text:
Susie Caron Artist Profile
Posted by Leon Thompson on Oct 21st 2019
During the 1950s, Ruth Holzer taught weekly painting lessons to elementary school children in her Colonial Major, N.J., neighborhood. She charged $1 per lesson — summers only.
Holzer's neighbors were Mason and Norma White and their two children: Susie and David. Susie learned about visual arts in Holzer's basement and won an honorable mention in a local art show for one of her paintings.
Six decades later, Susie White — now Susie Caron — still has some of those early paintings. "It's interesting that no one seemed to recognize or perhaps didn't tell me that I showed talent in visual arts," says Caron, 70. "That's likely because my parents wanted me to become a teacher and pursue music as a hobby. Pre-college high school classes meant room for only one elective — music or art. I was heavily encouraged to choose music, because my dad and I enjoyed playing the piano and singing together. Throughout high school, I was the accompanist for the choir and junior high chorus."
Caron has worked as a teacher and psychologist, and she has owned a horse riding school in Rockinham, Vt., and although she displayed early-life signs as a talented visual artist, she did not start her current career as a professional pet portrait and scenic artist until after she retired in July 2015. "Rather than being grieved for not engaging in visual art all my life, I'm delighted to have discovered and engaged in it now," Caron says. This is how she views life now: "I'm painting my way through retirement and reflecting on everything I've loved: parenting, pets, people and art."
"Pets are very detailed, and I work to capture the spirit of the animal in a way that the pet owner knows them, as well as the love bond between them."
For 48 years, Caron has been married to her college sweetheart, Ned, a retired educator and former principal at BFA-St. Albans. They have two grown children and a grandchild. The Carons live in Bakersfield, where Susie paints on an art desk — not on an easel, to due an old shoulder injury — in a small studio with big, north-facing windows. She posts her in-progress works on a log wall until they are finished. Almost every day, after breakfast and a good walk — or some indoor exercise — Caron paints until noon. She handles art-related business matters — such as social media posts, bookkeeping, and Web updates — during the afternoon.
During Vermont's "art season," primarily spring through fall, Caron spends some days switching out paintings for her display at The Village Frame Shoppe, in St. Albans. She considers The Village Frame Shoppe her "home gallery," but she also exhibits her work seasonally at various galleries affiliated with the Northern Vermont Artist's Association (NVAA). Caron also has won awards for her work at the Champlain Valley Fair and The Village Frame Shoppe, and she is up for an award at The Bryan Gallery.
"Truly, I'm not sure what sets me apart from other artists, except that people have told me my art is instantly recognizable. I also know that I join a very small number of artists who didn't begin their careers until later in life — GrandMa Moses and Georgia O'Keeffe, for example," Caron says. "I create pet portraits in a primarily realistic style with a variety of backgrounds. Pets are very detailed, and I work to capture the spirit of the animal in a way that the pet owner knows them, as well as the love bond between them. From time to time, I move outside my primary style to create selected scenes with wide open spaces, lots of sky, and a more detailed object such as an animal or a farm wagon. These can invite the viewer to ask questions, recall and connect with another time, or with feelings."
While in high school, time constraints due to summer employment in Philadelphia prevented Caron from painting with Ruth Holzer, but Caron discovered the Philadelphia Art Museum and Salvador Dali, whom she considers an influence among Thomas Kinkade and Norman Rockwell. Locally, she admires the work of Fred Swan and Dan Pattullo, owner of The Village Frame Shoppe. Pattullo's painting, "The Potter's Shed," is one of Caron's current favorites. She says: "In this painting, Dan beautifully reveals an older gentleman working with clay. Behind him can be seen rows of finished pots drying on shelves. I love the light on the potter, along with how it recalls for me feelings of the way things were done long ago. Personally, it reminds me of my favorite grandfather who was not a potter but a farmer and milkman who worked with his hands."
Caron works with acrylics on stretched canvas and had not considered using them until she received some as a gift. "I love the versatility of acrylics," she says. "I can use them like oils, or even like watercolors, depending on my choice of subjects."
She did not paint before retirement because oil paints were all she knew, and she did not want the toxicity or mess. "Now I know better," she says. "I believe that is good advice for artists as well. If you want to paint, there's no better time than today. With the availability of inexpensive, nontoxic art supplies — paint, markers, paper, and brushes — why wait?"
She also encourages aspiring artists to paint wherever and however they are comfortable and to remember that, "Experimenting is fun."
Ruth Holzer would be pleased and proud. "People ask me if I'm troubled by 'all those years I didn't create art," Caron says. "I'm really not. When I look back, I know my life experiences — kids, farming, pets, horses, teaching and psychotherapy with children and families — all gave me many things that contributed to and enhance my art today. These include experiences outdoors, many different animals, their contours, hair and fur, colors and textures, and their relationships with us and between us. Nothing was wasted."
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE OF SUSIE CARON'S ARTWORK


text:
Maze Jenna Haze
The Maze is Jenna Haze's signature texture. The winding maze will confuse your senses as you feel these alternating steps gently massage you from the top and bottom. As you press into the first wall and break through into the next, you'll see this texture feels unlike anything we've ever produced.
The Fleshlight Maze Insert contains a distinctively-looking canal with an angular course, which is formed by cubic barriers. The canal has a diameter of 0.45 x 0.7 inches (12 x 18 mm) and smooth textureless side walls. The Maze Insert is the exclusive canal of the erotic actress Jenna Haze and is only available with her pussy orifice.
View Jenna Haze's Profile
You may recognize Jenna Haze for her extensive dossier of girl-on-girl pornography, because between 2002 and 2005 she performed exclusively with women. In her first ever heterosexual scene s...
fathead3110's Review
December 20th, 2015 by fathead3110
This is a weird texture. A weird, but good texture. Unfortunately you can't get it anymore, but I really like it because it's different. It feels the same throughout, but the sensation is a lot like a fleshy pillow fight on your penis. I don't know how else to describe it. The blocks drag back and forth across your shaft and head. It doesn't appear it, but they feel really soft, so it's very... Read More
Star:
Jenna Haze Pussy
Fleshlight Maze Reviews
Intensity 3
Stimulation 4
Tightness 2.6
Suction Effect 3.45
Realism 0.5
Variation 0.65
Smoothness 1
Noise 1.9
Lube Use 1.65
Cleanup 2.4
This is a weird texture. A weird, but good texture. Unfortunately you can't get it anymore, but I really like it because it's different. It feels the same throughout, but the sensation is a lot like a fleshy pillow fight on your penis. I don't know how else to describe it. The blocks drag back and forth across your shaft and head. It doesn't appear it, but they feel really soft, so it's very pleasurable.
If you can still find one of these and are just looking for something different, give it a shot! It's probably not for everyone, but I like it.
Thank fathead3110
Casquetero's Review
November 11th, 2010 by Casquetero
Owns 56 Sleeves, 5 Ratings, 58 Reviews
The Maze is a really strange texture. Instead of the usual ridges and ribs, it has a series of alternate square nods spaced evenly every inch. The first impression was "How this thing feels?" Squares on my dick? Lets go to the review and rate this unique texture.
Unlike other textures, the Maze provides immediate feedback on penetration - and never allows you to forget it. The feeling is a constant pressure in alternate areas of your penis, not too much, but enough to remind you that you are fucking a squared nod. I felt that pressure throughout the duration of my sessions, gripping my little friend, squeezing it all the time. The funny thing is that the sensation is kind of gentle - given that enough lube is used and that you don't go crazy on the stroking speed. End cap suction gave different sensations, the tighter the end cap, the more you feel the squeeze but the nods don't feel as pointy / squared as expected. With a looser end cap, the edges of the nods come to life, giving more stimulation to the penis. Orgasm build up is sudden - I was surprised by them twice during my sessions. Although sudden, orgasms were long and subtle. Imagine fucking a woman and suddenly "Oh shit... I'm cumming!" I expect subtle orgasms with sleeves giving me more control - not with a sleeve that surprises me.
Obviously, the Maze is not a realistic feeling toy. The boxy texture felt sharper during the stroking sessions, while they were way subtler on the hands free ones (mostly due to end cap tightening). Turning the FL 90 degrees around your dick allows to stimulate its sides, making the session feel different. Unfortunately, the Maze can become boring at times due to the focal pressure on the penis - it is only stimulated where the squares are touching your penis. Unlike other nod based textures where there are nods surrounding the penis, the Maze only works two sides of the penis at once, creating bland and boring sensations when you are masturbating for more than 15 minutes.
As most Fleshlights, the Maze is easy to clean - just place it under running water and allow water to clean the interior canal. It is important to notice that the side walls of this FLG are thinner than other FLs, so the user must be careful with the water pressure to avoid punctures to the sleeve.
Thank Casquetero
June 21st, 2010 by ThePowerHouse
This insert is truly unique. At first I thought it might be uncomfortable because of the size of the cubes; the bullets in the Vibro came to mind. Anyway, they are not uncomfortable but quite stimulating. This is the first insert that can be used two ways: orienting the orifice normally will cause the cubes to stimulate the sides of your cock, another way is to rotate it 90 degrees which causes the cubes to caress the top and bottom of your cock. While I rate this as a very interesting insert it really isn't that great. Yeah, it feels good but there is never really any time when you are using that you just think, "Wow, this is good". I hope that makes sense. In another way, I am not going to be grabbing it often.
Fleshlight Maze and Jenna Haze
Jenna Haze Promo
Maze Fleshlight Coupons & Deals
Maze Texture View

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Put your Facebook performance into context and find out who's strategy is working best. Just add your page and get a free social media report that compares you to Soledad Community Education Center. Download the sample report or learn more about our Facebook benchmarking tool.


