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The Killers? – Are they back?
So I think my faith has been restored in The Killers. With the release of there newest single for "Just Another Girl." This is the second release from from their greatest hits album Direct Hits. I wasn't sure if I would ever love this band again as I once did after their disappointing release of their disappointing 5th album Battle Born. This greatest hits album also marks the bands 10 year anniversry mark. Yep we're that old! It still seems like yesterday that I heard "Somebody Told Me" in my dorm room. I think shows that the band isn't done yet and that they still have some great music in them. And that the last album was just a misstep. The video stars Glee actress Dianna Agron as different personifications of frontman Brandon Flowers over the years. Which I think is a great way of representing their work and reminiscing about the past 10 years. Not gonna lie I'm kind in love with this song.
And to my surprise there was another single too. The 80's, M83 inspired stadium anthem "Shot At The Night" also featuring a young hollywood female, Bella Heathcote from Not Fade Away and Dark Shadows. Check it out too
Style and Trim Guide
Ok so, I know that the site below was made to sell Gillette shaving products but the videos are pretty cool. Especially for those guys that need a little guidance. The videos are broken down into 18 basic different styles. They each show step by step, how to achieve the look you want. However each one does start with some substantial growth and then is trimmed down from there. So you might need at least a good week or two growth before starting this journey. I've also included a Tumblr page that could help with inspiration, or just take in the gloriousness of beardness. Happy Shaving.
Austin City Limits Portraits
I just stumbled across these photos and thought it was pretty cool. I've watched Austin City Limits for years and these pics contain some of my favorite bands. Also check out the photographers Pooneh Ghana and Daniel Cavazos links to there individual sites. The photos are great and really capture chill live music vibe. See if you see any of your favorite bands.
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Beer Infographic – I think this clears it up
So it may not be any clearer, but it definitely lays it all out for you. Basically all beer steams from either Ale or Lager which I just learn, I thought there were more. Then it is broken into other subcategories and varieties. I also like how at the bottom it shows the kind of glass it goes in, which I've always wondered. I've included the link so that you can go an view it larger if you want to see more detail. Plus the site is really awesome to with some great info graphics that you can buy.
Movember v/s No-Shave November
As I'm sure that most of you are aware November is the month of facial hair. The two main campaigns are Movember No-Shave November. Both involve growing facial hair, and both raise consciousness for mens health issues. But there are few differences. The idea is that if you are bold enough to grow than people are going to want to talk to you and ask you about your awesome facial hair. This gives you the opportunity to tell them why you are growing and what your cause is and thus to bring awareness to people.
Movember is the combination of mustache and November. This particular cause involves goring a mustache and raising awareness for prostate and testicular cancer along with mental health issues and challenges. It state red back in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia and has grown into a global charity. You are allowed to shave and trim the other areas just not your stache. Fellow mustache growers are known as MoBros.
No-Shave November involves not shaving at all and letting a full beard grow as wild and unruly and as manly as possible. No-Shave started in 2009 and and is involved with the American Cancer Society.
So some of you guys out there can't grow facial hair because of work or genetics. But there are ways of of supporting these issues. Go to any of the sites listed about and buy merchandise or share and show your support. Even some women are getting involved and not shaving their legs, I don't endorse that however. Still hairy legs on a woman is nowhere as sexy as a man with facial hair. Just saying
Beer and Food
As most of you are aware, people a lot of times will pair wine with there food. Different wines such as reds or whites, cabernet or chardonnay with things like beef or fish or even dessert. Now a days the same thing is starting to happen with beer. With the rise of the microbrew and local breweries popping up everywhere in most cities people are starting to take beer more seriously. Gone are the days that beer is only for football games and hanging with the guys. Now beer is highly regarded and and has created beer snobs (such as yours truely). Today microbrews have so much more flavor and depth than your Miller Lites of the past. Not only are the beers more flavorful but the brewing process is more involved too, even using things such as fruits, chocolate and even pine trees just to name a few to add more in depth flavors. It's no longer looked down on to have one of these beers with your dinner but what is import what kind of beer you have. To the left are some very different types of beers and can help lead you to what to pick with your dinner tonight.
Dollar Shave Club
Hello again to allow my bearded friends. I've recently come across a very interesting website. It's called Dollar Shave Club. Basically the concept is for $1, $6 or $9 a month you get up to 5 cartridges in the mail. The have 3 separate plans to choose from. You have the Humble Twin – $1, which includes 5 cartridges each with 2 stainless steel blades and a moisturizing strip. The middle grade plan is The 4X – $6, which includes 4 cartridges each with 4 stainless steel blades and a moisturizing strip and open for easy rinse. And the top plan is The Executive – $9, which includes 4 cartridges moisturizing strip and trimmer built in. All in all this seems like a pretty great deal. As most guys know buying razors can costs you small fortune. I assume women may have the same issue, I just have never bought lady razors. Even for those of us who have beards well still need a trim every now and then. And hey there are a few times when we do need to shave, such as No Shave November or Movember. I think I need to try this out, I personally sounds like a great deal. It even seems as though each category comes with a handle as well. Also check out the hilarious videos. I wasn't expecting them to be so funny, the first one more than the second. It seems like it's trying to hard. I've posted them at the bottom incase you didn't go to site they are a little inappropriate but nothing too bad, just pre-warning.
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Essential Travel Tips Every Traveler Has To Know
It is always a fun and memorable activity by spending the holidays with people dearest to you. On the other hand, there are some people who claim that they didn't enjoy their trip even though they have wonderful deals. Here, you need to understand that in order to have an unforgettable holiday, it is not about getting good travel deals but there has to be proper travel plan, budgeting as well as packing.
If you are planning to go for vacations, then aside from getting the best deals in making the trip economical and splendid at the same time, there are several travel tips that you have to bear in mind.
Tip number 1. If you plan to have a vacation alone, then you can choose your desired holiday destination without much problems but if you're planning to go with your family or friends, then you have to take their consent as well.
Tip number 2. In order for you to know the estimated cost for everything in your trip, it will be crucial to have budget travel. Keep in mind that as soon as you find out how much the best accommodation deals would cost you, that's the only time when you can buy them without having to worry about your budget.
Tip number 3. To enjoy the holiday, try to plan your budget appropriately. On the other hand, depending on how it will turn out, this depends on your approach. As a quick example, if you like spending the holidays on luxurious hotel, then you may want to start saving money early to make it a reality. This will be hard but it pays in the end when the time of your travel date comes. Also, you may want to work smart by doing a quick search for the best luxury hotel deals which can help you save serious sum of money.
Tip number 4. Whether you believe it or not, it is your budget that you have to think as getting deals for luxury hotels is something that you must not be worried about. In order to avoid going overboard of your budget, it will be advisable for you to opt for budget hotels or perhaps, get discount hotel rooms in luxury hotels especially if you're on a tight budget. After all, there are lots of travel sites which can help you know how to make the most from your money.
Tip number 5. It will be highly recommended as well to hire a travel guide for the place where you'll be visiting so you know already which places to go and the likes.

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Schools that provide courses to help drivers pass the CDL Class B test include the U.S. Truck Driving School, Interstate Truck Driving School and the Ferrari Driving School, as of March 2015. Several regional schools, such as GDA Training and All-State Career in Maryland, provide local classes.
Most Class B CDL training classes are designed for drivers who have little to no experience with commercial vehicles. A full training program is usually 40 hours or more, depending on the school. Most courses involve classroom education and practical experience in a simulator or a vehicle. Some schools, including Interstate Truck Driving School, include one or more road skills test in the price of the course.
Students start out in the classroom to learn about truck systems, operations and the laws that govern Class B commercial vehicles. The practical component focuses on driving skills, including parking, backing up and connecting to loading docks. All courses teach drivers how to use the air brake, a skill that is tested on all Class B CDL road tests.
Most Class B courses take place over one week. The registration requirements vary between schools. The U.S. Truck Driving School requires students to obtain a Class B Instruction Permit before class begins.


