text:
Reduce Font Size
A Reset Font Size
Click to toggle Search form.
For Immediate Help: 800-544-9144
Did you take ZANTAC regularly and later develop cancer?
Update to our clients regarding COVID-19
CCK's Update & Response to COVID-19
Open Search Bar Search
Email: info@cck-law.com
Veterans Law
Bequest Management
About CCK
Veterans Law Resources
Veterans Law FAQs
VA Disability Retro Calculator
VA Claims and Appeals Interactive Tool
BVA Backlog
Serving 50 States Nationwide
Burn Pits: The Agent Orange for Post-9/11 Veterans
"Other related factors" must be considered in extraschedular analysis
Court Wins
ERISA & Long-Term Disability
ERISA Law & Litigation Resources
ERISA Law FAQs
Other Litigation
All ERISA Law & Litigation
The latest news & resources
Do You Have Disability Insurance Coverage?
Do You Qualify for Long Term Disability Benefits?
Law School Scholarship
Case Wins
CCK in Action
Bequest Management for Nonprofits
Summer Associate Program
CCK Recognized for Donations to American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
CCK News
CCK successfully argues for a precedential decision about protected work environment
Personal Injury Law Resources
ERISA Law Resources
5 Veteran-Friendly States
Blue Water Navy Veterans Timeline
CCK LIVE: The History of Agent Orange
The second episode in our Agent Orange Series is about the history of Agent Orange, before and after the Vietnam War. Our military exposure expert Kerry Baker sat down with CCK attorney Maura Clancy to discuss.
What Are Agent Orange and Herbicide Agents?
Agent Orange is one of multiple rainbow herbicides, and it was infamously used in the Vietnam War as a defoliant to destroy enemy crops and clear foliage to increase visibility to prevent attacks by the enemy.
However, Agent Orange was not the only herbicide used during the Vietnam War. The military used various "rainbow herbicides" which included Agent White, Agent Blue, and Agent Pink, among others. In their regulation regarding herbicide exposure, VA lists multiple herbicide agents considered as rainbow herbicides, such as cacodylic acid, picloram, along with 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. Agent Blue contained cacodylic acid and arsenic, while Agent White was a mixture of picloram and 2,4-D. Agents Pink, Green, and Purple were made up of varying combinations of 2,4,5-T esters.
Agent Orange specifically is a 50/50 mixture of two kinds of herbicide agents: 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. Agent Orange also contained the contaminant TCDD as a byproduct of its production. TCDD, short for 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin, is the most toxic of all the dioxins.
The term "Agent Orange" is frequently used to refer to the herbicides used during the Vietnam War, although Agent Orange itself was only one of multiple herbicides that were used.
Why Were Herbicides Used During the Vietnam War?
Herbicides were used in the Vietnam War for two main purposes: 1.) to destroy the enemy's crops to interrupt their food supply, and 2.) to destroy foliage in the jungle and increase visibility to prevent ambush attacks.
Who Developed Agent Orange?
The two components of Agent Orange, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T have been around since World War II. Near the end of World War II, there was discussion of using herbicides in a tactical environment. There was also discussion of using these herbicides during the Korean War.
When the Vietnam Era approached, the Army Chemical Corp began testing various combinations of herbicides at Fort Detrick. The Advance Research Projects Agency (ARPA), now known as the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was heavily involved in research regarding herbicides.
Were Herbicides Tested in the United States?
Herbicides were tested in the United States prior to the Vietnam War as early as the 1950s, as well as in the early years of the Vietnam War. Herbicides were also tested in Thailand and Vietnam. Several U.S. bases were used to test herbicides including Fort Gordon, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Service members who tested these herbicides would have been exposed, putting them at risk of developing health problems.
Operation Ranch Hand and How Herbicides Were Sprayed
During the Vietnam War, herbicides including Agent Orange were sprayed in mainly four ways:
C-123 aircraft were used to spray herbicides over the jungles of Vietnam during Operation Ranch Hand. These C-123 aircraft were modified with tanks to carry the herbicides.
Helicopters were used to spray smaller areas.
Buffalo turbines were used to spray roadsides and perimeters. Buffalo turbines are truck-mounted sprayers.
Hand-held sprayers were also used as a method of spraying herbicides.
Operation Ranch Hand
Operation Ranch Hand was a U.S. military operation in which C-123 aircraft were used to spray herbicides over large swaths of jungle in Vietnam. The operation spanned from 1962 to 1971 and involved spraying millions of gallons of herbicides, most notably Agent Orange.
VA recognizes that service members who worked on C-123 aircraft were exposed to Agent Orange through contact with the residue on the aircraft used in Operation Ranch Hand.
Herbicides After the Vietnam War & VA Disability for Exposure
The U.S. military stopped spraying herbicides out of C-123 aircraft in Vietnam in approximately 1971. Although herbicides were no longer being used, there were still stores of the herbicide agents left over, including large stores in Vietnam and Gulf Port, Mississippi. Eventually, these stockpiles were moved to Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean around 1974.
The herbicides remained on Johnston Island until approximately 1977. The herbicides, mainly Agent Orange, were then burned at sea. However, Agent Blue could not be burned at sea due to its high concentration of arsenic. Agent Blue was transported to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base where it was used to clear vegetation until the stores were used up.
Are There Records?
Following the Vietnam War, many veterans claimed that they were exposed to Agent Orange while they were stationed in Vietnam. However, records of spraying, especially hand spraying, were poorly kept, leaving veterans without evidence to show that they were exposed.
Veterans Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act of 1984
The Veterans Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act of 1984 was enacted to address VA's lack of regulations regarding claims for service connection based on veterans' exposure to dioxin during their service in Vietnam. The Act specifically addressed herbicides that contained dioxin, which not all of the herbicides used in Vietnam contained, but was a component of Agent Orange. The Act instructed VA to study the herbicides and create regulations as to who could receive benefits and for which diseases they could receive benefits. This was the first time Congress acted on legislation for herbicide exposure.
Nehmer v. Department of Veterans Affairs
In 1986, not long after the Veterans Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act was passed, a class action lawsuit was filed to challenge a VA regulation that stated that chloracne was the only disease that was scientifically linked to exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange.
Part of the lawsuit Nehmer v. Department of Veterans Affairs included a claim that VA required a "cause and effect" relationship between a disease and Agent Orange exposure, when Congress intended VA to make its regulations based on a positive association between exposure and diseases. The Court agreed that VA was using too high of a standard, and it invalidated VA's regulation and instructed VA to re-adjudicate any claims that had been denied under the now invalid regulation. The ruling is significant for veterans not only because more conditions were added to VA's presumptive list, but also because it obligated VA to, when it adds a new condition to the list, identify all claims for that condition that were previously filed and/or denied, and re-adjudicate them. This can result in the veterans or their dependents being paid benefits retroactive to the date VA received the original denied claim.
The Agent Orange Act of 1991 and VA's Herbicide Regulations
Congress enacted the Agent Orange Act of 1991 which included many elements of the Nehmer case, and was also meant to ease the burden on Vietnam veterans when it came to proving that their conditions were caused by their exposure to herbicides during their service in Vietnam. The Act required VA to contract with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) every two years to determine if there was existing research that showed associations between herbicides and certain diseases. When IOM would release its reports, it would classify diseases in different categories by levels of association. Based on these classifications, VA would add diseases to its presumptive list.
VA's Presumption of Exposure & Presumption of Service Connection
The Act required VA to create a presumption of exposure which states that VA will presume that veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the war were exposed to Agent Orange. However, this presumption only includes veterans who served "boots-on-the-ground" and those who were stationed aboard ships that navigated the inland waterways of Vietnam, called Brown Water veterans.
In addition to the presumption of exposure, the Agent Orange Act established presumptions for certain disabilities as related to herbicide exposure. This led to VA's creation of a presumption of service connection. The presumption of service connection removes the requirement that veterans provide a medical nexus linking their condition to their military service. Instead, if a veteran served in Vietnam between January 1, 1962 and May 7, 1975 and has a disease or condition associated with herbicide exposure, VA will presume that the veteran's in-service exposure to herbicides caused his or her condition.
Thailand Veterans Left Out of Presumptions
While the Agent Orange Act of 1991 and VA's regulations aided the process for claims for disability compensation of veterans who served boots-on-the-ground in Vietnam, it excluded veterans who served in the Navy off the coast of Vietnam, called Blue Water, and veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. These claims are decided on a case-by-case basis by VA.
As of 2020, Blue Water Navy veterans who served offshore within twelve nautical miles from the line of demarcation of Vietnam qualify for VA's Agent Orange Presumption.
Agent Orange Presumption Should Be Applied to Burn Pit Exposure
Studies have revealed that TCDD, a dioxin and byproduct of the production of Agent Orange, has been found in air samples from emissions of military burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. In its regulation, VA includes TCDD as one of the herbicide agents that is related to developing certain harmful conditions and diseases. In an article written for GPSOLO magazine, CCK Founding Partner Robert Chisholm argues that veterans and advocates should apply the Vietnam-era presumptions regarding herbicide exposure to Iraq and Afghanistan environmental exposures.
AL Amyloidosis and Agent Orange Benefits
Soil Sampling Finds Trace Amounts of Agent Orange on Guam
Agent Orange and Parkinson's-Like Symptoms
Exposure and Use of Agent Orange in Thailand
Exposure to Agent Blue at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
How to Prove Agent Orange Exposure?
When Was Agent Orange Used?
Is There a Test for Agent Orange Exposure?
What Issues Can Agent Orange Exposure Cause?
What Does Agent Orange Do to the Body?
The History of Agent Orange
Agent Orange Claims
Thailand Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Deserve Compensation
CCK LIVE UNDER 5:00 : 100% Disability vs. TDIU
CCK LIVE UNDER 5:00 : 2021 Pay Rates & COLA
Episode 2: Agent Orange and Guam
Episode 52: Agent Orange Condition Changes
Episode 30: 7 Things Every Veteran Should Know About Agent Orange
Share this page via Email. This will open your email client.
Learn About CCK's Partnership with DAV and Harvard Law SchoolRead More - Learn About CCK's Partnership with DAV and Harvard Law School
Veteran Law
ERISA Resources
ERISA FAQs
Personal Injury Law FAQs
Law School Scholarship for Veterans
Careers at CCK
Contact Us About Bequest Management
Email info@cck-law.com
We send it once a month & never spam.
This website adheres to the W3C's AA Accessibility guidelines
Copyright © 2021 Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD.
Resources Sitemap
Practice Areas Sitemap
View our Facebook profile.
View our YouTube profile.
View our LinkedIn profile.
View our Twitter profile.
View our Instagram profile.
Disclaimer: This information is not legal advice. This information is made available for educational purposes only and to provide general information and a general understanding of the law. This information is not a substitute for legal advice. By using this information, you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship created by you reading or using the information contained on this website or in this newsletter, article, or blog. Furthermore, as to case summaries, reports of past results, individual lawyer biographies, news posts and other information pertaining to past and present cases, these descriptions are meant only to provide information to the public about the activities and experience of our law firm. They are not intended as a guarantee that we will obtain the same or similar results in every case we undertake. Finally, we invite you to contact us and we welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.


