Pigmentation means excessive deposition of the natural skin pigment in some areas. It can be caused by UV light Exposure, Hormonal Imbalance, or reactivation of Pigment cells after any injury or rash called as Post-Inflamatory Pigmentation (PIH).
Pigmentation can be effectively treated with various modalities like peels, lasers and creams depending on the type and depth of Pigment.
Freckles are small dark spots which appear on cheeks and nose. It is genetic, usually runs in families. They appear with age and with cumulative exposure to sunlight. They may appear in young age if you have strong genetic tendency. Regular use of sunscreen to protect your skin from UV damage and Vitamin C serum (as it is a strong antioxidant prevents oxidative damage and prevents further freckling to some extent.
What are the Treatments available for freckles?
Regular topical De-Pigmenting Creams with kojic acid, arbutin or azelic acid may help to lighten them to some extent in early stage. As freckles are in deeper layers of skin, they may not reduce with topical creams.
Laser is the main stay of treatment to remove freckles. QS Ndyag Laser, 532 KTP laser and 560 Nm Lasers are usually used sucessfully to clear the freckles. Requires single session and a second session after a couple of months if any required.
Melasma is the blotchy pigmentation on face, usually on cheeks and nose. Sometimes can be on forehead and chin also. It is usually because of hormones, normally it starts after 35 years, Pre-Menaupausal, During Pregnancy and also to women using birth control pills. It will be aggravated by Sun Exposure.
What are types of Melasma ?
Mixed Melasma - Pigment will be both epidermal and dermal.
What are the treatment options available for Melasma ?
If the Melasma pigmentation is superficial in the epidermal layers, topical creams will improve the pigmentation. If the pigment is in the dermis (the deeper layers of the skin) then creams may not help. Chemical peels of medium depth can help clearing the spot. QS Nd Yag laser therapy is the treatment of choice for recurrent Melasma. It may require 8-10 sessions. Erbium Yag laser can also help in reducing the Pigmentation.
As Melasma is Hormone dependant when treated it reduces and may re-appear again. Once cleared Melasma can be kept under control using maintenance creams if it is superficial or maintenance treatment sessions are required once in couple of months if it is the deep dermal type to prevent recurrence. Pregnancy pigmentation will be cleared after the child birth.
How can I prevent dark spots after Acne?
Acne is an Inflammatory condition, so may leave a dark spot while healing. If you have that tendency to heal with spot when you have a minor cut or burn, you can prevent it to some extent by protecting with sunscreen and not by picking pimples which will aggravate inflammation and pigmentation. Also your dermatologist may prescribe some night creams like glycolic, retinoic or azellic acid creams depending on your skin type and severity of your problem which will help reduce breakouts as well as spots.
If the spots and acne are severe and if have an uneven skin tone too, your dermatologist may advice you salicylic, glycolic, peels or laser skin toning to achieve even and flawless skin.
Can I get rid of my Tan and get my Original Complexion back?
All our Asian skins tend to tan easily. Should protect with proper sunscreen not only when you step out but also when you are indoors, if it have bright day light. Should take foods rich in anti-oxidants like fruits and vegetables like papaya, carrot, mangoes, pomegranates, berries, grapes, citrus, bell peppers etc., Also Green Tea which is rich in anti-oxidants. You can take anti-oxidant supplement tablets which will prevent tan and improve your complexion. Night De-Tanning creams will help to improve the Tan.
If the tan is severe and the skin tone is very uneven, you can have a combination of peels and laser treatments along with medical facials to get an even Glowing Skin.


