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The Ides of Matt 2016
Author : M. L. Buchman
Publisher : Buchman Bookworks, Inc.
ISBN 10 : PKEY:6610000063277
Download The Ides of Matt 2016 in PDF Full Online Free by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third annual volume of short stories, each originally published monthly on www.mlbuchman.com. It began in 2014 as a gift for my fans, but I quickly discovered the joy of the short form. I have a lifelong love of short fiction as a reader, but it took me until 2014 to begin writing it. Inside this volume I have collected the short stories of 2016 and added introductory commentary for each tale. Come join me as Delta Force strikes hard and fast, as Lookouts spot wildfires and Hotshots battle them. The present day Night Stalkers once more fly to the rescue and The Future Night Stalkers learn about finding a new love. Come join my characters as they find adventure, romance, and true love. A baker's dozen of short tales certain to tickle anyone's fancy.
Download The Ides of Matt 2018 in PDF Full Online Free by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth annual volume of short stories, each originally published monthly on www.mlbuchman.com (plus a Christmas bonus). It began in 2014 as a gift for my fans, but I quickly discovered the joy of the short form. I have a lifelong love of short fiction as a reader, but it took me until 2014 to begin writing it. Inside this volume I have collected the short stories of 2018 and added introductory commentary for each tale. Come join me as Firebirds fly to wildfire—and fall in love. As Delta Force and the Night Stalkers pursue villains—and fall in love. Follow our heroes to a Montana horse ranch—and fall in love with them all over again yourself. A baker's dozen of short tales certain to tickle anyone's fancy.
Download The Ides of Matt 2017 in PDF Full Online Free by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth annual volume of short stories, each originally published monthly on www.mlbuchman.com. It began in 2014 as a gift for my fans, but I quickly discovered the joy of the short form. I have a lifelong love of short fiction as a reader, but it took me until 2014 to begin writing it. Inside this volume I have collected the short stories of 2017 and added introductory commentary for each tale. Come join me as Delta Force strikes hard and fast, as the Night Stalkers fly into the fray—both present and future—and true love does indeed ride off into the sunset. Come join my characters as they find adventure, romance, and true love. A baker's dozen of short tales certain to tickle anyone's fancy.
Download The Ides of Matt 2015 in PDF Full Online Free by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Annual Volume of short stories originally published monthly for free on www.mlbuchman.com. It began in 2014 as a gift for my fans, but I quickly discovered the joy of the short form. I have a lifelong love of short fiction as a reader, but it took me until 2014 to begin writing it. Inside this volume I have collected the second year's worth of those short stories and added introductory commentary for each tale. Come join me as the Night Stalkers fly to the rescue, the Hotshots stride into wildfires, dreams are sewn (literally), and chefs are murdered with flair. Come join my characters as they find adventure, romance, and true love. A baker's dozen of short tales certain to tickle anyone's fancy.
Download The Ides of Matt 2016 in PDF Full Online Free by M. L. Buchman and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third annual volume of short stories, each originally published monthly on www.mlbuchman.com. It began in 2014 as a gift for my fans, but I quickly discovered the joy of the short form. I have a lifelong love of short fiction as a reader, but it took me until 2014 to begin writing it.Inside this volume I have collected the short stories of 2016 and added introductory commentary for each tale. Come join me as Delta Force strikes hard and fast, as Lookouts spot wildfires and Hotshots battle them. The present day Night Stalkers once more fly to the rescue and The Future Night Stalkers learn about finding a new love. Come join my characters as they find adventure, romance, and true love.A baker's dozen of short tales certain to tickle anyone's fancy.
Official Congressional Directory 114th Congress, 2015-2016, Convened January 2015
Author : Congress (U S ) Joint Committee on Printing
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Download Official Congressional Directory 114th Congress, 2015-2016, Convened January 2015 in PDF Full Online Free by Congress (U S ) Joint Committee on Printing and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 1266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy guide provides a color photograph of each Member of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 114th Congress and details each Member's length of service, political party affiliation, and congressional district. The Pictorial Directory also contains pictures of the President, Vice President, and House and Senate officers and officials.
Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Download Introduction to Sociology in PDF Full Online Free by George Ritzer and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 1663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Fourth Edition of George Ritzer's Introduction to Sociology shows students the relevance of sociology to their lives. While providing a rock-solid foundation, Ritzer illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the digital world, and the "McDonaldization" of society. With examples on every page from current events and contemporary research, and stories about "public" sociologists who are engaging with the critical issues of today, the text demonstrates the power of sociology to explain the world, and the diversity of questions that sociologists seek to answer. New to this Edition New "Trending" boxes focus on influential books written by sociologists that have become part of the public conversation about important issues. Replacing "Public Sociology" boxes, these boxes demonstrate the diversity of sociology's practitioners, methods, and subject matter, and feature such authors as: Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow) Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton (Paying for the Party) Randol Contreras (The Stick-Up Kids) Matthew Desmond (Evicted) Kimberly Hoang (Dealing in Desire) Arlie Hochschild (Strangers in Their Own Land) Eric Klinenberg (Going Solo) C.J. Pascoe (Dude, You're a Fag) Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill (Children of Katrina) Allison Pugh (The Tumbleweed Society)Updated examples in the text and "Digital Living" boxes keep pace with changes in digital technology and online practices, including Uber, bitcoin, net neutrality, digital privacy, WikiLeaks, and cyberactivism. New or updated subjects apply sociological thinking to the latest issues including: the 2016 U.S. election Brexit the global growth of ISIS climate change President Trump's proposed Mexican border wall further segmentation of wealthy Americans in the "super rich" transgender people in the U.S. armed forces charter schools the legalization of marijuana the Flint water crisis fourth-wave feminism
Matthew Through the Centuries
Author : Ian Boxall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Download Matthew Through the Centuries in PDF Full Online Free by Ian Boxall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reception of the Gospel of Matthew over two millennia: commentary and interpretation Matthew Through the Centuries offers an overview of the reception history of one of the most prominent gospels in Christian worship. Examining the reception of Matthew from the perspectives of a wide range of interpreters—from Origen and Hilary of Poitiers to Mary Cornwallis and Bob Marley—this insightful commentary explains the major trends in the reception of Matthew in various ecclesial, historical, and cultural contexts. Focusing on characteristically Matthean features, detailed chapter-by-chapter commentary highlights diverse receptions and interpretations of the gospel. Broad exploration of areas such as liturgy, literature, drama, film, hymnody, political discourse, and visual art illustrates the enormous impact Matthew continues to have on Judeo-Christian civilization. Known as 'the Church's Gospel,' Matthew's text has been the subject of apologetic and theological controversy for hundreds of years. It has been seen as justification for political and ecclesial status quo and as a path to radical discipleship. Matthew has influenced divergent political, spiritual, and cultural figures such as Francis of Assisi, John Ruskin, Leo Tolstoy, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Mahatma Gandhi. Matthew's interest in ecclesiology provides early structures of ecclesial life, such as resolution of community disputes, communal prayer, and liturgical prescriptions for the Eucharist and baptism. A significant addition to the acclaimed Blackwell Bible Commentaries series, Matthew Through the Centuries is an indispensable resource for both students and experts in areas including religious and biblical studies, literature, history, politics, and those interested in the influence of the Bible on Western culture.
Myth and History: Close Encounters
Author : Menelaos Christopoulos
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Download Myth and History: Close Encounters in PDF Full Online Free by Menelaos Christopoulos and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fluidity of myth and history in antiquity and the ensuing rapidity with which these notions infiltrated and cross-fertilized one another has repeatedly attracted the scholarly interest. The understanding of myth as a phenomenon imbued with social and historical nuances allows for more than one methodological approaches. Within the wider context of interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, the present volume returns to origins, as it traces and registers the association and interaction between myth and history in various literary genres in Greek and Roman antiquity (i.e. an era when the scientific definitions of and distinctions between myth and history had not yet been perceived as such, let alone fully shaped and implemented), providing original ideas, new interpretations and (re)evaluations of key texts and less well-known passages, close readings, and catholic overviews. The twenty-four chapters of this volume expand from Greek epos to lyric poetry, historiography, dramatic poetry and even beyond, to genres of Roman era and late antiquity. It is the editors' hope that this volume will appeal to students and academic researchers in the areas of classics, social and political history, archaeology, and even social anthropology.
Essentials of Sociology
