I've recently (and finally!) installed a Flash blocker in my browser. This means that Flash components in web pages only load when I explicitly click on them. It's not only removes an annoying distraction from many of the sites I visit regularly, and has made my web browser much more stable, it has noticeably increased page load speeds (not especially surprising given that ads are often the biggest components on a web page). So far I've found very few websites which require Flash to be enabled in order to be useful.
Bearing in mind the 'blue_beetle' quote, do you mind me asking how much you paid for your flash blocker?
I currently use the Google Chrome browser, so didn't pay for either the Flash blocker, or the browser that it runs in. As you correctly point out that makes me "the product". Google are happy to subsidise the cost of developing the browser, presumably because it makes it more likely that I will use their online tools and click on the ads that fuel their business.
For the moment my interests are aligned with theirs, but of course there is no guarantee that will continue to be true. It's up to them to not be dumb about how they present those ads. Currently they are smart enough to avoid the distracting and annoying.
I will make comments on two fronts… So bear with me in this long one!
While Flash is annoying (being a resource hog in general), the advertising model per se is not the securty problem. The Trade Me problem was a good example of good social engineering applied to business. From the (little) information we have, someone pretending to be from some company booked ads on Trade Me.
First, how did the sales agent at Trade Me did not check the claim of employement or relationship to this company? Was the transaction over emails? Was there any emails with the company's domain, or always third party? It is made to look like a good show of social engineering was used there.
Next is the attack itself. We don't know the details. Was the malware loaded directly from the ad, or from a landing page visitors were directed to when clicking the ad? Because if it's the second then there is also the problem with the gullible users clicking on things any website tells them to click. Not unheard of.
Now the next topic. Speed, and ads. I have been in a battle over speed in the last six to nine months on Geekzone. We managed to reduce the average page load time by about 3.5 seconds in the last four months. Our pages get a 90/100 grade by Google Page Speed – and we try to have our pages under a certain size to make it load fast. So fast in fact that our users shouldn't notice an impact on page load coming from advertising.
We started using a CDN, we use Aptimize and other tools to make it fast.
Ad blocking is not just because people don't like ads. If were not for ads I wouldn't be running Geekzone having to pay for infrastructure. But ad blocking is a reflection of how crap is the delivery.
I actually purchase a lot of online advertising for other companies and believe flash isn't as a big a deal as you make it out to be.
In fact they provide much better advertising results than say plain gif's.
And to be honest, if we don't deliver results, then online advertising would plummet affecting the entire medium. Even Trade Me now look towards it as a large revenue stream to provide continued growth.
And with respects to Trade Me and the virus, having chatted with the reps there today, they were approached by an intermediary posing as an agency, paying cash up front as a new customer.
Based on the amount paid, I don't think they could have bought close to 0.01% of the available inventory.
What we had was more competing media making headlines out of nothing.
Also testing a flash SWF for malware code that has been programmed to activate based on some future date, which is then delivered to multiple websites for display via an independent adserver is going to be almost impossible to do.
I think you will find "new" media companies will be more scrutinized in the future during the booking process.
Why does Trade Me want to annoy their customers with flash ads? They're intolerable at times, and surely they want people to stay on their site and use their services as long as possible, as opposed to the users clicking on the ads and leaving the site. I suppose it's because they charge the advertises more for flash ads than the static images?
No static and flash ads cost the same.
Plain static images tend to blend into the background of the page which usually reduces the success of the campaign.
I took Rowan's advice and installed the blocker fpr Safari. Amazing – just do it. Flash is a simple click away if you want it, but if not then pages load oh so fast and browsers stay stable.


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Shawn Sheen is UW Staff Employee of the Quarter
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Co-workers say Shawn Sheen sets a high standard of efficiency, accuracy, completes all tasks in a timely manner and addresses problems before they blow up.
Those are among the many attributes that have earned Sheen, a Department of Zoology and Physiology senior accounting associate, the University of Wyoming Staff Employee of the First Quarter award.
Sheen, who has been at UW 22 years, first began working in the UW Human Resources offices "getting my foot in the door," before moving over to the Department of Geology and Geophysics on the advice of another colleague on campus.
"Upon meeting with Carol Pribyl and former department Head Jim Steidtmann, I was hired. It was a huge learning curve for someone with little computer skills," she says. "And, this department took a chance on me. Well, for 14 years, we worked very well together. I learned a lot about the research that was going on in the department."
And, for the past seven years, Sheen has worked in the Department of Zoology and Physiology.
"I made the decision to move to the zoology and physiology department with my friend and office manager, Carol Pribyl -- a decision that was a scary one. But, through the years, we have had a good working team," she adds.
The decision has been good for the department because one co-worker says Sheen always "goes the extra mile and then some."
"She has more than 60 grants to manage individually, and some of these take great patience as they are complex, involving international transactions. I am sure that most staff would have thrown in the towel long ago, but she never shows her frustration," the colleague adds. "Indeed, she was personally acknowledged at a recent awards ceremony because her hard work had made the research possible. When did you last hear of a staff member getting singled out at such a ceremony?"
With Sheen learning the new WyoCloud financial system, it has been a huge plus for the department, another nominator says.
"With her cheerful and methodical approach, the nominee has fixed a very broken system, and I have not had a single complaint," the colleague writes. "More than simply doing an exceptional job, and it is truly exceptional, the nominee has created a very pleasant environment within which to work."
Sheen says she truly loves working in the Department of Zoology and Physiology, because "We are more friends than just someone at work in this department."
"Our department head, Donal Skinner, is awesome. A lot is owed to Carol Pribyl for taking a chance on me, and I am very grateful for her guidance and friendship. Also, my sidekick, Sheila Krupp, is my sounding board when days are tough," Sheen says. "My family is my saving grace, without them I would not be able to do what I do."
A reception to honor Sheen will be announced at a later date.
Employee of the Quarter nominees can be any UW staff employee and must receive three nomination forms from three separate individuals. Nominations must be submitted to the Staff Senate office. The forms are on the web at www.uwyo.edu/staffsenate/employee-of-the-quarter.

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Leeks are a tender, edible member of the lily family. They have a mild onion taste with a slightly sweet edge and look like monstrously overgrown green onions (a.k.a. scallions). They aren't as widely used in the U.S. as they are in Europe, but they should be. They're versatile, in season for a nice long stretch, and keep very nicely once they're home from the market.
In many recipes, you can use leeks in place of onions for a slightly sweeter, milder onion flavor. The more gentle flavor is particularly good in soups. Like scallions, many people only use the white and very light green parts of leeks, reserving the dark green parts for stock or broth. In general, that's the way to go. The darker green parts can be quite tasty, though, when cooked long and slow until they're meltingly tender (as for the filling for these dumplings).
Look for leeks in the fall, winter, and into spring. Like many of their onion brethren, they are fairly hearty and can stand a range of growing conditions.
Look for slender, straight, firm leeks with leaves that stand up stick-stiff. Leeks more than about 1 1/2 inches wide tend to have tough inner cores with little flavor. The top green leaves should look fresh—avoid leeks with a wilted or yellowing top.
Store leeks loosely wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator. Super fresh leeks from a farmers market will keep up to ten days; otherwise, 5 days is a good rule of thumb.
There are a couple of ways to clean leeks.
Cut into white and light green part of leek lengthwise and rinse under running water.
Chop or slice leek, place pieces in a colander and rinse under running water.
If cooking leeks whole, trim off dark green leaves and root end. Cut an "x" an inch or two into the root end, and soak leek in a large bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Any sand or grit will sink to the bottom of the bowl, so lift leeks out of water rather than pouring contents into a colander.
Leeks handily come with their own handle to hold onto while chopping or slicing them. Leave the dark green leaves attached to hold these long onion-like vegetables in place while you cut them.


The European Union (EU) is a strategic partner for Canada. Ours is the EU's oldest formal relationship with any industrialised country dating back to 1959. We continue to work closely together in a number of areas from trade or security to agriculture or education.


