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He dodged the kick that would've landed between his eyes, pivoted around his opponent and swept his leg. The young man's breath went out of him as he came down hard. That small instant was all it took to plant a foot firmly on his windpipe. Control your opponent's air supply and you control the battle.
"It's over, son," the old fighter said. "Now give me your name."
All the boy returned was a defiant look. No matter. A little more pressure made him see sense. "Hensley," he wheezed, and with the small expense of breath something much larger left him.
"Hensley." The man tasted the name that now belonged to him. It was a good one. Names held power, and this one would sustain him for a long time. He lifted his boot and walked away, leaving his challenger alive, but as a mere shadow of what he had been.
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Use our free random last name generator and stop racking your brain over the perfect surname for your next character. Whether you need to find a surname for a writing project or a roleplaying game, the thousands of possibilities we offer are bound to include the perfect name for you.
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Why are last names important?
Last names are important for the following reasons:
- They show where your characters come from
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- They tell much about stature in society
- They can identify someone's parents
Because of their significance, it's a good idea to give your characters' last names some thought. Effective writing is mostly about showing, not telling, and if a surname can paint a mental picture of a person's background, this is a big win for the richness of your story.
The last name generator should be used for inspiration. If a name fits, it fits.
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Surnames — also called family names or last names — haven't been around forever. They are often a result of growing populations, which introduced the need to distinguish people by trade or heritage.
In Europe, last names are relatively young. The earliest recorded occurrence dates back to 916, in Ireland. In China, last names were supposedly first used around 2852 BC. Wherever they are used, the purpose is the same: to more accurately identify a person.
It's very interesting to note how differently surnames are built up according to culture. Some are patrilineal, others matrilineal, such as Samuel Richardson (son of Richard). Often people are referred to by their trade — John Smith or Paul Baker — or by their location: Timothy London. Nicknames are also a popular origin of last names: Lucas Black or Peter Young.
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Although surnames have been adopted throughout the world — sometimes for purely administrative reasons — not all cultures use them. You will not find last names in Iceland, Tibet, Burma, Java and many groups in East Africa.
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Two reviews that originally appeared in Black Static #41:-
The cover blurb from Stephen King declares that Richard Matheson was "The author who influenced me the most as a writer", and yet there's a moment of disconnect when you look at the slim volume that is A STIR OF ECHOES (Tor pb, 211pp, £7.99) and compare it with the doorstops that have become King's prevailing modus operandi.
Originally published in 1958 Stir is every bit as entertaining now as it must have felt then, though of course it brings with it a considerable cultural baggage, not least of which is the 1999 film of the book, in which a slightly histrionic Kevin Bacon attacked his cellar floor with a pick-axe and a vengeance. The plot is relatively straightforward, with family man and all round good guy Tom Wallace turned into a kind of psychic sponge after dabbling in hypnotism. He has premonitions and starts to pick up on the feelings of others, a window into their souls and all the dirty little secrets that they hide even from themselves, information that he really doesn't want to know. There's much worse to come though when Tom sees a woman in his house late at night, and starts to wonder if she is the spirit of somebody who was murdered there. The woman needs his help, but Tom really doesn't know what to do or how to deal.
Economically written and plotted, this is an elegant novel that touches on the supernatural, but uses it in a story that is all about human nature, and much of its effectiveness lies in the characterisation. Tom is a fully rounded individual, the sceptic who gets his comeuppance when he somewhat unwisely challenges a true believer to prove his case. And yet what happens to him also seems undeserved, in that Tom is a decent guy placed in a near impossible position, gifted a power that places his relationship with his wife and child in peril as his visions grow more powerful. We can easily identify with his dilemma, in that so many of our relationships flourish and grow in the light of what we don't know about the other person; Tom doesn't want to know that his work colleague is a wife abuser or that the sexy neighbour has unwelcome designs on his body, and learning stuff like this handicaps his ability to function socially, eventually placing his marriage in jeopardy. Like Cassandra he finds that uncommon knowledge can be a terrible curse, with the line between sanity and madness approached. That it isn't crossed is down to the fact that ultimately Tom finds a way to do the right thing, blunders into a solution for what ails him and enables a restless spirit to find peace. Human malice and folly are the reasons for what is happening and, whatever unnatural twists and turns the narrative may take, the story can only be resolved with a human, all too human denouement. There's a timeless quality to much of what happens – we might not be so wary of hypnotism nowadays, but sadly things like misogyny and murder are still very much part of the plat du jour.
Matheson died in 2013, a cruel year that also took from us James Herbert and Joel Lane, but his legacy will endure. He was truly one of the greats labouring in the field of speculative fiction, and this short novel provides an eloquent testimony to his genius.
The point of departure for Richard Christian Matheson's novella THE RITUAL OF ILLUSION (PS Publishing jhc/signed jhc, 118pp, £15/£28) is the disappearance of actress Sephanie Vamore after a car in which she is travelling crashes with the death of all the other passengers including her director boyfriend who was driving. And later, several people connected to the film industry are slaughtered at a party at a producer's house in Malibu, with no explanation for what happened or how, the only suspect an extravagantly large man who disappears from the trunk of a police car en route to the station. At back of all this, hinted at in the text, is a book with instructions on how to perform the so called ritual of illusion, which will grant power and influence to whoever enacts it.
Written in a collage style and predominantly told in the form of dialogue extracts, this is a daringly different exercise in storytelling, keeping the reader in a state of perpetual uncertainty as all the members of the dramatis personae chip in with their own versions of the truth, and enough alarums and excursions, footnotes and personal asides, to give Shakespeare a run for his money. It is very much a product of its time, turning the sound bite of celebrity culture and commercial excess into an art form and forcing the media to eat the message in an orgy of cannibalistic frenzy. There's also a golem, or at least a passable substitute. Underneath the surface vim it clinically and wittily exposes the mercenary nature of the Hollywood dream factory, holding our values up to a harsh light and questioning the things we have been taught to hold dear. At bottom it is about the relationship between the movie makers and their audience, the ways in which the latter will chew up and spit out the former, the needs and expectations we place on our stars, the creation of a new pantheon in an age of cynicism when all our deities must tread softly on feet of clay. For insight into the character of the great whore that is Hollywood and sheer verve of execution it reads like the offspring of a pity fuck Gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge gave to Theodore Roszak's Flicker in a back alley on a night when the stars were perfectly aligned and James Ellroy gazed down on them from a flophouse window. I loved it.


