings together communities of all backgrounds, strengthens social ties and networks, and is part of the very fabric of this area of south London"


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The molecular tumour profiling establish, what we could call, a fingerprinting of each cancer.
There are several types of DNA mutations: single nucleotide variant (SNV), deletion or insertion of DNA nucleotides (indel), fusion of two DNA fragments to create an oncogene, and the amplification (copy/paste) of a same fragment of DNA (CNV). All these mutations can be detected by OncoDNA solutions.
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Hormonal therapies are drugs used to block the action or production of hormones in the body, thereby slowing or stopping the growth of certain cancers that are hormone-sensitive (meaning that they are dependent on a hormone for survival and/or growth). Hormone-sensitive tumors show hormone receptors on their surface, such as estrogen and progesterone receptors in breast cancer, or androgen receptor in prostate cancer.more info
One of the main roles of our immune system is to defend the body against infecting and other foreign agents by distinguishing
our body´s own cells from foreign elements. The principal immunologic cells are called leukocytes or white blood cells, and some examples include macrophages and lymphocytes (natural killer cells, T-cells and B-cells).
But the immune system not only provides a line of defense against foreign agents, it can also protect us against tumor cells. Unfortunately, cancer cells have several strategies to become "invisible" for the immune system and avoid in this way immune-mediated elimination.
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OncoSTRAT&GO is an integrated approach that combines the analyses of a solid biopsy from the primary tumour site or a metastasis (by DNA sequencing (313 genes), immunohistochemistries and additional tests) with the analysis of a blood biopsy.
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Our monitoring solution is a test based on the analysis of circulating tumour DNA. It is used to monitor the patient response to treatment and thus detect a possible recurrence of the disease.
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OncoSHARE is a web platform with an active community of more than 13,000 patients and oncologists, through which your doctor can request tests and view the final report. The platform also allows you to get in contact with us and to pay for your molecular profiling test.
At OnDNA, we always want to stay on top, that's why we always try to keep up to date with the latest scientific news that may interest you, that's why we provide you with personalised information, you read what you need.read more news
A recent publication showed that OncoDNA provided information on available treatments in 92% of patients with advanced solid cancer. However, each cancer is different and it may also be that no alternative is found. The usefulness of the test will depend on your type of cancer, its severity, which treatments you have already received, and many other factors. Feel free to ask your oncologist to contact us to assess the possible benefits regarding your case.
After ordering the test that you need via the OncoSHARE web platform, your oncologist will receive a kit that he/she will use to send us your sample (tumour tissue specimen or/and blood sample). You will be asked to settle your invoice by credit card or bank transfer. Once we receive your payment and your sample, we will perform the analysis in our certified laboratory. Your oncologist will be notified as soon as the results are available (7 to 10 working days depending on the test), so that he/she can check the report with our therapeutic recommendations.
Our tests are designed to provide your oncologist with the most comprehensive information to make the best choice of treatment. However, cancer is a complex disease that evolves over time, and therefore it is very complex to predict the efficacy of a treatment. What we are doing is to provide you with the best possibilities of treatment based on scientific knowledge.
Our tests are reimbursed in a growing number of countries. The reimbursement depends on your public or private health insurance scheme, and either some or all our tests may be covered. Our solutions may also be available through certain research projects in which your oncologist may be taking part in.
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Thank you to Slash of Guns N' Roses for not disappointing us with a boringly out-of-character house like some musicians we can think of. His house in Mulholland Estates—in the northern reaches of the 90210 zip code and technically in Sherman Oaks—is full rock star: Entire rooms done in leather, tufted velvet galore, dynamic dinosaur bronze sculptures, a nightclub with DJ and photo booths and a recording studio. There are also two two-car garages, multiple wetbars, a library, a playroom, a screening room, an outdoor living room, and pool and spa, and a total of seven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms, all on nearly half an acre.