text:
DHL Express Piloting First Hydrogen Truck
The program's goal is to facilitate the development of low-carbon heavy-duty vehicles on hydrogen for logistic applications and gain practical experience.
DHL Express is the first within Deutsche Post DHL Group to test hydrogen-fueled trucks for the long haul. Together with its customer Apple, DHL pilots the vehicle between Breda, the Netherlands, and Brussels, Belgium, as part of the Interreg NW Europe program H2-Share, coordinated by WaterstofNet. The program's goal is to facilitate the development of low-carbon heavy-duty vehicles on hydrogen for logistic applications and gain practical experience in different regions. It creates a transnational living lab and basis for the development of the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle industry.
"In a globalized world, sustainable and clean fuels are essential for climate-neutral logistics. Not only for sea and air freight but also line-haul road freight, as these help reduce CO2 emissions," says Alberto Nobis, CEO DHL Express Europe. "That's why we engage not only in the electrification of our fleet but also invest in the development of alternative drive systems for very long ranges. The project shows that we can achieve truly emission-free logistics in Europe if we join forces and build on experience." For further information see the IDTechEx report on Electric Truck Markets 2021-2041.
While battery-electric trucks can operate efficiently within last-mile delivery, fuels from renewable energies such as hydrogen are essential for zero-emission line-haul. Due to their vast potential, DHL Express is now testing a heavy-duty vehicle, with a fuel cell range extender from VDL. The truck, operated by Dutch Nassau Sneltransport, covers a daily distance of around 200 km, running the cross-border route between the Netherlands and Belgium. The truck refuels on a daily basis in Breda at a mobile fuel station from Wystrach as part of the project. It transports deliveries of DHL Express' customer Apple. During the piloting phase, up to 350 tons of CO2 can be saved with the new technology.
In line with its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group is heavily investing in the use of alternative fuels. Hydrogen is opening up a new market and can contribute to green transport solutions. Insights from the project help evaluate the potential of this fuel alternative and support decision-making processes.
Source and top image: DHL
Farizon Auto Ultimate Commercial Vehicle: 'Homtruck'
Ev Dynamics' 12-Meter E-Bus Passes Homologation in Europe
Package Delivery Robots' Environmental Impacts
Maserati to Join Formula E


A test to obtain a series of pictures of a joint after contrast has been injected.
An arthrogram is a diagnostic test which examines the inside of a joint (e.g. shoulder, knee, wrist, ankle) to assess an injury or a symptom you may be experiencing. The examination is done by first injecting contrast medium which outlines the soft tissue structures in the joint and makes them clearer to see on the images or pictures that will be taken of the joint.
Our consultants have high standards to meet, often holding specialist NHS posts and delivering expertise in complex sub-speciality surgeries. Many of our consultants have international reputations for their research in their specialised field.
An MRI Arthrogram scan is routinely done as an outpatient procedure. Most MRI Arthrogram scans need no special preparation. However, if you are having an abdominal or pelvic scan you may be asked to follow special instructions about eating and drinking. Please see your appointment letter for details.
We will give you tailored advice to follow in the run up to your procedure, which will be dependent on the type of MRI Arthrogram scan you're having.
When you arrive at the hospital, we may also ask you some questions about your health, previous operations, allergies and any medicines you are taking. This helps to ensure that it is safe for you to have an MRI Arthrogram scan.
When having an MRI Arthrogram scan, you'll need to wear loose clothing without zips or metallic parts, and to remove any jewellery, hearing aids, watches or glasses. We will also ask you to leave behind coins, keys and credit cards.
An MRI Arthrogram is an outpatient procedure so you will be able to leave hospital after your test.
MRI Arthrogram scans are considered very safe with no known side effects from exposure to magnetic or radio waves. Adverse reactions to the special contrast dye sometimes used are very rare and can usually be treated immediately.
If available, you can trust Spire Washington Hospital to provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises1. Interest free finance may be available through our carefully chosen partner.2.
2 Interest free finance (0% represented APR available) through Omni Capital Retail Finance.


text:
The Indian Mutiny
Imprint: Penguin
Saul David
'A fine achievement by a huge new talent' William Dalrymple, Sunday Times
In 1857 the native troops of the Bengal army rose against their colonial masters. The ensuing insurrection was to become the bloodiest in the history of the British Empire.Combining formidable storytelling with ground-breaking research, Saul David narrates a tale at once heart-rendingly tragic and extraordinarily compelling. David provides new and convincing evidence that the true causes of the mutiny were much more complex, and disturbing, than previously assumed.
Great Battles: The Battle of Isandlwana
Victoria's Wars
Saul David is Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham and the author of several critically acclaimed books, including The Indian Mutiny: 1857, Zulu and, most recently, Victoria's Wars: The Rise of Empire. He recently presented 'Bullets, Boots and Bandages' for BBC 4 and is a regular contributor to Radio 4.


text:
Cheryl Thomas, Director, Women's Program
Rosalyn Park, Director of Research
Mary Ellingen, Staff Attorney, Women's Program
Mary C. Ellison, Staff Attorney, Women's Program
Beatriz Menanteau, Staff Attorney, Women's Program
Laura Young, Staff Attorney, International Justice Program
Carolyn Chalmers, Director, Office of Conflict Resolution, University of Minnesota (United States)
Gemma Connell, UNRWA (Palestine)
Suzelle Dickson, Joint Head, Forced Marriage Unit, Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (United Kingdom)
Katherine S. Flom, Meshbesher & Spence (United States)
Denise Gamache, M.S.W., Director, Battered Women's Justice Project
Mayra Gomez, Senior Expert - Women & Housing Rights, Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions (Switzerland)
Olaf Henricson-Bell, Joint Head, Forced Marriage Unit, Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (United Kingdom)
Asuman Aytekin Inceoglu, Bilgi University (Turkey)
Indira Jaising, Additional Solicitor General of India and Director, Women's Rights Initiative, Lawyers Collective
Mary Louise Klas, Minnesota District Court Judge, Retired (United States)
Els Leye, International Centre for Reproductive Health (Belgium)
Jan Salihi, Senior Policy Adviser, Forced Marriage and Domestic Abuse, Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom)
Eileen Skinnider, Director, Human Rights & Research, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (Canada)
Karen Stefiszyn, Independent Expert (South Africa)
Genoveva Tisheva, Managing Director, Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation
Contributing Organization:
Equality Now (United States)


text:
Middle East to Host Third Annual Keytar Bear and Abby Taylor Day
Bring the noise, bring the funk.
By Kyle Scott Clauss· 4/14/2016, 11:34 a.m.
Keep your weekends full of the coolest things to do around Boston with our weekly Weekender newsletter.
Photo by Alex Lau
The Middle East in Cambridge will honor Boston's most beloved fur-covered merrymaker, hosting the third annual Keytar Bear and Abby Taylor Day.
Last seen providing much-needed funk outside Opening Day at Fenway Park, Keytar Bear fell on hard times in 2013, when the costumed musician was attacked twice while performing.
"For me, it represents the ability of Boston and Cambridge to come together and support people in their time of need. When Keytar Bear was really down on his luck, he said he was thinking of leaving the city of Boston because he didn't want to be attacked," Workbar events director and fellow musician Abby Taylor told WBUR. "I didn't want people to think that about Boston…I don't think about Boston being this meathead kid who punches people in the face."
Taylor, of Somerville, organized an online fundraiser, which collected $5,560 for Keytar Bear. Cambridge City Councilor Leland Chung attended the accompanying benefit concert at the Middle East, and announced an official proclamation declaring May 8 "Keytar Bear and Abby Taylor Day."
"I'm trying to kill racism in my own way," Keytar Bear once told Boston when asked his motivation for donning a Ted costume and playing the keytar in public. "I want to be responsible for the demise of racism. I'm trying to kill racism in my own little way, you know what I mean? You don't know if [I'm] black or white, you just see a little bear. He's playing music and he's having fun.
This year's show at the Middle East (May 8 at 9 p.m.) will feature The Famous The Bikes and the Somerville Ukulele Club, with more artists yet to be named. Oh, and Keytar Bear, of course.
You can check out the show's Facebook page here.
Keytar Bear
25 Books Boston Booksellers Are Looking Forward to This Fall
44 Things to Do This Week in Boston
On the Market: A Modern Farmhouse in MetroWest
On the Market: A Mod Brick-and-Beam Loft in Davis Square
Matsunori Handroll Bar Opens in Boston, Serving Sushi and Wagyu
Where to Find the Greatest Espresso Martinis in Greater Boston
How Boston Is Beating the Big C


text:
Coon Hill Brook – rzeka w Stanach Zjednoczonych, w stanie Nowy Jork, w hrabstwie Delaware. Zarówno długość jak i powierzchnia zlewni cieku nie zostały określone. Rzeka jest jednym z dopływów Cadosia Creek.

Przypisy

Rzeki w stanie Nowy Jork
Dorzecze Delaware

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Monzen* Yoshoku* dining is a new style of dining experience, conceived by THE FUJIYA GOHONJIN, located in front of Zenkoji Temple in Shinshu.
Based on the concept of blending "TRADITION & MODERNITY", we have been pursuing the idea that a 'feast' is more than just 'delicious food'. We were inspired to create a menu which takes delicious locally produced rice and combines it with modern ingredients to create Yoshoku dishes, a unique Japanese cuisine, which you are sure to love.
*Monzen: In Japanese "monzen" means "in front of a temple".
*Yoshoku: In Japanese "yo" means "western", and "shoku" means "food". This is a type of Japanese fusion cuisine. Elements of Japanese and western cuisine have been skillfully combined and have evolved into an original cuisine unique to Japan.


