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"...one of the most illuminating readers I've come across. She is quick, perceptive and is very fluent with weaving in what she sees in your chart into what's happening and likely to happen and has happened in your life. I plan to keep Elisabeth as one of my periodic life counselors."
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 5/18/2012: Mark Zuckerberg & the Facebook Obsession
Information about worth and thinking about the way things should be could dominate the day, as mental Mercury runs wild in the materialistic, resistant-to-change sign of Taurus. And that's where the Moon — the planet that drives the need of the day — is, as of 6:03 AM ET.
Add to this mix a separating — but still optimistic and expansive Sun-Jupiter hook-up (also in Taurus). Toss in an over-the-top waste of emotions, suggested by loving Venus retrograde in an obsessive connection with ruthless Pluto, plus an equally obsessive connection between old guard Saturn (corporations, structure, discipline) and avant garde Uranus (innovation, rebel, technology). Mix it up with the lingering afterglow of the dazzling pixie dust of the challenging Mars (action) – Neptune (illusion, ideal) opposition that's been reflected in the news since March.
Sounds like a perfect backdrop for the most talked about IPO in history — a.k.a. the sale of publicly traded stock in Facebook. And with regal Leo on the Ascendant at 11AM ET in New York, it's hard to imagine this event disappointing in terms of projected confidence and regal glamour. Overvalued? With Venus retrograde, perhaps. Venus is the co-ruler of the MC (public status) of the IPO chart (assuming it starts on time), suggesting it may not be "full speed ahead" as it adjusts to its new public status. And really, who launches anything on a dead Moon just days before an eclipse? Someone who has not consulted an astrologer! Looking at the chart for the launch of Facebook on February 4, 2004, we immediately see Pluto and Uranus right on Facebook's Saturn (structure)…suggesting a disruption of the status quo & enormous effort and controls required against a threat (real or imagined) of possible loss. Let's see where that stock is a year from now.
In your own personal world, note the inspired visions that hit you around lunchtime on the East Coast. How will they influence your management of the potentially overwhelming flow of information likely driving this day? The need here is to make visions real…and on a Friday, no less. It's usually lovely to have the Moon in sensual Taurus through the weekend, giving you time to indulge in feel-good activities — whatever makes you feel comfortable and secure. Do your major shopping on Saturday, as the Moon is void of course from 8:35AM – 7:05PM ET on Sunday.
More on Facebook — specifically, Mark Zuckerberg (5/14/84 — time unknown — White Plains, NY). Today I was watching an interview with him from several years ago. He comes across as very calm and controlled on camera — a rock solid Taurus. But was that a bit of a stare I saw in his expression? Where was the Scorpio in his horoscope, I wondered (the "Scorpio stare" is not an astrological myth; it's a fact).
Sure enough, Moon, aggressive Mars and disciplined Saturn are all together in Scorpio. How this man needs to be seen as a person of depth and substance, using knowledge for the sake of power and control! How he could build all the way down to hell…or all the way up to heaven! Rebel genius Uranus in pie-in-the-sky Sagittarius runs wild in the horoscope — seeking an anchor with two key midpoints that suggest a need for a strong sense of purpose and a soulful need to be of service. Ruthless Pluto — also in Scorpio — challenges mental Mercury, suggesting incisive thinking and a mind that could shred you to pieces if provoked. Driving passions…to the point of obsession? Sure, the horoscope suggests those, too. Nebulous Neptune is at the Aries Point, suggesting a need to become known for working with intangibles. Other measurements suggest an instinctive nose for business and an earthy, practical generosity.
May 18th, 2012 | Tags: facebook ipo astrology, facebook launch horoscope astrology, mark zuckerberg horoscope astrology, moon in scorpio meaning, neptune at the aries point, neptune opposite mars, peregrine mercury, peregrine Uranus, pluto opposite mercury, pluto quindecile venus, Scorpio stare, sun conjunct jupiter in taurus, transiting pluto and uranus to saturn, uranus quindecile saturn | | Leave a comment
Astro-logical Forecast for Friday 2/26/2011: Jupiter square Pluto
The big aspect today is the third and final occurrence of a potent square between "resistance is futile" Pluto and expansive Jupiter, challenging us to examine our resources and our philosophy/group think about said resources. Are they stable and sustainable? (the question applies to our group think and our resources). This series of squares began July 24 and August 2 of 2010 (check out earlier forecasts on my website); the influence has been effect since then. Resources and/or the lack thereof, and the need for us to adapt accordingly will likely continue today, as in: (on the potential down side) food and oil prices going up, budget crunches, etc. — but look for news and/or opportunities for renewed resources, too. In other news, I expected to see Deepwater Horizon back in the headlines this week (Pluto: Deep; Jupiter: Horizon) — and it was — a study now says certain workers on the rig could have prevented the disaster, had they been in the loop: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/17/us-oil-spill-causes-idUSTRE71G5NN20110217
In your own personal world, the potential for incisive perception is high today. What do your instincts tell you? Can you see clearly now? Are you writing a book about it? You could, with today's mental focus at your disposal. What is seen clearly today will surely be talked about — with passion and perhaps a call for a "do-over". It may be Friday, but don't phone this day in — much can be accomplished, and you may have reason to celebrate a profound sense of transformation or renewal by happy hour.
OK, one last thing about Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin. As we've seen, Walker's horoscope is formidable. Moon and Sun in Scorpio — born the day of a potent total solar eclipse — Mercury (mindset, communication) is also in Scorpio…already we're running screaming down the hall — Scorpio does have that reputation — and add to Walker's chart the other hardcore aspects we noted earlier this week. Who in the world would dare to pierce the inner sanctum of such a man? (you'll love this) Would you believe the blogger who placed the prank call to Walker was born on October 31, 1978 (source:Wikipedia), and has not only Sun and Moon in Scorpio, but Mercury and Mars (conjunct) AND Venus and Uranus (also conjunct) — ALL in Scorpio! Catch an interview with Ian Murphy here http://www.mediaite.com/tv/lawrence-odonnell-interviews-the-gov-scott-walker-prank-caller-ian-murphy/ and pay close attention to Murphy's "Scorpio stare." (Walker has it too, and so does Sun-Moon in Scorpio gal Whoopi Goldberg). Credit nebulous Neptune, currently making a charismatic connection to Murphy's Mars (action) and Mercury (mind), for stimulating his imagination and giving him the art of guile.
Will write more on the weekend later. Stay tuned…
February 26th, 2011 | Tags: Deepwater Horizon, Governor Scott Walker horoscope, Ian Murphy prank caller, Jupiter-Pluto square, Scorpio stare, Whoopi Goldberg horoscope | | Leave a comment


Color depth is measured in bits, which is how your camera stores color information. A camera with 16 bits of color depth can accurately distinguish about 65,000 unique colors (2^16) while a camera with 17 bits could accurately capture about 130,000 unique colors (2^17).
You may be familiar with 12-bit or 14-bit RAW files. This measure refers to the bits theoretically available to capture each of the red, green, and blue colors as seen by the sensor. In contrast, the measure we use shows the actual information available to capture all colors, at the camera's base ISO.