The initial visit to an Acupuncturist is similar to visiting your primary medical doctor. A comprehensive exam will take place to include blood pressure reading, body temperature, heart beat rate, tongue and pulse observation, and any orthopedic exams necessary. During your intake, you will be asked questions about your condition, but you will also be asked other questions such as your perceived stress levels and how you handle them as well as your sleep pattern, appetite and frequency of bowel movements. Questions can get very personal with your acupuncturist, that is why it is important to choose someone that makes you feel totally comfortable.
After your intake, a short conversation about your condition and what can be expected with acupuncture treatment will take place. Any questions will be answered at this time.
Comfortable clothing is important so acupuncture points can be placed in areas most important for better outcomes. Your condition will determine how many acupuncture points are used, typically it is under 20 points. When your treatment begins, you will be asked to lay face up or face down on the massage table. The room is very comforting, essential oils flow through the air and soft music will be heard in the background.
Your acupuncturist will palpate certain areas of the body before starting treatment and gently ease you into your first acupuncture insertion. The sensation may feel like a small pinch, if you feel anything at all. Most people cannot feel the acupuncture insertion. While the needles are in you can experience a dull achy sensation, a heavy or tingling sensation, a traveling sensation. This is completely normal. Acupuncture needles are retained for 25-30 minutes.
After your appointment, it is recommended to take it easy for the remainder of the day. Please abstain from alcohol or exercising.
The number of visits will depend on the severity of your condition, how long you've had the condition, and your lifestyle. Everyone starts with 12 treatments with a 'check-in point' after the 6th treatment. Twice per week treatments are critical for the beginning of treatment, it is important to keep the treatments as close together as possible to achieve fast-acting results. If the treatments are too far apart, time and money is wasted. After the initial treatment course, a re-evaluation will take place to determine the next steps. Most people will require anywhere from 10-40 visits.
Most people see a difference immediately, but again, that all depends on how long you've had the condition and how often you're coming in for treatment. People with acute conditions may start to see a difference at visit 3-6; people with chronic conditions may start to see results at visit 8-12. Some people will require treatment for several months.
Yes, the needles used are sterilized stainless steal. They are used on one person only and are discarded into a sharps container. Before acupuncture insertion, points are cleaned with 70% alcohol to decrease skin infections and possible contamination. Acupuncture does not interfere with medication prescribed by your medical doctor, it does not interfere with pre-surgery or post-surgery, nor does it interfere with any health diets you are currently practicing.


text:
About FGMR
James Turk
Money and Liberty
The Money Bubble
The Collapse of the Dollar
Transferring Power to the People
By James Turk | Articles, Gold, Market Commentaries | 0 comment | 2 February, 2017
Transferring Power to the People Of the many significant statements made by President Donald Trump in his inaugural address, I believe the following stands out: Today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it backRead more
MONEY BUBBLE
COLLAPSE OF THE DOLLAR
COMING COLLAPSE OF THE DOLLAR
GET GOLDMONEY INSIGHTS
GOLD & SILVER LIVE PRICES
@FGMR RECENT TWEETS
The #US #Dollar Index is hanging over the edge of a cliff. Is this the week it takes a tumble? Or does it hold 102… https://t.co/7UsxODumnX
Not only is the general #EU population worried about #inflation & #ECB response to it. Even the bank's staff itself… https://t.co/C1xak3wjef
FEATURED VIDEO – July 8, 2022
FEATURED VIDEO – January 10, 2022
bitcoin bonds central banks currencies debt dollar doug casey ecb economy euro fed gold greece hyperinflation inflation markets mining stocks MMGA money oil Politics QE recommended silver stock market trading Trump usd us dollar Washington
ARCHIVES Select Month December 2022 (1) August 2022 (1) May 2022 (2) April 2022 (1) March 2022 (1) February 2022 (1) January 2022 (1) April 2019 (1) March 2018 (1) February 2018 (1) November 2017 (1) October 2017 (1) September 2017 (1) February 2017 (1) January 2017 (1) October 2016 (1) August 2016 (1) July 2016 (6) June 2016 (24) May 2016 (1) April 2016 (1) March 2016 (1) December 2013 (1) August 2013 (1) July 2013 (1) June 2013 (1) January 2013 (1) November 2012 (1) September 2012 (1) August 2012 (1) June 2012 (1) May 2012 (3) April 2012 (1) March 2012 (2) February 2012 (1) December 2011 (1) November 2011 (1) October 2011 (1) September 2011 (3) July 2011 (2) June 2011 (1) May 2011 (1) March 2011 (1) February 2011 (3) January 2011 (2) December 2010 (5) November 2010 (4) October 2010 (2) September 2010 (5) August 2010 (1) July 2010 (4) June 2010 (5) May 2010 (2) April 2010 (6) March 2010 (5) February 2010 (8) January 2010 (5) December 2009 (6) November 2009 (4) October 2009 (8) September 2009 (7) August 2009 (18) July 2009 (16) June 2009 (15) May 2009 (14) April 2009 (3) March 2009 (3) February 2009 (1) January 2009 (3) December 2008 (2) November 2008 (2) October 2008 (3) September 2008 (3) August 2008 (3) July 2008 (3) June 2008 (2) May 2008 (3) April 2008 (3) March 2008 (3) February 2008 (2) January 2008 (3) December 2007 (3) November 2007 (2) October 2007 (4) September 2007 (2) August 2007 (2) July 2007 (3) June 2007 (2) May 2007 (3) April 2007 (3) March 2007 (3) February 2007 (2) January 2007 (3) December 2006 (3) November 2006 (2) October 2006 (3) September 2006 (2) August 2006 (3) July 2006 (2) June 2006 (2) May 2006 (3) April 2006 (1) March 2006 (4) February 2006 (4) January 2006 (3) December 2005 (2) November 2005 (1) October 2005 (3) September 2005 (2) August 2005 (2) July 2005 (3) June 2005 (1) May 2005 (2) April 2005 (1) March 2005 (2) February 2005 (1) January 2005 (2) December 2004 (2) November 2004 (2) October 2004 (1) September 2004 (2) August 2004 (2) July 2004 (3) June 2004 (1) May 2004 (2) April 2004 (2) March 2004 (2) February 2004 (1) January 2004 (2) December 2003 (3) November 2003 (1) October 2003 (2) September 2003 (1) August 2003 (2) July 2003 (3) June 2003 (1) May 2003 (2) April 2003 (1) March 2003 (3) February 2003 (3) January 2003 (2) December 2002 (2) November 2002 (1) October 2002 (2) September 2002 (2) August 2002 (2) July 2002 (2) June 2002 (1) May 2002 (1) April 2002 (2) March 2002 (2) February 2002 (2) January 2002 (2) December 2001 (1) November 2001 (2) October 2001 (3) September 2001 (1) August 2001 (3) July 2001 (2) June 2001 (2) May 2001 (1) April 2001 (2) March 2001 (3) February 2001 (1) January 2001 (2) December 2000 (1) November 2000 (2) October 2000 (3) September 2000 (2) August 2000 (2) July 2000 (2) June 2000 (2) May 2000 (3) April 2000 (1) March 2000 (2) February 2000 (2) January 2000 (4) December 1999 (2) November 1999 (2) October 1999 (3) September 1999 (3) August 1999 (4) July 1999 (2) June 1999 (2) May 1999 (1) April 1999 (2) March 1999 (2) February 1999 (1) January 1999 (2) December 1998 (2) November 1998 (1) October 1998 (2) September 1998 (1) August 1998 (2) July 1998 (2) June 1998 (2) May 1998 (1) April 1998 (2) March 1998 (2) February 1998 (1) January 1998 (2) December 1997 (1) November 1997 (2) October 1997 (2) September 1997 (1) August 1997 (2) July 1997 (2) June 1997 (1) May 1997 (2) April 1997 (2) March 1997 (1) February 1997 (2) January 1997 (2) December 1996 (1) November 1996 (2) October 1996 (1) September 1996 (2) April 1994 (1)
My objective is to share with you my views on gold, which in recent decades has become one of the world's most misunderstood asset classes. This low level of knowledge about gold creates a wonderful opportunity and competitive edge to everyone who truly understands gold and money.
The Forgotten Fourth Function of Money & G-SIBs
Money is routinely defined by what it does, rather than what it
A Century of Fascism
In 1922 Benito Mussolini became prime minister of Italy, putting that country
Copyright © 2001-2022 Free Gold Money Report | All Rights Reserved
FGMR

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


1. Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor degree in Health Science.
2. The GPA must be at least 3.8 out of 5.
3. Be committed to work in the Ministry of Health after graduation.
Priority will be candidates for higher performances in both exams.
1. Download the application form and Fill in it (only available in Arabic).
2. Scan your C.V. and the form then send it to : info@gdipc.org, OR send it by fax at: 01-2124261.