Your child will frequently consider design, color, and kind of bedroom sets where as you have to think about use, build quality, and rate. For sure, you can come up with great outcomes as quickly as you incorporate each sides of the opinions. You will be buying great quality, great looking kid bedroom sets that you both appreciate. Depending on the age of your child will commonly compute the amount of input they have in the whole decision procedure. Extremely young kids will not really see exactly what they like, then once again, they still have to be instructed to care for the furniture they have. When choosing the kids bedroom sets you have to consider the amount of years you desire it to last. Kids have their rooms adorned really commonly, and as they expand their tastes alter and become various other designs. Exactly what they may have delighted in as a youngster they are unlikely to appreciate as a teenager. You likewise have to identify exactly what your kid will need in their rooms. Typically older children will take advantage of having a desk or table in their space. As well as they not need added storage offered that they will now have less toys, and stuff that required to be packed-away will be cared for.
American Leather'Comfort Sleeper' from American Leather is among the best sofa bed, that assurance convenience and luxury. The vintage brand name provides superior quality of leather that is extremely well-known by users. A few timeless designs include Dickinson, Connor, Gisselle, Kayla, Kristina and Lindsay, and you will certainly be astonished to see colors ranging from dark brown, chestnut brown and brick red to white. The leather cover is absolutely water-proof, and allergen and stain free. They can be found in different sizes and hence fit in both big and little areas.
Some individuals choose lighter tones of bedroom godrej sofa set price list. There are numerous cotemporary styles of dressers offered in the tones of all dark colors which make the look of the bedroom phenomenon. Even the lighter ones can be found in different style and shapes. There are vertical dressers which you can buy as per your requirement. Vertical dressers are usually used to keep clothes as it get the larger area. There are dressers with chest where you can keep your bags, shoes and other products. While purchasing a bedroom dresser, choose the quality and durable ones. Always study on the type of dresser you require which will certainly fit in your whole budget plan as well as needs. There are lots of offered on the internet which will certainly offer you fair deal.
Everybody now days experience the pressure of a busy life. And one of our favorite is the black leather recliner. Black leather Recliners can be relocated any place of your home so you can have convenience whether you are enjoying a film or doing some work. Recliners are adjustable. You can alter the angle of disposition depending upon how deep you wish to get rested on your back. There are wide varieties of leather recliners in the market. They can be found in different colors, products and designs. However the very best is in electric recliners and some are geared up with an integrated massager. Buying a recliner is quite simple as long as you have the required details on the different types of recliners. You may wish to view exactly what is the most recent in regards to exactly what is best matched for the interior of your workplace or home.
Simply consider it. You've recently moved far from all your friends and family. You're setting out by yourself in a brand-new city and are delighted to be satisfying brand-new individuals and trying brand-new things. But at the same time, you're unfortunate you had to rent that small studio house to meet the needs of your brand-new small setting-out-on-your-own wage. So you think you'll never ever get to invite your family and friends to see because there's no where for them to sleep. Going with a Saloni sofa bed is the best response. When you're alone in your house, you can take pleasure in the fantastic design and convenience of the sofa itself.
Among the last however essential alternatives is to pick your spending plan. Just how much are you going to spend on an excellent quality dresser? Bear in mind lots of furniture establishments provide financing too. However ensure you are not getting in over your head. Never stray to away your spending plan. Purchasing furniture needs to not put you in the poor residence. So never ever purchase even more than you can pay for. Selecting a dresser might seem like a lot of work however truly it is everything about individual style and your spending plan.
Taking a look at dressers for sale online can be both fun and exciting, as it can bring you more alternatives than you have ever envisioned. While most dressers available in the market comes with a full bed space set, you may simply be in need of a dresser that chooses your space or matches the other furniture that you have. There are various factors to remember if you wish to discover the very best possible dresser for your needs. Dressers are normally placed in a space with a number of other furniture and set in a very specific area. Prior to selecting amongst the countless dressers for sale, it's vital to measure the available area in your space so you will not end up with something that's too huge and will not in fact fit in that specific spot. Do not forget to consider the traffic area in your space and avoid the overhanging designs that can get in the way. It's likewise vital to think of exactly what you mean to put in the drawers to know the right size ahead of time.
It is an absolute should for your sofa to be comfy. So, you should not think twice to sit on furnishings sofas at the furnishings establishment. This is the surest way that you can tell if the sofa you are looking at is the very best one for you. Sit on it as you would if you were at house. Recline on it if you need to or put up your feet. However, make sure that you take your shoes off first prior to you put up your feet on the sofa. The sofa in your living room is among your essential purchases for your house. Furnishings sofas are rather costly and you are anticipated to make use of the sofa you will purchase for lots of, years. You can not pay for to make a mistake right here. So, prior to you purchase a sofa from a furnishings establishment, you should make sure that the sofa has a high level of quality.
The sofa of the living room could be a common source of argument for most couples. The better half could possibly insist on an elegant sofa, which matches the walls together with the curtains. The other half could want a sofa that is definitely significant and comfy to sit on, and which permits people to spill beer without having the problem for staining. The perfect solution to both these circumstances could be a black leather sofa. Black leather sofas are developed of the finest high quality leather and are entirely black in color. They match any living room, and give it a touch of course. These sofas are appropriate for any celebration, and for all guests. They are massive and comfy, and make the guys and women sitting on them actually feel fully at dwelling.
The bed is the most important bedroom furniture. See to it you pick a bed and thick, firm bed mattress. A bed with upholstered headboards is ideal as these cushioned headboards provide ample back and head support when you should sit up in bed to sit up and watch TV, read or just unwind drink your morning coffee. Upholstered headboards are available in a number of materials like textile, leather, vinyl and fake fur. Fabric upholstered headboards are genuinely comfortable, while leather headboards can look luxurious and sophisticated.
One of the very best headboard designs for a queen bed is to make it using a window or a door that is not in use. An old door made from solid wood can be refinished and cut to the correct dimensions to make a headboard. If you can find a door with a strip of crown molding covering it, then it will offer the headboard an extremely sophisticated and elegant look. Even old closet doors can be made into headboards for queens bed by cutting them into the required dimensions before repainting them in colors matching your room walls. You can even transform window frames into headboards by eliminating the glass in the window panels and setting up material in its location. The charm of using window frames as headboards is that it provides an extremely rustic and natural look to the room and you can change the material installed for a totally face-lift.
Fortunately is that these pads are available simply about anywhere beds are sold and certainly there is a huge choice online. Simply choose one out that matches the size of your bed and you're good to go. They're easy to use. If you can make your bed (and assuming you don't still live with your mother you most likely can) then you can use a pad. It simply sits on top of your present mattress and is held firmly in location by your fitted sheet. Exactly what could be much easier?
People who are suffering from joint conditions, such as arthritis and osteoporosis, typically discover it challenging to get from a chair as they need to stress their knee joints in this action. They can depend on lift recliner chairs to that have an electronic lifting system that raises the chair to make it possible for occupants to stand quickly. Recliner chairs also include rocking capability that has lots of health benefits. You can win over chronic back pain by rocking on a chair and continuing suggested workouts. This action also reinforces your muscles and lends them versatility. Rocking leather recliner chairs have been shown to expedite post-operative recovery. Rocking action has been shown to produce a relaxing impact on the human mind that is handy for clients suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia.
Recliner armchairs are the ultimate in shape and comfort. Not just they include dcor and design to your living room however at the same time they also supply comfort towards the user. Recliner armchairs are developed in such a way so that they offer optimal support to the lower and upper back and also offer a comfortable sitting position. The best part of owning a recliner armchair is that an individual can remain on them for hours without having any pain. Apart from the comfort and relaxation, recliner armchairs are particularly beneficial for males and females with disabilities. Folks suffering from arthritis, pregnant ladies and an individual of brief height may not feel comfy seating on chairs so they can pick recliners to get extra ease.
A recliner, or motion chair as some people call it, was initially simply a folding wood-slat chair produced by two 'Ed's – Edward M. Knabusch and Edwin J. Shoemaker who left secure tasks to begin their own furnishings business. Edward was a woodworker employed by the Weis Manufacturing Company while Edwin was a farmer. On a see to Edward's location, Edwin discovered different gizmos – band saws and shaping machines – and was promptly interested. Individuals of Monroe believed that they were both insane. Later on, it ends up that the townspeople were the ones who were insane for doubting them. The formerly called Kna-Shoe a combination of their surnames business had actually altered its name later on to the Floral City Furniture Company, after Monroe's nickname as the "Floral City". After a naming contest much in the future, the business became La-Z-Boy which is what it is understood by today.
The most vital consideration while purchasing godrej sofa set price list for the sleeping space would be to locate appropriate size of the bed. If you are tall, you definitely need a king size bed. If you may be a couple, you certainly require a considerable bed to accommodate both of you. Varied sorts of bed such as typical, canopy, platform and sleigh are offered and you need to produce a smart choice. You will be planning to dedicate a wonderful deal of time with your space and hence, you have to choose furniture within your space that reflects the style of your option. You ought to also be specific that the furniture matches effectively helped by the colors you've used on your own walls and flooring.
There are numerous recliner designs. There's the Queen Anne, a recliner with curved legs. The Club Chair is a recliner with side pieces like wing and high back. The Arc is a recliner with no ideal angles in it. And a Mission has actually arm rails covered with wood. There are still numerous other designs available. Select one that will fit your residence completely. A lever-pulled is a great selection for a recliner when your budget is limited. Make a point to sit on it, adjust the angle by pulling the lever and close the footstool sometimes. Sense for metal grinding and listen for creaking or any sound. These are the typical defects. Examine that you can easily recline and sit upright. Inspect the back of the chair and make sure that the product is secured in location and firmly pulled over the frame.
The antique chests went through many changes in the way of their decoration. At first an antique chest was a basic marriage coffer. Later the sarcophagus form of the antique chests became more popular. In Italy ornamental accessory in gesso spread over the surface of the carved wood of the antique chests was the basis of gilding. The Spain antique chests were ornamented likewise but had leather covering. They were asserted to be the most appreciated of any antique furnishings. The antique chest has functioned as a seat, a couch, a bed, as a traveling trunk, and as a safe receptacle for useful home items and individual results. As a curio the antique chest ranks 2nd to none. The antique chest is a helpful receptacle for bedding and elegant textiles and furnitures. The antique chest is a safe location to keep the textiles in. These antique chests are trusted containers for valuable products and were quickly loaded onto ships and horse carriages with their girlfriends on long journeys.
Furnishing your sweet house is imperative when the imagine possessing your very own house comes true. Purchasing brand-new sofas requires a couple of things to think and keep under factor to consider prior to purchasing the best one suitable for your needs and requirements. Therefore, here are a couple of guidelines to assist you for acquiring the accurate sofas for your room, living space or office, to bring fascinating modification and influence to the existing decoration. It needs to elegant and contemporary along with functional.
Imported great wood does develop a wonderful want hope chests. It gives blanket chest godrej sofa set price list an unique quality. Burl wood is likewise an excellent choice if you are searching for an unique look. This type of great wood is not imported but has the remarkable feature of no two furniture pieces ever appearing the same since the wood grain in each wood plank is incredibly various from the next. Burl wood likewise has a 'radiant' finished look. It is normally used as a veneer finish since it is found just in smaller sections. Walnut was a much used wood type in years past for hope chests since it was so readily available. Now, this wood type can be fairly costly for completely aged wood furniture. This has put Cherry and Oak in high demand. These woods are easier to discover in quality plank pieces which have been kiln dried. This is a much quicker method to 'age' wood. It can easily take a year or even more to 'age' wood in the normal fashion.
Skin collaborations can be leather or fabric. Stools could occur in the soft tissues of the types. However, the leather is resilient and elegant. For example, if you do not want to be overwhelmed, which is simpler, the requirements to acquire the covert realities, to keep. In addition, the designs and materials, it is important to examine the other features of the bed. For example, you need to decide what others do on a normal sofa and security. The tables are in the marketplace are various, it is needed to comprehend that only the best.
This leather cover will certainly sometimes have padding beneath it likewise to provide you with one phenomenal place to keep the exhausted canines. Nonetheless, you'll have the ability to even utilize it for an extra seating occasionally. Even if it's a soft material, you possibly can still set products down on leading of it. This material plugs tight with some sort of tufting. It is likewise well-secured using the help of screws or nails below the bottom of it. Similarly, when you do place products on these tables, they will certainly remain completely there. Even if it's a soft material, you possibly can still set points down on prime of it. This material plugs tight with some sort of tufting. It is likewise well-secured using the help of screws or nails below the bottom of it. Similarly, when you do area points on these tables, they will certainly remain completely there.
Want An Easy Fix For Your Sofas? Check Out This!
The next time you browse for a sofa chair all you need to do is match the color with the mood you wish to create. Or, better yet. Get one of each color and really having fun with your household and guests. Leather chairs are normally soft and plush. Unwind in outright convenience, see a film or just hear the radio. Leather furniture need to last a very long time if you keep it properly and enable it to inhale an airy environment. Traditional, modern sofa chairs are the perfect accompaniment for your family room. These universal chairs are available in a lot of different styles. You can choose a countered color and design that will match your existing family room furniture. You never ever identified when the doorbell will ring so it is generally a great idea to have ample seating when unanticipated guests show up.
Individuals who are looking for furniture to place in their bedroom will be looking for a complete furniture set that includes every thing needed to produce the space hugely useful and functional. You will find also a quantity of key perks to buying bedroom furniture sets. Dedicating in inexpensive bedroom set is definitely an important conclusion mainly since needs to you do not pick it right, you might end up having an inadequate furniture.
The next vital step when picking a dresser is deciding exactly what are your storage needs. Do you simply need a couple of drawers? Or would like you a lot drawers? Do you need shelves? Determine exactly what you want to store in your dresser. Most of the time you store simply clothing, however some dressers can have jewelry compartments, locations for makeup and even shoe storage. Understanding just how much you want to store and exactly what you want to store will certainly offer you a better sense of the kind of dresser you desire. Who understands you may even opt out of a dresser entirely and go for a wardrobe cabinet rather. Or possibly, you simply need a plain 4 drawer dresser. The choices are endless.
A tastefully created bedroom is one that highlights beauty in simplicity. Keeping this in mind, choose a minimalistic design that asks for bedroom sets, that include fundamentals like a bed, nightstand and armoire. Of these key furniture products, beds use up many of the bedroom space, so it is important to think about the bedroom dimensions and pick the right kind of bed frames that are best fit to your requirements. Bed frames form the structure of your bed. The durability of the bed depends on the underlying bed frame, so you need to make certain that you pick a durable frame that appropriately supports the bedding. A bed frame is readily available in various sizes like queen, king, double, and twin. You can choose from an assortment of bed frame finishes like wood, metal, and leather provided in attractive designs. Plush looking furniture created in an attractive pattern goes wonderfully well with a bed frame.
If you think you make certain that a king sized bed is bigger than a queen sized bed, then you could not understand simply how much bigger. What precisely is the distinction between the various sizes of beds offered? When you have the ability to understand the variety of sizes of beds on the market, then you will certainly be able to decide which is ideal for your needs. Some producers are custom-made cutting beds bigger or smaller sized than the standard sized beds that are usually being made, but beware. While it could appear interesting to have your very own custom-made sized bed, then you could have difficulty finding bed linen to fit.
Look at the feel and look of your house prior to purchasing the actual lounge. For people with modern room furnishings, you may have to choose the more modern-day versions of the couch. A great deal of intriguing and ornamental possibilities are available in the market that could increase the modern look in your house. Next, examine the sorts of legs and arms you desire for your couch. There are sofas with various kinds of arms. If you would like classic room lounges, it is possible to go with the traditional rolled arm. There are additional choices such as curved arms, straight designs or perhaps armless. A lot of modern room furnishings offers straight armed sofas. There are many variations of legs for couches too. You'll be able to choose from big block legs and even more delicate ones.
Today's sofas have actually advanced tremendously considering that the horsehair office sofas of old. Those sofas are still seen in different galleries. They were covered in leather or velvet and were the focal point of the parlor. Look, not convenience, was their strength. Fortunately, over the years, innovation and design has actually advanced in a dramatic means. Sofa designs can be seen in all shapes, sizes, colors and fabrics. Experienced artists and designers are employed by makers and are regularly developing brand-new and interesting ideas. In preparing the decoration of one's house there are office sofas to fit any requirement or desire. Practically all fabric today is treated with stain withstanding products, making them easy to preserve and keep their beauty, thus making them perfect for households with kids. Room design is among the basics of selecting the appropriate office sofas design. In selecting a sofa for a den or family room, for example, one would probably desire a durable covering that could endure consistent use. A sofa of leather would be perfect in this scenario. The makes of office sofas are dedicated to filling customer's requirements and desires. Some houses are now embellished in what is called Urban Chic. This is primarily in colors of black and white. Lovely office sofas are available in this color in addition to any color wanted, such as floral, striped, or other. The selection is endless.
If you were to ask a team of customers whether they choose a soft or firm mattress, many of them will state that they rather the soft mattress. If you were to ask this same team of customers which is better for their back, a soft or a firm mattress, many of them will improperly respond that the soft mattresses are better. This is because many people mistakenly correspond the softness in a mattress with its potential for providing sufficient support to them while sleeping. Many people question how comfy mattresses, that enable you to sleep directly with the evening, might be bad for your body. While all of us want to sleep on mattresses that have some level of comfort to them, it is crucial to purchase a mattress not only based on how comfy the finish layer is. When perusing the large mattress options, you must likewise consider exactly what materials the internal layers of your mattress consists of. Firm support mattresses, such as those offered by memory foam mattresses, are far remarkable to the unreliable support provided by metal springtime mattresses.
They are also breathable and has insulating properties. This assists make the wool mattress pad best to be added on mattresses produced of materials that traps heat these as memory foam. A great deal of individuals grumble that lying on a memory foam mattress can get also hot however a wool mattress topper will guarantee you a far more at simplicity night of rest. A different best mattress pad produced up of conventional materials is the cotton mattress topper. This is generally produced with thick layers of cotton which are wrapped in cotton then quilted again with cotton. It is comfy and breathable and is hypoallergenic. In contrast to the various other mattress topper ranges, a cotton an individual is the minimal resistant and often tends to press and droop with use.