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Breaking News: Shikhar Dhawan Provided Major Update On Shardul Thakur's Injury
By Sudhanshu Ranjan Pandey
Veteran left-hand batter Shikhar Dhawan gave an important update on Shardul Thakur's injury. According to Dhawan, Shardul is fit and is available for the second ODIs match against the host.
"Shardul Thakur is fit and available for selection in the 2nd ODI", confirmed Shikhar Dhawan in a press conference.
"Indians want to see Pakistan……" Shahid Afridi Noteworthy Comment On BCCI And PCB Conflicts
In the first encounter against Bangladesh, the Indian star bowling all-rounder got cramps while fielding and became doubtful for the second match. Also, looking at the upcoming test match, his fitness is essential for the Indian team.
Team India is all set to face the Bangladeshi team in the second ODIs match encounter at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur Dhaka. Liton Das & Co. have won the first ODIs encounter, and they are already leading the three-match ODIs series by 1-0, and in the second match, they will try to win the series at home against Rohit Sharma's men.
After the loss, Men in blue have been trolled by Indian fans. Losing the low-scoring encounter against Bangladesh is frustrating for a team like India. World cricket always praises Indian batters and bowlers as the best players in the world, and this world-class bowling and fielding attack wasn't even able to take the 10th wicket, which led to a loss for the team blue.
Speaking on this, India's second-string ODI skipper Shikhar Dhawan stated that we know how to bounce back and will show it in tomorrow's match.
"We know how to bounce back from these situations, and this is not the first time we have lost the first match of the encounter. We are confident about tomorrow's match" said Shikhar Dhawan.
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You Can Get Knocked Down, But You've Got To Get Up Again' – Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mark Boucher
Sudhanshu Ranjan Pandeyhttp://cricinformer.com

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My story is one of hard work and determination.
At the age of 7 in Cincinnati, OH, I clearly remember my mother asking if I would like to take piano lessons. I enthusiastically said "Yes!!!".
Before then, I remember our neighbor teaching some kids gathered around the piano how to read music by knowing finger numbers. This felt quite easy and natural. I also remember how difficult it felt to read the notes WITHOUT the finger numbers.
My first teacher was an older woman who lived in the neighborhood. She was quite dry and serious, and was all about teaching students how to read. One time, I forgot my books and we sight read for the entire hour. Looking back, I might have her to thank for my reliable sight reading skills. I don't recall her reaching me with the joy of music, but I do think she instilled a decent foundation.
I got more joy from working with my grandmother – a professional organist, singer and accompanist at her church.
She would visit and we would spend hours together in the basement learning Go Tell Aunt Rhody. Somewhere along the way, I remember loving to play Heart and Soul and Chopsticks.
We always had lots of sheet music around and I loved digging through music and trying to figure it out, even in my first couple of years of study. I can picture the pages from a complicated piece in a Boogie Woogie style. We had a large, upright piano that was terribly out of tune and when you played the F above middle C, it sounded like F and F-sharp together (not a very pleasing sound).
My family moved every 2-4 years for my father's job. When I was 9, we moved to Michigan and I studied with the woman up the street. Somehow, she had me playing pieces such as Für Elise. I can't imagine that the middle section sounded at all convincing! She was a sweet and encouraging woman.
Fast forward two years, and I ended up in Texas, studying with another older woman. This one was full of energy and enthusiasm. I recall she was constantly telling me to play "slow and steady". I think I played quickly with many errors. We studied Hanon, theory, classical repertoire and popular themes from movies and TV shows. I remember learning the Entertainer and Moonlight Sonata, the Minute Waltz and a reduction of Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
She would say that I ate music up. She would throw music at me and I would eat it up throughout the week, eager to move on to a new challenge. I would practice before school while waiting for my ride.
I loved playing musicals and pop songs and my friends would gather around and sing while I played. My parents never asked me to practice. On the contrary, they would tell me multiple times to come to the dinner table and I would just keep on playing. I always had a need to feel prepared for lessons and I really wanted to master everything I was working on.
In the 8th grade, I got my first professional gig as a choral accompanist. By this age, I knew I wanted to major in music and be a professional pianist.
At the age of 15, we moved back to Michigan. Fifteen is not an easy age to move a child.
During this difficult time, I think it was music that really comforted me and served as my guiding light. It gave me an identity and a community and something to focus on.
I was the accompanist for the high school "Ambassadors"- a show choir. We did a tour to Toronto and would practice multiple times a week and learn choreography on weekends. I was part of a band with a drummer and bass player and had to learn many tunes.
Looking back, these choral accompanying experiences prepared me for so much of what I do professionally. Much of my work today involves accompanying singers. My closest friends were in this group.
Although I found some solace in my music community, I wanted more. While reading the paper one morning, I read a small blurb saying "so-and-so" got a scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy. Somehow, pre-internet, I researched this school and learned it was a world class boarding school for the arts in northern Michigan.
I gathered the audition information, prepared with my teacher (again, the lady down the street) and got in!
At age 16-18, I studied at Interlochen and was now in the big leagues.
I had my first male teacher who really took me under his musical wing. I was no longer the only child in my school who could play the piano at a decent level. I was surrounded by amazing musicians and artists of all disciplines, from all over the country and the world.
My teacher somehow transformed me into a real musician, preparing me to play hour long, memorized recitals. I practiced 2-4 hours a day, as I would do for the next ten years of my life.
He taught me how to interpret music, how to practice, how to get a warm sound and how to listen. Previously, my teachers barely wrote anything in my scores. My music from Interlochen looks like a piece of art, as they have so many passionate, detailed interpretive markings in all sorts of colors.
He went the extra mile for me and got me out of lunch duty and replaced it with accompanying voice lessons, so as to make the most efficient use of my time. Even though I wasn't the most technically advanced student, I remember another student saying to me – "You have the ability to perform! I don't have this!!!". She could play more advanced repertoire than me. Maybe she saw something though.
At age 18, I went to study at McGill University in Montreal.
My teacher was an older, Ukranian woman who was very feisty and full of fire. She was tiny but so mighty. She was mostly encouraging but could also be very blunt.
After I won first place in a competition, we were talking while walking to the car and she said "People played better than you, but I guess the judge liked something about your playing".
I would play my heart out in a performance and she would scold me afterwards for the shoes that I wore, etc. However, she was all about interpretation and voicing and gave me an excellent musical foundation. She knew exactly how she wanted everything to sound, although didn't exactly convey "how" to do it. I also felt like she singled me out and kind of gave me her all. She would give a few compliments here and there, such as "Paula really knows how to listen". Or, "Paula is an intellectual musician".
Then, it was time for me to return to the US. I got a full scholarship to San Francisco State University and studied with an older, brilliant man.
He was like a walking encyclopedia and could play anything he has ever heard by memory and knew every detail about every composer's life and music. He heard my audition and said "You are a natural born musician".
At this point, I breathed a sigh of relief. This school was not as high caliber as the other schools I had attended, but I felt like I deserved a bit of rest in the mental department. I chose this school over Northwestern University in order to avoid student debt and loans (and to be in San Francisco!).
I was at the top of the class, won the concerto competition, accompanied the university chorus and gained much professional experience. I also taught the class piano sections for non music majors, with no guidance from faculty. It was a classroom full of 20 acoustic uprights and probably 30 students!
After graduation, I was working professionally and still felt that I needed to refine my technique. I had such a mix of teachers and was always in awe of people with a reliable, coordinated technique.
I took a leap of faith and went to Princeton to study the Taubman technique. It changed my playing forever.
I loved the detailed explanations and found so many answers. I studied with a wonderful Taubman teacher for a few years and took lessons in New York and San Francisco with all of the main teachers. I am forever grateful that I discovered the Taubman work and it gave me the confidence to pursue so many different endeavors.
I feel that music is a constant learning experience, and I can't wait to keep refining, persevering, and growing musically and personally.
In a nutshell, I am a musician today because I worked very hard and had teachers who believed in me.
I now play in the longest running musical in the world, perform with a local symphony, have a large private studio, compose educational piano music, accompany in various settings, perform with chamber groups, etc.
Basically, I am doing things that I started doing at the age of 13, but on a higher, professional level.
Playing music has brought me to places such as Carnegie Hall, Portugal, Spain, Nicaragua and Prague. Many of my dearest friends are people I know through music.
I love the adventure and the community that music brings.
I am truly grateful to have studied with such a variety of teachers, all of whom invested in my musical growth in different and profound ways.
I am also delighted that my childhood dream of being a professional pianist has come true!
Enjoyed your journey. I went to a piano recital many years ago with your mom. I couldn't believe my ears. You were a wonderful musician then . May your dream continue.


