She was Xena, a mighty princess, forged in the heat of battle.
Xena and Gabrielle in happier days (or outcomes).
 After A FRIEND IN NEED II aired, the fans demonstrated a great love for Xena: Warrior Princess through discussion and disgust bursting into the forums and the websites with messages about the bitter end. I am aware of all the consequences and feelings for this nasty and unforgettable episode, but in this case, I do not want to express my personal feelings for Xena's death and the incoherencies of this final episode. That does not mean that I liked the episode. I hated it as much as anyone else did. However I have been trying to overcome this ordeal by remembering what Xena gave us and the wonderful moments we spent watching Xena.
 I heard many people saying that they regretted watching Xena for six years because they did not like the end of the series. They found A FRIEND IN NEED such a global reformation of the entire show that it made them think they had wasted their time watching all the previous episodes. However, these people committed a mistake by remembering no more than the depressing culmination, and not paying attention to the fantastic lessons and friends that the show gave us.
 For that reason, I have pondered many of the wonderful lessons and moments that Xena gave us. I would like you to consider these important lessons, as well. For your convenience and edification, I have put together some essential and meaningful lessons that Xena gave to other fans and me. This way, you can see why and how Xena changed our lives and behavior and why we shall never be the same again.
 We all know that after six years of watching Xena, we will never be the same again. Xena has had such an influence on me that it has made me do things I did not believe I was able to do. For example, I had gotten so obsessed with Lucy Lawless' extremely white teeth that after watching Xena for the first time, I immediately ran to the bathroom in order to brush my teeth! I brushed my teeth so strongly and so many times that I hurt my palate. Yes, I realize that this is somewhat childish, but this is an example of how Xena has been adapted to many people's lives. Consequently, I now have completely white teeth. Many people admire my teeth. My teeth are me, so they admire me, too.
 Irrespective of the above lame example, Xena has affected many fans' behaviors and opinions profoundly. Online Xenites are more affected than others are because they have access to the Internet. This makes them more fanatical and involved with the series, because of the instant gratification that the Internet provides. If you are a Xena fan, you cannot deny that you have learned something from Xena. We all have learned something from the Warrior Princess. Take Whoosh!, as a further example. Here you will find different opinions and interviews from and about people from all over the world. These people will never be the same again because of the influence that Xena has had in their lives.
 One such person is my 17 year-old sister. She was the one who introduced Xena into my life. I am very grateful to her for that. After seeing Xena for three years, she made up her mind to go to a gymnasium. There she learned acrobatics and different self-defense tactics. In the beginning, when she was asked why she had the sudden idea of working out, her response was, "Because I want to keep fit."
 However, after seeing FRIEND IN NEED II, she started crying and telling her relatives that she really loved Xena. She confessed that she had started going to the fitness center because she had been so obsessed and absorbed with Xena. She wanted to make true a dream she had when she first saw Xena. She cried a lot and she told her family that Xena had changed her life utterly. She could not believe that her teacher was dead.
 For my sister, Xena was a teacher. Xena had taught her about life. Above all, Xena and Gabrielle gave my sister the strength to tell her family that she was a lesbian. She felt heartbroken by the end of Xena. She showed us her real feelings for the series for the first time that day.
 I thank Xena for being such a good teacher and for giving my sister the power to come out. I do not want to ever see my sister or anyone in my family go through any unnecessary pain. Xena also helped me to come out. Now I can say openly that I am gay and that is NOT a problem for me anymore.
 Another good opinion about Xena and this reflective and obsessive subject is the subtext. My friend Peter, who was very rude to the gay community, now is completely different. After seeing Xena for six years, he now respects gay people. He was very unfriendly with to gays, but after seeing the episode THE QUEST, he realized that Xena and Gabrielle were gay and he had to accept that. He learned from Xena that no matter if you are homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual, you can be a fantastic person as Xena and Gabrielle were. That is, perhaps, the essential lesson of Xena, because Xena changed his way of thinking. Xena made a good person out of him. I am extremely grateful for that. I do not like people who are unfriendly to gays.
