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Ray has a thing about vegetables. He HATES them. I have tried and tried to get a photo of Ray when presented with a vegetable but I just can't capture the look of sheer disgust on his face. I hand him a bean, (he's too polite to refuse it), he curls his lips back so that they don't touch the offensive vegetal matter, and takes it gingerly in his teeth. With the bean extending from his teeth like a stubby cigarette, Ray tiptoes from the kitchen (like I won't notice) and drops the icky thing in the front hall. It is truly the funniest thing.
Having said that, I thought I was safe yesterday, when I removed some tiny bags of tiny carrots (the kind you put in a lunchbox) and a bag of spinach from the refrigerator and put them on the counter in preparation for making soup. I went upstairs briefly, heard some odd noise coming from downstairs and called, "Ray! Ray!" When there was no response, I descended the stair. There was Ray in the front hall (he owns this area), tearing into one of the tiny bags of tiny carrots. There were carrots scattered everywhere. He must have swung his head after ripping open the bag, making a lovely, orange, eight-foot crescent moon on the rug.
I removed the bag from his teeth, collected the carrots, then offered him one (Yeah, I know I shouldn't have but I just had to see if this was vegetable that he actually liked). Ray curled his lips back, took the carrot gingerly in his teeth, and dropped in on the rug in the front hall. Definitely NOT a vegetarian.
Hello from the North Pole!

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ray has a thing about vegetables. he hates them. i have tried and tried to get a photo of ray when presented with a vegetable but i just can't capture the look of sheer disgust on his face. i hand him a bean, (he's too polite to refuse it), he curls his lips back so that they don't touch the offensive vegetal matter, and takes it gingerly in his teeth. with the bean extending from his teeth like a stubby cigarette, ray tiptoes from the kitchen (like i won't notice) and drops the icky thing in the front hall. it is truly the funniest thing.
having said that, i thought i was safe yesterday, when i removed some tiny bags of tiny carrots (the kind you put in a lunchbox) and a bag of spinach from the refrigerator and put them on the counter in preparation for making soup. i went upstairs briefly, heard some odd noise coming from downstairs and called, "ray! ray!" when there was no response, i descended the stair. there was ray in the front hall (he owns this area), tearing into one of the tiny bags of tiny carrots. there were carrots scattered everywhere. he must have swung his head after ripping open the bag, making a lovely, orange, eight-foot crescent moon on the rug.
i removed the bag from his teeth, collected the carrots, then offered him one (yeah, i know i shouldn't have but i just had to see if this was vegetable that he actually liked). ray curled his lips back, took the carrot gingerly in his teeth, and dropped in on the rug in the front hall. definitely not a vegetarian.
hello from the north pole!


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The compelling personal story of a teenage girl who stood against her family's faith to convert to Christianity and who gave up everything in her flight from religious persecution.
In 2009 the story broke in national media of a teenage girl who had run away from her Ohio home, claiming that her Muslim father had threatened to kill her for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. Her parents denied the charges and fought to have her returned home, but she became a ward of the state, placed into foster care until she was emancipated at age 18. Today that girl is a young woman still living in an undisclosed location, still convinced her life is under threat, and still passionate about following Jesus, despite the risks.
Teens and young adults will be moved by Rifqa's story of standing up to religious persecution, literally giving up everything to follow her faith.
About "Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus"
Rifqa Bary, a native of the Indian sub-continent, moved to the USA as a teenager. Her passions are prayer, studying the Bible, and serving the poor.
Customer Reviews For "Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus"
This is a story that needed to be told. I couldn't put the book down and it certainly tugs on the heart strings.  Rifqa's story has given me insight into another culture, and an appreciation of how good I've had it. I'll carry her story with me as I deal with those from Muslim backgrounds in my work.
This biography shines a light on and gives you awareness for how dangerous it is for a Muslim to convert to Christianity. More than that though, it shows you the power of God in reaching His precious children and leading and loving them. Rifqa's courage and faith through the whole story is incredible and strong. This is a challenging book to read.
Excellent book - gripping. I could not put it down.
This book had me from the first page.  It gave an insight into the life of a Muslim girl and her family.  The change in the attitude of the family to her when she sustained an injury which blinded one of her eyes, her walk away from Islam into Christianity all very well told.  When she had to actually run from her family in fear of her life it was so gripping I could not put it down.  A great book, I can recommend it most highly.  You will not be disappointed.

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the compelling personal story of a teenage girl who stood against her family's faith to convert to christianity and who gave up everything in her flight from religious persecution.
in 2009 the story broke in national media of a teenage girl who had run away from her ohio home, claiming that her muslim father had threatened to kill her for refusing to renounce her christian faith. her parents denied the charges and fought to have her returned home, but she became a ward of the state, placed into foster care until she was emancipated at age 18. today that girl is a young woman still living in an undisclosed location, still convinced her life is under threat, and still passionate about following jesus, despite the risks.
teens and young adults will be moved by rifqa's story of standing up to religious persecution, literally giving up everything to follow her faith.
about "hiding in the light: why i risked everything to leave islam and follow jesus"
rifqa bary, a native of the indian sub-continent, moved to the usa as a teenager. her passions are prayer, studying the bible, and serving the poor.
customer reviews for "hiding in the light: why i risked everything to leave islam and follow jesus"
this is a story that needed to be told. i couldn't put the book down and it certainly tugs on the heart strings.  rifqa's story has given me insight into another culture, and an appreciation of how good i've had it. i'll carry her story with me as i deal with those from muslim backgrounds in my work.
this biography shines a light on and gives you awareness for how dangerous it is for a muslim to convert to christianity. more than that though, it shows you the power of god in reaching his precious children and leading and loving them. rifqa's courage and faith through the whole story is incredible and strong. this is a challenging book to read.
excellent book - gripping. i could not put it down.
this book had me from the first page.  it gave an insight into the life of a muslim girl and her family.  the change in the attitude of the family to her when she sustained an injury which blinded one of her eyes, her walk away from islam into christianity all very well told.  when she had to actually run from her family in fear of her life it was so gripping i could not put it down.  a great book, i can recommend it most highly.  you will not be disappointed.


text: The teachers of the world say, “Get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can.” The testimonies of the Lord are, “Give and it will be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over ” The world says that you are random chance, a freak of nature. The Word says that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” If we understand that the testimonies of God are true and righteous altogether, we will and do have more understanding than the brightest of worldly teachers. A child with faith in Christ has more understanding than the aged Christless teacher. We are not to be ignorant, but in the Kingdom of God it is not what you know that matters but Who you know. And, if you know Christ, you know the right Person. Therefore, seek His knowledge and you will have more understanding than all your teachers.

lowercased: the teachers of the world say, “get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can.” the testimonies of the lord are, “give and it will be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over ” the world says that you are random chance, a freak of nature. the word says that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” if we understand that the testimonies of god are true and righteous altogether, we will and do have more understanding than the brightest of worldly teachers. a child with faith in christ has more understanding than the aged christless teacher. we are not to be ignorant, but in the kingdom of god it is not what you know that matters but who you know. and, if you know christ, you know the right person. therefore, seek his knowledge and you will have more understanding than all your teachers.


