In her book 2012 and the Galactic Center: The Return of the Great Mother, Christine Page calls the Dark Rift, "the birth channel of the Great Mother from which civilization will be born anew" as the Sun has its birthday (Winter Solstice), associating it with the re-emergence of feminine in spiritual practices.
The Solstice New Moon activates this configuration, giving us an opportunity to prepare for the reawakening of the divine feminine, whose energies are emphasized by the present, yearly portal.
Since ancient times, this change of season has been celebrated for its energizing potential. The Sun, symbol of light, bringer of warmth and photosynthesis, dominates the longest day of the year right before the solstice. Sun worship is the most common thread in most official histories of this celebration. Yet is the great luminary the main star of midsummer?
Before the establishment of patriarchy, many ancient cultures took into account the equilibrium of opposites: light and dark, inner and outer, yin and yang. Winter solstice originally marked the end of the darkening months and the birth of a cycle of light. Wouldn't its summer counterpart hale the opposite, the return of night's magic? In fact, all seasonal crossings triggered cycles in the ongoing play between archetypal feminine and masculine. Summer solstice certainly celebrates the sun, yet the solstice actually takes place as that sun moves into Cancer, under the influence of the moon with its powers of emotion, intuition and creative fertility.
Anyone who researches this portal will note the solar emphasis of the official version, but now and then a more complete picture shines through. The oral traditions of Mesoamerica—which I am fortunate enough to have direct access to through my shaman colleagues in Mexico where I live—includes teachings that are especially interesting and pertinent to accessing solstice magic today, as we will see a bit further on.
First, let's consider some interesting symbolism from pagan nations around the world, retrieved from amidst reams of material centering on the sunlit aspect of this portal: For the Chinese, now is the beginning of the yin half of the year. In Ancient Gaul, the solstice deity was Epona, a Goddess riding a mare. In Rome of old, Vesta ruled this season change and her festivities were called Vestalia. This was the only time of year when married women could enter the shrines otherwise reserved for the vestal priestesses. There were more Roman goddesses associated with summer's entrance, including Venus and Juno. The latter was called "Juno-Luna" during this particular portal. The Roman goddesses were derivations from Greek mythology, for which Hera, "the Mother of all things", was the regent of the summer solstice.
Mesoamerican cosmology is solar-centric, but all beings are of dual nature, masculine and feminine, and each had a nahual, a magical, mysterious side. For the Mayans and related traditions, the yearly cycles of seasons were part of their system of "cosmic mathematics". At Winter Solstice, the Sun was born as a "precious hummingbird", whose force starts softly and then accumulates over the months, expressing itself as different animals.
Six months later, it becomes the most powerful of all birds: huehuecuauhtli (way-way-koo-outly), Grandmother Eagle. She is the Sun's nahual, his shadow and magical side. Bringing a time of plenty, her greatest blessing is strength of will to carry out the most arduous work of the year: tending and harvesting summer crops, as well as the even more intense labor of self-discovery and improvement associated with solstice and developed through spiritual practices. Now Grandmother Eagle comes forth, her spirit strengthened further by the New Moon portal, fortifying our will as we reaffirm those goals established at the beginning of the year in relation to the feminine within.
Before sharing suggestions for doing this, let's take a moment to consider why Mesoamerican pagans might have related this time of abundance with the power of will. Were they familiar with the alchemical force comprised by this virtue? As I've noted elsewhere, "the simple act of committing the will along certain lines" can greatly intensify the creative power of intent, "coordinating helpful events from the invisible plane, attracting multiple opportunities, resources and advantages to facilitate its consolidation". These alchemical benefits are not produced by isolated or sporadic efforts; the seemingly magical difference can be felt when our willingness is such that, if necessary, we commit ourselves time and again, ready from within to do whatever it takes to reach the goals we have set.
The following ceremony is designed to establish or reaffirm your goals for developing the sacred energy of the feminine within, and to receive the energy of Old Lady Eagle to enforce your will power in those goals.
This is an offering for you, Grandmother Eagle, you who now come forth in the year's wheel, with your wisdom working to resurrect the Sacred Feminine in me and in all humankind.
This is the light of Grandmother Eagle, whose fires touch me with their rays, energizing and filling my being with mature focus on the development of the Sacred Feminine.
After clarifying what this area means to you, list some inner and outer initiatives that you can take to ground the priorities of the Sacred Feminine in the last half of this magical and quickly passing year.
I have been given all the will power I need to participate in restoring the Sacred Female within. I strengthen the alchemical power of my will by declaring myself ready to do whatever may be necessary to achieve these results. My decision now multiplies the creative power of my intent, and, as Grandmother Sun touches me with her etheric rays, the Universe conspires to assist me. My initiatives enforce the Sacred Feminine energies that emerge in balance around the planet now.
Each morning, refer to your list, and then repeat affirmations like these again during 5-10 minutes. Keep your list on hand, along with images of eagles, female ancestors, flowers and the Sun, as well as paper slips with words like: Eagle, Grandmother Sun, Sacred Feminine, and so on.
Grandmother Sun sustains me, nothing can weaken my divine will power. I soar like an eagle to my personal heights.
You happen to be alive at one of humanity's most exciting crossroads. Begin at this portal to join or intensify the dance as you support Grandmother Sun's Solstice mission: to empower the Sacred Feminine within yourself and throughout the collective heart.