This eBook will familiarize food manufacturers and consumers with the complex FDA guidelines in a simplistic and visually engaging way. It is a primer for novice food manufacturers who find the bureaucratic language of the regulations difficult to penetrate.
To download the eBook, fill out the information boxes to the right and click Download the eBook.


We make it simple & convenient for you to cover your storage invoice. You can do it on line or go to our facility and access our payment kiosk at the front lobby. It's as simple as 1-2-3!
For the things that need security against Oklahoma's intense summer and harsh winter weather temperatures, we provide climate-controlled features as an added bonus.
Whether you've got a small or a lot to put away our self-storage facility offers and broad selection storage units with the dimensions that you want to easily store all your valuable possessions.
In Self Storage in Bixby, we really do keep things private. Your own personal code allows you entry in our electronic gate 24/7/365. That same code resets a protective alarm in your storage device upon your death until you return using the same code. In addition, our center is monitored 24/7 year round to make sure our customers receive the very best in security & security. We realize the reason you prize your hard-earned possessions and ensure their security while beneath our roof. Safety first!
Convenience also tops our list of innovative capabilities. You can arrange your move into one of our units without leaving home. Or choose a short drive from your home or workplace to the hub of Bixby that attracts you to our onsite, self-service kiosk. You can also pay online.
We are the storage facility which never sleeps! We might never match --we certainly hope we do. Our office filled with friendly storage experts is open every day to answer questions and play with storage unit matchmaker. Please Contact Us anytime with your own storage questions or inquiries.


text:
package de.fraunhofer.iosb.ilt.sta.model.builder;

import de.fraunhofer.iosb.ilt.sta.model.builder.api.AbstractObservedPropertyBuilder;

/**
 * Default
 * {@link de.fraunhofer.iosb.ilt.sta.model.ObservedProperty} {@link de.fraunhofer.iosb.ilt.sta.model.builder.api.Builder}
 *
 * @author Aurelien Bourdon
 */
public final class ObservedPropertyBuilder extends AbstractObservedPropertyBuilder<ObservedPropertyBuilder> {

    private ObservedPropertyBuilder() {
    }

    public static ObservedPropertyBuilder builder() {
        return new ObservedPropertyBuilder();
    }

    @Override
    public ObservedPropertyBuilder getSelf() {
        return this;
    }

}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


In a very short period of time, drone technology is changing the way movie makers operate, and it is literally changing how Hollywood, the Mecca of movie-making, produces films for public consumption. Perhaps more than any other technological development of the past decade or two, the aerial photography provided by drone technology is having a massive impact on the way movies are made, on how much they cost to produce, and about who can afford to make high-quality movies these days.
Drones can go places that no other devices can, and in ways that even the most sophisticated photography equipment simply can't match. From 200 feet up in the air, a rock-solid steady shot can be filmed by a drone, which is something that simply couldn't be done until very recently. The only thing even close to that would have been a helicopter shot, and helicopters are so big and bulky that they simply can't get into all the places that drones can, nor can they fly as low.
Drones can also be programmed to film high-speed chases, following the subjects through busy streets, mountainous highways, or any other setting which might be difficult using another approach. The kind of fluid, gliding sequences that drones can film, allow filmmakers to really expand the creative boundaries of the profession, creating scenes that until now could only be imagined.
Instead of having to rent out expensive cranes or pay for high-cost helicopter rentals, a production crew can now use a relatively low-cost drone to capture a higher-quality shot on film and save a ton of money in the process. With no dropoff in high definition quality, the cost for renting a very capable drone might only be 25% of the cost of renting other more expensive equipment, and the resulting film would not be as good.
Since the FAA approval for use of commercial drones in movie and television productions, many scenes can now be filmed domestically, rather than having to whisk an entire production crew to another country which allows drone usage. In another big savings bonanza, the time needed to set up a shot with drones is considerably less than it would be with any other type of equipment, which is a godsend to independent filmmakers with limited resources. Scenes that used to require 5 to 10 cameras and an entire filming crew, can now be captured with less than 30 minutes of setup time, and only three crew members to pull it off.
As with any new technology, it has taken a little while for drone usage to catch on, but now that it has, it's seemingly everywhere, both in television and in movie scenes. Because the potential applications for drone videography is virtually limitless, more and more studios are becoming aware of the benefits, and are incorporating them as part of the production process.
The companies which have been formed already to provide high-quality drones to movie and television crews have seen so much demand, that it has been difficult to supply the needed equipment to everyone who requests it. On top of that, these same companies have had their phones ringing off the hooks with people who recognize the coming boom in drone usage, and want to come work for the drone companies.