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bluebear_74 on 23/11/2018 - 09:22
My poor wallet.
Elijha on 23/11/2018 - 09:33
Digital edition is on sales in the eStore until the 29th $62.95(30%off) or $85.45 bundeled with the expansion which is a digital only add-on anyway.
Mario Odessy also for $53.30 (33% off).
stillsinking on 23/11/2018 - 09:49
I just got a switch… Mainly bought it for flights. Will Zelda fit on the built in storage and can you play digital only copies without a net connection?
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You'll need a microSD if you want to fit more than 1 on board game.
Mortal Krumpet on 23/11/2018 - 11:49
Actually - that's not really true.. sure having an SD card is worthwhile, probably needed and also very cheap now - but I have Mario Kart, Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2 and Zelda, plus some indies on the internal memory. It's not very much space, but it's obviously not '1' game.
From memory Zelda is around the 12-14GB mark, odyssey something like 5 or 6, splatoon I think was only 3 or something and Kart is around 7 ish. I would say you absolutely need an SD card, but not for 1 or two or even three decent games plus small ones.
Edit : updates to games will obviously take some space also of course.
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@Mortal Krumpet: L.A. Noire is HUGE.
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@cwongtech: Yes, generally the first party Nintendo games are quite small (good compression?) but the third party games tend to be a lot bigger.. but that's usually if they are multiplatform and not specifically developed for the Switch platform. e.g. Mario + Rabbids is small even though it's third party, assumedly because it was developed for the system. But most 'ports' are huge.
ssquid on 23/11/2018 - 19:53
@Mortal Krumpet: Mainly because Nintendo isn't big on voice acting, whereas other titles often have scripts longer than an average movie due to multiple dialogue paths through scenes etc.
No sure - I got a physical edition of Zelda and a 128GB card day one so I've never really tracked it. I'm temped to go digital and sell my physical game cartridge - certainly would if there was any discounted eStore prepaid cards going around .. that doesn't happen often enough for sure.
It' pretty cheap these days to grab a 200GB card (think i just saw one for $45 on Amazon but OZB has been littered with deals on those and larger lately).
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400G was/is $95
@Diji1: yeah I ordered the 400GB from Joybuy a week or two ago… could be a while for it to rock up though.
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Mario + Rabbids Gold Edition just dropped to $39 too, on Amazon. Great price.
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Brilliant game, if you're into Zelda it's all you really need for your Switch as it'll keep you busy for ages.
em on 23/11/2018 - 09:44
And Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is $60.
And Cashrewards is up to 12.5%!
JB Hi Fi said they will price match this.
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You can get an additional 12.5% off through cashrewards though
This is true, but I want to play now!!!! haha. Also, I use shopback but it never seems to work for amazon. So I am not that fussed to miss out on the % back
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Need to add to cart after activating cashback.
@Turffe: Yeah, that's how I did it. I've had multiple purchases not work and they are being investigated. Never had any issue with other sites.
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this has to be the highest profit margin game of all time. not only has it sold like hotcakes, its never been on what i would consider a "sale" price, nor do i see ever it going on "sale" for 1-2 more years.
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This is normal for most first party Nintendo games for a long time. They treat the value of their games different and there games have a long tail where most other games sell a majority of copies in the first few weeks
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Exactly. Independent game stores actually prefer to carry Nintendo, because they know that they're not going to discount them after 3 weeks and wipe out their profit margin.
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Since the switch came out they've been doing regular eshop discount sales, it's already been this price quite a few times.
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how many upvoters actually didn't already have this game i would suggest about 10%
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Crowds Flocked to Jacksonville Equestrian Center for Extreme Mustang Makeover
May 28, 2017 Associate Editor	Leave a comment
Photo courtesy of Christine Rose Photography.
Jacksonville, FL (May 26, 2017) – The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was packed with both people and horses for the facility's first-ever Free Family Fun Day and the return of the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition. Saturday, May 20, saw a crowd of approximately 200 gathered to enjoy the wild mustangs, a bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, a vintage mustang car show, pony rides, a petting zoo, Gator Country 99.9 FM's live radio show with prizes, and the nearby Olympic-sized swimming pool. The evening brought another crowd to the Jacksonville, Florida recreational facility for the popular Extreme Mustang Makeover Top Ten Freestyle Finale show.
The Extreme Mustang Makeover is a unique competitive event produced by the non-profit organization Mustang Heritage Foundation. Trainers are given 100 days to turn an American Mustang from wild to mild. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center's beautiful facility was the perfect venue for trainers to compete for cash and prizes while displaying the trainability of American Mustangs in hopes of finding a suitable adopter for each Mustang entered. During the Top Ten Freestyle Finale, the trainer and Mustang pairs who scored highest in the weekend's competition so far put it all on the line for the grand prize. Spectators cheered them on as they performed everything from standing in the saddle to mounted shooting to jumping obstacles.
Many of the Mustang trainers felt that the experience changed them just as much as it changed the Mustangs. "It made me start from scratch," stated Ashley Mancuso, a trainer from Tallahassee, Florida. "I had to think about the communication I was giving to the horse because these Mustangs come to us never being touched before. So, everything they become is really what we are."
This year's Extreme Mustang Makeover champion, and winner of the $25,000 prize, was trainer Marsha Hartford-Sapp, who competed for her 8th consecutive year in this challenging event. She also won the champion title last year at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. "The learning process that I get from every horse motivates me," she explained. "For me to have an avenue where I can learn so much as a trainer, and make myself better as a trainer, and help a horse at the same time, is really a phenomenal opportunity."
Hartford-Sapp won this year with the mare Chason Dreams. "I am so proud of this exceptional mare, who was nothing short of remarkable the whole weekend! She made my heart swell in the freestyle with how brave she was in the crowds and noise, and how much she tried for me." Hartford-Sapp went on to say that Chason Dreams won another big prize by being adopted by her new owner, Cynthia Smoot, at the auction held directly after the Top Ten Freestyle Finals. "Cynthia was able to meet Dream on Friday before the competition, and their energy together was fabulous! I am so excited for the partnership, and I am beyond honored to be asked to continue training Dream for her new owner." Hartford-Sapp is the owner and head trainer at Southern Oaks Equestrian Center in Tallahassee.
Photo courtesy of JRPR
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was thrilled to host the Extreme Mustang Makeover to help bring awareness to the public about wild Mustangs and Mustang adoption. This year, even more people in the local community had a chance to meet the Mustangs as part of the Free Family Fun Day that the facility held in conjunction with the event.
Many Family Fun Day attendees enjoyed the chance to meet a different kind of Mustang, as the Jacksonville Mustang Car Club brought a bright array of unique Mustang vehicles to the grounds. Kids spent the day riding ponies, petting farm animals, jumping in a bounce house, and getting their faces painted. Lucky families went home with prizes distributed by Gator Country 99.9 FM, including buy-one-get-one-free horseback riding coupons for the nearby Diamond D ranch, concert tickets, and tickets to the Extreme Mustang Makeover Top Ten Freestyle Final.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is known as a family-favorite destination for equestrian and recreational events all year long. The 80-acre facility is easily accessible from major highways in Jacksonville, and features an enormous indoor arena, outdoor arenas, and over 400 stalls. There are also miles of riding, hiking, and biking trails accessible from the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
For more information and to find out about other exciting upcoming events, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.com or call (904)-255-4215.
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Free Family Fun Day and Extreme Mustang Makeover at Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Photo courtesy of JRPR.
Jacksonville, FL (May 19, 2017) — The public is invited to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Florida Saturday, May 20, for a day packed full of free activities for the entire family. The final day of the Extreme Mustang Makeover will be held simultaneously at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, with several free events leading up to the Top 10 Freestyle Finals (a ticketed event on Saturday evening).
