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Nineteen-year-old Karis has been blind since birth, but for some reason, she can see through the wall of smoke that separates the human lands from those of the Faeries that rule in grand courts on the other side. Most of the time, the only thing she can see on the other side of the wall is the swipe of a tail or the trailing of a bony hand along the surface. But one day, a handsome faerie appears and sweeps her away into his world, a world that is being ravaged by an evil so dark and deadly, she fears she may never see her home again.
Loftin is a bounty hunter and he has been searching for Karis since she went missing from the Court of Ash. He needs to return her and collect the ransom. But the longer they travel together and the more he teaches her about what she is now able to see, the more difficult he finds the thought of letting her go. A fiery passion ignites between them, but with a monster tracking their every move, they must find a way to reach the Court of Ash before it kills them both.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Glamour of Midnight
Reviewed in Germany on 24 December 2019
In Glamour of Midnight begleiten wir Karis auf ihrem Weg in die Welt hinter den Schutzmauern. An und für sich ist Karis blind, dennoch kann sie hinter den Rauch blicken. Als Karis dann auch wirklich in dieser Welt ankommt, beginnt das Abenteuer ihres Lebens. Auf diesem Weg trifft sie auch auf Loftin, der ihr das Leben nicht immer erleichtert, denn der verfolgt eigentlich ganz andere Ziele. Umso schöner ist es, zu sehen, wie sich beide begegnen und sich gemeinsam miteinander weiterentwickeln.
Der Weltenaufbau war wirklich gut, und der Schreibstil super schlüssig und leicht. Casey hat hier eine wundervolle Geschichte geschrieben, mit Elementen aus Snow White, welche die Geschichte noch aufregender werden lassen. Es ist aber kein klassisches Re-Telling von Snow White.
Das Englisch ist angenehm und leicht zu lesen. Für Romantasy Fans auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read!
This was my first dive into the faery world, and I must say it was a good first read. I'm not normally into these types of stories, but the author caught my interest in the story line enough for me to ignore my initial distaste for things like "faeries" and so on. By the end of the book I had enjoyed it so much, that I'm certain I'll read another fae story in the future. I thought the story could have ended sooner than it did, it was long-since resolved, but I really enjoyed the little extra at the end, regardless. It was a fun read, and I'd definitely recommend it.
Crankster
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
A fantastic retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. A friend of mine read this as an ARC and told me to pre-order Glamour of Midnight... so I did! As soon as it landed on my kindle, I started reading it and couldn't stop until it was done.
The story centres on Karis, blind since birth and in a stratified society, lives at the bottom of the heap in her village with her adoptive brother and best friend. She's viewed with suspicion by the rest of the villagers and called names, such as "changeling" on a regular basis.
The village is an oasis in the world of Faerie, a world that threatens to take over the village and swallow it whole. The only thing between the village and Faerie is a wall of smoke that needs to be replenished. The village follows a tradition of sending someone out to bolster the smoke, they're supposed to have the sight, but when a young girl is selected to venture into the wilds of Faerie, Karis suspects she's not up to the task.
And even stranger, the blind girl can actually see through the wall of smoke. When Karis offers to go in the girl's stead, her adoptive brother leaves setting Karis on a path to save him from certain death and into the arms of destiny.
Loftin, the bounty hunter, has been charged with finding Karis for her mother. If he does this, he will be rewarded with the return of someone dear to him.
When Loftin and Karis stumble into each other, he thinks he can kill two birds with one stone, except he doesn't count on is Karis herself. The longer Loftin's with her, the more he hates his mission, but he's bound to bring in Karis whether he likes it or not.
This book has a little bit of everything for everyone: Fae, monsters, vampires, mystery and a budding love affair. The pace is break neck and we lurch from one life-threatening situation to the next as Karis and Loftin cross the Faerie wilds.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I'm looking forward to the next one.
WyoGal
3.0 out of 5 stars Great ending, but...
While the romantic ending is fantastic, the pacing of the book is off in several ways. The opening chapter is full of too much backstory and "telling" (instead of revealing through action). The evil character is evil for very little justification. Karis goes from blind village beggar to horny and very confident female stalker without much to explain her character changes. She barely manages to fight off creepy creatures one after another and then races off to battle the most powerful faery by the end of the book. Too fast, too easy. If some memories had been restored so the reader could experience Karis as her mother's protege as a child, maybe the climax would be more believable. There are typos and grammar errors throughout the book, but they are not too distracting. Regardless of the "hurry up and kill the evil one" pacing problems, the book has a satisfying ending for those wanting HEA fairy tale finishes.
3.0 out of 5 stars A little bait and switch
I bought this book during a promotional deal because of the blind protagonist. I'm not blind (though it's close without contacts), but I'm always interested in the underdog, underestimated protagonist. However, the protagonist isn't blind for very long (no spoiler, it happens very early in the book) and doesn't seem that challenged by it, other than not being able to get a job. She's also not an underdog for very long because it is made clear early on that she can wipe the floor with the Big Bad and no one's even that concerned if she'll be able to pull it off or not. Ahh yes, and no way can a Mary Sue be an underdog. She's got ALL the powers, and I do mean all of them, and of course multiple men telling her she's beautiful. The tone of the book is also a little disjointed in that the first part of the book seems more organized and well-paced than the second half. As an example of the disorganization, it is mentioned several times that a character has one hand because the other was chopped off, but then in the second half of the book, he "puts his hands in his pockets".
It's a light read that moves pretty fast, it doesn't get bogged down really except for some in the post-Big Bad wrap-up.