Jacobs, Robert D., Poe: Journalist and Critic, Baton Rouge: Lousiana State University Press, 1965, pp. 308-310 and 406-410.
Varner, Cornelia, "Notes on Poe's Use of Contemporary Materials in Certain of His Stories," Journal of English and Germanic Philology (1933), 32:77-80.


text:
Calgary - Calandonia: In Game
The Lux
In the Arcane Sanctum
Thread starter moirasfinnigan
moirasfinnigan
Rohnan moved through the bustling of people to the Arcane Sanctum. The Lux was busy with those packing up to leave before winter set in. It seemed that very few were remaining for the winter, not knowing the plans of the person that she needed to speak to she headed towards the sanctum and entered the building. She stopped the first initiate that she could see, "Have you seen Magi Evo around today? I need to speak with him."
In Game: Thaleia Rohnan Rosanyia Ashglom of the Fallen Raven Clan, Lore Teacher of the Arcane Sanctum, The Sorceress of the Siren Moon.
oog; Moira Finnigan
Reactions: Liz_S, Christina W, Solveig and 1 other person
daengermouse
A familiar head appears from behind a mountain of paperwork. "Magus. I am still in the singular, as much I could use another of me to catch up on--" he gestures vaguely.
Evo stands and stretches. "What can I do for you, Rohnan?"
Main: Evo Escariot, Magus of the Arcane Sanctum, Magus Prime of the Lux Obscura Penta, Wizard of Unyielding Light
"It took a month of torture under an elder Fae Lord to realize I can probably handle my brothers."
Alt: Lorenzo, Skunkerkin, trouble, probably
"Was the Duchess propositioning me? I think she was propositioning me."
Reactions: Liz_S, Solveig, Jessica Stephenson and 2 others
Rohnan grinned and rolled her eyes at her own mistake. "It's more of what I can do for you really. I realized earlier that after Mal decided to leave the Sanctum, they left Cassiopeia without a teacher. Now I know that I've barely been a Lore Seeker for two whole days, but I do have the skills to teach. With your permission, I would like to take over Mal's role and take Cassiopeia on as my student."
Reactions: Liz_S, CRivers and Solveig
Evo reflects a moment, not very well hiding his disappointment at the reminder of Mal's resignation. Soon, his eyes brighten, and his expression softens.
"This is the eagerness to lead that I asked for. Generally the Sanctum won't assign students to Lore Seekers, and that's because there's more to the Sanctum than learning magic." He studies Rohnan. "You won't be Lore Seeker very long, I predict. Tell me, then: what does Cass need in a teacher?"
Reactions: CRivers and Solveig
Rohnan thought for a moment, thinking about what she knew about Cassiopeia. "I unfortunately don't know too much about her yet, but from what I've observed, I think that she might need guidance. I get a sense that she has only really started learning her potential, not only as a scholar, but as a member of the Sanctum. To me she would need a teacher who is willing to involve her in Sanctum business so she can see that side of things. I also see that she seems to go a bit unnoticed sometimes, but is always paying attention, maybe further down the line it might be good to see if she is interested in going a bit more adept, and would need a teacher who can help her down that path if she has interest in it. but for now it seems like the biggest area for her to grow in is building a familiarity and foundation in the basics of magic."
"Really, I think that she needs someone who is willing and able to invest time into her and will encourage her to fallow her own path."
Reactions: Liz_S, daengermouse, CRivers and 1 other person
Evo nods as he listens. "It may be several months before we can meet again as a group. Perhaps you can visit Cassiopeia in the meantime and relay this conversation to her. Assuming she accepts, I think this will be a good assignment for both of you."
Reactions: Solveig, Liz_S, CRivers and 1 other person
Rohnan grins. "I will definitely talk to her about it. Oh! And before I go, just thought that I would let you know that I've decided to spend time in Calanhelm studying conjuring under Kalios. I'm hoping by spring time I'll have a decent grasp of the basics."
Reactions: Solveig, Liz_S and CRivers
"Good you thought to mention it-- I've asked that only Adeptus or higher level Sanctum members have blanket permission to study under the Paragons," Evo smiles -- "but I'll ask them to make an exception in your case. Please keep in mind that it is a privilege and a responsibility to study these magics, and while I'm sure it's not an issue for you, there are consequences for a paragon student if they were to quit the Sanctum."
The magus writes a note and seals it. "This letter gives you specific clearance to study under Professor Magus Kalios, and directs anyone who takes issue with that to contact me directly. I know you'll excel." He offers the envelope to Rohnan.
Reactions: Solveig, Liz_S, moirasfinnigan and 1 other person
"It's definitely good that I said something." Rohnan reached out to take the letter, feeling a new weight to the path that she's chosen. "Thank you for your confidence in me. I hope to prove that it's not miss placed."
Reactions: Solveig, Liz_S, Christina W and 2 others
"Keep me apprised of your progress in both endeavors, and I'll call on you if I find things which need doing." Evo sits amid the pile of papers and shuffles a few, halfheartedly. "But first, " he grumbles, "paperwork. "
"If that's all?" He waits, inquisitively.
Reactions: Solveig, Liz_S, moirasfinnigan and 2 others
"Yes, that's everything. I'll be bouncing back and forth between here and Calanhelm for the foreseeable future. If there's anything that you need from me, please don't hesitate to ask."
Rohnan walked out feeling very satisfied with that conversation.
Jessica Stephenson
Elinor pushes awkwardly through the sanctum doors, her arms once again burdened with a pile of books, scrolls, and leather-wrapped papers. The stack almost up to her eyes, she fails to notice the magus behind his desk. After a precarious moment rounding the corner of a table, she drops her pile onto a desk with a satisfied sigh. She begins sorting the paper, which, at a glance, is a strange mix of elemental texts, portal magic books, and scraps of music.
IG: Elinor Quillwood, human spellsword, Sanctum initiate
NPC: Curio, sylvanborn spy and traitor
OOG: Jessica Stephenson, human nerd, LARP initiate
"That should keep you busy for a while," Evo peers over the desks. "How goes the search?"
Reactions: Solveig and Liz_S
Just in the process of sitting down, she jumps at the sound of his voice, tottering backwards on the chair's two legs. She lunges forward for the table, grabbing and pulling herself to a stop. Half-laughing and half-mortified, she pushes her disheveled hair back out of her face again. "Magus Evo, you know, you really ought to... read louder, or something. Scared the faelight out of me."
She sighs at the pile in front of her. "I dare say so - I'm glad it's not taxes and bookkeeping, but I'll be damned if it isn't a lot of reading, being a mage." She repositions her papers, fretting over the curled corners and dog ears. "If you were an answer to the question, 'How does a hundred people vanish in a fire?', where would you be? In the elemental section?"
Reactions: CRivers, Solveig, daengermouse and 2 others
"I'd probably head straight for the Strategy and Tactics section, 'How to Cover Your Tracks With Fire.' But I do tend toward the pragmatic, if not outright pessimistic." Evo smiles gently. "No leads yet?"
Reactions: CRivers, Solveig, Liz_S and 1 other person
She laughs, feigning looking in the middle of a stack. "Seems I missed that title. No, not yet - Mal was kind enough to help me with a vision ritual before we left, but no flashes of genius just yet." She peeks over her books at Evo's. "Hopefully more fruitful over there? Perhaps you've found the classic 'How to Entice an Angry Feylord to Fall Back in Love with Her Old Flame'? Or 'How to Feed Several Hundred Thousand People on a Budget'?"
Reactions: CRivers, Solveig, Liz_S and 4 others
"Ohh, I could have used those books a few years ago," Evo pines. "I suppose I'll settle for 'Running a Library and/or City-State in Seven Easy Steps, with Pictures'."
Evo levels his gaze for a moment: "You are asking for help, and that's the right thing to do. As you've seen already, we will stand with you when you know where to go."
"And I'm grateful for the help." She pushes her hair back again. "I came here looking for help, but I had no idea..." She shakes her head. "I had no idea that so many would throw their lot in with mine, practically a stranger. Stars, even Lord Sarryn had offered to help, though he may have a few more pressing matters now..." Her gaze drops. "Is that why Mal left, do you think? They said it was a matter of maintaining objectivity... it just doesn't feel right without them around."
Reactions: CRivers, Liz_S, Solveig and 1 other person
"Do not force Mal to answer, but I think they would be in the best position to tell you why they left." Evo looks suddenly tired. "I wish I had all the answers, Elly. I'd even settle for knowing that I was asking the right questions."
He focuses into the distance.
"I have to remind myself I'm not here to be anyone's friend, or to make people like me or our mission. We just need to succeed, without becoming the enemy we seek to destroy."
Elly frowns at her books for a moment, then shuffles them all to one side, tucking one paper into her pocket.
She grabs her chair and cheerfully plunks it down on the other side of Evo's desk. "Unfortunately, magus, you have plenty of friends and plenty of people that like you just fine. So." She claps her hands together. "You have a bigger mountain than me right now, time to pull rank and tell your initiate where she can help. Speaking of which -" She puts the folded paper in front of him. " - I always find music helps. Gives us perspective. Reminds us why we fight together and not alone," she says, raising her brows slightly. She coughs and drops her gaze. "... sir."
(See DM)
Reactions: Liz_S, Solveig, CRivers and 2 others


When you do a non-market property ownership transfer such as transferring a property to a family member, a related entity, a non-related entity such as property swap or trade deals or a transfer into a superfund, you pay stamp duty on the fair market value of the property.
We provide Stamp Duty Valuation which satisfy the Commissioner of State Revenue for stamp duty purposes.
Give us a call. All our valuers are members of the Australian Property Institute (API), follow API's best practice standards and provide quick turnaround times.
Your valuation was not only comprehensive and competent it was fair which facilitated a speedy settlement and spared me further emotional turmoil. Great service on our Matrimonial property settlement.
We appreciate your prompt and professional manner along with your most affable valuer, Kofi. Great valuation for tax purposes.
The consistency of the analysis was powerful resulting in the landlord's legal team settling with us. We will recommend you to our clients for Commercial litigation valuation.
Please provide any additional information here.


