What Is The Meaning Of Baby Name Veronica?
Name Veronica meaning and secret personality analysis. Get similar baby name ideas like Veronica for boys and girls. What does Veronica mean? Your names hidden essence.
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The name Veronica meaning and personality analysis. Only few know their names true essence. Discover Your Names Hidden Meaning. Matters of the heart will always come first! Logic often times loses against emotions within your life. Sensitive, generous you do what the heart desires but this can lead to messy situations.
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Name Veronica meaning of letter V. Your good heart is able to notice when someone close to you needs help. Selflessly helping people who you love brings you happiness. Emotionally you kind of tend to be all or nothing. When you are happy then it's like flying on clouds, yet when you feel down it feels like the end of the world. Generally there exists a good harmony with your partner and in your home. Pride and stubbornness are areas you need to improve on.
Name Veronica meaning of letter E. Your powers of seduction are a sight to behold. A close community and a good environment are two things you really love. One of your strengths is your readiness to put effort into things you care about. This always leads to constant progress and self improvement. Giving respect to others is one of your most prominent features. Having such a strong willpower makes you very tough. Not one to openly show emotions when having a hard time with life.
Name Veronica meaning of letter R. A fast thinker who can easily come up with solutions for everything. With a never resting mind you often find it hard to slow down and think less. Because you are always devising or inventing something new. Meditation would work best to calm down your mind and lessen the nervous tensions. Ideas come to you when you least expect them. Making new friend and holding on to current ones has always been easy for you. That is because of your open and affectionate character.
Name Veronica meaning of letter O. Introverts who like to be alone and have a tendency to isolate themselves. Academically strong, they like to learn new things and to gather knowledge. Calm and pleasant they will try to find the good side of all things and people. Peaceful people who seek harmony in life. They are sincere and trustworthy. Knowing how to carry themselves by relying on logic and intelligence.
Name Veronica meaning of letter N. This letter is often a sign of instability. Yet at the same time it empowers adaptability to new circumstances. They are chameleons! Meaning that for them usually no problems exist. Because they know how to get the best of any situation. Mostly staying calm regardless of the situation. They often act as intermediaries when their experience or knowledge is required.
Name Veronica meaning of letter I. Full of intricate inner thoughts you can seem shy at times. Often preferring to stay at home in silence to get lost in your own thoughts. Ambition is always pushing you towards new heights. Desiring to ascend in life leads you to learn many new things. This also means that as a person you will constantly change and evolve. You are a very affectionate person.
Name Veronica meaning of letter C. Strong and courageous you are a person who is not easily discouraged. The letter C is said to be cheerful, strong and determined. Staying still for long is not ideal, because you love to move around. Your creativity can shine bright when you use your inner strength and knowledge. Usually curious you like to learn new things. This is partly caused by your restless spirit.
Name Veronica meaning of letter A. You can sometimes leave a rude impression when meeting new people. This is not done intentionally. It simply takes you time to warm up. Once that initial barrier is crossed you can become very social. The letter A has a tendency for firmness. Which means that you like to know the facts, before making decisions. Overall very mature people. There is a trend to turn away from unimportant situations(small talk would be an example). Communities you become a part of usually end up trusting you. Your good heart makes you altruistic and kind. Family life is important, so is taking care of your own.
Have you ever wondered: What your birthdate says about you? In numerology the life path number for Veronica is 6. Each number has it's own meaning that will reveal surprising parts of your personality.


