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The North Cross-Island Highway (No. 7) is the easiest of the three main cross-island roads and is better done over two days with a side trip to La la Shan Ancient Forest Park (this side trip to La la Shan is a 30km round trip with a steep climb of 900m, if the ride up is too strenuous for you it is possible to take a taxi from Ba Ling). This ride is the best for tourist attractions e.g. waterfalls, parks, historic towns and buildings. Extending the trip to 3 days would allow you to include all of the above. The two main options on the North Cross-Island are Tao Yuan to Ilan (150km), this one is straight across the island. Second, Tao Yuan to Taipei, add one day and 86km. It can also be done as a loop from Taipei which only adds 30 – 40km.
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I am getting more and more excited about the upcoming MAME conference, October 24-26. As President Elect of the Michigan Association for Media in Education I am the Chair of the annual conference this year. The conference will take place at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, Michigan near Traverse City. Michigan in the fall rocks!
This is the annual conference for media specialists in our state. Our theme this year is "School Library 2.0: Curriculum Collaboration" so we would love to have teachers and administrators attend our conference. The sessions are always excellent and the keynote speakers Gary Hartzell and Marcia Mardis will be outstanding. We also have author Todd Strasser and others presenting.
New this year: we are giving away an iPod Shuffle at the end of the President's Gala. On that evening we give out our awards and have an auction. We will also have a celebratory cake because what is a celebration without cake! Also new this year: MAME Vendor Scholarships. We have five scholarships that will pay for the registrations of some MAME members who are certified media specialists registered for the conference, are currently working in a school and who are paying their own expenses on the conference.
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This week's episode cut down on the glitz (as much as it can be cut down) so we could see how the RH actually live. Turns out, Taylor lives in her own little bubble that no one
cares about understands, Lisa keeps getting cooler every episode, and all of the other Wives are pretty boring.
We start of with Taylor deciding that four years old is when her daughter should receive her first "special" piece of jewelry. I'm pretty sure I'm twenty-four and still waiting for my mom to decide that. I guess these jewelers in Beverly Hills have heard it all, since they jumped right on board Taylor's crazy boat and started showing her Barbie necklaces that cost upwards of $1,500. I don't know if Taylor actually has met her daughter, since I can tell you any necklace that's not up a four year olds nose in five minutes flat is destined to be buried on the playground.
Cut to Camille arranging her trip to Hawaii with her two children, two nannies, and house manager. Apparently, delegating to other people to pack, get your house ready, and take care of your children 24/7 is more work than I thought, because she keeps moaning about how long her to-do list is. We get it, Camille, we get it! Has Camille heard of single working mothers? You know, women who get up, get their kids ready for school, put them on the bus, go to work, work all day, pick their kids up, cook them dinner, put them to bed-by themselves.I'm pretty sure they would argue that you really had 30% more to do than anyone else.
Kyle is show meeting with her party planner, who seems to be one of the most innovative minds in the industry. His suggestion: cool it with the overdone Alice in Wonderland themed parties, and instead throw a PRINCESS PARTY! What a refreshing idea for a little girl's celebration. Way better than a lame, overdone, cliched Alice in Wonderland theme. I mean, how many little girls have princess parties? Oh right. All of them.
Strangely, we then cut back to Camille sitting in a hot tub. (We have yet to see any other Housewives in bikinis, but Camille seems to be in about ten per episode.) She's with some fat man she calls a "dear friend" who keeps telling her how hot she looks. We get it! Then she blabs on about how they let some friends live in one of their "homes" when they were having financial problems because she just "loves giving back". How awesome. I'm sure letting people live in an extra house that's a symbol of your excessive lifestyle is truly gratifying.
Lisa takes her son to tour the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, where she makes him play his guitar for the admissions officer. Based on the lack of rhythm and awkward snapping, ( (I think there might have been a "Wooo, yeah!" thrown in somewhere as well) I'm guessing the admissions guy had never seen a musical instrument before. Oh well, Lisa approved of the school anyway.
Then the magical day has arrived: Taylor's birthday party. Oops! I meant her daughters. I was starting to wonder if this "daughter" really existed, until the little angel appeared at her party long enough to cross her arms, stomp her feet, and be shuffled off with the Hispanic nanny. Taylor uses these precious, child-free moments to allow the party photographer to take pictures of her. By herself. How sweet.
Taylor's husband then surprises the little girl (and Taylor!) with a puppy. Correct me if wrong, but I'm pretty sure the golden rule(s) of buying dogs is:
1) Don't buy them as gifts
2) Don't buy them as gifts for four year olds
Happy Housewives watching! May your weekend be as long and refreshing as Camille's self-gratuitous bikini shots.


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|Apple, Valve, and LG Invest in OLED Manufacturer eMagin
|Tuesday February 13 2018, @08:04AM
|from the tiny-pixels-for-big-ideas dept.
A number of companies, including Apple, Valve, and LG, have invested in the OLED display manufacturer eMagin:
According to documents filed last month with SEC, a new stock issuance of some $10 million by OLED microdisplay maker eMagin will be bought up by Apple, Valve, and LG, among others.
Founded in 1993, Emagin is a producer of OLED microdisplays which have seen deployments in military, medical, industrial, and other sectors. With the rise of AR and VR in the consumer market, Emagin has recently marketed their display technology toward companies building consumer headsets.
The company's flagship product in this space is a 2,048 × 2,048 OLED microdisplay with a ~70% fill factor, which the company claims will eliminate the 'screen door effect' seen on today's consumer VR headsets.
[...] As for Valve, the company's chief, Gabe Newell, said back in 2017 that he expected VR display technology to make great strides in 2018 and 2019; a timeline which may have been guided by the company's involvement with Emagin:
"We're going to go from this weird position where VR right now is kind of low res, to being in a place where VR is higher res than just about anything else, with much higher refresh rates than you're going to see on either desktops or phones. You'll see the VR industry leapfrogging any other display technology. You'll start to see that happening in 2018 and 2019 when you'll be talking about incredibly high resolutions."
2,048 × 2,048 at a 9.3 µm pixel pitch suggests a 19 mm × 19 mm (0.75 in × 0.75 in) panel, with about 2,730 pixels per inch.
Also at CNET.
Update (2/12/18): An earlier version of this article stated that Apple, LG, and Valve had participated in Emagin's new stock offering; according to a press release issued by Emagin today, the companies ultimately didn't participate in the deal. While the company had filed documents with SEC on the 25th of January listing the companies as "specified investors" in the deal, none of those companies took part in the deal by the time it had closed on January 29th, according to Emagin. We've reached out to the company for additional information surrounding the deal and Emagin's involvement with Apple, Valve, and LG.
According to a report from Bloomberg, "Emagin listed those companies in the filing because it had discussions with [the companies] at industry events," the company reportedly told the publication.
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job Openings at DQ
3 Plus years minimum experience as an animator working with international projects
Traditional art background desired with 1 plus years of 2D animation experience
Knowledge of Character rigging and weighting
Strong understanding of traditional animation theory
Knowledge of Animation principles and ability to produce high quality key frame animation
Responsible Improve and enhance tools/processes throughout the project cycle
Able to take direction and work independently while being an effective team player
Understanding of efficient pipeline/workflow techniques as they apply to animation
Sr.Lighting Artist
Creating new master lighting for BG/Character
Expert in production pipeline and able to plan the project schedules
Taking Client's note and communicating the same to the floor
Should be strong in technical and creative aspects
Minimum 3 years of experience in Maya dealing with International Projects
Ability to complete the allocated work on time
Facial & Lip Sync Artist
Knowledge of both Blend shapes and Lip sync
Good Understanding of Mesh flow
Knowledge/Deriving of mixing shapes
3 years of relevant experience with international exposure
Good creativity and interest towards Facial Modeling
BFA would be an added advantage
VFX Artist
Should have a sound knowledge of color correction, masking & tracking.
Proficiency in Fusion, combustion software and knowledge of Nuke is a plus.
Should have 3+ years experience in 3d composting.
Good Communication skills.
