Deposits of facial subcutaneous fat confer not only volume but also support for the face. Fibrous retinacular tissues connect the dermis to the underlying superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS), thereby compartmentalizing the fat layer into distinct fat pads, which are contiguous with each other across the face. Atrophy in one fat pad will result in loss of tension within the skin and the SMAS and manifest as sagging of the face1 .
Due to this contiguity, tensing of one fat pad lifts adjacent compartments, while tensing of deep compartments produces a supporting effect on superficial compartments2. Hence, the Targeted FAT Lift was conceived as a non-surgical facelift using a high-elasticity hyaluronic acid filler to selectively re-inflate facial fat pads and achieve a mild but perceptible lift. The technique is cannula-based to allow greater tactile feedback during delivery of filler specifically into the fat pads. To quantify the degree of lift, we evaluated the effect of the Targeted FAT Lift on the appearance of jowls, as measured by the Merz Aesthetic Scales™ for the jawline, and successfully demonstrated here a 1-point improvement. While this technique focuses only on the fat pads, clinicians should be cognizant of the other underlying etiologies for a sagging face, namely skin elasticity and bone issues, and which should be addressed concurrently to achieve optimal outcomes.
The target fat pads of interest, and the terminology used to identify them, are depicted in Figure 1A.
A 56-year-old Chinese female presented with age-related facial sagging. There was superficial middle malar fat pad ptosis, commonly known as jowls; downward migration of the lid-cheek junction; prominent nasolabial folds; temporal fat pad and lateral cheek fat pad hollowing; and marionette lines. The jowl was selected for quantitative evaluation by the Targeted FAT Lift using the Merz Aesthetic Scales™ for the jawline as this was the lowest point on the sagging face. Changes in the jowls were objectively graded before, one-week, and 10-months post-procedure.
Belotero® Intense was chosen for the lateral cheeks, malar areas and the chin for its relative high elasticity and cohesiveness. Belotero® Soft was selected for the under-eye and upper malar area.
The targeted re-inflation of facial fat pads is divided into 6 regions (Figure 1B), starting with the superficial temporal fat pad and followed by the lateral cheek fat pads, deep malar fat pad and sub-orbicularis oculi fat (SOOF). The fifth region encompasses the inferolateral orbital rim and zygomatic arch, which, although not a fat pad by definition, is within the region of the other injections. The sixth and last region is the superficial labiomandibular fat compartment. The jowls (highlighted in white) should not be injected.
For equivalent terminology, the temporoparietal fascia is also referred to as the superficial temporal fascia, while the deep temporal fascia is also referred to as the temporalis muscle fascia (Figure 1C). The deep temporal fascia comprises two layers: the superficial layer and deep layer. Injectors should note the hierarchy of tissue layers to ensure correct cannula placement (Figure 1D) within the superficial temporal fat pad, as placement in deeper fat pads will not result in a lifting effect.
The goal of the first injection was to tense up the superficial temporal fat pad, and not to augment temporal hollowing. An entry point was created with a 23G needle in the skin over the zygomatic arch (Figure 2A). A 25G cannula was then inserted to the depth of the superficial temporal fat pad and gently advanced to the temporal region. Care should be taken to avoid puncturing the superficial temporal artery. A total of 0.4 mL of filler was deposited using the retrograde linear threading method (Figure 2B) and spread superolaterally under the hairline with gentle fingertip massage to re-inflate the fat pad. As the superficial temporal artery runs in a plane just below the temporoparietal fascia, injections in the superficial temporal fat pad are generally safe, and use of a cannula improves tactile feedback. Nevertheless, the cannula should be moved slowly and gently to avoid penetration of that layer of fascia. Within the fat pad, the cannula should move freely, whereas resistance would be encountered if pressed against fascia or muscle.
The goal of the second injection was to exert lateral tension on the other fat pads on the lower face. The lateral cheek fat pad, which lies superficial to the parotid gland, was targeted using the previous entry point (Figure 3A), with the cannula directed posterior-laterally and caudally. A total of 0.6 mL of filler was deposited by retrograde linear threading (Figure 3B) and spread throughout the lateral cheek fat compartment. The third injection point targeted the deep malar fat pad. After creating a mid-cheek skin entry with a 23G needle (Figure 4A), a 25G cannula was advanced towards the deep malar fat pad. 0.5 mL of filler (Figure 4B) was deposited. Care was taken to avoid infraorbital vessel trauma.
The fourth injection point targeted the SOOF or tear trough area. A 27G cannula was advanced through the previous (mid-cheek) entry point, to the SOOF (Figure 4C). 0.2 mL Belotero® Soft was injected into the infraorbital area (Figure 4D) to support the skin and reduce lid-cheek junction hollowness.
Although region five is not a fat compartment, augmentation in this tissue area is crucial as bone resorption occurs around the inferolateral orbital rim and zygomatic arch during aging and results in loss of tissue support. A 25G cannula was inserted through the previous entry point, directed towards the supraperiosteal plane and advanced to the zygomatic arch and inferolateral orbital rim. 0.3 mL of Belotero® Intense was deposited above the bone using linear threading with the cannula running tangentially to the zygomatic arch and the inferolateral orbital rim (Figure 4E) to mimic bony support.
The amount of filler delivered was assessed to be adequate once sufficient tension of the above fat pads was created, and the jowls became lifted. There was no need to overfill to compensate for the initial swelling. This swelling was not expected to account for any more than 10% of the lifting effect.
The goal for the sixth and final injection was to extend the chin in order to suspend the jowls. Chin lengthening and projection were not treatment goals, per se, as these interventions would require more fillers and injections placed at other depths. Treatment of this area is optional but recommended for advanced jowling. An insertion point in the mid-point of the chin (Figure 5A) was made using a 23G needle, and a cannula was advanced through the superficial labial mandibular fat compartment to the pre-jowl sulcus. 0.5 mL of Belotero® Intense threads were deposited within the superficial labial-mandibular fat compartment (Figure 5B). Tension here will produce a suspension effect on adjacent jowls. The jowls (highlighted in white) are ptotic superficial middle malar fat pads and should not be injected. The contralateral side was then treated as above, adjusting for facial asymmetry, if any.
Following treatment in the chin area, sufficient tension was visible in the jowls, as was seen before (Figure 5C) and immediately after injection (Figure 5D). At 1-week post-injection (Figure 6), the swelling had subsided, and a 1-grade improvement was observed in the jawline, as assessed using the Merz Aesthetic Scales™ for this area. As evidenced by this patient's results, the Targeted FAT Lift, through the targeted re-inflation of the facial fat compartments, produced a lifting effect on the SMAS. Besides the improvements in the jowls, the infraorbital hollows, nasal-labial folds, marionette lines and cheek volume were all also visibly improved (Figure 6G–I). At 10-months post-injection, the subtle, 1-grade aesthetic improvement persisted. (Figure 6J–L).
The authors evaluated SMAS laxity from the perspective of fat pad tension to conceive a novel, non-surgical facelift, named the 'Targeted Facial-Aponeurosis-Tensing Lift' or 'Targeted FAT Lift'. The principle of the technique is targeted fat pad re-inflation using cannulas. Because post-procedural swelling or recovery times are minimized, the Targeted FAT Lift is ideal as a lunchtime procedure. It can be performed as a standalone non-surgical facelift, or as adjunct or combination therapy (e.g. with Ultherapy® and thread lifts)3. The authors also include here a recommendation on the volumes of filler that can be used for the various targeted facial areas (Table 1).
The malar and infraorbital fat pads begin to atrophy as early as the twenties, followed by the superficial temporal and then the lateral cheek fat pads in the thirties and forties, respectively. Hence, treatments can be customized for the different age groups, and more significantly, the Targeted FAT Lift can be used as a preventive treatment in younger patients, as it is possible to predict which fat pads will atrophy4.
The use of cannulas as an alternative to sharp needle injections has been widely debated, and some guidelines to increase the safety of filler delivery do exist5,6,7. Sharp needle injections were deliberately not used in this demonstration as the tactile sensation of entry and presence within a fat pad is best discerned with a cannula. Sharp needle injections lack the tactile feedback required, and filler droplets may be inadvertently deposited in the skin or deeper layers. In a recent cadaver study, sharp needle injections at a perpendicular approach were observed to result in the retrograde flow of filler along the needle's path of travel and filler was found to be inconsistently dispersed into multiple, unintended supra-periosteal tissue layers. In contrast, filler delivered through an oblique, angled, non-traumatic cannula was more accurately placed and thus thought to be a much safer tool8.
Although filler injections outside of fat pads can produce lift, they do so through a different mechanism from the 're-tensing of SMAS', which this technique seeks to demonstrate. Injectors should, however, feel free to use the tool (needle or cannula) that they are more comfortable with, bearing in mind the danger zones based on known vascular anatomy, and the risks of adverse events, such as bruising or intravascular embolization9. Injectors should also note that no clinical or animal investigations are available to conclusively indicate that cannulas are safer than needles for filler injections10. However, it is routine to use strategies such as small-bore cannulas to reduce the incidence of adverse events associated with such tools. This is not an endorsement of the use of the cannula over a needle.
Through the targeted re-inflation of facial fat pads, the Targeted FAT Lift produces a one-grade improvement to the jowls as measured on the Merz Aesthetic Scale for the jawline, with demonstrable benefits to other facial areas, and can be used preventively to avert facial sagging.
Declaration of interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. The authors declare that no funds have been received for the publication of this manuscript.
Figures 1-6 Patient photos provided courtesy of Drs. David Loh and Yishan Phoon. Figures 1a & 1c illustrations provided courtesy of Merz Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
de Castro CC. Superficial musculoaponeurotic system-platysma: a continuous study. Ann Plast Surg. 1991 Mar;26(3):203-11.
Carruthers JD, Fagien S, Rohrich RJ, Weinkle S, Carruthers A. Blindness caused by cosmetic filler injection: a review of cause and therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Dec;134(6):1197-201.
De Felipe, I., & Redondo, P. (2015). The Liquid Lift: Looking Natural Without Lumps. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 8(3), 134–138.