TESL Toronto would like to present one of our members, Brett Reynolds, in a regular guest blogging position as he discusses Grammarology 2.0!
In this column, which will run roughly twice a month, I'll tackle grammar questions from two viewpoints: first, traditional school grammar, as exemplified by the Oxford English Dictionary 2nd edition and grammars such as Reed and Kellogg's Higher Lessons in English, Henry Sweet's A new English Grammar, and their progeny; and second a more modern analysis following The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (CGEL) and its companion A Student's Introduction to English Grammar.
This begins with the traditional definition but continues with a thoroughly modern idea of a phrase. You don't find various types of phrases, such as verb phrase or adjective phrase, discussed in traditional grammars. There, a phrase is roughly a syntactic unit larger than a word and smaller than a clause and lacking a main verb. Of course, this conflicts with the modern idea of a verb phrase. This seemingly unconscious blending is similarly evident in the Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (discussed here) and TESOL's "Grammatically Speaking" column (discussed here). On the other hand, the LINC document also includes adjective clause, a term that would have been familiar to Reed and Kellogg but is not used in the CGEL.
Beyond this mix of the traditional and the modern, the LINC document includes definitions that reflect neither approach. Consider the definition of linking verbs as "verbs that express state or feeling rather than action," (p. 335) which could do with some attention and which brings us to our inaugural question: what is a linking verb anyhow? Now online!
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IAME International Final 2017 (World Championship)
The annual IAME International Final in Le Mans (often referred to as the World Championship) is the culmination of many national series worldwide where the top three drivers from each series are invited to take part. The largest and longest event of the year, the six day event involved 450 drivers across all categories, with no less than 133 entries in the X30 Junior class in which Kai raced.
In daily practice and warm-up sessions Kai and his team mate Harry Thompson (multiple British Champion and 2nd in the 2017 CIK-FIA European Championship) were regularly the fastest on the track.
The 130+ drivers were divided into four qualifying groups, Kai and Harry found themselves in group two. Qualifying got underway on Wednesday evening, the first group got out just before sunset but by the time group two got out on track the sun had gone and air temperature had dropped noticeably. Unfortunately their karts weren't set up for this change of environment and Harry and Kai qualified 7th and 8th respectively in their group, just over 0.2 seconds off the fastest time. Times were then merged across all groups and Harry and Kai found themselves 30th and 31st overall, a tall order indeed.
The drivers in their classification order were then split into eight groups, A to H. Kai was in group G with his team mate Matias Zagazeta, Kai would start his seven heats in 7th or 8th position on the grid. The short 8 lap heats took place over the next three days and Kai's results progressively improved:
Heat G vs H – 17th
Kai made a good start from 7th but was knocked off the track on the first corner, across the grass he rejoined in 27th place. Pushing hard Kai made up seven places to cross the line 20th, promoted to 17th after penalties to others. Heat E vs G – 4th
Starting 8th Kai was 6th on lap two and up to 4th by the fifth lap where he finished. Heat C vs G – 7th
Kai lost a place at the start to cross the line 9th on the second lap but made up two more places to finish 7th
Heat F vs G – 4th
Starting 8th, up to 6th by the third lap Kai made up two more places before the finish 4th. Heat D vs G – 3rd
From 8th to 6th on the first lap, then a place per lap from lap 4 put him 3rd at the finish. Heat B vs G – 5th
Up to 7th on the first lap, two more places to the finish in 5th.
Heat A vs G – 1st
Last, but certainly the best, Kai made a move around the outside at the start, up to 5th, moving up to 2nd by the fifth lap he was forced onto the grass but managed to hold on to cross the line 2nd, promoted to 1st after a penalty to the leader for the aforementioned move.
After the heats Kai's combined point tally of 40 put him 11th overall with team mate Harry Thompson on pole.
Pre-final
Kai (no. 115) started the pre-final on 11th, didn't get the best start dropping to 12th on the first lap but quickly began to regain ground moving up to 8th by the 3rd lap and finishing 7th, an excellent opportunity to finish in the top five in the final.
Kai made a great start in the final moving up to 6th and 5th by the second lap. However a driver who had caused a delay at the start (by driving into another kart on the warm-up lap) knocked Kai off the track and he rejoined in 20th. Fighting hard Kai made up nine places to cross the line 11th, this was later promoted to 8th after penalties to other drivers. Despite his disappointment, especially after being as high as 5th it was an amazing achievement, especially from the youngest of the 133 drivers in his class.
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HardwareCentral.com puts the Epson Perfection V500 Office Color through its paces and shows how the stand-alone flatbed scanner bridges the gap between a document-heavy office and a photo-centric home environment.
With the rise in popularity of multi-function printer/scanner/fax devices over the last few years, the standalone desktop scanner might seem to be an endangered species, especially around the office. Don't be fooled. The standalone scanner is still alive and well, and with good reason — MFP's have their place, but they have their disadvantages, too.
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Survivorman Les Stroud will face predators in his new TV show
Les Stroud, who's now starring in NatGeo WILD's Alaska's Grizzly Gauntlet. (Photo by National Geographic Channels)
25 Jul. 2017 | 5:18 pm
Survivorman Les Stroud is returning to U.S. reality television with a new show that's set in Alaska: NatGeo WILD's Alaska's Grizzly Gauntlet will challenge him to survive in a different, predator-filled environment each episode.
The network calls this "the greatest challenge of his career" and says he will be "tackling Alaska's harshest climates alongside the most striking and fearsome wildlife our 49th state has to offer."
Here's how NatGeo WILD describes the new show, which has just been greenlit, so there is no debut date yet:
"Unlike past expeditions, Stroud will face Alaska at the peak of animal activity, when bears, moose, caribou, cougars and wolves are on the hunt, roaming far and wide. Each week he will be dropped into a new extreme environment hand-picked by local wilderness guides, with a dense population of predators to see how they survive. Stroud will have to get closer to wildlife than he's ever been before and learn how they overcome the challenges of weather and water and food shortages. He will battle the harsh landscape with his well-honed survival skills, but the animals will be the wild card."
The show is produced by Ping Pong Productions, the production company behind Finding Bigfoot and Josh Gates' Expedition Unknown.
Survivorman aired seven seasons, concluding in 2015 on the Science Channel.
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USA: NIFA conducts research on industrial hemp and plays a regulatory role for private researchers. Along with the FDA it helps to formulate policy and implement bills that govern the cultivation of hemp or cannabis. The primary research studies of NIFA focus around the medical benefits of CBD, its side effects and the qualities of good quality hemp. Since its establishment, the impact of NIFA in industrial hemp research has been crucial in providing information for farmers looking to move into hemp and cannabis production in a safe way.
West Central Research Outreach Center (WCROC), USA: This institute is a research department at the University of Minnesota. While the institute focuses on CBD research for academic purposes, its research studies have detailed information about CBD and its uses. WCROC researched the history and origin of CBD consumption, how to cultivate cannabis, and the notable benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). WCROC research studies revealed that industrial hemp research in the United States started in 2014 after the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. It also provided detailed information about the difference between cannabis and industrial hemp. The Minnesota institute also conducted several research studies, highlighting the robust medical benefits of CBD.
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Recently, the Illinois Green Alliance (formerly USGBC Illinois) hosted its annual Limelight celebration—recognizing Chicagoland's top achievements in sustainability. This fundraiser and reception brings together an amazing mix of nearly 500 of the region's top industry leaders working in the sustainability field.
It is an important opportunity to recognize the latest achievements in green building design, technology and innovation in Illinois. This year Sloan® was proud to be the Diamond Sponsor for the event which brought in its largest gathering of architects, designers, engineers, building owners and others since the very first Limelight, more than 10 years ago.
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This year's Limelight was particularly special as it included a Road to Greenbuild event, as Chicago, for the third time, is hosting the Greenbuild Expo and Conference this November. The Road to Greenbuild event included an opening speech by USGBC CEO Mahesh Ramanujam and Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel, and the announcement of the 2018 Legacy Project winner.
This year's winner is Project Exploration, a science education organization dedicated to making science accessible to youth from communities historically underrepresented in the sciences, especially girls and students of color. They provide high-quality out-of-school time programs to Chicago public middle and high school students, through which they engage in authentic science experiences and work alongside mentors and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals.
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Bike Walk Coral Gables, the City Beautiful's bike and walk advocacy group, revealed the organization's new logo and bike tours for the new year.
The upcoming bike tours cover a wide range of topics including arts and crafts on February 19. Art Successes - Coral Gables' Public Art Path is one of many bike tours that starts with a brief explanation of the museum's exhibit. Once participants have had the chance to learn about the topic, they are escorted on their bikes by trained ride leaders on a scenic route to relevant locations around the city. For a list of all the upcoming tours, click here.
The anticipated Gables Bike Day, an event that closes streets to cars for people to safely walk and bike, is set for Sunday, March 12. Over a thousand people from around South Florida descend on downtown Coral Gables to bike, walk, roller-blade and skate board on streets that are usually filled with cars. Bike Walk Coral Gables has already started big plans for this sixth annual celebration.
Bike Walk Coral Gables is also proud to have a new look with an updated organization logo and website. The new logo instantly communicates the non-profit's mission of safe biking and walking, while it also ties into the City Beautiful with the use of the iconic street sign. The logo was designed by local graphic designer, Little Gables Group.
On Thursday, November 17, 2016, Bike Walk Coral Gables will be participating in Give Miami Day 2016 to raise funds to further expand our reach in our community. Let us know that you support our efforts in bicycle and pedestrian safety by donating to our cause on November 17.
Gables Bike Day, an annual event hosted by Bike Walk Coral Gables, offers safe streets that are closed to motorized vehicles in downtown Coral Gables for people to walk, bike, skate, and by active. A bike rodeo is used to develop kids' biking abilities; food and drink venders line the street; bike tours are offered to show the city's history; and music and exercise classes take place in front of City Hall. The event attracts thousands of people from around South Florida.
Bike Walk Coral Gables also provides monthly bike tours the 3rd Sunday of every month in partnership with Coral Gables Museum. The bike mentorship program, another program that Bike Walk Coral Gables offers, help individuals feel more comfortable using a bike; and the "Galiano Green" is expected to open in Spring of 2017.
On November 17, you can click on the Donate button on the BWCG Give Miami Day page to make a donation.
Bike Walk Coral Gables (BWCG) unveiled their newest gift to the City of Coral Gables on Sunday, September 18: a bike fixit station. The Dero repair station is located at the corner of Salzedo and Giralda in the Coral Gables Museum plaza and is equipped with all of the tools necessary for a cyclist to preform minor repairs and tune-ups, such as: wrenches, screwdrivers, tire levers, and an attached tire pump. Users can easily scan the QR code on the station with their smart phone to access a variety of tutorials on how to perform bike repairs.
"As a father of two young children, this is exactly what I think Coral Gables should be about and should represent on a daily basis. Bike Walk Coral Gables is an important voice pushing and steering for what we need to do in reference to bike and pedestrian safety," said Commissioner Vince Lago on Sunday, September 18th at the unveiling of the bike fix-it station.
In partnership with the Coral Gables Museum, Bike Walk Coral Gables offers monthly Gables Bike Tours. These casual bike tours start at 10am every third Sunday of the month at the museum. The addition of the bike fixit station will be an asset for bike tour participants, as BWCG plans to periodically offer live demonstrations.
Bike Walk Coral Gables also plans to film a short video to teach and refresh the community on how to preform basic repairs and maintenance using the tools provided on the fixit station. This video will be shared on social media to educate all cyclists how to use bike fixit stations that are nearest to them.
Bike Walk Coral Gables (BWCG) is proud to announce that our submission of a "Downtown Coral Gables Community Park" has been selected as one of 19 winners selected from 400+ ideas submitted by our community to the 2016 Public Space Challenge, a program of The Miami Foundation.
Bike Walk Coral Gables submitted an idea to create a small public park in the green buffer in front of the parking lot at the corner of Galiano and Almeria. While the city is known for its tree-lined streets and high quality green spaces, this is not the case in the city's densest area. The city's population is 50,000, though it doubles during the day when office workers, service personnel, and tourists flock to one of the more popular downtowns in the county. Population and tourism continue to increase in the downtown area with added residential units, streetscape improvements, and the implementation of the citywide bike master plan. Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods are one of the rare areas in Miami where one can still live affordably while also enjoying a high quality of life. To build a sense of community and contribute to the livability of downtown, the area needs additional public spaces where people can have lunch, sit in the shade on a hot day, or just enjoy the sights. The park – centrally located in the downtown - will offer a passive space to gather, interact, and relax in a natural environment. The park will also include a bike repair station, covered bike parking, a water station, and other amenities to cater to bike commuters and recreational cyclists in the area.
The Public Space Challenge is a platform for residents to create, improve and activate parks and public spaces in their neighborhoods. This year, individuals, organizations and public agencies throughout Miami-Dade County submitted more than 400 ideas, setting a new record for number of entries since the program began in 2012. In partnership with the Health Foundation of South Florida and the Office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Juan C. Zapata, District 11, The Miami Foundation will invest $305,000 to help residents make the winning projects happen. In addition to the funding, each group will receive technical assistance from The Miami Foundation to work with county and municipal offices in executing their projects. Click here to learn more about the winning entries.
As Bike Walk Coral Gables continues to promote cycling and walking as safe forms of transportation, the organization recently donated a new bike amenity in Downtown Coral Gables.
A bike fixit station can now be found at the corner of the Coral Gables Museum plaza, courtesy of Bike Walk Coral Gables. This Dero repair station is equipped with all the tools necessary for a cyclist to perform minor repairs and tune ups – such as wrenches, screw drivers, tire levers, and an attached tire pump. Users can easily scan the QR code on the station with their smart phone to access a variety of tutorials on how to perform bike repairs.
Bike Walk Coral Gables formally presented the City of Coral Gables with a check for the purchase of the bike repair station at the July 26 City Commission meeting.
A formal ribbon-cutting will take place on Sunday morning, September 18. All avid cyclists, casual bike riders, and general people who like to see more people walking and biking in the City Beautiful are welcome to attend.
Bike Walk Coral Gables was selected as finalist for the 2016 Public Space Challenge.
The Galiano Green creates a public green space with seating, shade, and bike amenities on a leftover space along a downtown Gables parking lot. A catalyst project to a slightly larger park, the short term plan is to activate and improve an existing strip of green that residents and visitors can enjoy in the middle of a bustling urban area.
Downtown Coral Gables lacks public civic space. While the city is known for its tree-lined streets and high quality green spaces, this is not the case in the city's most dense area. The city's population is 50,000, though it doubles during the day when office workers, service personnel, and tourists flock to one of the more popular downtowns in the county. Population and tourism continue to increase in the downtown area with added residential units, streetscape improvements, and the implementation of the citywide bike master plan. Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods are one of the rare areas in Miami where one can still live affordably while also enjoying a high quality of life. To build a sense of community and contribute to the livability of downtown, the area needs additional public spaces where people can have lunch, sit in the shade on a hot day, or just enjoy the sights.
The Galiano Green – centrally located in the downtown - will offer a passive space to gather, interact, and relax in a natural environment. The park will be highly desired and utilized during the 18-month construction of the Miracle Mile streetscape and attract people of all generations with movable furniture, bike facilities, and plenty of shade. Located on the Galiano bike boulevard and the envisioned "Downtown Greenway," the park will have a bike repair station, covered bike parking, a water station, and other amenities to cater to bike commuters and recreational cyclists in the area.
With the support of the City of Coral Gables' Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation, Parking Department, City Manager, and other City staff, Bike Walk Coral Gables submitted the Galiano Green request for the 2016 Public Space Challenge the end of June, 2016.