The Workplace Safety and Health (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) Regulations 2007 comes into operation on 1st August 2007.
A person may apply to the Commissioner for his approval to act as a WSH Officer. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees & the fees are not refundable.
although not having the qualifications and practical experience, he nevertheless has had such other qualifications and practical experience as to render him, in the Commissioner's opinion, competent to act as a WSH officer.
A certificate of approval for a person to act as a WSH officer is valid for a period of 2 years, or less, from the date of approval.
A certificate of approval issued shall not be transferable.
Where a certificate of approval is lost, destroyed or defaced, the holder of the certificate may apply to the Commissioner for a replacement certificate on payment of the appropriate fee.
Renewal of approvalAn application by a person for the renewal to act as a WSH officer shall be made in such form and manner as the Commissioner may determine, and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees.
Any renewal fee paid is not be refundable.
refuse the renewal application if the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is no longer a fit and proper person to act as a WSH officer.
Register of WSH officersThe Commissioner shall keep an up-to-date register of all persons approved to act as WSH officers.
WSH officer may be required to attend training courses which are relevant to the work of a WSH officer.
refuse the renewal application of a person as a workplace safety and health officer.
Workplace within the prescribed class or description of workplaces specified in the Second Scheduleshall have appointed in writing in respect thereof a WSH officer.
A WSH officer referred to in paragraph above shall be appointed by the occupier of a workplace.
Any occupier of a workplace who contravenes above requirement may be fined not exceeding $10,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.
Shipyards in which any ship, tanker and other vessels are constructed, reconstructed, repaired, refitted, finished or broken up.
Factories used for processing petroleum or petroleum products.
Factories in which building operations or works of engineering construction of a contract sum of $10 million or more are carried out.
Any WSH officer who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes the above is guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
investigate any accident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred within the workplace.
(1) The Factories (Registration and Other Services — Fees and Forms) Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 5.


text:
#ifndef __eigenpy_decomposition_llt_hpp__
#define __eigenpy_decomposition_llt_hpp__

#include <Eigen/Cholesky>
#include <Eigen/Core>

#include "eigenpy/eigenpy.hpp"
#include "eigenpy/utils/scalar-name.hpp"

namespace eigenpy {

template <typename _MatrixType>
struct LLTSolverVisitor
    : public boost::python::def_visitor<LLTSolverVisitor<_MatrixType> > {
  typedef _MatrixType MatrixType;
  typedef typename MatrixType::Scalar Scalar;
  typedef typename MatrixType::RealScalar RealScalar;
  typedef Eigen::Matrix<Scalar, Eigen::Dynamic, 1, MatrixType::Options>
      VectorXs;
  typedef Eigen::Matrix<Scalar, Eigen::Dynamic, Eigen::Dynamic,
                        MatrixType::Options>
      MatrixXs;
  typedef Eigen::LLT<MatrixType> Solver;

  template <class PyClass>
  void visit(PyClass &cl) const {
    namespace bp = boost::python;
    cl.def(bp::init<>("Default constructor"))
        .def(bp::init<Eigen::DenseIndex>(
            bp::arg("size"), "Default constructor with memory preallocation"))
        .def(bp::init<MatrixType>(
            bp::arg("matrix"),
            "Constructs a LLT factorization from a given matrix."))

        .def("matrixL", &matrixL, bp::arg("self"),
             "Returns the lower triangular matrix L.")
        .def("matrixU", &matrixU, bp::arg("self"),
             "Returns the upper triangular matrix U.")
        .def("matrixLLT", &Solver::matrixLLT, bp::arg("self"),
             "Returns the LLT decomposition matrix.",
             bp::return_internal_reference<>())

#if EIGEN_VERSION_AT_LEAST(3, 3, 90)
        .def("rankUpdate",
             (Solver & (Solver::*)(const VectorXs &, const RealScalar &)) &
                 Solver::template rankUpdate<VectorXs>,
             bp::args("self", "vector", "sigma"), bp::return_self<>())
#else
        .def("rankUpdate",
             (Solver(Solver::*)(const VectorXs &, const RealScalar &)) &
                 Solver::template rankUpdate<VectorXs>,
             bp::args("self", "vector", "sigma"))
#endif

#if EIGEN_VERSION_AT_LEAST(3, 3, 0)
        .def("adjoint", &Solver::adjoint, bp::arg("self"),
             "Returns the adjoint, that is, a reference to the decomposition "
             "itself as if the underlying matrix is self-adjoint.",
             bp::return_self<>())
#endif

        .def(
            "compute",
            (Solver & (Solver::*)(const Eigen::EigenBase<MatrixType> &matrix)) &
                Solver::compute,
            bp::args("self", "matrix"), "Computes the LLT of given matrix.",
            bp::return_self<>())

        .def("info", &Solver::info, bp::arg("self"),
             "NumericalIssue if the input contains INF or NaN values or "
             "overflow occured. Returns Success otherwise.")
#if EIGEN_VERSION_AT_LEAST(3, 3, 0)
        .def("rcond", &Solver::rcond, bp::arg("self"),
             "Returns an estimate of the reciprocal condition number of the "
             "matrix.")
#endif
        .def("reconstructedMatrix", &Solver::reconstructedMatrix,
             bp::arg("self"),
             "Returns the matrix represented by the decomposition, i.e., it "
             "returns the product: L L^*. This function is provided for debug "
             "purpose.")
        .def("solve", &solve<VectorXs>, bp::args("self", "b"),
             "Returns the solution x of A x = b using the current "
             "decomposition of A.")
        .def("solve", &solve<MatrixXs>, bp::args("self", "B"),
             "Returns the solution X of A X = B using the current "
             "decomposition of A where B is a right hand side matrix.");
  }

  static void expose() {
    static const std::string classname =
        "LLT" + scalar_name<Scalar>::shortname();
    expose(classname);
  }

  static void expose(const std::string &name) {
    namespace bp = boost::python;
    bp::class_<Solver>(
        name.c_str(),
        "Standard Cholesky decomposition (LL^T) of a matrix and associated "
        "features.\n\n"
        "This class performs a LL^T Cholesky decomposition of a symmetric, "
        "positive definite matrix A such that A = LL^* = U^*U, where L is "
        "lower triangular.\n\n"
        "While the Cholesky decomposition is particularly useful to solve "
        "selfadjoint problems like D^*D x = b, for that purpose, we recommend "
        "the Cholesky decomposition without square root which is more stable "
        "and even faster. Nevertheless, this standard Cholesky decomposition "
        "remains useful in many other situations like generalised eigen "
        "problems with hermitian matrices.",
        bp::no_init)
        .def(LLTSolverVisitor());
  }

 private:
  static MatrixType matrixL(const Solver &self) { return self.matrixL(); }
  static MatrixType matrixU(const Solver &self) { return self.matrixU(); }

  template <typename MatrixOrVector>
  static MatrixOrVector solve(const Solver &self, const MatrixOrVector &vec) {
    return self.solve(vec);
  }
};

}  // namespace eigenpy

#endif  // ifndef __eigenpy_decomposition_llt_hpp__


A bad credit mortgage gives borrowers with a poor credit history the opportunity to not only buy a home or refinance their current mortgage but the best opportunity to raise their credit rating over time. In most instances, whenever you apply for any type of financial product like a mortgage, the lending institution will pull your credit report. In a nutshell, your credit rating is a compilation of your history of how timely you've paid your bills. Anytime money may be lent it's used because it's the best way for a lender to determine the risk involved for a particular borrower. Tip - The online lending industry is very competitive. You will find many lenders who specialize in bad credit mortgage services.
Making the decision to issue or approve a bad credit mortgage is primarily determined using the credit score of the borrower(s). Credit scores can range from 400 to 800 with anything lower than a 620 poor and anything over a 720 very good. On the other hand, even if you have a credit score as low as 580 there are many lenders with mortgage programs that will finance up to 100% of the loan amount. Of course, the lower your credit score the higher interest rate you will pay and in most instances you will only be offered an ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) that has a 2 or 3 year fixed interest rate and then it goes up. Tip - Most states have lending laws that state a lender can only charge interest rates a certain percentage above the retail or normal market interest rate for borrowers with bad credit.
Normally this rate is 5% - 8% higher but even that in many instances is extreme. A myth about credit reports is that each time your credit report is pulled it negatively affects your credit score. This is true only if you apply for credit products like credit cards and only if you apply for a large number of them in a short period of time. However, this does not apply in the case of mortgage lenders, unless you applied for a mortgage from a very large number (i. like 15 or 20) of lenders within 30 or 45 days. Only then would it be slightly affect but in general when a lender pulls your credit report it will not be negatively affected. Tip - For options in finding the best lender for you, check out the links below.


E-Mail — SkyReach Systems, Inc.
Do you have your own mail server? Do you have or want hosted e-mail? Do you want a private e-mail server provided just for your company? Do you need e-mail journaling or archiving? SkyReach has numerous solutions to fit your needs. We can install and manage your own mail server (Exchange, POP, IMAP, etc.), host one for you, or put you onto hosted Exchange with Microsoft, AppRiver, InterMedia, or a provider of your choosing.