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A REPORT CARD ON NUTRITION: NUMBER 4, MAY 2006 View Previous Editions>
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Some countries of West/Central Africa have made stunning improvements in the rate of exclusive breastfeeding of infants in the first six months of life.
Exclusive breastfeeding rates in the region increased fivefold – from 4 per cent to 22 per cent – during the period 1990–2004, with similar improvements in individual countries. Yet the region posts the lowest rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the developing world.
West/Central Africa – the region with the highest under-five mortality rate in the world – has managed to make some progress since 1990 in reducing the prevalence of underweight among its children, but it is insufficient to reach the MDG target.
Of the five countries on track, Congo has the lowest proportion of underweight children (14 per cent). In the Gambia, the proportion of underweight children has reduced from 26 per cent in 1996 to 17 per cent in 2000.
Seven countries are improving, although not fast enough to meet the MDG target. Nigeria is improving at a rate of 2.2 per cent a year, yet due to its large population its proportion of underweight children still dominates regional statistics. Rates of exclusive breastfeeding and vitamin A supplementation coverage are notably low, but Nigeria has become the first country in the region to attain universal salt iodization.
Five countries have remained unchanged or deteriorated in terms of child nutrition. Burkina Faso and Niger have the highest rates of underweight, although Burkina Faso has a high rate of vitamin A supplementation. Cameroon has been going backwards, yet it still has among the lowest regional rates of children underweight.
In Sierra Leone the high proportion of low-birthweight infants (23 per cent) and low proportion of infants exclusively breastfed (4 per cent) contribute to the country's under-five mortality rate, which is the highest in the world.
While the almost fivefold increase in exclusive breastfeeding in West/Central Africa between 1990 and 2004 is encouraging, the region still has the lowest rate worldwide (20 per cent). Rates are remarkably low in five countries, with Chad (2 per cent) and Niger (1 per cent) the worst off. In only three countries are more than half of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months.
Anaemia remains a major threat, and a number of countries have conducted surveys that show unacceptable rates in children and mothers.27 The regional prevalence of wasting in children is 10 per cent. However, this average hides significant disparities. Wasting in the Sahelian countries affects more than 1 million children.
27 Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) for Burkina Faso (2003), Cameroon (2004), Ghana (2003), Mali (2001) and Senegal (2005), and National Anaemia Survey (Guinea, 2000), analysed by the UNICEF Regional Office for West and Central Africa.


You meet many people wearing white in the city of Kandy. They are likely to be pilgrims to the temple of the Tooth as white is the color of buddhist pilgrims. March 2019.
On rencontre beaucoup de gens habillés en blanc dans la ville de Kandy. Ce sont probablement des pèlerins du temple de la Dent car le blanc est la couleur des pèlerins bouddhistes. Mars 2019.


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Dowd celebrates one of his three goals from the weekend on the way to winning our Player of the Week award (PHOTO: Dean Woolley)
Sheffield Steelers forward Robert Dowd has won this week's British Player of the Week after picking up three goals and an assist in his team's two games.
Results wise, it was a mixed couple of games with Steelers losing then winning 4-2 against Belfast Giants at home in a double header against the league leaders.
But for Dowd, who won man of the match in both games, his efforts have been recognised by fans, of whom 39% voted for him in this week's poll.
🗳VOTE FOR BIH'S PLAYER OF THE WEEK🗳
Another four contenders lined up for this week's crown, with all four playing a part in their team's successes this weekend. But who will you go for?
Voting closes at 4pm and we hope to bring an interview with the winner tomorrow. #BIHPOTW
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He takes his tally for the season to 10 goals and five assists after his haul at the weekend, taking him into the top five scoring Brits in the Elite League so far this season.
In the vote, his closest challenger was fellow Brit, Ollie Betteridge of Nottingham Panthers, with 33% followed by 21% for Guildford Flames' John Dunbar.
For Steelers, it's a run that is now up to eight wins in their last 10 as they sit in sixth place, two points behind Guildford Flames as they get ready to face Glasgow Clan on Wednesday.
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WE ARE USING THE RAIN DATE FOR THIS EVENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2-4 pm.
Join the Natural Areas Conservancy and Writer-Photographer Nathan Kensinger on an afternoon walk through Lemon Creek Park.
Lemon Creek is one of the longest aboveground creeks in New York City, and its route travels through several unique ecosystems, providing habitat for eagles, peacocks, and deer. Once famous for its oysters and oystermen, it is now part of the Staten Island Bluebelt, and helps to provide storm water management for over 1,300 acres of land. Join writer and photographer Nathan Kensinger on a walk tracing out the lower portions of this historic natural waterway, as it flows through forests and marshlands on its way out to Prince's Bay.
We will be meeting in front of the Prince's Bay train station, at 49 Seguine Ave.
Space is limited: reserving a spot is required!
This will be a 2 hour event, including time at the end for a post-walk discussion.
Please come dressed in closed-toed shoes. We recommended bringing water and snacks.
The rain date for this event is Sunday, August 5, from 2-4 pm.
This event is supported by a grant from Con Edison.
Nathan Kensinger is a photographer, filmmaker, curator, and writer who has been documenting New York City's abandoned edges, endangered neighborhoods, and post-industrial waterfront for more than a decade.


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Lippersdorf-Erdmannsdorf ist eine Gemeinde im Südosten des Saale-Holzland-Kreises und Teil der Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Hügelland/Täler.

Geografie
Die Gemeinde liegt als zweireihig angelegtes Reihendorf im Tal der Roda und ist eines der sogenannten Tälerdörfer. Parallel zum mittig im Ort fließenden Bach verlaufen die beiden Straßen, an denen die Flur- und Grundstücke liegen. Die benachbarten Ortschaften sind Ottendorf etwa 2 km östlich, Weißbach etwa 2 km südlich, der Ortsteil Erdmannsdorf etwa 1 km westlich. Durch den Ort führt die Landesstraße L 1062, die in der Nähe der östlich verlaufenden A 9 bei Tautendorf in die Landesstraße L 1073 mündet und im Westen nach Kahla führt.

Geschichte
Die Gründung von Lippersdorf erfolgte vermutlich im 12. Jahrhundert auf Rodungsland durch deutsche Siedler, deren Führer wahrscheinlich Liebrecht hieß.
Die urkundliche Ersterwähnung von Lippersdorf war laut Wolfgang Kahl am 29. Dezember 1293 und die von Erdmannsdorf am 31. März 1206. Die Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Hügelland-Täler vermerkt jedoch auf ihrer Website, dass bei einer Nachforschung im Thüringischen Hauptstaatsarchiv die ausgewiesene Original-Urkunde nicht gefunden werden konnte und dass die erste nachweisliche schriftliche Erwähnung von Lippersdorf in einer Urkunde Friedrich des Strengen aus dem Jahr 1350 im Staatsarchiv Altenburg gefunden wurde. 1543 kauften Brüder Apel und Kunz von Meusebach die Dörfer und Rittergüter Lippersdorf und Erdmannsdorf. Als die Familie 1753 ausstarb, fielen die Rittergüter an die Landesherrschaft Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg zurück, 1825 an das Herzogtum Sachsen-Altenburg.

Zu DDR-Zeiten errichtete und unterhielt das Volkseigene Kombinat Großhandel WtB für die Kinder seiner Betriebsangehörigen das Ferienlager "Philipp Müller" in Lippersdorf.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
Die Ursprünge der Kirche sind im 12./13. Jahrhundert zu vermuten.
Die Kirche St. Nicolai (), Schutzheiliger der Schiffer, Wanderer und Fuhrleute, wird erstmals im ältesten Buch der Pfarrei, dem Kirchenrechnungsbuch aus den Jahren 1541–1663, erwähnt. Von jener alten Kirche ist baulich nur wenig übriggeblieben. Die heutige Kirche wurde 1714–1719 erbaut, der jetzige Kirchturm 1766.

Bilder aus Lippersdorf und Erdmannsdorf 2013

Literatur
Faltblatt "St. Nicolai Lippersdorf" der Kirchgemeinde (Kopie 2013 in der Kirche)

Weblinks

 www.huegelland-taeler.de

Einzelnachweise

Ersterwähnung 1293
Gemeindegründung 1957


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I Won't Be Home for Christmas: Blink-182 - "Dogs Eating Dogs EP" (self-released)
Blink-182 were my [first] favourite band through most of middle school and high school. while I own nearly all of their 8-10 CD's and rare pressings, the "Blink-182" section on my iPod is fairly short and sweet, cause their music's just engrained in my head! Take Off Your Pants & Jacket is HANDS DOWN one of my all time favourite albums, Cheshire Cat/Dude Ranch are late 90's Hardcore classics, and The Enema Strikes Back is quite arguably the best recorded live album since KISS ALIVE! (1975). Mark, Tom & Travis turned me onto great bands like Black Flag, Rancid, Misfits, Fugazi, Fall Out Boy, and Motion City Soundtrack through their well-written liner notes and interviews. I can vividly remember talking about Blink-182 (Untitled) during Gym class either junior or senior year; Like most of Blink's albums and side projects, it was released right on the cusp of spring/summer. It was a "perfectly progressive" Punk Rock album, written by 3 musicians-friends in their mid-30's and man, I was fucking pissed when Blink-182 decided to take an "indefinite hiatus" [break-up] in 2005. Granted, I got a chance to see (+44), meet Mark Hoppus & Travis Barker, and even saw Tom DeLonge's shitty Arena Rock band, Angels & Airwaves.
Fast-forward roughly 5 years: I was pretty damn STOKED when Blink-182 reunited during the 2009 Grammys after Barker's nearly fatal plane crash. While I was pretty hammered @ the first one, my buddies/cousins and I saw Blink twice on their 20009-11 reunion tour(s). But the band's latest full length album, Neighborhoods, was a sloppy mess that I saw the effort behind, but just couldn't really get into. Dogs Eating Dogs EP is Blink-182's first independent release since parting ways with long-time label, Interscope back in October. Hoppus, DeLonge & Barker self-produced it's 5 tracks, partly because producer-friend Jerry Finn passed away in 2008 right before the band re-formed. Mark, Tom & Travis recorded Dogs Eating Dogs together in one studio between Thanksgiving and early December and honestly, it's the comeback album [EP] that Neighborhoods should've been ... In a couple pre-release interviews, Blink described the overall sound of Dogs Eating Dogs as "Folky," Electronic, Punk Rock, aggressive guitars, slightly Hip-Hop, and "100x better than Neighborhoods!" In a recent interview with Billboard, Tom DeLonge alluded to the fact that it just might be the first in a string of "ambitious, artistic" EP's and they that may/may not ever put our another record, in the typical sense. There are glimpses of Blink-182's various side projects strewn across these 5 EP tracks: Box Car Racer, (+44), Transplants, AVA, etc. But the most interesting track here is probably "Pretty Little Girl" [above], which features a verse from Travis Barker's friend and recent Psycho White collaborator, Yelawolf. Supplies are dwindling, but Dogs Eating Dogs EP is now available over @ blink182.com in 3 assorted packages, ranging from $5-100 and include everything from T-shirts to a signed lithograph.
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Thea has been accepted to perform in Glyndebourne Festival's debut production of Hector Berlioz's 'La Damnation de Faust'.
We were delighted to host our annual 'Galactic Challenge' for pupils from years 6, 7 and 8 on Saturday 19 January.
Educationalist and Founder of 'I Can & I Am', James Shone, visited Bede's Senior School this week to deliver two inspiring talks.
On Monday 14 January, Bede's Senior School welcomed Year 7 from Bede's Prep for an exciting Engineering Day.
On Saturday 5 January, Mr Entwisle, Mr Lewis and Mr Purkiss travelled to Norway to take part in the Polar Half Marathon.
Media pupil Ellie Bostock-Smith interviews Javier about his recent work experience placement at top post-production company, ENVY.