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You know when there are certain songs that remind you of your childhood? Imagine passing by a club and hearing Britney Spears tunes. Or dancing on 'Hips don't lie' in house parties. This is what I am reminded of when I read these words – 'I have a dream'. It is the titular song from a little-known Swedish band called ABBA. For those of you who don't know ABBA, please live a little and watch Mamma Mia! Being the youngest sibling in a typical Indian middle-class household, I was subjected to much torture by my elder sister who forced her music taste on me as we had to share the same room. I'm not going to lie; the song did grow on me. In an overall sense, the song is about a dream of a beautiful world with positivity, and angels. As a kid I thought that it was a song about some girl having a dream and singing about it. Typical pop stuff. But you know that moment when you finally realised how Tom and Jerry cartoons were on darker themes and used slapstick violence inappropriate for little kids? That's what I felt when I finally grew some brains and started to analyse more, when I realised how the song can have a deeper annotation to it. Words like 'angels' and 'crossing the stream' could mean the possibility of an afterlife or a utopian world where everything is a fantasy, and everyone is good to anyone. So maybe this song was composed by four people who were so desperate to get rid of the real world and their pain that they spoke about a fantasy in a 'dream' and sang about the final destination. Hence, it's quite a possibility that my favourite childhood popstars were trying to cope with the real world whilst daydreaming of an afterlife! Talk about nostalgia! But come to think of it, isn't that what hope truly is?
Parents – Imperfectly perfect
What comes to your mind when you see the above picture? Open books. Personally, that's what comes to my mind when I see this picture. I construe open books as open people. Free from mystery and concealment. When people reveal their true selves. How many times have you felt lost or neglected because your parents fail to communicate openly with you? As a young girl, brought up by a single mother, I for one felt that a lot. Obviously apart from managing her two kids, my mother had to be the bread earner of the family as well, so she had a lot on her plate. I'm not complaining, however I do wish sometimes that she would have eased up little and shared about her thoughts, inner turmoil with someone. Sounds easy, right. Just speak up. But it's quite the opposite. Our parent's generation especially finds it hard to articulate their thoughts into words. I'm a 25-year-old woman, but my mother till today finds it hard to talk to me about sex. Sure, with time a person adapts and grows but there are certain behaviours that are so inbred to my Indian society that makes communication a challenge. Our society puts our parents in the same pedestal as God, and every so often our parents forget that they are humans too. They are so busy portraying themselves as the ideal parent, who can do no wrong, that they forget that they have shortcomings and flaws. This reflects in poor judgements and lack of communication with their offspring and toxic home environment. Today, thanks to social media, there is much talk about therapy and the need to share. Its high time that they realise that parenting is imperfect, you don't have to be Godlike, and sharing, chatting with your child or a professional will enable your child to feel secure, loved and competent.
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Keep An Eye On Your Vision!
Improvise, adapt, and overcome… Then raise the bar!
"Cancer took my sight, blindness gave me vision, and adventure let's me live!"
What People Are Saying
"Kyle's story is one of resilience, tenacity, and good old fashioned elbow grease. His down to earth style accompanied by his inspirational Journey to the Paralympics, the worlds most prestigious athletic stage, will resonate and motivate any group. I laughed, cried, and left with a commitment to push a little harder and raise my personal bar."
-Jessica Beecham, President of the National Federation of the Blind Sports and Recreation Division
"Kyle's story gives people a sense of hope that they too can grow stronger regardless of where they are at in the emotional part of their vision loss endurance story."
-Richard Hunter, USABA Marathon National Championships Program Coordinator
"Kyle's presentation to our group was amazing. Being a group of pediatric health care workers, Kyle's story was inspiring and very close to home. Many of our Associates loved the comparison of teamwork on climbing a mountain compared to teamwork at work. Kyle is inspiring and we look forward to working with him in the future."
-Chantelle Capeletti, MSN, RN, CPN Clinical Nurse Educator
"If you're in need of inspiration for any reason and a little perspective on life, I highly recommend spending an hour with Kyle Coon. His amazing story of perseverance and his positive approach to life is a testimony to the human condition. Kyle's honest and open delivery is filled with heart touching moments sure to help you take inventory on what is really important in your life. I'm grateful he is so willing to share his journey with everyone. I highly recommend you see him speak!"
-Scott Mauro, UCF Recreation and Wellness Center Marketing and Communications Manager
Kyle is a joy to listen to as he keeps things real and raw. He effortlessly managed to combine a wonderful mix of humor, reflection, motivation and humility into a meaningful and captivating talk."
-Meghan Sarbanis, former lightweight rower for United States National Team, current OTR/L & running guide for Athletes with Disabilities.
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Everyone knows that drinking H2O is good for you, but could there be a way to make it even better? Water is needed by our body because it regulates our body temperature by the processes like sweating, digestion, etc. It also helps our body to remove waste from our body. Alkaline water has been praised for its claim of having a multitude of health benefits, including weight loss, clear skin and even fighting cancer. However, many have no idea that there is a major difference between plain alkaline and ionized alkaline water.
Alkalinity is all the buzz these days. The human body has developed over thousands of years and it was not until these latter years that the food choices became more toxic. Early on, people ate more natural and healthier foods, than now because many are in a hurry and grab the easiest and quickest option. In other words, we now have this modern acidic diet. To counteract all of these bad acidic producing foods, an alkalized diet has been promoted for many years now.
Unfortunately, today, with low-cost production and big agriculture, our diets have turned into acidic producing machines. To this wise, the body has become difficult to alkalize. However, by working to alkalize our bodies, scientists believe many of the diseases and health challenges we face would disappear.
However, to try and alkalize our bodies the natural way by implementing a dietary overhaul can be exhausting and expensive. So, the remedy would be to drink an alkalized, negative ion based beverage. Alkaline ionized water is a great alternative to help pull the human body back to a healthier position against free radicals.
Ionized water can be either alkaline or acidic. Alkaline ionized water has alkaline minerals in it. Conversely, acidic ionized water from an ionizer has carbonate in it, which makes it a dilute solution of carbonic acid. The minerals in alkaline ionized water – mostly calcium, magnesium, and potassium – gain electrons from the ionization process. The extra electrons give the H2O a negative electrical charge. That charge gives it antioxidant potential.
Drinking alkaline ionized water on a daily basis helps neutralize the acid to maintain or restore the body's optimal pH balance. When the body is in equilibrium, multiple self-regulating control mechanisms are able to operate in ideal conditions to efficiently deliver nutrients to cells and to dissolve and eliminate waste products through the body's natural elimination channels.
One of the richest sources of antioxidants is alkaline ionized water. This enhancement is very negatively charged, which neutralizes free radicals. It is easily absorbed into the body due to the fact that the water clusters are small in size. Hence, being able to effectively neutralize free radicals without the need to be metabolized. Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause oxidation in the body, causing cellular and DNA damage that ultimately leads to the onset of various diseases and that leads to premature aging as well.
Another benefit of alkaline ionized water is it super-hydrates the body. Our bodies are made up of over 60 percent H2O. You lose water each day when you go to the bathroom, sweat, and even when simply breathing. This occurs even faster when the weather is really hot, with physical activity, or with a fever. Vomiting and diarrhea can also lead to rapid water loss. If you fail to replace the water you lose, dehydration is the result.
In fact, all the healing processes that happen in the body occur through H2O. This is why it is vital to stay hydrated and to drink only "quality" water. The antioxidants in alkaline ionized water are able to slow down the harmful process of free radicals by donating electrons to oxygen free radicals, this way helping them become stable oxygen molecules.
A lot of people understand the importance of drinking water. However, what some fail to realize is that all water is not equal. Alkalized water is much better than tap water which flows through dirty pipes. But why settle for better, when best is an affordable option. Others have come to understand that alkalized negatively-ionized water is loaded with benefits and is the best choice for health. On the other hand, there still exist people out there who try to dismiss its amazing capabilities. Essentially, because they are not well informed.
Many studies confirm the benefits of negatively charged alkalized water. It is time to elevate and unleash the power of negative ions; experience the benefits of alkalinity, and hydrate like never before. Do the research and learn the possibilities of a healthier and more fulfilling life. Go ahead, do the research and learn the possibilities of a healthier and more fulfilling life simply by changing the type of water you drink.
By Cherese Jackson (Virginia)
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Colorado Anti-Violence Program Earns Grant from Community First Foundation
Colorado Anti-Violence Program Earns Grant from Community First Foundation
ARVADA, CO (January 8, 2014) – Community First Foundation is pleased to announce a $25,000 grant awarded to the Colorado Anti-Violence Program (CAVP) last month. The funds will be used to deliver medical provider training and develop a public awareness campaign for improving health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals throughout Colorado.
Eleanor Dewey, co-executive director of CAVP, expressed the organization's gratitude and vision, "With the support of the Community First Foundation, the Colorado Anti-Violence Program is thrilled to launch a new health justice campaign," she said. "We're excited to use our expertise in training health care providers and launching innovative multimedia campaigns to champion health care rights, coverage and access for all LGBTQ communities."
The Colorado Anti-Violence Program offers trainings, case consultation and technical assistance to providers who work with LGBTQ survivors of violence – with the goals of increasing access to services and resources, while ensuring fair and culturally relevant services for LGBTQ survivors. The program works with a variety of groups, including victim advocates, domestic violence and homeless shelters, law enforcement, community groups, healthcare professionals and other service providers.
About the Colorado Anti-Violence Program
Since 1986 the Colorado Anti-Violence Program has been dedicated to eliminating violence within and against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities in Colorado, and providing the highest quality services to survivors. CAVP seeks to address violence on a community-based level; instead of relying on police and prisons, they develop processes to maintain the humanity of survivors, victims and those who cause harm.
About Community First Foundation
For nearly 40 years, Community First Foundation has been bringing donors and nonprofit organizations together. We offer financial support and educational opportunities to strengthen nonprofits. We also fund community programs, inspire philanthropy and assist individuals and businesses with charitable giving. ColoradoGives.org, our year-round, online giving website, has raised more than $79 million for Colorado nonprofits since 2007. We are the proud recipient of the 2013 National Philanthropy Day in Colorado Outstanding Foundation award. For more information, visit www.CommunityFirstFoundation.org.