Character designers:
We are looking for designer who will play a critical role in building our characters and mentoring our team. The ideal candidate should have at least close to 5 years of experience in character designing. Should demonstrate the ability to create characters in a variety of styles/Moods/Poses.
Should be able to handle the concept from time of inception till end.
Create Character as per the script and develop storyboard
Open to work and handle a team of min 5 people.
Exposure in characters designing for min of 5 international projects
Should have worked as director to complete a project
Must have expose in 2D/3D TV series, Features and Gaming.
Arts Graduate background should be an added value.
Understanding the flow of Pre-production pipeline.
Strong skills in traditional fine arts.
Matte Painter-3D
Sound knowledge to follow Production Pipeline and produce complex matte painted elements at a high standard
Experienced to create painted environments and landscapes appropriate for the look of the respective project
Should be able to produce concept art that conveys the style, lighting and tone of assignment
Should complete paintings within deadline driven environment, per the expectations of the project
Strong composition, color & layout skills as well as knowledge of camera positioning essential
Strong knowledge of matte painting techniques. And should Demonstrates high proficiency in Photoshop and related software
Bachelor's degree in Fine Art/Painting preferred
8 plus years related experience in animation industry
Background/Prop designer:
Should have great sense of color and good command on drawing & perspective
Should be able to conceive and design backgrounds in various styles
Close to 8 and more years of experience in the relevant field
BG and prop designer for 2D/3D TV series, Feature
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Ladakh is dotted with many historical monasteries that are known as Gompas. These monasteries are located in beautiful hills, high mountains and in other scenic locations. Buddhist monks and nuns practice their religion in these monasteries. The unique architecture and exquisite art collection can be seen in these Gompas. Alchi Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Diskit Monastery, Likir Monastery, Karsha Monastery and Lamayuru Monastery are some popular monasteries in Ladakh. These monasteries have a wide collection of Buddhist relics like sculptures, murals, scriptures and thankas, which enhance their magnificence.
Founded in the 11th century by the great translator Ringchen Zangpo, this monastery has a strong influence of Indian architectural style as he built it on his return from India, ..
Built in 1430 on a cliff behind the Leh Palace, this gompa was founded by King Tashi Namgyal. It has a three-storey high gold idol of Buddha along with ancient manuscripts and frescoes.
This gompa belonging to the reformist Gelukpa sect, is a pleasant 2 km walk north of Leh. It is a subordinate monastery of Spituk and is the residence of the Kushak Bakula,..
Located about 3 kms west of the bazaar, this white monument of peace was built by a Japanese Buddhist order to commemorate 2,500 years of Buddhism and to spread the message of peace...
Situated on a low hill about 52 kms from Leh, this exceptional yet less visited monastery was founded in the 14th century. It is also known as Klu-kkhyil (water spirits) Gompa..
Sitting impressively on a hilltop right of the Indus, about 8 kms from Leh, Spituk Gompa was built in the 15th century. It is one of the most influential monasteries of..
This monastery is situated on the Wakha river valley between Kargil and Mulbekh, about 240 kms from Srinagar and is a tough ascent halfway up a mountain slope.
Located about 17 kms south of Leh, this monastery of characteristic beauty is probably the most photographed, and also the best place around Leh to see a puja.
Built in 1814, the Stok Palace, which used to be the home of the Kings of Ladakh is situated opposite Leh on the other side of the river Indus. It is the only inhabited palace, the..
Situated 15 kms south of Leh towards Thiksey, the ruins of this former summer palace of the kings of Ladakh is perched high up on a rocky cliff. The 12 m Sakyamuni Buddha statue made of gold-plated..
This is the oldest of the major gompas situated on or near the Indus and is believed to have been the sacred site for the pre-Buddhist religion known as Bon. Built in the 10th century,
As its name suggests (Phug means cave), the honey-comb-like Phugtal Monastery, home to more than 70 monks, stands at the opening of a large cave on a cliff above the Tsarap River.
Built in the 17th century by King Sengge Namgyal, it was abandoned in the mid-19th century when the Kashmiri forces laid siege. The royal then family moved south to the current home..
Situated in the Zanskar valley, 20 kms south of Rangdum, this an exceptional cave monastery. It is spectacularly nestled on a rock-face overlooking the Zongkhul falls. The Indian yogi Naropa,..
Best of Leh - Kashmir
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Ladakh with Golden Triangle
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Massaro, Maurizio and Moro, Andrea and Aschauer, E. and Fink, Matthias (2017) Trust, control and knowledge transfer in small business networks. Review of Managerial Science. ISSN 1863-6683
Aschauer, E. and Fink, Matthias and Moro, A, and van Bakel-Auer, K. and Warming-Rasmussen, B. (2016) Trust and Professional Skepticism in the Relationship between Auditors and Clients – Overcoming the Dichotomy Myth. Behavioural Research in Accounting, 29 (1). pp. 19-42. ISSN 1558-8009


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The Jojo Pendant is a traditional bohemian design with a modern twist to it. Suspended from a matching canopy, this light is technologically advanced to fulfill the requirements of modern lighting. Aesthetically beautiful, this luminaire features a hand-blown opal glass that articulates the artisanship of the craftsmen through its neat outlines and immaculate edges. Available in shiny copper and matt brass finishes, Jojo casts a gentle, calm illumination through the opal glass, creating intimate atmosphere. You can adjust its height with the help of the height shade, which was inspired by the movement named Yo-Yo.
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In this swap you will be sending 8 washi samples at least 18 inches long to 2 partners for a total of 16 samples.
The samples don't have to be unique to each partner.
If you don't have 8 different washi, double up on the length and call it even.
The washi is sender's choice, but it's you can always check out your partner's profile for ideas!
All tapes except duct tape are acceptable for this swap.
Please send something you would like to receive!
Wrap the washi around a flat surface which it will not stick to. New playing cards or cardboard wrapped in tape work well.
Wrapping the washi around the long part (3.5 inches) of a playing card 6 or 7 times will be about 18 inches of washi.
I suggest cutting your surface of choice down to 2 inches so the math is easier and you don't have to actually measure the sticky washi.
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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy called Real Madrid president Florentino Perez yesterday in a bid to stop him selling Mesut Ozil to Arsenal, it has been revealed.
Reports in Spain suggest that Levy appealed to the partnership between the two clubs agreed as part of the Luka Modric transfer to try and stop Perez selling Ozil to Spurs' north London rival.
According to El Confidencial Levy felt "betrayed" by news that Ozil would be allowed to leave for the Gunners after enquiring about the player's availability during July and August, potentially as part of the Gareth Bale transfer.
At that time Perez told Levy that Ozil was not for sale with the player expected to remain at the Bernabeu, but the German international reportedly became increasingly as the transfer window drew to a close enabling Arsenal to snap him up.
The news is sure to put further strain on the relationship between Real and Tottenham after Levy delayed Gareth Bale's move to Spain until he could bring in replacements, amidst rumours that the club had become infuriated with the way Real had conducted their business.
Sky Sports news also claimed last week that Levy had a role in preventing a Madrid player joining Arsenal ahead of the north London derby, played last weekend.
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General Information:
The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course provides instruction candidates the training needed to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program. Minimum age is 16 years old and course time is approximately 30 hours. So if you are interested in helping kids and teach them to swim, help children or adults refine their strokes or teach diving safety techniques, you can do it as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Qualified instructors can also help prepare swim coaches to prevent and respond to emergency situations. For more information regarding the training and dates contact TRAC 701-952-8722.


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The Sand Creek site, looking toward the trees where the lodges were
Sand Creek site - the Indians fled and resisted down this draw.
Unfortunately, we had to cut our visit short because of the biting flies. We headed for Burlington for a carousel ride, stopping for lunch at the Alleyway Cafe in Cheyenne Wells (I highly recommend it). The Kit Carson County Carousel is a classic 1905 design with a player pipe organ and hand carved animals, mostly with the original paint. It fell into disuse but was restored at significant cost. We rode twice, at a whole 25 cents per ride!
Sandra riding "Comanche"
And here's the horse.