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To configure LLDP and create an LLDP profile, you must be a superuser or device administrator (deviceadmin). A firewall interface supports a maximum of five LLDP peers.
Enable LLDP on the firewall.
Select NetworkLLDP and edit the LLDP General section; select Enable.
(Optional) Change LLDP global settings.
For Transmit Interval (sec), specify the interval (in seconds) at which LLDPDUs are transmitted. Default: 30 seconds. Range: 1-3600 seconds.
For Transmit Delay (sec), specify the delay time (in seconds) between LLDP transmissions sent after a change is made in a TLV element. The delay helps to prevent flooding the segment with LLDPDUs if many network changes spike the number of LLDP changes, or if the interface flaps. The Transmit Delay must be less than the Transmit Interval. Default: 2 seconds. Range: 1-600 seconds.
For Hold Time Multiple, specify a value that is multiplied by the Transmit Interval to determine the total TTL Hold Time. Default: 4. Range: 1-100. The maximum TTL Hold Time is 65535 seconds, regardless of the multiplier value.
For Notification Interval, specify the interval (in seconds) at which LLDP Syslog Messages and SNMP Traps are transmitted when MIB changes occur. Default: 5 seconds. Range: 1-3600 seconds.
For descriptions of the optional TLVs, see Supported TLVs in LLDP.
Select NetworkNetwork ProfilesLLDP Profile and Add a Name for the LLDP profile.
For Mode, select transmit-receive (default), transmit-only, or receive-only.
Select SNMP Syslog Notification to enable SNMP notifications and syslog messages. If enabled, the global Notification Interval is used. The firewall will send both an SNMP trap and a syslog event as configured in the DeviceLog SettingsSystemSNMP Trap Profile and Syslog Profile.
(Optional) Select Management Address to add one or more management addresses and Add a Name.
Select the Interface from which to obtain the management address. At least one management address is required if Management Address TLV is enabled. If no management IP address is configured, the system uses the MAC address of the transmitting interface as the management address TLV.
Select IPv4 or IPv6, and in the adjacent field, select an IP address from the drop-down (which lists the addresses configured on the selected interface), or enter an address.
Up to four management addresses are allowed. If you specify more than one Management Address, they will be sent in the order they are specified, starting at the top of the list. To change the order of the addresses, select an address and use the Move Up or Move Down buttons.
Assign an LLDP profile to an interface.
Select NetworkInterfaces and select the interface where you will assign an LLDP profile.
Select Enable LLDP to assign an LLDP profile to the interface.
For Profile, select the profile you created. Selecting None enables LLDP with basic functionality: sends the three mandatory TLVs and enables transmit-receive mode.
If you want to create a new profile, click LLDP Profile and follow the instructions steps above.

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to configure lldp and create an lldp profile, you must be a superuser or device administrator (deviceadmin). a firewall interface supports a maximum of five lldp peers.
enable lldp on the firewall.
select networklldp and edit the lldp general section; select enable.
(optional) change lldp global settings.
for transmit interval (sec), specify the interval (in seconds) at which lldpdus are transmitted. default: 30 seconds. range: 1-3600 seconds.
for transmit delay (sec), specify the delay time (in seconds) between lldp transmissions sent after a change is made in a tlv element. the delay helps to prevent flooding the segment with lldpdus if many network changes spike the number of lldp changes, or if the interface flaps. the transmit delay must be less than the transmit interval. default: 2 seconds. range: 1-600 seconds.
for hold time multiple, specify a value that is multiplied by the transmit interval to determine the total ttl hold time. default: 4. range: 1-100. the maximum ttl hold time is 65535 seconds, regardless of the multiplier value.
for notification interval, specify the interval (in seconds) at which lldp syslog messages and snmp traps are transmitted when mib changes occur. default: 5 seconds. range: 1-3600 seconds.
for descriptions of the optional tlvs, see supported tlvs in lldp.
select networknetwork profileslldp profile and add a name for the lldp profile.
for mode, select transmit-receive (default), transmit-only, or receive-only.
select snmp syslog notification to enable snmp notifications and syslog messages. if enabled, the global notification interval is used. the firewall will send both an snmp trap and a syslog event as configured in the devicelog settingssystemsnmp trap profile and syslog profile.
(optional) select management address to add one or more management addresses and add a name.
select the interface from which to obtain the management address. at least one management address is required if management address tlv is enabled. if no management ip address is configured, the system uses the mac address of the transmitting interface as the management address tlv.
select ipv4 or ipv6, and in the adjacent field, select an ip address from the drop-down (which lists the addresses configured on the selected interface), or enter an address.
up to four management addresses are allowed. if you specify more than one management address, they will be sent in the order they are specified, starting at the top of the list. to change the order of the addresses, select an address and use the move up or move down buttons.
assign an lldp profile to an interface.
select networkinterfaces and select the interface where you will assign an lldp profile.
select enable lldp to assign an lldp profile to the interface.
for profile, select the profile you created. selecting none enables lldp with basic functionality: sends the three mandatory tlvs and enables transmit-receive mode.
if you want to create a new profile, click lldp profile and follow the instructions steps above.


