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In My Mailbox explores the books I received during the week. If you would like to have your own "In My Mailbox" post, you can find more information at The Story Siren.
The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta
1st March 2010 | Penguin
Melina Marchetta's brilliant, heart-wrenching new novel takes up the story of the group of friends from her best-selling, much-loved book Saving Francesca - only this time it's five years later and Thomas Mackee is the one who needs saving.
Thomas Mackee wants oblivion. Wants to forget parents who leave and friends he used to care about and a string of one-night stands, and favourite uncles being blown to smithereens on their way to work on the other side of the world.
But when his flatmates turn him out of the house, Tom moves in with his single, pregnant aunt, Georgie. And starts working at the Union pub with his former friends. And winds up living with his grieving father again. And remembers how he abandoned Tara Finke two years ago, after his uncle's death.
And in a year when everything's broken, Tom realises that his family and friends need him to help put the pieces back together as much as he needs them.
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
16th September 2009 | Penguin
You can't stop the future
You can't rewind the past
The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play
Clay Jensen returns home to find a strange package with his name on it. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker – his classmate and first love – who committed suicide two weeks earlier.
Hannah's voice explains there are thirteen reasons why she killed herself. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why.
All through the night, Clay keeps listening – and what he discovers changes his life . . . forever.
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
4th January 2010 | Penguin
Is falling in love the beginning . . . or the end? Beautiful Creatures, a beautiful new young adult book by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.
In Ethan Wate's hometown there lies the darkest of secrets . . .
There is a girl.
Slowly, she pulled the hood from her head. Green eyes, black hair.
Lena Duchannes.
There is a curse.
On the Sixteenth Moon, the Sixteenth Year, the Book will take what it's been promised.
And no one can stop it.
In the end, there is a grave.
Lena and Ethan become bound together by a deep, powerful love. But Lena is cursed and on her sixteenth birthday, her fate will be decided.
Ethan never even saw it coming.
The Luxe, #1 | Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
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The Nanny Diaries | Medina Hill
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The Opposite of Me: A Novel by Sarah Pekkanen
1st Feb 2010 | Simon & Schuster Australia
Lindsey Rose has always lived in the shadow of her devastatingly beautiful twin sister, Alex. Determined to get noticed, Lindsey has put in years of 80-hour weeks and at twenty-nine is about to be named Creative Vice President of an elite New York advertising agency. Fate, however, has other plans and in one awful night, Lindsey's carefully constructed life implodes.
Humiliated and desperate, Lindsey flees the glitter of Manhattan and retreats to the time warp of her parents' Maryland home. Struggling to maintain her identity as the smart, responsible sister, she finds herself taking a job in a dating service - and having the time of her life. She is even beginning to have a real sisterly relationship with Alex ... until they both fall in love with the same guy. Then a long-held family secret is unleashed, flipping Lindsey into the one spot she never dreamed she'd land.
The Opposite of Me is a smart, funny and poignant novel about the desire to have it all, the relationships that define us and the complicated, irreplaceable bonds of sisterhood.
The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong
1st July 2008 | HarperTeen
My name is Chloe Saunders and my life will never be the same again.
All I wanted was to make friends, meet boys, and keep on being ordinary. I don't even know what that means anymore. It all started on the day that I saw my first ghost - and the ghost saw me.
Now there are ghosts everywhere and they won't leave me alone. To top it all off, I somehow got myself locked up in Lyle House, a "special home" for troubled teens. Yet the home isn't what it seems. Don't tell anyone, but I think there might be more to my housemates than meets the eye. The question is, whose side are they on? It's up to me to figure out the dangerous secrets behind Lyle House . . . before its skeletons come back to haunt me.
Q: What book were you most excited about receiving this week?
Top Tips for an Overcrowded Reading Stack
I'm pretty sure anyone owning a YA book blog has a bit of an (awesome) addiction and with this comes the wanting of as many amazing books as possible. In the age of the internet and libraries offering many books for free or for a very small reservation fee, it is easy to get overrun with books. Of course it is amazing to receive a package of books you've bought online or received for review but the initial excitement often gets quashed by a feeling of regret when you try to fit the newly received books into your already jam-packed reading shelf.
I am here to help! I know the dilemma of wanting to obtain as many books as possible but when the thought of reading all of those thousands of pages can seem extremely daunting.
STOP! That's right - stop ordering/buying/requesting books for now, you have enough awesome books to get through for the minute and you'll most likely come across a few books you will be quietly surprised by. Set a goal for yourself such as buying one new book for every five books you read off of your shelf.
SORT! It might be a hassle to get all of your books near the computer, but do it. It has helped me a lot to see a clear list of everything I need to read. GoodReads is excellent for this and is an extremely easy website to use. Put all of the books onto one of your goodreads shelves such as Currently Reading or Reading Stack and sort the list by Average Rating and you're sure to get to the best first.
START! Devise a plan to help you get through your most recent read whether it be reading five chapters before you go to bed every night or reading an entire book every weekend.
SHARE! Take a good hard look at the stack, what are you never actually going to get around to reading? Luckily, there are plenty of options for trading or giving away books. Start up a BookMooch account (Warning, you may be tempted to request even more books!), the site is great for sharing books with other readers and you are given points for every book you send off which can be used to order more books.
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by Cherry Cheva
1st February 2008 | HarperTeen
Question: What do you get when you take . . .
1 overachieving girl + 1 insanely cute guy + 1 massive fine + 1 scheme involving a little dishonesty and a whole lot of cash?
I've always been the good girl—working seriously long hours at my family's restaurant and getting straight As. And Camden King was always just that hot, popular guy I'd pass in the halls, whose ego was probably much bigger than his brain. I didn't think there'd ever be a reason for us to actually, like, interact.
Then again, I never thought I'd mess up so badly that my family might lose our entire restaurant if I didn't come up with a ton of money, and fast. So that's where Camden comes in—he and his evil/genius plan to do kids' homework for cash.
I know cheating's wrong, but it's better than being dead, right? Which is what I'd be if my parents knew about what happened. I never expected things to spin so far out of control. Or that I'd be such a sucker for Camden's lopsided grin. Or that falling apart could be the best thing that ever happened to me.
Answer: The time of my life.
Cathy's Ring by Jordan Weisman, Sean Stewart, Cathy Brigg
4th May 2009 | Running Press
Cathy cannot manage to find more than a few days to relax in her hectic (and mortal) life - she barely has time to put the mystery surrounding her father to rest before she finds herself targeted by a group of Ancestor Lu's professional killers!
Recognizing she is a serious threat to everyone in her life, Cathy makes plans to leave town. But her friends, Emma, Pete, Victor, and, surprisingly, Jun, unite to convince Cathy that they must finish Lu once and for all to have any chance at peace - mortal or immortal. In order to defeat Lu, the friends must come together in a way they never have before.
Meanwhile - unbeknownst to Cathy - Victor has made the ultimate sacrifice hoping it will bring him closer to a normal relationship with Cathy. But when Victor is seriously wounded and Cathy finds herself attracted to another mortal with similar feelings for her, Cathy's world turns upside down and she is forced to make a decision about her future with Victor, while his life hangs by a thread. What will Cathy decide, and how will their epic battle with Lu play out? Find out in the newest adventure-packed installment of the Cathy story!
Also Received, This Week:
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead | Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
We Need to Talk About Kevin (P.S.) by Lionel Shriver | Going Bovine by Libba Bray
Hamlet: A Novel by John Marsden | Post Grad by Emily Cassel
The Good Daughter by Amra Pajalic | About a Girl by Joanne Horniman
Q: What helps you get through a big stack of books with varying awesomeness?
Review: Looking for Alaska
Puffin | 28 December 2006
Miles 'Pudge' Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been one big non-event, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave 'the Great Perhaps' even more (François Rabelais, poet).
He heads off to the sometimes crazy and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young.
She is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart.
Then. . . . After. Nothing is ever the same.
Review: I found Looking for Alaska to be a bit hit and miss, the plot rolls along with not much happening at all with all the force of a serious story line.
Miles is exploring life for the first time at a boarding school where he is taken under the wing by his roommate Chip, a dirt-poor genius on a scholarship who spends his spare time coming up with extravagant plans to bring down the uber-rich preppies of their school.
Chips best friend is Alaska, a girl almost as bad as him and is up for anything in the world. Miles falls for her and ultimately ends up with his heart broken but along the way they have as much fun as possible and end up having to unfold the mystery of Alaska.
Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Massive by Julia Bell
All-American Girl, #1 by Meg Cabot
The History of Me, Books & Blogging
When I was a kid I liked to read The Babysitters Club, The Series of Unfortunate Events, The Sleepover Club and The Sisterhood of the the Travelling Pants. The majority of what I read were series books and I think thats partially why I stay away from them now.
During my high school years, I was so caught up with my brand new music obsession that I ceased the hunt for awesome books to read simply because it was too difficult to find anything worth reading.
Then all of a sudden, when I completed school and had a bunch of spare time, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist caught my eye. All I needed to hear was "music", "fiction", "cool" and I was hooked, the fact that Michael Cera was set to star in the movie version didn't cast a bad shadow over it either. This was the book to turn it all around.
I realised Young Adult was the genre for me and went wild with titles like Slam by Nick Hornby, Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin and Go Ask Alice. I also fell onto Sarah Dessen, whose books I absolutely love now.
My wish-list grew enormously from here but I was still limiting myself to what was available at the local library. Around mid-2009 I discovered my very first YA blog, Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf and instantly knew this style of blogging was for me!
