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By Stephen J. Oustatcher, DDS
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There's no specific thing," he said, "so I think it's unfair to say what my 'type' is." But it turns out that there is one thing the So You Think You Can Dance judge considers essential: A beautiful smile.
"I'm not into messy teeth," Derulo said. "If the grill has spaces and different colors, it's not my vibe."
As it turns out, he may be on to something: A number of surveys have indicated that a bright, healthy smile is often the first thing people notice when meeting someone new. Yet many are reluctant to open up that big grin because they aren't satisfied with the way their teeth look. If you're one of them, consider this: Modern cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of ways to improve your smile — and it may be easier and more affordable than you think.
For example, if your smile isn't as bright as you would like it to be, teeth whitening is an effective and economical way to lighten it up. If you opt for in-office treatments, you can expect a lightening effect of up to 10 shades in a single one-hour treatment! Or, you can achieve the same effect in a week or two with a take-home kit we can custom-make for you. Either way, you'll be safe and comfortable being treated under the supervision of a dental professional — and the results can be expected to last for up to two years, or perhaps more.
If your teeth have minor spacing irregularities, small chips or cracks, it may be possible to repair them in a single office visit via cosmetic bonding. In this process, a liquid composite resin is applied to the teeth and cured (hardened) with a special light. This high-tech material, which comes in colors to match your teeth, can be built up in layers and shaped with dental instruments to create a pleasing, natural effect.
If your smile needs more than just a touch-up, dental veneers may be the answer. These wafer-thin coverings, placed right on top of your natural teeth, can be made in a variety of shapes and colors — from a natural pearly luster to a brilliant "Hollywood white." Custom-made veneers typically involve the removal of a few millimeters of tooth enamel, making them a permanent — and irreversible — treatment. However, by making teeth look more even, closing up spaces and providing dazzling whiteness, veneers just might give you the smile you've always wanted.
If you would like more information about cosmetic dental treatments, please call our office to arrange a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine article "Cosmetic Dentistry — A Time for Change."
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band's peak in the Nineties, the young singer's signature look featured baggy sweatpants, an assortment of tattoos, a nose stud and a gold-capped incisor, front and center in her mouth. Today, Melanie Chisholm is still singing — but now she's a mom, an amateur triathlete… and that gold tooth is just a memory. Not only that, her smile looks more evenly spaced and whiter than it did when she was referred to as the "tomboy" of the group.
What happened? In our view, it all boils down to changing tastes — plus a little bit of help from dental professionals. As the "wannabe" singer proves, there's no single standard when it comes to making your teeth look their best. Your own look is unique to you — and your smile can reflect that individuality.
For example, crowns (caps) are substantial coverings that may be placed on teeth when they are being restored. They are available in three types: gold, all-porcelain, or porcelain-fused-to-metal. The latter two are tooth-colored, while the gold is — well, shiny like gold bling. Which one is right for you? In many cases, it's your choice.
Likewise, dental veneers — wafer-thin shells that can correct cosmetic issues by covering the surface of your teeth — can be made in a variety of shades. Their hues may range from natural ivory to Hollywood white, and everything in between. What's the best color for you? Only you can say.
Some people opt for a "smile makeover" that uses small irregularities in the spacing and color of teeth to create a more "natural" look. Other folks want a perfectly even, brilliant white smile that dazzles the eye. Still others are looking to match or restore the smile they once had — perhaps even re-creating a signature gap between the teeth. As long as there are no other dental issues involved, the choice is yours.
So if you're unhappy with your smile — or if you feel it doesn't reflect the person you "wannabe" — why not talk to us about a smile makeover? Just call our office to schedule a consultation. You can learn more about this topic in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Beautiful Smiles by Design" and "The Impact of a Smile Makeover."
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist admits to being in awe of the magic that dentists perform when it comes to transforming smiles. In fact, he told an interviewer that it's "way more important magic than walking through a steel wall because you're affecting people's health… people's confidence, and you're really allowing people to… feel good about themselves."
Michael speaks from experience. As a teenager, his own smile was enhanced through orthodontic treatment. Considering the career path he chose for himself — performing for multitudes both live and on TV — he calls wearing an orthodontic device (braces) to align his crooked teeth "life-changing." He relies on his welcoming, slightly mischievous smile to welcome audiences and make the initial human connection.
A beautiful smile is definitely an asset regardless of whether you're performing for thousands, passing another individual on a sidewalk or even, research suggests, interviewing for a job. Like Michael, however, some of us need a little help creating ours. If something about your teeth or gums is making you self-conscious and preventing you from smiling as broadly as you could be, we have plenty of solutions up our sleeve. Some of the most popular include:
Tooth Whitening. Professional whitening in the dental office achieves faster results than doing it yourself at home, but either approach can noticeably brighten your smile.
Bonding. A tooth-colored composite resin can be bonded to a tooth to replace missing tooth structure, such a chip.
Veneers. This is a hard, thin shell of tooth-colored material bonded to the front surface of a tooth to change its color, shape, size and/or length; mask dental imperfections like stains, cracks, or chips, and compensating for excessive gum tissue.
Crowns. Sometimes too much of a tooth is lost due to decay or trauma to support a veneer. Instead, capping it with a natural-looking porcelain crown can achieve the same types of improvements. A crown covers the entire tooth replacing more of its natural structure than a veneer does.
If you would like more information about ways in which you can transform your smile, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about the techniques mentioned above by reading the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Teeth Whitening," "Repairing Chipped Teeth," and "Porcelain Crowns & Veneers."
Tags: bonding cosmetic dentistry
You have a winning smile except for one small flaw — one of your front teeth is chipped. In functional terms the defect is insignificant: your tooth is healthy and can still do its job. But with regard to your smile that chip is like a smudge on a masterpiece painting: it stands out — and not in a good way.
The good news is you have options to repair the chip and vastly improve your appearance. One option is to bond a custom porcelain veneer to the outside of the tooth to cover the chip. But that would also mean removing a slight bit of tooth enamel so the veneer won't appear too bulky. Although not as much as with a crown, the alteration still permanently affects the tooth — it will always require a restoration of some kind.
There's another choice that doesn't involve removing any of your enamel: composite resin. This treatment is a mixture of materials with a glass-like binder in liquid form that we apply to a tooth in successive coats. As we build up the layers we can match the tooth's shape, texture and various shades of its natural color. We're able to fill in the defect and make the tooth appear as natural as possible.
Unlike porcelain restorations, composite resins don't require a dental lab or a period of weeks to prepare. We can transform your simile in our office in as little as one visit.
Composite resin isn't the answer for every tooth defect. Teeth that have become worn, fractured or have undergone a root canal treatment are best treated with a porcelain restoration such as a veneer or crown. But where the defect is relatively minor, composite resin may be the answer.
To learn if you can benefit from a composite resin restoration, you'll need to undergo a dental exam. If we determine you're a candidate, we can use this state-of-the-art dental material to make your teeth look flawless.
