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When Superman was introduced to comics readers, he established a new superhero archetype: strong, courageous, optimistic, yet humble. Fans couldn't get enough of him and they wanted to learn more about the formative years of Clark Kent. Thus, Superboy was born.
Superboy had many adventures growing up in Smallville, Kansas, and he also became a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, but eventually the Boy of Steel had to grow up into the Man of Steel. However, that wasn't the end. Through the decades, talents such as Jim Shooter, Gerry Conway, Geoff Johns, and Brian Michael Bendis have picked up the torch from original creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and have found inventive ways to introduce new Superboys with their own distinct powers and personalities.
Superboy: A Celebration of 75 Years honors the Boy of Steel's legacy by collecting over 400 pages of tales from Kal-El's early years in the Midwest, his futuristic escapades with the Legion of Super-Heroes, and the further adventures of characters who have gone on to bear the title of Superboy such as the brash clone Conner Kent; the tragic Superboy-Prime; and the funloving son of Lois Lane and Clark, Jonathan Kent.
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Founder of State Patrol honored
A ceremony Tuesday honored the founder of the Iowa State Patrol. Ola Babcock Miller's recognized as the first woman to serve as Iowa Secretary of State, but many don't know that during that time, early in the 1900s, she also created a small group of "motor vehicle inspectors" to patrol roads as highway fatalities began to rise. The program worked so well, it was soon developed into the Highway Patrol.
On Tuesday, a memorial service was held at Miller's grave in a cemetery in the town of Washington and one of the speakers was Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Kevin Techau. Techau said, "some people dream of accomplishing great things, but others get up and do it." He says when she established the Iowa State Patrol, Ola Babcock Miller laid the foundation for what's now the premier state patrol in the country.
Another speaker was George Gallup, who's not only the grandson of Ola Babcock Miller, but also the son of the man who created the Gallup Poll. He was presented with the Iowa state flag that was draped over the new tombstone by an honor guard.
Gallup said in an attitude unusual for candidates then and now, Miller saw no need to spend a lot of money on campaigning. She spent a few hundred dollars, he says, for a few printed posters and money for gasoline to get her from one speaking engagement to another. Elaine Baxter is former secretary of state.
Baxter said at the event that she's been particularly interested in Ola Babcock Miller, 'because I like to think in some ways I've followed her footsteps, but I was never able to fill her shoes." Col. Robert Garrison is the Chief of the State patrol.
Garrison says students coming through "patrol school" learn among their first lessons who Ola Babcock Miller was. "You understand the history of the organization and what our values are," he says. A new grave marker was dedicated at the event, with forty uniformed troopers standing at attention. Other state and local officials were there, including Washington Mayor Rick Cicalo who arranged the event.
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Grigori Petrowitsch Wolkonski (: Григорий Петрович Волконский; * 8. April 1808 in Sankt Petersburg; † 6. Mai 1882 in Nizza) war ein russischer Fürst und Diplomat im Dienste des Russischen Kaiserreichs. Er wurde zum Wirklichen Staatsrat und Hofmeister am Zarenhof ernannt und war der Gründer der Baltischen Linie der Wolkonskis.

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Nach seinem abgeschlossenen Hausunterricht studierte er ab 1819 am Richelieu-Lyceum in Odessa, dem Vorgänger der späteren Universität Odessa. 1820 schickte ihn sein Vater zum Studium nach Paris. Er kehrte 1822 zurück nach Sankt Petersburg und trat seinen Dienst im Außenministerium an, 1828 wurde er zum Botschafter nach Neapel in das Königreich beider Sizilien berufen. 1829 wurde er zum Kammerjunker ernannt und 1829 als Beamter in der Asien-Abteilung des Außenministeriums eingesetzt. Von 1831 bis 1839 war er Leiter der archäologischen Kommission an der Akademie der schönen Künste in Rom. 1835 wurde er zum Kammerherrn ernannt und war Anfang der 1840er Jahre Gesandter in der russischen Mission am päpstlichen Hof im Vatikan. Von 1839 bis 1842 war er Assistent des Treuhänders und von 1842 bis 1845 Treuhänder des Petersburgers Schulbezirks und ab 1845 Treuhänder des Schulbezirks Odessa. Ab 1847 war er Beamter im Außenministerium, im gleichen Jahr wurde er zum Ehrenmitglied der Universität Sankt Petersburg und 1850 zum Ehrenmitglied der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Künste ernannt. 1852 wurde ihm der Rang des Hofmeisters und 1862 der Rang des Oberhofmeisters verliehen. In Anerkennung seiner geleisteten Dienste wurde er mit dem russischen Sankt-Stanislaus-Orden ausgezeichnet.

Grigori Petrowitsch Wolkonski war auch für seine musikalische Begabung bekannt, er galt als ein hervorragender Sänger mit einem großartigen Bass. Er gehörte einem Künstlerkreis an, war mit russischen Intellektuellen, wie zum Beispiel Alexander Sergejewitsch Puschkin, befreundet und richtete Literarische Gesellschaften aus. Er trat als Sänger auch im kaiserlichen Theater auf. Während seines Aufenthalts in Rom, förderte er russische Künstler und lebte im Palazzo Salviati.

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G. P. Wolkonski war ein Abkomme der russischen Rurikiden aus dem Geschlecht der Fürsten Wolkonski. Sein Vater Pjotr Michailowitsch Wolkonski (1776–1852) war russischer Feldmarschall, der mit seiner Cousine, der Hofdame Sophia Grigorijewna Wolkonskja (1787–1868), verheiratet war. In erster Ehe war Grigori Petrowitsch mit Maria Gräfin von Benckendorff (1820–1880) und in zweiter Ehe mit Lydia Waxel (1834–1897) verheiratet. Seine Nachkommen waren:
 Elisabeth Grigorjewna Wolkonskaja (1838–1897), sie war Autorin mehrerer Büchern über katholische Apologetik. Sie veröffentlichte das Buch "Der Clan der Prinzessin Wolkonski" und  war mit Fürst Michail Sergejewitsch Wolkonski (1832–1909) verheiratet.
 Pjotr Grigorjewitsch (1843–1896), war Stallmeister am Kaiserhof. Er erkrankte Mitte der 1870er Jahre an einer psychischen Erkrankung. Seine Ehefrau war die Fürstin Vera Lwow (1848–1924).
Die zweite Frau (ab 1881) war Lydia Alexandrowna Waxel (1834–1897), seine Haushälterin. Sie erbte nach dem Tod Wolkonskys das Anwesen in Bessarabien und sein gesamtes bewegliches Vermögen und lebte in Odessa.