The exciting Free Family Fun Day will kick off early on May 20 at 8:00 am, when the Jacksonville Mustang Car Club will drive up to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in unique mustang vehicles. Over fifteen mustangs will be on display during the event, alongside another type of mustangs – horses. The famous Extreme Mustang Makeover will introduce spectators to wild mustang horses who have spent the past 100 days with a trainer to prepare for the weekend's competition.
The Extreme Mustang Makeover is open to the public at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center from May 18-20. From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on May 20, the Extreme Mustang Makeover trail class and freestyle competition for youth trainers and their mustangs will take place.
Cool down in an Olympic-sized pool adjacent to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center anytime from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on May 20, when the Cecil Aquatics Center will be open for swimming. There will be a $1.00 fee for Duval country residents, and a $1.50 fee for all other swimmers.
At noon, the festivities will jump into full swing with a free bounce house, free petting zoo, free pony rides, free face painting, free balloon animals, and a free magic show. These kid-friendly events will wrap up at 4:00 pm.
Jacksonville's popular radio station Gator Country 99.9 FM will arrive on site at 1:00 pm. Gator Country's Matt Basford will broadcast live until 3:00 pm, offering plenty of prizes. Prizes will include buy-one-get-one-free horseback riding coupons for the nearby Diamond D ranch, concert tickets, tickets to the Extreme Mustang Makeover Top Ten Freestyle Final on Saturday night, and more – so make sure to stop by to see Matt!
From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the horses and trainers from the Extreme Mustang Makeover will be in the Jacksonville Equestrian Center barns, ready to greet anyone interested in meeting real mustangs face-to-face.
At 4:45 pm, doors will open to the facility's enormous indoor coliseum for the much-anticipated Extreme Mustang Makeover Top 10 Freestyle Finals. The mustang and trainer pairs selected as competition finalists will perform amazing and entertaining feats in front of the crowd, vying for the winning title. Tickets to this event will be available at the door and are also available online at https://tix.extremetix.com/webtix/4300/event/69306. Tickets are $15.00 plus tax. Veterans will receive a $5.00 discount, and children under five years old are free.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is pleased to offer the local community a day packed full of activities and exhibitions on Saturday, May 20. To learn more about the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, which is home to community, recreational, and equestrian events year-round, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.com or call Alexis Newman at (904) 993-2053.
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Wild Horses Transformed in Extreme Mustang Makeover at Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Marsha Hartford-Sapp and her Mustang partner Freedom (Photo courtesy of SDPhotography)
Jacksonville, FL (May 13, 2016) – This past weekend, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center was host to genuine American Mustangs and their trainers as they showcased their newfound partnerships to a packed house. The Extreme Mustang Makeover, which is designed to test both human and horse for their ability to learn quickly and make the most out of a small period of time, was presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Each participating trainer had just 100 days to transform a wild mustang into a star performer that would impress the judges and the crowd. Spectators then had the opportunity to bid on a piece of America's equine heritage at the end of the competition.
Youth competitors adopted their Mustang partners before the event, and showed off how far they had come together in 100 days. Adult competitors auctioned off their Mustangs at the end of the Extreme Mustang Makeover weekend. The competition included classes such as Handling and Conditioning, Trail, and Freestyle. Adult competitors all vied to be selected to compete in the Top Ten Freestyle Finals that took place directly before the Mustang auction. A first place prize of $25,000 and a custom-made Gist belt buckle was at stake for the winner. Alongside nine other spectacular performances, Marsha Hartford-Sapp and her Mustang partner Freedom brought the crowd to their feet with a bridleless riding exhibition and other impressive acts. Hartford-Sapp and Freedom were named winner of the Extreme Mustang Makeover.
The Extreme Mustang Makeover is a unique event produced by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization. Kyla Hogan, the director of marketing for the Mustang Heritage Foundation, explained, "The Mustang Heritage Foundation's mission is, with the help of the Bureau of Land Management, to increase the rate of adoption of excess mustangs that are in holding facilities. We had 24 adults and 16 kids competing at the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Jacksonville." This means 40 more wild Mustangs were transferred from holding facilities to good homes.
Dan Russell, who was onsite representing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), explained, "The Extreme Mustang Makeover events show people that Mustangs are good horses. Mustangs are the horses that the original cowboys rode in the 1800s. There are roughly 50,000 horses on the range right now and an almost equal amount being cared for in holding facilities. They're taken off the range into holding facilities for different reasons – forest fires, droughts, over-grazed land – and we're just looking for somebody to give them good homes."
Taylor McIntosh and Sonora (Photo courtesy of JRPR)
Taylor McIntosh, the 2014 Extreme Mustang Makeover champion from just outside of Auburn, Alabama, made it into the Top Ten Freestyle Finals with his assigned Mustang, Sonora, at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center's competition. McIntosh shares in the Mustang Heritage Foundation's admiration of the strength of Mustangs' spirits. "At first I did this to gain exposure, but now that I'm doing this for my third year I can really say it's all for the love of the Mustang," McIntosh shared. "Sonora is a smart horse – and that can be both a good and a bad thing – but she'd tried so hard at everything I asked her to learn. I love that about her." McIntosh and Sonora's Freestyle performance included McIntosh standing in the saddle, and Sonora lying down.
The youth trainers at the Extreme Mustang Makeover were as excited about the Mustangs as the adults, and also delivered impressive performances. After Ruthann Strickland competed with her adopted Mustang, two-year-old Battle Beau, she explained, "I did this because I wanted a challenge. I've never trained a horse before. I really like him, but he can be a handful! I love his personality. He's a goof and can be very sassy – we're working on that," she laughed.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was thrilled to host the Extreme Mustang Makeover to help bring awareness to the public about the wild Mustangs and Mustang adoption. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is known as a family-favorite destination for equestrian and recreational events all year long. The 80-acre facility is easily accessible from major highways in Jacksonville, and features an enormous indoor arena, outdoor arenas, and over 400 stalls. There are also miles of riding, hiking, and biking trails accessible from the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
For more information and to find out about other upcoming events, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.com or call Penny Gorton at (904) 255-4227.
Penny Gorton 904-255-4227
PGorton@coj.net
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Tickets Available Now for the Extreme Mustang Makeover at Jacksonville Equestrian Center
April 27, 2016 Associate Editor	Leave a comment
Jimbo Albritton and Penney (Photo courtesy of SDPhotography)
Jacksonville, FL (April 25, 2016) — With less than two weeks to go until the start of the Extreme Mustang Makeover at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on May 6-7, Mustang trainers like Jimbo Albritton of Penney Farms, Florida are preparing for action.
Each trainer participating in the Extreme Mustang Makeover has been tasked with transforming a wild Mustang into a very rideable, outstanding performer in just 100 days. The Extreme Mustang Makeover is designed to test both human and horse for their ability to learn quickly and make the most out of a small period of time.
The competition at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center will begin with an opportunity for spectators to meet the trainers and the horses on Friday morning, before competitors gather in the main arena for show prep. Next, each trainer and Mustang duo will compete in several classes. Friday's classes will include Handling and Conditioning, Youth Classes, and an Adult Trail Class. On Saturday, coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning before further Mustang exhibitions and award ceremonies.
Spectators can enjoy free admittance to the event on Friday and until 4:45 pm on Saturday. After 4:45, the competition will really get serious. The top 10 Mustang and trainer pairs will be announced, and they will head into the Top 10 Freestyle Finals – where they can strut their stuff and show off what they learned in their own personal style. The Extreme Mustang Makeover Freestyle Finals are known for jaw-dropping performances; past Freestyles have featured riders standing in their saddles, roping, obstacles, and more.