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I have a new legacy question about cheating. I loathe the roof lights. They don't disappear when you zoom in and they obstruct your view.What if I move all my roof lights to the family inventory (so I still paid for them) and "bought" the invisible lights using the buydebug cheat -- that's not REALLY cheating, is it? Thanks!
My issue is that I want to start a legacy, but in Twinbrook. The problem is there is no lot that meets the requirement of costing 14,700$. I looked at the ID lot choices and figured I would use that, but that lot still doesn't bring the funds down to the desired amount stated in the legacy rules. Should I use the family funds cheat, demolish an empty house on a nicer lot, or just pick the lot and be happy with the extra cash?
Let's just say that you'll also run out of space on that 40x40 lot in Twinbrook faster than you think.
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text: NYSE:V Visa Stock Forecast, Price & News Trending Stocks Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Visa Inc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $198.34 -0.09 (-0.05 %) (As of 10/22/2020 04:17 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$195.75Now: $198.34▼$199.7150-Day Range$195.37MA: $202.38▼$216.4852-Week Range$133.93Now: $198.34▼$217.35Volume354,835 shsAverage Volume6.81 million shsMarket Capitalization$385.25 billionP/E Ratio37.78Dividend Yield0.60%Beta0.91 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Visa Inc. operates as a payments technology company worldwide. The company facilitates commerce through the transfer of value and information among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners, and government entities. It operates VisaNet, a processing network that enables authorization, clearing, and settlement of payment transactions; and offers fraud protection for account holders and assured payment for merchants. In addition, the company offers card products, as well as value-added services. It provides its services under the Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, V PAY, and PLUS brands. Visa Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVisa has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 24 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $216.86, Visa has a forecasted upside of 9.5% from its current price of $197.99.Amount of Analyst CoverageVisa has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.5 Community Rank Outperform VotesVisa has received 2,176 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesVisa has received 947 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentVisa has received 69.68% "outperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Visa and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe V will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe V will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVisa has a dividend yield of 0.60%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthVisa has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Visa is 22.06%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Visa will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.65% next year. This indicates that Visa will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Visa insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $24,748,541.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.19% of the stock of Visa is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.74% of the stock of Visa is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Visa are expected to grow by 15.97% in the coming year, from $5.01 to $5.81 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Visa is 37.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 19.33.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Visa is 37.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 38.54.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVisa has a PEG Ratio of 2.63. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVisa has a P/B Ratio of 13.38. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 2.4Community Rank: 3.5Dividend Strength: 3.3Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.3 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™2.30 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services SectorBusiness Services Current SymbolNYSE:V Previous Symbol CUSIP92826C83 CIK1403161 Webusa.visa.com Phone650-432-3200Employees19,500 Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.59 Current Ratio1.55 Quick Ratio1.55Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E Ratio37.78 Forward P/E Ratio39.59 P/E Growth2.63 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$22.98 billion Price / Sales16.77 Cash Flow$6.54 per share Price / Cash Flow30.35 Book Value$14.80 per share Price / Book13.40Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.44 Net Income$12.08 billion Net Margins51.37% Return on Equity40.65% Return on Assets16.14%Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,942,380,000Market Cap$385.25 billion Next Earnings Date10/28/2020 (Confirmed) OptionableOptionable $198.34 -0.09 (-0.05 %) (As of 10/22/2020 04:17 PM ET) 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive V News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for V and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Visa (NYSE:V) Frequently Asked Questions How has Visa's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Visa's stock was trading at $172.95 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, V stock has increased by 14.5% and is now trading at $197.99. View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Visa? 29 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Visa in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 24 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Visa. When is Visa's next earnings date? Visa is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 28th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Visa. How can I listen to Visa's earnings call? Visa will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 28th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available. How were Visa's earnings last quarter? Visa Inc (NYSE:V) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 28th. The credit-card processor reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.05. The credit-card processor earned $4.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.85 billion. Visa had a net margin of 51.37% and a return on equity of 40.65%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 18.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.37 EPS. View Visa's earnings history. How often does Visa pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Visa? Visa declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.61%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. View Visa's dividend history. When did Visa's stock split? How did Visa's stock split work? Shares of Visa split on the morning of Thursday, March 19th 2015. The 4-1 split was announced on Thursday, January 29th 2015. The newly created shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, March 18th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of Visa stock prior to the split would have 400 shares after the split. What price target have analysts set for V? 29 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Visa's shares. Their forecasts range from $175.00 to $250.00. On average, they expect Visa's share price to reach $216.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Visa. Has Visa been receiving favorable news coverage? News stories about V stock have trended somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Visa earned a media sentiment score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the credit-card processor a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term. View the latest news about Visa. Who are some of Visa's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Visa include Mastercard (MA), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Fiserv (FISV), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Global Payments (GPN), Paychex (PAYX), FleetCor Technologies (FLT), Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), The Western Union (WU), Genpact (G), WEX (WEX), Corelogic (CLGX), Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) and MAXIMUS (MMS). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Visa own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Visa investors own include Mastercard (MA), NVIDIA (NVDA), The Walt Disney (DIS), Alibaba Group (BABA), Netflix (NFLX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Paypal (PYPL), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and salesforce.com (CRM). Who are Visa's key executives? Visa's management team includes the following people: Mr. Alfred Francis Kelly Jr., Chairman & CEO (Age 61)Mr. Ryan M. McInerney, Pres (Age 44)Mr. Vasant M. Prabhu, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 59)Mr. Rajat Taneja, Exec. VP of Technology & Operations (Age 55)Ms. Kelly Mahon Tullier, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 53) What is Visa's stock symbol? Visa trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "V." Who are Visa's major shareholders? Visa's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.09%), Standard Life Aberdeen plc (0.08%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.05%), PGGM Investments (0.04%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.04%) and Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA (0.03%). Company insiders that own Visa stock include Alfred F Kelly Jr, Denise M Morrison, Ellen Richey, James H Hoffmeister, Lloyd Carney, Lynne Biggar, Rajat Taneja, Ryan Mcinerney, Tullier Kelly Mahon, Vasant M Prabhu and William M Sheedy. View institutional ownership trends for Visa. Which major investors are selling Visa stock? 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Gossip Girl Fashion Face-Off: Ed Westwick vs. Chace Crawford vs. Penn Badgleyby Free Britney at .
In honor of Gossip Girl wrapping its 100th episode, the whole cast assembled for dinner ... and we pit Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley in a Fashion Face-Off!
Celebrating the milestone, which airs in January, the men of the CW hit partied at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC. You could say they were occupying hotness ... or something.
Anyway, whose Gossip Girl fashion do you like the best? Vote below, and try not to deduct points for Penn's hair. This is a style showdown, not a hair affair, people!
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Tradic Junction (Madina Seed Company) is located in
the heart of the Pakistan`s famous seed production
area Gujranwala city, northeastern Pakistan, in
Punjab Province, near Lahore. Being a commercial
center, the city trades in vegetable & cereal seeds,
oilseeds, oranges, rice, sugar, wheat & much more.
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development, production, and wholesales business of
vegetable seeds, Cereal seeds & oil seeds
Striving To Grow Seeds For Global Adoptions:
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Located within a secure compound at Kunai Street is this 3 bedroom unit comes furnished, has 24 hours security, and full back-ups for water and power. The property has air-conditioning throughout plus ceiling fans. Car park is secure and not visible to pedestrians. Access to the compound is through a security gate.
Property Information
- Property Type: Apartment
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Property ID: 1257
- Original ID: 1963086
- Available: April 29, 2015, midnight
- Rent: K2,000 per Week
- Floors: 1
Property Features
- Air Conditioning
- balcony
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- Close to Shops
- Close to Transport
- Formal Lounge
- Fully Furnished
- Quiet Location
- Renovated
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As of last May, my first year of teaching high school is done. Only 19 more to go! (If you count the years I'll spend with each individual child. Twelve, if you count the overlap.)
Fortunately, homeschooling ninth grade was not the dumpster fire everyone had forewarned me about. It was actually pretty rad, to be honest. (Yep. I just used the word "rad". I'm a child of the 80s and have decided that since Target had the audacity to bring back the stonewashed, button-fly jeans, "rad" can officially make its resurgence too.)
Sadly, the woebegone narrative about life-with-teenagers is too easy to grab at and hold onto. So many moms jump ship on homeschooling after 8th-grade for fear that geometry and participial phrases will be the final wave that pulls them under. I can't blame them for their very visceral fear of geometry. It takes a special kind of crazy to find joy in teaching angles and proofs, in my humble opinion anyway. (Fortunately for me, I have a secret sauce for teaching big math.)
But I digress...
(Because we only homeschool 4 days a week, you can assume that all subjects will be completed four times each week unless otherwise indicated.)
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Content-rich Subjects
Personal Devotions- everyday
- ESV Student Study Bible
- The Bible Project App- This is a wonderful app that includes a daily Bible reading, a Psalm-a-day selection, and a digital video that coincides with the reading. This app was created in partnership with Francis Chan's Rethink Church ministry and is a great tool to help break the Bible into daily-sized chunks. (Chan is my daughter's absolute favorite preacher and writer.)
- BJU Writing & Grammar 10
- Word Roots Level 2- She did the first half of this book last year.
- Read for pleasure (everyday)
- Read a new book from her MUST READS for Christian Teen Girls book list each month.
- BJU Distance Learning Biology class- This is an online class that comes with digital teaching and printed books. I've also ordered the corresponding lab kit. (To learn why I like BJU's Distance Learning programs>>)
- Constitutional Literacy and corresponding DVD series by HSLDA founder Michael Farris.
- Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 18 (2x a week during the second semester)
- Photoshop Basics Video Library- She will be shadowing my husband who works from home as a graphic designer/advertiser. Once a week, she will learn one specific Photoshop skill from one of these basic videos and/or him. She'll then create one project that corresponds with that skill and will present it to him by the end of the week for his evaluation and art direction.
Life Skills
- Home-Ec 101 (read 1x a week, practice 3x a week)
- Life Skills for the Homeschooler by Andre J. Olivan (2x a week during the first semester)- This book is no longer in print. I was fortunate enough to find a used copy at a used book sale. It is a simple primer for learning how to write a resume, fill out a rental agreement, file taxes, etc.
- Clean her room and make her bed each day.
- Make dinner every Tuesday evening.
- Wash and dry all of the laundry. (She does not sort the clothes or fold them, although she has been known to volunteer to do both quite often.)
- Sweep and mop all of the moppable floors on big-chore days.
- Babysit for two young families as needed.
Volunteer Activities
- Work at a local Bible camp on special event weekends throughout the school year.
- Create care packages for medical missionaries to distribute to pediatric patients all over the world on behalf of CURE International.
Co-operative Learning
This year, our family has joined a larger co-op that meets twice a month in a neighboring town. (Funny enough, it's the same co-op The Hubs attended as a teen.) My daughter will be in the 7th-12th-grade group with her younger brother. She'll be studying the following:
First semester
- Physical Education
- Newspaper
- Literature- Oliver Twist
Second semester
- World Religions/Worldview
- Newspaper
- Literature- TBD
My girl is a self-starter who is not afraid of a challenge. As she faces lots of new and different ideas in tenth grade, she'll, no doubt, do just fine.