Download Essentials of Sociology in PDF Full Online Free by George Ritzer and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 1093 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Sociology, adapted from George Ritzer's Introduction to Sociology, provides the same rock-solid foundation from one of sociology's best-known thinkers in a shorter and more streamlined format. With new co-author Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, the Third Edition continues to illuminate traditional sociological concepts and theories and focuses on some of the most compelling features of contemporary social life: globalization, consumer culture, the internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. New to this Edition New "Trending" boxes focus on influential books by sociologists that have become part of the public conversation about important issues. Replacing "Public Sociology" boxes, this feature demonstrates the diversity of sociology's practitioners, methods, and subject matter, featuring such authors as o Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow) o Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton (Paying for the Party) o Matthew Desmond (Evicted) o Arlie Hochschild (Strangers in Their Own Land) o Eric Klinenberg (Going Solo) o C.J. Pascoe (Dude, You're a Fag) o Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill (Children of Katrina) o Allison Pugh (The Tumbleweed Society) Updated examples in the text and "Digital Living" boxes keep pace with changes in digital technology and online practices, including Uber, Bitcoin, net neutrality, digital privacy, WikiLeaks, and cyberactivism. New or updated subjects apply sociological thinking to the latest issues including: the 2016 U.S. election Brexit the global growth of ISIS climate change further segmentation of wealthy Americans as the "super rich" transgender people in the U.S. armed forces charter schools the legalization of marijuana the Flint water crisis fourth-wave feminism
Hellenistic Dimensions of the Gospel of Matthew
Author : Robert S. Kinney
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Download Hellenistic Dimensions of the Gospel of Matthew in PDF Full Online Free by Robert S. Kinney and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the search for Matthean theology, scholars overwhelmingly approach the Gospel of Matthew as the "the most Jewish Gospel." Studies of its Sitz im Leben focus on its relationship to Judaism, whether arguing from the perspective that Matthew wrote from a cloistered Jewish community or as the leader of a Gentile rebellion against such a Jewish community. While this is undoubtedly an important and necessary discussion for understanding the Gospel, it often assumes too much about the relationship between Judaism and Hellenism (via Martin Hengel). Robert S. Kinney argues for a hybridized perspective in which Matthew's attention to Jewish sources and ideas is not denied, but in which echoes of Greek and Roman sources can be observed, focusing on identifying Matthew's use of rhetoric and its possible echoes of Greco-Roman philosophical disciple-gathering teachers.
Conflict Veterans
Author : Michael Daxner
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Download Conflict Veterans in PDF Full Online Free by Michael Daxner and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returnees from wars and violent conflicts belong to their societies as much as any other distinct social group. In an age of asymmetric warfare and highly ambiguous profiles of combat, the veterans' position is changing and is less clear than in the past. Veterans are either marginalized or considered a social and political precarity; their self-perception and identity are often burdened with uncertain return into their societies. This volume brings together experts on veteran studies from various academic disciplines. Their views present a variety of sociological, anthropological, and military aspects on the lives and environments of contemporary veteran cultures. Based on findings from the first contemporary congress on returnees from diverse wars and interventions held in Germany in July 2016, the contributions here compare the situations of veterans and their perception by society in different countries. The main focus falls on the so far under-researched German "particular path" into the normalcy of producing and then having veterans who, as a new, emerging social group, start to build up their own associations and culture, and gain political and socio-cultural power of interpretation. This process forms a contrast to those veteran cultures that can build on long and seemingly less broken traditions.
Teaching Culturally Sustaining and Inclusive Young Adult Literature
Author : R. Joseph Rodríguez
Download Teaching Culturally Sustaining and Inclusive Young Adult Literature in PDF Full Online Free by R. Joseph Rodríguez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Rodríguez uses theories of critical literacy and culturally responsive teaching to argue that our schools, and our culture, need sustaining and inclusive young adult (YA) literature/s to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse readers and all students. This book provides an outline for the study of literature through cultural and literary criticism, via essays that analyze selected YA literature (drama, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) in four areas: scribal identities and the self-affirmation of adolescents; gender and sexualities; schooling and education of young adult characters; and teachers' roles and influences in characters' coming of age. Applying critical literacy theories and a youth studies lens, this book shines a light on the need for culturally sustaining and inclusive pedagogies to read adolescent worlds. Complementing these essays are critical conversations with seven key contemporary YA literature writers, adding biographical perspectives to further expand the critical scholarship and merits of YA literature.
International Catalogue of Scientific Literature [1901-14].
ISBN 10 : IOWA:31858042837512
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Advances in Automated Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites of Animals and Humans
Publisher : Academic Press
Download Advances in Automated Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites of Animals and Humans in PDF Full Online Free by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Parasitology, Volume 116, the latest release in this ongoing series, includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history. Chapters in this update include Landscape analysis of available diagnostic tests for STH: how far are we from the WHO TPPS? and Challenges and solutions for the diagnosis of animal and human Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of parasitology Includes medical studies of parasites of major influence Features reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history which will help shape current thinking and applications
Author : Paul McDonald
Download George Clooney in PDF Full Online Free by Paul McDonald and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul McDonald's study of the actor-filmmaker George Clooney traces the star's career, from his role in the hit television medical drama ER to his dual screen persona, allowing him to move seamlessly from commercial hits such as Out of Sight (1998) and Ocean's Eleven (2001) to more offbeat roles in such films as Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). McDonald also considers Clooney's political activism and his roles in such explicity political films as Three Kings (1999) and Syriana (2005), as well as his work as a producer of films including Argo (2012) and as director of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) and Suburbicon (2017) among others. McDonald places Clooney in the context of the Hollywood star system, considering the argument that Clooney's star persona has many similarities with that of Classical Hollywood movie stars such as Cary Grant, but also addresses Clooney as a very 21st century transmedia celebrity.
Demolition Means Progress
Author : Andrew R. Highsmith
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Download Demolition Means Progress in PDF Full Online Free by Andrew R. Highsmith and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flint, Michigan, is widely seen as Detroit s Detroit: the perfect embodiment of a ruined industrial economy and a shattered American dream. In this deeply researched book, Andrew Highsmith gives us the first full-scale history of Flint, showing that the Vehicle City has always seen demolition as a tool of progress. During the 1930s, officials hoped to renew the city by remaking its public schools into racially segregated community centers. After the war, federal officials and developers sought to strengthen the region by building subdivisions in Flint s segregated suburbs, while GM executives and municipal officials demolished urban factories and rebuilt them outside the city. City leaders later launched a plan to replace black neighborhoods with a freeway and new factories. Each of these campaigns, Highsmith argues, yielded an ever more impoverished city and a more racially divided metropolis. By intertwining histories of racial segregation, mass suburbanization, and industrial decline, Highsmith gives us a deeply unsettling look at urban-industrial America."
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Diptyque Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Le Grand Tour
The luxury Maison pays homage to its heritage with a limited-edition collection inspired by global destinations
Written by Kasey Caminiti
The Paris-born luxury parfumerie, Diptyque, has been at the forefront of converging fragrance with art since its inception 60 years. In honor of this anniversary, the Maison has unveiled a limited-edition collection of candles, fragrances, and art all inspired by five global destinations. Diptyque's exclusive new collection, Le Grand Tour, will transport you to Paris, Venice, Milies, Kyoto and Byblos through scent, design and a bit of wanderlust. Le Grand Tour pays homage to the brand's history and heritage that its three founders dreamt into reality 60 years ago.
Diptyque's Le Grand Tour
From a classic Paris candle infused with curiosity and whispers of discovery to a refreshing scented oval inspired by a stopover in Milies, Greece, Le Grand Tour will take you on a beautiful journey that celebrates travel and style. Other products include a trio of travel-size faux de toilette that will whisk you away to the island of Venice; a floral perfume emblazoned with a Sarayi patterned fabric celebrating the culture of Kyoto; and a Byblos candle that will transport you to a charming cafe in the heart of Lebanon.
Diptyque Byblos Candle
To accompany the collection and further its creative vision, Diptyque will be launching several initiatives over the next few months including art exhibitions, limited-edition collaborations with notable artists from across the globe and international pop-up experiences.
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Q: How can an email reply or forward be composed in html emails? I'm creating a simple email client and I'm having trouble with Reply and Forward in html emails.
When I have the user compose the reply message, how do I append that content to the top of the message? I have done some investigating with how outlook does it by injecting the new message content into a paragraph or div or something like that.
How is it done in general, i.e. gmail, yahoo, etc. How do they figure out where to inject the reply content in the html?
I'm using c# so ideally there is some c# library that can handle this? If not then some idea how it's done generally so I can create a solution for it.
I've read wikipedia's Posting Style article and it gives a good overview of the general idea but nothing about how to do it in html.