As competitors work to put a few more days of training on their assigned Mustangs, participant Jimbo Albritton feels lucky that he and his Mustang mare, Penney, hit the ground running. Albritton says, "It was the luck of the draw that I was assigned Penney." Even from the beginning, the sweet-tempered mare seemed to act more like a puppy dog than a fiery Mustang.
But despite Penney's sweet disposition, she's had a lot to learn these past couple of months. "Everything is going right and it's been a dramatic change since the first day," Albritton commented about Penney's progress. "She's a lot more quiet and we're going places. Her skill level has drastically increased."
As Albritton prepares for show time, he's now focused on perfecting those skills. "I really want to refine a couple of things," he said. "I want to make lead changes more solid. I'd like her to be a touch quieter and a little more solid in her overall performance."
On the line – for Albritton and everyone competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge – is a $25,000 award and custom-made Gist belt buckle for the winner.
But even as Albritton vies for the flashy reward, he plans on keeping things simple and sticking to the basics. When asked about his plans if he qualifies for the Top 10 Freestyle Finals, he said, "My main plan is to do simple things great, instead of doing a lot of complicated things not so great. We're going to stick to a reining pattern – some spins and stops – and see if she'll lay down for us."
At the end of the day, whether Penney nails her spins or her stops, Albritton is grateful for the time he's spent with his lucky little mare and, most importantly, he hopes that his work with Penney leads to her finding her forever home, as all Mustangs will be available for adoption after the event.
To see the excitement of the event yourself or to adopt one of the competing Mustangs, head to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for the May 6-7 events. Preliminary classes are free to watch. Tickets for the Freestyle event ($15.00) are available here.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is a favorite destination for equestrian and recreational events. The 80-acre facility is easily accessible from major highways in Jacksonville, Florida, and features an enormous indoor arena, outdoor arenas, and over 400 stalls. There are also miles of riding, hiking, and biking trails accessible from the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. For more information and to find out about other upcoming events, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.com or call Penny Gorton at (904) 255-4227.
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Follow Jimbo Albritton on His Extreme Mustang Makeover Journey to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center
February 18, 2016 Associate Editor	Leave a comment
Photo courtesy of Jimbo Albritton.
Jacksonville, FL (February 18, 2016) – When second-generation horseman Jimbo Albritton of Jacksonville, Florida decided he would take on the challenge of competing in the next Extreme Mustang Makeover, he was a little nervous. He would be taking on a horse untouched by human hands and have 100 days to transform her into a winning steed – a bit different from the training he's used to. As Albritton explains, "It was the luck of the draw."
As fate would have it, luck was on his side. He was assigned to his own lucky Penney, a five-year-old mare he describes as sweet-tempered and eager to please, "kind of like a puppy dog."
Now, Albritton and Penney are working feverishly to prepare for the upcoming Extreme Mustang Makeover, which will be hosted at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 6-7.
During the competition, Albritton and horsemen like him will be vying for the $25,000 award and custom-made Gist belt buckle, each working with a mare that had freely roamed on land protected by the Bureau of Land Management before partaking in this challenge.
As the action unfolds, trainers will show off their Mustangs' beauty, versatility, and performance in several rounds of competition. The horse-and-rider pairs will first compete in handling and conditioning, then a pattern class, and then a combined leading and riding class. Ultimately, the selected finalists will compete in an exciting four-minute freestyle event where this year's champion will emerge.
For Albritton, the odds are looking good – thanks to his training experience and his remarkable partnership with Penney.
"My favorite thing about her is that she is like a sponge," Albritton explained. "She's taking everything in, she's not panicking, and she's willing. She's improving each day, and it's rare you get a horse who is that willing. She's really changed my outlook on what Mustangs are made of."
But that doesn't mean Penney doesn't have a few quirks. For one, Albritton says she could use a little help with steering. "The biggest challenge when I'm riding her is her handling her direction," he said. "Lefts and rights and stops – the whole nine yards."
Luckily, Albritton has a few tricks up his sleeve after practically growing up in the saddle alongside his dad and starting his own training business, Flying A Performance Horses, a few years back.
But for Albritton, whether or not Penney turns on a dime – or even wins the competition – isn't his top concern. His highest hopes lie with her finding the perfect home for her to start her next adventure with. "I want to see her riding around really good and gentle, so anyone can get along with her."
Like all the other Mustangs in the program, Penney will be available for adoption after the event at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center as part of an effort by the Mustang Heritage Foundation to find happy homes for the deserving horses. And as Penney and her other equine counterparts wow the crowd with their ability to quickly evolve from roaming free to mastering the ring, there's little doubt they'll find someone to take them home.
To see how this year's event unfolds or to adopt one of the competing Mustangs, head to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for the May 6 and 7 events. Preliminary classes are free to watch. Tickets for the freestyle event are available here.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is a favorite destination for equestrian and recreational events. The 80-acre facility is easily accessible from major highways in Jacksonville, and features an enormous indoor arena, outdoor arenas, and over 400 stalls. There are also miles of riding, hiking, and biking trails accessible from the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. The facility is a part of a recreational park that includes picnic pavilions, a gymnasium, and an Olympic-size indoor pool. For more information and to find out about other upcoming events, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.com or call Penny Gorton at (904) 255-4227.
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Visiting Petra, Jordan, The Lost City
Wendy Ha Le
Besides being Jordan's most valuable treasure, Petra was voted as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007. Thousands of tourists flock to visit Petra as it's an ancient city that had been carved into the rocks.
The size of this ancient city is already so big but unearthing it continues as research has shown much of the city is beneath the rocks. Visiting Petra will take your breath away with its monstrous sized buildings. Let's review the facts and history of Petra before you travel there.
Petra Facts
The City of Petra is often referred to as the 'Rose City'. This is due to its surrounding of red coloured rocks and mountains.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade shot several scenes in Petra which included the Treasury and Al Siq. There's even an Indiana Jones merchandise shop at the Siq's entrance.
The original name of the city was Raqeem which was discovered during an excavation of the Dam. It had been renamed to Petra (meaning rock) by the Greeks upon their arrival.
The urn vessel inside the Treasury is riddled with bullet holes by attempts from bounty hunters. They had shot the stone urn believing it had gold hidden inside but the urn never broke.
Builders spent hours and days chiselling and carving the monuments inside Petra. Most of these have complicated designs.
One of the most beautiful views of Petra is seeing the Treasury at the end of the Siq pathway. It's a truly breath-taking site that's best seen during the day.
Petra Archaeological Park became a registered World Heritage Site on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985. This includes the landscape but the main focus is the city of Petra itself.
What Is Petra
The Ancient City Of Petra
Half built and half carved into the red sandstone cliffs in Jordan, the ancient city of Petra was once the capital city of the Nabataean tribe. The red landscape gave the city its nickname of Rose City. It's hard to believe but under these red rocks, it once housed a population of around 20,000 people at its peak.
Petra's largest monument, The Monastery
Spanning over 60 square kilometres, there were buildings, temples, a senate and homes. The biggest monument inside Petra is the Monastery which measures 48 metres high and 47 metres wide.
A complex water system had been built to ensure the survival of the people in the desert. The city flourished with trade from the Silk Road and collection of fees and duties from passing caravans amongst other sources of income which drew the Roman Empire's interest to the city.
Going Inside Petra
Access to the city of Petra meant going through a narrow canon called Al Siq which was the only main entrance in so it was easy to protect the city. This rock canal was formed from a combination of natural rock formation and the Nabataeans. It measures 160 metres in length and 3 to 12 metres wide.
At the end of Al Siq pathway lies The Treasury (image credit – adventurous-travels.com)
