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Meet Trial Drug
Today we'd like to introduce you to Trial Drug.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
We are a three-piece art-pop band from Denton, Texas. Originally hailing from Pennsylvania, the members of Trial Drug formed a strong friendship centered around music in 2006. From 2006 to 2016, the individual members of Trial Drug pursued varied projects separately. Kim studied the works of Gilbert and Sullivan during college and performed several operettas for Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dave lent his guitar prowess to a local metal band in Pittsburgh and began co-writing original music while touring the northeast. Chris began studying jazz guitar, and music composition before working with pop and R&B acts in Honolulu, HI. In 2015, Kim, Dave, and Chris reconnected and relocated to Denton, Texas.
Please tell us about your art.
We create weird music for weird people. By blending our unique musical backgrounds, we have melded into a project that rejects clear distinctions. Stealing influences from Chris' jazz background in some moments while simultaneously blending in Dave's guitar-driven sensibilities. Add Kim's strong classical foundations and plenty of eclectic electronic episodes to create our signature sound, a smattering of influences from progressive metal to new wave pop.
All of this is made possible by the band's DIY approach. By writing, recording, and producing our own music, we are allowed the freedom to fully express ourselves. We are not limited by a producer's vision or by a technician's capabilities. What we offer listeners is an honest representation of ourselves. But despite our own deep connections to our music, we hope that listeners interpret these songs in their own way.
What do you think is the biggest challenge facing artists today?
Right now, the biggest problem facing artists is listener attention. With so many great artists in the world, fans have more choice now than ever. Gaining that first critical impression can be difficult with so much surrounding talent. That's why it's so important for us to maintain our unique identities and push beyond our boundaries.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
Currently, people can see us playing live shows in Denton or the DFW metroplex.
Our first release, "Ep: 1. It's Not You" is available for free on Bandcamp or Soundcloud and streaming on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music, and YouTube.
To keep up with our everyday shenanigans, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Email: info@trialdrugmusic@gmail.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/trialdrugmusic/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/trialdrugmusic/
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4TH GRADE MATH - METRIC UNITS OF MASS "CONVERSIONS"
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La Gran Columnata en Palmira fue la principal avenida columnata en la antigua ciudad de Palmira, en el desierto sirio. La columnata fue construida en varias etapas durante el II y III siglo d. C. y se extendía por más de un kilómetro. Partía del Templo de Bel, en el extremo sureste de la ciudad, a la puerta del oeste y al templo funerario en la parte noroeste.

La columnata fue dañada durante la guerra civil siria, especialmente cuando Palmira fue ocupada por el Estado Islámico desde mayo de 2015 hasta marzo de 2016. Sin embargo, gran parte de ella sigue intacta.

Descripción general
La columnata consta de tres secciones que se construyeron por separado a lo largo de la segundo y tercer siglo d. C. El tramo occidental de la columnata es la más antigua y comenzó en la Puerta Oeste, cerca del templo funerario. La sección oriental se extendía desde el arco monumental en el centro de la ciudad a la entrada del Templo de Bel. La sección central se construyó pensada para conectar las dos columnas separadas. Se reunió el tramo occidental en el Gran Tetrápilo, y el tramo oriental en el arco monumental.

Sección oeste
La columnata occidental era la primera sección que se construyó. Las inscripciones que se encuentran en algunas columnas confirman que las obras comenzaron antes de 158 d. C. La avenida recta corría en dirección noroeste-sureste y se extendía por 500 metros, siendo el más largo de los tres sectores. El ancho de la avenida principal fue de 11,7 metros, mientras que las calles laterales tenían 7 metros de ancho. Al término occidental de la columnata se encontraba la Puerta Oeste, que fue construido a finales del siglo II. La avenida también estaba conectado en un ángulo recto con la columnata transversal que se extendía hasta la Puerta de Damasco, en el sur.

Sección este
El sector oriental de la Gran Columnata comenzó en el arco monumental y se extendía en dirección noroeste-sureste hacia el propileo del Templo de Bel. El trabajo sobre la columnata se inició después de la finalización de la propileo en 175 d. C. y continuó hasta el comienzo del siglo III. Esta sección es la más ancha de la Gran Columnata con un ancho uniforme de 22,7 metros en la calle principal y 6,7 metros para las aceras. Un rincón de los témenos del Templo de Nebu fue demolido para permitir a la columnata una línea ininterrumpida hacia el Arco Monumental desde el oeste y un mayor acceso a la sección que lleva al templo de Bel. Un ninfeo fue añadido más tarde a la columnata oriental entre los templos Bel y Nebu.

Sección media

La columnata central, que se extiende de este a oeste, fue construida para conectar las dos columnas anteriores. Los trabajos en la avenida central comenzaron desde el arco monumental, donde se reunió con la columnata del este, en algún momento a principios del siglo III. La sección se extendía hasta el Gran Tetrápilo donde se reunió la columnata occidental en una plaza ovalada. La columnata central también incorpora el pórtico de los baños. La sección central de la Gran Columnata se convirtió en el más importante con varios edificios civiles agrupados alrededor de ella, incluyendo el caesareum, el teatro, las termas y el Templo de Nebu. La anchura de la calle principal varía de 14 metros en la parte más ancha cerca de la tetrápilo, a 10 metros cuando se llega al arco monumental. Las aceras también varían en anchura entre 6,3 a 7 metros de la acera norte y 6,8 a 8,95 metros para el sur.

Arquitectura y significado

Las primeras columnas de la columnatas, sobre todo en el tramo occidental, se construyeron usando la técnica de construcción clásica opus emplectum. Las columnas constaban de seis a ocho secciones cortas. Esta técnica fue reemplazada gradualmente, desde los 220s, por lo que el historiador Marek Barański denominó opus Palmyrenum. En la técnica más reciente, se observa en los tramos medio y orientales de la columnata, utiliza tres largos segmentos en lugar de los tambores cortos. La técnica permite que la construcción sea significativamente más rápido en el momento.

Las columnas corintias fueron equipados con soportes decorativos que llevaban inscripciones dedicatorias. Los soportes se utilizaban para sostener estatuas de bronce de figuras importantes. Fueron descubiertas inscripciones dedicatorias a Zenobia y Odenato que datan de entre 257 y 267 en columnas instaladas en frente del teatro.

Galería

Véase también
 Gran Columnata de Apamea

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Edificios y estructuras de Palmira
Calles de Siria
Arquitectura de Siria del siglo II
Arquitectura de Siria del siglo III
Columnas monumentales
Edificios y estructuras terminadas en el siglo III

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Cloudera and Hortonworks jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals. Under the terms of the agreement, Cloudera stockholders will own approximately 60% of the equity of the combined company and Hortonworks stockholders will own 40%. While both have been fierce competitors, this merger (if approved) will raise the bar on innovation in the big data space, especially in supporting an end-to-end big data strategy in a hybrid and multicloud environment.
Create an end-to-end cloud big data management offering. We see that cloud big data management platforms are still evolving, especially when it comes to end-to-end support for multicloud in the area of storage, integration, metadata, transformation, and governance. We believe that a combined platform will help overcome this gap based on their solution offering.
Deliver a comprehensive big data fabric environment. While Hortonworks has evolved its data fabric strategy over the years with support for hybrid and multicloud fabric in the areas of administration, integration, and management, it complements well with Cloudera's AI/ML offering that focuses on intelligence and self-service areas — an area critical for fabric to gain mass adoption.
Support broader services to support complex deployments. Hortonworks has built the company based on open source software and strong services as its foundation. Together, Cloudera and Hortonworks are likely to create an even more broader services offering that will benefit customers to support even more complex and larger big data initiatives.
Create a more powerful Hadoop/Spark (HARK) offering. Forrester has evaluated Hortonworks and Cloudera in several Forrester Waves™ in the past — big data Hadoop distributions, big data Hadoop cloud solutions, big data warehouse, big data fabric — and they are currently in the Hadoop/Spark platforms Now Tech. Overall, both have a good offering, but with a combined release in the future, we expect an even more powerful Hadoop/Spark offering in the areas of security, integration, streaming, and management.
Deliver a data warehouse that's highly automated. We estimate that 7% of organizations have completely migrated their traditional data warehouses to big data platforms. The merger will help evolve their data platforms to support a more comprehensive data warehouse strategy that's easier to migrate and support, especially in the hybrid-cloud environment.
Customers. With unified big data platform that's end-to-end and supporting hybrid and multicloud, customers will get an even more advanced product offering, especially in the areas of AI/ML-driven data platforms. This will help customers deploy even more use cases and adopt cloud environments faster.
Partners. With a broader unified big data platform, this merger will help partners support new solutions that cater to specific vertical industries and help support migrations with minimal effort.
Vendors. Both companies, when combined, are likely to grow more quickly and compete against traditional platform and cloud vendors.