Bert Sorin takes attendees through 10 tenets of leading an impactful life through various stories and experiences. Attendees will be given tips on brand development, job retention, relationship management, and ongoing education. Sorin will weave these topics together to create a more proactive approach at success.


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Kuća pukovnika Svetozara Hadžića u Nišu, građena je 1882. godine, kao jedna od najstarijih zdanja na Trgu Kralja Milana, predstavlja spomenik kulture kao spomeničko zaštićene celine.

Pukovnik Svetozar Hadžić prvi je komandant Niša posle oslobođenja od Turaka. Učesnik je srpsko-turskih oslobodilačkih ratova 1876. i 1877-1878. godine. U prvom ratu, bio je kapetan, a u drugom se istakao u bici na Nišoru kod Pirota, kada je sa činom potpukovnika komandovao Kragujevačkom brigadom. Istakao se i u borbama za oslobođenje Niša početkom januara 1878. godine.

Lokacija
Spratni objekat smešten ka uglu ulice Vožda Karađorđa i Trga Kralja Milana, prva je zgrada u "evropskom" stilu na Trgu. Izgrađena je bila već 15. jula 1882. godine, jer se pod tim datumom u Izveštaju blagajnika rerulacionor fonda Niša navodi ime Svetozara Hadžića da, pošto je novoizgrađenom kućom zauzeo 14 metara regulacionog prostora, mora isplatiti "zauzeto zemljište u Pokrivenoj čaršiji".

Kuća je od 17. novembra 1893. godine, kada je u niškom listu "Sloboda" objavljen oglas da se u zgradi pukovnika Svetozara Hadžića, u Leskovačkoj 2, izdaje "stan sa četiri sobe, suterenom, podrumom, zasebnom kujnom, šupom za drva i štalom", bila u vlasništvu trgovca Đoke S. Nešića, koji je oglas i objavio. Objekat je građen u duhu evropske arhitekture, sa erkernim kuobetom na uglu, balkonom ka Trgu oslobođenja i plitkom dekoracijom u potkrovlju. U prizemlju je dućan, a na spratu stambeni prostor.

Gostionica "Balkan"
U prizemlju zgrade, koja je u duhu tadašnjih graditeljskih stremelja imala neizbežni erker sa šiljatim kubetom, početkom ovog veka, otvorena je gostionica "Balkan". Kada je 1914/1915. godine Niš bio druga prestonica, jedan od njenih redovnih gostiju bio je Frano Supilo, hrvatski političar i novinar, urednik riječkog "Novog lista", član Jugoslovenskog odbora.
Supilo je u Niš prvi put došao 11. februara 1915. godine želeći da sa predstavnicima vlade i Nikolom Pašićem razgovara o jugoslovenskom ujedinjenju i uređenju buduće države.

Između dva svetska rata pominje se u ovoj kući, kraće vreme, "Građanska kasina". Danas ovaj objekat predstavlja poznatu prodavnicu brze hrane ,,McDonald's".

Референце

Грађевине у Нишу
Вики пројекат/УНИпедија/2014


And here's the best unwrapped non-present you won't find under your tree this year--a look back at a high point of the old ASSJAM podcast. Yes, it's the Boy's justly famous interview with Barry Bostwick, in an episode that's entitled "Fork Scorpion" for reasons that will immediately become apparent (I'm lying).
As Ike himself remembers: "One of the reasons Barry Bostwick is one of the coolest people on the planet is that he got Mike and Ike immediately, who they are, what they are; and he played with us. He said afterwards it was the most fun he'd ever had being interviewed.
We got that a lot."


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⇨ Super clear and transparent design that allows you convenient access to your mobile phones. Want to take a photo or a selfie underwater? No worries! With this double sided transparent design, you will have easy access to your camera phones and take all the photos or selfies you want!
⇨ Made of high quality PVC material, this OLAF Waterproof PVC Phone Pouch is durable, strong and flexible so you can be sure that your phones will be protected and fit perfectly in this pouch.
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Moscow Went for a long time, the water is not tested.


Let's Hear it for the Brows!
Corrie Dubay is a makeup artist extraordinaire and owner of Midwest Makeup Supply and Femme Makeovers She is a friend and hero to girls everywhere. She is beyond talented.
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3. Don't forget about them.
4. You CAN do this!
Brows! Where do I….what do I….how the….??? YIKES!!! I know, I know. Brows can be intimidating. But!! You don't want to neglect them. I totally get that they can go horribly wrong, fast…but – with a little practice and some guidance – you can have brows with shape and a nice arch. Trust me when I say brows are something you need to get comfortable with and include as part of your makeup application. They frame the face, open the eye and polish and finish your look.
Next to applying false eyelashes and eyeliner, brows are something a lot of people struggle with. Not only are we trying to figure out the color, shape, where to start/stop, place the arch, etc., shaping the brow (hair removal via waxing, tweezing, etc. that makes doing our brows so much easier), might not be an option.
But don't worry! There are ways we can work around it. For this newsletter – I'm going to stick to the simple version: shaping and filling the brow using a pencil, powder or cream. I'll do another more-in depth tutorial on completely covering the brow (using wax or glue stick) and re-drawing at a later time.
First – burn this sentence into your memory: Brows are SISTERS not TWINS. I repeat: SISTERS NOT TWINS. Similar but not identical. Okay? Okay! Second – my favorite saying: Practice! You NEED to practice!! So don't do it once and give up!
Let's get going. Everyone's face/eye/brow shape will be different. These are just guidelines to help you get the concept down. Once you get it down – it's up to you to practice and play with it to determine: Do I like fuller brows? Thinner brows? A higher arch, etc.
Products: There are three types of products I like to use for brows: cremes (applied with an angle brush), pencils and powders (applied with an angle brush). Cremes and powders are my favorite. Pencils are easy to use and work fine, but I feel if you're not careful, the brow can look a little too drawn on resulting in a very artificial looking brow. Creme is great for when you have a thicker/fuller brow (where hair removal isn't an option) and have to 'cheat' the shape a little. They are build-able, tend to show up better and I think they last longer, too. Powders tend to give the most-natural look (in my opinion).
1. Imagine a line from the inner corner of your eye, up. This is where we want our brow to start.
2. Imagine a line from the outer corner, following the angle of our lower lash line out. Here's where our brow should stop.
3. Imagine an angled line from the outer edge of your iris. This is roughly where the highest point of the arch should sit.
4. Imagine a horizontal line from the bottom of the inner part of the brow to the outer part (tail) of your brow. The start and stop point should match by sitting on this line. This will help with balance.Choosing a brow color: I typically like to match my brows to my hair color, but as we know – that might be hard (ie: dark brows naturally but wearing a blonde wig). The only hard rule I tend to follow is trying to avoid using straight up black for my brows. It can come off as a little too harsh. So – if you want to wear a blonde wig but have dark brows – roll with it. It'll be fine. It would be hard to lighten – it could be done if we covered the brow completely, or, perhaps by using a brow mascara-type product, but that could end up looking very unnatural (which is not usually what we want).
To start your brow, very lightly draw your initial brow line in, doing both sides so we can check for balance. Once you are happy with where it starts, the arch and the stopping point, continue to add line by line until you get the shape and fullness you want. As you add each new line, take a step back to look for balance and symmetry (it's hard to see if things are balanced if our face is only inches from the mirror). And remember! It's easier to add product than to take away.
This might be hard at first, especially if your brows are longer and darker. If you can trim them down a little that might make it a little easier. If they are darker, your best bet might be to give them a little shape by add more of an arch (if you can) and a thinner/longer tail (if you can).
Once we are happy with the shape, I like to come back through with a spoolie (or a clean mascara wand) to blend, soften and groom the brow into place. You can add a brow gel or wax if you want to keep things in place (the wax or gel is a good idea if you have longer brows).
If this is too overwhelming at first – you can always use a stencil. However – I'm not a super fan of stencils. My issue with stencils is that they can come off looking very drawn on and fake if we're not careful.
If I am going to us a stencil, then I'll typically use a brow powder rather than a pencil or creme, so it looks a little more natural. They can be useful though as you start to get placement, length and the arch in the right place.
Lastly – I do my brows after I've done my foundation and usually my eye makeup. At minimum, I'd say do AFTER your foundation – you don't want to mess up the perfect brow by accidentally covering part of it with foundation….but that's just me!
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Georgia Love's Next Big Career Move Is Set To Be Announced!
She may have famously given up her TV career to find love on reality TV, but it looks like it isn't all over in the land of television for Georgia Love.
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that the former newsreader is set to present Channel Ten's Studio 10 over the coming weeks.
There has been no official word about the possible new panellist, but it is something that is probable given Georgia's former career and the success of the dating show for the network.
The panel style program has become on of Australia's biggest morning shows in the recent weeks, beating Today Extra in the ratings and closing in on Mornings.
It could signal a big boost in the audience for Channel Ten, who have invested heavily in the show since it was launched in 2014.
As well as Studio 10, there has been talk that the Melbourne-based bachelorette will make appearances on The Project as a panellist as well as potentially becoming a Network Ten newsreader.
While it's not known exactly when the 27-year-old will return to screens, it's thought she will take some time out to spend with her family and new boyfriend Lee Elliott, after the tragic passing of her mother, Belinda Love.
The 60-year-old died just days after The Bachelorette finale aired, losing her battle with pancreatic cancer just days after given the seal of approval to her daughter's new love.