If you would like more information on composite resins, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Artistic Repair of Front Teeth with Composite Resin."


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Festive Season, Festive Food - Downing's World!!
Christmas is not only for children, for grownups, too!
Here's how we enjoyed the season.
Whilst we wait for Christmas, between mince pies, I wanted to add something different for tea.
Spiced fruits, nuts and marzipan are in the dough, I put colourful cherries on top of it.
A very traditional "boozy" English Christmas cake, coated marzipan and icing.
One is for Richard's parents, the other one is for his uncle, as one of our gifts.
Whenever we crack open a bottle of bubbly ,these are needed, aren't they?
As Richard's parents are not keen on smoked salmon, we have this Russian fish pie with tartar sauce, as a starter for our Christmas dinner.
It's filled with fish(this year I used cod) , rice, boiled eggs and herbs , rolled with puff pastry, sprinkled with poppy seeds. Should be eaten the following day, when all flavours are fully matured.
Turkey and cranberry sauce, stuffing, roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts and chestnuts etc.
We are one of the millions of families in England to have typical "Christmasy" dinner which we love!
Happy Holiday to you all !


I was lucky enough to be asked to make a cake similar to this one for a recent wedding. All white cake with vanilla buttercream, lemon and raspberry fillings, covered with marshmallow fondant. All the petals were cut and shaped from fondant/gumpaste blend.
The bride also asked for a German Chocolate cake.
I had never had German Chocolate filling prior to making this cake. Can I just say... YUMMO!


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Feeling back-to-school anxiety? Counselor offers advice to get over anxiety slump
NORFOLK, Va. -- Another school year means another chance to succeed and learn, but Danielle Jweid, a licensed professional counselor based in Virginia Beach, told News 3 it also means renewed worry and anxiety for some.
"There are some big concerns coming back with COVID-19 and normal school year stuff," Jweid said.
Jweid has spoken to parents who say some concerns include in-person learning and the chances of going back to virtual learning.
"There's been a decrease in anxiety over that just because this is something that we've done at this point," Jweid explained. "People are more familiar with the system if virtual needs to be a part of our lives again."
COVID-19 is still on lots of parents' minds, Jweid added.
"How is my child going to deal with going back into the classroom setting?" Jweid said, reiterating parents' concerns. "Another concern is the vaccinated, unvaccinated concerns."
Medical experts have said children are at lower risk of getting COVID-19, but that should not be an invite to let your child's guard down.
Other kinds of anxiety include children going to a new school, as well as interacting with a new group of students and adults. Going back to class is also a part of the solution to pre-school jitters.
"It is really wonderful that everybody's going to be back in school and around people," Jweid said, emphasizing the importance of interaction in a child's development. "That allows them to continue to develop and problem-solve."
She also recommended children take on activities, clubs or sports during the school year.
"Even if it's just some sort of physical activity at home," Jweid said. "Riding bikes, being out with friends if that's safe and possible, being creative, maybe playing music, writing or doing art."
Most of all, she urged adults to listen to children the moment they express any anxious concerns.

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This is a hidden gem, the perfect boutique retreat!
With just three luxurious suites, you really are a VIP and the attentive owners Linda and George greet you with coffee and Welsh cakes on arrival and will ensure that your stay is a most enjoyable one. This is a perfect country escape, whether it's for romantic walks in the valley and the forest, picnics on the beaches only 25 minutes away, or just a relaxing in your home from home, away from it all. You are sure to be able to completely unwind and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you. This is a true escape, as children under 12 aren't allowed to stay here on the BB basis so you can rest assured there will be no little ones disturbing your special grown up getaway.
This is a five star hide away and is remarkably good value. The three suites all have fabulous king size or super king size beds, sumptuous furnishings, a spacious seating area and high tech flat screen TVs, DVDs & Ipod station. You will have fluffy robes and slippers for extra comfort. Each one has a stunning view of the landscaped gardens, Brechfa forest and the surrounding Camarthenshire countryside. Summer afternoons can be spent on the terrace with a glass of wine or you can enjoy a game of boules or croquet on the lawn.
Breakfast is served in the delightful Gwili room, and includes a full Welsh breakfast using the best of local and regional produce. Vegetarian options are also available.
Linda and George have paid great attention to detail at Glangwili Mansion and as an added bonus, they also display unique artworks by accomplished Welsh artist Prudence Walters. These complement the contemporary decor and add to the unique ambience throughout.
There are plenty of very good pubs and restaurants close by for your evening meal and as there is no licence to sell alcohol here, you are welcome to bring your own wine or Champagne to help get your weekend off to a sparkling start!
For those who wish to share Glangwili Mansion's secret with friends then you can hire the house as an exclusive self catering booking for 6 ( in the 3 suites), or if you prefer, self catering for 2 in the ground floor studio apartment.
Whatever occasion you are celebrating, at Glangwili Mansion you are sure to have a relaxing and fabulous time, and will no doubt return back to the land of reality, completely refreshed and ready to take on the world again. There are some great prices available as well as Dinner deals with local restaurants, so please check out the website for further information. Don't forget to mention Away without the Kids when booking!
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As a solid believer in Energy, I feed off of it coming from nature, activity, music, athletes, artists & creators, other cultures, and of course other laughers! In addition to being a photographer, I am a fitness instructor where my energy is expressed by motivating other people. Similar to channeling that creativity through the energy of a rhythmic beat, I aim to capture an energy within every image.
Prior to commercial photography, I had built a long career in the fashion, fitness, outdoor gear, & wearable tech industries, where the focus was to craft products and stories through design. I now utilize my combined creative forces to showcase products and stories through visual photo content.
During my years working for a multitude of brands on the product creation side, I was simultaneously educating & practicing my technical skills in photographic composition, studio & on-location lighting, and editing. From being a designer, trend forecaster, & category merchandise manager, and winning industry awards for these efforts… to traveling the globe, I see products, people, & places through both the creator's eye along with the consumer's eye. With such an extensive background, I have a keen sense for brand identity, big picture theme, storytelling, product strategy, as well as the smallest end-use features.
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November 21, 2018 by Sara Ohlms
Meatball Takes Manhattan: A Dog's Journey to PetCon
By Sara Ohlms, Nov 17, 2018
Meatball wore a bowtie at PetCon 2018 (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
Meatball was shaking. And no wonder. The eight-pound piebald dachshund with big brown eyes was surrounded by hundreds of people as he entered the Javits Center on Saturday with his owner Tony Hayden. They had just checked in at PetCon, an extravaganza where fans can meet the celebrity dogs they follow on social media. Wearing a "talent" lanyard around his neck, Hayden held Meatball in one arm as they made their way into the chaos. Dogs were being dressed up and photographed. Owners were giving interviews. Hayden greeted friends, human and canine, and headed to the VIP area to get his bearings and give Meatball a break before his meet and greet.