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The History of DevaCurl.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lorraine who had very curly hair and wrote a book about her curl struggles….
Lorraine Massey wrote the book Curly Girl. Curly Girl is about the DevaCurl Method and the products she created for girls with curly hair.
DevaCurl is a curly hair product line, hair cutting technique and philosophy all in one. The DevaCurl Concept teaches how to care for and wear your curly hair naturally. One of our Deva-certified stylists can teach you to look your best with curly hair.
DevaCurl products are 100% sulfate, paraben and silicone-free and designed to enhance the look and health of curly hair.
DevaCurl hair products and hair-cutting are for both naturally curly and chemically-enhanced (permed) hair.
Permed hair responds the same way naturally curly hair does to the DevaCurl products.
The DevaCurl Cut
The DevaCurl haircut is done when the hair is dry. DevaCurl Academy professionals are trained how to cut curly hair dry, its most natural state. DevaCurl clients should come to the appointment with their hair in its natural curly form, so don't straighten your hair before a Deva appointment!
There are several different DevaCurl cuts. One such cut is an oxygenation cut. It's defined by cutting the tips off the 'scraggly ends' of the hair to rejuvenate it. In this cut, the hair is not cut for shape.
The Waterfall (teardrop-shaped) cut is a process of shaping the curly hair, layering it and giving it elevation. Don't let the word "layer" scare you.
DevaCurl hairstylists cut and layer hair based on a "map" of cutting techniques that are unique to certified DevaCurl hairstyle professionals. Using this map opens up endless possibilities for curly girl haircuts. The map consists of the way the hair is sectioned, the order in which a section is cut and how high or low a client wants to keep the elevation of their hair.
The map takes into account the length of the hair, how long or short a client wants the layers, how thin or thick their curls are and curl spring factor.
Everything is taken into account when evaluating and deciding which type of DevaCurl cut to use. Even the type of curl is determined. The four types of curl patterns are swavy, wavy, Botticelli and corkscrew. The signature DevaCurl haircut beautifully shapes curls and works hand-in-hand with the products to give amazing results.
Book a DevaCurl Haircut
We ask that you arrive for your DevaCurl haircut with your hair in it's natural state. Leave your hair down, dry and curly.
Please allow one hour for your DevaCurl haircut. DevaCurl haircuts start at $65.
- Book an appointment for a cut with one of our certified specialists.
- Go to your appointment with your hair in its natural state.
- Maintain your hair with the three-step DevaCurl routine. Use the DevaCurl (sulfate free, specifically-designed for curly hair) shampoo, conditioner and styling products recommended for your hair.
Say "yes" to the hair you were born with – stop fighting with your curls and embrace them! The best way to do this is with a DevaCurl haircut and DevaCurl products made just for you and your curly hair! Put away the shampoos, flat irons and blow dryers that are making your hair damaged and frizzy.
The Three-Step DevaCurl Routine
Since curly hair is naturally dry, the best way to maintain your hair cut is with products that are completely moisture-enhancing.
The DevaCurl product line is pure moisture and gives hair the hydration it needs. There are products for natural and color-treated hair. The products are used after the DevaCurl haircut and sold in our salon for clients.
We offer a 10% discount when you buy the "3 Step Routine" products, so ask at our reception desk about this when checking out.
Most shampoos on the market contain sulfates. Sulfates are de-greasers. However, most curly-haired girls don't have any oil on their scalp to de-grease because their dry, curly hair soaks it up. Using traditional sulfate shampoos dries out the hair even more. Just like a flower reaches up to catch the sun, curly hair (without moisture) will frizz as it reaches out to the environment to catch moisture from humidity. That is why curly-haired girls don't like the rain!
- Step 1 is cleansing – The two types of cleansers are "no poo"- a zero-lather cream hair cleanser- or "low poo" – a low-lather shampoo for those who want to see and feel suds. The lather in the creamy cleanser is derived from coconut oil.
- Step 2 is conditioning – The stylist will "noodle" the conditioner into the hair, working and massaging the conditioner into every strand of curly hair.
- Step 3 is styling – The hair is then finished with a styling product. Styling products consist of styling cream, volumizing foam or gel.
"I just had my second Deva Haircut at Studio 39 Salon yesterday, and I really love this place. Justine and Gemy have both cut my hair, and my hair looks AMAZING! Both stylists did an excellent job, and they are super cool as well. This salon is a GEM!" BethAnne C.


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the first week of october brought the first winter storms of the year. Enough snow to play around a little bit, but a good sign that big snows are on the horizon. For a few days the landscape was striking. The contrast between the new snow, and fall colors at their peak was money! Its very uplifting to live in such a beautiful and ever changing environment.nice contrastsick views from 10,420' :bananzacolorful aspens along the wasatch crestLooking across the central wasatch, the stoke level rises!the cottonwood canyons. millions of people will soon gather here.Neil grinds out the first turns of the year down the shoulder. Beyond sketchy. Shark fins are looming beneath the snow.Here is a little snurf action. Its always fun to sort of de-progress in a way by snurfing (no binders). Plus you only need a little snow and a grassy slope to have fun. I'd like to try and ride an entire mountain without bindings one day. going back to the roots.click for HD
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Early: I was made aware of that email when I sat before the governor's task force. It was the first time I had seen that email. So I'm not sure who he is talking about when he says people above him. There were at least two other layers — one— possibly two other layers of supervision before it got to me.
Leiu: So even though you regularly, as you said, met with water treatment plant officials, you had no idea that the water treatment plant operator said I am not ready to go on this. You had no idea?
Early: No. There was no discussion of that in our regular meetings. What was —
Lieu: Stop right there. You also testified that this was not a leadership issue, this was purely a water treatment issue. I suggest that this was a leadership issue if you had no idea, even though you had regular meetings, that this water treatment operator was making statements that he was not ready to go. I'm curious. Mr. [Dayne] Walling [Flint's former mayor], I commend him for saying, 'I'm sorry,' and apologizing. That took courage. Mr. Earley, I don't see any according to your testimony — are you ready to say you're sorry?
Earley: What I've said, and will say again, is that you know I was responsible. It happened on my watch.
Lieu: Are you sorry?
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text: It's that time of year again, so we're doing another training run for those who are just starting out. For those unfamiliar with the concept, the Rookie Racing offerings are where the R3E Club gives those who may need it, a brief introduction to some of the basic principles in sim-racing. It is NOT going to make you into an alien. We are simply going to give you a basic foundation that you can then start to build on. So how does this differ from the RD Driver Academy? Well, first of all, this isn't an official RD offering. This is simply some of the R3E Club members giving back to the community. Second, the Driver Academy is better. Make no mistake, the guys who run the Academy sessions are very good, and have a lot more experience with this than I do. That said, if you're slower than me to begin with, I'm reasonably certain that I can help you improve. And besides, joining the Rookie Racing does not exclude you from joining the Academy later on. They are two separate entities. Who can join? In theory, if you're a Premium member you're more than welcome to join in. However, if you're already faster than I am, I probably can't teach you very much. So with that in mind, I have an entry on the Leaderboard using the Canhard R51. If you can comfortably beat or equal that, you won't get much out of the session. Finally, for these sessions (and for the Academy for that matter) TeamSpeak will be mandatory. There is no way this sort of thing can be done without TS. How does it work? Simple, really. We'll be taking the Silhouettes out on Nürburgring in a straight practice session. We'll start off with just doing some laps. They don't have to be fast, we just need a baseline so we can see how much (or if) people improve. After that it'll be an open session where we vary between doing laps, and doing 'ride-alongs' (that is, looking through an instructors car while he drives). Some of the things we'll be covering are; Racing line, proper braking and braking points, rev-management, and power-control. If anything else crops up I'll see if I can answer it. And obviously, if you have something else you want covered, feel free to speak up. So why Silhouettes at Nürburgring? Nürburgring is a very good practice-track simply because it has just about every kind of corner that you're liable to run into. Short technical turns, hairpins, long sweepers, chicanes, you name it. The Silhouettes are a good stepping-stone for the more powerful cars. They're RWD, and while they can be a little tricky, they won't instantly spin if you make a mistake. Everybody will be limited to the Canhard R51, just to ensure we all drive the same car. The reason for picking that particular one is that it is the only Silhouette that is naturally aspirated, and it is a bit easier to control than the turbos. And here's a very important bit. You cannot change the set-up in any way! It is fairly important that we all drive the same car, and unless you know what you're doing it is very easy to tweak a set-up into something undrivable. So default set-up only. And yes, that goes for brake-power too. Join us Not a premium member yet but interested to race with our group of friendly drivers? Click here for more information and learn how you can participate as well. See you on track?! Server and Teamspeak Password: click here Racing Club Rules: click here Server Name: RaceDepartment.com Cars: Silhouettes (Canhard R51) Track: Nürburgring GP layout Practice: 1400GMT (120 minutes) Entry List Metalogic Psynusoid Free slot Free slot Free slot Free slot