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DFARS task force proposes 40 percent cut in procurement regs
By Dawn S. Onley
Deidre Lee
A Defense Department task force has proposed changes that would slash more than 500 pages from the 1,400-page Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and would revise another 22 percent of the document.
The DFARS Transformation Task Force, made up of 30 Defense acquisition and legal employees, has drafted about 800 proposed changes. The recommendations include automating many Defense Acquisition Regulation processes, and using commercial hardware and software.
'The integrated solution would automate various DAR processes such as collaboration among and deliberation by committees, the DFARS Council and the staff; coordination and approval of proposed and final rules; and records management of historical DFARS and the DFARS case files,' according to the task force's executive summary, released this month.
Additional recommendations from the task force include:
To create a separate document for procedures and guidance to replace much of DFARS' nonregulatory content
Expanding the use of broad agency announcements for all R&D efforts
Deleting obsolete text about restructuring costs.
The changes are designed to eliminate some of the lengthy procurement rules and policies that bog down the process.
Deidre A. Lee, director of Defense procurement, encouraged contractors to submit comments on how to improve DFARS. The department received more than 250 proposals.
The first phase of the DFARS transformation work'to determine nonstatutory text that could be cut'was completed in November.
The second phase began in February. The task force identified ways to streamline Defense buying rules, reduce acquisition costs and administrative burdens, and fine-tune the clarity of the regulations.
The task force finished its work in May, and DOD released the recommendations this month.
The Defense Acquisition Regulations Council will review the changes, then route them to Lee's office for prioritization and approval, said Ron Poussard, deputy director of Defense Acquisition Regulation System.
The proposals will be prepared for publication and public comment in the Federal Register, officials said.
Poussard said the work so far has shown that about 60 percent of DFARS is 'driven by internal policies and procedures and not driven by statute or federal policies.'
'While many policies and procedures in the DFARS are sound, they may not always be the most effective approach for every situation and certainly do not require restrictive regulations in every case,' he said.


The school council would like to say a huge thank you to all the parents/carers/children, that took part and donated. The response was overwhelming. I am pleased to announce alongside a table full of food and toys we received, we also raised £193.51 for our charity of the year, Blue Cross for Cats.
We had a lot of lovely animal costumes.


Qigong is a complete system of health care that recognizes the root causes of disease, and treats the individual as a whole. It is one of the four main branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with acupuncture, herbal medicine and medical massage. As with the other branches of Chinese Medicine, the goal of qigong is to correct bio-energetic imbalances and blockages caused by injuries, pathogens, chemical and environmental toxins, emotional stress and aging. This enables the body to strengthen and regulate the internal organs, the nervous system and the immune system, relieve pain, regulate hormones and strengthen and release deep-seated emotional stress.
Daoist 5 Yin: A set of coordinated breathing, movement and sound exercises that enhances the health of the five yin organs of the body: lungs, kidney, heart, liver and spleen. Simultaneously works with clearing chronic stress from unresolved negative emotions such as grief, fear, anger and worry. These exercises also stimulate the paths of energy that flow from the meridian channels to each organ.
Daoist 5 Yang: A breathing and movement exercise that enhances the health of the 5 yang organs of the body (stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, gallbladder). Increases peristaltic action of the digestive system and is good for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
6 Healing Sounds: Healing sounds use subtle vocal vibrations as a way to cleanse, detoxify, and strengthen our internal energy and detoxify negative emotions. The sounds are easy to learn and fun to practice. They are used to balance and regenerate the 5 internal vital organs and an additional 6th area of the body known as the 'triple burner' which covers the head and torso.
Old Man Searching for His Reflection in the Tide Pool: This is an emotional detoxing exercise that works on the lungs to release grief and the liver to release anger.
Wu Zang Meditation: Handed down from the Ming dynasty, this meditation creates a powerful protective energetic field around the body, and enhances immunity from pathogens and toxins. Medical Qigong doctors will often use this to enhance their own immunity before treating patients.
Cross Crawl: This exercise is excellent for activating full mind/body function, especially for those with dyslexia, stroke, multiple sclerosis or other conditions needing lots of physical therapy in order to relearn daily functions. When done on a regular basis, more nerve networks form and more connections are made in the corpus callosum, thus making communication between the two hemispheres faster and more integrated for high level reasoning.
Bone Marrow Washing: The purpose of this Basic Marrow Washing exercise is to cleanse and refresh the brain and spinal cord, helping to promote mental alertness and acuity.
Guolin Qigong Walk for Cancer: This walking qigong exercise, also called walking kung, is the exercise that has helped thousands of people all over the world recover from serious illnesses, notably cancer. It was devised by Madam Guolin after studying Qigong notes left behind by her grandfather and it helped her recover from her own cancer that her doctors had given up hope of curing.