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FBI looking into Ryan Adams, underage fan's alleged explicit communication
'The NY Times' reveals the FBI have opened an inquiry as to whether or not Adams engaged in explicit communications with a minor.
The FBI are looking into allegations that Ryan Adams engaged in sexual communications with an underage fan, the New York Times reports.
The New York Times published a report Wednesday with the allegations in which several women came forward to discuss their experiences with Adams including Mandy Moore and Phoebe Bridgers.
Read more: Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct, abuse by multiple women
The report also included an interview with the now 20-year-old Ava, who was only 14 at the time Adams began corresponding with her.
The Times reviewed all 3,217 text messages that took place between the two over a nine-month period when Ava was 15 and 16 years old.
Conversations turned graphic and sexual, with Adam questioning Ava repeatedly about her age stating, "I would get in trouble if someone knew we talked like this." The report states that Ava did not always answer honestly.
"I never see pics of you anymore," Adams wrote in November of 2014. "You were blowing my mind."
Days later he added, "If people knew they would say I was like R Kelley lol."
Minutes later, the conversation turned sexual.
"I just want you to touch your nipple," he texted. "And tell me that your mom is not gonna kill me if she finds out we even text."
According to the report, Ava and Adams conducted video calls that sometimes included nudity, but the two never met in person.
Adam's lawyer, Andrew B. Brettler, claims his client does not recall such interactions with Ava.
"Mr. Adams unequivocally denies that he ever engaged in inappropriate online sexual communications with someone he knew was underage," Brettler says.
Now, a law enforcement office with knowledge on the matter tells the Times they are looking into whether Adams committed a crime by engaging in sexual communications with someone who was underage.
On Thursday, FBI agents in the bureau's New York office made their first move into opening a criminal investigation.
The agent speaking to the Times stated officials from the Crimes Against Children Squad are looking to interview Ava and obtain the text messages as well as any other evidence she may have.
If the allegations seem credible, more investigative steps will be taken including subpoenaing Ava and Adams' cell phone records for their service providers. Ava's lawyer declined to comment on the matter as her family deliberates on how to proceed.
Adams' lawyer tells Pitchfork that he has not been contacted by law enforcement.
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WOLFEBORO — With a veteran group back from a 4-14 season, the Plymouth Regional girls basketball team was focused on starting quick this winter.
And that's exactly what the Bobcats did Tuesday.
Katie Kelly tossed in a game-high 13 points and the Bobcats used a tenacious pressure defense to stifle host Kingswood, 43-29, in the Class I opener for both squads.
Plymouth came out flying, defensively and offensively, opening up a 14-2 lead it would not relinquish. The Bobcats never let up, pushing their lead over the Knights to 24-6 at halftime and 39-17 after three.
"We came out pressing really hard, and we came out and shot very well in the first quarter," PRHS assistant coach Jaimee Coombs said.
Kingswood was paced by Stephanie Gauquier, who finished with 7 points.
The Knights will look to bounce back at home Friday evening (7) when they entertain Milford. Plymouth is off until next Wednesday (December 5) when it visits rival Laconia for a 7 p.m. contest.


This means that if you host a server with custom files (maps, models, etc.), you need to setup a fastdl server (sv_downloadurl). If you don't have a fastdl server, no client will be able to join, unless he sets his allowupload back to 1.
Does anybody know why this has been done? The changelog implies a security issue, but I see no reason why a simple whitelist on the client side shouldn't do the trick, as this was always the case.
Or was this update aimed only at server side and the change on the client side was just a unintended side-effect?
I'd love to hear your opinion on this.
Because it was changed on the client as well as the server.
From the client's perspective, a download from the server is an upload to the client.
Therefore sv_allowupload controls downloads from the server, and sv_allowdownload controls uploads to the server.


Mian Aslam. —Photo taken from Facebook account.
A key leader of the Jamaat-i-Islaami (JI) and a candidate for Islamabad's NA-53 and NA-54 seats, Mian Aslam, has voiced his concerns of pre-poll rigging while threatening to "teach the administration a lesson if they did not change their behaviour".
The remarks were made in a protest held outside the office of the chief commissioner of Islamabad. The protest, led by Aslam, saw his party's members level accusations against the chief commissioner for being involved in pre-poll rigging.
The election commission and administration were blamed for favouring certain candidates but arresting others, and raiding election offices at their whim.
While speaking to journalists outside the chief commissioner's office, Aslam remarked that the people's support can only be obtained if the elections are fair and transparent.
"Ever since the date of the election was announced, there has been an effort to create hurdles in obtaining this support, and the election atmosphere is being dampened," he said.
Aslam, who belongs to the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) alliance of political parties, alleged that despite having permission to conduct campaign activities in Islamabad, local election officers, police and plain-clothes officials harass the party workers, and demand no-objection certificates (NOCs) to conduct corner meetings.
"Will the elections be fair after they have trampled all over the Constitution and the basic rights granted to people?" he asked.
"Who is this entity that wants to sabotage public opinion and turn the election controversial?" he added.
His best option will be to withdraw if he has a sound basis to his comments. He needs to provide a proof about his allegations and handle them legally rather than threaten any kind of physical actions.
This does not sound good. He should specify what kind of threat he is making?


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Home Instead® Care Professional of the Month Karen Hanik always has a huge heart for people who need help. By simply looking at her career path, it's easy to see that many people – young and old – have benefited from Karen's assistance over the years.
Before Karen joined Home Instead of Itasca, Illinois, on Nov. 23, 2020, she worked in the special-education department at Palatine High School for 25 years. For the first 13 years of working at Palatine, Karen had a second job working with adults who had special needs.
Then, for about eight years, Karen's compassionate heart stretched beyond humans.
"I had to quit that second job working with special-needs adults because my husband needed help at our dog-pool business. The venture consisted of a pool for dogs who needed water therapy after a surgery, or for dogs whose owners wanted them to have a fun swim. I was the 'fun-swim person' who oversaw that part of the operation," Karen said.
Palatine High School was a great place to work, Karen said. "However," she added, "I was starting to feel as if there was nothing more I could do to challenge myself. So, it was time to leave. When I was looking for another job, I was tooling around Indeed.com. I wanted a job that was close to the special-education field in terms of the ways in which I could help others, and I found Home Instead."
For Home Instead's senior clients, Karen provides companionship, safety assurance, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation and errands. Karen offers personal assistance with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, incontinence care, cognitive impairment, hospice support and mobility. By expertly doing so, Karen and her fellow Care Pros not only assist their clients, but help their families eliminate worry, reduce stress and re-establish personal freedom.
Karen explained that she started as a Level 1 Care Pro at Home Instead. Then she was trained to be a Level 2 Care Pro. "That meant I could work with seniors who have more challenging situations, such as dementia," Karen said.
To build on their knowledge and experience, Karen and other Care Pros are offered the opportunity to increase their dementia-care skills by taking part in the Home Instead network's one-of-a-kind training protocol. Home Instead's Person-Centered Care Training for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating the evidence-based dementia-care practice recommendations in these topic areas: Alzheimer's and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
"I've had only two clients. My client now has Alzheimer's disease, and I'm with her for 40 hours a week," Karen said. "I like my client. I like the stability of being only with her. Not one day goes by that she hasn't made me laugh. I also have embraced the challenges of learning about Alzheimer's and the behaviors that it triggers. Previous to Home Instead, I had had only a couple of experiences with Alzheimer's, so this has been an education. I'm a science person. My client's husband has a book on Alzheimer's. When he asks me a question about the disease, if I don't know it, I look in the book. It's a terrible, yet fascinating disease. Unfortunately, she's in late stage Alzheimer's."
Among Karen's favorite stories, one involved her and her dementia client watching the NBC drama series "Chicago Fire." Karen explained: "There is a character, firefighter Kelly Severide, who is handsome. He was in a scene we were watching, and she had a comment about him. I said, 'He's beautiful, right?' In one of her lucid moments, she said, 'Yeah, I'd take him.' I
laughed so hard. When she makes me laugh, it's because she's just told me something like, 'You're full of it.' "
Karen loves being a part of the Care Pro team for the Chicagoland franchise, a member of a network comprised of Home Instead, Inc. and its parent company, Honor. With the world's largest home-care network and the most advanced care platform, Honor and Home Instead are revolutionizing care for older adults, their families and Care Pros. Combined, the network has more than 100,000 Care Pros across 13 countries, meeting the growing needs of millions of older adults and their families worldwide.