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Top Ten Best Action Movies of the 2010sDamnFineCupOfCoffee
The Top Ten
A ferocious, vivid, mesmerizing and awe-inspiring action fest that will always entertain. Fury Road is pure gold! - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
Not just the best action movie of the 2010's, but one of the best action movies of all time. Nothing short of an adrenaline rush!
Incredible, just incredible.
This movie was bad in a few ways, and was probably the worst Mad Max but it was entertaining at least - EliHbkV 2 Comments
I really found this just boring to watch. Was a huge disappointment.
Is Good but not too good
I hate this film.
Absolute trashV 4 Comments
Why do so many people love this film, some people say it's the best movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for me it would appear as my 2nd least favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie, I really liked when I first watched it ( I usually do because I don't think when I first watch a movie) but considering it came out the same year Of Guardians Of The Galaxy, the film was stretched thin I would give it a 7/10, I still have high hopes for Civil War.
One of the best marvel movies (maybe even the best) that is loaded with top notch action. An exciting film all the way through. - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
It has no action
Wathced it was all dinos
Mission impossible movies just get it right, first Ghost Protocol, now Rouge Nation. Wow these are great action movies.
Bet action movie ever
Got better rating than the avengers
It should be no 2
Its sooo underratedV 2 Comments
I think this movie sucked @$$
Perhaps the best Bond film.
Good but still the worst Bond movie of Danuiel CrAIG-Era!
I think all james bond movies are rubbish
i watched casino royale
wasnt good
Should be higher, it's awesome!
Deserves to be in Top 5 at least,...
An overlooked gem filled with brutal action and gorgeous visuals. - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
The Contenders
Once you get past the Batman voice, this movie is simply stunning. The visuals, the plot, the action, the music,... All top class. Almost all superhero movies are mindless fluff and flashing lights. The movie capped off a comic book trilogy that people will try to replicate for years to come, and most likely fail. Even Nolan himself couldn't do it with Man of Steel.
The Dark Knight Rises is such an amazing movie with awesome effects, fights and action.
An unsuitable end to an otherwise excellent trilogy, Tom Hardy's performance of Bane is one of the worst Movie Performance I have ever seen!
Worst movie ever
Very underrated
Easily the best Marvel Film yet!
This contains some of the coolest scenes ever.
Some interesting concepts and another example of the only type of role Keanu Reeves should ever play. John Wick, Constantine, and Jack Traven - wooden, kind of a jerk, and not expected to emote. Perfect roles for him. Reeves as Jonathan Harker, an absolute train wreck.
No action at all
A true clash of titans! Big, epic and action to the max!
Whoa, Age of Ultron is amazing! I honestly think this is better than the first which I really love also. Great villain, characters, music, great everything and the action is epic.
It is number 1 better than its prequel
I think best action movie ever
Should be 2nd place
sooo cool
Best action movie ever
Should be in top ten
It really is an epic sci fi action movie with a great Tom Cruise.
A very underrated movie. Suicide Squad has amazing action and style. The cast and characters are great, interesting, diverse and the soundtrack is awesome. Seen it many times now and it keeps getting better.
I really love this movie and I'm not a fanboy or anything. I liked it even more after watching the extended cut. The move itself looks nice and has a dark tone and style which I really liked and with the addition of a few light moments here and there. The action is seriously amazing and the character interactions are great. The soundtrack is incredible also. The portrayal of Batman is probably the best and most badass version of the iconic superhero.
This movie should be in the top 10.
My favorite in the series.
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As I've said, the weather was not so good in NZ. Only now am I realising that instead of taking pictures of scenery (becuase I couldn't see any scenery, as it was all covered in fog/rain/sleet/freezing-sheeting-winds-of-ic) I took pictures of noteworthy signs. I promise, this is the last of them.
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AceShowbiz - Kim Kardashian has left a message to all mothers around her in regards to Mother's Day celebration. "Mother's Day is one of my favorite holidays because it's a special day to honor my role model and best friend," Kim began writing. "As I'm counting the days until I finally get to be a mother, I'm a bit nervous and anxious but also excited knowing that I learned from the very best," she added.
Kim later addressed her message to her mother Kris Jenner. Kim said that despite Kris' busy activities, she "still manages to put family first and continues to look out for us every day." In addition, Kim gushed about her "wonderful" grandmother MJ, describing her as "a strong and inspirational woman" in her life. "I love you so much!" she added. Kim also praised her sister "super woman" Kourtney Kardashian who taught her a lot of things about being a mother, especially about balancing work and taking care of two children.
Other celebrities took to Twitter and other social networking sites to write a message honoring Mother's Day. Britney Spears shared a picture of her with her adorable sons Sean and Jayden on Twitter. Britney looks pretty with loose hair and a smile on her face, while her children make silly faces to the camera. She captioned the picture, "I've got the two cutest boys in the world! Hope y'all are having as nice of a #mothersday as I am!"
Carrie Underwood posted a sweet picture of her and her mother via Instagram. "In honor of Mother's Day, a silly pic of me and my amazing mom. She's everything I hope to be someday! Thanks, moms everywhere!" she said. The black-and-white photo shows her and her mother Carole wearing a striped hat, smiling at the camera.
Rapper Pitbull tweeted, "Every day is mothers day besitos 2 all the moms and congrats muaaah," while LeAnn Rimes wrote, "Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful mother!!" President Obama also left a message, saying, "Happy Mother's Day - Show your favorite moms some love."


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This class is designed to familiarize new title clerks with the necessary forms, information and procedures required in this position. This hands-on training will broaden the understanding of state forms, their proper application and fee allocation.
TITLE BASICS* is intended to ease any anxiety associated with the sometimes complicated forms. Aly Quinn will work with you to help better understand the forms, fees, titles, transfers, etc. Aly, having done title work for a dealership as well as for the White Bear Licensing Bureau, has over 15 years of combined titling experience and is currently working with CVR.
The class agenda is as follows:
Hour one: Getting to know the forms
Hour two: Understanding the fees
Hour three: Making sense of the information and a one-on-one Q & A
This class will prepare title clerks for the Certified Title Professional program which is offered at MADA in conjunction with DVS.
Participants also receive a booklet with all of the forms and helpful hints.
NOTE: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session to receive a refund.


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Domanda Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 2015
The Data
Country Italy
Appellation delle Venezie IGT
Varietal Pinot Grigio
Retail Price $9.99
Score 3 Stars/86 points
In the Glass
Brilliant pale straw color.
The aromatics are expressive with white roses in the lead supported by notes of peach, red apple, and citrus with accents of orange peel and red grapefruit.
The palate fully confirms the nose with the red grapefruit notes rising to prominence with accents of apple and fully ripe peach with soft, tart notes of citrus.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied with rich orchard fruit notes and balancing citrus accents.
Cool Factor
Pinot Grigio has become a very popular varietal in the past decade and we always welcome a fresh, crisp wine sold at a value price.
Value Grade
At just under $10 a bottle (less in competitive markets) this wine offers great value for money.
Pinot Grigio has become a go-to wine for many seeking a glass of crisp white wine at their local bar or restaurant. Pinot Grigio is produced in much of Italy but many of the better examples are grown in the north. Domanda Pinot Grigio is made in the delle Venezie near the picturesque city of Venice. Pinot Grigio should always be fresh so seek out a bottle that has a vintage two years or less from the current year. 86 points out of 100.
How to Enjoy
This is a great aperitif that can also pair nicely with summer salads and roasted chicken.


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Burns Moist Food Penlan Chicken, Brown Rice and Vegetables for Dogs of all Ages 6 x 400 g Pouches
The Penlan Farm range consists of three varieties of complete moist foods for dogs. These ethically produced foods are made using as many ingredients from our own farm as possible. Those ingredients not grown on our farm are from sustainable, ethical sources. As with all Burns products, this is a high quality food developed to promote good health and behaviour. *May contain bones Hypo-allergenic. Suitable for seniors.
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SCL NEW YORK Seminar: Beyond the Box w/Wayne Hankin
Turtle Bay Music School
244 E. 52nd St. (between 2nd and 3rd Aves.)
New York, NY 10022
Today's composers live in a virtual world of computers, controllers, sequencers, software, and plugins. But there are other essential tools many composers overlook. This multimedia presentation raises issues and offers special solutions regarding:
Live vs virtual recording
Composer tools to separate you from the pack
Forming your musician network
Alternative approaches to recording
How your character impresses an artistic team
Wayne Hankin will perform a live demonstration on how to get the most out of instruments familiar and unfamiliar, including Musettes Grosserbock, raushpfeiffes, bagpipes, hornpipes, bone flute and other pre-Western instruments. He will also demonstrate some different approaches to the recording process, including excerpts from films and recordings. With special guest artist Lura Johnson on piano.
A specialist in over 400 historical woodwinds, Wayne Hankin enjoys a multifaceted career. He has performed 8 productions with Cirque du Soliel, most recently Toruk, based on James Cameron's Avatar. Mr. Hankin has performed in every major city in the United States and Canada as well as in 4,000 concerts worldwide. Wayne has served as musical director for the Schaubühne, Long Wharf Theater, Alley Theater, BAM and the Odeon Paris. Recorded works include major labels ECM, RCA, BMG and SONY with television appearances on CBS, ABC, NBC, HBO and BRAVO. He teaches and lectures at the Chatauqua Institute and Interlochen Center for the Arts.
As a composer, he is a recipient of over 20 awards in composition from ASCAP to The National Endowment of the Arts. Wayne has performed on films from The Lego Movie to The Good Dinosaur. Television credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Breaking Bad, as well as video games from Pixel Privateers to Hero's Charge.
As a New Yorker, Wayne was the principal instrumentalist with Early Music New York and a resident artist at St John the Divine and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This summer Wayne makes his performance debut at Glimmerglass Opera. Mr Hankin made his conducting debut at the Houston Grand Opera performing Meredith Monk's Atlas and is currently reconstructing the opera for its premiere with the Los Angeles Philharmonic next year.
Lura Johnson is considered one of the finest, most versatile musicians of her generation. A Steinway Artist, she has appeared as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Trained by piano luminaries Robert McDonald and Leon Fleisher, Ms. Johnson teaches at the Peabody Conservatory and has brought her expertise to several arts institutions from the Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop to the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music.
With over 10 years as pianist for the Baltimore Symphony, she most recently performed as soloist on Saint Saëns Carnival of the Animals under Marin Alsop as well as concertizing under countless musical artists from John Adams to John Williams. Ms. Johnson can also be heard on several recordings released by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, including Naxos' Grammy nominated release of Bernstein's Mass. Her performances have been heard on trailers from Ice Age to Gravity.
Lura is also an award-winning dancer with roots in gymnastics, ballet, and ballroom, and is a specialist in West Coast Swing.