Thanks to the power of Siri Shortcuts and Salesforce for iOS, users can open specific pages in Salesforce with voice commands to Siri. Siri generates suggested shortcuts for users or users can define their own shortcuts to pages in Salesforce like Chatter, Dashboards, Cases, and more.
How: Users can set up their own personalized Siri Shortcuts with preferred phrases for different pages in Salesforce. This gives users a fully customized experience depending on their workflow preferences.
Only some pages in the Salesforce app can be accessed using Siri Shortcuts.


Covers lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered issues in the sport of figure skating. List and details of out athletes.
Includes information on Rainbow, contact information, and links to other Rainbow pages.
This is the master site for New Jerseys Rainbow Pledge Program (Rainbow for girls ages 5-11).
Dunnellon retirement golf course community located on the Rainbow River.
Weblogs and discussion forums covering a variety of topics including Rainbow Warrior Training.
news, analysis, interviews and correspondance with a month-by-month archive.
Statistics from 1966 through 1971.
Information and articles about the month of Ramadaan around the world, with a focus on it being the month of charity.
Local-level organization of this society for young women located in Chandler, AZ.
Rainbow Endowment Visa card. News on donations, questions and answers, savings calculator, and application form.
San Antonio, Texas. Local organization of this masonic-related youth group for girls.
Glossary of Islam, Eid al-Fitr, fasting, and answers why its held this month.
12 Houston Rainbow Assembly No. 8, Order of the Rainbow for Girls Houston, Texas.
Houston, Texas. Local organization of this masonic-related youth group for girls.
The Rainbow Lady and Reflection welcome you to an extensive collections of Deep Trance channeled material.
Infoplease.com celebrates Womens History Month with special features, quizzes, biographies, and timelines.
Articles, polls, interviews, activities in honor of Womens History Month, from FamilyEducation.com.
African History Month events site for London.
Infoplease.com celebrates Black History Month with a collection of features, biographies, reference links, civil rights timeline, quizzes and puzzles.
A history of Womens History Month and how it came to be celebrated in March. Includes links to many related original articles.
Columbia University, The New York Public Library, and other leading centers of learning offer a selection of online learning materials, articles and reference sources for to Black History Month.
Look to see who celebrates their birthday this month. Or try any another month.
Search database of over 25,000 recipes.
Lesbian basketball league from Toronto.
London, Englands gay and lesbian softball team.
Networking and activism for gay, lesbian and bisexual pagans.
Store with information about crystals, flower essences and aromatherapy.
Articles and resources for Gay Lesbian Bi Transgendered Christians.
Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM.
An explanation of the month of fasting for non-Muslims.
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This painting was presented to Tara and Dirk Lindsey on November 6th, 2008 on The Today Show on NBC. Unfortunately, The nationally televised segment is no longer available to view.
I very rarely use text in a portrait. But in this case it is an important part of the concept. The painting depicts an impossible meeting, at least in this life, of these five beautiful children. Faith and Hope are much more than the names of the twins. Faith and Hope are a life choice by the brave and inspiring parents and a theme for their incredible journey, having lost Rachel, Madelyn and Yates to a drunk driver. We have Faith, Hope and the greatest of these is love, the love these children will share with one another forever.


Cunninghame Housing Association has announced that it has secured a £30 million private placement investment from Canada Life to part fund its ongoing ambitious, approved new build housing development programme.
The £30 million funding, together with ongoing Scottish Government investment will allow the association to build 550 new homes throughout North and East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
Frank Sweeney, Chief Executive of Cunninghame Housing Association, said: "The NatWest Markets team, our legal advisors Harper Macleod, and our Financial Consultants, FMD Financial Services Limited, together with our internal Leadership Team, were fantastic in ensuring the delivery of this first tranche of £30 million in private placement funding.
"We are now already planning for our second £30 million tranche of funding which will help us build an additional 500 houses.
The association has confirmed that its development programme will create considerable community benefits, including employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
Pictured: Frank Sweeney, Chief Executive of Cunninghame Housing Association.


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This tab is where you can control and get informations about non covalent interactions:
* [Hydrogen bonds](contacts-hbond)
* [Salt bridges](contacts-saltbridge)
* [Metal coordination](contacts-metal)
* [Hydrophobic interactions](contacts-hydrophobic)
* [π-stacking and cation-π interactions](contacts-pi)

## Definitions
A **covalent interaction** bonds two atoms from the same molecule by sharing an **electron** duet. Non covalent interactions may occur between atoms of the same chain, between different chains from the same molecule or between two different molecules (such as a protein and a ligand). The corresponding binding energy of a single non covalent interaction is generally weaker than the one of a covalent bond. These interactions are critical to many biological processes such as contact between molecules, spatial conformation, biochemical reactions.

## Guide
To display interactions with a specific residue or a specific chain, you can right-click on this object from the 3D model or the **Sequence tab**. In the context-menu pick the **Interactions** option.

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Burger Joint has its roots in New York City, where it is dubbed the 'best burger' in NYC. Having arrived on the shores of Singapore just a month ago, I decided to try it out.
Just like its NYC joint, the one here also has a relatively hidden entrance, albeit like a back-door. Although the address is Amoy Street, enter by the door at Gemmills Lane.
Once you enter the black door you'll see this red curtain. Turn right and go beyond the curtains and you'll be greeted by the sight below.
They also have a bar with many many spirits and liquor, plus 18 types of craft beers. Burger and drinks for you?
We purposely came after lunch hour on a weekday i.e. 2.30pm, and we were so glad to find the place empty! When we spoke to the staff they said usually by 2pm the crowd would have dispersed. So that's a tip for you!
Unlike many burger restaurants, Burger Joint prides itself with a simple, no-frills menu, that's exactly the same as what you can get from New York. They have clearly detailed the steps to order your burger.
The milkshakes, said to be famous in NYC, were too sweet for me, unfortunately. Plus it didn't taste special, pretty normal with an overdose of sugar.
I ordered a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes and ketchup sauce.
I'm not a burger person, but these burgers were really good! I chose my beef patty to be cooked to medium, and I like that it was fresh, tender and juicy! The burger is done the quintessential American way, with the fresh lettuce and melty cheese imported from Nebraska. Plus the buns, which are freshly made in Singapore, are so light and fluffy! Usually I'd think that the burger buns are just wasted calories, but these ones are worth your carbo intake!
My dining partner ordered this and boy, was it tall and fat and packed to the brim! The beef is cooked medium rare, and it was good too, very juicy! The strips of bacon tasted sweet and salty to me somehow? But I'm pretty sure they weren't candied bacon haha. Plus the melted cheese totally sealed the deal!
We tried their brownies as well, but I found it extremely sweet! However, it was fudge and chocolatey and the texture was on point!
Markers are provided for you to doodle on their wall! Check out my imprint hehe.
Overall, this is a place I'd recommend for simple, good ol' American burgers, especially if you're tired of all the fanciful flavours and variations (think salted egg yolk etc etc). Right here, it's something like fast-food style, but freshness and quality is guaranteed.
I went to this place in first time with my husband on Tuesday night after work. The inside of these venues in San Francisco was quit big and had enough seats to sit and nice bar area. We had a few things, along with drinks and it was all good!


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Foreign Money Makes eLong.com Acquisitions Impossible
Rumors are circulating that eLong (NASDAQ: LONG) plans to make many local acquisitions, but because 30% of its company is owned by an overseas company, it can not legally make those transactions.
Earlier this year, eLong sold 30% of its company to US-based IAC and then eLong went public on NASDAQ last month.
Local media are reporting that eLong had intended to cooperate with the China Civil Aviation Information Group to launch a special e-ticket service, but plans were put on hold because China does not allow foreign-funded enterprises to operate within its aviation service industry.
What eLong may then do is arrange for a wholly-Chinese owned travel entity to be formed, and then eLong's offshore corporation signs some sort of agreement with that new Chinese entity. The Chinese entity can then sign agreements with Chinese companies. However the problem then becomes how to get the money out of the local entity and into the foreign company's coffers. eLong's CFO Derek Palaschuk will need to figure out the best route for the company to allow for clean foreign exchange transactions.