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Land Rover Discovery Sport was created for 2015 as an entry-level model, replacing the LR2, and it’s been upgraded a bit each year. Smaller than the Discovery, it’s a highly capable unit-body SUV competing against premium crossovers like the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC.
The 2018 Discovery Sport offers a new engine with more power, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 286 horsepower. The base engine makes 237 horsepower, and is smooth and strong enough, its turbocharger using less boost. Both engines are mated to a paddle-shifting 9-speed automatic that responds sharply.
One thing the Discovery Sport has on its rivals is an available third row, so it can theoretically seat seven passengers. However, it’s not much of a third row, so Land Rover calls it a 5+2. The Discovery is better for seven passengers.
The Discovery Sport has a lot of the small Range Rover Evoque in it, although the Sport is a bit longer and wider.
Discovery Sport is 150 pounds lighter than the LR2 it replaced, thanks to an aluminum hood, roof and liftgate, as well as the use of high-strength steel in the chassis, about 20 percent of it. It’s still too heavy to be nimble, but it handles with verve and tackles off-road challenges with ease.
All-wheel drive is standard. The Haldex system moves power between the front and rear wheels, up to 100 percent at each end, and then between the left and right wheels, depending on where the traction is needed. Its Terrain Response system has normal, grass/gravel/snow, mud/ruts, and sand modes, along with a new dynamic mode.
The Discovery Sport is rated to tow up to 5500 pounds, with standard Tow Hitch Assist, Tow Assist, and Trailer Stability Assist.
Even with direct fuel injection and the 9-speed transmission, fuel mileage for the Discovery Sport is disappointing, at 22 miles per gallon EPA Combined. And it requires Premium gasoline.
Whereas the Range Rover models are oriented around luxury, the Discovery line is oriented more around utility. Discovery Sport comes with a premium level of standard equipment, but luxury features like heated seats are optional.
Available safety equipment includes lane-departure warning, parking assist with perpendicular parking, trailer-sway control, and automatic headlamps. In the top two models, the optional automatic emergency system uses cameras to detect objects and will brake to reduce the impact or stop before impact if there’s time, from a speed no more than 32 mph.

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land rover discovery sport was created for 2015 as an entry-level model, replacing the lr2, and it’s been upgraded a bit each year. smaller than the discovery, it’s a highly capable unit-body suv competing against premium crossovers like the bmw x3 and mercedes-benz glc.
the 2018 discovery sport offers a new engine with more power, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 286 horsepower. the base engine makes 237 horsepower, and is smooth and strong enough, its turbocharger using less boost. both engines are mated to a paddle-shifting 9-speed automatic that responds sharply.
one thing the discovery sport has on its rivals is an available third row, so it can theoretically seat seven passengers. however, it’s not much of a third row, so land rover calls it a 5+2. the discovery is better for seven passengers.
the discovery sport has a lot of the small range rover evoque in it, although the sport is a bit longer and wider.
discovery sport is 150 pounds lighter than the lr2 it replaced, thanks to an aluminum hood, roof and liftgate, as well as the use of high-strength steel in the chassis, about 20 percent of it. it’s still too heavy to be nimble, but it handles with verve and tackles off-road challenges with ease.
all-wheel drive is standard. the haldex system moves power between the front and rear wheels, up to 100 percent at each end, and then between the left and right wheels, depending on where the traction is needed. its terrain response system has normal, grass/gravel/snow, mud/ruts, and sand modes, along with a new dynamic mode.
the discovery sport is rated to tow up to 5500 pounds, with standard tow hitch assist, tow assist, and trailer stability assist.
even with direct fuel injection and the 9-speed transmission, fuel mileage for the discovery sport is disappointing, at 22 miles per gallon epa combined. and it requires premium gasoline.
whereas the range rover models are oriented around luxury, the discovery line is oriented more around utility. discovery sport comes with a premium level of standard equipment, but luxury features like heated seats are optional.
available safety equipment includes lane-departure warning, parking assist with perpendicular parking, trailer-sway control, and automatic headlamps. in the top two models, the optional automatic emergency system uses cameras to detect objects and will brake to reduce the impact or stop before impact if there’s time, from a speed no more than 32 mph.


text: North Carolina legislators are considering a bill that would make it more difficult to obtain a divorce. The newly-introduced Healthy Marriage Act would extend the separation period before obtaining a divorce to two years, and would require husband and wife to receive conflict resolution counseling, as well as counseling if they have children. This bill comes directly on the heels of a large number of questionable proposed laws that have garnered North Carolina some (mostly unwanted) national attention of late. For more in-depth reading, check out some facts about the proposed Act. If passed, this bill would completely change the practice of family law in North Carolina, as it would directly affect almost every aspect of family life.

lowercased: north carolina legislators are considering a bill that would make it more difficult to obtain a divorce. the newly-introduced healthy marriage act would extend the separation period before obtaining a divorce to two years, and would require husband and wife to receive conflict resolution counseling, as well as counseling if they have children. this bill comes directly on the heels of a large number of questionable proposed laws that have garnered north carolina some (mostly unwanted) national attention of late. for more in-depth reading, check out some facts about the proposed act. if passed, this bill would completely change the practice of family law in north carolina, as it would directly affect almost every aspect of family life.


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Market Dojo has recently created a range of guides, research and tutorials that will assist hosts and participants to get the most out of the Market Dojo tool.
However, for those looking for tutorials, the new collection includes bespoke recordings of new features and capabilities within the new responsive design.
The below list includes those new tutorials for hosts to help you get started and understand how to get the most out of the Market Dojo software.
You can find more videos on our Youtube Channel here.

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market dojo has recently created a range of guides, research and tutorials that will assist hosts and participants to get the most out of the market dojo tool.
however, for those looking for tutorials, the new collection includes bespoke recordings of new features and capabilities within the new responsive design.
the below list includes those new tutorials for hosts to help you get started and understand how to get the most out of the market dojo software.
you can find more videos on our youtube channel here.


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The Entrac team’s origins date back to the early 90s when founders Dominick Turgeon and Daniel Morin met while pursuing their studies in physical education and kinesiology at Université Laval.
While studying kinesiology and administration, Dominick also worked as a lineman for a major telecommunications company. At work however he suffered bouts of significant back pain, a problem that was frustrating for a young man in his twenties as it restricted both his work and his sporting activities. Lacking specialized resources at his workplace to help him concretely, he started to search for solutions. Upon completing his degree in kinesiology, Dominick carried out a specialized project in back pain prevention overseen by emeritus professor Benoit Roy who specializes in the field, a project that promoted musculoskeletal injury prevention as an inherent part of the tasks performed by linemen.
Daniel on the other hand studied physical education and kinesiology, a choice inspired by his keen interest in teaching and labour. Before undertaking his university studies, he was employed as a cable television installer, and this is when he became aware of the rigours and physical demands of the job while at the same time noting the lack of preventive actions and strategies integrated into the operations. At the end of his studies, Daniel understood how he could put his newly acquired knowledge into practice catering to employers and their employees. The cornerstone of the ergonomics services offered by the Entrac team had thus been laid.
Entrac was incorporated on 14 June 1995. While fulfilling the growing demands of their new clients, Daniel and Dominick continued to pursue studies in ergonomics at UQAM. Over the years and with the growing confidence shown by clients, the number of projects gradually increased and they further refined their expertise.
From 2005 to 2009, Entrac began a new chapter in its history with the establishment of three interdisciplinary rehabilitation clinics supervised by Yves Louchard in Longueuil, Montreal and Quebec City. In December 2013, the Entrac clinics were sold so that Entrac could concentrate solely on its specialities in ergonomics. However, the years spent operating the clinics gave the company a better understanding of the needs of both insurers and employers in terms of disability and the return to work process in the area of ergonomics.
Quality is just one of the advantages of the services we offer. We are proud to work as a team, fulfilling mandates that will give you the greatest satisfaction possible. We enjoy generating results for you.
Our corporate philosophy reflects our personal philosophy. Both our business and personal relationships are governed by authenticity, transparency and honesty. We seek to work together as partners in your projects.
Respect, in both our daily work and our interactions, can be defined as a concern for the people we work with, for their work-related issues and their organizational realities. We are attentive to your needs and goals and we respect our deadlines and our commitments.
We are proactive, resourceful and forward-looking. We don’t leave anything to chance.