Headed east on I-70 to Colby, ate at Los Dos de Oros, and are settling in at the Holiday Inn Express. 3568 miles on the trip, with about 450 to go. Home tomorrow!


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Training Small Groups
How do you identify training needs?
There a number of different ways of identifying training needs that you could employ within a client group. The client may be your own organisation or an external organisation. The training requirement could be in any number of fields and industries, but the approach to identifying the training nee remains the same.
The importance of targeted training.
The mistake frequently made by organisations is inaccurate training needs analysis which results in employees being trained in the wrong thing, at the wrong time, in the wrong way.
I came across such a situation with an American university. Instead of taking the time to establish training need and suitability, the powers that be instead implemented a knee jerk reaction to a crisis situation. They put on a hastily arranged training course that only succeeded in causing many of the participants to complain, "I didn't know why I was there. I don't work in this area and know nothing about it." Actually a few phrased the last part a little more bluntly but I used editorial discretion!
When training is being planned for an adult group, the motivations and incentives for the learners also have to be considered if the training is to be successful.
Analysis of training needs essentially investigates a performance gap, that is, the difference between expected performance and the actual performance of an individual. The analysis collects information on the skills, knowledge and attitude of the individual/s
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Vue Bar & Number 8 Bar | SKYCITY Hamilton
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Located on the main gaming floor alongside the action, Vue Bar is a stylish place to enjoy live music, a drink or a meal - including the famous Vue Bar value meal offerings.
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The Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List
In June 2018, Bev was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). She received this for services to exports in educational technology for people with learning disabilities.
An MBE is awarded by The Queen for an outstanding achievement or service to the community, that will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others.
This is a huge honor for Bev and it is wonderful that her achievements are recognized in such an extraordinary way.


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The new federal courthouse and MetroCentre in 2008 made for a banner year for construction unions such as Ironworkers Local 498.
ROCKFORD — Every week, about 70 Rock River Valley workers pile into cars and hit the road for a 280-mile trip to Alton, just north of St. Louis, to work at a refinery.
They are members of IBEW Local 364, and it's either travel to Alton or sit at home.
The electrical workers union has about 1,000 members. In a typical year, they put in about 1.5 million hours of work. But Darrin Golden, business manager, said union hours are down about 35 percent.
"It's been very challenging for the past eight to 12 months," Golden said. "There is very little vertical building going on, and a lot of the projects we were counting on were put on hold."
That could change, though. Golden is one of thousands hoping that Chrysler Group LLC builds a 592,000-square-foot addition to its 4 million-square-foot assembly plant in Belvidere.
No deal has been announced, but several sources in the construction industry verified that Chrysler has hired a construction manager for the project, is taking bids on the various parts and is checking on work force availability.
Long term, it would mean the plant that opened in 1965 would survive for a sixth generation of automobiles. Short term, it would put hundreds of local people back to work, like the last significant Chrysler project: the 2005 renovation of the plant.
It can't come soon enough for Dave Whitmore, business manager of Ironworkers Local 498.
"The hardships the guys are going through is hard to watch -- guys getting divorced, losing their houses because of a lack of work," he said. "I'm a 33-year member, and the last time it was this bad here was the late 1970s. I worked a lot in California then. Now there isn't an area of the country that's busy."
Whitmore said a significant project could carry the local construction industry until the economic recovery picks up steam.
But construction workers aren't the only ones who would benefit. Chrysler would need to call in contractors throughout the Midwest to install the specialized equipment needed in the auto industry. Those workers -- such as the Rockford crew that heads to Alton -- would spend the week filling area hotels and eating at area restaurants.
The trickle-down effect of a project so large was illustrated in 2005 and 2006 when Daimler AG, which then owned Chrysler, spent $419 million retooling and renovating the Belvidere plant.
In 2005, when the project kicked off in the fourth quarter of the year, the occupancy rate of Winnebago County hotels soared to 62.2 percent, up from 54.9 percent in 2004. In 2006, when work was going on all year, the occupancy rate increased again, to 64.5 percent. The room revenue generated by all of those workers jumped from $37.3 million in 2004 to $39.3 million in 2005 and then to a record $46.5 million in 2006.
The influx of money allowed several hotel owners to make renovations, repairs and upgrades. First Rockford Group upgraded its Ramada Plaza Suites to a Radisson Hotels & Resorts. The Clock Tower added an indoor water park, and the Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, Red Roof Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn and Quality Suites completed or started room or property upgrades in 2006.
And, of course, workers get hungry.
George Tzemopoulos, owner of Grandma's Family Restaurant in Belvidere, said much of the restaurant's business at its Chrysler Drive location, where it's been since 1993, comes from the employees either heading to or from the Chrysler plant and its supplier companies.
"We've had pretty good business from those guys," he said.
If the news of Chrysler's expansion is true, it could be a boon for the family restaurant. Tzemopoulos said the 2005-06 renovation brought a steady stream of customers.
Even if this project doesn't bring the same business, a vote of confidence in the plant is a positive sign, he said. "It's a good feeling."
Mayor Fred Brereton said an expansion would certainly bring a similar trickle-down boon to the area as it did in 2005 and 2006, but declined to speculate on how the new project could affect the region.
"We're up against other plants, so it's too soon to speculate," he said. "There will be plenty of time to talk about that if we get the project."
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2 days ago I found a really cool forum about insects and spiders! It's called BugNation! So that makes 3 insect forums I'm in! I did my home work today too. The tutor is coming again tomorrow. He told me and my mom it's going to be like "regular school". He's going to come ( if nothing comes up ) 5 days a week! Can't I have a break in between? Having only 2 days off to sleep as long as I want really isn't enough for me because I'm a sleeper! That's another one of my passions!
I just woke up again from another nap! So you see? That's what my life right now at the moment is like. And now you add 5 days a week of home schooling to it. Not really that exciting. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, but eventually the "thrill" of it will wear off. Knowing that is just so fucking depressing.
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Many times in my career I have found it exciting to pull ideas and concepts from outside the literature I am to create and illustration for and dive into themes which may be more universally appealing. While Robinson Crusoe was not on my mind when creating sketches for this work, it slowly emerged from the depths of my subconscious as I began to generate the full sized cartoon and play with destruction of the ship after a storm - illuminating the frailty of humanity's struggles against nature. Once the work began to speak to me, I was no longer executing a commercial cover commission nor attempting to create a painting solely for gallery exhibition, but rather I was engrossed in the process of creating a beautiful and compelling work of art for its own integrity.
When this state hits me, I am in artistic heaven! I will do what ever needed to complete the work to my satisfaction, regardless of deadlines, fees or commercial constraints. For when a work speaks to me in such a way I know it will likely speak to others and justify the additional labor needed to pursue its perfection. I look forward to these works, and have been lucky to have this feeling strike more and more often in these past years.
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I now began to consider that I might yet get a great many things out of the ship which would be useful to me, and particularly some of the rigging and sails, and such other things as might come to land; and I resolved to make another voyage on board the vessel, if possible. And as I knew that the first storm that blew must necessarily break her all in pieces, I resolved to set all other things apart till I had got everything out of the ship that I could get.
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Howard Gardner… Pablo Iglesias Turrión… Pericles… Alejo Carpentier… Biographies Multiposts
Biographies of famous and historical figures
Biographies of famous:
- Biography of Howard Gardner
- Biography of Pablo Iglesias Turrión
- Biography of Pericles
- Biography of Alejo Carpentier
Biography of Howard Gardner
(1943/07/11 - Unknown)Howard Gardner
American psychologist
He was born on July 11, 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Son of Ralph Gardner and Hilde Weilheimer, Jewish immigrants who fled Germany before the second world war.
He was Professor of piano from 1958 to 19He graduated from Harvard University in 1965 with a degree in social relations, and studied with the renowned psychoanalyst Erik Erikson. He completed his PhD in evolutionary psychology while working with psychologists Jerome Bruner and Roger Brown, and the philosopher Nelson Goodman.
Co-Director of Project Zero at the school Superior of education from Harvard University. Project Zero is a research group that develops, for thirty years, the learning processes of children and adults.