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Frank Heath Alfriend Papers
Identifier: UA 5.109
This collection consists of an "extract" from the faculty minutes of the College of William & Mary, granting a master's degree in 1866 to Frank H. Alfriend. The extract includes a green, embossed Temple seal used by the College at that time and was signed by William and Mary President Benjamin Ewell and Professor and Acting Secretary of the Faculty Thomas P. McCandlish. Also in the collection is a 41-page address titled "Alexander Hamilton: An address by Frank H. Alfriend before the Philomathean Society of William & Mary College Williamsburg VA July 4th, 1859."
Alfriend, Frank H., 1841-1887 (Person)
Administrative History:
Frank H. Alfriend (1841-1887) was the younger brother of Thomas L Alfriend. He became a biographer of Jefferson Davis.
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This collection was previously part of the University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection.
Acc. 1946.16: Address before the Philomathean Society was a gift received on 5/13/1945.
Faculty-Alumni File Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library
Thomas L. Alfriend Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library
Accessioned and minimally processed by Mindy Gipson in November 2009.
College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae
College of William and Mary--History--19th century
College of William and Mary--Students
College of William and Mary--Students--Social life and customs
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Guide to the Frank Heath Alfriend Papers
Frank Heath Alfriend Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Frank Heath Alfriend Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. https://scrcguides.libraries.wm.edu/repositories/2/resources/942 Accessed January 29, 2023.

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We obviously love real estate, but one thing we don't like about it is the legwork involved, especially with tasks that force us to go out and spend precious hours on the road. An example would be payments for real estate transactions like taxes and fees. Thankfully, real estate transactions just got easier with online credit card payments. Learn more about this below.
Before we get into the "new way" of making payments for real estate transactions, let me share how this is usually done, the "old school" way.
For our own real estate transactions, we normally make the payments ourselves, and spend a lot of time driving through traffic. To give you an idea, going to Makati from Las Pinas one-way would take about an hour, or even longer during rush-hour. Then we would have to find parking, or we will just park at the nearest mall and walk. Not exactly our highest and best use.
Of course, we can ask our service provider to pickup our payment, but carrying a significant amount of cash is quite risky nowadays. We still have to go to the bank/ATM to withdraw money, meet the person who will pick-up our payment, and then he will have to transport that money back to the office. This exposes us all to "bad elements" out there.
Check payments would be a good option for us, but not everyone has a checking account. I know, it's hard to believe, but we've met a lot of people who have bought properties who don't have a checking account.
How about payment through bank deposit? Well, it is possible, but then you have to scan the deposit slip, send it through email, and the other party will have to cross-check and verify the deposit you have made, which can take time. It's pretty tedious if you ask me.
There must be a better way, and I believe it is through online credit card payments, which can also help property buyers avoid a common scenario that happens when the transfer of a title is delayed.
Why are title transfers delayed, what problems can arise, and how can this be avoided?
Someone buys a property, they are happy with the purchase, but somehow, the transfer of the title gets delayed. A common reason is due to lack of funds. After many years have passed, and when the need to transfer the title arises (ex. they need to sell the property), they are shocked to find out they have to pay back-taxes with penalties and surcharges.
What's worse is it can even get more complicated if a party in the transaction has already passed away, and now estate taxes also have to be paid, etc.
Now, I believe the scenario above can be avoided. Even if one lacks funds to cover all transfer costs in one go, I believe most can manage to pay this through installment. By paying through a credit card, and availing installment terms, the transfer of the title can proceed, and it will come with smaller and more manageable monthly payments.
Sorry, I didn't want to scare anyone out there who might have deferred the transfer of a title for a property they own, but the scenario above does happen, and is quite common, yet it is a perfect example of how credit card payments can be utilized for real estate transactions.
Anyway, there are certainly more examples where having an online payment facility that accepts credit cards is a huge advantage, and we'll tackle these below.
Nowadays, making online payments for our everyday needs has become a way of life, we are now able to pay for practically everything… mortgages, tuition fees, utilities, loan payments, etc. Although there are people who still have a hard time accepting this form of payment, the advantages are hard to ignore.
To begin with, it's convenient. Imagine making a payment from the safety and comfort of home (or where ever you may be, as long as you have a reliable internet connection).
Secondly, you will definitely save time. There's no need to go out of your way to make a payment, especially if you already have other more important things to do. Quoting a favorite bank's tagline "There are no lines online", which I believe is true. No more wasted time falling in line, you can do online payments anytime!
You also save money. You don't have to spend for fuel or transportation, not to mention the time and effort you will save. As they say, time is money.
Another advantage is safety. You don't have to carry a big amount of cash which could attract thieves and put your life at risk. You also avoid those ATM skimming devices as you don't have to get money from ATM's.
Also, most credit cards offer a way for you to pay through installments, through flexible payment terms, and with low add-on interest rates (Note: this is different from just paying the minimum amount due, which is something I would not recommend!).
Of course, by using your favorite credit card, you can also earn travel miles, points, rewards, freebies, rebates, and discounts! It's like getting perks out of something that you will be spending money for anyway.
Question is, which service provider for real estate transactions is capable of accepting online credit card payments?
Yes, we can now start paying for our real estate transactions online using our credit cards!
With this online payment facility, we can use our credit card to pay for almost any fees connected with real estate transactions such as Capital Gains Tax, Documentary Stamps Tax, and Transfer Tax, etc. We can even pay for Real Property Taxes online!
We recently had a chat with Ms. Rose Cruz of OMI Land Title Services and she mentioned that the online credit card payment facility was made possible through a partnership with IPay88, the leading online Payment Service Provider in Southeast Asia, and Maybank, one of the world's strongest banks. We can be assured of OMI's Online Payment Facility.
OMI Land Title Services now offers security, convenience and peace of mind, not only through its excellent services, but also through a secure and reliable online payment facility.
The O.R. will be issued within 3 days after paying successfully.
Inform OMI Land Title Services of payment so that they could issue an Official Receipt immediately.
Please take note that although you choose to pay through credit card, it would still be on progress billing. This means that your billing and the amount to be paid will depend on the percentage of work or stages of the project. Remaining balance will only be billed once the project or the job has been completed and will correspond with the final result or issuance of the documentary deliverables to the client.
This will revolutionize real estate transactions!
In my opinion, this is truly a welcome development that will revolutionize the way we handle real estate transactions.
It's convenient, safe and secure. OMI Land Title Services' online payment facility will definitely make real estate transactions a more pleasant experience.
For more information on their e-payment facility, please call OMI Land Title Services at 884-1106 or visit their website at http://www.omilandtitle.com.