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Applied Mathematics > Vol.2 No.12, December 2011
The Physical Transient Spectrum for a Multi-Photon V-Type Three-Level Atom Interacting with a Squeezed Coherent Field in the Presence of Nonlinearities ()
Fahmy K. Faramawy, Abd El-Hameed Abd-Riheem Eied
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We study the interaction of a multi-photon three-level atom with a single mode field in a cavity, taking explicitly into account the existence of forms of nonlinearities of both the field and the intensity-dependent atom-field coupling. The analytical forms of the emission spectrum is calculated using the dressed states of the system. The effects of photon multiplicities, mean photon number, detuning, Kerr-like medium and the intensity-dependent coupling functional on the emission spectrum are analyzed.
Emission Spectrum, Nonlinearities, Multi-Photon Process
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Dear John: This breakup isn't about us, it's about you and the N-word
"Papa John" Schnatter's stupid, hateful words have caused an entire community to break up with him.
Dear John: This breakup isn't about us, it's about you and the N-word "Papa John" Schnatter's stupid, hateful words have caused an entire community to break up with him. Check out this story on courier-journal.com: http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/joseph-gerth/2018/07/12/papa-johns-schnatters-use-n-word-caused-breakup-joseph-gerth/778212002/
Joseph Gerth, Louisville Courier Journal Published 6:01 p.m. ET July 12, 2018 | Updated 1:31 p.m. ET July 13, 2018
John Schnatter, founder of Papa John's Pizza stands on a staircase in the lobby of the company's headquarters. By Pat McDonogh, The Courier-Journal. Jan. 26, 2016.(Photo: By Pat McDonogh/The Courier Journal)Buy Photo
The latest: U of L is pulling Papa John's off Cardinal Stadium after N-word scandal
It's over. Pack your bags and get out.
This was never a marriage anyway. Just an arrangement.
And this is the last straw.
It was bad enough when you ripped the Affordable Care Act because it would increase the cost of a pizza by 11 cents. And then you blamed your company's woes on black athletes who were protesting the fact that far too many young black men are being shot by cops.
But to use the N-word to explain that Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, often uttered the racist smear? What were you thinking?
More: Papa John's founder John Schnatter N-word scandal: Here's what we know
What was your point anyway? That what you spewed about the NFL players wasn't nearly as bad as what the old chicken monger may or may not have said?
By the afternoon on the day Forbes reported you used the N-word, you were forced to give up your position on the University of Louisville board of trustees. By that night, you quit as the chairman of the company you founded in the broom closet of your father's bar all those decades ago.
That same day, Jeffersonville took your name off the Nachand Fieldhouse, which you had helped pay to restore. By Thursday, the city said it would give back the $400,000 you contributed.
Essentially, they were saying, they don't need your filthy lucre.
U of L is now re-evaluating the naming arrangement for Papa John's Cardinal Stadium after a few football players said they don't want to play in it as long as your name is attached.
And now you're hiding "in a cave deeper than those Thai soccer players," as one wag put it.
That's probably a good idea. Right now, no one wants to be associated with you.
Read this: Analysts: Papa John's better off without a key ingredient — the founder
"He's a business-obsessed guy first and foremost, so this screwup, following other idiotic comments on the NFL and employee healthcare, indicates he's been in a bubble. Harsh lesson for sure," your old friend Terry Meiners told me.
No one is defending your character or talking about financial contributions you've made to higher education and charitable organizations over the years.
But you can understand that. Who wants to take the heat for defending someone who used that word — the Mount Everest of racial slurs?
Part of the problem may be that you've never really engendered loyalty in the people around you. Syl Sosnowski, your vice president of marketing from 1995 to 2001, told the Courier Journal a while back that you sometimes turned on those who displeased you.
Opinion: Papa John said exactly what he meant when he used the N-word
So, now you're Paula Deen, with a pizza oven.
Roseanne Barr with anchovies.
A big slice of Marge Schott.
Happy Chandler with extra cheese.
They're all people who were accused of making the same mistake — uttering something racist — and paying a hefty price.
None of them ever recovered — Schott, the former owner of the Cincinnati Reds, and Chandler, the former governor of Kentucky, died before they could.
Deen, the former queen of southern cooking, and Barr, the television star, haven't served enough time in purgatory to tell if they'll ever really rebound. But it's hard to imagine they will.
Has anyone?
There have been some celebrities who have recovered from using the N-word, but often times they were caught repeating the words of African-Americans who understandably get a pass on using the word.
Actors Gwenneth Paltrow and Alec Baldwin both were ripped after they tweeted something about the Jay-Z/Kanye West song "N---as in Paris," but there was no lasting impact on their careers.
What you said wasn't along those lines.
This was worse, and looking at the speed at which you resigned your positions indicates you knew that. It was the only thing you could have done.
Background: John Schnatter resigns as chairman of Papa John's after using N-word
Hopefully one day you'll make a comeback because your downfall doesn't really help anyone.
You've got talents and wealth that can help this community. Maybe a significant gift — no strings attached and no naming rights involved — in a project in one of Louisville's black neighborhoods, would be a good start.
But until then, you'll be a cautionary tale about hubris and a loose tongue and how someone who seemed to have everything was jilted by an entire community because of a hateful comment rooted in bigotry.
For now, at least, we're all breaking up with you.
More: How much is Papa John's founder John Schnatter worth?
More: 15 months of John Schnatter: A timeline of his Louisville headlines
Gallery: 'Papa John' Schnatter through the years
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96.7 percent of us Americans have one or more TVs in the household. That's a lot of TVs–but it's fewer than before, say a new study by the Nielsen Company. Previously, 98.9 percent of us had TVs in the house.
So did the drop–the first one in two decades–happen because people are watching Internet TV in lieu of old-fashioned cable or terrestrial TV? Nielsen says it's a factor, but it stresses another (distressing) one: low-income households which can't afford TVs, especially after the digital transition rendered old analog sets useless without an adapter.
Cord-cutting is sometimes dismissed as a myth. And it's true that no data shows TV watchers fleeing to the net in massive numbers just yet. But I feel in my bones that an awful lot of people are going to do so over the next few years–it's just a matter of how many and how quickly. I mean, wouldn't there have been a time in the 1990s when any study would have showed that only a tiny group of folks were listening to MP3s instead of CDs? And wouldn't it have been a mistake to conclude then that this digital-music stuff wasn't going to amount to much?
My wife and I sold our TV about 4 months ago and now rely on library books and Hulu for our entertainment. Well, mostly on Hulu. For us it is mainly just the desire to simplify our lives, which I think is a growing trend among our generation. Same reason that yoga is popular, I suppose.
The big unknown to cord-cutting and being entertained online is how the duopoly telco and cableco industry will react. As household budgets get tighter and tighter, we are forced to choose between cable tv and internet bills. If we can get all the video entertainment we want via internet, it seems the cable bill will be the one we drop first.
But if the ISP monopolists institute low data caps, throttle Netflix, Youtube and Hulu and the like, we won't be able to get video entertainment on the internet — not all we want. This pushes us to rent DVDs from Netflix — or else, maybe, get a decent onair antenna and hook it up to the HDTV. That's a one time expense, and it just might save local broadcast channels from this onslaught.
To me the picture is far from clear. Personally I'd like to see a return to old time radio! That's something you can listen to while you do other things.
I still have a TV, but only so I can hook up my video game consoles to it. I used to have a satellite dish, but I cancelled my subscription once I realized that virtually everything I would ever want to watch is on Netflix anyway.
"And it's true that no data show TV watchers fleeing to the net in massive numbers just yet. But I feel in my bones that an awful lot of people are going to do so over the next few years"
Inflection points are very difficult to predict. Especially early on.
One reason this may happen is advertising. You can record a show and skip all the commercials, but if you watch a show online, you are forced to watch commercials. Ther reall issue is who is going to pay for all the bandwidth of all that streaming video.
We're moving to a new place this summer and plan to do our best to switch to internet-based video entertainment. We expect the small number of things we may have to do without won't justify the cost of satellite TV (in addition to a good internet connection which is far more important to us).
Yeah, I think this is an indication, but also slightly misleading. Just because someone cuts the cable doesn't mean they don't own a TV. I too use my TV to play a video game or watch a movie. Ironically, sometimes I even hook my laptop up to it and watch an internet show streaming on my TV!
I think SpikeTV and AMC are the only networks that I'm missing with switching to Hulu. I'm VERY close to making the switch now that my grocery + gas for cars have increased $200+ per month combined. The extra $60 per month saved on cable would definitely lessen the blow.
Harry, you need to search out the national poll done a few years ago that showed LOTS of people spending time on the net (not TV on the Net) rather than watching TV. There is the answer to your question.
Also interesting because when Neilson people call, I don't think I give them one piece of truthful information. I told them I had 36 televisions in my condo. I can't be the only person that detests cold-call surveys and polling.