I already had the name, Good Golly Miss Holly in the back of my mind from a previous attempt at starting my own clothing store and the rate at which my blog grew followers simply amazed me. I wanted to impress the fellow blog owners and show them I was worth their reading time so I went through a couple of layout changes and hunted down as many memes as I could find but figured out the most popular posts were written in spurts of creativity about seemingly random topics.
I hadn't yet hit the obsession stage of wanting to spend all my money on books but with review copies starting to arrive at my door, it wasn't long before I was knocking out a book a week.
My discovery of The Book Depository and hundreds of book blogs, set my shelves alight. When I saw The Story Siren's 1000 followers, I knew this is where I wanted to be someday. I worked on my reviewing skills and even took a stab at the author path with a miserable attempt at NanoWrimo in November 2010.
I could go into much more detail about my reading history but for however long this blogging world lives on and I'm sure it won't be long as the review copies are likely to dry up pretty soon with so many bloggers misusing their trust. I hope to still be reading in five, ten and even fifteen years from now even if it isn't in the same vast quantity it is now.
Q: If you're curious about anything in my life or reading/blogging history, feel free to ask in the comments below!
Music Monday // Automatic Loveletter
Location: Tampa, Florida
Style: Female Vocalist, Pop Rock
Links: Twitter | Myspace | last.fm
If you like: Paramore, Avril Lavigne or Hey Monday
I've been listening to them all morning. Juliet Simm's voice is so amazing. I suggest you check this band out now if you haven't already, pretty sure they are going to blow up once their full-length album is released (they currently have a couple EP's out). I'm extremely jealous of anyone who has had the chance to see them live!
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Q: What did you think of Automatic Loveletter after a quick listen?
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In My Mailbox explores the books I received during the week. If you would like to participate and have your own "In My Mailbox" post, you can find more information at The Story Siren.
From the Library:
Deadly Little Lies (Touch #2)
by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Last fall, sixteen-year-old Camelia fell for Ben, the mysterious new boy at school who turned out to have a very mysterious gift--pyschometry, the ability to sense the future through touch. But just as Camelia and Ben's romance began to heat up, he abruptly left town. Brokenhearted, Camelia has spent the last few months studying everything she can about psychometry, and experiencing her own strange brushes with premonition. Camelia wonders if Ben's abilities have somehow rubbed off on her. Can the power of psychometry be transferred?
Even once Ben returns to school, Camelia can't get close enough to share her secret with him. Despite the romantic tension between them, Ben remains aloof, avoiding contact. Then when an unexpected kiss leads to a frightening argument, Camelia makes the painful decision to let Ben go and move on. Alex, the hot new guy at Knead, seems good for her in ways Ben wasn't. Alex is easy-going, and seems to really care about her.
But when Camelia and Alex start dating, a surprising love triangle results. A chilling sequence of events upturns secrets from Ben's past--and Alex's. Someone is lying, and it's up to Camelia to figure out whom-before it's too late.
Also Received:
What Would Emma Do? by Eileen Cook
The Spell Book Of Listen Taylor by Jaclyn Moriarty
Q: Which book were you most excited about receiving this week?
FAVOURITE BOOKS of 2009
01. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Quite a few of Sarah Dessen's novels have made it onto my favourites list, a perfect twist of romance and realistic teen situations. Every teenage girl should check out her books. My favourite is definitely Just Listen for the music themes and Owen<3
02. Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
03. Purge by Sarah Littman
Purge is all about a girl in a mental hospital for an eating disorder.
04. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
GREATEST ALBUMS of 2009
01. Paramore - Brand New Eyes
It's not a secret that I'm a big fan of Paramore so it's pretty obvious why this is #1 on my list. Some pretty great songs on here, my current favourite being Where The Lines Overlap.
For fans of: Fall Out Boy, The Academy is...
02. Manchester Orchestra - Means Everything To Nothing
For Fans of: Brand New, Lydia
03. This Providence - Who Are You Now?
04. The Dangerous Summer - Reach For The Sun
This one kind've came out of nowhere and blew my socks off at how amazing the songs were at first, second, third... listen. I still don't really feel like I know about this band, but the songs are quite brilliant and fun to listen to.
01. Manchester Orchestra - I Can Feel A Hot One
02. Hayley Williams - Teenagers
03. The Rocket Summer - You Gotta Believe
04. This Providence - Letdown
TOP MOVIES of 2009
01. (500) Days of Summer
02. Sherlock Holmes
03. Adventureland
04. Ghost Town
OUTSTANDING TV SHOWS of 2009
01. How I Met Your Mother
After I watch this show, I feel like I've had an "awesome" time hanging out with my friends. The themes in this show are not what I'd normally look for in a tv show but I enjoy it way too much to be put off by it.
For fans of: Friends, Seinfeld
02. iCarly
Okay so this show is aimed at kids, but it is just too good to ignore. It's all about Carly a pre-teen living with her crazy-cool artist brother, Spencer in a pretty amazing apartment where she hosts a web show with her two best friends - Freddie (techguy for the webshow, has a crush on Carly) and Sam (sarcastic, enjoys picking on Freddie).
For fans of: Hannah Montana
03. One Tree Hill
I only really got into this show because of its apparent similarities to Gilmore Girls (which I absolutely love), it's not nearly as brilliant as my favourite show but it is still an enjoyable teen show.
For Fans of: Friday Night Lights, Gilmore Girls.
04. The Secret Life of an American Teenager
This show is a little bit cringe worthy, but every week I'm back to watch it. It is definately not a realistic take on what an American teenager or any teenager for that matter is like in real life. I cannot really tell you why I like this show, I guess I keep coming back to find out what happens to each of the characters, my favourite being Ashley; the sister.
For Fans of: Degrassi, Underage & Pregnant.
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Attorney and head of the Statelessness Project, Lawyers for Human Rights
Liesl Muller heads the Statelessness Project at Lawyers for Human Rights, one of the only projects of its kind in South Africa and the region.
The project is geared towards helping people without a nationality and therefore without legal identity before the law to obtain recognition of their human rights. Stateless people are people who are not recognised as a citizen in any country in the world, a plight Muller considers one of the most horrific human rights abuses of our time as it is key to accessing every other human right. She has driven strategic litigation about changing laws which continue to entrench statelessness. She has also contributed to countless submissions to various national and regional bodies, including the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review and the African Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. "One of my favourite moments was when my client got her birth certificate after months of legal battles and was able to go back to school in grade one — she is very intelligent," she says.
The work she does has been instrumental in attempting to combat statelessness in South Africa. She's presented cases to the UN Committee on the Rights on the Child (CRC) and to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. She's also had her work used in reports by the CRC, the UN Human Rights Council and the high-level panel chaired by former president Kgalema Motlanthe.
She has produced films about her clients' circumstances as well as written and produced publications which highlight their circumstances and how to resolve the legal issues which prevent them from accessing a nationality.
She has also conducted extensive training to Legal Aid South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission, department of social development and the department of basic education on access to nationality. "One of the things I find most challenging about this field of work is when I am dealing with clients who are at the absolute end of their rope with no hope left, often suicidal. But I've constantly had to pull myself out of it to try again and continue fighting for my clients without losing steam," she says. — Welcome Lishivha
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UK tech booming with Edinburgh scene racing ahead
The capital was singled out as a key digital hotspot. Picture: Contributed
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Edinburgh saw the number of jobs in digital tech grow at more than triple the UK average in the three years to 2017, as the sector proved to be one of the best-performing in the UK, according to a report published today.
Unveiling its 2018 research, Tech Nation said the progress reinforced the UK's ambition to be the best place in the world to start or build a digital tech business.
And it singled out Glasgow, Dundee and Livingston in addition to the Scottish capital as key digital hotspots.
The study found that the digital tech sector is worth nearly £184 billion to the UK economy, up from £170bn in 2016.
Additionally, between 2016 and 2017 the turnover of digital technology companies grew by 4.5 per cent, compared to UK GDP's 1.7 per cent growth over the same period, according to figures compiled by the organisation, which aims to help accelerate the growth of the sector across the UK.
The report also said the UK's "Silicon Suburbs" and tech towns are flourishing, with 16 towns showing a higher proportion of digital tech employment than the UK average.
Livingston was highlighted as one area with above-average digital density – higher levels of tech employment – which could prove a fertile breeding ground for the next generation of tech start-ups.
Looking at Edinburgh, jobs in digital tech were found to total 9,704, while business turnover for the city reached £1.1bn and turnover by employee came in at £118,000.
Tech Nation also flagged a strong year for deals including big data outfit Aquila Insight being bought by Merkle.
Gareth Williams, chief executive and co-founder of Skyscanner, said: "We started in Leith after the dot-com bust – so we learnt from Silicon Valley blogs and articles. We still want to keep learning from the best in the world – as well as leveraging a now vibrant local scene. That is why we need to be able to attract more senior leaders from US and Chinese tech hubs."
Turning to Dundee, digital tech business turnover was £181 million and turnover by employee £115,000. Tech Nation credited the University of Dundee and Abertay University's computer science and gaming courses with giving companies an "edge" in games.
And it noted Chris van der Kuyl and Paddy Burns, founders of Minecraft games developer 4J Studios, having launched Water's Edge, a new co-working space for businesses with an appetite for innovation on the city's regenerating waterfront.
As for Glasgow, Scotland's largest city saw digital tech business turnover total £1.1bn and turnover by employee amount to £104,000. Tech Nation also credited The University of Strathclyde's Space Tech Institute for its research and successful spin-out businesses.
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Eileen Burbidge, chair of Tech Nation, said it is crucial "to keep supporting this sector and give British companies the best chance they can to grow and scale."