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The Young Victoria – 3.5/5 – Movie Reviews by Ry!
The Young Victoria – 3.5/5 – Historical films; they are the kind of films that tread the waters of dramatization and real life facts. With films like these, you always tend to get a film that is either: deep in character development or an on look into biased ideals for the sake of making a film. Here, in 'The Young Victoria', you have a film that doesn't waste preaching and just focuses on the early life or a memorable monarch. Along with this, you have a great deal of drama and intrigue that helps envelope history, which most people outside of England or Europe may not know. Overall, beyond some fast paced direction, The Young Victoria is a great character piece for one of the most memorable monarchs in history.
Premise: Dominated by her possessive mother and her bullying consort since childhood, Victoria (Emily Blunt) refuses to allow them the power of acting as her regent in the last days of her uncle, William IV's rule. Her German cousin Albert (Rupert Friend) is encouraged to court her for solely political motives but, following her accession, finds he is falling in love with her. What ensues is a ride through the ages, where political motives are family bred, and love can be more powerful than a Queens's rule.
When it comes to the titular character of Queen Victoria, Emily Blunt shines in the role as the most powerful woman in England. From the beginning till the end, she spring boards someone who is deeply complex. She gives us a person who is has an affinity to do a lot for the common people, even if she lives a role of isolation as a monarch, and has other people pulling her strings for power. Saying she brings a deeply complex person is really remarkable, because of the layers and years the movies takes place. Before and right when she becomes queen, you watch as Blunt shows someone who is very innocence when it comes to the others in the Kings court. She has been brought up in isolation, but her feistiness builds upon this and provides strength as it shows she is more human than her 'family'; who is using her for political gain. Once she becomes Queen, you watch as her character grows stronger, and you see someone, even though she is young, exudes charisma more sternly and profoundly then some of the adults who are in her court. Using a humane touch to the character helps the audience connect to the complexion of royalty, as she provides insight into a world unknown. Along with this mirror, she also provides a side of what a 'young' queen may act and be like. Emily Blunt is remarkable, and it exudes even greater with the love Victoria has for Prince Albert, played by Rupert Friend. Throughout the film and the history of this film, he becomes her confident, through letters and other means of communication. Through it all, the love grows between the two, and you see it through his great acting and comparable interactions with his courtship and others he has to deal with. When the love reaches its peak and they finally get married, you witness true chemistry between the two. Through them, they exude the highs of lows of a real couple, including in the climax. When it comes to the supporting cast, you get the common caricatures you find in films set during these kind of time periods. Beyond being helpful towards the main two characters, they weren't developed beyond that point, and are standard threads to helping the plot instead of being real characters. This helps and hinders the complex of the story, as you are never fully engrossed in it, but are attentive for majority of the film.
When it comes to the directionstory of the film, it felt very fast pace for all that it is covering. Being a historical piece, there is a thin line that the director can cross. With hitting certain key points in Victoria's early life, we get to see how the influence of politics has on the royal family. In trying to make all this political wiring more than just an 'informational ad', the director has to include a bit of movie drama along with a formal script. Thankfully, the drama isn't mediocre and the script is decent enough to bring some attentiveness to the detail of 'The Young Victoria'. As mentioned above, there is a love story that yields its head along with the dramatizations. The love story isn't force fed, and it is brought along gradually, making it have quality and be believable. Another thing the love story does is provide a strong point for the film. Here, is where you find a connection with the characters, as well as a heart for the story and life for Queen Victoria. The weakness of the film falls in the beginning and the direction being very fast paced. Being fast pace creates a situational base of the facts surrounded by the general drama and formidable script. What you get is scenarios of who wants what, and the circumstances and consequences of those scenarios. There isn't much time to think for these scenarios, so you don't get a great feel for what is happening. This holds the film from being developed better, and keeps the film at an average tone.
The true strength, outside of the great acting from Emily Blunt, is in the cinematography. In the visuals you get a great look into the era of Queen Victoria. In this look, you have many outlandish and subtle looks at architecture, environments and attire. The great colors you see here are blended by all these three things. It helps create a magical, but formal world. A good thing of this is that the visuals don't go over the top, and are subtle enough to make you feel as if you want to be among the Queens Court, or part of the political scheming. The score is also brilliant aspect of the film. It helps blend the feelings of an 18 century England to a modern audience. The score blends a great mix of opera tone and symphony aurora. This helps create strength to the tone, and provide emotions to the two main characters.
Overall, The Young Victoria is a good mixture of historical retelling inside a dramatic and politically enticed film. Emily Blunt provides quality and depth to the title character and her male counterpart, Rupert Friend, helps add complexion as Prince Albert. Some of the direction is fast pace, making it hard to grapple any sense of the movie. The addition of the love story keeps the film watchable, as well as the visuals and score. If you're into historical dramas, this is a blu-ray to pick up, rental or buy.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D – 2/5 – Movie Reviews by Ry!
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est un genre fossile de scorpions de la famille des Buthidae.