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MulkearLIFE / Inland Fisheries Ireland today announces details of its Autumn block of free Illustrated Talks which will take place in September 2010 in the Cappamore Community Centre, Cappamore, Co. Limerick. These illustrated talks form part of the four year Environmental Education Programme of MulkearLIFE working with schools and the local community within the Mulkear catchment in counties Limerick and Tipperary. The Autumn 2010 series of talks will focus on the extraordinarily rich natural heritage of the Mulkear Catchment. The series will take place over four Wednesdays in September and will include leading experts sharing their knowledge of biodiversity, angling, farming and conservation. The venue for all talks is the Community Centre, Cappamore, Co. Limerick. All talks will commence at 8.00pm sharp and admission to the talks is free of charge.
The first talk will take place on Wednesday 8th September. The guest speaker will be Mr. Glen Wightman of MulkearLIFE. The talk is entitled "The First Year of MulkearLIFE". Mr. Wightman is the Project Officer of MulkearLIFE and his talk will focus on the work undertaken in the first year of operation of the EC funded LIFE Nature project with a particular focus on work to enhance habitats for Salmon and Sea Lamprey. His talk will also focus on the instream works on the Mulkear and Newport rivers, the control and removal of non-native invasive weeds and electro fishing survey work which has recently been completed throughout the catchment.
Mr. Oisin Naughton will guest speak on Wednesday 15th September and his illustrated talk is called "Fish & Fishermen – Understanding Catchment Management". Mr. Naughton is Catchment Management Officer for Inland Fisheries Ireland – Shannon River Basin District. His talk will focus on the importance of involving all stakeholders in catchment management to ensure the long-term sustainability of rivers and fish stocks. He will also outline the Management Plan for the Shannon Salmon Restoration Project in which he will outline the major impacts on salmon stocks and work underway to address these concerns. His talk should be of particular interest to local anglers.
"Biodiversity Within The Mulkear Catchment – The Perspective of Conservation Rangers" is the title of the third talk in the series on Wednesday, 22nd September with Ms. Elaine Keegan and Dr. Aine Lynch as guest speakers. Ms. Keegan and Dr. Lynch are employed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) as Conservation Rangers. Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest single threats facing the world today and the UN has declared 2010 as International Year of Biodiversity. Ms. Keegan and Dr. Lynch will illustrate the rich biodiversity found within the region and will outline the work of the NPWS to prevent the loss of biodiversity from the unique and insightful perspective of a conservation ranger.
The series of illustrated talks will conclude on Wednesday 29th September with a talk by Mr. Ruairí Ó Conchúir entitled "Farming for Conservation in the Mulkear Catchment". Mr. Ó Conchúir is Project Manager of MulkearLIFE. His talk will focus on the work of MulkearLIFE to build a partnership-based approach within the local farming community to implement practical cost effective ways through which river water quality on farms can be improved. The illustrated talk will draw on lessons from other High Nature Value farmland areas in Ireland and Scotland where farming for conservation approaches are proving successful. His talk should be of particular interest to local farmers.
Admission to all talks is free of charge and all are welcome. Further information regarding any of the talks may be obtained from the project website: www.mulkearlife.com or firstname.lastname@example.com or from the MulkearLIFE project / Inland Fisheries Ireland (Limerick) on telephone 061 300 238 / 087 062 5582.


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Everything was going well for Myron W. Chisem, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent since 2007.
One of his daughters was off to college, the other was on her way there, and his son, the youngest of his three children, had decided he wanted to move in with dad.
The 14-year-old was doing well in school, loved playing video games, and even visited the library with Chisem every so often, said Shawn Butler, Chisem's friend.
"In his eyes, everything was peachy, lovely," Butler said.
But late Wednesday, authorities said, the 14-year-old fatally shot his 42-year-old father, striking him once in the head from their Carson backyard as Chisem sat in the family room. The son called 911, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said, and deputies found Chisem's ICE-issued handgun in the frontyard. About eight hours later, the teen was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder.


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The mission of the Human Resources Department is to be a strategic partner to other City departments, to deliver quality services and ensure excellent stewardship of City resources, and to develop strategies and deliver programs that foster an equitable and ethical work environment.
The City of Eastvale's Human Resources Department is responsible for providing comprehensive services to City employees, job applicants, and the local community.
Services provided include:
- Management and administration of employee compensation and benefits
- Fair and consistent recruitment, selection, and retention program
- Providing new employee onboarding, orientation, and job-related training
- Implementation and administration of City personnel policies and programs
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- Maintenance of the City's personnel records
- Providing guidance and assistance to City departments relative to personnel matters in order to promote effective employee relations
- Administration of performance management and employee recognition programs
- Workers' Compensation claims management and risk identification
It is also the responsibility of the Human Resources Department to ensure that all City employees are provided with a safe and secure working environment by offering the following Risk Management and Safety services:
- Comprehensive safety training program
- Managing adherence and compliance with state safety mandates as well as the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Managing the general, auto, and property liability insurance for the City
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Integrity - We will strive to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards to ensure trust and credibility in the performance of our mission.
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Colonial Virginia did not maintain a standing army. Nearly everyone was engaged in agriculture, and needed to plant in the spring and harvest in the fall. The Virginians were not wealthy enough to afford full-time soldiers. Whenever there were colonial "alarms" about pirates or Indians, riders on horses would spread the word to various farms and the men would assemble as needed.
The militia was organized by county. In theory, there were regular training sessions of the militia at the county courthouse. In times of peace, however, these became largely social events. The County Lieutenant was often a candidate for the House of Burgesses, and strict discipline of essentially volunteer soldiers was rare. More often, the drinking during the militia assemblies was more intense than the target practice.
| In times of war, those with crops to plant and harvest were reluctant
to serve for more than a few weeks. When a militia unit received orders
to march to another colony, their reluctance was based in part on a desire
to return home soon rather than a misguided allegiance to Virginia. Bounties
were often offered to attract the "idle poor" who had less to lose, and
were more willing to volunteer.
These were rarely the most-disciplined or hardest-working members in the county, however. In addition, they often arrived in camp without the required clothing, guns, powder, and ammunition. Whatever was issued to such soldiers had a tendency to be lost or damaged... though some items were obviously sold or kept for personal profit. The militia motivations were basic, with patriotism towards the colony far down the list.
During the French and Indian War, George Washington struggled to obtain and trained enough soldiers for a sustained campaign. Some were recruited through financial incentives, while others were forcibly drafted. One author has described the conditions of serving at the front - Winchester, in Frederick County - in 1757:1
militia were local defense forces, often used to respond to Native American attacks - but mobilized in the Revolutionary War to attack British armies
Source: National Park Service, New Archeological Discoveries at Moores Creek National Battlefield
The Revolutionary War may have been another one of those "rich man's war, poor man's fight" - but many Virginians did fight. They were recruited to serve initially in the First Virginia Regiment. Additional regiments were raised, and then many were transferred to the emerging "national" Continental army - where they served outside of the new state, in the northern colonies and then in South Carolina.
George Washington was given command of the first multi-colony army. He had not-so-subtly dressed in his old French and Indian War uniform, while Congress debated who was trustworthy enough to lead the military forces... but not try to become a dictator on the process. He left the Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress was meeting, and did not return to Virginia for six years (when he stopped at Mount Vernon on the march to Yorktown). Martha managed to join him for winter camps, providing some moral support to the troops as well as to her husband.
The Continental Army was organized by state, and the Virginia troops were in the Virginia Line. Almost all Virginians serving in the Continental Army were captured in the disastrous surrender by General Benjamin Lincoln of the army at Charlestown, South Carolina in 1780.
An additional 350 under Colonel Abraham Buford in the 3rd Virginia Cavalry were killed or wounded at Waxhaws, South Carolina. They were reinforcements who arrived too late to help the Charleston garrison, and were caught by Banastre Tarleton's dragoons while returning to Virginia. In the "Waxhaws Massacre," Tarleton's men killed over 100 while they apparently tried to surrender. However, there's another perspective:
Craig Scott described the impact of the surrender on Virginia's forces in the Continental Army, in a message posted to the VA-HIST listserver on August 15, 2001:
The loss of the Charleston garrison was a severe blow, probably the heaviest the American side would suffer during the entire war. More than 5,000
Continental soldiers, militia, and private citizens were officially surrendered to the British. In his official returns, General Benjamin
Lincoln counted about 2,200 Continentals (about 500 sick and wounded included) and about 500 reliable militia. Also captured were 391 pieces of
artillery, 6,000 muskets, 33,000 rounds of ammunition, and 3 frigates. [David B. Mattern, Benjamin Lincoln and the American Revolution. Columbia,
S.C.: University of South Carolina Press, 1995.]
Another source has 5,500 defenders of the city, 2,500 of which were militiamen of questionable quality. 5,466 armed men were captured, 391 artillery pieces, 5,916 muskets, 33,000 rounds of small arms ammunition, over 8,000 round shot and 376 barrels of powder. [Dan L. Morrill, Southern Campaingns of the American Revolution. Mount Pleasant, S.C.: The Nautical & Aviation Publishing Company, 1993.]
The movement of Virginia troops to Charleston can be found in M. Lee Minnis, The First Virginia Regiment of Foot. Westminster, Md.: Willow Bend Books, 1998. On 8 March Woodfords force at Petersburg departed with 737 men fit for duty. The force was divided into three detachments: Col. William Russell leading the 1st Regiment and Cols. Gist and John Neville. (This 1st Regiment was a consolidation of the 1st, 5th, 7th, 10th and 11th). Woodford arrived in Charleston on 7 April. A Hessian in his diary wrote that General Woodford arrived in Charleston with 700 men. Col. Parker of the First was killed in a British barrage on 24 April at Half-Moon Battery. Col. Parker's First Virginia Detachment of Scott's Brigade and Col. William Heth's Second Detachment of Scott's Brigade were responsible for defending this area.
Minnis reports that 5,500 Continentals and milita were captured. Of these 336 were from the First Virginia. Of the 274 Officers at Haddrell's Point awaiting exchange, 115 were Virginians.
Based on E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra. A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787. 1978, reprinted Westminster, Md.: Willow Bend Books, 2001:
1st Virginia Regiment (a consolidation of the 1st, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th) assigned to Woodford's brigade - surrendered.
2nd Virginia Regiment (a consolidation of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th) assigned to Woodford's brigade - surrendered, except for a handful of men under Captain Alexander Parker who returned to Virginia. Captains Thomas Catlett and John Stokes were with Buford.
3rd - consolidated with the 2nd and surrendered.
4th - consolidated with the 2nd and surrendered.
5th - consolidated with the 1st and surrendered. Captain Adam Wallace was on detached service with Buford.
6th - had earlier been consolidated with the 3rd what was consolidated with the 2nd - surrendered.
7th - consolidated with the 1st - surrendered.
8th - not at Charleston. Sent to the Carolinas as a part of the temporary 3rd Regiment.
9th - not at Charleston. Served west of the Alleghenies.
10th - consolidated with the 1st - surrendered.
11th - consolidated with the 1st - surrendered, except for Buford's Detachment.
12th - renumbered the 8th in 1778, not in existence in 1780
13th - renumbered the 9th in 1778, not at Charleston.
14th - renumbered the 10th in 1778
15th - renumbered the 11th in 1778.
Col. Nathaniel Gist's Additional - surrendered at Charleston
Col. Thomas Gaskins Detachment - made up of some of those who escaped capture at Charleston
1st Regiment of Continental Artillery (Harrison's) - a large number captured at Charleston.
1st Regiment of Continental Dragoons - most escaped capture.
3rd Regiment of Continental Dragoons - Captain William Barrett, a native of N.C. was captured.
1st Virginia State Line - not at Charleston.
Lt. Col. Charles Porterfied's State Detachment - arrived after the fall of Charleston, escaped capture and joined Gates army.
Virginia State Artillery Regiment. - all but one company captured which joined Porterfield.
Major John Nelson's Regiment of Virginia State Cavalry - arrived late, joined Porterfield.
In a lot fewer words, if you were a Virginian Continental in the service in 1780 you were more than likely captured at Charleston, and if you missed that you probably died at Waxhaws with Buford or at Camden with Porterfield.
- Gen Danl Morgan coming out of retirement to lead continental troops at Cowpens.
There were not just Continentals at Cowpens. The militia began the day.
Captain Francis Triplett, raised Fauquier
Craig R. Scott, CGRS
Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777
Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne (painted by John Trumbull)
George Washington returned to private life at Mount Vernon after leading the Continental Army from 1775-1783 during the American Revolution, and declined all opportunities to become leader of the new nation until called out of retirement in 1788 to become the first President
Source: Architect of the Capitol, General George Washington Resigning His Commission