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End of Series Report: The Leftovers
The Leftovers started with a central mystery, but unlike that of Lost, also co-written by Leftovers scribe Damon Lindelof (created along with The Leftovers book author Tom Perrotta), this one was never meant to be solved, which ultimately made all the different to what the show was and why the finale was so successful (relative particularly to why Lost's wasn't). Two percent of the world's population immediately disappeared three years before the first episode in what has become known as the Departure. If this were Lost, theories would abound about what was behind the Departure, and fans would expect a payoff on that question before show's end. Why the Departure happened, however, was never a subject of The Leftovers. Characters within the show puzzle at it some, though more specifically in the earlier seasons than the third. But us viewers had to accept that the Departure just happened, because, well it happened, accept it as true, and move on from there. The Leftovers, from its tone to its decision to start three years after the Departure, never baited us into thinking that we would ever know more than that and that let us focus from the start on its true concerns.
The Leftovers is about dealing with mysterious loss, loss without cloture, loss that no one understands, that no one knows how to reckon with. No one understands death either; but there's are established rituals built in our society over thousands of years to deal with it. For the Departure, everyone had to reckon anew. The Leftovers is also about living in a world in which after the Departure, every belief, no matter how superficially unlikely has to be taken with at least a degree of seriousness, because we no longer have the grip we had before on what was true and what wasn't. When John or Matt or Kevin have ideas about what they need to do prevent the oncoming second apocalypse, we can tell their ideas are probably as delusional as Laurie thinks they are, but after the mystery of the Departure, we can't say they're 100 percent wrong with the certainly we could have before. Mystery, and some gradient between belief and reality, is alive.
The critical scene in the finale brought us back to that important distinction in The Leftovers. Solving the mystery for a fact doesn't matter. Making your own peace with it is what does. It didn't matter if what was said in the scene was true or untrue as much as its literal truth was simply irrelevant, beside the point to the moment. In the brilliant final dramatic monologue that proceeded the end of the show, Nora shared the story of where she had been in the intervening years since she had last seen Kevin. She claimed that she really did go where the Departed went. After arriving, she went on a long trek back to New York and found her kids. They, she realized, were the lucky ones there, who still had other members of their family around. She realized she didn't belong there, tracked down the scientist who had constructed the machine which took her there, had him construct a reverse machine and went back.
Was her story true? Did she really do that? We'll never know, and more importantly it doesn't matter. What matters is what's going on in the moment between Nora, and Kevin, her telling, and him listening. What matters is that when pressed, Kevin believes her without question and tells her so. Kevin shows Nora in this final moment he believes her, that he has faith in her, and cements what had become the central relationship between the series. The struggle both characters have gone through throughout three seasons leads to this one moment of overwhelming catharsis where Nora and Kevin, rather than being the two troubled souls clinging on to each other to prevent themselves from drowning (no pun intended, in Kevin's case), are at once on the same page.
The Leftovers is an overtly earnest series. What little humor exists is present in absurdity from afar (see: Frazier the lion and his pride in "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World" or or crazy Dean's appearance in "The Book of Kevin"), rather from the characters themselves. These characters desperately want to be better; but they don't know how. They're suffering and even their occasional friendly banter is quickly frayed; they don't have the type of flippant and humorous arguments that characters from, say, Transparent, might.
What made the show's third season its best is the shedding of the broader scale that enveloped the first season and some, though less, of the second. The third season was in many ways The Leftovers' most batshit season. It did feature a lion eating a human after getting off of an orgiastic ferry from Tasmania, after all. But it was also it's slimmest, it's barest, and it's most focused its best assets, its core characters. When pared down to this smaller essential group, the show thrived. Some shows excel with a larger sense of scale, but The Leftover best succeeds in the exact opposite scenario, as its most narrow and most personal.
The third season featured no more Guilty Remnant, or Holy Wayne; no broader conspiracies or groups, no tertiary characters who had impure motives. The Leftovers' shorter third season and relative lack of funds left it focusing on its main characters only, especially Kevin and Nora, but also Matt, Laurie, Kevin Sr., and John. Each has grand opportunities to embark on a search for their own personal truth that needs to be fulfilled (a quite literal search; it takes them all to Australia). Whether it was always by design or not, the final episode in particular showed that The Leftovers is one of the rare shows to learn from its own strengths and weaknesses, concentrated almost wholly on the two best characters of the entire series, Kevin and Nora.
Everybody desperately wants to believe that their lives matter; that there's something bigger than themselves as a way to make sense of their own suffering. Matt is convinced he is needed to stop the second apocalypse, using Kevin, and convinces John to come along for the ride (and to some extent Michael, the only character who appears in any significant screen time this season without really feeling quite like Lindelof and co. know what they're doing with him). Kevin's dad is convinced he's the true prophet, and Kevin, while he tears up the Book of Kevin, clearly has all that prophet talk deeply embedded within his head. They're all deeply damaged people who are living their own fantasies; still ravaged by events stemming originally from the Departure they're having trouble getting over. Nora, of course, lost her kids, and she acts like the most skeptical of all our protagonists, but when she is offered the chance to possibly see her children again, no matter how unlikely, how slim, how speculative the odds, she drops her act and jumps at it.
Matt is dealing with the abandonment of his wife and son, John lost Evie, and can't quite get over her death, or what she traded her life into beforehand with the Guilty Remnant. Kevin still has his kidnapping and almost-killing of Patti Boyd on his conscience, in additional to his incipient mental illness. Kevin Sr. has the voices inside his head, and if they're not right, if they're not meaningful, he's just plain crazy. Laurie is the only one of the major characters still around for this season who is centered and seems relatively well-adjusted (Kevin and Laurie's kids both have moved past their battles to some semblance of normal lives, as has John's ex-wife Erika – they're a step ahead of our remaining characters), but she's only that way because she went through her own trial and period of questioning as a member of the Guilty Remnant. Laurie serves a straight woman, so to speak, for the remaining characters this season. She knows their struggles, having had them herself, but through her background as a psychiatrist she's additionally qualified to work them through it. She can't solve their problems; they need to do that themselves, but she can serve as a listening board as she does for Kevin and Nora, she can talk Matt down from the edge, and she works with John giving fake psychic readings, which helps ground him after his loss.
And in the last couple of episodes, everyone begins to face those ultimate personal changes; to confront their doubts, their beliefs, their on-going and open battles with the world and themselves. Kevin's submergence and the following lack of flood, seem to satisfy John and Kevin Sr. and push them to move on. When Kevin wasn't able to come up with the missing song and the world carried on, Kevin Sr. finally submitted, as when Kevin told John that he passed the message along to Evie. It didn't really matter whether John truly thought that Kevin spoke with Evie; he needed to convince himself to reach his own closure. Kevin Jr.'s episode-long hallucination, dream sequence, or submergence into the mysterious underworld if you will, offers him a final chance to put his mistakes behind him, his trauma with Patti, and his regrets with Nora. Matt's goodbyes to Nora makes him realize what he needs to do. He finally agrees to go back to his wife and son, and attempt to face his illness even against long odds; to put aside his fears about saving the world and admit his real personal fears.
And then, finally, Nora. The Leftovers offers a fantastically heartwarming finale which never feels overly sentimental, or saccharine. It feels well-earned through the struggles of the characters, and, even the gimmick, the unspecified time jump, which would probably have drawn my ire in Lost, feels perfect here. There's an air of mystery; of importance that doesn't feel cheap, because we know what these characters have been through. Whatever happened to Nora, whether she went to where the Departed were, or she didn't; whatever happened to her in those intervening years, which we'll never know, she seems to have finally made a kind of peace with the loss of her children that couldn't be achieved any other way. To find that peace is no small achievement and is what The Leftovers is ultimately all about.
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By Barbara Marriott and the Oro Valley Historical Society
Located on ancient land between the Tortolita and Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, the town of Oro Valley is very much a newcomer, having officially incorporated in 1974. But its earliest families date back to 1100, when the Hohokam established villages in the area. In the 1800s, hardy pioneers used the abundant waters of the nearby Cañada del Oro to establish cattle ranches, while the early 1900s brought health seekers to ranch or establish other business endeavors. In the 20th century, the Cañada del Oro dried up, forcing many residents to move. But others remained and fought to keep their community from being absorbed by a booming Tucson. They were successful, and today the growing Oro Valley boasts a fascinating history, thriving technology sector, emerging arts scene, and all the comforts of modern living.
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Author Barbara Marriott turned her curiosity about the Southwest into a passion that led her to write several nonfiction books. For this visual retrospective, she has partnered with the Oro Valley Historical Society to capture the spirit of this unique town through the photo albums of its pioneer families. The Oro Valley Historical Society works diligently to bring their town's history to life through educational programs, as well as through the collection and preservation of artifacts, images, and oral histories.
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End of an era: Military Circle Mall's last day
Virginia Beach teacher out on bond after school threat
Tommie's Law: Animal cruelty now a felony in Virginia
A big win for animal rights groups: animal abuse can now be considered a felony in the state of Virginia.
Published: 6:38 AM EDT April 2, 2019
Updated: 6:46 AM EDT April 2, 2019
RICHMOND, Va. — If you're charged with abusing an animal in the Commonwealth of Virginia, it will now be a felony.
"Tommie's Law" was signed by Governor Ralph Northam, which ups the penalty from a misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. That carries a punishment of one to five years in jail.
Animal rights advocates say the new law closes a loophole that allowed the perpetrator to only be charged with a misdemeanor if the animal survived the abuse.
"Tommie's Law" is named of a pit bull that was found badly burned and chained to a fence in Richmond earlier this year.