Distribution
Les espèces de ce genre ont été découvertes dans du copal à Madagascar. Elles datent du Quaternaire.

Liste des espèces
Selon World Spider Catalog 20.5 :
  Palaeogrosphus copalensis (Lourenço, 1996)
  Palaeogrosphus jacquesi Lourenco & Henderickx, 2002

Publication originale
 Lourenço, 2000 : « More about the Buthoidea of Madagascar, with special references to the genus Tityobuthus Pocock (Scorpiones, Buthidae). » Revue Suisse de Zoologie, , ,  (texte intégral).

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Genre fossile de scorpions (nom scientifique)
Paléontologie à Madagascar
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Taxon fossile décrit en 2000

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Security of centralized crypto exchanges continues to be compromised with the recent hack of Bithumb.
Crypto analysts argue that investors have either become insensitive to these incidents or they are simply indifferent towards hacks due to the struggling crypto market.
Wan, a partner at Primitive Ventures, a team of "market cycle agnostic" crypto investors who've invested an undisclosed amount in Zcash (ZEC) and Dfinity ("the world computer"), believes that security breaches of small or medium-sized exchanges may not necessarily have an adverse effect on cryptocurrency prices or investor sentiment, in general.
Are Crypto Investors "Insensitive" Or "Indifferent" To Exchange Hacks?
Although Wan did not specify which "top" exchange she was referring to, her comments were most likely in reference to the recent hack that took place on Bithumb. On March 29th, 2019, South Korea-based crypto exchange Bithumb suffered a security breach, resulting in millions of EOS tokens being stolen.
At the time of hack, Wan had alerted her followers with periodic and timely updates as the hacker(s) reportedly began transferring the large amount of stolen tokens to other exchanges, some of which did not require know-your-customer (KYC) checks. This, most likely in an attempt to quickly cash out on their illicit earnings.
Commenting on these types of incidents, Wan also believes that "the size of the hack is insignificant." Moreover, she revealed that "many centralized exchanges [are still] holding hundreds of millions of assets in their hot wallets" which "is just a time bomb" or invitation "for the next hack."
In response to Wan's comments and observations, Twitter user Christopher.Baradaran (@cbaradaran1) said that these types of hacks strongly suggest that we need to start building and using more decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
While there have recently been arguments about what type of platform may qualify as a DEX, as some of these peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms such as LocalBitcoins now require know-your-customer (KYC) checks (suggesting they're not truly decentralized), many security researchers recommend not sharing your private keys with anyone.
There's also a saying, "not your keys, not your bitcoin" - which means that users only have true ownership of their cryptoassets if they have access to the private keys associated with those assets. If any entity manages to obtain access to a users' private keys, then they can also gain access to the funds and potentially steal them.