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the entrac team’s origins date back to the early 90s when founders dominick turgeon and daniel morin met while pursuing their studies in physical education and kinesiology at université laval.
while studying kinesiology and administration, dominick also worked as a lineman for a major telecommunications company. at work however he suffered bouts of significant back pain, a problem that was frustrating for a young man in his twenties as it restricted both his work and his sporting activities. lacking specialized resources at his workplace to help him concretely, he started to search for solutions. upon completing his degree in kinesiology, dominick carried out a specialized project in back pain prevention overseen by emeritus professor benoit roy who specializes in the field, a project that promoted musculoskeletal injury prevention as an inherent part of the tasks performed by linemen.
daniel on the other hand studied physical education and kinesiology, a choice inspired by his keen interest in teaching and labour. before undertaking his university studies, he was employed as a cable television installer, and this is when he became aware of the rigours and physical demands of the job while at the same time noting the lack of preventive actions and strategies integrated into the operations. at the end of his studies, daniel understood how he could put his newly acquired knowledge into practice catering to employers and their employees. the cornerstone of the ergonomics services offered by the entrac team had thus been laid.
entrac was incorporated on 14 june 1995. while fulfilling the growing demands of their new clients, daniel and dominick continued to pursue studies in ergonomics at uqam. over the years and with the growing confidence shown by clients, the number of projects gradually increased and they further refined their expertise.
from 2005 to 2009, entrac began a new chapter in its history with the establishment of three interdisciplinary rehabilitation clinics supervised by yves louchard in longueuil, montreal and quebec city. in december 2013, the entrac clinics were sold so that entrac could concentrate solely on its specialities in ergonomics. however, the years spent operating the clinics gave the company a better understanding of the needs of both insurers and employers in terms of disability and the return to work process in the area of ergonomics.
quality is just one of the advantages of the services we offer. we are proud to work as a team, fulfilling mandates that will give you the greatest satisfaction possible. we enjoy generating results for you.
our corporate philosophy reflects our personal philosophy. both our business and personal relationships are governed by authenticity, transparency and honesty. we seek to work together as partners in your projects.
respect, in both our daily work and our interactions, can be defined as a concern for the people we work with, for their work-related issues and their organizational realities. we are attentive to your needs and goals and we respect our deadlines and our commitments.
we are proactive, resourceful and forward-looking. we don’t leave anything to chance.


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Welcome, dear listeners, to the beginning of our latest campaign!
Mike has chosen Andrew, Chris, David, Johnathan, Renee and Zach to join him in exploring the fantastic setting of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra using the 13th Age system. Though some tweaks to the setting might be necessary... with multiple players, that means there should be multiple Avatars, right?
Listen in to this extra-long episode as we brainstorm how to meld the 13th Age's Icon system with the denizens of the Spirit Realm and generate a band of characters that are just as likely to fight among themselves as they are a common enemy!

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welcome, dear listeners, to the beginning of our latest campaign!
mike has chosen andrew, chris, david, johnathan, renee and zach to join him in exploring the fantastic setting of avatar: the last airbender and the legend of korra using the 13th age system. though some tweaks to the setting might be necessary... with multiple players, that means there should be multiple avatars, right?
listen in to this extra-long episode as we brainstorm how to meld the 13th age's icon system with the denizens of the spirit realm and generate a band of characters that are just as likely to fight among themselves as they are a common enemy!


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New Year's Eve was part of a fabulous 4-day weekend. It was spent relaxing, reading in bed, watching Alias (we are soooooo addicted) and just lounging. Yes, lounging is the same as relaxing but I did a lot of both and I loved it.
New Year's Eve at John and Caroline's. Lots of games (Ticket to Ride, Pit, etc) and food.
Baby Liam. He was the biggest party animal of all.
Yay for the New Year.
Ok, let's be honest. We kind of forgot and counted down at 12:15.
The new year still came.
I am not quite sure about making New Year's Resolutions. While I hate the feeling when I don't accomplish them, my love of lists has won out.
- Wash my face every night, no matter how tired I am.
- Spend more time: with Jacob, sewing, reading.
- Stop channel surfing. Nothing good is on anyway.
- Do my best in everything. No halfsies. No regretting that I should have done better, because I already did my best.
Happy new year! 2011. That sounds weird.

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new year's eve was part of a fabulous 4-day weekend. it was spent relaxing, reading in bed, watching alias (we are soooooo addicted) and just lounging. yes, lounging is the same as relaxing but i did a lot of both and i loved it.
new year's eve at john and caroline's. lots of games (ticket to ride, pit, etc) and food.
baby liam. he was the biggest party animal of all.
yay for the new year.
ok, let's be honest. we kind of forgot and counted down at 12:15.
the new year still came.
i am not quite sure about making new year's resolutions. while i hate the feeling when i don't accomplish them, my love of lists has won out.
- wash my face every night, no matter how tired i am.
- spend more time: with jacob, sewing, reading.
- stop channel surfing. nothing good is on anyway.
- do my best in everything. no halfsies. no regretting that i should have done better, because i already did my best.
happy new year! 2011. that sounds weird.


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Aspley Woods is approximately 326ha of mainly conifer plantation woodland with some areas of semi-ancient natural woodland, that lies between Woburn Sands, Bow Brickhill and Aspley Guise.
The main car park is situated at Grid Reference SP925336.
Access is maintained by The Greensand Trust, under an agreement between landowners Bedford Estates and local councils.
Danesborough Hill (scheduled ancient monument) and Wavendon Ponds (SSSI) exist within the site.
The site is subject to bylaws. Horse riders and cyclists are only allowed on permissive routes when in possession of a valid Greensand Bike Pass or Greensand Horse Riding Pass.
The Duty Mobile to reach our Ranger at this site is 07495 680181.