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Conversations Held Since Your Death
(Do you swear that you miss me, how much do you miss me?)
(You are gone, the dust in this room is your skin, I see it float in
the light.)
(Do you try to catch it on your tongue?)
(I wipe it off the windows; your skin piles up there.)
(I talk to you out loud when I am alone.)
(What do you tell me?)
(You reach my messages in your sleep. I tell you how my bones fit
(What else?)
(I tell you that I can feel the hairs on your face growing on the
of my hand.)
(I am growing a beard.)
(My hand itches, and on cold nights it is wet with your breath. Do
you speak to me when you are alone?)
(Yes, I say your name.)
(How do you say it?)
(Eels, trumpets and worn paper. I say it as fast as I can, I don't
want anyone to see me talking to myself. )


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Everything Coming to HBO Max in August 2021
HBO Max has unveiled the slate of programming coming to the streamer in August 2021.
Next month's list is led by Warner Bros., DC and James Gunn's highly-anticipated film The Suicide Squad, which hits HBO Max and theaters on the same day. The forthcoming title has no connection to David Ayer's 2016 offering, but does star some of the same actors including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller and Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang. The Suicide Squad will also see Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker and Sylvester Stallone as the voice of King Shark.
Other new additions to the streamer in August are Lisa Joy's sci-fi thriller Reminiscence, both versions of The Great Gatsby, the documentary Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union and the third season of Titans.
Take a look at the new films and TV shows coming to HBO Max in August 2021 below.
Coming to HBO Max
August 1
2 Days in the Valley, 1996 (HBO)
9/11: Fifteen Years Later, 2016
A Mighty Wind, 2003 (HBO)
A Walk Among the Tombstones, 2014 (HBO)
The Accidental Spy, 2002 (HBO)
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, 2005 (HBO)
Americano, 2017 (HBO)
Anna to the Infinite Power, 1982 (HBO)
Backtrack, 2016 (HBO)
Basic Instinct, 1992 (HBO)
Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction, 2006 (HBO) (Extended Version)
Best in Show, 2000 (HBO)
Betrayal at Attica, 2021
The Betrayed, 2008 (HBO)
The Birdcage, 1996 (HBO)
Black Death, 2010 (HBO)
Blue Ruin, 2014 (HBO)
Brown Sugar, 2002 (HBO)
Changeling, 2008 (HBO)
Chasing Mavericks, 2012 (HBO)
Collateral, 2004 (HBO)
Constantine, 2005
Deep Cover, 1992 (HBO)
The Devil's Double, 2011 (HBO)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 1988 (HBO)
Dolphin Tale, 2011 (HBO)
The Double, 2014 (HBO)
Empire of the Sun, 1987
The End, 1978 (HBO)
Envy, 2004 (HBO)
Epic, 2013 (HBO)
Extranjero (aka Foreigner), 2018 (HBO)
For Your Consideration, 2006 (HBO)
Freejack, 1992 (HBO)
The Fugitive, 1993
Ghosts of Mississippi, 1996
The Great Gatsby, 1974 (HBO)
The Great Gatsby, 2013 (HBO)
Gun Shy, 2017 (HBO)
Hangman, 2017 (HBO)
Heaven Can Wait, 1978 (HBO)
Hitchcock, 2012 (HBO)
Horror of Dracula, 1958
How to Deal, 2003 (HBO)
Hudson Hawk, 1991
Humpday, 2009 (HBO)
Imperium, 2016 (HBO)
Inception, 2010
Joe, 2014 (HBO)
Johnny English Reborn, 2011 (HBO)
Julia, 2009 (HBO)
Last Action Hero, 1993
The Lincoln Lawyer, 2011
Malcolm X, 1992
Man Down, 2016 (HBO)
The Man in the Iron Mask, 1998 (HBO)
Mean Streets, 1973
Mr. Soul!, 2018
New in Town, 2009 (HBO)
Nobody Walks, 2012 (HBO)
Nurse 3D, 2013 (HBO)
One Hour Photo, 2002 (HBO)
The Out-of-Towners, 1999 (HBO)
Popeye, 1980 (HBO)
The Pope of Greenwich Village, 1984 (HBO)
The Prince, 2014 (HBO)
The Reader, 2008 (HBO)
Red, 2008 (HBO)
Red Riding Hood, 2011
Requiem for a Dream, 2000
Scary Movie, 2000
The Score, 2001 (HBO)
Sex and the City, 2008
Sex and the City 2, 2010
The Shawshank Redemption, 1994
Spawn, 1997
The Spirit, 2008 (HBO)
The Square, 2017 (HBO)
Stand and Deliver, 1988 (HBO)
Tango & Cash, 1989
Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, 2006
Thirteen Ghosts, 2001
Vice, 2015 (HBO)
War, 2007 (HBO)
Woodstock (Director's Cut), 1994
You've Got Mail, 1998
August 2
Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump, Documentary Series Finale (HBO)
August 3
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, 1993
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
August 5
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets A Puppy, Max Original Special Premiere
The Suicide Squad, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021
August 6
Sin Aliento (aka Breathless), 2020 (HBO)
August 7
All My Life, 2020 (HBO)
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A Different World
August 10
Hard Knocks '21: Dallas Cowboys, Sports-Based Reality Series Premiere (HBO)
August 12
FBOY Island, Max Original Season Finale
The Hype, Max Original Series Premiere
Titans, Max Original Season 3 Premiere
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Jurassic Park, 1993 (HBO)
Jurassic Park III, 2001 (HBO)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 1997 (HBO)
August 15
The White Lotus, Limited Series Finale (HBO)
August 16
Hard, Season 3 Premiere (HBO)
Top Gear, Season 29
August 17
Godzilla vs. Kong, 2021 (HBO)
August 19
Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground, Max Original Documentary Special Premiere
Looney Tunes Cartoons Back to School Special, Max Original Special Premiere
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is, Max Original Special Premiere
Sweet Life: Los Angeles, Max Original Series Premiere
