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At the beginning of the 20th Century, the United States Army was sorely pressed to meet its overseas commitments in Cuba, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. As a result, in 1901 Congress authorized 5 additional Regular Army Infantry regiments; the 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th Infantry. All 5 regiments subsequently served the Army well. The 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry traces its lineage back to when it was first organized on 25 December 1900 in the Regular Army at the Presidio of San Francisco, California, as Company A, 1st Provisional Battalion of Infantry. It was consolidated on 7 February 1901 with Company A, 26th Infantry (which was first constituted on 2 February 1901 in the Regular Army), and consolidated unit designated as Company A, 26th Infantry.
The 26th Infantry began its life overseas in the Philippines and spent its first 20 years of service on deployments to the Southwest Pacific, the Mexican and Indian frontier and in Europe. It earned its first battle streamer during the Philippine Insurrection within 2 years of its forming as a unit.
After returning to the same location for another tour of duty (a habit the 26th Infantry Regiment would keep for the entire century), the 26th Infantry Regiment fought off Mexican bandits and settled disputes in the Indian Territory until it was selected as one of only 4 Regular Army Infantry Regiments deemed fit for immediate combat to form the 1st American Expeditionary Division in June of 1917. This expeditionary division would later be redesignated the 1st Division (and subsequently the 1st Infantry Division) and thus began ths 26th Infantry Regiment's long association with the Big Red One.
As part of the first American soldiers to arrive in France, the 26th Infantry Regiment immediately left for the front. Along with its sister regiments of the 1st Division, it earned more campaign streamers than any other regiments during the First World War, but at a terrible cost. Over 900 members of the Regiment their lives in a 6-month period. At Soisson alone, the regimental commander, executive officer, 2 of 3 battalion commanders and regimental sergeant major were killed in action. Sixty-two officers were killed or wounded and out of 3100 men that started the attack, over 1500 had been killed or wounded. The battle was won and this turned the tide for the Allies at a crucial period during the summer of 1918. By war's end, the soldiers earned 7 battle streamers and 2 foreign awards. It was also during this conflict that the Regiment's name, the "Blue Spaders" came into usage. The name referred to the Regimental shield, which consisted of the Mohawk arrowhead. Colonel Hamilton A. Smith selected this to represent the regimental spirit of courage, resourceful daring and relentless pursuit of an enemy.
Following a brief occupation duty in Germany, the regiment returned to the United States and served as a part of a smaller peacetime Army until 1941. In the 1920s and 30s, the unit's permanent home station became Plattsburg Barracks, New York. These years would involve training exercises and maneuvers along with the normal routines of garrison duty.
In 1941, the regiment once again stood with its sister regiments and prepared for war in Europe. In World War II, the 26th Infantry led America's first-ever amphibious assault in North Africa, fought at the Kasserine Pass, assaulted Sicily, invaded Normandy, conquered the first German city of the war at Aachen, vaulted the Rhine and attacked all the way to Czechoslovakia by war's end. The 26th Infantry Regiment conducted 3 amphibious assaults, and earned 7 battle streamers, a Presidential Unit Citation, and 5 foreign awards.
Beginning another occupation of Germany, the "Blue Spaders" were given the honor of bearing the United States National Colors at the Allied Victory in Europe parade, and were selected to serve as America's guard of honor at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. Thus began a lengthy stay in Germany, first as conquerors and later as friends and Allies.
The unit was reorganized and redesignated on 15 February 1957 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battle Group, 26th Infantry, and remained assigned to the 1st Infantry Division with its organic elements concurrently constituted and activated. It was relieved on 14 April 1959 from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division and assigned to the 8th Infantry Division.
Serving as a battle group in Europe in the early 1960s, the unit was attached to various Divisions. It was relieved on 24 October 1962 from assignment to the 8th Infantry Division and assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division. It was relieved on 15 February 1963 from assignment to the 2nd Infantry Division and assigned to the 1st Infantry Division. It was then reorganized and redesignated on 13 January 1964 as the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry.
The Battalion rejoined the 1st Infantry Division shortly before receiving orders to deploy as a part of the Army's first divisional-sized unit in Vietnam in 1965. The "Blue Spaders" served longer in Vietnam with their "Big Red One" units than any other division. After 5 continuous years of combat the "Blue Spaders" received orders to return home in 1970 with 11 battle streamers, a Valorous Unit Award and 2 foreign awards for its colors.
At the conclusion of Vietnam, the Battalion returned to Germany as part of a forward-deployed brigade of the 1st Infantry Division. The unit was inactivated on 24 February 1983 in Germany and relieved from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division, when that Brigade returned to the United States.
The 26th Infantry was transfered to TRADOC on 3 April 1987, where the 26th Infantry's Regiments spent several years training recruits. The 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry was inactivated on 15 January 1996 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and withdrawn from the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
On 16 February 1996, the Battalion rejoined the "Big Red One" in Germany only to send its soldiers to Bosnia as part of the first American forces to enter the Balkans from February to September 1996. The entire Battalion followed its initial deployment from October 1996 to April 1997. In March 1998, the "Blue Spaders" deployed again to the Balkans, this time to the Republic of Macedonia. Returning briefly in September 1998, the Battalion was the first unit alerted for deployment to Kosovo in June 1999. It returned in December 1999. During this period, the unit earned the Superior Unit Award streamer and the Defense of Kosovo streamer for the colors. Three of Task Force 1-26 Infantry's soldiers lost their lives in Kosovo.
In 2004 the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry deployed with other elements of the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following that deployment the unit was redesignated on 1 October 2005 as the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment.
After serving another tour of duty in Iraq in 2007, the unit was relieved on 16 March 2008 from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division and assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. This was part of the transformation of the 2nd Brigade to the US Army's modular force structure. 3rd Brigade Combat Team had perviously converted in 2006 and the 2nd Battalion, 26th Infantry was concurrently inactivated and reflagged as the 1st battalion, 26th Infantry.
In June 2008 the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, including the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit remained deployed in that country into 2009.

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At the beginning of the 20th Century , the United States Army was sorely pressed to meet its overseas commitments in Cuba , the Philippines , and Puerto Rico . As a result , in 1901 Congress authorized 5 additional Regular Army Infantry regiments ; the 26th , 27th , 28th , 29th and 30th Infantry . All 5 regiments subsequently served the Army well . The 1st Battalion , 26th Infantry traces its lineage back to when it was first organized on 25 December 1900 in the Regular Army at the Presidio of San Francisco , California , as Company A , 1st Provisional Battalion of Infantry . It was consolidated on 7 February 1901 with Company A , 26th Infantry ( which was first constituted on 2 February 1901 in the Regular Army ) , and consolidated unit designated as Company A , 26th Infantry .
 The 26th Infantry began its life overseas in the Philippines and spent its first 20 years of service on deployments to the Southwest Pacific , the Mexican and Indian frontier and in Europe . It earned its first battle streamer during the Philippine Insurrection within 2 years of its forming as a unit .
 After returning to the same location for another tour of duty ( a habit the 26th Infantry Regiment would keep for the entire century ) , the 26th Infantry Regiment fought off Mexican bandits and settled disputes in the Indian Territory until it was selected as one of only 4 Regular Army Infantry Regiments deemed fit for immediate combat to form the 1st American Expeditionary Division in June of 1917 . This expeditionary division would later be redesignated the 1st Division ( and subsequently the 1st Infantry Division ) and thus began ths 26th Infantry Regiment 's long association with the Big Red One .
 As part of the first American soldiers to arrive in France , the 26th Infantry Regiment immediately left for the front . Along with its sister regiments of the 1st Division , it earned more campaign streamers than any other regiments during the First World War , but at a terrible cost . Over 900 members of the Regiment their lives in a 6 - month period . At Soisson alone , the regimental commander , executive officer , 2 of 3 battalion commanders and regimental sergeant major were killed in action . Sixty - two officers were killed or wounded and out of 3100 men that started the attack , over 1500 had been killed or wounded . The battle was won and this turned the tide for the Allies at a crucial period during the summer of 1918 . By war 's end , the soldiers earned 7 battle streamers and 2 foreign awards . It was also during this conflict that the Regiment 's name , the " Blue Spaders " came into usage . The name referred to the Regimental shield , which consisted of the Mohawk arrowhead . Colonel Hamilton A. Smith selected this to represent the regimental spirit of courage , resourceful daring and relentless pursuit of an enemy .
 Following a brief occupation duty in Germany , the regiment returned to the United States and served as a part of a smaller peacetime Army until 1941 . In the 1920s and 30s , the unit 's permanent home station became Plattsburg Barracks , New York . These years would involve training exercises and maneuvers along with the normal routines of garrison duty .
 In 1941 , the regiment once again stood with its sister regiments and prepared for war in Europe . In World War II , the 26th Infantry led America 's first - ever amphibious assault in North Africa , fought at the Kasserine Pass , assaulted Sicily , invaded Normandy , conquered the first German city of the war at Aachen , vaulted the Rhine and attacked all the way to Czechoslovakia by war 's end . The 26th Infantry Regiment conducted 3 amphibious assaults , and earned 7 battle streamers , a Presidential Unit Citation , and 5 foreign awards .
 Beginning another occupation of Germany , the " Blue Spaders " were given the honor of bearing the United States National Colors at the Allied Victory in Europe parade , and were selected to serve as America 's guard of honor at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials . Thus began a lengthy stay in Germany , first as conquerors and later as friends and Allies .
 The unit was reorganized and redesignated on 15 February 1957 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company , 1st Battle Group , 26th Infantry , and remained assigned to the 1st Infantry Division with its organic elements concurrently constituted and activated . It was relieved on 14 April 1959 from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division and assigned to the 8th Infantry Division .
 Serving as a battle group in Europe in the early 1960s , the unit was attached to various Divisions . It was relieved on 24 October 1962 from assignment to the 8th Infantry Division and assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division . It was relieved on 15 February 1963 from assignment to the 2nd Infantry Division and assigned to the 1st Infantry Division . It was then reorganized and redesignated on 13 January 1964 as the 1st Battalion , 26th Infantry .
 The Battalion rejoined the 1st Infantry Division shortly before receiving orders to deploy as a part of the Army 's first divisional - sized unit in Vietnam in 1965 . The " Blue Spaders " served longer in Vietnam with their " Big Red One " units than any other division . After 5 continuous years of combat the " Blue Spaders " received orders to return home in 1970 with 11 battle streamers , a Valorous Unit Award and 2 foreign awards for its colors .
 At the conclusion of Vietnam , the Battalion returned to Germany as part of a forward - deployed brigade of the 1st Infantry Division . The unit was inactivated on 24 February 1983 in Germany and relieved from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division , when that Brigade returned to the United States .
 The 26th Infantry was transfered to TRADOC on 3 April 1987 , where the 26th Infantry 's Regiments spent several years training recruits . The 1st Battalion , 26th Infantry was inactivated on 15 January 1996 at Fort Jackson , South Carolina , and withdrawn from the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command .
 On 16 February 1996 , the Battalion rejoined the " Big Red One " in Germany only to send its soldiers to Bosnia as part of the first American forces to enter the Balkans from February to September 1996 . The entire Battalion followed its initial deployment from October 1996 to April 1997 . In March 1998 , the " Blue Spaders " deployed again to the Balkans , this time to the Republic of Macedonia . Returning briefly in September 1998 , the Battalion was the first unit alerted for deployment to Kosovo in June 1999 . It returned in December 1999 . During this period , the unit earned the Superior Unit Award streamer and the Defense of Kosovo streamer for the colors . Three of Task Force 1 - 26 Infantry 's soldiers lost their lives in Kosovo .
 In 2004 the 1st Battalion , 26th Infantry deployed with other elements of the 1st Infantry Division 's 2nd Brigade to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom . Following that deployment the unit was redesignated on 1 October 2005 as the 1st Battalion , 26th Infantry Regiment .
 After serving another tour of duty in Iraq in 2007 , the unit was relieved on 16 March 2008 from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division and assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team , 1st Infantry Division . This was part of the transformation of the 2nd Brigade to the US Army 's modular force structure . 3rd Brigade Combat Team had perviously converted in 2006 and the 2nd Battalion , 26th Infantry was concurrently inactivated and reflagged as the 1st battalion , 26th Infantry .
 In June 2008 the 3rd Brigade Combat Team , 1st Infantry Division , including the 1st Battalion , 26th Infantry , deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom . The unit remained deployed in that country into 2009 .