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Muzacorp embraces and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) throughout our supply-chain activities. Extending our strong beliefs for continuous improvement through achieving high quality objectives is a natural process, and carried over to our service-based business units.
The quality systems in place provided us the motivation to fulfill specific customer requirements and demand. Eventually, this will enable everyone involved to benefit and enhance their portfolio.


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Jake Harris will contest a full season in the Supercar category of the 2017 British Rallycross Championship driving his father's Citroen DS3.
Harris who last season finished third in the 2016 RX150 championship and competed in the season ending Proctors Rallycross Grand Prix in October driving the DS3, says he can't wait to get started. "I'm really looking forward to this season. I drove the Supercar at a test, but Croft was my first experience of driving the car in wet conditions."
He added: "I started steadily and built up the pace throughout the day. I struggled slightly to find grip on my starts which meant I was in the midfield in the races and with it being very wet, that was difficult. I missed getting into the A final due to a spin, but all in all I came away from the event happy."
The car Harris will pilot is currently in the progress of being rebuilt by LD Motorsports and he admitted: "We have a few options to test before the first round (at Croft) but it depends when the car is finished. I think every driver on the grid hopes to win, but I'm in no doubt about how hard the competition will be this year"
"I'm confident in the car and that I'm learning quickly so I hope for some good battles with front runners as the year goes on and hopefully we can get some podium finishes. I think to progress you always have to think about the next level, but with my first season not having started yet, my thoughts at the moment are very much about what I need to do this year"
The British Rallycross championship is set to be contested over nine rounds and begins at Croft on March 19.