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Bushnell Unveils New Elite Tactical DMR3 and XRS3 Riflescopes
Josh Sykes
Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, has announced the introduction of two new Elite Tactical riflescopes – the DMR3 3.5-21×50 FFP and the XRS3 6-36×56 FFP. Tailored to meet the demands of law enforcement and military professionals as well as long-range and precision rimfire competitions, the new Elite Tactical DMR3 delivers precision to 1,000 yards and beyond in a lightweight, compact package. For those seeking extreme long-range capabilities, including military shooters and ELR competitors, the XRS3 offers the highest magnification in the Elite Tactical family along with superior tracking and reliability.
Featuring the most advanced Elite Tactical optical system ever, both the DMR3 and XRS3 come with a high magnification ED Prime objective, as well as fully multi-coated elements, EXO Barrier™ protection and a new reticle element coating. The new coating pushes the limits of the ultrawideband coating system by increasing light transmission by nearly 2% over previous designs. The culmination of these improvements deliver state-of-the-art optical performance in an already proven, durable and repeatable package.
In addition, these scopes feature a new "G" series reticle designed in conjunction with G.A. Precision. Based on the G3 reticle, the new G4P design features a floating dot center POA, floating holdover dots, refined line widths, quick acquisition bars for low magnification settings, and a more open reticle space above the horizontal stadia.
"The new Elite Tactical DMR3 is utterly reliable, tracks perfectly has a huge eye box and the field of view is everything you need," said George Gardner, Founder of G.A. Precision and Team Captain for Elite Tactical. "With the etched glass and updated G4P reticle, it's about as perfect as it can get. I have never had one fail me in a match."
Each scope boasts a multi-position ThrowHammer™ magnification lever, allowing a shooter to accommodate their particular rifle without concern of manipulation interference. Additional features include Rev-limiter™ Zero Stop elevation turret, locking windage target turret, and a removable sunshade. The DMR3 riflescope shortens the minimum parallax setting over the DMRII Pro from 50 to 25 yards while the all-new XRS3 has a minimum parallax setting of 50 yards and a D-Lok locking diopter.
"The XRS3 has a lot more with 36 power and a 56mm objective, but it still delivers a sharp crisp image at every magnification from the bottom to the top," said Bryan Sikes, Elite Tactical pro. "What you are really getting is every benefit of the DRM3 in a more magnified package."
The XRS3features 29 MIL elevation travel and 15 MIL windage travel, as well as an (18ft @ 100yd) field of view on 6X power and a (3ft @ 100yd) field of view on 36X power. The scope is 14.9 inches long and weighs in at 39 ounces.
The DMR3 features 32 MIL elevation travel and 20 MIL windage travel, as well as a (25ft @ 100yd) field of view on 3.5X power and a (5ft @ 100yd) field of view on 21X power. The scope is 13.2 inches long and weighs in at 35.5 ounces.
Built to last, both scopes are IP67 rated against water and dust, argon purged to reduce fogging, and built from a single-piece of aircraft-grade 34mm aluminum main-tube. Each are backed by Bushnell's 30-year Lifetime Ironclad warranty. To learn more about these riflescopes or the rest of the Elite Tactical line, visit bushnell.com.
About Bushnell
Bushnell, a Vista Outdoor brand, has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market. And, our commitment to outstanding customer service and strong retailer partnerships is unmatched. Bushnell boasts leading market share in all of the sports optics categories, and our products have consistently won design and performance awards. Our product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and birding to stargazing. For news and information, visit www.bushnell.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bushnell_official/ and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bushnell.