Professor of education and psychology at Harvard University and of Neurology at the Boston School of medicine. He is the author, among other books of "multiple intelligences", "creative minds" and "non-school mind", which consists of three parts: the first presents the synthesis of current knowledge about the way in which human beings learn during the first years of his life. In the second, it is the educational process in general, the institutions and the rules of cultural institutions. In the third, rehearses a proposal to reform the education from his conception of the mind not school.
It was Gardner, who with his model recognizes other human capacities the same value has traditionally had exclusively granted to the verbal and mathematics, mainly (a conception reductionist intelligence, product of the educational and social historical context in which arose). Gardner, on the other hand, talks about different ways of being smart, Relativizing the associated stigma, in the conception reductionist, lack of capacity and involving a quantitative planning of individuals, who even claimed as justification for the fundamentally social structure (the intellectual superiority by gender and race).
It has a score of distinctions "honoris causa" of universities including Tel Aviv, Princeton, McGill, etc.
In Spain, the jury of the Prince of Asturias Foundation awarded him with the Prince of Asturias prize for Social Sciences on May 11, 2011.
Married to Ellen Winner, had a son, Benjamin. Gardner has three other children from a previous marriage: Kerith (1969), Jay (1971) and Andrew (1976).
Term introduced by psychologist Howard Gardner in 1983 with which designates a set of seven types of intelligence, which covers the following:
Verbal intelligence: it is the ability to work efficiently with problems that involve or imply a verbal symbols.
Mathematical intelligence: it is the ability to perform activities that involve conceptual and abstract thinking
Both are typical academic intelligences
Spatial intelligence: ability to handle forms, good perception of environment, space, thinking is related to images, it is the kind of intelligence that artists and architects, have such
Kinesthetic intelligence: ability to have good communication with body language, is for example that ballet dancers have.
Musical intelligence: sensitivity to music and all kind of sounds. It is that the musicians have.
Intelligence staff: they are those that include the personal skills and the ability to intrapsychic.
Interpersonal intelligence: includes leadership skills, ability to cultivate relationships and maintain friendships, ability to resolve conflicts, skills in the kind of social analysis.
Biography of Pablo Iglesias Turrión
(1978/10/17 - Unknown)Pablo Iglesias Turrión
Spanish politician
"We work experience in political communication from the main space of political socialization that is television."
Pablo Iglesias
He was born on October 17, 1978 in Madrid, Spain.
Paul is called in honor of the founder of Spanish socialism. His maternal great-uncle shot in the Spanish Civil War. His Socialist, paternal grandfather and Commander of the army of the Republic, was sentenced to death and spent 5 years in prison. His mother, a labor lawyer, the first of his family who came to the University, he played in hiding, like his father, Javier Iglesias (Madrid, 1954) inspector of labour and Social Security, which met the jail during Franco's dictatorship and which, according to his son, was a member of the FRAP (Patriot and antifascist Revolutionary Front).
Only child reared in Vallecas; He studied at the Instituto Juana of Castile in the barrio Moratalaz, which highlights its interventions in ethics classes. Later it licenciaría right (2001) and in Political science with extraordinary award (2004), the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where he also earned doctorate (2008), with a thesis on post-national collective action. He made postgraduate studies including the master's degree in Humanities (2010) by Universidad Carlos III, and Arts in Communication (2011) by the European Graduate School (Switzerland). He is Professor of political science at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Politically positioned on the far left from a young age, he started as a militant at age 14 in the Union of Communist Youth of Spain (UJCE), organization that remained until the He was member of the Executive Board of the Foundation Center for political studies and social (CEPS Foundation), organization dedicated to the production of critical thinking for promoting left-wing policies.
He has collaborated as a columnist in newspapers as a public, Kaosenlared, Diagonal and rebellion. In 2003 it began in Tele K, a programme dedicated to the policy entitled La Tuerka , which moved to channel 33 broadcast live. From January 2013, presented a program of similar content: Fort Apache, in the Iranian capital serving the TV chain. In May of that same year, he began as a commentator and political polemicist in the program El Gato Al Agua, the chain of rights Intereconomía, debuting with the theme of the convocation of the Congress surrounds. After this participation became collaborator in political gatherings like the cat to the water, the Bell the cat (13 TV), the sixth night (La Sexta), the four mornings and 24 h night (24 hours). In October 2013 he was awarded the «focus» of Journalism Award by the Department of journalism and Audiovisual Communication of the Carlos III University of Madrid and the NGO Coordinator for the development-Spain, for his contribution to social change, shared with Ignacio Escolar and Jordi Évole journalists in the individual category. He became director of content and creativity of productions with hand left (CMI).
In the month of January 2014 presented the motion we intending to stand for the elections of the same year, being the most voted candidate in the open primary. On 25 may, this movement managed to 5 seats in the elections to the European Parliament, becoming a surprise because the 1.245.948 votes (almost 8%) received and his short career of just 4 months of political activity.
On November 15, 2014, ten months after founding the formation, Pablo Iglesias was proclaimed First Secretary general in the history of the Party (with 95.311 votes, 88.6% of the supports) in a ceremony held at the Teatro Nuevo Apolo of Madrid, which also were announced to the rest of members of the management of can (citizen Council and Commission on guarantees) , between Carlos Jiménez Villarejo, Juan Carlos Monedero, Iñigo Errejón, facing Carolina Bescansa and Luis Alegre, among others.
Related Tania Sánchez Melero, former Councillor of the municipality of Rivas - Vaciamadrid and member of Izquierda Unida in the Madrid Assembly.
Biography of Pericles
(Unknown - Unknown)Pericles
Athenian politician
He was born in 495 BC in Athens. Son of Xanthippus, Commander of the army that defeated the Persians at Mycale in 479 B.c.
He had as teachers to the sophist and Damon Athenian music teacher and the Ionian philosopher Anaxagoras that they influenced prominently in their training. It got the recognition of the majority of Athenians through his eloquence, wisdom, honesty and patriotism.
Among his friends the dramatist Sophocles, the historian Herodotus, the sculptor Phidias and the sophist were Protagoras; It was mistress Aspasia of Miletus, a woman famous for its culture.
As head of the Democrats, Pericles tried all Athenian citizens to participate in Government. He was the introducer of the payment in Exchange for services to the State and who was elected the members of the Council by raffle among all Athenian citizens. Under the League of Delos, formed as a defense against attacks from Persia, the Athenians were the leaders of the large naval force that was created. Pericles became undisputed leader of Athens during fifteen years. It rose to this at the expense of the nationals City-States. He restored the temples destroyed by the Persians and built many new buildings, the most splendid one of which was the Parthenon, on the Acropolis. This building provided work to the poorest citizens and made Athens the most magnificent city of his time. Athens became an important centre for literature and art.
Its supremacy aroused the jealousy of other Greek city-States, notably of Sparta, great enemy of Athens. The cities feared the hegemonic project of Pericles and attempted to overthrow the Athenian domination. After the Peloponnesian War broke out in 431 BC, Pericles brought together residents of Attica in Athens and allowed army Peloponnese hit different parts of the country. The following year broke out the plague in the overcrowded city, that ended with the popular confidence.
He was removed from his post, tried, and fined for misuse of public funds, but re-elected strategist in 429 BC
Pericles died in 429 BC in Athens because of the plague.
Biography of Alejo Carpentier
(1904-12-26 - 1980/04/24)Alejo Carpentier
Novelist, essayist and Cuban musicologist
He was born on December 26, 1904, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Son of an French architect.
Part of his studies in his native town, he studied twelve years, moved to Paris where he attended the Lycée Jeanson de Sailly, and began musical studies with his mother, developing an intense musical vocation. Upon returning to his country, he studied architecture, although it would not end the race.
He began to work as a journalist and to participate in political movements left-wing. He was imprisoned and with his release, went into exile in France. He returned to Cuba where he worked on the radio and he conducted important research on Cuban popular music. He visited Mexico and Haiti where he became interested in the revolts of the 18th-century slaves. He moved to Caracas in 1945 and did not return to Cuba until 1956, year in which there was the triumph of the Castro revolution. He worked in various diplomatic positions for the revolutionary Government.