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Chris Warnick of Frecklemama put her patchwork skills to work making a snugly place for her sweet elf. And choosing Christmas themed fabric adds to the cheer.
If you've put off trying quilting, this project for a doll size sleeping bag and pillow would be a great place to start. The piecing entails simple to cut squares sewn together in rows. Quick and easy, especially with the step-by-step tutorial with tons of photos that Chris provides over at Moda Bake Shop.
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"Rise of the Dead": Hawkman continues fighting the zombies invading the Brooklyn Bridge. Suddenly, a massive lightning bolt destroys the zombies. Deducing the lightning bolt came from the Manhattan side of the bridge, Hawkman finds Static fighting the zombies as well. Static tells Hawkman that h
Savage Hawkman #7 is an issue of the series Savage Hawkman (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 2012. It was published on March 28, 2012.
Appearing in "Rise of the Dead"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Static
- Emma Ziegler
- Singh
Other Characters:
- Taylor Manning
- Julius Gates (First appearance)
- New York City
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Bronx
- Carter's Loft Building
- Manhattan
- Antarctica
Synopsis for "Rise of the Dead"
Hawkman continues fighting the zombies invading the Brooklyn Bridge. Suddenly, a massive lightning bolt destroys the zombies. Deducing the lightning bolt came from the Manhattan side of the bridge, Hawkman finds Static fighting the zombies as well. Static tells Hawkman that he used his power to disrupt the electrical currents in the zombies's bodies, while Hawkman tells him about the Gentleman Ghost and the Mortis Orb. Hawkman and Static decide to work together to stop the zombies.
Hawkman and Static deduce that the zombies are heading towards Central Park, and that Gentleman Ghost is in Beldevere Castle. While Static fights the zombie army, Hawkman goes to the top of the castle to stop Craddock. As Hawkman reaches the castle's rooftop, Craddock tells him that the Mortis Orb is drawing upon the collective lifeforce of city, and he will use that energy to resurrect himself and be immortal, while everyone else, including Hawkman, will die. Then, Craddock creates more between-worlds apparitions to fight Hawkman.
At first, Hawkman tries to disarm them, but then he discovers that the orb's increase in power has caused the apparitions to become fully solid, and Hawkman is able to destroy them. Craddock begins fully harnessing the orb's power, creating a portal from which Julius Gates comes out. Gates, demanding the orb, grabs Craddock, while Hawkman takes the orb from him. The portal vanishes with Craddock and Gates inside, causing them both to disappear, along with the apparitions and zombies.
With Craddock gone and the battle over, Hawkman tells Static that he will take the orb somewhere no one will find it. Hawkman flies to the Antarctica and tosses the orb through a chasm. Hoping that the orb will never be found again, Hawkman returns to New York.
Afterwards, Carter returns to his loft building, where he meets up with Emma and Singh, who turns on the TV and shows Carter the news report on Hawkman. Later, Hawkman is flying across the city when he is attacked by Askana.
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- Discuss Savage Hawkman Vol 1 7 on the forums
- Cover gallery for the Savage Hawkman series
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Eternal Thanks
I want to offer thanks and homage to Pope Benedict XVI who on this day eleven years ago issued the Moto Proprio Summorum Pontificum. It was not until 2012 that I took advantage of it, but I must profess that it has change my life, it has changed my prayer, it has changed my priesthood, It has changed the way I celebrate the Ordinary Form. It, I believe, was the principal cause of the liberal ire that got me ousted as Pastor, but it has opened so many doors to life and experience. I would not change any of it. So Her are the picture of my first Extraordinary Form Mass in September of 2012, and pictures of other evens and places from Rome, San Francisco, Norwalk and Santa Rosa. Here also is the story of my Extraordinary Life
First EF Mass, September 2012
An Extraordinary Life after 2015
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Omnia Christus Est Nobis
Christ is everything for us!
June 2020
Burying the Alleluia
Sacristy Art I
Sacristy Art II
Sacristy Art III
Sacristy Art IV
Sacristy Art V
Sacristy Art VI
Years in Review
I am a Roman Catholic Priest from California. I spent 13 wonderful years years as a member of the Province of the Pacific in the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. The outline of my life can be traced here.
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Vikki Thompson lives in Kent with her husband, 3 adult children (who refuse to leave home) and 2 cats. She blogs, (or should that be rambles?) at The View Outside (http://www.the.view.outside.com) and spends her time fantasising about being the next EL James but isn't too keen on having to write Erotica to achieve that (unless Robert Downey Jnr is available for research). She enjoys writing courses and workshops and can be found yearly at Swanwick (http://www.swanwickwritersschool.co.uk)
We know that, like us, you are a member of the NWS but we wondered if you could tell us a bit about how you came to join, how long you have been a member, the genre you write in and what inspired you to start writing?
I heard about the New Writers Scheme early last year, so was determined to try to get a place for 2013. So this is my first year. I sent my email at 20 seconds past 12.02 am. Yes, I was keen ;o)
I'm not too sure what genre I write in. All my work has an element of Romance, but the two novels I have written are more concerned with relationships, and the emotional turmoil that involves.
It was Nanowrimo (http://www.nanowrimo.org) that got me writing. A friend suggested I give it a go. You write a novel in 30 days (50,000 words) and at the end of that first attempt I ended up with 65,000 words!
The Write Romantics see the road to publication, by whatever route, as a journey.Please can you tell us a bit about your journey so far,your self-publishing experiences and what is next for you?
And I totally agree! It is a journey, and we should enjoy the ride ;o) I started writing for Nano, and since then I have participated 3 times, achieving over 50,000 words each year. I'm a HUGE fan of writing schools (especially Swanwick) and love to learn all I can about writing. I've just finished a course with The Faber Academy (Faber & Faber) and I've also attended other Creative Writing classes.
Have you got any advice for other aspiring writers?
Yes, I have, and it's a quote from Ray Bradbury "Quantity produces quality. If you only write a few things, you're doomed." I think that is so true. I'm a fan of prompts and during 2012 I wrote a piece of fiction from a prompt every single day using Judy Reeves book A Writers Book of Days. Writing is an art form, and like any other form of art, you need to practice. It won't necessarily make you perfect, practice, but it will definitely improve your writing tenfold if you write every single day. Don't worry if its crap, just get the words down on paper!
What are your dreams and aspirations as a writer, in terms of your short-term and long-term career?
Ideally, my dream is to become a published author, but, just recently I've begun to realise that by being fixated on "being published" has actually hindered my writing, to the point where the fun has gone out of the whole thing. I started writing because I enjoyed it, and quickly grew to love it. I want that feeling back, and if the publishing deal does come along, then all the better, but if it doesn't, it wont stop me writing :o)
What has been the single biggest benefit of joining the NWS, do you think?
So far it has been meeting some LOVELY fellow NWS members, online and in real life. I was also invited to my local Chapter's recent lunch meeting which was brilliant! Lots of lovely lady authors with a wealth of experience.
Is there anything else you'd like to share with us or any other advice you can offer?
Writing is a very lonely occupation. Try to get out there. Join a local writing group, make contact with fellow writers through Blogs, FaceBook and Twitter. Meet fellow writers for coffee and a chat (I'm always up for that!) and remember, you may be alone in front of your computer screen, but there are other writers out there in exactly the same position.
Thanks for taking part in the Monday interviews, Vikki, and good luck with this year's NWS submission. We look forward to getting together with you for one of those 'coffee and a chat' sessions sometime soon!


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When I was a little kid, I not a particularly brave child. I was afraid of bullies, afraid teachers, and afraid of my parents. I worried about consequences, I worried about getting beaten up.
I didn't know who I was either. I mean I knew something's that I liked but I never felt like I had a clear identity. No group really wanted me, and I desperately wanted to be in any group that would have me.
Then in high school I had a group, and I found some form of identity. I was still completely spineless, but at least I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker, and between writing and trying to film with friends I had some sense of self.
So where I guess my point that I'm trying to get to REALLY starts in college. When I went off to college, within a month I met my first love. It took off quickly and she loved me back. For those first few months I felt untouchable.
By spring break, we were still doing great, we had met each other's friends and families. I was already pretty convinced she was the one.
During spring break it became apparent to my family that our relationship had progressed faster than anyone was ok with. To put it plainly, I was sexually active and both religiously, and logistically they thought it was a bad idea. I had parents, grandparents, uncles, and a sibling telling me what I should be doing.
Like any teenager, I was pissed. The difference this time, was that for the first time in my life I HAD to stand up for myself, but mostly because I had to stand up for her. I didn't tell anyone to 'fuck off,' or anything like that, but I did what I wanted, despite the consequences. I made it clear, if the money for college was conditional that I'd rather live the way I wanted than take the money.
I moved in with my girlfriend during the summer despite their objections. (I should mention that most of my family was trying their hardest to do what they felt was best for me. I never doubted that, in fact at one point I helped my father with construction work when I was unemployed because he knew I needed a job/money. But knowing that wanted what was best did not help at the time.). Eventually I moved to Colorado, which really strained my relationship with them all.
During this relationship, I was ballsy. I would tell bosses when they were wrong, customers when they were being assholes. For a three and a half year period I took very little shit.
Anyway, in the end my relationship with my girlfriend failed. For a long time I blamed my families interference, but now I think it wasn't meant to be. But that relationship in many ways is exactly what I needed for that period in my life. It made me fight.
Then I moved home, and my family was great. They helped me get back on track financially, they helped me when I had a few significant psychological episodes, and we slowly built our relationships back to better than they had ever been before, I'm not sure that could have happened without nearly break either.
Between the time when I moved back, and the time when I met my wife—which was coincidentally about three and a half years as well— I maintained some sense of the ballsy attitude at work.
Then I met my wife, and I quickly knew I was going to marry her, and this time knew that feeling was real. Then I got laid off. I hated my job, but I was so devastated by the idea that after five years they were getting rid of me. My dad calmed me down and told me it was all going to be fine.
I decided to go back to school full time. I had been wanting to, and saving to and I decided it was time.
My wife, Sarah, and school gave me a sense of identity and confidence. She encouraged me to work towards my goals even as they changed, and I found quickly that I was excelling at school for the first time ever.
After my first year back at school, I decided to do an advertising internship. I had heard about an advertising company that had given a friend good experience. I started and found out that despite the name it was a marketing agency but I was ok with that not entirely knowing the difference, and I learned a lot. I had a boss who I really couldn't stand but needed to finish in order to get credit for the internship. So despite the boss being a complete jerk, I kept my mouth shut. I couldn't mouth off the way I had before.
I was finally starting to feel a sense of who I was, but I was losing the ability to stand up for myself. It was the beginning of reverting back to the scared little boy who couldn't stand up for himself. I had had my ass kicked before and I couldn't bare the thought of going through it again.
The internship ended, and I graduated, and got a couple of crappy jobs and again was crippled with fear. I was getting married and had responsibilities and had to keep up.
In the song Renegade, Eminem and Jay-Z take turns saying "never been afraid to say what's on mind, at any given time and day, because I'm a mother fucking renegade!" I used to hear that and think it described me. I really felt like a renegade, but now I'm not sure I ever was one.
I am confident in beliefs, I voice my opinion and my thoughts on political and social issues, you might even say I'm a big mouth, but there is a difference between saying what I think in the abstract, and standing up for myself and my wife and son. For a long time now, I've felt like a coward. I was not sure I had it in me anymore.
So here I am, a husband and a father who is afraid of failure, afraid of disappointing everyone, who got laid off—again. I have been given the gift of no choice. I have had to actually follow my dreams because everyone else's have failed me. I may get another job and if I do I will work hard, and try to provide for my wife and son, but I'm not sure I can do the biting my tongue 'thing' anymore.
To quote a different Eminem song, "to think I was afraid to make a single sound," "I didn't want go another round." (Guts Over Fear)