Tony Hayden and Meatball arriving at PetCon 2018 (TheInk/ Sara Ohlms)
It was a scene Hayden, 55, never imagined on the day he met Meatball almost four years ago and committed to taking care of the tiny, malnourished dog that could barely walk and suffered from cerebellar hypoplasia, the canine version of cerebral palsy. A hair salon owner, Hayden, had flown to Knoxville, Tenn. from his home in Orlando, Fla. expecting to pick up a healthy seven-week-old puppy from a breeder he'd connected with online. Instead, he arrived to find a dog that seemed to be neglected and near death.
"He looked like a tiny baby squirrel," Hayden said. When they handed him the quivering puppy, "I kind of started crying," he said. Hayden didn't know what was wrong, but he knew he needed to get the dog away from there.
Hayden encouraged Meatball to use the potty pad before their meet and greet (TheInk/ Sara Ohlms)
And thus began Meatball's road to fame. Hayden gave Meatball physical therapy and took him to acupuncture sessions. "I would tie cookies to a mop," Hayden said. "I just had to find what he wanted to chase." Within months, Meatball learned to walk. Then he learned to run. Meanwhile, Hayden was documenting Meatball's progress on Instagram, and people loved him.
"It was like a slot machine," Hayden said, referring to his phone lighting up with notifications. "I couldn't read the notification before the next one popped up. I had never seen when something goes viral."
Meatball is interviewed at PetCon 2018 (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
Now, four years later, Meatball's disability is no longer immediately obvious. He has a slightly awkward gait, but otherwise can walk, run and play like any dog. His journey has made him famous. Meatball has over 160,000 followers on his Instagram account, herecomesmeatball. He is represented by The Dog Agency, which connects Instagram-famous dogs with brands that use them for marketing. The agency, which sponsors PetCon, paid for Meatball and Hayden to fly to New York for the weekend to meet and greet fans for the second year in a row.
Meatball fan Dylan Camerik greets him at PetCon 2018 (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
And they were eager to meet him. Wendy Smith from South Carolina, cried when she saw Meatball, the little dog she has loved from afar. Smith, 55, told Hayden how much she appreciates the holistic methods he used to help strengthen Meatball's legs. "He took in a challenged dog," she said. "I think an average person would have taken them back or taken them to a shelter." Smith noted that she has her own medical issues and that she hopes someone will take care of her like Hayden took care of Meatball should the need arise.
Hayden, of course, documented Meatball's journey to New York City with regular posts on Instagram, including a visit to Central Park sponsored by Lyft. His video posts showed a happy, playful dog prancing in the snow for the first time and chasing a ball down the hotel hallway. What the videos didn't show was Meatball's anxiety. "I am an amazing photographer because I create a narrative that might not be 100 percent true," Hayden said in an interview at the Javits Center. He'd been up throwing the ball for Meatball at 5 a.m. to tire him out before arriving at PetCon. "Events like this are really difficult for Meatball," Hayden said. "He's a one-on-one dog."
Hayden and Meatball played backstage before his meet and greet. (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
Hayden said he hopes that exposing Meatball to crowds will help him become more social.
Hayden was recording as Meatball met the Lil Gremlins (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
But Meatball wasn't too exuberant during his one-hour meet and greet, which started at noon and had a steady line of people waiting until 1 p.m. One of the first in line was Susan Yany of Queens, wearing a Meatball T-shirt. Others walked by, spotted the small celebrity and said, "It's Meatball!" before getting in line. When admirers reached out to pet him, Hayden warned them to "go low and slow" and then posed for pictures. Meatball met dozens of fans and was so calm he fell asleep at one point. Hayden said Meatball was not on medication. He was just tired after his early morning game of fetch in the hotel hallway.
Wearing a Meatball shirt, Susan Yany met the dog she follows online. (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
As the fans walked off, they scrolled through their phones, checking out the pictures. "He's so cute," one said. Another skipped away, saying, "That was awesome!"
Meatball posed for a picture with fans. (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
When the meet and greet ended, Meatball went backstage for some alone time. He perked up when Hayden took out a squeaky toy, chasing it around on the floor. Hayden was happy with how things went but isn't sure he'll come back next year. He doesn't do it for money, he said, and he had to take time off his full-time job. "It's not easy to be here," he said. "But seeing people wearing his shirt, hearing them say that they came here to meet him, that's why I came here. People were lit up with joy to meet him." Meatball stuck his head into Hayden's bag looking for more toys. "You did well Meatball," Hayden said, feeding him a couple pieces of popcorn. "I'm very proud."
Featured image: Meatball patiently waited for a treat at PetCon 2018. (TheInk/Sara Ohlms)
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Hand signed and numbered by the artist. In excellent condition. From Fallingwater to the Kaufmann House, midcentury architectural masterworks loom large in the public imagination as they continue to influence our built landscape. These familiar icons find new poignancy in the work of Tucson, Arizona, artist Andy Burgess, who illuminates classic modernist homes in dreamlike, prismatic paintings. Though painstakingly rendered, his works aren't aiming for authentic likeness. "I'm not interested in photorealism," the artist says. "I want to explore how paintings can capture how aspirational and romantic these places can be." His earliest works were strictly abstract, but, he says, "I eventually felt like I was painting myself into a corner. I found I needed something in the real world to paint, and these architectural scenes had all the geometry and abstraction I needed."


Tips For Making Money Quickly in FIFA Mobile.
Money can help you buy your dream players and build your dream teams. Making money is never an easy task in any circumstances, no matter life or games. However, knowing some tips can help you make money more quickly. Here are some tips to help you earn money in FIFA Mobile quickly.
First, player trading. You find a player with a minimum rating of 70 and then try to buy for the lowest you can buy before others' buying. If you're reading this close to the time of writing, the maximum price should be right around 1400 coins. You sell them for a profit of a few hundred coins. Obviously, you'll reap much better rewards if you follow this, but that consumes a huge amount of time.
Second, Gold Player Trade-In Plan. You can trade players for a pack of 10 trophies by not using the above method. Of the zillions of times I've done this plan, an elite trophy—the ultimate return for investment for this plan—has shown up once every 4 packs. This can obviously be different for you, but chances are that if you repeat this trade-in a few times, you'll get your money (~14,000 coins ideally) back, and then some.
Third, Team Celebration Plan. Every week EA recognizes the teams that perform stupendously well (wins by 5 goals) in their domestic league competitions by having their Team Crest be eligible for a trade-in that can reward you with up to 10 random Team Crests. At the time of writing, this plan has the potential to make you 70,000 coins in profits. Quite a lot of dough, that.
Fourth, Team Crest trading. Buy as low as you can, and then sell for the average market price. Tip: After setting all the criteria in the search menu, if you keep tapping on where the hypothetical first item would show up, and hitting reload when there's no item, you have a better shot at buying them before others. Keep refreshing, and keep tapping. New items typically get on the market between intervals of roughly 4 minutes.
