text:
Board index ‹ In Game (Role-Playing) ‹ Out at the Fire Pit
On the way to the Monroe Farm
Townsmen with the shakes huddle around the glowing embers of what may have been a roaring fire. Speak quick, lest thee be to long in the open!
Dallid
Location: Haven
Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:48 pm by Dallid
Dallid strode out of the keep and back into the rain. He stopped briefly to look skyward. Water was life – following a similar (though far less complex) cycle – and he relished the sensation of the droplets streaming across his face. Then he was off again, on his way to the Monroe farm, Esmerelda by his side.
Once beyond the gate, he spoke frankly.
"Many people will be wary of placing another person in a position of authority over them – especially those who survived the Night of the Burning Skulls. They have been betrayed before, and will be doubly cautious to trust another leader. Talk of someone suddenly owning the land upon which they have lived and worked for a decade or more, to do with as they will – even in jest – is likely to be taken in alarming context."
"The role you take on is a burdensome one with few true perks – indeed, only the perks necessary to meet your responsibilities. To imply otherwise is to invite anger and jealousy. "
Learn the past. Observe the present. Guide the future.
Esmerelda
Location: Castle Gravesbane
Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:30 pm by Esmerelda
"Wha- I-" Esmerelda stammered, clearly caught off guard by Dallid's counsel. For a moment there was a flash in her eye and a set to her jaw that spoke of anger and defensiveness. After a few seconds and a visible swallow she drops her head, ashamed.
"You're right. I spoke without thinking in jest. It is still hard to realize that now more than ever every word I speak will carry meaning, whether I mean it to or not. Every action, no matter how large or small will be debated over its significance. All it takes is one mispoken word and everything we've worked so hard to build can come crashing down around us." She puts a hand on his shoulder and gives him a sincere smile, her eyes full of gratitude. "Thank you. I meant what I said to Sebastien. You are a voice a reason. Apparently even to myself.
Lightning flashes again. She throws her head back and gives a small bitter laugh. "And the perks? Oh yes, can't forget those. People plotting to kill you because they don't want anyone in charge. Making enemies no matter what you decide in a situation because someone is always going to be bitter, even when you try to do what's best for all. Giving everything you have and being told it isn't enough because you didn't do more. Some perks."
"But that's not the reason I want to do it. I want to know that Farmer Monroe will get his crops in, even if he has a broken leg, without having to worry about invading armies trampling or burning them in the fields. I want to see the Willowby's sixth baby grow up safe and happy and not get eaten by some monster rampaging through the wilderness. It's seeing the joy in the children's faces as we play knights and pirates by the lake. It's watching the youths and maids fall in love and start their lives together. It's knowing that families aren't going to be torn apart by the wreck that this world has become after the Cataclysm. Those are the true perks of being a leader. I just wish that more people understood that."
Lady Esmerelda Harrison,
Queen of the Kingdom of Haven
"What if in order to save everything you hold dear, you have to become everything you hate?"
"More will, over time. These are the reasons so many currently support you. They have had the fortune to see how well suited you are for this role – have witnessed your capacity for the right and responsibility of leadership."
"Impressive, indeed, to say the least. When a soft touch is required, you are patient and gentle. When a heavy hand, you are forceful, confident, and uncompromising. Like some others, I have seen your intelligence and adaptability first hand."
"Unfortunately, most only hear of your exploits second or third hand. Stories inevitably change with each telling, becoming exaggerated for both good and ill. They must form all judgments based upon these flawed snippets – judgements exaggerated further for their lack of basis. Hence a need for equally exaggerated care."
"Dallid!"
He stopped and turned toward the call. A woman stood in the doorway of one of the dwellings along the street. He approached the door. "Greetings, Emily. Is it your hands, again?"
She held them out, presenting her swollen knuckles. "'fraid so. Sorry to keep bothering you about them. Good Evening, Lady Esmerelda." She takes note of the rain and chuckes. "Well, evening, anyway."
"Not at all." Dallid held his hands over hers, and a faint white glow filled the space between them. Over several minutes the swelling reduced as he gradually increased the joint fluid to healthy levels. The relief would be temporary, as Emily was in her 50's and her body had simply stopped maintaining proper padding between some of her joints. In a few days the pain would gradually start to return. She'd endure it for a few more days, then once more seek a healer's aid. Such treatment of common aches and pains tended to keep healers in every town and settlement busy.
"There will be a town meeting in May" Dallid went on. "Where town governance will be discussed and a new leader selected."
"Oh..." Emily seemed taken aback. Unnerved. "Like Corbyn? Before the Elves came?"
"Such as Esmerelda, after the Elves left."
"Oh... Oh!" She turned toward Esmerelda, eyes lighting up. "That sounds nice!"
"Rest assured, everyone will have their input. Other nominations may be made and arguements presented. Afterward will be a cornation ceremony for the leader decided upon, " Dallid winked, "mainly an excuse for a good party. But also a formal seal on the promise of coordination and care on the town level."
The glow faded. Emily sighed as she rubbed her hands. "My, they feel so much better. Thank you. Here…" She drew a copper piece from her purse and offered it forward. Dallid nodded his thanks as he accepted it. Most people felt a need to repay kindness given or service rendered, and refusing such a physical representation of their thanks tended to upset them. Nearly all of Dallid's money came from such donations.
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:31 pm by Esmerelda
Esmerelda looked on fondly as dallid healed Emily's hands. This was the kind of good the people of Haven needed from the adventurers that called the land home. After Emily went on her way, she turned to Dallid.
"Emily is a widow, isn't she? Do you think it would make it easier for her if I got some of the younger girls to come and help her around the house? Or do you think she'd look badly upon that?"
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:19 pm by Dallid
"She strikes me as fiercely independent, but she also enjoys company and I fear is rather lonely. Yes, I suspect asking some girls to help out would prove most beneficial."
They were back on the road toward the Monroe farm for only a few minutes before they saw someone running toward them out of the darkness. Dallid cautiously reached for the hilt of his sword.
"Dallid! Thank the elements!"
He dropped his hand back to his side as he recognized the voice – a local teenage named Peter, son of Cody, a town laborer.
"It's father! His heart…"
Dallid followed the young man at a sprint, cutting across yards and leaping fences until they reached his house. Just inside the door family members huddled around a man lying prone on the floor. Peter's father was unconscious. His wife Rebecca held his hand, daughters Gypsum and Valerie hovering helplessly beside her. They immediately stood and backed away as Dallid and Peter entered, Esmerelda, despite her skirts, close behind. "HELP HIM!" Rebecca screamed.
Cody wasn't breathing. Had they arrived too late? Dallid kneeled beside him, hands glowing over his chest. The man's essence was still within – he could be saved. Another half minute and it might have been a different story.
Dallid went to work. In seconds, Cody drew in a heaving breath. Rebecca choked back a sob. "Is he going to be all right?"
"He will be," Dallid repied, concentration focused on Cody, "in a few minutes."
The minutes passed – Dallid was sure it seemed like an eternity for the family – and then it was done. He withdrew his hands as Cody's eyes fluttered open.
"That was a bad one." Cody croaked.
"They've all been bad." Dallid replied.
The man nodded solemnly.
"Cody," Dallid went on in a gentle voice, "that was the second heart attack in the space of a single moon."
Cody nodded again.
"I can soften your arteries so the blood flows easier, I can start your heart when it stops, but I cannot strengthen it – not for long - and it is rapidly weakening."
Another nod with frowning acceptance. "It's my time, isn't it."
"It has been for awhile."
The family's tears were flowing freely now. Peter was trying to maintain a strong front, but Dallid suspected not all the moisture on his face was from the rain. "Father… no…" Gypsum pleaded.
"I won't take more from the cycle than is my due! No more reviving, and no resurrections. This is it." Cody declared with finality. Then confusion crossed his face. He turned back to Dalld. "But… You're always talking about the Cycle… I heard you died – years ago, back when that Dragon was defeated. Everyone thought you were dead. Then you showed up in Far Reach. What happened? Were you resurrected?"
Dallid paused for a moment. "It's complicated," he said finally, "but, no, I wasn't."
"Complicated?" Cody gave a weak laugh. "How can it be complicated? Either you have or you haven't!"
"I'd prefer not to discuss it."
Cody frowned. "Well… that's an odd answer, but we won't pry. Here…" He handed Dallid a silver piece. "Wish I could give you more – you've given me time to put my affairs in order, and that's more than I could ask."
Dallid accepted the silver. "This donation is more than enough. Thank you. I will check in from time to time, and if there is any assistance I may offer, for any of you, do not hesitate to ask."
Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:11 pm by Esmerelda
As Dallid worked on Cody, Esmerelda placed a calming hand on Rebecca's shoulder and then went to comfort the daughters of the house. She held Gypsum's hand while letting Valerie cry on her shoulder.
"It will be alright," Esmerelda said softly. "Dallid knows what he's about. If it's possible he'll save your father. If it's Cody's time, he'll help him make the transition with no pain." Her thoughts went to her own father. Had he susrived the night that the whole world shattered? No one knew what became of those who'd gone to Strider's call.
As Cody breathed, Esmerelda gnetly turned the girl to see. "See? He's breathing. He'll live." She still held onto the girls as Dallid discussed the limited amount of time Cody had remaining to him. She squeezed Gypsum's hand in sympathy as the girl pleaded for her father to stay alive.