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Tim Hardaway Loves Gay People!
Tim Hardaway, gay rights activist? Apparently it's true. The former NBA point guard and noted ankle breaker, most famous for his "I hate gay people" comments in 2007, is now campaigning for gay rights in El Paso, Texas, home of the University of El Paso Texas where Hardaway went to school.


All of us have had experiences in our life when we felt cheated, betrayed, let down, taken advantage of, lied to, etc. It's not a good feeling. It hurts. Our knee jerk reaction is to hurt back. We live the story over and over in our heads and it gets bigger and we become more upset. We share it with others who validate those feelings and it again becomes bigger and we become even more upset. Our minds scream of injustice and plot revenge. The sadness continues. The anger gets bigger. The resentment grows. I would say that at one point or another it has happened to every single one of us. Unfortunately it is a part of the world we live in. Yuck.
It has certainly happened to me many times. I am someone who loves and trusts BIG. I am someone who is not afraid to be vulnerable. When I give someone my love and trust, it is real. My word truly is my honor. Having that trust broken has been devastating to me at times in my life. What I know now is that we are 100% responsible for our lives and blaming others will get you nowhere. Did that person break my heart? Yes, but who gave it to them to break? We have to own our actions. When we do, we can reset and start over. When we blame someone else, we have to wait for them to accept responsibility and we could wait a long time. Possibly forever. Who has time for that?


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Solange attained her CCIM designation in 2010. The CCIM designation is awarded to commercial real estate professionals upon successful completion of a graduate level education curriculum and presentation of a portfolio of qualifying experience. The curriculum addresses financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis, the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate.
According to the CCIM Institute only 6 per cent of the estimated 150,000 commercial real estate practitioners nationwide hold the CCIM designation. CCIM members are held to the highest industry standards of honesty, ethics and knowledgeable dealing in all aspects of their work.
If you're interested in learning more about buying a duplex, fourplex or other multifamily property in the Knoxville, TN, or Tri-Cities area contact Solange.


You are a little off. It is a fact that The Declaration of Independence was ratified on 4 July 1776. However, what you are referring to is the Declaration of Independence that the government has today, which was ordered by congress on 19 July 1776, and then signed on 2 August 1776. I have 3 sides the quiet and sweet side the fun and crazy side st patrick day shirt Nobody thinks it's Mexican independence day it's commemorating the battle of Puebla. Even in Mexico only really Puebla celebrates the holiday, the rest of country just observes it.
St Patrick who ministered Christianity and became a patron of Ireland when he died which is why the Irish celebrate St.Patricks day I do love all the arguments about st. Patrick's birthplace, but we dont really have a clue except for that it was somewhere in Roman Britain, likely in the west. I'm partial to the Welsh argument myself but scholars believe several places are likely so you cant really say any for sure. In the Confessions of St Patrick he said it was Bannavem Taburniae but no one knows where that is.