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Both Dorothy and Ozma now became greatly interested and watched the transformations with indignation and horror.
"What a wicked Giantess!" exclaimed Dorothy.
"Yes," answered Ozma, "she must be punished for this cruelty to our friends, and to the poor boy who is with them."
After this they followed the adventure of the little Brown Bear and the Tin Owl and the Green Monkey with breathless interest, and were delighted when they escaped from Mrs. Yoop. They did not know, then, who the Canary was, but realized it must be the transformation of some person of consequence, whom the Giantess had also enchanted.
"Can't something be done for them, Ozma? Can't you change 'em back into their own shapes? They've suffered enough from these dreadful transformations, seems to me."
"I've been studying ways to help them, ever since they were transformed," replied Ozma. "Mrs. Yoop is now the only yookoohoo in my dominions, and the yookoohoo magic is very peculiar and hard for others to understand, yet I am resolved to make the attempt to break these enchantments. I may not succeed, but I shall do the best I can. From the directions our friends are taking, I believe they are going to pass by Jinjur's Ranch, so if we start now we may meet them there. Would you like to go with me, Dorothy?"
"Of course," answered the little girl; "I wouldn't miss it for anything."
"Then order the Red Wagon," said Ozma of Oz, "and we will start at once."
Dorothy ran to do as she was bid, while Ozma went to her Magic Room to make ready the things she believed she would need. In half an hour the Red Wagon stood before the grand entrance of the palace, and before it was hitched the Wooden Sawhorse, which was Ozma's favorite steed.
This Sawhorse, while made of wood, was very much alive and could travel swiftly and without tiring. To keep the ends of his wooden legs from wearing down short, Ozma had shod the Sawhorse with plates of pure gold. His harness was studded with brilliant emeralds and other jewels and so, while he himself was not at all handsome, his outfit made a splendid appearance.
"Toto may go with us, if you wish him to."
So Dorothy lifted the little dog into the wagon, for, while he could run fast, he could not keep up with the speed of the wonderful Sawhorse.
Away they went, over hills and through meadows, covering the ground with astonishing speed. It is not surprising, therefore, that the Red Wagon arrived before Jinjur's house just as that energetic young lady had finished scrubbing the Green Monkey and was about to lead him to the caramel patch.
"Ozma will help you, I'm sure," said Dorothy.


There is a distinct difference between looking backward and not forgetting.
U.S. Coast Guard operations with the Russian Federal Border Service are expanding-from familiarization and relationship building to multiservice exercises.
Restoring Impunity to the "Targets"
Fewer squadrons with more aircraft will keep more aviators in the air longer.
The Navy will have a golden opportunity to reorganize its carrier air wings and save personnel billets when the F/A-18E/Fs join the fleet.
Expanding the basis for U.S. international intervention will mean earlier engagement in humanitarian emergencies. In Rwanda this could have saved thousands of lives.
Operations such as peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance can serve U.S. interests, but guidelines for participation must be established to keep them from effecting primary missions and readiness.
As it enters a new age of information technology, the Navy must have a strong, committed information czar—a modern Admiral Hyman Rickover.
Unless action is taken, there will not be enough personnel or ships available to satisfy U.S. military sealift needs in the next national emergency.
Did the Lexington spot a Japanese aircraft en route to Pearl Harbor?
Nobody Asked Me But…Don't Call It "Rightsizing"
Nobody Asked Me But…Naval Officers Need "Joint Legs"
Oceans: A Submarine in Every Garage?
Points of Interest: TRICARE's Fatal Flaw?


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Alex (geschlüpft ca. 1976; gestorben 6. September 2007) war ein Graupapagei, dessen Wortgebrauch über einen Zeitraum von 30 Jahren von der Tierpsychologin Irene Pepperberg, zuerst an der Universität von Arizona und zuletzt an der Brandeis University, intensiv untersucht wurde. Der Name ist ein Akronym für Avian Learning EXperiment (engl. für "Vogellernexperiment").

Alex' Sprachfähigkeit
Nach den insgesamt 19 Jahren Training hatte Alex einen aktiven Wortschatz von insgesamt 200 Wörtern, die er äußern konnte, und einen Wortschatz von ungefähr 500 Wörtern, die er verstehen konnte. Außerdem konnte er – begrenzt – zählen und selber Wünsche äußern.
So sagte Alex zum Beispiel, wenn ihm das Fragespiel nicht mehr gefiel, "I'm gonna go away" (Ich werde weggehen), und wenn der Forscher sich verärgert zeigte, versuchte Alex die Situation durch "I'm sorry" (Tut mir leid) zu entschärfen. Wenn er per "Wanna banana" eine Banane erbeten hatte, aber eine Nuss angeboten bekam, schaute er schweigend vor sich, wiederholte den Wunsch nach einer Banane oder nahm die Nuss und warf sie mit seinem Schnabel gegen den Forscher.
Alex' Verständnis von Zahlen lag im Bereich von unter 7. Wenn er gefragt wurde, wie viele Objekte einer bestimmten Farbe auf einem Brett liegen, gab er in 80 % aller Fälle die richtige Antwort.

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Alex starb am 6. September 2007 im Alter von 31 Jahren. Eine Pressemeldung der Alex-Foundation formulierte die Todesumstände wie folgt:  Pepperberg verkündete anlässlich Alex' frühzeitigen Todes, dass sein Verlust die Forschung auf keinen Fall beenden würde, man habe durch den Tod jedoch einen Rückschlag erlitten. Das Forschungslabor verfügt noch über zwei weitere Papageien, die hinsichtlich ihrer Fähigkeiten jedoch nicht mit Alex zu vergleichen sind.