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Get Your Kink On: Torture Garden Is Coming To Montreal November 25-26-27
In last month's Halloween post I suggested that a fun trick to spice things up was taking your costume out to a sexy / fetish event. Well as luck would have it Torture Garden, the largest most world renowned fetish party is honoring our city with its presence the last weekend of November.
If you've always been curious about fetish events, if you've seen the many posters for all the monthly kink parties and wondered what it would be like to attend, wait no more. This is the one to be at. I contacted Davidé, co-owner of Cirque De Boudoir, the event organizers hosting TG. I wanted to ask him about Cirque De Boudoir Parties, Torture Garden, and all the burning questions that first timers might have about attending a fetish event.
How long have you been organizing events in Montreal?
I started organizing events when I was 18, which is 16 years ago. At the time I was organizing underground rave parties in warehouses and bingo halls. I started DJing a short time before and was just so excited and interested about the underground electronic music scene that I wanted to contribute with my own productions and DJing. Cirque De Boudoir was formed later in 2006 with my girlfriend and partner Bunnyguts.
How has the party/kink scene changed over the years?
The party/kink scene is always evolving and changing. It was usually very goth/metal/industrial, with an older crowd, but now the scene has more young people in it and the music is more electronic (electro, techno, house), especially at CDB events, and fetish is becoming more acceptable in general.
I know music is important to you. How has the music influenced your events?
[..] The soundtrack of most fetish nights seems to be stuck in the past. Fetish clubs like Torture Garden in London have always been staying up to date musically, and Cirque De Boudoir is very much into the music aspect of the party and always has the best local and international DJs playing the latest sound which keeps our parties fresh and exciting. As a DJ first, for me music has always been the most important element of any party. Of course the people make the party but the music sets the vibe, makes them move, and can make all the difference between ecstatic pleasure and annoyance.
Torture Garden coming to Montreal is a grandiose event. Why is Torture Garden such a big deal?
Torture Garden is a big deal because they are the biggest and best fetish club in the world. They have been around for 20 years and are bigger now than ever with regular monthly attendance in London between 1000-3500 people! Those are numbers you just don't see in most cities. The reason TG is so awesome is because they have great music, multiple rooms (including a main dance floor, dungeon, couples area, cabaret etc), they have amazing performances and everyone makes a great effort with their outfits. It's basically the fetish events all other fetish events strive to be, including the main influence of Cirque De Boudoir.
Bunnyguts and I got the chance to perform for TG in London in 2008 and again in 2010. We have witnessed the scale and the coolness of their events first hand. It was our pipe dream to be able to get TG to come to Montreal. [...] We are really trying to make TG Montreal a special weekend that lives up to the London TG experience (perhaps on a smaller scale) with a unique Montreal flavour to it all.
It will be awesome.
What should people expect when attending their first fetish event?
If you have never been to a fetish event, the first few minutes inside the club might require some getting used to. For the most part, it's like most parties… there are a variety of people, dancing, drinking, socializing. What's different is their attire and some of the activities. People at fetish parties are generally very open and comfortable with their sexuality [...]
For most new people, it is a very exciting and voyeuristic experience where you can meet interesting open minded people and have a great time dancing and being very sexy without judgement.
What are some of new people's biggest fear?
Maybe that it's too weird or that they will be forced to do things they don't want to. Again a fetish club is a place to explore what you are into, not to be forced into anything you don't like. Personally I feel way more awkward in normal clubs and my girlfriend gets harassed way more often at non-fetish club nights. People who attend fetish parties tend to have way more respect and be way more polite.
What are people most surprised about when attending your events?
That they have waiting this long to give it a try. That it is one of the most fun nights out in Montreal. That there are so many hot people. That the music is so good. That it's already 3 am and the party is over.
What would you say is the number one benefit of finally attending your first fetish event?
Well there is the common saying, you don't know if you like something unless you try it. So if you are curious you should definitely try as it may open up a whole new world of fun for you and your partner. I know that for me, I have had way more fun than before I was attending fetish parties. I've also made great friends and feel more accepted within a community. Ultimately, these are fun sexy parties and you are only missing out if you don't go.
What do you wish people knew and understood before showing up at a fetish event?
Mainly to have fun but be respectful and polite [...]
What is the best time to arrive?
Early to avoid line-ups. Usually within 1 hour of the doors opening is ideal.
What is the Dress Code? Any suggested attire for newbies who might not have "fetish" clothing?
At most fetish parties you will see lots of latex, leather, lingerie, high heels, boots etc. An easy way to be fetish is think shiny, tight, revealing etc. Masks are an easy way to be in dress code. Just remember, no running shoes, no blue jeans. Check out fetish event sites for their galleries and you can see many examples of what people wear. You can make something for very little money or buy a full latex dress…the range is quite wide but anyone can find something appropriately sexy to wear. Many of our sponsors specialize in fetish attire. You can find their links on our website: www.TortureGardenMontreal.com
What are the rules you live by and instil in your parties?
Life is short so live it to the fullest. We are all one so treat others as you would like to be treated. Don't judge. Live and let live. etc etc…
What is your biggest pet peeve in regards to fetish events?
When people take themselves too seriously.
What are some of the behaviours that aren't tolerated at your events or by the fetish community?
Any non-consensual behaviour is not tolerated. The motto of all fetish parties is SAFE, SANE, and CONSENSUAL.
Finally looking to upcoming parties, what are your dreams / goals / wishful thinking for future events?
My goal in general for these events is to make them better and better. For Torture Garden Montreal, it's to make it live up to the experience in London but with a uniquely Montreal vibe.
Thank you Davidé for answering my questions and see you all at Torture Garden at the end of the month!
Maryline Décarie
Sexologist extraordinaire, my goal in life is to save the world one orgasm at a time. With degrees in both psychology and human sexuality, I am fascinated by what makes people attracted to each other, what turns them on, makes them fall in love, and of course, what makes them want to do it. I believe that factual sex education is a basic human right, and I am here to do my part. If you have questions please send them in. You can also find me online at SexWithMaryline.com.
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Posted By Brian J. Pedersen on Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 3:15 PM
The Tucson city prosecutor's office announced today it was dropping domestic violence charges against University of Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey. With less than a month before Carey was set to go to trial, the move seems incredibly curious.
The press release provided by the city, explaining why the charges were dropped, only made things appear a bit murkier. The release said a key witness was "unavailable" and that, even if they were available, "there is no substantial likelihood that a judge would convict Mr. Carey."
Translation: without someone actually saying Ka'Deem did what he's being charged with, how are we to expect to win?
The release said no re-filing of the charges will happen, though that didn't stop Greene from still getting in a veiled dig in against Carey, noting that "on occasion, there is simply not enough evidence to proceed to trial against the accused despite the best efforts of the police and the prosecution."
For those not familiar with Carey's case, in December he was accused of shoving his ex-girlfriend to the ground and later slamming her hand in a door during an altercation at her house. The two supposedly had an argument over a lighter that Carey allegedly wanted to use to smoke an illegal substance, though Farhang said Carey has never failed a drug test administered by UA athletic officials.
A few weeks later Carey, a junior-to-be from Canyon del Oro High School who led the nation in rushing in 2012 and was expected to be a Heisman Trophy candidate this fall, got into further hot water when he apparently pulled the 'don't you know who I am card' on a McKale Center employee who approached him during a UA basketball game because he was sitting on the back of a seat and was in the arena without a ticket.
With the criminal charges behind him, hopefully Carey can focus on keeping his NFL draft stock still stays strong. He's currently considered the top running back available in the 2014 draft if he were to go pro after this season, and with the UA breaking in a new starting quarterback he's expected to remain a primary focus in the Wildcats' offense.
He'll also probably be kept at arms length from the mainstream media for the foreseeable future, starting with the Pac-12 Conference's Media Day next month. UA currently is scheduled to bring wide receiver Terrence Miller and linebacker Jake Fischer to the event, along with head coach Rich Rodriguez.
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Quique Sanchez Flores could enter mix to be next Stoke City manager
Former Watford boss almost got the gig in January but stayed put at Espanyol
Quique Sanchez Flores may come onto Stoke City's managerial radar for the second time in five months.
The 53-year-old emerged from leftfield to be number one candidate after Mark Hughes was sacked in January but ultimately decided to stay at Espanyol.
His flirting with Stoke did not go down well with his bosses, however, and a strained relationship and poor form then led to his dismissal last month.
Yet sources in Spain suggest Flores and Stoke were impressed enough with each other to mean, now a free agent, he is an automatic candidate now Paul Lambert leaves a vacancy in the dug out.
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David Moyes and Sam Allardyce, let go by West Ham and Everton respectively this week, are also among the frontrunners to take charge at the bet365 Stadium.
Quique Sanchez Flores and Zinedine Zidane shake hands prior to a La Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid. (Image: David Ramos/Getty Images)
Early odds to be next Stoke manager
Moyes is 8/11 early favourite with Bet Victor, followed by Derby County's Gary Rowett (2/1), former Potter and Arsenal number two Steve Bould (12/1), former Stoke midfielder and Ostersunds manager Graham Potter (14/), Allardyce (14/1), ousted Ipswich chief Mick McCarthy (16/1) and ex-Stoke coach Nigel Pearson (16/1), who is currently at OH Leuven in Belgium.
Former Real Madrid defender Flores spent one season in the Premier League with Watford in 2015/16, securing a 13th-placed finish and reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Quique Sanchez Flores has spells at Watford, Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Benfica on his CV. (Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
He returned to Spain to take charge at Espanyol, where he finished one place outside European qualification last spring.
He was dealt a poor hand, but Paul Lambert was never the man for Stoke City
This season has been difficult, especially post Stoke's interest - when there were reports that he had been spooked by a clause about a wage drop if he could not prevent relegation. He burnt bridges with his board when he questioned the squad's quality and was fired in April.