text:
Lady Explorers 23U team wins six-team NSA World Series
the Midland Daily News
For the Lady Explorers 23-and-under fastpitch softball team, redemption is sweet.
One weekend after a disappointing 2-3 finish at the National Softball Association Women's World Series, the Lady Explorers capped off their season Saturday as tournament champions.
Midland finished 5-0 at the six-team NSA 23-and-under Northern Zone World Series in Crown Point, Ind., capping it off with a 9-1 five-inning, mercy victory in the championship game over the Oakland Cobras of the Detroit area.
"I told the girls (before the tournament), 'This is a chance to redeem yourselves,' and they did," Lady Explorers' manager Mike Kozuch said. "The competition wasn't (as good as) last weekend (at the NSA World Series), but they didn't let up and they played hard. It was a great way to wrap up the season."
The Lady Explorers started with two 10-0 mercy victories highlighted by strong pitching. Amy Dunleavy fired a five-inning no-hitter against the Aftershock from Kankakee, Ill., and Abbey Cooksey followed it with a five-inning perfect game against the Velocity from Crete, Ill. Lauren Histed had a triple and three RBIs against the Aftershock, and Jess Chatterton was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and Katie Martin had a homer and four RBIs against Crete.
After earning a win via forfeit, the Lady Explorers finished up their tournament with consecutive victories in the semifinal and championship game, both over the Cobras.
KC Christopher hit a go-ahead grand slam in an 11-5 comeback victory over the Cobras in the semifinal. Stacey Klonowski was 3-for-3 with a double, triple and four RBIs.
In the 9-1 championship win, Cooksey pitched five innings, striking out four batters. Klonowski again starred, hitting a three-run homer and totaling five RBIs.
The Lady Explorers wrap up their season at 20-5 and as champions in two tournaments. In addition to this weekend's victory, they won the Fast Pitch Classic in Toledo, Ohio, in June.
"I felt so good for the girls -- winning a championship and feeling good about the summer," Kozuch said. "We knew that their goal was to finish strong and they did."


text:
13 October 2018 Venue Glanford Park Attendance
Scunthorpe v Posh | Match Preview
Posh head to Scunthorpe this weekend.
A look ahead to Saturday's trip to Scunthorpe United.
Peterborough United make the trip to Glanford Park to face Scunthorpe United in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday (3pm) looking to continue their excellent away form, which has yielded five victories and one draw in the six matches played.
The Iron have been free-scoring in recent weeks, beating Charlton Athletic 5-3 in a recent fixture at Glanford Park. Scunthorpe are currently sitting in 12th place in the League One table after last week's 3-2 defeat at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town.
Posh boss Steve Evans has confirmed that defender Tyler Denton has been added to the squad after the Leeds United loanee recovered from an ankle injury. Marcus Maddison has been battling illness throughout the week and a late decision will be made on his availability for the weekend. Conor O'Malley is still struggling with a shoulder problem. Josh Yorwerth is struggling with illness.
In terms of team news for the visitors, manager Stuart McCall says there are no fresh worries. He also provided an update on on-loan striker Ike Ugbo (hamstring) and midfielder James Horsfield (groin), who have missed out after picking up injuries in the recent away game at Burton Albion. Rory McArdle is now fit and available for selection.
FROM THE GAFFER
"I have watched the full re-runs of both the 5-3 success over Charlton (which could have ended up a ridiculous scoreline) and the 3-2 defeat to Luton Town. Stuart and his assistant are an excellent management team, they will have their side well organised and they have some good players, but we have a good record away from home and we want that to continue."
FROM THE OPPOSITION
"They had a big turnover of players in the summer, and have had a really good start. They're similar to us in that they're an attack-minded side, and there have been a lot of goals scored for and against in their recent games. I'm really looking forward to it because it will be end-to-end and I'm confident we'll score goals.
"They have enough armoury up front to always be a threat. They have some good quality players, but we do too. We always know about the opponents naturally but I always think at home we have to take the game to them, we have to be careful we keep the back door shut, but we want force the game, get crosses in and shots on goal, win corners and free-kicks and get the crowd behind us. That's what we'll be aiming to do," Stuart McCall said.
Tickets will be on sale until 3pm on Friday at www.theposhtickets.com, via the Ticketmaster hotline 0844 847 1934 (calls cost 7ppm plus your network access fee) and in person at the ABAX Stadium Box Office. The game is not all-ticket. Just over 530 have been sold so far.
KIT COLOURS
Posh will be in the white away kit for the clash.
The match referee is Robert Lewis.
Godden At The Double
Striker bags brace against former club.
Joe Dent / theposh.com
Matt Godden in action against Scunthorpe United
Posh pick up maximum points on the road again with a 2-0 win at Scunthorpe
Peterborough United continued their fine run of form away from home with a comfortable 2-0 success at Glanford Park against free-scoring Scunthorpe United with striker Matt Godden taking his tally to 11 in all competitions with a brace against his former club.
Jason Cummings saw a scuffed effort gathered by Jak Alnwick by his near post on 13 minutes after evading the offside trap following some neat interplay between Godden and O'Hara in the centre of the pitch.
O'Hara saw a shot blocked after good hold-up play from Daniel and Cummings on 19 minutes as Posh continued to probe. Tafazolli saw a header go over the top moments later after a deep cross from Ward picked him out at the back post.
Ward fired well wide on the half-volley on 24 minutes after an intelligent knock-down from O'Hara in the middle of the park. Humphrys sent a lob into the side-netting at the other end after beating Chapman to the bouncing ball following a long clearance.
Chapman required treatment on 34 minutes after colliding with Humphrys following a bouncing ball, the striker's lob went wide. Colclough fired wide of the near post with his left-foot on 42 minutes after cutting inside from the right as the Iron sensed an opening.
Morris guided a header over at the near post as the first half moved into three minutes added time. Chapman then denied Coclough as the Iron ended the half strongly but there was no breakthrough as Robert Lewis brought and to the first 45 minutes.
Morris found the side-netting moments after the re-start following a well-worked corner kick as Scunthorpe, kicking with the wind at their backs, made a bright start. The deadlock was broken on 52 minutes as a superb low centre from Colin Daniel was converted by GODDEN as he continues his excellent start to the campaign.
Borthwick-Jackson fired over from another well worked set-piece at the other end as Posh were again caught out by the low delivery. O'Hara guided a Cummings cross wide of the near post on 57 minutes. Just before the hour mark, Posh doubled the lead and it was GODDEN again against his former club, cutting inside onto his right-foot and his crisp strike squirmed through the gloves of Alnwick and into the back of the net.
Steve Evans made a change on 63 minutes with Ivan Toney replacing Cummings in attack. Chapman then denied Humphrys after the striker was allowed to cut inside onto his left-foot. Daniel and Toney were both cautioned in the final 10 minutes, the former for kicking the ball away.
Toney was then denied a goal against his former club by Alnwick, the keeper getting a touch to his toe-poked effort on the stretch. Dales then saw a shot from the edge of the box go over the top on 86 minutes. O'Hara was cautioned in stoppage time for a foul after Toney had seen a fine effort smothered by the keeper.
Scunthorpe: Alnwick, Clarke, Borthwick-Jackson, Ojo, Lund (sub Dales 61min), Humphrys (sub Burgess 80min), Morris (sub Perch 70min), Novak, Goode, McArdle, Colclough. Unused subs: Flatt, Horsfield, Lewis, Sutton.
Posh: Chapman, Naismith, Tafazolli, Bennett, Daniel, Woodyard, O'Hara, Dembele (sub Cooper 89min), Ward, Cummings (sub Toney 63min), Godden. Unused subs: Tyler, Denton, Cooke, Reed, Walker.
Half-time: Scunthorpe United 0-0 Peterborough United
Full-time: Scunthorpe United 0-2 Peterborough United


text:
A decade ago, when she knew her father was dying, Lisa Oakley took stock of Cedar Creek Gallery, the place her parents had built. She knew she'd inherit not just
Art Inspires Community at Cedar Creek Gallery
A community of artists finds a home, and a family, at a gallery near Creedmoor.
A decade ago, when she knew her father was dying, Lisa Oakley took stock of Cedar Creek Gallery, the place her parents had built. She knew she'd inherit not just a business, but also the homestead of a community of artists and artisans — and she had no idea what to do.
Her parents, Sid and Pat, had purchased the property near Creedmoor in 1968. Since then, every corner of the wooded garden had come to bear Sid's mark. The master potter and his wife had raised this place up from a barren tobacco farm, stashing pottery studios beneath the pines and lining the paths with surreal art.
Sid seemed irreplaceable. He was the captain of the artists and artisans who learned and lived and sold their work at Cedar Creek. So Lisa asked Sid one day in July, "What will we do when you're gone?" His answer was simple: "You'll know what to do with it."
But Lisa didn't know then, and she didn't know when her father died in January. Her parents had taken 35 years to build a home, but life gave the family only months to decide its future. "We talked about closing the doors," Lisa says. "We didn't have a great succession plan."
Cedar Creek was born with few certainties: Sid and Pat knew they wanted land for their pottery studios. They established the gallery after arriving; gradually, it grew into a community.
Apprentices like Brad Tucker came for two-week stays, realizing years later that they hadn't left. "It was a really nurturing environment," Tucker says. Even when Tucker moved off the land, five years after he arrived, Sid knew how to keep him close: He built his apprentice a studio. Tucker remembers how Sid took his plans and doubled their footprint, planning for a future bigger than Tucker could see.
But Sid had to leave the place he'd built.
Now, Lisa and her mother reflect on the decision they made a decade ago, to keep the business open. As Lisa filled the roles that had belonged to her father, she saw the wisdom of his last advice. "He didn't give us anything we had to follow, that we had to live up to, except what he ingrained in us," she says. "It took a couple years for me to realize it was a gift."
She's realized, too, that a home lives on when its builder's gone. It's the residents, the people who fill a place with life and work, who make it a home. "We built it to support our own," Pat says, "and it came to support many others."
Among the old friends who emerge from their studios on the grounds to share lunch each afternoon, Lisa and her mother find peace.
Learn more at cedarcreekgallery.com.
Want to receive more stories like these each month?
Use the quick sign up form below to subscribe to our arts and culture email newsletters.
Which Region In N.C. Do You Live?
Select oneWest/MountainsCharlotte MetroPiedmontTriangleEast/Coast
This story was published on Dec 02, 2014
Our State Staff
Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.
1 Producing a Longleaf Legacy in the Tar Heel State
2 Wood-Carver Tom Wolfe Turns Pine Into Characters
3 The Weatherman of Ashe County: Joe Mullis
4 Hands-On History


text:
Q: Browsing datadirectory for SQL Server database does not work I have hardcoded the data directory for the database. Since I want to avoid it, I have decided to use the FolderBrowserDialog and store the dialog string into the application settings.
This is the hardcoded code snippet, which can open the SQL connection:
AppDomain.CurrentDomain.SetData("DataDirectory", @"C:\Users\Osman\Documents\Visual Studio 2013\Projects\CompanyWPF\CompanyWPF\");

try
{
    using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=(LocalDB)\v11.0;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\Produkt.mdf;Integrated Security=True"))
    {
        con.Open();
    }
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
    MessageBox.Show("Error\n" + ex.Message, "Error", MessageBoxButton.OK, MessageBoxImage.Error);
}

But when I'm using the stored string from the application settings:
AppDomain.CurrentDomain.SetData("DataDirectory",@"" + Properties.Settings.Default.ConnectionString);

try
{
    using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=(LocalDB)\v11.0;AttachDbFilename=@|DataDirectory|\Produkt.mdf;Integrated Security=True") )
    {
        con.Open();
    }
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
    MessageBox.Show("Error\n" + ex.Message, "Error", MessageBoxButton.OK, MessageBoxImage.Error);
}

then the following error occurs:

Invalid value for key 'attachdbfilename'.