Literatur
 Stackelberg, Otto Magnus von: Genealogisches Handbuch der estländischen Ritterschaft, Bd.: 3, Görlitz, [1930] , S. 290

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 Stammtafel Grigori Petrowitsch Wolkonski (russisch)
 Kurzbiographie Grigori Petrowitsch Wolkonski (russisch)

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Cranham Scout Centre
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Licensing Act 2003 Public Notice Notice of application for a Premises license Variation Strategy & Evolution (Gloucestershire Scouts) Tents within Cirencester Park, Cirencester Park, Cirencester, GL7 1UR
It is proposed to vary the current license by Provision of films from 18:00 to 00:00 Friday and Saturday | Perform live music and dancing (a Discotheque) from 18:00 to 01:30 Friday and Saturday Play recorded music from 15:00 to 01:30 Friday Play recorded music from 08:00 to 01:30 Saturday Play recorded music from 08:00 to 15:00 Sunday The sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises from 18:00 to 01:30 Friday and Saturday The full application can be inspected by contacting the Licensing Section (see below). A summary of the application can be viewed on www.cotswold.gov.uk. Representations can be made IN WRITING between: Date: 27/2/17 and Date: 26/3/17 to Licensing Section, Commercial Team, Cotswold District Council, Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Glos., GL7 IPX
Tel: 01285 623000 Email: licensing@cotswold.gov.uk It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for | the offence is not exceeding £5,000.
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Visa, MasterCard OK antitrust deal
Visa and MasterCard have reached a settlement with the Justice Department that will let merchants reward consumers for paying with lower-cost credit or debit cards, while American Express has vowed to fight a government antitrust lawsuit.
The settlement this past week means that about 4 million merchants nationwide that accept only Visa and MasterCard are now free to steer customers to different credit cards or forms of payment by offering discounts, rebates or other special treatment, the Justice Department said.
Six million more retailers who also accept cards from American Express are still subject to restrictions until the lawsuit is resolved, the Justice Department said.
"We want to put money in consumers' pockets," Attorney General Eric Holder said at a media conference. "By eliminating credit-card companies' anti-competitive rules, we will accomplish that."
Restraints on retailers by the payment networks "impose a competitive straitjacket on merchants, restricting decisions by them to offer discounts, benefits and choices to customers that many merchants would otherwise be free to offer," the Justice Department said in its lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The freedom of merchants to offer incentives to customers for alternative forms of payment, including no-frills cards that are cheaper for merchants to accept, had been prohibited by the card networks.
Visa, based in San Francisco, and Purchase, N.Y.-based MasterCard won't be required to make any payments as part of the settlement.
Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney, head of the Justice Department's antitrust division, said the case won't be over as long as the lawsuit is pending against New York-based AmEx.
"American Express's rules are the most restrictive," she said, standing alongside Holder. They "restrain trade unnecessarily."
"We have no intention of settling the case," American Express Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Chenault said. "We will defend the rights of our card members at the point of sale and our own ability to negotiate freely with merchants."
David Boies, an attorney for American Express, said the Justice Department will struggle to make a case that the company, which processes less than 25 percent of U.S. credit-card spending, has enough power to force retailers into agreements.
The settlement with Visa and MasterCard will have the ironic effect of making the market less competitive, he said. Under the agreement, Visa and MasterCard "can pay merchants to discriminate against American Express customers," Boies said in a Bloomberg TV interview. "That's bad economics. That's bad antitrust law, and it's bad for consumers."
Retail and consumer groups, including the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, the National Federation of Retailers and the Retail Industry Leaders Association said the settlement is a long-awaited victory.
"Merchants, small and large, welcome today's news," said John Emling, senior vice president of government affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association. "Credit and debit networks operate within a broken market where a few dominant firms set fees and dictate terms with impunity."
The Justice Department probe also focused on interchange, or "swipe" fees, charged to merchants on each transaction. Visa and MasterCard set the fees, which exceed $40 billion a year, and pass that money along to card-issuing banks to compensate them for the risk of lending money, the cost of processing the payments and to help fund rewards programs. Richer rewards programs typically carry higher interchange rates.
"When merchants do agree to accept American Express, they promise not to bait and switch by taking advantage of American Express's investments in attracting desirable card members and then steering those customers to use cards from another network," AmEx Vice Chairman Edward Gilligan said in a conference call with reporters and analysts.


This move is certainly interesting considering the timing, with AirPlay 2 compatibility being added to many of the latest Smart TVs and Apple getting ready to roll out their Apple TV+ service this Fall. Netflix already got a little attention recently for publicly jilting an invitation to put its content on Apple's revamped TV app. Now this. However, where the first move was completely understandable, removing an existing feature seems odd and somewhat consumer hostile. It isn't illegal. It isn't anti-competitive in any way. It's more strange than anything.
So why would Netflix remove this feature? A tweet from Christina Warren earlier today caught my eye because it makes a lot of sense.
I saw some conjecture earlier today claiming that Netflix was worried about the experience of using AirPlay diminishing because they wouldn't know what kind of device they were connecting to. However, I think Ms Warren's theory makes a lot more sense. Netflix is a data-driven company, and this exactly the kind of move I would expect from a company that is trying to flex its muscles to get something it wants.
The odd thing about this is that AirPlay probably isn't used all that much to watch Netflix anymore. I can see where it would have been popular several years ago, but where can't you watch Netflix at this point? Most TVs that can run apps have Netflix pre-loaded. Game consoles have it. Apple TV has it. Amazon Fire, Roku and Google all have it. Comcast has had it for a while now, and that's where my family usually ends up viewing content. There really isn't that much of a need to AirPlay Netflix content in 2019. However, it was nice to know it was there if you ever did need it.
This is the head-scratcher part for me. Anything related to Apple is going to make news, even if it happens over a weekend. This feature probably isn't used all that much anymore, so is such a small data stream important enough to rock the boat over? Netflix may be the king of the hill in the streaming game, but consider this- two of their major competitors in Amazon Prime and Hulu have partnered with Apple. They are both available in the TV app and both still allow AirPlay. If I worked for either and this decision from Netflix stands, I would be heavily advertising these differences to Apple fans to grab their business.
Ultimately, I don't think Netflix removing AirPlay support is going to be a big deal by itself. If Netflix doesn't end up adding it back, the culmination of this move, price increases and lack of TV app support might prompt some Apple fans to switch to a competing streaming service. We aren't talking about large numbers, but again, this makes me wonder why Netflix is bothering? Why stir up any potentially negative press that you don't have to?
If you read this site, you may remember that I was very strongly opposed to Spotify's anti-trust accusations against Apple. I haven't changed my mind on that score, either. As such, while I think Netflix's decision to remove a feature that has been in their app for five years for what seems to be a trivial reason is strange, I am not against it. They have every right to make this call and it would be pretty hypocritical of me to say otherwise. I may be an Apple fan, but believe it or not, I do try to avoid becoming a rampant fanboy here. If Netflix thinks this is a move that best serves their business, then more power to them. That said, it will be interesting to see how this tempest in a teapot turns out.