Die Alex Foundation hat die Ergebnisse der pathologischen Untersuchungen am 4. Oktober 2007 wie folgt verkündet:

Literatur
 Pepperberg, I. M.: Alex und ich. Die einzigartige Freundschaft zwischen einer Harvard-Forscherin und dem schlausten Vogel der Welt. mvg Verlag, 2009, ISBN 3-86882-026-4

Weblinks
 Bird brain Alex the parrot dies
 A Thinking Bird, or Just Another Birdbrain? The New York Times, 9. Oktober 1999
 Website der Alexfoundation.
 "Der schlaueste Papagei der Welt ist tot" – Nachruf auf Spiegel Online, 11. September 2007

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Kommunikation (Biologie)
Individueller Papagei


Kodi Pulse build is one of the best Builds for Firestick – hands down. So check out this easy-to-follow tutorial (with Screenshots) and Video walk-through to install Kodi 17.4 Pulse Build in Kodi 17.4 (KRYPTON).
Watch the Kodi Pulse Build install YouTube tutorial video (above) or follow the Step-by-step written guide (below).
First, make sure "Unknown Sources" are enabled in Kodi to continue with the Pulse Build install process.
When Kodi asks if you're sure, select "Yes".
See a "Confirmation" popup? Select "Yes" to confirm.
To install the Ares Repo in Kodi, follow the steps below. Ares Repo is a file location which stores the latest version of Ares Wizard! Ares Wizard is an amazing collection of Kodi builds.
Then choose the "Add Source" menu item in Kodi Firestick (or other version of Kodi).
Enter the URL shown. Then press "OK" to continue.
Now select OK once more to completely finish adding the new source.
Go back to the Kodi home screen. Then select the "Add-ons" menu item from the Kodi home screen.
Then select the "Package Installer" icon from the top left corner of the "Add-Ons" area of Kodi.
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Now select the file named repository.aresproject-x.x.x.zip to open the Ares Repo installer zip file.
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Select "Ares Wizard" from the list of menu items in the "Program Add-Ons" folder.
Wait for Ares Wizard to install and launch itself. If Ares Wizard does not self-launch, then go to the Kodi home screen and select "Ares Wizard" under "Add-Ons".
To see the Steps below in my Kodi Pulse Build YouTube tutorial, skip to 8m50s.
After Ares Wizard launches, dismiss any notifications that appear.
Enter the address shown on-screen into a browser window (smartphone or computer) to get your Pulse Build PIN number!
After you select "Install", select "Proceed" to get the Ares Wizard to begin downloading Pulse build for Kodi Firestick or other Kodi platforms.
Wait for Pulse Build to finish downloading and extracting. If the Ares Wizard / Pulse Build installer says "Errors occurred during extraction", then select "No" because we don't want to view the log file. We just want to use Pulse Build for Kodi!
Then Kodi will say "Thanks for using Ares Wizard". When you see this, select "No".
Now Kodi displays a popup that says "Kodi needs to be closed. Press OK to attempt to close Kodi". When you see this, select "OK".
If Kodi re-launches by itself, then you're done! Enjoy Pulse Build for Kodi Firestick. Although if Kodi does not relaunch by itself, then re-launch Kodi yourself from the Amazon Firestick homescreen by going to Settings > Manage Installed Applications (13m33s) > View all applications > Kodi > Launch Application.
In Step 5 above, most users will select the "Krypton" option. For example, my Kodi version is 17.4, so I choose the latest version of PULSE Build, which is 17.3 or 17.4. I installed 17.3 and it worked fine in Kodi 17.4 Firestick.
Nice post onn on-line video streaming with Amazon.