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Come pick your glass pumpkins! They are hot all month with hundreds of blown glass pumpkins, gourds, fruits and vegetables for you to pick. Prices are $20-$95 each.
Traditional orange to purple, you’ll find all colors and styles. Curly stems, straight stems, tiny pumpkins, large pumpkins, many have accents of gold on the ribs.
Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece with several sizes! Visit our West Seattle studio at 2914 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126, to select yours, or shop online here. We are open daily and you can often watch us blow glass when you visit.

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Come pick your glass pumpkins ! They are hot all month with hundreds of blown glass pumpkins , gourds , fruits and vegetables for you to pick . Prices are $ 20-$95 each .
 Traditional orange to purple , you ’ll find all colors and styles . Curly stems , straight stems , tiny pumpkins , large pumpkins , many have accents of gold on the ribs .
 Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece with several sizes ! Visit our West Seattle studio at 2914 SW Avalon Way , Seattle , WA 98126 , to select yours , or shop online here . We are open daily and you can often watch us blow glass when you visit .


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I am sorry to hear about your bad shopping experience. I am writing this email to give you some advice regarding your case on the individual items.
The amended Sale of Goods Act 1979 requires the seller to supply goods of satisfactory quality. This includes that the goods must be durable and fit for their general purpose. Therefore you are able to take the jeans and shoes back either for a full refund or a replacement.
The Dior perfume company has breached the law of negligence because a duty of care was not carried out. Also this breach was the direct cause of damage which was the rash came out after using the perfume. Therefore under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, your mother has the right to sue the manufacturer.

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I am sorry to hear about your bad shopping experience . I am writing this email to give you some advice regarding your case on the individual items .
 The amended Sale of Goods Act 1979 requires the seller to supply goods of satisfactory quality . This includes that the goods must be durable and fit for their general purpose . Therefore you are able to take the jeans and shoes back either for a full refund or a replacement .
 The Dior perfume company has breached the law of negligence because a duty of care was not carried out . Also this breach was the direct cause of damage which was the rash came out after using the perfume . Therefore under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 , your mother has the right to sue the manufacturer .


text: TIPPINST- My genetic algorithm is finally “alive” and up and running the problem is it will take a while for the results to come back. I have no real idea how long as each entity will run for a different length of time performing the necessary math etc. So I am experiencing mixed feelings at the moment, pride that its running, curiosity as to what its up to, and impatience !

tokenized: TIPPINST- My genetic algorithm is finally “ alive ” and up and running the problem is it will take a while for the results to come back . I have no real idea how long as each entity will run for a different length of time performing the necessary math etc . So I am experiencing mixed feelings at the moment , pride that its running , curiosity as to what its up to , and impatience !


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HM Revenue & Customs is to send tax staff to help the 1,000 organisations, with the biggest tax data quality issues, to clean up their act.
The Targeted Employer Support (TES) project will include tailored face-to-face visits which will enable HMRC and employers to work together to address data quality problems that affect PAYE systems.
"We want to work in partnership with employers to improve data quality. There are wins for both parties from better data quality," said Stephen Banyard, HMRC Acting Director General for Personal Tax.
Banyard said HMRC was making a determined effort to improve data quality ahead of the move to Real Time Information (RTI) systems and it has conducted 12 employer schemes pilot projects between July and October 2011 on how this can be achieved.
"Pilot visits have shown that ... face to face support can make a real difference to the quality of data we receive from employers and consequently will greatly assist the coming move to Real Time Information (RTI).
In addition to TES visits, HMRC "will improve the communications and guidance we provide on this subject," he said.
"The pilots have gone really well and helped HMRC shape the materials used in interaction with employers."
The move to improve data quality comes as HMRC is consolidating its back end systems. Last month the tax department revealed it had HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced it had reduced the number of its SAP systems from seven to one with an 81% cost saving.

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HM Revenue & Customs is to send tax staff to help the 1,000 organisations , with the biggest tax data quality issues , to clean up their act .
 The Targeted Employer Support ( TES ) project will include tailored face - to - face visits which will enable HMRC and employers to work together to address data quality problems that affect PAYE systems .
 " We want to work in partnership with employers to improve data quality . There are wins for both parties from better data quality , " said Stephen Banyard , HMRC Acting Director General for Personal Tax .
 Banyard said HMRC was making a determined effort to improve data quality ahead of the move to Real Time Information ( RTI ) systems and it has conducted 12 employer schemes pilot projects between July and October 2011 on how this can be achieved .
 " Pilot visits have shown that ... face to face support can make a real difference to the quality of data we receive from employers and consequently will greatly assist the coming move to Real Time Information ( RTI ) .
 In addition to TES visits , HMRC " will improve the communications and guidance we provide on this subject , " he said .
 " The pilots have gone really well and helped HMRC shape the materials used in interaction with employers . "
 The move to improve data quality comes as HMRC is consolidating its back end systems . Last month the tax department revealed it had HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) has announced it had reduced the number of its SAP systems from seven to one with an 81 % cost saving .


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Having in mind the specific needs of business and transit travellers who wish to stay in touch with the rest of the world, Hulhule Island Hotel offers complimentary Wi-fi facility for all the hotel residents at the Lobby of the hotel. More over the services such as print outs and faxes are also available on request.
Conference and Banqueting facilities are able to accommodate up to 150 people.
The Ballroom can be divided into two functional rooms. Theme parties planned for special occasions can be held indoors or outdoors.
Standard audio visual equipment are available on request.
Boardroom can accommodate 12 guests in a pre-set arrangement equipped with the conferencing technology and is ideal for meetings and workshops.
Audio-visual equipments are available on request. Secretarial services are also available at the Business center with Internet facilities.
Gadhoo lounge is available for the guests who are in transit between their international and domestic flights connections.
This air-conditioned lounge is equipped with comfortable and relaxing seating, television with satellite channels, Wi-Fi access and the guests can enjoy sumptuous snacks of their choice.

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Having in mind the specific needs of business and transit travellers who wish to stay in touch with the rest of the world , Hulhule Island Hotel offers complimentary Wi - fi facility for all the hotel residents at the Lobby of the hotel . More over the services such as print outs and faxes are also available on request .
 Conference and Banqueting facilities are able to accommodate up to 150 people .
 The Ballroom can be divided into two functional rooms . Theme parties planned for special occasions can be held indoors or outdoors .
 Standard audio visual equipment are available on request .
 Boardroom can accommodate 12 guests in a pre - set arrangement equipped with the conferencing technology and is ideal for meetings and workshops .
 Audio - visual equipments are available on request . Secretarial services are also available at the Business center with Internet facilities .
 Gadhoo lounge is available for the guests who are in transit between their international and domestic flights connections .
 This air - conditioned lounge is equipped with comfortable and relaxing seating , television with satellite channels , Wi - Fi access and the guests can enjoy sumptuous snacks of their choice .