LONDON. Minhaj-ul-Quran international UK (MQI UK) has said that it has welcomed the Government's plan to ban the extremist organisation Al Minhajiroun and also to stop the Wootton Bassett march.
Senior Minhaj-ul-Quran International leader Mr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, who is currently on his UK lecture tour said that "We need to prepare the younger generation mentally and academically, intellectually and spiritually against extremist tendencies and radical and terrorist attitudes."
Minhaj-ul-Quran International UK has arranged a seminar at the Houses of Parliament for Tuesday, 12 January to discuss the reasons why extremist and radical elements exist in Britain and how we can tackle it in which Mr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Dr Raheeq Abbasi, Prof Jeffery Haynes, Dr Waqar Azmi and Shahid Malik (UK Minister for Communities) will speak.
MQI UK is also holding an anti-radicalism conference at Queen Mary, University of London to discuss the Islamic Political System, Democracy, Freedom of speech and growing Radicalism in Britain. Mr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, who is the son of the prominent scholar Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri, will be speaking at the conference along with Minhaj-ul-Quran International Secretary General Dr Raheeq Abbasi"
LONDON. Minhaj-ul-Quran International UK (MQI UK) has expressed deep concern over the announcement by an extremist group to hold a march at Wooton Basset. MQI UK's spokesperson Shahid Mursaleen said that this group is known to consist of members who are known extremists and trouble makers including their leader Anjem Choudary.
"We strongly condemns the announcement by an extremist group to go ahead with the planned march at Wootton Bassett. Minhaj-ul-Quran pays tribute to the dead British soldiers, " he said.
He said that this march should not be allowed to take place and it defies belief that a group that is supposed to be banned can operate by just changing its name.
"We have also launched a series of lectures for British youth 'Islamic Perspectives Series 2010' at Queen Mary, University of London by Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri to explore ways in tackling radical ideologies and groups such as Islam4UK."


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Wayland Legion helps bring last plane out of Siagon to Geneseo
By Jasmine Willis
Donation aids Geneseo Warplane Museum
GENESEO — The Geneseo Warplane Museum will have its first-ever Vietnam War Plane on display in the near future.
The C-130A aircraft was one of the last planes out of Siagon during the Vietnam War, and has an interesting history regarding her harrowing escape. This historic treasure was piloted by Kheim Pham, a South Vietnamese pilot currently living in Ohio. He was imprisoned for temporarily diverting the plane to pick up relatives and evacuating them. This C-130A is a gift from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The aircraft has been on display for nearly 30 years at the Dulles International Airport.
The plan is to have the historic warplane restored, painted with the proper American and South Vietnamese colors, and on display for the July 12 Geneseo Air Show kick-off event. Although some of the plane has been transported to the museum, there is still a need for the fuselage to be sent over.
Once the museum knew they were awarded this plane they reached out to local Legions and VFWs for help and donations. The overall cost of the project is over $200,000 with dismantle, transport, reassemble, and restoration of the plane. A special permit is needed for transport of the fuselage, but otherwise the rest has taken about a month to be transported to the museum.
The Wayland American Legion made a donation for the Vietnam War Plane on July 2. Post Commander Kevin Mark mentioned the Legion plans on doing a raffle on Sept. 1 at noon with four tickets to ride the famous WWII aircraft Whiskey 7.
"We have an American Patriot Quilt to raffle, and the National Warplane Museum has given us four tickets to raffle for rides on the Whiskey 7, plus we have a gift card for $250 from Steuben Landscaping to raffle," Mark said. "They will be able to take the rides on the Whiskey 7 at their own convenience. It is not set for any certain timeframe."
Tickets for the raffle are being sold at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, Wayland American Legion, and Steuben Landscaping and Floral Center. They are $5 a piece.
"I had just been talking to someone about the Vietnam War, and I got the whole story about the Vietnam War Plane in the mail. They needed help with this transport, and we needed to bring more to our raffle. We are all helping each other out," Mark said. "The reason we do what we do is to help preserve history. It is vital to grab hold of these planes now."
National Warplane Museum Spokesman Dave Cooper said the C-130A will help to expand the museum and be a great addition to the warplanes they have on display there.
"This is really important to us. It is the first time we have ever had a Vietnam War aircraft at this museum. It is the last plane to have escaped Saigon during the Vietnam War. The pilot who flew the plane is still alive, and we hope to bring him down once we have it on display," he said. "It is always our mission to preserve history. They took apart the aircraft and sent it up to us within about a month. We are just waiting on the fuselage now. We are all really excited about this."
Cooper added the Geneseo Airshow 2019: The Greatest Show on Turf has several new and exciting things to look forward to this year.
"We are going to do a mock battle for the first time of the Invasion of Normandy. We will have paratroopers in authentic gear jumping out of four C-47s, and reenactors in German uniforms on the ground ready to fight them," he said. "This will be done on Saturday and Sunday only. We are also for the first time since the early 90s having the US Air Force do a A10 Thunderbolt II demonstration."
Other interesting events include a grand display from US Air Force Headquarters of two simulation trailers with pilots, special ops, and mechanics; an F-16 Fighting Falcon, International National Guard display, two B51 Mustangs, Antique, classic, hot-rods, and more for Wings and Wheels Car Cruise Saturday and Sunday.
Among the C-47s being jumped out of for the mock battle is Whiskey 7 and Virginia Anne.
The Movie Memphis Belle will be at the Geneseo Air Show soaring high in the sky.
There will be over 30 military vehicles, over 70 planes, over 150 authentic reenactors from all different war eras, food vendors, and a whole variety of nice events for the family.
There will be a National Warplane Museum Swing Dance in the Hanger on July 13 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Southern Tier All Star Jazz Band will perform, and reenactors will be on the dance floor.
Tickets for the Geneseo Air Show July 12 are $15 at the gate only. For July 13 and 14, check presale at Wegmans and National Warplane Museum for $20 and at the gate $25. The gates open at 9 a.m. In order to assure you see the mock battles arrive shortly after that. These events are not timed, as they are performed by many reenactors at once.
For more information visit https://nationalwarplanemuseum.com or www.geneseoairshow.com


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Vacation Bible Camp at Community Covenant is a 4 evening camp for kids 4 -12. Join us for singing, outdoor games, bible stories around the campfire and fun art projects.
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As the pain of the SCOOP fades in the memories of 1000's of losing poker players just like you, leaving that slight air of confusion as to why you were looking forward to it so much in the first place -we look forward - dear Melted Felt readers - to the glittering lights of Vegas and the World Series of Poker. Stars today produced a couple of sensible looking pages outlining the satellite qualifiers thay they have in plan for this years Main Event. And since we are more than just a shallow and bitter poker satire blog, we felt it was our duty to bring you a quick run-down of what is in store WSOP-wise at the worlds largest poker site.
$1 hyper-turbo into the $4 Hyper-turbo into the $8.88 turbo rebuy shootout into the $109 hyper-tubo into the $700 qualifier at 3am Tuedsays. Or the 50c hyper-turbo into the $3 hyper-turbo double-shootout into step 3, where you will get called on the bubble by someone with K8 suited because he 'knew you were bluffing'. This leads directly to the $215 hyper turbo into the $1k hyper turbo, giving away 3 and a quarter guaranteed seats. There are also hyper turbo SNGs into the double shootouts into the 4-max hyper turbo qualifiers into step 6, where 5 highstakes pros are waiting oh-so patiently all day every day very much looking forward to sharing your equity, you fvcking fish.
Our favortie path are the 75 FPP hyper turbos into the $3 hyper turbos (with rebuys) with the 2x turbo qualifiers into the $109 hyper turbo rebuy into the $700 qualifiers, in which it is absolutely guaranteed a large stack will give a walk to the guy with 2bbs when folded to in the small blind just when you most needed it.
You could always by in direct to the super-satellites of course, where you'll need a calculator to work out just what the odds were of all 17 players with stacks shorter than yours doubling up on exactly the same hand at the bubble.
This year, Pokerstars are actually trying to get some of their qualifiers to play by threatening to send Negreannu round, no, erm, we meant offering them incentives.
Anyone wearing Pokerstars gear throughout the main event and cashing will get a seat in either the PCA or the North American Poker Tour. We actually preferred the offer of the DAA (duck association of America) who are offering anyone who wears a duck costume throughout the main event a free duck, or maybe not.
PS: If you'd really like to qualify we recommend the comparisons of satellites over at SNG Planet - check out the Best World Series Satellites guide now!
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Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) senior warden Law Enforcement (SWLE) Mr. Lulu Itipa has joined the world of celebrities after receiving a prestigious continental award for his exceptional contribution towards elephant conservation in Africa.
Mr. Itipa's award was announced at the African Elephant Law Enforcement Day celebration on July 20,2011 in Kenya's Voi town . He was among the five personalities to be pronounced the first ever Wildlife Law Enforcement heroes and he received his accolade from none other than the Kenyan President Emilio Mwai Kibaki. He brought home a gold-plated medal, a bronze –plated elephant trophy and a certificate all valued at US $460 on top of flying a premier class and a presidential hand shake.
Others recognized included officers from Congo Brazzaville, Kenya, Tanzania (posthumously) and Zambia. Countries including Congo Brazzaville, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia under the auspices of the Lusaka Agreement on Cooperative Enforcement operations Directed at Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora (LATF) set and observe the day.
The colorful awards gala held at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Field Training School, Manyani in Voi, Taita Taveta County in Coastal province, was attended by representatives of regional governments including Uganda Wildlife Authority Chief Executive Dr. Andrew Seguya, and numerous Non Governmental organizations.
Uganda was represented by the minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Professor Ephraim Kamuntu who stood in for the President, Lusaka Agreement Governing Council Hon. Ezekiel Mayige who is also the Tanzanian minister for Natural Resources and Tourism. Kamuntu said Uganda is very serious at fighting wildlife crime, no wonder one of the recognized heroes came from Uganda.
At the same function, Kenya President Kibaki set ablaze 4.9 tons of raw and worked ivory."Through burning of this ivory, we are sending a clear message to poachers and illegal traders in wildlife about our collective resolve to fight this crime in our region and beyond," declared the Kenyan leader.