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There are various options for marriage preparation in the Diocese of Oakland. Although each program has a different format, all preparation includes similar content addressing those facets essential to a Christian marriage:
Every engaged couple has concerns for the future. You also have goals, promises, and dreams you wish to attain. The priests, deacons, and other individuals in your Church want to help you prepare well to meet those goals, keep those promises, and live out your dreams well-equipped to face the pressures placed on married couples today.
There's a lot of effort that goes into planning the wedding day. We believe though that your effort in preparing for THE MARRIAGE---in your parish, with your deacon/priest, and with our program--is essential to ensuring your marriage lasts 'till death do you part.' That and the help you receive from the Church and the grace of the Sacrament.
Please give priority to this important preparation by completing our program at the latest three months prior to your wedding date. That way it does not become a last-minute exercise or a requirement you are unable to complete.
We pray for God's blessings in your marriage, as you plan for your future together and hope that we can serve you effectively to make that future fulfilling...before the wedding day and AFTER!
December 5-6, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
November 14-15, 2020, Pittsburg $300 (Pláticas Prematrimoniales)
Resident weekends are those programs where you spend the weekend at a retreat house. Your rooms and meals will be provided.
P.R.E.P. Resident Weekend
The weekend programs:
Schedule and Fees
In-person marriage preparation courses are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
A commuter weekend is just that — a weekend where you commute back and forth each day. This is a two-day program taking place on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The P.R.E.P. commuter program addresses the same topics of married life as the P.R.E.P. resident weekend. This year most of these weekends will be held in Concord at a diocesan facility.
2020 Schedule and Fees
Commuter Weekend: February 8-9, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: April 25-26, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: May 30-31, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: July 11-12, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: October 3-4, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: December 5-6, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
This program consists of six sessions. Each session meets on the same evening for six consecutive weeks. The couple leading the evening series will determine which day of the week the evening sessions are held, based on their availability.
Please contact Laura at (510) 267-8395 to schedule.
The sessions are facilitated by a specially-trained married couple and are usually held in the married couple's home. Two to six engaged couples will attend the in-home sessions with you. It is extremely important that each couple attends all six sessions.
The sessions typically begin at 7:30 PM and end at approximately 9:45 PM. The necessary materials are supplied, and the following topics are covered:
Schedule and Fees - $300 per couple
Please contact Laura Windham at 510-267-8395 to register.
This program is designed for those couples who are married civilly and now wish to marry in the Church. Some couples, because of differences in religious background or, a sense of distance from the Church at the time of their marriage, or due to complicating family situations, were married civilly or in some other manner that did not meet the Catholic Church's legal requirements for a valid church marriage.
This is also the weekend for couples, where one or both of the individuals have a child (children) together or from a previous relationship.
The Church's intention is to provide couples with a sufficient understanding of Catholic Christian marriage to enable them to enter into marriage with integrity and knowledge. If you are interested in learning more, please call 510-893-4711 or see below for Convalidation Weekend Program dates.
2020 Schedule and Fees
Convalidation: March 28-29, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Convalidation: August 1-2, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
The Re-Marriage Preparation program is for those considering re-marriage after death/divorce of a spouse or for those entering marriage for the first time with someone who has been married before. The following topics are discussed:
This is also the weekend for couples, where one or both of the individuals have a child (children) together or from a previous relationship.
This program begins Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM. If you need more information, please call 510-893-4711.
Schedule and Fees
Remarriage: March 28-29, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Remarriage: August 1-2, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
¿Hablas Español?
Si usted prefiere que el programa se presente enteramente en español, favor de llamar a Jean Evans al 510-267-8357 para inscribirse para ese fin de semana.
March 21-22, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
July 18-19, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
November 14-15, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
Esta información explica la variedad de opciones disponibles para la preparación matrimonial ofrecida por la Diócesis de Oakland. Aunque cada programa tiene un formato diferente, toda la preparación incluye un contenido similar que incorpora facetas esenciales para un matrimonio cristiano:
Toda pareja comprometida tiene preocupaciones sobre su futuro. También tiene metas, promesas y sueños que desea alcanzar. Los sacerdotes, diáconos y otros representantes de su Iglesia quieren ayudarle a prepararse para conseguir sus metas, cumplir sus promesas y vivir sus sueños con la ayuda de herramientas que les permitan, como pareja, responder de la mejor manera a las presiones que aquejan la vida matrimonial actual.
Reconozco el esfuerzo que implica planear una boda. Sin embargo, creo sinceramente que su participación en nuestro programa de preparación matrimonial será un recurso duradero que le ayudará a mantener su relación mucho más allá del día de la boda.
Le invito a que le de prioridad a esta importante preparación, completando el programa prematrimonial por lo menos tres meses antes de la fecha de su boda, para que esta experiencia no se convierta en un ejercicio de última hora.
Por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Vida Familiar tan pronto como sea posible, ya que se atiende primero a la parejas que se registran con suficiente anticipación. Oramos por las bendiciones de Dios en su matrimonio, mientras planean su futuro juntos y esperamos poder servirles efectivamente para que su futuro sea enriquecedor.
Mimi Streett
Coordinadora de Matrimonios y Vida Familiar
Departamento de Evangelización y Catequesis
March 21-22, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
July 18-19, 2020 - REGISTRO CERRADO
Platicas Pittsburg $300
November 14-15, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
Favor de referir a las parejas a Sandra Martinez a 510-267-8371.