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Episode 5 of Season 4 of The Social Change Career Podcast
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"From Tree Huggers to Professional Hopers. How to start and flourish in a career in Conflict Resolution with Dr. Mari Fitzduff"
You made it in life when it is impossible to fit your accomplishments in one go. But when you remain a good human, it's even better. It is a tremendous honor to have as a guest Dr. Mari Fitzduff, one of the leading academics of contemporary conflict resolution and coexistence policy. Irish-born activist, educator, writer and academic, and more importantly, a very good human being. In Episode 5 of Season 4 (click to listen) hear about Dr. Fitzduff's earlier years, her involvement in conflict and post-conflict Northern Irish policy development; her tenure at the Heller School for Social Policy and interests in Neuroscience; Followership and her most recent book on Donald Trump.
Episode 5 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.
Fitzduff most formative years in the University and how she met her husband in 1969
The two-year honeymoon they took traveling throughout South America, Africa and Asia
How Fitzduff settled with her family in Northern Ireland in area known as the "killing fields"
The morning she found her vocation
How Dr. Fitzduff founded "Mediation Northern Ireland" while she was doing her Ph.D.
When the government asked her to write a paper on how what they could do in Northern Ireland after the military and economic approach failed
The government offered to set up an organization to facilitate Conflict Resolution at every level in Northern Ireland in the 1990s "Community Relations Council"
How Dr. Christopher Mitchell helped Mary at the beginning of the field as she was developing her organization
How Dr. Fitzduff developed a training Manual "Community Conflict Skills" on group dialogue on difficult issues which has been translated into 6 different languages
How her career blended her academic interests (behavioral change); her managerial skills (organizational psychology) and her systemic mediation work
It was only when Dr. Fitzduff was 40 that she started the Community Relations Council
How Conflict Resolution is about combining different degrees into one
How the Brandeis program was established
A bit about the origins of the conflict terminolog
Fitzduff's key and essential skills for building a career
What employers look for when hiring
Why a Ph.D is NOT for everyone
What to do if you want to get into the Conflict Resolution
Why global southern students get jobs faster than the students from the Global North
On working domestically in Conflict Resolution
Why undergraduate degrees in Conflict Resolution are NOT very useful
On being humble about working in the field and not feeling "morally superior"
How evaluation has developed in the CR field
Is cr about been a goody-goody or about a profession?
Fitzbuff's next book is a text book on neuro-psychology
Her insights into Followership and entrepreneurship
Fitzduff's reflection on acceptance (or not) of peace processes and stories of reconciliation and change
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#1283: The Piano Boy by Joanie Sommers
Peak Month: July 1961
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Joan Drost was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1941. She sang in church choirs from the age of ten. After moving to Venice, California, she got a break to sing at the Deauville Country Club north of the Topanga State Park in greater Los Angeles. Tommy Oliver was the band leader at the country club and he subsequently got her to record a demo for Warner Brothers in 1959. She made her club debut as Joanie Sommers at the prestigious Ye Little Club in Beverly Hills when she was 18. Sommers got a minor role dancing and singing with Ed Byrnes in the TV show 77 Sunset Strip. She was in a duet with Byrnes in "Kookie's Love Song" in a 1959 episode of the show.


Nature is an awful thing.
Let me tell you my feelings on nature. It's awful. Allow me to explain. There are few times where the stillness and observance of something can stun me into humility. But think on this: water, earth. Think. A lake. A waterfall. A mountain. A gorge. I personally find deep fascination with bringing about the new, … More Nature is an awful thing.
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Q. Do you make any specific preparations when you know you're in for a very hot week like this?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, yes. I mean, the experience of playing many times in the Australian summer over the years definitely helps for the preparations.
But I don't change anything in particular in my approach. Everything is more or less the same. I am expecting to play in a big heat. You always have to expect because you can't really predict Melbourne's weather, it's changing a lot.
But I remember the 2008, '9 and '10, there were several days I played in extreme heat. So I know how tough it is.
But it's the same for myself and my opponent so you have to adjust to it.
Q. How does it affect you physically? Does it restrict your breathing?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: No. Last couple years, everything has been, yeah, very all right with my health, with my physical state. I've been working, of course, a lot with my team, making sure I'm fit and ready to play best‑of‑five in extreme conditions.
Q. What are your thoughts on the speed of the courts this year?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: For me the court, Rod Laver Arena, is the same like last year. Last year it was slightly faster comparing to the years before, but no any major difference, anything significant that I would notice, yeah.
Q. Rafa said he thought the slower courts made for more entertaining tennis for the fans. Do you agree that slow courts are better for fans?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, look, you know, the courts are definitely, generally speaking, all the tournaments throughout the season, they're slower than they used to be 15, 20, 30 years ago. Years ago you played most of the Grand Slams on grass courts. Now you have hard courts that are slower than they used to be.
I think it's fine having the diversity, the different speed of the court, different countries, different tournaments. It's normal to expect because the conditions affect the speed that the ball travels through the air and the surface itself.
Q. You think there's enough diversity in court speed now?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes, I think so.
Q. You've had a couple weeks now working with Boris. Has he brought what you hoped he would bring to your camp?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes, well, it's been a couple of weeks. I'm really glad to have Boris onboard. Obviously I'm glad to see there is that many tennis legends coming back and being active as coaches in the teams of many active players.
It's really positive for the sport. It attracts a lot of attention. Obviously, they have won so many Grand Slams between themselves, they've all been No.1's of the world, they've been champions, they know what we all go through in particular moments, especially in the Grand Slams. They can identify themselves through us. I guess that's where the biggest help would come from the mental aspect and obviously working with some elements in the game.
We look forward to working with each other. It's just the beginning. He has committed to work with me and travel with me for more weeks than I thought he would, so I'm really excited about that. We'll see how it goes.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, I've talked with Marian Vijda, that has been my head coach for over eight years. I won with him every title in my life. You know, he has worked as a coach and he has been a player, involved in this sport over 35 years. So he needed to spend a little bit more time at home.
So we considered some other options. He actually had also the initiative of recommending somebody that has been in similar situations and has similar mindset, knows what I'm going through, and could help me from that mental point of view.
Boris came to our mind. We contacted him last September. That's where it started.
Q. Have you found yourself watching reruns of famous 1980s matches that he appeared in?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes, yes, yes. I was trying to analyze his game (laughter).
But I still haven't played with him. I really look forward to practicing with him. He has problems with his ankles a little bit. He had surgery recently. Obviously he's one of the big names in the sport, has won over 60 titles, Grand Slams, No.1, Davis Cup. You know, I have the utmost respect for what he has achieved in his career. The great serve. Obviously at the time the construction of the point was different. Everything was faster. Served and volleyed many times.
But tennis has evolved in a way because of the technology. Now the game is based on the baseline, longer rallies and so forth. Well, I believe with his great volleys, that aggressive kind of mindset also, from that point of view he can help me.
Q. Given the success that you've had with Marian, is it a bit of a risk changing it like this?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Whenever you make a change in life, it's a potential risk, right? How is it going to affect you?
But I don't want to think from that perspective. I'm really excited about this cooperation. I'm excited about this partnership that I have with Boris that also has been approved and supported by Marian, who is still in the team. He's still going to travel with me on certain tournaments that Boris is not going to be there. We're going to spend a lot of time on preparations.
Also they have a great communication. All I see is positive results, and hope for that obviously. I cannot predict or promise anything now.
Q. Was the approach to Boris after the US Open?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: No, it was after the Chinese tournaments.
Q. Was the success of Ivan Lendl a factor in the thought originally?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: No, no. I've been asked that question before. But, no, it hasn't affected me for my decision.
Q. Andy Murray, do you think he's still one of your main rivals even though he's just back after back surgery?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Absolutely. Andy for last five, six years has been one of the best players in the world. Especially in the last two and a half years, he has won a couple of Grand Slams, Olympic gold medal. He's a main contender to win always any big title wherever he plays because he has improved his game significantly since he started working with Ivan. He's been more aggressive on the court. Obviously grass and faster hard courts are his most preferred surfaces, I think.
In looking at the results that he has made here in Melbourne Park makes him one of the favorites.
Q. Except when he comes up against you.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I'm not going to answer that (smiling).
Q. Is it possible to win after three months out of the game?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Of course. I mean, you can't really forget playing tennis. After a few months, I'm sure that he has made a wise decision. Sure he had a big problem with his back, had surgery.
We practiced. We played a little bit in Abu Dhabi. He's striking the ball really well. Obviously it's going to take a little bit of time to get into that match play mode. I'm sure that he's going to be just fine.
Q. Lleyton Hewitt, obviously he's getting on a little bit in his age. When he beats Federer, then Murray in the exhibition match, do you think he's a bigger threat than he was a few months ago?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yes, definitely. In Australia he's always one of the most difficult players to play against because he has a big crowd support. He loves playing on Rod Laver Arena. He loves competing and trying to win every match that he plays on.
He's extra motivated when he plays one of the top players. He loves that. Night sessions here. Obviously in the last couple years he was struggling a little bit with his injuries. Whenever he's fit and ready, he still can beat anyone. He has proven that winning against Roger in Brisbane. He's in a great form. We can expect him to make some damage here in Melbourne Park.
Q. Juan Martin del Potro won the Sydney tournament in an impressive manner. Do you see him as a threat for No.1 in 2014?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I think also Juan Martin has improved his game. I think his physical state also. He's fitter. I feel that on the court he's ready to go the distance. That was, I believe, his biggest issue in the past. He played a couple of tournaments well, then didn't play for next few weeks or month, couldn't really sustain that level of consistency physically.
He's very tall. For him moving around the court in the big rallies is definitely twice as hard for us. But he has a big serve. He has a big forehand. He won a Grand Slam. He's definitely one of the best players in the world.
I believe he has the potential to win Grand Slams and to be definitely one of the players to fight for No.1. Why not?
In this year or next year, that's something that I don't know exactly. I mean, depends really of how consistently he can play throughout the whole year. It's not about playing one or two Grand Slams well, or a few months. In order to be No.1 of the world, you have to play consistently well 10 months.
Q. Do you see him mentally tough enough?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yeah, I think he is, yes.