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aspley woods is approximately 326ha of mainly conifer plantation woodland with some areas of semi-ancient natural woodland, that lies between woburn sands, bow brickhill and aspley guise.
the main car park is situated at grid reference sp925336.
access is maintained by the greensand trust, under an agreement between landowners bedford estates and local councils.
danesborough hill (scheduled ancient monument) and wavendon ponds (sssi) exist within the site.
the site is subject to bylaws. horse riders and cyclists are only allowed on permissive routes when in possession of a valid greensand bike pass or greensand horse riding pass.
the duty mobile to reach our ranger at this site is 07495 680181.


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There are quite a few things you can turn to when you are looking for a little bit of fun, but nothing is better than trying your luck and winning some money. ビットスロット machines are one of the first options you have to consider for it, but you must focus on variety. They do not imply so many risks, but ビットコインカジノスロット machines can pay off.
When you turn to slots, the first thing you have to imagine is using a small amount of money to try your luck. You will pull on the lever and wait to see the results of your effort. As soon as the reels start spinning, you start to feel the chills down your back, you start sweating and you feel like you are so close to winning that you can actually taste it.
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ancient mesopotamia refers to the place where humans first formed civilizations. it was here that people first gathered in large cities, learned to write, and created governments. for this reason mesopotamia is often called the "cradle of civilization".
the word mesopotamia means "the land between rivers". when people say mesopotamia they are referring to a section of land in the middle east between and around the tigris and euphrates rivers. today this land is located mostly in the country of iraq. there are also portions in southwestern iran, southeastern turkey, and northeastern syria.
the heart of mesopotamia lies between the two rivers in southern iraq. the land there is fertile and there is plenty of water around the major two rivers to allow for irrigation and farming.
sumer - the sumerians were the first humans to form a civilization. they invented writing and government. they were organized in city-states where each city had its own independent government ruled by a king that controlled the city and the surrounding farmland. each city also had its own primary god. sumerian writing, government, and culture would pave the way for future civilizations.
akkadians - the akkadians came next. they formed the first united empire where the city-states of the sumer were united under one ruler. the akkadian language replaced the sumerian language during this time. it would be the main language throughout much of the history of mesopotamia.
babylonians - the city of babylon became the most powerful city in mesopotamia. throughout the history of the region, the babylonians would rise and fall. at times the babylonians would create vast empires that ruled much of the middle east. the babylonians were the first to write down and record their system of law.
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persians - the persians put an end to the rule of the assyrians and the babylonians. they conquered much of the middle east including mesopotamia.
the babylonian law created by king hammurabi, the code of hammurabi, may be the oldest written law in the world.
the sumerians are often credited with inventing the wheel.
at the center of each major city was a temple to the city's god called a ziggurat.
the tigris and the euphrates rivers are both well over 1,000 miles long.
because this is where people first began to write, mesopotamia is often called the place where history began.
mesopotamia is part of a larger area that archeologists call the fertile crescent.
many of the buildings, walls, and structures were made from sun-dried bricks. these bricks didn't last long, so very little of ancient mesopotamian cities still stand.
much of what we know about mesopotamian history comes from thousands of clay tablets found in the library at the assyrian city of nineveh.


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Another trooper remarked, "Troopers who write a lot of traffic (tickets) are looked upon as hard workers, even if they slough off other calls."
One trooper said, "Ticket writers who have large amounts of activity via citations drive better vehicles, are treated better, etc."
The auditor's report was critical of the alleged points system, saying if such a system was to be used for evaluation, a speeding ticket shouldn't be worth as much as a felony arrest.
Officials in rural areas of the state, specifically in Pleasants, Wirt and Wetzel counties, complained last year that the alleged quota was detracting from local public protection, according to the report.
The Wetzel official told the auditor the troopers at the Hundred detachment spent most of their time working in the Wheeling area, where there was more potential for arrests and citations. The official told the auditor the practice "doesn't make sense if they are supposed to protect Wetzel County."
The auditor noted that traffic warnings were at a three-year high in 2006 - mounting to 110,000 - but dropped to below 60,000 when county officials began complaining about the lack of State Police coverage.
Colonel David Lemmon, State Police superintendent, said there is no quota set by headquarters. But that doesn't mean some detachment leaders don't set goals for the troopers in the field, he said.
"As a detachment commander, you watch and see what's going on," Lemmon said. "Each detachment commander should know what the demands are."
Lemmon said every time a trooper comes in contact with a citizen, whether it's to help change a tire or write a speeding ticket, that counts.
Lemmon said if there were a so-called "100-contact rule" in effect, it wouldn't be hard to meet each month. Lemmon said if a trooper just patrolled the roads, they could round up 100 contacts in 20 days.
Lemmon said if troopers had complaints that not meeting what they allege is a quota cost them a promotion, there's a grievance process. Lemmon wasn't aware of any such grievances.
As far as the quotas taking away from other areas of public safety, Lemmon said troopers' time is divided about equally between road patrol work and work on criminal investigations.
Some states have specifically banned these kinds of quotas, including California and Maryland. Bills were introduced in the West Virginia Legislature in 1999 and 2000 to ban the quotas, but the bills went nowhere.
Maryland in 2006 banned the use of quotas to determine promotions. Michael D. Smigiel Sr., a Republican delegate from Maryland's 36th District, sponsored the legislation.
A lawyer for the Fraternal Order of Police, Smigiel said many police officials denied that quotas existed. That was until he produced documented proof from one jurisdiction that ordered a certain number of arrests and citations in each category, he said.
"I think it's not good practice from the viewpoint of the citizens as well as the departments," Smigiel said Wednesday in a telephone interview with the Daily Mail. "It causes friction with the officers. They've got enough problems with the bad guys, let alone their supervisors. And no citizens I know think that quotas are a good idea."
Smigiel said he believes the quotas can make some officers overzealous to arrest people or issue citations and can cloud their discretion. He also believes quotas take time away from work on other investigations.
"I'd rather have a police officer who's free to work on what they think is important," Smigiel said.
Smigiel said there are better ways to gauge an officer's performance than setting an arbitrary quota. Some districts just don't see as much action as others. He suggested a better option might be setting some benchmarks for officers based on the average number of arrests and citations in their areas.