Petra's Most Iconic Monument, The Treasury
Upon reaching the end, the first thing seen is the breath-taking Al Kazneh, known as the Treasury. Measuring 25 metres wide and 39 metres high, the two level building is Petra's pride and joy with beautiful decorations of Corinthian capitals, figures and patterns.
Crowned by a funerary urn, legend has it that a pharaoh's treasure was hidden here but it's more likely it was a graveyard site based on evidence from excavations. With the three chambers inside, it's unclear what the role of the Treasury was but one thing for certain is that this structure is evidence of the Nabataean's engineering skills.
Climbing To The Monastery
The biggest monument inside Petra is the Monastery which measures 48 metres high and 47 metres wide. To get to this structure, there are over 850 steps upwards to climb but as soon as it comes into view, a vast valley of mountains opens with the Monastery standing there alone.
Although this monument was built on the model of the Treasury itself, its purpose is believed to have been used as a religious temple because of its construction inside where there are two side benches and an altar. Levelling of the plaza in front suggested it was to hold large crowds gathering for religious ceremonies.
The Fall of Petra
Being surrounded by 80 metre rock walls and mountains, this ensured the safety of Petra. It was an easily defendable city. However, the Nabataean tribe lost the city to Emperor Trayan in 106 B.C. and the Roman Empire took over.
Despite this, Petra continued to prosper but soon, their wealth started to diminish due to route changes in the Silk Road. The Romans left and the Byzanites came. They refurbished some of the monuments to Christian temples.
However, after the natural disaster in the form of an earthquake shook the city, much damage was caused to the city. The continuous slow decline of the Rose City led to its abandonment and by 7th century A.D., it was forgotten to all but local Bedouins.
Petra remained hidden until it was discovered in 1812 by a Swiss explorer, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, who disguised himself as an Arab and befriended his Bedouin guide so that he would be taken to the lost city of Petra.
Unveiling Petra
Since then, Jordan has attracted many tourists to visit Petra. But most of the city is still to be discovered. Only an estimated 15% of the city has been unearthed and it's believed that the remaining 85% is beneath the rocks.
In early June 2016, through satellite survey, archaeologists discovered a gigantic platform with columns and a staircase followed by a smaller structure. It appeared this structure is beneath the surface making it hard to reach. Archaeological research continues and with newly advanced technology, archaeologists hope to unveil more of the Rose City.
Carved into the rocks is The Royal Tombs (image credit – ontheluce.com)
With the many structures that have been uncovered inside Petra so far, it's not certain what the purpose of each building was. Each building gained its name from Arabs basing each one on its myths and appearance. The Nabataeans left no map or clue of the city so the role of each structure has been left to archaeological evidence or the imagination of those who look upon it.
Where is Petra, Jordan?
Situated in Jordan, the lost city of Petra can be found at the start of Wadi Musa which is a small town nearest to the Rose City. The red sandstone landscape of Petra sits 240km south from Jordan's capital Amman and 120km north from Aqapa in Jordan. Bordering towns include Eilat in Israel.
Although the city is quite far inland, the Dead Sea and Red Sea sits on either side of Jordan. Neighbouring countries to Jordan include Israel, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
How Old Is Petra?
When Was Petra Built?
One cannot pinpoint the exact year of when Petra was built but the city became known around 1st century B.C. when its wealth began to increase through its trade in frankincense, myrrh and spices as it became a part of the famous Silk Road. It's over 2000 years old.
The Street of Facades with its many tombs constructed in 1st century A.D. (image credit – panoramio.com).
Monuments were built throughout the time of Petra even during the Roman Empire's occupation. Archaeological evidence and architecture design gives estimates of the period buildings were constructed ranging from 9th century B.C. until the fall of Petra in 7th century A.D.
Who Built Petra and Why?
Archaeological evidence suggests the landscape had been inhabited since 10,000 B.C. and occupied around 1200 B.C. by the Edomites before the Nabataean tribe took control around 6th century B.C.
Originating from the Arabian Peninsula, the Arab tribe known as the Nabataeans originally lived nomadic lives before they became an organised society in 2nd century B.C. They settled in Petra, Jordan at first before they expanded their territory until they controlled much of the Middle East from Israel to the northern Arabian Peninsula.
Why Was Petra Built?
As with many ancient monuments and cities, it's believed the Nabataeans built Petra so that it aligned with the sun to predict equinoxes, solstices and astronomical events. This ancient tribe were assumed to be sun worshippers and monuments were built according to where and how the sun would illuminate certain structures.
At different times of the year, the sun would highlight or align with an important monument. For example, during winter solstice, the sunlight highlights the podium of a deity inside the Monastery. Or during sunrise, an important structure such as the Treasury would be illuminated.
How to Get to Petra
Nearest Towns To Petra
Wadi Musa is the nearest town to the ancient city of Petra and it's easily walkable from here to Petra's visitor centre or main entrance. Aqaba is the next nearest town and you can travel to the Rose City by taxi or the public buses in the town centre's market.
From Amman To Petra
If you're staying in Jordan's capital, Amman, you could get from Amman to Petra by:
JETT bus in Abdali bus station at 6.30am (takes 4 hours) and returns on the same day at 5pm
Public minibuses from Mujamaa Janobi southern station
Driving by car or taxi along the Desert Highway will take 3 hours or 4 hours through Kings' Highway
The pathway known as Al Siq is the only main entrance into Petra (image credit – susanshain.com)
From The Borders
Getting into Petra from the neighbouring town of Eilat, Israel, is easily reachable by walking past the border crossing but make sure you buy a visa beforehand. Alternatively, going with a tour company may prove to be easier as they will sort your visa and it saves you from having to get a taxi once you pass into Jordan.
Entry To Petra
Tickets and maps for Petra can be purchased on arrival at Petra's visitor centre. Prices start from 50 Jordanian Dinar (JD) depending on your length of stay in Petra, Jordan but it's free for children under 12 years of age.
It's not necessary to go with a tourist guide or group but for those who prefer to, there are tourist guide tickets available from 50 JD. The visitor centre also offers a tour by carriage service from 20 JD.
Walking Inside The City of Petra
From Petra's visitor centre, the main trail can be easily followed which takes you through all of Petra's monuments. There are low paths, steps, steep hills and rocky paths throughout this 4km trail that you will be walking on so it's best to wear suitable footwear such as hiking shoes as you will be walking for the whole day.
Petra trail (image credit – travelogue.travelvice.com)
There's the option of hiring a horse, donkey, camel or some other form of transport if you don't wish to walk. Alternatively, for avid walkers and explorers, there are other trails that are more challenging such as:
The Al Kubtha Trail – starts at the visitor centre and ends at the Treasury viewpoint which takes about 4 to 5 hours.
The High Place Trail – starts at the Siq exit and ends at Qasr al-Bint Temple which takes up to 3.5 hours.
The Ad Deir Back Route – starts at Kharrubat al-Fajja and ends at Ad Deir which takes up to 5 hours.
Facilities Inside Petra
There are restaurants and toilets situated throughout the city of Petra.
When is the Best Time to Visit Petra
The weather in Petra is generally hot all year round but it's somewhat cooler in spring and autumn so if you can't stand hot weather, go in these seasons. There's also less tourists during these periods.
Petra's opening times vary with the season but it's open on a daily basis. In the summer, it's 6am to 6pm and in the winter, it's 6am to 4pm. However, it's not a quick see and go type of sight. You will need at least two days just to visit the major monuments. Five days will give you more time to explore the Petra Archaeological Park.
When To Visit Petra In The Day
Visiting Petra is best in the early hours of the morning where you can watch the sunrise and illuminate and light up the beautiful monuments. The Treasury is one of the spectacular structures to view at sunrise due to the changes in its colour.
Otherwise, visit Petra in the late afternoon so you can watch the sunset and see how the setting sun's light effects inside some of the monuments. Both early morning and late afternoon visits are the quietest time.
Petra By Night
Once it's dark, you can view Petra by night for an extra fee where you will walk along the Siq lit by candles into the Treasury.
Don't leave visiting Petra too late. This ancient city could soon be closed to the world because it faces constant decay. With environmental factors such as climate and salt from the Dead Sea, the delicate red sandstones are gradually weakening which can end up with further destruction to the city.
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  On most cases, all iterators in the container remain valid after the insertion. The only exception being when the growth of the container forces a rehash. In this case, all iterators in the container are invalidated.