Environmentally Preferred Purchasing: What Can You Do?
Regional Distributors, Inc. is devoted to helping you develop and promote sustainable practices to preserve the environment, reduce health risks, and advance your business by reducing costs, labor, and resources. We help you balance today's economic, health, and environmental climate while maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness, healthiness, and freshness.
Our following green services, products, and programs will assist you in creating sustainable change for the environment, your occupants, and your business.
Sustainability is a continuous process - a journey, not a destination. The key to success is to efficiently conserve resources and protect the environment while maintaining the highest level of health and satisfaction.
As such, Regional Distributors, Inc. is certified in the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization. We are a certified CIMS Green Building Expert (CIMS-GB) and CITS Accredited Certified Trainer (ACT) and utilize our expertise along with these certifications to conduct a Green Cleaning Assessment of your facility. These certifications and accreditations further allow us to deliver quality, customer-focused services and ensures an organization is capable of delivering a comprehensive green cleaning program based on LEED: EB O&M green-cleaning criteria.
Our signature Green Cleaning Assessment & Greenprint Plan is a free customized support and training program designed to help our customers navigate their sustainability journey. Our comprehensive Green Cleaning Assessment evaluates the full impact that your current janitorial products have on the health of your facility, environment, and occupants. The assessment targets cleaning chemicals, paper products, and janitorial equipment, and then outlines a customized cleaning process that has an environmentally sound strategy. Once the process is in place, our team trains your staff to use the customized Greenprint Plan that acts as a blueprint to protect the ongoing health of your facility, occupants, and the environment.
Two additional targets of the Green Cleaning Assessment & Greenprint Plan are the efficient and effective removal of soil and dust contamination using specific floorcare and janitorial equipment. We evaluate your specific floorcare needs and recommend the appropriate Green Cleaning tools, such as matting, floor scrubbers, and vacuums with high-efficiency filters proven to improve air quality.
Contact us to schedule your free Green Cleaning Assessment to protect the health of your facility and occupants.
VIDEO: The Value of Clean. See how cleaning impacts both green (the environment) and green (your bottom line). Also see the Small Choices, Big Impact - Purchasing with a Positive Impact video that shows the environmental impact and long-term benefits of buying green products.
Cleaning products are necessary for maintaining attractive, healthy, and sanitary conditions in the workplace and home. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of cleaning, the removal of dust, allergens, and infectious agents is crucial to maintaining a healthy indoor environment. But cleaning products can present several health and environmental concerns. They may contain chemicals associated with eye, skin, or respiratory irritation, or other human health issues. Additionally, the concentrated forms of some commercial cleaning products are classified as hazardous, creating potential handling, storage, and disposal issues for users.
Reducing human health and environmental concerns is an important incentive for purchasing green cleaning products and implementing green cleaning practices. Many product recommendations are based on the fundamental pollution prevention principles of reducing the quantity and hazards of materials used.
Learn more about Green Seal (also see Green Seal's 2015 Annual Report), EcoLogo, and EPA Safer Choice certified products and how they protect both environmental and human health.
all while still ensuring the effectiveness of cleaning in removing biological and other contaminants from the building's interior.
Buying cleaners in concentrates with appropriate handling safeguards, and reusable, reduced, or recyclable packaging, reduces your carbon footprint by limiting packaging waste and transportation energy.
Buying less harmful cleaners may reduce costs when it comes time to properly dispose of any leftover cleaners.
Buying products with low toxicity may reduce human health and facility maintenance costs by limiting exposure to possibly harmful and abrasive chemicals.
Read Green Seal's 2015 Annual Report and view our green products and services to learn more about the cost-saving, customer satisfaction, and environmental benefits of purchasing products and promoting practices that are environmentally preferable.
Environment + Price + Performance = EPP: Include environmental and health factors as well as traditional considerations of price and performance as part of the normal purchasing process.
Pollution Prevention: Emphasize pollution prevention as part of the purchasing process.
Life Cycle Perspective/Multiple Attributes: Examine multiple environmental attributes throughout the product and service's life cycle.
Comparison of Environmental Impacts: Compare environmental and health impacts when selecting products and services.
Environmental Performance Information: Collect accurate and meaningful environmental information about environmental performance of products and services.
Additionally, purchasers may also consider the following list of attributes when selecting environmentally preferable cleaning products. Many organizations incorporate some of these attributes into their cleaning service contract specifications.
Use of renewable resources, such as bio-based solvents from citrus, seed, vegetable, and pine oils.
Biodegradable and Ready Biodegradable products. Ready Biodegradability is a definition meant to ensure that a material degrades relatively quickly in an aquatic aerobic environment.
Low toxicity in aquatic species such as fish or aquatic invertebrates, reported on MSDS or other product literature.
Contact us to schedule your free Green Cleaning Assessment and how to incorporate green cleaning products into your maintenance programs.
Green Seal is a national non-profit labeling organization that identifies products that are environmentally responsible. Products that receive the "Green Seal of Approval" have been thoroughly tested to meet strict environmental standards and are certified to be environmentally sound. Every product that is Green Seal certified includes information about how it meets stringent guidelines and details about the environmental attributes of Green Seal products and packaging.
Rest assured that the Green Seal mark is applied only to products that will help reduce air and water pollution, limit energy consumption and the effects of global warming, and protect fragile fish and wildlife habitats.
Look for the Green Seal logo when you shop or procure products and contact us to assess how your business can benefit from Green Seal certified products.
The EcoLogo is an environmental standard and certification mark recognized world-wide that guarantees the product has been manufactured in a sustainable way. The EcoLogo mark ensures that products have met a stringent standards of environmental leadership and will have minimal impact on the environment throughout its entire life cycle.
The EcoLogo Program is a Type I eco-label, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This means that the program compares products and services with others in the same category, develops rigorous and scientifically relevant criteria that reflect the entire lifecycle of the product, and awards the EcoLogo to those that are verified by an independent third party as complying with the criteria.
Look for the EcoLogo mark when you shop or procure products and contact us for EcoLogo product recommendations.
Same Program, New Label: EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) is Now Safer Choice.
Products with the EPA Safer Choice label help consumers and commercial buyers identify and select products with safer chemical ingredients that are less toxic, without sacrificing quality or performance. More than 2,000 products currently qualify to carry the Safer Choice label including all purpose cleaners, floor cleaners, restroom cleaners, dish soaps, and laundry products.
When you see a product with the Safer Choice label, it means that every ingredient in the product has been reviewed by EPA scientists. Only products that meet the Safer Choice Standard, which includes stringent human health and environmental criteria, are allowed to carry the label. In addition to safer ingredients, EPA's Safer Choice Standard also includes requirements for performance, packaging, pH, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Safer Choice Business Label for product manufacturers to use on products designated for businesses, office buildings, sports venues, and schools. Meeting the Safer Choice Standard is voluntary. Companies who manufacture Safer Choice products ensure that their ingredients and finished product line up on the green end of the health and environmental spectrum. These companies are leaders in safer products and sustainability.
Safer Choice Fragrance-Free Label to help consumers who prefer products without fragrance.
Look for the Safer Choice logo when you shop or procure products and contact us to learn how you can protect the health of your facility and occupants.
Spending millions of dollars annually on a large quantity and wide variety of products and services, small and medium size businesses (SMBs) leave a large environmental "footprint." However, by purchasing environmentally preferable products and services, SMBs can wield their spending power to increase national demand for greener products, as well as to help meet environmental goals through markets rather than mandates.
When purchasing cleaning products, the overall best value takes into account performance, price, availability, regulatory requirements, environmental impact, and health impact. Purchasers should examine as many relevant product attributes as possible, recognizing that tradeoffs are inevitable. For example, one product may be made with renewable resources (a preferable characteristic), while another product has a lower VOC content (also a preferable characteristic).
Learn more about Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP).
Janitorial and maintenance teams are key to creating and maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment within and around a facility. Simple practices such as purchasing environmentally responsible products and communicating green cleaning practices with occupants can significantly help businesses create sustainable change. Below are 10 common steps typically practiced by maintenance and janitorial teams that can be easily implemented within a facility to promote sustainability.
Buy green cleaning products certified by Green Seal, EcoLogo, and EPA Safer Choice products, as well as recyclable and environmentally-friendly paper (Rapidly Renewable Fiber (RRF)) and plastic products.
Dispose of recyclable products and cleaning waste properly and responsibly.
Use energy-efficient equipment, such as ENERGY STAR® appliances and vacuums with high-efficiency filters that are proven to improve air quality. Train staff how to safely and efficiently use equipment and always follow manufacturer instructions.
Practice green cleaning processes, such as using cold water, spraying cleaning chemicals on cloths, and practicing integrated pest management. When possible, reduce the need to use cleansing chemicals and investigate new cleaning technologies, such as microfiber cloths and HEPA filters.
Educate staff and occupants on how to create an environmentally-healthy facility, and commit to creating and maintaining a healthy space for both people and the environment.
Clean and maintain the facility as one unit, not individual components.
Plan and record routine maintenance to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Keep occupants minimally exposed to cleaning chemicals and harsh contaminants.
Prevent pollutants from entering and being used within the facility.
Create an emergency response plan to handle accidents and incidents, such as spills, weather-related problems, water leaks, and other emergency situations.
The simple and well-known mantra – reduce, reuse, recycle – provides easy and significantly effective methods to develop a healthier cleaning and sustainability program for your business, building, and workforce.
Reduce – Reduce through controlled consumption of water, energy, and goods used. By reducing consumption of goods and resources, you can limit the amount of products that hit waste and water streams, minimize your overall environmental impact and carbon footprint, and lower product and production costs. Regional Distributors' team of green experts can offer resource reduction and controlled consumption practices, as well as recommend a variety of green products that are certified to have minimal impact on the environment.
Tip: Switching to a higher quality brand such as Filmop may help you significantly reduce floor mop usage. Staff at a leading local hospital made the switch and went from seven pads per patient room to only two pads! Contact us today for an evaluation.
Reuse – Paper, smallwares, and other reusable products can be used multiple times. Be sure to consider reusable and environmentally-friendly products and materials when choosing the best products and exact quantities for your needs. The most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. Reduction and reuse are the most effective ways to save natural resources, protect the environment, and save money.
Tip: Reuse pump-top dispensers and fill with hand soap, dish soap, or hand sanitizer. Bring reusable water bottles to work and when you travel. Use microfiber cloths in lieu of paper towels.
Recycle – More and more materials today can be recycled and are made from recyclable materials. When placing orders for existing or new products, be sure to inquiry about green alternatives. For example, Regional Distributors equips our customers with a wide range of reusable and recyclable products made from various recycled materials including paper, fiber, plastics, post-consumer content, and other alternative materials.
Tip: Educate yourself on what can and cannot be recycled, and how and where to recycle products such as batteries and food waste. Visit the USEPA's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle website for useful recycling information and locations.
After cleaning, use a disinfectant only if necessary. Also, use products that minimize soil residue and do not require a rinse step, such as Betco's Green Earth No Rinse Floor Cleaner. Contact us to find the right products for your green cleaning needs.
"In addition to excellent customer service, Regional Distributors has worked diligently to ensure that our operating expenses are kept in line. Since we started working with Regional, we have reduced our costs 12%, without sacrificing quality or results. In fact, in many cases we have been able to improve quality and overall results at a lower cost. In today's environment, it is reassuring to have a partnership with a company who is always there for your and looking out for your best interests."