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False Sacrament
False Sacrament was an early 90s band- part of the Very Small Records roster which included other weirdos such as Schlong and Plaid Retina. They managed to sound completely different from any other band of the era by combining element of Black Sabbath, Thrash metal, jazz and early 90s punk without coming off as a pastiche...and they had a fucking fantastic female lead vocalist who could do an alien high trill while also exuding naive punk snottiness.
False Sacrament were mostly ignored in their day and disbanded after only releasing a couple singles, compilation tracks and a split 10" with Schlong. Another sad story, another lost treasure. Unfortunelately, their records were recorded a bit odd. This is most notable with the EQing and mixing of the drums- they are flat with a focus on the toms which were made to sound like popping bongos.
False Sacrament - Rings Of Saturn
False Sacrament - That One
False Sacrament - Second Hand Anxiety


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Princess Friederike (Idike) from Ludwig Revolution (Ludwig Kakumei) by Kaori Yuki. I've read that manga almost five times now, and really wanted to draw sleeping beauty after reading it again recently. So I finished it in time (lol hardly) for anime north XD the manga is entertaining, not so tragic (I think) as Angel Sanctuary but still distinctly Kaori Yuki =] GO READ IT!!! (if you want ^^)
I was planning to draw this on paper but then I spilt water all over my sketch!! (this idiot also spilt water on her calculator and spent 30 min drying it -__-) and when I tried tracing it, somehow it didn't look quite the same, so again I had to color without lines T__T (cuz I can't seem to do lineart digitally)
I think the flowers are lavender, but I'm not sure because the flowers drawn in the in manga don't exactly look like lavender to me... but the manga says the flowers are purple (caught this information after five read throughs XD also thought she was blond until recently when I finally caught Ludwig commenting on her silver hair T__T all the color images were grayscale in the scanlation too! in any case, looks like I don't read carefully enough)
Anyway, lavender in flower language means devotion and distrust, which kinda fits her story cuz she's the only princess Ludwig actually loves and she couldn't believe in her own beauty and abilities because people said they were gifts from the 12 witches
Someone tell me how to draw a flower field and still make them look like flowers please!!
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Nothing like a road trip against the best team in the league.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Real Salt Lake is sitting pretty in first place right now. Jason Kreis' team has been a perennial contender for a half-decade, winning the 2009 MLS Cup and coming pretty damn close to winning the CONCACAF Champion's League as well.
They lead the entire league with 33 points, becoming the first team to reach 10 wins in 2013.
Still, it's a good time to catch RSL.
Kreis will be without Alvaro Saborio, Kyle Beckerman, Nick Rimando, and Tony Beltran, all of whom were called up for this month's Gold Cup.
The Union, looking for its first result at Rio Tinto, will play an RSL team missing its starting striker, right back, holding midfielder, and goalkeeper.
Real Salt Lake Attack
Let's fill in the gaps then.
No Saborio means that you'll see some sort of combination of Robbie Findley, Devon Sandoval, Joao Plata, and/or Olmes Garcia up top.
Real Salt Lake is coming off a 1-0 road win in Toronto in which Kreis ran a 4-3-3 with the latter three of those players up top. Rookie Sandoval ran the 'point' with Plata on the left and Garcia on the right. Findley came off the bench.
You'd think that veterans Ned Grabavoy or Khari Stephenson might be a good replacement for Beckerman. Attacking midfielder Javier Morales will certainly be available for this game, so it depends on whether Kreis decides to go 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 at home. Former Orlando City man Yordany Alvarez is a natural holding midfielder, and might be in line for a second straight start behind Morales.
Salt Lake will also see the return of Luis Gil, who recently came back to the United States from the U-20 World Cup in Turkey. He can play wide midfield and might figure into Wednesday night's plans. Sebastien Velazquez is another wide option, along with the aforementioned Grabavoy.
RSL Defense
Salt Lake has outscored the last seven opponents at Rio Tinto by a 20 to 6 margin. That includes the U.S. Open Cup, in which RSL qualified for the semifinals.
Additionally, the defense only allowed one goal in league play in the entire month of June.
That bears repeating: the Salt Lake defense allowed just 1 goal in league play in the entire month of June.
The defense is pretty flexible this year, with different center backs playing alongside Nat Borchers. Aaron Maund got the start in Toronto, while Carlos Salcedo played in the 2-0 shutout against Seattle. Kreis has done a good job at replacing Jamison Olave, and dealing with recent injuries to starter Chris Schuler and Kwame Watson-Siriboe.
With Beltran gone, you might see left back Chris Wingert move over to right back. That would allow Lovel Palmer to start again on the left side. Abdoulie (formerly Kenny) Mansally would be the other option along the backline if Kreis decides to go with something else. It's really dependent upon the health of Schuler and Watson-Siriboe.
Last, but certainly not least, there's no Rimando in goal. Josh Saunders won back-to-back titles as Los Angeles' starter, so I'd say he's a capable backup in net.
Possible Starting XI: Saunders (GK), Palmer, Borchers, Salcedo, Wingert, Alvarez, Morales, Gil, Grabavoy, Findley, Sandoval (4-4-2)
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Metro to get high-tech helper to monitor all Park & Ride lots
The $20 million camera system will allow one person to monitor all Park & Ride lots
When the Metropolitan Transit Authority canceled its security guard contract for Park & Ride lots in January 2005, it replaced the on-site guards with roving Metro police and a promise to add surveillance cameras.
Now those officers are about to get that long-awaited helping hand. The Metro board voted last week to buy a $20 million wireless system for video surveillance and traffic signal control.
It will enable one officer in the Houston TranStar traffic control center to monitor activity at 25 Park & Ride lots and the Hillcroft Transit Center, said Erik Oistad, Metro vice president for information technology.
The network also will monitor traffic signals at 156 intersections in far west Houston.
The equipment, from Pfeiffer & Son Inc., of La Porte, is to be in service by early next year.
Oistad said federal funds will cover $15 million of the cost, with Metro picking up the other $5 million.
The equipment's life is estimated at 10 years, but using guards would have cost Metro about $1 million a year for the same period, the agency estimates.
The MetroNet system comprises 343 cameras, including pan-and-zoom and ultra-wide-angle fisheye models, 150 remote-controllable security gates, 110 emergency "blue phones," 22 public address systems, and the software to operate them.
Oistad said the software is programmable to recognize various kinds of suspicious activity and flag it for the person at the monitor, who could not otherwise keep track of input from so many cameras.
It can recognize movement of various sorts, colors, and even such specific occurrences as a person walking from car to car, or — during an Amber Alert, for instance — a large person standing beside a small one, he said.
The board watched a demonstration video shot at the Downtown Transit Center. Oistad said the software was programmed to alert the viewer if any of three things happened: a vehicle smaller than a bus parking in the bus bay, a pedestrian entering the area reserved for buses, or an object being left on the loading dock for more than 30 seconds.
In the demonstration, a Metro officer drove his patrol car into the bay, strolled across the driveway to the dock and left a package. "Gotcha," Oistad said, as the computer drew a red square around each occurrence.
Some board members were skeptical.
"It seems like we're putting a $20 million system on one clerk," Jackie Freeman said.
"The effectiveness of the system is primarily going to be riding on your ability to program it for these incidents," he said. "Give me an example of how you would program it for a guy asking to borrow a cell phone and then taking off with it."
Metro Police Chief Tom Lambert replied that in such a case, the victim would report the theft on one of the blue phones and police would scroll back the video, which he said yields "evidence quality" images from up to 300 feet.
"If we knew a person was in a blue Mercedes-Benz 280, we could go back and find the license plate number," Lambert said. The system also enables the gates to the lot to be locked remotely, he said.
Although there are no current plans to install cameras at the 156 intersections, the software will enable personnel at TranStar to monitor and control the traffic signals at these locations, said Metro spokeswoman Raequel Roberts.