A: Some Background
When composing HTML email, it is important to recognize that email clients have rather limited support for HTML and the level of support varies across email clients.
Because of that, although <div> and CSS are the correct layout tools for web pages, that is not true for HTML email.  Even today, use <table> for layout control for HTML emails.
Additionally, the only reliable means to apply CSS is to the HTML elements with a style= attribute on each element.  CSS declarations in a <head> section are often ignored by the email client.  When crafting HTML email, I actually use CSS in the <head> and, once it looks correct, use this page to convert the HTML to use style= attributes.  There are other options.
Not only will the <head> tag often be ignored, but so will any <body> tag.
Solving Your Problem
I would suggest placing the text included in the reply within a table (with a single <tr> and single <td>), and applying an inline CSS style to that table.  That allows you to apply formatting, such as placing a colored bar down the left-hand side, italicizing the text, etc.).

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Dec 13, 2021 Dec 13, 2021 / Jock McGhee
After an early morning chat with the squad after their end of season break, Jock and assistant manager Nicolas Burtovoy were having a heated discussion
'Well you can't, you just can't' Jock remarked
'I can, and I am'
'You can't'
'I can'
This went on for what seemed forever, before Nico stormed away saying 'You're really something else, do you know that' to which Jock said smiling 'Thanks, I am great if I do say so myself'. Nico shook his head and slammed the door on his way out.
The discussion came about as although Cancun as a club can't go up a division for at least 2 more seasons (due to the Mexican FA banning all promotion and relegation for 3 seasons, something to do with keeping clubs in business), Cancun's staff certainly can, as Jock has found out.
Despite Jock's efforts to influence Nico's decision, his mind was made up. He had been offered the same role but at Liga MX, the top division in Mexico, side FC Juarez, and had accepted
But despite feeling down at Nico's jumping ship, all was not lost. The chairman told Jock not to worry, a replacement had already been found. When he asked how did the club move so quickly, the chairman confirmed that Nico had told the club a few weeks ago he was leaving at the end of the season regardless, so the club moved quickly to secure the services of a new assistant.
'Jock, meet your new assistant, an old friend of mine, Claudio'
A man not as tall as Jock walked in, nodded and spoke perfect English 'Good morning, you're Jock, I've heard a lot of things about you'
'Good things I suspect' Jock replied with a grin on his face
Claudio's face didn't budge. 'Let's get to work shall we? I've got some ideas I want to run past you, speficially regarding the young man you have up front, Tommy'
After making their way to the training pitch, where the first team were warming up, Jock tutned to his new assistant and asked 'I feel like I recognise you from somewhere, have you ever been in the Blue Star working mens club in Dundee?
Claudio rolled his eyes 'No, certainly not. I don't think I've ever been to Dundee'
'You have, I know you have, your face is familiar to me' he racked his brain for an instant 'I've got it, you must've played against Dundee at some point, which was it you played for, the green and white shite or the blue nose dog nonces?'
'I assure you I've not played for any team in Scotland, I have however played for…'
'Europa League then! Dundee have played a few times in it, you've either played for Dynamo Moscow in 2012, AEK in 2010, Slask in 2011 or that Finnish team, 2009 I think'
Claudio was impressed with Jocks instant knowledge of Dundee Untied, but was slightly insulted he hadn't clicked on who he was yet
'No, let me enlighten you, you seem to know a lot about football. Do you know who Werder Bremen are?'
'Sure do, Germany's green and white wearing Celtic wannabe's!'
'Okay, and the Bundesliga, do you know who has won it the most?'
'Bayern, obviously'
'Yes, do you know who has scored over 200 goals for both Werder & Bayern?'
'Easy mate, Claudio Piz….' It dawned on Jock at that moment just who he was talking to 'Oh my days, I'm so sorry. Let's start over. I'm Jock, it's an honor to meet you'
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First dive after obtaining Open Water Certification
OIA: Diving Fiji – Sustainable Travel Lessons From the Deep
ByAvery Stonich
Scuba diving has to be one of the greatest adventures of all. There's nothing like donning a bunch of clunky equipment that allows you to do something you really aren't supposed to be able to do: breathe underwater. Once you're down there, you float along weightlessly, utterly immersed in another world.
When you're diving a coral reef, you're witness to an absolutely bewildering array of life. It's one of the most gratifying ways to watch wildlife. You can literally just hang in one spot and observe the world of wonder around you.
I've traveled the world over seeking cool places to dive, and Fiji is near the top of the list. This Pacific paradise is an archipelago of more than 300 islands that are surrounded by vibrant coral reefs.
On one particular trip, I had the pleasure of exploring the waters of Namena Marine Reserve, 70 square miles of once-overfished reef that's now a Marine Protected Area. Fishing is no longer allowed, and you have to get a permit to dive there. Permit fees help cover the cost of enforcement, and a portion pays for village children go to school. Nice combination.
The dive operator touted it as the must-see dive site, so, of course, we had to go. It's typically about 20 minutes by boat from where we were staying. But this week, a nasty wind kicked up, creating serious surface chop that made it a slow, pounding journey that took more than an hour. The hard-boiled egg I choked down before we left was hardly enough to settle my stomach during the bucking ride. Bleary-eyed and nauseous, I wondered more than once whether it would be worth the trip. But really, I had nothing to fear. As with many adventures, the more harrowing the journey, the bigger the payoff.
We finally arrived at our dive site. It was a sketchy entry because the boat was lurching back and forth, and the current was so swift that we had to jump in the water and go down immediately to avoid getting swept away. No time to fuss on the surface.
Descending 90 feet, we found ourselves on a ledge atop a massive coral wall that plunged hundreds of feet. The site is named "Grand Central Station" because of all of the fish that gather here to feed. There were masses of them—damselfish, parrotfish, bigeye jacks, grouper, surgeon fish—you name it. And because this wall is close to the ocean deep, it attracts all manner of big guys, like tuna, barracuda, and lots of sharks that flock to this all-you-can-eat buffet.
Now I've seen a lot of sharks in my time, and they don't really bother me. For the most part, they do their own thing. But not this day. For some reason, we found ourselves in the midst of six or seven of them, all circling around, looking agitated. They darted this way and that, looking like they were getting into a feeding frenzy. Unbeknownst to me, this was because my dive guide was squeezing a water bottle—and its sound was mimicking an injured fish. So these sharks were on the prowl for a meal. Yikes! It was a bit unnerving, to say the least.
So I did what any sane person would do: I ignored the sharks and checked out everything else. The wall was covered in a dizzying array of coral. Thousands of fish swarmed, like pulsing clouds awash in a rainbow of color. It was mesmerizing. Something that always amazes me when diving in Fiji is the huge size of the schools of fish.
In this case, there were so many darn fish because there's no fishing. This is a great example of an area that has been able to rebound with careful management. As a result, the bounty of fish spills over into other areas where fishing is allowed, creating more abundance and allowing the ocean culture—and the human culture that depends on it—to thrive.
Fortunately, countries all over the world are learning that there are many ways to extract value from natural resources without depleting them. Wildlife watching is one example. In the United States, 23 million people went wildlife watching in 2011, buying equipment and spending money in local communities along the way. We're lucky to have an amazing national recreation infrastructure where opportunities for this abound. But just like Namena Reef in Fiji, our natural resources require proper funding and management.
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Christo Aivalis
Canadian Historian, Writer, and Media Commentator
Navigation About Teaching Research Media News Writing
Christo Aivalis has taught courses at various undergraduate levels during and after his doctoral Studies at Queen's University, in which he designed and delivered his own syllabi. Christo's teaching specialties are within labour and political history, but he has considerable experience delivering broad survey courses, the goal of which is to give students--including those majoring in subjects other than history--a general understanding of Canadian history from a variety of perspectives and sub-disciplines.
Below are all of Christo's delivered courses in descending order, along with a syllabus available for download at the corresponding link if designed by Christo
Fall 2018-Winter 2019: Adjunct Professor for History 102: History of Canada. Royal Military College of Canada.
Winter 2017: Adjunct Professor for History 242: Issues in Canadian History: The Canadian Challenge II, 1950-2016. Queen's University
Fall 2016: Adjunct Professor for History 242: Issues in Canadian History: The Canadian Challenge I, 1900-1950. Queen's University
Winter 2016: Adjunct Professor for History 209: Introduction to Themes in Canadian History II: Twentieth Century Canada. Queen's University
Fall 2015: Adjunct Professor for History 208: Introduction to Themes in Canadian History I: Pre-Contact to 1900. Queen's University
Fall 2014-Winter 2015: Teaching Fellow for History 434: History of the Canadian Left in the Twentieth Century. Queen's University