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A remarkably attractive small hill town, Recanati is close to the heart of many Italians as the birthplace of one the country's greatest poets, Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837).
This dignified place, just inland from the Adriatic Sea, is strung out along the crest of a hill. It was renowned in the 16th and 17th centuries for its commercial fair, one of the most important in the Papal States, and its wide streets and comfortable buildings still bear a mercantile character.
Nowadays, however, it is remembered for its famous son, Leopardi. He passed a hothouse childhood, self-imprisoned in his father's classics-filled library and spent the rest of his life trying to recapture in his pessimistic verse the illusion of happiness, glimpsed fleetingly as a youth in Recanati. Palazzo Leopardi at the southern edge of town, where he was born and brought up, holds memorabilia, manuscripts and his fascinating library. Around every corner, plaques mark spots referred to in his poems.
The museum in Villa Colloredo-Mels, a splendid 18th century villa on the edge of the town centre, holds Recanati's greatest art treasure, a room with four of Lorenzo Lotto's finest pictures, including a most haunting Annunciation packed with almost breathless narrative detail - a high spot in any art-lover's tour of the central Marche.
Recanati was also the home town of the great tenor, Beniamino Gigli and the Museo Gigli in the Palazzo Comunale, or town hall, on central Piazza Leopardi holds a collection of his costumes from some 30 operas, a mock-up of his dressing-room and some of the many presents he received, including a walking stick from Verdi.
Other delights in Recanati include the Cathedral of San Flaviano with its magnificent 17th century wood ceiling and the Teatro Persiani, another of the Marche's unexpectedly grand 19th century theatres.

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A remarkably attractive small hill town , Recanati is close to the heart of many Italians as the birthplace of one the country 's greatest poets , Giacomo Leopardi ( 1798 - 1837 ) .
 This dignified place , just inland from the Adriatic Sea , is strung out along the crest of a hill . It was renowned in the 16th and 17th centuries for its commercial fair , one of the most important in the Papal States , and its wide streets and comfortable buildings still bear a mercantile character .
 Nowadays , however , it is remembered for its famous son , Leopardi . He passed a hothouse childhood , self - imprisoned in his father 's classics - filled library and spent the rest of his life trying to recapture in his pessimistic verse the illusion of happiness , glimpsed fleetingly as a youth in Recanati . Palazzo Leopardi at the southern edge of town , where he was born and brought up , holds memorabilia , manuscripts and his fascinating library . Around every corner , plaques mark spots referred to in his poems .
 The museum in Villa Colloredo - Mels , a splendid 18th century villa on the edge of the town centre , holds Recanati 's greatest art treasure , a room with four of Lorenzo Lotto 's finest pictures , including a most haunting Annunciation packed with almost breathless narrative detail - a high spot in any art - lover 's tour of the central Marche .
 Recanati was also the home town of the great tenor , Beniamino Gigli and the Museo Gigli in the Palazzo Comunale , or town hall , on central Piazza Leopardi holds a collection of his costumes from some 30 operas , a mock - up of his dressing - room and some of the many presents he received , including a walking stick from Verdi .
 Other delights in Recanati include the Cathedral of San Flaviano with its magnificent 17th century wood ceiling and the Teatro Persiani , another of the Marche 's unexpectedly grand 19th century theatres .


text: Meals and Lodging are included in the price of all Trophy Whitetail Hunts and Spring Turkey Hunts. Meals and/or Lodging can be provided on Exotic Hunts at an extra charge. �The Old Ranchhouse� isn�t fancy but it is comfortable. Satellite TV is available for your viewing.

tokenized: Meals and Lodging are included in the price of all Trophy Whitetail Hunts and Spring Turkey Hunts . Meals and/or Lodging can be provided on Exotic Hunts at an extra charge . � The Old Ranchhouse � isn � t fancy but it is comfortable . Satellite TV is available for your viewing .


text: So after everything the New England Patriots have been threw with Randy Moss, its clear it was true love after all. Well at least on Randy’s part. While being interviewed he said he loves New England and wants to play for them again.

tokenized: So after everything the New England Patriots have been threw with Randy Moss , its clear it was true love after all . Well at least on Randy ’s part . While being interviewed he said he loves New England and wants to play for them again .


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Quick overview The Shoemaker and His Daughter is an epic story spanning the Second World War to the fall of the Soviet Union, taking in eighty years of Soviet and Russian history, from Stalin to Putin.
The Soviet Union, 1962. Gifted shoemaker Stanislav Suvorov is imprisoned for five years. His crime? Selling his car for a profit. On his release, social shame drives him and his family into voluntary exile in Siberia, 5,000 kilometres from home. In a climate that's unfriendly both geographically and politically, it's their chance to start again.
The Shoemaker and His Daughter is an epic story spanning the Second World War to the fall of the Soviet Union, taking in eighty years of Soviet and Russian history, from Stalin to Putin. Following the footsteps of a remarkable family Conor O'Clery knows well - he is married to the shoemaker's daughter - it's both a compelling insight into life in a secretive world at a siesmic moment in time and a powerful tale of ordinary lives shaped by extraordinary times.

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Quick overview The Shoemaker and His Daughter is an epic story spanning the Second World War to the fall of the Soviet Union , taking in eighty years of Soviet and Russian history , from Stalin to Putin .
 The Soviet Union , 1962 . Gifted shoemaker Stanislav Suvorov is imprisoned for five years . His crime ? Selling his car for a profit . On his release , social shame drives him and his family into voluntary exile in Siberia , 5,000 kilometres from home . In a climate that 's unfriendly both geographically and politically , it 's their chance to start again .
 The Shoemaker and His Daughter is an epic story spanning the Second World War to the fall of the Soviet Union , taking in eighty years of Soviet and Russian history , from Stalin to Putin . Following the footsteps of a remarkable family Conor O'Clery knows well - he is married to the shoemaker 's daughter - it 's both a compelling insight into life in a secretive world at a siesmic moment in time and a powerful tale of ordinary lives shaped by extraordinary times .


text: Darling is a sun product line is born and made in Italy. A true instagram star, favourite of beach clubs and influencers. There are four products on shelf: A medium and a high sun protection, a tanning activator and an after-sun lotion. Darling bases its products on the idea that sun creams can be not only of high quality, but also objects with a design, symbols of fashion and trend. The label represents innovation, research and attention for the smallest details.

tokenized: Darling is a sun product line is born and made in Italy . A true instagram star , favourite of beach clubs and influencers . There are four products on shelf : A medium and a high sun protection , a tanning activator and an after - sun lotion . Darling bases its products on the idea that sun creams can be not only of high quality , but also objects with a design , symbols of fashion and trend . The label represents innovation , research and attention for the smallest details .


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Melbourne Wine Barrels & Iron Products started from a passion for the love of barrels & vintage iron products.
Coming from a family connected to wine and producing wine in a can. I personally love the barrel look & feel.
Here at Melbourne Wine Barrels & Iron Products we prefer quality over quantity. We strive to achieve the best quality looking barrels for our customer. As a Mother & Son business we work together in restoring the barrels to their best condition. Our barrels are treated with love & care with being oiled and varnished for the barrels longevity.
Our iron products also compliment the barrels with the vintage theme. We can tailor our customer’s needs in wood burning or paint: names, emblems & branding for memorabilia.

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Melbourne Wine Barrels & Iron Products started from a passion for the love of barrels & vintage iron products .
 Coming from a family connected to wine and producing wine in a can . I personally love the barrel look & feel .
 Here at Melbourne Wine Barrels & Iron Products we prefer quality over quantity . We strive to achieve the best quality looking barrels for our customer . As a Mother & Son business we work together in restoring the barrels to their best condition . Our barrels are treated with love & care with being oiled and varnished for the barrels longevity .
 Our iron products also compliment the barrels with the vintage theme . We can tailor our customer ’s needs in wood burning or paint : names , emblems & branding for memorabilia .


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Universe Center is a Kiev based prograde language service provider.
We specialize in written translation as well as oral interpretation services of any type and complexity. Our translation agency includes more than fifty highly qualified translators and interpreters with narrow area of expertise, which enables us to sustain high level quality and accuracy of translation. The level of our professionalism along with computer-assisted translation and quality control of our agency gives our clients the appreciation of performance excellency and service rate.
Universe Center interpreters render services for both private sector and state-owned establishments. Our qualified professionals are eager to provide consequent as well as simultaneous interpretation during conferences, trainings, negotiations, business meetings, touring, movies, audio and video recordings in any sphere of business.
Travelling abroad on business, for studies or pleasure to countries which have not concluded Mutual Document Recognition Agreement with Ukraine, one might need to legalize one’s documents.
Our company provides legalization services in such government establishments as the Ministry of External Affairs of Ukraine, the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the Department of Education of Ukraine, the Public Health Ministry, Consular departments and Embassies in Kyiv.
We carry out two types of legalization: consular legalization as well as apostille placement. Do not hesitate to find out more about different types of apostille required in a place of your visit from our managers.
We are glad to offer you notary certification of translated documents.
Our certified translators render translation services of any type and specialization: legal area, audit sector, banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, medicine, scientific and technical spheres. Languages involved in the translation process exceed twenty. Our agency provides translation services from and to the following language: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, etc. Moreover, our language range incorporates Japanese, Czech, Serbian, Turkish, and a lot more.
Cooperating with us you will get the full assistance of a personal manager, who will make sure you have all the necessary information concerning your orders and projects. Your attendant will secure communication between clients and Universe Center specialists, who carry out client’s orders. You are more than welcome to place your order 24/7. In case of emergency you might want to turn to express translation solution. Express translation option makes your order a priority and it is carried out within a shortest possible time. Furthermore, we provide delivery services at your convenience.
We offer proof reading by native speaker, which contributes to highest possible accuracy of translation.
Certification by a seal of “UNIVERSE CENTER” LLC.
We are happy to provide loyalty programs and wide range of discounts for our clients. One of our special offers includes constant support of your personal translator, who will purposefully provide all the necessary services exclusively for your orders.