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SpaceX successfully launches commercial satellite
The private spaceflight company SpaceX launched a critical commercial satellite mission from Florida Tuesday after two delays due to technical glitches.
An upgraded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the huge SES-8 communications satellite into orbit from a pad at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 5:41 p.m. EST (2241 GMT). The mission marks SpaceX's first Florida launch of its upgraded Falcon 9 rocket, its first major communications satellite launch and its first flight to a high geostationary transfer orbit needed for commercial satellites.
Tuesday's launch was SpaceX's third attempt to launch the SES-8 spacecraft for satellite communications provider SES World Skies. SpaceX aborted the two earlier launch attempts last week, first on Nov. 25 and again on Nov. 28, due to technical glitches. [Mission Photos: SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launching Landmark Satellite Flight]
Sending the 6,918-lb. SES-8 satellite into its intended orbit, which ranges from 183 miles above Earth at its nearest point and 49,709 miles at its highest point, marks the company's entry into the commercial satellite market. The SES-8 satellite is a hybrid Ku-and Ka-band spacecraft built to provide high-definition telecommunications services to customers across the South Asia and Pacific region.
"The entry of SpaceX into the commercial market is a game-changer," SES chief technology officer Martin Halliwell told reporters in Nov. 24 teleconference before SpaceX's first launch attempt. "It's going to really shake the industry to its roots."
SpaceX has launched six Falcon 9 rocket missions since the booster's debut in 2010, but most of those were either test flights or missions for NASA to deliver cargo to the International Space Station using the company's unmanned Dragon spacecraft. SpaceX has a $1.6 billion contract to fly 12 cargo missions to the space station for NASA. Two of those delivery flights have already been launched.
The two-stage upgraded Falcon 9 rocket, called the Falcon 9 V1.1, stands 224.4 feet tall and is designed to loft both satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. Its protective payload fairing is 17 feet wide, large enough to fit a bus inside. The rocket made its first test flight on Sept. 29 to launch a space weather monitoring satellite for the Canadian Space Agency from SpaceX's pad at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base.
That mission successfully tested several major upgrades to the Falcon 9 rocket, including more powerful Merlin 1D rocket engines (also made by SpaceX), a triple redundant avionics system and enhancements made as part of the company's reusable rocket program. Unlike early Falcon 9 rockets, which arranged their nine first-stage engines in a three-by-three block, the Merlin 1D engines on the upgraded booster are placed in a circular "Octaweb" pattern for better performance, SpaceX officials have said.
The only glitch on the September test flight was the failure of the Falcon 9's second stage to restart in orbit, a capability it must perform to make Tuesday's launch a success.
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has said the glitch was traced the cause to a frozen igniter fluid line. The affected system has been shored up with additional insulation to prevent freezing on the SES-8 satellite launch, he added.
Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the goal of developing affordable and reliable rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX currently advertises standard Falcon 9 rocket launches for $56.7 million.


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Tree houses are excellent places for exploration and play — and for the children of Sendai, Japan, one exquisite tree house is also a site of healing and education. In his film series, "Through the Lens," retired pro surfer Rob Machado traveled to the country to meet Takashi Kobayashi. The fellow wave-rider is known throughout the nation as the "Tree House Guru," and he has built over 120 arboreal abodes over the past two decades. For the kids of Higashi-Matsushima, Kobayashi created a house inspired by a dragon in an effort to help them cope with the devastating tsunami that occurred in 2011. Watch the moving video above to learn about the making of this incredible tree house and read on for more poignant details.
The "Tree Dragon" is intended to serve as an extension of the woodland classroom and an area for children to feel safe and secure. The creators of the project strongly believe that nature is beneficial to developing minds. The builders decided that a height four to six meters off of the ground would be the right placement for the house in order to create enough of a feeling of independence without causing too much adrenaline to flow. The structure is complete a with hobbit-like room at the base that features a stone fireplace. It winds up a steep slope that encompasses a sycamore and cherry tree along its route, and sports multiple decks, plant covered landings, and stained glass windows.
Kobayashi wanted the children who experienced the tsunami to have positive memories of their childhood. The tree house was finished in June, and has since been helping to repair the hearts of the area's young people. By reconnecting them with nature, Kobayashi hopes to mend their fears of the environment and create meaningful experiences in the forest. Like the dragon it was modeled after, the tree house stands as a symbol of resilience, strength, and luck.
To see more of Kobayashi's incredible structures, visit the TreeHouse People page.
+ TreeHouse People/Rob Machado Foundation
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Images via Rob Machado Foundation