August 20
Half Brothers, 2020 (HBO)
Reefa, 2021 (HBO)
Reminiscence, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021
August 22
100 Foot Wave, Documentary Series Finale (HBO)
San Andreas, 2015
August 24
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, 2021
August 25
Lincoln: Divided We Stand, 2021
August 26
The Other Two, Max Original Season 2 Premiere
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Magic Mike XXL, 2015 (HBO)
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Georgia Flood and Lifetime's 'American Princess' Are the Fairest of the Faire
At the onset of Lifetime's brilliant dramedy American Princess, the wedding-day dreams of socialite Amanda Klein (Georgia Flood) implode in an instant after an ill-timed video call reveals her betrothed in a compromising position. Humiliated and clothed in only her bridal undergarments, Amanda flees the debacle astride a cycle rickshaw and stumbles upon a Renaissance festival, where she finds herself among a community of welcoming — albeit scruffy — oddballs and decides to run away from her problems and join the faire.
The uproarious series from creator Jamie Denbo and executive producers Jenji Kohan, Mark A. Burley and Tara Herrmann (the geniuses behind GLOW, Orange Is the New Black and Weeds) offers outrageous escapism from the expectations of modern life. "It's a pretty random place to end up, but I think it represents any place that someone would want to escape to," says Flood. The Aussie actress admits that the festivals aren't a "thing" Down Under, but she understands what her character is drawn to: love, acceptance and support from those who live and work at the faire.
The "Rennies" form an unlikely faire-mily of craftspeople, washer wenches (Mary Hollis Inboden), mud beggars (Lucas Neff) and Queen Elizabeth I (Seana Kofoed) with her Tudor entourage. William Shakespeare (Rory O'Malley) is also there, and while his permanent residence at court isn't historically accurate, the delightfully snarky character is a clever foil for Amanda, our former English major heroine.
The series' troupe of actors is magnificent — from character actors shining in wonderfully bizarre faire-folks to day-players embodying withered crones with great aplomb — and Lesley Ann Warren as Amanda's overbearing and hyper-critical mom is absolute perfection. "She's so fabulous," gushes Flood, who reveals that she and Warren bonded on-set over their mutual love of Chinese medicine. "She's not like, 'Oh, I'm Lesley Ann Warren. I'm amazing because I'm this big star.' She's just so humble and sensitive and she stays vulnerable in her acting, so I think that allows her to be free in all of her choices. It's so inspiring to watch her work. She would just bring spontaneous little things all the time, and gestures, and little ad-libs. It was just incredible."
Flood reveals that while American Princess is written by some of TV's wittiest scribes, the cast was also afforded a generous latitude to improvise. "It was like a haiku — you know those Japanese stanza poems? — There's rules, but within the rules you can do whatever you want," Flood explains. "Incredible directors like Mark Burley would say to us, 'Okay, now we've got a fun run,' which means they've got what they needed for the scene and now they just want us to let it fly, and be free, and do what we wanted to do. That's when those little gems of spontaneity happen and that's why I love this type of acting — it's collaborative. Then, you can bring in ad libs, or do those things that Leslie would do, or we would do on our fun runs — which were my favorite."
Life as part of a Renaissance faire isn't only jousts and turkey legs. After hours, the employees wash off their Elizabethan persona — literally and figuratively — and enjoy lives that are partially occupied by the banality of vagabond life (tent-living and communal showers) and part Woodstockian nirvana. Amanda isn't the only one of the faire's employees who has found emotional paradise immersed in the Renaissance; Prunella, an aforementioned washer wench (whose "real" name is Delilah, and who is perfectly played by Mary Hollis Inboden), reveals, "I came for the day five years ago and never left."
After Amanda finds her bearings, she reinvents herself as a bar wench she dubs "Ophelia Feelsgood." Flood describes donning her character's Renaissance Faire costume as "the cherry on top of an acting cake," and reveals, "There's nothing like doing all your homework as an actor and then being like, 'Oh I don't know if I'm gonna be good enough,' and then stepping into that costume and into your shoes and lacing up into a corset and being like, "Holy [email protected]#$. I feel like I'm transcending my own self and I've become a Rennie!" Like Flood, her character — once bodice-clad, Brummie-accented and beer-slinging — finds respite from her stressful life in a world filled with anachronistic shenanigans.
With encouragement and a few helpful pushes from her new friends, Amanda starts to see what life could be if she's true to herself. "Even though it was a tragedy what happened to her on her wedding day, it is almost a bit of an opportunity for her to escape and find a real family — or a different family," says Flood. "Where you come from isn't necessarily where you belong." And for those searching for a place on TV where they belong, run away with American Princess and discover the merriment of who you really are. Even if you are meant to be the court jester.
American Princess, Series Premiere, Sunday, June 2, 9/8c, Lifetime