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Aladdin | Movie Review
Aladdin is a 2019 American musical fantasy film directed by Guy Ritchie, who co-wrote the screenplay with John August. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated film of the same name, which is based on the eponymous Middle Eastern folktale from One Thousand and One Nights. The film stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, and Billy Magnussen.
Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic palace, Aladdin stumbles upon a magic oil lamp that unleashes a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life genie. As Aladdin and the genie start to become friends, they must soon embark on a dangerous mission to stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from overthrowing young Jasmine's kingdom.
While the film has similarities to the original cartoon movie, there were some significant details that drove the move in different directions however ultimately the movie still ended the same way. It wasn't predictable until the very end since we know the cartoon version. I think the live-action adaptation does a good job with keeping it true to the original yet making it fresh.
Will Smith portrays his version of Genie the best way he can by not trying to be like Robin Williams. His portrayal of the blue magical wish granter was perfection, and he stole every scene he was in. Mena Massoud who portrayed Aladdin did an outstanding job capturing the essence of his characters cartoon version. However, Will Smith and Naomi Scott have outshined him in every way.
Animation, CGI and Stunts
While the movie remained true to its musical roots it did have some action-packed scenes, but not enough. The animation and CGI use made some of the larger areas seem small.
The film was beautifully shot most of the time, but some of the scenes felt like the camera was in the wrong place, especially with the musical numbers.
You can tell that Guy Ritchie has never done a musical film before. Which is why I wish Disney had chosen someone else or partnered him up with someone who knows how to direct musicals because some of the musical moments in the film felt off. Over all you will find yourself singing along with the movie, and I enjoyed every musical moment.
Ablity To Hold Attention
The movie overall was entertaining, however, there were some moments where you could have possibly walked away for a second and did something else.
Aladdin is one of those films you can watch one time and not see it again for a long time. I didn't feel the need to go see the movie again, however, I will pick up a digital copy when it releases.
Aladdin was definitely a magical and wonderful film you and you're the whole family will enjoy for years to come. It sets it self apart from its cartoon version by becoming something new, fresh and likeable.
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Today, we continue on our quest to find the best ways to completely ignore the "manufacturers recommended use" section on your average paint can. We've already shown how to use interior paint on outdoor walls, and how the great combination of automotive primer and everyday spray cans can be used to refinish kitchen cabinets.
Old, rough, faded, rusty in places, and a little broken. (this is not the title to my auto-biography!) Most people would say it was worn out. Time to replace it. But what kind of Remodeling Guy would I be if I thought that way? There must be something we can do.
The process was so simple we didn't even take pictures. I replaced the broken board with a new one while Kim very lightly painted over the deck using a foam brush and interior Ralph Lauren Paint in a Aegean Blue.
The trick was just to use a very light touch with the brush so as not to get the paint into all the worn crevices and the wood. The result is a worn look that will look even better as it weathers over time.
The color worked out perfectly with the yellow wall and the white shutters!
So, there you have it. Not much of a secret, but a great finish nonetheless. The pressure treated lumber has many years of stubborn resistance to the relentless sun left in it, so we'll be happy while the deck is blue.
You can read more about my conversion to Ralph Lauren Paints here.
Ok I just bought my first quart of Ralphies. Celery. Love the color. I am in the process of painting an old ugly brown secretary I got off craigslist. I am going to Love it. I bought glass knobs for the three drawers and a wooden scrolly thing a majig for the door. I'll be sure to post and let you know so you can see it.
Wow! I'm loving that blue color! Certainly more inspiring than that boring ol' deck stain I used on my old deck!
Can you show us a wider shot of that back patio? I'm confused about where the yellow paint stops — the rest of your house isn't yellow, is it?
I LOL'd twice during that post! This blog is like therapy.
Yeah, I remember the blazing FL sun and what it can do to your property. We were hit by the eye wall of Charlie, Frances AND Jeanne in '04. I don't miss that. We need to do something with our deck. This just may work for us.
Hmmm, love your 'pretty' deck. Did you do any prep prior? I guess I'd like to see how it holds up – like maybe in a year or two?
I have a similar 'ugly' deck that I'm considering staining with either a semi-transparent/opaque (haven't decided yet) stain.
What a fabulous idea. It looks wonderful, and I LOVE the door!
I have a deck that has been painted, scratched, scuffed, sun-bleached and is trod on daily by my labrador. I am going to give the Ralph Lauren paints a try! Thanks for the advice! I wonder- should I try and remove the old paint, first? I used porch paint. (probably valspar or behr).
I LOVE that and it's something even I could do!
I love it! I'm looking to repaint a party that sits underneath our barn (animals not included)…this is so inspiring!
That deck is so pretty!
I have been ready to ditch our deck for a while. We painted it white with opaque stain and the floor and top of the rail haven't weathered well. I have always used Behr paint but I am running out to get some Ralph and treat our deck to a facelift. Thanks for the fabulous tips. Now do you have any for real facelifts cheap and easy?
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Gasgoo reported that BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd is about to ramp up production capacity by 240,000 vehicles per year for its Dadong plant located in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, according to a Chinese media outlet. Involving an investment of CNY 9.308 billion, the newly-added capacity will be used to produce the long-wheelbase BMW 5 Series sedan and an upper medium SUV model. The joint venture previously announced that a upper medium SUV will be made in the same workshop as the BMW 5 Series and the BMW X5 will be locally-produced in China, thus we have the reason to speculate that the upper medium SUV model is the China-made BMW X5.
According to current planning, the annual capacity of the BMW X5 will exceed 110,000 units in 2025 and the fifth-generation X5 will be put into production in 2027.
The China-made X5 will be substantially cheaper than that of the existing model since its price will no longer contain such costs as import tariff and other relevant taxes. The BMW's yet-to-be-locally-produced model will be launched to compete with such models as the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and the Audi Q7.
The China-made X5 that will be produced first is predicted to be a mid-cycle refresh model since the fourth-generation X5 just hit the market at the end of 2018. Powering the domestically-produced model may be a 2.0-litre inline-4 turbocharged engine or a 3.0-litre inline-6 turbocharged engine, mated to an 8-speed automatic manual transmission offered by ZF Group.