How much does a Top Call Center Executive make in the United States?
Directs and oversees the organization's call center operations. Develops policies and procedures related to call center operations.
The average top call center executive salary in United States is $176,053 or an equivalent hourly rate of $85. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $32,587. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States.
An entry level top call center executive (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $120,536. On the other end, a senior level top call center executive (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $220,296.
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Top Call Center Executive will increase 16 % over 5 years.


Nike has revealed the latest edition of their Tiempo silo. This is the Tiempo Legend 7. Just like professional players, Nike Tiempo's have the 'reputation for making exceptional look easy'.
Normally a leather-based boot, Nike has integrated Flyknit for a more dynamic fit and improved lockdown. The boot is 22% lighter than previous versions and has improved comfort.
Flyknit runs through the midfoot and encases Flywire cables that can be adjusted based on the wearer's preference. Lofted Flyknit is also used on the tongue area to provide a cushioned area on the top of the foot.
With Fit-Mesh offering enhanced stability, Nike leveraged a soft, seamless leather throughout the forefoot. The leather is fused with a thin foam to improve control of the ball.
The Tiempo Legend 7 sees the debut of the Nike Hyperstability plate which is designed for movements in multiple directions and has shaved off 60 grams from the boot's weight. The soleplate features a mixture of jagged conical studs, chevrons and blades.
The Tiempo Legend 7 will be available July 10 on nike.com.