*A rehash is forced if the new container size after the insertion operation would increase above its capacity threshold (calculated as the container's bucket_count multiplied by its max_load_factor).

*References to elements in the unordered_map container remain valid in all cases, even after a rehash.

And for erase http://www.cplusplus.com/reference/unordered_map/unordered_map/erase/

*Only the iterators and references to the elements removed are invalidated.

*The rest are unaffected.

*[c++14 only] The relative order of iteration of the elements not removed by the operation is preserved.

The requirement that other references generally remain valid in both operations would seem to require a probing scheme involving evictions to work on a table structure that allocated nodes separate from the array and pointed at them instead. Perhaps the implementation could keep a separate array of elements that entries in the table itself could index into, to avoid extra dynamic allocation, but that still adds extra indirection. Is there a more efficient way to address that requirement?
The requirement that element references remain valid across insert even after a rehash seems to imply that either dynamic node allocation or something like the above indirection array is required even for a chaining or non-moving open addressing design. Is that right?
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Stargazers all over the world are getting ready to experience the first of four total lunar eclipses that are scheduled to occur before the end of 2015. The 'tetrad' lunar eclipses are a rare phenomenon - one encountered only seven times, this century. What makes it even more special is that all four eclipses will be visible to the residents of the United States.
The first of the two that will occur this year, can be seen in its entirety by both North and South Americans. In the U.S., the celestial show that is expected to last a full 78 minutes, will begin on April 15th at 12.53 am (EDT). This is when the moon will begin to enter Earth's outer shadow. However, it will be another 50 minutes, before the eclipse starts to become apparent to sky watchers. At about 1.58 am (EDT), fans will start to observe the partial eclipse as the Earth's dark shadow or umbra, starts to move across the face of the full moon.
The gradual transition will continue until 3.06 am (EDT), when the eclipse reaches complete totality. This is usually a mesmerizing sight when the moon transforms into a coppery glow, thanks to the reflection of the sunlight creeping through, from the curvature of the earth. To those watching the event unfold with binoculars or even a small telescope, it will appear as though the moon is glowing from its own light.
If that is not magical enough, Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo and one of the 21 brightest stars in the sky, will also be making an appearance right next to moon. The last time this happened was in 1968 and the next time will not be until 2510, when Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, will make an appearance during a total lunar eclipse. By 5.33 am, the earth will finally glide away, restoring the moon back to its full glory and allowing stargazers to go home to get some well-deserved rest.
All in all, about a billion people all over the world, will be able to get at least a partial view of this natural phenomenon that never fails to mesmerize lunar fans. Unfortunately, people living in Asia and some parts of Europe will have a hard time seeing the April 15th eclipse, because it will occur during their daytime and therefore be obscured by the bright sun. But they will have a few more opportunities. That's because this is only the first of the tetrad - There will be one more this year on October 8th, 2014, and then two in 2015 - on April 4th and September 28th. So keep those telescopes handy!
The eclipse of the moon as it is often called, occurs when earth gets in the way of the sun and the moon. As you probably know, the moon makes no light of its own - it simply reflects the light from the sun. Therefore, when our planet gets in between the two, its shadow falls on the moon, resulting in what we call, lunar eclipse. Total eclipses of the moon are relatively rare because in order for them to occur, there has to be a full moon and, the sun, earth and moon all have to be aligned perfectly. The best part is that unlike solar eclipses, they pose no danger to the human eye and can therefore be viewed without requiring any special equipment.
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For many college students, living costs may exceed the cost of tuition and fees, as affordable housing options are becoming increasingly hard to find. Some find they struggle with debt, or paying for meals; others are at risk for homelessness. As part of our series Rethinking College, Hari Sreenivasan travels to Philadelphia to see how students there are coping.
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Judy Woodruff:
The burden of student debt is getting more attention in this election cycle.
One key part of the problem is the rising cost of student housing. Between 1989 and 2017, room and board on and off campuses went up by more than 82 percent at four-year public universities.
Correspondent Hari Sreenivasan recently traveled to Philadelphia to see how college students there are coping with housing costs.
It's the latest in our special series on Rethinking College and part of our regular education segment, Making the Grade.
Hari Sreenivasan:
Badia Weeks loves spending time in the pool with her young students. The 19-year-old teaches swim lessons five days a week while attending Philadelphia's Temple University.
She's a junior majoring in exercise and sports medicine. Weeks is doing well academically. She has a 3.5 GPA. But outside of the classroom, she's struggling.
Badia Weeks:
For this apartment, it's about $6,000 a semester, which, honestly, I feel like isn't worth what I get. Me and my roommate both pay that, so it's like we're paying $1,500 a month each.
The two-bedroom, one-bath apartment was assigned to her by Temple after she transferred last spring from a nearby private college.
Weeks, who is on her own financially, covers her tuition through scholarships and her part-time wages. She says she tried hard to get into a cheaper apartment near campus, but didn't have any luck.
Affordable housing options are becoming increasingly hard to find. Apartment rents in Philadelphia have gone up 25 percent over the past decade. So, several months ago, she took out a private loan for $5,000 to pay for her housing.
It's upsetting. Having to be in debt just to live on campus, I feel like is a little ridiculous.
She's not the only one going into debt for housing. A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development analysis found that, for many students, living costs exceed and even dwarf the cost of tuition and fees.
Sara Goldrick-Rab:
It's a very serious problem.
Sara Goldrick-Rab is a professor of higher education policy and sociology at Temple who studies housing costs.
We estimate that approximately one in two undergraduates is finding their housing to be unaffordable.
The most typical thing that we will hear is a student who says, I'm going to have trouble paying my rent this month. They don't necessarily eat every day. Or they aren't able to come to class every day because they cut the money that they would have spent, let's say, on gas for the car or on the subway.
Our perception of college is, you know, students living in a building, ivy-covered walls.
That's not the norm.
That is vanishingly rare in today's colleges and universities, to the point that only about 12 percent to 13 percent of the nation's undergraduates actually reside on a college campus.
Last year, Goldrick-Rab founded The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, a research center dedicated to finding solutions for the financial and logistical barriers that prevent students from graduating.
At Temple, there are efforts to assist food-insecure students, and a university care team helps connect students in a housing crisis to emergency funding.
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We have been able to support them also then with the resources of our counseling center.
But one of the biggest challenges here, and at many other universities, is the lack of affordable housing on campus.
Goldrick-Rab says public colleges and universities, facing budget cuts, see food and housing as revenue streams.
If you begin to see housing as a profit center, then you begin to charge students more and more simply because you can.
The other thing is that a growing number of schools are really trying to attract a certain kind of student and family. It's a family with a lot more disposable income, and it's a family that is going to pay more tuition with less financial aid.
So the residence hall rooms for students are larger than they used to be. The amenities are more substantial.
It's a similar story off-campus. New luxury buildings are catering to wealthier students around Temple and other college campuses around the country. But not everyone can afford that kind of living experience.
One out of four people in the city of Philadelphia live below the poverty line, so you would think this would be an affordable place to live.
Philadelphia also has another distinction, however, which is the second most number of colleges and universities of any city in the nation. And that makes affordable housing hard to come by, whether you're at a big four-year university or even a two-year community college.
Just steps away from downtown, 26,000 students attend the Community College of Philadelphia. Like most two-year schools, housing is not offered. A 2018 study by Goldrick-Rab and her colleagues found nearly 20 percent of the school's students were experiencing homelessness, and more than half were housing insecure.
Everything. I'm not ashamed to say that, shelters, couch surfing. And it's been things that I had to do.
Thomas, who prefers to go only by his first name, is one of those without a consistent roof over his head. He's a first-year student who works in the campus bookshop, but says he can't save enough to get an apartment.
The deposit is unreal. The deposit is three times the rent. I can't even manage the one-time rent that I'm trying to manage from work, let alone have the money to save for it. It just isn't practical.
A new program, in an old convent, hopes to help at-risk students like Thomas.
Sandra Guillory:
So this will be a typical room. Students will have fully furnished beds, desks, dressers, and they all have their shared sink with shared bathrooms.
Sandra Guillory is the Philadelphia director of Depaul USA, a nonprofit focused on homelessness. They plan to rehab this convent to house 24 students from colleges across Philadelphia. Students will be asked to pay $150 a month.
Our top priorities are students in their final years of school, so third, fourth, fifth, years of school. They have the most student loan debt, and if they dropped out of school today, they would have that debt, and no degree, and they'd be worse off than if they had never gone to school.
The $17,000 it will cost to house and feed each student per year will be split between the students, the city of Philadelphia and private donations.
If we can get them to graduate, they will never have to worry about homelessness hopefully ever again, poverty. Their children won't have to worry about this.
For her part, Temple's Badia Weeks is hoping to squeeze in more hours in the pool this semester, so she can save up and possibly avoid another housing loan next semester.
For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Hari Sreenivasan in Philadelphia.
And, by the way, the new housing program at the old convent is expected to open to students in January.
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Happy New Year everybody. This week the children have been sharing their stories about the Christmas Holiday break. Some of the children have self accessed the junk modelling in the art studio and have been working on some fantastic models. We have introduced the story ' Were going on a Bear Hunt' as lots of the children were talking about it after seeing it at Christmas.


Never again believe what you read.
Never again fly on the most overbooked air travel day of the year.
Never again go via this airline through this airport.
Never again be in a hurry to get home when fog socks in your destination.
Never again leave your dog at home with a dogsitter who misunderstands/misreads/forgets when you are returning.
Never again get the smell of fear, anxiety, panic and dog poop out of the rugs.
Never again use sudsing detergent in your new front-loader.
Now, never again say never again. Instead, sit a few hours of Rohatsu at the temple this week and make your mind open, your heart forgiving and the world right side up.
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Oh Moscow – album instrumentalistki i kompozytorki Lindsay Cooper nagrany podczas koncertu w Kanadzie w 1989.

Historia nagrania
W 1987 r. Lindsay Cooper rozpoczęła wykonywać w czasie koncertów cykl pieśni Oh Moscow. Słowa do kompozycji Cooper napisała Sally Potter i dotyczyły one między innymi rozdzielenia ludzi spowodowanego Murem Berlińskim. W koncertującej grupie zmieniali się perkusiści. Pierwszym perkusistą zespołu była Marilyn Mazur. Została zastąpiona przez Charlesa Haywarda. Gdy i jego plany zaczęły kolidować z koncertami grupy, Lindsay zwróciła się do Chrisa Cutlera, który został trzecim i ostatnim perkusistą projektu Oh Moscow.