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Numerology can be traced all the way back to the Roman Empire. Pythagoras of Samos (A Famous Greek Philosopher) and other philosophers of the time. Believed that mathematical equations were far more practical, easier to regulate and classify than physical ones. They had greater actuality.
Philosophers of Pythagoras's day believed that everything had a numerical value or relationship. It was up to the human mind to explore and discover the hidden secrets of these relationships. They also believed that the secrets would be exposed by a supreme being or divine entity.
The First Council of Nicaea was held in 325 AD. They decided that departure from the beliefs of the State Church were in civil violation within the Roman Empire. Numerology along with astrology, occultism and any other forms of beliefs, known to the Church as MAGIC. These were all outlawed by the Christian authority of that time.
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neumerology is great as it is a natural art which i very much believe in.
The Council Of Nacea outlawed a whole lot more than numerology. They outlawed whatever didn't fit the Church's agenda at the time. The Church still looks down on Numerology but has been silent on the subject for years.
I suspect Pope Francis may have an open mind on the subject but that remains to be seen. I'm not aware of Pope Frances's stance on Numerology.
Today, millions of people like yourself believe in numerology and apply it to their day to day lives. Politicians, artists and the rich and famous are known to use numerology to make business, personal and career decisions.
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I hope you're well! In the past I had heard of numerology, and had belived in it to some extent. This is a very interesting read! I had no idea about the histories of such an interesting notion.. and I had never really thought about the way that numerology is in all of our lives, until now. Numbers can be very spiritual to some of us, I love to read about the history behind it.
I am doing very good and I hope all is well with you! Thank you for stopping by and reading my article on the FREE Numerology reading and the history of Numerology.
I 'm glad that you found the article useful and interesting. The history of Numerology is over 4,000 years old and is still used today.
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Denmark's Refugee Levy Conjures Up the Holocaust
Katharine Jones
On 1/28/16 at 4:08 PM EST
A group of migrants gathers on the platform at the Swedish end of the bridge between Sweden and Denmark in Malmo on November 12, 2015. Denmark's refugee policy dictates that all new arrivals, mostly Syrians, Eritreans and Afghanis fleeing war and persecution, will have to submit to the indignity of a body search, as well as a luggage inspection. Stig-Ake Jonsson/Reuters
Opinion Denmark Refugees Europe Refugee and Migrant Crisis
This article first appeared on The Conversation.
Denmark is to seize cash and valuables from asylum seekers arriving in the country, after its government won a parliamentary vote on the issue by a huge majority. The message is as clear as it is visceral: Refugees are not welcome in Denmark.
All new arrivals, mostly Syrians, Eritreans and Afghanis fleeing war and persecution in their homelands, will have to submit to the indignity and invasiveness of a body search when they arrive in Denmark, as well as have their luggage searched.
Refugees will be allowed to keep only up to 10,000 kroner ($1,500) in cash and assets. Anything above that amount will be taken by enforcement officers. Items deemed to be of value will be sold by the authorities.
Horrified reactions to the decision have reverberated around the world. For many, it has evoked memories of the Holocaust.
Publicly, the Danish government's position is that the income generated will contribute to the cost of supporting asylum seekers in Denmark, an estimated 15,000 of whom arrived in 2015.
But refugees simply do not arrive seeking asylum carrying bundles of cash and expensive computers. Most have little more than the clothes they stand up in. Even for those who left home with a small amount of money, this is likely to have disappeared during their long and traumatic journeys.
And while the guidance on cash is clear, what constitutes "valuables" is more vague. In response to international criticism, the Danish Ministry of Immigration, Integration and Housing emphasized that items of "special sentimental value," such as wedding rings, engagement rings, family portraits, decorations and medals, are exempted from the new law, although watches, mobile phones and computers are not.
What of other items? Will a family portrait housed in a silver frame be ripped out and the valuable—but not sentimental—frame sold? In practice, refugees are likely to have to go along with whatever the enforcement officers judge to be a "sentimental" item. This is likely to be a traumatic process.
The Danish prime minister argues that it is matter of principle—that those who can afford to support themselves should do so. Yet the authorities force asylum seekers to live in austere and isolated centers. Centers are purported to be costly to operate, although no public figures are available.
Asylum seekers are not allowed to work while housed in these centers either. They may very well prefer to support themselves but are prevented from doing so by the Danish state.
What's Really Happening?
The reality is that this measure is intended as a deterrent to inculcate fear among refugee populations potentially heading for Denmark. As Sweden, Austria, Germany and others in Europe implement harsher border controls, with fear and anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the continent, Denmark has firmly placed a marker in the ground. There can no longer be any doubt about its position on the biggest European issue of the day.
In addition to the seizure of valuables, Denmark has also increased the time required before refugees can apply for family members—even their children—to join them in Denmark, something which Amnesty International points out rides roughshod over the country's international legal commitments.
In truth, Denmark has been sliding into xenophobia for more than a decade. Since 2002, successive Danish governments have tightened asylum controls and slashed support for asylum seekers.
By the time of the country's 2015 election, anti-immigration sentiment had come to play a central role in political debate. The current minority government came to power with the support of an anti-immigrant platform. Even the opposition Social Democrats, led by former Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, joined the anti-immigrant chorus during the campaign.
Nor is it possible to separate anti-immigrant sentiment (up to 70 percent of the Danish population are said to rank immigration as their top concern) from escalating Islamophobia within Denmark.
The new law says much about the state of Danish politics and society today. And beyond the impact it will have on refugees, it is sure to have a ripple effect across Europe.
A common European response to asylum and the refugee crisis seems further away than ever, while the long-term prospects for the Schengen agreement—arguably at the heart of the European project—are looking fragile.
By making this choice, Danes have firmly turned their backs on their country's commitment to international law. Any memories of Denmark as one of the first champions of the Geneva Convention and as a country of tolerance have been firmly banished to the archives.
Katharine Jones is senior research fellow at the Center for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University in England.
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Rights groups seek CHR investigation on increasing incidents of red-tagging, terrorist-labelling
Submitted on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 13:45
Karapatan
On March 12, 2019, Karapatan, Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) and Kabataan Partylist filed complaints at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) with regard to the red-tagging and terrorist-labelling of said organizations.
Karapatan, a national human rights organization established since 1995, has become a constant target of counter-insurgency programs implemented by past regimes, and increasingly during the Duterte government. In the letter submitted to CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Gascon, Karapatan noted that these attacks come in a myriad of forms, but altogether has put the lives, security, and liberty of the organization's national and regional chapters and members at grave risk. Karapatan deputy secretary general Roneo Clamor emphasized that the "red-tagging and terrorist-labelling of Karapatan have become a standard practice of the government, becoming more brazen by the day."
"There is substantial basis for all of us to be alarmed, what with the Duterte government's staggering disregard for human rights and its advocates. At least 47 human rights workers of Karapatan have already been killed since 2001, making us conscious and sentient of how vicious and vindictive governments can be against organizations who work to expose the deteriorating human rights situation in the country. In continuing our human rights advocacy, we are exhausting all platforms for redress of grievances. This CHR complaint and our engagements with the UN are part of the measures we are undertaking to end these attacks, to exact accountability, and to protect our courageous human rights advocates on the ground," explained Clamor.
The complaint submitted to CHR contained numerous evidence on the consistent, targeted and systematic efforts against Karapatan and its human rights workers. The organization cited the previous speeches of President Duterte openly tagging Karapatan as a "communist front and terrorist organization" in 2018. Furthermore, Karapatan mentioned tarpaulins hanged in public places with the message: "Karapatan at CPP-NPA ay iisa, at parehong terorista!" More recently, in February 2019, names of members of Karapatan and several other organizations who participated in a national solidarity mission were included in a flyer, which allegedly contained "terrorist members of the NPA and the CPP." Those listed included names of church workers, lawyers, teachers, a journalist, and rights advocates.
"Suffice it to say, these are all cowardly, recycled, and cheap maneuvers. This is in stark contrast to the bravery and firmness in principle exemplified by the individuals and organizations targeted by this government," Clamor emphasized.
Clamor also added that the red-tagging and terrorist-labelling seemed to be the work of a national task force (NTF) created by President Duterte's Executive Order No. 70 in December 2018. The NTF's mandate is centered on a "smear campaign against human rights organizations, courtesy of taxpayer's money. Sending officials overseas to spread rumors and make unsubstantiated claims about organizations known to be critical of the Duterte government's policies sets the bar high for desperation for damage control. It is an utter waste of the people's resources," he said.
The NTF has made rounds among diplomatic missions to red-tag specific organizations, particularly naming Karapatan and RMP as front organizations of the CPP and to label them as terrorists. A video footage by media outfit PTV News 4 gave a report of the said meetings.
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Q: How to make an equal distribution of turtles for each profile type using NetLogo 6.2? I have no idea how to solve the following problem:
I have 9 turtle profiles which are:
profile1: M1R1
profile2: M1R2
profile3: M1R3
profile4: M2R1
profile5: M2R2
profile6: M2R3
profile7: M3R1
profile8: M3R2
profile9: M3R3
M= metabolism and R = reproduction.
I would like the world to have an exact number of turtles born in each of these profiles. For example:
profile1: 2 turtles
profile2: 2 turtles
profile3: 2 turtles
profile4: 2 turtles
profile5: 2 turtles
profile6: 2 turtles
profile7: 2 turtles
profile8: 2 turtles
profile9: 2 turtles
It turns out that I'm just getting to have variable numbers between the profiles. is it possible for me to distribute exact amount of turtle breeding for each profile? If yes, could anyone suggest some sort of solution? Well, I've been trying to solve this for a long time!!! :)
Thanks in advance
globals [ AvailablePatch ]

turtles-own [ metabolism reproduction code-metabolism code-reproduction all-code ]

patches-own [ turtle-count ]

to setup
  clear-all
  let list1 ( list 2 4 8 )
  let list2 ( list 5 10 15 )
  let n 2 ;; 20 meters away each turtle will be from another turtle
  set AvailablePatch patches with [ ( pxcor mod ( n + 1 ) = 0 ) and ( pycor mod ( n + 1 ) = 0 )  ]
  ask AvailablePatch
  [
    sprout 1
          [
            set metabolism item 0 ( n-of 1 list1 )
            set reproduction item 0 ( n-of 1 list2 )
            setup-turtles who
    ]
    set turtle-count ( turtle-count + 1 )
  ]
end

to setup-turtles [ whichTurtle? ]
  ask turtle who [
    (
      ifelse
      metabolism = 2 [
        set code-metabolism "M1"
        (
          ifelse
          reproduction = 5 [
            set code-reproduction "R1"
          ]
          reproduction = 10 [
            set code-reproduction "R2"
          ]
          reproduction = 15 [
            set code-reproduction "R3"
          ]
        )
      ]

      metabolism = 4 [
        set code-metabolism "M2"
        (
          ifelse
          reproduction = 5 [
            set code-reproduction "R1"
          ]
          reproduction = 10 [
            set code-reproduction "R2"
          ]
          reproduction = 15 [
            set code-reproduction "R3"
          ]
        )
      ]

      metabolism = 8 [
        set code-metabolism "M3"
        (
          ifelse
          reproduction = 5 [
            set code-reproduction "R1"
          ]
          reproduction = 10 [
            set code-reproduction "R2"
          ]
          reproduction = 15 [
            set code-reproduction "R3"
          ]
        )
      ]
    )
    set all-code ( word code-metabolism code-reproduction )
  ]
end

A: What you could do, is to:

*

*use 2 foreach loops. That way, you get all combinations of listitems:

  let list1 ( list 2 4 8 )
  let list2 ( list 5 10 15 )
  foreach list1
  [
    this_metabolism  ->
    foreach list2
    [
      this_reproduction  ->
      show word this_metabolism this_reproduction
      ;... other procedures
    ]
  ]

*Now you want to create a turtle (or more) for each of this combinations, but only on a AvailablePatch:

ask one-of AvailablePatch
        [
          sprout 1
          [
            set metabolism this_metabolism
            set reproduction this_reproduction
            setup-turtle
          ]
          set turtle-count turtles-here
          set AvailablePatch other AvailablePatch ;this patch is no longer available
        ]

If you want more than one turtle per combination, instead of ask one-of AvailablePatch use for example ask n-of 3 AvailablePatch.
I changed some more things on your code:

*

*there is a reporter, that reports an agentset containing all the turtles on the patch set turtle-count count turtles-here. You don't even have to update it there, but just call count turtles-here instead of turtle-count, when you need it. That way you don't have to add and substract turtles everytime you create new ones or some die.