It is every woman's desire to keep fit and have that good looking curved body. Doing exercises without a proper guideline will lead to having a body that lacks balance. It is for this reason that specific workout routines need to be followed by women. This will help in female bodybuilding that will in turn result to improved shapes and curves. Remember that women won't be as muscular as men when they do bodybuilding. The reason behind this is the different levels of testosterone produced by the body.
Below is a workout routine that will run for a period of 12 weeks involving more of heavy weight lifting to enable you gain muscles. In this routine, you will have the number of reps decreasing and the load being lifted increasing as you progress with the training.
8-12 is the range that you will be lifting from the first to the 4th week of your workout routine. This means that you need to complete at least 8 reps in each set of the exercise and a maximum of 12 reps. You need to note that being unable to complete a total of 8 reps means that you need a reduction the weights you are lifting and when you are able to complete more than the required 12 reps then you need to increase the weights you are lifting.
Saturday- Have a yoga class that is slow in terms of intensity or even the basic moves.
Note that the resting time between each exercise at this stage is 1 minutes.
During this period, you are required to lift weights within the range of 6-8 rep peer set. The weekly schedule above can be followed, only thing that will change is the number of rep ranges per set. Remember that when the weight is too heavy for you will be unable to complete 6 reps and when it is lighter you will be able to complete more than 8 reps and hence you need to increase or decrease your weights where necessary.
Note that the resting time between each exercise at this stage is 90 seconds.
Note that the resting time between each exercise at this stage is 2 minutes. It's worth mentioning that you can complement above workout routine with a natural weight loss supplement like Pure Acai Berry Max for the most effective results.


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Марки свободной формы (или негеометрические марки) — выпускавшиеся с середины 1960-х годов некоторыми государствами (Сьерра-Леоне, Тонга и др.) почтовые марки разнообразных форм: повторяющие границы страны, Африканского континента, в форме плодов кола, банана, гранёного алмаза, орла с распростёртыми крыльями, фигуры спортсмена, нефтяной вышки и т. д. Форма таких марок отличается от обычной фигуры прямоугольника, треугольника, круга и т. п.

Преимущественно марки свободной формы изготовлялись без зубцовки и отделялись от марочного листа с помощью специальных высечек, изготовленных по форме марки. Многие из таких марок выпускаются самоклеящимися и являются штампованными марками.

Бутан

Гибралтар
В 1969 году в Гибралтаре была выпущена серия почтовых марок с зубцовкой в виде контура Гибралтарской скалы.

Россия

Сьерра-Леоне

В 1964—1965 годах в Сьерра-Леоне были выпущены марки, имеющие контур географической карты этого государства.

Тонга

Тонга с 1966 года эмитировала штампованные почтовые марки свободной формы, которые были выполнены в форме очертания острова, банана, кокосового ореха, попугая, сердца и т. п.; все они были самоклеящиеся.

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The little girl sat in a chair. She stared intently at the wire mesh that covered the window before her. Outside a man walked around barefoot on the grass in large courtyard. He wore a white hospital gown. How long had she been her? The girl wasn't sure. Time seemed to stand still here. White walls surrounded her. Blank. Harmless. Bleaching the color out of everything. There was nothing in the room except her, the chair and a nurse. Standing in the corner. Watching her. To keep her safe.
The lock on the door clicked loudly. Eagerly the girl turned. The thick metal door slowly swung open. The woman stood there, wearing her best clothes. A smart looking dress with a matching blouse. A bright smile on her face.
"Momma!" The girl rushed towards her mother. She tried to hug the woman, only to have her back away.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry momma. It was an accident." The girl starts forward again. Her mother raising a hand to stop her.
The woman stood in the doorway, the girl stepped forward, only to be stopped by the nurse. "I'll write you every day. I love you baby." The woman said. The door slamming shut, leaving the girl all alone.
Anne busied herself with stocking shelves. Holiday shopping season was in full effect. She was thankful for the longer hours. It kept her from being home a lot. Luke had never come back. Him being gone left a huge hole in Anne's heart. The house felt empty with just the two of them there. Anne's mom swore she had nothing to do with his disappearance. She seemed legitimately shocked by the whole thing. Either she was telling the truth or her mom was one hell of an actor. Anne desperately wanted to trust her, but between this and her missing costume she had huge doubts about her mother. The question was why? True she'd never liked Luke, but she had to know the effect it'd have on her. And why lie about her costume? They'd just been reconnecting lately. And now, Anne was keeping her mom at arm's length again. She'd started locking her bedroom door as a general sense of paranoid unease had crept into Anne. Lost in her thoughts, Anne turned from the shelves. Nearly walking into a watching Miss Beal.
Miss Beal takes Anne by the chin with a diseased looking hand. Hard enough to cause Anne some pain.
"When you curse like that, you bring the beast to your doorstep." She roughly shook Anne's head back and forth.
Anne stumbles away, her heart beating fast. Her hands shaking. She made her way to the back room. Finding the break room empty, Anne sat down. Her whole body shaking. Resting her head in her hands, Anne started to sob. It was all too much.
Hendricks stood a few feet from her, arms crossed. A disapproving look plastered across his face. He walked over, pulling out a chair.
Always worried about his image, the store's image. Did he care about anything else?
Anne stood abruptly. Sending her chair backwards. She kept her mouth shut. Not wanting to say what she was thinking. He was right, it would only make things worse.
Two other employees stood there in the door staring at them. How long had they been there? How much had they heard? Anne pushed past them. Could hear them snickering as she walked down the hall. She was glad he'd given her the rest of the day off. Anne felt like she was about to burst.
A light snow fell as Anne walked past store displays decorated for Christmas. The holiday had lost its appeal after her father's death. A song mentioned: "Good will to all." Anne didn't especially feel the world had any good will for anybody these days. In one window stood a family of wood Christmas carolers. Rejects from A Christmas Carol. Unnatural smiles painted on their faces.
There reflected in the glass of the window stood a figure. Watching from Anne across the street. Wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and old baggy jeans. Anne spun around. Was that her hoodie? It couldn't be. The figure raised their left hand. Slowly waving at Anne.
"Hey! Who are you?" Anne started blindly across the street. Nearly getting hit by a station wagon. The red hooded figure bolted as Anne made her way to the other side. Instinct took over Anne, all she knew was she had to follow. Had to catch them.
The figure stopped about fifteen feet from Anne. At the entrance of an alleyway. The red hooded weirdo did a little halfhearted dance step, as if mocking Anne. Before ducking into the alley. Slowly, Anne walked forward, entering the alley. She should just turn and run. But she had to know.
Steam belched out of a grate near one of the buildings. Masking the alley in a light mist. A ragged, stained old mattress leaned against the side of the other one. Garbage lie half covered in snow.
"What do you want?" Anne's voice broke, betraying how nervous she was.
Anne stood, clutching the picture. Her eyes darting around the alley. Trying to find the source of the song.
Anne looked up. On a rickety looking fire-escape attached to the building's side crouched her tormentor.
They sat there, silent. Staring down at her. Their face covered by the hood.
"Because Emily didn't forget." They said. Their voice a low growl.
That name again. Anne felt it worm its way into her brain. Why did it follow her? Emily. Images flashed through her head, too fast and vague to hold onto.
"What do you want with me?" Anne asked. Her head spinning.
With that, they climbed up the fire-escape. Anne stuffed the picture in her jacket, in pursuit. Pulling herself up the fire-escape ladder. The rusty metal creaked under her weight as Anne climbed. The whole damned thing could collapse before she even reached the top. She'd made it halfway up, when one of the bolts broke free of the building. Then another followed it. The fire-escape groaned as the middle section swayed back and forth. Anne gripped the rusty rail, steadying herself.
No. She had to know. Had to find out who was messing with her. Making it to the roof of the building. Nearly out of breath, Anne saw a set of footprints leading across the snow-covered rooftop. The person that made them was nowhere to be seen. A large air conditioning unit sat in the center of the roof. To the left a doorway leading into the building. They could be hiding behind either structure. Anne followed the footprints till they disappeared near the air conditioner.
"Come out! I want to talk to you!" Anne waited. Only silence answered her. She wished she had something to use as a weapon. This could be the person that killed Carol. Or at the very least a nut. She remembered that girl in the park she'd met. Maybe she had relatives. Anne pulled out the picture. Feeling her car keys in her pocket. In the very least she could use the keys as a makeshift weapon.
Moving forward, Anne held her breath. Darting around the side of the air conditioner, her fist of keys held high, Anne was greeted by only empty space.
Then there was the crunch of snow underfoot. From behind the doorway hurtled the red hooded stalker. Moving with almost inhuman speed they pounced on Anne, forcing her face first to the ground.
Anne felt a wet tongue touch her ear then retreat. She waited for something else to follow it. Pain. Death. There was nothing. Turning over, Anne saw she was alone. If not for the footprints in the snow, the photo in her hands, she'd think it was a hallucination. Her mind finally snapped in two. Sitting there in the snow, Anne realized there was something here. Something evil. And perhaps she held the key to that mystery.
Anne sat in the pickup. Studying the picture. Trying to decipher a clue from it. Anything that might tell her who or why. She looked at the name on the blanket. Emily. Why did that name haunt her? Turning the picture over. The back was dated. But the handwriting was badly scribbled. Nineteen-seventy…something. Was that a one? Or maybe a seven or a nine?
She'd seen that name somewhere recently. Emily. Where? Every time she thought she had it, her mind tugged it away. She rested her head on the steering wheel. Trying to let go of everything but the name. The cold plastic of the pickup's wheel numbed her forehead. Here in her dad's truck was the only place she could feel safe. Her dad. God, she wished he was here. Then through the fog of her mind she remembered something.