Company Overview - Beijing Eastbeauty Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing Eastbeauty Development Co., Ltd.
10YRSBeijing Eastbeauty Development Co., Ltd.
Company profile:Beijing ADSS Development Co., Ltd. is the professional manufacturer of aesthetics & Medical laser equipments in China, established in July 2005 and move to ADSS Business Park in 2018. ADSS has its own research & development center, clinic center, sales and after-sales departments; can offer the professional technology supports and clinic data. ADSS team can free communicate in English, Spanish, Russia and Japan.ADSS Mission:Create world-renowned brand, Build first-class team, and win glory for China!ADSS Vision:Let the global aesthetic & medical industry love China!ADSS gets different domestic and international certificates, medical CE approved by TUV, ISO 13485, FDA, CFDA, patent certificates, Permits for Medical Device Production Enterprises and High-Tech Enterprise Certificate. ADSS always focus on HI-TECH creation and development, strictly implement international production standards. It will show the new products in the global exhibitions, such as Cosmoprof Bologna, Cosmoprof Asia, Cosmoprof North America, Beauty Eurasia, Salon look international, DUBAI DERMA, INTERCHARM, Beautyworld Japan, Beauty spa&expo etc. in last 10 years.ADSS Business Park covers 160,000.00m2, including the R&D center and the whole production. We offer various OEM/ODM services worldwide in last 10 years, medical equipment, aesthetics machine and home use beauty machines. We always keep "quality first, delivery in time, perfect service", supplygood quality, reliable durable products. ADSS always focus on you! ADSS Products consists of 16 product series: *	Diode laser hair removal (755nm, 808nm, 1064nm)*	Fiber laser hair removal (808nm)*	Long pulse yag laser hair removal (1064nm)*	ND YAG LASER*	Pico laser*	Fractional Co2 laser (vaginal and valve treatment, skin remolding, skin rejuvenation)*	Erbium laser*	Slimming systems (cavitation, vacuum, diode laser and RF)*	SHR*	IPL*	RF*	HIFU (for face skin lift and body slimming)*	Facial skin care*	Hydra magic*	Vascular removal*	Skin analysisWelcome to China!Welcome to Beijing!Welcome to ADSS!


text:
El condado de Callahan es uno de los 254 condados del estado estadounidense de Texas. La sede del condado es Baird, al igual que su mayor ciudad. El condado tiene un área de 2.334 km² (de los cuales 7 km² están cubiertos por agua) y una población de 12.905 habitantes, para una densidad de población de 6 hab/km² (según censo nacional de 2000). Este condado fue fundado en 1858.

Demografía

Para el censo de 2000, habían 12.905 personas, 5.061 cabezas de familia, y 3.750 familias residiendo en el condado. La densidad de población era de 14 habitantes por milla cuadrada.

La composición racial del condado era:
 94,78% blancos
 0,22% negros o negros americanos
 0,63% nativos americanos
 0,26% asiáticos
 0,05% isleños
 2,70% otras razas
 1,35% de dos o más razas.

Había 5.061 cabezas de familia, de las cuales el 31,90% tenían menores de 18 años viviendo con ellas, el 61,60% eran parejas casadas viviendo juntas, el 9,30% eran mujeres cabeza de familia monoparental (sin cónyuge), y 25,90% no eran familias.

El tamaño promedio de una familia era de 2,97 miembros.

En el condado el 26,20% de la población tenía menos de 18 años, el 6,60% tenía de 18 a 24 años, el 24,90% tenía de 25 a 44, el 25,30% de 45 a 64, y el 17,00% eran mayores de 65 años. La edad promedio era de 40 años. Por cada 100 mujeres había 94,40 hombres. Por cada 100 mujeres mayores de 18 años había 90,90 hombres.

Economía
Los ingresos medios de una cabeza de familia del condado eran de USD$32.463 y el ingreso medio familiar era de $37.165. Los hombres tenían unos ingresos medios de $27.086 frente a $19.720 de las mujeres. El ingreso per cápita del condado era de $15.204. El 9,00% de las familias y el 12,20% de la población estaban debajo de la línea de pobreza. Del total de gente en esta situación, 14,80% tenían menos de 18 y el 9,80% tenían 65 años o más.

Enlaces externos

 Condado de Callahan (en inglés)


Adjustable shims adjust panel groove down to 7/32"(5.5mm) and up to 3/8" (9.5mm) thick, ideal for plywood panels.
Unique cutter geometry to eliminate tearout.
Patented Extended Tenon Capability - Top portion of cutter, including bearing and spindle, is removed to produce the front of the long tenon profile.
TiCo™ Hi-Density Carbide to maximize bit life and material finish.


text:
RECENT STORIES:
Addressing digital sovereignty in a data-driven world
Did the pandemic cause the world to re-evaluate the meaning of life?
Livestreaming — How brands can succeed
MGM China Reports 2022 Annual Results
SXSW SYDNEY™ REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT INAUGURAL EVENT IN OCTOBER 2023
Lichen China Limited Announces Closing of US$16 Million Initial Public...
Do not digitalize operational technology before having robust cybersecurity
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 9:38 AM Asia/Singapore | Features, Newsletter
When will robot-assisted surgery not cost an arm and a leg?
Monday, January 30, 2023, 12:32 PM Asia/Singapore | Features
SEA SMEs leverage eased travel restrictions, but FX exposure a concern
Friday, January 20, 2023, 5:26 PM Asia/Singapore | Features, Newsletter
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 9:34 AM Asia/Singapore | News, Newsletter
Do you prefer to purchase a pure EV or a hybrid model?
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 12:20 PM Asia/Singapore | News, Newsletter
Automation adds flavor to Ajinomoto Thailand's finance and accounting team
Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 11:49 AM Asia/Singapore | Case Studies, News, Newsletter
International Practice of Maritime Cooperation and Governance
By PR Newswire | Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 12:25 AM Asia/Singapore
SANYA, China, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On November 3-4, 2022, the "2022 Ocean Cooperation and Governance Forum" held by National Institute for South China Sea Studies(NISCSS) kicked off in Sanya, Hainan. Regarding global ocean governance, scholars from various countries have made suggestions from different perspectives, including policy, law, and security. Some scholars point out that the current problem of the lack of security mechanisms is a worldwide problem. Compared with other regions, the achievements in building mutual trust in maritime security in the South China Sea region over the past 30 years have been tremendous.
The Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance 2022 Successfully Concluded in Sanya
In terms of rules and orders in the South China Sea, participants mostly focus on the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties (DOC), and the Code of Conduct(COC) negotiation. The DOC, signed by China and ten ASEAN countries in 2002, has played a crucial role in safeguarding the peace and stability in the South China Sea over a long period of time. With the opening of a new round of face-to-face negotiation and the gradual progress of the second reading. It is foreseeable that the COCnegotiation between China and 10 ASEAN member States will become one of the most important rules-established joint effort the region.
On the issue of cooperation to protect fishery resources, some scholars suggest that we can consider exploring and practicing how to establish international cooperation mechanisms through FAO to effectively combat illegal fishing activities. Fishery problems cannot be solved by one country, and science is needed to provide a basis for decision making, and cooperation is also needed to strengthen mutual trust.
On the issue of paying attention to biodiversity in response to climate change, countries need to change the mode of cooperation, and cooperation among sub-nationals is also needed in addition to national cooperation.
Japanese scholar introduced the Japanese government's promotion of ecological restoration of Tokyo Bay and said that it plans to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 and is currently conducting blue carbon activities.
ASEAN reaffirmed its blue commitment at the Brunei Leaders Summit, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation. The blue economy implies sustainable management, conservation and use, and also includes coastal resources and ecological protection, which relies on cooperation with social groups. ASEAN leaders are aware of the importance of the blue economy.
PreviousMeet Magento Thailand 2022: The Return of the Disruptors
NextThe NDC Partnership Supports Developing Countries to Align Long-term Development With Climate Action
Shopless says 3.2% unemployment isn't the whole story for the NZ Job Market
Colliers' China Managing Director Tammy Tang has been named in the 2022 China's Most Powerful Women in Business for the Future List
Y Combinator-Backed QuotaBook raises $11 million, led by Elefund
FII Institute reveals the world's top priority is the rising cost of living
Voter's Draw
gamification list
DX Sponsors
top placement
How Adobe Acrobat Sign Can Help Your Sales Team Win
Find out how Adobe Acrobat …Download Whitepaper
Businesses Choose Adobe Acrobat Sign
A deep dive into why …Download Whitepaper
Important considerations to refresh your edge network
Key things to consider to …Download Whitepaper
Ultimate Guide to Digital Age Working in the New Normal
How to support teleworking and …Download Whitepaper
Lichen China Limited Announces Closing of US$16 Million Initial Public Offering
Japan insights: 89% of Chinese investors are interested in taking a real estate tour in Japan
3DOM Alliance begins shipping samples of X-SEPA, a revolutionary separator technology
ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP Announces Effectiveness of Form S-1 Resale Registration Statement
Everyday Market from Woolworths Expands Online Marketplace with CommerceHub
Developers of PERC solar technology win 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize)
Middle Sidebar
No, it is not umami, …Read More
Brunei accelerates digital transformation
Juniper Networks and UNN partner …Read More
Cinesite selects Couchbase to power blockbuster projects in its production pipeline
Award-winning visual studio chooses Couchbase …Read More
TASConnect digitalizes supply chain finance for rapid growth in SE Asia
Standard Chartered-backed supply chain platform …Read More
bottom Placement
CybersecAsia
MartechAsia
Advertising & Reprint Policy
Copyright © 2023 DigiconAsia All Rights Reserved.


Wow, it was tough to pick a winner.
In the years since I was diagnosed I've noticed 2 things that undermine my resolve and success. One is when a new ADHD-Friendly tool, strategy, or practice that I take on doesn't actually work for me.
The other that sabotages my ability to make permanent changes and stick with new habits is when a tool, strategy, or practice does work for me. Especially if it works well.