 I asked Ancestrina, an assistant from Xenaverse, what she thought about Xena: Warrior Princess. She replied that she thought of Xena as a teacher, too. She told me that she had always been wishing to be like Xena: a realistic and practical person who did not care what other people said. She had also learned to accept gay people. After seeing several episodes from Season Four, she decided to declare herself as a subtexter. It was very difficult for her to accept that her heroes were gay, but she did it. Furthermore, she no longer thinks anything bad about lesbians and gays. Instead, she approaches them with understanding.
 Ancestrina replied that Xena was very useful for her because when she started watching Xena, she was growing up. She was an idealistic and na�ve girl, but while she grew up, she saw Xena as an example of responsibility and realism. For that reason, Xena helped her while she was growing up and becoming a woman. She wanted to be like Xena, so she tried to adapt Xena's skills for responsibility and adulthood. Now she thinks very clearly and practically. That is all thanks to Xena. She says that she thanks Xena for being a strong teacher and a perfect role model of life and dependability.
 Buffy Taborn stated that she thought that Xena changed her way of thinking. She learned to accept her mistakes. Years ago, before seeing Xena, she was a very proud person and she did not accept her mistakes. Yet, throughout the years, after seeing Xena many times, she could overcome that defect. She said that she admired Xena for being such a responsible model, and that is how Buffy is now, a responsible woman who deals with her mistakes. Obviously, her errors were not so terrible and dreadful as Xena's. Now, she sees her mistakes as a lesson for the future and she is a true and honest woman.
 Samantha O'Connel decided to build a Xena website. She started with a very poor website with a bad and tacky web design. To be honest, her website was the worst on the Internet. However, years went by and she learned about Web design and construction. She improved her abilities. Her site became one of the most wonderful sites out there, and she improved not only the design, but her orthography and grammar as well. How did this happen? She spent hours writing about Xena. She won an award for the best Web design in 1999. Unfortunately, her website has closed, but I will always remember her hard work, dedication, and the love with which she built that great website. Xena was a very important influence on her. She improved her language skills tremendously by her participation in fandom.
 Greek mythology and Greek culture were other topics that we learned from watching Xena. Many of my friends got interested in Greek mythology after seeing Xena. They began reading books and nosing around anything related to Ancient and Modern Greek culture. They learned history and now they are very erudite, standing out when they speak with history teachers and otherwise ordinary people.
 Language is an important subject in Xena: Warrior Princess. Xena and the characters speak in clearly understood English. I consider myself part of this group because I have greatly improved my vocabulary and sometimes people feel awkward when I talk to them, for they are not that accustomed to hearing such a diverse vocabulary everyday.
 For many, Xena is a Utopia. It represents an ideal person, a role model. I consider myself a fan that wants to be like Xena and to have her intelligence. She is very smart and clever and that model impels us to be as intelligent and out of the ordinary as Xena is.
 Another wonderful thing that we gained with the years of watching Xena, is the strong, close, and beautiful friendship between Xena and Gabrielle. We all have made many friends through the Internet. We have met many people from different parts of the world. We will never forget this great gift. Xena and Gabrielle were living examples of how two people behave when they love each other. That is another lesson that urges us to fight for real love and try to love somebody as intensely and unconditionally as Xena and Gabrielle. What a fantastic lesson for us in real life!
I believe that the Warrior Princess has affected all of us in bigger or smaller measure by seeing so much Xena, mainly when sharing our points of views with other Xenites via Internet; our perspective of the world, and ways of thinking change, and all that is because we have something that connects us all and that is what we all must be thankful for.
 We will never ever be the same again, and all this is because of Xena: Warrior Princess and her deep power over our daily lives. Some people have realized these lessons unconsciously and other people have learned them consciously. I remember myself four years ago, when I saw Xena for the first time, and I know that I am not the same. Xena "made us" different persons and changed our bad attitudes and customs. You know what I mean. Please, remember this article every time you feel sad about the end.