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Universe Center is a Kiev based prograde language service provider .
 We specialize in written translation as well as oral interpretation services of any type and complexity . Our translation agency includes more than fifty highly qualified translators and interpreters with narrow area of expertise , which enables us to sustain high level quality and accuracy of translation . The level of our professionalism along with computer - assisted translation and quality control of our agency gives our clients the appreciation of performance excellency and service rate .
 Universe Center interpreters render services for both private sector and state - owned establishments . Our qualified professionals are eager to provide consequent as well as simultaneous interpretation during conferences , trainings , negotiations , business meetings , touring , movies , audio and video recordings in any sphere of business .
 Travelling abroad on business , for studies or pleasure to countries which have not concluded Mutual Document Recognition Agreement with Ukraine , one might need to legalize one ’s documents .
 Our company provides legalization services in such government establishments as the Ministry of External Affairs of Ukraine , the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine , the Department of Education of Ukraine , the Public Health Ministry , Consular departments and Embassies in Kyiv .
 We carry out two types of legalization : consular legalization as well as apostille placement . Do not hesitate to find out more about different types of apostille required in a place of your visit from our managers .
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tokenized: Two 20 - minute halves were split up by two five - minutes sessions that featured mostly freshmen and reserves . The first 20 - minute half was won , 58 - 46 , by Gonzaga and , after the first five - minute session , the Zags won the second 20 - minute half , 52 - 46 . It was followed by one more five - minute session .


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I am Veanne, I am from a suburban city next to Los Angeles. I am vegan and have been for quite some time now. I love all of my animals i have 2 rats, 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 turtles. Message me for more information!
This is a space for veanne to share inspiration, information, and opportunities for involvement with global impact.
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I am Veanne , I am from a suburban city next to Los Angeles . I am vegan and have been for quite some time now . I love all of my animals i have 2 rats , 2 dogs , 1 cat , and 2 turtles . Message me for more information !
 This is a space for veanne to share inspiration , information , and opportunities for involvement with global impact .
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Although preliminary and capable of being screwed up in winery, although we hope with our experience there is little of that, I think we can consider this vintage a great vintage, at least based on our cellar. There are two or three average lots, but the remainder have the potential to constitute one of the best four or five vintages I’ve seen. All wines have exceptional acids and pHs, good for ageability and presaging a longer than normal immaturity in bottle before showing their stuff. This could be minimized by intense, overt fruit. All of this smacks of 1999 and 2008 vintages, especially in Pinot noirs. The Pinot noirs have enjoyed very long cold soaks, with up to 12-13 days and colors pulled that are reminiscent of finished wine in a very good vintage, even before fermentation heat!
In discussions with other wineries, if botrytis is excluded from the equation for others, they see the same thing. Botrytis in the valley differed somewhat based on location and viticultural practices. This difference should be the only factor for vintage variability. Thank you, Chad, for pristine vineyards in 2011.
This has been a condensed, late, hard-worked vintage. Harvest crews in vineyard can breathe a sigh of relief. In the winery it is another 10 days or more before it’s a wrap.
It will all be worth it.
A mixture of sun, fog, a little light rain, sun, and fog over the last week has accented the Riesling end of harvest in a beautiful and appropriate way. Hardy and with us encouraging a little botrytis in Riesling, we enjoy the final flourish at our four sites. Riesling fruit coming in is bright with high acids, lower sugars in the 18-20+ brix range, and with good flavors — Riesling has two aromatic/flavor peaks, one at 18-18.5 brix and another at 21+ brix.
Except for outside red pressings and barreling down, we now can disregard the four or five weather forecasts we all have bookmarked and watch winter fronts come in with a cup of coffee and a smile.
2019 | Happy B Corp Month!

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Although preliminary and capable of being screwed up in winery , although we hope with our experience there is little of that , I think we can consider this vintage a great vintage , at least based on our cellar . There are two or three average lots , but the remainder have the potential to constitute one of the best four or five vintages I ’ve seen . All wines have exceptional acids and pHs , good for ageability and presaging a longer than normal immaturity in bottle before showing their stuff . This could be minimized by intense , overt fruit . All of this smacks of 1999 and 2008 vintages , especially in Pinot noirs . The Pinot noirs have enjoyed very long cold soaks , with up to 12 - 13 days and colors pulled that are reminiscent of finished wine in a very good vintage , even before fermentation heat !
 In discussions with other wineries , if botrytis is excluded from the equation for others , they see the same thing . Botrytis in the valley differed somewhat based on location and viticultural practices . This difference should be the only factor for vintage variability . Thank you , Chad , for pristine vineyards in 2011 .
 This has been a condensed , late , hard - worked vintage . Harvest crews in vineyard can breathe a sigh of relief . In the winery it is another 10 days or more before it ’s a wrap .
 It will all be worth it .
 A mixture of sun , fog , a little light rain , sun , and fog over the last week has accented the Riesling end of harvest in a beautiful and appropriate way . Hardy and with us encouraging a little botrytis in Riesling , we enjoy the final flourish at our four sites . Riesling fruit coming in is bright with high acids , lower sugars in the 18 - 20 + brix range , and with good flavors — Riesling has two aromatic / flavor peaks , one at 18 - 18.5 brix and another at 21 + brix .
 Except for outside red pressings and barreling down , we now can disregard the four or five weather forecasts we all have bookmarked and watch winter fronts come in with a cup of coffee and a smile .
 2019 | Happy B Corp Month !


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96:3-4 Read! And your Lord is most generous, who taught by the pen.
Curriculum with Islamic values and perspectives integrated into every subject.
Character development program to inculcate fairness, morality and responsibility.
Richly diverse student body and emphasis on mutual respect.
Passionate teachers who are trained in academic and religious education.
Montessori School of Excellence (“MSE”) is a private school, enrolling children ages 3 years to 12 years (Pre Kindergarten – 6th grade). Montessori School of Excellence is unique among Islamic schools in Dallas as all of our teachers are Montessori-certified and MSE is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). The school is open in Collin County in McKinney, close to the cities of Plano, Frisco, and Allen in North Dallas.
Click on events at the side for details of all upcoming events or click on VIEW ALL EVENTS to see all the events coming up.
Would you like to volunteer for an event? Please contact the organizer of the event or contact the school to see how you can help!
Come visit our booth at the Islamic Center of Frisco, on November 4, at 2pm.
We will be answering any questions about our school and hosting a raffle for new parents.
My three and a half year old started reading and that was so exciting for me and her and when she finished the book, I was in awe!
When my daughter comes home from school and proudly shows her work, I know I made the right decision.
My observation has been that MSE is focused on quality vs. quantity. I personally consider this a plus point for this school due to its limited and focused enrollment. After the secure environment we provide to our child at home, MSE is the only next place I feel comfortable sending her.

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96:3 - 4 Read ! And your Lord is most generous , who taught by the pen .
 Curriculum with Islamic values and perspectives integrated into every subject .
 Character development program to inculcate fairness , morality and responsibility .
 Richly diverse student body and emphasis on mutual respect .
 Passionate teachers who are trained in academic and religious education .
 Montessori School of Excellence ( “ MSE ” ) is a private school , enrolling children ages 3 years to 12 years ( Pre Kindergarten – 6th grade ) . Montessori School of Excellence is unique among Islamic schools in Dallas as all of our teachers are Montessori - certified and MSE is a member of the American Montessori Society ( AMS ) . The school is open in Collin County in McKinney , close to the cities of Plano , Frisco , and Allen in North Dallas .
 Click on events at the side for details of all upcoming events or click on VIEW ALL EVENTS to see all the events coming up .
 Would you like to volunteer for an event ? Please contact the organizer of the event or contact the school to see how you can help !
 Come visit our booth at the Islamic Center of Frisco , on November 4 , at 2 pm .
 We will be answering any questions about our school and hosting a raffle for new parents .
 My three and a half year old started reading and that was so exciting for me and her and when she finished the book , I was in awe !
 When my daughter comes home from school and proudly shows her work , I know I made the right decision .
 My observation has been that MSE is focused on quality vs. quantity . I personally consider this a plus point for this school due to its limited and focused enrollment . After the secure environment we provide to our child at home , MSE is the only next place I feel comfortable sending her .