"Is it safe to take steroids?"
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My doctor gave me a cycle of steroids to cure some inflammation in my chest. He said something like steroids can make you get infections and make bad stuff happen to your body while you are on them. Should I still take them?? ARe they safe?
Steroid medications have been used to treat various conditions for a long time. There are steroids that have systemic effects and there are ones that have more localized effects such as steroid creams for skin and inhaled steroids for lungs. You doctor probably gave you a steroid dose pack which is a course of treatment that likely tapers down over time. Like all medications, steroids have side effects. Some of the side effects of steroids are increased blood sugar levels and decreased immune system response in your body. This trade off is usually well tolerated but your doctor is right in educating you in these side effects. If your doctor recommends you to take this course of steroids (which it sounds like he/she does), I would take the steroids as prescribed, just be on the lookout for various signs of infection and blood sugars. If you feel sick, tired, weak, or develop fevers or chills, you may need to see your doctor again to make sure you don't have an infectious process. I would recommend you speak to your doctor to discuss your questions. The best decisions are made when you understand all of the risks, benefits and alternatives of every treatment.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a large baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Place pita triangles on baking sheet and brush with oil. Season the tops with garlic and salt to taste. Bake 6-10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Karen's Note: Some ovens vary in temperature and may take a bit longer to bake.
Serve with your favorite dip or Karen's Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.


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package org.apache.avro.io;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.nio.ByteBuffer;

import org.apache.avro.util.Utf8;

/**
 * Low-level support for de-serializing Avro values.
 *

 *  This class has two types of methods.  One type of methods support
 *  the reading of leaf values (for example, {@link #readLong} and
 *  {@link #readString}).
 *

 *  The other type of methods support the reading of maps and arrays.
 *  These methods are {@link #readArrayStart}, {@link #arrayNext},
 *  and similar methods for maps).  See {@link #readArrayStart} for
 *  details on these methods.)
 *

 *  {@link DecoderFactory} contains Decoder construction and configuration
 *  facilities.
 *  @see DecoderFactory
 *  @see Encoder
 */

public abstract class Decoder {

  /**
   * "Reads" a null value.  (Doesn't actually read anything, but
   * advances the state of the parser if the implementation is
   * stateful.)
   *  @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          null is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract void readNull() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a boolean value written by {@link Encoder#writeBoolean}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   * boolean is not the type of the next value to be read
   */

  public abstract boolean readBoolean() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads an integer written by {@link Encoder#writeInt}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If encoded value is larger than
   *          32-bits
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          int is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract int readInt() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a long written by {@link Encoder#writeLong}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          long is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract long readLong() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a float written by {@link Encoder#writeFloat}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   * is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract float readFloat() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a double written by {@link Encoder#writeDouble}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *           is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract double readDouble() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a char-string written by {@link Encoder#writeString}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   * char-string is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract Utf8 readString(Utf8 old) throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a char-string written by {@link Encoder#writeString}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   * char-string is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract String readString() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Discards a char-string written by {@link Encoder#writeString}.
   *  @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          char-string is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract void skipString() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads a byte-string written by {@link Encoder#writeBytes}.
   * if <tt>old</tt> is not null and has sufficient capacity to take in
   * the bytes being read, the bytes are returned in <tt>old</tt>.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          byte-string is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract ByteBuffer readBytes(ByteBuffer old) throws IOException;

  /**
   * Discards a byte-string written by {@link Encoder#writeBytes}.
   *  @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          byte-string is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract void skipBytes() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads fixed sized binary object.
   * @param bytes The buffer to store the contents being read.
   * @param start The position where the data needs to be written.
   * @param length  The size of the binary object.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          fixed sized binary object is not the type of the next
   *          value to be read or the length is incorrect.
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public abstract void readFixed(byte[] bytes, int start, int length)
    throws IOException;

  /**
   * A shorthand for <tt>readFixed(bytes, 0, bytes.length)</tt>.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          fixed sized binary object is not the type of the next
   *          value to be read or the length is incorrect.
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public void readFixed(byte[] bytes) throws IOException {
    readFixed(bytes, 0, bytes.length);
  }

  /**
   * Discards fixed sized binary object.
   * @param length  The size of the binary object to be skipped.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          fixed sized binary object is not the type of the next
   *          value to be read or the length is incorrect.
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public abstract void skipFixed(int length) throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads an enumeration.
   * @return The enumeration's value.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          enumeration is not the type of the next value to be read.
   * @throws IOException
   */
  public abstract int readEnum() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads and returns the size of the first block of an array.  If
   * this method returns non-zero, then the caller should read the
   * indicated number of items, and then call {@link
   * #arrayNext} to find out the number of items in the next
   * block.  The typical pattern for consuming an array looks like:
   *

   *   for(long i = in.readArrayStart(); i != 0; i = in.arrayNext()) {
   *     for (long j = 0; j < i; j++) {
   *       read next element of the array;
   *     }
   *   }
   *

   *  @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          array is not the type of the next value to be read */
  public abstract long readArrayStart() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Processes the next block of an array and returns the number of items in
   * the block and let's the caller
   * read those items.
   * @throws AvroTypeException When called outside of an
   *         array context
   */
  public abstract long arrayNext() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Used for quickly skipping through an array.  Note you can
   * either skip the entire array, or read the entire array (with
   * {@link #readArrayStart}), but you can't mix the two on the
   * same array.
   *
   * This method will skip through as many items as it can, all of
   * them if possible.  It will return zero if there are no more
   * items to skip through, or an item count if it needs the client's
   * help in skipping.  The typical usage pattern is:
   *

   *   for(long i = in.skipArray(); i != 0; i = i.skipArray()) {
   *     for (long j = 0; j < i; j++) {
   *       read and discard the next element of the array;
   *     }
   *   }
   *

   * Note that this method can automatically skip through items if a
   * byte-count is found in the underlying data, or if a schema has
   * been provided to the implementation, but
   * otherwise the client will have to skip through items itself.
   *
   *  @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          array is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract long skipArray() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads and returns the size of the next block of map-entries.
   * Similar to {@link #readArrayStart}.
   *
   *  As an example, let's say you want to read a map of records,
   *  the record consisting of an Long field and a Boolean field.
   *  Your code would look something like this:
   *

   *   Map<String,Record> m = new HashMap<String,Record>();
   *   Record reuse = new Record();
   *   for(long i = in.readMapStart(); i != 0; i = in.readMapNext()) {
   *     for (long j = 0; j < i; j++) {
   *       String key = in.readString();
   *       reuse.intField = in.readInt();
   *       reuse.boolField = in.readBoolean();
   *       m.put(key, reuse);
   *     }
   *   }
   *

   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *         map is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract long readMapStart() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Processes the next block of map entries and returns the count of them.
   * Similar to {@link #arrayNext}.  See {@link #readMapStart} for details.
   * @throws AvroTypeException When called outside of a
   *         map context
   */
  public abstract long mapNext() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Support for quickly skipping through a map similar to {@link #skipArray}.
   *
   * As an example, let's say you want to skip a map of records,
   * the record consisting of an Long field and a Boolean field.
   * Your code would look something like this:
   *

   *   for(long i = in.skipMap(); i != 0; i = in.skipMap()) {
   *     for (long j = 0; j < i; j++) {
   *       in.skipString();  // Discard key
   *       in.readInt(); // Discard int-field of value
   *       in.readBoolean(); // Discard boolean-field of value
   *     }
   *   }
   *

   *  @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *          array is not the type of the next value to be read */

  public abstract long skipMap() throws IOException;

  /**
   * Reads the tag of a union written by {@link Encoder#writeIndex}.
   * @throws AvroTypeException If this is a stateful reader and
   *         union is not the type of the next value to be read
   */
  public abstract int readIndex() throws IOException;
}