Espanyol are in 14th as they head into the final weekend of the season.
Bookies' odds to be next Stoke manager (in January)
Flores became an odds-on favourite to take over at Stoke at one point. In the end, Lambert took the job.
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We live in a difficult world when actors of color have a challenging time landing lead roles due to Hollywood being overwhelmingly Caucasian dominant. The common reason that whitewashing or casting white actors in roles originally intended for people of color continues to be one thing is that studios and producers argue that Asian actors are not "marketable." But if we're talking about actors like Ludi Lin, who was recently cast in "Mortal Kombat," "Rogue One" Riz Ahmed, or the cast of "Crazy Rich Asians" (the cast is all Asian), there is no end to Talented Asian men. Insight. Not only are they eye candy, but these guys are also overcoming some major stereotypes about Asian guys.
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Chase Tang
Chase Tang has continued to expand his glare as 2019 progresses and has no plans to stop by 2020 and heading into 2021. The former Nova Scotia AAA hockey player quit his co-operative job in Toronto to continue and work a few years ago. Then he played his first role as the Baryon Supervillain in the Ontario-shot Netflix superhero series Jupiter's Legacy. Tang's involvement in the game has already helped him get to the door of Hollywood with a new agent in Los Angeles, where he will be heading for the 2020 pilot season. The enthusiastic and inspiring actor signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment in October, with a plan to bring him in front of major Hollywood producers and casting directors.
Donnie Yen is a master of Chinese martial arts. Many an action flick would have turned out to be just a cheap encounter between untalented pseudo-fighters without him. He was born in 1963 in Guangzhou, a Chinese city near Hong Kong. Two years later, his parents moved to Hong Kong. When he was eleven, they emigrated with him to Boston, Massachusetts. His mother, Bow-Sim Mark, a kung fu master, pioneered Chinese martial arts in the United States. He trained his only son in these skills from early childhood. But his father also had a considerable influence on him. The newspaper editor and hobby musician introduced him to music. Even as a child, Donnie had a special interest in playing the piano and delivered outstanding achievements.
Already a superstar in his native summed Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan after several failed attempts. Finally, in the 90s, he got his feet landed in Hollywood, with his comedies like "Rush Hour" and "Shanghai Noon "international theatrical hits that the Martial arts ace paved the way for a great career in the dream factory. But after Chan was regularly in front of the camera for Hollywood productions for several years, he gradually moved back to his homeland. US films like the "Kung Fu Panda" sequels or "The Foreigner" with James Bond Pierce Brosnan are now again the exception.
Simu Liu
Plays Shang-Chi in Marvel's first Asian Superhero movie. He also stars as Jung in CBC comedy, Kim's Convenience. Simu Liu is a Canadian actor, writer, and stuntman. He is known for his performance as Jung Kim in the award-winning CBC Television sitcom Kim's Convenience. He received nominations at the ACTRA Awards and Canadian Screen Awards for his work in Blood and Water.
Harry was in the cast of the popular television series "Glee," where he showed Hollywood that Asians could also sing and dance, and boy did it. He surprised his fans in the series. We hope to see more of this sexy Asian in the future. 'Shadowhunters,' where he passionately kissed his partner actor Matthew Daddario, showing that acting is a willing challenge for him.
Dev Patel is the third Indian actor to have been nominated for an Oscar. He is a British actor, the son of Indian immigrants of Gujarati descent. He appeared in the Oscar-winning Best Picture Slumdog Millionaire as the title role. He is finally known for his portrayal of Prince Zuko in The Last Airbender.
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Sendhil Ramamurthy is giving us a damn good reason to rewatch "Heroes." He is an American Actor. He is especially known for his role as Indian geneticist Mohinder Suresh on the Heroes series.
He started as the perverted Asian in the popular and successful movie America Pie and America Pie 2, his career as a peeler, and now we can see him in the popular FlashForward series as Agent Demetri Noh.
Daniel Dae Kim
He is known for playing Jin-Soo Kwon on the television series Lost and Johnny Gat on Saints Row's video game series. He currently plays Chin Ho Kelly on the television series Hawaii Five-0. His film appearances include a small role in Spiderman 2 and Crash, the Oscar winner for best picture in 2004. He starred as Kim in the movie The Cave.
The work that brought him fame in Hollywood was Glenn Rhee on the popular television series "The Walking Dead." He also made his debut in the movie I Origins, where he starred in the role of "Kenny," he participated in I Am as Steven, in Drunk History as Daniel Inouye's and in What's Eating Steven Yeun? A 3-part series for the famous Funny or Die video channel alongside 2NE1 member Sandara Park.
This actor and model is the new revelation for the Hollywood project "Crazy Rich Asians," which will play the main role of "Nick Young," a professor at New York University. This project is the most anticipated by fans of the popular book "Crazy Rich Asians."
Chris Pang
Actor Chris Pang, known for his roles in Netflix's "Marco Polo" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny," is set to play Colin Khoo, Nick's best friend, and Araminta's fiancé in the tan long-awaited "Crazy Rich Asians" series.
Daniel Henney
The magnificent and gentleman Daniel Henney is the sign of every woman. He is the most recognized Asian face in Hollywood, and not precisely because of his work as an actor. His image is in all the magazines, and the big Hollywood fashion brands look for him. Its promotional posters have been placed on billboards, buses, and subway stations in major cities in the United States. Hanney has a broad resume in films and series such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Shanghai Calling, The Last Stand, and Big Hero 6. He is currently working on the popular series "Criminal Minds."
Choi Siwon
His career as a South Korean idol has led him to be known globally; however, Choi Siwon has shown to have the acting ability, facing all kinds of performances, from a silly and funny journalist to a fierce warrior. Despite having an extensive career in his country with dramas and films, Siwon opened up to Hollywood's world with the movie "Dragon Blade," starring Jackie Chan, Adrien Brody, and John Cusack.
Daniel Wu
Wu is far from a new star. He has been in the entertainment business for decades and rose to stardom in Hong Kong before setting foot in Hollywood. Daniel Wu has been making headlines for his hit AMC martial arts drama "Into the Badlands." Daniel is the Hong Kong superstar who has broken Asian male stereotypes in Hollywood.
Kris Wu
An idol who went through the biggest scandal in his career, is today one of the most outstanding Chinese entertainment promises. He surprised the world by having a role in the popular action movie "Triple X" opposite Vin Diesel. He received significant criticism and praise from his peers, and we are sure it is the beginning of a great career for this idol.
Also known as Riz Ahmed, he is a British musician and actor. He is known for his performances on The Road to Guantanamo, Shifty, Britz, Four Lions, and for his characters as Rick on Nightcrawler and Nasir Khan on The Night Of. Ahmed is British of Pakistani descent. Ahmed's parents come from Karachi in Sindh, Pakistan.
Ludi Lin
A new name for the genre of heroes in Hollywood. Ludi became known as the new Black Power Ranger and will now begin filming his new movie "Aquaman." Actor Ludi Lin has been considered to play the role of Murk alongside Jason Momoa.
It was not a surprise to see him stand out in Hollywood, as his work as an actor has proven to have the power for any character. Lee Jun Ki worked alongside Milla Jovovich in the "Resident Evil The Final Chapter" saga. Director Paul WS Anderson was amazed to see Jun Ki's martial arts skill while looking at one of his works in South Korea, immediately contacted him, and the rest is history.
Sung Kang
Kang is the unforgettable Han from the hit franchise The Fast & Furious. Kang says that before playing Han in The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift, he was unaware of the drifting subculture in Japan. It wasn't until he started researching for the role that he learned that the popularity of drifting is currently spreading around the world. He acted alongside Bi Rain in "Ninja Assassin."
Bi Rain
He is considered one of the royalties of Kpop, but in Hollywood, his work is known as a great actor. Among his most prominent films are Ninja Assassin, Meteor-Speed Racer, and The Prince alongside Bruce Willis. The rain made history at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, becoming the first Korean to win AS "Best Actor in Action" for Ninja Assassin.
Lee Byung Hun
Even though Lee Byung Hun is one of Korea's most expensive Hollywood actors, his acting career is just beginning and with great success. He made his Hollywood debut acting as Storm Shadow in GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra, and in its sequel GI Joe: The Retaliation, he was the main villain. In 2014 he had the antagonist in Terminator: Genesis. Lee was the first Korean actor to appear at the Oscars alongside Alicia Machado.
Gong Yoo is not a new face and not an unpopular name for fans of the Asian world. Gong is one of Asia's top stars, and in his most successful film, "Train to Busan," he made his name and work known worldwide. The BBC conducted an interview where we could learn more about him. He has not had any projects in Hollywood. However, his name begins to make noise for the Hollywood world. As you can see, Hollywood lacks sight as it has so much Asian talent in its lands. However, it is a constant and hard fight that each actor has made to show that they can be more than a karate fighter or food delivery man. Hollywood, wake up !!!!
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The Life of Bon: Let's get our swim on!
Guess what we're doing today, folks? We're giving away a $100 swimsuit. Who doesn't want a $100 swimsuit?!?
Albion Fit is a company whose "fitness and swimwear balance style, modesty, performance, and quality in a beautiful way." Basically they take women's fitness and swimwear and workout clothing that's super functional and make it cute, too. Genuis, right?
I'm pretty sure if I had this little tennis skirt Greg would want to play tennis with me a lot more often, what do you think?
It is tight enough that I feel like nothing is going to fall out. I have a few swimsuits that when I wear I am constantly checking the top because they hang too low and aren't a tight enough fit. This one hugs nicely so everything stays put.
With most suits the "stay put" I feel like you sacrifice the style for the functionality. Not this one. I loved the ruffle on the suit, the crisscross back, the skinny straps, and the cupping for the... ahem... bosoms.
A one piece suit in bright red? I pretty much feel like a baywatch lifeguard when I wear this. Hubba hubba!
This is the first one piece that I have owned in probably close to ten years and I honestly could not have been happier with it. I could completely forget about the suit and just go crazy playing in the water.
You ready to win your own suit? All you gotta do is like AlbionFit on facebook and pin your favorite item. Oh- and make sure to leave a comment with the link to what you pinned. Good luck!
Because Albion Fit is awesome they are also doing a discount for you all. You can get $15 off any order over $50 with the code lifeofbon15. That's 30% off! I might just have to crack and by that tennis skirt!
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Adorable swim suit and you totally rocked it!
I love the suits! I wish I was 20 years younger BUT I still found some styles I think would be flattering! You look adorable Bonnie!
Bathing suits where nothing falls out awkwardly??? Sign me up.
I totally pinned one of their suits (this one) http://pinterest.com/pin/85286986665919920/ like a month before you even posted this! Such cute stuff!