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Mongabay Series: Global Forests
New tea plant discoveries in Vietnam highlight vitality of protected areas
by Michael Tatarski on 3 August 2018 |
Two new species of tea plant, from the genus Camellia, have been described from a protected area in central Vietnam.
The discoveries, along with similar finds of other new plant and animal species, underscore the country's rich biodiversity.
However, the excitement generated by new discoveries such as these tends to be tempered by the reality that they don't always translate into funding for conservation or further study.
HO CHI MINH CITY – Two new Camellia species, a type of tea plant common to East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, have been discovered in a protected area in central Vietnam.
The species, named Camellia vuquangensis and Camellia hatinhensis, bring the total number of Camellia species found in Vietnam to 75, according to the Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy. The country is a major center of diversity for the genus, along with China.
Of the new discoveries, C. vuquangensis reaches a height of up to 4 meters (13 feet), while C. hatinhensis grows to 6 meters (20 feet).
Such finds are not unheard of here, according Josh Kempinski, Fauna & Flora International's (FFI) country director for Vietnam. "It happens more commonly in Vietnam than in many other countries in the region," he said in an interview. "There's been a lot of major discoveries in Vietnam in the last 15 or 20 years, both in terms of animals and plants."
Two particularly diverse regions are the Truong Son Mountain Range, also known as the Annamite Range, and where the new species were found, which straddles the border with Laos; and the rugged, remote limestone mountains of the country's far north.
"They are two absolute global hotspots," Kempinski said. "In terms of reptiles and amphibians, things are being discovered all the time and don't necessarily make it to the media. One quite interesting recent discovery was a new oak species (Quercus trungkhanhensis) from Cao Bang province. That's a pretty big deal, not least because of what oaks mean to people across the Northern Hemisphere, but also that that level of discovery is still out there to be found."
Trung Khanh, the protected area along Vietnam's border with China where the oak was found, is also home to the critically endangered Cao-vit black crested gibbon (Nomascus nasutus), which Mongabay reported on early last year.
Essential conservation space
These protected areas are critical to biodiversity conservation in Vietnam, says Filiberto Pollisco, Jr., a program specialist at the Manila-based ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity.
"They are the last bastion of species being protected, preserved and conserved," he wrote in an email. "New species discovered are usually small or tiny ones because the big ones are already described. However, there are exceptions when bigger plants are found in the most remote part of the protected area, or found in the most unlikely places."
Kempinski agrees. "One protected area is not the same as one next door, let alone one elsewhere in the world, and in a country like Vietnam, I would say the protected area network is really the difference in having any biodiversity left."
Vietnam is home to 20 national parks and 14 nature reserves.
The discovery of new species such as the Camellia varieties can also benefit conservation elsewhere in the world, says David Gill, project manager for the Global Trees Campaign, a joint initiative between FFI and U.K.-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
"These discoveries are incredibly important, they help to feed into the conservation work on the ground, and they also often provide an additional form of motivation for the nature reserve staff working there," Gill said in an interview. "I visited a reserve in China where there is a recently discovered conifer, and when you were with the rangers they were incredibly excited to show you the species."
Experts also stress the importance of conserving endangered plant and tree species, which generally receive less attention than charismatic animal species such as tigers, elephants and rhinos.
"Although there's a lot of tree conservation study going on, it's still relatively understudied," Gill said. "Tea species in China, for example, are massively under threat. It's highly valued, so some people rip the whole plant out and take it to their nursery. Even if they are in a protected area, they may not be safe unless protection is strengthened."
This is also an area of active discovery worldwide. There are currently around 192,000 plant species described around the world, with 1,730 discovered in 2016 alone, according to Gill.
In terms of trees, there are currently 60,088 known species, according to the GlobalTreeSearch database. Of that figure, 23,550 species have had their threat status assessed, and 11,377 of these are threatened according to both IUCN and national red list assessments.
As exciting as a new species discovery is for conservationists, such events may not necessarily translate into more funding for the species in question; high-level funding may be focused elsewhere, Pollisco said. "In terms of government funding or support, [a new species discovery] doesn't have much impact," he said. "It depends on the priorities of the government, which is usually development, rather than for scientific research."
Benjamin Rawson, director of development and conservation at WWF-Vietnam, said it took time for new discoveries to be properly categorized for support.
"Many conservation initiatives for species will be based on the relative level of threat to that species, i.e. does it need conservation interventions," he said. "Newly discovered species are not, by definition, a high priority for conservation. However, often we do not know the true conservation status of a new species because it may be described from only one or a handful of specimens."
From the NGO side, Gill said such finds could assist conservation organizations in their calls for support. "It gives us something else to add to proposals and say that this newly discovered species is only found here, and I think that is definitely useful," he said.
What is clear, according to FFI's Kempinski, is that protected areas are absolutely vital to global biodiversity, and especially in Vietnam, where rapid economic growth and unchecked industrial development has had a severe environmental impact.
"What's left of Vietnam's biodiversity in general, as well as our ability to discover unique species," he said, "is mostly, or only, happening in protected areas right now."
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La liste qui suit constitue la liste des frégates de l'United States Navy, la marine de guerre des États-Unis.

Pour les frégates conventionnelles, voir la liste des frégates à voiles. Pour les Patrol Frigate, voir la liste des patrouilleurs.

Classe Bronstein

Classe Garcia

Classe Knox

Classe Glover

Classe Brooke

Classe Oliver Hazard Perry

Annexes

Notes et références

Liens externes

 Frigate, liste des frégates (FF) sur le Naval Vessel Register.
 Guided Missile Frigate, liste des frégates lance-missiles (FFG) sur le Naval Vessel Register.
 Frigate (Reserve Training), liste des frégates de réserve sur le Naval Vessel Register.

Liste des navires de l'United States Navy

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2021: Simon Spreckley on judging Digital Crafts: Use of Technology
With over a decade of experience in the industry, Simon Spreckley, chief creative officer at Hoorah Group sits on the judging panel of the Digital Crafts: Use of Technology category at Loeries 2021...
Simon Spreckley, chief creative officer at Hoorah Group
It's always a great honour to judge awards for creative excellence and represent our industry.
I'm fairly well known for craft excellence and have over two decades of experience in the industry with a solid understanding of what it takes to bring creativity to life from a production and technical perspective. In the past, I've judged for multiple shows but most recently the Effie awards which are focussed on marketing efficacy.
First I high fived myself, then I told my team, friends and fam. It's always a good feeling to be selected as a judge.
It's the acknowledgement of my experience and expertise from my peers, that of course means a great deal to me.
I'm judging Digital Crafts: Use of Technology
Usually, it's a great opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues, to network and meet new people, as well as some of the young up and coming talent in the industry.
Technical innovation and the use of technology in new and interesting ways when crafting a big idea or platform.
#Loeries2021: "A good idea demands fighting for," says Lisa Bayliss of FoxP2
Lisa Bayliss is the head of copy at FoxP2 and sits on the Live, PR & OOH category at Loeries 2021...
"Is it my grey beard?" - I think the impact has been far-reaching in a number of ways but for starters, it's made the world a much smaller place, the opportunity for us all to collaborate through digital enablement is great and has forced transformation for those that weren't collaborating in this way in the past. We've also seen a massive shift to digital experiences and virtual production solutions over some of the more traditional routes in the past which is exciting.
There's the time I won a Loeries Grand Prix for the Musica Flow Browser, it was probably the first time a digital agency was acknowledged at that level and it stands out as a real defining moment. It was also pretty rad that we got to meet Knight Rider, aka the HOFF, which was a childhood dream as he was the host that year. It was also a super techie idea with brilliant craft!
We will see far more data lead campaigns and ideas, followed by empathetic work with purpose that is there to inspire and create positive impact.
Purpose-driven ads: Reaching wider, while doing good
Several brands are supporting a purpose-driven advertising model that empowers people in underserved communities...
South African creatives are so diverse culturally and have a great sensibility that makes for so many interesting creative perspectives, which ultimately drives relevance and quality of the narrative in their work, and when judging it.
I think it means to continually nurture and inspire young creative talent to follow their dreams, to be the sounding board they need to push themselves beyond their comfort zones and to see their ideas through to fruition even when it feels like it's impossible. Then to go to war for them at the times that they feel they need it most. Basically to lead with empathy and fight the good fight!
I think it's getting exposed to the amazing stories that make me think, wow I wish I had done that, or the inspiration that drives me to be a better creative leader, and to make a real impact in people's lives through the platform I have.