Fifth, Silver Player Trade-In Plan. This method is almost impossible to get elite trophy but it takes so little investing to get one done. About 4000 coins is the amount you should ideally spend to complete a set of 10 players to get this plan done. Try to move into the aforementioned Gold Player Trade-In Plan once you have more coins to invest.
Sixth, International Cup Trade-In Plan. The prices of elite international cups are very different. You need to have an elite cup and an elite trophy to get this plan done, and it can only be completed once every 3 days. Although sometimes it can be frustrating when you get a cup that's of a similar value to your original, the chance to make 100,000+ coins in profits is too good to pass up.


Internecion presents "Rites of Abomination" – a two day festival featuring some of the most decimating kiwi and Aussie acts. Tickets are on sale here, and at just $33 for two nights, it's a pretty sweet deal.
Atwaters Music works in Auckland is hosting a guitar clinic with Animals as Leaders guitarist Tosin Abasi. This clinic will be in-store on Wed Feb 22nd, doors open at 7pm for a 7:30 start, and tickets are $15 from the Atwaters. Check out the Facebook event for more info.
August Burns Red and Bless The Fall are playing two shows in April – Sat 14 at the Kings Arms in Auckland, and Sun 15 at San Francisco Bath House in Welly. Opening bands are Saving Grace and A Plea For Purging. Tickets are on sale from Real Groovy or Under the Radar.
System of a Down and Dillinger Escape Plan will be playing an all-ages show at Trusts Stadium in Auckland on Wed 22 Feb. Tickets HERE.
And, Lamb of God, the Black Dahlia Murder and Unearth play together at the Studio in Auckland, on Wed 7th March. Tickets HERE.
And, the new Sinate album, To The Death, has just landed on my desk and I'll give that baby a spin this week.


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Sadly departed, in the 80's Shaun formed UK rock outfit 'Bronz' who toured Europe and played 30,000 seater stadiums in the U.S. After a top ten single in the U.S. Rock singles charts and extensive Radio 1 airplay in the U.K. they sold over 200,000 albums worldwide. After his commercial success Shaun ran a commercial recording studio ('The Kirk') and worked with Van Morrison amongst others.
He then concentrated on writing and producing music for film and television from his own production company 'Disk Music' and had contributed to many of our albums ("Rock Tunes", "80's Tunes", "Scary Tunes" and more recently "Landscape Tunes").
Due to the success of Bronz's second album - "Carried By The Storm" (recorded in 1985 - see www.TuneRecords.com for the full story) he re-formed the band including original vocalist Max Bacon.
Shaun's website can be found here...
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Every year the EPF sponsors 50 hand-picked seminarians from Episcopal Seminaries, Anglican Studies Programs, and local formation programs, to attend the week-long intensive Preaching Excellence Program ("PEP") at the Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond, VA. For an intensive 5-day period they will rub shoulders with distinguished keynote speakers, participate in workshops centered around preaching themes, and most importantly take part in moderated preaching groups. With preaching now documented as the #1 factor driving church membership and church attendance, this week is an important and unique opportunity in the formation of tomorrow's church leaders.
The EPF underwrites 85% of the cost of students attending PEP which equals about $1,500 per seminarian – 50 in total. Your donation can directly help one or more seminarian to attend PEP next May. By completing the form below your donation will be designated for this purpose. During the months January through May You also have the option of designating one or more seminarians by name, from the roster of seminarians already nominated by their academic institution for that year's PEP.
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While away from his desk, you can find Adam Wilkin running away from the creatures that hide in the depths of Steam. You probably haven't noticed them yet, but they're cunning and they're coming for you.
A pale imitation of what inspired it, with unpredictable, unwieldy mechanics and the appearance of low production value.
Technically superior to the previous episode, and a strong second entry to the Diaz boys' saga.
An 80s action movie in videogame form, some poor design choices don't stop this being a great sandbox to play in.
A beginning of a political and troubling story, with some "uncanny valley" animations and dark themes - Dontnod once again proving they are the top of this genre.
An interesting premise ultimately let down by poor execution and a lack of depth seen in most every other game in the genre.
A great driving game, a poor racing game. Has some technical issues involving controller support and their idea of multiplayer is somewhat unusual for this genre. A game I would happily spend more time with, but can't recommend highly in its current state.
A worthy (and free) successor to Life is Strange, and an intriguing teaser for the full sequel. Dontnod have improved on most accounts and look to draw in new fans with this prologue.
A stealth apocalypse game that stays takes some liberties with its setting, but brings it all together with strong mechanics that keep the player feeling vulnerable.
A puzzle platformer about a journey through an atmospheric wasteland, this game is a pinnacle of design brilliance.
The contentless husk of an MMO with uninteresting mechanics and a progression system with no rewards.
A mystery game with some obtuse puzzles set in a beautiful world, worth looking at but be prepared to look up a guide for help with some of the puzzles.
A great game in its time, but one that has not aged well enough for it to stand up today with just updated visuals, especially when the cutscenes are omitted from that update.
A game that takes what came before and redefines what is possible in co-operative storytelling, with a level of detail and polish far beyond what could be expected of a small team.
A visceral, brutal fighting game with no subtlety and no ambition for it. Long loading times and a poor camera don't detract massively from the animalistic fun Overgrowth provides.
A game with awful controls and sections that punish you with unpredictability and unreliability.
A fun albeit short puzzle game betrayed by a confusing UI and some naive design choices, this isn't the Heath Robinson contraption game we were hoping it would be but it's nonetheless a good time.
A competent puzzle game that struggles to live up to its inspirations, but worth playing for fans of the genre nonetheless.
An improvement over the previous episodes and the last season, but still marred by technical problems with Telltale's aging engine.
Despite having an interesting central mechanic, a lack of online and a dull art style prevent this from being worth picking up over other games in the genre.


Two great things I love come together in a single photo — film photography and beach life. Of course, light leaks aren't usually something you're excited to see when you get a roll of negatives developed, but sometimes they make happy accidents like this that are kind of cool.
One of my favorite spots along the Oregon coast is Seal Rock, a small town and state park by the same name about 15 minutes south of Newport. Like most of coastal Oregon, Seal Rock is defined by craggy rock formations colliding with the raw power of the North Pacific. Also like most other places along the coast, it's also completely unique in and of itself, and completely worth visiting. I used to think all beaches are the same, but Oregon broke me of that habit real quick. Each stretch of sand has hidden gems (and sometimes agates) and character all its own.
Don't let my crappy photo be your truth. Go see for yourself.


Can anyone give me a 1.6 version of the visa CAP package and related documentation?
I also want it, what is the situation now?
Topic: 13.56 is the frequency of the MIFARE card, then how many frequencies does the RFID have?
Topic: What is the difference between ultralight and mifare?
Topic: The tag was read by the phone, why can't my reader read the RFID tag?
Topic: Is there a way to recover the Mifare 1K No. 0 sector?
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Topic: I want to know the data format of mifare.