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ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Nathan Paetsch, 28, of Spencerport, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to transmission of wagering information and structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements. The charges carry a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, a fine of $750,000 or both.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Paetsch will be sentenced to probation, eight months home confinement, and. 400 hours of community service. The defendant will also forfeit $265,000 to include $22,725 in lieu of a 2011 BMW X5, $76,941 in lieu of his interest in his residence at 25 King Fisher Drive, Spencerport, and $67,197 in lieu of his interest in a residence at 218 Palmetto Dunes Circle, Naples, Florida.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Marangola, who is handling the case, stated that Paetsch's conviction is related to his involvement in an illegal gambling business with Joseph Ruff, 32, his brother Mark Ruff, 40, both of Connecticut and Paul Borrelli, 66, of Rochester. The gambling operation involved sports betting through multiple offshore internet gambling websites.
Specifically, Paetsch used wire communication facilities, including cellular telephones, to transmit in interstate and foreign commerce, bets, wagers and information which assisted in the placing of bets and wagers with the illegal internet gambling business on sporting events and contests. The defendant's involvement included transmitting information over cellular telephones to assist professional hockey players and others he recruited to place bets. Paetsch's transmissions entitled him to receive money or credit as a result of bets and wagers. The information transmitted by the defendant crossed state lines as well as the international boundary of the United States. The information provided by Paetsch included usernames and passwords to accounts for bettors to place internet wagers, odds on sporting events, credit limits and balances of bettors, making arrangements for the collection of cash payments from bettors in Canada, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and bank account information to conceal payments for gambling debts owed from wagers placed with the illegal gambling business.
With respect to the structuring charges, on multiple occasions between January 2010 and June 24, 2014, Paetsch withdrew and deposited transactions from accounts at financial institutions, including but not limited to First Niagara Bank, in amounts less than $10,000. The defendant was aware that as a domestic financial institution, banks are obligated by law to report transactions in excess of $10,000. At the time that he made the transfers, Paetsch intended to evade the reporting requirements because he knew the funds involved proceeds of the illegal internet gambling business.
Mark Ruff and joseph Ruff were convicted and sentenced to nine years and 41 months in prison respectively. Paul Borrelli was also convicted and is awaiting sentencing on September 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm before Judge Geraci.
The plea is the culmination of an investigation conducted by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, which includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, under the direction of Shantelle P. Kitchen, Special Agent in Charge, New York Field Office, Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Ciminelli, Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Delano A. Reid, New York Field Division, Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Patrick Phelan, the Webster Police Department, under the direction of Acting Chief Joseph Rieger, and Monroe County District Attorney's Office, under the direction of District Attorney Sandra Doorley.
Sentencing for Paetsch is scheduled for August 31, 2015 at 4:00 pm before Judge Geraci.


Do you have a disability rating with the VA? Did you know that with such a disability your VA funding fee can be waived? Check out my tips below, to find out more!
These are all excerpts from the VA Lenders Hand book 26: Chapter 8 Section 17. The complete guidebook can be found here. As always its is important to discuss this with your broker as they will have all the details regarding your particular situation.
If you are buying a house with a VA loan you know that one of the largest downsides is the funding fee. Since this can add up over time, finding a way to eliminate the fee is a great way to save money.
So here's the amazing news for MANY veterans: most are eligible for no funding fee! The VA Handbook gives a list of groups who are eligible for waived funding fee (excerpt from the handbook here).
1. Veterans receiving VA compensation for service-connected disabilities.
2. Veterans who would be entitled to receive compensation for service-connected disabilities if they did not receive retirement pay.
3. Veterans who are rated by the VA as eligible to receive compensation as a result of pre-discharge disability examination and rating or on the basis of a pre-discharge review of existing medical evidence (including service medical and treatment records) that results in issuance of a memorandum rating.
4. Veterans entitled to receive compensation, but who are not presently in receipt because they are on active duty.
5. Surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected disabilities (whether or not such surviving spouses are veterans with their own entitlement and whether or not they are using their own entitlement on the loan).
While being part of the above categories is usually not considered a good thing, it is a good thing in regards to saving money on the VA funding fee! So what's the next step? Once you determine that you are part of this group, the key is to verify your exempt status.
Have a properly completed and signed VA Form (26-8937) and a Verification of VA Benefits indicating the borrower's exempt status.
If you are a veteran who elected service retirement pay instead of VA compensation, you will need a copy of the original VA notification of disability rating and documentation of your service retirement income.
You will need to indicate on the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), that the borrower is entitled as an unmarried surviving spouse.
As always, check with your lending professional! Their knowledge may save you some serious cash. For those of you who have used the VA Funding fee, what are your stories? How much have you saved?
Thank you for this! My husband was recently retired with 100% disability from the VA. We aren't looking at buying a house for a couple more years, but I've been trying to keep track of all the benefits that come with his disability.


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Taylor Swift stalker released and put on probation after breaking into singer's home
By Adam Wallis	Global News
Posted February 6, 2019 12:38 pm
Updated March 8, 2019 4:15 pm
Taylor Swift performing live in 2018.	 Getty Images Archive
On Tuesday, the Florida man who broke into Taylor Swift's New York City home last April was released from jail early and put on five-years probation.
Roger Alvarado, 22, was sentenced to serve nine months at the Manhattan Criminal Court.
Fortunately, the Shake it Off singer was not at the scene of the crime as she had not yet moved into her brand new Soho townhouse when the incident occurred.
The suspect was found sleeping in Swift's bed by the local authorities. According to Page Six, he had also used her shower.
A neighbour reported the home invasion after seeing a ladder perched up against the 29-year-old singer's home. Alvarado was found guilty of criminal contempt and attempted burglary.
Taylor Swift during the 'Reputation' tour at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 21, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan.	 Jun Sato/TAS18/Getty Images
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This wasn't the first report of a break-in attempt by Alvarado. The obsessed fan was charged last February with breaking through the front door of Swift's US$18-million property with a shovel.
Alvarado has reportedly planned to return home to Florida now that his sentence is complete.
He is now facing five years probation and is required to complete a mental-health rehabilitation program.
Taylor Swift attends the InStyle And Warner Bros. Golden Globes After Party 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 6, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif.	 Rich Fury/Getty Images
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As of this writing, Swift or her representatives have not commented on the matter.
Swift currently has no scheduled tour dates. She is expected to be working on the highly-anticipated follow-up to her latest record, Reputation (2017).
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EXPANSIVE // what we've planted in the spring, held in our care, has begun to wild. when first rising from our dormancy, we set our intentions, draw up our plans, wash ourselves with hope and watch closely for the first signs of growth.
for a time, our careful tending repeats again and again our mantras of unfurling.
and then with the summer, they become untamed. rampant. our lives take on lives of their own. the sun tugging at our shoots and sending our limbs wild, it's easy to forget to pause. to redraw the lines as they take shape. to notice clearly who we've become.
this session of reiki + restorative is guided by the ways in which we expand. the ways in which our native hearts beat, keeping the rhythm of our days and ways. a chance to check in. to take up space and to be deliberate about what we hold, and what holds us.
the juxtaposition between something deeply personal and the shared experience of breath and being with those around us. spacious, we offer ourselves the chance to reflect, tune in, tune out.
Restorative Yoga is tender and pervasive work, creating subtle opening in the body and mind through passive practices that ask us to let go and observe.
Reiki is a Japanese modality of energetic healing, that Gwen approaches as intuitive touch, and comforting connection.
This session is limited to six, to ensure the personal and attentive space that we create together.


The polder is an artificial expanse of land reclaimed from the water, whose altitude is usually below the sea level, from marshes, estuaries, lakes or in our case coastal areas.
The process is simple: the surface to be developed is first surrounded by dikes. Water trapped in this perimeter is then captured by a set of pumps formerly operated by windmills and, today, by electric pumps. The drainage of the land is facilitated by a network of canals and ponds. Even after the polder has dried up, the pumps continue to remove excess water from the polder.
The Netherlands and Belgium are often associated with the polders, since part of their surface has been won over the sea throughout centuries. Such areas also exist in the North of France in the Watergangs or Wateringues region. The lowest point (-4 meters) is located on a polder in a municipality of the district of Dunkirk "Les Moëres" which means "swamp".
The Wateringues insures the drainage of more than 900 km² surface area of the Nord and Pas-de-Calais departments .


Making a sequel to a sci-fi classic like Blade Runner more than three decades after the original is quite a responsibility. Luckily, if early buzz on Blade Runner 2049 is anything to go on, director Denis Villeneuve has somehow pulled it off.
Villeneuve approached a number of filmmakers he admired to make short films which would take place in the world of Blade Runner between the original and the 2017 sequel. One of these was Shinichiro Watanabe, creator/director of the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo.
Watanabe's short Blade Runner Black Out 2022 is now available streaming on Crunchyroll, and features an important event in the history of human/replicant relations. This is a perfect meeting of artist and material: the film-noir influence and rain soaked neon sky-lines and dingy backstreets are right in Watanabe's wheelhouse and this works fantastically well.
The plot feels less important here than the mood, and the recreation of the Blade Runner world feels entirely accurate. Tonally it feels consistent both with the film's universe and with Watanabe's past works.
It provides enough eye-catching visuals and pulse-racing action to ensure that this will still be entertaining even if you've never seen Blade Runner. Anime newbies need not feel intimidated either- there's nothing particularly Japanese here- at least not beyond the Asian influence of the original's cityscape.
This short will not only help ramp up excitement for the new movie, but also have you hoping it won't be long before we see some more new material from Watanabe.
Blade Runner Black Out 2022 is written and directed by Shinichiro Watanabe and stars Jovan Jackson, Luci Christian and Bryson Baugus.
Watch the short on Crunchyroll now! Blade Runner 2049 will be released in cinemas in the US and UK on October 5.