*inside sprout its already "turtle code". Meaning that you don't have to call the procedure with a turtle's who number, but you can write the code as it was inside an ask turtle [...] block.

*the ifelse cases inside setup-turtles are independed, so it can be simplified.

Full code:
globals [ AvailablePatch ]

turtles-own [ metabolism reproduction code-metabolism code-reproduction all-code ]

patches-own [ turtle-count ]

to setup
  clear-all
  let list1 ( list 2 4 8 )
  let list2 ( list 5 10 15 )
  let n 2 ;; 20 meters away each turtle will be from another turtle

  set AvailablePatch patches with [ ( pxcor mod ( n + 1 ) = 0 ) and ( pycor mod ( n + 1 ) = 0 )  ]
  (
    foreach list1
    [
      this_metabolism  ->

      foreach list2
      [
        this_reproduction  ->
        ask one-of AvailablePatch
        [
          sprout 1
          [
            set metabolism this_metabolism
            set reproduction this_reproduction
            setup-turtle
          ]
          set turtle-count count turtles-here
          set AvailablePatch other AvailablePatch
        ]
      ]
    ]
  )
end

to setup-turtle   ;turtle procedure
  (
    ifelse
    metabolism = 2 [set code-metabolism "M1"]
    metabolism = 4 [set code-metabolism "M2"]
    metabolism = 8 [set code-metabolism "M3"]
  )
  (
    ifelse
    reproduction = 5 [set code-reproduction "R1"]
    reproduction = 10 [set code-reproduction "R2"]
    reproduction = 15 [set code-reproduction "R3"]
  )
  set all-code ( word code-metabolism code-reproduction )
  set color reproduction
  set pcolor metabolism
end

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Zarine's first film Veer was promising. She was quite a sensation in the popular item number 'Character Dheela' in the film Ready. One can safely say she had a good screen presence in Housefull 2.
In 2013, Zarine made her Tamil debut in the film Naan Rajavaga Pogiren made by Vetrimaaran. The best part is that she did an item number in the song "Malgove" in this film which became quite popular.
In Sajid Khan's comedy film Housefull 2, Zarine Khan earned critical acclaim for her performance by Taran Adarsh (film critic and trade analyst) who said "Zarine acts more as eye candy. She appears typical sultry and enticing selves, and is befit in her own space". That's quite an achievement acting and career-wise for the lady, what say?
Zarine can speak in Hindi, English, Urdu, and Marathi languages.


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Enjoy the arts: Here's what's happening in the local arts scene this summer
Maggie Gilroy
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From galleries to theater productions, the region is bursting with artistic activities this summer. We've rounded up some of the most exciting art and theater attractions for the summer.
In June and July, the Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts gallery on 186 State Street in Binghamton will host the "Chainky Reindorf: Shrine" exhibition in June and July. The gallery is open from 6 to 9 p.m on First Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, visit anthonybrunelli.com
Summer Planner:Concerts light up stages across the region
Things to do:These are the Southern Tier's can't miss summer events
An opening reception for Bill McLaughlin "Close to Home" gallery exhibit will be held at the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries at the Chenango Arts Council at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9. "Close to Home" is a tribute to the quiet beauty of Upstate New York, from forgotten grave sites to old barns. The opening reception is free. For more information, visit chenangoarts.org.
The Broome County Arts Council's Artisan Gallery at 95 Court St. in Binghamton is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on First Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Cooperative Gallery 213 at 213 State Street in Binghamton is open on First Fridays from 3 to 9 p.m., 3 to 6 p.m. all other Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, visit cooperativegallery.com
The Orazio Salati Gallery on 204 State Street in Binghamton is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and by appointment. For more information, visit oraziosalati.com/index.html
Theater and music
Chenango River Theatre's 2019 season will open on May 24. Programmed this season is "A Doll's House, Part 2" (May 24 to June 16), "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" (July 5 to 28), "The Immigrant" (Aug. 16 to Sept. 8) and "The Sea Horse" (Sept. 27 to Oct.13).
The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players will produce three shows this summer. Catch "The Wedding Singer" from June 7-23, "It Was a Very Good Year: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra" from July 13-14 and "Honk Jr." from Aug. 10-11 on 42 Delphine Street in Owego. For more information, visit tiahwaga.com.
Summer planner:Family fun, indoors and out
Summer happenings:Your day-by-day guide to the season's biggest events
The Goodwill Theatre's Schorr Family Firehouse Stage on 67 Broad St. in Johnson City will host a variety of entertainment throughout the summer including the Teen Performance Workshop production of "Once on this Island" June 17 and Youth Performance Workshop of "Willy Wonka Jr" on July 15, both led by Jan and Shannon DeAngelo.
The Southerntiersmen Chorus has performances throughout the region this summer. You can catch them at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell on June 25, the Conklin Fair on July 11, at 726 River Road in the Town of Chenango, the Naturalization Ceremony at the Broom County Courthouse on July 26, in Highland Park in Endwell on July 30 and at the Kirkwood Park Music in the Park on Aug. 1. For more information, visit southerntiersmen.org.
SPARE will present the classic musical "Anything Goes" at 7 p.m. July 26 and 27 and 2 p.m. July 28 at the Endicott Performing Arts Center, located at 102 Washington Ave. in Endicott. It will also produce "Haslop & Holmes: Art of the Steal" at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center at 42 Delphine St. in Owego. For more information, visit spareproductions.org.
These are the Southern Tier's can't miss summer events Summer happenings: Your day-by-day guide to the season's biggest events Summer planner: Family fun, indoors and out Summer Planner: Concerts light up stages across the region Enjoy the arts: Here's what's happening in the local arts scene this summer
The Summer Savoyards will present "The Yeomen of the Guard" at 7:30 p.m. July 26 and 27 and 3 p.m. July 28 in the Chamber Hall of the Anderson Center at Binghamton University. Tickets are $22 general admission and $20 for seniors/students. The Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is set in Shakespearean times during the reign of King Henry VIII. Visit summersavoyards.org for more information.
The Mason Warrington Orchestra will perform at the Vestal Memorial Park Gazebo from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 30 in the Vestal Memorial Park Gazebo as part of the Vestal Summer Concert Series. The 17-piece big band performs swing music. Admission is free. For more information, call 748-6759.
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MainAll NewsInside IsraelEli Yishai: 'Shas is going down'
Eli Yishai: 'Shas is going down'
Former minister attempting to create conditions for Knesset comeback: 'When leader is elected to Jewish Home I assume they'll advance.'
Tags: Eli Yishai Shas Aryeh Deri
Mordechai Sones , Jan 24 , 2019 10:25 AM
Eli Yishai among enthusiastic supporters
Former Minister Eli Yishai is in contact with National Union and Jewish Home members in hopes of joining them ahead of the elections for the 21st Knesset.
In an interview with Yehuda Shlezinger in Israel Hayom Yishai said, "The most important thing now is to act to join forces in the right-wing bloc so they won't lose votes because of the electoral threshold.
"We have to make a connection and a union between Jewish Home, National Union, and Yachad [Yishai's party]. There's talk, and I believe there's a good chance this will happen. Everyone talks to everyone. Once a leader is elected to Jewish Home, I assume it'll advance," Yishai adds.
The former minister critiqued his rival, Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri: "Shas is crashing under his lead. There's political rivalry, but I harbor no hatred. I put ego aside; we're in a situation where there's doubt whether Shas will pass the threshold. I want to save Shas, there's a danger they won't pass the threshold."
Deri: 'Going down'
"I said, let's run together and save Shas. We can run like UTJ, two parties, Agudat Yisrael and Degel Hatorah that divide the places according to their power and run under one list. But it went off the agenda. Deri opposes it absolutely," he said.
Regarding Benny Gantz Yishai said "generals don't succeed in politics; time will tell." About Bennett he says "it was a mistake to leave Jewish Home. He could be Prime Minister, but from an independent party he doesn't have much chance."
The Shas party said in response: "This is a desperate and frustrated man who's courting various parties and begging to be given a place in the Knesset. Our hearts go out to him."