We've found that great catchy indie rock is hard not to like, which is why we think you'll enjoy the catchy indie rock of Nashville's *repeat repeat. Ahead of their Patrick Carney produced album Glazed due in late May, their second single "Head On" has the right amount of pop touches to stick in your head without giving you too much of a sugar rush.
The song never really goes into a space that's difficult to follow. The way the riffed guitar and the snappy drums play together like they're supposed to, the way the dual vocals bounce off of each other, and the way the song has driving rock moments all work well together that you'll wonder why you aren't more familiar with the duo. The upbeat structure will stick with you while the endearing honesty of what the song is won't get lost on you either.
"Head On" is available to stream on all streaming sites, the song can be purchased from all online music stores, and Glazed is available for pre-order directly from Dangerbird Records before its release date of May 31. *repeat repeat is on tour starting June 02 at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN until October 02 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The band's complete tour can be found here.
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On the other hand, we plan to keep the proposed attacker point changes. We feel that players who properly position themselves to receive a Huttball pass should be rewarded. We also plan to keep the change that prevents stunned targets from catching the Huttball, as it allows characters that lack a knockback ability to have a viable and reliable way to intercept passes. It also has an additional benefit of giving players another reason to use their stun abilities on characters other than the ball carrier. Ultimately, it should mean that you get stunned a little less often while carrying the Huttball.
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Get voter cards, Okorocha tells Igbo
Published Apr 03, 2018 at 8:28am
Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri
The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, says the South-East people are at a disadvantaged position ahead of the 2019 presidential election.
Okorocha said that the ongoing voters' registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission which showed that the South-East had the least number of registered voters "makes him weep every night."
The governor, who spoke on Monday during a church service to mark the Easter Monday celebration at Okigwe Catholic diocese, urged the Catholic Church bishops to keep sensitising their congregation to the need to go and obtain their voter cards.
Okorocha said "A particular scenario makes me cry; INEC's data shows that South-South has nine million registered voters, North-Central, 12 million registered voters, North-East, 15 million registered voters, South-West, 14 million registered voters, North-West, 18 million registered voters, while South-East has just eight million registered voters.
"This situation makes me cry. I weep every night because of this development. This means that we have lost out before the 2019 election. If care is not taken, we will make ourselves slaves.
"My lord bishop, please tell our people to register. Our bishops must encourage Igbo people to register now. I have started shouting again, the same way I shouted in 2015.
"If Yoruba people can jettison tribal politics in 2015 to ensure that the APC won, Igbo people can do the same in 2019. Today, the Yoruba people are occupying sensitive positions in the Federal Government."
Also speaking on the occasion, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Samuel Anyanwu, described as false the rumour that he was being sponsored by Okorocha to contest the governorship election in Imo State.
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(iSeeCars) – Midsize SUVs are versatile haulers that offer ample passenger and cargo space, yet are easier to maneuver and more fuel-efficient than full-size SUVs. Whether you want a spacious two- or three-row crossover, or a rugged family SUV that can double as an off-roader, there is a used midsize SUV to suit your needs.
To help used car shoppers find the best used midsize SUVs, iSeeCars analyzed over 12 million vehicle listing and from them narrowed down the Best Used Midsize SUVs. The winners are the SUVs that are the longest-lasting, hold their value the best, and have the highest average safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Here are the best midsized non-luxury SUVs:
These Are the Best Midsize SUVs for Used Car Shoppers
Midsize SUVs offer more space than compact SUVs and many provide a convenient third row of seating. They combine the best of both worlds as capable family haulers that are easier to drive and more efficient than behemoth full-size SUVs.
Best Midsize SUVs – iSeeCars
Rank Best Midsize SUV Quality Score (of 10) Average 3-Year Old Used Car Price
1 Toyota Highlander 8.9 $41,763
2 Honda Pilot 8.7 $38,652
3 Toyota 4Runner 8.6 $45,844
4 Hyundai Santa Fe 8.5 $29,774
5 Ford Explorer 8.5 $43,244
6 Nissan Pathfinder 8.4 $30,226
7 Mazda CX-9 8.4 $36,205
8 Jeep Grand Cherokee 8.3 $41,763
9 Nissan Murano 8.2 $33,087
10 GMC Acadia 8.1 $37,865
1. Toyota Highlander
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
Reliability Score: 8.5
Retained Value Score: 8.2
Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $44,665
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $41,762
The Toyota Highlander earns the honor of Best Used Midsize SUV for being a long-lasting SUV with high value retention that is also a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS. A popular family hauler, it's roomy and has an accessible third row of seating and ample cargo room. It also offers a suite of safety features to add to its solid reputation for reliability. The Highlander is among the top iSeeCars picks for the Best SUVs for Snow.
2. Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot crossover ranks second in the midsize SUV category. The Honda Pilot is a spacious three-row crossover SUV for those seeking a family-friendly hauler without the bulkiness of a full-size SUV. It's available in all-wheel-drive or front-wheel drive and is a popular minivan alternative due to its spacious seating for up to eight passengers.
3. Toyota 4Runner
Safety Score: 8.0
The Toyota 4Runner ranks third as the Best Used Midsize SUV. The 4Runner's presence on the list is no surprise, as its age-old 4.0-liter V6 is one of the toughest engines out there. The 4Runner's reputation for durability and off-road superiority puts this genuine and capable four-wheel-drive SUV among the top ten most reliable SUVs.
4. Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe ranks fourth for its combination of quality and value. The Santa Fe also has above-average fuel economy for its class, with its base engine offering an EPA estimated 26 combined mpg. Beginning with the 2019 model year, a number of safety features became standard including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and lane departure warning. The Santa Fe has two rows of seats, while a three-row option falls under the slightly larger Santa Fe XL nameplate.
5. Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer ranks fifth. The Explorer has multiple powerful turbocharged engines to choose from and rides comfortably. The Explorer also has plenty of cargo space, with three rows of seats and a list of standard features that includes an intuitive infotainment system. A list of active safety features became standard for the 2020 model year, which include blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, post-collision braking, and a pre-collision system with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. Prior to 2020, these features were available on upper trims.
6. Nissan Pathfinder
Introduced as a rugged body-on-frame SUV in the 80s, the Nissan Pathfinder has evolved into a family-friendly crossover. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the Pathfinder offers three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. The Nissan Pathfinder has a roomy interior with high-quality materials, an intuitive infotainment system, and an array of safety features.
7. Mazda CX-9
The Mazda CX-9 ranks seventh. The CX-9 is fun-to-drive thanks to its peppy turbo four-cylinder engine and it has a premium interior that rivals what can be found in a luxury SUV. The CX-9 also returns above-average fuel economy for the class, and beginning with the 2018 model year it comes standard with infotainment and safety features including a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and low-speed forward collision warning with brake assist.
8. Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks eighth. The versatile SUV appeals to drivers who want a luxury SUV as well as those who want an off-road capable family hauler. The Grand Cherokee has a number of powerful engine choices ranging from its base V6 to a performance-oriented 6.2-liter Hemi V8. It has a suite of available safety features, many of which became standard for the 2019 model year. The Grand Cherokee is also the best SUV for towing in the midsize category, with a starting towing capability of 3,500 pounds and a maximum of 7,200 when properly equipped with its Trailer Tow Group IV option and one of its V8 engine choices.
9. Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano ranks ninth. The Murano two-row SUV has an upscale interior, excellent safety scores, and above-average reliability scores. Beginning with the 2018 model year, the Murano has standard active safety features including forward collision warning and brake assist.
10. GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia ranks tenth. The Acadia has a premium interior and drives comfortably. It also has above-average fuel economy for the class. Many active safety features became standard in 2020 including rear parking sensors, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring with lane change alert, and a rear seat reminder. These features along with forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking can be found on higher trims of earlier models.
Check out our Best Midsize SUVs guide for the full list.
If you're interested in purchasing a midsize SUV, you can search for millions of new and used SUVs with iSeeCars' award-winning car search engine. We help shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars free VIN decoder report and Best Cars rankings.
This article, Best Used Midsize SUVs, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com.
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After his arrest on Friday, Ismaeil was taken by the officers to his home, where they conducted a search of the property and confiscated many of his personal belongings, including his laptop, mobile phone, Christian books and daily notebook.
Praying for his return. Praying for peace and safety to the Christian families in Iran.