She listened with interest as Dallid discussed his own condition with the villager. After they finished, Esmerelda addressed the man. "I will make sure your family is taken care of. As long as I am breathing, I will make sure they will not want for food, clothing or shelter. I promise you this."
"I thank you, my lady, though I don't like the thought of my family living on hand-outs. What do you think, Becky?"
Rebecca shook her head. "I don't want to talk about this right now, but I'm sure we'll get by."
"I've been helping you out for awhile now, pa. " Peter offered. "I'm ready to do full jobs, now - I know I am!"
"And I've been tending to the critters on the farms for awhile now. I... I could maybe ask for a full share." Valerie offered.
"We'll see." Cody responded to them both. "But keep the Lady's offer in mind, Becky, should times get tough."
"We will." Becky confirmed with a sob. "Now stop with this kind of talk!"
Dallid and Esmerelda stepped out, giving the family time to themselves, and started back toward the Monroe farm. They were nearly there when they realized they were being followed
Dallid spun around and called "Who goes?"
Gypsum spoke as she approched. "I've heard there's a way to resurrect someone using another's body. Where he'd emerge healthy and whole. You can do that, right?"
Dallid looked briefly to Esmerelda. "Not either of us, no. I understand some Archanes know of such a spell. However, someone must die for it to work."
"So?" Gypsum stomped foward. "You guys kill bandits all the time! Use one of them! Just tell my Dad it's okay to be resurrected!"
Dallid approached the 13-year-old. "A resurrection moves essense in the opposite direction than intended by the Cycle. While the damage done is neither severe nor permanant, it is still a disruption. I cannot condone it."
"But didn't [i]you[i] die?"
"I'd rather not -"
"DIDN'T YOU DIE?"
Dallid answered softly, with resignation. "... Yes. I did."
"HYPOCRITE! LIAR! YOU RESURRECTED, BUT YOU WON'T LET MY FATHER!!!"
"I would not discourage your father if that was his decision, but will not suggest it, and I did not resurrect. I am still dead."
Gypsum took a step back, eyes wide with horror. "You're... you're undead?"
Dallid shook his head. "Dead. Not undead. I am still very much one with Phanterra. What you see before you is a mindless vessel shaped and controlled by my will. The essence within is not strictly me but ... borrowed.. from the world around us. I am not an intruding entity from outside the Cycle - rather, it'd be more accurate to say I am from within."
Gypsum was having nothing of it. "You're an abomination... a monster!"
"A monster is something you must fear. You need not fear me."
Gypsum appeared entirely unconvinced - only able to see deceit and maliciousness in Dallid's words.
Watching the scene between Dallid and Gypsum play out made Esmerelda's heart ache. She knew well the girl's feelings, she was of a similar age when she lost her own father.
When the conversation turned to Dallid's own state sudden flashes of things she'd overheard by the other healers who had attended to him suddenly made more sense. Never any blood... Almost seemed more like sticks than bones... All this time and she'd never realized. Not that it made a difference, he was still the same good man, no matter what his body was comprised of.
Slowly she approached the girl. "Gypsum. Dallid is not a monster. Would a monster have helped your father as much as he has?"
Softly she spoke to the child. "The spell you speak of right now there is no one I know in Haven who is capable of casting it. It has a great cost. And the blood price is steep. Casting it destroys someone's essence entirely. Yes we kill bandits, but in a battle. We protect our lands, but do not hunt them down like animals to slaughter.
"And there is more. No matter how powerful the spell, if your father's spirit does not desire to return it will not. No magic can do that if the spirit is not willing. He seems to have made peace with his fate. Will you take that away from him?"
Esmerelda waited for the girl's response, hoping that Gypsum would understand but knowing all too well what her own reaction would have been at that age.
Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:36 am by Dallid
"But he'll come back if you tell him to, Lady Esmerelda! Tell him to stay with us! Tell him to stay!"
"Gypsum?" Peter approached through the rain and hugged his sister. Still holding her, he looked up at Dallid and Esmerelda. "I'm sorry about this. In hindsight, it's so obvious father's heath has been worsening for some time. But tonight we've just learned how bad it really is. We're in shock. I'll take her home, where she needs to be. We just need some time."
They watched the two walk away. "Sometimes there is no wrong to right, no riddle to solve, nothing that can be fixed or improved. " Dallid said, almost to himself. "Sometimes the situation is only what it is, as hard as that might be to accept."
They traveled the last leg of their journey, finally arriving at the farm. Dallid knocked on the door, and a moment later the wife, Terria, opened it a crack and peaked out.
"Greetings." Dallid nodded his head at the woman. "I understand Samual is injured. We have come to lend assistance."
Terria opened the door further, but frowned. "His leg is all ready set and bound. He's resting easy and has potions for the pain. Don't know what more you could do for him."
"I am a Master Healer. I could mend his injuries entirely and have him back on his feet in a few minutes."
"NO MAGIC!" Came a shout from deeper in the house.
"Magic is the most natural thing in the world, Terria." Dallid persisted. "If I could come in for a few minutes to talk with Samual, perhaps I could convince him to accept aid."
Terria shook her head. "You heard Mr. Monroe. We won't have any of that hocus-pocus mojo cast in here."
"How about a healing potion, then? I have a few on me…"
"Now you save those potions for people who really need them, Mr. Dallid – people who are actually dying. Mr. Monroe will be back on his feet in a moon or two, and be right as rain well before harvest season. We've got plenty of friends and offspring to help with the planting. We'll do just fine."
Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:28 pm by Esmerelda
Esmerelda watched Peter lead his sister away, her heart going out to the girl. Hopefully with time she'd understand. She'd have to make sure to visit the family soon. And alert the town elder that the family might need some help, but subtly.
As the lights of the Monroe farm came into sight she gave a small sigh of relief. It had been a much busier night than anticipated and she had to be up early to head out to the villages. Mentally going through her to do list the next day she only half listened to the exchange between Dallid and Terria.
"NO MAGIC!" brought her back to the coversation. She quickly lifted a hand to her face to hide the smile that appeared. Thank goodness it was dark outside. She hadn't realized the Monroes were one of the families who distrusted magic of any kind. Otherwise she might have given Dallid a warning. Her heart liaghtened at Terria's last words.
"You do have enough help?" She asked. "If you need any more, we can certainly send people from the keep to aid you. That's why I came with Dallid. I wanted to be sure you were going to be alright getting the planting done."
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:33 pm by Dallid
"That's very sweet of you, my Lady, but we got along just fine before the Cataclysm and were getting along just fine today. You castle folk just keep the monsters and trouble-makers away and we'll keep the silos full of grain."
"Now git along home, you two. You'll catch your death out on the road on a night like this!"
They said their farewells and began the trek back to the Keep.
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:57 pm by Esmerelda
As the duo headed back towards the keep, Esmerelda felt like she should say something to Dallid about what had occrued on the road with Gypsum. Not knowing where to begin, she pondered in silence how to best begin. When they were close to the keep she stopped walking and turned to him. "Dallid-"
"Lady Esmerelda! Lady Esmerelda! There you are!" A boy no more than ten or eleven summers ran up. "Papa said to find you right quick! It's mama's time and you said you'd be there!"
"I knew that baby would come tonight!" Giving an apologetic look to Dallid, she set off towards the Willowby's house.
Utter chaos met their eyes when they arrived. A toddler was sitting on the floor crying. Cups and bowls were overturned on the table, spilling food everywhere. Two small girls were hiding under the table and a boy of 8 was dangling precariously on the ladder leading up to the loft. A harried man sat amongst the chaos, with a wild look in his eye. From the back room of the cottage could be heard the efforts of Myra's child being brought to bear and the soothing murmurs of the midwife.
"Oh thank the stars you're here!" Argus cried out. Within a moment Esmereda had the baby on her hip quietly sucking on a piece of bread. A quick pass with a towel cleaned up the table. A stern stare followed by a smile brought the acrobat down to the main floor and the playmates from under the table.
"Time for bed!" She announced cheerily. "Argus, why don't get the children into their nightclothes. I'm going to see what's going on," she called over her shoulder as she went into the back bedroom.
"You'd think I'd be used to this by now," the man smiled somewhat sheepishly at Dallid.
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:19 am by Dallid
"I'd be concerned if you had become jaded to such a momentous event. Excitement, worry, and, yes, chaos, are the expected norms here. You're doing fine."
"But now that Esmerelda has established some sense of control, I'll help you see your children to bed. Trust we'll be called immediately should either be needed."
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:58 pm by Esmerelda
"I'm rightly glad you're here, Mr. Dallid. I know they say birthing is mostly a woman thing, but it's nice to have another male around during the process. And it's a good piece of mind knowing a healer's present should anything go wrong."
Indeed, it seemed as if Dallid's mere presence brought a calming effect to the man. Within a short amount of time the four tots were attired for bed. the two little girls hugged and kissed their father good night and even shyly came up to embrace Dallid as well.
Esmerelda emerged from the rear bedroom. "Still looks like it might be a bit."
The children were all packed off the bed, Argus was prevailed upon to eat some supper and Esmerelda managed to wash the supper dishes and set the living area to rights. The trio then settled in to wait. Argus paced and smoked his pipe. Esmerelda walked between the two rooms. After an hour she enetered the bedroom and didn't return. Myra's efforts could be heard through the door, as well as the midwife's commands to push.
A seeming eternity later, the squall of a newborn echoed throughout the house. A few moments later a beaming Esmerlda came through the door carrying a blanket. Walking up to Argus, she set the bundle into his arms. "Congratulations," she smiled. "It's a boy."
Return to Out at the Fire Pit