I have set a breakpoint, and the stored string from the application setting has the value:
C:\\Users\\Osman\\Documents\\Visual Studio 2013\\Projects\\CompanyWPF\\CompanyWPF\\

A: I do not sure what you are going to do but i think here is the problem
            using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=(LocalDB)\v11.0;AttachDbFilename=@|DataDirectory|\Produkt.mdf;Integrated Security=True") )

Use This Instead
using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=(LocalDB)\v11.0;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\Produkt.mdf;Integrated Security=True") )

Note : Remove @ From this "@|DataDirectory| "

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Request to name another U.S. naval warship after Admiral Robert E. Coontz	sign now
Not a member yet? Sign up now | Already a member? Sign in now
We, the Undersigned, respectfully request that the Secretary of the Navy name a third U.S. Navy warship after Admiral Robert E. Coontz, this country's second Chief of Naval Operations.
The deeds and accomplishments of Admiral Coontz are numerous and immeasurable, and continue to have an impact on the U.S. Navy today.
Admiral Coontz
- was an advocate of women being allowed to serve in the U.S. Navy.
- was an early proponent of the use of air power in the U.S. Navy.
- established a unified fleet.
- strengthened the role of Chief of Naval Operations in the U.S. Navy.
Admiral Coontz served this country with honor and distinction for 43 years, a length of service that is rare in today's military. He sailed in the Great White Fleet, served as this country's second Chief of Naval Operations and returned to sea after serving as CNO.
The U.S. Navy has honored Admiral Coontz twice in the past by naming ships after him: The USS Admiral R.E. Coontz and the USS Coontz. Given the accomplishments of Admiral Coontz and his impact on U.S. Naval history, we strongly feel that another USS Coontz deserves to sail the seas and serve the United States of America.
Sign with Facebook
If you already have an account please sign in, otherwise register an account for free then sign the petition filling the fields below.
Email and the password will be your account data, you will be able to sign other petitions after logging in.
Name (mandatory)
Surname (mandatory)
Email (mandatory)
Choose a password (mandatory)
Privacy in the search engines? You can use a nickname:
Nickname (optional)
Attention, the email address you supply must be valid in order to validate the signature, otherwise it will be deleted.
I confirm registration and I agree to Usage and Limitations of Services
I confirm that I have read the Privacy Policy
I agree to the Personal Data Processing
Who signed this petition saw these petitions too:
» Need Use A Cell Phone Jammer For Children
» Petition for Government to Improve Efforts to Encourage Healthy Living and Gardening
» Is Silk Rummy is legal in India?
» Bring Back ARTICLE 370 & 35 A
» Top 3 Benefits of Security Window Film Mesa
If you already have an account please sign in
Help keep Online Petition free!
Please consider making a small donation today. This will allow us to keep Request to name another U.S. naval warship after Admiral Robert E. Coontz alive and available to a wide audience.
Every cent you give goes toward maintaining the website and the petitions. Even a small contributions helps!
Latest Signatures
22 April 201550. Kimberly C
I support this petition
14 December 201449. Rainer Rt
15 August 201448. James Ec
22 May 201447. Doug T
08 April 201446. Franz P
Admiral Robert E. Coontz was an important historical figure. He deserves to always have a US Navy ship bearing his name.
18 February 201445. Frank M
11 January 201444. Terrance Jw
The perfect request.
10 January 201443. Jeff H
Sir, She was a proud ship with an outstanding crew. As a transition from DLG to DDG, she would be even more appropriate to a newer class of destroyer. Thank you, Jeff Hasse PNCM(SW), USN(ret) CMC LSD-39
17 August 201342. Jennifer P
26 June 201341. Ronald A
I was on the Coontz DLG9 from 1965 to 1969 it was a great ship
07 June 201340. John Hsanfordj
I served on the USS Coontz DLG-9 1967-1968
14 May 201339. Michael T
13 May 201338. Stacy B
17 April 201337. Bill H
06 March 201336. Robert R
02 October 201235. Lynn Wd
DDG 40 1983-1988
29 May 201234. Diane G
02 May 201233. James B
20 October 201132. Ronald Hh
14 June 201131. Joe O
15 May 201130. Kevin Charlesv
Please name another ship after Admiral Robert E.Coontz
08 January 201129. Donald Rdodsone
Served on USS Coontz DLG9 with distinction 1964 into 1967 with two tours of duty off the coast of North Vietnam where the ship was involved with the sinking of three North Vietnamese PT boats while under attack by the boats.
15 September 201028. Terry C
I served on the USS Coontz 1984-1988 and helped found the USS Coontz Association. The transom of the USS Coontz is now on display at Nipper Park in Hannibal, MO. It was donated by the USS Coontz Association.
25 July 201027. Rene Vans
I urge you to name the naval warship after Admiral Robert E. Coontz.
18 April 201026. Catherine C
11 April 201025. Brady Lg
10 October 200924. Herbert Jv
To name another ship after Admiral Coontz would be an Honor to those of us who served on the prior Coontz & those who would follow.
browse all the signatures
Jasmine HaneyBy:
Technology and the InternetIn:
Petition target:
Secretary of the Navy
Invite friends from your address book
link for html
link for forum without title
link for forum with title
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.xpetition.com/en_US/widgets/pbadge/176749/728x90"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.xpetition.com/en_US/widgets/pbadge/176749/336x280"></script>
Follow @webpetitions
xPetition - Freedom in Sharing™ - Contacts - Ethical Code - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Press Release Distribution - All Rights Reserved


Last Updated: March 13, 2016 By Katie 18 Comments -- Paid Promotion. Disclosure policy here.
No sleep. No, really. I get asked a lot to share how life with 2 under 2 is, and well. To sum it up, I'd say, exhausting. ;) Like, some days the stars align and they nap at the same time and that is just like PRAISE THE LAWWWD! But then there are the days where Sam refuses to nap, and Sophie is super fussy (not often, though, she really is an easy going baby, thank God!), or even better, the days where right when Sam goes down for his nap, Sophie gets up from hers. And right when Sophie goes down, Sam gets up. The days where there is literally NO break? Those are tough. Very tough.
And then also there's nights like Friday night, where both babies were awake until 1:00 AM, neither of them sleeping, both of them screaming and crying and upset. And both of us on the verge of insanity and delirious. Oh, that was super fun.
So yes. Life with two under two is cuh-razy! And not for the faint of heart. Some days we don't get out of pajamas until after noon. A couple days last week I didn't even get around to washing my face and putting on some sort of makeup until 1:00 PM- because that is when they were both sleeping at the same time. Sometimes (most times) it feels like a balancing act. And some days I'm super skilled and have it down, and other days all of the balls come crashing down.
Also, we'll sleep when we're dead?
Well okay then. I'll take it. Also, I HAVE THE CUTEST HUBBY EVER.
And some flowers from FTD flowers to brighten a dreary and rainy weekend. Continuing my streak of always having flowers in the house. Did I tell you? It's my new life goal, to always have flowers in our house. They just make life better.
And now it's a new week, and tonight is the FINALE of The Bachelor, OMG!!! Team Lauren!!
If you have two little ones (or more!) share your favorite piece of advice in the comments- would love to read!
haha My little one does the same thing when Daddy holds her. Not a full out cry just the lip and teary eyes!
Sleep deprivation is something I'm not looking forward to! But you still manage to look gorgeous and comfortable and happy so I'm holding out hope I can too! Love Sophie's single tear haha, and Sam's grin.
Two unto has gottttttttta be tough. I have a 13mo old and a 3 year old and some nights are still rough. Crazy how it's possible to function on little to no sleep as a mama.
gosh i can't believe you have two under two!!! you are a STAR!! and those babies are beautiful! also i always want your wildfox bon giorno top. love love!
Ha! It is definitely crazy! ;) And you neeeeed this top! DUH!
I think our babies called each other this weekend to conspire against sleep!! Last night, our kiddos finally went to bed at midnight – only after lots of tears and screams! And the night before, they both decided to wake up at 4 (one to cry and the other to party!). I feel for you, mama!!
Life with two under two is definitely crazy! We did it for 6 months, and I'm glad we are past that stage! The good news is that it does pass!!
So good to know the craziness will simmer down a bit!!
Hahahah! Oh my goodness, I loved this post so much! Everything was just so cute, funny, & real. Your family is simply perfect & I love the love you & Zack have for one another. What a beautiful couple you are :) Go Team Reyes!


Double Retractable Earbuds with Mic Printed for Couple Travelling Gift. With this earbud for couple/lovers, with one cable you both enjoy the best music from the Ipod/tablet/PC or other smartphones. With custom printed logo, retractable design, it's welcomed by audience.


"Lesson of the day: if you happen to own an adorable dog named "Newton" and you also happen to know how to throw a crazy gorgeous wedding, I will desperately want to be your best friend. And I mean desperately. Because when I laid my eyes on these amazing images by Bloom Photography and read the bride's beautiful description, I instantly began dreaming of shopping trips and happy hours with my new besties. Bride and groom crush? Quite possibly"


Why couldn't the musical Cats be created when the Internet was a thing. Just think how crazy it would have been to have a nyan cat floating through the best musical number! Well while the internet hasn't given us that, it has given us an Instagram account that takes cats and puts them into HUGE situations.
We have Fransdita Muafidin to thank for that! He finds funny pictures on Pinterest and finds settings to pair them with and they are pretty near perfect. Which one is your favorite? Sound off in the Facebook comments!
Check more of Muafidin's work on his Instagram here!