The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621. The delectable food we currently associate with everyone's favorite Thursday did not grace that very first table, but early-day ball playing and singing are thought to have been enjoyed by the Wampanoags and English settlers while they waited patiently for their feast of corn and roast meat to begin. We may not indulge in the same foods as the first Thanksgiving celebrants, but sports, music and other fun activities still fill the holiday's early hours for many families. Setting the table can wait. Here are some enjoyable ways to spend Thanksgiving morning.
Five and 10K turkey trot run/walks take place in many local towns and communities on Thanksgiving morning. Most of these support worthwhile charities or public works and many include a free, one-mile kid's dash, so the entire family can burn some early morning calories while having a great time together outdoors.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year at food banks, soup kitchens and homeless shelters. It is also a day when many individuals put the spirit of volunteerism into action, by giving of their time to serve up a hot meal and a smile to those who need it most. Find out ahead of time where your help will do the most good, be it at a shelter or other, off-the-beaten-path locale. Consider holding a free turkey drive at a school in an impoverished neighborhood, bringing home-baked cookies to a nursing home or hosting a sing-along at a local hospice.
Football and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. Cheering on your favorite team may be your favorite turkey-day sport, but this year, try corralling the entire family into a friendly game of early morning touch football in the backyard or a local park. If you want to leave the pigskin to the pros, opt for softball, relay races or volleyball instead.
Nothing may be more American than apple pie, but Thanksgiving Day parades come pretty close. And it does not have to be hosted by Macy's to be epic. Local parades dot the landscape from coast to coast, featuring floats, balloons, neighborhood groups and marching high school bands. Enjoy from the sidelines, or find out how your group can participate.
Bring all of the kids and other guests together to join in on some of the cooking and decorating. Have the cousins you only see once a year work on designing the centerpiece and others create a draw-and-sign Wish You Were Here card, for relatives who could not make the trip. Some guests can experiment with new ingredients to drop into cookies and others can share their stuffing secret. Bringing everyone together to create a piece of Thanksgiving creates a warm atmosphere and provides an easy going way to fold newcomers and old friends into the festivities.


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By Adin Shenk, Reporter
Starting in the 2024-25 season, college football will have a 12-team playoff in replacement of their current four team playoff.
Originally projected to start in 2026, the Rose Bowl signed on Nov. 30 to expand the playoffs to 12 teams.
The new 12-team playoff will bring big changes to the appearance and mechanics of rankings, as well as the Rose Bowl itself.
This trophy will be awarded to the number one team in the country after the national championship game on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Photograph by @ Front Office Sports via Twitter
Currently, the top four teams throughout the year partake in the playoffs, based off of record, but with the 12-team playoff, the teams that win their conferences will be the top teams.
Home playoff games will also be introduced since more teams will be facing off against each other.
This will bring more exciting rivalry as well as more viewers to the playoffs; it will also bring in more ticket sales, which would ultimately help the schools.
Some critics argue that 12 is too many teams and that the skill level will be unfair for the teams of lower ranks.
But 12 teams might be perfect as the top four teams get a first round bye, so the top seed would not be facing off against the twelfth place team.
Having 12 teams also makes college football more interesting for fans and makes the final round even more selective.
This is a graphic of what the playoffs would have looked like this year. Photograph by @JimMWeber via Twitter
Another new aspect is that the number one team gets to pick where it wants to play, followed by the number two team picking its venue as well.
The third and fourth teams will then get one of the remaining bowls.
Be sure to watch the 2023-24 season because college football might not be the same afterwards.


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Async action for updating Jekyll project configuration

### `onEditorChange`

Action for notifying whether the YAML editor has changed after last update

## Pages

### `fetchPages`

Async action for fetching an array of page objects.

### `fetchPage(id)`

Async action for fetching the requested page.

### `putPage(id)`

Async action for creating/updating the requested page. The edited/new content comes
from `state.metadata`

### `deletePage(id)`

Async action for deleting the requested page.

## Collections

### `fetchCollections`

Async action for fetching an array of the registered collections (including posts).

### `fetchCollection(collection_name)`

Async action for fetching the requested collection with its documents.

### `fetchDocument(collection_name, id)`

Async action for fetching the requested document. The response includes the document body.

### `putDocument(id, collection_name)`

Async action for creating/updating the requested document. The response includes the document body. The updated content comes from `state.metadata`

### `deleteDocument(collection_name, id)`

Async action for deleting the document from disk.

## Metadata

### `storeContentFields(meta)`

Action that puts the current document's meta in the redux store.

### `addField(namePrefix)`

Action that adds empty value to given path in metadata.

### `removeField(namePrefix, key)`

Action that removes the field with the given `key`. `key` can be object key or
array index.

### `updateFieldKey(namePrefix, fieldKey, newKey)`

Action that updates the key of the field with given path in metadata.

### `updateFieldValue(nameAttr, value)`

Action that updates the value of the field with given path in metadata.

### `moveArrayItem(namePrefix, srcInd, targetInd)`

Action that moves the array item of the field with given path in metadata
to the target index.

### `convertField(nameAttr, convertType)`

Action that converts the field to the given type.

### `updateTitle(title)`

Updates the content title when the input changes.

### `updateBody(body)`

Updates the content body when the markdown editor changes.

### `updatePath(path)`

Updates the content path when the input changes.

### `updateDraft(isDraft)`

Updates the content visibility when the checkbox changes.

## Static Files

### `fetchStaticFiles`

Async action for fetching static files.