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Each vine is hand tended with individual care and attention and the harvest hand picked. This defines our expression "fruit of the vine work of human hands".
Our name TAKATU translates as "Well-Prepared" and this aptly defines our approach to growing wine.


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AnimeBaki Season 3 Ending Explained: What does it mean...
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The Rest is a 2018 original Net Animation series adapted from the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki.
The manga covers the second part of the Buckeye the Grappler series and is directed by Toshiki Hirano at TMS Entertainment, with character designs handled by Fujio Suzuki and scripts supervised by Tatsuhiko Urahata.
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Baki Season 3 Summary: What the anime is all about?
The rest of Season 3 is loaded with high-intensity drama and action, as 18-year-old wrestling prodigy, Bucky Hanama, decides to enter the spectacular Raitai Tournament to see if the USA and Japan's best can cut it with China's expert fighters.
Baki Season 3 Ending Explained: Did he win the tournament?
Jack is seen ready to go after Bucky to settle their family rivalry once and for all as he hates how Baki outwitted him in the Maximum Tournament. Shibukawa is another old mentor to the rest who hints that he wants a piece of the teen as well.
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It is clear that some think they may test Bucky and act as overly violent partners to pursue him. But you can tell that they also want to take the rest out to show everyone that this isn't a new dog yard just yet—but one for seasoned veterans.
Next, we see Dorian, who is being kept in his old martial arts temple and is apparently a respected painter. Interestingly, Dorian paints in a very deep squat position, which means his legs and lower back are now much bigger.
However, this is where his cameo ends in the finale, with no epic prison escape scene that seems to be building the story. The fight between Bucky and Yujiro becomes the talk of the town. Jack Hammer is particularly annoyed to hear about it.
The rest talks to Doppo, who questions why they never matched. Bucky tells him that he has no desire to become the strongest on earth; We find an echo of what he said in the last episode,
That if his father was the weakest creature on earth, he would be happy to be the second weakest. The rest are poisoned while fighting against The Poison Hand in the Raitai Tournament.
This twist moves the rest to a fatal position. But love overcomes this poison. Kozu's company helps the rest recover from the deadly poison. But even after the rest survived, he had to face many more problems.
Baki Season 3 Review: Does it deserves season 4?
Bucky has always been one of my favorite anime/manga. It is my main source of inspiration to try and practice martial arts. So needless to say, it was very exciting to hear this talk on Netflix.
Unfortunately, the first two seasons were a bit disappointing for me. They were good but disappointing. There was too much dialogue and too little fighting in the fight scenes, the CGI was not good, and there was a lot of awkward pace.
But god did Season 3 really improve on basically everything. The fight scenes were all properly animated in full 2D anime glory, the animation was really good too, really capturing the rest of the OG artwork from the manga,
The fight scenes had very little dialogue and too much fighting which is my biggest issue Was the first two seasons, too much talking, too little fighting; Glad they fixed it.
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He also brought the utter brutality of the manga to the anime, and this time the pacing was handled much better. I thoroughly enjoyed season 3 and really hope they continue in this direction.
There isn't a single bad episode this season. The fights, the dialogues, the writing, everything was so good this season.
Is Baki Season 4 Renewed or Canceled by Netflix?
Season 4 Baki: Dai is a direct sequel to Raitaisai-hen and as previously stated it is a direct adaptation of the Hanama Baki manga series. Netflix tweeted about the Bucky Season 4 release date and announced it to the world in late 2020.
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Thomas Markle accused of insulting Princess Diana: 'She was one of them'
The comments were made in an explosive 9-hour interview
Thomas Markle has given an extensive interview during which he slammed his daughter Meghan Markle, insulted Princess Diana, and burned any remains of the bridges that still existed between himself and the royal family.
Thomas, 74, spoke with the Daily Mail in the UK, saying Diana would have "loathed" how the royal family is treating him.
"They have Meghan treating her father in a way that Harry's mother, Princess Diana, would have loathed," he controversially claimed. "That's not what Diana stood for."
Markle claims Princess Diana would have 'loathed' how the Royal Family is treating him.
The comments come after Thomas claimed his daughter had severed all ties with him following her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry.
"Princess Diana is credited with changing the Royal Family, but she wasn't perfect," the retired lighting director continues. "She was still very much one of them. I think Meghan's the one who'll bring them into the 21st Century, if they'll let her."
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Thomas was asked if he felt concerned his comments wouldn't be welcomed by his new son-in-law, and he responded, "I don't care if Harry never speaks to me again, I'll survive."
"I've just about reached my limit with Meghan and the Royal Family," he says.
If that wasn't clear enough, Markle continued to lash out at his daughter's new family, describing the monarchy as "a dusty old crown."
"Okay, maybe it's been polished, but it's an ancient institution, stuck in its ways.
Claims his daughter is struggle to comply with 'archaic' royal rules. (Getty)
"Still, I think the Queen has worn that crown rather well, and I think Charles will wear it well too, he'll be a good king."
Ironically, Thomas then complimented Prince Charles' dress sense, describing him as "a man of fine style and elegance. I admire his choice of tailor."
Considering the fact the senior Markle was busted being paid for paparazzi photos showing him being fitted for a suit ahead of the Royal Wedding, these comments in particular seem ridiculous.
Thomas concedes his daughter may never speak to him again.
Suggests his daughter will have a similar effect on the Royal Family as Princess Diana. (Getty)
"If Meghan never speaks to me again, I don't know how I can go on without my heart breaking," he says. "I blame the Royal Family. I can see the strain Meghan's under, it's in her face."
These comments are said straight-faced, with no acknowledgement that his own interviews will certainly be adding to the strain his daughter is under.
"The Royal Family has taken her back to the 1930s, and it's ridiculous," he continues. "Oh, she shows a little shoulder here, a touch of ankle there, but she's not the Meghan I knew for years.
"You can even see her wondering whether she's doing it right every time she crosses her ankles rather than her legs," he concludes.
Thomas admits his comments may deepen the family rift between himself and his daughter, not to mention with his children and Meghan's half-siblings Thomas Markle Jr, 52, and outspoken Samantha Markle, 53.
"I feel for Meghan, because she does have a difficult family," he says. "But it's still her family."
Perhaps realising his comments may be deemed offensive to the royals, Thomas adds, "I have a lot of respect for the Queen. I think she's done a tremendous job maintaining the dignity of the Royal Family in difficult times."
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RIGHTS-BURMA: For Sex Workers, A Life of Risks
By Mon Mon Myat
RANGOON, Feb 25, 2010 (IPS) - When Aye Aye (not her real name) leaves her youngest son at home each night, she tells him that she has to work selling snacks. But what Aye actually sells is sex so that her 12-year-old son, a Grade 7 student, can finish his education.
"Every night I work with the intention of giving my son some money the next morning before he goes to school," said Aye, 51. She has three other older children, all of whom are married.