Lindsay koncertowała z Oh Moscow w Europie. W 1987 r. wystąpiła na Zurich Jazz Festival. W lutym 1989 wystąpiła zarówno w Zachodnim jak i Wschodnim Berlinie.

8 października Lindsay wraz ze swoją grupą wystąpiła na 7 Międzynarodowym Festiwalu Muzyki Współczesnej w Victoriaville w Kanadzie (fr. 7ième Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville). W 39 dni później mur został pokonany. Koncert ten został wydany w 1991 r.

Utwory
Album zawiera utwory:

Muzycy
Twórcami albumu są:
 Lindsay Cooper – fagot, saksofon altowy, saksofon sopranowy
 Alfred 23 Harth – saksofon tenorowy, klarnet
 Hugh Hopper – gitara basowa
 Marilyn Mazur – perkusja
 Phil Minton – wokal, trąbka
 Elvira Plenar – pianino, syntezator
 Sally Potter – wokal

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Albumy muzyczne wydane w roku 1991

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Bullous lupus erythematosus = الذئبة الحمامية الفقاعية
Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Vesicles and bullae may develop in patients with SLE. In contrast to dermatitis herpetiform is, the lesions are not symmetrical and do not have a predilection for extensor surfaces of arms, elbows, or scalp; they may be photodistributed or widespread and are not pruritic. These patients rarely have classic lesions of discoid, systemic, or subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus when they develop blisters. In cases from the literature, the vast majority of patients have had a previous history of lupus erythematosus, and most authors have required definitive American Rheumatologic Association criteria before making the diagnosis in those patients with bullous lesions. Uncommonly, patients (who later developed other stigmata of lupus) have presented with a blistering eruption but without previous signs or symptoms of connective tissue disease. Bullous lupus erythematosus is most common in women, particularly black women. Most of these cases were exquisitely sensitive to dapsone therapy, with rapid involution of the lesions. No correlation with clinical activity of lupus erythematosus was apparent. Some patients with EBA will progress to SLE.
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Three histologic patterns have been identified in such lesions. The first is striking basal layer vacuolization with subsequent blister formation. The second is vasculitis with subepidermal blister and pustule formation . The third and most common is a dermatitis herpetiformis-like histologic pattern. Approximately 25% of
cases are said to have a small-vessel, neutrophil-rich leukocytoclastic vasculitis beneath the blister. Histologic features more routinely identified with lupus erythematosus are not present. Another histologic finding that is not emphasized in most case reports is the presence of dermal mucin and hyaluronic acid as defined by Alcian blue stain at pH 2.5 . The frequency of mucin deposition is unknown.
IF Testing. In all reported cases, IgG and C3 are deposited at the epidermal basement membrane zone. The pattern was linear in more than 50% and was referred to as "granular band like" in approximately 25%. IgM and IgA were present in approximately 50% and 60% of cases, respectively. The conflicting pattern of immune reactant deposition is difficult to explain. In these reports, the pattern varies from a "thick band" to a "fine ribbon-like" or "tubular" pattern. The ribbon-like or linear pattern represents antibodies that are bound to rigid, anatomically compartmentalized antigens such as in bullous pemphigoid or EBA. In general, granular patterns represent deposition of circulating immune complexes in situ or in situ binding of antigen and antibody in noncompartmentalized zones. Therefore, perhaps some of the cases represent tubular or linear deposition obscured by confluent granular bands (positive lupus band test). IIF study of serum rarely reveals circulating antisquamous basement membrane zone antibodies that are detected against type VII collagen. It should be noted, however, that salt-split skin preparations might be a more sensitive substrate than whole-skin mounts.
A salt-split skin preparation using patient serum reveals localization to the split floor, as in EBA . As well, Western immunoblot reveals binding to 290-kD or 145-kD dermal proteins, which are components of type VII collagen. However, antibodies to type VII collagen are not present in all cases.
Ultrastructural Study
. lmmunoelectron microscopic examination reveals electron-dense deposits of IgG at the lower edge of the basal lamina and immediately subjacent dermis in an identical location to the antibody in EBA.
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Boston College Women's Lacrosse Defeats Stony Brook in Overtime
Stony Brook was the only other undefeated team during the regular season
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The Boston College women's lacrosse team is headed to the Final Four after defeating Stony Brook 12-11 in a double overtime thriller. The Eagles dominated in shots (20-29), draw controls (20-6) and ground balls (15-13), but Stony Brook's goalie didn't make things easy for BC.
BC jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in today's game, but ended the first period down to Stony Brook by a score of 7-6. The teams traded goals for much of the second half before a 4 goal run by Stony Brook put the Seawolves up 11-8. BC closed regulation with a trio of unanswered goals to send the game into overtime. The first overtime ended without a goal, but BC managed to win it in double OT thanks to a last minute goal by Dempsey Arsenault.
ON TO THE NEXT ONE! Dempsey Arsenault ends it as @BCWLax moves on to the national semifinals to face top-seeded Maryland next Friday. #WeAreBC pic.twitter.com/6JYdWxQklb
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Kaileen Hart led BC with 4 goals today, continuing to be an under-appreciated asset for the Eagles. Dempsey Arsenault also completed a hat trick, culminating in her OT winner. Sam Apuzzo scored a single goal today, and broke her own program record for goals scored in a single season, as she now has 81. The Eagles' other goals came from Tess Chandler (2), Emma Schurr, and Cara Urbank.
Next up, BC will face top seed Maryland in the NCAA semifinals on May 25. This will be a rematch of last season's championship game and the Eagles will be looking for redemption.
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Leiv Eiriksson Oil Rig Journey
Greenpeace attempts to stop the Leiv Eiriksson oil rig from drilling in Baffin Bay one of the most pristine and fragile natural areas in the world, home to important and vulnerable wildlife including almost all of the world's Narwhal population as well as blue whales, sea bird colonies, and polar bears. The Leiv Eiriksson is operated by Cairn Energy and is the only rig in the world currently set to begin new deep sea drilling in the Arctic – making it a clear and present danger to the pristine arctic environment.
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If your relationship with your earthly father didn't work out, shouldn't you seek to become a child of God, the heavenly Father?
Aren't today's fatherless mostly made of arrogant, self-centered, and rebellious children, as opposed to the fatherless of old who were weak, poor, mostly humble and helpless?
Could those who rebel against the authority of their earthly father learn to submit to the Word of the heavenly Father?
Exodus 22:22 "You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child.
Deuteronomy 24:17 "You shall not pervert justice due the stranger or the fatherless, nor take a widow's garment as a pledge.
Deuteronomy 24:19-21 "When you reap your harvest in your field, and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. 20 "When you beat your olive trees, you shall not go over the boughs again; it shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow. 21 "When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it afterward; it shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow.
Psalms 68: 4 Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name YAH, And rejoice before Him. 5 A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation.
Psalms 10:12-14 Arise, O LORD! O God, lift up Your hand! Do not forget the humble. 13 Why do the wicked renounce God? He has said in his heart, "You will not require an account." 14 But You have seen, for You observe trouble and grief, To repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.
Psalms 146:9 The LORD watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.