Place of birth: Sydney, NSW.
Nicknames: "Neuromancer", "Joshie", "Neuro", "Ally".
Saber colour: Orange/yellow. Visually looks like flame.
Abilities: Josh has a strong Force strength in the basic level powers, putting him slightly above average in most abilities. His special ability allows him to use the Force to rub together air molecules to create friction and ignite them into flame. His power also makes him slightly immune to getting burned. Therefore he uses his powers to create flame around his body as well as projecting it in fireballs.
Craig's notes: Josh has been in FanForce longer than any of the others except Kalor. He was in fact one of the first on the team, starting when he was 15. In recent times he has started to wonder how much longer he wants to keep on in the team, and events that happen in Part 3 will lead him to seriously consider leaving to just lead a normal life. Most of the time he is quiet, though he opens up around the people he has known for longer. Josh will play a bigger role in later parts of the series.


I came across a great post over at ZentoFitness last week. If you've been around BodyIncredible.com for a while, you'll know that taking time for a proper breaky is vital to a healthy metabolism and long-lasting energy. You may even have had a chance to try my super fat loss smoothie recipe (I get stacks of great feedback on this one, so definitely add it to your morning schedule if you haven't already!), my yummy protein pancakes, and maybe even my home-made nut milk – a great alternative base for the smoothie.
But even if you have worked your way through all of those, I'll bet you're always on the lookout for tasty variations that still meet the criteria of a healthy and metabolism-boostin' meal. If you're anything like me you are, anyway! In which case you should definitely head on over to ZentoFitness and check out these warming winter breakfast ideas. The coffee recipe is already a new 'must have' of mine, particularly as it has great fat loss properties!
And if you have any favorite breaky ideas of your own that you'd be willing to share, then drop me a note in the comments section below.
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That's a great site. Thanks for the post. I will definitely check out that coffee.
What I've been into recently are a couple egg whites with sauteed spinach and cut-up cherry tomatoes. Saute the veggies in a little EVOO, salt, and pepper and their delicious. Not really a winter breakfast, but fulfilling and healthy nonetheless.
Yum, great recipe Hugh. One thing I would say though – don't discard the egg yolk, it has all the good cholesterol and lots of great Omega 3. Even doctors these days agree that eggs are not actually bad for cholesterol and (so long as they're free range or organic) you can eat them daily. The fat in the yolk will actually improve health and aid in weight loss.
By the way how old are you??
(1) I love French toast.


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The oldest building on the campus of the College of William & Mary, the Wren Building dates back to 1695 when construction began. The building is named in honor of English architect Sir Christopher Wren, and despite several fires that required reconstruction of various parts of the building, it remains the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States. The College of William & Mary is a historic liberal arts university in Williamsburg, Virginia. Originally established as a royal college in 1693 by King William III and Queen Mary II, it is the second-oldest higher education institution in the United States after Harvard University. William & Mary was the first college in the United States to become a university, the first to have a Greek-latter fraternity, the first to establish an honor code, and the first to establish schools of Law, Modern Languages, and Modern History. The school also boasts numerous alumni influential in the early history of the country, including Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler; sixteen members of the Continental Congress and four signatories of the Declaration of Independence; Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall; and Speaker of the House Henry Clay. Several of the original buildings on campus have been restored to their eighteenth century appearances. Today the College of William & Mary is a state-supported public research university with over 8,000 enrolled students.
Featured in front of the Wren Building is a statue of Lord Botetourt, a Royal Governor of Virginia and member of the College's Board of Visitors. He died in 1770 and was buried in the building's chapel. Image obtained from WY Daily.
Current logo of the College of William & Mary. Imaged obtained from the College of William & Mary official website.
Aerial view of the college campus. Image obtained from Flickr.
The campus' Crim Dell Bridge is a popular site for students and visitors. Image obtained from the College of William & Mary official website.
Plans for an institution for higher education in or around the Jamestown settlement were discussed as early as 1618. These were postponed indefinitely, however, as conflicts developed with local Native Americans. The College of William & Mary was finally created on February 8, 1693, when King William III and Queen Mary II of England issued a charter establishing a royal college in the Virginia colony. 330 acres of land were purchased from Capt. Thomas Ballard in what is now Williamsburg, and a tax was issued on tobacco, furs, and skins exports to support the new school. Construction of the college's first structure, the College Building (today known as the Wren Building) began in 1695. This building became the temporary headquarters for the colonial government from 1700-1704 while the new Capitol was being built in Williamsburg, and again from 1747-1754 when the aforementioned Capitol burned down. The college originally opened with two schools: a grammar school and an Indian school for educating Native Americans.
William & Mary underwent several changes following American independence in 1776. The school transitioned from a royal college to a private university, opened several graduate schools, and founded the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. The college closed when the Civil War began in 1861 as a majority of the students and faculty enlisted in the Confederate army. The campus was briefly used as a barracks and hospital for the Confederates before Williamsburg was captured and occupied by Union troops for the duration of the war. The college was unable to reopen until 1869, and then closed again in 1882 due to financial difficulties. It reopened permanently in 1888 when the Virginia legislature appropriated funds to train public school teachers at the college.
In 1906, the Virginia legislature took over William & Mary and designated it a public university. In 1918, it became the first coeducational college in Virginia. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Brafferton, the Wren Building, and the President's House were all restored to their eighteenth century appearance as part of a broader project to restore many of Williamsburg's colonial era structures. The college expanded rapidly during the twentieth century, with many new buildings constructed and enrollment climbing. Due to the school's origins as a royal college, William & Mary was also visited several times by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles, and once by Queen Elizabeth II.
Today, the College of William & Mary occupies a 1,200 acre campus, much of it consisting of the College Woods, Lake Motoaka, and the Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre. The campus is also commonly referred to in sections: the "Ancient Campus" consists of buildings dating to the eighteenth century; the "Old Campus" is made up of structures built in the 1920s and 1930s, including Zable Stadium and the Sunken Gardens; the "New Campus" consists of buildings mostly constructed between 1950 and 1980. William & Mary is noted for having one of the highest quality educations for a public university, with a 12-to-1 student-faculty ratio and over 8,000 enrolled students.
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Williamsburg Virginia Walking Tour
This walk through historic Williamsburg starts at a home built in the colonial era and works its way west to the campus of William and Mary, with stops at a dozen landmarks and historic buildings.
Williamsburg Region Colonial Architecture Tour
Heritage tour of architecture dating from Virginia's colonial era, ca. 1650 to 1770. The tour includes historic homes, churches, government buildings, and several buildings on the campus of the College of William and Mary, representing a range of architectural styles. To make this a walking tour, start in the middle and stick to the properties in central Williamsburg.
College of William & Mary Walking Tour
Visit some of the notable structures on the campus of the second oldest university in the United States.