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Will Google Be Able to Rival Apple in the Smartphone Arena?
By Stephen Josey On February 16, 2012 February 16, 2012· Leave a Comment
This Monday, the European Commission and the United States Department of Justice gave approval to a proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobile by Google. A preliminary investigation was launched last August to determine whether the acquisition would substantially lessen competition; however, government officials were unable to find any substantial antitrust concerns. Both the Commission and the DOJ found that Google's business plans call for sharing its Android operating system with other hardware manufacturers, and that Google was not likely to use the acquisition as a ploy to cut off other smartphone manufacturers from the market. By acquiring Motorola Mobile, Google will gain a large patent portfolio that will better help the company to defend itself in lawsuits filed by Apple and Microsoft.
Aside from attaining the patents, there may be another strong reason behind the acquisition. Currently, the Apple iPhone is the leader in the smartphone market. By acquiring Motorola Mobile, Google opens itself up to the possibility of developing its own smartphone, positioning itself as a real competitor to Apple. The dynamics of web searches are changing as more and more people turn to their phones or tablets. Consequently, web based companies are recognizing a growing chunk of their revenues from mobile advertising. By developing its own smartphone, Google will be better able to promote its Android operating system and more effectively compete with Apple. It will be interesting to see what Google will be able to come up with, and whether they will ever be able to overtake the behemoth that is the Apple iPhone. While it may be hard to fathom, the smartphone market is not immune from large shifts in market shares. After all, Apple had to overthrow RIM (maker of Blackberry) and Palm Inc. (maker of the PalmPilot) to take its position atop the market.
- Stephen Josey
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Press Release
The Plastic Surgeon of New Jersey
Dr David Evdokimow
Support Extended to Meaningful Causes:
Basking Ridge, New Jersey (March 14, 2017) – Dr. David Evdokimow, the leading plastic surgeon of New Jersey, announced that the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors returning from the battlefield. Dr. Evdokimow's contribution to this charity goes well beyond monetary support. Not only does he provide assistance to the warriors and their families, he also donates his services and expertise by performing reconstructive surgery to severely injured service members.
Besides a host of other prominent causes, Dr. Evdokimow also belongs to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Support to this charity is particularly important to Dr. Evdokimow as his mother was a victim of breast cancer. The mission of the BCRF is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.
Dr. Evdokimow sees the need to provide his support to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) for the critical research of the most common cancer among the male population. 1 out of 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. The PCF is the world's largest philanthropic organization whose research advances new drug discovery and immunotherapy.
About The Plastic Surgeon of New Jersey
Founded in 2003, The Plastic Surgeon of NJ is popular for the plastic surgeries and relevant health consulting services. Dr. Evdokimow is performing the most complex procedures. He's a board- certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has been serving the community since 2003. In addition to being a well-trained, highly skilled surgeon who gets outstanding results, Dr. Evdokimow often performs complex procedures that most other surgeons cannot or will not perform. He often provides second opinions, as well.
Patients appreciate his caring and compassionate nature and his honest, down-to-earth, straightforward approach. He is extremely thorough and takes the necessary time to educate patients and help them achieve the best results. They know he always looks after their best interests, and they appreciate his experienced, friendly staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest level of care and make patients feel comfortable throughout the process of treatment. For more information about Dr. David Evdokimow, please visit his website http://www.theplasticsurgeonofnj.com
Dr. Evdokimow proudly supports:
The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors returning from the battlefield. Dr. Evdokimow's contribution to this charity goes beyond monetary support. Not only does he provide assistance to the warriors and their families, he also donates his services and expertise by performing reconstructive surgery to severely injured service members.
The support of this charity is particularly important to Dr. Evdokimow as his mother was a victim of breast cancer. The mission of the BCRF is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.
As a man, Dr. Evdokimow sees the need to provide support for the critical research of the most common cancer among the male population. 1 out of 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. The PCF is the world's largest philanthropic organization whose reseach advances new drug discovery and immunotherapy. PCF advocates for greater awareness of prostate cancer and more efficient investment of governmental research funds for transformational cancer research.
Dr. Evdokimow and the I Can Too Foundation
Dr. Evdokimow believes in helping the community at large in any way he can. One way he does this is by collaborating with the I Can Too Foundation and helping children with special needs and their families.
For 3 years now, thanks to Dr. Evdokimow's support, over 20 children with multiple disabilities are receiving life-saving physical therapy. Without his generosity, the families would not have been able to provide the necessary rehabilitation for their children.
Because Dr. Evdokimow believes we are all global citizens, his support extends to the remote parts of the world. Naz India is a New Dehli - based NGO working on HIV/AIDS and sexual health issues since 1994. NAZ India works towards preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS by engaging in advocacy, training, care and support.
American Red Cross Acknowledges Dr. Evdokimow as a responder at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Dr. Evdokimow thrives on helping people in need, in fact, was a responder at "Ground Zero" after 9/11, helping other responders, firefighters and police.
Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Care Center
As a reconstructive and hand surgeon providing care to severly injured children, Dr. Evdokimow is acutely familiar with the needs of a pediatric emergency department. His belief in providing the highest quality of care to children and their families led to his support of the development of the Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Care Center.
Proud supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Acid Burn Victim, Sonali Mukherjee Recognizes Dr. Evdokimow's Support
Sonali Mukherjee, recently gets married! Read more...
Sancheti Institute
Dr. Evdokimow was awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, located in Pune, India for his help in organizing and participating in the Free Plastic Surgery Camp for children with cleft lip and palate.
New Jersey Institute of Craniofacial Surgery at St. Barnabas
Between 2007 - 2009 Dr. Evdokimow was participating in the St. Barnabas Institute for Craniofacial Surgery Clinic treating underprivledged children with different types of head and facial deformities.
We proudly support the New Jersey Police Relief Association who is dedicated to providing charitable relief to New Jersey's Law Enforcement Professionals in need.
Dr. Evdokimow is a proud member of the NY State Police Investigators Association Surgeons Group -
the official Professional Medical Organization of the New York State Police Investigators Association. The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) is comprised of 1200 active members. NYSPIA represents Senior Investigators and Investigators within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation of the New York State Police. Read more.
David Evdokimow, M.D. in 2015 edition of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who, Top 100 N.A. Business Leaders
The Heritage Registry of Who's Who™, Top 100 North America Business Leaders
a New York based biographical publication, selects and distinguishes individuals throughout North America who have attained a recognizable degree of success in their field of endeavor and thereby contributing to the growth of their industry. Dr. David Evdokimow, M.D. was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming 2015 edition.
A Grateful Mother Says "Thank You": By Nicole DiMaggio, May 29, 2015
"I am thankful for Michael's surgeons, Dr. Evdokimow and Dr. Friedman. Through seven surgeries they spent over 50 hours in the operating room with Michael, achieving what was thought to be impossible. They took a grim prognosis and turned it into a miracle. Not only is their expertise as surgeons second to none, but they are truly wonderful and compassionate human beings who have treated us like family. Thank you both for putting Michael back together and giving him his childhood back." Continue Reading
Dr. David Evdokimow offers Mommy Make-Over Surgery
(PRLEAP.COM) Due to an increasing number of new mothers seeking Dr. David Evdokimow's help to restore their pre-pregnancy figures, he is pleased to announce that he now offers mommy makeover surgery, an all-encompassing plastic surgery procedure that is tailored to the unique circumstances of each patient.
March 2011 – Featured in NJ Monthly
What differentiates your approach from that of other plastic surgeons?
January 2011 – Featured in NJ Monthly
Dr. Evdokimow discuses the exciting new ultrasound device, Ulthera®, which provides the benefits of a lift without surgery.
"I have done extensive research and we are excited to offer this technique to our patients," says board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Evdokimow, who describes the Ulthera® as an ultrasound "see and treat" device. The target tissue is visualized with precision. Ultrasound waves thermally initiate the body's own rejuvenative mechanism producing tightening and lift. Usually used for eyebrow elevation and treatment of the entire face and neck, the clinical applications are rapidly expanding to other body areas.
Dr. David Evdokimow Awarded by Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana And Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Dr. Evdokimow Awarded by American Redcross
Dr. David Evdokimow Helps Indian Daughter
Dr. Evdokimow Donates $25,000 to Morristown Medical Center
Dr. David Evdokimow and His son donate in honor of Dr. Evdokimow's Patients
When you need comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgery that's focused on your personal needs, get in touch with us at 908.221.1136 or fill out our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your consultation.


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Roxanne Pallett has become the latest celebrity to be voted off Dancing On Ice.
The former Emmerdale star and Daniel Whitson had scored their highest points total of 21 for their routine to 'Don't Cha' by the Pussycat Dolls.
The pair lost in the dance-off against Zoe Salmon and Matt Evers, who were saved by all five of the judges.
Pallett said: "It's honestly been the most amazing experience. I can't believe we made it this far, so thank you to everyone who kept me in."
Judge Jason Gardiner said that, despite the unanimous decision, it was "perhaps the closest [skate-off] we've ever had".
Ray Quinn and Maria Filippov again topped the leaderboard, scoring 26 points for their routine to Robbie Williams's take on the jazz standard 'Have You Met Miss Jones?'.
However, Gardiner admitted that he was "a bit disappointed" with Quinn's performance.
"This should have been a week when you excelled and took to it like a duck to water. However, there were lots of things you were fluffing tonight," he said.


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This Wednesday, we will recognize what would be our founder C.W. Cameron's 110th birthday. Reading about a company's founder doesn't always make for interesting reading, but C.W. did more than just found AFA – he persevered through a rough economy and made innovations that have a lasting impact today. C.W. started American Fidelity in 1960 as an outgrowth of an insurance agency that he had operated since 1930 and was the grandfather to our current owner, Bill Cameron.
C.W. was not born into wealth. His family did what they had to do to get by. He was the oldest of seven children, raised on a small tenant farm near Mangum, Oklahoma. For C.W. and his family, life was often full of uncertainty and financial difficulty.
Life was hard in rural Oklahoma and even greater hardship hit during the Great Depression, but C.W. knew that working families needed to protect their income. He looked for and created business opportunities, even during that trying time. C.W. worked hard and was able to partner with a farmer and start his own insurance agency in 1930. C.W. became a successful business man in the insurance industry with much of his success resulting from an effort to make insurance available to the working class.
C.W.'s agency pioneered offering insurance to school teachers. AFA is now the largest provider of voluntary disability insurance in the education industry across the United States. American Fidelity has earned national and international success, but we are proud to remain a family business. Bill Cameron is committed to keeping AFA a private, family-operated business, just like his grandfather.
The AFA culture has been built on a legacy of family. To celebrate the 110th birthday of C.W. Cameron, Colleagues will share what the Cameron family legacy means to them. We'll also hold a Cameron family history trivia game for Colleagues. I'm curious – does your company celebrate its founder? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Learn more about American Fidelity and our family history here!
Source: http://www.americanfidelity.com/about-afa/history/pioneering-efforts.aspx