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Pick from our wide variety of adhesive backed vinyl to purchase custom decals contour cut to any shape and size you need! From permanent adhesive vinyl to temporary stick-on signage, durable custom shaped decals are perfect for business and personal use.
Our decals are printed on both White and Now Clear Adhesive vinyl material using our high-res 600dpi, 6-color plus White Ink CMYK printing process to deliver rich color saturation and crisp high definition resolution to any graphic. With the advanced ability to print White ink on clear vinyls, we have expanded the design capabilities for using the color White in sign graphics immensely. Decals that include White in the design no longer have to resort to die-cutting Opaque White vinyl in order to eliminate White space that should not exist within the decal's graphic. Instead, the designer can now select our clear vinyl for printing decals that include the color White, and our printing process will print White on the clear vinyl adhesive surface where intended. This process will ensure that the most detailed graphical designs that contain some or all White will stand out with the highest of definition even on full color decals that do not need to contain excessive contours.
Custom and Standard Sizes Available for Making Decals!
Although we can print any custom sized decal you need simply by contacting our sales department at Sales@eSigns.com or calling us toll free at 800-494-5850 for custom pricing and ordering, we have created an assortment of affordably priced sizes that can be selected when ordering decals online. Our range of sizes vary slightly depending on the adhesive producte chosen but provide the majority of sizes needed for most adhesive displays. Sizes range from our smaller 6" (six inch) size selections to our 8' (eight foot) large format outdoor decal displays.
Use Decals for The Office, Home, Store or Business!
Our variety of custom adhesive products come in any size or dimensional contour shape needed and can be applied to windows, walls, floors and even the outdoors! Custom Wall decal designs can be creatively used to decorate any office space while conveying a specific mission statement or brand message. Used as custom printed wall-paper, adhesive wall vinyl is the perfect solution for adding home decor ideas. Permanent adhesive window signage can be used to optimize a store's window ad space with brand messaging, while re-usable window clings are the perfect print medium for daily restaurant specials or recurring convenient store discount offers. Perforated window signs are also an effective window sign solution for advertising to patrons on the outside of a store or business while maintaining an unobstructed outside view for patrons and employees that are inside. Durable trample-proof floor decal graphics are an excellent way to communicate safety warnings, store promotional announcements or provide directional signage along store or warehouse aisle-ways.
All Our Adhesives are Cut Contour Capable!
All adhesive signage we carry can be custom contour shaped simply by letting us know at the time of an order where the cutting outline should be. In the printing industry, we call this the cut-line and is simply a printed outline around the graphic where the cutting should happen. For example; if an intended graphic design needs to be contour cut around the artwork, please let us know in your ordering notes where we should cut out the graphic being printed.
We only make one shaped cut around any of the adhesives we offer. We cannot cut inside spaces, individual lettering, or cut multiple sections from a single order. This contour cut method allows for one cutting around any artwork maintaining a border of at least 0.125" around the graphic as shown on the cut text example below.
From custom contoured adhesive decals for the floor, walls, windows and more, eSigns adhesive graphic printing division is ready to assist for both indoor or outdoor adhesive sign applications!

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Pick from our wide variety of adhesive backed vinyl to purchase custom decals contour cut to any shape and size you need ! From permanent adhesive vinyl to temporary stick - on signage , durable custom shaped decals are perfect for business and personal use .
 Our decals are printed on both White and Now Clear Adhesive vinyl material using our high - res 600dpi , 6 - color plus White Ink CMYK printing process to deliver rich color saturation and crisp high definition resolution to any graphic . With the advanced ability to print White ink on clear vinyls , we have expanded the design capabilities for using the color White in sign graphics immensely . Decals that include White in the design no longer have to resort to die - cutting Opaque White vinyl in order to eliminate White space that should not exist within the decal 's graphic . Instead , the designer can now select our clear vinyl for printing decals that include the color White , and our printing process will print White on the clear vinyl adhesive surface where intended . This process will ensure that the most detailed graphical designs that contain some or all White will stand out with the highest of definition even on full color decals that do not need to contain excessive contours .
 Custom and Standard Sizes Available for Making Decals !
 Although we can print any custom sized decal you need simply by contacting our sales department at Sales@eSigns.com or calling us toll free at 800 - 494 - 5850 for custom pricing and ordering , we have created an assortment of affordably priced sizes that can be selected when ordering decals online . Our range of sizes vary slightly depending on the adhesive producte chosen but provide the majority of sizes needed for most adhesive displays . Sizes range from our smaller 6 " ( six inch ) size selections to our 8 ' ( eight foot ) large format outdoor decal displays .
 Use Decals for The Office , Home , Store or Business !
 Our variety of custom adhesive products come in any size or dimensional contour shape needed and can be applied to windows , walls , floors and even the outdoors ! Custom Wall decal designs can be creatively used to decorate any office space while conveying a specific mission statement or brand message . Used as custom printed wall - paper , adhesive wall vinyl is the perfect solution for adding home decor ideas . Permanent adhesive window signage can be used to optimize a store 's window ad space with brand messaging , while re - usable window clings are the perfect print medium for daily restaurant specials or recurring convenient store discount offers . Perforated window signs are also an effective window sign solution for advertising to patrons on the outside of a store or business while maintaining an unobstructed outside view for patrons and employees that are inside . Durable trample - proof floor decal graphics are an excellent way to communicate safety warnings , store promotional announcements or provide directional signage along store or warehouse aisle - ways .
 All Our Adhesives are Cut Contour Capable !
 All adhesive signage we carry can be custom contour shaped simply by letting us know at the time of an order where the cutting outline should be . In the printing industry , we call this the cut - line and is simply a printed outline around the graphic where the cutting should happen . For example ; if an intended graphic design needs to be contour cut around the artwork , please let us know in your ordering notes where we should cut out the graphic being printed .
 We only make one shaped cut around any of the adhesives we offer . We can not cut inside spaces , individual lettering , or cut multiple sections from a single order . This contour cut method allows for one cutting around any artwork maintaining a border of at least 0.125 " around the graphic as shown on the cut text example below .
 From custom contoured adhesive decals for the floor , walls , windows and more , eSigns adhesive graphic printing division is ready to assist for both indoor or outdoor adhesive sign applications !


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tokenized: Sell my PlayBook 4 G LTE 32 GB tablet . Important ! Factory reset your tablet before sending or we may be unable to process it .


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Inés Cuatrecasas and her business partner Marc Oliver come from one of the European design capitals: luminous Barcelona. Nevertheless, their professional career made and unexpected turn: a 5,588km one to be precise, and now they are leading Mille Collines fashion brand from Kigali, Rwanda capital city. Thanks to it, they hope to contribute to the development of the country and to how African products are perceived in other countries.
Their way of looking at things is local and global at the same time, artisan and avant-garde, a spirit rooted in capturing the best of different worlds, just the kind of vision that we admire in Dragonfruit.
African fashion is greatly unkown in Europe. How come a catalan girl gets interested in it?
Because of personal reasons I have had a strong bond with African continent since my childhood and I have been able to travel there may times. In my career as a designer, Africa has always been my muse. Fashion appeals me because of it’s sociologic side, as a tool to change the consumer’s mind and to fill in an unkown necessity.
I arrived to Rwanda for the first time in Summer of 2005, in coop with a Fundation. While I was there I met a rwandese woman, -Antoinette- strong, passionate and a fighter. We connected very quickly. She had worked her whole life in couture, and now she teaches sewing, as well as many other things. Inspired by Antoinette I came back a year later with Marc, my business partner, and we piloted our first collection. The result was much more positive than we had expeted. After successfully testing the outcome of the colledtion, a year later we founded the brand.
What new things has African fashion taught you? Why does it inspire you?
Because of the access it grants us to artisans and artisan techniques, very hard to find in Europe nowadays. Rwanda has allowed us to create a structure where we participate in the whole process. Africa is inspiration. Besides the less tangible feelings that made us fall in love with this continent, this place drags you to the essence of creation. As it used to be in Europe during the ’50s, were you were part and witness in every step of the process of developing a product. As designers, it is a privilege.
What defines Mille Collines’ style? What does it borrow from each place?
Mille Collines speaks of contrast. It feeds from two very different and strong influences. It dresses a woman who isn’t afraid of a changing world, who believes that through diversity we get closer to a more sophisticated kind of richness. A woman who values a high quality and unique product: every piece is handmade. Mille Collines woman feels connection with Africa. Be it because she is African and this brand speaks to her about her land, where she lives and her home is, or be it because she is far away and she feels a poignant longing. In an ever more global world there is room for a product that fusions and makes those influences get closer, that is, the mirror of the historical moment we are currently living in.
Why Rwanda? How did you get to live and work in there?
We get asked this question often. Africa and fashion are almost antagonic concepts currently. In this country we have set up an able team, there is a very high number of qualified professionals that don’t have many opportunities. We have discovered an unexplored territory to create items that, to many people’s surprise, are made in Africa and are sophisticated. Besides, Rwanda is a “kind” african country, that turns the day to day into a pleasent routine devoid of unpleasent surprises. It’s small size allow as to work with people located in very different parts of the country and not losing control of the productions.
We arrived to Rwanda with more information than that appearing in the press or TV. We had travelled the country before to visit the projects of an NGO founded by my mother, África Digna (Dignified/Worthy Africa). Rwanda is much better than imagined, there have been many changes in the last years. In fact, the country is known as “the African Switzerland” because of the degree of security and stability it offers to foreing investors.
The media stresses out so much the negative side, that when you land here you become very surprised at all the good things they never tell you. This helps adapting faster. Today, in our experience, we can say that these many preconceived ideas about African reality are unfairly exaggerated.
Do you collaborate with local artisans?
Yes, there are 270 local artisans collaborating with our brand today. In the raffia, tin, horn, embroidery, cristal and aluminium cooperatives.
We use them a lot. We work a lot with social networks, we connect every shop and every team through Facebook. It’s important that all of them are exposed to what is happening at the other end of the chain, that there is a space where they can generate projects with each other, were they can chat and contact, social networks have helped greatly altough there is still a barrier to be overcomed face to face, we solve this issue with regular meetings.
How do you see Burberry and other prestige brands’ appropiation of African fashion elements?
Communicating Africa is always interesting, but in many cases it’s just a trend, and that has an expiration date on it.
Is there an “African fashion”or are there too many differences among the different countries?
Undoubtely, there are common patterns. More than the traditional fashion, currently we can talk about a professional and exportable fashion: Globalization has provided the African people with tools for creating a product that can compete with the rest of the world. I’d want that it would be known what is Rwanda and Africa today, the many opportunities that are unfolding. Many people would get surprised.
We’ll keep an eye in Mille Collines’ challenges for this year. Whoever who wants to join, can follow their blog. Shortly, clothing items will be available as well in the online shop.