In his work, you can see influences of surrealism. He worked in the magazine Revolution surréaliste, expressly commissioned by French literary critic and poet André Breton. Among his novels are: the Kingdom of this world (1949), on the Haitian revolution and the tyrant of 19th centuryHenri Christophe, and the lost steps (1953), the fictitious Journal of a Cuban musician in the Amazon. The time war (1958) the violence of the Cuban Government during the 1950s. In 1962 he published the age of enlightenment, which deals with the lives of three characters dragged by the French Revolution. Concert Baroque (1974) presents his visions about the mix of cultures in Latin America. They followed the appeal of the method (1974) and the rite of spring (1978).
The term "marvelous reality" invented by Carpentier and reported in the prologue to his novel the Kingdom of this world has served to establish his own novelistic. It is an imitation of so-called "magical realism" incorporated into the description of the Latin-American reality.
In 1977, he received the Cervantes Prize for literature.
Alejo Carpentier died in Paris (France) on April 24, 19


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According to a MetLife Study, nearly 16 million full-time U.S. workers are the primary family caregiver for a loved one or friend struggling with their health. In addition to taking time off from work, employees are spending millions of working hours on the phone and online assisting a loved one. Countless other hours are spent by employees upset and worried--unable to focus on work.
The time lost, per employee, can be substantial. Some of these family caregivers are helping with everything from grocery shopping, to doctor's visits, trips to the pharmacy, housekeeping, laundry, home repairs, transportation, insurance paperwork, financial planning, meal preparation, medicine reminders, companionship and personal care assistance. Many are taking 20 or more hours each week to care for a loved one.
Many family caregivers also have spouses and children who need their time and attention, leading to classic 'sandwich generation' stress where they find themselves stretched beyond capacity. The MetLife Study showed that 168,252 employees have left the workforce because of the weight of their caregiving responsibilities. The replacement cost for these workers is $2.8 billion. Some workers go from full-time to part-time which is also costly for businesses forced to hire and train new part-time workers.
The cost to business of lost time due to absenteeism is estimated to be more than $5 billion. Late arrivals and early dismissals, related to eldercare responsibilities, costs businesses an additional $1.9 billion annually. And, workday interruptions are conservatively estimated to cost another $6.3 billion.
Crisis care, which can take an employee away for days to arrange services, move a loved one, deal with a hospitalization or rehabilitation facility stay costs American businesses another $3.8 billion annually, according to the study. Some companies have also noted an uptick in the number of employees taking Family & Medical Leave. Although employers are not required to pay workers who take leave, often, employees must be replaced with temp workers or personnel reassigned from other duties, accounting for another cost to business totaling $3.4 billion.
As the U.S. population continues to live longer, and, age at a rapid pace--with 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day for the next 19 years, and the 80 plus demographic also growing exponentially, the ramifications for businesses are becoming more and more critical. The good news is that there are more, and better, alternatives for caring for elderly loved ones. There are many, quality skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities. There are many independent senior living communities—some offering an array of services to help safeguard and improve the lives of their residents. There are adult day care facilities and support groups for seniors and their caregivers.
For families that wish to keep their loved ones home, there are bonded, insured agencies, licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health that serve seniors from just a few hours per week to 24/7 live-in care. These agencies provide services including personal care, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, driving, housekeeping, medicine reminders, meals, companionship and more.
So what can employers do to protect their businesses and help their employees through these life transitions?
Total control of these situations is an impossibility. However, managing the impact of this giant wave heading in our direction can be of tremendous value to your company's bottom line--and your, and your employee's peace of mind.
Bob Tucker is the Senior Advocate and Client Services Leader at Senior Helpers. He has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field. His company provides in-home caregivers and personal assistants to help seniors live more safely and with a higher quality of life. He can be reached at 847-881-2782, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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What is the Historical Significance of the Dead Sea?
The area around the Dead Sea, despite its misleading name, is actually an area teeming with life. The historical, religious, and cultural significance of the Dead Sea can't be denied either, especially since the Dead Sea biblical scrolls were discovered here.
The Dead Sea is not actually a 'sea' – it is a body of water located inland; in other words, it's a lake. It is believed that the Dead Sea got its name because of the high salt and mineral content of the water, which does not encourage the development of plant or animal life. Typically, the seas of the world have a 4% salinity level, the Dead Sea's salinity level is as much as 30%. But apart from its unique characteristics, what makes the Dead Sea so special? What is the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the Dead Sea? Let's find out.
The Dead Sea in the Christian Bible
The Dead Sea has been mentioned a number of times in the Christian Bible, which proves its significance. One of the most famous people in the Bible, David (the story of David & Goliath) is mentioned as hiding from King Saul in the region of the Dead Sea. In the same area, it has been mentioned that David went inside a cave where he saw a sleeping King Saul, and he proceeded to cut off a part of the King's garment in order to prove that he did not want to harm the king (even if he could have).
Another mention of the Dead Sea in the Bible is in the Book of Genesis, where it is said that a war occurred amongst several kings in the region of the Dead Sea. In the scripture, the Dead Sea is referred to as the Valley of Siddim, otherwise known as the 'Salt Sea'.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
In the 1950s, a shepherd was looking for his lost sheep in the Qumran caves, and he accidentally came across the now-famous Dead Sea Scrolls. While he was looking for his sheep, he threw a rock into a nearby cave, and the sound made by the stone was unusual. He went into the cave to investigate, and he found a clay jar. This clay jar contained some very old parchments, which turned out to be the Dead Sea Scrolls. These have a strong historical significance, and an examination of the scrolls proved that they were written by hand in a very old version or style of Hebrew – in fact, it is the oldest style of Hebrew ever found.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are comprised of more than a thousand manuscripts discovered at the Dead Sea's northern portion, close to Qumran, in a total of 11 caves.
Aside from these, the area of the Dead Sea is where many archaeological artifacts have been found and where the ruins of Masada (where an ancient siege took place) can be visited as well.


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"" Chamber of Commerce Awards Certificate of commendation to chemical form AG commonly speaks not for nothing the best agers "who is 50 years old today, is actually in the best years and is fully in the juice". That applies to this description for the AG chemical form, it could be Michael Kuschmann (left), Deputy Head of Esslingen-Nurtingen, persuade recently Chamber Regional Chamber of Commerce during a visit of the Wendlingen (1 plant and plant 4) and Kongen (plant 2)-based company itself. Jaw man visited the company, to Eric Mayer-Klenk, the CEO of the chemical form AG, on behalf of the IHK IHK membership to present a certificate of commendation for 50 years. Really impressive, as the company has preserved its traditions and yet with the right strategic decisions and his consistent internationalization strategy in Europe to a recognised provider of products and technologies around the themes has swimming pool and wellness", praised jaw man, especially we are pleased of course "Moreover, that the chemical form AG in the course of this successful development has created a slew of new, safer jobs". "" "50 Years and no going strong the chemical form AG is actually from my point of view in the best years and we want to grow more strongly in the coming years", Mayer Kanaan looked to be "companies in the future, for we wish of course continue by the IHK Region Stuttgart impetus and support".
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Facial Skin
Good texts convey atmosphere – close. Mannheim – precious extracts from marine algae may be the secret of a younger and firmer-looking facial skin, like Word head, lyricist and copywriter in a current project of the advertising free learned. So called Alginates (salts of alginic acid), which are extracted from seaweed, have an enormous wealth of source and ideal can trace elements and transporting nutrients into the skin. In contact with water, gel-like substance acts as a catalyst and injects cosmetically helpful components in the skin. Really feeling skin adjusts itself but only then, when an innovative technology in the game is to achieve the best cosmetic effect. So, Word head applies currently the Europe-wide introduction of a face cosmetics, which benefited from the favorable properties of seaweed extracts. To the extent, how many active components penetrate into the skin and firm they appear, must also the lyricist sea feeling"show, to the consumers and consumers to communicate emerging effect of lifting.