THEMO is more than usual Theme. Connecting the Present with the Future THEMO is completely innovative, intiutive and flexible. All details are deeply considered and connected into one powerful theme. THEMO gives you dozens of default configuration and styling presets ready to use but it also gives you unlimited possibilities of every single element customization without programming or design skills.
THEMO Customizer is a very functional feature that combines Theme options with the Live preview of every change without saving it. You can set and customize every element on the site, see how it looks and save or return to previews version.
Based on Visual Composer drag & drop page builder allows you to create any page you can imagine. You can easily and quickly create unique websites using advanced Page sections, columns and dozens of fully customizable shortcodes.
The Parallax Composer is the first online tool designed to animate graphic, text and audio layers and to animate shortcodes on the websites. This is the first such tool in webdesign and its available only in THEMO Theme.


text:
The Big Business of Being a Peloton Instructor
By Eliana Dockterman
During halftime at a Brooklyn Nets game in December, a cluster of 20- and 30-something women made a beeline for the court. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were there, sitting in prime seats, but the couple wasn't their target. These women were hoping to take a picture with Ally Love, the team's in-arena host. Love, one of Peloton's most popular instructors, flashed a smile at the group and made a gesture suggesting they could huddle in the stands as she introduced a breakdancing team. They did so dutifully. Even after the game resumed, they kept hovering around her.
Love, a former dancer, was already working with both the Nets and Adidas when she joined Peloton as a cycling instructor in 2016, but since then, her opportunities have grown significantly. She has partnered with Nissan, NARS, and massage-device maker Therabody. She's also built her own brand, and fans can purchase $25 socks or $78 sweatpants with the Love Squad logo on her website. She recently spent time in London hosting an upcoming Netflix dance competition. "I've opted into the slash generation," she says, referring to the phenomenon of millennials with multiple income streams. "I can get a little impatient if I'm doing the exact same thing every day."
Much ink has been spilled about the parasocial relationships Peloton devotees form with their instructors. Each one cultivates a certain style, whether it's motivational mama or drill sergeant, and members gravitate to the ones whose personalities appeal to them, the ones they think could be their friends. "They're talking to us every day, right?" says Jared Watson, a marketing professor at NYU's Stern School of Business. "They might not hear us talk back. But it feels like we're engaging in a relationship with them." According to interviews with five of Peloton's top instructors, that relationship is lucrative.
Robin Arzón, Peloton's VP of Fitness Programming
Victor Llorente for TIME
These instructors may film eight Peloton classes a week and spend hours planning workouts, creating playlists, and writing scripts for future sessions. But these days, that's just the baseline. Having built considerable followings on social media, they've also become influencers, able to drive fans who admire their lifestyle to buy the items they're hawking. They're so sought-after, in fact, that some now have their own agents and earn a sizable portion of their income through endorsement deals and partnerships, appearing in traditional advertising and posting sponsored content. And they hold sway over a particularly affluent audience. Peloton charges nearly $2,000 for its newest bike—and that's before the cost of cycling shoes, weights, and a monthly subscription for classes. The Peloton bike (or lightly fictionalized versions of it) has featured prominently on shows like Emily in Paris and Curb Your Enthusiasm as a signal of wealth and privilege. Instructors benefit from that cultural cachet.
Chief content officer Jennifer Cotter, who cut her teeth managing talent at HSN (formerly known as the Home Shopping Network), was brought in three years ago to help navigate the instructors' growing fame. "My original intent was really to reduce the friction instructors were starting to feel here," she says, explaining that they were waiting a long time to hear back about brand partnership opportunities.
The instructors' stars have continued to rise even as Peloton's has begun to lose some of its sheen. The company was a pandemic juggernaut, growing its revenue from $915 million in 2019 to $4 billion in 2021. But a return to gyms, product recalls, and a series of PR disasters—including episodes of And Just Like That … and Billions in which characters suffer heart attacks after riding the bike—have taken a toll. In February, Peloton announced its CEO John Foley was stepping down, and it was cutting 2,800 jobs. (No instructors were laid off.) The quarterly report released in May showed that revenue tumbled 24% compared to last year, and Peloton lost $757 million last quarter. Still, the relationship between the company and its marquee talent remains symbiotic: certain instructors might be big enough to make it on their own as influencers if they were to leave, but they would lose an unparalleled platform in terms of reach—7 million members—and a key connection point with their fans.
Read More: America's Going to the Gym Again. That's Bad News for Peloton, But Great News for Mental Health
Ask Love or her Peloton peers if changes at the company have affected their plans, and they'll say they're concentrating on inspiring their acolytes to climb steep hills and lift heavy weights. But as a look at their expanding portfolios makes clear, they are also capitalizing on their moment in the spotlight to establish their own mini-empires.
In March 2020, Peloton shut down its New York City studio, and in April, head instructor Robin Arzón led a cycling class from her apartment. Everything about this first "live from home" session was MacGyvered: Arzón fidgeted with the music on her laptop, and Janet Jackson's "Nasty" occasionally drowned out her aphorisms about building character in trying times. She shouted out a few usernames. "ElaineNeedsWine," she read, laughing. "I have a feeling you might not be alone, Elaine." Twenty-five thousand people tuned in, in no small part to get a peek at Arzón's apartment.
Courtesy of Robin Arzon
In recent years, Arzón, 40, has welcomed riders not only into her home but into her life. She's shared her journey with IVF, pregnancy, and motherhood. "The frequency with which people come up to me crying, I'm still figuring out how to manage that. It's a new, intense thing that happens every single day," she says. "A woman announced her pregnancy to me in the bathroom of an airport in Puerto Rico. And it was because she had worked through her grief and her joy with me [on the bike]. More common than not, that's the reaction: the physical shaking, quivering."
The instructors have worked with Peloton to figure out how to make what riders love about them marketable. Arzón, for instance, would describe herself as Type A—she loves a vision board and taught an 11-episode MasterClass course on how to manifest success. (A MasterClass spokesperson declined to comment on instructor compensation, but a 2017 Hollywood Reporter article said they are paid at least $100,000.) An experience being held hostage at gunpoint inspired Arzón to take up running and eventually pivot from a career as a corporate litigator to one in wellness. She's now Peloton's vice president of fitness programming. In recent years, she's evolved her brand to center more on motherhood: She's developed prenatal and postpartum workouts; she dots her Instagram with images of her daughter Athena, with whom she posed on the cover of Parents Latina magazine; her children's book Strong Mama recently became a best seller; and she struck a deal with Pottery Barn Kids.
Ally Love, Peloton Instructor
But instructors must maintain a careful balance when showcasing their personal lives. Love, for instance, has tried to cultivate intimacy even as she draws more eyeballs to her accounts. Vogue, People, and "Page Six" breathlessly covered her five-day wedding in Mexico, which included 200 drones taking to the sky to spell Love You, but only her followers could view more personal photos from the extravaganza in her Instagram Stories. She cites her husband's privacy concerns for this decision: "He's my No. 1 supporter, but he didn't sign up to be a Peloton instructor, so it's about making sure that I protect the people I love and respect their boundaries while servicing my community so they know they have access." Of course, gating the wedding content only drove more people to follow her account.
Courtesy of Mike Lawrence
The newer instructors often look to the veterans with proven social media savvy. Cotter cites a conversation between Love and fellow instructor and former makeup artist Tunde Oyeneyin as an example of how Peloton talent curate their social feeds to score endorsements. "Ally actually gave her advice that maybe you should do makeup on social media," says Cotter. "Tunde got a Revlon deal out of that."
When Cody Rigsby, now 35, first joined Peloton, he thought perhaps imitating Arzón would be the best route to success. "It wasn't authentic to me," he says. "Robin is amazing at being Robin. I had to figure out who Cody was." Rigsby, who sports a Mickey Mouse tattoo on his bicep and worships Britney Spears, studied his sessions and found riders responded to his pop culture references and self-deprecation. They loved when he opined on the texture of Cheetos. "I became sort of the opposite of an inspirational fitness trainer," he says.
Cody Rigsby, Peloton Instructor
Rigsby now boasts 1.2 million Instagram followers, the most of any Peloton instructor. In 2021, he competed on Dancing With the Stars and made it to the finale with his partner Cheryl Burke. (A Dancing With the Stars representative said the show does not comment on contestants' salaries, but Variety reported in 2019 that they make $125,000 during the initial weeks and earn bonuses as they progress, maxing out at $295,000.) Peloton set up a makeshift studio in its Pasadena showroom while Rigsby was in Los Angeles, and he would film classes between rehearsals and performances. His recent deals include Gatorade, Chobani, Capital One, Invisalign, Adidas, Pure Leaf, Whole Foods, Primal Kitchen, Therabody, and Degree.
Eric McCandless—ABC/Getty Images
Emma Lovewell, too, has seen her offers expand. She had sent out a newsletter with recipes, gift guides, and travel tips to her riders at Peloton competitor SoulCycle. But it was only after she switched to Peloton that she was able to build the business. "At SoulCycle, I was reaching 40 to 50 people a class—hundreds of people, tops, all in New York City," says Lovewell, 34. "Peloton is just massive." She's also designed jeans for the brand Sene, modeled for Under Armour, and developed recipes with plant-based food company Kite Hill.
Emma Lovewell, Peloton Instructor
A 2020 study on the influencer market found that the most valuable level of social media influencer to corporations is the "macro-influencer" who has between 100,000 and 1 million Instagram followers. "It's a sweet spot, because they are not super expensive yet, but they still have a sizable follower base and they're more authentic and get more engagement," says co-author Colin Campbell, a marketing professor at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business. "Once they get bigger, they tend to become more diva-like in terms of their demands and pay."
Arturo Holmes—Getty Images
Alex Toussaint, who has 571,000 Instagram followers, falls squarely into that macro-influencer category. He has deals with Puma and Hyperice, another massage-device company, and wants to model his career on athletes who tend to be selective about where they lend their names, like LeBron James and Steph Curry (who takes Toussaint's classes). When Toussaint, 29, became a Puma global ambassador last year, he partnered with the athletics brand to invest in his foundation, Do Better, which uplifts marginalized communities. "I've never chased a dollar. I've always chased purpose," says Toussaint. "My grandmother always told me purpose is the most powerful, and the money will follow."
Alex Toussaint, Peloton Instructor
Still, more followers translate to more money. "It wouldn't be surprising to me if instructors like Cody and Robin are getting close to $20,000 per post on average," says Watson of NYU. Asked how much she makes from outside endorsements, Arzón is coy. "It's more than my income at Peloton," she says. "Let's just say it's a few salaries."
Paras Griffin—Getty Images
When Barry McCarthy took over as CEO in February, instructors' outside deals—and time away from the studio—came under scrutiny. "He was like, 'Tell me again why we let them do this?'" says Cotter. "Not everyone at the organization always understands. Why not just tell them the equivalent of 'Shut up and dribble'? The answer is that these are professional athletes that deserve to go far in life, and Peloton is absolutely building a business off their brilliance. So why not make them feel super valued?"
Read More: How 'Subscribe to Me' Became the Future of Work
These days Peloton instructors can run potential deals by a committee and get a quick answer. Cotter even encourages new instructors to look into outside partnerships after about a year and a half. Peloton prohibits its instructors from making commercials with competitors, endorsing alcohol brands, or appearing in adult films, but almost anything else is fair game. "Did people watch Dancing With the Stars and go buy a Peloton? We're not sure that happened, but we don't care," says Cotter of Rigsby's stint on the show. "It exposed him to the masses, and that's great value for him, which is great value for us. There's not a direct response in our business, but it does make people at Peloton feel happy and heard and respected."
Peloton's chief content officer Jennifer Cotter
The company also doesn't dictate what instructors say on the bike. During the racial justice protests in 2020, Toussaint made an impassioned speech in a class. "For some of y'all, I'm the one person from the African-American community in your household," he said. He shared his own stories of getting pulled over by the police on social media. "I never had to ask approval for anything," says Toussaint. "The reason you get the job is that level of trust and authenticity." Lovewell has similarly spoken out about anti-Asian hate during rides.
The only time Cotter really pushes back against instructors is when they want to take on too much, as she worries they might dilute the trust they have built with their followers if they endorse every product. Rigsby admits his initial inclination was to sign more deals: "In retrospect, I'm glad they guided me away from certain partnerships that weren't worth my time."
Very few instructors have left the Peloton family, in part because they're afforded so much leeway. But this freedom isn't the only reason they stay. A Bloomberg report from January 2021 found that senior instructors made $500,000-plus in compensation. A recent earnings report nodded to their value, noting that Peloton's declining stock price may hamper its ability to hire and retain top-tier fitness talent who are offered shares in the company. "If they haven't left the Peloton ecosystem, it's almost certainly because Peloton has signed them to exclusive contracts where they're paying them several million dollars," Watson says. (A Peloton spokesperson said the company does not comment on employee compensation.)
Instructors also know that just as Peloton's future is uncertain, physically, they can't do this job forever. They're incentivized to squeeze what they can out of the gig. Toussaint, who went to military school and worked his way up from mopping floors at a cycling studio to being a fitness pro to the stars, compares the life of an instructor to that of a professional athlete. "We train. We study the tape. We produce at a high level every single day," he says.
But that intensity can take a toll. Rigsby acknowledges that his body simply cannot sustain riding the bike every day for years on end. "I grew up with a single mother who was on welfare and food stamps. We went through multiple evictions. So my relationship with money is interesting," he says. "I recognize that notoriety and fame only lasts for so long, so I do want to capitalize on it in an authentic way and set myself up for success in the future."
Clockwise from top left: Peloton instructors Cody Rigsby, Alex Toussaint, Ally Love, Robin Arzón, and Emma Lovewell in May in New York City
Peloton reopened in-person classes to a small number of members on June 10, in a new Manhattan studio specifically designed to showcase its stars, with a larger floor plan and more cameras. The studio will fully reopen later this summer, and Peloton riders are already taking to social media to plan "Pelogrimages" to New York to work out with their favorite instructors.
Cotter envisions a future in which instructors can play less demanding roles. "I've talked about it with the instructors and do want to make them feel their sense of mortality is not as imminent as they think it is. I've already told them, 'You can do fewer classes. Don't worry about it. You're going to be here until you're 90,'" she says. "But yes, we understand that's why they pursue these things."
She sounds like a proud mother as she discusses the talent: she beams when she recalls Toussaint winning MVP at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and raves about Arzón's books. Their successes are her successes—well, Peloton's—even as it becomes increasingly apparent that one day they may leave the nest. "I hope they never quit," she says. "Not on my watch."
With reporting by Nik Popli and Simmone Shah
Write to Eliana Dockterman at eliana.dockterman@time.com.
Two Facebook Whistleblowers in Conversation