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In Episode 21 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with JD (aka Trail Hard) about his passion for hiking and backpacking in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park – the most visited in the United States.
On the show, we discuss his quest for a third map in the "Smokies" – or the completion of every trail in the Park. While a "map" is technically ~900 miles, a hiker walks roughly 1500 miles to complete it. And JD is on his third map – dang! Fewer than 400 can even claim one!
In Episode 22 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with Ken aka "The Weasel" about our experience as extras in the soon to be released movie Walk In The Woods. It is based on the best-selling 1998 book by Bill Bryson, and stars Robert Redford and Nick Nolte – both who were on set for our scene in the movie which was filmed at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, Georgia.
In Episode 23 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with Kori "Rocket" Feener about her recently released film Hard Way Home which documents her personal journey on the ~ 2200 mile Appalachian Trail in 2012.
In the movie, Kori talks about her physical and emotional struggles on the A.T., the healing powers of long distance hiking, and what it's like to film and produce a film while hiking the Appalachian Trail. She also gives us some insight in to the film industry and talks about her recent trips to various film festivals in the U.S.
In Episode 24 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, we satisfy a listener request for a show on backcountry basics. Recorded at a remote campsite on the Chattooga River, I speak with Therm Rider and The Camel about some of our rookie mistakes in the backcountry and smart things that we've done since our first ventures in to the wilderness.
"Backcountry 101" is the first installment in this mini-series where we sit around the campfire and discuss the fundamentals of backpacking. In this episode, we talk about the times when we've taken too much, hiked too far, or put members of our group in terrain that was way above their skill level. Enjoy the show and have a laugh at our expense. And yes, this is a photo from the hike with "Bob"!
In Episode 25 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with Scott "Squatch" Herriott about his three part series Flip Flop Flippin'. The films were shot on the Appalachian Trail during the summers of 2011, 2012, and 2014 and they follow the thru-hiker community as they make their way along the nearly 2200 mile trail.
In the show, "Squatch" talks about his first ventures in to the wilderness, some of the thru-hikers and trail angels that he met on the A.T., and his experience as a filmmaker in the backcountry. His skills as a stand-up comedian come across in his videos and on the podcast. So I am sure that you will enjoy both.
In Episode 26 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with Director Clint Ross who is hard at work with Producer Paula O'Neal on the film adaptation of the book Blind Courage, which is based on the 1990 Appalachian Trail thru-hike of Bill Irwin – the first legally blind hiker to complete the entire Trail within a single year.
In the show, Clint discusses the first draft of the screenplay, the trailer, and the upcoming plans to film the movie. He also give us some personal insight in to Bill Irwin and how he overcame alcohol and tobacco addiction through faith in God and by heeding the call to hike the A.T.
In Episode 27 of the N2Backpacking podcast series, I speak with Niki Rellon. You think you're tough? Well she just might have you beat! Niki's sports pursuits include professional kickboxing, ski instructing, cross-country cycling, thru-hiking, and currently a six month journey on the Appalachian Trail. Did I mention that she is doing it on one leg? Well now you know.
In the podcast, Niki talks about her first ventures in to the outdoors, her hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the event that changed her life – a 60′ fall that nearly ended her life (and made her an amputee). Niki is now a week in to her A.T. thru-hike and took time from a rest area in North Georgia to speak with us.
In Episode 28, Sprinkles and NoKey discuss their ultimate summer: Thru-hiking 1400 miles on four major trails along the East Coast – including the Benton MacKaye, Finger Lakes, Northville-Placid and Long Trails.
Forewarning, we spend the majority of the podcast discussing their 20 day, ~290 mile hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail – a great alternative to the Appalachian Trail in the South – but there's lots of great tips on backpacking and thru-hiking in general.
In Episode 29, we discuss the expected surge of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers this spring and why a southbound hike might be the right decision for you in 2016. On the show, Popeye talks about his southbound (SOBO) thru-hike and we debunk many of the myths of walking south from Maine to Georgia: dealing with the weather, the insects, the lack of community, the lack of services, and the immediate challenge of terrain.
Popeye and I met at Tray Mountain when he was only three days from the southern terminus and we discuss his life on the Trail as a SOBO hiker, the new rivalry between northbound and southbound hikers, and the events that led him to the emergency room on his last day on the Trail.
In Episode 30, Scott "Squatch" Herriott is back on the show to discuss his film Wayfaring and his jaunt along the Camino de Santiago (or Way of St. James). The trail starts in France and ends near the coast of Spain and was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the Middle Ages.
Starting in 1985, modern day hikers have increasingly followed the path – with over 200,000 "pilgrims" hiking the route each of the last few years. In the podcast, Squatch talks about his adventures on the ~518 mile trail and offers up some suggestions for prospective thru-hikers.


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When my fiancé and I got engaged in April of last year, I knew that I wanted to find a bridal boot camp of sorts to get in shape for our wedding. We had recently moved to the Upper East Side and AKT's studio was in my neighborhood, so I thought that I would try out some in-studio classes. I had done about two weeks worth of classes when I found out about AKT's Transformation Program. I decided to start the program in anticipation of my June 2017 wedding date.
While at the studio, I learned about the AKT On-Demand Program and decided to switch to doing at-home workouts. I did 10-weeks of On-Demand. Jonathan helped me stay on track by providing me with a suggested class schedule. He also encouraged me to meet with with Safia, AKT's in-house nutritionist, and I did so. She recommended that I do her 30-day nutrition assessment, which nicely coincided with the start of my Transformation journey. Bottom line: I did not go into Transformation cold. I had worked out at least three days a week On-Demand and had changed my eating habits before starting the eight-week program. My fiancé even joined in on a couple of the On-Demand Sweat Dream classes with Ariel. It was so much fun working out together. My fiancé and I were even lucky enough to take an in-studio, semi-private Sweat Dream class with Ariel herself. It felt like we already knew her, having worked out with her many times through the On-Demand app. She gave us an amazing workout and even helped me achieve my fitness goal of box jumping.
I was so excited to be assigned Jonathan as my Transformation trainer. He created a new class schedule for me, starting me at four classes a week and then bumping it up to five by the end of the Program. It was hard. I fell, I was sore, and I didn't think that I could motivate myself to work as hard as the classes required, but I had an army of trainers cheering me on: from Michelle in Happy Hour, to Megan in Tone, to J Hall in 4Play, and Ariel in Sweat Dream. They all helped me push past my limits.
We want every bride to feel supported and ready for her Big Day like Melanie. Join AKTransform On Demand and get the results you never thought were possible. Use code: AKTBRIDE2BE to receive $50 off our 8-week online program.