I was born in Germany, the fifth son of Amelia Cabrera and Sefton O'Neill. I spent most of my childhood in Britain and studied in the German academy of Art and Literature for six years. When I graduated in languages and German literature, I went to travel around the United States and Europe for two years for my studies. My plans for the future are to graduate in parapsychology and Tarot to go to work at the French school of Parapsychology and Hidden Sciences. Now, I am writing a book called "The Different Cultures and Styles of Europe and the USA," a book for foreign travelers who want to visit the USA or Europe. It will be published in January 2003, and is being translated into six languages; unfortunately English is not one of them. I am 23 years old. I started watching Xena because I am homosexual and I could identify with Xena and Gabrielle, and of course, I am a subtexter. I live with my boyfriend Tom in an apartment in Canada.


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MeriTalk, a public-private partnership focused on improving the outcomes of government IT, recently announced the results of its new report, "Cybersecurity Experience: Cybersecurity Pros from Mars; Users from Mercury." The study, underwritten by Akamai Technologies, Inc., compares what cyber security professionals report about their agency's security with what end users – federal workers – actually experience. According to the report, agencies often fail to take the user experience into account when deploying cyber security solutions. As a direct result, end users often circumvent security measures and open their agencies up to data theft, data loss and denial-of-service attacks.


HomeThomas Ballard of James City County, Virginia (1630-1690).Francis Ballard Sr of Elizabeth City County, Virginia (c.1675-1719/20).Francis Ballard, Jr of Warwick County, Virginia (c.1705-c.1748).
Francis Ballard, Jr, son of Francis Ballard Sr of Elizabeth City County, like his brother Servant received a bequest of land located in Warwick County, Virginia from his father's will. His was a smaller allotment (and named second in order of succession), so we assume that he was the younger son.
William Ballard appraised the estate of Edward Roe, with Robert Brough and Angus McKay, recorded 20 July 1738.1 The will of Edward Roe mentions his mother, Ann Roe, whose own will names her daughter Mary Ballard.
This last entry tells us that Mary Ballard was a widow; had she been married, her husband would have been named in this suit. Her husband probably died c. 1746, so therefore she was not the wife of the William Ballard named below (son of Francis, Jr), and probably the wife of his likely father, Francis Ballard of Warwick County. Though she could also be the wife of Francis' brother, Servant Ballard of Hampton, Virginia.
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There are two sides to every story, and Carly Pearce and Lee Brice demonstrate this in the music video for "I Hope You're Happy Now". Pearce co-wrote the emotional duet with Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana.
The video follows a former couple, one of whom is with someone new, and the other clearly still nursing heartbreak. It echoes the song, with Pearce in the role of the heartbreaker, and Brice playing the scorned one.
"Who knew this heart could break / This hard / Or love like ours could fall apart / Without so much as a warning / I thought that I was what you wanted," Brice sings.
Pearce cried the first time she watched the video. "This song is so personal, and I wanted the visual to truly reflect that part of my story. I feel like this song is the closing piece to this chapter in my life, so the ending is bittersweet, but it leaves things on a positive note."
Pearce has hinted that she broke someone's heart before she and her now-husband, Michael Ray, got together. "If I were to run into this person today, my hope is that things would play out exactly how the video ends," she says.
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After more than a years wait, SMX Sydney, Australia's leading Search Marketing expo, is finally underway.
Coming live from the spectacular Crystal Palace Ballroom in Sydney's Luna Park precinct this two day expo features a wealth of great speakers all of whom are ready to sink their teeth into the succulent flesh of search marketing. So get ready to be overwhelmed with a deluge of invaluable information about all things Google, SEO and SEM. We'll be live blogging throughout the two days, as we gather search marketing advice from some of the world leaders in the field.
Jeff Preston gets SMX Sydney 2014 started with his keynote address. However, for a man employed by Disney Interactive this giant of big brand SEO opened in a rather macabre fashion, sharing the tragic tale of a doomed Air New Zealand flight that crashed due to a communication failure between pilot and ground crew.
In the eyes of Jeff Preston, this horrific story of fatal communication breakdown is analogous to the world of big brand SEO, a department that's sure to encounter disaster without proper communication between team members.