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1) Hotel Salvation
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Faced with his father's bizarre demand to go and die in the holy city of Varanasi and attain Salvation, a son is left with no choice but to embark on this journey
2) Life of Pi
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Based on the bestselling novel by Yann Martel. A young Pi Patel, overcoming a cataclysmic shipwreck, finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with the only survivor, a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
3) What Will People Say
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[2018] Kino Lorber
Sixteen-year-old Nisha lives a double life. When out with her friends, she's a regular Norwegian teenager. At home with her family, she is the perfect Pakistani daughter. But when her father catches her alone with her boyfriend, Nisha's two worlds brutally collide. To set an example and escape the judgment of their peers, Nisha's parents send her to live with extended family in a small town in Pakistan. There, Nisha must adapt to a rigid culture that...
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Khalujaan and Babban, two thugs, are on the run from their boss. They seek refuge at an old friend's house but meet Krishna, his widow, instead. Both of them fall for her, oblivious to the fact that Krishna is manipulating them for her own gain.
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On break from college, a young Indian woman returns to her wealthy home town, and for the first time pushes back against her parents' pretentious lifestyle, which includes lavish dinner parties and endlessly gossiping "aunties". But when she meets the handsome son of local shopkeepers and invites him to her mother's upcoming extravagant soiree, she accidentally uncovers a pair of family secrets.


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Change up your Christmas mantle by adding an unexpected pattern, such as animal print. Multiple textures really makes an area stand out. Natural elements such as faux sticks added to the softness of a Christmas stocking creates depth and interest.
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This is such a neat idea! Depending on what phrase you choose you could keep it up all year!
Thank you Brandi! I was thinking the same thing!