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2017 Royals Game Recaps
Skoglund sparkles in Major League debut as Royals squeak by Tigers 1-0
Eric Skoglund won the pitching duel against Justin Verlanderu
By Matthew LaMar May 30, 2017, 11:06pm EDT
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Tonight, the Kansas City Royals eked out a 1-0 victory against the Detroit Tigers. On its face, it was a simple pitchers' duel fueled by two struggling offenses. But the night was all about the Royals' young players, with supporting performances by Jorge Bonifacio and Whit Merrifield and headlined by starting pitcher Eric Skoglund.
Skoglund, your friendly left-handed pitcher from the local IKEA, was debuting in his very first Major League game. If you didn't know that, you'd think Skoglund was a rising and established young star in the game. The 24-year old threw 6 1⁄3 scoreless innings, allowing two singles, walking one, and striking out five. He made quick and incisive work of a slumping but nevertheless dangerous Tigers lineup.
Skoglund's only trouble was in the first inning—Mike Moustakas saved a hit from a sharply hit grounder by Dixon Machado, and a walk of Miguel Cabrera and a Victor Martinez single placed a runner on first and second with two outs—but Skoglund struck out slugger J.D. Martinez for his first Major League strikeout to worm his way out of the jam.
From there, Skoglund excelled. In the next five and a third innings, he encountered little trouble. "Poised" is often lazy shorthand for how a pitcher operates on the mound, but it nevertheless describes exactly how Skoglund worked. He was in total control, working quickly and was very comfortable with his full pitch mix. Skoglund's fastball ran in the low-90s and as high as 95, and he worked in a devious changeup in the mid-80s as well as a mid-80s slider and a low-70s looping curve. All four pitches worked well for him, and he was never wild and never showed any negative or nervous body language on the mound.
In 2017, Skoglund was shutting down lefties in the minor leagues (.493 OPS against), but yielding lots of offense to righties (.796). Detroit hoped to neutralize the rookie lefty by rolling out a lineup of nine right-handed batters, but the ploy did not work. The key to any successful Major League starter is the ability to get opposite-handed batters out. That made Skoglund's outing even more impressive. Peter Moylan relieved Skoglund after the first out of the seventh inning, and Skoglund walked back to the dugout under rapturous applause. He took off his cap and waved it vigorously, recognizing the love from the fans, and pointed at his parents sitting in the third row on the first base side.
As one might expect with Justin Verlander on the mound and the Royals offense what it is, runs were at a premium. Kansas City got one baserunner in each of the second, third, and fifth innings, but were unable to score any of them. The Royals finally put more than one baserunner on in the sixth inning. Two seeing-eye grounders by Alcides Escobar and Mike Moustakas put runners at first and second with no out. Lorenzo Cain grounded into a double play on a third consecutive grounder, which is what happens sometimes if all you do is hit ground balls. Still, Eric Hosmer knocked a nice line drive into center field to score Escobar for their first and only run.
It was all they needed. Moylan, Mike Minor, and Kelvin Herrera made quick work after Skoglund's exit.
Tomorrow, the Royals face the Tigers for the rubber match and look to continue their momentum in this homestand.


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Q: JSON Schema Dependency based on value I need to make a schema that expects a property to exist if another property has a certain value.
{"handleFailure":"redirect","redirectUrl":"http://something.com"}

and
{"handleFailure":"reject"}

should both be valid, but
{"handleFailure:"redirect"}

should not be valid due to the redirectUrl property not being present.
I have tried to make a top level oneOf with the two schemas like so
{
  "type": "object",
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "oneOf": [
    {
      "properties": {
        "handleFailure": {
          "type": "string",
          "enum": [
            "redirect"
          ]
        },
        "redirectUrl": {
          "type": "string",
          "format": "uri"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "properties": {
        "handleFailure": {
          "type": "string",
          "enum": [
            "reject"
          ]
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

but I get an error about the properties not being defined.
Is there a way to do this?

A: Insert the "additionalProperties": false flag into the sub schemas to prevent those objects having additional properties.
{
  "type": "object",
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "oneOf": [
    {
      "additionalProperties": false,
      "properties": {
        "handleFailure": {
          "type": "string",
          "enum": [
            "redirect"
          ]
        },
        "redirectUrl": {
          "type": "string",
          "format": "uri"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "additionalProperties": false,
      "properties": {
        "handleFailure": {
          "type": "string",
          "enum": [
            "reject"
          ]
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

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This is our final class of making 'to do list' app.
Now we will going to add a background image, set the color of cells and details of fonts.
First, bring the image you want to put in the background.
Just drag it to the Assets.xcassets. And change its name to 'bgimage'.
Than go to the listTableViewController.swift, and we will add some code.
We can change the cell's height.
And we can also change the background color.
But I'm going to set our background image. So I wrote '//' in front of that code.
To set your own background image, write this code.
Let's customize our cell more specifically.
First, we can add a color of our cell.
If you want to make it transparent, you can change the number of alpha. The cell gets transparent when the alpha number gets lower.
You can also make some pattern of cells bg color.
This code make pattern of cells.
You can find that the background is transparent, but the title and subtitle is still same.
We will going to fix that.
You can also change the color of fonts.
You can change the size of font, the style of font (Italic) and the boldness.
I set the size of title font is '18.0' and subtitle font is '9.0'.
I also made the font italic.
There's so many way to customize your own unique 'To Do List' app.