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High School Hoops in Today's Local Sports
Paris – The High school basketball regional tournaments took place over the weekend. At the Field House at Texas A&M Commerce the 5th ranked Paris Wildcats were unable to hold on to a 12 point lead, falling to Dallas Lincoln 73-66. Paris finishes their season with a 33-3 record on the season. Meanwhile, North Lamar saw their season end at the hands of Triple A Academy 73-56. The Panthers went 24-14 on the season. Lincoln would go on to beat Triple A on Saturday, advancing to the State tournament. And in class 2A region 2 the 2nd ranked Clarksville Tigers were defeated 59-48 against number 5 Muenster, who also won on Saturday against Electra to advance to the state tournament.
Mount Pleasant – The High School basketball regional tournaments took place over the weekend. The 25th ranked Daingerfield Tigers saw their season come to an end at the hands of Waxahachie Life 54-40. Daingerfield finishes the basketball season with an overall record of 21-6. Waxahachie Life would later fall to Van Alstyne on Saturday afternoon.
Six State Champions were crowned over the weekend in girls high school hoops. In Class 6A Duncanville dominated Dekaney 76-42 to complete a 39-0 season. In Class 5A Canyon defeated Frisco Liberty 41-34. In Class 4A the Argyle Lady Eagles beat La Vega out of Waco 53-43. The Class 3A champion is Wall after winning a defensive battle 24-21 over Brock. In 2A Weimar beats Panhandle 52-47. And in 1A Lipan wins over Nazareth 54-43.
Sulphur Springs – The High school basketball regional tournaments took place over the weekend. The 16th ranked Campbell Indians saw their season come to an end at the hands of Avinger 42-38.
Yesterday in the NHL the Dallas Stars defeat the Ottawa Senators 2-1. Jason Spezza and Antoine Roussel netted the goals for Dallas. With the win the Stars have 87 points on the season, tied with Chicago at the top of the Western Conference. The Stars return to action tomorrow night against Montreal. Puck drop is at 6:30.
Last night in the NBA The Dallas Mavericks fall to the Denver Nuggets 116-114 in overtime. The loss spoils a 30 point performance by big man Dirk Nowitzki. The Mavs have now dropped to 33-30 on the season and sit in 6th place in the West. Dallas will be back on the court tonight at the AAC against the LA Clippers. Tip off is at 7:30.
Texas Rangers drop their first Cactus league game of the spring yesterday to the Seattle Mariners 7-3. Despite the loss, youngster Nomar Mazara stayed hot………………….The Rangers play San Francisco today with a 2:05 first pitch.
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Eiresidae or Eiresidai () was a deme of ancient Attica, west or southwest of Cephisia, and adjacent to Iphistiadae.

The site of Eiresidae is located west of modern Kolonos.

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Populated places in ancient Attica
Former populated places in Greece
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The partnership will see the Chinese phone maker integrating the tech that would allow phones to be charged without needing to be on a charging pad.
Some publishers aren't thrilled about the tech giant's proposed financial terms, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Other app developers will be able to tap into the tech as soon as the second half of 2019.
Combined, the tech giants spent more than $65 million to influence Washington last year.


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Ebay expands authentication program to watches
Online retail giant Ebay has extended its authentication program to watches this week, in a move to limit the number of fake timepieces being sold on its platform, increasing consumer confidence in the items being sold.
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Having first launched 'Ebay Authenticate' in 2017 for luxury handbags, the verification initiative will see luxury watch sellers opt in to have their goods certified as being genuine, in terms of branding, manufacturing and description.
Luxury products are approved by third party evaluators and are then marked with an "Authenticity Verified." Shoppers can then browse the verified-only watches, as opposed to non-verified, a move aimed at boosting consumer trust, as well as increasing the prices sellers can charge.
"Ebay has the largest selection of luxury goods -- from rare and designer handbags to fine wristwatches -- and we know this community wants an added layer of trust and confidence when buying in these categories," said James Hendy, senior director of Ebay Authenticate.
"Since launching the eBay Authenticate service in the luxury handbag category, Ebay has seen that items with the "Authenticity Verified" label are more likely to sell as similar non-verified inventory."
Some 7,000 watches from 30 luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Breitling and Panerai are available online now, sourcing from a mix of used, vintage and new timepieces offered by "top-rated Ebay sellers," said Ebay.
Prices from each item range from $500 to $50,000. Ebay Authenticate is expected to hit 10,000 luxury watches in the coming weeks.
The service was expanded this month into several European markets, including the United Kingdom and Germany, the U.S. e-tailer said.
The expansion comes as the luxury resale market continues to explode with consignment platforms including The RealReal, ThredUp and Vestiare Collective, growing exponentially in terms of revenue and cash injections from investors.
More specifically, the market for used watches is some $5 billion a year, according to a Forbes report.
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Exeter City midfielder Liam Sercombe starts against Cambridge United for his 250th senior appearance as a Grecian.
The only change to the Grecians' starting XI after the weekend draw with Bury sees Ryan Harley start ahead of Clinton Morrison, with Scot Bennett and David Noble still missing completely from the matchday 18.
Exeter City: Pym; Davies, Oakley, Moore-Taylor, Woodman; McAllister, Butterfield, Sercombe, Harley; Nicholls, Nichols.
Subs: Hamon, Keohane, Ribeiro, Tillson, Wheeler, Morrison, Cummins.
Cambridge United: Dunn; Tait, Nelson, Coulson, Taylor; Kaikai, Champion, Hunt, Donaldson; Simpson, Slew.
Subs: Norris, Miller, Ball, Chadwick, Akintunde, Bird, Chiedozie.