Applicants energy firm Fortum Carlisle and landowner Kingmoor Park Properties originally proposed the project in April 2016, (pictured) when they applied to build an £80m EfW plant at the Kingmoor Park Industrial Estate.
In their fresh application made last week, the companies sought permission for a change from gasification to conventional moving grate technology, along with alterations to the structure of various buildings.
Cumbria's planning report said the change from gasification to burning was caused by changes in the design process and by the scheme's failure to secure a Contract for Difference within the national bidding process in 2017.
Under the new application, the plant's maximum annual throughput of 250,000 tonnes with a capacity of 25MWe would be higher than the original application for 195,000 tonnes and 22MWe.
Large-scale gasification plants have struggled in the UK, following the high-profile failure of Air Products plants in Teesside.


text:
Good Deeds (2012)
Businessman Wesley Deeds is jolted out of his scripted life when he meets Lindsey, a single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building.
Director: Tyler Perry
Actors: Brian J. White, Eddie Cibrian, Gabrielle Union, Phylicia Rashād, Rebecca Romijn, Thandie Newton, Tyler Perry
Shrek 2 (2004)
Shrek, Fiona and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father. But not everyone is happy. Shrek and the King find it hard to get…
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Amazon Women on the Moon (1997)
Acclaimed director John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers) presents this madcap send-up of late night TV, low-budget sci-fi films and canned-laughter-filled sitcoms packed with off-the-wall sketches that will have…
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017)
During a pro lockout, Doug "The Thug" Glatt is injured and must choose whether to defend his team against a dangerous new enemy, or be there for his wife as…
Trading Places (1983)
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Score (1974)
Liberated '70s couple seduce another couple into experimentation with bisexuality and group-sex.
Country: USA, Yugoslavia
Brewster McCloud (1970)
Brewster is an owlish, intellectual boy who lives in a fallout shelter of the Houston Astrodome. He has a dream: to take flight within the confines of the stadium. Brewster…
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl…
Country: Czech Republic, New Zealand, USA
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
The Griswalds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and thus pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but…
The Pink Ladies (1979)
A group of racquetball-plying married women indulge in sexual fantasies; so do their frustrated husbands.
The Spectacular Now (2013)
Sutter, a popular party animal unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for…
Radio Days (1987)
The Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York City of the late 1930s to the New Year's Eve 1944,…
Grimsby (2016)
Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Trailer: Good Deeds (2012)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Try out the Cubit shelf in the comfort of your own home. This guarantees that the colors and furnishings look great in person. And you can also see which shades complement each other and how easy it is to use the connector system.


text:
Home/Life Style/RHONJ Trailer: Cheating! Drinking! And One Giant Fight!
RHONJ Trailer: Cheating! Drinking! And One Giant Fight!
It… is… about… to… go… DOWN.
Bravo has released the first extended trailer for The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 11 — and it features accusations of infidelity, alcohholism and one major blow up.
"Everyone's marriage can look absolutely perfect on the outside," says Margaret Josephs early on in the preview before Melissa Gorga adds:
"But guess what? Things aren't always what they seem."
"Anyone can be a cheater," explains Dolores Catania.
From there, Teresa Giudice is seen hinting strongly that someone's significant other is screwing around when they're at the gym, askiing Margaret point blank:
"Why do I hear rumors, like when he goes to the gym he screws around?"
READ: McDonald's Has Called Off Their Merchandise Collaboration with J Balvin
Moreover, Teresa's own brother's marriage comes into question when Melissa is accused of texting another man. Uh-oh!
"Last night, the owner of the restaurant asked Melissa for her number," says Teresa. "They've been texting all day."
"Be careful what you say, because I'll never talk to you again," Joe Gorga threatens his wife, adding in cryptic fashion:
"When you love someone, you f—ing lick them upside down."
Teresa, meanwhile, is also concerned about her own love life — or lackthereof, following her divorce from husband Joe Giudice.
"I want to get my peach kissed," she says in sort of gross manner, going on to joke about all the different places she wants to romance a new partner.
READ: Mike Pence 'wants to preserve the option' of invoking the 25th amendment
Elsewhere in the very revealing trailer, Jennifer Aydin becomes the topic of conversation after the ladies start to question her alcohol intake.
It does seem like a lot.
"Every time I see her, she's drinking something," says Margaret. prompting Jackie to remark: She numbs herself to a lot of her issues."
This is a serious subject, of course.
However, the most buzzworthy scenes from the Season 11 promo center around the discovery that Joe Giudice is talking about Joe Gorga in the press.
Apparently, Teresa's ex has been alleging to "know things" about the Gorga patriarch.
In response to claim, Melissa's husband declares, "How dare him say he's got dirt on me?"
READ: Bison Blessings: Howard University's Drumline To Escort Joe Biden, Kamala Harris After Historic Inauguration
The situation then worsens when Teresa seemingly defends the father of her four daughters, which doesn't sit well with Melissa and Joe. At. All.
"That's f–king bulls–t," Melissa screams. "Because you just f–kin' stuck up for your ex-husband!"
Even more heated, Joe sounds off as follows:
"My wife is f–king 100 percent right. You're going to defend him? F–k that piece of s–t. He put my mother in a f–king grave. Do you understand that?"
Season 11 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey premieres Feb. 17 at 9/8c on Bravo.
Check out the explosive trailer now!


text:
The Love of Photography
Erin Fencl
Madi Speed
Filed under feature story, Spotlight
To some, photography is just a simple hobby to pass the time. To senior Erin Fencl, it's a passion to capture the essence of people and objects. Fencl started photography two years ago, and it's been in her heart ever since. You'll never see Fencl without her Canon T7i strapped across her shoulder. She's always prepared to take the perfect shot.
Fencl has taken both of the available photography classes at Mount Vernon in order to learn and improve her skills. Currently, Photo 2 is on her schedule and at the top of her priority list. Fencl decided to do photography in her free time while taking Photo 1. "I do photography outside of class for the fun of it," Fencl said.
Photography is the art of capturing an image of a mood or emotion. Fencl's favorite aspect of the hobby is illustrating a person's expression. Whether that be someone else or herself. "I love taking pictures of people. Getting raw emotion is the best thing," said Fencl. Making sure to get the right shot isn't as simple as it seems. The settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO must be correct or else the photo will be all white, all black, or blurry.
Fencl's work ethic in class leads to her becoming a better photographer. Art teacher Bonnie Ahrens says Fencl is very determined during her class. "She works through each project giving her full effort and attention. She also is helpful to other students during critiques," said Ahrens. Fencl has also attended a job shadow at Cast of Thousands in Marion to see how a professional photographer works on a day to day basis. She will be going to Kirkwood in the fall to pursue a major in photography.
Fencl had the opportunity to take pictures at a wedding over spring break. She took on the responsibility, which led to boosting confidence in herself and her photo-taking ability. "I felt really important. People were relying on me and supporting me throughout the whole thing," said Fencl. Her favorite part of the wedding was the ceremony. Seeing Angie Clark walk down the aisle created breathtaking affection that led to the perfect shot. Fencl's favored pictures to shoot were little kids enjoying themselves. She thought their families would appreciate the candids.
Fencl has already won an award for her work. She submitted a photo in the digital photography category at the annual WaMac Art Contest and achieved the first place prize. "I was actually very surprised when I saw them flip to the next slide and I saw my photo," she said. The whole situation made her very happy since it was only her second year doing photography. Mrs. Ahrens, also had strong feelings about Fencl winning. "I was relieved. The judging at WaMac can be very arbitrary so I didn't know what to expect," Ahrens said. Her photo is a self-portrait she took in her bedroom after creativity struck from after learning about gel lights in class. Fencl has also handed in a personal portfolio for All-State.
Hard work and practice really do enhance your work. Fencl has experienced that first hand. Students look at her work and believe she's a natural, when in reality, it's two years of practice, practice, practice.
Fencl is open for senior pictures and wedding photos. Contact her at [email protected] to schedule a session.
Gallery|7 Photos
Tags: Photography
lisbon[email protected]