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Venus and Mercury not only move together in their second alignment this year, they will spend their remaining days in a fun, playful, romantic and creatively charged part of your chart joined at the hip. With both returning to your busy work sector over the weekend, this allows the planets that rule the heart and mind to form a united front. This comes just as the Moon is wrapping up a visit to your career sector that is fuelling your professional instincts and imagination ahead of new developments on the job front.
Concealing thoughts and feelings is often easy. However, we can all be oblivious to how transparent we are when it comes to doing both sometimes. We can be unaware of how we let a tiny clue slip or our actions speak volumes in ways we're unaware of. On this occasion, you could be surprised at what somebody unknowingly reveals to you.
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Taurus free horoscope prediction September 11th 2019
General Overview: A calm and detached emotional state helps you keep your head while engaging in risky business. Take a deep breath and look both ways before you leap. Safety first.
Love/Friendship: Everyone had better get out of the way when the bull's in hot pursuit of their latest crush. An energetic Mars/Jupiter alignment supplies you with optimism and the motivation to take a calculated risk. You're coming on strong. You could crash if the other person isn't waving you in, so pay attention to the signals. If coupled, you'll make bold moves in the bedroom. If your partner doesn't have the energy for boudoir gymnastics, you're likely to lock horns.
Career/Finance: Playing with other people's money is risky business. It only feels safe to you because you're not the one who'll take the hit if things don't work out. Whether you're dealing with your mate, a client, or the bank, don't put your relationship at risk by doing something foolish.
Personal Growth/Spirituality: You don't feel like you have anything to hide, so you're okay with putting yourself out there. Your transparency makes everyone feel like they can trust you. It can help you get closer to an important person in your professional circle or your community.
Compatibility Factor: It's tempting to test your limits with a generous Sagittarius. Don't take it too far.
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Astrology of Taurus for today September 11th 2019
Good relations with others are a catalyst to your success. There is a lot of depth and real feeling around. Consider establishing new relationships. Don't show anxiety. Tremendous financial opportunities await you. The astral influences encourage you to think of new ways of solving your problems. You have friends who do not agree with your risky intentions. If you are behind the wheel, be careful and do not exceed the speed limit. Change of a most positive kind is in the air. Be foreseeing and equitable.
On the way to every fairy tale there may be obstacles and it is not clear what they are, but you can certainly identify and sense them, so be on the lookout. During this period, you are entirely subject to your feelings which induce inner tension. Astral energies will make it much easier for you to be more patient. The emergence of worrying unresolved family problems is a possibility now, so act before it's too late. Take a fun trip. Don't be afraid of making an honest appraisal of a situation. You should not spoil the plans of the people around you, because you will also fail yours. You're looking ahead to favorable changes or news related to your personal life. Do not allow to be constrained and do not run counter to your principles.
Your work is successful, even though you are tense. To avoid disappointment do not discuss with anyone your intentions. It doesn't have to be all go-go-go; you are allowed to slow down and be patient. Current energies can give a very surreal feeling to everything. Be careful, you may be expecting an argument because of financial gains. You must keep your dreams and plans secret from strangers. The planets are bringing you the opportunity to stop and consider whether you are actually involved with the right people. If you are offered a trip that you need to realize soon, do not deny it. It is not in your favor to make changes to your personal life. Reconsider your future ideas and plans.
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September 11th 2019 Taurus zodiac sign online forecast
Don't lose your patience especially at the time of crisis. Your unrealistic planning will lead to paucity of funds. Trouble seems to be brewing on the home front so take care of what you say. Love life may be controversial today. Good day to send your resume or appear for an interview. Your competitive nature will enable you to win any contest you enter. Rudeness of your spouse might keep you upset throughout the day.
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Top 50 Places to Visit in Antarctica, Welcome to Santa's Factory
Top 50 Places to Visit in Antarctica – Endless snowflakes, freezing temperatures, ethereal silence and overtly adorable penguins make the mysterious Antarctica worth a visit for the tourist. So, what is there in Antarctica? There are Ice Shelves, Islands, Areas, Continents which make the frozen continent a beautiful place for sure. Besides the Historical Places … Read more


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Amazing Tips On How To Use Solar Energy
Solar energy is has something to offer for everyone. If you are a homeowner or a business owner, you can easily grasp the concept of saving significant amounts of money. In recent years, solar energy has gained popularity due to a number of reasons, but mostly to save our planet. The following paragraphs will help you understand the benefits and the inner workings of solar energy.
Do your research before you buy or install anything. It is important that you know what you're allowed to have in place, what is the best choice for efficiency and what sort of a budget you're working with. Once you have those answers in hand, you'll be able to go forward with your project.
Solar energy through the use of solar panels can last up to 30 years. It is a long-lived use of energy and requires very little maintenance on your part. Since there are no movable parts, solar-energy panels don't break or need repair. This can provide years of electricity bill savings.
If you're thinking about installing solar panels to generate your own electricity, make sure that the roof you'll be installing them on gets plenty of good sunlight. Good sunlight occurs between 9am and 3pm. You'll generate the most electricity if your roof receives full, exposed sunlight between those hours every day.
Humans have taken advantage of the sun's heat for thousands of years. A lot of energy can be saved by drying your clothes outdoors in sunny weather. This cuts down a lot on the energy used to dry your clothing in an electric or gas clothes dryer, and linens dried outside smell great.
Get the records from your energy company on how much energy you have used in the last five years. You can then use this information to figure out exactly how much power you will need solar energy to provide for you home. Having the past five years is important so that you can see that some years you will need more energy than others.
Talk to the company that you plan on having install your solar system and see if a sun tracker is a good fit for your system. Sun trackers use very little energy and will maximize the amount of power your system can produce. If you have the space and resources, a sun tracking system can help you maximize your energy production.
Many governments worldwide may provide credits on taxes for changing to solar power. These rebates can reduce your installation costs by almost thirty percent. Find out if you can get this where you live by looking on the Internet or speaking with a local representative.
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China Shuns Inner Mongolia Baotou Hefa Rare Earth Co. in 2014 Export Quota
Every year, the Chinese government issues two rounds of allocations of rare earth export quotas, and this year's first round indicates that 2014's exports will the stingiest exports in five years.
Our friend and rare earth metals expert Gareth Hatch at Technology Metals Research featured some great coverage upon the announcement. Interestingly, one firm that usually receives export allocations, Inner Mongolia Baotou Hefa Rare Earth Co., is conspicuously absent from the first round list due to environmental issues at their facilities. Until those issues are "rectified," IMBHRE Co. will not get specific allocations from Beijing.
Hatch lays out the last five years of China's rare earths export quotas, and the graph below in and of itself tells an interesting story:
(Just to note, Hatch has thrown in his second-half 2014 quota estimate.)
However, here's the key to all of this, from Hatch's response to a comment on his story:
"[A]s you know, the export quotas do not reflect the reality of actual rare-earth exports from China, given the quantities that are exported outside of official channels. Sticking with the quotas though for a moment, if Inner Mongolia Baotou Hefa Rare Earth Co. is allocated a quota as part of the first round, and if it was similar to last year (455 t) then the total first allocation would be 15,565 t. If 15,565 t represents 70% of the total quota for 2014, then we could expect 22,236 t for next year. That represents less than 72% of the 2013 number. Either way, the numbers for 2014 are likely to be significantly lower than 2013."
Of course, the quota hasn't always been met: "China exported 16,265 tons in 2012, according to Customs, just over half the 30,966 ton quota for the year," according to this article. But could this translate to higher rare earths prices?
MetalMiner will keep an eye on this – and whether it will affect movement on our RE price index, the Rare Earths MMI®, in 2014.


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Mushroom Pasta Bake 🍂 Sunday comfort food at its best. For me, It's now that time of year when all I want to be cooking, eating, and sharing is comfort food recipes! This one is made with creamy onions, pasta, and mushrooms.
Recipe here:
* 2 tablespoons of plant butter
* 2 onions
* 2 cloves of garlic
* 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
* 200g. Mushrooms
* 1 teaspoon of thyme
* 600 ml. Vegetable broth
* 1/2 cup of soy cream
* 300g. pasta
* 200g. Vegan cheese
* Black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt the plant butter in a large pot. Add chopped onions and garlic. Add soy sauce, chopped mushrooms, and thyme. Season with pepper, add vegetable broth, soy cream, and pasta. Cook in 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently until the pasta is al dente. Add half of the cheese to the pot and stir. Transfer the pasta to a baking dish/tray. Top with the remaining vegan cheese. Tip: If you use vegan cheese, let it soak in warm water for 10-15 mins before using (for better melting). Bake the tray in the oven for 12-15 min until the cheese has melted. Serve with red wine and fresh thyme!