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charleston, w.va. - some state troopers believe their evaluations are influenced by the number of traffic tickets they write and complain that the practice could have adverse effects on public safety.
a recent survey conducted by the state legislative auditor's office found that a number of troopers - 23 percent - said they operated under an unofficial quota of "contacts" with the public.
the survey responses indicate that for each traffic ticket or warning issued, the trooper gets one point towards the quota.
the same goes with a felony arrest. the trooper gets one point, even though writing a traffic ticket takes considerably less time and effort than bringing a felony charge.
some troopers say that while there was nothing in writing, the pervasive understanding was that they were to make at least 100 contacts every month.
some said if they didn't reach that number, they were written up, and that could jeopardize any future promotion.
some troopers were critical of the alleged practice.
"we are a numbers-oriented organization," one trooper commented in the survey. "we are encouraged to produce big numbers (and) supervisors make that trooper a 'shining star' and will compete that trooper with other troopers.
"i believe that this encourages poor quality of arrests and citations, and leaves no room for officer discretion and empathy towards the public that we serve."
another trooper remarked, "troopers who write a lot of traffic (tickets) are looked upon as hard workers, even if they slough off other calls."
one trooper said, "ticket writers who have large amounts of activity via citations drive better vehicles, are treated better, etc."
the auditor's report was critical of the alleged points system, saying if such a system was to be used for evaluation, a speeding ticket shouldn't be worth as much as a felony arrest.
officials in rural areas of the state, specifically in pleasants, wirt and wetzel counties, complained last year that the alleged quota was detracting from local public protection, according to the report.
the wetzel official told the auditor the troopers at the hundred detachment spent most of their time working in the wheeling area, where there was more potential for arrests and citations. the official told the auditor the practice "doesn't make sense if they are supposed to protect wetzel county."
the auditor noted that traffic warnings were at a three-year high in 2006 - mounting to 110,000 - but dropped to below 60,000 when county officials began complaining about the lack of state police coverage.
colonel david lemmon, state police superintendent, said there is no quota set by headquarters. but that doesn't mean some detachment leaders don't set goals for the troopers in the field, he said.
"as a detachment commander, you watch and see what's going on," lemmon said. "each detachment commander should know what the demands are."
lemmon said every time a trooper comes in contact with a citizen, whether it's to help change a tire or write a speeding ticket, that counts.
lemmon said if there were a so-called "100-contact rule" in effect, it wouldn't be hard to meet each month. lemmon said if a trooper just patrolled the roads, they could round up 100 contacts in 20 days.
lemmon said if troopers had complaints that not meeting what they allege is a quota cost them a promotion, there's a grievance process. lemmon wasn't aware of any such grievances.
as far as the quotas taking away from other areas of public safety, lemmon said troopers' time is divided about equally between road patrol work and work on criminal investigations.
some states have specifically banned these kinds of quotas, including california and maryland. bills were introduced in the west virginia legislature in 1999 and 2000 to ban the quotas, but the bills went nowhere.
maryland in 2006 banned the use of quotas to determine promotions. michael d. smigiel sr., a republican delegate from maryland's 36th district, sponsored the legislation.
a lawyer for the fraternal order of police, smigiel said many police officials denied that quotas existed. that was until he produced documented proof from one jurisdiction that ordered a certain number of arrests and citations in each category, he said.
"i think it's not good practice from the viewpoint of the citizens as well as the departments," smigiel said wednesday in a telephone interview with the daily mail. "it causes friction with the officers. they've got enough problems with the bad guys, let alone their supervisors. and no citizens i know think that quotas are a good idea."
smigiel said he believes the quotas can make some officers overzealous to arrest people or issue citations and can cloud their discretion. he also believes quotas take time away from work on other investigations.
"i'd rather have a police officer who's free to work on what they think is important," smigiel said.
smigiel said there are better ways to gauge an officer's performance than setting an arbitrary quota. some districts just don't see as much action as others. he suggested a better option might be setting some benchmarks for officers based on the average number of arrests and citations in their areas.


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Block 15 Brewing will debut a new winter seasonal this weekend with the release of its new winter beer, Fresh Pow IPA in 16-ounce cans.
The can artwork on Fresh Pow IPA was designed in cooperation with artist Chris Herbst from Ashland’s Flow Factory NW. Brewed often and canned fresh throughout the winter, look for Fresh Pow IPA will make its debut on Saturday, December 1st at the Block 15 Brewery and Tap Room. Distribution around Oregon and Washington will begin on Monday, December 3rd.
Fresh Pow is a winter IPA designed to brighten the darkest winter days with resinous, citrusy, and tropical hop notes from American and New Zealand varietals. 2-row and superior pilsen form its grist base, while oat malt, flaked barley, white wheat malt, and fermentation with English ale yeast softly rounds out the body. Fresh Pow finishes with a balanced bitterness and lingering notes of mango, spruce, and orange marmalade.

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block 15 brewing will debut a new winter seasonal this weekend with the release of its new winter beer, fresh pow ipa in 16-ounce cans.
the can artwork on fresh pow ipa was designed in cooperation with artist chris herbst from ashland’s flow factory nw. brewed often and canned fresh throughout the winter, look for fresh pow ipa will make its debut on saturday, december 1st at the block 15 brewery and tap room. distribution around oregon and washington will begin on monday, december 3rd.
fresh pow is a winter ipa designed to brighten the darkest winter days with resinous, citrusy, and tropical hop notes from american and new zealand varietals. 2-row and superior pilsen form its grist base, while oat malt, flaked barley, white wheat malt, and fermentation with english ale yeast softly rounds out the body. fresh pow finishes with a balanced bitterness and lingering notes of mango, spruce, and orange marmalade.


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Do you know your legal rights as a demonstrator? What if you are stopped by police at an event or protest?
Do you know how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes to your door?
Do you know what is considered a hate crime is under the law? Do you know what you should do if you are the victim of or witness to a hate crime?
These are just a few of the circumstances where all of us should know the law and how to protect ourselves and our friends and neighbors.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m.
Aliza B. Kaplan teaches Lawyering and is the Director of the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic (CJRC) where students engage in a critical examination of and participation in important and complex issues in the criminal justice system. She is the co-founder of the Oregon Innocence Project, an organization that works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted. She is also a documentary film producer — the 2007 film she co-produced, My Country, My Country, was nominated for an Academy Award, and her 2010 film, The Oath, was nominated for two news Emmy Awards. Professor Kaplan was the 2015 recipient of the Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching. She teaches, gives presentations on and researches/writes in the areas of criminal law and public interest lawyering.