On an active, attractive wording it is, to familiarize the consumer at the first reading of the texts with the new cosmetics line, the precious of the sea to make comprehensible – and can be experienced. That requires dedication and many years of experience as a copywriter, eager to bring word head, to promote the modern and trendy this anti aging cosmetics. Not only product accompanying texts, but also brochures and a website, which will feature fully the effect of seaweed extract and the innovative cosmetics are planned for the Europe-wide introduction. M.A., freelance copywriter and copywriting – Dresch Word head, Andreas
German Scene Gastronomy
Now also in Germany the speed opener a term finds its way into the German scene gastronomy only in the show bar scene, more and more bartenders use speed opener, to their daily work needed dose of fun to miss. Through a revolutionary weight and leverage distribution an event to make makes it this device possible, from each bottle open. Tree of Life Tai Chi Center describes an additional similar source. Bottles can be opened in a fraction of the time it takes with a conventional opener. "You have to see live simply, what bartender with this device so everything can do the guests in front of the counter can often believe it", says Michael Gerriets, Managing Director of SpeedOpener.de. We are convinced that we can trigger a similar hype in Germany, as we now see it in the United States"continues Gerriets. For this purpose, SpeedOpener.de soon intends to launch a world record attempt.
Twenty bottles to be opened in less than 6 seconds. Gerriets added: "Six seconds is an ambitious goal, but it is doable. We want to demonstrate to our speed opener is a real sports machine, which can break all records". For months, some of the best German flair bartender for the record attempt is intended to be Guinness book capable due to the presence of a notary practice.
Container Rent
Rental of containers in the private and commercial sector the idea to rent a container, various factors depends. The benefits of a rental container are however obvious, just when working around the House and garden, both in the private and commercial sectors. The container can be rented in various sizes, the size is calculated in cubic metres, that is to say, first will decided how much material must be disposed of and any container is required. In addition the material that must be disposed of, again, different waste containers are used. For example garden waste should be disposed, the material use of the content is simpler.
A mixing container (scrap iron, wood, carpet, etc.) only needs to be the service provider recycle able made are. Renovations, Entrumpelungen and industrial construction sites there are, to rent a mixing container, because here various waste incurred and can be disposed of together. The waste container is in the ordered size supplied and is at your disposal for a pre-agreed period. The rental period can be flexible, depending on how long will work and apply various materials. This space should exist and also remain within the rental period. The rent containers can both be open only top, fitted with a flap or be equipped with doors, also depends on value of materials to be disposed, the size and the.
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Smaug Indexon December 16, 2013 at 10:14 am
Chapter: Comic
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug was pretty bitchin'. I went to the midnight premiere with Ryan, Treavor, and some other friends who have yet to become comic counterparts.
On a completely unrelated note, I'm a huge fan of Childish Gambino. His new album, Because The Internet, came out last week and I've had it on repeat ever since. It's very experimental and downright weird at times, but that's what I love about it.


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Bittersweet Christianity
There is much sweetness in the Christian life here and now. But the sweetness is not a 24/7/365 experience. There are times when the best of us get out of the Lord*s will. There are times when our flesh will not permit us to be aware of the sweetness. There are times when it is for our good not to enjoy the sweetness. But a relationship with Christ gives us wonderful, unforgettable and indescribable tastes of the paradise that heaven shall be.
1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
1 John 3:2: Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
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1 Thessalonians 4:17b: So shall we ever be with the Lord:
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|Clark sits in his place of honor atop the mantle
I'm officially on Christmas vacation until January 2, 2014! This, kids, this is what makes it the most wonderful time of the year! Sure - gifts, family, baby Jesus, etc etc etc, but really it's all about the break from work!
Do I have a million things that I still need to finish now that I'm on vacation? Yes. Duh! But... why start immediately? If I get it all done ahead of time, we have to skip that whole family friendly screaming hissy fit where I say things like "If I want it done right, I have to do it myself so can you just keep these 3 occupied!" and "Well guys, I'd love to make you a sandwich, but Mommy's in the middle of a nervous breakdown right now!"
Day one of vacation, all the kids wanted to do was play outside!
As a reminder, we live in Missouri and this is what it looks like in Missouri right now:
|Menacing ice daggars on a child-sized picnic table? Deep.
All 3 kids have just gotten over a gross bout of coughing/feverish/throwing up, so Bad Cop Mom laid down the law and temporarily broke their little hearts. The same hearts that were soothed a short time later when I pulled out the fleece blankets, popped 4 bowls of popcorn, poured fizzy mugs of rootbeer before firing up the AppleTV and our Netflix Kids app.
My kids absolutely love all of the Buddies movies and since they're on Netflix Kids, we can watch all of them any time we want - Air Buddies, Space Buddies, Spooky Buddies, and of course Santa Buddies. We watched Santa Buddies and The Search For Santa Paws.
A few friends joined us as well...
|Yep, I'm the sucker mama who buys any movie that comes with a toy...
After our puppy fix, we tuned in for a sneak preview of the new Netflix original series, Turbo FAST. Turbo FAST picks up where the DreamWorks film left off, following Turbo the snail and the rest of his FAST (Fast Action Stunt Team) friends on their racing adventures.
The girls, here's a shocker, loved Burn - "da pink one, Mommy!". Mommy's more of a Smooth Move fan, herself though.
Turbo FAST will hit the Netflix screen on Decemeber 24 but you can watch the trailer now by clicking here. Just in time for your holiday drive over the river and through the woods. Charge your tablets, laptops, and cell phones parents because nobody wants to hear 3 hours worth of "Are we there yet?"
And for those of you who are traveling sans children this year (lucky bastards), this is the perfect opportunity to binge watch a series you've been meaning to check out -
- House of Cards - Are Chris and I the only ones who are Team Doug? Doug is a BAMF. Yes, I abbreviated because my 8 year old occasionally reads my posts. New season premiers on Valentine's Day, so you have just a few weeks to wrap your mind around everything that happened in Season 1.
- The Killing - Holder, yo! Every time a season ends, I feel a little empty inside. Thankfully, Netflix is bringing it back for a 4th and final season in 2014. Maybe season 4 will find Holer and Linden as more than popo partners? "Dial 1-900-Linden...." Watch it!
- Lost - Don't tell me you don't like Lost because we both know that NOBODY can resist Lost. Sure, we all hate Kate but you get Sawyer to make up for her skankery and that's worth it. Trust me.
- Scandal - We've recently started watching this each night before we go to bed. It's kind of like a little mini date and it's wonderful. I want to be as lovely as Olivia Pope one day... one day when I'm no longer responsible for dressing 3 small children and I can wear white with confidence...
Or get yourself into the spirit with one of my favorite holiday movies -
- White Christmas - The epitome of Christmas perfection. The finale rendition of White Christmas brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. It's beautiful.
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - You can relate. We can all relate.
- Love Actually - Go ahead and try not to fall in love with Hugh Grant. Resistance is futile!
Happy watching and safe travels to those of you making holiday journeys in the next few days!


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Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics, Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
There are a few bands that you will never turn up the chance to see and Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics are becoming one of those bands. The former Heaven's Basement singer has hit his stride with this band, we all saw his capability in his previous band but the too much, too young, too fast curse reared its ugly head and now outside of the arenas the reinvigorated Buchanan along with the band called The Cult Classics are tearing up smaller, sweatier venue across Europe. Having played the same venue on their previous tour there was sense of deja vu but that didn't matter, when the fire in this band burns so bright you could see them 20 times and still tap your feet, nod your head and by the fifth time be singing along.
Arriving late for both support bands the noises V0id made were acceptable enough having a radio friendly radio rock sound they were an act I could definitely see again however I didn't really catch enough of them to give them a score. Still maybe next time.
A short changeover led to a truncated set, due to the post gig club night, but with so much still to prove they Cult Classics took to the stage and kicked things off with their CD perfect versions of their own brand of hard rock. Again mixing Cult Classic material with Heaven's Basement works this time it was the Cult Classic songs that struck more of a chord with audience, possibly due to some high profile support slots for the band, highlights included Left Me For Dead, Dancing Down Below, the single All These Things I've Said And Done, my personal favourite Fire In The Fields Of Mayhem and the always astonishing Man With The Stars On His Knees.