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Adolf von Henselt (ä´dôlf fən hĕn´zəlt), 1814–89, German pianist and composer. One of the most brilliant performers of his time, he gave up his concert career in 1838 to become court pianist and teacher in St. Petersburg. He composed a concerto, salon pieces, and studies for the piano.
"Henselt, Adolf von." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. . Encyclopedia.com. 24 Apr. 2019 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.


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The Imaging Technology Group
Microscopy Suite
Visualization Laboratory
Imaging Technology Group
The primary mission of the Imaging Technology Group (ITG) is to provide state-of-the-art imaging facilities for researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This service mission is accomplished through two facilities: the Microscopy Suite and the Visualization Laboratory.
A secondary mission of the ITG is to develop advanced imaging technologies with an emphasis on projects in remote instrument control and scientific visualization.
Imaging Technology Group: Image of the Week: September 20, 2011
Fluorescence Spectral Imaging of Convallaria (Lily of the Valley)
This set of images shows different spectral domains used in the imaging of a thin section of vascular bundles from the rhizome portion of the Lily of the Valley plant Convallaria. These images were taken using the XploRA Confocal Raman Imaging system -- on loan from Horiba until we receive the completed system at the end of October.
Image Courtesy: Dianwen Zhang
Contact: zhangdw@illinois.edu
Imaging & Visualization Forum
ITG welcomes proposals for future Forums, please contact ITG for details. Previous Forums are available online.
Visualization Laboratory Acquires New Image Pro Plus v7 Image Analysis Software
The Visualization Laboratory has acquired new image/video analysis software, Image Pro Plus version 7 (by Media Cybernetics). The software is capable of handling a range of image data for numerical analysis, including microscopy images, photographs, and video files. A major functionality for video or image sequences is the ability to track moving objects in a scene and derive a range of statistical information. Other measurment and processing functions are included, along with the ability to create macros for applying repeated/automated step-by-step procedures. Image Pro Plus is installed on the Visualization Laboratory computer "Krasner".
Katharine Sharp goes digital
Travis Ross, visualization laboratory manager at the Beckman Institute, recently performed a 3D scan of the Katharine Sharp Memorial, a bas-relief sculpture of Katharine Lucinda Sharp, university librarian and founding director of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (1893-1907). The sculpture was created by Lorado Taft and hangs in the Main Library.
The final 3D image was created by stitching together 40 individual scans, each capturing the rich texture of a piece that was originally sculpted in 1921. GSLIS Dean John Unsworth requested the scan, which uses advanced technology to further memorialize a groundbreaking leader, not only of this campus, but in the field of library and information science.
"We're grateful to the Imaging Technology Group and the Library for helping us turn Katharine Sharp into information that can now be shared freely," said Unsworth.
Image Credit: Photographer: L. Brian Stauffer, 3D Image: Travis Ross
Advanced Functional Materials Cover by ITG
The March 22, 2011 issue of Advanced Functional Materials cover features an image by ITG's Janet Sin-Hanlon. Created for the article "Biosensors: Control of Nanoscale Environment to Improve Stability of Immobilized Proteins on Diamond Surfaces", authored by Adarsh D. Radadia, Courtney J. Stavis, Rogan Carr, Hongjun Zeng, William P. King, John A. Carlisle, Aleksei Aksimentiev, Robert J. Hamers and Rashid Bashir, the image depicts antibodies attached to a diamond surface, improving protein function.
Image Credit: Janet Sinn-Hanlon
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Toyota and General Motors (GM) are calling for relaxed regulations on driverless vehicles as representatives of both companies presented their case to a U.S. House panel on Monday, Reuters reports. The two automakers believe that the current regulatory framework stifles innovation to a point where it could take years before today's self-driving technology and solutions end up on public roads. In a written testimony that was published yesterday, GM's Vice President of Global Strategy Mike Abelson explained how the regulators must find a way to allow companies to test autonomous vehicles in larger numbers. On the same day, U.S. Senators Gary Peters and John Thune said how they're working on a bipartisan bill designed to assist automakers in developing self-driving vehicles by eliminating unnecessary legal obstacles. Peters and Thune are hoping their efforts will result in a bill proposal by the end of the year.
Toyota Research Institute's Executive Chief Gill Pratt also reportedly testified before a U.S. House panel on Monday and said how it's extremely important that the federal government updates the existing vehicle safety standards to account for driverless vehicles as quickly as possible. Some of the existing standards are either inconsistent or completely incompatible with self-driving cars, Pratt said. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell previously revealed she's drafting rules which would eliminate some of the current regulations preventing the automakers from testing a greater number of vehicles on public roads throughout the United States. The current regulatory framework allows the U.S. Transportation Department to annually exempt a maximum of 2,500 vehicles from rules imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Seeing how numerous automakers and tech giants in the country are currently developing self-driving vehicles and related technologies, that cap is severely crippling their abilities to innovate, Toyota and GM claim.
Representatives of Lyft and Volvo also testified in front of a U.S. House panel on Monday. Numerous automakers have previously asked President Trump to review a guidance on driverless technologies the Obama administration published in September. However, that still hasn't happened and as an increasing number of States is now adopting their own regulatory frameworks, the auto industry is worried their advancements in this field will be slowed down to a crawl unless the federal government eases some of the existing regulations.


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GKIPA Championship semi-finals second leg
Posted on July 18, 2014 by Richard Grainger
Bristol and London Welsh will contest a two-legged final with the winner replacing Worcester in the Aviva Premiership next season.
That the two top teams after the regular season should battle it out in the final is a validation of the tournament's structure. Less so, are rules that permit Bristol's passage to the final to be hugely aided and abetted by Ryan Jones, who joined Bristol from Ospreys before the transfer deadline in March.
Bristol tough out last twenty to overcome Titans
Rotherham 11, Bristol 22 (Bristol 39, Rotherham 25 on aggregate)
Ryan Jones — one of six players to have won three Slams