Do you like Lego? Ever fancied building something, but either not having 10 000 of the same colour blocks, or having to pack up every day stop your creative genius? I always wanted to build the Death Star, but only had about 100 grey blocks. Luckily, if you suffered from any of these constraints, Minecraft is here for you.
Minecraft is all about cubes, because everything is made of cubes. Dirt cubes, stone cubes, water cubes; even your little character is a 2×1 set of blocks. All these blocks make up the world, which is infinitely large, for you to conquer. But don't just stand there! Monsters come out at night, and they love the way you taste. So smack that tree until you get wood.
Minecraft isn't really a game, in the conventional connotation of the word. It is an outlet, for both the creative and social aspects of the gamer. There is a local co-op option, with drop-in drop-out split screen play. The only problem here is the reduced field of view imposed by splitting the screen in two. Fortunately, there is also online multiplayer, which solves this problem. Working together, either locally or online, has distinct advantages in a game where you can find yourself hopelessly lost with monsters on your tail.
So whether you enjoy working alone on your masterpiece in the peaceful difficulty (no monsters), or teaming up to fight monsters and explore dungeons with friends, there's something for everyone. Each block you dig through might reveal something exciting on the other side, from caves, to monsters, to a rare stone that has to be mined! Collecting rare ore naturally requires superior tools and more time for less reward, so you will never run out of things to do.
The possibilities are endless, really, as you can construct a myriad of items from the crafting menu, and bake a few more with your furnace. Turn sand into glass, sticks and stones into pickaxes, and lava and water into portals to the nether realm. There are also a variety of plants, trees, and animals to harvest for various purposes, not to mention all the monsters that can drop even more exotic loot.
The only real limit is your imagination and probably your patience. This might be a game you play for hours on end, or something you pick up from time to time when you want a break from the norm. Physics weeps in this game, as you can easily delete the supporting blocks of most materials, leaving you with fantastic floating creations. Or, in my case, random columns of dirt.
Having played the original PC beta version, it's interesting to see how far the Minecraft franchise has come. Mechanics have been added and improved, but it's still the same addictive formula at its core. The excitement I felt upon discovering some super rare green stone many miles from the surface was only matched by the disappointment I felt when I couldn't find any more, meaning I couldn't make my entire fortress out of the lovely green stone. Nevertheless, this will make the green parts all the more special because I had to work for them. The game does seem to take rather a long time to save. However, considering the scope of the world which you get to explore, this is probably reasonable.
The point of the game? Well, either personal achievement, or building in a group, is the impetus for the creation of gravity-defying constructions, from small villages to cathedrals and castles with millions of blocks, to a scale model of the Starship Enterprise.
More fun than a bucket of lava in your best friend's greenhouse, Minecraft may sound like an odd, boring concept. Until of course, you build your first 12 metre tall *cough* likeness out of solid gold. That shoots snowballs out the head. By then this game, that isn't really a game, probably has you hooked.


3 distinct games in one package - Fracture (40 levels), Smash (20 levels), and Bowshot (24 levels). As a newly born A.I. entity, battle through 3 different futuristic sports—Fracture, Smash and Bowshot—to escape slavery at the hands of the Overlords.
© 2016 HTC Corporation. All rights reserved.


All funds and plans purchased for use in bamadining.com are for the personal use of the owner of the account or plan only and are non-transferable. The bamadining.com funds and plans cannot be used as a gift card or gift certificate. Except as otherwise expressly stated in these terms, all bamadining.com funds and plans are non-refundable and will expire at the earlier of the last day of enrollment or employment, as applicable, or the last day of the current semester.
Plans and Dining Dollars funds are non-refundable. Unused Plans and Dining Dollars balances expire on Any remaining meals at the end of the spring semester are forfeited and do not roll over to the summer semester or the following fall semester.


Villa with pool for rent, Rab island is situated in a peaceful wooded area very close to the beautiful pebble beach with crystal clear sea, about 12 minutes walk. The villa can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. The whole property is walled so privacy is ensured. Outside the villa in the garden is a swimming pool, sundeck area and covered dining area. The pine forest is surrounding the house enabling such a beautiful view. The property has a spacious terrace and a large terrain in front. Other interesting places and beaches are easily reachable by bike or by walking.
The interior consists of 5 bedrooms, on the ground floor, is the first one with a large double bed, three of them on the second floor with two single beds each and one with a king size bed. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1 (kids under 12 stay free of charge). In there you will also find a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, bathrooms and a living room with a fireplace. Table tennis, tennis rackets, bikes, electric piano, bocce court, and many other facilities are available for free use. The inside of this pool villa is decorated in a Mediterranean style with modern furniture.
Free parking spot (for 5 cars).
Children are welcome (cot bed on request).
big supermarket Thomy is located 1,5 km from the villa.
Minimum stay 7 days, changeover day Saturday.
Arrival Sat between 16h and 19h, Departure Sat between 9h and 10h.


text:
Alison Emily Thewliss (née le ) est une femme politique du Parti national écossais (SNP). Elle est députée de Glasgow Central depuis 2015.

Avant d'être élue à Westminster, Thewliss est conseillère municipale de Glasgow pour le quartier Calton, élue pour la première fois en 2007. Durant son mandat de conseillère, elle est porte-parole du SNP sur les services fonciers et environnementaux.

Biographie
Thewliss fréquente le Carluke High School et étudie la politique et les relations internationales à l'Université d'Aberdeen.

Thewliss rejoint le SNP à l'âge de dix-sept ans à la suite du Référendum de dévolution de l'Écosse de 1997. Elle est trop jeune pour voter au référendum, mais effectue un sondage de sortie dans un bureau de vote dans le cadre d'un projet d'études modernes, qui la met en contact avec des représentants de partis politiques écossais. Alors qu'elle est encore étudiante, elle s'implique dans le démarchage pour le SNP lors des élections du Parlement écossais de 2003. Quelques mois plus tard, elle est employée comme chercheuse pour Bruce McFee. Au moment où McFee décide de ne pas se présenter aux élections en 2007, le parti recherche des candidats aux élections locales. Thewliss accepte de se présenter pour le quartier de Calton lors de l'élection du conseil municipal de Glasgow en 2007, qui utilise un nouveau système de quartiers à plusieurs représentants, et est l'une des 19 candidats du SNP à avoir remporté des sièges auparavant occupés par des conseillers travaillistes écossais sous l'ancien système uninominal. Elle est réélue en 2012, mais quitte son poste de conseillère après avoir été élue députée de Glasgow Central aux élections générales de 2015.