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Sandi J. Smith, B.A., LL.B. – Partner
Sandi has been a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada since 1998 after completing her B.A. at University of Waterloo and law school at York University, Osgoode Hall. She practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on professional negligence and casualty insurance. Sandi has litigated personal injury claims, coverage issues, first and third party claims, disputes between insurers and solicitor's negligence claims.
She has appeared as counsel in the Superior Court (General Division), Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario, Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. She has also acted as counsel in private arbitrations in disputes between insurers and arbitrations at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and before the Workplace Safety & Appeals Tribunal.
Sandi has appeared in courts throughout the Province of Ontario where she has conducted both jury and non-jury trials.


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The only strange thing is the 'missing' filename in the msg: ///C: Documents and settingsMarkDesktopGenealogy etc... without any '/' between the folders..
You are welcome to send me a sample file, I will make sure the next fix works well for you.
Tried to send on email@example.com but it os not valid anymore. Actually the test case is very simple. Put a picture on the desktop, start a new gno with just one person and this picture - and that's it.
I am unable to find the problem. To send me a file, use the File Send dialog and send it to GenoProSupport.
I have analyzed further. The problem happens only if the generate report default option 'link to all files having a full path' is left. If you uncheck this option, all pictures open OK. This happens in 20b only. 20a works OK with and without this option.
Yes, this is indeed what I thought.
I modified some code in this area for Beta20b. I may have broke something.
Please send me a sample .gno file. I am unable to reproduce the problem on my machine.


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June 17-23, 2017
Next week in this space we'll be detailing all of the action from the Sun Stakes eliminations, which take place on Saturday night, June 24. On that night, the sport's superstars will be congregating at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono to battle it out in an effort to reach the high-stakes finals the following week. In the meantime, we witnessed an excellent four nights of racing just past, the best of which will be highlighted now in the Weekly Awards.
For the second straight week, this award goes to a claimer on an impressive winning streak. Last week, it was Tell Us More, who, by the way, added another win on Saturday night to make it five in a row. This week the honors go to One To Draw To, a five-year-old gelding who came into Saturday night's $25,000 claiming pace for four and five-year-olds with two consecutive wins in that class in front-pacing fashion.
Hot claimers are subject to switch barns, and One To Draw To was indeed claimed from his victory on June 10, leaving the Rene Allard barn and joining Steve Salerno's contingent of racers. His first start for the new barn looked a lot like the previous two for the old barn. Leaving from post position #1 in a field of nine as a 7-5 favorite, the gelding quickly took control of the pace with Anthony Napolitano doing the driving. The fractions he set were merciless, even faster than he had in his previous two victories.
Anyone hoping that those quick early times would lead to a late comeuppance had another thing coming. Despite pressure from Next Success, a formidable presence who won this award earlier in the meet, One To Draw To held string through the lane, winning by 1 ¾ lengths. The winning time was a real eye-popper, as the gelding came home in 1:49:3, a new career-mark and the fastest pacing time laid down this past week at Pocono.
Other top pacers include: Baby Kitty (Simon Allard, Eric Foster), who moved up the condition ladder to win his second straight at Pocono on Saturday night, this one coming in a career-best 1:50:1; Art Of Illusion (Jim Marohn Jr., James Guagliardo), who scored his second straight victory over the $15,000 claimers on Saturday night, doing so in a career-best 1:50:4; and Deerfield Beach (Corey Callahan, Dylan Davis), whose victory on Sunday night in a condition pace on a sloppy track in 1:51:4 gave the three-year-old gelding wins in four of his last five races.
This seven-year-old gelding trained by Rene Allard has put together an accomplished career, with earnings pushing near $800,000. But he had been in a little bit of a slump until managing a big effort from the #9 post to win a condition trot on June 5 in 1:54:4. That proved to be the impetus for a step up in class, as Saturday night Tirade Hanover jumped up a couple notches on the condition ladder to face off against a $14,000 group.
Although he won his previous start on the front end, Tirade Hanover raced toward the back of the back early on this time around. It proved to be a good choice by driver Simon Allard, because a raging speed duel between Madhatter Bluechip and Armor Hanover created unsustainable fractions. Allard chose a three-wide path on the back stretch for his charge, and the horse picked off the foes in front of him until he took the lead rounding the final turn.
In the stretch, Tirade Hanover had to deal with a late move from 3-5 favorite Wilberforce, but he proved ready for the challenge, holding him off by a length for the win. His winning time of 1:53:1 was a personal best for the 2017 season to date, and he also provided nice value for his backers at 5-1. With a two-race winning streak that was achieved with two extremely different strategies, Tirade Hanover has proven to be as versatile as he is quick.
Honorable mention on the trotting side goes to: Top Dollar (Simon Allard, Rene Allard), who ripped off his second straight condition win on Saturday night, achieving a new career-best time of 1:53:1 in the process; Treviso (Charlie Norris driver and trainer), who stayed a perfect four-for-four in 2017 with a Pennsylvania Sire Stakes win against other three-year-old fillies on Sunday night in 1:54:2; and Overdraft Volo (Andy Miller, Julie Miller), a filly who followed up a Sire Stakes win at Chester with another at Pocono Sunday night, getting it done in a career-best 1:54:3.
With Marcus Miller in the bike, this condition pacer sprung a surprise on Sunday night with a rallying win at 16-1, paying off $34.20 on a $2 win ticket.
Miller not only scored wins on every racing night this past week and had multiple victories on three of those nights for his best stretch of the meet thus far.
Monday was a good night at the Stallion Series for three-year-old trotting fillies for the Hamilton barn, as Itsgoodtobequeen won at 13-1 and Out Of Luck picked up a victory at 10-1.
That will do it for this week, but we'll see you at the track. Feel free to e-mail me at email@example.com.
The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Week In Review2017-06-21
June 17-23, 2017


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This collection of guides includes helpful content like How to make the perfect healthy smoothie, 10 pantry staples for healthy meals and ways to use special ingredients like 10 Ways To Use Apple Butter.
You'll also find produce guides like A guide to spring vegetables – radishes, A guide to spring vegetables – asparagus, A Guide To Spring Vegetables – Peas, A Guide To Spring Vegetables – Leeks and A Guide To Spring Vegetables – Artichokes that tell you everything from peak seasons, what to look for in the fresh vegetable, how to store them and a collection of recipes to prepare and enjoy them.
In addition to spring vegetables, you can find guides for peaches, apples, winter squash, strawberries and winter superfruits.
Don't miss the popular guide on How To Ferment Vegetables or how to make your own Homemade V8 Juice either. And if you have a pup at home, Homemade Raw Dog Food may be of interest to you as well.
The goal of this guide section is to give you lots of information in the world of wholesome, real food ingredients and hope it inspires you to get cooking!