Saturday, October 21 was crisp and overcast as I drove on the parking lot at our Center in Ruma, Illinois. Several loyal, dedicated co-workers were already on duty to direct the traffic, and others were working in the house. I took some time to talk to Joe to ask if he was working with us 25 years ago. He reminded me of that bleak, awful day in December 1992 when many of us gathered in a cavernous, echoing hanger at Lambert Airport in St. Louis to receive the bodies of Agnes, Shirley, and Kathleen, our Sisters who had been killed in Liberia on Oct.
Liberians go to the polls today (Tuesday, Oct. 10) to elect a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who led the West African country out of the depths of a 14-year civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of Liberians. Five of the dead were our own U.S. Sisters, Barbara Ann Muttra, Mary Joel Kolmer, Shirley Kolmer, Agnes Mueller and Kathleen McGuire, who were killed 25 years ago this month. We sent some of our Adorer family to visit Liberia earlier this year. Here's a remembrance of the experience from one of them.
Diane Shirley Kolmer so loved and admired her "soul-mate aunt," Sister Shirley Kolmer, that she adopted the legal middle name, "Shirley," when her aunt and four other missionary sisters were killed in Liberia in October 1992.
"She was my soul-mate aunt," she said. "She was who I wanted to be when I grew up.
On this day in 1992, two Adorers were killed by rebel forces on the road between Gardnersville and Barnersville, Liberia. They were two of five sisters serving in Liberia during the country's Civil War. Three days later, the final three sisters would be shot outside of their convent.
After the recent death of Sister Toni Cusimano, letters were found in her possession that were some of the last letters received by the missionary sisters, sent in March 1992.
This week, on the anniversary of their death, we hear the echo of their voices and consider the ways we have been altered by the loss of these women.


Those in uniform can turn to USAA Bank. This is a bank that was established in 1922 when Army officers decided to insure vehicles for one another. Since then, they have grown to offer many other products beyond insurance. They now offer personal banking solutions along with credit cards. The bank was founded on basic military principles. Honor, integrity, loyalty and strength are among these principles and they are still practiced today. The USAA Bank is committed to serving the people in the military as well as veterans who are done serving their country. This strong emphasis to those in uniform is what sets this bank apart from the others around the country. The financial products are designed specifically for those in the military. Some of the benefits include lower APRs, special rates during deployment and much more. There is no other bank that features such benefits for those who are active members of the military.
We cannot find cards for USAA Bank Credit Card Offers.