For the past 27 years Woodline Shade Solutions has been supplying a comprehensive range of top-quality, price-competitive OEM parasols for the local and international market. Well-known international brands and contract market customers have maximised their branding and got their campaigns into the marketplace using our custom printing service.
Our in-house design team can take your branding all the way from concept to finished reality, tailoring your umbrellas to suit your requirements and best showcase your company. We only use the finest inks and techniques that ensure your branding lasts the test of time, even in the harsh outdoors.
Our premium grade screen printing service is available on both Solution dyed and Acrylic fabrics and comes with a standard 1 year warrantee on printing. Screen printing is best suited to simpler designs that feature flat colors (we can do up to to 8 colors). Our smaller screens have a maximum printable area of 43,3" x 68,9", while our largest can go up to 155,1" x 86,6". Artwork needs to be supplied as Pantone vector files.
In order to offer our clients unlimited design options we have invested in one of Africa's first digital latex printers allowing our clients to achieve stunning full color photographic effects on specially prepared Polyester fabric. This high-productivity industrial printer is capable of producing exceptional output, using water-based latex inks to provide high-quality, durable results that are instant drying and friendly to the environment.
We can print up to 126" wide by any length that is required. The excellent fidelity and wide gamut of colors that are able to be achieved make this a perfect solution to complex or photographic designs and opens up an unlimited ability to be creative with your brand.
High resolution artwork needs to be supplied in CMYK colour mode as vector or TIFF files. Metallics or lumo colors need to be screen printed after the digital printing as a separate spot color.
The parasol's outstretched canopy offers prime branding real estate. Visible from a distance and from above, make the most of your parasol's outdoor exposure by printing on the canopy topside.
The vertical sides of a valance offer the perfect space to communicate your brand's message, directly in the line of sight just above head height and visible up close or from a distance.
The underside of the canopy is a great space for people to get up close and personal with your brand and its message. Predominantly viewed whilst enjoying the shade and shelter at close quarters.
We can make sure your brand is getting the maximum exposure possible, even when your parasol's canopy is closed, by printing your company branding on your protective nylon canvas cover bag.


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History Is Ganging Up On You
Text/Chat/Email | PA, USA | Friendly | February 15, 2017
(In the 1800s, a secret society called the Molly Maguires was very active in our state, so even though nothing ever happened in our town, they are considered local history. One of my high school teachers is somewhat of an expert on them, so he comes in to talk to our AP U.S. History class about them. Unfortunately, I am sick that day and miss his presentation. My friend and I are texting each other a few days later.)
Me: "I just finished my DBQ," *document-based question, an assignment from AP U.S. History* "so I'm finally done with everything that I missed while I was out."
Friend: "That's good! You did miss the Molly Maguires lecture Mr. [Teacher] gave, though."
Me: "Yeah, that's was disappointing. I was kind of looking forward to that. Was it good?"
Friend: "Yeah, it was. He really knew what he was talking about."
Me: "That sounds cool. The fact that it's local history makes it much more relatable, too."
Friend: "I still can't picture it as being local."
Me: "Weird to think that all that stuff happened a few hours away."
Friend: "Why didn't anything happen in [Our Small, Rural Town] though? It's been around for centuries, so how come there's not much history?"
(Pause.)
Friend: "I just realized I'm basically complaining about the lack of historical gang violence."
Losing Weight And Friends
Nefertiti The Scribe