After some revolving membership (something that is encouraged, due to the band's collaborative nature) the honed rhythm section of Mart Trail (bass) and Paul White (drums) were the pace setters for the evening imbuing grooves and percussive power to the storming riffs of Laurie Buchanan and Tom McCarthy, the two switching between lead and rhythm but McCarthy taking the lion's share. The small but highly energetic crowd sang their hearts out and Aaron was on fine form his vocals are staggeringly good, he's built for stadia but in small venues he really tears the house down. As they were on strict time limit there was very little chit chat just time for a few thank yous and it was onto the next one leaving the set striding along well. A brilliant performance all round and yet another solid but criminally overlooked booking from Pity My Brain, when they come round again don't miss it! 9/10
Editors Note: I just want to make it known that I really don't like club nights that follow gigs, it means everything seems a little rushed and there is no time for the band to mingle, or sell merch after the event, before the security march in and start shouting for everyone to leave, either venues shouldn't put gigs on before clubnights or much like Fuel does offset the start time to the club night after a gig.


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Review: Claire's Guerisson 9-Complex Cream – Horse Oil?!
Hey hey Queens,
There is always a 'weird' product that hits the market and everyone has a big question mark on their face. Snail mucus? Donkey milk? Horse oil? Hold up… Horse oil? Explain, please!
Okay, okay horse oil isn't a new product and has actually been out for a while. But, this is my first horse oil product that I decided to buy. The first thing I thought… Is this ethical? Are vegans going to storm the building demanding justice? I don't blame them but before I jumped on the protest wagon I wanted to look more into this.
Of course, any animal byproduct is going to be controversial, especially in beauty/beauty products. Horse meat is definitely not normal to find in US grocery stores (it was illegal to sell between 2006 and 2011) and because of that, you're going to always disgusted looks. Fair enough.
So, what is horse oil? It's a byproduct of meat production. It's common in countries that consume horse meat (especially in Europe, South America, and Asia).
Horse oil contains an essential fatty acid called linolenic acid. It's thought to have anti-inflammatory properties and is said to help to maintain and repair the barrier of the skin. Also, helping with brightening and scar lightening. Uhhh sold.
This cream has also been subject to counterfeits and because of that, some people don't even realize they have purchased a fake. It can be really dangerous to buy these fakes as they can put in unknown ingredients that can be harmful to your skin. Ebay is one site that has sold them in the past. You can read more in-depth comparisons on Lesley Beauty Land and layrynnbites.
Let's get into the review on Claire's Guerisson 9-Complex Cream —
Forgive my ghost-like appearance… It's winter and I don't go outside.
Here is the full ingredients list:
Purified water, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Horse Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Beeswax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclohexanone Siloxane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Snail Slime Filtrate, Bixa Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Apple Mint Leaf Extract, Sage Leaf Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Lavender Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomile Extract Leaf, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrated Silica, Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance, Centella Asiatica Extract, Green Tea Extract, Ligularia Fischeri Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Soybean Oil, Human Oligopeptide-1, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Phenoxyethanol
- Has a nice citrus smell — Lemon? Grapefruit? I'm not sure. But, looking at the ingredients list says there a bunch of leaf extracts like peppermint, lavender, chamomile, rosemary, sage, apple mint… Interesting no citrus.
- Beautiful packaging
- Not expensive, $15 dollar average price (price valid when posted).
- Super moisturizing.
- Has been counterfeited around the internet. If you're not careful could get a fake one.
- Does feel a bit oily when you wear it.
- Semi-controversial product.
I like to wear this cream at night as I think it might be a bit too oily for me during the day. It goes on like butter and absorbed into my skin quickly. In the morning my skin felt fabulous — moisturized and seemed brighter. It claims that it fades scars and I'm still interested in seeing if it will (I'll keep you posted on that one). All in all, I like it and I would buy it again. Cost? yes. Moisturizing? yes, please!
Have you guys tried this? What are your thoughts?
You can order it here on StyleKorean.
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"It takes enormous resources, human and otherwise, to make chocolate," he said. "We should look at everything we eat in the same way, with the understanding that what we eat and how we eat is shaped by a wide network of social, cultural and historical relationships."
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A world scaled down to one sixth of its size, That's where I seek to realize the aspiration of mankind.
The approach towards the world that cannot yet be seen or touched, Towards the desire to possess that which cannot be possessed, This is what I seek to realize in this condensed world.
I try to craft the most human-like skin, form and operation. By creating lifelike expression and posture, as if to emulate God's breathing of life into Adam, I seek to attain the complete analog desired by humans.
The values of direct observation, as well as those of touch and possession, are all being surpassed in this condensed world.
For us humans who seek possessions for the satisfaction of the senses, or, the completion of the analog, the effort to provide such minute yet detailed "1/6" world is of great significance, as it serves as a channel through which everyone of all age, race and gender can transport across time and space to touch and possess to their satisfaction.
The act of possessing is a privilege unique to humans and is a completion of human nature.
I call this "1/6thism".
V.2. The Star...
Movies capture our hearts and imaginations, inviting us to experience together the life of its' heroes and heroines. And through collections of DVDs and memorabilia, our emotional connections with those characters are revived. A rare piece of the actor's autograph or an item from the movie set can even evoke a sense of exhilaration, as tangible objects help bridge our reality and the imaginary world. It is as if the characters are brought to life with our every touch.
"The Star" is one of my custom series of figures inspired by movies in a 1/6th scale, the size that best allows ease of collection as well as precision to detail. With utmost detail, I recreate the characters into tangible objects and draw them to our own reality.
I become the new director in this world of 1/6th scale.
Ready? Action!
About the author:
Jun Ho Kim, also known as Zuno (b. 1964), is a graphic/Web designer, art director and a collector of toys and customized 1/6th figures and dioramas.
Dedicate the book to my parents and family.
http://onesixthwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157803 (OSW: US)
http://www.combat-1a6.eu/viewtopic.php?t=3540 (Combat 1a6: Italy)
http://www.accionunoseis.org/viewtopic.php?t=8821 (Accionuonseis: Spain)
http://www.agrupacion1seis.com/xs/1-6thism-v2-by-zuno-l-vt7039.html (Agrupacion 1/6: Spain)
http://www.oscf.net/viewtopic.php?t=1692 (OSCF: Japan)
http://www.brigada1sexto.com.br/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2474 (Brigada 1 Sexto: Brazil)
http://actionfigures.bbfr.net/univers-1-6-f13/1-6thism-v2-by-zuno-l-t7462.htm (Action Figurine Forum: France)
http://www.uk16.freeforums.org/1-6thism-v-2-by-zuno-l-t706.html (Sixth Sense: UK)
http://www.onesixthcollectors.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9730 (UK 1/6 Collectors Club: UK)
http://bbs.bbicn.com/viewthread.php?tid=72324&extra=page%3D1 (BBICN: China)
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62590 (Sideshow Freaks: US)
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Dr. Hongping Zhao received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University in 2011. Throughout July 2011- July 2017, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Since August 2017, Zhao has been an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Ohio State University.
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Wide Bandgap and Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Dr. Zhao's research thrust falls under the umbrella of the growth and physics of wide bandgap (WBG) and ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductor materials and devices, and the low-dimensional semiconductor nano-materials and devices. Specifically, her research focuses on the metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) of III-nitrides, II-IV-nitrides and III-oxides; low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) of Gallium Oxide (Ga2O3) thin films; and growth of nitride and oxide based semiconductor nanomaterials and structures. The device applications include semiconductor electronic and optoelectronic devices: transistors, power electronics, light-emitting diodes for solid state lighting, UV photodetectors and solar cells for renewable energy generation, as well as semiconductor nanomaterials and structures for chemical and biomedical sensing, and microelectromechanical/nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS).
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by robert strauss | September 29, 2014 |
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Real estate developer Tom Scannapieco reimagines the Society Hill skyline with lofty views of America's most historic mile.
Despite opening in the midst of the Great Recession, 1706 Rittenhouse sold out in just three years.