In my most recent evening walk, I found this cat, enjoying the fresh night air.
very cosy, the colors are so warm.
Very nice, I like these faded (?) colors, "beaucoup de charme" in my opinion.
simple and beautiful. both stewart and you have done it so well. and yes, I'll raise you a cold one too...cheers!
Very nice image. The doorway is a standalone shot but the sleeping cat adds that little something extra to make for an exceptional shot.
just said this about a photo on Nelson daily, but this certainly fits into the 'make a get well card' out of me category. Very nice, soothing, relaxing. Print it, stick it on some card, write in it, and whola!
And, this is a great doorway!!
so sweet the cat laying there.
This cat looks like my little one. I like the composition a lot.


text:
Zodian Web (en+ro)
Eugenia Zodian
Zodian Offer
Mariana Zodian
le disney
Gheorghe Zodian
Zvetlana Zodian
Valeriu Zodian
Andrei Zodian
Construction Time Again (DM)
Hard hat required!
Andrei Zodian > Biography > Languages >
Though I have never studied English in school in my native country, I had been exposed through entertainment (by which I mean mostly movies and music). My father also helped me with a few attempts to learn English with a private tutor, which fizzled for one reason or another. When it became clear that I was going to leave for Canada, I joined British Council and made use of their books and tapes, which helped with my transition once in Toronto.
The circumstances of my learning influenced my language skills: because I learned mostly from reading, my reading and writing were above average, but my conversational abilities were underwhelming. Later on, after suffering a concussion, the progress I had made through immersion seemed somehow intermittently reset.
Of the languages I learned, this is probably the most "democratic". English language scholars have always made an effort to research and document common parlance and spoken English and include it in dictionary and treatises, rather than impose rigid rules through a top-down approach. English has also adopted a remarkably high number of Latin and even French locutions.
There is also a very low "grammar burden". The major difficulty in achieving fluency is pronunciation, but even that isn't really an issue, since the vast geographic span of this language guarantees a diversity of accents even among native speakers. I speak English with a bit of an accent and I'm quite happy this way, insofar as my slight accent provides some contextual background, which is often an opportunity to start a deeper conversation.
I have come to associate two institutions that played an important role in my becoming with this language: debating and the public library system. Libraries existed long before the first British library was built, but having learned English in a "library" and having been so amazed by the Toronto Public Library system, after having had the experience of the far less developed and less user-friendly system in my native country, I will always carry a debt of gratitude to this institution. Likewise, oratory may have been associated with Athenian Democracy, but I have known it mostly in its "British/Canadian Parliamentary" incarnation, through my membership in the Hart House Debating Club (w, f) and participation in the CUSID tournaments. I have come to see debating as essential for a democratic and open society.
Copyright © 2007-2019 Andrei Zodian (more)


This post is in response to Writing101's prompt, Write about a loss.
When you adopt, everyone talks about the amazing blessing and the newly created family and the happily ever after.
For some of my adoptive friends, the loss came in the form of doctors and tears and in vitro and devastation.
One of my friends chose to marry a paraplegic, knowing the challenges but not truly understanding the coming sacrifice. As we grew older, she ached for a baby, wanted to experience childbirth.
We watch other women grow roundly taut, put our hands over the round belly to feel the child kick, experience the miracle from the outside.
Five years ago this summer, two weeks before turning thirty-three, I helped decorate for a dual baby shower. My brothers' wives were expecting. Baby girls, both. The desolation that washed over me as I placed pink…everything…around the room frankly shocked me. Unexpected.
I thought I was fine with this.
Hubby and I both had adopted family members. My oldest cousin, whom I adored and idolized, was adopted. Hubby's oldest sister, with whom he was (and remains) close, was adopted as an infant. When we started dating, even before voicing ideas of marriage, we talked of adopting. It was always a foregone conclusion.
After we married, we decided to pursue adoption first. With naive best intentions, we wanted the adopted children to know that they were not a "last resort," but our first choice. Deciding (like the innocent newlyweds we were) to wait a few years, then contact an adoption agency, we settled into learning to live with each other. As time passed, I began to feel the empty space in our home and my heart, to ache for a child.
Then I began to ache, in general. I started to sleep anywhere, anytime. We went to a classic car show (which I usually enjoy) and I had to go back to our car. I slept in the back seat, in the parking lot, for over six hours. On Saturdays, I rarely functioned before noon. I dragged myself out of bed for church on Sunday, then came home to sleep. On weekdays, I napped during my lunch break.
I didn't really have other symptoms, so thought I was just tired. Hubby thought he must have married a seriously lazy chick. For two years, I mentioned fatigue and generalized pain to the doctor during checkups, but he chalked it up to being an adult with a job. After a while, he diagnosed the fatigue and pain as depression and gave me a Wellbutrin prescription. I never took the pills.
A week later, I was on potassium pills and heading to a rheumatologist. I still didn't know what was happening. Arthritis? At my age?
Take these meds. Stay out of the sun; UV rays are a trigger. Wear protective clothing and SPFLatexPaint. Avoid stress. Oh, and no grapefruit; it reacts with the medication.
NO GRAPEFRUIT? Of all the inconveniences, this was the one that broke my heart. My favorite fruit.
And how in heck can I avoid stress? At the time, I had a driving commute of over an hour each way. Traffic was not New York stressful, but it also wasn't a Sunday drive.
I began working from home. I took my medication faithfully. Usually happy to be nut-brown in the summer, I hid from the sun. Too bad the vampire craze was still ten years away.
Two years in, with my long dark hair, pale skin and purple-encircled eyes, all I needed was glittery body dust to start TEAM CASEY! The Cullen family would have accepted me as one of their own.
One other repercussion of Lupus: babies. The doctor said, "If you'd like to get pregnant, you definitely can. There's a 50% chance you could lose the baby in either the first or last trimester, but we can monitor things closely." So, wait. Let me get this straight. Even if I make it through 8.5 months of pregnancy, the baby might die.
For me, this was equivalent to saying, "Hey, send your toddler into that four-lane highway. She might get hit by a truck, but there's only a 50% chance." Both Hubby and I thought the odds were just too great. Some of my friends had a burning desire to experience a baby growing inside them, but for me, "having" a baby had never been important, and thankfully Hubby felt the same way.
The Lupus solidified our decision to adopt. Overall, the loss I felt was not that "we couldn't" create a new life; the loss, for me, was that I could no longer say there was no medical reason we chose adoption. Although that was still technically true, for some reason I still felt a bit cheated.
But our loss was nothing.
For us to adopt our children, they had to lose everything.
Children seem to be born with an innate ability to forgive the most atrocious behavior. No matter how badly someone treats a child, the child still feels an attachment. Our kids continued to see their birth parents on a weekly basis until they were five and seven, then…nothing. Social services cut off the visits (with no explanation to the children), knowing they were coming to us.
They lost their birth family. Extended family. Familiar surroundings. Connections.
Imagine you live with a husband who isn't generally the nicest guy but you're used to each other and you understand the expectations of your relationship.
Five years into your marriage, a complete stranger swoops in, announcing that he's no good for you. You must move to a new home with a new husband.
You stay with this new man for a few weeks, but again, the stranger arrives, packing all your things into her car with no explanation. You move to a third home. After a couple months, when you're almost settled, here she comes again to take you away.
You stay with this fourth husband for a year and a half. You begin to believe in stability. He's fairly nice—nicer, in fact, than your first husband. Things aren't perfect, but they're okay. You think he likes you, and you start thinking this might work out.
The stranger reappears. As you drive away from your fourth husband, he smiles brightly and waves. How can he be happy you're leaving? You thought he liked you.
Now, seriously…if this happened, would you be a well-adjusted, normal individual? Or would you spend the next years waiting for that crazy lady to show up and drag you off? Would you continue to try to make connections, or push others away? Would you have a grip on reality?
Because the above story is exactly what happened to my babies.
My children lost their stability, their ability to trust, their feeling of safety, their sanity.
We are finally making headway, after almost four years, but before we could begin to help them, our children experienced utter loss.


The Modi government on Wednesday retained the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) paper in the civil services (preliminary) examination but turned CSAT into a qualifying paper.
An official statement issued on Wednesday also announced that English comprehension skills would be excluded from the CSAT paper at the preliminary exam.
For candidates who clear the preliminary screening exam and appear for the Main examination, the Modi government requires candidates to score a minimum of 25% in English and Indian language paper. Earlier, candidates had to score 25% in English and 30% in an Indian language paper.
But the examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to select officers for premier administrative, police and foreign services would undergo a major overhaul next year.
The government announced that an expert committee would be set up to comprehensively examine various issues relating to the eligibility, syllabus, scheme and pattern of the civil services examination.
Nearly 940,000 candidates applied for the examination in 2014. A little less than half of them, 450,000, sat for the preliminary exam.
This time, the UPSC expects the applications to exceed over a million due to two extra chances announced by the government last August. UPSC has consequently increased the number of exam centres from 2,137 to about 3,000.
How does the change in CSAT impact candidates?
This means the marks scored in CSAT, or the General Studies II paper as it is officially called, would not be counted, provided the candidate scores a minimum of 33% marks in this paper.
Instead, it is their performance in the General Studies I paper – essentially a general knowledge paper – that will determine if they clear the first-stage preliminary examination and are allowed to appear for the second stage, civil services (Main) examination.
Is the 33% qualifying marks-rule new?
Not really. UPSC has had qualifying marks for individual papers for years. In the 2013, the cut-off marks for the preliminary exam was 246 out of 400 for general category candidates, 222 for OBC, 207 for scheduled caste, 201 for scheduled tribe and 199-163 for physically handicapped aspirants.
In addition, candidates had to score a minimum of 70 out of 200 marks in the GS II (CSAT) paper and at least, 30 out of 200 in the GS-I paper.
At the civil services main examination too, candidates had to score at least 10% in each paper or ran the risk of being disqualified.
Till 2010, the preliminary objective-style screening test comprised two papers. The first was a general studies paper and the second, an optional subject, selected by the candidate from a list of 23.
The UPA launched reforms in the selection process in 2011, when it replaced the second optional paper by a second general studies paper that tests the aptitude and assess candidates' understanding rather than memory. This paper is commonly referred to as the civil services aptitude test.
But CSAT ran into trouble with candidates from a rural background and humanities students, who felt CSAT was biased in favour of technical and management students.


text:
Jeyapaul David (11 August 1944 – 8 February 2017) was an Anglican bishop in the Church of South India: he was the Bishop of Tirunelveli from 2000 to 2009.

David was educated at Serampore College and St John's College, Nottingham. He was ordained in 1969. He was the editor of the Indian Journal of Missiology; Organizing Secretary of the National Missionary Society from 1982 to 1985; General Secretary of the Indian Missionary Society from 1990 to  1992 and Professor of Leadership Training at Yavatmal College.

References

Anglican bishops of Tinnevelly
Alumni of St John's College, Nottingham
21st-century Anglican bishops
1944 births
2017 deaths
Senate of Serampore College (University) alumni