Thewliss fait campagne sur la question de la politique de crédit d'impôt révisée du gouvernement limitant les nouveaux demandeurs à deux enfants à partir de 2017, une politique introduite par le chancelier George Osborne dans son budget de juillet 2015. Elle déclare peu de temps après que la mesure budgétaire est "incroyablement désagréable" car les femmes qui ont été violées devraient justifier leur cas lorsque l'enfant serait leur troisième.

Vie privée
Alison Thewliss est mariée à un développeur de logiciels. Le couple a un fils en 2010 et une fille en 2013.

Références

Liens externes

Femme politique écossaise
Étudiant de l'université d'Aberdeen
Député du 58e Parlement du Royaume-Uni
Député du 57e Parlement du Royaume-Uni
Député du 56e Parlement du Royaume-Uni
Député du Parti national écossais
Représentant de Glasgow à la chambre des communes
Naissance en septembre 1982

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


This Luxury wood vessel sink, find great deals on ebay for wood vessel sink in kitchen and bathroom sinks shop with confidence. petrified wood bathroom sinks rustic sinks, rustic sinks is known for it s extensive collection of petrified wood sinks while going modern to rustic many of our customers look for something. wood in the bathroom absolutely houzz, wet places and wood can be a match made in design heaven — see great examples and tips for sealing and installing bathroom wood here. Revelle Countertops Inspirational Countertop For Vessel Sink Wood, Divine Wood Bathroom Vanity or Bathroom Vanity Plans or H Sink, Diy Bathroom Vanity Floating Vanity Inspirational H Sink Diy Vessel, Interior & Exterior Great Master Bathroom Vanity Like Raised, Luxurious Small Bathroom Vanity with Sink Styling Up Your Narrow, Wooden Heart Wall Decoration Awesome Heart Wall Decor New, Glamorous Bathroom with White Vanity with White Bathroom Vanity, Awesome Mirror Bathroom Cabinet, Find the Best Diy Wood Bathroom Countertops A Bud, Bathroom Sink and Cabinets Got Health Care Wi, that was posted on Bathroom category.
So, if you want to download this best photo about Wood Bathroom Sink Best Of Diy Bathroom Remodel Ideas Best Sink Dry Vanity Diy Bathroom To, just right click and choose 'save image as' to save this photo to your tablet. To search for similar photo you can go to Bathroom page. In addition, we also have a similar photo titled Wood Bathroom Sink New Wooden Bathroom Cabinets Best Corner Bathroom Sink Base Cabineth, Wood Bathroom Sink Awesome 31 Beautiful Cheap Bathroom Mirrors, Wood Bathroom Sink Elegant Find The Best Diy Wood Bathroom Countertops A Bud, Wood Bathroom Sink Picture Of Bathroom Sink And Vanity Bathroom Sink And Vanity 44 Awesome Ikea, Wood Bathroom Sink Picture Of Wood Bath Vanity Topofthehilldc.
That's all of my posts about Wood Bathroom Sink Best Of Diy Bathroom Remodel Ideas Best Sink Dry Vanity Diy Bathroom To, hopefully according to what you want, bye!


text:
Human remains found in Enumclaw possibly linked to 2017 missing person case
By Byron Packer
Human remains found in Enumclaw
ENUMCLAW, Wash. -- Human remains were found in unincorporated King County on Saturday, authorities said. King County and Enumclaw police are investigating.
The remains were found in the 38800 block of 258th Avenue Southeast around 11 a.m.
Officers and deputies got a tip that the remains could be linked to a 2017 missing person case, however, a positive identification has not been made at this time.
The King County Medical Examiner should release the identity in the coming days.
Deputies ask anyone with information to call sheriff's office at 206-296-3311 or Enumclaw Police at 360-825-3505.
Former Spokane doctor sentenced for paying dark-web hitmen in Bitcoin to kidnap estranged wife


text:
Tag: Christie Lites
Dermot Kennedy: 'Some Summer Night' – Live From Natural History Museum
Jacob Waite - 9 November 2020 0
Following the ban on mass gatherings in March, socially distanced performances, seated audiences and drive-in shows have been the order of the day. Diverging...
With the present state of play across the globe, musicians, promotors and crew alike are all hypothesising and theorising about the future of live...
Christie Lites Shares COVID-19 Update
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Christie Lites has confirmed how the current climate has affected the business and what measures have been put...
Khalid: Free Spirit World Tour
Jacob Waite - 10 October 2019 0
Khalid first stormed into the charts with his debut studio album, American Teen, in March 2017. Since then, the El Paso singer-songwriter has earned...
GLP impression X4 Bar 20 and JDC1 for Dermot Kennedy
Production designer Owen Pritchard-Smith (of Spirit Design) joined up with Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy for a European tour, having previously worked with the artist's...
Sinclair & Co Unleash the Power of 300 GLP Fixtures at...
Australian psychedelic band Tame Impala's incredible year reached its zenith at the Coachella Festival recently. Headlining on the Saturday night, at the annual extravaganza...
Elation Dartz Illuminate KISS' End of the Road World Tour
James Robertson - 15 May 2019 0
More than 40 years on and KISS can still draw a crowd anywhere in the world with their crowd-pleasing hits and, undoubtedly, elaborate live...
Shawn Mendes: The Tour
Having stormed into the music charts with number one single Stitches in 2015, Shawn Mendes has consolidated himself as a live tour-de-force in recent...
tpi intern - 11 February 2019 0
Following the release of their third album, Cocoa Sugar, the critically acclaimed Scottish power- house set off on a year of extensive touring, rolling...
Christie Lites North America Invests in Kinesys
tpi intern - 24 January 2019 0
Christie Lites North America made a major commitment to Kinesys automation, with the purchase of Elevation Lift ket 500Kg chain hoists – both 200V...
BMTH Strips Back to GLP's Minimalist Industrialism
tpi intern - 9 January 2019 0
Faced with their second full-scale arena tour, Sheffield group, Bring Me The Horizon was seeking a different look and feel from their previous shows. To...
GLP Highlights The Tallest Man On Earth
Swedish artist Kristian Matsson is better known under his stage name, The Tallest Man On Earth. His recent European tour, in support of his album When...
GLP Fixtures Supports Axwell & Ingrosso
tpi intern - 7 December 2018 0
When two members of Swedish House Mafia - Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso - played a one-off show at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in...
Slayer: The Farewell Tour
Jacob Waite - 3 December 2018 0
Formed in California, 1981, by lead guitarist Kerry King, vocalist and bassist Tom Araya, and the late, great Jeff Hanneman, Slayer has become one...
Kylie: Golden
Glasgow on the last day of September. The weather may be 'dreich' but the atmosphere inside the Hydro is bright and anticipative when Kylie's...
VELD Music Festival Dazzles with Dynamic Harman Lighting
Lighting Designer Robert Sondergaard of Electric Aura Projects and Solotech recently deployed Martin by HARMAN VDO Sceptron10 LED lighting fixtures to create a dynamic...
LARMac Live on Creamfields
Jacob Waite - 9 October 2018 0
As is the annual tradition, we at Team TPi have packed our tents and wellies to bring you this year's Festival Focus. Running every...
Christie Lites UK Invests in Kinesys
Christie Lites' UK operation has made a major investment in Kinesys automation equipment, with the purchase of 24 half tonne Liftket motors with Kinesys...


text:
'The Intouchables' Directors' Follow-Up 'Samba' Finds U.S. Distribution
Broad Green Pictures has acquired the film, which stars Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Tahar Rahim
Jeff Sneider | September 18, 2014 @ 1:10 PM
Broad Green Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to "Samba," Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano's follow-up to their 2012 hit "The Intouchables," the company announced Thursday.
BGP plans to release the film in the second half of 2015 in theaters across the U.S. and build upon the incredible box-office success of its predecessor. "The Intouchables" broke box office records in France and was the top grossing French-language film in the U.S. in the last decade.
The film stars Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Tahar Rahim. Samba Sy) has worked day and night for the last 10 years, trying to support his family back in Senegal while making a life for himself in France. Thrown into detention, he meets a reclusive immigration worker, Alice (Gainsbourg), who's warned to keep a safe distance from the people she is helping. Desperate for excitement and meaning in her own life, Alice lets her guard down when the charming Samba is ordered to leave France. Fumbling through bottom-rung jobs with his new friend Wilson (Rahim) while trying to stay off the radar, Samba finds himself returning to the awkward solace of Alice.
Nakache and Toledano directed and adapted the film from Delphine Coulin's book "Samba pour la France." Gaumont produced "Samba" with Yann Zenou, Laurent Zeitoun and Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky from Quad Productions.
"I am very glad that Broad Green Pictures totally understood the perspective that Eric and Olivier wanted to offer with this enjoyable social romance, and we are very excited to start working all together, I trust their new vision of the market and the great team they're putting together will bring 'Samba' to a great US success," said Cécile Gaget, head of Gaumont International.
"We couldn't be more excited to be working with such talented filmmakers whose work we so admire- we've been waiting for this opportunity. The remarkable performances in this film bring its themes to life in such a visceral way, and will resonate with such a diverse group of audiences. We believe that this film should reach an even larger audience than their first," added BGP founders and brothers, CEO Gabriel Hammond and chief creative officer Daniel Hammond.
The deal for "Samba" was negotiated by CAA, Gaumont's Gaget and Gabriel Hammond for BGP.
Deal Central
Deal Central gives you the latest on Hollywood casting, script buys, greenlights and negotiations in the entertainment industry.