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Frank Cannon
Frank Cannon (footballer)
Frank Cannon may refer to:
Frank Cannon (footballer) (1888–?), English footballer
Frank J. Cannon (1859–1933), United States Senator from Utah
Franklin Cannon (1794-1863), Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Frank Cannon (drag racer), American drag racer, early user of a front engine dragster
Frank Cannon, fictional title character of the U.S. TV series Cannon
Ardath Mayhar (born 1930), or Frank Cannon (pseudonym), American author
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia -	https://wn.com/Frank_Cannon
Frank Cannon (8 November 1888 – 15 February 1916) was an English footballer who played at inside-right. He played for Hitchin Town, Queen's Park Rangers, West Ham United, New Brompton, and Port Vale. He helped QPR to the Southern League title in 1907–08, and scored in the FA Charity Shield defeat in 1908. He later won the Staffordshire Senior Cup and Birmingham Senior Cup with Port Vale. He was killed in action during World War I, at the age of 27.
Cannon began his career with hometown club Hitchin Town, whilst working for a solicitors. Described as "a dashing player and good dribbler with a fine shot", he joined Southern League club Queen's Park Rangers in April 1907. He helped Rangers to win the league title in 1907–08.
He scored for QPR at Stamford Bridge in the first ever FA Charity Shield game in 1908. His goal cancelled out that of Manchester United's Billy Meredith, and took the game to a replay, which United won 4–0. QPR went on to finish 15th in 1908–09. He moved on to West Ham United in 1909, but played just four competitive games in 1909–10, before moving on to New Brompton for the 1910–11 season.
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia -	https://wn.com/Frank_Cannon_(footballer)
'Frank Cannon' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:
You Belong to Me: Sex, Race and Murder on the Suwannee River (2015)
Actors: Paul Anderson (actor), Don Baldaramos (actor), Reeko Brooks (actor), Reggie Brooks (actor), William Cobb (actor), Billington Garrett (actor), Gavin Hawk (actor), Gavin Hawk (actor), Jeffery Hazelden (actor), Michael P. Howley (actor), George Jacobsen (actor), David Jeremiah (actor), Joe Lauck (actor), Daniel Link (actor), Thaine H. Allison Jr. (actor),
Plot: The You Belong To Me Documentary tells the 1952 story of Ruby McCollum, an African American woman who killed a prominent white doctor in Live Oak, Florida and the remarkable secrets and terrible truths revealed during her trial and incarceration. Her case haunted jurors and prosecutors for decades. Ruby McCollum was the wealthiest black woman in Suwannee County, Florida. Her husband, Sam, ran the local Bolita numbers racket. Was Ruby insane or was the killing of Dr. Clifford Leroy Adams the last sane act of a woman whose wealth and status could not protect her from the blind indifference and humiliations of the Jim Crow South? The ghost of Ruby McCollum still roams the streets of Live Oak, Florida.
Genres: Crime, Documentary, Drama, History,
The Return of Frank Cannon (1980)
Actors: Hank Brandt (actor), Rafael Campos (actor), William Conrad (actor), Burr DeBenning (actor), Hector Elias (actor), René Enríquez (actor), James W. Gavin (actor), Gary Grubbs (actor), Arthur Hill (actor), James Hong (actor), Taylor Lacher (actor), Salvatore Matza (actor), Tom Morga (actor), Ed Nelson (actor), Luca Bercovici (actor),
Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller,
Cannon (1971)
Actors: J.D. Cannon (actor), William Conrad (actor), John Fiedler (actor), Ross Hagen (actor), Murray Hamilton (actor), Earl Holliman (actor), William Joyce (actor), Jimmy Lydon (actor), Wayne McLaren (actor), Wayne McLaren (actor), Charlie Picerni (actor), Lawrence Pressman (actor), Robert Sorrells (actor), Dean Stewart (actor), Norman Alden (actor),
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery,
Boy: [Looking, at Frank's stomach] Hi.::Frank Cannon: Hi.::Boy: How did you get, that fat?::Frank Cannon: [Frank, pats his stomach jokingly] It's not easy.
Herb Mayer: Frank, you can't just tear off the minute you get back.::Frank Cannon: Herb, you're my lawyer, my confessor, and you're beautiful. But five months ago, I bought myself a new car and I haven't had a chance to drive it around the block.
Frank Cannon: When it comes to bluegrass music and a jukebox, I've got a memory like an elephant. No joke intended.
Tough in Blue Moon bar: Who are you, anyway?::Frank Cannon: I am a student of native customs.::Tough in Blue Moon bar: You're new around here, aren't you?::Frank Cannon: I'm luckier than that, I'm just visiting.
Frank Cannon: Gallitin's as wide-open as a stomach wound.
Lt. Kelly Redfield: You know, I-I wanted to kill you the other night.::Frank Cannon: Kelly, not a chance. I got eighty pounds on you.
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Our list of the best places to stay in Orange, California features the top 284 nearby hotels - including 127 budget-friendly hotels like Embassy Suites Anaheim - Orange, 14 luxury hotels like St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort And Spa, and 148 hotels with user ratings of 80% or more!
The results below include 4 of the top Orange hotels, followed by 280 popular hotels in nearby cities like Anaheim, Long Beach, Ontario, and Costa Mesa.
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71 The Hotel Fullerton & Conference Center
Business Center, Swimming Pool 1500 South Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 MoreLess Info
Just minutes from Disneyland Resort, The Hotel Fullerton offers guests a luxurious stay in newly renovated rooms. The hotel is conveniently located near the Fullerton Arboretum, Muckenthaler Art and Cultural Center, and Maverick Theater.
72 Candlewood Suites Orange County
2600 South Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
The Candlewood Suites Orange County is close to both the John Wayne Airport and the Disneyland Resort. Complimentary coffee and tea are offered in the hotel lobby at all times, and guests can enjoy free laundry facilities and an on-site pantry.
73 Fairfield Inn By Marriott Anaheim Hills
Business Center, Swimming Pool 201 North Via Cortez, Anaheim, CA 92807 MoreLess Info
Fairfield Inn Anaheim Hills Orange County is an affordable hotel located within the Canyon Plaza Shopping Center. Equipped with a fitness center, outdoor pool and patio, it's 2 miles from Sky Zone Anaheim Indoor Trampoline Park and Yorba Regional Park.
74 Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport
Business Center, Swimming Pool 201 East Macarthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707 MoreLess Info
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana provides a complimentary shuttle service within a three-mile radius of the hotel, allowing guests to explore local attractions such as South Coast Plaza, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Metro Pointe, and much more.
75 Courtyard By Marriott Santa Ana John Wayne Airport
Business Center, Swimming Pool 8 Macarthur Place, Santa Ana, CA 92707 MoreLess Info
The stylish Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County hotel is located in Santa Ana and is near John Wayne Airport and Orange County attractions like South Coast Plaza, Anaheim Convention Center, Honda Center, Angel Stadium, and Disneyland.
76 Doubletree Club By Hilton Orange County Airport
Business Center, Swimming Pool 7 Hutton Centre Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92707-5794 MoreLess Info
The Doubletree Club by Hilton Orange County Airport has a jogging track, pool, restaurant, and bar. The lakefront hotel provides guests with warm cookies when they arrive and is 1 mile from John Wayne Airport.
77 Springhill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County
Business Center, Swimming Pool 17601 Fitch Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 MoreLess Info
The SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County hotel is located a short drive from Verizon Amphitheater, Fashion Island, Disneyland, Huntington Beach, and South Coast Plaza. The John Wayne Airport is 1.5 miles east from the hotel.
78 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim - Fullerton
Business Center, Swimming Pool 2932 East Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 MoreLess Info
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim – Fullerton is 20 minutes away from the John Wayne Airport, and the major attractions of Knotts Berry Farm, Soak City, and the Disneyland Resort are nearby. High-speed Internet access, an on-site restaurant, and outdoor pool are available at the hotel.
79 Fullerton Marriott At California State University
Fullerton Marriott at California State University is a budget friendly hotel that's near a variety of major attractions, including California State University, Knott's Berry Farm, and Disneyland. The hotel features a 5,500 square foot meeting space.
80 Courtyard By Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro
Business Center, Swimming Pool 3002 South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
The Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro has a fitness center, outdoor pool, and a restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner. The Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club is located 3 miles from the hotel.
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Continuing to Beat Down Fourth Amendment Protections: Supreme Court Concludes Probable Cause to Search for Alcohol in a Driver's Blood Provides Probable Cause to Search for Drugs
Robert Ambrose August 26, 2016
This week, the Minnesota Supreme Court continued Its barrage against Fourth Amendment protections. In State v. Fawcett, Justice Gildea wrote for the majority (4-3) in a holding that allows police officers to search for evidence of controlled substances in a person's blood after it was analyzed for evidence of alcohol despite a lack of probable cause to search for drugs.
The facts are undisputed in this case. In May of 2014, Fawcett was driving her vehicle when she got into an accident at an intersection. Because there were injuries to the other driver, officers responded and investigated Fawcett for criminal vehicular operation (CVO). Fawcett further admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving.
Based on Fawcett's admission of drinking, officers obtained a warrant to take a blood sample from her. A blood sample was then drawn and sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to search for evidence of alcohol. The results showed no such evidence. Almost three months later, the officers received a second toxicology report, which revealed THC and Alprazolam in Fawcett's blood. Even though Fawcett had a valid prescription for Alprazolam, the prosecution believed combining it with marijuana consumption violated the prescription.
At the trial court, Fawcett's criminal defense lawyer filed a motion to suppress the evidence of the second blood test, because it was analyzed for evidence of drugs without a warrant. The trial court granted Fawcett's motion, but the court of appeals reversed. The court of appeals reasoned Fawcett lost her expectation of privacy in her blood sample after the police got a warrant.
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the court of appeals decision, but did so without engaging in a battle of reasonableness and expectations of privacy. It determined the warrant provided a valid basis for controlled substance testing. The supreme court gave great deference to the magistrate who issued the warrant that probable cause existed that Fawcett was under the influence of some substance, even though the warrant only specified testing for evidence of alcohol.
Because the warrant was limited to searching for evidence of alcohol, Fawcett also challenged the search warrant for not satisfying the Particularity Clause of the Fourth Amendment. The Particularity Clause requires a search warrant to describe the items to be seized with particularity, which protects against officers going on fishing expeditions and performing exploratory searches. But the court ruled that the warrant met the minimal constitutional standards for particularity, in part because the judge limited the search of Fawcett's blood for evidence of criminal vehicular operation or homicide.
In Justice Stras's dissent, he scathingly opposed the majority's conclusion that probable cause to search for alcohol provides probable cause to search for drugs. Justice Stras agreed with the majority that a search warrant authorizing a search of someone's blood for intoxicants does not eliminate a person's reasonable expectation of privacy that the blood sample will not be tested for anything else. But, Justice Stras vehemently disagreed with the court's interpretation of the search warrant affidavit and how the majority concluded it authorized a search for drugs when there was not a shred of evidence in the sworn document. Even though Justice Stras's dissent disagreed with the court's analysis, he concluded his dissent by pondering why nobody argued that the good-faith exception may have been the proper avenue to uphold the search in this case.
Robert H. Ambrose is a DWI and criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Attorney Ambrose was named one of Minnesota's "Ten Best" DWI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction; has a Lead Counsel Rating in Drunk Driving Defense; and is a member of the National College for DUI / DWI Defense. St. Paul criminal defense lawyer; DWI lawyer Minneapolis; and DWI lawyer St. Paul.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rhys Darby Talks About His New Show 'Short Poppies' and All His Curious Characters
Best known internationally for his portrayal of a disillusioned band manager on the HBO comedy 'Flight of the Conchords,' and especially well-known in his native land of New Zealand, Rhys Darby is back with a new show. And he can be seen everywhere in it.
Darby, who recently turned 40 (and was treated to a surprise party complete with a wicked 'Indiana Jones' cake), is the creator and star of the 'Short Poppies,' a mockumentary series set to drop on Netflix April 3. The eight-episode first season will feature Darby in not one, but seven different roles, as he assumes the likes of various not-so-ordinary New Zealanders whose lives become the focus of a documentary series.
Darby spoke on the phone ahead of the premiere of 'Short Poppies' from Los Angeles, chatting about improvisation, Kiwi comedy, and a colorful cast of characters coming soon to TV.
TVRage: When did you first have the idea for the show in mind, and how did it come to creation?
Rhys Darby: I had this idea quite a while ago. I knew pretty much after 'Flight of the Conchords,' that when I got around to it, the first show I was going to make would be me portraying a different character every week. They were going to be interviewed by a reporter and we would spend the day in the life of different people. At that point, I had two characters in my head, and over the next few years I worked out creating who those other characters were going to be, and when I felt I had enough, I got the show made.
For me it harks back to an early show we had in New Zealand called 'Country Calendar,' which was a nice, family documentary. It's still running, actually (since 1966), but it's one of these shows you have in your own country that you watch with your parents. It's a day in the life of ordinary country folks, and the reporter would ask questions about their lives. It was very boring (laughs), but somehow comforting.
I said I'm going to do a mockumentary version of this and show characters that will be anything but boring, ordinary folk. It was also an excuse for me to play lots of different characters and to improvise, which is another reason to do it.
I got a reporter – an actual reporter – and told him there is a script, but you can ask me any questions you want, and I'm just going to say anything I want and you try to keep a straight face.
TVRage: That would be David Farrier, playing himself. I was wondering how much of it is natural and improvised and you trying to throw him off. Why does that style appeal to you?
Darby: For me, it just allowed the best possibility opportunity for comedy; I wanted it to be real. I feel the juxtaposition between absolute reality and the ridiculous, putting those two together, gives you the comedy gold.
When you look back at 'Conchords,' we tried to make it look as real as possibly. We improvised a lot, we believed in what we were talking about; there was not a set up or punch line, but the subject matter and dialogue was absurd. So when you mix those two together, for some reason that makes a great comedy.
So each episode was to stand alone. There was a narrative, so there was certainly scripted work involved, but on the day, I could go off and there was weird stuff that would happen and we can go with.
[Farrier] knows me, so he was used to the stupid things I said, but also we made sure to shot him off camera (laughs).
TVRage: That works well – how did he fare?
Darby: Well it's also his first acting job, so a guy who is a journalist, he had certain lines he had to say and play a fictionalized version of himself.
In one episode play I a single mother who comes on to him. We're having this emotional moment where I don't want him to leave, and -- I didn't know I was going to do this – I tell him I don't want to you to leave, and he had to go with it. You got this real person who has lived in this situation and having to act and he did a great job. It turned out really well.
TVRage: Who exactly are these characters? Are they stereotypes or people you knew? Are they extensions of you?
Darby: I completely created them out of nothing; they are all facets of me or extensions of me.
One of them is a park ranger. My brother is a ranger and I always wanted to be one as a kid. He was the first one I created a while ago and I did a few live performances with him, so I know how he ticks.
The second one is a ufologist, a very meek and nerdy guy who believes in UFOs and aliens. That's another facet to me and my imagination.
There are two women I play: an older one in the mid-'60s loosely based on everyone in my generation's mother. You know, a little bit racist, thinks she's a little bit posh when she's not, but she means well.
The other one is a younger lady, real artsy fartsy girl.
There is also whale watcher. He's a young boy who's set up his own business, but he has only seen one whale. He's just a guy who hasn't really got a clue; rides a BMX and works at a fish and chips shop, and that's sort of my youth.
I just used my imagination. They're not really based on any particular people, just an amalgamation of my hopes and dreams as a kid.
TVRage: How different are the comedic sensibilities between North America and New Zealand? And to what extent is this show particularly from a New Zealand perspective?
Darby: The show is very New Zealand. What I learned and was surprised with doing 'Conchords', is that there is a real fascination with the novelty that is New Zealand and what makes us tick and how we talk and that we're a little bit different and slightly off. I just found there was a real laugh factor.
But as Kiwis, one of our, I guess positive skills, is we really enjoy laughing at ourselves as well. We were worried going home that we made sort of New Zealand look as a naïve nation, living in the '70s.
We got home and the country was sort of celebrating that. Part of it was that we were on HBO and were making people laugh. I wanted to explore that further. If you love Murray and what he brought to the tablet, then you will love these other characters.
I also wanted to prove that I could do more than just Murray. And could I come up with a funnier character than Murray? I feel like one or two, maybe more than one, will get more laughs. But he is hard to beat.
TVRage: Which character of the seven is the most fun to play? Which is your favorite?
Darby: I probably have two faves. One would be a character called Rob Gainer, a local lawyer and muscle-power enthusiast. He is very much the guy who's really into practical joking and a real laugh, he basically hangs out with his boy mates and they like to have a good time all the time. He reminds me of some guys back home who are just *on* the entire time, almost to the point of being annoying. I found him really fun to do.
The other one is a lifeguard, he's in the first episode, and he's really into his legs. He's got these sexy legs and he enters into a 'sexy legs' competition every year. He's' very much into his positive energy, he's got these weird moves he does to get rid of anything negative.
Of course the ranger who I've had in my head for the longest, he is the easiest for me to play; he's the guy I wish I was. He can do anything, he's quite manly. He'll rescue people, build a raft. The only thing that's stopping him is that he doesn't quite have the intellect. But you know, he would say the day by accident.
TVRage: Initially it sounded, reading the synopsis and seeing a short clip, that these are people that might be lampooned. Listening to you though, you're speaking of them with almost affection. Is that a fair assessment?
Darby: None of it is mean, there are no qualities there where I'm lampooning -- maybe the lifeguard a little, he's a bit self obsessed. I don't think anyone would be offended. I'm not about offending anyone. I think comedy goes hand in hand with empathy.
It's in my heart, that's where I get results. After making 'Conchords,' one of things I loved is that you got young and old parents that would watch the show with their teens and twenty-something kids; that's a great thing. It's cool enough for their kids to watch, but not so rude that families can't watch.
TVRage: In the short clip available online, Stephen Merchant pops up as a doctor. Are there any other notable actors that make appearances that you can mention?
Darby: Yes, Stephen, he shows up, and there are also some other big names. Sam Neill ('Jurassic Park'), and Bear Grylls ('Man vs. Wild'), another one of my heroes. And Karl Urban ('Almost Human,' 'Star Trek'), he pops up as well. My wife cast the show, and we just thought let's just get who we really want and we just put the question out there, and for some reason or another, they came to play with me.
I'm just really stoked the whole world gets to see this.
'Short Poppies' will be released on Netflix on Thursday, April 3.
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Abstract In this paper, we construct a special class of subshifts of finite type. By studying the spectral radius of the transfer matrix associated with the subshift of finite type, we obtain an estimation of its topological entropy. Interestingly, we find that the topological entropy of this class of subshifts of finite type converges monotonically to log(n + 1) (a constant only depends on the structure of the transfer matrices) as the increasing of the order of the transfer matrices.
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A tough new weed is threatening to crush crops across the Upper Midwest, and a lot of farmers are worried. The "super weed," palmer amaranth, is highly resistant to herbicides and grows so tall and thick that it can stop combines in their tracks.
Scientists confirmed that palmer amaranth has been found in Iowa and in a few farm fields in South Dakota. It hasn't reached Minnesota or North Dakota yet, but those states are on high alert, according to the Associated Press.
Rich Zollinger, North Dakota State University Extension weed specialist. And once the weed gets a foothold, it's virtually impossible to get rid of, said Agriculture.com.
It can overrun a farm field in just a few years and crowd out crops like corn and soybeans.
Palmer amaranth, also called "carelessweed," is native to the desert Southwest and northern Mexico, and is now widespread in Southern states. The plants can get to be 7 feet tall, and the stems can grow as thick as baseball bats.
The photo below shows palmer amaranth plants growing between rows in a cornfield.
It also spreads quickly, because each plant can produce as many as a million seeds. Once established, it's incredibly difficult to eradicate because the plants have developed a resistance to many of the most common farm herbicides.
The best defense against the weed is a good offense, as the saying goes. Zollinger says farmers need to be on the lookout at all times for palmer plants, and if they find any they should get rid of them immediately.
They also need to be careful not to transport seeds from the plants on their farm equipment from one field to another.
One possible weapon in the fight against palmer amaranth is the cold winter weather in the Upper Midwest.
Ag researchers in South Dakota plan to keep a close eye on the site where palmer amaranth was found to see if any seeds survive the winter, the Associated Press says. Seeds have not survived cold winters in the past, according to Paul Johnson, extension weed science coordinator for South Dakota State University.
"The weed does have the ability to change. Maybe that will be the change it makes — adapting to a northern climate," Johnson said, according to the AP.
Herbicide manufacturers are also working to come up with new types of farm chemicals that will be more effective against the plants.
As for Minnesota and North Dakota, Zollinger says it's just a matter of time before palmer amaranth reaches those states, too.