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The strongest women I know are the ones who are constantly battling their anxious thoughts. Also Denise, because she can bench press like 200 pounds and it's pretty impressive.
Women with anxiety are powerful, because even when their thoughts tell them they aren't good enough, they still shows up. Also Denise is super tough, she just finished 2nd in the Gold's Gym Women's Physique competition and secured a GNC sponsorship.
Women who constantly suffer from self-conscious thoughts but somehow manage to be compelling forces of nature are incredible. Also Denise, who at the age of 13, beat out the whole varsity wrestling team for a chance to compete against Gary Bernstein, the 250 pound senior from Louisville.
The fiercest women I know are the women who, even when they feel inferior, don't let it show. And don't forget about Denise, the brawny she-male who rescued me from crushing under the weight of my Toyota Camry after a brutal car crash.


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We already showed you Nihilumbra once before. Now, Beautifun Games' Limbo- and Portal 2-esque platformer is coming to PC (specifically, Steam) bearing gifts.
The PC version boasts quite a few improvements, which you can see in action in the video above. In addition to a graphical update, the game's getting a remastered soundtrack, controls and menus adapted to PC, and an art gallery featuring concept art. Not only that, but starting tomorrow, to celebrate Nihilumbra's first birthday, Beautifun is making the original iOS game free to download until Sunday. So generous!
Nihilumbra will hit the PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux) when it's done. According to the developer, the port is "almost ready."
Nihilumbra Greenlight [Steam]
Questions? Comments? Contact the author of this post at andras-AT-kotaku-DOT-com.


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Luxury Pet Supplies That Are and Are Not Worth the Price
From a one hundred and forty dollar wedding dress for dogs that is sold online to a ten thousand pound deluxe rabbit hutch that one Norfolk based owner made for his pets, the lengths that some people go to, to keep their beloved pets happy is starting to entering the realms of the ridiculous. But whilst forking out for your dog to tie the knot with the puppy next door is really not going to improve the life of your pet in any way, there are some luxury pet supplies that do have benefits for their health, happiness and wellbeing.
Every pet owner wants the best for their pet, be it a dog, a cat or something more exotic. Many people come to see their pets as family members and will buy them the best possible goods that they can afford. However when it comes to pet supplies, simply buying the most expensive option every time can lead to a lot of money wasted, which is money that could otherwise be spent on the little luxuries that actually do make a difference to the life of your pet.
Feeding time is a prime example. Your cat or dog really does not care if it is eating from a bowl made out of plastic or hand crafted from diamond encrusted gold. In fact, your pet probably has not even noticed the difference. They just want the food that is inside so do not splash out on a luxury bowl if it means you can only afford to fill it with cut price food.
Pet food is one area where your pet will really reap the benefits of you spending a little bit extra. Just as with humans, pets need to eat a balanced and healthy diet that includes a variety of vitamins and minerals to ensure long term health. Penny pinching on cat and dog food now can lead to very serious illnesses such as arthritis in the future that, if diagnosed too late, no amount of money will be able to cure. Opt for high quality, brands that offer natural ingredients and use dry foods only as treats or a side dish, never as the main diet.
Recently, the popularity of dog coats and other pet clothing has skyrocketed but whilst you may think Felix looks great in his new tweed jacket the truth is that it probably does not provide any more warmth than a cheaper coat and your pet certainly will not treat it more carefully. Animals have a thick coating of fur that keeps them warm and are usually more than happy to venture outside in cold weather without a coat. However if you are particularly worried about keeping your pet warm, for example if it is quite an old dog or it is ill, buy the coat with the thickest padding, not the one with the glitziest trim.
Furniture is another of the many pet supplies where owners are faced with options ranging from bargain to blowout. It is well known that dogs and cats love to scratch at and rip up furniture, unless you are happy to see that velvet dog sofa you spent your whole pay cheque on with a lovely big tear in the side after three months, it is wiser to stick to standard options. However, orthopaedic furniture such as memory foam beds cost more than your average dog or cat basket, but has been specifically designed to alleviate pain and discomfort in pets with arthritis and other joint conditions. They may not look so glamorous but your pet is going to be far more comfortable, happy and healthy, so when it comes to orthopaedic furniture always go for the best that you can buy.
To summarise, there are many pet supplies on the market ranging from the most basic to the downright absurd, but do not be taken in by appearances when it comes to buying luxury cat supplies or overpriced dog supplies. If you really love and want the best for your pet, its health and happiness should be your two main priorities, which means buying products that have some genuine benefit regardless of what they look like. Your cat or dog can tell the difference when you swap from basic to gourmet food, but believe me, they will not even notice that crystal studded collar.


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Reviews the book "Shock Waves: Eastern Europe After the Revolutions," by John Feffer.
- Crusade 2.0: The West's Resurgent War Against Islam. D. W. // Middle East Journal;Autumn2012, Vol. 66 Issue 4, p761
A review is presented of the book "Crusade 2.0: The West's Resurgent War Against Islam," by John Feffer.
- The Crusades Are Back. Feffer, John // Foreign Policy in Focus;
The article reports the rise of Islamophobia in the U.S. and the publication of "Crusade 2.0," by John Feffer of the Institute for Policy Studies, a book which compares the Crusades of a thousand years ago with the current fears and policies.
- BOOKS. Witt, Matt // New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.);Fall2012, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p118
The article reviews the books including "Conspiracy of Silence," by Chris Lamb, "Dear White America," by Tim Wise, and "Crusade 2.0," by John Feffer.
- Playing the Pundit. Feffer, John // Foreign Policy in Focus;8/3/2012, p1
The article presents a reprint of the article "Playing the Pundit," by John Feffer, which appeared in the "Huffington Post." In the article, the author discusses the challenges associated with being a political expert and narrates various events when he forgot something or did not have adequate...