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Does anyone else have minor or major FOMO (fear of missing out) that you'll never be able to read all the books on your must-read list?
The trouble with having friends who share your reading genre is not really a problem, but it does mean that your reading list will take on a life of its own. Mine shows no signs of shrinking no matter how much time I dedicate to reading.
I'll be making my way through my latest library e-book on my iPad (if you have trouble finishing books like I once did, the library will correct this habit – best deadline pressure ever!), when a friend will start raving "OMG you HAVE to read this BOOK!" And since she knows you well, you heed her wise advice and checkout said book from the library and if you're like me, you get drawn in with the first line. This is exactly what happened to me last week with Burnout: the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by twin sisters Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski.
In full disclosure, I love self-help books, but this book isn't self-help. I love that these two sisters:
- tackles a topic we can all relate to (who doesn't understand burnout?)
- wrote a book grounded in science-based evidence
- it reads like a letter from your best friend, not a textbook
The big takeaway from part one is:
"It's not enough to say: "I'm okay". We have to close the stress cycle to signal to our bodies that we're actually okay."
So how do we do that? Their first two recommendations are exercise and breathe. Which is exactly what we do in yoga!
Ergo: to close the stress cycle, whether it be triggered by Election Day 2020, the pandemic, personal issues, family or work stress, science says exercise and breathe are the ways to let it move through us.
If we don't, we remain in a perpetual state of stress. Which not only feels horrible but is also bad for our health. The science referenced in this book and your own first-hand experience knows this to be true.
Even in a year when a pandemic isn't wreaking havoc in the world, developing healthy coping habits that bring us back to ourselves is something everyone needs.
In fact, contemplative physical practices like yoga and meditation feel like the big game we've all been practicing for.
And now that the holidays are here and the numbers are spiking again in the United States, I'm offering a Deep Gratitude Yoga class on Thanksgiving Day to help us connect with each other and our breath and movement.
Click here to sign up! And if you're already a subscriber, rejoice: you'll automatically get the link in your inbox on Thanksgiving day!
Click to join Deep Gratitude Thanksgiving class: Thursday, November 26 from 11-12 noon Central USA
And not that I want to spoil the ending for you, but the Nagoski sisters have something important to say about gratitude:
"Gratitude is not about ignoring problems. If anything, gratitude works by providing tools for the struggle, for further progress […] And forgetting to be grateful is completely normal."
So no, this class will not be about spiritually bypassing our hard things with gratitude shame.
It will be about deeply connecting to tools that we always have: each other. Our breath. And the option to move.
And if you can't come to class live on Thursday, I'll share a link to the recorded class and send it out after our Deep Gratitude Thanksgiving class.
Click to join Deep Gratitude Thanksgiving class: Thursday, November 26 from 11-12 noon Central USA
Take a deep breath in and relish in your enoughness. Exhale out slowly. Repeat as needed.
See you soon on your mat.
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Verburg breaks word: controls on animal transports will not be strengthened, but weakened
Verburg breaks word: controls on animal transports will not be strengthened, but weakened
Under pressure from a majority of Members of Parliament, Agriculture Minister Gerda Verburg has withdrawn recently announced measures to counter the horrifying abuses to which farm animals are subjected during transport. The minister had reportedly lost all trust in the sector following revelations of a whole series of abuses, but this evening she opted to withdraw her proposals, leaving the sector itself responsible for monitoring animal welfare. This is despite the fact that those responsible for the transport of farm animals have already demonstrated that they are unwilling to take the structural steps necessary if the problem is to be tackled effectively.
Commenting on the move, SP Member of Parliament and spokeswoman on animal welfare Krista van Velzen said that "The minister put on a great show with her announcement of new measures, but withdrew these at the first sign of opposition, even before any MP had tabled a resolution against them."
The point at which abuses surrounding the transport of cattle could be treated as isolated incidents has long been passed. Cattle trucks are almost never subject to checks at the point of departure, despite this being required by the relevant European directive. Verburg agreed that the sector had, through the level of abuses uncovered, shown that it was incapable of policing itself. That was why she intended to introduce an oblicgation that every truck be checked by a vetenarian before departure, and not merely as a paper exercise as is now chiefly the case. It turned out yesterday evening that the two main governing parties, the Christian Democrats (CDA) and Labour (PvdA), as well as the centre-right opposition grouping the VVD, found this unacceptable. The result was that Verburg immediately withdrew her proposed measures.
"Verburg has shown that as a minister she is both spineless and lacking conviction," Van Velzen said.. "The least resistance from parliament and she backs down. This doesn't augur at all well for the future. That the VVD and CDA are happy to carry on trusting the sector to police itself is no surprise, but in joining the right in opposing this attempt to protect animals from unnecessary suffering the Labour Party has also now shown its true colours."


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This poem is soul dedicated to the emotion of love. There is a K Drama by this name which I saw yesterday night. And my heart was wrenched to iys core. I was desperately waiting for them to meet and when again she left him in the night, this is, what his state of being as I understood.
Still I am in the hangover of it. I am scared what if he couldn't find her, when he found her. No it's painful for me…so this is what, the aftermath of the film is. For me ofcourse.


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Why is it when you make cards for folk you always end up either late or last minute making your own for family?
Or is it just me?!*
This card is for my cousins little boy JJ, sorry it's late but guess at "ONE" I have the luxury that you won't remember!
I have used the Basic grey range "Archaic".
The chipboard shape and matching brads made for a quick card. I love this range especially with boys who like dinosaurs.