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Hope you all eagerly want to know the roadmap of Canon for 2016. However, Canon has already released pro 1DX mark II camera this February and just after that they released mid range APS-C DSLR Canon 80D followed by an entry level DSLR , t6/1300D in 2016, so far. After all these, the possibility is still high that Canon has a numerous products to announce till the end of 2016 including the most web searched, Canon 5D mark IV and etc.
Canonrumors recently published the roadmap of the upcoming Canon cameras and let's see what those are…
EOS DSLR Bodies for 2016
- We are so sure that Canon has the only DSLR i.e. Canon 5D Mark IV to introduce in 2016. The maximum possibility of announcement in August 2016 and will be quick available after Photokina.
EF Lenses for 2016
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM (confirmed) and the lens maybe announced at any time of this month (June 2016).
- Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS II USM (confirmed) and the announcement time probably before Photokina 2016 (September).
- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS II USM (confirmed)
The expecting announcement of this lens along with EOS 5D Mark IV in August.
EOS M Bodies for 2016:
- A "prosumer" EOS M body (confirmed)
We think we'll get a new APS-C "prosumer" EOS M body some time before the end of 2016.
EOS M Lenses for 2016:
- No information so far
Cinema EOS Bodies for 2016:
- Canon Cinema EOS C700 (confirmed)
Expected to be announced in September
Cinema EOS Lenses for 2016:
Anamorphic Lenses
It is expecting that Canon could announce atleast one anamorphic lens alongside the Cinema EOS C700 this year.
Via- Canonrumors
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A valid question. A question that sounds like it was posed to one of my students, but in actuality, it came from husband, and it was directed at me. It was, well, irritating.
Irritating or not, though, it was a gut check. It was needed. (One of the reasons I love Michael is that he urges me to be a better person.)
In the past few months, I've had a lot on my plate (despite my resolution to simplify). Most of it has been self-imposed. Co-chairing a charity event, teaching SAT prep classes 2 nights a week, creating a domestic/crafting blog, trying to cook at home everyday of the month, keeping up with my personal blog, not to mention "little" things like starting a business, teaching full-time, and being a wife, sister, daughter, and friend. I'll admit, Michael
Focus is something we often take for granted. I realized this for the first time in my photography class as a high school sophomore. Before the age of digital photography, Mrs. Hastings (arguably the best teacher I ever had), set out to teach us hard work, patience, and a commitment to excellence; she handed us an Nikon SLR. There was a lot to learn, but how to FOCUS the lens was the first lesson. If you've every worked in a dark room (or on PhotoShop) you know that you can fix most things in there, but if your focus is off, what may have been a gorgeous shot, can be ruined. You can fake exposure, motion, and color. You can't fake focus.
Last week, while Sarah was working on the computer in my classroom, she mentioned that my computer screen was blurry. Since she's bossier than I, she immediately sent an email to our tech department (from my email account) asking them to remedy this issue. They were there the next day, and I now have a perfectly in focus monitor and no longer have headaches when I leave at the end of the day.
Whether it's our cameras, computer screens, or lives, focus is so important. It allows us to see the picture clearly, highlights beauty, and brings order and peace. I needed to be reminded to find focus, and I plan on doing just that.
For me, finding focus means that I am...
giving up the positions with my charity;
finishing the SAT classes I've committed to, but NEVER doing more than one a week again;
cooking at home when I can, but not feeling guilty when I don't;
blogging for Domestic Diversions when it's fun, but not pressuring myself to meet a quota;
blogging here often, but realizing that it's OKAY, even preferred if posts are short;
teaching to the best of my ability, but not getting irritated by the minutiae of it all;
working my butt off to get the new business up and running so I can forever do what I love;
checking in with friends often;
hanging out with my family to create memories;
spending quality time with Michael and our puppies;
and seeking God's guidance in all things so that I may follow the path He intends for me.


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Compile and share a list of your favorite tweets.
I originally opened a Twitter account to keep my parents in the loop with what I was doing while at college, and also to document little tidbits that I thought were important, but not long enough to merit a blog post (the maximum character length of a tweet is 140 characters). Twitter also documents my writing phases — there was a time when I rarely capitalized anything, preferring the aesthetic appeal of lowercase letters. However, the "favorites" listed below don't include many recent ones, because I've started using Twitter more to converse and connect as opposed to updating the world with my whereabouts and life story every five seconds.
just realized that khameini and khomeini are/were two different people, and not a silly romanizing misprint. {5 Nov 08}
As embarrassing as that is to admit, this tweet marks the beginning of my serious interest in the Middle East. It had begun in high school, but once I reached college and was able to study Africa and the Middle East, I really became interested in the MENA region.
holy cowhorns i've been sitting in chinese for twenty minutes and just realized i don't have class today. {3 Dec 08}
It's always nice to remember that I do this sort of thing at least once a semester. Remember this post about me sitting in the wrong class and the professor not even saying anything? I did it again on Friday, but fortunately realized my mistake before I even sat down.
And then I pretended I forgot something so I could make my getaway.
so i was going to write one of my two his211 essays on somali government . . . but i just learned that somalia doesn't have one. {6 Dec 08}
Writing about politics is so much fun.
my GPA is a 3.918! {19 Dec 08}
I was so upset over that .082 of a point.
went to wal-mart for cocoa butter. came home with an american carol, aquarium filters, and no cocoa butter. {7 Jan 09}
This tweet is pivotal because that used to be the story of my life. Now, I simply don't go to Wal-Mart. I haven't been there in at least a month. Also, note my lack of AP Style (there is no comma between the second to last and last item in a list). This was obviously tweeted prior to ENG222.
after sleeping with my contacts in, i opened my dresser drawer this morning to find three unopened bottles of opti-free. {26 Jan 09}
Story of my life.
french braiding my hair. you know what would be really awesome? if i knew how to french braid. {3 Feb 09}
I'm so hilarious. This also marks the semester when I'd go to the bathroom and cut my hair when I was bored. …
dinner with the ambassador of zimbabwe! {24 Feb 09}
This really wasn't that exciting. I'm only posting it on this blog so you think I'm cool.
i want a mushroom from fantasia. {26 Feb 09}
This reminds me of the countless times I'd watch Disney scenes on YouTube. And then sometimes I'd actually do homework.
congratulations to katie and mark! :] {17 Oct 09}
My best friend became engaged to a guy I've known since preschool (and he was my best friend in first grade).
hahaha TSA — your bajilliamillion regulations can't keep me from packing 7 days' worth of more stuff than I need into 20″x14″x7.5″! {20 Jun 2010}
I felt so empowered and awesome. My family was preparing for a week-long vacation in Bermuda. I was excited to add another stamp to my passport, but the vacation wasn't as fantastic as I expected. Mainly because I missed Alan, was stung by jellyfish twice and a fish bit me. Or whatever it is that fish do. Nibbled. On the upside, I had the most fantastic fish and chips of my life and collected sea glass. My favorite souvenirs are those found naturally or those that are unique, like rocks and shells and photos. I'm not a huge fan of the mass-produced stuff.
If the war is over, where are the ticker tape parades? {19 Aug 2010}
That's an excellent question!
Few things are more embarrassing than realizing you've sent an email from your cute, personal account instead of your .edu account. {16 Sep 2010}
I've realized that the more involved I become in work outside of that I which I complete for professors, the more apt I am to send emails from the wrong account or send half-finished emails.
I hate it when I type "P" from dropdown menus for "State," and enter "Palau" before I realize "Pennsylvania" is second. {27 Oct 2010}
This is a major pet peeve. "Pennsylvania" is the only state that begins with a "P." So it annoys me when I have to stop what I'm doing and am inconvenienced for a whole 2.3901 seconds by having to click the dropdown arrow and scroll one option down to "Pennsylvania."
Is engaged to the most wonderful, God-fearing man in the world, as of this evening! {24 Dec 2010}
Yep. Some random people on Twitter knew before some people in real life knew.
Someday, I'm going to live in a state where the kids have never even heard of snow days. {27 Jan 2011}
Little did I know how true that could someday be.
Praying that my fiancee receives his orders this week! {8 Feb 2011}
Can we please check the date on that tweet? Haha, life. You're hilarious.
7 minutes of my tuition dollars have officially been wasted as the professor attempts to find photos on her laptop.
Realized my tuition dollars aren't actually being wasted because I came to class an hour early. OMG. {16 Feb 2011}
I've done that again since then.
16 care packages are on their way to Afghanistan! {12 Mar 2011}
Happy 21st birthday to me!
Walking to the gym, I passed two Koreans who said, "ahnyonghasaeyo." It was so weird to be identified as Korean and not mistaken as Chinese. {24 Mar 2011}
Once, in Walt Disney World, a woman working at the China pavilion in EPCOT asked me where I was from. I said, "Pennsylvania," and Dad said, "She means where you're really from." "South Korea." "Oh, I thought you were from China. You must look that way because you've been in America so long." I have no idea what that means. Then, during freshman orientation, a Chinese English as a Second Language (ESL) student came up to me and greeted me with, "Ni hao!" This also happened recently when Alan and I were at H-Mart. Chinese frequently tell me I look Chinese; Koreans typically ignore me/glare at me when I'm with Alan. But I cannot recall the last time I was greeted in Korean by Koreans.