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Rule of Many Blog Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway! {Ends 5/16/19}
The Rule of Many (The Rule of One #2)
by Ashley Saunders
Published by: Skyscape | Publication date: May 7th 2019
Genres: Dystopian, Young Adult
Born to a death sentence in a near-future America, rebellious sisters herald a revolution—if they can survive.
Twins Ava and Mira Goodwin defy the Rule of One simply by existing. The single-child law, ruthlessly enforced by Texas's Governor Roth, has made the sisters famous fugitives and inspirations for the resurgent rebellion known as the Common.
But the relentless governor and his implacable Texas State Guard threaten that fragile hope, as Roth consolidates his power in a bid for ultimate authority.
As Ava and Mira relinquish the relative safety of their Canadian haven to stand against Roth, new allies arise: Owen, a gifted young programmer, impulsively abandons his comfortable life in a moment of compassion, while Zee, an abused labor camp escapee, finds new purpose in resistance.
The four will converge on Dallas for a reckoning with Roth, with nothing less than their destinies—and the promise of a future free from oppression—on the line.
Disobedience means death. But a life worth living demands rebellion.
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"You're back," I say, rising from my bed. Everyone in the room stands, acknowledging Emery as leader of the Common.
She wears her signature look: an unstructured, slightly oversized yellow coat that ends at her knees. Her rich nut-brown hair is short and wild like Einstein's, and she's taller than everyone in her small entourage. The more I've studied Emery—my mother's childhood best friend—during my stay here at the Paramount, the more I've discovered she's not the perfectly straitlaced leader I'd expected her to be. Looking closely, I can see the rough edges that hint at the woman she was before having to bear the weight of being the rebellion's leader. The leftover holes from a double eyebrow piercing above her left eye, the way she bites the inside of her cheeks when she's angry, as if withholding a fiery reaction. A poorly healed scar just below her collarbone. It all makes me like her even more.
Emery studies the room, her intent gaze passing over all the young faces eager and willing to carry out her orders, however small. We're all unified in the reason we're here with the Common, so far from our homes, and I find an unhappy comfort in the shared white-hot pain of loss. And the anger that comes with it.
"It's good to see you all again," Emery says. She nods to each of us in greeting. "May I have the room? I need to speak with Ava and Mira."
The Games Club immediately disassembles, Barend directing everyone out into the hall. He shuts the door and turns on his heel, returning to his post inside our room.
Three members of Emery's inner circle remain at her side. They're all Elders, members who've been a part of the Common the longest. Their faces are hardened with world-weariness, and although I've never spoken to any of them personally, Pawel tells me they've each seen the inside of a prison cell more than once.
The door opens, and a young woman who looks a few years over twenty strides with pure confidence into the room. She stands a short distance from the group, unchallenged by Barend. She must be a new recruit, and an important one if she's included in Emery's close circle. The young woman's jet-black hair is pulled back tightly into two French braids, highlighting her dark eyes with their long, intense lashes. If the eyes truly are a window to the soul, hers has taken more than a few beatings.
Mira clasps Emery's shoulder in welcome before asking, "Did you find him this time? You're back early—did something go wrong?"
Countless missions to rescue my father have led to nothing but disappointment. Wherever Roth is hiding his former Family Planning Director, he's making damn sure he'll never be found.
All four Common Elders lower their heads. Something did go wrong. Horribly wrong.
My stomach drops like a heavy anchor cut loose into the sea.
"What happened?" I demand, stepping forward. His execution date has been moved up.
The Guard caught wind of our extraction plans and changed his location . . .
Emery raises her head, biting the inside of her cheeks, hard. "It's with great sorrow that I have to inform you of your father's murder," she tells us straight. "I am sorry that we could not get to Darren in time."
He's dead. My father's dead. I've learned to always prepare for bad news, but I wasn't prepared for this.
Through a haze of salted tears, I lurch backward. Mira catches me, and I hold on to my sister tight—our combined strength the only thing that keeps me from shattering against the floor.
"No, no, no . . . you said Roth wouldn't kill him!" I cry. "You said he wouldn't risk turning the people to our side!"
"What about the stay of execution!" Mira says in disbelief.
"The official statement from the Governor's Mansion is that it was a suicide," Emery says. "Roth made a speech, weaving a story that Darren hanged himself with his bedsheets during the night, leaving behind a note detailing his great regret for his traitorous crimes against his country and its people."
A cold panic rushes through my body, and I feel faint. Mira shakes uncontrollably beside me. I turn to my sister, and both our green eyes scream, Lies!
Father would never, never take his own life. He would fight until the bitter end to get back to us.
"The note said his greatest shame of all was raising illegal twin daughters who turned into dangerous traitors themselves."
Roth is using our own father against us. Bile rises to my throat, and my knees falter.
Emery seizes both our shoulders, pulling us close, making sure we listen.
"We know both the suicide and the note are bullshit. We know just before sunrise, Roth entered Darren's cell and shot your father in cold blood."
I try to break free of Emery and my sister. I can't breathe. I need space for my heartache, but Emery grips my shoulder harder.
"Listen to me. We have the surveillance video. Your father's killing will not be buried. Roth's corruption will be exposed—another link in his chain of lies. Your father will continue to help the cause even in death, as your mother did."
"The video could be fake, too, just like the suicide note. He could still be alive!" I find myself pleading.
The new recruit with the French braids steps forward, shaking her head. Her eyes soften with sympathy. "I wish that were true."
She pulls something from her jacket's inner pocket and carefully opens her palm: a metal capsule the size of my fingernail.
Father's microchip.
"I was held in the same prison as your father," the young woman explains, her steady voice struggling to break through the fog of despair that separates me from everything else in the room. "While the Common arrived too late to rescue your father, they were able to rescue me."
 Who is this person? Why was she imprisoned, and how did she gain access to my father's chip? It's always a never-ending maze of questions.
"Scan the chip," Mira says, her voice hollow.
Barend produces a microchip scanner from his duty belt—he always seems to have the necessary tool or weapon—and hands the device to Emery to scan.
Ping.
A death record pops up on the chip scanner's screen:
Name: DR. DARREN JAMES GOODWIN
Status: DECEASED
Cause of death: SUICIDE
Burial location: UNKNOWN
The only thing I have left of my father is this tiny scrap of metal with his blood still on it. Where is his body?
I want to scream.
"It's Darren's chip. It has been authenticated," Emery declares with full conviction. "Skye Lin has been fighting for the Common's cause for half her life. She turned a Guard at the prison, who gave her the chip and surveillance video in the midst of our rescue mission."
Skye Lin. The assassin who poisoned two states' Family Planning Directors and made an unsuccessful attempt on my own father's life. I've never seen her face; after she was arrested in Dallas five years ago, Roth banned images of the teenage murderer across all media outlets. Before Mira and me, criminals were not lionized in Texas; they did not become famous. They were thrown in dark cells and never heard from again.
"I didn't know your dad was a member of the Common," Skye insists. "I wasn't trying to kill him. I was trying to kill his office." The Family Planning Division.
With that, she turns and walks out, leaving Mira and me drowning in confusion.
"I want to see the surveillance video," Mira says from beside me.
Taken aback, I turn to face my sister. "You want to watch our father's murder?"
"I have to see it for myself." She looks up at me, her eyes red and glassy with anguish. "We were raised on so many secrets, Ava. I just have to see."
I shake my head. "I can't."
As I move to leave the room—I need the open air; the hurt inside me suddenly seems too large for this crowded space—Emery holds up her hand to stop me.
"We leave for the Common's headquarters in the morning—Paramount Point Lodge. You both are needed there. I can explain more tomorrow, but for now take the time to grieve." She lowers her head in a respectful bow. "Your father was a brave man."
Chills run through my body. Rayla had said those same words.
He wants a better future for you both.
I close my eyes and remember Father's greatest lesson: it takes iron to sharpen iron. Metal bullets forged my father's death into a cast-iron weight that sits at the bottom of my heart. To be brave like my father, I must endure the painful process of honing. I must become so sharp that no one can touch me or mine again.
"Show me the surveillance video," Mira demands once more.
"It will not be easy to watch, but the choice is yours to make," Emery says.
Visions of my father tied helplessly to a chair, Roth standing over him with a gun, a smug smile on his lips . . .
No! I rip open my eyes and push past Emery, away from my sister. Barend gets out of my path, allowing me to throw open the door, and I stumble into the hall alone. Without any clear direction in mind, I head toward the stairwell. Anger clouds my vision; my knees are shaky, and I lean on the wall to stay standing. My entire world feels upside down, spinning out of control.
Bam. My shoulder slams into someone, jolting my body back upright.
"I'm sorry," I say automatically.
But sharp-edged things don't apologize. They just cut right through. I steel myself and keep going, not looking back, continuing to drag my wobbly legs down the hallway to the exit.
"No, I'm sorry," a tentative voice says behind me. Pawel. "I'm sorry about your dad. I just heard the news." Intensity seeps into his words. "At least he died for a reason. You can be proud."
His words shoot at me like bullets, a gut shot with no exit wound, and I stop short. I wrap my arms around my waist—like that could stop the bleeding—and peer inside the room Pawel just exited.
A group of kids, no older than eleven or twelve, huddle on the floor around a tablet screen. Barend would be livid if he caught them with this smuggled technology. As I wonder fleetingly what their punishment would be for risking the Common's safety, one of the kids' heads tilts to the side, giving me a full view of the screen.
My father's face is splashed across an underground virtual newscast. The kids watch, enraptured as a computer-generated anchor with blue hair and violet eyes gives a breathless account of how the disgraced Family Planning Director shockingly took his own life out of shame.
"My brother says it's all a conspiracy," a girl with a high ponytail says. It's Ellie, Pawel's adopted sister. "A Goodwin would never give up."
Another girl spies me standing in the doorway, her breath catching in her throat. She nudges the boy sitting beside her, and the entire group turns to stare at me, their mouths slightly open in reverence.
"Our parents sacrificed themselves for Ellie and me too," Pawel says quietly. A crushing sadness marks his face at the memory. Pawel's four-person family was illegal, even if Ellie wasn't related by blood. Whatever hardships he experienced that led him to the Common will haunt him the rest of his life.
All at once my sharp edges soften with empathy.
I flick my gaze back to my own father on the newscast. They chose a photograph of him in his stately dress uniform. He looks strong and proud and so violently alive it hurts.
I scan the youthful faces of my unexpected audience. Ellie rises and holds out her forearm, fist curled into a tight ball, like Mira and I did at the end of our hijacked newscast. She's petite but fierce, her oval-shaped hazel eyes reflecting her tremendous appetite for defiance at such a young age.
Everyone around her stands and does the same.
Tattoos, drawn with identical dark ink, cover their right wrists, each one a unique emblem of their own resistance: a charging bull, two thick parallel lines, a scorpion ready to strike, a beautifully patterned sun with a face inside.
Next to me Pawel lifts his shirtsleeve, revealing his own tattoo of a tree with thick roots sheltering the letter E.
Our spark worked. The flame of revolution spread like wildfire just as Rayla said it would, and now even the next generation can feel its burn.
My heart races wild inside my chest. I hold down my wrist, fist clenched.
"Resist much," I say.
"Obey little," their voices answer in unison.
Hailing from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, Ashley Saunders and Leslie Saunders are award-winning filmmakers and twin sisters who honed their love of storytelling at The University of Texas at Austin. While researching The Rule of One, they fell in love with America's national parks, traveling the path of Ava and Mira. The sisters can currently be found with their Boston terriers in sunny Los Angeles, exploring hiking trails and drinking entirely too much yerba mate.
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