33 year-old Jones, who is one of an elite club of six players to have won three Grand Slams, continued to play for the Ospreys on a loan arrangement until he arrived at the Memorial Stadium earlier this month. Rule are rules; but is this really in the spirit of the competition?
Jones made his debut on Saturday against the Titans — only three points adrift after the first leg — and played a key role in a nervy Bristol performance, taking over from Ruki Tipuna as captain in the second half.
"You can't underestimate what Ryan has done in just two weeks," said Bristol head coach Sean Holley. "At half-time I made him captain, having taken Ruki Tipuna off. It's nice to able to go to Wales's most capped captain at half-time and give him the captain's armband."
Bristol trailed by eight points — five on aggregate — at the interval thanks to a Juan Pablo Socini penalty and a try from Irish winger Michael Keating. But Bristol's former Welsh international fly-half, Nicky Robinson, responded well to criticism of his poor kicking in the first leg with a 100 per cent record, adding four second half penalties and the conversion of Ben Mosses' try to his first half three-pointer.
Bristol scored 19 unanswered points after the break to ensure a grand send-off at the Memorial Ground on June 4th when they host London Welsh in the second leg, before moving to Ashton Gate next season.
The Titans pushed the promotion favourites all the way at Abbeydale, home of Sheffield RUFC, on Saturday and will rue the normally metronomic Socini's long overdue off day with the boot. When Marco Mama was carded before half time, Holley's men knew that they had to improve their accuracy and control, and Ryan's Jones' experience helped calm nerves and steer them home.
Welsh win shootout in the Oxford sun
London Welsh 29, Leeds 20 (London Welsh 60, Leeds 58 on aggregate)
The only disappointment about this tie — albeit for the neutral — was that, after 160 minutes, someone had to lose. This game had everything.
Leeds found themselves tantalisingly close to the finishing line, 13 points ahead for the third time in two weeks, a mere 12 minutes away from a Championship final.
But the final gallop came from the a fitter looking Exiles side, who scored two tries in
Gordon Ross — struck the decisive penalty to put Welsh through
three minutes to put themselves within a point of the visitors. And when Leeds — who had already conceded 12 penalties — again fell foul of referee Greg Garner's whistle, Gordon Ross put his nervy kicking form behind him to nail the penalty that put Welsh ahead in the final furlong.
Ross had opened the scoring with a penalty before Leeds were turned over following a tap and go in their own 22. The former Scottish international initiated the counter from which Man of the Match Carl Kirwan scored an unconverted try.
Then Stevie McColl's try wiped out the hosts' slender aggregate lead, and when Glyn Hughes knocked over his only successful kick from four attempts, Leeds held a six point advantage. Ross reduced that to three before the break but when play resumed, Alex Lozowski, who had replaced Hughes, added a penalty following an infringement for which Kirwan was sent to the bin.
Hughes, who couldn't miss at Headingley last Sunday, was out of sorts with the boot, but coach Jimmy Lowes also opted for a less high-risk strategy by installing Lozowski at 10.
Up until the turnaround, Carnegie had been playing champagne Barbarians style rugby, which had gifted 11 points to the Exiles.
Following a lengthy stoppage for an injury to Rob Vickerman, Ross had the chance to reduce the gap to three but his penalty attempt struck the outside of the upright.
When McColl sent Charlie Beech over in the left corner following a Jonah Holmes break, and Lozowski's touchline conversion put the visitors 13 points ahead for the third time, Carnegie had one foot in the final.
Seb Stegmann — Sky Sports' Man of the Match
But Welsh, who had tightened up their set piece from last Sunday and were more effective at the breakdown, responded instantly with a try from Sky Sports' Man of the Match Seb Stegmann, which Ross converted from the touchline. Three minutes later, with Carnegie visibly wilting, Ollie Stedman cantered over from a ruck. Ross missed the conversion and the Exiles still lagged by a point.
Ross's was on target in the 71st minute to put Welsh ahead when it mattered most, but there was still one final piece of drama when Lozowski shaped for a long range drop goal, but took his eye off the ball. It appeared to have gone backwards but Glen Garner didn't think so, and when Ross booted the ball into an empty stand from the following scrum, the celebrations began.
"When you get two good teams it can go either way, but like I've said from day one, we're a resilient bunch," said a delighted Exiles head coach, Justin Burnell. "We never roll over and in that last 20 we just seemed to get better. There was no panic whatsoever."
Leeds have the consolation of a trip to Donnybrook this Friday (kick off 7.30pm) to play Leinster A in the final of the British & Irish Cup, while London Welsh prepare to host Bristol at the Kassam on Wednesday 28th May, kick off 7.45 pm, before making the trip to the Memorial Ground the following Wednesday.
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The Brightline team is hard at work as we gear up to launch service later this year. From testing the trains, to finishing station construction, to educating local communities about rail safety, our team members are out and about in South Florida … so we wanted to take a moment to briefly update you on our progress.
Have you seen a Brightline train on the Florida East Coast Railway? BrightGreen, BrightBlue, BrightPink and BrightOrange have been testing throughout the corridor from West Palm Beach to Miami. We encourage you to snap a picture of the trains and share your enthusiasm, but please BE SAFE—stay on the sidewalk and do not step onto the railroad. PS: BrightRed, our last trainset to trek across America to Workshop b, will be making its way over from California soon—stay tuned!
Safety is Brightline's top priority, and we have been focused on talking with community members about how to stay safe around an active railroad. Earlier this year we announced our partnership with Operation Lifesaver, a national nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about rail safety. (Learn more here.) So, if you see any Brightline team members at community events talking about this important initiative, please say hi!
Brightline teammates spreading railroad safety information in Miami's Overtown neighborhood.
With more than 40 employee volunteers, we're always looking for new opportunities to spread the word. Let us know if you (or any of your community, school, business groups, etc.!) have interest in learning more—safety@gobrightline.com.
We're putting the finishing touches on our stations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Soon, Brightline teammates will start the training process at these stations as we get ready to welcome guests.
Turnstiles installed in the Brightline West Palm Beach Station.
Construction on MiamiCentral is progressing. Almost half of the 18, 70-foot signature 'V' columns are either completed or in formation, and more than 700 people are on site each day working on the construction. And in between the stations, we're still working on the railroad improvements.