Her 38-year-old friend Pan Phyu, also a sex worker, has a greater burden. After her husband died, she takes care of three children – apart from her mother and uncle.
But Aye and Phyu's source of income is fast declining, because it is no longer that easy to get clients at their age. Many younger women are in the sex trade today because of the difficult economic conditions in Burma, where prostitution is illegal.
Aye and Phyu's daily lives are marked by living with the risks that come with being in illegal work, ranging from abuse from clients and police harassment, to worrying about getting sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.
Accurate figures of the number of sex workers are difficult to come by. But some media reports say that there are more than 3,000 entertainment venues such as karaoke places, massage parlours or nightclubs where there are sex workers, and that there are an estimated five sex workers in each venue.
There are fewer opportunities available for Aye and Phyu in the nightclubs in downtown Rangoon, but they found a place near the highway in the city outskirts.
"I'm already having a hard time finding even just one client a night, yet some clients want to use me for free. Sometimes they cheat me and go without paying," Aye said with a sigh.
Their clients vary, ranging from college students, policemen, business people, taxi drivers or trishaw drivers. "It's true that sometimes we get no money but just pain," Phyu added.
Many clients think that they can easily abuse commercial sex workers because they have little clout in an illegal area of work.
"Sometimes I receive money for one client but I have to serve three clients. I would be beaten up if I refuse or speak up," said Phyu, who has been a sex worker for 14 years. "If the local official in my ward or my neighbours don't like me, they could inform the police who could arrest me anytime for trading sex," Aye added. To keep from being harassed by the police, Aye and Phyu say they have to either give money or sex. "The police want money or sex from us. We need to make friends with them. If we can't give a bribe we are threatened with arrest."
Phyu said, "Some clients came in plain clothes, but through the conversation, I later knew that some of them are police officials."
A few years ago, Aye and Phyu were arrested when the police raided the hotel they were in under the Brothel Suppression Act. Aye spent a month in a Rangoon jail after paying a bribe. Phyu could not afford to pay, so she spent one year in jail.
Like many commercial sex workers, getting infected with HIV and sexually transmitted diseases is never far from their minds.
Aye recalls that two years ago, she suspected that she might have HIV. A blood test at the Tha Zin clinic, which provides free HIV testing and counselling service for CSWs, confirmed her worst fears. "I was shocked and lost consciousness," Aye said.
But Phyu said calmly, "I already expected to have HIV infection as I've seen friends of mine dying from AIDS-related diseases. "My doctor told me that I can live normally as my CD4 counts are above 800," she added, referring to count of white blood cells that fights infection and indicates the stage of HIV or AIDS.
Still, Aye and Phyu say they remain in sex work because that is the only job they know that can bring them enough money.
"I tried to work as a street vendor, but it didn't work because I didn't have enough money to invest," Aye said. Aye earns from 2,000 to 5,000 kyat (2 to 5 U.S. dollars) for a one-hour session with a client, an amount she would never earn as a food vendor even if she works the whole day.
Because she has HIV, Aye carries a condom in her bag as suggested by the doctor from the Tha Zin clinic. But her clients are stubborn and refuse to use any protection, she said. "It's even harder to convince them to use a condom when they are drunk. I was often beaten up for urging them to use a condom," Aye pointed out.
Htay, a doctor who asked that his full name not be disclosed, says he has heard a similar story from a sex worker who comes to see him. "Every month we provide a box of free condoms to sex workers, but their number does not get reduced by much when we checked the box again. The reason she (sex worker patient) gave me was that her clients did not want to use a condom. That's a problem," said Htay, who provides community health care for people with living with HIV.
According to a 2008 report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), more than 18 percent of some 240,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Burma are female sex workers.
HIV-positive sex workers are a hidden reality in Burma. "Our society covers up the truth that prostitution exists because of shame and fear of sin, but it actually makes the situation worse," pointed out Htay.
"I think a network of commercial sex workers needs to be set up in this country," said Nay Lin of Phoenix Association, a group that provides moral support and vocational training for people living with HIV/AIDS. "Through that they could stand for their rights and protect their communities."
"Just like others, commercial sex workers who are mothers earn money in exchange for sex to support their children and their families, but they always work under fear of the police and of being abused by clients," Lin said. "We should respect them as mothers instead of abusing them."
To this day, Aye leaves home to go to work as soon as her son falls asleep at night. She worries about earning enough money, and what will happen to her son if she does not.
"If I have no client tonight, I will have to go to the pawnshop tomorrow morning (to sell items)," she said. Showing her one-foot-long hair, Aye added: "If I have nothing left, I'd have to sell my hair. It could probably be worth about 7,000 kyat (7 dollars)." (END)
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Wales Safer Communities Network Launch Celebration at Senedd Cymru on 27 October 2022
On Thursday 27 October 2022, 10:00-13:30, the Wales Safer Communities Network will host their Launch Celebration at Senedd Cymru to celebrate what's happening in Community Safety across Wales.
The Launch, which is sponsored by Sarah Murphy MS, will see a keynote speech from Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice. In addition, Rt Hon Alun Michael, Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales and co-Chair of the Wales Safer Communities Board, will reflect on the story of the Network so far.
The event is an opportunity to showcase the good practice that is taking place across Wales within the community safety arena, and will include speakers from Policing, Fire and Rescue, Probation, Local Government, Third Sector and Health.
This is an opportunity for the Network to take a step closer to implementing its mission, to become the strategic voice for community safety in Wales, through working collaboratively with members to champion and support community safety partnership working and influence the shaping and development of national policy and local practice.
The Network is overseen by the Wales Safer Communities Board, which aims to ensure effective shared leadership is provided to support local partnership working that promotes safe, strong, confident communities.
To find out more about the Network visit www.safercommunities.wales and follow @WalesSaferComms on Twitter for latest updates.
Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice, said:
"I welcome the official launch of the Wales Safer Communities Network. The Network plays a key role by bringing together community safety partners across Wales, providing leadership and coordinating activity across the various organisations. This strengthens our collective approach to community safety in Wales, supporting effective partnership working and enabling a preventative approach to keeping communities safe."
Councillor Jane Mudd (Newport), WLGA Spokesperson for Social Justice, said:
"Local government is an essential part of community safety. The fact that WLGA is able to host the Wales Safer Communities Network and co-Chair the Wales Safer Communities Board demonstrates our commitment to the national as well as the regional and local needs that are the focus for community safety, whether that be anti-social behaviour, violence or exploitation. The work collectively with the Network filling the previous known gaps at a national level is why the Network is so important, and the opportunity to participate in this event is so essential."
Sarah Murphy MS, Senedd Constituency Member and Sponsor of the Launch, said:
"I am delighted to sponsor the Wales Safer Communities Network Launch at the Senedd later today. The Network has already shown itself to be instrumental in drawing together Community Safety initiatives and sharing of information throughout the Partnerships in Wales."