### `uploadStaticFiles(files)`

Async action for uploading multiple static files at the same time.
It encodes the uploaded `File` objects to `base64` before sending PUT request.

### `deleteStaticFile(filename)`

Async action for deleting the requested static file.

## Data Files

### `fetchDataFiles`

Async action for fetching data files.

### `fetchDataFile(filename)`

Async action for fetching the requested data file.

### `putDataFile(filename, data)`

Async action for creating/updating the requested data file. It validates the given filename and data before the PUT request.

### `deleteDataFile(filename)`

Async action for deleting the requested data file.

### `onDataFileChanged`

Action for keeping track of the updated form fields.

## Utils

### `search(input)`

Action for storing search input from the user

### `validationError(errors)`

Action for storing form errors.

### `clearErrors`

Action for clearing form errors if any.

## Notifications

### `addNotification(title, message, level)`

Action for adding a notification

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The problem here is astrologers don't tell you what affect the moon, your ascendant sign and all the other planets in between, is having on you.
At the time of your birth the sun, moon and the planets were at an exact position. The overall positioning of these celestial masses represents a specific vibration. This vibration resonates with you as you carry it through life, and can be plotted on a chart to illustrate talents, behaviours, psychology, and can even give you an idea of your most suitable partner. Astrologers call this a natal chart.
Astrology is a finite science. Essentially, there exists a duality (in our 3rd dimensional physical form) with the sun relating to male/ego (father), and lunar to female/intuition (mother). All the planets in between relate to an energy gradient where either male or female dominate the shades of grey. In their natural orbit the planets move around us – past earth and back (return) around it.
As these energies travel around us, our attention becomes focussed on the energy the particular transit represents.
So, there is this matter of energy – metaphysically speaking. How we interact with that energy is the result of a mixture of natal vibration and our current frequency, or life experience.
OK, here's where it gets interesting..
As it is with the planets, we have our own signature resonance. Suspended around us is an electromagnetic field. This energy field surrounding us is our life force. It vibrates in varying densities, and can be broken down into discernable layers. By understanding the meaning of these layers, we begin to understand more fully our multi-dimensional self.
This energy field is known as an aura. It is subconsciously perceived by all those we interact with. I'll cover the aura in more detail at a later time, but there are seven basic layers representing our multi-dimensional self.
Judith Collins, a renowned authority on auras, said something along the lines of – The aura is a walking talking advertisement illustrating who we are¦ the sum total of our thoughts and actions. By changing our thoughts and actions we can change our advertisement. What that is depends on you. If you don't like what you're advertising you can change it – but how?
Basically, our physical actions affect our mental (and vice versa), and in turn our energies change. Understanding the vibration of these thoughts and actions will allow you to consciously change the resonance of your aura so that you can transform yourself into who you want to be (for better or worse). You will attract people resonating to a similar vibration. We do this already through our subconscious.
By being able to define these actions, and subsequent vibrations, it's possible to tune yourself to the frequency you want to resonate to and attract the people you want in your life. It's also possible to understand what it takes to be an actual self (true self) and define the facade we all seem to represent ourselves as being in day to day life. From there we can choose consciously which parts don't fit anymore and change them to form the vibration we want.
What we do from a physical perspective ripples through our energy field and ultimately throughout the universe. The way we respond ripples back through to the physical and outward again. Luckily our soul is out there in the finer vibrations assisting us to make the decision that will best enable us to evolve. That's intuition and you can read all about it here on Karmic Ecology.
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the lakers just cant do much as of this moment other than believe that somehow they could pull it together in the 2nd half of the season. dont forget they still have great talents in the team.
DeeeWHite is a 3 time defensive player of the year.. must trade MWP for someone who is a consistent shooter and scorer..
You guys are so mistaken. Dh12 took the magic to finals with no help .. what a few spread the floor shooters ? … The MAN has not fully recovered from back surgery ( you can see that every game mobility and hops are still not there ) .. So he started off the season PLAYING through PAIN And im sure he will continue to do so . If I recall correctly he originally wasn't expected to return until AFTER the Allstar break .. HATERS !!
Lakers need to focus on just making the NBA playoffs and get in playoff mode.Simple as that.
I think it's Howard's turn to come off the bench. Pau is playing well right now, Lakers are winning and they don't need Dwight's tantrums at the moment.
I just wonder how are you guys getting worried about LA's standing right now. When the season started there is an 82-0 record possible article. Now there is only 34 games left and no one is believing that LA fakers can win all the remaining 34 games! 56 wins is good for 5th place in the western conference!
Those who dislike or posting negative comments about Dwight Howard, please think about your position, everyone has their up and down, you have no idea what he is going through. Lakers fans should pray and bless that Howard will get better asap.. He is a good player, no doubt.
who is soft now? pau? or HOWARD?
Bring back Hakeem, he was teaching DH moves? Could probably beat him one on one as well! Hows his back, 100% now? Something will always be wrong with this guy, get rid of him to a team that doesn't need him as well. Toronto?
For those who supported Howard, pl consider those championship teams' players' qualities & personalities. They have to "really want it." DH has NEVER SHOWN any intensity in his play, will to improve, & demeanor on the court. I'm not saying he has to be like KG or Kobe in this matter but show some toughness & intensity.
I remember Gasol earning people's respects by playing "big & tough" during their last championship playoff run. Although he lost it since, DH needs to show that, as well as improving his other facets of the game more significantly & really play like a beast to help any team.
What a waste of physical talent with DH!!!!
If he continues this way, I'm not sure if he'll ever be a champion or will continually to scare off some teams.
How come people here are such idiots so ignorant of Howard? He's doing it all for the team and what if you guys were on his place? I'm sure you guys would cry bucketfuls with your pride on it.
Howard is not and will never be the guy to just play through pain like Kobe is.
At some point later in the season (when LA really are basically out of the playoffs) I fully expect to see Howard shut down for the season – if he isn't traded first. And I don't think that will sit well with Kobe, not at all.
Lakers need Howard! Howard… time to BEAST MODE and get the Lakers to the Playoffs! GO LAL!
Many people fail to see this, but Dwight Howard is actually the reason why Lakers are losing so much.
Get Dwight out of LA! He doesn't fit with the Lakers. People blame Gasol, but we should actually blame Dwight Howard.
Howard needs the whole team to play for him because he lacks shot and movements and cannot create his shots and cannot accept that his role should just be rebounding and blocking. Gasol is still much better than him, although is true that he can lose focus easily, but I guess is not easy to wake every single day and wonder if it is today the day that I am traded? And to what team?
This is sick! Look I am not a fan of any team, I am just a BBALL fan… And I think dwight has proven, over the last 2 years (filled of the dwightmare) that he is nothing else than a number 2 guy in a championship team. And thats cool, I respect number 2 guys, like gasol, like wade, like Pierce, etc etc, but the problem is Dwight is actin like he was the MVP of the league or something… Buckle up and play! stop whining! U are 6 ft 11, 250+ pounds and u complaning about other people outhustling u. U know the solution? Put ur ellbows in and fight!