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do you know your legal rights as a demonstrator? what if you are stopped by police at an event or protest?
do you know how to respond if immigration and customs enforcement (ice) comes to your door?
do you know what is considered a hate crime is under the law? do you know what you should do if you are the victim of or witness to a hate crime?
these are just a few of the circumstances where all of us should know the law and how to protect ourselves and our friends and neighbors.
date and time: wednesday, may 30, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m.
aliza b. kaplan teaches lawyering and is the director of the criminal justice reform clinic (cjrc) where students engage in a critical examination of and participation in important and complex issues in the criminal justice system. she is the co-founder of the oregon innocence project, an organization that works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted. she is also a documentary film producer — the 2007 film she co-produced, my country, my country, was nominated for an academy award, and her 2010 film, the oath, was nominated for two news emmy awards. professor kaplan was the 2015 recipient of the leo levenson award for excellence in teaching. she teaches, gives presentations on and researches/writes in the areas of criminal law and public interest lawyering.


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LinkedIn is a powerful, lead generating weapon. When used for good, it can open all kinds of business doors!
Let’s start by talking about why you want to optimize your profile.
First, it will help your exposure in SEARCH. If you are a Facebook Ads guru, you want the keyword phrase “Facebook Ads” to be all over your LinkedIn profile so you are the first person who pops up when someone searches LinkedIn for your services!
Second, it will help with inbound marketing. Let’s say you’re in a LinkedIn group and you are so amazing — so witty — that someone clicks on your name to view your profile. You want your profile to use high quality inbound marketing practices to guide that person through the start of your sales cycle.
You’re ready! Let’s optimize your LinkedIn profile!
You need a stellar headline for a great LinkedIn profile. Your headline is that 120-character statement that accompanies just about every post your make on LinkedIn. Think of it as your personal billboard.
What will stand out to the people I want to buy from me?
For some, it means articulating a niche target audience. For others, it’s articulating a niche service. Either way, your goal is to be as specific as possible. I recognize the fear of excluding anyone who may want to work with you, but it’s better to specifically attract a small group of people than to sort of attract everyone.
These sections are the heaviest weighted within your profile. You want to make sure they include keywords and statements you will be found for. Don’t worry about being repetitive; no one is going to read through your profile like a novel.
Your summary should — as the label suggests — sum up your professional career. Don’t feel like you have to include that you have three cats and a dog and like skydiving. Be as personal as you’d like, but don’t feel like you have to be. The key is to be true to you.
What will someone clicking through to my profile want to know about the services I provide?
Answer those questions with these sections!
Fill out your skills section with anything you may be found for in search. You have up to 50 skills and you have the option of choosing three featured skills that will be at the top.
Delete anything you don’t need — if you’re a C-Level professional, you can get rid of “Microsoft Word” as one of your 50 skills.
I don’t care if you have your own business or simply work for yourself, make sure you create a business page. Sure, it may only act as a placeholder for your company website, phone number, and services, but it will take your profile to the next level.
Make sure you’re using a professional headshot (even if your spouse has to take one in front of a blank wall) and not a cutout from that party you attended five years ago. Also, add a banner to your profile so you don’t have that dreaded blue placeholder graphic LinkedIn adds when you don’t have one.
Once you have an optimized LinkedIn profile, it’s time to engage on the platform. The more you talk to others, the more you’re personal billboard will be displayed.
Also, if you don’t have time to do all of this yourself, please take a look at my LinkedIn Profile Optimization packages and choose one that works for you!
Can You Take Advantage of an Accelerated Sales Cycle on LinkedIn?

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linkedin is a powerful, lead generating weapon. when used for good, it can open all kinds of business doors!
let’s start by talking about why you want to optimize your profile.
first, it will help your exposure in search. if you are a facebook ads guru, you want the keyword phrase “facebook ads” to be all over your linkedin profile so you are the first person who pops up when someone searches linkedin for your services!
second, it will help with inbound marketing. let’s say you’re in a linkedin group and you are so amazing — so witty — that someone clicks on your name to view your profile. you want your profile to use high quality inbound marketing practices to guide that person through the start of your sales cycle.
you’re ready! let’s optimize your linkedin profile!
you need a stellar headline for a great linkedin profile. your headline is that 120-character statement that accompanies just about every post your make on linkedin. think of it as your personal billboard.
what will stand out to the people i want to buy from me?
for some, it means articulating a niche target audience. for others, it’s articulating a niche service. either way, your goal is to be as specific as possible. i recognize the fear of excluding anyone who may want to work with you, but it’s better to specifically attract a small group of people than to sort of attract everyone.
these sections are the heaviest weighted within your profile. you want to make sure they include keywords and statements you will be found for. don’t worry about being repetitive; no one is going to read through your profile like a novel.
your summary should — as the label suggests — sum up your professional career. don’t feel like you have to include that you have three cats and a dog and like skydiving. be as personal as you’d like, but don’t feel like you have to be. the key is to be true to you.
what will someone clicking through to my profile want to know about the services i provide?
answer those questions with these sections!
fill out your skills section with anything you may be found for in search. you have up to 50 skills and you have the option of choosing three featured skills that will be at the top.
delete anything you don’t need — if you’re a c-level professional, you can get rid of “microsoft word” as one of your 50 skills.
i don’t care if you have your own business or simply work for yourself, make sure you create a business page. sure, it may only act as a placeholder for your company website, phone number, and services, but it will take your profile to the next level.
make sure you’re using a professional headshot (even if your spouse has to take one in front of a blank wall) and not a cutout from that party you attended five years ago. also, add a banner to your profile so you don’t have that dreaded blue placeholder graphic linkedin adds when you don’t have one.
once you have an optimized linkedin profile, it’s time to engage on the platform. the more you talk to others, the more you’re personal billboard will be displayed.
also, if you don’t have time to do all of this yourself, please take a look at my linkedin profile optimization packages and choose one that works for you!
can you take advantage of an accelerated sales cycle on linkedin?


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It is a statement to her character, her compassion and kindness that so many remembered her. The flowers, cards, plaques and gifts touched me. That my friends and colleagues have an understanding of what she meant to me, gives me strength.
Thank you all! Love always wins. Even at the end. Pax vobiscum.
And the white moon beams.

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it is a statement to her character, her compassion and kindness that so many remembered her. the flowers, cards, plaques and gifts touched me. that my friends and colleagues have an understanding of what she meant to me, gives me strength.
thank you all! love always wins. even at the end. pax vobiscum.
and the white moon beams.