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There's no arguing the importance of the right tools for the job—but what about the tools you wear? From getting caught in a sudden downpour to soaking through your cotton t-shirt at the start of the day, nothing holds you back from a job well done than being uncomfortable or unprepared. That's exactly why everything Truewerk designs fall into a greater Workwear System: transitional Base, Mid and Shell Layers that you can customize for any weather or working condition.
We called up a few members of the WerkForce, Truewerk's ambassador network, to find out how pros that deal with unpredictable weather use our Workwear System to stay comfortable, protected and prepared on the job.
Travis Brungardt (@catalystbuilt) Greater Kansas City, Missouri
Could you give us a brief background on your trade and how you got your start?
So I am officially a master electrician. And I also have a mechanical license. But I have been in remodeling and specifically trim carpentry for about 25 years. I got started building sets in the drama department in high school. I worked as a construction documentation photographer for the heavy construction industry and then eventually ended up taking a job with a remodeling firm, where they were very small and self-performed everything on the job. So I got a very broad education. And that's kind of how I ended up with my master's license in electrical and HVAC. My business partner Joe has the general contractor's license and holds the master plumber certification. So our company pretty much does everything from start to finish on all of our small remodeling jobs and even on some of our smaller custom homes.
What are some of the most common weather challenges that you guys usually face on-site?
It is definitely the variety. Instead of having a reasonable winter wardrobe and then a reasonable summer wardrobe, it is not uncommon for a 40-degree temperature swing over a day. So your systems are perfect for us. Because it would be, you know, 40 degrees when I get up in the morning. And then by noon, it's 70. We get all of the seasons here and we get them in rapid succession. So we always joke that if you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes. We get below freezing and ice in the winter, and we get several weeks where it's nearing 100 in the summer. And of course, we have tremendous humidity. With much of our work still outside, being able to work in layers is a tremendous benefit.
How does workwear help you overcome environmental challenges?
I tend to run a little hot, and, of course, we're working. So we've got to be mobile. So the base layer stuff is worn year-round daily, the B1 Sun Tee is probably my-go or the Tech Polo. I also use the Sun Hoodie like its a fall jacket. But the win for us is the flexibility of that Base Layer and Mid Layer. Heavier weight fabrics bind you, and you get a limited range of motion in your shoulders. When you start doubling up the handling of denim and all the old cotton stuff we grew up in, that's really problematic. So the flexibility and wicking are kind of the thing for me.
Are there any other specific favorite features of workwear that make your job easier?
Yeah, freedom of motion is key for me. And I think that I was late in my career in realizing the impact of the sun. So adding the hood was a nice touch, and frankly, adding the collar for the Tech Polos has definitely been a big benefit for me, but also having an SPF factor on those lightweight shirts is really a big deal. It will prolong a lot of people's careers. I don't know if you'd ever want to say, oh, you know, we're out here saving lives. But seriously, skin cancer is a thing and to have people thinking about us on that is awesome.
Are there any layering combinations that you kind of swear by or find yourself constantly reaching for?
I'm pretty much always going to be working with the B1 Tee for my Base. The M2 Grid Full Zip, I use that one all the time. And then I can layer under the Shell. Because having that hood, that's like a 10-degree swing. Like if the wind picks up, having the hood on the Mid Layer still keeps the cold off your neck.
Do you have any sort of final words or advice you'd like to share on the importance of having the right gear for the job?
I'm doing a lot of education in the trades now. And one of the things that I'm really stressing to the people that are getting started is that your most important tools are your mind and your body. As much as you want to spend money on the new gadget, the best thing you can do is take care of your body. Because that's all you got if you're going to work with your hands. So the mobility stuff, I taught yoga for a while and tried to do a fair amount of just physical fitness stuff. And I think that you guys have it nailed in that your products move with whatever I want to do, like yoga in Cloud Shorts? Totally normal. I don't need a diverse closet if I stay within the brand, I can pretty much do whatever I want, whenever I want. And I've really enjoyed the lighter-weight shorts and pants. It is nice to not have to suffer and sweat with heavier gear when you need to be wearing pants on the job. So I have appreciated the dedication to the lighter-weight stuff and the freedom of movement that it allows through all the layers. I don't know how you do what you do, but it works great for me.
Tyler Murphy (@timmurphylandscape) Syracuse, New York
Would you mind giving us a brief background on your trade, how you got into it and where you're located?
We're located in Syracuse, New York. We do a lot of pavers and stuff like that. Sidewalks, patios. My dad started the company in '87 and I've been going to work with him since I was probably six. So my whole life, I just turned 26. And who knows when my dad will retire. But it's a family business sort of passed down. We've been very lucky.
Being out in New York, what are some of the most common weather challenges that you usually face on a job?
Well we only work probably nine months out of the year, we don't work in the snow. We get rain in the spring and fall which can get pretty cold. We've had a pretty dry summer this year, it was 90 degrees for a long period of summer, and then we get a lot of snow.
How would you say some of the Truewerk gear you've been able to try out helps you overcome these challenges, or does it make your job any easier?
All of the guys love it. Comfortable, lightweight, a lot of stuff that we've gotten so far is the B1 T-shirts and stuff like that. I've had a couple pairs of pants which were perfect in the spring for me. They're not too hot. Everything so far that we've gotten, it's really nice stuff. So I don't know if it makes your job easier, but it definitely makes everybody comfortable.
Are there any certain features that you love or that stand out to you?
Well, in the pants where you can put your phone down inside and the pencil pocket. That's really cool. All my other pants, they rip where my phone is from moving around. Obviously the Truewerk pants are designed for people at work and for those who are always moving. They're lightweight and comfortable. I wear my T1s regularly, but I'll definitely be trying out the T2s and T3s this fall.
Would you say it's important for you to have workwear that layers easily together to help you transition through seasons? Or is that not something that you usually consider?
Yeah, I mean, layers are definitely important. Once you get going on a job, you start warming up. Starting off in the morning I dress up a little bit warmer, but as the day goes on, start taking some layers off. Whenever I take off a second layer and my shirt is all sweaty underneath, I just feel gross. And then you're stuck in a wet t-shirt the rest of the day, it's the worst. Having something underneath that breathes really makes all the difference.
While trying out other workwear brands, is there anything that you didn't like about the materials or anything that got in the way of your ability to layer?
Oh, yeah. I mean Carhartt, the t-shirts are so heavy. All the guys have said that, and Carhartt is pretty popular. So we gave all of them a long and short sleeve B1 Sun Tee, and every single one of them said it was a lot lighter and more comfortable. My dad has a pair of the WerkPants and he said that they beat jeans. With gear that isn't so heavy and thick, you're not spending all day sweating. You're way more comfortable.
Murray Kurger (@krugerconstruction) Saskatchewan, Canada
I'd love to start with just a brief background, where you're located, your trade and how you got into it.
So we're located in Saskatchewan, Canada. We're in Saskatoon. It gets pretty cold, we get down to minus 30 degrees Celsius (-22 fahrenheit) in winter. And then we get really hot summers too. Yeah, so I guess for what I do, I'm a general contractor. But I had started just as a carpenter. That's what I am by trade, finish carpenter, and we do insurance repair work. So after there's been a flood or a fire, we go in and repair houses with insurance.
Amazing. Well, with crazy temperature swings, what are some of the most common weather challenges that you usually face in the summer or winter?
Well we've got a really good setup, because in winter, we're working in warm houses or basements. But hauling in materials gets really tricky. Because in winter, you've got to dress for the cold. But then when you're working in a house, you have to pull off all the layers so you're comfortable and not sweating like crazy. Summer isn't too bad, we do get pretty hot here. When we work on an exterior, we're trying to make sure that skin isn't exposed. I'm not a big fan of wearing sunscreen. So I do like a lot of the Truewerk products with sun protection, especially with all my tattoos. Tattoos fade with a lot of sun. So being able to wear full sleeves and not have to worry about putting sunscreen on is a pretty big deal for me.