The Pachira aquatica, commonly referred to as the Cash Tree or Cash Plant, is a tropical wetland tree that's native to Central and South America. So i applied and within four days or so i had an e-mail asking me to contact them so i did and thay simply requested me to confirm a couple of things and security questions after which said i can affirm you will have been accepted and the money will probably be within the bank 3-5 working days(i got it 2days later).
Work at home; take a look at changing into an impartial distributor for firms such as the Utility Warehouse the place you sell utilities like gasoline, electricity, phone and broadband at a competitively low worth, it can save you money and also earn as a distributor.
So, one of the simplest ways to guard yourself is to maintain your fingers and money out of your mouth (although it wont kill you, it's financial accounting with connect plus dirty and icky), don't rub your eyes, don't decide at your scabs, and wash your palms, especially after going to the toilet.
Yang dimaksud dengan jalur formal adalah remittance yang dilakukan melalui jasa pengiriman yang disediakan oleh bank, lembaga keuangan non financial institution, pedagang valuta asing (walaupun beberapa negara melarang, termasuk Indonesia) ataupun operator jasa pengiriman uang seperti Western Union dan MoneyGram.
All of us want to assume that we have enough money for a cushty retirement however with the uncertainties of the financial occasions…it is best to maintain an eye fixed out for alternative sources of earnings to supplement what is offered to us. Inflation can wipe out the worth of a person's savings easily and shortly.
In the case of at the least 4 of those stadiums, there's testimony from some concerned in the scheme that reveals development firms and officials conspired to inflate the worth of the mission in an effort to cut up the earnings, information community Globo said on its website on Friday.
And yet one more thing – I have read the articles of other Hubbers, and in no way am i attempting to discredit what they say, or take any concepts which they write on. Personally I imagine that almost all of these articles are unbelievable, and all I need is to supply a distinct perspective on easy methods to make cash.
The way to enhance: Arrange computerized financial savings to contribute a percentage of your paycheck to your 401(okay) or investments earlier than you even see it. Once you get a increase, up your contributions by the same quantity and you'll never have to regulate your budget, suggests the Cash Wizard , a 27-yr-previous blogger and monetary analyst with greater than $170,000 within the bank.
Any Massive Six bank seen to be liable to defaulting would be pressured into a sale or restructuring, and prospects would probably be capable of keep banking as typical, with all of their insured financial savings (up to $100,000 per eligible account) moved over, says Brad Evenson, CDIC's director of communications and public affairs.
The past age of Pisces with its previous guy swindling the Egyptians, the younger guy strolling on water in a diaper to be nailed on two sticks till useless to rise again and the camel driver mounting an 8 yr old girl for a bride have all change into an offense to cosmic order.
Since the cash supply consists of various financial devices (often foreign money, demand deposits and various different varieties of deposits), the sum of money in an economy is measured by adding together these monetary devices making a financial combination.
The printing of paper cash was also associated with wars, and financing of wars, and subsequently regarded as a part financial calculator of sustaining a standing military For these causes, paper foreign money was held in suspicion and hostility in Europe and America.
Business financial institution money is created by means of fractional-reserve banking , the banking follow where banks hold only a fraction of their deposits in reserve (as cash and other extremely liquid belongings) and lend out the rest, whereas maintaining the simultaneous obligation to redeem all these deposits upon demand.
In premodern China , the need for credit score and for circulating a medium that was less of a burden than exchanging thousands of copper cash led to the introduction of paper cash , generally recognized at the moment as banknotes This economic phenomenon was a slow and gradual course of that occurred from the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) into the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
A study of the investment habits of Filipinos show that majority of them are non-traders. What most traders fail to releize about penny shares is that almost all penny shares that commerce below one dollar are of poor high quality the penny shares of upper high quality principal financial commerce between 1 dollar and 5 dollars a share there are various shares at this time that when traded underneath five dollars for example ford motor corp.
Unlike rentals where you want a big beginning capital to own real property or taking the time to write down a guide first earlier than you may publish, sell, after which reap the rewards, investments allow you to earn passive revenue with out the large beginning capital needed in real estate or the time and effort in writing an informational product.
Based on the U.S. Securities and Change Fee, a mutual fund is a professionally-managed agency of collective investments that pools money from many traders and invests it in shares, bonds, brief-time period money market instruments, and/or different securities.
Whether or not you might be brand new actual estate agent, model new real estate investor or possibly you're a seasoned professional, AMPS is for you only in case you are trying to generate a ton of latest leads of prospects that are just sitting out there waiting for somebody to come up with an answer to their drawback.
Investing in Global ETFs, one can determine which country or nations to put cash in. Also, one can select the business to put the funding in. Since the investment is various and in numerous regions, one's portfolio is naturally improved and the chance of loss is lowered.
You have got to be critical, rational and even cynical about them as a result of at the end of the day, everybody desires to generate profits and anyone who tells you that they can help you in making money might be attempting to lure you into a massive lure.
Holding cash in escrow means that a 3rd occasion – principally your lawyer – will hold on to your cash and only launch it to the real estate firm once they have personally surveyed that piece of land exists and the title deeds have been processed.
An investment in particular person stocks, or a group of stocks focused on a particular theme or concept, similar to a motif, may be subject to increased danger of value fluctuation over extra diversified holdings as a consequence of opposed developments which might have an effect on a particular industry or sector.
As typical vanguard fund, this mutual fund is also a passive management or indexing investment strategy designed to trace the efficiency of the Customary & Poor's 500 Index, which is a widely recognized financial peace junior benchmark of U.S. stock market performance that is dominated by the stocks of huge U.S. firms.
A lot of the established banks that dominate the investing world started in the 1800s, together with Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Within the early 1900s, the term investing was highly intertwined with trading, speculating, and other phrases that are actually seen to be extra risky and check with short-term endeavors.
You've got in all probability checked out money earlier than and puzzled how some of these people acquired on there. He presents ideas and preaches about financial schooling but his focus was on getting folks to vary the way in which they think about money. There are lots of different reasons to evaluate your policy, but its better you start by connecting with a dependable residence insurance quote comparison website and get quotes.
Especially the sensible sayings – you solely have one family and Household isn't an essential factor, it's every thing! Policymakers ought to build sturdy client protection regimes to safeguard residents from financial abuse and provide a easy market environment.
Mrs May had met with Mr Gorman, along with the heads of other US financial establishments, in Davos in January. Here we go over some frequent monetary errors it is best to work on fixing in the subsequent twelve months. I'd even venture a guess that you're a monetary planner who specializes in promoting mutual funds to your purchasers.
Skilled insurance agents are seen more as financial advisers than salesmen. A Le Pen victory on Might 7 may unsettle monetary markets since she has advocated taking France out of the shared foreign money union. So bad news sells and a financial loss is felt more distastefully than the helpful affect of the identical sized acquire.
Be aware: Neighborhood Monetary Providers does not endorse and is not answerable for the accuracy of the contents/info contained throughout the linked web site(s) accessible from this page. From quotes with simplicity to ones with lofty ideologies, you would possibly choose what fits the event.
Living beneath your means — perhaps even attempting a fiscal fast — may appear restrictive, but you might be rather a lot happier by making an attempt it. You may have fewer financial obligations, less debt and more money to get pleasure from life. Lots of the index's findings, whereas troubling, level to avenues for placing customers on a safer financial track, which was one of the aims of amassing these new knowledge.
Amongst workers over the age of 60, the median monetary wealth is barely $1,500 for many who have not deliberate. They help folks hedge in opposition to threat exposure, similar to a hedge fund monetary adviser helps companies hedge against risk buy selling commodity futures.
This is a choose of my favorite sunflower themed quotes and sayings on this delightful and charming yellow flower. The stock price data or knowledge offered is not to be relied upon for any trading, enterprise or financial purpose. Line of credit from varied financial institutions $250,000 to $300,000 to pay carriers before receiving payment from shippers.
One of many best advantages of pet insurance coverage is the provision of monetary assistance to handle your pet health especially on emergency conditions. The reason being that there is more risk related to originating Jumbo mortgages, which induced many lenders to back out of the Jumbo market through the financial disaster.
The only means you can save yourself from financial mess and assure your pets well being is by buying pet insurance coverage There are low cost and reasonably priced presents within the marketplace. The first thing to do when embarking on investing is to work out what your financial goals are.
It brings satisfaction to the managers and finally success to the organization. All you should do is to get a minimum of 5 recent quotes and examine them with what you have already got. If you're desirous of saving on car insurance coverage, then get and compare quotes of a number of car insurance suppliers in your space.
Take into accout, quotes are good, however to ensure that them to truly help, they should be applied to day by day life by taking motion. Below, I've rounded up 18 powerful quotes from girls that pertain to wealth, cash, and happiness. Some quotes are so good, I'll print them out and put on the again of my bed room door so I at all times depart with a constructive monetary outlook for my day.
The Funding Management Association has appointed Daniel Godfrey, former director basic of the Affiliation of Investment Corporations, as its new chief executive, Financial Information has realized. Connecting choice makers to a dynamic network of knowledge, folks and ideas, Bloomberg rapidly and precisely delivers enterprise and financial info, information and perception world wide. Financial news from Canada (Bank fee resolution) created large strikes in Canadian dollar pairs.
Korea gimeunji monetary newspaper reporter three born of social commerce, resembling Kupang and Wemakeprice, Timon Saga sikimyeo development final year, however gross sales considerably expand financial times profitable appearance has still not reduce the deficit. This also applies to political, economical and monetary resolution that affect/obligates present and future generations.
By working together towards monetary freedom, money can cease being a supply of battle and change into a way to express our highest values, while offering comfort and safety to these we love most. Also, the documentary follows the investigation of how bank chiefs have allowed this to occur and if lessons were learnt from previous financial crisis to cope with this current drawback.
The app's users may repost and share articles and videos from the Fox Enterprise app on most social media shops. Interest is accrued every day, so earlier payments will cut back your common daily balance and your interest expenses financial accounting. Moreover, users can entry up-to-the-minute news and market knowledge by way of the usage of live Fox business broadcasts and watch clips from their favourite Fox Enterprise Community exhibits.
In fact, my blog goals at presenting a contemporary, straightforward to grasp and dynamic strategy to the financial crisis. You will see that that many Broker Brokers choose to remain such and leave all the opposite related monetary, administrative and daily tasks to the Broker.
Till banking goes again to truly utilizing monetary ideas to run their operations they are going to wrestle. As I outlined within the Economic calendar I expected financial news from Nice Britain to cause important moves in pound pairs. The Reserve Financial institution right now relaxed the accounting pointers for valuing derivatives, a move that may help the Indian banks with overseas branches to submit better financial outcomes.
Church buildings support Dave Ramsey hoping to cash in on his advice to give more." Most of Dave's Monetary Peace seminars happen in church buildings. In This month's Investment Information we try to understand the risks concerned with Different investments, which have gotten ever more widespread due to the present conventional investment markets downturn.
It may just reveal a solution as they're far ahead of the rest of the world of their financial history. Islamic financial principles have prominently been applied in monetary trade especially in banking. Individually, the Fed added $one zero five billion to the banking system with repurchase agreements after channeling $140 billion into banks this week.
Gimeunji financial newspaper reporter Korea units out the E-Mart to enhance profitability by means of a sieve Lot bought as store cleanup. Banks have grown unwilling to lend to one another, a sign of extreme stress, as a result of monetary markets work only when institutions place confidence in each other's capability to satisfy their obligations.
Korea Chosen financial newspaper reporters (excluding savings banks) April three Parking financial institution time deposits yield the best product it showed that Kwangju Financial institution to open 2.00%. The shares are supplied for sale by way of banks and different financial establishments and quality resources are commonly used on this respect.
The Fox Enterprise app lets users stay linked to the consistently changing business world. The typical annual revenue of Monetary News readers is over 200,000 pounds sterling. That square mile of financial degeneracy is actually worse than even the Eurozone.


Tapered octagon barrel. Ballard-style rifling. It looks the part for the open range, but beneath the richly blued finish, classic black walnut stock and fore- end, beats the receiver of a precision-tuned modern firearm. The Model 1894 Cowboy has a 20" tapered octagon barrel and is chambered for 44 Magnum. Ten-shot tubular magazine.


CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Kevin McClain scored 27 points and Dylan Windler scored 22 with 11 rebounds and Belmont beat Southeast Missouri State 84-66 on Saturday to finish the Ohio Valley Conference regular season with a 13-game win streak.
It's the 10th time in 14 years Belmont has won at least a share of the OVC regular season championship.


text:
interface IAnimation { initialrect: string;  finalrect: string; }

export default class Animation {

    public static documentHasAnimation(): boolean {
        return !!Animation.getAnimationView(document.body);
    }

    public static pageHasAnimation(page: HTMLDivElement): boolean {
        return !!Animation.getAnimationView(page);
    }

    public static getAnimationView(parent: HTMLElement): HTMLElement {
        return <HTMLElement> ([].slice.call(parent.getElementsByClassName("bloom-imageContainer"))
            .find(v => (<IAnimation> v.dataset).initialrect));
    }

    private currentPage: HTMLElement;
    private lastDurationPage: HTMLElement;
    private animationView: HTMLElement;
    private permanentRuleCount: number; // rules from initial creation of stylesheet
    // incremented for each animated div, to keep animation rules for each one distinct
    private ruleModifier: number = 0;
    private wrapperClassName = "bloom-ui-animationWrapper";
    private animationDuration: number = 3000;
    private fadePageTransitionMilliseconds: number = 100;
    private animationControlledByApp: boolean = false;
    // Controlled by setAnimationActive(), this determines whether to animate
    // pan/zoom when animationControlledByApp is true.
    private animationActive: boolean = true;
    private pageJustMadeVisible: HTMLElement;

    constructor() {
        // 200 is designed to make sure this happens AFTER we adjust the scale.
        // Note that if we are not currently animating, this.currentPage may be null or
        // obsolete. It is only used if we need to turn OFF the animation.
        window.addEventListener("orientationchange", () => window.setTimeout(
            () => this.adjustWrapDiv(this.currentPage), 200));
    }

    public HandlePageBeforeVisible(page: HTMLElement) {
        if (this.shouldAnimate(page)) {
            this.setupAnimation(page, true);
        } else {
            // may have left-over wrappers from when page previously played.
            this.removeAnimationWrappers(page);
        }
    }

    public HandlePageVisible(page: HTMLElement) {
        if (this.shouldAnimate(page)) {
            this.pageVisible(page);
        }
    }

    public HandlePageDurationAvailable(page: HTMLElement, duration: number) {
        if (this.shouldAnimate(page)) {
            this.animationDuration = duration;
            this.durationAvailable(page);
        }
    }

    public setAnimationControlledByApp(val: boolean) {
        this.animationControlledByApp = val;
    }

    public setAnimationActive(val: boolean): void {
        this.animationActive = val;
    }