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News February 7, 2018 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press
Ontario fires back against 'Buy American'
New bill to be introduced along with conversations with other provinces
Ontario is about to introduce a bill allowing it to retaliate against any state that adopts Buy American provisions, then plans to start a national conversation with other provinces about measures to punish new cases of procurement protectionism.
Premier Kathleen Wynne shared details of the move in an interview with The Canadian Press.
She said her cabinet has examined legislation to be tabled when the legislature reconvenes later this month. The planned bill would reduce procurement opportunities for states that adopt Buy American provisions, by allowing provincial officials to write regulations targeting individual states.
Wynne insisted the size of each punishment will be proportional to the size of the Buy American exclusion — no more because, she says, she wants to avoid triggering an escalating tit-for-tat that damages the economy.
"I don't want a trade war," Wynne said after a visit to Washington.
"But we have to stand up for Ontario businesses, and Ontario workers, and do that in a proportional way. … We are not going to roll over."
Wynne said the move was inspired by a recent infrastructure bill from the state of New York.
The Canadian federal government is aware of her plans, she said. Next she intends to discuss the idea with other Canadian premiers at their upcoming conference: "I'll certainly be raising it."
One Canada-U.S. trade expert based in Toronto said the move might not be as dramatic as it sounds. The reason: Ontario procurement already has numerous limits to competition, and is far more protectionist than advertised by its politicians.
"Offence sometimes can be good defence, but in this case Ontario government procurement markets may not be as open now as this suggests," said Mark Warner of MAAW Law.
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"At the end of the day, state and procurement preferences in a revised NAFTA will have to be negotiated as we did in response to the (2009 U.S. stimulus bill) … and partially in (the Canadian-European trade agreement)."
Despite the procurement threat, Wynne said she leaves Washington more optimistic about the state of trade between the U.S. and Canada.
She met with American lawmakers, business, and with the chief U.S. NAFTA negotiator, John Melle. She said every person she met had a positive attitude about finding common ground in the NAFTA negotiations.
"Nobody said there's no path for a solution here," she said.
"Generally I'm feeling better than I was in November. … Not in one of my meetings did I hear, 'We should blow the thing up.' … I feel very encouraged. People are engaged and they think there's a reason to stay engaged."
Case in point: auto rules of origin.
While the U.S. criticized a Canadian suggestion at the last round of talks it appears not to be a total rejection. She said the U.S. appears to want more concrete details from Canada, with numbers, about how its proposal would work.
The Canadians floated a general idea of reforming the formula for what counts as a North American car it would count all costs to manufacturers, not just hard materials, but also include research-and-development and intellectual property.
It's seen as a less dramatic change than an earlier U.S. proposal. But Canada did not provide specific numbers. The U.S. trade czar at the last round complained that, depending on how this approach were applied, it could result in cars with mostly Asian parts counting as North American.
But the conversation isn't stalled, apparently.
"What I heard from Melle was: 'We've got to have more specificity'," Wynne said.
Sparks fly between Wynne, O'Leary over auto sector
'Ridiculous proposals' seen as way to kill NAFTA
NAFTA is already pretty good: Scotiabank
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George S says:
Back in the 80s the Americans had to impose some heavy import taxes on import cars and motorcycles because it was proven that many imports were coming in at cost or well below cost in an attempt to grab market share. A popular reaction to this was people handling those products claiming that American was no good and imports were the way to go. Working for most of my life (46 years) in the repair industry, I can safely say that that's a myth; there is nothing better from over THERE than is made over HERE. I don't regard 'Buy American' as protectionism but a suggestion to support American manufacturers; I've always been a strong advocate for that. Maybe I should revise it a tad to say: 'Buy NORTH American.' North American sourced and built products should be allowed to flow both ways without duties. Other stuff, especially from the far east should be where the taxes come from. We're not a dumping ground for trash coming from over 'there' and if people insist on bringing it in rather than sourcing it here, make them pay. My household is very keen on North American and it is a last resort before we look elsewhere.
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This 25 year-old was recently named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30. Vollmar is no stranger to farm life, having grown up on a farm in Michigan. In 2012, he and partner Brad Koch started FarmLogs, a mobile-based data-syndication platform that organizes info about weather, crops, inventory, budget components and more. In January, the company announced it raised $4 million in a Series A, and Vollmar says that's just the beginning.
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Gérard Albert Mourou (Albertville, França, ) é um físico francês, que trabalha com a física do laser e óptica não-linear.

Recebeu o Prêmio R. W. Wood de 1995, o Prêmio Willis E. Lamb de 2005 e o Prêmio Charles Hard Townes de 2009. É fellow da Optical Society, que o agraciou com a Medalha Frederic Ives de 2016, do Instituto de Engenheiros Eletricistas e Eletrônicos (IEEE) e membro da Academia Nacional de Engenharia dos Estados Unidos.

Recebeu o Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis de 2016.

Recebeu o Nobel de Física de 2018, juntamente com Arthur Ashkin e Donna Strickland.

Ligações externas
Porträt an der University of Michigan

Membros estrangeiros da Academia de Ciências da Rússia
Professores da Universidade de Michigan
Físicos da França
Físicos do século XX
Físicos do século XXI
Laureados da França com o Nobel


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I had a chance to talk with legendary UW coach Marv Harshman recently and he told me that he had watched the Huskies practice last week.
Overall, he is optimistic about this team although he thinks the Pac-10 could be better than a year ago, which could make it more difficult for UW to finish as high as it did a year ago.
"I was really pleased with how the new people looked and I think there's some good prospects there. I like (Jon) Brockman very well. He is so intense and I'm sure he's got a good chance to start as a freshman.
"The other kid who looks like him, (Artem) Wallace, really was a hard worker and I think he's going to be a much better backup rebounding wise than we've had in a couple of years.
"I think the backcourt is going to miss Nate (Robinson) and Will Conroy and might miss Tre Simmons more than anybody else because right now I don't think they have that much power outside shooting as they had last year.
"But I like Ryan Appleby – I think he's going to be OK. I think he sees the court maybe even better than Conroy did. He's maybe not as physically skilled but he handles the ball well, he's a good passer and he seems to be a better-than-average three-point shooter.


Every year we look forward to the fourth Thursday of November and enjoy the feasting and good times with our families. But Thanksgiving is not just about eating all that food. Your student can learn the history, meaning, symbols, and much more with the Thanksgiving Project Pack. This unit includes a 13-page Research Guide and 17 hands-on activities about the history, people, symbols of the holiday and more. Plus recipes to try at home!
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Mamma Lucia – donna di Cava de' Tirreni che recuperò centinaia di salme di soldati tedeschi dopo lo Sbarco a Salerno
 Mamma Lucia – romanzo di Mario Puzo
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Q: What happened to threadpool? Does anyone of you know what happened to Threadpool?
It appears to be of good quality, although there are no tests included. Why has this not been added to Boost? Does anyone know of a C++11 port?

A: Boost::Thread has a thread_group type that provides typical thread pool operations. In C++11, using std::futures, will potentially do some pooling automatically.