When you make your Pumpkin Spice Latte at home you know exactly what you're drinking. No unknown ingredients. No funny flavours. And you can adjust the flavours according to what you like best.
Enjoy your pumpkin Spice Latte at home when you learn how easy it is to make yourself.
I never knew what all the fuss was about — this Pumpkin Spice Latte craze.
These flavoured lattes are on the menu in coffee shops everywhere but I always steered clear of them because I was never quite sure what was in them (artificial flavours? Artificial sweeteners?) But a coffee lover can only hold off so long and I finally caved in. Only, instead of heading off to my nearest Starbucks or Second Cup, I searched up a recipe and made my own at home.
When you make your Pumpkin Spice Latte at home you know exactly what you're drinking. No unknown ingredients. No funny flavours. And you can adjust the flavours according to what you like best. Make it sweeter, less spicy, add more whipped cream, less whipped cream. Use this recipe as a guide and make your perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte.
This is a warming drink that feels like a real indulgence. The pumpkin flavour is mild but noticeable and the pumpkin puree thickens the latte a bit. Molasses is the perfect sweetener since it complements the spice and is such a great pairing with coffee.
Pour coffee, milk and vanilla into a medium saucepan. Wisk in pumpkin, spices and salt.
Warm gently and remove from heat just before it comes to a simmer.
Pour into a blender, add molasses, and whirr for 5 seconds.
Pour into two mugs and top with a dollop of whipped cream.


"And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of." Genesis 22:1-2.
One of the best loved bible stories is that of the offering of Isaac by his father Abraham. It is recorded in Genesis 22. It is a story of profound faith on display for the benefit of all succeeding generations. Truly, there is still much to be said about that monumental event, but comments are here confined to the test of Abraham's faith in God, and its extrapolation to modern day saints.
Let it be noted that the arena of fellowship with God prepared the patriarch for it, and he was not totally blindsided by the divine command. In fact, that preparation underscores the nature and the value of daily awareness of, and personal implementation of, the Holy Word, which is the essence of faith: belief in the promises of God.
God had promised the lineage of Abraham's seed would run through Isaac. Thus, Abraham did not just acquiesce to that, but believed it with all his heart. If Isaac were offered up to God, then God had already obligated Himself to raise him from the dead, restore him to his father, and give him children. Had the patriarch been lackadaisical in his relationship with God, and his awareness of His Word, he could not have been enabled to pass this profound test.
It is sad that in these last days when God's people have access to the completed Word of God, a great many know less of it than Abraham did, who never owned a copy. Is it any wonder then that when adversity or some hard thing comes that so many are stopped in their tracks?
Every true Christian has an Isaac test. It is not like that of Abraham, but it is a test of faith just the same. Those who are familiar with the Word and in daily communication with the Lord pass their Isaac test as did the ancient patriarch. Those who do not read the Bible and even though profess to be born-again church members, but miss church meetings more than they attend, find themselves perplexed, amazed, and unable to cope with those tests that come…. and …..they will come! Please know that there is great reward and tremendous joy to those who pass their Isaac test, just as there was to our father, Abraham.
Happy indeed are those who welcome their Isaac test, because they know God's promises, and are unshakable in "thus saith the Lord." Can you identify at least one Isaac test in your life that you passed because you were without options, and you had to depended on God and the promises of His Word?