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Inés Cuatrecasas and her business partner Marc Oliver come from one of the European design capitals : luminous Barcelona . Nevertheless , their professional career made and unexpected turn : a 5,588 km one to be precise , and now they are leading Mille Collines fashion brand from Kigali , Rwanda capital city . Thanks to it , they hope to contribute to the development of the country and to how African products are perceived in other countries .
 Their way of looking at things is local and global at the same time , artisan and avant - garde , a spirit rooted in capturing the best of different worlds , just the kind of vision that we admire in Dragonfruit .
 African fashion is greatly unkown in Europe . How come a catalan girl gets interested in it ?
 Because of personal reasons I have had a strong bond with African continent since my childhood and I have been able to travel there may times . In my career as a designer , Africa has always been my muse . Fashion appeals me because of it ’s sociologic side , as a tool to change the consumer ’s mind and to fill in an unkown necessity .
 I arrived to Rwanda for the first time in Summer of 2005 , in coop with a Fundation . While I was there I met a rwandese woman , -Antoinette- strong , passionate and a fighter . We connected very quickly . She had worked her whole life in couture , and now she teaches sewing , as well as many other things . Inspired by Antoinette I came back a year later with Marc , my business partner , and we piloted our first collection . The result was much more positive than we had expeted . After successfully testing the outcome of the colledtion , a year later we founded the brand .
 What new things has African fashion taught you ? Why does it inspire you ?
 Because of the access it grants us to artisans and artisan techniques , very hard to find in Europe nowadays . Rwanda has allowed us to create a structure where we participate in the whole process . Africa is inspiration . Besides the less tangible feelings that made us fall in love with this continent , this place drags you to the essence of creation . As it used to be in Europe during the ’ 50s , were you were part and witness in every step of the process of developing a product . As designers , it is a privilege .
 What defines Mille Collines ’ style ? What does it borrow from each place ?
 Mille Collines speaks of contrast . It feeds from two very different and strong influences . It dresses a woman who is n’t afraid of a changing world , who believes that through diversity we get closer to a more sophisticated kind of richness . A woman who values a high quality and unique product : every piece is handmade . Mille Collines woman feels connection with Africa . Be it because she is African and this brand speaks to her about her land , where she lives and her home is , or be it because she is far away and she feels a poignant longing . In an ever more global world there is room for a product that fusions and makes those influences get closer , that is , the mirror of the historical moment we are currently living in .
 Why Rwanda ? How did you get to live and work in there ?
 We get asked this question often . Africa and fashion are almost antagonic concepts currently . In this country we have set up an able team , there is a very high number of qualified professionals that do n’t have many opportunities . We have discovered an unexplored territory to create items that , to many people ’s surprise , are made in Africa and are sophisticated . Besides , Rwanda is a “ kind ” african country , that turns the day to day into a pleasent routine devoid of unpleasent surprises . It ’s small size allow as to work with people located in very different parts of the country and not losing control of the productions .
 We arrived to Rwanda with more information than that appearing in the press or TV . We had travelled the country before to visit the projects of an NGO founded by my mother , África Digna ( Dignified / Worthy Africa ) . Rwanda is much better than imagined , there have been many changes in the last years . In fact , the country is known as “ the African Switzerland ” because of the degree of security and stability it offers to foreing investors .
 The media stresses out so much the negative side , that when you land here you become very surprised at all the good things they never tell you . This helps adapting faster . Today , in our experience , we can say that these many preconceived ideas about African reality are unfairly exaggerated .
 Do you collaborate with local artisans ?
 Yes , there are 270 local artisans collaborating with our brand today . In the raffia , tin , horn , embroidery , cristal and aluminium cooperatives .
 We use them a lot . We work a lot with social networks , we connect every shop and every team through Facebook . It ’s important that all of them are exposed to what is happening at the other end of the chain , that there is a space where they can generate projects with each other , were they can chat and contact , social networks have helped greatly altough there is still a barrier to be overcomed face to face , we solve this issue with regular meetings .
 How do you see Burberry and other prestige brands ’ appropiation of African fashion elements ?
 Communicating Africa is always interesting , but in many cases it ’s just a trend , and that has an expiration date on it .
 Is there an “ African fashion”or are there too many differences among the different countries ?
 Undoubtely , there are common patterns . More than the traditional fashion , currently we can talk about a professional and exportable fashion : Globalization has provided the African people with tools for creating a product that can compete with the rest of the world . I ’d want that it would be known what is Rwanda and Africa today , the many opportunities that are unfolding . Many people would get surprised .
 We ’ll keep an eye in Mille Collines ’ challenges for this year . Whoever who wants to join , can follow their blog . Shortly , clothing items will be available as well in the online shop .


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Flavor Your Life - Who Gave The Baby Coffee?
Who Gave The Baby Coffee?
I use olive oil ALL the time when I cook. Sometimes I use it in recipes, to sauté veggies, and even as dressing for salad. My favorite way has to be when I’m cooking vegetables but you can really taste the difference in the salad dressing between brand that you use.
I was lucky enough to try Zucchi 1810 100% Italiano Extra Virgin Olive Oil recently and it was amazing.
The maker Oleificio Zucchi started in 1810 in the area near Lodi in northern Italy as a small family business. Since then it has grown significantly but still takes the time to find and create the best blends of Oil.
Right now my youngest child loves broccoli. And the simplest way to cook it is with a little Olive Oil. I love knowing that she is getting the best ingredients in the food that she eats.
Welcome! My name is Sarah and I'm a stay at home mommy of a silly little boy named Jace and wife to my amazing hubby Patrick.

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Flavor Your Life - Who Gave The Baby Coffee ?
 Who Gave The Baby Coffee ?
 I use olive oil ALL the time when I cook . Sometimes I use it in recipes , to sauté veggies , and even as dressing for salad . My favorite way has to be when I ’m cooking vegetables but you can really taste the difference in the salad dressing between brand that you use .
 I was lucky enough to try Zucchi 1810 100 % Italiano Extra Virgin Olive Oil recently and it was amazing .
 The maker Oleificio Zucchi started in 1810 in the area near Lodi in northern Italy as a small family business . Since then it has grown significantly but still takes the time to find and create the best blends of Oil .
 Right now my youngest child loves broccoli . And the simplest way to cook it is with a little Olive Oil . I love knowing that she is getting the best ingredients in the food that she eats .
 Welcome ! My name is Sarah and I 'm a stay at home mommy of a silly little boy named Jace and wife to my amazing hubby Patrick .


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As water levels near camp sites at Cedar Bluff State Park continue to fall, park manager Chris Smith keeps a close eye on conditions in Russell.
The city has moved into a strict water conservation phase and has suggested the possibility of tapping into Cedar Bluff to augment its water supply.
That's what happened in 2006, when Russell last faced sharply depleted water supplies.
In 2006, slightly more than 3,000 acre-feet of water -- nearly a billion gallons -- were released from Cedar Bluff, slowly creeping downstream along the Smoky Hill River to Pfeifer, where the city of Russell has its main wells.
That release dropped the level of the lake 1.12 feet.
Currently, Russell has nearly 2,000 acre-feet of water available for release while the Kansas Water Office only has about 1,400 acre-feet.
There's a concern there on the part of both the city of Russell and the KWO that there might not be enough water available to push all the way down to the Russell wellfield.
KWO director Tracy Streeter said his office met with Hays and Russell officials via conference call Monday to talk about conditions.
"They're not going to do anything here in the short run," Streeter said of making a decision on releasing water.
He recognizes the shortage of water available.
"We don't have the water like last time we made the release," he said.
Yet he's not ready to discount the possibility of a release.
"If we can't be successful in getting water to Russell, it seems like an iffy situation," he said.

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As water levels near camp sites at Cedar Bluff State Park continue to fall , park manager Chris Smith keeps a close eye on conditions in Russell .
 The city has moved into a strict water conservation phase and has suggested the possibility of tapping into Cedar Bluff to augment its water supply .
 That 's what happened in 2006 , when Russell last faced sharply depleted water supplies .
 In 2006 , slightly more than 3,000 acre - feet of water -- nearly a billion gallons -- were released from Cedar Bluff , slowly creeping downstream along the Smoky Hill River to Pfeifer , where the city of Russell has its main wells .
 That release dropped the level of the lake 1.12 feet .
 Currently , Russell has nearly 2,000 acre - feet of water available for release while the Kansas Water Office only has about 1,400 acre - feet .
 There 's a concern there on the part of both the city of Russell and the KWO that there might not be enough water available to push all the way down to the Russell wellfield .
 KWO director Tracy Streeter said his office met with Hays and Russell officials via conference call Monday to talk about conditions .
 " They 're not going to do anything here in the short run , " Streeter said of making a decision on releasing water .
 He recognizes the shortage of water available .
 " We do n't have the water like last time we made the release , " he said .
 Yet he 's not ready to discount the possibility of a release .
 " If we ca n't be successful in getting water to Russell , it seems like an iffy situation , " he said .


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A Chicago judge on Thursday dismissed a patent case between Apple and Motorola because, he said, neither side could adequately "establish a right to relief."
As a result, a trial that was set to begin on Monday has been canceled. However, U.S. District Judge Richard Posner said he would "delay entry of judgment until I have prepared a full opinion, because in the course of that preparation, I may change my mind."
In his brief filing yesterday, however, Posner said Apple has already admitted that it cannot prove damages on two of the four patents it is using against Motorola. On the two remaining patents, Posner said yesterday that he does not think Apple will prevail.
Both companies think damages are an adequate remedy for the alleged infringements, "though they failed to present evidence on damages strong enough to withstand summary judgment," Posner wrote. Since "injunctive relief would impose costs disproportionate to the harm to the patentee and the benefit of the alleged infringement to the allowed infringer and would be contrary to the public interest, I cannot find a basis for an aware of injunctive relief," he said.
Apple requested a full evidentiary hearing on the matter, but Posner said the "existing evidentiary record is adequate."
Motorola did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
As patent blogger Florian Mueller noted, the case will likely now head to the Federal Circuit.
The decision comes several days after Posner dismissed one of two patents Motorola was trying to assert against Cupertino in the same case.

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A Chicago judge on Thursday dismissed a patent case between Apple and Motorola because , he said , neither side could adequately " establish a right to relief . "
 As a result , a trial that was set to begin on Monday has been canceled . However , U.S. District Judge Richard Posner said he would " delay entry of judgment until I have prepared a full opinion , because in the course of that preparation , I may change my mind . "
 In his brief filing yesterday , however , Posner said Apple has already admitted that it can not prove damages on two of the four patents it is using against Motorola . On the two remaining patents , Posner said yesterday that he does not think Apple will prevail .
 Both companies think damages are an adequate remedy for the alleged infringements , " though they failed to present evidence on damages strong enough to withstand summary judgment , " Posner wrote . Since " injunctive relief would impose costs disproportionate to the harm to the patentee and the benefit of the alleged infringement to the allowed infringer and would be contrary to the public interest , I can not find a basis for an aware of injunctive relief , " he said .
 Apple requested a full evidentiary hearing on the matter , but Posner said the " existing evidentiary record is adequate . "
 Motorola did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
 As patent blogger Florian Mueller noted , the case will likely now head to the Federal Circuit .
 The decision comes several days after Posner dismissed one of two patents Motorola was trying to assert against Cupertino in the same case .


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Note: Little Monsters is now closed.
Located in Lake Orion, this independent shop prides itself on being a specialty destination. It stocks oodles of unique treats to delight any kid, tyke to teen – from books to instruments to forts, plus plenty of retro toys, science and nature finds, wooden playthings, collectors’ stuff with incredible design and even U.S.-made gear. Prices range from 25 cents to $100.
Opened by Leila Freijy and Chris McKenna back in 2006, Little Monsters has a quirky creativity you can sense even in its store logo (which Cyrus, Freijy’s son, hand-created when he was 8 years old).
Its eclectic mix of toys – which spans Ugly Dolls and Playmobil to interesting imports from around the world – are all set in a welcoming, cozy brick store on Flint Street. It’s definitely caught local parents’ attention (they named Little Monsters the best toy store in southeast Michigan in Metro Parent’s 2012 Parent Picks).
Employee and friend Jean Keitz says the founders share a passion for finding specialized educational and artistic toys for children.
“They’re real careful about what they purchase,” Keitz says of the owners, who strive to stock items that can’t be found in the average toy store.
In addition to toys – and there are, literally, thousands – Freijy and McKenna carefully choose the books that line the shelves in a quaint room at the back of the store, inspecting illustrations as well as messages.
Little Monsters takes its appeal to all ages seriously, catering to everyone from newborns to parents. Adults are often browsing board games and jewelry while their children play with any item that catches their eye.
Art also comes to life in monthly shows that spotlight the work of Michigan artists. Look on the walls to spy creations like oil paintings, mixed media works, photography and more.
The shop also offers story times and classes for kids, like journaling and drawing, and participates in the annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day in November.
With its combination of art, education and fun, Little Monsters is sure to deliver smiles – and goodies that’ll make the whole family happy.

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Note : Little Monsters is now closed .
 Located in Lake Orion , this independent shop prides itself on being a specialty destination . It stocks oodles of unique treats to delight any kid , tyke to teen – from books to instruments to forts , plus plenty of retro toys , science and nature finds , wooden playthings , collectors ’ stuff with incredible design and even U.S.-made gear . Prices range from 25 cents to $ 100 .
 Opened by Leila Freijy and Chris McKenna back in 2006 , Little Monsters has a quirky creativity you can sense even in its store logo ( which Cyrus , Freijy ’s son , hand - created when he was 8 years old ) .
 Its eclectic mix of toys – which spans Ugly Dolls and Playmobil to interesting imports from around the world – are all set in a welcoming , cozy brick store on Flint Street . It ’s definitely caught local parents ’ attention ( they named Little Monsters the best toy store in southeast Michigan in Metro Parent ’s 2012 Parent Picks ) .
 Employee and friend Jean Keitz says the founders share a passion for finding specialized educational and artistic toys for children .
 “ They ’re real careful about what they purchase , ” Keitz says of the owners , who strive to stock items that ca n’t be found in the average toy store .
 In addition to toys – and there are , literally , thousands – Freijy and McKenna carefully choose the books that line the shelves in a quaint room at the back of the store , inspecting illustrations as well as messages .
 Little Monsters takes its appeal to all ages seriously , catering to everyone from newborns to parents . Adults are often browsing board games and jewelry while their children play with any item that catches their eye .
 Art also comes to life in monthly shows that spotlight the work of Michigan artists . Look on the walls to spy creations like oil paintings , mixed media works , photography and more .
 The shop also offers story times and classes for kids , like journaling and drawing , and participates in the annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day in November .
 With its combination of art , education and fun , Little Monsters is sure to deliver smiles – and goodies that ’ll make the whole family happy .


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Red Hood and the Outlaws is an underdog book about a group of underdogs, and I'm not really surprised DC Comics keeps giving it second changes, through "DC You" and into "Rebirth." The concept is sound (filling a space in the DC Universe previously held by books like Outsiders and Secret Six), and Scott Lobdell, I thought, wrote Red Hood, Arsenal, and Starfire well in this book's beginnings. Though indeed there were questionable choices in how the book handled Starfire especially, I think some of this book's worse reputation came from confusing the unseriousness of the characters (especially Arsenal, which was largely an act) with the book itself. In depicting a group of troubled superheroes with no one but one another, Lobdell succeeded.
Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 4: League of Assassins is the first volume absent both Lobdell and original artist Kenneth Rocafort, now with James Tynion and Julius Gopez. Tynion has going for the book a strong understanding of the relationship between the Outlaws, and a storyline that authentically puts that to the test. At the same time, this long storyline gets overcomplicated, with lots of mystic gobbledegook, and Tynion gets wrong some of what Lobdell established earlier.
But also tellingly, Tynion's best issue here is the one not drawn by Gopez. Though there's nothing egregiously wrong, the book's art is routinely inked too darkly and the characters' appearances are inconsistent from one issue to the next. This looks like a generic superhero book, far especially from Rocafort, and it might be another reason Red Hood and the Outlaws doesn't get its respect.
From the outset, Tynion's League of Assassins is a story about Arsenal Roy Harper trying to keep the Outlaws together after a traumatized, amnesic Red Hood Jason Todd departs, and Tynion's got that heart of the story right. Roy acts desperately, almost pathetically, but he's meant to be a pathetic figure, recognizing rightly that Jason and Starfire Koriand'r's friendship is the best thing in his life. Outlaws is a story of co-dependence; the characters are great for one another because they're so bad for one another. Tynion smartly develops a plot that puts Jason, Roy, and Kori on three different sides of a war, momentarily pitted against one another, and that's an excellent dynamic four volumes into their time together.
Tynion also does well in establishing two other important relationships for Roy Harper. In the uncertain rollout of the New 52, what time Roy spent with Green Arrow wasn't quite clear. It's been expanded on a bit in flashback late in the Green Arrow series, but here Tynion has them on the page together perhaps for the first time and writes their dysfunctional dynamic well (I also like Tynion's invention of the "Roybots" security). Second, Tynion pits Roy against Cheshire, the mother of his child in other continuities; I thought Tynion portrayed Cheshire as too flip in the beginning, but she evens out and we see hints of what she and Roy might actually see in one another before the book is through.
I give Tynion credit for a long story (eight issues and an annual) and indeed it actually continues on into the next book. The book doesn't even feel decompressed -- I don't mind a long story one can sink their teeth into -- as that Tynion's motivations for the characters comes off strained. There's a bounty out to kill the Outlaws, which we learn was set by the mystic group the Untitled, ultimately for no good reason than to "keep [the characters] on [their] feet," which is nonsense if the Untitled needed the Outlaws alive. Meanwhile the League of Assassins mean to recruit Jason to lead them even despite his amnesia and for reasons never wholly clear. And various characters -- the rival organization All-Caste's Ducra and Essence, and Ra's al Ghul -- have different plans, revealed and not, that contribute to the book's central jumble.
Further, Lobdell had established that a seeming war between the Untitled and the All-Caste had actually been started by the character Essence within the All-Caste; Tynion reverses this and makes the war really the Untitled's fault. Again, it's a lot of mystic back-and-forth, but the result is that Tynion takes something that had nuance and wasn't what it seemed, and instead makes it very plain without shades of gray. To be sure, this was one mystic group too many even under Lobdell, unlikely to be seen or heard from again in the DC Universe, but I'd have preferred that Tynion built on what Lobdell established (which admittedly he does to a great extent) than to change it.
Tynion cleverly accommodates the book's tie-in with the Batman: Zero Year storyline, leading into a flashback just before that issue. The tie-in issue, with art by Constantine's Jeremy Haun, is among the strongest in the book and also better than most Zero Year tie-ins in that Tynion actually delves into Zero Year's Red Hood mystery, maybe suggesting a thing or two. Notably, we can now say that Jason Todd was a "Red Hood" before he ever encountered the Joker; though not explicit, we kind of understand why Jason chose that moniker now. We also see some of Jason and Talia al Ghul's relationship and why Talia might have brought Jason back from the dead. This whole book needs more Talia, frankly; I guess Talia is dead when this book is set, but her death isn't remarked on clearly enough for the audience to understand what's at stake for the League of Assassins and Ra's al Ghul as regards what plans Talia has in motion.
Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 4: League of Assassins offers a glimpse of this title not written by Scott Lobdell, and the fact that it's more or less viable suggests good things for the characters going forward. The fact that Lobdell gets the title back in a few volumes, and keeps it through "DC You" and into the new "Rebirth" iteration, is just icing on the cake. This is not Red Hood and the Outlaws at its best, but even so it demonstrates the complex characters that have kept the title going as long as it has.
I always found this series to be incredibly overrated. It never felt like the writer ever had any sort of direction for these characters, he just threw stuff at the wall, and then pivoted depending on audience reaction. And the constant exposition gets really grating. Yes, we can see that Red Hood's pointing a gun at Superman. We don't need every character to say that Red Hood's pointing a gun at Superman.
I thought of Red Hood and the Outlaws as something of a pallet cleanser after reading a few heavier dramatic titles. It always had at least semi decent story lines and it had flawed characters that helped each other grow because they needed someone else to lean on.
While not being top level writing, all writers of the series (there are 3, I almost forgot Will Pfeifer who wrote a few issues that are printed in volume 5) make sure that it's the characters you care about even if the story gets a small dip in quality.
And while I'm not going to spoil anything of future volumes, I want to address your comment about it looking good for DC You. They completely changed the tone in the Red Hood/Arsenal title, more in the art than in the writing, it really feels like some bad editorial decisions being forced on it. It does get better and when the story reaches Robin War this seems to be completely gone. The Starfire title was something I couldn't read, the first issue was something my girlfriend enjoys (who is in her early 20s) and seems to have the humor of some of the "high school" shows she watches on youth channels.

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Red Hood and the Outlaws is an underdog book about a group of underdogs , and I 'm not really surprised DC Comics keeps giving it second changes , through " DC You " and into " Rebirth . " The concept is sound ( filling a space in the DC Universe previously held by books like Outsiders and Secret Six ) , and Scott Lobdell , I thought , wrote Red Hood , Arsenal , and Starfire well in this book 's beginnings . Though indeed there were questionable choices in how the book handled Starfire especially , I think some of this book 's worse reputation came from confusing the unseriousness of the characters ( especially Arsenal , which was largely an act ) with the book itself . In depicting a group of troubled superheroes with no one but one another , Lobdell succeeded .
 Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol . 4 : League of Assassins is the first volume absent both Lobdell and original artist Kenneth Rocafort , now with James Tynion and Julius Gopez . Tynion has going for the book a strong understanding of the relationship between the Outlaws , and a storyline that authentically puts that to the test . At the same time , this long storyline gets overcomplicated , with lots of mystic gobbledegook , and Tynion gets wrong some of what Lobdell established earlier .
 But also tellingly , Tynion 's best issue here is the one not drawn by Gopez . Though there 's nothing egregiously wrong , the book 's art is routinely inked too darkly and the characters ' appearances are inconsistent from one issue to the next . This looks like a generic superhero book , far especially from Rocafort , and it might be another reason Red Hood and the Outlaws does n't get its respect .
 From the outset , Tynion 's League of Assassins is a story about Arsenal Roy Harper trying to keep the Outlaws together after a traumatized , amnesic Red Hood Jason Todd departs , and Tynion 's got that heart of the story right . Roy acts desperately , almost pathetically , but he 's meant to be a pathetic figure , recognizing rightly that Jason and Starfire Koriand'r 's friendship is the best thing in his life . Outlaws is a story of co - dependence ; the characters are great for one another because they 're so bad for one another . Tynion smartly develops a plot that puts Jason , Roy , and Kori on three different sides of a war , momentarily pitted against one another , and that 's an excellent dynamic four volumes into their time together .
 Tynion also does well in establishing two other important relationships for Roy Harper . In the uncertain rollout of the New 52 , what time Roy spent with Green Arrow was n't quite clear . It 's been expanded on a bit in flashback late in the Green Arrow series , but here Tynion has them on the page together perhaps for the first time and writes their dysfunctional dynamic well ( I also like Tynion 's invention of the " Roybots " security ) . Second , Tynion pits Roy against Cheshire , the mother of his child in other continuities ; I thought Tynion portrayed Cheshire as too flip in the beginning , but she evens out and we see hints of what she and Roy might actually see in one another before the book is through .
 I give Tynion credit for a long story ( eight issues and an annual ) and indeed it actually continues on into the next book . The book does n't even feel decompressed -- I do n't mind a long story one can sink their teeth into -- as that Tynion 's motivations for the characters comes off strained . There 's a bounty out to kill the Outlaws , which we learn was set by the mystic group the Untitled , ultimately for no good reason than to " keep [ the characters ] on [ their ] feet , " which is nonsense if the Untitled needed the Outlaws alive . Meanwhile the League of Assassins mean to recruit Jason to lead them even despite his amnesia and for reasons never wholly clear . And various characters -- the rival organization All - Caste 's Ducra and Essence , and Ra 's al Ghul -- have different plans , revealed and not , that contribute to the book 's central jumble .
 Further , Lobdell had established that a seeming war between the Untitled and the All - Caste had actually been started by the character Essence within the All - Caste ; Tynion reverses this and makes the war really the Untitled 's fault . Again , it 's a lot of mystic back - and - forth , but the result is that Tynion takes something that had nuance and was n't what it seemed , and instead makes it very plain without shades of gray . To be sure , this was one mystic group too many even under Lobdell , unlikely to be seen or heard from again in the DC Universe , but I 'd have preferred that Tynion built on what Lobdell established ( which admittedly he does to a great extent ) than to change it .
 Tynion cleverly accommodates the book 's tie - in with the Batman : Zero Year storyline , leading into a flashback just before that issue . The tie - in issue , with art by Constantine 's Jeremy Haun , is among the strongest in the book and also better than most Zero Year tie - ins in that Tynion actually delves into Zero Year 's Red Hood mystery , maybe suggesting a thing or two . Notably , we can now say that Jason Todd was a " Red Hood " before he ever encountered the Joker ; though not explicit , we kind of understand why Jason chose that moniker now . We also see some of Jason and Talia al Ghul 's relationship and why Talia might have brought Jason back from the dead . This whole book needs more Talia , frankly ; I guess Talia is dead when this book is set , but her death is n't remarked on clearly enough for the audience to understand what 's at stake for the League of Assassins and Ra 's al Ghul as regards what plans Talia has in motion .
 Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol . 4 : League of Assassins offers a glimpse of this title not written by Scott Lobdell , and the fact that it 's more or less viable suggests good things for the characters going forward . The fact that Lobdell gets the title back in a few volumes , and keeps it through " DC You " and into the new " Rebirth " iteration , is just icing on the cake . This is not Red Hood and the Outlaws at its best , but even so it demonstrates the complex characters that have kept the title going as long as it has .
 I always found this series to be incredibly overrated . It never felt like the writer ever had any sort of direction for these characters , he just threw stuff at the wall , and then pivoted depending on audience reaction . And the constant exposition gets really grating . Yes , we can see that Red Hood 's pointing a gun at Superman . We do n't need every character to say that Red Hood 's pointing a gun at Superman .
 I thought of Red Hood and the Outlaws as something of a pallet cleanser after reading a few heavier dramatic titles . It always had at least semi decent story lines and it had flawed characters that helped each other grow because they needed someone else to lean on .
 While not being top level writing , all writers of the series ( there are 3 , I almost forgot Will Pfeifer who wrote a few issues that are printed in volume 5 ) make sure that it 's the characters you care about even if the story gets a small dip in quality .
 And while I 'm not going to spoil anything of future volumes , I want to address your comment about it looking good for DC You . They completely changed the tone in the Red Hood / Arsenal title , more in the art than in the writing , it really feels like some bad editorial decisions being forced on it . It does get better and when the story reaches Robin War this seems to be completely gone . The Starfire title was something I could n't read , the first issue was something my girlfriend enjoys ( who is in her early 20s ) and seems to have the humor of some of the " high school " shows she watches on youth channels .