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Veneers are thin porcelain shells that affix to the front of the teeth to conceal imperfections. These are the most versatile cosmetic procedure, as they can address dental stains, minor misalignment, and minor damage.
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Professional teeth whitening is one of our most frequently requested cosmetic treatments. This option is often the first step in a smile makeover. Once we have whitened your teeth, we can match veneers and other restorations to the new shade for a brighter smile.
If you identify with having a "gummy smile," your dentist may recommend gum contouring. Also known as gum reshaping, this simple procedure can produce stunning effects in one appointment. We use laser techniques for minimal side effects and downtime.
Cosmetic bonding uses composite resin to fill gaps, refine the shape of your teeth, and improve symmetry. Dr. Siegel applies this tooth-colored material in layers directly onto the teeth to create your desired look.
If you have had previous dental work that you are unhappy with, such as a metal crown or bridge, Dr. Siegel can often replace these with newer, more lifelike materials to ensure your entire smile looks more aesthetic.
Dr. Siegel has more than 30 years of experience and has focused much of his practice on cosmetic dentistry. He uses the latest technology and materials to ensure our patients achieve the most beautiful smiles possible.
What Benefits Does a Comprehensive Treatment Plan Offer?
One of the greatest benefits of a comprehensive smile makeover is the streamlined treatment. This option saves a great deal of time, as Dr. Siegel can typically perform multiple treatments in a single visit. Addressing multiple cosmetic concerns at once also allows him to focus on the smile as a whole. This approach can ensure better results, so you can feel more confident in your flawless smile.
Dr. Siegel has more than 30 years of experience and has focused much of his practice on cosmetic dentistry. He uses the latest technology and materials to ensure our patients achieve the most beautiful smiles possible. If you want a complete transformation for your smile, contact our office online or call us at (301) 963-4330 to set up a cosmetic consultation.


Will Songwriters Get Paid Under the MMA?
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Songwriters Guild of America and AMLC are inviting songwriters, publishers and others to attend a free Town Hall meeting in Nashville this Wednesday, April 10. The informal and informational event will be held at Rocket Town, 601 4th Ave., South Building from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central. Town Hall topics will include the Music Modernization Act, the two entities applying for designation as the Mechanical Licensing Collective, and the future impact to songwriters.
"As we work together to increase the royalty rates earned by songwriters, we must also ensure that money earned from streaming music is paid to the person or entity who earned it," said SGA President Rick Carnes.
The AMLC and the Songwriters Guild are holding their event the same day as the Town Hall being held by the National Music Publishers Association. "We encourage everyone to attend both events to learn more about the MMA, the MLC, and the different approaches each organization is putting forth," said John Barker, founder and CEO of ClearBox Music Publishing. "The NMPA and NSAI have been invited to sit on the panel with the AMLC and SGA representatives," he added.
John Barker: Founder/CEO, ClearBox Music PublishingClearBox Rights is an independent IP rights management company based in Nashville, TN. The organization handles the management of intellectual property for owners and creators.
Rick Carnes: President, Songwriters Guild of America; songwriter and composerMulti-platinum hit songwriter with 40 platinum albums and recordings by artists Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Dean Martin and more.
Hakim Draper: Boogie Shack Music GroupBusiness development and strategy executive with experience in both tech and the entertainment industry. Also consults on music tech investment.
Zoe Keating: Songwriter, artist and composer (via Video Conference)Self-published cellist and composer whose albums have charted on Billboard - including a number one hit on iTunes Classical charts. Featured on NPR's Morning Edition. Licenses for TV series including Elementary, Teen Wolf and So You Think You Can Dance.
Ricardo Ordonez: President, Union Music GroupInternational copyright law expert, media marketing and new technologies expert. Specialties including metadata support and digital distribution. An expert in Hispanic and Latino music publishing.
Jeff Price: CEO/Founder of Audiam; Founder of TuneCoreDigital reproduction collection agency for publishers and songwriters.


Are You Going to Marry a Non-Believer?
In answering the question, "What can I say to my Christian friend who just got engaged to a non-Christian?" John Piper offers a question I think needs to be asked by anyone considering such a marriage.
How can you be intimately, psychologically, spiritually, physically involved with a man who does not say "Jesus is Lord," a man who doesn't love your Savior?
He goes on to explain the thinking a believer must have in order to justify marrying a non-believer.
What is at root here is that she is loving this man more than she is loving Jesus. Because if she really loved Jesus—and he was satisfying to her, and her best friend, and walked with her, and talked with her, and sustained her—then the fact that he doesn't love Christ but says, "I don't want anything to do with him. He's not my Lord. He's not my Savior. I think that's mythological and foolish," that should tear her apart emotionally.
What is she saying by delighting in him when the essence of him is anti-Jesus? That's who he is, he's anti-Jesus! Women or men who go that direction show that their capacities for loving Christ have shrunk down, and they're not feeling or thinking straight about loving Christ.
What does it mean to know him, love him, walk with him, cherish him, be satisfied in him, treasure him? It can't mean what it should if a Jesus-rejector is valued as a husband over obedience to Christ.
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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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How does Shakespeare present the development of Juliet's character for Act 1, Scene 3, to Act 3, Scene 5 in Romeo and Juliet?
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Even in the very first scene in which we meet Juliet, Act 1, Scene 3, she shows a bit of a rebellious streak. It is evident that, as expected by society, she wants to please her parents, but she is also a budding woman who is learning her own mind and places more value on her own desires than anything her parents wish. Therefore, it is not really any surprise when we see Juliet rebelling against her parents in Act 3, Scene 5, after she has married Romeo. The main difference we see is that in Act 3, she is a bit more forceful about her opinion. It seems that the combination of defying her parents through her secret marriage and the tribulations she has undergone over the past 24 hours have matured her into a woman who can find her own voice. Not only that, desperation to prevent sin and remain faithful to her husband also drive her to find her own voice.
Juliet's rebellious streak is especially evident in Act 3, Scene 1 when Lady Capulet tries to persuade Juliet to consider marrying Paris . When Lady Capulet asks her, "[C]an you like of Paris' love?," Juliet's only reply is that she'll "look to like, if looking liking move," meaning that, as her mother suggests, she'll take note of Paris at the ball to see what she thinks of him (I.iii.100-01). However, hidden rebellion can be seen in her next two lines: "But no more deep will I endart mine eye / Than your consent gives strength to make it fly," meaning that since Lady Capulet is only telling her to see if she can like him, whether or not...
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Q: Can I capture ISP SNMP information with Wireshark? I am trying to do some heavy digging into SNMP, BPI+, ISP networks. Since wireshark can be used to capture network data, would I be able to use it to remotely capture my ISP SNMP agent information and view information being sent through it? Would this only work to capture my interactions alone to the SNMP agent?
I have seen different applications out there during my research such as MIB Browser and MIB Walker, and I am wondering if I could use wireshark to view the same type of information?

A: You would be able to view SNMP information with Wireshark, if the information is going through the same network as customer traffic.
However, with properly set up networks, SNMP data is sent only via the management network, which is completely separate from actual customer connections. Therefore you would not see the traffic.