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HomeIllinois NewsIllinois lawmakers consider ban on sanctuary resolutions upholding 2nd Amendment rights
Illinois lawmakers consider ban on sanctuary resolutions upholding 2nd Amendment rights
SPRINGFIELD – The Democrats are upset that a growing number of Illinois counties are challenging their ideas to control guns throughout the state. So much so, they're working on an effort to stop counties from balking state laws they believe limit Second Amendment rights.
Within days of his inauguration, Gov. JB Pritzker pleased his gun control supporters by placing additional restrictions on Illinois gun shops. As a result, several gun shops are reporting to be closing their doors – exactly what the gun control advocates hoped would happen.
So one by one, elected officials within over 60 Illinois counties have agreed to stand up against state lawmakers restrictions by resolving not to enforce any laws that would infringe on American citizens' constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
HB 3553, sponsored by freshman Democrat Terra Costa Howard, is a measure to stop the Second Amendment movement from building steam against the Leftist Progressive at the State Capitol – although many say it's too late. The movement is big and growing.
The bill is scheduled to be heard in the Illinois House's Judiciary – Criminal Committee Tuesday, March 19, at 5:00 PM. It says that a county or municipality "may not pass an ordinance or resolution restricting enforcement of any State law or regulation concerning the ownership or use of firearms unless permitted to do so under the express provisions of the law or regulation."
Effingham County board member Dave Campbell, who has been at the forefront of protecting Second Amendment rights with county resolutions, worked with his state's attorney to put together their county's Second Amendment resolution. Campbell was aware of the legislation being proposed to stop the resolutions, and was curious just how lawmakers would address Howard's bill.
"Will state lawmakers vote to uphold Second Amendment rights? Or will they vote against locals declaring sanctuaries against state policies while Chicago and Cook County oppose federal laws concerning illegal immigration?" Campbell asked Illinois Review.
The resolution passed by the Effingham County Board almost a year ago, says "if the Government of the State of Illinois shall infringe upon the inalienable rights granted by the Second Amendment, Effingham County shall become a 'sanctuary county' for all firearms unconstitutionally prohibited by the government of the State of Illinois, in that, Effingham County will prohibit its employees from enforcing the unconstitutional actions of the state government."
The measure addressed specifically several bills proposed in the 100th General Assembly, but its overall principles stand:
RESOLUTION of the COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
Resolution opposing the passage of HB1465, HB 1467, HB1468, HB1469, SB1657, any trailer bill, or any bill similar too, or any bill where the 100th Illinois General Assembly desires to restrict the Individual right of US Citizens as protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution
WHEREAS, the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms is guaranteed as an Individual Right under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and under the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms for defense of Life, Liberty, and Property is regarded as an Inalienable Right by the People of Effingham County, Illinois, and:
WHEREAS, the People of Effingham County, Illinois, derive economic benefit from all safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting, and shooting conducted within Effingham County using all types of firearms allowable under the United States Constitution and;
WHEREAS, HB1465 is a violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution requiring responsible persons under 21 to surrender lawfully owned firearms or face becoming instant felons; fails to define how to relinquish firearms; only allows possession at Sparta shooting complex, but fails to provide similar exemptions for recreational shooting at gun clubs, private ranges or under supervision of responsible adult or parent, unless certified as a firearms instructor;
WHEREAS, HB1467 is violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution requiring persons to immediately relinquish lawfully owned bump stocks or trigger cranks, while also failing to provide where and how to relinquish firearms devices, thus creating instant felons upon passage;
WHEREAS, HB1468 contains broad and unclear definitions which will cause confusion amongst firearm owners and dealers as to which type of firearm is subject to 72 hour wait period; bans nonresidents from purchasing certain long guns defined loosely as assault weapons, puts dealers in jeopardy of unknowingly violating the law;
WHEREAS, HB1469 is violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution requiring persons to immediately relinquish lawfully owned magazines, fails to provide how to properly relinquish banned magazines, creates instant felons if enacted as written, creates conflicts allowing for sale to out of state persons while stating possession is a felony, bans body armor worn as protection for those who employ the use of chain saws, motorcyclists, range officers and firearm instructors, shop owners and employees who work in dangerous neighborhoods or during night shifts;
WHEREAS, SB1657 and trailer bills will create economic hardship on lawfully owned and operated, small business firearm dealerships, in effect forcing them to close; will create undue burdens and price increases on persons to lawfully purchase firearms; will have a direct negative impact on local economies thru job loss and sales tax loss; will create another layer of burdensome government regulation on top of the heavy Federal regulations; imposes new fees on top of existing Federal license fees;
WHEREAS, Effingham County Board, being elected to represent the People of Effingham County and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate, being elected by the People of the State of Illinois and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, The Governor of Illinois, being elected to represent the People of the State of Illinois and being duly sworn by your Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, proposed legislation, any bills similar to, under consideration by the Illinois State Legislature would infringe the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and would ban the possession and use of firearms, magazines, body armor now employed by individual citizens of Effingham County, Illinois, for defense of Life, Liberty and Property and would ban the possession and use of firearms now employed for safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting and shooting conducted within Effingham County, Illinois;
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation potentially violates the 5th Amendment failing to provide just compensation under the takings clause, 8th Amendment imposition against excessive fines and punishments on law abiding citizens by punitive forfeiture/relinquishment of lawfully owned property, and Ex Post Facto Law Clause of the United States Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE AND IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the People of Effingham County, Illinois, do hereby oppose the enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the Right of the People to keep and bear arms and consider such laws to be unconstitutional and beyond lawful Legislative Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Effingham County Board demands that the Illinois General Assembly cease further actions restricting the Right of the People to keep and bear arms, and hereby demand that the Governor of Illinois veto all such legislation which restricts the Right of the People to keep and bear arms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of Effingham County is hereby directed to prepare and deliver certified copies of this Resolution to all members of the Illinois General Assembly and to the Office of the Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Government of the State of Illinois shall infringe upon the inalienable rights granted by the Second Amendment, Effingham County shall become a "sanctuary county" for all firearms unconstitutionally prohibited by the government of the State of Illinois, in that, Effingham County will prohibit its employees from enforcing the unconstitutional actions of the state government.
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Bucktown Conservative March 18, 2019 At 10:21 am
Meh. We just need to amend the bill to also cover the first through 27. Mandate that all of those rights can't be granted to individuals unless specifically authorized by the state.
Live Free Or Die March 18, 2019 At 1:58 pm
The state of Illinois government is controlled by gun grabbing democrats who think they are King. They enact laws that run contrary to the top state law of the state, the Illinois constitution. Any law that runs foul of the constitutions are null & void, they are dead on arrival. NO ONE HAS TO OBEY A LAW ENACTED OUTSIDE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY.
The corrupt democrat controlled state legislature enacts laws that violate the Illinois constitution, specifically our constitutionally protect rights and acts likes we have to obey them, WE DON"T.
The lawless Illinois lawmakers think they can enact a law that will override the Illinois constitution's Bill of Rights. THEY ARE OUT OF THEIR MINDS, THEY ARE TRYING TO GASLIGHT US. . The deceivers in government are trying to gaslight we citizens. Gaslighting or gas-lighting is a form of mental and psychological abuse in which false information is presented as truth with the intent of making victims doubt their own memory, perception, and sanity. It's a cruel and vicious form of mind control. Blind trust in government is a grave mistake!
Jason M March 19, 2019 At 5:36 pm
But Illegal Immigration is ok?
osz kram March 21, 2019 At 12:05 pm
Since sanctuary cities and counties already are violating federal law and subject to prosecution, who cares what any jurisdiction votes to ban?