If you are an Academy resident, and if you want to sell a service or items to other Academy residents, post it here under 'Leave a Comment'. Unless it's offensive, illegal, tacky, or just in plain bad taste, we'll publish it. Which does NOT mean that we endorse it! As ever, Buyer Beware!!
Hi – We have a red bedside table to give away. Any takers?
We are moving abroad, hence have an apartment for rent and a car for sale.
Apartment is Flat 21, 2 bedrooms in the new wing. Asking price is £530pw.
We are moving into the Academy in May 2015, and would like to lease a parking space. Would you be interested?
We live in flat 31 and have an extra parking spot for lease if you are interested. It is located in inner courtyard formed between new and old part of the building (Langley Lane).
Please contact me to discuss the lease of the parking space you have available. Paul 07888750600.
We have sold our apartment and will be moving out on Sunday 26th of April.
I have a few pieces of furniture and other bits and pieces that we would like to sell. If interested, please contact me to arrange a viewing from Wed 22nd – Sun 26th April.
As of the 21st, I will be more readily reachable via mobile on 07517 146 824.


Jerry Lee Little, 76, of Fairmount, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
Jerry was born July 21, 1940 in Milton, Georgia to John and Theora Little.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Little of Fairmount; children, Cheryl Marie Little of Talking Rock, John Robert and Francien Little of Waleska; grandchildren, Blake Robert Little, John Hunter Little, Kelcie-M Little, Dylan Otis Little, all of Waleska; great-grandchildren, Addy, Jason, Theora, Makynleigh. Several other family members also survive.
At his request he will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Frix; survivors include his wife, Tracy Frix; children, Amber (Kenny) Lightbourne, Josh (Summer) Frix, Adrian (Ian) Gilstrap and Jacob Frix; mother, Fairy Poole; siblings, Edwina (Lamar) Smith, Doug (Tracey) Frix and Anthony Poole; 8 grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Serving as Pallbearers were Josh Frix, Jacob Frix, Ian Gilstrap, Matthew Ramey, Dwight Roper, Doug Frix, Daniel Smith and Chris.
Mr. James H. "Bo" Champion, age 52 of Jasper, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Champion is survived by his wife, Janice Champion of Jasper; mother, Betty Champion of Jasper; mother-in-law, Mary Brenda Pendley of Jasper; son, James H. (Bo) Champion II of Jasper; daughter, Jana Champion of Jasper; father-in-law, Terry & Brenda Pendley; sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon Champion of Jasper and Debbie & Roy Dobbs of the Ludville Community; nieces, Haley Grizzle (& Michael Hancock) and Kayla Kinser and husband Marcus; and great niece Karoline Kinser.
Mr. Champion was preceded in death by his father, Hardy Champion and his brother, Eddie.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 20 from the chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with Revs. Jerry Watkins, Eric Duncan, Danny Townsend, Jackson Plant and Randy Walker officiating. Interment at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers that served: Jackie Bruce, Ron Pharris, Kim Quinton, Scott Bruce, Marcus Kinser, Roy Dobbs, Lamar Walker, Gus Welborn; honorary pallbearers: Tadpole Evans, Jimmy Poole, and Paul Roberts.
Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Champion family. Online condolences may be made at www.caglefuneralhome.com.
Heaven has gained another sweet angel.
A very special lady has earned her wings. Ms. Jeanella Fifer, 65, of Woodstock, GA formerly of Tioga, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Sonshine Manor on March 24, 2017.
Jeanella was born on June 18, 1951, to Raymond and Beatrice Odegaard and was raised in the small town of Tioga, ND. Jeanella graduated from Tioga High School in 1969. While at Tioga High School she was an accomplished cheerleader and played the clarinet in the THS band. After high school Jeanella would soon marry and have three beautiful girls, Julia, Michelle, and Tamara. She divorced and lived in Minot, ND when she had an opportunity to join an appraisal firm in Atlanta GA for a better life for her and her children. She decided to take that chance and move to Kennesaw GA in which spawned a twenty-year career in which she could raise 3 strong women and be the loving and caring mother that she was. After her retirement from the firm, she started a bookkeeping/accounting company of her own. She started enjoying life much more at this point working at her own pace at home.
She now had more time for the things she really enjoyed in life such as traveling, especially to a casino, spending time with family and her own peace and quiet watching old TV shows. One of her favorite things to do was our yearly trip to Biloxi MS with the family. We would spend the Fourth of July week enjoying our time together. She would have a week of shopping with the grandkids, spending the days by the pool, fourth of July fireworks, concerts, great food and of course a little gambling too!
Jeanella was proceeded in death by her parents Raymond and Beatrice Odegaard, and her brother Allen Nelson.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Julia and Danny Bramblett of Woodstock Ga, Michelle and Mike Davis of Waleska GA, and Tamara Fifer also of Woodstock GA; loving brother and sister-in-law, Wayde and Joanne Nelson of Tioga ND; and loving sister and brother-in-law, Louise Nelson and Richard Naylor of Talking Rock GA; her grandchildren, Makayla Davis, Makenzie Davis and Olivia Cochran, several nieces and nephews; her special aunt, Delores Odegaard of Tioga, ND; numerous cousins and her special friend Wahoo McDaniel.
She will be missed but will live on in the hearts of so many that she has touched through the years.
There will be a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Saturday April 29, 2017 at the Naylor/Nelson farm at 34 Twin Mountain Lake Road, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Call Michelle to RSVP at (404)323-6888.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.
Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fifer family. Online condolences may be made at www.caglefuneralhome.com.
Joseph Hulsey, 20, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 26th at Soul's Harbor Church, 110 Evergreen Road, Canton, Ga. 30114 at 7 p.m.
Joseph was 20 years young. He left behind his four-year-old son, Joseph James Hulsey (JJ); mom and step-dad, Michell and John Parker; dad, Robbie Hulsey; brothers, Brayden and Marshall Hulsey; grandparents, Joe and Ann Hulsey and Stacy Godfrey; great-grandmother, Billie Hayley; uncles, Andrew Hulsey, Jay Fain and Cole Godfrey; aunts, Amber Evans and Sparkle Hill.
Joseph was preceeded in death by his grandmother, Shelby Hulsey.
I'm very sorry if I have forgotten anybody. Everyone keeps asking if they can help. Well, we would like to have a dinner after the service so if y'all could bring a dish, it would be so great. If you can't that's fine too. Just come and honor Joseph.
Mr. D.H. "Ham" Childers, 96, of Jasper, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Childers is survived by his wife, Linda Childers of Jasper; daughters and son-in-law, Connie & Craig Reichert of Nelson and Tammie Chastain of Hinton Community; brothers, William Childers of Jasper and J.W. Childers of Jasper; four grandchildren, Chad & Stephanie Morris, Darrin & Stephanie Morris, Brian & Erika Chastain, and Jacob Chastain; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with Rev. Buck Parker and Johnny Barnes officiating. Interment at Hinton Community Cemetery. Local Chapter 47 DAV in charge of military rites. Pallbearers that served: Chad Morris, Darrin Morris, Brian Chastain, Jacob Chastain, Craig Reichert, Cody Richards, and honorary pallbearers: Ronnie Morris and Kenny Childers.
The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to Hinton Community Cemetery.
Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Childers family. Online condolences may be made at www.caglefuneralhome.com.
The family of Raymond Beck would like to thank the relatives, friends, neighbors, Marble Hill Masonic Lodge #207 and Georgia Mountains Hospice for the many thoughts, prayers, food, flowers, donations to hospice, and the excellent care provided during his illness and passing. A very special thank you to the staff of Cagle Funeral Home, the local chapter #47 DAV, Chris Boling, and Robbie Womac for the beautiful service.
In memory of Raymond Esteese Beck who died March 27th, 2017.
And Whereas having been a true and faithful member of our Lodge, Therefore be it resolved that Marble Hill Lodge No. 207, F&AM, Marble Hill, Ga. in testimony of its loss, that we tender to the family of our deceased member our sincere condolence in their deep affliction and that a copy of these resolutions be published in the Pickens County Progress.