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The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II serves as Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the largest Reformed denomination in the United States. He was elected at the 222nd General Assembly (2016) in Portland, Oregon.
The son, grandson, and nephew of Presbyterian pastors, Nelson is the first African American to lead the denomination, which has a 300-year history in the U.S. As Stated Clerk his duties include interpreting assembly actions, representing the church on various denominational and ecumenical councils, witnessing on behalf of the church to social justice issues, and making statements as directed by an assembly.
Prior to becoming Stated Clerk, Nelson served as director of the PC(USA)'s Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. His service to the denomination also includes calls as pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, and organizing pastor of Liberation Community Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
As an extension to his ministry in the PC(USA), Nelson served as associate director of the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis. As a consultant, he provided staff development training for teacher specialists, curriculum specialists, and principal leaders who provide assistance for low-performing schools.
Nelson holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; a Master of Divinity degree from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Urban Studies from Johnson C. Smith University.
He is a featured conference preacher and writer, and serves on various boards and professional organizations. His international travel includes trips to South Africa, Geneva, Switzerland, Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Havana, Cuba, on behalf of the PC(USA).
Nelson is married to the Reverend Gail Porter Nelson, and they have one adult daughter, Alycia Yvette Nelson.


Greg Bellivau's most recent book is a Science Fiction novel IMAGO to be published by Rogue Phoenix Press, Fall 2019. He is also the author of Seeds: Meditations on Grace in a World with Teeth (CrossLink Publishers) a collection of Creative nonfiction pieces, set to be released August 2017. He is a 2008 Christopher Isherwood Grant Recipient, as well as the 2002 Christy Award finalist for Best First Novel Go Down To Silence (Multnomah: a Division of Random House, 2001). His short stories have appeared in The Atticus Review, The Cleveland Review, Vine Leaves of which my vignette "LG Don't Want To Fly" was selected for their 2012 Best Of Anthology published by eMergent Publishing. He teaches Creative Writing in Antioch University's MA program, and has taught at a The Antioch Writer's Workshop, Yellow Springs, OH, and is currently teaching as a Visiting Professor of English at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio.
IMAGO is the story of Christopher Dante, a scrapyard employee for the Universal Salvage Company living and working with his Uncle Hal. One day while scrapping in the mysterious, ruined city of Cogstin, Christopher discovers a secret that forces him to face his past and his future, a truth so powerful that it could destroy everyone and everything he knows.


This church was built in two phases. The first phase began in the 16th century in Mudejar-Gothic style; the second phase began in the 18th century, in neoclassical style and was built by the architects Ventura Rodriguez and Domingo Solis.
It was built in the shape of a Latin cross and is decorated very plainly inside. There is a fabulous collection of pictures in the church that span the 16th – 18th century. The bell tower is also of interest. It has been officially declared a Monument of National Interest.


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