A well-designed garden will always add value you to your property and that is what is an important investment. This will work well especially when you're considering selling the property to another person. However, a good landscape can also benefit you a lot because you will make the property look more beautiful which makes the experience much better. There are many more reasons why you should invest in a good landscape including a very nice garden that you can take care of. This is a project that is worth your time and money that is why it is also important to think about the best landscaping company, you can work with. The following are some tips that can help you hire the best landscaping contractor.
If you look at the number of landscaping companies available for your now it can be confusing to choose the best but through research can be able to narrow down the best. Internet can be a powerful friend to you because of the reviews about different landscaping companies. Don't forget that recommendations can also work well especially if you can trust people giving them to you. Also, a company that is proud of what they do, will always give you references of some of the landscaping that they have done. Above for this, always ensure that you are no longer improve the most reputable company. One of the things that you can narrow down to when it comes to choosing a company that is most reputable is the expertise in this area. You want to work with a company that can help you a lot when it comes to designing the garden that you want. Professionals can actually help you to come up with a design that you have in mind because they know how to design one. On the same note, it is also important to understand that the design they can offer you depend a lot on the experience they have in designing others. If you want to avoid frustrations, ensure that the landscaping contractor you are working with as five and above years of experience in offering landscaping services.
It is very important that you also consider how much it will cost you to work with a specific landscaping contractor. One of the things that can lower the overall cost of working with a landscaping contractor is if you don't have to spend any money in investing in the landscaping tools which are very important for quality landscaping. The insurance policy is also very important because it means in case of damages and injuries which most of the times happen, will not have to spend any money on that.


Last week we began a series with Dr. Jacques Courseault. Because Dr. Jacques was a personal trainer before becoming a physician I have asked him to become my trainer and let you follow along.
You can follow along in the coming months and see how easy this is. Read the first article in this series. It discusses the basics of getting started and this week I get to the exercises.
Dr. C.: Let's start with a Squatting Shoulder Press, which works the large muscles in your legs and arms.
Now the challenge of the first day is in determining the proper weight to use. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends using "70-85% of your one repetition maximum." Right.... Forget the exercise jargon. Let's perform a "test" to help you find the correct weight for the Squatting Shoulder Press.
Find the barbell rack in your gym. You may see two types of barbells, the straight bar or the curl bar (which has two humps built into it.) Use either one, it doesn't matter.
Dr. H.: Barbells are the ones that you hold in each hand, right?
Dr. C.: Barbells are the long straight bars that require two hands to use. They can range from about 4 to 6 feet in length. The benefit of using a barbell, particularly for beginners, is that you have more control over the motion of the bar, as opposed to using dumbbells, which are the weights that you can hold separately in each hand.
Dumbbells are beneficial because you train smaller muscles that control balance. For instance, you may be using dumbbells to train the large muscles in your arm, say your biceps. At the same time, your forearm muscles are being worked because they have to balance the dumbbell.
Dr. C.: Now, I want you to start at 20 lbs. Place your hands on the bar, shoulder-width apart and palms down. Next, bring the bar to the level of your chest, with your hands and elbows underneath the bar. If, picking it up from the floor or a low rack, make sure you keep your back straight and use the muscles in your arms and legs to lift the weight.
Now, I want you to push the barbell straight up in the air with your arms, again keep your back straight. Perform 2 repetitions. If you think you can do more than 8 repetitions with this weight, put the weight back on the rack and try 30 lbs. If 30 lbs. is too light, then try 40 lbs. Perform the same test until you find the weight that you can do about 8 repetitions with. After you choose the correct weight, write it down in your workout log so you can remember it the next time you perform the Squatting Shoulder Press.
Dr. H.: A "rep" is a single motion then? That would make 8 reps 8 lifts of the barbell, right? How far should I go? Is it always the full range of motion for that particular exercise?
Dr. C.: Exactly. You gotta know a little gym language.... A rep is just that, a single up (concentric) and down (eccentric) movement. Thus, 8 reps equals 8 up and down movements. For now, let's assume that a rep is the full range of motion for a particular exercise. For the Squatting Shoulder Press, the bar begins at the upper chest and ends when you can fully extend your arms. As we advance, a rep may not include the full range, but don't worry about that at this point.
Dr. H.: Got it. A rep is the motion and a set is the number of reps. Is 3 sets the standard?
Dr. C.: Yes, three sets is the standard. However, sets can range from one to three depending on your training goals. For endurance training it is best to use 1-2 sets, but with a higher number of reps (15-25). For building big Schwarzenegger muscles, 6 sets of 1 to 6 reps may be used. Aren't you glad you asked?