    // Only applicable to resuming paused animation (by removing the pause CSS rule)
    // May be called when we are not paused; should do nothing if so.
    public PlayAnimation() {
        const stylesheet = this.getAnimationStylesheet().sheet;
        for (let i = 0; i < (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules.length; i++) {
            if ((<CSSStyleRule> (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules[i]).selectorText ===
                ".bloom-pausable") {
                    (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).removeRule(i);
                    this.permanentRuleCount--;
                    return;
            }
        }
    }

    // May be called when already paused; if so do nothing.
    public PauseAnimation() {
        const stylesheet = this.getAnimationStylesheet().sheet;
        for (let i = 0; i < (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules.length; i++) {
            if ((<CSSStyleRule> (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules[i]).selectorText ===
                ".bloom-pausable") {
                   return; // already paused
            }
        }
        (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).insertRule(
            ".bloom-pausable {animation-play-state: paused; -webkit-animation-play-state: paused}",
            (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules.length);
        this.permanentRuleCount++; // not really permanent, but not to be messed with.
    }

    public SetFadePageTransitionMilliseconds(duration: number) {
        this.fadePageTransitionMilliseconds = duration;
    }

    public setupAnimation(page: HTMLElement, beforeVisible: boolean): void {
        if (!beforeVisible) {
            this.pageJustMadeVisible = page;
        }
        this.animationView = Animation.getAnimationView(page);
        if (!this.animationView) {return; } // no image to animate

        // We expect to see something like this:
        //

        // ...
        //

        //
        // We want to make something like this:
        //

        //

        //

        //              ...original content...
        //

        //

        //

        let wrapDiv: HTMLElement = null;

        if (this.animationView.children.length !== 1
            || !this.hasClass(<HTMLElement> this.animationView.firstChild, this.wrapperClassName)) {

            wrapDiv = document.createElement("div");
            this.addClass(wrapDiv, this.wrapperClassName);
            const movingDiv = document.createElement("div");
            wrapDiv.appendChild(movingDiv);
            // hide it until we can set its size and the transform rule for its child properly.
            wrapDiv.setAttribute("style", "visibility: hidden;");

            const styleData = this.animationView.getAttribute("style");
            const img = this.animationView.getElementsByTagName("img")[0];
            let imageSrc = null;
            if (img || styleData) {
                if (img) {
                    // I don't think this branch has been tested, since export to bloom reader
                    // converts all images to the background-image approach.
                    imageSrc = img.getAttribute("src");
                } else if (styleData) {
                    // This somewhat assumes the ONLY style attribute is the background image.
                    // I think we can improve that when and if it becomes an issue.
                    this.animationView.setAttribute("style", "");
                    movingDiv.setAttribute("style", styleData);
                    imageSrc = styleData.replace(/.*url\((['"])([^)]*)\1\).*/i, "$2");
                }
                const image = new Image();
                image.addEventListener("load", () => {
                    if (image.height) {  // some browsers may not produce this?
                        wrapDiv.setAttribute("data-aspectRatio", (image.width / image.height).toString());
                    } else {
                        // can't get accurate size for some reason, use fall-back.
                        wrapDiv.setAttribute("data-aspectRatio", (16 / 9).toString());
                    }
                    this.updateWrapDivSize(wrapDiv);
                    // There's a possible race condition between calling this method again
                    // with the page visible, and loading the image.
                    // If we have already made this page visible, we need to call this
                    // with beforeVisible false.
                    this.insertAnimationRules(page, wrapDiv, beforeVisible && page !== this.pageJustMadeVisible);
                    const oldStyle = wrapDiv.getAttribute("style");
                     // now we can show it.
                    wrapDiv.setAttribute("style", oldStyle.substring("visibility: hidden; ".length));
                });
                // trigger loading the image (which is not used except for the code above that listens for
                // it to be loaded).
                image.src = imageSrc;
            } else {
                // Is there anything there?
                // For now, just set a default.
                wrapDiv.setAttribute("data-aspectRatio", (16 / 9).toString());
                // we're not going to make it visible when we get the size, so just do it now.
                const oldStyle = wrapDiv.getAttribute("style");
                wrapDiv.setAttribute("style", oldStyle.substring("visibility: hidden; ".length));
            }

            // If the animation view had children (typically it has none, just shows a background image),
            // move them to the inner div
            while (this.animationView.childNodes.length) {
                movingDiv.appendChild(this.animationView.childNodes[0]);
            }
            // careful here...styles of wrapDiv tend to get erased by updateWrapDivSize.
            // That method also ensures it has a white background.
            wrapDiv.style.backgroundColor = "white";
            this.animationView.appendChild(wrapDiv);
        } else {
            wrapDiv = <HTMLElement> this.animationView.children.item(0);
        }

        // console.log(initialTransform);
        // console.log(finalTransform);
        if (wrapDiv.getAttribute("data-aspectRatio")) {
            // if we have the wrap div and have already determined its aspect ratio,
            // it might still be wrongly positioned if we changed orientation
            // since it was computed.
            this.updateWrapDivSize(wrapDiv);
            this.insertAnimationRules(page, wrapDiv, beforeVisible);
        }
        // if we ARE waiting for the wrap div aspect ratio, everything gets updated when we get it.
    }

    // We cannot be absolutely sure whether the page transition or collecting the audio lengths will
    // take longer. So we listen for both events and start the animation when we have both have
    // occurred.
    public durationAvailable(page: HTMLElement) {
        this.lastDurationPage = page;
        if (this.currentPage === this.lastDurationPage) {
            // already got the corresponding pageVisible event
            this.setupAnimation(page, false);
        }
    }

    public pageVisible(page: HTMLElement) {
        this.currentPage = page;
        if (this.currentPage === this.lastDurationPage) {
            // already got the corresponding durationAvailable event
            this.setupAnimation(page, false);
        }
    }

    // insert the rules that animate the image (or set its state during the page turn animation).
    // We hope a call with beforeVisible false happens before the image is visible,
    // but we can't do it until we get the aspect
    // ratio of the image and use it to compute the size of the wrapDiv.
    private insertAnimationRules(page: HTMLElement, wrapDiv: HTMLElement, beforeVisible: boolean) {
        // Assign each animation div a unique number so their rules are distinct.
        // We also need a new number at least any time we're actually starting the animation, otherwise,
        // the browser doesn't see it as a new animation and doesn't run it.
        // The simplest thing, however, is to just get a new animation style name each time we are called,
        // and then, the last thing we do is apply that class to the div we want our new rules
        // to apply to. This immediatey disables any previous rules (whose class our div no longer
        // has) and applies the new ones, which are always seen as new so always start an
        // animation if applicable. The initial-state rule applies right up to the moment we
        // change the style name and trigger the actual animation.
        const ruleMod = "" + this.ruleModifier++;

        const animateStyleName = "bloom-animate" + ruleMod;
        const movePicName = "movepic" + ruleMod;
        // Figure out the transforms needed to bring about the animation. These are relative to the size of the
        // wrapDiv which clips the animation, so we can't compute it until we set that size, which in turn
        // sometimes has to wait until we get the aspect ratio of the image.
        const stylesheet = this.getAnimationStylesheet().sheet;
        const initialRectStr = (<IAnimation> <any> this.animationView.dataset).initialrect;

        //Fetch the data from the dataset and reformat into scale width and height along with offset x and y
        const initialRect = initialRectStr.split(" ");
        const initialScaleWidth = 1 / parseFloat(initialRect[2]);
        const initialScaleHeight = 1 / parseFloat(initialRect[3]);
        const finalRect = (<IAnimation> <any> this.animationView.dataset).finalrect.split(" ");
        const finalScaleWidth = 1 / parseFloat(finalRect[2]);
        const finalScaleHeight = 1 / parseFloat(finalRect[3]);