I've loved those lines for years now; they still send shivers down my spine as I sit in our (messy, covered in laundry) apartment and imagine the piles of supplies and suitcases sitting in the next room.
I'm sure I've said this before, but life always seems extra vibrant and stark in those days and weeks on either side of a big move to some place new. The air feels crisper, the sun shines brighter, there's that hum of misplaced adrenaline that infuses mundane chore like laundry and sorting papers with a silly amount of significance.
Before we leave, I walk around feeling like I'm standing at the edge of where the sidewalk ends.
As I responded to a fellow blogger in the comments on my last post, we've got 1 week, 6 days, and 7 hours until we leave. That sounds a whole lot better than two weeks right?
I'm working on a little project that has me going through old bog posts from China and it's been kind of fun reading how my perspective and coping mechanisms evolved over the course of two years. I was such a baby when we arrived!
Life Lessons from Overseas: Things I Learned as a 'Diplomat's' Wife–A New Mini-Series!
Random Chengdu photo from our last few weeks in town.
So I'm going to start a new mini-series here. I could call it "Things I Wish I Knew About Being a Trailing Foreign Service Spouse Before We Went Overseas" but that's kind of long and ungainly, so lets just call it "Life Lessons from Overseas." It's catchier that way.
Once a week for the next few weeks I'm going to be talking about things I learned during my first tour living overseas as a diplomat's wife and a foreign service spouse. Some of these things are heavy, important stuff, some are pretty trivial. Some are good life lessons in general and some are pretty specific to the expat spouse experience. I'll be writing about everything from making friends, to getting out of the house, to why travel will save your sanity, to finding work to why culture shock is the crappiest and most annoyingly accurate psychological cliche on the planet.
After only one tour under my belt, I'm no expert-far from it. I can still remember though what I thought living overseas as a diplomat's wife might be like, what it turned out to be like, and what it felt like when all of my warm fuzzy dreams collided with reality.
On the movie reel playing in my head before we left the States, I practically skipped through picturesque cobblestone alleyways, finding secret Sichuan delicacies, I spoke and read fluent Mandarin. There may as well have been a choreographed song and dance number starring me, my favorite vegetable vendors, for how realistic my visions were. I pictured myself meeting new best friends to have giggly girl's nights with. I assumed I would be a fearless explorer roaming the countryside. That ban on working on the local economy? That would somehow magically not apply to me and I would find fulfilling and important work to do with great non-profits on the ground in China. I would never sit at home, hitting refresh on the New York Times website and counting down the minutes until my husband came home. Never.
The reality is that I did eat at hole-in-the-wall restaurants–but I also ate at home–a lot. Sure, I chatted a lot with the grandmothers and vendors in our neighborhood, but I never felt like anyone was just one "ni chi fan le ma?" away from inviting me home to dinner. On the contrary, the one time an elderly woman put her arm on my shoulder to draw me close and confess her hatred for her native land 3 weeks before we left China, I was so shocked by her intimacy that I wondered for a split second whether it was some sort of elaborate setup.
I was able to make friends both within and outside the Consulate community, but too many times I waited for others to ask me to hang out instead of being the one to make the first phone call. Too many times I didn't join a club or a group because it seemed like it wouldn't "be my thing" and it was always my loss.
Working for a non-profit as a diplomatic spouse in China? Forget it! On the other hand, I didn't take advantage of the small opportunities I did have, believing I could always find something better elsewhere. Bad move.
China was not my first time living overseas and so I assumed, quite wrongly, that I'd somehow have a leg up on the culture shock and the expat life. Maybe I did in some ways, but it was still a total shock to find out how different life can be when you're living in a place to be with the person you love rather than a job or a city you love. I made some really good decisions in China and I made some really not-so-good ones and I learned a lot.
I'm going to be writing about my experience, but I'm only one person with one set of opinions, so for this set of posts especially, I'd really love your input and to hear your thoughts. Write comments, send me links to your blog posts, shoot me emails. I'll include and attribute and link to it all throughout this series wherever I can. I can't wait to hear from you.
Next week we'll start by talking culture shock, or why everyone looooves Post at 3 months, hates Post with a fiery passion at 6 months, before gradually adjusting and falling ridiculously head over heels in love again…6 months before pack out. Send me your thoughts!
A quick post about street sweepers, more here.
Its been another beautiful sunny day in Chengdu. Lately the air quality has been relatively good and we've had more sunshine in the last 3 weeks than I think we did for an entire 6 month stretch during our first year here. I'm afraid all of the new arrivals must think we are crazy. We talk up the gloom and the grey skies and then they get here and its all 72 degrees and sunshine.
Whatever, I'm not complaining. Today Will and I took our picnic blanket outside and hung out with a bunch of the little kids in the building. Its so nice to live in a place full of kids running around, laughing, playing. It just adds a certain amount of liveliness and fun to the atmosphere.
I've been on a photo-editing binge the last few days trying to get everything mostly done before we pack up our computer on Thursday. I have a bunch up on Flickr and I'm also putting some of them up on my new site.
Oh wait, what, my new site? My absolutely-no-baby-pictures-in-sight-site where I'll post about China and India and other more portfolio type pieces? Thanks to Chris helping me out with the template and debugging a bunch of php and CSS, its finally up and running. I'm still making all sorts of tweaks behind the scenes, but finally it exists! Check it out at http://www.danielledumm.com Let me know what bugs you run into!


Our Mixed Ability Pilates classes are exactly that; classes that are suitable for all levels and abilities, even those completely new to Pilates. The classes consist of controlled resistance exercises using body weight and some small equipment. All of the exercises can be modified to suit each individual's ability and some small adjustments are made if needed just to make sure that the movements are precise so that everyone gets the best from the class.


This ivory dress from our ModCloth namesake label brings your wedding day visions to life with its sheer neckline and cropped sleeves, pink embroidered flowers, and subtle sequins sprinkled throughout. What makes this fit and flare even better are the unseen details - padded bust cups for support, a full underskirt, and a dreamy quality that continues to emanates beauty throughout the occasion, and beyond.
Fully lined except sheer sleeves and neckline. Back zipper with hook and eye closure. Tulle underlay at hem. Padded bust. Boning at bust, sides, and back.


text:
Swords, Bows, Lasers & More! ELEX II has a new Combat Trailer!
01/11/2022 - by Kerri Guillette
The Invasion has begun! An enemy force has landed on Magalan, bringing death and destruction to the planet and all its inhabitants. There's only one way to stop them: fight them with everything you've got. Let fire rain on them, shoot them with guns, bows, rockets, or laser weapons. Hack them, slash them, and smite them with your sword, ax, or chainsaw, or whatever weapon suits you best. ELEX II lets you choose how to fight using melee, magic, or ranged combat – or a combination of all three. You can learn every skill, and you can master every weapon – it's all up to you.
ELEX II will release on March 1st, 2022, for PC, PlayStation4, PlayStation5, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series S/X. ELEX II is available for pre-order now, the SRP is $ 49.99 | € 49.99 | £ 38.99 on PC and $59.99 | € 59.99 | £ 48.99 on consoles.
ELEX II is the sequel to ELEX, the vintage open-world role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic and Risen series, Piranha Bytes. ELEX II returns to the post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy world of Magalan, with massive environments that can be explored with unrivaled freedom via jetpack – you will be able to move through the epic story any way you want!
Several years after Jax defeated the Hybrid, a new threat arrives from the sky, unleashing the dangerous powers of dark Elex and endangering all life on the planet. In order to defend the peace on Magalan and the safety of his own family, Jax embarks on a mission to convince the factions to unite against the invaders, as well as a personal quest to find his son, Dex, who got separated from him …
Dive into a huge, hand-crafted, completely unique world with multiple factions and diverse environments set in a post-apocalyptic science fantasy universe.
The game allows you to:
explore the planet of Magalan with unprecedented freedom, using your trusted jetpack to traverse the map and even fly!
interact with a lived-in world, full of unique NPCs, who…
…will remember what you've done and react accordingly
…will join or leave your group depending on how you behave
…are able to be killed, which will affect the story
engage in fluid close and ranged combat with a massively improved control system
experience a story where your actions have consequences, immersing you in a world of moral decisions
Kerri Guillette( Assistant Editor )
Kerri is a disabled assistant editor and news writer for BWT. She is motivated by her love of words, commas, comics, and all things geeky


We do not sell pirated Thandavam DVDs & VCDs. We recommend you to buy movies of original DVD & VCD.
We do not provide paid / free Thandavam Movie downloads.
We do not offer to watch Thandavam movie online.
Thandavam Movie Review are added by registered customers.
Free wallpapers download of Thandavam movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our Gallery section.
Thandavam Wiki & Box office collections are updated regularly.


text:
University of the District of Columbia Faculty & Staff Headcounts - Institutional Characteristics
University of the District of Columbia General Information
University of the District of Columbia is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Washington, DC. Total 632 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for University of the District of Columbia including both full-time and part-time faculties. The average faculty salary is 76,059 for academic year 2018-2019. You can check salary information in detail at faculty salary by academic rank. For non-instructional staffs, total 1,153 employees are working for University of the District of Columbia including both full-time and part-time. The average non-instructional staff salary is 73,133 and you can more staff salary information at salary by occupation page. The has a total enrollment of 4,244 including undergraduate and graduate schools and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
University of the District of Columbia Overview
4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
www.udc.edu
Number of Faculties
203 Full-time / 429 Part-time
Number of Staffs
Faculty Average Salary
Staff Average Salary
Faculty and Staffs by Occupation at University of the District of Columbia
At University of the District of Columbia, there are 1,153 employees including both full-time and part-time, instructional and non-instructional staffs. Among them, 632 staffs are teaching (instructional) faculties. Next table summarizes the headcount of staffs and you can see detail statistics for staffs by gender, race, occupation, and faculty status.
Faculty & Staff headcounts at University of the District of Columbia
Staff Category
1,153 508 645 661 288 373 492 220 272
648 297 351 216 99 117 432 198 234
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists and other teaching and Instructional support
87 31 56 80 29 51 7 2 5
91 46 45 91 46 45 - - -
Business and Financial Operations
92 36 56 81 31 50 11 5 6
Computer, Engineering, and Science
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media
26 17 9 24 15 9 2 2 0
Healthcare Practioners and Technical
1 0 1 1 0 1 - - -
Office and Administrative Support
131 25 106 99 15 84 32 10 22
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving
Highest faculty salary in District of Columbia
Georgetown University $140,464
George Washington University $132,460
University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law $132,418
American University $108,404
Institute of World Politics $105,487
Highest staff salary in District of Columbia
University of Phoenix-Washington DC $173,723
Strayer University-Global Region $92,389
Institute of World Politics $85,932
George Washington University $83,760
Schools with Most faculty in District of Columbia
George Washington University 1,239
Georgetown University 1,211
Howard University 920
American University 822
Catholic University of America 336