Set to be the first skyscraper in the city, the tower's curvaceous form is interrupted by a spiral of greenery that rises from street level up to the 40th floor. The 150 m tower includes 11,000 sq. m of office space, a Hilton hotel, up to 120 apartments, a restaurant with panoramic views, commercial space for shops, and offices on the ground floor for the railway company SNCF.
Integrated into the overall form of the building, the façade and public platform is a continuous vertical landscape. This vertical green ribbon referenced the lush waterway of Canal du Midi that winds through the city. Trees will line the platform of the building and a ribbon of gardens will curl around the glass facade to its full height.


Thanks for this suggestion. Unfortunately, it didn't get Flash working with my Opera 9.64. Flash has worked with SeaMonkey and Firefox all along. It's just Opera where it doesn't work.
Yes, the strange thing is that flash was working just fine in FF although nss wasn't installed. After I installed nss package, I got flash in Opera 9.64.
I've installed latest flash version (just copied libflashplayer.so to /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins directory) and upgraded stock Opera 9.63 with 9.64.
How did you installed 9.64? I've used VL's Opera SlackBuild script, slightly modified (version number and archive extension). Then upgraded 9.63 with upgradepkg command.
I've done more investigating and have interesting results. I installed Opera 9.64 on my Athlong 64 computer; Flash had already been updated to the latest version. This time I used the Slackware 11-and-later version offered at opera.com instead of my usual static tar.gz version. Flash continued to work with the latest Opera on that computer. I use the proprietary ATI driver on it.
Not GTK2 toolkit (got 0).
Opera itself works fine, but Flash does not. When I originally installed VL6 Standard Deluxe Opera 9.63 and Flash were working, but somewhere along the upgrade line Flash stopped working. This computer uses the xorg radeon driver. Flash works fine on SeaMonkey and Firefox.
My Turion 64 also has Flash non-working with Opera. The error message is different. I'll post it tonight when I'm using that computer. That computer uses the proprietary NVidia driver.
Can anyone explain what "Not GTK2 toolkit (got 0)" means and what I can do about it? All three computers have just about the same software, so how GTK2 toolkit disappeared is a mystery to me.
I should also mention that I removed Opera entirely from the Celeron computer and reinstalled with the same Opera-provided Slackware version as I used on the computer where Flash and Opera are working together. Same results--Flash doesn't work on the Celeron. I also reinstalled the latest Flash, which didn't help, either. I don't know what else to try.


Andrew and Amalia, one of Murcia's "Informadores."
Living under the watchful eye of Murcia's informadores.
Previously, I've spoken a lot about tradition in my blog posts. It's easy to harp on nostalgically about the romantic past of a foreign city and there are plenty of dark-eyed Moors and sadistic inquisitors to wax lyrical about. But when travelling, contemporary culture is too often overlooked.
The picture above is of Amalia and me. I'm on my way home from work, whereas Amalia's working day—or, rather, night—is just beginning. As one of Murcia's 52 informadoras, she starts to walk around the neighbourhood of El Carmen at 10 pm and won't clock off again until four am. It's quite the beat for a 62-year-old, but Mediterranean women are anything if resilient.
She told me that her role mainly consists of locking the public gardens, making sure public lights are working and keeping an eye on the various homeless people. The last point struck home with me. It's often the case that these people are simply the invisible forgotten in society. If Amalia sees somebody sleeping rough, then she radios through to Town Hall and they make sure a social worker gets to them with food and clothing before they move on in the morning.
I asked if keeping an eye on functioning lights wasn't a little detracting from her more humanitarian duties like looking out for the homeless. Again, as a good Spanish lady, she took me to school. "Good lighting is invaluable in a city for the safety of its inhabitants!" ("Obviously, idiot!" I thought, as I grimaced on the inside.) Leonardo Benévolo said the streets of Murcia form a "tortuous labyrinth" and he wasn't wrong. Narrow but high streets inherited from the Moors in pitch darkness make for a pretty daunting walk home indeed.
This brought the conversation to the key part of Amalia's job. It's not difficult to guess from her title that she often informs people, especially with directions, she escorts home anybody who doesn't feel too safe on their own at night. This is a major part of her role and, for this reason, the Informadores only work in the less safe areas of the city. Mine (El Carmen), being the home of most immigrants and cheap housing, is a common stomping ground, as you can imagine.
Whether anybody feels unsafe enough to walk home or not, nobody can deny that a constant authoritative presence in the street is a pleasant thing when it comes in the form of a friendly local in a high-visibility vest. There could be police on every corner and they do make their rounds in cars, but the informadores present a welcoming and homely watchful eye, all paid for by the city council.
Amalia told me that the name "informadores" is a modern one. She's the recipient of a long history of civic-minded individuals previously called "serenos." This occupation goes back as far as 1495 in Spain but those in Murcia show an ever-progressing conformation to modernism.
It's nice to see a timeless civic benefit but it's even nicer to hear how it moves with the times. Amalia regaled me with the efficiency of the services at her disposal. Police, fire services and publicly funded ambulances are all only a click of a button away and they can navigate the "labyrinth" infinitely faster than Perseus.
I was overjoyed at the modernism of it all, but it also seemed to fit with this little city's dogged pursuit of self-improvement. More than modernism, though, what can be seen in the Informadores is a blend of visible, effective civil service and employment. Two things modern day Europe could with a lot more of.