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Light Up Your World: Top 7 Most Unique Lamps
One of the best ways to make a room seem like new is by adding a bit of light. In most cases, this means putting in a lamp.
The problem is that there are so many lamps out there to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you?
The best way to decide is to try to match it to your personality and the room as much as possible. If you're more of a subtle or traditional type, go with a classic lamp design.
However, If you like things to stand out every now and again, we can show you some unique lamps to consider for your next remodel.
1. Lumio
The Lumio is what happens when you find a way to put a lightbulb inside of a Sensu fan. This brilliant little lamp can be folded up to look like a book for easy storage.
It can then be folded out to a full circle and stuck to any magnetic surface. Cooler still is the fact that the lamp's brightness is controlled by how far you open it.
The product also comes with a leather piece and wooden bar to hand it from, in case you want a ceiling lamp, and a USB cord to charge it.
This neat little lamp was designed by Max Gunawan. It has since won awards and gained a massive following, including musician DJ Khaled.
2. Industrial Style Night Lamp
Next on our list of unique lamps is the industrial style night lamp. Why somebody decided to make a lamp that looks like a pipe and pressure valve, we may never know, but the final product looks great.
This odd little lamp has a lot going for it, from its cast iron construction to its switch built into the pressure valve. For those who are really into the industrial theme, it even has an old-timey lightbulb providing the glow.
Keep in mind, there are a few different designs of this lamp, but the differences, such as lightbulb shape and switch location, are minimal.
3. Rock/Pebble Lamp
Again, these types of lamps are known by a few different names, but they share a basic design. The lamp looks like a series of round rocks or pebbles that have been stacked on top of each other with the largest on the bottom and smallest at the top.
However, that's where the experimentation ends. The top of the lamp is a simple bulb and shade. The switch is also standard.
If you want something creative without being too outlandish, or you're going for a garden-like atmosphere, this might be the lamp for you.
4. Cactus Lamp
No, this lamp is not a giant translucent cactus with a light inside it, though we're sure somebody somewhere has tried that. We are talking about a lamp shaped like a cactus.
When doing this, some opt to make a cactus-shaped neon light, while others put a lightbulb in the center of a cactus shaped metal design.
You can see such a cactus lamp amongst these unique lamps.
Whether you yearn for life in a desert town or you really like cacti, this lamp is for you.
5. Bowler Hat Table Lamp
The biggest question that comes to mind when looking at this lamp is not why, but how. How did somebody make a lamp that uses a bowler hat as a shade?
It turns out that this isn't hard, because people have made hat lamps of all kinds, not just bowlers. The only limit is the lamp and lightbulb shape and the size of the hat.
The bowler is fitted well to this task. Not only does it shade the bulb, but tilting the hat tilts the light as well.
6. Bleeding Liquid Lamp
Among the more unsettling lamps out there, this table lamp takes the form a tilted lampshade with a stand that looks like a dripping red liquid. If you have a taste for the morbid, or you have a teenage son with a birthday coming up, this may be something to look into.
However, if a bloody lamp isn't your thing, you can also get it in white. It's the same unique design, but a lot more family-friendly.
Who says the red liquid has to be blood? This lamp could be used in an art classroom or a painter's studio.
There's also a similar lamp on the market. This one is designed to look more like a paint can tipping over. Plus, it comes in multiple colors.
7. Giraffa LED Lamp
Many of us have seen the shorts at the start of Pixar movies and thought, 'I want that lamp.' Unfortunately, legal reasons prevent it from being available for purchase.
This futuristic look-alike comes in black, white, and copper. The head can rotate in a complete circle to provide better light wherever you need it. May we suggest putting it on an end table between two chairs or couches?
Also, due to its small size, it can be placed almost anywhere. This makes it one of the best reading lamps on the market.
The Most Unique Lamps on the Market
There is no shortage of unique lamps for those looking to spice up their homes. We've mentioned a few of them above, but there are many others out there. Some are breathtaking and creative, others are funny, and still, others are hilariously awkward.
We encourage you to do more research on your own if you're interested. You won't be disappointed.
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Medley is fully equipped to host wedding ceremonies. You are more than welcome to hold your ceremony with us, and we are happy to host every kind of wedding. We will do everything to make sure your ceremony goes off without a hitch and that your guests are well looked after from the moment they arrive. If you are holding your reception at Medley, there is no extra charge to have your ceremony with us too.
If you are getting married by civil ceremony in a Registry Office or other approved place, you should approach the Registrar of Civil Marriages for the district in which you intend to marry for information on how to proceed. There is no requirement to live in the district where you want to get married.
As well as arranging your civil marriage ceremony there is also a requirement to give 3 months notification to a Registrar. This does not have to be the same Registrar.
If you fulfill the 3 months notification requirements and there is no impediment to you getting married, the Registrar will issue you with a Marriage Registration Form (MRF) giving you permission to marry. You should give the MRF to the Registrar who will be solemnising the marriage before the marriage ceremony.
Immediately after the marriage ceremony, the MRF should be signed by you and your spouse, the two witnesses and the Registrar. The Registrar will register the marriage as soon as possible after the marriage.
If either you, your intended spouse or either of the two witnesses does not have sufficient knowledge of the language in which the ceremony is being held to understand the ceremony, then the services of an interpreter must be provided. It is your responsibility to provide the services.
Medley has a ground floor and mezzanine with seating for up to 250 guests and standing for 350. This is a stunning private hire and event space, which is brilliantly versatile. Our experienced team will be on hand every step of the way to ensure your event runs without a hitch, leaving you to enjoy the occasion. If you require audio visual assistance for your event, please talk to our staff, who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.


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Tax season is in full swing. So are the tax scams
Published Tue, Feb 23 202110:59 AM EST
Tax season started Feb. 12.
Tax scams typically increase when the filing window opens. They may be exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and a later start to the season.
Identity theft is the most most prevalent type of fraud. Here's what to know.
LaylaBird
Tax season is in full swing — and that means scammers are on the prowl.
Tax scams typically ramp up early in the year when taxpayers start filing their returns to the IRS. (Tax season started Feb. 12.) They also flare up during times of crisis, like the Covid pandemic, according to the federal agency.
Con artists may be more active this year relative to past tax-filing windows, exacerbated by the season's delayed start, experts said.
"It's like the perfect storm we're dealing with right now," said Howard Silverstone, a forensic accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' fraud task force.
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Much of the fraud typically involves identity theft, according to tax experts. In such cases, a criminal might steal personal information to file a fake tax return and collect your refund.
Taxpayers may also unwittingly supply personal data to criminals who falsely claim they can help collect stimulus checks, according to the IRS. Congress is aiming to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill that includes $1,400 stimulus checks by mid-March.
"Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams," according to the IRS.
More than 89,000 Americans filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission last year reporting tax fraud linked to identity theft, according to the consumer agency. Identity theft was the most reported type of fraud in 2020, the FTC said.
Tax identity theft
Criminals often reach out via telephone and e-mail to try ripping off unsuspecting victims.
In IRS imposter scams, for example, a con artist may pose as an IRS agent and try to intimidate callers into divulging sensitive information. Phishing scams aim to get data like account information and passwords through bogus websites, texts and emails.
However, the IRS won't initiate contact taxpayers by email, text message or social media channels to request personal or financial information. The agency also won't call to demand immediate payment — officials will generally first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes.
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One surefire way to reduce the odds off fraud is by submitting tax returns as soon as possible.
"We're in tax season now," Silverstone said. "Don't procrastinate.
"Once you file your tax return, you limit the opportunity for someone else to have stolen your identity and do it."
What should victims do?
There are different steps tax-related identity theft victims should take, depending on whether the taxpayer reports the fraud (for example, if your e-filed return is rejected because of a duplicate filing) or the IRS flags a suspicious tax return with your name on it, according to the agency.
In the latter case, the IRS will mail a notice or letter (Letter 4883C or 6330C) asking to verify your identity. You may need to call a toll-free number provided and potentially visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
If you report an incident, file a paper tax return. Complete an Identity Theft Affidavit (Form 14039) and attach it to the back of your paper return. The IRS may open a case and assign it to an identity-theft specialist.
Taxpayers will ultimately receive notification their case has been resolved, but it may take a while — generally within 120 days, but complex cases may take at least 180 days, according to the IRS.
Some victims will be placed into the Identity Protection PIN program and get a new six-digit PIN annually.
Consumers should also check with their state tax agency for additional steps at the state level.
They should also consider freezing their credit with the credit reporting companies (like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). These can always be lifted, permanently or temporarily, later.


A product image demonstrates the Naval Strike Missile being fired from a truck. (Kongsberg) WASHINGTON — The U.S. surface fleet's brand-new anti-ship missile was used as part of the barrage of rockets and missiles that put an end to the landing ship tank Racine on July 12 during the Rim of the Pacific exercise , but it wasn't shot by the Navy.
The U.S. Army shot the Naval Strike Missile from the back of a truck using its Palletized Load System in a demonstration that is likely to raise eyebrows in China. The missile, a joint venture between the Norwegian company Kongsberg and Raytheon , was fired from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Barking Sands, Hawaii, at the former USS Racine, which was floating 55 nautical miles north of Kauai, Hawaii.