Why is everyone speaking for Dwight telling him to play through the pain, and how its "just a shoulder injury, stop being soft and lace up". Are you guys feeling his pain right now? Are you going through what he is going through? Look… I understand that Kobe had the same injury back in '03 and played through it, but just because Kobe did, does that mean that every other basketball player in the world who ever experiences this type of injury HAS to play through it, just becasue Kobe did? If the guy is in pain and is unable to play, then let it be. Stop speaking for him as if you ppl know what it feels like. Is it all of a sudden a crime to sit through an injury? stfu and let the guy recover, why rush him back, especially when Pau is averaging 22 and 12 now that D'antoni's ignorant self is allowing him to play in the post. Seriously, he will come back when he is cleared to do so, not when you idiots keep whining and complaining.
With Kobe playing as the best player in the league, averaging triples doubles it doesnt matter who laces them up. I could play center right now and the lakers would win.
lakers are playing better now with kobe being the facilitator..
but yeah its ONLY 5 games now i believe, but if kobe truly does carry on the team to a +500 team and is able to put them in the playoff races.. thats a pretty top notch mvp performance to be honest..
just think about it… kobe was scoring SOOO well cause his team was playing so horific.. no chemistry messed up the lakers so bad.,.. kobe needs the ball, pau needs the ball, dwight needs the ball, and nash needs the ball.. they all need the ball to do what they do… nash and kobe is doing really well in giving up their game style to help the team, kobe is racking up thriple doubles… if he keeps this up.. thats mvp status right there.. kobe bryant.. doing it all.. from game 1 of the start of the season..
Why would Howard play hurt, he's afraid to aggravate his shoulder injury. Looks like he doesn't care whether the Lakers make the playoff or not. He would not opt for surgery, it is free agent year. It seems that he already decided where to play next year, and it will not be the Lakers. Unlike Kobe who plays hurt have an agenda to be Lakers for life, he love to play for the Lakers. While Howard doesn't. Subtle hint utter here and there that says what he really wants. Further more he do not want to play for D'Antoni, for that one can not blame him. Speaking of D'Antoni, which it seems that it not a good business move to fire him. It will be cost effective to pay Brown,and D'Antoni, and the new replacement. Regardless the Lakers can still get rid of D'Antoni, install one of the existing coach they have to implement substitution pattern. Anyway at present it is Kobe and Nash are the system. They are running the Lakers. Many fans believe that this system will and going to succeed.
I mean we've seen it before great players who will sacrifice themselves and do anything to get their team on the winning road and quite frankly D Howard isn't one of those players. I can recall watching on NBA TV Isiah Thomas playing with a bad sprained ankle during the finals, Allen Iverson another player who suffered numerous injuries and still be on the court leading his team and of course Kobe who plays thru all the pain whether it was his messed up shoulder or broken finger he still playing on the court. The difference is players like Kobe, Iverson and Isiah they all have Heart and tenacity whereas D. Howard lack both cause he's all about smile prime example win or lose you always catch him on the bench with a grin on his face.
Howard doesn't need to be the 100% dominant player to be effective. Play defense…alter shots…and rebound.
And he is not a100% and still is among the top 2 in the nba on rebounds if not the top rebounder, and still defending better than spected, just wait when he gets 100% he will make every center in the nba look a Like a highschool center. and his scoring will go up.
Howard needs to rest maybe 2 – 3 games now Pau is back. Season still has a lot of time to develop and Howards injury can only get worse with play.
The Lakers also need to get some time to form a unit – This year requires them to experiment hence the Kobe comment recently. I remember when Howards Superman came out at the All-stars game – Everyone loved him. Now he's a Laker looking to build a championship franchise everyone's a Hater.
thats the difference between kobe and any player in the nba..
he can play thru pain!
Don't compere Haward with the Super Hero KB24, that's another history my friends, he is not human….
Every one who talk BS about howard or KB24 aren Lakers fans at all, those S–t talkers, and their teams blogs don't have nothing interesting to talk about thats why they make stupid comments about DH12 and KB24.
I wonder, if he's so good, why hes so rubbish. Sorry howard, you can win 7 titles with whom ever you want, I will always think you're are over paid, whining, over rated player. Brook Lopez dominates you. And you dont see him giggling after every FT miss. Just terrible.
How about start talking about trading D-12 instead of trading Pau ???
This trade could be interessting : D-12 and MWP for Josh Smith, Kyle Korver and/or Anthony Morrow. Then move Pau to the Center position.
And what if he aggravates the injury and it costs him the rest of the season or some time next season? Sit out. Get better. They're not going to make the playoffs. Makes no difference if Howard plays or not. Trade him or Gasol. No way they both wanna stick around next season. I don't know how anyone would want to play with Kobe "I take 30 shots a game" Bryant.
You must not have been watching basketball the last week and a half. Ignorance is bliss.
Howard really needs to man up. Hes 6'10 and one of the most muscular guys in the nba. Is that muscle for show or for real?
mos def..he is always crying about something instead of playing good hard basketball..
@ULTIMATE LAKER. if you're saying that because he averages a lot of free throws, you have to realize that durant averages more, and that's not including the fact durant leads the league in technical fouls, more than cousins, howard, rasheed wallace, garald wallace, melo, and others. maybe durant whines but people just love him so much, it doesn't matter ifhe does it. howard is criticized for being fouled everytime he goes in, he's constantly being pushed on rebounds (over the back fouls) but if he still grabs it, they don't call anything. last year or a couple years ago, he lead the league in getting fouls, but with over 200 fouls committed on him, not one was a flagarnat. he whines, but he actually has a reason to compared to someone like kobe or durant or melo. that's because they mainly shoot and don't go in, but when they do go in, they always expect to get the call, and they do a lot, but howard doesn't get as many as he deserves.
I wonder if any one with the same back injjury that Howard had done, if they can go back and Play or do the same activities in the same short time Howard did, and then they Talk about Howard being soft. or anyone that had it done. He is doing A lot more than I spected him to be in just 6 months.
Ever heard of Larry Bird?
If Howard wants to be considered the next franchise player for LAL not only will he have to play through pain but play as efficienltly as he did with the Magic which he hasn't done so far.I'm sorry but this experiment is over and Mitch should blow this team up by the trade deadline,invest in some young players and hope for the best,it sure is better than what the Lakers are doing right now and I could care less mind you I'm a raptors fan that is finally excited by acquiring Gay.
Howard isn't Kobe. He needs to be 100% to be any good. Sit out, get better. Kobe isn't normal with this ability to play hurt. Don't try to be what you're not.
Howard is not ever going to be Kobe in the playing in pain department. I think the whole problem with Howard is that he isn't 100% and he's one of those guys who has to be 100% to be any good. Not everybody is Kobe. Sit out, get better, get surgery if you need it.
No one will ever be Kobe in the "playing with pain" department. The man played with no ligament in his wrist, bad knees, bad ankles, bad fingers, etc.
Deng this season has been playing through injuries – wrist ligaments, hammy etc. Plenty of players pay through pain who aren't Kobe!!!
kobe can take many forms and do the game any player near him to be a champion.
No!!!! Pau's doing fine, no need of Howard right now.
Well maybe if he play's he will re-injure and Lakers will win another championship just like when bynum was here. GO LAKERS!
they love laker drama haha. pretty much the same with the heat drama 2 years ago.


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Congratulations on the new place and good luck with the move! On Tuesdays, a lot of liquor stores get their deliveries so the afternoons are great for going and picking up their extra boxes. At least all of the stores in Rochester did.