If you're the average American sports fan on Twitter, the words "Leicester City" are probably just some debris that have found their way onto your Twitter timeline here and there in the past couple of weeks, mostly as a result of retweets from friends or media members who follow soccer. You knew Leicester City had a team in England's Premier League, but you may not have known their whole story.
And then on Monday afternoon, they clinched the title for the Premier League, and their story moved to the front burner. As it turns out, Leicester City was not just an unlikely champion of the Premier League, but with only a handful of games to play last season, the team was unlikely even to remain in the Premier League.
From November 2014 through April 2015, Leicester City spent 140 days in dead last in the Premier League and were facing relegation (Premier League-speak for the wildly novel concept of a team's getting moved down to a lesser league if it finishes in the bottom group of teams, a would-be godsend to prevent tanking if it were used in the NBA). However, Leicester City won seven of their final nine games to finish 14th.
With zero history of success and a payroll that's paltry compared to the rest of the league, the Foxes entered this season as a 5,000-to-1 long shot to win the championship. On Monday afternoon, a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham was enough to clinch the highly improbable championship for Leicester City.
Many people will focus on the human stories of this team, its players, its effect on the city it plays in. Me? Well, what with the Foxes being a 5,000-to-1 shot, I choose to focus on the gambling stories that come along with such a massive long shot.
A William Hill spokesman recently said Leicester City's title will cost the bookmaker nearly $3 million, and it may cost bookmakers nearly $15 million across the United Kingdom. He also mentioned that in the future William Hill will no longer offer title odds higher than 1,000-1.
How long are 5,000-to-1 odds?
Well, when the Rockets were trailing the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in their best-of-seven first round series, they were 1,000-to-1 shots to win the NBA championship. So the Foxes were five times as unlikely as the Rockets' winning the NBA title while trailing a team that won 73 games by a 3-1 margin.
The 1999 St. Louis Rams were the most unlikely Super Bowl champion in recent years, with unknown Kurt Warner taking the reins in the preseason. They were a 300-to-1 shot. So Leicester City was roughly 17 times more unlikely to win their league's title as a team with a guy who was bagging groceries the previous season as their quarterback was to win theirs.
Taking it outside the realm of sports, among the bets offered by William Hill at 5,000-to-1 odds at one point or another — Kim Kardashian being elected president of the United States, Barack Obama playing cricket for England and Elvis being found alive.


Lightweight flywheel complete with two-piece copper clutch for Fiat Uno Turbo 1300.
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In today's article we're flying to Bollywood, to show you one the most unforgettable workplace of one of the biggest and most successful directors of all time: Karan Johar. Dharma Productions was founded in 1976 by Karan's father, producer Yash Johar. Eventually, the production house grew and Karan and his CEO, Apoorva Mehta, wanted a unique new office in Mumbai. That's how the Bollywood star ended up with one of the most amazing offices in all India, which was recently featured in AD India, and you can read all about it right now!
Juggling multiple roles as a producer, director, scriptwriter, occasional actor, TV star, columnist and designer, Johar's fame was paired with Simone Dubash Pandole, the go-to designer for some of India's most affluent yet low-key families. Although the designer is best known for her elegant, clean lines, monotone interiors and use of natural materials she was quickly selected for the commission.
Tasked with designing a business-like space that also pays homage to the film industry, Simone Dubash mixed in dramatic flourishes with an overall somber look, resulting in a 21st-century workplace with a major movie studio vibe. In the reception area, you can see six massive graphic lighting designs that spell out 'DHARMA'. The best thing about it? They're 100% signed by DelightFULL.
The cafeteria, with graffiti by Arjun Bahl and his firm Guerrilla Art & Design, has lights from Firefly, and log tables custom-designed by Simone. Light-hearted and fun, this colorful feature sets the dining area apart.


The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) notes the judgment on the application of liquidation.
The judgment comes after the reckless defamation case the Premier of Western Cape, Ms Hellen Zille instituted against its former leaders, Mr Julius Malema, Mr Floyd Shivambu and Mr Andile Lili in 2010. Both parties involved made a private arrangement to settle the matter outside court. However, Mr Malema and co. failed to go out the arrangement by paying legal fees as agreed.
The ANCYL was, therefore, made aware of this matter recently. Upon being altered, we contacted all parties involved to resolve the matter swiftly. The ANCYL wishes to categorically state that the leadership of the ANCYL has fulfilled its legal obligation and paid the said debt after communicating with the affected parties.
The recent legal bill is one of the many issues the ANCYL inherited from the former structure under the leadership Mr Malema. It should be said that this matter was never handed over as a result of the disbandment of the previous structure of the ANCYL.
The ANCYL has been working tirelessly to resolve many of the legacy issues. We are now in consultation with our lawyers to bring the matter to rest as speedily as possible.


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Polestar 2 Getting Closer To Production
Oct. 18, 2019 9:00 PM ET by Martin Bigg / 1 Comment
Polestar's Tesla Model 3 rival has reached its final stage of development.
After the Polestar 1 recently entered production at the company's factory in Chengdu, China, Polestar's next car, the aptly named Polestar 2, has reached the final stages of development. Whereas the Polestar 1 is a 600-hp hybrid sports car, the Polestar 2 is an electric fastback sedan that has the Tesla Model 3 firmly in its sights.
To ensure the Polestar 2 lives up to expectations, the electric fastback has undergone extensive chassis testing at the Hallered Proving Grounds in Sweden, as well as locations around the world including the US, UK, South Africa, China, Germany, Spain, and the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. This allows Polestar to refine specific elements of the car for different driving conditions, from navigating mountain passes in South Africa, to cruising on the German autobahn.
"We wanted to create a car that people will really enjoy driving," said Joakim Rydholm, Polestar's lead chassis engineer and chief test driver. "As with Polestar 1, we spend time in many different environments around the world with Polestar 2, fine-tuning and testing lots of different chassis attributes – to find what we call 'the golden ride'. This is the moment when we as chassis engineers find the ultimate configuration, a perfect balance between dampers, brakes, tires, steering and power delivery that gives us goose bumps."
An optional Performance Pack will also ensure the Polestar 2 can outhandle the Tesla Model 3 thanks to large Brembo brakes and adjustable Ohlins dampers enhancing the driving dynamics. "Our cars should feel alive and communicative but balanced and predictable. Suspension tuning is one of the most crucial elements in delivering this sophisticated ride. With our Performance Pack set-up in Polestar 2, we don't have overcomplicated electronic suspension systems. Instead, we make the smallest adjustments to the Ohlins Dual Flow Valve dampers to find the sweet spot. This really sets the car apart from other electric vehicles," said Rydholm.
Rydholm also tuned the chassis of the Polestar 1, which shares many similarities with the Polestar 2 "These are Polestar cars and they should embody our electric performance philosophy. We develop our own unique driving characteristics and you can really feel the way the two cars are related," Rydholm explained. Production of the Polestar 2 is slated to start in early 2020.
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The aim of the club is for social enjoyment of dance. They warmly welcome visitors and new members of all abilities. Although they do not run classes, beginners with some type of dance knowledge will have no problem as encouragement and help is given. They walk through new and unfamiliar dances and give reminders for any dance on request.
We start back on 11th September, our Christmas party is on 11th December and our end of season dance 7th May 2019.


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Vladimir Issaev's "The Nutcracker" Presented by Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
Aventura Arts and Cultural Center
Snowflakes, sugarplums, naughty little boys, and magical dolls! The charm of the Holidays fascinates all audiences as Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents the classic ballet "The Nutcracker" to Tchaikovsky's popular score based on the tale of Ernest Hoffman. The critically acclaimed performance is choreographed and directed by renowned Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev.
This awarded professional company features their own ballet stars performing the principal roles, as well as a community cast made up of local character artists and children. The engaging choreography from the fun of the party scene to the harrowing battle scene, to the enchanting kingdom of the sweets is guaranteed to entertain any age.
The Nutcracker is not only the most popular ballet enjoyed by audiences around the world during this time of the year but it also serves as an introduction to ballet for young audiences.
Age Appropriateness: All ages
Video(s) of Artist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXJts_iBAWA
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Facebook Page @artsballettheatre
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Regular priced tickets for all other ages available at https://www.aventuracenter.org/


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Peter Lehmann Very Special Vineyard
South Australia, south australia Australia
Peter Lehmann started his own winery in 1979, partly as a means of helping with the glut of grapes then afflicting the Barossa. "I'll take your grapes and turn them into wine," he told the desperate growers, many of them conservative farmers of Silesian descent who regarded their old vines as part of their patrimony. "But I'll only be able to pay you when I sell the wine." They gratefully accepted. Without this deal, it is widely thought that the Barossa would have lost a large swathe of its old vines. The crisis passed, in large part thanks to Peter's energy and vision, and the Lehmann winery became one of the Barossa's - and Australia's - outstanding wineries. It was for his role as saviour of the Barossa and as the creator of this winery, that Peter was named 'Personality of the Year' by the International Wine Challenge in 2009.
But Peter Lehmann is also famous for two other creations. While he was running Krondorf in the mid-1970s, he gave a certain young 'cellar rat' called Graeme Melton the name 'Charlie'. That young cellar rat followed Lehmann when he set up his own winery, before leaving to found Charles Melton Wines a decade later. The other creation is in the mind of our managing director, David Gleave. During his first trip to the Barossa in February 1992, he visited the Peter Lehmann winery and was so struck by Peter, his growers and the wines that he was convinced, on the spot, of the greatness of the Barossa. Their deep-rooted passion and attachment to the land was no different to that found in the great wines of Europe.
This passion still exists in the winery today, despite the fact that Peter passed away in 2013 and sold most of the business to Donald Hess a decade ago. In 2014, his widow, Margaret, agreed with Hess to sell the company to Casella. Margaret was keen on the fact that John Casella ran a family company. The winemaking team has remained intact, now with Nigel Westblade and Tim Dolan at the helm. Keeping things in the Peter Lehmann family, Tim is the third generation of his family to make wine in the Barossa, and his grandfather was head winemaker for Saltram until 1959, when he employed a promising young winemaker called Peter Lehmann to take over his position.
Very Special Vineyard
Over the decades, certain vineyards have consistently stood out to the winemakers for their quality and individual character. Fruit from these vineyards is set aside when the vintage permits and made in small batches as single vineyard wines under the 'VSV' label. Volumes are limited but the wines are outstanding. The 1885 Shiraz is well worth a look: as its name suggests it is made from a vineyard planted in 1885 in the Barossa's Ebenezer district, yet the fruit has a liveliness and intensity that makes it sing in the glass.


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memories in the middle of the night
A couple weeks ago one of the central figures in the Brisbane rave scene died - DJ Edwin. He wasn't some world-famous export like tyDi, or even a national hero like BeXta, but a solid local fixture that everyone knew and loved. He worked at pretty much the only record store in town that sold electronic music, organized a bunch of raves in the early 90s and was a daily resident at The Beat through the 90s and Rockafellas in the 00s. I remember heading out to The Beat regularly in the late 90s and early 00s, and i'd always stay for his closing set. Everyone would woop and holler when he came on, and at the end of the night we'd all shake his hand or pat him on the back. He was a gentleman and a professional, always showing up with a smile and a true appreciation for the dancers. I am still a regular clubber going on almost 20 years now, so i know how rare his day-in, day-out positive attitude is amongst working DJs. A true legend.
Edwin died young, perhaps young enough that most of us still have clear memories of him. The Facebook group that was formed has 1200+ members and so much love and respect i can't even. I choke up reading some of the messages, realizing just how many people's lives he's touched. There are ravers posting from the true old school of the late 1980s who remember him from his gothy new wavey days when he first discovered acid house and started throwing parties. There are ravers posting who went to their first gig at Rocka's in the mid-2000s and credit him for getting them into their present-day DJing and producing careers. The nice thing is that there is no "it was so much better in my day" elitism like you often hear when people reminisce over the last 30 years of electronic music in other forums. Edwin was great because he transcended that. He never became an "oldskool" DJ, he always played whatever the hardcorest, most party-rocking music was for the latest generation of kids. And that makes him a bigger legend in my books than any of the globe-trotting superstar DJs.
It's 4am Saturday morning. Last night (Thursday) i went to my kneipe, then to a lackluster after-work party at some commercial nightclub in town (first club i've been to in Berlin where there was a dedicated smoking room, a bathroom attendant and a bouncer who found my sneakers and hoodie sketchy enough to give me the third degree), then to a local techno bar to wash out my ears from all the R&B and pop. I was insanely hungover at work Friday, and when i got home i ordered in and promptly passed out, totally missing the chance to see Chris and Mira playing their welcome-back-from-South-America party at Mezcalería Lupita. But it's okay, because The Beat was holding an Edwin memorial night, and on Facebook there is a stream of photos and videos and posts from ex-ravers of all ages gushing about how great it was to be back in the old stomping grounds with all the old crew. Honestly, if i had been anywhere in Australia i would've flown to Brisbane for the night to be a part of it.
Unlike a lot of the old crew, i am not grown up with a family and kids reminiscing over the best times of my life - in fact, a lot of those years were really hard for me, and God knows i am a lot happier these days (and i party a lot harder too). But going to The Beat back then was my one escape, the one place i could forget about being a trannie or being crazy or being in love with someone on the other side of the world. It was the place i could go where i was surrounded by gays and ravers and other freaks like me dancing all our worries away. I would have had a much harder time without that escape, without being able to rely on Edwin to be there every night of the week, smiling and manning the strobe and belting out hardcore till 5am.
So long, and thanks for all the tunes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Edwin
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Employee Kris Knox weighs out bags of medical marijuana earlier this month at the Terrapin Care Station on Folsom Street in Boulder. (Jeremy Papasso, Daily Camera)
Five Boulder dispensaries on track to get recreational marijuana licenses
Published: Jan 30, 2014, 2:15 pm • Updated: Jan 30, 2014, 5:33 pm
By Erica Meltzer, Camera Staff Writer
Boulder medical marijuana dispensary Terrapin Care Station could open to the general public as early as Feb. 18 if the state licensing process goes smoothly, the shop's owner said Thursday.
The dispensary at the corner of Folsom Street and Canyon Boulevard, the site of a former coffee shop, could become the first recreational marijuana store in the city of Boulder.
Karing Kind, a dispensary in unincorporated Boulder County a mile north of the city, also is on track to get its state license that week.
The two businesses appear likely to be the first in the Boulder area, though the Canary's Song in Nederland could be the first in the county, with other Boulder dispensaries hoping to have their state licenses sometime in March.
Terrapin Care Station is one of five Boulder medical marijuana dispensaries to either have received a local license allowing them to sell to the broader recreational market or to be on track to do so pending city building inspections.
None of those businesses can open to public until they receive state licenses. That process takes 45 to 90 days, though state officials have said they are trying to process licenses as quickly as possible.
Chris Woods, the owner of Terrapin Care Station, said he submitted his state application Jan. 3, and he hopes to have his state license Feb. 18 or soon thereafter.
He praised the city as "very professional" and said he was able to convert his grow operation and his Folsom Street location in a 40-minute meeting with Boulder Licensing Clerk Mishawn Cook.
Boulder officials had promised that the conversion process would be relatively painless for dispensaries that have no ownership changes.
"They have been true to their word," Woods said.
Woods also owns a dispensary on Manhattan Circle in south Boulder that will continue to serve the medical market.
Woods said he's doing everything he can to prepare for what he expects to be large crowds when he opens to the general public, from hiring extra security and asking more staff to be at work that day to ramping up his inventory and having enough child-proof packaging on hand.
"We are preparing for that," he said. "We want to ensure that everything goes smoothly."
The other businesses are Boulder Botanics, 1750 30th St., Boulder Rx, 1146 Pearl St., Fresh Baked, 2539 Pearl St., and The Green Room, 2750 Glenwood Drive.
Representatives of Boulder Rx and Fresh Baked said they are aiming for mid-March openings due to the state licensing process. Representatives of The Green Room and Boulder Botanics could not be reached Thursday.
Boulder Botanics is pursuing a "co-location" in which the business would serve both medical and recreational customers, Cook said. In Boulder, that means the business has to construct complete physical separations between the two sides, a process that requires the company to pull building permits. The city won't issue a local license until the new construction has been inspected.
Boulder Rx is doing a straight conversion, but that business is also doing a renovation that requires building permits, so the license has not been issued yet, Cook said.
The other three businesses already have received their city license.
However, the debut of retail marijuana in Boulder has been delayed because Boulder businesses could not apply for their state licenses until the city started accepting applications in January. By law, the state cannot issue a license any sooner than 45 days from receiving the application.
The most likely candidate for first retail marijuana outlet in Boulder County is the Canary's Song in Nederland.
That business has both state and local approval, but is doing a renovation so that it can serve both recreational and medical customers. The manager previously said the Canary's Song will reopen in early February. No one from the dispensary could be reached Thursday afternoon.
Alisha Reis, Nederland town administrator, said the owners of Canary's Song have yet to pick up their retail license, which was approved by the Board of Trustees on Jan. 21.
Karing Kind also is on track to open in February. Owner Dylan Donaldson said he also expects his state license Feb. 18 or soon after.
"We are stocking up and doing everything we can to prepare," Donaldson said. "What I don't now is what the demand will be like."
Camera Staff Writer Joe Rubino contributed to this report.
This story was first published on DailyCamera.com
Topics: Boulder County, nederland, recreational


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Branislav Kropilak
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Born in 1982, lives and works on this lovely little planet.
Branislav Kropilak is a well-established European artist, winner of the Sony World Photography Award and holder of the Frame Czech Contemporary Photography Prize. Kropilak's works can be found in private collections all over the world, and have been shown in solo and group exhibitions in New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Moscow, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mexico City and many others. He has been published in many prominent publications over the years and was opening the 2014 BIP International Biennial of Photography and Visual Arts in Belgium. His works are being studied at art universities around the world and considering his young age, he is among the few living artists who share such a privilege. Kropilak's artistic medium of choice is digital photography and with his series Garages (2005), Landings (2006), Lobbies (2007) and Billboards (2008), he clearly demonstrated how influential of an artist he is in the earliest stages of the medium's history.
The main theme of his work is investigating the intimate relationship between humans and technology.
Sony World Photography Award for Conceptual Photography in Cannes
FRAME Czech Contemporary Photography Prize of the Jury
The Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow, Russia
AIRCRAFT gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia
BIP International Biennial of Photography and Visual Arts in Liege, Belgium
The Slovak Institute gallery in Moscow, Russia (solo)
Guatephoto Festival of Photography in Guatemala city, Guatemala
Month of Photography House of Art in Bratislava, Slovakia
EWZ Selection Festival in Zurich, Switzerland
Caprice Horn gallery in Berlin, Germany
Art Work Space gallery in London, UK
Petronas gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Evento Biennale of Contemporary Art in Bordeaux, France
Month of Photography Design Factory in Bratislava, Slovakia (solo)
Aperture gallery in New York, USA
Centro de la Imagen in Mexico City, Mexico
Ardel Gallery of Modern Art in Bangkok, Thailand
Esther Woerdehoff gallery in Paris, France
Commissaires gallery in Montreal, Canada (solo)
Edward Day gallery in Toronto, Canada
Gallery 21 in Tokyo, Japan
The Hong Kong Art Fair in Hong Kong, China
EDGE gallery in Hong Kong, China
The London Art Fair in London, UK
Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France
Art London Art Fair in London, UK
The Glasgow Art Fair in Glasgow, UK
Contemporary5 show in Boulder, USA
AAF Contemporary Art Fair in London, UK
International Festival of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, Spain (solo)
Nordic Artworks gallery in London, UK
The Brno House of Art in Brno, Czech Republic
Contemporary5 show in Los Angeles, USA
Artchimboldi gallery in Barcelona, Spain
La Camara Lucida gallery in Barcelona, Spain
Fotonauta gallery in Barcelona, Spain
Central European House of Photography in Bratislava, Slovakia
Fiducia gallery in Ostrava, Czech Republic
Moon in the Daytime gallery in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
The Moravian gallery in Brno, Czech Republic
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The latest cake combo I worked on was the Sugar Plum Fairies with the Toadstool cake house. That combo of 55 fairies was easily 24 hours worth of work. You wan see why when you take a look at the fairies' faces and bodies.
Here is how the project started, 2 weeks prior to the event, all the sugar work that had to harden was completed, that being the torso and the face.
I started with the head, the face, the body and arms. Let that dry for a day.Then add the hair and the hats. Let that dry and harden for a few days. This is when the tricky part happens, if you are not careful, the slightest touch WILL break them. So you have to be so careful moving them so that they don't end up losing their nose or a lock of hair.
I was storing fairies in cupboards, wardrobes, anywhere that would be safe and protected so that my little Sugar plums could rest til their big debut.
3 days before the event I baked the cupcakes (with no wrapper since they are covered in fondant afterwards.) Try doing that, they stick to the pan like crazy!
The morning of, you assemble the torso to the skirts, finish any detail painting work, or in my case, stardust (our trademark) and then you pray that the fairies don't topple over till they are safely delivered.
All you greenpeace fans will not be a fan of ours when you find out how much plastic wrap was used to cushion these fairies. These fairies were treated like true princesses! Slow carriage ride and all.
In the end it was all worth it to get the best positive feedback we could get from one of our returning clients!


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Cerebrations, Food
National Junk Food Day
Shoot, I didn't know it was National Junk Food Day yesterday until after I went to bed.
If I had known, I could have eaten way more crap throughout the day and not felt guilty because I would have been celebrating an important day. 🙂
Anyway… Here are parts of the funny, and yet informative, article by Amy Roberts and Julie In I read on CNN.com about new junk foods…
9 bizarre snacks to try for National Junk Food Day
At CNN, we love sampling new snacks. Chips, cookies, candy, pretzels … you name it, we're not picky.
So when snack-food makers come out with bizarre new hybrids — toasted coconut & sea salt Triscuits, anyone? — we're not afraid to try them.
When we learned that Tuesday is National Junk Food Day, we at the CNN Library jumped at the chance to put our taste buds on the line. In honor of the holiday, we librarians bravely conducted taste tests of some of the most bizarre flavor pairings to hit the snack market this year.
After all, librarians love gathering information. And this wasn't just snacking, this was Research.
Here's our personal take on nine new strange snacks. Maybe they can help you find a fun treat to mark this momentous occasion.
Heinz Sriracha Ketchup
Amy Roberts: Why would you want Sriracha-flavored ketchup when you most likely already have ketchup and Sriracha sauce at home and can mix them yourself? Because you are lazy. That's OK. We are, too.
This ketchup blend has less Sriracha than you might think but just the right amount of kick. I wasn't sure until I tried some on a breakfast sandwich from the CNN Center food court, and then I was hooked. I'm totally going to start buying this.
Julie In: Sriracha — good. Ketchup — good. Sriracha ketchup — undecided.
I like the kick of Sriracha at the end and the balancing sweetness of the ketchup, but the hint of garlic seems out of place. I like garlic on its own, but here, it seemed like a third wheel interfering in the marriage of Sriracha and ketchup. (Disclaimer: I did not try it on a breakfast sandwich.)
Amp Energy Zero Blueberry White Grape Drink
Julie: My primary thought after one sip was: This is awesome! I love this feeling. I love the rush. I feel powerful. I can feel the alleged antioxidants from the blueberry and white grape flavoring coursing through my veins. I've tried a lot of energy drinks in my time, and this flavor combination is my favorite.
Amy: "It's sugar-free!" was my primary thought as I felt my heart beating out of my chest after one sip. As a bonus, the blueberry and white grape combination was unexpectedly good. We also tried the original as a control, which tasted like "hot Mountain Dew," aka my new band name.
General Mills 'Star Wars' Cereal
Amy: As a fan of "Star Wars" and sugary cereals, I think this is the best thing to happen to me in my whole life. It's like Froot Loops and Lucky Charms got married and had babies — fruity babies in the shape of spaceships and light sabers. If you share my passions, this is for you. Darth Vader and Yoda are on the limited-edition boxes now, and two more characters will appear on new box designs in October.
Julie: "Star Wars" and cereal seems like an unlikely pairing, but after the first spoonful, I made the connection. The fruity cereal and marshmallows transported me to "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" — before I discovered the dangers of high-fructose corn syrup and it was still acceptable to act out fight sequences from "Star Wars." (I still act out the scenes, but it's not as cute when you're an adult.) The double dose of nostalgia was so delicious, I had to have seconds.
Trader Joe's Baconesque Popcorn
Amy: OK, this is the best thing that's happened to me in my whole life. (This list was done in chronological order.) "Baconesque" refers to bacon flavor, not real bacon, which is good for vegetarians. (The package isn't specifically marked as vegetarian, however, but it is kosher.)
The smoky flavoring combined with the white cheddar is enough to make me say, "Yes, I'm having this popcorn as my dinner. You got a problem with that?" There will not be enough to share.
Julie: I only got a small taste because Amy slapped my hand away when I went back for more. We both liked the white cheddar and the smokiness of the bacon. I'm a card-carrying carnivore and didn't even miss the real bacon.
Read about all nine bizarre snacks…


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First Bank Drowns In $4.4million Exploitation Lawsuit…………
First Bank Nigerian Plc, one of Nigeria's leading banks is currently enmeshed in a 700 million naira (over four million dollars) copyright infringement and exploitation law suit filed by Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON).
First Bank has been accused of not applying for or secure a license or any authorization whatsoever before exploiting, communicating to the public, publishing and deploying the musical works and sound recordings of its members and assignors as included in, reproduced and contained in the Sights and Sounds of Carnival Calabar and deployed by First Bank Plc in its marketing, promotion and advertising.
In a sitting held at the Federal High Court, suit No. FHC/CS/L/530/2014 filed on behalf of COSON by Lagos IP lawyer, Mr. Justin Ige of Creative Legal, Seun Omotoba & Co, COSON asked for the award of seven hundred million naira in unpaid royalties and damages against First Bank Plc for copyright infringement with respect to the unauthorized use of several musical works and sound recordings communicated to the public, deployed and exploited as marketing, promotional and advertising materials by First Bank Plc and contained in Sights and Sounds of Carnival Calabar.
Speaking on the development, COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji said, 'Let it be heard loud and clear, that COSON is determined to sanitize the copyright environment in Nigeria. No one is too big or too small to abide by the law. A lot of young Nigerians are investing their talents, time and money in creating the music which is making Nigeria famous across the world and they deserve to be respected. For anyone to exploit their creative ingenuity, the person must get appropriate permission. If a musician takes a loan from a bank without paying back, the bank will chase the musician to the ends of the world to recover the loan. What right does a bank have to use the property of the musician without payment or authorization?''
Also reacting on the development, COSON General Manager, Mr. Chinedu Chukwuji, said, "Is it not hard to imagine why after being aware of the appropriate steps to take in the public communication of music, some people just find a way to kick against the law? Music is an investment and nobody treats lightly his investment. COSON will continue to ensure that the music industry in Nigeria is beneficial to all investors, foreign or local. We will see to it that the music pays no matter what tactics some music users may try to deploy in evading their obligations".
Information reaching us, further reveal that First Bank Nigeria Plc prior to the court proceedings ignored COSON's attempt to get their attention and resolve the issue. The bank is alleged to have handled the Copyright organisation like a dog without teeth, which further infuriated them.
All efforts to speak with the Head of Corporate Communications, First Bank proved abortive as the numbers were not reachable.
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People all over the world spend tons of money on beauty products to counter the effects of aging. They buy creams, serums, and gadgets in the hope that looking their best will help them to feel their best as well, but creating beauty from the inside out just might be a more effective approach.
One of the best ways to achieve a beautiful, youthful glow is to make sure that you are getting the proper balance of nutrients your body needs to maintain vibrant health, and there are a whole host of superfoods that are particularly rich in vitamins and minerals that can help you achieve luminous skin, lustrous hair, and the unmistakable radiance of someone who is wholesomely nourished.
Here are a few of my favorite anti-aging superfoods and the ways they can help you achieve a beauty that is more than just skin deep.
You've probably heard about Goji berries and Acai berries, but the Camu Camu berry is still relatively unknown. It is a cherry-like berry that comes from the rainforests of the Amazon and it is one of the most potent natural sources of Vitamin C in the world. Vitamin C is know for its immunity-boosting properties, which can ward of colds that could leave your skin puffy and dull.
This berry can help to boost your beauty in other ways, too. Eating foods that have high concentrations of vitamin C has been linked to skin that is smooth, supple, and hydrated. I get my daily mega-dose of vitamin C by adding Berry Bliss Superfood + Protein Blend, which has a hearty helping of organic camu camu powder in it, to smoothies, yogurt, or oatmeal.
I love fresh mushrooms, from Shiitakes to Portobellos, but my favorite mushroom, by far, is the Reishi mushroom. This particular species of fungus is one of the most potent superfoods in the world and has a host of health benefits including anti-cancer properties and neuro-protective properties. Plus, it has also been used in traditional medicines for thousands of years for its anti-aging effects.
Reishi mushrooms contain hundreds of bio-active compounds, many of which have shown to posses anti-inflammatory effects, detoxifying properties, particularly with regard to the liver, and the ability to prevent the development of fat cell development. Because Reishi mushrooms are quite bitter, they are best when used in a powder form that is combined with other ingredients. I blend organic Reishi mushroom powder with raw cacao powder and vanilla to create my ultra-healing Cacao Magic superfood blend that can be added to all of my favorite foods.
Don't let the bright green color keep you from enjoying the health benefits of this superfood. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is incredibly rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and protein and it is a beautifying staple in my diet. It is packed with vitamins A and E, both of which are incredibly important for healthy skin. Spirulina is also known for its ability to remove toxins and excess waste from the body, which can help you maintain that toned, lean appearance. Add a dose of spirulina to your favorite green smoothie to supercharge it with anti-aging powers.
Sometimes it's fun to save the best for last, which is why I put this sweet superfood at the bottom of my list. You may think of chocolate as a temptation, but in its raw form, cacao is a rich and delicious way to boost your natural beauty. It is packed with nutrients that combat free radicals that result from sun exposure, stress, and environmental toxins. The antioxidants in cacao can mitigate the negative impacts of free radical damage that often lead to physical signs of aging and illness. While some people apply cacao topically, I like to savor the luscious flavors of this superfood and add it to my favorite paleo-friendly baked goods, like my Cacao Magic Cupcakes! They are packed with healing superfoods, which means that I can have my cake and enjoy radiant beauty, too.


Perfect vacation dress! It looks so chic over a cute bikini and the window mesh fabric is beautiful. I wore it back and forth from the ocean to the pool on my trip and got so many compliments. Love love love it!


The class will focus on character, plot, voice, theme, point of view, and more. Each week we will have a lecture, writing exercise, and workshop with a focus on development notes.
Four sessions will be in San Francisco and the last session is one-on-one over the phone.
LOCATION: Geary at Polk, San Francisco.
email: tony@tonydushane.com with any questions.
Tony DuShane is the author and award winning screenwriter of Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk, directed by Eric Stoltz.
His publishing credits include the San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, The Believer, and The Rumpus.
DuShane teaches novel writing at UCLA Extension.
That will be a small part of the exercises and lecture during the first class.
We set the tone during the first class that every student is on equal footing as we dig into the fundamentals of crafting the novel. We are all here to serve the individual stories to their fullest potential during the workshop.
We'll work on the tools to get from first draft to a completed draft and what it really takes to make it in the publishing biz.