Some of the darkest skies in the nation? More ghost towns than populated towns? With s list of 20 epic surprises, you will surely want to pack your bags and rip up Nevada's backroads and backcountry immediately.
Whether you're enjoying the complex culinary innovations of a Michelin-rated restaurant, diving into the grilled-up goodness of a roadside eatery or sitting shoulder to shoulder with story-telling cowboys over some legendary Basque cuisine, Nevada's menu is as diverse as it is delectable.


This North Fulton (Milton) home had a well designed swimming pool, but lacked a place to entertain and relax after a busy Atlanta day.
An Atlanta outdoor living dream addition. An outdoor living room with a fireplace, an open deck, a hot tub deck and a restroom.


At Valley Animal Hospital, our veterinarian in Clifton NJ is committed to providing the highest standard and quality of care to your puppy, kitten, dog, or cat. If your pet has not yet been spayed or neutered, this is a procedure that we highly recommend as soon as your pet is the proper age, weight, and stage of development. Our vet has extensive experience in performing spay and neuter surgery for pets in the Clifton, Montclair, Nutley, and surrounding areas. Below are some commonly asked questions about spay and neuter surgery.
Having this treatment/surgery done on your pet prevents him or her from being able to reproduce, so by doing this, you're doing your part to help control the pet population. Furthermore, this procedure can help protect your pet from reproductive health issues, including a number of reproductive cancers and diseases in both males and females.
As far as temperament goes, pets who are spayed or neutered also tend to be more friendly and less likely to run away.
When should I have this service done?
The proper time to have this done will vary from pet to pet. Some factors that will need to be taken into consideration include your pet's age, weight, stage of development, and overall health. Many kittens, for example, can be spayed once they're a little over two pounds. Our veterinarian will be able to make a recommendation for your pet based on those listed factors.
A spay or neuter is a common practice; your pet will be placed under anesthesia and his or her vital signs will be carefully monitored before, during, and after the procedure. Once the surgery is complete, the incision will be sutured and we will continue to monitor your pet until he or she comes out of anesthesia. We will contact you when your pet is ready to go home.
How can I care for my pet after the procedure?
Once your pet is back home with you, simply keep an eye on him or her to make sure there is no over-grooming, biting, or chewing of the incision site. If there are any issues in this regard, we typically recommend using a veterinary cone to prevent your kitten or puppy from being able to reach the area until healing is complete. We use dissolvable sutures so you will not need to come back in to have your pet's sutures removed.
If you're interested in learning more about cat or dog spay and neuter procedures or any other treatment/service we offer, be sure to contact our vet today. You can reach Valley Animal Hospital by giving us a call at (973) 509-5225. We proudly serve Clifton, Nutley, Montclair, and the surrounding areas!


The original "cube' ballast allows for convenient organization of wires and mounting in smaller growing spaces.
Ballast Size(1000W) 130 x 130 x 130mm / 5.12 x 5.12 x 5.12in.(600W) 130 x 130 x 130mm / 5.12 x 5.12 x 5.12in.
Ballast Weight(1000W) 1.8kg / 3.97lbs.(600W) 1.54kg / 3.39lbs.


When you click on images at Art Avenue, you can order fine art prints of them in many varieties, posters of varying sizes, and notecards you can design, as well as free ecards.
We will send only the highest quality art prints of an amazing variety of shapes and sizes you decide on when you order.
Simply click on the image of your choice. You will then be taken to our fulfillment process in which you can decide whether print, poster, or card, dimensions.
We won't go out of our way to bother you into buying anything – you'll have to click on a image to start.


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Jenny Berggren (egentlig Jenny Cecilia Petrén) er en sangerinde og sangskriver fra Sverige. Jenny Berggren var forsanger i pop-gruppen Ace of Base.

Karriere

Jenny Berggren begyndte som sangerinde i flere konstellationer med sine søskende Malin Berggren og Jonas Berggren. I begyndelsen af 1990-erne dannede de sammen med Ulf Ekberg gruppen Ace of Base, som fik et enormt internationalt gennembrud og derved blev en af Sveriges største musikeksportører gennem tiderne. Den første plade, Happy Nation (1992), var ved udgangen af 1990-erne det da mest solgte debutalbum i verden med 23 millioner eksemplar og var topnoteret i 16 lande.