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In this video, we discuss two scenarios for the HTTP request/response cycle. In the first, a GET request is made to our application, and our application responds with content. In the second, a POST request is made, our application takes actions and responds with a redirect (location header), which results in a subsequent GET request to our app, where our app then responds with content. This scenario is called the POST/redirect/GET pattern.
made available by our HTML user interface.
and even more, our users would probably never want to do so anyway.
So we build an intuitive UI for them.
can be considered a user interface for its underlying data.
And this is especially the case with web applications that expose a UI with HTML.
offering opportunities to interact with and often change the underlying data.
interaction we have to be well versed, not only in the coding of the UI.
also in the flow of data between the client and our server.
a web server in two scenarios.
like clicking on a category to view all the GIFs in that category.
In general, the request response cycle is pretty brief.
A user clicks on a category link, which has a certain URL associated with it.
sends that request to the host and URI extracted from the URL.
sends the rendered HTML as the HTTP response.
all the gifts that are part of the category that they clicked on.
In summary, there is one HTTP request and one HTTP response.
The next scenario is when a user presses the submit button of an HTML form.
then clicking a submit button to add the category.
method is coded as post, the browser crafts an HTTP POST Request.
to stick in the body or payload of the HTTP request.
The browser then sends the request.
invoking one of our controller methods that has been annotated to handle the URL.
Here's where we depart a bit from the first scenario.
the user requested to add instead of returning a typical HTML response.
basics that 300 level codes are used for giving redirection instructions.
containing the URL for whatever we want to redirect, maybe the categories page.
immediately crafts an HTTP request.
uses the host from the UI that is found in the location headers URL.
the categories page, to the server using the host name.
At this point, the server receives this Get Request just like any other.
a redirect HTTP Response to the browser.
finally an HTTP Response with a final HTML primed for another interaction.
by countless web applications, regardless of the language they're written in.
post actions, the user is none the wiser.
sees the result of the final Get Request that was made after the redirect.
The redirect itself is usually not visible.

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in this video, we discuss two scenarios for the http request/response cycle. in the first, a get request is made to our application, and our application responds with content. in the second, a post request is made, our application takes actions and responds with a redirect (location header), which results in a subsequent get request to our app, where our app then responds with content. this scenario is called the post/redirect/get pattern.
made available by our html user interface.
and even more, our users would probably never want to do so anyway.
so we build an intuitive ui for them.
can be considered a user interface for its underlying data.
and this is especially the case with web applications that expose a ui with html.
offering opportunities to interact with and often change the underlying data.
interaction we have to be well versed, not only in the coding of the ui.
also in the flow of data between the client and our server.
a web server in two scenarios.
like clicking on a category to view all the gifs in that category.
in general, the request response cycle is pretty brief.
a user clicks on a category link, which has a certain url associated with it.
sends that request to the host and uri extracted from the url.
sends the rendered html as the http response.
all the gifts that are part of the category that they clicked on.
in summary, there is one http request and one http response.
the next scenario is when a user presses the submit button of an html form.
then clicking a submit button to add the category.
method is coded as post, the browser crafts an http post request.
to stick in the body or payload of the http request.
the browser then sends the request.
invoking one of our controller methods that has been annotated to handle the url.
here's where we depart a bit from the first scenario.
the user requested to add instead of returning a typical html response.
basics that 300 level codes are used for giving redirection instructions.
containing the url for whatever we want to redirect, maybe the categories page.
immediately crafts an http request.
uses the host from the ui that is found in the location headers url.
the categories page, to the server using the host name.
at this point, the server receives this get request just like any other.
a redirect http response to the browser.
finally an http response with a final html primed for another interaction.
by countless web applications, regardless of the language they're written in.
post actions, the user is none the wiser.
sees the result of the final get request that was made after the redirect.
the redirect itself is usually not visible.


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I’m starting a new series! It’s been awhile, yes, what with the epic that was Series 1. The flower-making never seemed to end. Don’t get me wrong now, I love flowers. When I look back in the archives, I have to say I’m quite satisfied with all the different flowers that came out of that series. In fact, I see a few floral tutorials in my future detailing some of those creations. But the series was long… Just an observation.
Series 3: SITUATION CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT-ATION: Installment #1!
See? Easy as pie and just as delicious!
Fun, fun, fun. I have loads of plastic container projects in my mind – I so need to get them out.
Ah!! These are adorable. Love them!!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous….my bottles are piling up a little while longer while I prep to make a wreath of my own. Now the tree can coordinate ooo-la-la!
Just saw your blog for the first time today — love it! Mind if I follow along?
Very cleaver and cool Christmas ornaments made from recycled plastic bottles. I shared your post over at Trash to Treasures at Ravelry where I am a member. We all love stuff like this!
Love recycled crafts! I use a ton of water bottles! I love this idea!
These are such a cute idea!
Gorgeous! Love this idea! Can't wait to try it!
What kind of are you using? Spray or brush paint. Would it streak? I love to mack Christmas ornaments.I used to make sheep out of matiral thet looked like sheeps wool. And plaid ribben. And wobble eyes and little gingle bells aroound there neckes and I used little sticks from outside as there legs. I gave them all away so now I have nothing to go on! Do you ever make these. They looked. So sweet on the tree! Anyone out there make these? Sure wood like to do them again. Been years since I made them.also I used a sowing machine and mine has been gone for years.need to get a new one. Have to shop around. Crafts is my life. Thanks for the great ideas!

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i’m starting a new series! it’s been awhile, yes, what with the epic that was series 1. the flower-making never seemed to end. don’t get me wrong now, i love flowers. when i look back in the archives, i have to say i’m quite satisfied with all the different flowers that came out of that series. in fact, i see a few floral tutorials in my future detailing some of those creations. but the series was long… just an observation.
series 3: situation christmas ornament-ation: installment #1!
see? easy as pie and just as delicious!
fun, fun, fun. i have loads of plastic container projects in my mind – i so need to get them out.
ah!! these are adorable. love them!!!
gorgeous, gorgeous….my bottles are piling up a little while longer while i prep to make a wreath of my own. now the tree can coordinate ooo-la-la!
just saw your blog for the first time today — love it! mind if i follow along?
very cleaver and cool christmas ornaments made from recycled plastic bottles. i shared your post over at trash to treasures at ravelry where i am a member. we all love stuff like this!
love recycled crafts! i use a ton of water bottles! i love this idea!
these are such a cute idea!
gorgeous! love this idea! can't wait to try it!
what kind of are you using? spray or brush paint. would it streak? i love to mack christmas ornaments.i used to make sheep out of matiral thet looked like sheeps wool. and plaid ribben. and wobble eyes and little gingle bells aroound there neckes and i used little sticks from outside as there legs. i gave them all away so now i have nothing to go on! do you ever make these. they looked. so sweet on the tree! anyone out there make these? sure wood like to do them again. been years since i made them.also i used a sowing machine and mine has been gone for years.need to get a new one. have to shop around. crafts is my life. thanks for the great ideas!