Rt Hon Alun Michael, Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales and co- Chair of the Wales Safer Communities Board, said:
"I am extremely pleased that we are able to celebrate the Launch of the Wales Safer Communities Network at Senedd Cymru today, Thursday 27 October 2022. The Network is a partnership led by Local Government and Policing in Wales which involves both devolved and non-devolved partners working together. A number of these partners are sharing some exciting developments in community safety. As co-chair of the Wales Safer Communities Board I find it exciting to see the progress the Network has achieved in delivering against the recommendations of the 2017 Community Safety Review in such a short time. By sharing what works across Wales, we can make all of our communities safer."
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In a world marred daily by deadly violence, the patient and peaceful struggle of Tibetans for their religious and cultural freedom is a powerful source of inspiration. Despite continued, brutal oppression by Beijing, the Tibetan people and their leaders in exile maintain a heroic commitment to non-violence and dialogue in their fight for fundamental human rights, rights which are the birthright of all human beings.
No one epitomizes the wisdom and power of peace more than my friend, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Two decades ago, when His Holiness presented his Five Point Peace Plan for Tibet to the Human Rights Caucus that I had the privilege of founding, no other U.S. government body would give him an audience. Twenty years later, his characteristically quiet plea on behalf of his people is heard loud and clear by the President of the United States and government leaders around the globe.
I am proud that Congress will again take the lead in recognizing His Holiness and the ongoing plight of Tibetans, when it presents to him the Congressional Gold Medal in October of this year. The Dalai Lama will join the ranks of other great peace-makers who have received this award, including Pope John Paul II; Elie Wiesel, the conscience of the Holocaust; Nelson Mandela, the hero who conquered Apartheid, and Mother Theresa.
The Dalai Lama has sacrificed greatly in his pursuit of Tibetan freedom. Forced to flee his homeland, he has spent most of his life serving the cause of his people in exile. Yet, his dedication to peace and dialogue remains unwavering.
Through the Sino-Tibetan dialogue, the Dalai Lama has pursued a negotiated solution to the Tibetan issue with the Chinese government. One of our distinguished witnesses today, my friend Lodi Gyari, is the Special Envoy to the talks. I welcome you to the Committee, Lodi, and look forward to hearing your testimony on the status of these important talks.
In five rounds of discussions, His Holiness has made it clear to the Chinese government that, despite their claims to the contrary, he does not seek Tibetan independence, but only genuine autonomy in Tibet's cultural, religious and economic affairs within the context of Chinese sovereignty.
Instead of embracing the Dalai Lama's overture for peace, Beijing has resolutely refused to make any concessions to the Tibetans in the five years of the talks. It takes two the tango, and the Tibetans have been dancing alone.
It is important to continue to draw attention to this matter, lest the world forget. I am pleased that my dear friend, the distinguished and world-renowned actor Mr. Richard Gere – a longtime friend to Tibetans and a tireless supporter of Tibetan human rights – is here to give our Committee his views on the current human rights situation in Tibet.
Beijing must understand that the stalemate in the Tibetan talks is not in China's own interests. With each day that the Chinese government refuses to enter into serious dialogue over the issue of Tibet and fails to take tangible steps to provide true autonomy to the Tibetan people within the borders of the People's Republic of China, the stain on the moral authority of China grows broader and deeper.
China's remarkable economic development over the last three decades has brought material betterment to millions within the People's Republic of China, and it thrust China onto the global stage as an emerging world power. But Beijing must understand that it will take more than spaceships and skyscrapers for the international community to recognize it as a global leader worthy of great power status.
China must meet the good faith efforts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his envoys with good faith of its own. China states that it is a country dedicated to peace as it develops and strengthens. Proof of its "peaceful rise" must first come from within its own borders.
Our own government, the U.S. government, has a moral responsibility to promote the peaceful resolution of the problem of Tibet on terms that are mutually acceptable to the Tibetan people and to the Chinese government. Through the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which I had the privilege to author, it is the law of this land that the United States work to preserve the cultural identity of Tibetans.
I look forward to hearing from our distinguished witness, Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky, on our government's efforts to encourage and support this critically important dialogue that we hope will one day soon allow His Holiness to return to his Tibet and bring peace to a people who have suffered far too long.


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Science field trips include annual trips to the Los Angeles Science Center, trips to the Los Angeles County Arboretum, The Los Angeles Zoo, The Orange County Ocean Institute, JPL, Cal Tech, Edwards Air Force Base and NASA, The Griffith Observatory to name only a few.
Students begin studying mathematics at the very earliest levels and progressively study Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry.
Our block scheduling of classes provides for no less than five hours per week dedicated to both math and science classes alike.
All classrooms contain plenty of computers that are used to bring twent-first century technological skills into the educational realm of all academic subjects.


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Washington DC Prepares For Presidential InaugurationA child holds a 'Trump flag' on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, January 19, 2017 in Washington. DC. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th U.S. President on Friday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Washington DC Prepares For Presidential InaugurationA U.S. Capitol Police officer uses binoculars as he stands watch on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, January 19, 2017 in Washington. DC. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th U.S. President on Friday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Washington DC Prepares For Presidential InaugurationWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, 'Trump' flags fly on top of a merchandise stand on North Capitol Street, January 19, 2017 in Washington. DC. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th U.S. President on Friday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationMembers of the band from Everett High School, from Lansing, Michigan, walk away from the stage after performing at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's Inauguration Members of the band from Madawaska Middle and High schools (Maine) gather after performing at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationMembers of the American Tap Company warm up before performing at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationA choir band performs at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationWomen wear red, white and blue colored hats near the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationA marching band performs at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationMembers of the band from Madawaska Middle and High schools (Maine) walk after performing at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive to attend an inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialUS President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive to attend an inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialUS President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania arrive for a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialUS President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive to attend an inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images))
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationVendor Omaru Sylla sells Trump bags and American flags near the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationU.S. Army veteran Lawrence Sklar (L) sells memorabilia near the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationU.S. A man runs toward the National Mall near the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialA military band performs during a welcome celebration for US President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialMembers of the United States Marine Band rehearse in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017, as final preparations are underway a day ahead of the inauguration of the 45th US president. (Credit: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln Memorial President-elect of The United States Donald J. Trump and first lady-elect of The United States Melania Trump arrive at the "Make America Great Again Welcome Celebration concert at the Lincoln Memorial in January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the National Mall to witness Trump being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationMembers of the Emerald Society, Washington, DC Fire Department band, walk on their way to perform at the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
"Voices of the People" Inaugural Musical Event Held Prior To Trump's InaugurationPeople gather beneath American flags near the Voices for the People inaugural musical event on January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect of The United States Donald J. Trump and first lady-elect of The United States Melania Trump arrive at the "Make America Great Again Welcome Celebration concert at the Lincoln Memorial in January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the National Mall to witness Trump being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald J. Trump and wife Melania Trump arrive for the inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial in January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln Memorial President-elect Donald J. Trump and wife Melania Trump arrive for the inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial in January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, along with his wife Ivanka Trump arrive for the the Inauguration Welcome Concert at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
US-POLITICS-TRUMP-INAUGURATION-CONCERTUS President-elect Donald Trump and family pose at the end of a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US-POLITICS-TRUMP-INAUGURATION-CONCERTUS President-elect Donald Trump and family pose at the end of a welcome celebration as fireworks go off overhead at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump speaks during the inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump looks on during the inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump accompanied by his wife Melania Trump arrives for the inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialGuests cheer during the inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump speaks at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump and family pose at the end of a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialUS President-elect Donald Trump and family pose at the end of a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Inauguration Welcome Concert Held At The Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump and family pose at the end of the inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected tomorrow for Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialUS President-elect Donald Trump and family make their way up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the end of a welcome celebration in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialUS President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump At Lincoln MemorialPresident-elect Donald Trump speaks during a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2017. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Remembering Sidney Poitier Through The YearsPoitier was the first Black man and Bahamian actor to win an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Lilies of the Field" in 1963.