If you are looking for a natural and effective alternative for treating symptoms of depression, CBD Hemp Oil may be your answer.
Depression affects more than 16 million American adults each year,1 causing a loss of pleasure from daily life and symptoms such as decreased appetite and fatigue. Treating depression can be complicated and involves many moving parts. Antidepressants are not intended for long-term use2 and a person's response to them is dependent on many factors.
Before we get into how CBD Oil helps to relieve depression, let's first explain what is CBD? CBD or cannabidiol is a derivative of Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.), but it is not psychoactive like it's cousin THC. When CBD oil is extracted from industrial hemp instead of medical marijuana, all the anti-depressant and anti-anxiety properties remain but without the side effects of THC, such as getting 'high', paranoia, or sleepiness.
To explain the role of CBD Hemp Oil in alleviating depression, the basis of mood disorders need to be understood first. There are many factors that control a person's mood, and a significant factor is the endocannabinoid system in the brain. CBD Hemp Oil interacts with this system in multiple ways that effectively treat episodes of depression.
The endocannabinoid system links the emotion center of the brain to the controlled release of neurotransmitters. It is influenced by CBD Hemp Oil due to the presence of certain cannabinoid receptors to create a signaling pattern. Research suggests that this signaling is in turn linked to the activation of the serotonergic system, which is the 'happy hormone' of our brain' and works to alleviate depression and promote a feeling of happiness. The way that CBD Hemp Oil activates the serotonin receptors in the brain is the same way as many popular antidepressants medications.
ed CBD oil before taking the test spent more time exploring against the walls like normal mice. The results also demonstrated the effect of CBD to be significant enough to be compared with the commonly prescribed antidepressant, Imipramine.
There is growing evidence that impaired regulation of serotonin is the reason behind several psychiatric disorders. This forms the basis of the many therapeutic strategies being aimed at correcting the balance of this system and stimulating the cannabinoid receptors to cure depression.
Using Hemp CBD for depression is emerging as one of the innovative treatments for mood disorders. The time is near when CBD tincture, CBD capsules, and CBD vaporizers will be the treatment of choice for a variety of mood disorders. The properties and benefits of CBD for depression certainly point to a bright future.


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St. Pete Beach Accident Injury Attorney
The Tampa Bay area towns of Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar, Belle Vista, and St. Petersburg Beach merged in 1957 to incorporate the City of St. Petersburg Beach. In 1994, the citizens shortened the name to "St. Pete Beach" to avoid confusion with the City of St Petersburg on the mainland to the east.
St. Pete Beach is a barrier island community just off the Pinellas County mainland of Saint Petersburg, south of Treasure Island, and 20 miles from Clearwater Beach, the county seat. With white sandy beaches, clear seawater, many recreational facilities, restaurants, and shopping opportunities, St. Pete Beach is one of the world's most enjoyable vacation places.
The City of St. Pete Beach has a permanent population of about 10,000 but also a winter population of people living in other parts of the USA, Canada, and Europe. Nearly 28 percent of St Pete Beach residences are owned by people with primary residence elsewhere, a high number of seasonal visitors. Pinellas County now has nearly a million permanent residents, the Tampa Bay area more than four million.
Such a populous area with so many tourists and seasonal visitors naturally generates lots of vehicular traffic and an unfortunate result of numerous fatalities and serious personal injuries and property damage from traffic accidents. A 2011 Transportation for America study rated Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater as the second-most dangerous metro area behind only Orlando in the USA for pedestrians. Dateline NBC has described US Highway 19 in Pinellas County as "a six-lane meat grinder" for its frequent pedestrian fatalities.
St. Pete Beach Auto Accidents
Anyone in the Tampa Bay area so unfortunate as to have an accident injury in a car crash or as a pedestrian should consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Any unnecessary delay can diminish, even destroy, prospects for recovery of full and fair compensation for an accident injury. There is much for the attorney to do to build a clear and convincing case for damages even when fault and liability seem to be absolutely clear.
In traffic accident injury cases, there is no substitute for the advice, investigative skills, and advocacy of a skilled, experienced personal injury attorney determined to protect, preserve, and enforce the client's legal rights. At Scott & Fenderson, clients pay no lawyer fees or costs unless there is a recovery for bodily injury, in which case the fees and costs are paid out of the insurance proceeds recovered. The initial consultation for a case evaluation is free, and the lawyer contingency fee agreement specifies in writing the amount of attorney fees that would be payable from a bodily injury recovery. Further, at Scott and Fenderson we promise that our fees will never be greater than the amount received by the client, and our no-recovery, no-fee promise means there will be no surprises for the client.


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Q: Adding AlphaBlend property to a panel I want to make a panel in my system translucent, like the AlphaBlend property but this property is only available to Tform and not Tpanel. How do I make the panel translucent.

A: Prior to Windows 8, child controls cannot have the WS_EX_LAYERED window style applied to them. That is why non-TForm components do not have AlphaBlend or TransparentColor properties.  What you are asking for it not possible using standard components as-is. Even if you created a custom owner-drawn component, you would still be fighting the system, because you would have to drawn onto the component's Parent to achieve the desired effect. You can try looking around for a third-party solution, but you are not likely to find very many options, as using translucent child controls is not a very common practice.
With that said, one simple option you could try is to put the TPanel on a separate borderless captionless translucent TForm, position the panel TForm over the area of the parent TForm where you want the TPanel to appear (but do not set the panel TForm's Parent property or this exercise will not work)  and then move the panel TForm in sync with the parent TForm whenever it moves around.


Study for a Portrait is an attempt to assemble into a single portrait all the elements that actually generate diversity. It's a search along the line that separates all individuals from each other.
I model some heads from clay. I dry them in the sun, then, one by one, I melt them in the water as they dissolve into mud. Then I drench some cotton cloths with this mud.
One head takes about two hours to melt.
The track of a posture, a broken movement.
You need to get your hands and your eyes dirty.
You must look at the Other without analyzing it, without searching for something more.
The deepest understanding and the disgust are served together on the same plate; close your eyes, hold your breath and bite whatever comes to your mouth.


Toss the Wahu® Dive Stix into the water and watch 'em sink to the bottom, waiting for you to dive in to retrieve them. Great for pool parties, pool games and diving practice. Each Dive Stick is protected by a soft Neoprene skin and measures approximately 20cm in length. Perfectly weighted, Wahu Dive Stix sink to the bottom quickly so you can dive straight in after them.


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The Erotic Films Of Peter De Rome (DVD)
March 24, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment
Starring: Various
Director: Peter De Rome
It's an age old debate – where is the edge between pornography and art? It's an almost impossible question to answer. In 1964 US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart came up with the famous description, 'I know it when I see it', due to his and many other's inability to say exactly where the line between art and porn is. Since then few people have come up with a better definition. The Erotic Films Of Pete De Rome is a particularly interesting challenge to this blurred line as it's undeniably both, but the more interesting question is whether it was 'art' when it was made, or if it's become that in the time since?
It's particularly intriguing as the collection of short films has been given an 18 certificate by the BBFC, despite the fact it's undoubtedly one of the most hardcore releases ever to get that certificate. It's also true that the shorts were originally made to titillate and excite rather than just to expound the sort of po-faced deep or artistic ideas that the BBFC normally looks for if it's going to give real sex an 18 cert (although De Rome's film's certainly aren't just about sex). There's no doubt that at the time they were made they would have been seen as straightforward porn, even if they were of a somewhat interesting, homemade and sometimes intelligent bent. However since then a lot of history has happened, so that these underground films, made between 1969 and 1972, are now both slightly arty porn and sociological documents on gay sexuality, made at a time when looks at gay life were almost unheard of, and when candid views on gay sex were still potentially illegal.
While the films of Kenneth Anger and Paul Morrissey are more obviously arty early looks at gay sexuality, in many respects the works of Peter De Rome are just as fascinating and insightful, plus they're a bit of a turn-on too!
The main programme contains eight shorts, which were first collected together in 1973, not long after Deep Throat ushered in the brief period of porn chic in the US. The first is 'Double Exposure', which is essentially just a rather fun little exercise in telling a circular story, with a little nudity thrown in. Next up is 'Hot Pants', which sees a man dancing, gradually getting naked, getting hard and then cumming (while never touching himself), with the camera sticking to his crotch and never showing his face. It has verve and you can see why it helped De Rome get noticed, even if there's not really a lot to it – we could argue it's about the sexual aspect of dance, but who are we kidding?
Things move on to 'The Second Coming', which is certainly the most international and potentially controversial of the movies, featuring guys travelling around the world, almost travelogue fashion, before things get overtly arty when we suddenly come across a young men nailed to a cross, who gets an erection and cums. Just don't tell any ridiculously Christian people about this short, or they'll get very, very upset.
The next film is 'Daydreams From A Crosstown Bus', which as the title suggests is about a man who sees a hot young guy from a bus and fantasises about what they could do together – which as you may have guessed by now, includes plenty of hardcore sex (along with walking hand-in-hand and engaging in the kind of romance porn rarely indulges in – indeed it's one of the most interesting things about De Rome's films, that while they are about sex, they also have a strong sense of connection, love and romance).
'Mumbo Jumbo' is a playful short, featuring art-pieces made by one of De Rome's friends, along with adverts, visual jokes, naked guys posing and various other bit and pieces. It comes across as a rather kaleidoscopic look at gay life in the early 70s, which ends with an explosion of cum shots!
'Green Shorts' is slower and more contemplative, with a guy enjoying running around in some verdant foliage, before getting overexcited by a tree and dry-humping it (we're not kidding). This leads him to find pretty much everything about Kew Gardens sexy, with his fondling of plants intercut with him fondling himself. Is nature really that sexy? I don't know, but De Rome's not the first to say so.
The short 'Underground', like many of De Rome's films, starts out with something many will be able to relate to before taking it to fantasised extremes. In this case it's two men eye-flirting on the Underground, which leads to them having full-on sex in a deserted carriage. The final film is 'Prometheus' (and no, Ridley Scott's upcoming film isn't a remake, just in case you were wondering) which sees a man ending up in a room where a slightly Jesus-looking figure magically ties him to the floor, before a series of guy engage in S&M with the tied up guy and basically have an orgy around and on him. It's difficult to know what to make of this last short, as while there is an element of fantasy there's also a disquieting suggestion of lack of consent.
The disc includes a few other De Rome shorts that weren't in the original collection, including 'Scopo', which sees a peeping tom spying on someone having a wank; 'Moulage', which shows how someone can create a plaster cast of an erection; 'Brown Study', which is largely about the director's fascination with and attraction to black men (it's an interesting film if not necessarily politically correct); and 'The Fire Island Kids', which is a rather sweet tale of romance, connection and sex between two hot young guys on Fire Island in the days before it became a Gay mecca. There's also 'Abracadaver', a rather cheesy horror short made relatively recently that features De Rome in an acting role rather being directed by him.
Also definitely worth watching is 'Fragments: The Incomplete Films Of Peter De Rome'. While the title suggests it'll just be about some of his other shorts, it's actually a more rounded documentary looking at the now elderly director and allowing him to discuss how he got his start, why he made the films – which were essentially just fun little pieces of erotica he made for himself and his friends – and why he stopped (perhaps unsurprisingly the AIDS epidemic had a profound effect). It's a fascinating film in which De Rome seems to both love and somewhat reject the title others have given him of the 'Grandfather Of Gay Porn', while enjoying a rather unexpected role as an elder statesman of the gay scene.
While you can debate the artistic merit of De Rome's films, they certainly make you think a lot more than most things would that even their creator describes as porn. Nowadays they're probably most interesting as rare, candid documents on gay life back in the late 60s and 70s. It's unusual to see something that's so upfront about gay love and sex, especially made at a time when the idea of two men together was still anathema to most people, and the thought that homosexulaity was about more than just sex was almost impossible for many to comprehend.
The films are also still pretty sexy, and while we're used to putting our thinking hats on for the types of films the BFI releases, here you can think and also get turned on at the same time. I certainly think The Erotic Films Of Peter De Rome may have set a record for the greatest amount of cumshots on one disc that's been rated 18 (rather than the sex-shop-only R18) by the BBFC!
Most of the shorts have been given a new score, as the original music choice was either not available or too expensive, with Augustin Bousfield providing fresh music that fits with the original ideas, while giving its own feel to the pieces. And as these were cheaply done 16mm, homemade efforts, there's no dialogue at all, with 'Mumbo Jumbo' the only short with any spoken words, in this case a voiceover.
Overall Verdict: If you're interested in the broad, grey area where art and porn meet – and whether something can be both – these shorts are fascinating, and also provide a rare glimpse into gay romance, intimacy and sex at a time when these things were hardly ever depicted on screen, especially with such casual eroticism.
Special Features: 'Fragment: The Incomplete Films Of Peter De Rome' Documentary, 'Scopo' Short Film, 'The Fire Island Kids' Short Film, 'Moulage' Short Film, 'Brown Study' Short Film, 'Abracadaver' Short Film
Reviewer: Tim Isaac
Filed Under: DVD and BLU-RAY REVIEWS, GAY FILM REVIEWS


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TVLine Items: Walking Dead Finale's Huge Ratings, Extra McCarthys & More
By Andy Swift / December 1 2014, 3:02 PM PST
The Walking Dead may have bid farewell to a fan-favorite survivor on Sunday, but it also said hello to a record-breaking number of viewers.
The midseason finale nabbed 14.8 million viewers, including 9.6 million adults 18-49, according to AMC, which is up 23 and 24 percent respectively from last season's corresponding episode.
Additionally, the Talking Dead aftershow was watched by 6.6 million viewers, including 4.2 million adults 18-49, which is the highest-rated installment to date.
Ready for more of today's newsy nuggets? Well…
* Idris Elba (Luther) is set to star in Discovery's The Idris Elba Project, a six-part reality series premiering in 2015. Per the show's description, viewers will watch Elba push "his body, mind and engineering know-how to the limit by racing on land, water and in the air."
* CBS has ordered two additional scripts for The McCarthys, our sister site Deadline reports bringing the freshman comedy's Season 1 total to 15 episodes.
* Sarah Ramos, aka Haddie Braverman, will return for Parenthood's series finale, BuzzFeed is reporting.
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