Studies have shown that seven is the world's favorite number. If Tom Scannapieco was inclined to pick one, it would likely be 1,832.
This was the number of people that the 64-year-old developer had determined could buy one of his units at 1706 Rittenhouse Square. Scannapieco was pleased but not surprised by the information: Before he marketed 1706, he had gone to census data for those who had $10 million in assets. He parsed out the percentage that might be in the eight-county area and came up with the figure. "And it was likely more than that, since Philadelphia probably has a bigger share than other places," he says.
So as 1706 was selling, Scannapieco deduced that he actually didn't have enough inventory. Initially a huge risk for the developer—the local real estate community wondered whether anyone would abandon their Radnor estates for a Center City high-rise—the 31-story luxury building opened in 2010 and was sold out, at prices between $3.9 million and $12.5 million, in September 2013. Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee bought in, as did real estate magnates and top doctors and CEOs. "I had confidence that our plan was good, but a year in, I realized we were going to have to look for more," says Scannapieco.
This spring, he announced that he was going to do another, maybe even more luxe, building at 500 Walnut Street, overlooking what he calls the most iconic building in the country, Independence Hall. "Aside from its location at the heart of the most innovative and historic neighborhood in our country, we're excited about the unique design of the building, done by architect Cecil Baker, as well as some of the amenities, including the same automatic parking system that proved to be a huge success at 1706 Rittenhouse Square."
Slated for completion in 2017, 500 Walnut will have 40 residences across 26 stories.
Scannapieco was not exactly to the luxury-condo born. He grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and went to St. Joseph's University, and after college worked as a physicist both in and out of government. In the early 1980s, he saw fringe neighborhoods in Philadelphia growing and started flipping houses for some extra cash. His big break there came when he amassed 40 mid-19th-century Italianate-style buildings at 17th and Wallace Streets—an area then in transition—and created the 95-unit Wallace Court Condominiums. From then on, he turned his full attention to development. Projects along the Delaware River in New Hope and in the Fell's Point section of Baltimore followed.
Scannapieco's former career has impacted his success in real estate, namely when it comes to making decisions. "I was 26 years old, working as the chief scientist on board a prop aircraft gathering anti-submarine warfare data over the Caribbean for three days. When I transitioned later to renovating historic properties, I recognized that I needed to stop focusing on detail and make quicker decisions. I felt the need to consciously fight my nature and become more comfortable making gut decisions without fully analyzing a situation. This has become a real strength in developing real estate over the last 30 years."
It's one that will figure greatly into 500 Walnut. The new 26-story building, slated for completion in mid-2017, will have just 40 residences. There will be 2,500-square-foot homes, full-floor spaces totaling 4,200 square feet, and two bi-level penthouses. Since there was a court-approved footprint and rules around the proposed development of the property—for instance, there could be no blocking of sight lines to Independence Hall— what might seem like a restriction was actually an incentive for Scannapieco.
"We wanted to get started because we felt the market was ready, so being court-approved allows us to do that," he says. Scannapieco notes that 1706 Rittenhouse was a success during an economic downturn. "Now we owe it to ourselves to do one in a good cycle."
As he looks around Center City—especially the newly developing areas like Fishtown and Grays Ferry—Scannapieco sees no reason to temper his enthusiasm for the luxury market he is targeting. "Yes, it takes a little faith, but just as millennials want to live in Center City, so now do people with the wealth to live anywhere," he says. "Enough of those people want to be near restaurants and culture and shopping and don't want to drive to get it."
"It is a feather in Philadelphia's cap that it is now one of those cities where people want this sort of thing," he adds. "It is just a whole lot of fun to be the one to provide it."
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Knowing the many factors that affect your credit score can be a huge help when you're trying to improve your creditworthiness and plan for the future. The more you learn about how your credit score is calculated, the easier it will be to improve your score, which can help increase your chances of getting an auto loan or a mortgage for your new home in Chicago. Even if you aren't planning on borrowing money any time soon, it is still important to have a firm grip on your personal finances.
According to the recent article "
Ten Things That Affect Your Credit Score" on the Equifax Finance Blog, there are a variety of factors that credit reporting agencies use to determine your individual three-digit score. While each company uses its own scoring module, these factors are usually always considered:
- Credit Diversity: Having a history of being able to manage a variety of types of credit will help your score, whereas only having one type of credit debt, such as credit cards, can negatively impact your score.
- Payment History: Nearly 35 percent of your credit score is determined by your payment history. Late payments, past-due payments that are still outstanding and the amount of missed payments can all have a very large impact on your score.
As you become more familiar with how your credit score is calculated, you can begin to determine what you're doing to negatively impact your score. If you want to keep your credit score from dropping, it is important to avoid these behaviors:
- Collections: Having one of your credit accounts sent to collections can impact your score in a big way, so be sure to work with your creditor if you're having difficulty making payments on an account.
- Debt to Credit Ratio: Utilizing too much of your available credit can cause your credit score to drop. A general rule of thumb is to try and keep your balance below 30 percent on all of your accounts.
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James "Jim" Sheldon Sears, 84, of Longview passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the home of loving, compassionate friends Ann and H. S. Duke.
Jim was born in Wichita, Kan., on November 28, 1933 to William E. and Vernice (Henley) Sears. He graduated from Eureka High School, where he met Patricia "Pat" McIlvain. Jim and Pat were married on November 26, 1953. They were married for 63 years and had two sons. Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother and by his devoted wife, Pat.
Jim retired from Phillips Petroleum in 1990 after 40 years of service in the oil industry. He pushed himself to learn and do as much as he could in order to climb the corporate ladder, starting as a well-service mechanic and retiring as a North Sea drilling superintendent.
Jim was blessed to have received two organ transplants in his life: a liver in 1998, and a kidney in 2014. The Sears family is grateful to the donors and their families for their generosity.
In his free time, Jim enjoyed almost any outdoor activity, including gardening, fishing, and yard work. As an organ transplant recipient, Jim was an honorary torchbearer for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. He was also active with the Kansas Freemasons, having been recently recognized for 61 years of membership. Jim was a member at Trinity Baptist Church in Longview.
Jim is survived by his sons, Brian and David (and wife Lisa), and grandchildren, Michael, Jeremiah (and wife Danielle), and Gabriel (and wife Leighanna). He is also survived by his sister, Edrya (Sears) Henry; brother, Byron (and wife Carol) Sears; and many other loving family members.
The Sears family also thanks and acknowledges Ann and H. S. Duke, Heart's Way Hospice, and Elite Home Care for the loving care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to either Nebraska Organ Recovery at 8502 West Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68124 (http://www.nedonation.org) or the National Kidney Foundation at 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 (http://www.kidney.org).
The funeral service will be at Trinity Baptist Church in Longview on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the church. The internment will be at Rosewood Park Cemetery, Longview, following the service, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore.
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I'm still doing that chasing butterflies thing but I thought we could all use a picture of a dog in pajamas.
Either way yes I know I have a dog that loves clothes, it's downright disturbing how excited she gets when I pull out a sweater or set of pajamas. We mostly indulge her because it keeps her sleeping longer and we'll do anything to get a break from the psychopath in black fur.


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Because apparently my life didn't suck enough already, now I have fraudulent charges on my debit card. To the tune of $2500.
I called the bank and told them these weren't my charges–they'd flagged them already. But the charges may go through, and I have to wait 72 hours to see, and then I might have to hash it out with their claims department. Meanwhile I have $0.15 in my account, and the only food I have is a can of soup and some baby carrots.
I don't even know how it happened. I'm responsible with my debit card. I haven't shopped online in months, and I only do it through safe retailers. The last place I used my card was either Walmart or the pet store. I haven't lost my card or lent it to anyone else. I don't understand how it happened.
I'm sitting here literally shaking. I feel stupid being this upset, but I am.


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This is the Blue Coat careers webpage. These links provide up to date information regarding job hunting, CV construction, how to act in an interview as well as a jobs and careers section. This online library also has relevant information for young people wishing to go to university and those who wish to enter an apprenticeship. This library is useful for secondary students of all ages as well as for other family members who are job seeking.
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