Are there any other features of our workwear that helps you overcome challenges when it's cold?
You know, the layering system is so important here because a lot of people will go get a really warm winter jacket and then wear a hoodie and a T-shirt under that. Sometimes the problem is, you're fine when you're not working outside. But then as you start working up a sweat outside and you pull off that big, thick winter jacket and you've just got a hoodie on, then you start getting the chill, which is something you definitely don't want to happen. So, it's nice to be able to layer so that even though a guy's wearing like four different layers, you can always pull off one and cool down a bit, but still stay warm without getting the chill. I've tried so many different brands, and it's almost like everyone is chasing what Truewerk has because the materials are so different.
Awesome. Well, when you are layering up in cold weather, are there any certain combinations that you found really work well for you or that you swear by?
Oh, yeah, the M2 Hoodie. I'll toss that over a t-shirt. And then I'll wear the M3 Woobie Hoodie and I'll usually toss a vest over top of that. It's sort of funny like in winter, I drive around with a lot of Truewerk stuff so that I can layer up or layer down. Some days are just so bitter cold, I'll toss on the S4 Tower Parka, that thing's just unreal how comfy it is. I wear Truewerk outside of work as well, they just fit in with every lifestyle. Your workwear should be pretty much your most comfortable clothes, because you wear them the most. Even last night, we went out on date night, and I was like, I'm gonna wear Truewerk to the movies and be comfortable and still look appropriate for date night.
I love it. That's our whole thing, you know, workwear for life.
It's a little funny because all the jobs that we go on like they'll ask me, is Truewerk stuff really that good? And I'd be like yeah of course, because they see me wearing it all the time. So it's not like I'm just saying something, I'm standing behind what I'm saying. And then all of a sudden, you see the stuff starting to show up on the job site. Next thing you know, everyone's wearing Truewerk. A lot of us work in tough situations and it's good to be comfortable when you're doing hard work for a dirty job. Anything to make that job easier, including workwear, I feel is really important.
Darius Rylander (@powerhausconstruction) Alberta, Canada
Hey, Darius. How are you?
I'm doing great. I just got home from a week long in the Rocky Mountains camping. It was cold, I was actually so lucky to have some of my Truewerk gear. One night it got to just about freezing and I would wear the B1 to bed. The first night I didn't think about it and the top of my head was ice cold when I woke up. I put that on and it was a huge difference.
That's awesome. I'm glad you had some stuff with you. That's definitely helpful.
Yeah, I only came across you guys when I was trying to find winter gear and Carhartt stuff was the only other option here. But the problem with Carhartt was it would get wet and it wouldn't stop the wind either. So it was only good for durability because of that coarse material, but it wasn't good for what I actually needed it for, which was keeping me dry, warm and comfortable working in the winter.
Totally. It really comes down to what's going to leave you comfortable every day that makes a difference. Well that's great. Would you mind just giving a brief background on your trade, how long you've been in it and where you're located?
Yeah, so I started framing in 2009. I was the guy that would make stuff and be more stoked on building it than actually using it. It's just this thing in your head where you want to see something come to life, just being able to create. We're in Edmonton, Canada, which is the most northern city in North America.
I know it gets crazy cold up where you are. What are some of the most common weather challenges you face on site?
For sure the drastic changes throughout the day. I'm talking in the morning being freezing cold and then the afternoon in T-shirts. It's important to have something to wear that's easy, not some bulky thing that delays your work when you have to take it on and off. Truewerk is basically like street clothes but designed for people working, which is my favorite part about it. The last couple of years, we have been getting rained on in the middle of the winter for weeks. I've just been blown away by the ability that Truewerk has to just reflect the water away. As our weather and climate has been changing so rapidly, we're looking for things that will keep us dry and block out these crazy winds. Any of that crazy weather can all happen in one day.
So you really have to be prepared for whatever might happen. You hit on everything I was thinking of, just making sure that you have the right gear to not only keep you comfortable, but protected.
Totally. Last year I got the full lineup and got a taste of everything. And it was crazy. I was unstoppable. That's when I noticed how in the gear I was wearing, I could outperform other people. I'd have to worry about my tools breaking from the cold, but when you don't have to worry about yourself being too cold, you're kind of unstoppable. So I was pushing my guys to it because yes it's an investment, but how many days do you have to miss work because it's so cold? There goes the cost of a full setup right there. And then going forward, you're just going to be so much happier.
With Instagram and whatnot now, it's not just about work. It's also about presentation. Sweatpants with holes and mud all over them just don't look good. But when my guys are in a shot wearing Truewerk it looks good. And so that's a whole new angle that I'm seeing. I appreciate the little details that you guys have put into this workwear so that it looks really good too. In the very beginning, I was almost reluctant to ever have myself in the shot. Because I was too self conscious of my gear and how it looked. And now I'm like, oh, okay, well, I'll be in the shot. I look like I'm prepared and ready to work or meet a homeowner. And ever since I started only wearing Truewerk at work, there's no question about who's running the crew. If anyone comes onto our site, they walk straight to me because I'm the most well dressed person. I've hired guys twice my age and people always assumed they were in charge. But once I started dressing professionally, nine out of ten times they would come up to me. And that's just such a nice feeling. When you look good, you feel good.
That's really awesome that you said that and I feel like it pretty much sums up exactly why we do what we do.
Yeah, it's just the little things like the double stitching all around the pockets. And the hex fleece, you can wear that on your bare skin and it's so nice. Or the double button. Like, how many times have I blown a button because there was only one button holding my weight? Or the phone pocket? I use that religiously.
That's so great to hear. Are there any certain features you've found useful, especially working in the cold? Or layering combos that you swear by?
The T3 pants. I don't even have to wear anything underneath, I wore those in minus 30 and I was fine. They break the wind so much. The Woobie Vest is really nice in the winter. A vest is usually really bulky and hard to move in. But the Woobie is so lightweight, but yet warm. It's nice to have the mobility in your arms. As long as my head, feet and core are warm, it's such an easy day. And the hoods of the shells are big enough to fit over a hardhat, which is just huge for me. With my hoodies, it would pull my neck down and make me super uncomfortable. But with your shells it's easy. You just clip it, zip it up, and all of my heat is locked in. It's my little secret to get through the winter.
So that's the magic recipe for cold weather then.
Yeah, honestly, it is. And then the wind or the rain hits and whatever, I've got that protection from the materials you use. My only problems last year were from the tools and the equipment. I did not have any problems with my human body.
That's priority number one. I know you touched on this a little bit, but were there any other issues that you found when trying to layer other workwear brands?
For sure. You guys have this stretchy material going on, it's awesome. Because as soon as you feel like you can't move is when you start getting colder. So the ability to stretch and get into all these crazy positions as framers is important. Mobility would be the main factor on how you can layer this stuff. Because it can fit over another layer but you're still able to move. If you start layering Carhartt, you can only get a couple on before you literally can't move. It feels like you're inside cardboard.
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Holy Smoke!: Living or Dead?
Which cast members of 1999 film by Jane Campion Holy Smoke! have died?
1999 film by Jane Campion
Holy Smoke!
Released 22 years (approx) ago
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About Holy Smoke!
Holy Smoke! is a 1999 Australian drama film directed by Jane Campion, who co-wrote the screenplay with her sister Anna. It premiered at the 56th Venice International Film Festival and was shown at the New York Film Festival and the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival before being released theatrically.
The following people were involved in the making of Holy Smoke!:
American actor
Saïd Taghmaoui
Franco-Moroccan actor
Sophie Lee
Australian actress and author
Daniel Wyllie
Australian actor