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Gobble wobble your way out of the house this holiday weekend. Sure, there's tons of shopping to be had, but we've also rounded up some non-shopping and eating events.
Friday The Happy Happy Joy Joy event features a number of local artists at Cone 10 Studios for your shopping pleasure.
Browse vintage and new goods at the grand opening of Cavortress's first brick and mortar store. Sign in with Yelp
While your in Mt. P, stop by Town Center for the Day After Thanksgiving event to win one of six $500 gift cards.
Saturday Lowcountry Local First's Shop Local Saturday highlights how purchasing from local owners can help the local economy, and encourages local spending in the wake of Black Friday.
If you want to see a Charlestonian Christmas tradition then hit up the Tree of Lights lighting.
Show off your No Shave November mustache on the Melvember site.
Nov. 30th wraps up the Women in Need Necessities Drive so make your donation before it ends.
Run off your Thanksgiving gut for a cause at the 5K run/walk for literacy.
Watch the Clemson/Carolina game at the Sparrow's Chili Cook Off. Or drink the game away at Acme.
This weekend kicks off the Freshfields Village Holiday Festival.
Party like it's 1776 — or at least the staff at the Powder Magazine will look like they are — at the Auction of Colonial Era Reproductions.
This weekend is all about excess and being a glutton. Hit up Morgan Creek Grill's Oyster Roast to keep it going.
Sunday Join the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program for the 9th annual Chanukah in the Square celebration. Matzel!
The Friends of McLeod Oyster Roast is this Sunday and includes barbecue, hot dogs, desserts, and a silent auction.
It wouldn't be Christmas time without the Holiday Parades. Hit up Downtown's this this Saturday.
Enjoy a nice plate of lasagna at the Italian Fundraising Dinner.
Get hype for the Old School Wrestling Championship.
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text: 01 02 03 Africa Expat Wives Club: The Pros and Cons of moving to Nairobi 04 05 23 24 25 The Pros and Cons of moving to Nairobi 34 I wrote this for an Expat website called 'ExpatArrivals.com'. Let me know if you think the following is fair or if I missed anything out! Pros 1. Kenyans The Kenyan people are wonderfully friendly, charming and tolerant of visitors. 2. Language English is the first language spoken here, though most Kenyans are trilingual, using tribal languages and Kiswahili or a mixture of all three! 3. Society With the emergence of a large middle class with disposable income, the expat and local community are not as segregated as they used to be. Kenyan and expat parents mix up at kids' schools, country clubs, bars, shopping centres and local restaurants. 4. Climate Nairobi enjoys a year round clement climate with temperatures ranging from around 17-25c. Nairobi is high altitude with sunny days and cooler nights. There is a short rainy season before Christmas and longer rains fall from March to May. November to February is generally warm. No need for central heating or warm coats, ever! Kids can play outside all year round. 5. Holidays There are world famous game parks on your doorstep packed with incredible wildlife. Plus you can holiday on the palm lined, white sand beaches of the warm Indian Ocean. Snorkel on the coral reef, sail, fish and laze in the sun. 6. Shopping Though sophisticated shopping centres are plentiful, there is far less emphasis on being fashionable or having the latest gadgets than in the West. Expats often shop at the famous huge second hand clothes markets, 'mitumba'. With unchanging weather you need fewer clothes. The fruit and vegetables you buy here are delicious, organic, plentiful and cheap. So is fillet steak! Flowers are grown commercially here too, so roses, lilies etc are inexpensive. 7. Social Life Nairobi is the regional hub of East Africa. There are lots of restaurants and bars in Nairobi and a buzzing social scene. There are also plenty of hospitals, many good quality private schools (the majority follow the British system, but there are also international schools). Many expats end up settling here because they love it so much. 8. Economy There is a theory that Nairobi has a micro-economy that stays strong even when the rest of the world is experiencing a downturn. 9. Domestic Staff Domestic staff are easy to find, friendly and can be a great asset to your household. Culturally, employing domestic staff is the norm. Expats enjoy a reputation of being the best employers! 10. Your Contribution By employing domestic staff, getting involved in local charities, spending money here, you are doing your bit to contribute and understand a developing country. Cons 1. Security Security is an issue in Nairobi, with incidents of car-jacking and theft not uncommon. However, Nairobi has a bad reputation that is hard to shake. If one were to compare crime rates in other large cities around the world, then I believe that Nairobi would not be significantly worse. Note: The majority of victims of theft are middle class or poorer Kenyans who cannot afford good security. Just because you move to Nairobi, does not mean that it's going to happen to you. Many people spend five to ten happy years here without experiencing a single incident! 2. Culture Shock You may experience culture shock unless you keep an open mind and receptive to new experiences. Poverty is visible all around you. You may be approached by gently persistent hawkers. Rather than being fearful, keep smiling and say 'no thank you' if you don't want to buy. 3. Local Politics The political situation remains shaky in Kenya. Kenyans are highly politicized people. Due to the ongoing fight for fair elections and a better democracy, elections themselves can be fraught, with public demonstrations and sometimes accompanying violence. 4. Roads Poorly maintained roads, heavy Lorries that are not roadworthy and speeding public buses make roads dangerous in Kenya with major accidents often taking place on fast routes crisscrossing the country. Road accidents are sadly fairly common. 5. Corruption Bureaucracy and corruption is a problem. Many officials do expect small bribes as a matter of course to move things along, which makes aspects of doing business difficult. 6. Cost of Private Security Whether living in a gated compound or self contained house, you will be chipping in to pay for private security, which can be fairly costly. 7. Cost of Holidays Holidays and hotels are fairly expensive. Do ask for residents' rates, but even these don't offer you much of a discount. Instead they allow you to pay in local currency. 8. Electricity and Water problems Electricity is expensive and there are fairly frequent power cuts, though owning a small generator can be a huge help. Water supply can also be an issue. Kenya often experiences drought. In these situations you may find you need to supplement your water supply by buying in water tankers. 9. Limited retail opportunities Clothes, shoes, electrical items and toy shopping is still best done back home since locally they are more costly and there is less choice. Alternatively get creative! There are huge second hand clothes markets that expats often use. 10. Convenience foods Though there are food courts in shopping centres, convenience foods and ready-made meals are hard to come by. You will need to do most of your cooking from scratch.Labels: expat, expatriates, pros and cons 35 36 37 38


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Way Back – Karla Mundy
Drawing on blues and old-time roots, 'Way Back' features Karla Mundy's powerful singing, beautiful rich harmonies and intricate, original arrangements. Karla brought together a cast of some of Vancouver's finest roots musicians which lead to thoughtful, creative and fresh collaborations on a soulful collection of songs. Exploring new, true and lost love, reflection at the end of life, the telling of old histories, these ten songs are reflective, evocative and true as oak. They were mostly recorded live off the floor and you can hear the songs just as they existed in that moment….
The Musicians - Karla Mundy – vocals, Steve Charles – guitar and vocals, Tim Tweedale – dobro and weissenborn, Patrick Metzger – bass, Kori Myanishi – banjo, fiddle and vocals, Keona Hammond – vocals, Dawn Pemberton – vocals, Melanie Spence – vocals, Chris Suen – banjo


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MEMS Seminar: "An Optimization Perspective on Trustworthiness and Trust in Autonomous Systems"
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Dr. Natalia Alexandrov | NASA
The application domain of the work described in this talk is the near-to-far-future airspace, where the projected density and heterogeneity of autonomous participants, including non-cooperative agents, combine to increase system complexity and uncertainty, with ensuing threats to safety. Given the increased complexity, control of airspace will have to transition to human-machine teams, with ever rising authority of autonomous systems (AS). The growing use of AS leads to a potential paradox: AS are meant to address system uncertainty; however, machine authority and human-machine interactions are themselves major sources of uncertainty in the system. Because trustworthiness and trust are connected to decision making, which, in turn is an optimization problem, subject to expressed and unexpressed constraints, in this presentation we examine the nature of the attendant optimization problems, discuss some approaches to solutions, as well as persistent gaps.
Dr. Natalia Alexandrov works at the NASA Langley Research Center. Her interests are in multidisciplinary methods for variable-fidelity modeling, problem synthesis, design optimization (MDO), and control of complex cyber-physical-human systems, including mechanical artifacts and heterogeneous adaptive systems, such as future transportation systems and biological systems; concepts of trust and trustworthiness in systems governed by autonomous computational intelligence and human-machine teams with a high degree of machine autonomy.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 am.
Hosted by Dr. Wilkins Aquino and Dr. Michael Zavlanos