        // remove obsolete rules. We want to keep the permanent rules and the ones for the previous page
        // (which may still be visible). That's at most 2. It's harmless to keep an extra one.
        while ((<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules.length > this.permanentRuleCount + 4) {
            // remove the last (oldest, since we add at start) non-permanent rule
            (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).removeRule((<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).cssRules.length
                - this.permanentRuleCount - 1);
        }
        const wrapDivWidth = wrapDiv.clientWidth;
        const wrapDivHeight = wrapDiv.clientHeight;
        const initialX = parseFloat(initialRect[0]) * wrapDivWidth;
        const initialY = parseFloat(initialRect[1]) * wrapDivHeight;
        const finalX = parseFloat(finalRect[0]) * wrapDivWidth;
        const finalY = parseFloat(finalRect[1]) * wrapDivHeight;

        // Will take the form of "scale3d(W, H,1.0) translate3d(Xpx, Ypx, 0px)"
        // Using 3d scale and transform apparently causes GPU to be used and improves
        // performance over scale/transform. (https://www.kirupa.com/html5/ken_burns_effect_css.htm)
        // May also help with blurring of material originally hidden.
        const initialTransform = "scale3d(" + initialScaleWidth + ", " + initialScaleHeight
            + ", 1.0) translate3d(" + (-initialX) + "px, " + (-initialY) + "px, 0px)";
        const finalTransform = "scale3d(" + finalScaleWidth + ", " + finalScaleHeight
            + ", 1.0) translate3d(" + (-finalX) + "px, " + (-finalY) + "px, 0px)";

        if (page !== this.currentPage || page !== this.lastDurationPage || beforeVisible) {
            // We aren't ready to start the animation, either because we haven't yet
            // been told the duration of this page, or we haven't yet been told to treat
            // it as visible.
            // this rule puts it in the initial state for the animation, so we get a smooth
            // transition when the animation starts. Don't start THIS animation, though,
            // until the page-turn one completes (or, for android, till we get the signal to start).
            (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).insertRule("." + animateStyleName
                + " { transform-origin: 0px 0px; transform: "
                + initialTransform + ";}", 0);
        } else {
            //Insert the keyframe animation rule with the dynamic begin and end set
            (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).insertRule("@keyframes " + movePicName
                + " { from{ transform-origin: 0px 0px; transform: " + initialTransform
                + "; } to{ transform-origin: 0px 0px; transform: " + finalTransform + "; } }", 0);

            //Insert the css for the imageView div that utilizes the newly created animation
            // We make the animation longer than the narration by the transition time so
            // the old animation continues during the fade.
            (<CSSStyleSheet> stylesheet).insertRule("." + animateStyleName
                + " { transform-origin: 0px 0px; transform: "
                + initialTransform
                + "; animation-name: " + movePicName + "; animation-duration: "
                + (this.animationDuration + this.fadePageTransitionMilliseconds / 1000)
                + "s; animation-fill-mode: forwards; "
                + "animation-timing-function: linear;}", 1);
        }
        // Give this rule the class bloom-animate to trigger the rule created in getAnimationStylesheet,
        // and bloom-animationN to trigger the one we just created for page-and-occurence-specific animation.
        // Changing the style name also has the effect of disabling any beforeVisible rule.
        // A separate class for pausing the animation makes it easier to add and remove the relevant rules.
        const movingDiv = <HTMLElement> wrapDiv.childNodes[0];
        movingDiv.setAttribute("class", "bloom-animate bloom-pausable " + animateStyleName);
    }

    // Enhance: some of the calculations here may require adjustment if we ever do
    // animation while scaled. Currently we use a different system to make the
    // image container fill the viewport when animating, and suppress scaling.
    // So we can ignore that factor.
    private updateWrapDivSize(wrapDiv: HTMLElement) {
        const imageAspectRatio = parseFloat(wrapDiv.getAttribute("data-aspectRatio"));
        const viewWidth = this.animationView.clientWidth; // getBoundingClientRect().width;
        const viewHeight = this.animationView.clientHeight; // getBoundingClientRect().height;
        const viewAspectRatio = viewWidth / viewHeight;
        let oldStyle = wrapDiv.getAttribute("style"); // may have visibility: hidden, which we need.
        // If it has anything else (e.g., dimensions for a different orientation), remove them.
        if (oldStyle.substring(0, "visibility: hidden;".length) === "visibility: hidden;") {
            oldStyle = "visibility: hidden;";
        } else {
            oldStyle = "";
        }
        // We always need the wrapDiv to have a white background, in case the image we're
        // animating has transparent regions.
        oldStyle += "background-color: white;";
        if (imageAspectRatio < viewAspectRatio) {
            // black bars on side
            const imageWidth = viewHeight * imageAspectRatio;
            wrapDiv.setAttribute("style", oldStyle + " height: 100%; width: " + imageWidth
                + "px; left: " + (viewWidth - imageWidth) / 2  + "px");
        } else {
            // black bars top and bottom
            const imageHeight = viewWidth / imageAspectRatio;
            wrapDiv.setAttribute("style", oldStyle + " width: 100%; height: " + imageHeight
                + "px; top: " + (viewHeight - imageHeight) / 2  + "px");
        }
    }

    // Adjust the wrap div for a change of orientation. The name is slightly obsolete
    // since currently we don't continue the animation if we change to portrait mode,
    // where animation is disabled. And if we change to landscape mode, we don't try
    // to start up the animation in the middle of the narration. So all it really
    // has to do currently is REMOVE the animation stuff if changing to portrait.
    // However, since everything else is built around shouldAnimatePage, it seemed
    // worth keeping the logic that adjusts things if we ever go from one animated
    // orientation to another. Note, however, that the 'page' argument passed is not
    // currently valid if turning ON animation. Thus, we will need to do more to get
    // the right page if we want to turn animation ON while switching to horizontal.
    private adjustWrapDiv(page: HTMLElement): void {
        if (!page) {
            return;
        }
        if (!this.shouldAnimate(page)) {
            // we may have a left-over wrapDiv from animating in the other orientation,
            // which could confuse things.
            this.removeAnimationWrappers(page);
            return;
        }
        // Nothing to do if we don't have a wrap div currently.
        const wrapDiv = this.getWrapDiv(page);
        if (!wrapDiv) {
            return;
        }
        this.updateWrapDivSize(wrapDiv);
    }

    private getWrapDiv(page: HTMLElement): HTMLElement {
        if (!page) {
            return null;
        }
        const animationDiv = Animation.getAnimationView(page);
        if ((!animationDiv) || animationDiv.children.length !== 1) {
            return null;
        }
        const wrapDiv = <HTMLElement> animationDiv.firstElementChild;
        if (!this.hasClass(wrapDiv, this.wrapperClassName)) {
            return null;
        }
        return wrapDiv;
    }

    private removeAnimationWrappers(page: HTMLElement) {
        const wrapDiv = this.getWrapDiv(page);
        if (!wrapDiv) {
            return;
        }
        const movingDiv = wrapDiv.firstElementChild;
        const parent = wrapDiv.parentElement;
        parent.setAttribute("style", movingDiv.getAttribute("style"));
        while (movingDiv.childNodes.length) {
            parent.appendChild(this.animationView.childNodes[0]);
        }
        parent.removeChild(wrapDiv);
    }

    private addClass(elt: HTMLElement, className: string) {
        const index = elt.className.indexOf(className);
        if (index < 0) {
            elt.className = elt.className + " " + className;
        }
    }

    // private  removeClass(elt: Element, className: string) {
    //     const index = elt.className.indexOf(className);
    //     if (index >= 0) {
    //         elt.className = elt.className.slice(0, index)
    //             + elt.className.slice(index + className.length, elt.className.length);
    //     }
    // }

    // a crude check good enough for the long class names we care about here.
    private  hasClass(elt: Element, className: string) {
        if (!elt || !elt.className) {
            return false;
        }
        return elt.className.indexOf(className) >= 0;
    }

    private getAnimationStylesheet(): HTMLStyleElement {
        let animationElement = document.getElementById("animationSheet");
        if (!animationElement) {
            animationElement = document.createElement("style");
            animationElement.setAttribute("type", "text/css");
            animationElement.setAttribute("id", "animationSheet");
            animationElement.innerText = ".bloom-ui-animationWrapper {overflow: hidden; translateZ(0)} "
                + ".bloom-animate {height: 100%; width: 100%; "
                + "background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain}";
            document.body.appendChild(animationElement);
            this.permanentRuleCount = 2; // (<CSSStyleSheet> <any> animationElement).cssRules.length;
        }
        return <HTMLStyleElement> animationElement;
    }