If only I could squint long enough to read what you are listening too on your ipod!
I really need to make an inspiration board one day. I've never thought of myself as artist enough to justify one but maybe I'm am slowly on my way and it will inspire me to go further! Looks like a great set up you have.
I was listening to Powderfinger at that stage but also Xavier Rudd and Sarah Blasko.
My room is starting to look like a teenagers with things put up everywhere, blu tak is my friend!


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Your furnace is much more efficient when the filter is regularly changed. Clean filters improve the operation. Anyone taking care of a furnace through the winter months is aware of this fact. But, the situation gets complicated once you realize that there are different types of HVAC filters on the market.
Consumers have the following choices: the regular 1″ fiberglass filter, the media filter, the electronic filter, and the HEPA filter. Each type has its pros and cons, including different MERV ratings which measure how efficient a filter is at capturing and retaining dust, debris, and other particles. Read on to determine which HVAC filter type to use in your furnace over the coming winter.
When most people think of HVAC filters, this is the one they picture. It's the most inexpensive choice on the market, which is probably why it is the most frequently used. With a relatively low MERV rating, homeowners must be prepared to swap this furnace filter out on a regular basis, since it is only effective for a short period of time. Other similar options include thicker filters up to five inches and/or pleated fiberglass filters.
When you mean business when it comes to filtering your air, an extended media furnace filter might be just the ticket. These filters are boxy and require professional installation. However, because the entire filter is made up of different media that capture a wide variety of dust, allergens, smoke, etc., your home air will be very clean. These filters are typically more expensive but require replacement once a year.
Electronic furnace filters come with the distinct advantage of never needing to be replaced. Instead, these HVAC filter can be cleaned and reinstalled. They are installed within the furnace duct work and capture particles passing through by zapping them with an electrostatic charge, causing the particles to pick up a charge. Then, those charged particles are grabbed from the air in a magnet-like process and collected on the filters.
HEPA filters are often substituted in place of the more commonly used fiberglass filters. They have a much denser weave which makes them more effective at removing the smaller particles which act as allergens. While this makes good sense from a health point of view, the denser material does tend to restrict air flow, which means that the HEPA filters may reduce the efficiency of the furnace. Most experts recommend that home owners contact a professional HVAC company to see if HEPA filters will work in their furnace system.
The choice of filters depends upon how clean you need your air to be and which type works best when it comes to furnace efficiency. A consultation with an HVAC company during an annual HVAC checkup can help you determine which filter is right for your home. Keep in mind that furnace filters are designed for two purposes: To keep your furnace operating efficiently and to keep your home air clean.


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The monumental birthday has been celebrated. I debate the usefulness of this blog.
I also debate the usefulness of Facebook, but am loathe to fully depart from it.
This photo has absolutely nothing to do with the post, but I like it.
. No one posts a real status anymore.
I used to bemoan the fact that my inbox was full of jokes from my auntie. Now my inbox is full of sales info for things I don't need. I miss my auntie's stupid jokes.
I can't remember the last time I got a real letter.
On the plus side, Frank & Lucy still amuse. The Man is still a gem and The Boy (who is no longer a boy, but a man fully grown) now has a real job.
Every night I set out my clothes for the next day. As I packed my bag this morning, I realised that, based on my wardrobe choices this week, I could easily be mistaken for a widow from .
Time for a wardrobe reboot.
Yesterday I set off to walk the Hounds. As I got to the park I spotted what I thought was a plastic grocery bag in the gutter in front of a storm drain.
As I grew closer I realised it was a rabbit. She (the Rabbit) sat there - staring at me. Nerves of steel, that one as I had two Hounds straining at the leash, one of said Hounds is a greyhound, and has rabbit chasing embedded in her dna.
Closer still, and it dawned on me that there was a herd of rabbits in the play area. I immediately rang The Husband to assist in the bunny rescue. Feral cats abound in our neck of suburbia, along with native birds who would love to munch on some tender young bunny. For those of you who love a bit of a lie in over the holdays you will appreciate The Husband's sacrifice of being dragged from the house at the ungodly hour of 6:15 am willingness to assist.
Husband arrived on the scene bearing towels and bunny sacks. The hounds were securely tied to a fence post and we chased rabbits around the playground like two lunatics - the husband managed to knock his head on the monkey bars. One small bunny escaped under a fence, one was dead and the other three safely placed in a sack to be delivered to the local vet hospital later in the day.
Frank gave his Christmas Day Speech. He spoke of loving each other, and remembering those who are no longer with us.
He is a wise one, our Frank.


It's still not clear whether the Secretary of State has abandoned the idea of getting consent of the Scottish Parliament but it's very clear he's out of the loop.
I voted against spending billions on doing up Westminster but didn't get a chance to speak in the debate. Here's some of what I would have said.
It was back to business with Brexit this month for the last two days of debate on the Bill before it heads to the Lords. Before Christmas I secured a commitment from David Mundell that we would have Government amendments on Clause 11 - the power grab of devolved powers going to Westminster – at Report stage (watch it here). But, in another broken promise, none were forthcoming. The Bill passed and is now with the unelected Lords. Read my latest blog here.
I held my street surgery in Newcraighall this month. Loads of folk got in contact so it was a busy afternoon. I got some great feedback on the important issues for the local area and was able to offer help with some specific issues. These are a regular occurrence - I'm doing one a month in a different area. It might take a while to get round all 40,000 doors but do look out for a letter coming through your door.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) gives aid to more than 5 million refugees in the Palestinian territories and neighbouring countries. Trump has just announced that the US plans to withdraw funding.
I used my International Development question today to ask about the UK Government position.
The Scottish Affairs Committee took evidence on the closure of RBS branches across the country. Here's a few of the questions I asked.
I sought assurances from the UK Government that they will do all they can to protect jobs at Carillion. It was, after all, the government who continued to give these contracts out, not the employees.
New ministerial team in the Cabinet Office but still not able to answer a question. Given she disagrees with my analysis does that mean the Government has changed its mind and we'll no longer be getting a plan to increase voter registration?
Westminster convention dictates that the the third party (that's us these days) has to sum up in all debates - even the ones that aren't that relevant to us.
I was asked to sum up for the SNP in the Westminster Hall debate on Yorkshire devolution. It's quite different from our desire for complete independence. That said I have a lot of sympathy for parts of England who want more local control over how they are governed.
It's time for my last EU Withdrawal Bill of the year! The Bill passed through its first committee stage last night and now heads to report stage in January. After eight days of debate and only one non-government amendment being voted through, there was no last minute controversy (well, apart from Damian Green being sacked but that's another story).
We had six votes last night on a variety of amendments and new clauses. Initially we had thought there might be another defeat for the Government but, in order to avoid it, they brought forward a compromised amendment on the date and definition of exit day. The government amendment basically fixes the UK's EU exit date as 11pm on 29 March 2019, unless ministers decide to change it. It passed by 319-294.