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Get stories and expert advice on all things related to college and parenting.
Hazing: What Parents Need to KnowDavid Tuttle
Every day seems to bring a fresh news report concerning COVID-19 outbreaks on college campuses. Dorms reopen, then close two weeks later. In-person classes begin, are suspended, then (in some cases) resume.
For all these reasons, it's a good idea for you and your college student to conduct some basic "what if" planning, if you haven't already.
According to the most recent data, more than 61,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported on campuses just since late August. Despite indications that healthy young adults are less at risk than older adults and those with medical conditions, the hazard is very real.
You've done everything you could to send your student off safely. But you should also be ready in case things don't go as planned. Your student's college has developed plans for various situations — you and your student should, too. Here are four ways to get started.
Quarantines generally happen very suddenly. While under ordinary circumstances your student may wait until the cupboard is bare to go shopping, now is not the time. Encourage them to stay well-provisioned — on groceries, toiletries, cleaning supplies and paper products.
In addition, help your student make sure their electronics are in good working order. If anything needs service, get it fixed immediately. That way, in the event of a quarantine, they'll have enough supplies on hand to buy some time before needing to make other arrangements.
Also, if your student doesn't already have a good thermometer, get them one, so they can monitor their temperature in between COVID-19 tests.
At this point, it's safe to assume every institution has an entire website section devoted to its COVID-19 protocols. Encourage your student to become an expert on these now, before they need it. Students should know how often they need to be tested, where to go for testing and health care, and what rules and procedures to follow in the event they or those around them test positive.
In addition, confirm that they're signed up to receive COVID alerts (you may want to sign up for them, too).
Finally, make sure your student knows what mental health resources are available. Sixty-two percent of college students experience anxiety in ordinary times, and these are not ordinary times.
In the unlikely event your student becomes seriously ill, you'll want legal permission to oversee their healthcare. Having your student complete a Healthcare Power of Attorney form ensures you can make medical decisions on their behalf in the event they can't. Meanwhile, the HIPAA form will allow healthcare providers to share your student's medical information with you.
Every state has its own legal forms; students should complete the forms for the state where they go to school. Generally, these can be found on each state's government website (many colleges post them on their websites, too). Both you and your student should maintain print and digital copies of the signed forms in case they're needed.
If your student's dorm is shut down due to COVID-019, do they know where they'll go? While some students can hop in their cars and drive home, others will need to scramble to make arrangements.
Work this out now — will you be in a position to safely pick them up? Will they be able to catch a plane or train at short notice? Where does COVID testing fit in?
In addition to making an exit plan, encourage your student to make a list of everything they'll need to pack, lest something important be left behind in a panic. Furthermore, monitor your state's restrictions regarding people coming in from out-of-state. In some states, students may need to prepare to quarantine when they come and go.
In summary, there is no question that we are living through unprecedented times. Although this is not the normal college experience we want for our children, take comfort in the fact that they are learning some unexpected life lessons that should serve them in good stead later on in life.
As the pandemic continues, encourage your student to stay flexible, be proactive and always have a game plan in their back pocket. When it comes to COVID-19, it's wise to hope for the best but plan for the worst.
Help your student take the best possible care of themselves and get support when they need it.


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LOS ANGELES, Oct 23, 2010 / FW/ — Nally & Millie, the widely popular cross-over contemporary line rolls out its Fall 2010 collection with a bold interpretation of modern classics.
Unveiling an alluring array of tops and dresses in sophisticated solids, the brand continues to build on its growing market by offering stylish, wearable pieces with day-to-evening versatility.
Nally & Milly has responded strongly to the current circumstances of the economy by aiming squarely at what women want: more fashion at affordable prices, timely yet timeless designs that work equality well with casual denims or for dressier occasions.
In a variety of tees, tunics, blouses and dresses, Nally & Millie provides some of the season's strongest trends from sweaters to ruffled and tiered details, all in sumptuous shades of cream, wine, toast, grape, peacoat, blue, moss, heather gray, charcoal and black.
Draping is a strong part of many of the designs with cover ups that flatter a wider range of body types and sizes.
There are also the label's all-original prints for tops and in fabulously slimming and sexy reversible dresses that allow for a convenient quick change from one occasion to another, from work to party without missing a beat.
Conceived by award winning designer Nally Park and James Park, Nally & Millie is a manufactured entirely in the United Sate using the softest and most technically advanced synthetics and blends for consistent quality, durability, memory and flawlessly supple hand.
For over a decade, the brand has been delivering collection after collection of innovative and on-trend designs, high quality piece with accessible price points at retail from $44 to $96 for tops and skirts, from $96 to $129 for dresses in over a thousand specialty boutiques and department stores including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Von Maur


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Anyone hoping to play the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare remaster will need to have the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare disk inserted into their console in order to do so. This of course only impacts those that play on Xbox One or PS4 and buy the boxed version …Read More »
Modern Warfare hits Games on Demand
Microsoft's Games on Demand service on Xbox Live has seen a very high-profile entry added to its listings – Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The game has been given a premium price of $39.99 and weights in at a quite considerable 6GB. At the time of writing a …Read More »
Second Modern Warfare 2 DLC dated
Activision has announced the second set of new multiplayer maps for Modern Warfare 2. The new map pack features five multiplayer levels, and will launch over Xbox Live on Thursday, June 3rd. Details on pricing has yet to be announced, nor is it known if these are five completely new …Read More »
Impulse digital store secures Activision and Ubisoft
The Impulse digital distribution service has made significant additions to its catalogue, by signing up publishers Ubisoft and Activision. The PC download service, which was set up by Sins of a Solar Empire publisher Stardock, has now added Activision titles Prototype and Call of Duty 4 to its catalogue, while …Read More »
Activision confirms November release for next Call of Duty
Activision's internal studio Infinity Ward debuted the first trailer for its Call of Duty Modern Warfare sequel at GDC today. The reveal came at the end of the Game Developers Choice Awards. Modern Warfare 2 is a direct sequel to the best-selling and arguably the biggest game of the current …Read More »
10m Live users shoot up COD4
Infinity Ward has unveiled a series of impressive Call of Duty 4 statistics, revealing that over ten million Xbox Live users have played the game since the title's launch in 2007. The data, which was posted on the Infinity Ward blog IAMfourzerotwo, included a detailed break down on how many …Read More »
Universal PS3 Trophy support thrown into doubt
Despite claims that the PS3's entire software catalogue will eventually boast support for PS3's new Trophy system, three developers have now come out and stated that they will not be patching their existing titles. Infinity Ward has said on its forum that it has no plans to patch Call of …Read More »
CoD5 creators declare war on rivals
Developer Treyarch insists that Call of Duty: World at War will capitalise on the success of last year's Modern Warfare by being the best shooter on the market. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has racked up ten million unit sales in just seven months and has become one of …Read More »
Call of Duty hits 10m units
Activision's wholly owned Infinity Ward studio has confirmed that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Infinity Ward studio head Vince Zampella told CNet that he didn't know exactly how many units the game had sold on each platform it is available on, but …Read More »
Activision reveals new COD4 SKU
Activision has announced Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition, which will be released in April. The new game will feature the full COD4 game, as well as a token for use on Xbox Live, which will allow gamers to download the upcoming map pack. Call of Duty …Read More »


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The instrument is available in standard DIN rail mount enclosure and operates on AC Mains power supply. Other features include protection from high voltage inputs, time delay functions, retransmission, DC power operation, etc.
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Rare Prosecution of Border Patrol Agent Leads to Resignation for Punching Migrant
By Steve Neavling
A 49-year-old Border Patrol agent who assaulted a migrant in U.S. custody has resigned in exchange for pleading guilty to a charge filed by the Justice Department.
Jason Andrew McGilvray was working at the Calexico Border Patrol Station in California in February 2019 when he spotted an undocumented migrant jump the international border fence. McGilvray apprehend the man and struck him "in the face with the intent to deprive [him] of his constitutional right against unreasonable force during search and seizure," prosecutors said.
According to Quartz, which first reported on the arrest, it's extremely rare for Border Patrol agents to be held charged for on-duty wrong-doing. Since 2016, only two Border Patrol agents have been arrested for "mission-related misconduct."
By contrast, Border Patrol agents are five times more likely to be arrested for off-duty conduct than other federal agents.
Under McGilvray's plea agreement, he dodged jail time and was sentenced to a year of probation.
McGilvray joined Border Patrol in 2006.
Posted: September 5th, 2019 under News Story.
Tags: assault, Border Patrol, court, Justice Department, probation
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