Jenny Berggren har tillige sunget i gruppen Arose.

Berggren har også været virksom som sangskriver og foredragsholder, blandt andet om den hektiske tid med Ace of Base, om sin kristne livsanskuelse og fra tid til anden sammen med sin mand, Jakob Petrén. I 2007 turnerede hun med showet The Original ABBA Orchestra, og hun har gennemført et stort antal koncerter solo samtidig med, at hun arbejdede med Ace of Base. Hun udgav i 2009 den selvbiografiske bog Vinna hela världen, som blev udsolgt og måtte genoptrykkes.

I marts 2010 udgav hun en demoversion af hendes egen sang "Free Me" til gratis download på hendes hjemmeside til sine fans. På sin fødselsedag 19. maj 2010 udkom den første officielle single, "Here I Am". Singlen nåede en 14-plads på den svenske salgshitliste. Den 15. september 2010 udkom hendes anden single, "Gotta Go". Den 1. oktober 2010 fremkom alle hendes sangtekster til albummet My Story på hendes hjemmeside. Albummet udkom den 13. oktober 2010. I foråret 2011 deltog hun i det danske melodigrandprix i forbindelse med Eurovision Song Contest med bidraget "Let Your Heart Be Mine".

Forsøge på sammen med mændene i Ace of Base at arbejde for fra 2009 at få genoptaget arbejdet med gruppen har ført til indre konflikter, idet hendes søster valgte ikke at fortsætte med sangerinde-karrieren, og Jenny Berggren selv gerne ville deltage som sangskriver i gruppen, hvilket de mandlige medlemmer ikke ønskede. Efter som hun hat satset på sin soloplade, hævder de at have opfattet det som om, at hun ikke har villet fortsætte deltagelsen i gruppen mere – hvilket hun har erklæret er en misforståelse – og de har i stedet engageret to helt nye sangerinder til erstatning for søstrene. Dette har ført til en hel del forvirring og uklarheder om den videre udvikling og rettighederne til gruppens navn og form.

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Jenny Berggren er gift med Jakob Petrén og har to børn, en søn og en datter.

Siden oktober 2010 er hun officiel ambassadør for Voi-projektet i Kenya. Bistandsprojektet har sit hovedsæde i Ulricehamn og hjælper forældreløse børn i byen Voi.

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Deltagere ved Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2011


Job Description The SCP Engr main charter is focused on engineering and technology development for semiconductor packaging.
New packages, process, materials, technology are handled by SCP engrs.
Good proficiency in English communication (both written and verbal) is recommended since the job entails communicating to cross functional teams inside and outside of China.
Technical competence in engineering, good team work, collaboration and a high passion for getting results will be required for the candidate to be able to perform in the SCP organization.


Kick your blasting capabilities up a notch with the powerful Flash P2700 petrol water blaster.
With up to 2700psi of grime busting pressure, the P2700 has more than enough power for most of the jobs around your house or lifestyle block. Take on your dirty driveway, deck, vehicles, boat, fences or even medium sized house and you'll be left with pristine surfaces that look like new.
The 6.5hp Ducar petrol motor is ultra-reliable and powers a commercial grade brass pump, giving you up to 7.6L/min of water flow for superb cleaning performance. With a soft-touch handle and never-flat rubber wheels, the tough steel frame is designed for easy transport. Capable of sucking water from a supply tank, pool or bucket without the need for an additional pump, the P2700 lets you get on with the job even if you are a long way from the nearest tap.
The spray gun features 95cm of reach and comes with 4 interchangeable nozzles, so you always have the right pressure and spray pattern for the job. The 5 metres of heavy-duty anti-kink hose allow you to cover all the angles, while the 2 Year Warranty means you know the P2700 is built to last.
Order yours today to experience the quality and value of a Flash water blaster.
Note: The pump in this unit is pre-oiled from the factory.
q: We have a bach with a water tank low pressure. Is petrol my best option and is this better than a electric option?
a: It depends on how low the pressure is, if your tank has a pump but pressure is lower than mains pressure either electric or petrol will be fine. If your water source is gravity fed or similar, then yes a petrol blaster would be a good option.
Very happy with this product good output pressure and also various nozzles depending on the job.
Very pleased with Water Blaster and it's performance. Good delivery turnaround and has made painting the house that much easier, with a good range of nozzles and clear instructions. Pleased to recommend.
Love this product. Cleaned the house and the decks and did a great job.
Have used this Water Blaster a couple of times now and so far has been great! After previously owning "Black Ridge" and "Powerbuilt" water blasters I chose to purchase this one based on it's 2 year warranty, an assurance from TradeTested that a full parts supply service was available and the machines ability to draw water from a pool of water and not just a hose. Would have given 5 stars if the instruction manual that came with it wasn't a generic "this manual covers 3 sizes of water blaster" job and the oil that was shipped with it was clearly marked with it's grade etc.