    private shouldAnimate(page: HTMLElement): boolean {
        if (this.animationControlledByApp) {
            return this.animationActive;
        }
        return page.classList.contains("Device16x9Landscape");
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Buy yellow sapphire stone at wholesale price at yellowsapphire.org.in. We provides natural yellow sapphires for astrology & jewelry. Pukhraj stone for Jupiter. Yellow sapphire available in various shapes & sizes.
Welcome To Pushkaraj 'Pushkaraj' Group of companies was founded by Mr.Shailendra Goswami (Chairman & Managing Director) a Graduate Engineer from College of Engineering, Pune (1974) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (1977).
Cocktail Rings are always designed with bigger Stone or Motif in the center and surrounded by ... choice of exclusive ring designs and competitive online ring prices.
Buy 3 BHK Apartment in Inoviic Pushkaraj Apartment, Kothrud, Pune ... They leave no stone unturned to maintain high ... necessary amenities at an affordable price.
Stone Crusher Plant Price Mahashtra PuneSand Making Machinespushkaraj stone 3 karat price in pune png pune price of original pushkaraj stone . Get More info.
Jul 28, 2008· Indian price of origenal pushkaraj stone? Follow . 3 ... How much price of original pushkaraj stone? How Indian Government can contain price rise?
Often, a pukhraj stone is heated to enhance its yellow color, but in its unheated and untreated form, it is a class apart, and commands a very high price.
Aug 11, 2016· pushkaraj stone is used. CS Cone Crusher. Hammer Crusher. ... I noticed a Your explanation about yellow sapphire or Pushkaraj is very . Check price.
pushkaraj stone price in pune. Phukraj Stone Shivaji Nagar, Pune Shree Sai Datta . View Phukraj Stone, details & specifiions from Shree Sai Datta Jyotishalay, a leading Service Provider of Yellow Sapphire in Shivaji Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra.
Ceylon yellow sapphire gemstone (Pukhraj stone) represents positive powers of planet Jupiter. Shop yellow sapphire for jewelry & astrology use at wholesale price.
pushkaraj stone price in pune - Crusher Machine and Grinding pushkaraj stone price in pune – Grinding Mill China pushkaraj stone 3 karat price in pune; png pune ..
Diamond Prices; Gemology. ... Home Gemstone Information Yellow Sapphire Gemstone (Pukhraj) ... Topaz stone or Pushkaraj is a cold gem.
To really make the center stone stand out, ... What is the price of one carat diamond in India? How big is a 12 carat diamond?
Shree Bhavani Mata Astrology - Offering Pushkaraj Stone in Pune, Maharashtra. Read about company and get contact details and address.


Nicholas Papadakis is a licensed CPA located in Weehawken, NJ 07086. Nicholas Papadakis has been issued a New York license number 109766. All CPAs, including Nicholas Papadakis, have at the minimum an undergraduate degree in accounting, passed a rigorous national exam and adhere to mandated continuing education requirements of their states in which they are licensed. CPAs can work in private industry, education or government but most people think of CPAs during tax season as the experts in tax preparation. Their overall training in business and knowledge in principles of general law and taxation provide CPAs with the skills to help individuals with both personal and business financial decisions.
Looking for the best accountants located in Weehawken, NJ? Nicholas Papadakis is a CPA located in Weehawken, NJ. Nicholas Papadakis, CPA and other public accountants located in Weehawken, NJ will help you with tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, accounting services, estate and trust taxes, and much more.
Are you Nicholas Papadakis, a CPA from Weehawken, NJ? Upgrade your basic listing to a featured listing with client reviews and ratings.


Features: Beach Chairs & Umbrella (Seasonal-Free) / Free Wi-Fi. This exquisite 5th floor end unit offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico especially during sunrise. A two bedroom two bath unit that sleeps seven, this unit offers a fully equipped kitchen and seating for four at the dining table with two additional barstools. Enjoy balcony access from the living room and the master bedroom. An onsite swimming pool with a deck provides a sunbathing alternative without the sand. Beachcrest Condominiums is ideal for families, couples or anyone wishing to refresh their spirits.
There is much more fun and adventure to be had than a simple day at the beach when you vacation on Highway 30A.


We only make use of and refer to Jodam, as they have been the most reliable over all the years with the added bonus of great service with quality products. Contact Jodi to set up a meeting once you have chosen your containers and or sets or have collected your design ideas together, perhaps whatever else you want to put inside the bags. She'll help you choose what suits you and your project best. Have a look at their site and definitely go check out their showroom. Remember to keep is in the email loop if you are needing Namaste to assist packaging your final product if you are purchasing product for containers with us. We look forward to assisting your with your new creation.


text:
Steinbachtal heißen folgende geographische Objekte:
 Steinbachtal (Würzburg), Stadtteil des kreisfreien Würzburg, Bayern
 Steinbachtal (Odenwald), Gemeindeteil von Lützelbach, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen
 Steinbachtal (Gemeinde Kaumberg), Ortschaft der Gemeinde Kaumberg im Bezirk Lilienfeld, Niederösterreich
 Steinbachtal (Wienerwald), Tal und Ortslage von 14. Penzing, Wien (Ort Steinbach von Mauerbach, Niederösterreich)
 Skalnatá dolina (deutsch Steinbachtal), Tal in der Hohen Tatra, Slowakei
sowie:
 zahlreiche weitere Täler von Flüssen namens Steinbach

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a] in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[c] among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.


The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed by voice vote the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Act of 2018. The CWMD Act would permanently establish the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CWMD Office, which was established in December 2017 and aims to counter attempts by terrorists and other threat actors to carry out attacks against the United States.
The CWMD Act grants new authorities to protect the U.S. against threats of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and ensures DHS has the tools necessary to counter WMD threats. The legislation consolidates multiple offices and programs, and also establishes the Securing the Cities program.
Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen spoke about the CWMD Office, stating that "Although DHS has broad authorities to guard against radiological and nuclear dangers, we don't have the authorities we need to do the same against biological and chemical threats." According to Nielsen, the CWMD Act would help the U.S. "stay a step ahead of our enemies".
The CWMD Act of 2018 now moves on to the Senate for a vote.
For more information about the CWMD office, please follow the links below.


Anyone identifying these persons should act in accordance with their reporting and other obligations.
;;AARAN MONEY WIRE SERVICE INC., 1806 Riverside Ave., 2nd Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
;;AL BARAKA EXCHANGE LLC, P.O. Box 20066, Dubai, U.A.E.; P.O. Box 3313, Deira, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;AL-BARAKAAT, Mogadishu, Somalia; Dubai, U.A.E.
;;AL-BARAKAAT GROUP OF COMPANIES SOMALIA LIMITED ; AL-BARAKAT FINANCIAL COMPANY; Mogadishu, Somalia; P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;AL-BARAKAAT WIRING SERVICE, 2940 Pillsbury Avenue, Suite 4, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408, U.S.A.
;;AL-BARAKAT GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ; BARAKAAT GLOBETEL COMPANY;Hargeysa, Somalia; Mogadishu, Somalia; P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;AL-BARAKAT INTERNATIONAL ; BARACO CO.; Box 2923, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;AL-BARAKAT INVESTMENTS, P.O. Box 3313, Deira, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKA TRADING COMPANY, P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAAT BOSTON, 266 Neponset Ave., Apt 43, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122-3224, U.S.A.
;;BARAKAAT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAAT ENTERPRISE, 1762 Huy Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43224-3550, U.S.A.
;;BARAKAAT GROUP OF COMPANIES, Mogadishu, Somalia; P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAAT INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES ;BICO; Mogadishu, Somalia; Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAAT INTERNATIONAL, INC., 1929 South 5th Street, Suite 205, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
;;BARAKAAT NORTH AMERICA, INC., 2019 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; 925 Washington St., Dorchester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
;;BARAKAAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY SOMALIA, LIMITED, P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAT BANK AND REMITTANCES, Mogadishu, Somalia; Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAT GLOBAL TELEPHONE COMPANY, Mogadishu, Somalia; Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAT REFRESHMENT COMPANY, Mogadishu, Somalia; Dubai, U.A.E.
;;BARAKAT WIRE TRANSFER COMPANY, 4419 S. Brandon St., Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
;;BARAKO TRADING COMPANY LLC, P.O. Box 3313, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;GLOBAL SERVICE INTERNATIONAL, 1929 5th St., Suite 204, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
;;PARKA TRADING COMPANY, P.O. Box 3313, Deira, Dubai, U.A.E.
;;RED SEA BARAKAT COMPANY LIMITED, Mogadishu, Somalia; Dubai, U.A.E.
;;SOMALI INTERNATIONAL RELIEF ORGANIZATION, 1806 Riverside Ave., 2nd Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.


text: Q: thinkpad t460 (intel 8260) wifi instability My thinkpad is constantly dropping wifi connection, despite appearing to still be connected. I'm at my wit's end trying to stabilize my wifi. I've tried fedora 25, Ubuntu 16.04, and Ubuntu 16.10. I've done everything I've seen on the internet from trying backports firmware, disabling N band internet, and turning off wifi power management, but the wifi is still dropping. Does anybody else have this issue with their intel 8260ac/thinkpad t460? How do I know if my wifi card is definitely faulty versus router problems?

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange