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NOISA RADIO
As a huge fan of Noisia, and their weekly radio show, I wanted to create an animated intro for their immersive sound design at the beginning of each episode. Our scene takes place in the ominous future years after the last radio show has been broadcast. Somehow a being has entered the decrepit beacon activating its signal once more.
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As a musical trio Dutch artists: Nik Roos, Martijn Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger work on their combined music separately. As one member starts a track that's mutually liked they then come together to finish it. To represent this workflow I wanted the three members to start off at the beginning of the opening scene disunited. They then would come together to form their signature logo and begin the unlock sequence of the radio beacon. Once unlocked, a hologram visualizer would emit from the logo deciphering the audio signal in a three-dimensional form.
The hero object of the animation was a structure that clearly exhibited the Noisia logo. It had to hold the three members in life pods that were able to functionally move across the surface in order to form the logo. All hard surface modeling was done in Cinema 4D.
AUDIO VISUALIZER
The final element of the animation was to create an audio visualizer to interpret the voices heard from the radio signal. I wanted this visualizer to resemble the audio spectrum seen in music production software, as well as mimic the motion of transverse sound waves. To achieve this I used the simple dynamics of oscilloscopes. I then applied this movement to a more complex three-dimensional form.


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El Niño, storms slashed abaca output in 2019–PhilFida
By Jasper Y. Arcalas
This BusinessMirror file photo, shows men weaving abaca by hand in a shop at a village in Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.
EconomyJasper Y. Arcalas - January 19, 2021
Rice stocks down 10.7% in December, as corn gains 20.9%
The country's rice inventory as of December 1 fell by 10.7 percent to 2.766 million metric tons from last...
Agri-CommoditiesJasper Y. Arcalas - January 18, 2021
Duterte greenlights measures to boost food security—DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said President Duterte has approved 8 measures it has proposed, including barangay-based vegetable farming,...
ASF prompts PHL to mull over hike in MAV allocation for pork
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is looking at the possibility of increasing the minimum access volume (MAV)...
Top NewsJasper Y. Arcalas - January 15, 2021
79-day vegetable supply shortfall projected
THE Philippines may suffer a 79-day shortage of vegetables this year as the Department of Agriculture (DA) pegged the...
DA reports major gains to resolve bird flu outbreaks in Pampanga, Rizal
The Philippines has formally notified the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that it has resolved the avian influenza...
DA and PSA to harmonize data on hog ASF 'casualties'
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said they are working with the private sector and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)...
Makati still PHL's richest city
Makati City remained as the country's wealthiest city for the third straight year in 2019 as its total assets...
The country's abaca production last year fell by almost 8 percent to 70,000 metric tons, from 76,000 MT in 2018 due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFida) said.
PhilFida Executive Director Kennedy T. Costales told the BusinessMirror that El Niño and typhoons reduced the country's abaca output last year.
Costales said a lot of abaca-producing provinces, particularly those in the Visayas, were hit by El Niño last year. Even government-held nurseries, he said, were not spared from the dry spell.
The PhilFida official added that some farmers did not harvest during the midterm elections in May.
"I think we can recover the loss this year. If the weather would be favorable, say there's fewer typhoons, then we might be back at the 76,000 MT-output level," he said in a phone interview on Sunday.
PhilFida earlier anticipated that 2019 abaca output would reach an all-time high of 80,000 MT. Costales said he remains optimistic that the historic target is still attainable this year if planting conditions would be better compared to last year.
Under a road map prepared by PhilFida, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, the government is targeting to hike abaca output to 221,238 MT by 2022.
In the Philippine Abaca Roadmap 2017 to 2022, a copy of which was obtained by the BusinessMirror, the government would have to spend P7 billion to expand abaca plantations to 231,859 hectares, from 181,859 hectares.
PhilFida wants to expand plantations in the Davao region by 13,000 hectares and by 8,530 hectares in Northern Mindanao. These additional plantations would be concentrated in lowland areas.
The increase in output is expected to boost the country's annual abaca fiber exports by 10 percent to 15 percent
annually starting this year until 2022, according to the road map.
The country's abaca fiber exports in 2018 declined by 11.5 percent to 16,143.875 MT, from 18,243.375 MT in 2017, PhilFida data showed. Also, earnings from abaca fiber shipment fell 14 percent to $111.661 million, from $129.773 million.
The Philippines is the world's top producer of the natural fiber, also known as Manila hemp. The country accounts for about 87 percent of total global supply.
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected a total of P15.494 billion in tariff revenue from 2.38 million metric tons (MMT) of rice imported by private traders in 2020. Citing a report from Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero in a recent Department of Finance Executive Committee meeting, the finance department said in a statement that the...
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) said President Duterte has approved 8 measures it has proposed, including barangay-based vegetable farming, to boost the country's food security and address ongoing problems of the sector. The DA said 8 key result areas (KRAs) were approved by Duterte and the Cabinet in their meeting on food security last January...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is looking at the possibility of increasing the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork to boost domestic supply and stabilize retail prices. Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar made the confirmation to the BusinessMirror via SMS that the DA is mulling over the increase in the current pork MAV...
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Court Refuses To Delay Net Neutrality Rules
by Wendy Davis @wendyndavis, June 11, 2015
In a defeat for the cable and telecom industries, a federal appeals court today refused to delay the new net neutrality rules. The move means that the new rules will take effect on Friday.
"This is a huge victory for Internet consumers and innovators!" Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler said Thursday afternoon in a statement. "Starting Friday, there will be a referee on the field to keep the Internet fast, fair and open."
The net neutrality rules prohibit broadband providers from blocking or degrading content and from charging companies higher fees for faster delivery of material. The open Internet order, which the FCC passed in February by a 3-2 vote, also reclassifies broadband as a common carrier service, and broadly prohibits Internet service providers from unreasonably impeding consumers and content providers from reaching each other.
AT&T, Century Link and various trade groups are suing to overturn the rules.
Last month, the telecom and cable industry also asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to immediately block the portion of the net neutrality order that reclassifies broadband as a utility service. The broadband providers did not seek to also stay the prohibitions against blocking and degrading content, or against paid prioritization.
AT&T and the others argued that they will suffer financial loss due to uncertainty over how the new rules -- including privacy rules -- will be implemented. They specifically said that the FCC's decision to treat broadband as a utility also empowers the agency to impose privacy rules that could curb its behavioral advertising efforts, which involve targeting ads to users based on the Web sites they visit.
Net neutrality supporters -- including public interest groups like Public Knowledge and companies like Netflix and Etsy -- also urged the appeals court to reject the carriers' request for a stay.
Proponents of the regulations cheered today's decision by the appeals court. "The news today from the D.C. Circuit Court is clear: the Internet is open for business for everyone," Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said in a statement. "Consumers, innovators, activists and entrepreneurs -- anyone who counts on the Internet to connect with the world around them -- will fully benefit from these essential net neutrality protections."
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Uludag, rising to 2543 meters and within the city limits of Bursa, is Turkey's biggest winter sports and nature center.
Known as Olympos Mysios, Uludag was considered the site where the gods had watched the Trojan War.
Uludag, 40 km in length, is an inviting place for tourists for its exquisite nature and spectacular views in any season.
The six different trails arranged according to various difficulty levels are an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with the beautiful nature of the area.
The importance of the region has increased over time with the establishment of monasteries from the 3rd century on, after the adoption of Christianity as the official religion in the Roman Empire.
The site was named Keşiş Dağ (Mountain of Monks) after the conquest of Bursa by Orhan Gazi and renamed Uludağ upon the proposal by Osman Şevki Bey in 1925.
Accommodating Turkey's first cable car system, Uludağ is suitable for a variety of enjoyable activities thanks to its magnificent geography and numerous holiday options. Furthermore, the high mountain climate provides for a refreshingly cool weather in every season.
Uludağ welcomes visitors any time of the year and pleases guests with a variety of entertaining activities.
Famous for its beauty and natural diversity, Uludag is among Turkey's most popular holiday and winter sports resorts.
Preserving a rich flora and fauna, Uludag was declared national park in 1961 and has become a popular destination offering diverse holiday alternatives every season.
One of Turkey's largest and most developed ski resorts and in the province of Bursa, the mountain is waiting for visitors who want to do winter sports in company of a magnificent view.
Uludağ stands out as a highly frequented holiday resort as the region offers a long winter sport season lasting from October to April and is provided with convenient transportation means.
The area has a wide range of enjoyable tracks suitable for winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, bigfoot skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling as well as the most suitable conditions and tracks for Alpine and Nordic skiing, ski touring and heliskiing.
Having enjoyed the snow and the oxygen laden air you can retreat and relax at the thermal hotels that will welcome you with great hospitality.
Uludag is among the highly sought after regions due to its developing thermal tourism as the region abounds in hot springs claimed to be curative. You can benefit from the healing effect of hot water pools, thermal springs and spas and get rid of the stress of daily life.
You can enjoy this great geography both in the summer and winter by engaging in activities such as camping, trekking, and daily tours.
Uludag, Iznik Lake, Lake Ulubat and Kocaçay Delta are among the important bird areas. The area covering Uludağ, Lake Iznik, Lake Ulubat and Kocaçay Delta is considered a major bird habitat. Marked for its diversity of wild animals, the location is also suitable for hunting.
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The airport of Bursa hosts connection flights from Ankara and accommodates shuttle services and transportation vehicles that will take you to Uludag in no time.
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Tourists who prefer the highway may take any of the intercity buses leaving from any city to Bursa. Uludag is only 40 km from the city center and can be reached via highway in less than 50 minutes.
Uludag should be your first choice if you are looking for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday!


Yeah I know I wasn't taking the bus to the meetings. So I was going to go buy my stuff, you know, in the opposite direction. You know that, I know that. And you've got to understand that I only had enough money for one bus ticket. You understand?
Yeah but you know that eventually they put me in the programme. They almost didn't… Why? Because I had to speak my mind. You know me, I had to say something. The group leader he was out of order, telling us we had to be straight, we had to be clean and all that stuff, telling us we'd never get on the rehab programme if we didn't. But how can we promise that if we're addicts? That's the reason we're there.
So yeah you're right, they did kick me off the list for a bit. But you know I had to stand up and say something. And I did. I said, "Listen here, you can't be standing up there and telling us stuff that this. It's arrogant, it's insulting, you're not treating us like human beings. We're addicts, we're alcoholics, we're junkies, and it's your job to help us." I mean none of the people in that group could afford the bus fare. Just for a start. There or, a junkie, I don't think he'd make it to rehab if they mucked him around like that. And I told that group leader, it's not on.
No, I didn't get any support from the rest of them. Did I expect it? No. I just said what had to be said. Treat us like human beings. Just treat us like human beings, I said. Human beings.
So what happened this time round? Well you know. They accepted me for rehab. I don't know if they accepted what I said but they did change the guy in charge of the group and things got a little better. But man some of the other people who were in the queue. They should have been in hospital. I know I end up in hospital sometimes but they were… you know.
So I got my place in the rehab residence. Residential rehab I think works but guess what that's exactly where they're cutting the money. That's why there were so many of us queuing to get the places. This is the last one in the area and they say it's going to go. I mean the staff were great but when I was there they started going one by one. I mean they were great, even the one who was surly but I think that was his own personal issues not the residents.
And you know what it was like there. I really made it work and I don't recall any problems. I liked the communal kitchen, there was one guy, he'd been in rehabs before, who was down there at breakfast most days, I didn't see much of the others. Different timetables, different lives. I didn't see anyone go over, everyone was clean. And there was no violence. You hear what I'm saying? No violence. No violence.
Then I came out and I said it wasn't time. They said I had to go and I said but I'm not ready and I was expecting them to say they needed my room for someone else. But you know there were a lot of empty rooms there. And they said no it's not your room, there's no more money left. The place might have to close. It was going to end up with no one in the rooms in any case. I mean that's not right. And I refused to go. They let me stay. For another month.
So when I came out, well… I came out and I was okay. Clean. And I got back to the flat and there was no electricity, no gas. Not even on emergency. And I had 15 quid. That was what you gave me the day before. No I wanted to go home by myself didn't I? But someone had been using the flat, someone from around the corner. And I didn't know. I'd left them the keys to look after things and they'd just moved in, trashed the place and left needles everywhere and then left when there was no electricity or gas left. And this is in the middle of this really bad winter Niño thing we're having.
So I went back to the shop and topped up for the electricity and gas but they've changed it now. I paid just enough to cover the emergency and have some money left over to eat so I put the money to just cover the emergency. But when I got home there wasn't anything because, I don't know, those thieves have changed it again and they're not supposed to. But I didn't have any money because I'd spent the remaining 5 quid on food. I needed to eat.
I still went out again to the shop to ask them if there was a mistake but you know they've just changed it again. Like when they put the emergency rate up without really telling anyone. It wasn't anything to do with the people at the shop. I mean look, sometimes you have to pay by cash and sometimes you have to pay by card and even they don't know why.
So I came back. And there wasn't much post. I usually put it to one side to deal with it later. You know, later. Yeah I know, much later, but I need time and space to read this stuff. Bank, Universal Credit, some charity wanting something from me, (CHUCKLES) someone offering me a new credit card.
But there were letters from the council. Quite a few. I showed you them didn't I, so you know. And they were evicting me. So if we look at the situation, I go into rehab which I really need to get back on my feet only to come home to find the roof is being taken away from over my head.
I didn't call them. I know you know that's not the right reaction. But it's the only reaction I had.
And do you know what had happened. I mean get this. Universal Credit had said that because I was resident somewhere else and someone else was paying for it – which is what happened and was right to happen, you know that – they were stopping my rent on my flat, my home. And I didn't know. No one told me. And the council instead of sending me a letter at the rehab home just sent me letters at my flat and no one knew. And so receiving no answer they sent me an eviction order. For Universal Credit not paying the rent I was due, for no one telling, for doing something they shouldn't have. For something that's not legal.
How long? One day now. Tomorrow. I still haven't called them or the Universal Credit people. The people who used come round have started knocking on my door again. They say it takes months, maybe year to sort. So not to bother. Not even with Citizen's Advice and I haven't got a social worker at the moment although I know you keep telling me I should. And the people at the rehab can't help because they're all on enforced leave because they are closing down the home. That's why they needed me and the others out so quickly. The 'guests' say try and hang on to fight eviction AFTER the bailiffs come, and they all want to move in because they're all evicted too so they know how it goes. And they're sharing their stuff. I don't want to talk about but you know what I mean. Four days out of rehab and tomorrow out of home.
And four days of rehab… Cheers…!


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Colts lose receiver with 'severe' ankle injury as camp ends
by: MICHAEL MAROT, Associated Press
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) talks with former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. The Colts held a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Daurice Fountain turned his career around with a terrific training camp.
Now he's dealing with another major obstacle.
The promising second-year player suffered a "significant" left ankle injury that prompted teammates and Cleveland Browns players to take a knee in prayer Thursday during the teams' second and final joint workout.
"He's at the hospital, being treated, he's going to get the best care in the world," coach Frank Reich said. "We will do whatever it takes to support him and he'll bounce back. He'll bounce back. Our thoughts and prayers are with Reece. He's had a great camp, he's worked extremely hard and he's looked extremely good."
It was a scary scene — and a frightening reminder of just how dangerous this sport can be.
Fountain was injured on a toss sweep and it was unclear what exactly happened before his repeated screams could be heard over a near capacity crowd at Grand Park Sports Campus in suburban Indianapolis. Those near Fountain immediately motioned for the medical staff, which treated Fountain for more than 10 minutes on the field.
While most took a knee, some players from both teams also gathered round the medical staff in prayer before Fountain was put on a stretcher, lifted onto a golf cart and driven away with an air cast protecting his injured leg.
It sapped some of the energy that had been building up throughout the afternoon and clearly shook players.
"I think it was a running play and I think someone ran into him or something like that," tight end Mo Allie-Cox said. "When I saw his leg, it was kind of crooked and when you heard him screaming, I think that's what really got us. They were loud screams, and I was like I didn't want to practice anymore."
But the practice continued, and a few minutes later Colts receiver Chester Rogers came up limping.
Meanwhile, Andrew Luck and Odell Beckham Jr. continued to sit out.
Luck, who continues to rehab from a lower leg injury, wore a red No. 12 jersey and chatted with his predecessor, Peyton Manning, as the two watched. Beckham Jr. is still limited to individual work because of an injured hip.
Neither is expected to play Saturday night when the teams square off for the third time in four days, and Beckham appears to be in no rush to return before the regular season.
"I feel good, I feel great. It's just the preseason," he said. "There's no reason to push anything right now. We play Sept. 8."
Reich and Cleveland coach Freddie Kitchens might not have wanted their Pro Bowlers on the field anyway.
The practice was marred by a handful of scuffles, most of which ended with players sprinting down the field to gather in circles — partially by design.
Former Colts coach Tony Dungy thought the Browns took exception to the Colts' hustle and effort to force turnovers. Kitchens explained it a different way.
"We just have a way that we're going to treat our practices and that doesn't ever change, but I think we've learned a lot about ourselves here," he said after challenging his players following Wednesday's workout. "I think our guys are pretty resilient from the standpoint that we identified a problem last night and we came back and fixed it today."
Neither team appeared to suffer any serious injuries — aside from Fountain, which could be a huge blow at one of Indy's deepest positions.
The fifth-round draft pick struggled in his rookie season. He appeared in just one game and recorded no catches in 2018.
But during the offseason, he improved mightily and the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Northern Iowa product dazzled teammates and coaches with one spectacular catch after another including one just a few plays before he got hurt.
"You just don't want to lose a guy and then to an injury like this, it's just unfortunate," Reich said. "I was watching the runner and then I just saw Reece on the ground."
More National Sports Stories
by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press / Jan 17, 2020
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Nine years into his career and a little more than two years removed from a debilitating torn Achilles injury, Richard Sherman is still tormenting quarterbacks on a weekly basis.
Just ask Kirk Cousins.
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — One-armed Canadian amateur Laurent Hurtubise made a hole-in-one playing alongside two PGA Tour pros in The American Express pro-am event.
Born without a right hand, Hurtubise aced the 151-yard par-3 fourth hole at PGA West's Stadium Course in the first round Thursday. The ball landed near the front of the green and rolled in.


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Cleaning between the teeth is essential for healthy teeth and gums. In fact, it is just as important as brushing. There are several different methods available for achieving this goal, including floss, interproximal brushes, dental picks, and Waterpiks. Today, our team at Metropolitan Dental Care discusses the key differences between traditional floss and Waterpiks. When you attend a dental visit in Lone Tree, we can help you determine which technique will be most beneficial for your oral health needs.
A Waterpik – or a water flosser – is a device that emits a thin, strong, stream of water. This jet of water is directed between the teeth to rinse away food, debris, and other irritants. The Waterpik brand was the first water flosser to receive the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Through vigorous clinical trials and testing, the Waterpik was found effective for the removal of plaque and the prevention of gingivitis.
While Waterpiks are excellent for removing large food particles and debris, they simply cannot remove plaque and biofilm as traditional flossing can. Imagine taking your car to the car wash. When you use the hose to clean your car, it rinses away the mud and dirt. However, if you run your finger along the side of the car door, there is still a film present. This film cannot be removed without a sponge or brush. The same is true for your teeth. A water flosser can eliminate the large particles, but it will not remove the biofilm that accumulates on the teeth surfaces. This sticky, glue-like substance is responsible for disease-causing bacteria. Therefore, removing biofilm is essential for long-term oral health.
Even though most of us understand the importance of interdental cleaning, only about half of all Americans floss every day. In fact, approximately one in five individuals don't floss at all. In contrast to Waterpiks, traditional dental floss provides direct contact with the teeth surfaces. This removes plaque and biofilm more effectively. These are all things that can be explored in more detail during your dental visit in Lone Tree.
Traditional dental floss: Take a piece of floss about 18 inches long and wrap the ends around your middle fingers. Using the index fingers and thumbs to guide the floss, gently slide the floss between two teeth. Wrap the floss in a "C" shape around one tooth and move it up and down approximately seven to 10 times. Wrap the floss around the neighboring tooth and repeat the process.
Interproximal brushes: These tools are excellent for patients who have some spacing between the teeth. They are also useful for cleaning underneath bridges effectively. The small brush head fits comfortably in hard-to-reach areas.
Dental picks: This tool resembles a plastic toothpick with a texturized rubber tip. Typically, dental picks are smaller than interproximal brushes, and can effectively remove plaque between the teeth.
Floss threaders: Patients who have dental bridges or other appliances will need to clean around or underneath their restorations. Floss threaders are simple tools that help guide dental floss under braces, fixed bridges, and dental implants.
Because each patient is unique, what works well for one individual may not work well for another. During your dental visit in Lone Tree, our hygienist can help you determine which interdental cleaning device will effectively meet your needs.
Metropolitan Dental Care is proud to serve Denver, Lone Tree, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, and Parker. Our experienced team consists of both general dentists and specialists so that our patients can receive the most comprehensive care possible. To learn more about at-home oral hygiene, or to schedule a consultation at our practice, contact us online or call us at 303-534-2626.


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HBU Volleyball
Head Coach Trent Herman
Coaching Philosophy:
My coaching philosophy is about the development of young people. It is a privilege every day to see the growth in the young people I get to coach and mentor. I get to know my players and their parents years before I actually get to coach them in school during the recruiting process. God, family and program are what we always turn to for our staples. We believe in hard work on the court and giving back off the court to the community and our schoolwork.
In the US, volleyball has historically been a women's sport, so it was fate that Trent Herman was introduced to the sport when he was. "I grew up in Kansas where they didn't have boys volleyball in school," Herman said. "I played basketball, golf and baseball. I picked up the sport of volleyball just before college and fell in love with the sport. I played volleyball at Fort Hays State University. I lost both my mom and dad when I was playing in college; I also became the legal guardian of my little brother. I grew up in a sports family. It is what I knew. My coach at the time talked with me about going into coaching. I had never thought of it as a career."
After graduating in 1999, Herman began to coach at the college level, first at Southwest Minnesota State University. At HBU, where Herman became the head volleyball coach in 2012, he found the perfect fit. "I have coached at big, public schools but miss the family feel of the campus and the interaction with the professors and staff. I want athletes to feel that they are part of something special. We provide a place where they can grow spiritually, academically, emotionally and physically."
Kelly Colwell, a junior outside hitter, said the family atmosphere is what drew her in. "When I came on my visit to decide if HBU was the school for me, two big things stood out to me," she said. "One was the girls on the team. Their culture and the way they treated each other like family was really important to me. The second thing was the coaching staff. We always jokingly call Trent our Dad!"
Junior outside hitter, Mikayla Vivens, said, "My coaches truly care about our success after volleyball, and are not just there to win on the court."
HBU offers a unique combination of a small atmosphere with major competition, senior middle blocker, Megan Patillo, said, "You get a mix of the small campus experience, but the athletic program competes along with some of the biggest schools in the country."
Hannah Lewis, a senior libero, said, "Going to HBU and playing for the volleyball program has been an amazing experience that I am so honored to have gotten the chance to have. I appreciate the program and the school for giving me a home for four years and giving me memories that I will never forget. As I go into my last season, I will cherish the time I have left."
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The advent of social media opened so many doors for businesses. It also brought about opportunities to build new doors or alter the old ones. Product innovation has changed rapidly in recent years, as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest exploded to become the social media titans they are now. Brands are becoming more and more daring with their innovation initiatives, bringing about bolder and bigger campaigns every year. Kalypso notes that many of the companies they polled on the topic don't use it for sweeping changes or big projects – it would seem many companies are just dipping their foot in to test the water. Or maybe they are waiting to see how their peers succeed and/or fail?


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By Britta Foulis – Content Marketing Manager When one dreams of a safari in East Africa, visions of lion hunting zebra, action-packed game drives, and the sounds and smells of being surrounded by nature come to mind. There are so many aspects of a safari that are easy to think of, however, there are other activities which await you once you join us in camp.
By Britta Foulis – Content Marketing Manager As we close the curtains on another year, what could be better than looking back at some of our most epic safari stories? We've rounded up some of our favourite stories from our past guests and guides as well – genuine experiences that will live forever in their minds.


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Statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People on the situation in the Gaza Strip
The Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People expresses its utmost alarm about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Bureau unreservedly condemns Israel's decision to seal the borders between the Gaza Strip and Israel, preventing the delivery of essential humanitarian assistance, including food, medical supplies and fuel. The United Nations agencies on the ground, including UNRWA, have warned that the tight Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip was forcing the suspension of food aid distribution to some 750,000 Gaza residents because its warehouses had run out of food. As a result of the closure and the lack of fuel supplies, parts of Gaza experienced blackouts that affected many homes and hospitals. Such Israeli action is tantamount to collective punishment and is a violation of international humanitarian and human rights law.
The Bureau calls on the Israeli Government to immediately lift the siege on the Gaza Strip and allow humanitarian assistance to enter in order to help alleviate the plight of Gaza's residents, including women, children and the elderly, who have borne the brunt of the suffering brought about by months of closures. The Bureau of the Committee reminds Israel in most resolute terms that, as the occupying Power, it has a clear responsibility under the Fourth Geneva Convention to protect and ensure the well-being of the civilian population under its occupation.
The Bureau is also alarmed by the renewed violence in the Gaza Strip. Recent rocket fire into Israel and Israeli air strikes at Gaza have violated the five-month-old period of calm and could reignite the cycle of violence and jeopardize the political process. The Bureau calls for a cessation of Israeli air strikes and incursions, as well as the rocket fire by Palestinian groups.
The Bureau of the Committee stresses the permanent responsibility of the United Nations towards the question of Palestine until it is resolved in all its aspects in accordance with international law. It calls on the international community to act urgently and decisively in order to move the peace process forward towards achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine through the establishment of a sovereign and viable Palestinian State, on the basis of the 1967 borders. A settlement should be based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003) and other relevant resolutions.
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Boys homes for troubled boys, like Future Men, can help get boys back on track in life – Christian schools for troubled youth and therapeutic boarding schools.
If you are searching for a top-quality boys home designed to get your son back on track, consider Future Men, located in Missouri.
Therapeutic boys homes are often the best solution if your son is acting out, rebellious, or falling behind in schoolwork. Future Men offers an environment based on Christian principles and a quality of care that is not offered at many other boys homes. Future Men is a Christian boys home and school that helps boys learn to cooperate, succeed, and find happiness.
At Future Men, the primary aim is to help your son change his behavior. Boys come to us with all manner of struggles and difficulties, so whether your son is depressed, angry, ditching school, or even getting involved with substances, we know how to help them. You've likely done everything within your power to give your son the chance to succeed, yet he has suddenly changed and just doesn't seem to care. Sometimes, the only solution to teen troubles is to enroll them in a home where they can learn a new way of living.
Changing problematic behaviors in your son typically requires therapy. Although there are many boys homes with therapy, most don't include the spiritual approach. At Future Men, all therapy and mentoring is done from a Biblical perspective, which is essential for real life-long change.
You have seen the outcome of the self-destructive way he is living his life. Often, boys just can't seem to find another way to live. Often, they want to change, but don't know how, or the influence of their peers is to strong. We can show your boy a new way.
Your son will go to five group counseling sessions on a weekly basis in this boys home. The aim of these group sessions is to identify the behaviors that were leading them astray and identifying precisely how to change such attitudes. The group setting shows your son how to build healthy and honest relationships with his classmates and his mentors. These kinds of friendships will be entirely different from the negative peer circle you may have seen growing up around him back home! As they develop these relationships and help each other move forward, their negative behaviors begin to slip away, allowing them to grow into healthy young men.
As your son's behavior began to hurt his education in Little Rock, Arkansas, it was probably very concerning for you, as a parent. He might have seemed apathetic, he wasn't open to help, and the increasingly severe punishments he was receiving didn't seem to affect him. This is because most traditional schools just don't have the staff and training deal with troubled boys. At Future Men, however, that is the only kind of boys we work with. We are dedicated to working with only troubled young men!
Most importantly, Future Men keeps its class size to just 15 students. All teenage boys are different and this might even be more true for troubled boys. Not only do teenagers learn differently, they have different interests and learn at varying paces from each other. This is why individual attention is necessary and available to your son at this program. He will be provided with an education that is accredited and all-inclusive, all while being uniquely tailored to his needs so that he can succeed. You may think your son is ruining his potential, but at Future Men, he will be able to catch up to and ever surpass his school mates.
No matter what your son is struggling with or how far down he has gone, Future Men can help. Future Men is a boys home for troubled boys, located in Missouri. It provides a long-lasting change that you won't find at other programs. Give us a call today at (417) 546-4171.
Should you need help finding boarding schools, therapeutic boarding schools, rehabs for teens or reform schools, please let us know. This is among therapeutic boarding schools with teen counseling to improve behavior problems of teenagers struggling with anger, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention deficit, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, reactive attachment disorder (RAD), intermittent explosive disorder (IED), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, self-harm, or rebellion. For a troubled teenager, rather than seeking military schools, better and longer lasting help can be found from Christian boarding schools like Future Men. When looking into boarding schools for troubled teens, it is important to know the distinction between all the different types of programs. Probably the most common of these alternative schools are the therapeutic boarding schools. Specifically designed for at-risk teens, these programs, sometimes called reform schools, combine therapy with academics to help kids get back on track. For religious families, a Christian boarding school that works with troubled teens may be the best option.
Boys homes for troubled boys, like Future Men, can help get boys back on track in life.


According to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar, the end of the world is scheduled for the winter solstice (December 21) of 2012. Survivalist entrepreneurs say it's never too early to begin preparing for the big day.
You may have thought that after the Harold Camping-rapture predictions of May 23 passed Armageddon-free, we were done with the apocalypse fascination for a while. But when one end-of-the-world theory dies, there are often others to take its place among the paranoid and conspiracy-minded.
The current most popular apocalyptic theory has it that bad things will happen in 2012—the earth may collide with a black hole or a previously unknown planet, or somehow or another the world that we now know will come to an end.
What we do know for sure is that people are making money off the idea that the you-know-what will hit the fan in 2012. The Arizona Republic reported recently that several Phoenix-area entrepreneurs are cashing in on the concept—and have been doing so for a while.
One site, 2012supplies.com, which sells gas masks, dried foods, and all sorts of other worst-case scenario products, was launched in 2007 by a man in Mesa, Ariz. Others are blogging and writing books about the apocalypse, and there are more theories for preparing and surviving disasters than there are apocalypse theories.
"Even if people don't believe it's the apocalypse in 2012, being prepared is psychologically comforting," Ward said.
What the entrepreneurs in the story are discovering is that consumers want to be prepared for more than mere apocalypses. Bulk-supply and freeze-dried meal orders in the U.S. spiked after the earthquake-tsunami disaster in Japan, and merchants realize there's probably more fear-related money to be made in marketing survival gear for run-of-the-mill natural disasters and economic catastrophes than the end of the world. (Come to think of it, how much can you really prepare for the end of the world anyway?) Increasingly, the sales pitch revolves around surviving all manner of catastrophes, rather than specific end-of-times events.
Unlike apocalypses, these other disasters don't come with specific end dates or bizarre theories attached, which is good for business. These disasters can and do happen anytime, no explanation necessary—and, thanks to survivalist entrepreneurs, consumers can make purchases to prepare for them anytime as well.


This lowset family home situated on a level 775m2 block is an easy walk to the water's edge, schools, train, restaurants, Doctors and shopping facilities making it the ideal family home. Newly painted inside and out with modern contemporary colour scheme. Privacy assured for the family with a newly fenced front yard. 4 spacious bedrooms, master has air-conditioning, en-suite and walk-in-robe. The remaining 3 bedrooms have built-ins and are situated at the back of the house with the main bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. It has a large formal living, separate dining and a fully equipped kitchen with brand new appliances. There is also a casual rumpus area with air-conditioning. The informal living area leads out to the large undercover entertaining area. The house has been given a make over with modern flooring throughout the home and new fans, lighting & bathroom fittings. The double lock up garage has drive through to the fully fenced backyard where there is plenty of room for the children to play.