This lesson features my grandfathers song, "Love You So Badly", in the key of F Maj. It's a groove in a kind of Doo-Wop feel and this lessons' focus is the left hand.
I don't have much to say here, but to try the lesson! It's mostly a 6, 2 5, 1 cadence. I think you'll enjoy learning to play this tune!
Oh, two more things, sing along also and always remember to practice with a metronome.


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January highlights included statements on ongoing hearings on the rule of law under Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union (EU) regarding Hungary and Poland; bushfires in Australia and climate change consequences; cross-border organised crime and its impact on free movement; a common charger for mobile radio equipment; the gender pay gap; and the 'Housing First' approach to address homelessness. Parliament also debated statements on the situation in Iran and Iraq, in Libya, and in Venezuela ...
January highlights included statements on ongoing hearings on the rule of law under Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union (EU) regarding Hungary and Poland; bushfires in Australia and climate change consequences; cross-border organised crime and its impact on free movement; a common charger for mobile radio equipment; the gender pay gap; and the 'Housing First' approach to address homelessness. Parliament also debated statements on the situation in Iran and Iraq, in Libya, and in Venezuela following the illegal election of the new National Assembly Presidency and Bureau. Members voted on annual reports on implementation of the common foreign and security, and foreign and defence policies. Members debated citizens' rights provisions in the UK Withdrawal Agreement. They also voted on a resolution on the European Green Deal, following their debate in December's special session – on the day on which the Commission had itself adopted and presented its plans. In addition, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan addressed a formal sitting of Parliament.
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What will European Union (EU) decision-making look like in the next decade and beyond? Is technological progress promoting more transparent, inclusive and participatory decision-making at EU level? Technology has dramatically changed both the number and quality of connections between citizens and public administrations. With technological progress, citizens have gained improved access to public authorities through new digital communication channels. Innovative, tech-based, approaches to policy-making ...
What will European Union (EU) decision-making look like in the next decade and beyond? Is technological progress promoting more transparent, inclusive and participatory decision-making at EU level? Technology has dramatically changed both the number and quality of connections between citizens and public administrations. With technological progress, citizens have gained improved access to public authorities through new digital communication channels. Innovative, tech-based, approaches to policy-making have become the subject of a growing debate between academics and politicians. Theoretical approaches such as 'CrowdLaw', 'Policy-Making 3.0', 'liquid', 'do-it-yourself' or 'technical' democracy and 'democratic innovations' share the positive outlook towards technology; and technology is seen as the medium through which policies can be 'co-created' by decision-makers and stakeholders. Co-creation is mutually beneficial. Decision-makers gain legitimacy by incorporating the skills, knowledge and expertise of citizens, who in turn have the opportunity to shape new policies according to their needs and expectations. EU institutions are at the forefront of experimentation with technologically innovative approaches to make decision-making more transparent and accessible to stakeholders. Efforts in modernising EU participatory channels through technology have evolved over time: from redressing criticism on democratic deficits, through fostering digital interactions with stakeholders, up to current attempts at designing policy-making in a friendly and participative manner. While technological innovation holds the promise of making EU policy-making even more participatory, it is not without challenges. To begin with, technology is resource consuming. There are legal challenges associated with both over- and under-regulation of the use of technology in policy-making. Furthermore, technological innovation raises ethical concerns. It may increase inequality, for instance, or infringe personal privacy.
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Plenary round-up – Strasbourg, December 2019
The December plenary session highlights included the election of the European Ombudsman; commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights becoming legally binding; and the award of the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Parliament adopted positions on the rule of law in Malta, following the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, and on public discrimination and hate speech against LGBTI people, including LGBTI-free zones. It also debated statements ...
The December plenary session highlights included the election of the European Ombudsman; commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights becoming legally binding; and the award of the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Parliament adopted positions on the rule of law in Malta, following the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, and on public discrimination and hate speech against LGBTI people, including LGBTI-free zones. It also debated statements by the Vice-President of the European Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR/VP) on the humanitarian situation of the Uyghur in China and in Venezuela and Nicaragua, on the migration and refugee crisis, and on the violent crackdown on recent protests in Iran. Debates took place, inter alia, on Commission and Council statements on: the 30th anniversary of the Romanian revolution of December 1989; the post-2020 EU disability strategy; the COP25 outcome; animal welfare conditions during transport to third countries; and the US Trade Representative's announcement on France's digital service tax. Parliament also voted on appointments to the Executive Board of the European Central Bank.
2019: A year of challenges and choices [What Think Tanks are thinking]
The European Parliament elections and formation of a new European Commission with new priorities, together with a general economic slowdown against the backdrop of the US-China trade conflict, to say nothing of Brexit, defined 2019 as a year of tough choices in the context of old and new challenges. Those include efforts to fight climate change, the defence of the rules-based international order, the advance of the digital revolution, the emerging debate over the EU's strategic sovereignty, and the ...
The European Parliament elections and formation of a new European Commission with new priorities, together with a general economic slowdown against the backdrop of the US-China trade conflict, to say nothing of Brexit, defined 2019 as a year of tough choices in the context of old and new challenges. Those include efforts to fight climate change, the defence of the rules-based international order, the advance of the digital revolution, the emerging debate over the EU's strategic sovereignty, and the need to re-define relations with the United Kingdom post-Brexit. This note offers links to recent selected commentaries, studies and reports from major international think tanks on the state of the EU in 2019 and its outlook in several important areas.
Priority dossiers under the Croatian EU Council Presidency
For the first time since joining the European Union in 2013, Croatia will hold the rotating Council Presidency from 1 January to 30 June 2020. Croatia is a parliamentary, representative democratic republic, where the Prime Minister of Croatia is the head of government in a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government and the President of Croatia. Legislative power is vested in the Croatian Parliament. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Parliament ...
For the first time since joining the European Union in 2013, Croatia will hold the rotating Council Presidency from 1 January to 30 June 2020. Croatia is a parliamentary, representative democratic republic, where the Prime Minister of Croatia is the head of government in a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government and the President of Croatia. Legislative power is vested in the Croatian Parliament. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Parliament adopted the current Constitution of Croatia on 22 December 1990 and decided to declare independence from Yugoslavia on 25 May 1991. The Croatian Parliament is the unicameral representative body of the citizens of the Republic of Croatia. Under the terms of the Croatian Constitution, the 'Sabor' represents the people and is vested with legislative power. The Sabor is composed of 151 members elected for a four-year term based on direct, universal and equal suffrage by secret ballot. Seats are allocated according to the Croatian Parliament electoral districts: 140 members of the parliament are elected in multi-seat constituencies, 8 from the minorities and 3 from the Croatian diaspora. Since 19 October 2016, the Prime Minister of Croatia is Mr Andrej Plenković. There are four deputy prime ministers: Davor Božinović, Zdravko Marić, Damir Krstičević and Predrag Štromar. The government ministers are from the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and the Croatian People's Party - Liberal Democrats (HNS), with two further ministers being independent politicians. The Croatian Democratic Union (Croatian: Hrvatska demokratska zajednica or HDZ, literally Croatian Democratic Community) is a liberal conservative political party and the main centre-right political party in Croatia. It is one of the two major contemporary political parties in Croatia, along with the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SDP). It is currently the largest party in the Sabor with 55 seats.
LUCIENNE ATTARD
Council of the European Union: Facts and Figures
This Council of the European Union: Facts and Figures briefing provides an overview of the role and powers of the Council as one part of the European Union's legislature (and its budgetary authority), in adopting (jointly with the European Parliament) much of the EU's legislation and the EU annual budget. It describes the current arrangements and the history of the Council's rotating presidency and 'trios', as well as the ten thematic configurations in which Member State government ministers decide ...
This Council of the European Union: Facts and Figures briefing provides an overview of the role and powers of the Council as one part of the European Union's legislature (and its budgetary authority), in adopting (jointly with the European Parliament) much of the EU's legislation and the EU annual budget. It describes the current arrangements and the history of the Council's rotating presidency and 'trios', as well as the ten thematic configurations in which Member State government ministers decide on the Council's policy positions. The publication provides statistics on the number of Council meetings and on attendance at those meetings (including the gender balance and seniority of those present), on the legislative and non-legislative acts adopted by the Council and on the voting weights used when taking such decisions. Finally, it provides information on the Council's budget and its secretariat.
Aidan CHRISTIE
Eulalia CLAROS GIMENO
Women in parliaments
This 'Women in parliaments' infographic provides information on the proportion of women in national parliaments, compares representation of women in national parliaments with their numbers in the European Parliament and shows the number of women in the EP by political group. It also gives an overview of female representatives in the EP by Member State and outlines the gender quotas applicable to the EP elections in May 2019. This is a further updated version of an infographic of which the previous ...
This 'Women in parliaments' infographic provides information on the proportion of women in national parliaments, compares representation of women in national parliaments with their numbers in the European Parliament and shows the number of women in the EP by political group. It also gives an overview of female representatives in the EP by Member State and outlines the gender quotas applicable to the EP elections in May 2019. This is a further updated version of an infographic of which the previous edition was published in February 2019.
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Quilty Habit: Tote Bag Swap for Mid-Atlantic Mod!
The color palette is based on something I myself would want to carry around: clean, fresh, mature, a bit improv-y (and yes, it gave me a chance to work with some nice purples :) ). I used fusible fleece (LOVE that stuff) and quilted in random straight/wavy lines.
I included a little surprise in my bag for whoever receives it!
See you in Lancaster! I'll definitely blog at least once, and you'll definitely be able to catch up with me more-so on Instagram (@quiltyhabit) all weekend!
Hurray your bag looks great! I do love the linen with those colors. I'm sure you will have an awesome weekend! Can't wait to see all the awesome things you'll be working on.
What a great bag--the recipient will be so pleased. I'm looking forward to the weekend posts.
It was fun meeting you today! I think that's the first time anyone has recognized my blog by name outside my family.


Hello Thursday and another new comic!
Chuck catches up to Deiter and Stan. Our protagonists are less than thrilled about this.
I happen to find Chuck's mum adorable! She does this thing with the feet on her face that's just SO DARN CUTE!


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Wed, September 25th 2013, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Rethink Education seeks to bridge SA's online curriculum gap
Cape Town-based firm Rethink Education has created an online platform to fill the gap in curriculum-aligned online content for South African students.
The company has just been selected to be part of VC4Africa's September Cohort, during which it will benefit from three months of business development support and introductions to investors.
Founded in November 2012, Rethink Education uses locally-developed Cognician learning software to create an online blended-learning experience for students.
Chief executive officer (CEO) Doug Hoernle told HumanIPO high schools in South Africa have been trying to address the state of education in the country by using technology solutions, focusing mainly on hardware.
"However, there is little content that is designed to engage users specific to the South African CAPS curriculum," he said. "Rethink Education has designed an engaging online platform that can deliver curriculum-aligned content to bridge this gap."
Hoernle said the company's main aim was to provide engaging content for learners.
"It is very unlikely that a high school student will read through long paragraphs of content or watch long videos online," he said. "However, when you put educational content into a 'bite-size' platform that is similar to platforms that high school students already use, such as chat style interfaces similar to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and BBM, and make it look appealing, we believe there is a far better chance a student will engage with the content."
Rethink Education's platform gives learners access to premium learning materials through "cogs", with the bite-sized tools delivering the syllabus in a step-by-step and interactive format.
Hoernle said the approach is flexible enough to empower learners to self-guide themselves through the content, complementing traditional teaching methods.
"The platform empowers an 'under-qualified' educator and can free the educator to be a tutor and help solve a learner's problems instead of using valuable contact time on covering core content," he said.
The platform is currently being used for the Grade 10 to Matric IEB and NSC Science syllabus in six South African private high schools, with approximately 400 active users on the platform.
Rethink Education, which currently has four full-time employees and team of 35 content consultants, hopes to launch the platform in 300 high schools over the next four years.
"Education is experiencing a major shift globally as technology becomes more prolific within and beyond the classroom," Hoernle said.
"South Africa, where the standard of education ranks amongst the lowest in the world, has the opportunity to take advantage of emerging ICT trends, and use them to uplift the current state of education."
He said Rethink Education's acceptance onto VC4Africa's September Cohort would allow the company to scale beyond South Africa.
"We are extremely excited about being accepted onto the September Cohort, and we hope that our participation will lead to greater awareness of our product as well as potential funding to make our solution available in more African countries," he said.
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COBBLERS SQUADS PERFORM WELL IN BOBI LEAGUE FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY
A report from Sunday's multi disability action
The first BOBI (Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Inclusive League) festival of the season took place at Oxford City on Sunday. The BOBI League is a football league providing regular footballing opportunities for children and adults who have physical and learning difficulties.
The Cobblers entered their Championship, League, League Development, League 1 and Conference teams in the league. The photograph shows the Northampton Town Development squad who performed really well in what was the first introduction to adult football for some of the players. The team won two, drew one and lost one of their four games
Any players with a disability are welcome to attend the Northampton Town Disability football coaching sessions on a Friday at Moulton College from 6pm to 7.30pm. For more details please email Russell Lewis at r.lewis@ntfc.co.uk.
Another initiative the disability programme is developing is to attract more players for the under 16 age group, coaching is starting on Tuesday 12 November at the International Academy in the centre of Northampton. Again, please contact Russell for further information.


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The National Treasures Series
Interviews, Photography and Short Films Celebrating Australian Greatness.
Eduardo Santos. Nature's Formidable Painter
Zoë Porter February 5, 2017 January 28, 2019 Art, Photography, The Iconic and Vintage Information Page.
Stepping into the world of artist Eduardo Santos is an ethereal and magical experience.
Organic to the core, Santos works with sand, earth, paint and varnish, his creations embody the tempestuous relationships and spontaneous forces of nature and it's powerful elements. Well, that's what I see anyway, amongst other things.
The Studio.
Santos works in a large, shared studio tucked away in the quaint and distinguished suburb of Woollahra, Sydney, and it is, without a doubt, one of the most incredible buildings that I've ever had the pleasure of entering. I fall hopelessly in love in an instant. At the age of 120, it was originally built to stable workhorses before lending itself to become a window frame factory in the early to mid-1900s. It is clear that not a lot has been done to update this crumbling beauty since those industrious days of old. They don't come more authentic than this, that's for sure. The toilet is pretty interesting, I haven't experienced anything that primitive since Glastonbury Festival pre Port-a-Loo days.
There are ghosts here too..resting quietly in every nook and every cranny. The whispers and echoes of memories…decades of happy moments and sad times. The rich tapestry of life – War, kisses, heartbreak, laughter, dust, horseshoes, loss, wood, splinters, feuds, leather, sweat, death, betrayal, tears, blood, struggle, lust. All engrained and imprinted forever in the rickety walls and shiny-worn floorboards.
This historic property certainly makes for a warm, eclectic backdrop for such modern and raw artwork, and yet, in stark contrast, I have also had the pleasure of viewing his work against the vast, white warehouse walls of Sydney's The Other Art Fair 2015 and 2016 – they commanded attention and cast their spells just as masterfully there too.
The Art that Evokes.
I'm standing beside a keen international art buyer. She is very educated and terribly glamorous. I decide to seem knowledgeable by saying very little. And I'm wearing trainers. We are silent in our admiration as we gaze at the latest Santos artworks. Apart from the occasional thoughtful head tilt we are almost catatonic.
The art collector explains why she loves this painter's work – It is because each and every piece is unique to each and every one of us, we all see something completely different and it's a very personal experience. She finds it almost hypnotic. I agree completely and nod enthusiastically.
In one piece she sees a ruddy, sunburnt childhood in the dusty planes of rural South Africa, the jutting and unforgiving cliffs and gullies of the Grand Canyon from her trip in 2003. Crashing crystal waves slamming into the sand, framed by an enormous, blood orange Margaret River sunset.
In another piece I see the flinty stone bricks that encase old Norfolk cottages, a 200-year-old paddock, where I lay in my youth, cushioned by a velvety blanket of deep moss green, tripping at dawn in dew-drenched Levi's, then, fast forward to a thunderstorm in the forests of Transylvania, the shiny slate cave that sheltered us before we discovered wolf poo, the utter panic as we ran, slipping and grabbing at tree roots, as we cascaded like human marbles down a sharp muddy ravine to the rushing streams below.
Apart from the wolf poo, it all sounds so romantic, doesn't it? I also saw the turreted palace from the Wizard of Oz and Batman's right eye but that seemed too fantastical to admit to at this time when everyone else seems to be mentally engulfed by integral visions of nature's wonders.
Later that day I show photos of these artworks to a friend (who has zero interest in art, he's more of a rugby and game fishing kinda guy) and I ask him what he sees. After an eye roll and a thoughtful moment, he replies "Without wanting to sound like a wanker I see Heaven, The Great Barrier Reef and the shooting star I saw in the Hunter Valley last year". I assured him that he didn't sound like a wanker and that of course I wouldn't write about this.
Artwork Images by Eduardo Santos
Eduardo Santos has big kind eyes, a gentle manner and an accent that can only be described as beautiful. He is humble and generous, with a childhood and heritage that is fascinating, to say the least. He doesn't think so, when I put that to him he simply shrugs his shoulders and grins.
Down by the River.
"I was born in Fortaleza in the North of Brazil but I actually grew up between two small towns – Santa Rita which is inland and Praia de Lucena which is a fishing village. When I was a boy I was usually cared for by my grandfather who was an indigenous amazonian when my family went to work. He would take me to the Jacuípe River, where he collected mud for the making of his pottery. I do think that this is why I start a painting by placing the canvas on the floor and crouching over it while I make the initial plans for the piece. Just like he did when running his hands through the river and the mud. It sounds uncomfortable I know but it isn't for me. Maybe not so easy as I get older! As the work progresses, I then stand it against the wall and finish it, sitting on my stool and standing."
"I think spending so much time with my grandfather there, in and around the streams and river banks inspired my love for texture and movement in my work and the rich colours of nature. My grandmother was an embroiderer and I also think of her too, watching her methodically create, surrounded by the bright and bold threads and fabrics."
"My mother still lives in Santa Rita. My family are great… I don't know if they fully understand my art but they think it's visually beautiful and they are very supportive".
The Journey to Now
At 18 Santos left Brazil for London, studying English and later attending Saint Martin's College of Art and Design.
Madrid was his next port of call where he studied fashion design, illustration, and textiles at Instituto Europe de Design.
In the late 1990's Santos met Jason Mowen (now a highly revered interior designer and writer for Vogue Living Magazine) and a firm and lasting friendship and creative business partnership began.
Santos and Mowen launched a men's fashion business in London's Convent Garden in 2000 which they enjoyed for 9 years before heading to Sydney to open the elegantly eclectic 'Jason Mowen Interiors, Art and 20th Century' where Santos's art and photography hung majestically on the walls as a rotating exhibition amidst the stunning hand picked antique collectables sourced from around the world and custom made furniture, designed by Mowen.
Through the years Santos has worked in Madrid, Marrakech, Singapore and Ibiza, gaining notoriety that would attract the attention of private collectors from New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Madrid and Berlin who continue to acquire and commission his work.
"Music plays a huge part in the process of creating my work. I listen to classical, mostly instrumental, it gets deep into my soul as a beautiful flow".
"Just to do what I love to do, more painting, more photography…maybe an exhibition".
I look forward to it. I'll be there with countless others, champagne in hand, ready to lose myself in another ethereal Santos experience.
Photographer Graham Jepson
http://www.grahamjepson.com/index
Eduardo Santos
http://www.eduardosantosartist.com/
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Although many of the nation's traffic bottlenecks must be addressed through costly major construction projects or expensive alternatives such as high-occupancy vehicle lanes, dynamic pricing, or transit alternatives, a significant opportunity exists for applying operational and low-cost solutions at spot-specific locations. This course is based on a primer produced by the Localized Bottleneck Reduction program of the Federal Highway Administration. The course focusses on relieving recurring congestion chokepoints (as opposed to nonrecurring congestion causes) and the operational influences that cause them. Widening, lengthening, retiming, metering, or bypassing problem areas to unclog them can often be done with lower cost and less intensive means than required by completely rebuilding the system. These options and other low cost alternatives are described in the course. Examples of how some state agencies are dealing with bottlenecks are given.