Founder of aimClear an integrated social, search, display and PR online marketing agency Marty Weintraub is a regular fixture on the international conference circuit, and he displayed his experience by kicking things off with a tongue in cheek montage of travel snaps. Isn't this a search marketing expo? We were a little confused, isn't this guy presenting on 'not provided keywords?' Oh, Marty! Anyway once Marty got down to business he provided us with a host of tactics on how search marketers can still make the most of keyword optimisation in a post encrypted search data landscape. Marty assured us that all is not lost, but rather there is much to be gained as SEOs move away from focusing on key words and move their attention to targeting key "concepts".
With Google encrypting its search data, search marketers should be turning to other keyword data resources, ones other than Google Analytics, for all their key word data needs. For example, Webmaster Tools is a great resource, and one that should be utilised by search marketers as a way to access vital SEO information which details the success or failure of targeted keywords.
Marty also recommended the Adwords tool in your Google Analytics account as another valuable source of keyword data. He suggested checking this tool in order to see which keywords were getting the most clicks and from there, we simply optimise the content based on the Adwords data. If you haven't already linked your Adwords account to Analytics, now would be a good time to do it.
Next up to the podium is Simon Dunwoody, Head of Search at Ikon Communications where his clients include the likes of Commonwealth Bank, Vodafone and Coca Cola.
The theme of Simon's presentation – understanding the full value of SEM – was largely presented from a paid search perspective and focused on the rise of mobile adoption/usage in Australia, and how search marketers need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes mobile advertising.
Simon noted that it is predicted that by 2018 smartphone penetration in Australia will be as high as 93 per cent, the third highest in world after the US and Singapore; and with 50 per cent of all Google searches now being conducted via mobile devices, Simon keenly stressed the importance of optimising SEO + PPC Campaigns to target mobile devices.
As search marketers we've long understood how to measure online conversions. But as Simon pointed out, only measuring online conversions doesn't provide the full picture, something which is especially true when measuring the ROI of your SEM campaign. Due to the evolving nature of customer behaviour and the fact that we move online to offline so seamlessly, the way we have traditionally measured the ROI of PPC campaigns is now obsolete.
Enter Cyrus Shepard: a key member of Moz's content team. Late in 2013 Google retooled its search engine and introduced a new update called "Hummingbird" – an update which moved the search engine beyond keyword search and into the realm of "entity search." Rather than viewing this a setback for SEO, Cyrus believes there are ways we can take advantage of this change.
Decrease in Domain Diversity (The number of websites displayed in search results). A trend which has led the big players to dominate the search results.
The future of search is now intrinsically linked to Google's Knowledge Graph – so its become increasingly vital for search marketers to implement schema-ups.
As consumers increasingly turn to their mobile phones, its critical for businesses to understand the broad range of "mobile conversions" that can occur. Conversions come in many forms from phone calls to store visits, and everything in between. In partnership with Nielsen, Google analysed over 6000 mobile searches and the actions that resulted, drawing precise and measurable connections between mobile searches and the online and offline conversions that they drive.
Now for the man everyone at Kwasi has been waiting for, Point Blank SEO's link builder extraordinaire, Jon Cooper.
Off the bat, Jon started by assuring all of us in the audience that backlinks still have plenty of value, but for those search marketers looking for something more, Jon handed out plenty of tips on how to implement a long-term and sophisticated link building strategy. Its time to think outside of the box and get systematic with your link building.
Qualification by Link Qualification Model: Qualify prospective links using a Link Qualification Model and ask yourself some key questions like: do we even want the link? (Based on Domain Authority); Is the link in the right context; Can we realistically get the link?
By having a LQM search marketers can save themselves time and money during the outreach process and substantially reduce their outreach footprint. To reduce your outreach footprint even further Jon recommends implementing a further qualification model based on obtainability.
Day 1 of SMX Sydney 2014 concluded with a gripping keynote panel discussion featuring some of today's finest presenters. The panel was charged with the challenging task of making predictions about the unpredictable, as they attempted to answer the question: what does the future hold for search marketing?
After mulling over the prospects of an artificially intelligent future – a future where Google begins to mirror the villainous Skynet from the Terminator franchise – the panel turned its attention to the Knowledge Graph.
The fact Google has established monopoly ownership over how we consume online information has given the company unprecedented power. And while today's speakers have enlightened us and provided us with a wealth of marvelous tactics aimed at empowering us with the knowledge we need to pander to Google's ever changing whims, the truth is we are all its slaves.
As Cindy Krum pointed out, there is but one hope, one potential saviour – a powerhouse with the big data weaponry to challenge the Google Monopoly… Good citizens of the virtual world, the time has come. It's time we all called upon mankind's only hope, send in Facebook.
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30 Years After Three Mile Island: Nuclear 'Renaissance'?
On Three Mile Island anniversary, advocates talk of nuclear "renaissance."
Thirty years after the worst nuclear-power crisis in U.S. history, the cooling towers at Three Mile Island look as sleek as ever.
And, 30 years later, the ruined reactor inside is still too hot to handle. It is still radioactive, physically and politically.
In all that time, not a single new nuclear plant has been started in the United States, not since the partial meltdown on March 28, 1979, near Harrisburg, Pa. The Soviet nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 slowed the industry even more.
But advocates are now talking of a "nuclear renaissance." In the past two years, there have been 26 applications to the government to start work on new nuclear reactors, after a 28-year lull.
What has changed? Nothing -- and everything.
"Nuclear will become one of the most important base-load sources of electricity in the world," said Patrick Moore, co-chairman of the CASEnergy Coalition, an advocacy group in Washington, D.C., that touts nuclear technology as a solution to global climate change. "The change in the last three years has been phenomenal."
There are still 104 reactors in this country, producing 20 percent of our electricity. Of all the major sources of energy in America, it produces no greenhouse gases, which is a subject that has often brought up by President Obama.
"I will invest $15 billion a year in renewable sources of energy, in wind and solar power and the next generation of biofuels," he promised in November. "We'll invest in clean coal technology and find ways to safely harness nuclear power."
Obama says he is "not a nuclear energy proponent," but he does not take it off the table.
Moore, an early leader of Greenpeace, has teamed up with Christine Todd Whitman, the Republican former governor of New Jersey who headed the Environmental Protection Agency for several years under President George W. Bush. They argue that nuclear power is clean, affordable and, Three Mile Island notwithstanding, safe.
They and many U.S. power companies are buoyed by a new Gallup poll, which shows 62 percent of Americans in favor of new nuclear plants. Moore said the closer people are to an existing plant, the more comfortable they are with the idea.
But other people say they are as uncomfortable with the idea as ever.
"The industry is engaged in an all-out public relations campaign," said Dr. Edwin Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists, based in Cambridge, Mass. "They're painting nuclear energy as clean-air energy by talking about the fact that it doesn't release pollutants into the atmosphere.
"But the issue really is the potential for a catastrophic accident or a terrorist attack," he said. "And this is what the industry does not want to address head on."
Mark Brownstein, a former electric utility lawyer who now works for the Environmental Defense Fund, says a lot has changed in 30 years.
"In terms of the operation of existing units, the track record's pretty good," he told ABC News. "The units run pretty reliably.
"Whether that is enough to change public perception about nuclear safety," he said, "that's an open question." But, he said, there is a reasonable chance that we will see new reactors built, probably starting in southeastern states where there are already many.
"And there's a generational issue here," Brownstein added. "I was just talking to a young woman in our office about Three Mile Island and she said, 'What's Three Mile Island?' The up-and-coming generation is too young to remember the accident."
That's precisely what worries many opponents.
"My concern is that as Three Mile Island retreats into the distance, people forget and complacency sets in," Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists said. "That is the biggest danger and the biggest threat to nuclear safety."


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After 32 miles yesterday and with a 30 mile day next on the agenda, it was a logical choice to take a rest day today. Had a chance to check out the mega-tourist-trap known as Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg is a downtown destination on steroids—bigger and more packed with gaudy, quirky shops and eateries than anywhere I've ever seen, including Honolulu. In many ways it has surpassed the original attraction, the Natioinal Park at its doorstep, becoming a destination in its own right. Even on midday on this cool, clear sunny Friday (March 9th), the streets were packed with tourists and shoppers and people seeing and being seen. It was much busier than, for example, the trailhead parking areas in the park, and the Park's main visitor center.
There at the visitor center I got some semi-good news. The road to Clingman's Dome will open a week from today. That's not quite soon enough for me to continue an uninterrupted progression southward, but at least I won't have far to come back and do the missed section next weekend.
"the #1 Thing about Africa I will miss while on the Appalachian Trail is Park Rangers leading hikes with AK-47's"
Suddenly X and N are not just casual distant acquaintances any more - the kinds of connections that all of us have thousands of. Suddenly we are close family! We will be following each others' progress and hope to cross paths later in the year somewhere up north.
And finally, a little trail miscellany. When you're hiking 8 hours a day or more, sometimes you get a little 'trail crazy' late in the day, and the strangest things catch your imagination. Here are just a few examples.
Now, if that's not bad enough ... you know you're tired when you begin to see Chinese Calligraphy in the roots at your feet. This is my idea of how a Chinese Calligrapher might render the classic AT logo, except in this case the calligrapher is good old ma Nature.


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The Art of Naming: Boy Names on a Girl?
We have all heard of names that were originally masculine but slowly became taken over by the girls. Classic examples are Shannon, Kelly, Tracy, Stacy, Leslie, Ashley, Aubrey, Meredith, Dana, Caroll, Shirley, Shelby and so on.
One of today's naming trends that I personally dislike is "boy names on girls" but I realize that this is not a new thing. Girls have been stealing names for decades! It is a wonder there are any legitimate boy names left!
While there is nothing necessarily wrong with bending the gender rules, I think it only leads to confusion for children. Possible identity issues, and having to correct people who assume the wrong gender based on the written name, etc. I mean no disrespect to those of you who enjoy this phenomenon, but I personally like gender-specific names more than the gender-neutral names.
That being said, I thought I would list some more modern examples of names that switched sides or can be considered a "gender-bender" in which both sexes use them equally.
Click here for even more unisex names and see their boy-to-girl ratios!
Perhaps certain sounds are just more acceptable on a girl. Vowels like A and E as well as soft letters like L, and names ending in -ie or -y usually seem more feminine. Yet the opposite hardly ever happens, where a boy is given a name that is primarily associated with females.
What do you think of this trend? Would you name your daughter Hunter or Levi? Would you name your son Vivian or Evelyn? Do any of the names above need to be switched to a different category? Let me know!


With the fall of temperatures the colds come, yet you can beat them with a few ingredients from the kitchen.
These few groceries help immunity in the fight against viruses.
They contain twice more vitamin C than citrus fruits. Consuming different fruits and vegetables with vitamin C will naturally strengthen your immunity.
It contains about 20% vitamin C and increases the resistance to infection. Helps white blood cells work harder.
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Known for his taste and that he helps in the battle against colds. One of the best ancient recipes for bacteria release.
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Discussion in 'Long Range Scopes and Other Optics' started by catch-34, Apr 25, 2010.
I have finally decided (i think) on a scope for my 7mm rem mag but am looking for opinions on power range. im going to order the Vortex Viper PST and am set on the based off cost and what i am looking for in a scope but cant decided between the 6-24x50 or the 4-16x50. i have an area where i can shoot up to 1500yds. any input would be appreciated.
6-24x would be my choice between the two, extra magnification while still retaining the option for a setting as low as 6x. Good for short or long.
I have a 4X16X50 PST on order. Cant wait to get it. If you are going to shoot that far I would get the 6X24X50 PST. You know the glass will be better then the Viper line scopes. I cant seem to find where in Japan the glass is maid. I hope it is real close to LYNXX or a sister CO. If it is it will be as good as it gets.


Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas "(P/V/G). By Danny Elfman. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Movies. Difficulty: medium. Songbook. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard"
Selections from the Motion Picture Corpse Bride "(Piano/Vocal/Chords). By Danny Elfman. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). This edition: Piano/Vocal/Chords. Piano/Vocal/Chords; Shows & Movies. Movie. Book. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing"
Jack's Lament "By Danny Elfman and The Nightmare Before Christmas (Movie). For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Disney; Film/TV; Halloween; Pop. Piano/Vocal/Guitar. 6 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music"
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Football Club Credit Cards are in your club's colours and bear the club crest.
Every time someone signs up the Club receives a payment of around £5-£20. The Club will also get around 25p per £100 spent on the Card, which is a very small amount.
And this is why I view Football cards as slightly gimmicky.
If you really want to help your Club out financially apply for a Cash Back card, where you'll receive a rebate of 1%-2% of money spent on the Card.
Then pay this money either directly to your Club or spend it at the ground, perhaps buying an overpriced shirt.


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Huntingdon's first Memorial Day service was held Monday, May 26, 2003, when the Director of the Office of Homeland Security for Tennessee, Major General Jerry Humble, addressed a crowd of citizens and military veterans in an event that has remained popular over the years.
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Salt documents how immigrants are setting down cultural roots through agriculture in a small Maine town.
Living off the land as a homesteader, Jim Cornish enjoys a rustic life. Kevin Ting profiles how Cornish and other men have become one with their land.
At Goranson Farm in Dresden, people and family are everything. Leslie Forstadt documents how the farm has been passed down through generations, which tells the story of the farms past and future.
After a long life working in forestry and dairy, 92 year old Marlin Thurston is happy his family is taking over the Thurston Family Farm. Leslie Forstadt profiles how Thurston started his farm.
In response to big agribusiness, Heather Retberg is helping to lead a grassroots movement that declares access to food of our choice is a legal right. Jenn Corey documents how thirteen towns in Maine have passed laws declaring a right to sell food to their neighbors without government intervention.
At Spiritwind Farm in Lebanon, Kathy Ossinger owns several types of animals that play a vital role in making business viable. Kerry Ensinger profiles the work Ossinger does on her farm.


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Damernas BMX vid olympiska sommarspelen 2012 avgjordes den 8-10 augusti 2012 i London.

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Reaching Out Statement
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Known for its striking designs, vibrant architecture, culinary culture, and urban sustainability, Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen has never been more alive. It has also been said that the people of Copenhagen are some of the happiest (and with such incredible Copenhagen sights and delicious food at the Copenhagen restaurants, it's easy to see why). No wonder it's one of the best countries to live in in the whole world! That being said, Copenhagen has one of the highest living costs in the world. You might just want to pack up a travel backpack for Europe and stick to a vacation as the best way to soak up the top Copenhagen sights. With so many things to see in do in Copenhagen, a thriving urban nirvana, it can be hard to choose the best Copenhagen sights for your vacation. But don't worry! Here is our quick list of the best things to do in Copenhagen that will make you want to move to this Scandinavian paradise.
6 What do you think are the best things to do in Copenhagen?
Looking for what to do in Copenhagen? With an endless amount of things to do in Copenhagen, Denmark, it's hard to narrow them into one simple list of what to do in Copenhagen. Don't worry—we're up for the task. Here a three top Copenhagen attractions that will get you started on your Danish adventure.
Many people would be turned off at the thought of riding a bike instead of a car, but Copenhagen challenges this. Officially the "Best City for Cyclists," the Danes take their bikes seriously—there are even highways for bikes! What better way to jump into Copenhagen attractions than to visit the city like a local would? As a tourist, you can rent an electric bike (Bycyklen) as one of the best things to do in Copenhagen. The bikes come with a touchscreen tablet for navigation and payment to get you from one place to the other. They are available all over the city, so grab your helmet and head off on your next urban adventure.
Looking for what to do in Copenhagen, but you don't fancy bikes? Join one of the Copenhagen tours to explore its lively canals from a kayak. You can choose from either going solo or on a tour, and don't have to worry about the traffic or noise from the road. Check out Kayak Republic kayak rental service, which has been known to offer the best rental service in town for one of the best things to do in Copenhagen. What better way to see colorful Copenhagen than from a kayak?
Suiting both young and old, Tivoli Gardens offers an extensive range of fun things to do to add to your Europe trip itinerary such as rides, games, musicals, concerts, and more. Full of fairy lights and Disney-inspired architecture, there's no doubt Tivoli is the magical theme park of dreams and one of the best things to do in Copenhagen. Approximately $30 will grant you unlimited access to gardens, and you'll discover for yourself why it's one of the top Copenhagen attractions. Words don't describe the beauty of this park, so you'll have to visit it yourself!
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Showcasing more than just decorative art, this museum exhibits temporary design from Asia and the modern Western world. A visit to the Design Museum is what to do in Copenhagen no matter what your design niche is, as this place is bound to have it. Check out the museum shop, which touts industrial Danish designs, glass, ceramics, and fabrics. It even has an outdoor café! Students enter free, while adults are admitted for $19.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the National Gallery is home to art from around the world. Some of its pieces date back to the 14th Century, making a visit to this art-covered space one of the best things to do in Copenhagen. The gallery's building itself is an aesthetically pleasing work of architecture itself, boasting classic Italian Renaissance design. The gallery charges an $18 entry fee, but kids get in free, making this a great place to visit in Copenhagen with kids!
Situated on the miniature island of Slotsholmen, Christiansborg Palace is the virtually the Danish equivalent of the White House. It contains the Supreme Court, Ministry of State, and Parliament. The palace is often used by the Royal Family for functions and other events, and the Queen has been known to make regular visits. The Palace is most famously known for its unique tapestries, which belong to the Queen. For just about $15, you can see them for yourself and receive a guided tour of the whole place.
Curious about what to do in Copenhagen to satisfy your tummy? More recently making a huge name for itself, Denmark's capital has been winning awards left and right for its Copenhagen restaurants. It's safe to say that these Copenhagen restaurants sure won't disappoint. After a day out on the town at some of the top Copenhagen attractions, you'll want to make sure to check out one or more of these three Copenhagen restaurants to grab your next bite.
Outrageous cost aside, Noma has won the "Best Restaurant" award for more than five years—certainly, a visit to Noma is what to do in Copenhagen for special culinary delights. Instead of a typical main entree dinner, guests are pampered with 20 small plates of food, a unique dining experience that's certainly one of the best things to do in Copenhagen. Known for its completely out-of-the-ordinary "New Nordic Cuisine," Noma's tasting menu costs around $300. To put the cherry on top, you'll have to reserve your table now just to visit in May. Worth it? You'll have to find that out for yourself, but after all, it is the best in the world.
For a more cultural experience, visit Copenhagen's Torvehallerne, which is an outdoor market which hosts more than 80 stands of gourmet eats. Whether in the mood for a treat, wine tasters, or a full-blown meal, this market has got it. Time to unleash your inner foodie.
The list of what to do in Copenhagen wouldn't be complete without a beloved coffee shop. Boasting inviting bright and minimal spaces, this coffee shop is perfect for both the morning coffee addict and digital nomad alike. This could well enough be the best place for your next Instagram post of that perfect espresso.
Rapidly becoming one of the world's most sought-after destinations, the capital of Denmark is a must-visit to experience some of the top Copenhagen attractions. With endless amounts of things to do in Copenhagen, any visit to the bustling city will offer a fantastic composition of great food, people, and an endless Copenhagen sights! If you're looking for what to do in Copenhagen, you'll find the city rife with top Copenhagen attractions and Copenhagen restaurants to keep you raving to your friends for days.
Micah Trostle is an 18-year-old photographer, videographer, and travel writer for trekbible. Although he was born in the USA, his home is Papua New Guinea, where he enjoys adventure sports, camping, and loving on people! He's passionate about Papua New Guinea and hopes to move back in the near future to impact business development and help to expand communities.
What do you think are the best things to do in Copenhagen?
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