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Some forests remain open
By Journal Staff Report
Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at 8:41am
If you regularly hike, camp, fish or mountain bike in the national forests around Albuquerque or Santa Fe, you might be feeling a bit…well…restricted.
But with a little planning, o utdoor experiences – even wilderness ones – can still be had.
All Ranger Districts in the Cibola National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest are closed. But the Carson National Forest in Northern New Mexico, the Gila National Forest in Southwest New Mexico and the Lincoln National Forest in the southeast are still open.
In addition, the BLM lands are also open, although under some fire restrictions as well.
All of the Forest Service Ranger Districts that remain open are under fire restrictions, so it's best to check the Forest Service website for the latest information. There is also a list of all areas with recreational opportunities at www.fs.fed.us
Gila National Forest
At 3.3 million acres, Gila is the largest national forest in New Mexico and the most remote, extending over a rugged, high-elevation area in the west of the state centered on the Mogollon Mountains.
There are three wilderness areas (Gila, Aldo Leopold, Blue Range) within the forest, a national monument (Gila Cliff Dwellings), three rivers and a section of the Continental Divide trail. The main highways through the forest are U.S. 180 and N.M. 12.
Info on the Gila
Carson National Forest covers 1.5 million acres around Taos, either side of the Rio Grande, and includes Wheeler Peak. The forest lists 330 miles of trails, 30 campgrounds and dozens of lakes as its assets. Red River, Questa, Eagle Nest and Angel Fire are all near the Carson.
Information on the Carson
Lincoln National Forest
The Jicarilla, Sacramento, Capitan, Sierra Blanca and Guadalupe mountain ranges are in the Lincoln National Forest in the southeastern part of New Mexico and is in the areas around Ruidoso, Carrizozo and Alamagordo.
This website t has a full list of recreation areas and conditions .
New Mexico state parks
Although Cimarron Canyon, Hyde Memorial, Fenton and Morphy Lake state parks are closed until further notice due to extreme fire danger, and many other parks are under fire restrictions, many remain open.
Visit this site for information about closures and fire restrictions.
Fire restrictions remain in effect for public lands in New Mexico managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Three Rivers Petroglphys, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks and Cebolla Wilderness Area/El Malpais National Conservation Area are all open.
The BLM website has extensive information on recreational activities.
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Heather Lang Books-Meet Olivia Van Ledtje "theLivBit"—a Nine-Year-Old with a Big Heart and a Lot of Grit!
Meet Olivia Van Ledtje "theLivBit"—a Nine-Year-Old with a Big Heart and a Lot of Grit!
When I first met Olivia Van Ledtje a.k.a. "theLivBit," we bonded immediately over our passion for sharks and our idol, the "shark lady" Eugenie Clark. It didn't take me long to realize that this nine-year old has some special gifts, a BIG heart, and a whole lot of grit!
A year ago Liv started creating selfie videos, called LivBits, to share her favorite books as well as important messages about life. A few of my favorites include, "It's better to love each other than judge each other" and "Never let anybody tell you who you are; never let anyone dull your shine." Liv has already created over 75 videos, which she shares through her "mom-monitored" Twitter, Instagram, and Vimeo accounts.
Now Liv is also presenting at conferences and schools. She is empowering kids and bringing together educators, students, and authors all over the world with her strong voice, energy, and positivity. She is an amazing role model for all of us—an example of how to use social media for good. I couldn't wait to chat with Liv about her journey and her dreams!
HL: Liv, thank you for showing the world that kids can teach us! What inspired you to start LivBits?
Liv: LivBits is a super special project that helps me share my thinking with the world. I started making my Bits as a way to deal with some tough things that were happening in school. I want to show kids that we can teach each other and we can use books to inspire our thinking. I think books can change the way people think about life. I know that happens to me. When I read fiction, I think about ways I can learn from the character's challenges. When I read informational text, I love to read about people who make a difference in the world.
I started thinking about the idea of grit from reading books about strong women, especially women like Maria TallChief, Rachel Carson, and Eugenie Clark. Grit is a quality that makes you push through things that are hard. I've only been doing LivBits for one year, but I have learned that hard experiences can actually give your heart new things to consider. A lot of times, my Bits are about what's going on in my heart, and making my Bits is a way to help my brain understand my heart better.
Recently I started blogging so that's another part of my LivBit work. I am trying to share my ideas through my writing, and it's not always easy, but I like what I have written so far. I try to take my ideas from Twitter and Instagram and blog about them so that my followers can see another side of my LivBit life. I've gotten some really encouraging feedback on my blog posts, and that makes me want to write more. I am learning how to be a better writer and thinker through my blog.
HL: I love that you find strength and role models in the books you read! It must be fun meeting some of your favorite authors and talking about their books.
Liv: I have lots of favorite authors, like Peter and Paul Reynolds and Susan Verde. I just love books that have powerful messages for my life and the things I love and for the world. Also, I like authors that know how powerful social media is and tweet to fans like me! It's like the best day ever when an author tweets to me. The day that Mo Willems tweeted out about meeting me was one my BEST days ever! He said I was a force to be reckoned with! I will remember for my whole life that THE Mo Willems, the author of the first books I remember reading all by myself, took a minute to tweet to me.
My favorite fiction book is Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson because it's about strong girls and I like to use her words in a hashtag: #TougherStrongerFearless. When I am worried about something, I say those words over and over again in my head. Victoria was also the first author on Twitter that ever tweeted back to me. I will never, ever forget how much my heart exploded when I saw her tweet to me. It made me feel like my tweets mattered to the world.
My favorite nonfiction book is YOUR BOOK, Swimming with Sharks! I read a biography about Eugenie Clark and when I saw your book, I was so happy that her story was also put into pictures! I think more kids will be able to understand how amazing Eugenie is as a scientist and champion for sharks! If I could say one thing to Eugenie, I would say thank you for teaching people that sharks are important to the world and thank you for showing the world how powerful girls can be to science.
HL: Thanks, Liv! It's been super fun connecting with you over our love for sharks and Eugenie Clark❤ How does it feel to connect with people ALL OVER THE WORLD?
Liv: I use social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter to share my LivBit work. Using social media has been a super powerful way for me to share my work. I have teachers all over the world who follow me, retweet me, and collaborate with me on LivBit projects. It's like Twitter and Instagram are HUGE classrooms and my LivBit work is something that makes the class more joyful! I have such an amazing audience when I post online, and it makes me feel proud that people look forward to my posts and tweets.
HL: Many of your LivBits inspire us to never give up on our dreams. What is your big dream?
I have two people who I want to be like when I grow up. One is a writer for teachers and she believes in kids so much. Her name is Kristin Ziemke. She helped me spread the word about LivBits around the world, and she also understands my crazy side and doesn't mind it too much. The other is Dr. Lisa Hoopes at the Georgia Aquarium. She is an expert in fish nutrition and she spent time with me and inspired me to really focus on one thing about sharks that can make a difference. If I can be like Kristin and Lisa, I would be super happy in life!
HL: How did you become interested in sharks and why do you love them so much?
Liv: When I was in 2nd grade there was a big bin of books all the about the ocean. There was one book in there about sharks and it looked like a book that kids didn't really like. I took the book for independent reading and I just dug right into it! One of the boys in my class told me that sharks were bad and I just knew that was not true. That book inspired me to want to read more and more about sharks. It's kind of like sharks spoke to me. I went on a trip to the St. Louis Zoo and I got to actually touch and feed Bamboo and Nurse sharks. I also got to talk to the scientists about how they take care of them.
I just knew I needed to study and learn and be a voice for the sharks. I would look on my Twitter for places and people who were doing great things for sharks, and I would learn even more. A teacher my mom knows sent a book home with her all about Eugenie Clark and I read it in one night. It was an old book, but I didn't care because it was such an awesome story about her work. I dream of being like Eugenie because she made a difference for the oceans AND for girls who want to be in science discovering important things.
On social media, I follow lots of scientists and organizations doing important work for sharks. I love being a member of the Gills Club because they do events to remind the world that girls can be fierce in science. OCEARCH is another organization who has made a huge difference in my learning. I follow their tagged sharks on Twitter, and I even have a favorite one, her name is Helen. Helen is a Great White shark and she has helped me grow my thinking about so many things. She helps keep me safe on Twitter by being part of my digital tribe. My tribe is a group of followers who will keep me safe if any goobers try to comment or retweet me in an unkind way. I feel so lucky that I have followers who believe in the LivBit message and work with me to keep my message going in positive ways and who are shark experts!
HL: What's on the horizon for LivBits?
Liv: I have a lot of exciting things coming up for LivBits! I am traveling to California for the national ASCD conference where I get to share with teachers and principals about LivBits and using technology with kids. I am the kid keynote speaker this summer at Alan November's conference Building Learning Communities (BLC17) in Boston and I get to stay at the PARK PLAZA HOTEL! LivBit takes over the Plaza! I am going to be doing some special writing assignments for a great organization, and you will be able to see those on a major website. Of course, I am looking forward to doing things with you for #TeamGenie! I hope that we can work together to share Eugenie's mission to save sharks.
HL: I can't wait for our #TeamGenie projects! Wow you are busy!! I don't know how you have the time for anything else, but I heard you are also incredible at ballet??
Liv: I am a very serious student of ballet. I have two ballet intensives this summer. One at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago for three weeks and one in NYC at American Ballet Theater for two weeks. Sometimes when I watch sharks swim, I think about how graceful they are and get inspired! Ballet makes me feel strong and challenged in ways that grow my confidence. I hope that all my ballet training will make me the best SCUBA diver around because I can't wait to go SWIMMING WITH SHARKS!
Learn more about Liv at thelivbits.com, and be sure to connect with theLivBits on Instagram, Vimeo, or Twitter (@thelivbits)!