We have a strong focus on social commitment, stemming from the realization that our regions as well as their communities, our employees, and the environment play a crucial role for our company. For us, social commitment means to actively care for these elements in various ways and in all ROSEN locations worldwide.
We support local communities most notably in the areas of education and sports. It is significant for us to engage young talent in the subjects of mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology, and to promote the solidarity and team spirit that is required in sports teams. Given our commitment to fostering enthusiasm for science, technology and language at a young age, we established our bilingual child daycare center, ROKIDS, our bilingual grade school, ROBIGS, and our youth initiative, ROYOUTH.
We also strive to offer our employees optimal working conditions that support them in maintaining balance between work and personal life, and we provide support for environmental initiatives to promote sustainability.
Our policies enable us to monitor and ensure active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and international norms. We take responsibility for our company's actions and are committed that our activities consistently have a positive impact on our communities, consumers, employees, environment, and all other stakeholders, whether groups or individuals.
We see our social commitment framework as a vital tool for regulating our actions, which is fully integrated into the ROSEN business model.


Birdfoot Festival is thrilled to welcome Patrick Castillo and Geoffrey Hamlyn to its Board of Directors.
Patrick has been a regular presence at the Birdfoot Festival since 2017 as a featured composer and guest speaker. He currently serves in leadership roles with two premiere new music ensembles, as Managing Director of Third Sound and Executive Director of Hotel Elefant. Previously he has served as Senior Director of Artistic Planning with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and as longtime Artistic Administrator of Music@Menlo, a chamber music festival in Silicon Valley.
Geoffrey Hamlyn also comes from a musical background—he's a violist with degrees from UT Austin and Juilliard, no less. He currently works as an Advisor at the consulting firm trepwise where he specializes in strategic planning. In his current role, Geoffrey has worked with a wide range of institutions, including fixtures of the New Orleans arts and culture scene such as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Arts Council New Orleans. Previously he worked a Senior Consultant at Deloitte and served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit dedicated to youth in Haiti.
Click to learn more about Patrick and Geoffrey, and meet the rest of the Birdfoot family!


Dexter (Ch Ferngold's Dashing Dexter FDJ) returned to the show ring after five year. He looked great and performed better than expected (while still a handful).
He won Best Veteran in both the Sweepstakes and the regular Specialty!


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Q: How does the CDN/CSS from font awesome work? I have a general knowledge gap when it comes to how the content of this CDN works. The following is the link to the CDN I'm referring to Font Awesome 6.3. I grabbed the text inside the said CDN and measured its size of it which amounts to 99.65kb. Given the extensive library that font awesome is, it seems unlikely that all the icons can be contained in that small size. Looking through the code i can see that icons have very little code to them only referring to content.

.fa-calendar-days:before{content:"\f073"}

What i don't understand is how do you actually retrieve the icon from this CSS. For example if i wrote <i class="fas fas-calendar-days/> inside my HTML, does that initiate another server request to Font Awesome to retrieve that icon with content:"\f073"?

A: If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, you'll see part of the CSS that goes:
@font-face{font-family:"FontAwesome";font-display:block;src:url(../webfonts/fa-v4compatibility.woff2) format("woff2"),url(../webfonts/fa-v4compatibility.ttf) format("truetype");

Basically, Font Awesome uses a special "font" (hence the first part of its name) where unicodes are actually icons, so \f073 in that font refers to a specially defined something that renders from the given font. What the icons actually look like is defined as part of that font file.

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Hanoi, February 25 (VNA) – The positive outcome of the six-year campaign "Vietnamese prioritise Vietnamese goods" has motivated businesses to update technologies and diversify products to increase consumer confidence and enhance their competitiveness both at home and overseas.
Chairwoman of the Association of High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Producers Vu Thi Kim Hanh said many businesses have recognised the significance of the domestic market and are looking to improve the quality of products and outline strategies for distribution and marketing.
According to statistics, up to 92 percent of questioned customers said they are interested in the drive while 63 percent confirmed they give priority to Vietnamese goods.
Made-in-Vietnam products make up 80-90 percent of the market share at retail networks nationwide, she said, adding that traditional markets and trade centres have gradually shifted to selling locally-made products.
In 2015, the Ministry of Industry and Trade directed localities to build 29 retail sites selling Vietnamese products across 23 cities and provinces, prioritising mountainous and remote areas.
Vietnamese representative trade offices abroad have also promoted the campaign among expatriates in 109 nations and territories around the world.
Deputy head of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade Ta Hoang Linh said that trade fairs in foreign markets have helped Vietnamese goods to win confidence thanks to their diversity, reasonable prices and quality.
The export turnover of staples such as agro-forestry-fisheries products, garment-textiles and footwear has increased, he noted.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa said 356 of the 618 trade promotion projects had focused on developing the domestic market, especially mountainous, border, sea and island areas.
The ministry has coordinated with localities to organise workshops to forge connectivity between managers, manufacturers and businesses in a bid to develop an effective distribution system, she added.
According to Thoa, the campaign aims to raise Vietnamese products' market share at traditional distribution channels in remote, far-flung and rural areas to 80 percent by 2020.