Scaled Back New Year's Eve Celebration Held In Times Square Amid COVID SpikeNew Year's Eve celebrations were held in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2021, despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, but crowds were limited and vaccines and masks were required.
Remembering Betty White Through The YearsBetty White was born in Oak Park, IL in 1922 and went to Beverly Hills High School.
'West Side Story' Film Premiere In New York CityNew York City rolled out the red carpet Monday for the premiere of the "West Side Story" movie.
95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Marches Through ManhattanThe holiday tradition returned with spectators this year, after being scaled back in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation Tradition ReturnsAfter being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, New Yorkers and visitors from across the country flocked to the Upper West Side again Wednesday to watch the balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade be inflated.
2021 Soul Train Awards Red CarpetThe Soul Train Awards were held at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater for the first time ever on Nov. 20, 2021. You can watch the ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. on BET.
2021 New York City MarathonThe New York City Marathon finally returned after it was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. More than 33,000 people took part in the historic 50th running of the iconic event.
Gen. Colin Powell Through The YearsGen. Colin Powell, who was born in Harlem and became the first Black U.S. secretary of state, died on Oct. 18, 2021 at 84 due to complications from COVID-19.
Columbus Day Parade Marches Up Fifth Avenue AgainThe world's largest celebration of Italian-American heritage returned to the streets of New York City.
New York Comic Con Returns To Jacob Javits CenterThe annual celebration is back a year after being forced to go virtual because of the pandemic.
74th Annual Tony Awards Red CarpetStars hit the red carpet ahead of the 74th Annual Tony Awards at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on Sept. 26, 2021.
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Remembering 9/11: Twenty Years LaterThe names of the thousands of lives lost in the terror attacks were read out loud.
Remembering Michael K. Williams Through The Years
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Tropical Storm Henri Brings Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding To Tri-StateHenri was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, but heavy rain hanging over the area is causing flooding concerns.
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Pyer Moss Honors Black Inventors With 1st Couture ShowFashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond paid tribute to Black inventors often overlooked by history with his label's first couture show at Villa Lewaro.
Hometown Heroes Ticker Tape ParadeNew York City threw a ticker tape parade to say thank you to the essential workers who helped the city through the pandemic.
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san sebastian in spanish/donostia in basque. a beautiful seaside town, 50 km away from biarritz, 100 km away from bilbao.
the best way to get around? just rent a bike and start pedaling: this is the perfect place for that!
5. in the summer, take a boat to santa clara island. if you don't have enough time, at least take a walk on paseo nuevo, around mount urgull, so that you can get a good look at the sea. unmissable!
4. casco viejo. the old town is a rather irregular grid of pedestrian-only streets full of pictures waiting to be taken. saturated with pintxos bars, quaint churches and little stores. go there when you're not in a hurry, with friends and just sample the best it has to offer. i guarantee a great time!
3. gastronomy. they say that san sebastian has the highest number of michelin stars per square meter. it sounds delicious, right? and it's not only the fancy eateries that are interesting and tasty, it's actually most of the places where you can get a bite. we had pintxos at the wrong hour, in the afternoon. on the plus side: it was not crowded so we could take our time picking and choosing. downside: the little snacks looked like they they weren't a picture of freshness (i will not get too deep into any of that, a post about pintxos/tapas is coming up).
we also tried a local artesanal heladeria, oiartzun. nice service, wide range of flavours including the expected as well as the wild – kinder ice cream, anybody? we tried walnuts – very good, chocolate – great, dulce de leche – yummy and cheese! don't cringe: it was great! just imagine the taste of sweet cheese and you're there.
2. the film festival 21-29.09.2012 and the jazz festival 21-26.07.2012. the perfect pretext for booking a flight: attending a world famous festival and socializing while getting your culture fix.
1. beaches. there are at least three: concha, ondaretta and zurriola. people gather on the beach when the sun rises and pretty much spend their day there. imagine taking a midday break and having lunch on the beach. or hanging out, surfing, walking, reading, working out, etc. wow!
oh, i heard an urban legend: in san sebastian people swim in the sea every day of the year! i admit that i was totally envious of the guy swimming in the shallow bay when i was there but i was still in my winter coat even if it was a sunny march day.
at the end of my visit, i went back to bilbao with a minor tan, exhausted and happy.


SYDNEY (AFP) - pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and all-rounder Mitch Marsh had been all unnoticed of Australia's Twenty20 squad Thursday to play South Africa and India.
train Justin Langer said they, together with Peter Siddle, might be higher off playing Sheffield shield cricket to be equipped for a hectic home summer season offering four assessments in opposition to India and in opposition to Sri Lanka.
in their absence, Marcus Stoinis and Jason Behrendorff get a threat to affect after being included inside the 13-man squad for a single T20 towards the Proteas and three towards the Indians.
"We understand coming off the back of the excursion to the UAE, a big summer at home, and the arena Cup and Ashes simply around the nook that we should get the balance proper among gambling our nice T20 team and getting ready for the upcoming take a look at collection," said Langer.
"whilst I know all four have a preference to be gambling for Australia in every layout, with a in reality tough take a look at series towards India arising, we consider their nice practise is to move returned and get some definitely suitable cricket beneath their belts inside the Sheffield shield."
Aaron Finch's Australia are determined for form. They have misplaced 17 in their 19 one-dayers and had been thrashed 3-zero by using Pakistan in a T20 collection inside the United Arab Emirates final month.
Left-armer Behrendorff returns after recurring returned injuries, with all-rounder Stoinis, who changed into not noted for the Pakistan series, also lower back.
"Marcus is this sort of flexible participant, he's a powerful middle-order batsman and he presents us with any other strong bowling choice," said Langer.
"Jason Behrendorff has also earned a gap in the squad after returning to full health. Tactically we believe it's critical to have an awesome left-arm swing bowler at our disposal for the 4 matches."


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