A: What do you mean 'remotely capture'?
If you can get the network traffic to your computer, you can use WinPCAP/WireShark to capture it.
Or if you can get a network device to remotely capture the data using something like http://www.routereflector.com/2013/05/embedded-packet-capture-tcpdump-on-cisco-ios-routers/ and can get it back you can analyse it in WireShark.
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Ohio Notaries do not have the authority to solemnize nuptials unless they are also ministers. Only Notaries commissioned in Maine, South Carolina and Florida are empowered to perform marriages strictly by virtue of holding a notarial commission.
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PUBLISHED: March 9, 2017 at 2:33 pm | UPDATED: May 18, 2018 at 10:49 am
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A lawyer for rapper Waka Flocka Flame says a jury has found his client not guilty of charges filed after a handgun was found in his carry-on bag during a security scan at Atlanta's airport.
The rapper, whose real name is Juaquin Malphurs, was arrested in October 2014. He faced charges including carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location. Defense attorney Drew Findling said a Clayton County jury took less than half an hour Thursday to acquit his client following a four-day trial.
Findling said he's extremely happy with the jury's decision. He said the defense had maintained from the beginning that the whole thing was a mistake; that the rapper had accidentally taken his wife's bag to the airport without knowing the gun was inside.
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Prince Freddie is off to save a castle from a ferocious dragon, when he realises he really, REALLY needs a pee. But what with scary ogres, damsels in distress, and massive queues for the only toilet in the forest, it doesn't look like Freddie will ever get to go . Luckily, Prince Freddie is able to have a pee AND put out the fire in one go!
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A hide-and-seek, fun-filled caper full of fairytale characters with a magical twist at the end with fabulous illustrations with lots to spot on every page!
Rocky hat einen neuen roten Umhang und ein fantastisches Märchenbuch. Aber das kleine Mädchen will beides auch ... und es würde alles dafür tun, um es zu bekommen! Diese hinreißende Abwandlung des klassischen Kindermärchens preist Bücher und den Wert des Teilens. Mit wunderschönen Illustrationen.
When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, he isn't entirely sure how to answer. polar bears don't have washing labels attached to their bottoms; spectacled bears are simply not as soft and bouncy as him; only to discover EXACTLY what kind of bear he is after all - her own special bear!
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Army referred to as in as lethal floods uproot millions
Government has decided to deploy Pakistan Army to help the civilian authorities in rescue operations in the calamity-hit areas as floods of epic proportions caused a fresh wave of death and destruction in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
The troops are being deployed in pursuant to the requests made by all the provincial governments in wake of the emergency situation due to torrential rains and floods.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scores of people have died due devastating floods in rivers and streams. The flash floods washed away dozens of hotels, bridges, mosques and link roads in the Upper Swat district while hundreds of houses, shops and restaurants were submerged.
The Munda Headworks in Charsadda on Friday collapsed due to heavy monsoon rains due to which water levels in Jindi and Khiyali canals had increased.
The provincial government has declared rain emergency in several districts as flash floods triggered by torrential rains wreaked havoc in most parts of the province.
Meanwhile Balochistan remained cut off from the rest of the country as linking highways remained non-operational because relentless rains and floods did not allow authorities to repair the damaged artery.
Quetta and its outskirts remained submerged as over a day long rain spell inundated most parts of the provincial capital, bringing life to a standstill and leaving hundreds of families without homes.
Elsewhere in the country, a Punjab PDMA spokesperson said that moderate to high level of flooding was expected in the Indus River at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa during the next 48 hours, which could affect the Mianwali, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur districts.
In Sindh, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Badin, Jacobabad, Umerkot, N. Feroze, Kashmore, Jamshoro, Dadu, Sujawal, Khairpur, Ghotki, Sanghar, Kamber, Umerkot, Matiari and Keamari were battered by the monsoon.
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A talent scout and management consultant for the sports industry, Stephen maintains constant communication with hundreds of hiring managers throughout sports, introducing qualified candidates to front-line positions.
Prior to joining Game Face, Stephen recruited for Kforce Professional Staffing, one of the nation's leading staffing firms. He identified and placed technology consultants throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area with Fortune 100 companies.
Passionate about helping people break into the sports industry, while in college Stephen founded the Sport Business Education Network (www.sben.org), a free networking resource specifically for the sport industry. He still operates the site to this day.
In addition, Stephen's prior experience includes time with the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Arena Football League, GameDay Consulting, WFAN 660, the YMCA, several years as a top-producing sales representative, and a stint as an award-winning college radio personality.
Stephen earned a master's degree in sport management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor's degree in sport management from York College of Pennsylvania.


Bill Baskin will be the first to say his work ethic and life experience have provided him with a very broad and unique set of skills, and an enviable track record of execution. Experienced in Executive Management, Operations, Marketing, Business Development, Business Consulting, and Sales Management positions, in companies from concept stage start-ups, to Fortune 500. As part of Complete Senior's core demographic , Bill recognized when he turned 50 that the websites currently servicing this segment of the population did not address the lifestyle choices and content relevant for todays more active seniors. His vision was to create a destination that was more hip, more relevant, and most importantly, an accurate resource for in-depth content about the topics on every aging Boomer's mind: Social Security planning, retirement planning, Medicare, insurance, and so on. Bill wanted CS to address the needs and options available for today's aging population who may not be prepared for the economic and lifestyle changes getting older will bring.


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Inventive ways to be an early bird
by Muhaimin X 07 Mar 2018
Waking up early in the morning can be a boon or bane depending on which camp you belong to: The Early Riser or The Snoozer. While the former is often labelled as the "successful" group, Snoozers can still make the most out of their mornings.
Here's a four-step process to make separating yourself from your comfortable bed every morning a less tedious task.
1. Adjust your Sleep Cycle to 90-minute periods
Think about sleeping in windows of 90-minutes instead of trying to approach it as a full eight-hour sleep. Sleep actually runs in 90-minute cycles instead of one long period throughout and it's best to wake up at the end of one complete cycle. According to sleep expert and clinical psychologist Michael Breus, "You'll be in a lighter stage of sleep at that point, which is easier to rouse yourself from," Breus says. On average, the general population is best served by getting either six hours or seven and a half hours a night, he says, as eight would place you outside of the 90-minute interval.
2. Put some distance between your alarm clock and your bed
Doctors typically advocate movement and light stretching right after you wake up. If this sounds like an arduous task for your sleepy-eyed self, place your alarm clock far away so that a walk will be required for you to turn off that blaring alarm in the morning.
Alternatively, get a wake-up buddy to call you every morning. You'll be more receptive to waking up early if you hear a familiar morning voice.
3. Drink a glass of water
Your body is naturally dehydrated after a night's rest. According to Breus, "Your body breathes out one litre of water a night and you need to replace that first."
Instead of heading straight for the coffee pot, knock back a glass of water first and see if that doesn't get your engine going in the morning!
4. Use power naps to re-energise
There will be times when we find ourselves being guilty of not giving our bodies enough shut-eye. However, this sleep debt can be addressed with power naps.
"It's good to think about your weekly sleep cycle need - five cycles a night would be 35 over a seven-day week," says Littlehales. "If you know you're going to have some late nights and might feel tired, you could try and schedule in a nap on the weekend."
You could give yourself a full 90-minute nap to get a full cycle in, but 30 minutes can be enough to provide refreshment, he says. "It's far better to do this than to try and go back to sleep in the morning. You'll be in a better place for starting the week again."
Getting the first worm is more than just about getting up at the crack of dawn – hitting the sack at an appropriate time also plays a big part in determining just how well you'll function in the morning. A sleep cycle can easily turn vicious if bad habits are allowed to take root, so it is important to be consistent in your practice when it comes to managing sleep. You don't get to earn your wings without first putting in the work!
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At St John the Divine we have a House Point System which is designed to embody the values and ethos of our school; it is an important part of our school community.
The House system provides opportunities for children to work together across classes, deepen their understanding of our values as well as foster a greater awareness of individual and collective responsibility and develop new skills.
Each house is named after a significant leader in a variety of fields such as science, culture or politics, chosen by the children in our school.
Children receive house points for demonstrating our school values as well as their attitude to learning, the table below shows the number of house points received, and will be updated regularly.
Congratulations to all in Dickens - our 2017-2018 house point winners.
Here at St John the Divine we recognise the importance and value of House and Vice House Captains in supporting all children in our school.
The School Council selected six nominees as names for our houses and the whole school participated in an election to choose the final four on Friday 30th September 2016.