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Heidi and Bob are so pleased to be invited to teach and perform at this longstanding dulcimer festival! Hosted by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage, there are workshops all day Saturday starting at 9:00 am and special focus sessions on Sunday, featuring two 4-hour classes in Mountain Dulcimer and Hammered Dulcimer.
Heidi will teach MD workshops in Calypso, Easy Waltzes, and West Virginia Fiddle Tunes. Bob will teach a class in Chord Forms and Capo use, and they will co-teach a class on playing some fun tunes together with other instruments.
A wonderful Staff Concert will be held 6:00-8:00 pm on Saturday night at the Presbyterian Church in Costa Mesa.
Sunday Focus Group 11:00 – 3:00 on “Playing Together” for MD and other instruments will be held at a home in Fullerton. Register online at scdh.org or in person at the festival on Saturday.
Details, registration forms, and more are posted at: scdh.org.
Heidi will be heading back to Kerrville, TX to participate in a celebration of the music of TR Ritchie, a songwriter from the Seattle music scene of the 1980s who went on to become a nationally-touring artist, who passed away in 2014. The concert will happen on the Threadgill stage, organized by songwriter Tracy Spring, and will include a stellar list of musicians plus a showing of the wonderful DVD about TR, American Songwriter. The 46th Annual Kerrville Folk Festival is the pre-eminent songwriter reunion, running 18 days from May 25-June 11 at Quiet Valley Ranch. Tickets are on sale now at www.kerrville-music.com.
St. Patrick’s is hosting a benefit concert on Friday, June 16 at 7:00 pm to raise money for equipment for the new Joseph Playground. Heidi and Bob will do a set, plus Darrell Brann and family.
The church is located at 100 NE Third St., Enterprise, OR 97828. For more info, please call 541-426-3439.
Celebrate the words and music of women during Women’s History Month at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. Our concert will be Saturday night, March 25 at 7:00 pm, in the setting of this months’ art exhibit featuring a range of fabulous art by women. Performers include Heidi Muller, Janis Carper, Carolyn Lochert and many more. Info: josephy.org.
Heidi and Bob are happy to return after many years to the CREATE Place, a wonderful hub for the arts in Newport, WA. The concert starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door; $10 for seniors and children 12 and under are free. For more info, visit createarts.org.
A new compilation CD that includes Heidi’s song, “My Old Cat,” has just been released. It includes a collection of songs about people’s pet dogs and cats, and is being sold across the country to benefit animal rescue organizations selected by the artists who donated their songs. Heidi chose the Wallowa County Humane Society to receive this benefit, and she will be performing some songs and signing CDs during their open house on May 6 at 11:00 am. Come look at the kitties and puppies available to adopt, and purchase a CD that helps fund their care! Info: wallowacountyhumanesociety.org
Enjoy our music with your Saturday market shopping at the corner of 4th and Adams. Bob and Heidi play from 9:00 am to noon. Stop by and say hello!
Heidi and Bob will perform along with the other stellar dulcimer instructors from our 7th Annual Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas, as they wind up a week of adult dulcimer classes held at Wallowa Lake. Stephen Seifert, Rob Brereton, and Aaron O’Rourke are all top national dulcimer performers who will amaze and delight you with their musical abilities. You’ve never seen the dulcimer played quite like this! Location still TBA, so please check back.
Friends in Spokane are hosting an outdoor concert at their home, and a different friend has hired us to play at her annual party the next day. These events are private, by invitation and reservation only. If you’d like to have us do a house concert for you, send us an email – we can explain how it’s done. It’s fun and easy!
Heidi and Bob will give a free outdoor concert at the courthouse gazebo on Thursday, August 17 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, bring the kids… this is a family-friendly event. It’s presented by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance and happens every Thursday from June through August. Info: www.wvmusicalliance.org.


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Monday, July 16, 2012
Sis and I are back from two weeks in Bocono, Venezuela. Numbed by travel weariness, I don’t yet have anything significant to say about our time there, and so begin the process of processing the trip with its least spiritual victory: Sis won a dance contest.
She and I went with some of our new friends to a kid event where she was plucked from the crowd, along with two dozen other little girls, by the clown emcee. She looked horrified, and I was horrified for her. Neither of us knew what the contest was about and I watched her in the middle of the line of little ladies, eyes darting left and right, looking for clues as to what she would be asked to do. The song started and the kids on her left and right transformed into music video backup dancers. Sis just kind of stood there twitching and I started praying that she would loose in the first round.
But the friends we were with cheered and she made cut after cut, gaining confidence, shaking her buns, flailing around. In the end she made the top five and was awarded this hat, which our friend Patti said she has seen in the Oriental Trading Company catalog – twenty-five for a dollar.
Its not every day you go to Venezuela and win a dog hat. Good thing I got that kid a passport.

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Canadian Architect Versus Expo 67
TEXT Inderbir Singh Riar
The 1967 Universal and International Exhibition, popularly known as Expo 67, promised to bring global hopes and dreams to host city Montreal. It also shone a spotlight on Canada, a nation in the throes of celebrating its centenary. With the world’s fair came a wealth of architectural talent, homegrown and international: from the heroic inverted pyramid of the Canadian pavilion designed by the Toronto office of Ashworth, Robbie, Vaughan and Williams to Buckminster Fuller’s spectacular geodesic dome enclosing the United States’ display.
Expectations of visionary architecture filled The Canadian Architect. An incisive critique of Moshe Safdie’s Habitat 67 was published soon after its first iteration in 1964. Similar “cellular” forms (an aesthetic ideal initially promoted by the Expo 67 authorities) appeared in portfolios on pavilions under construction. The changing master plan for fairgrounds on reclaimed islands in the St. Lawrence River was routinely discussed. Leading architects’ views on the exhibition were considered newsworthy. Yet following the opening ceremony—and all the accompanying pomp and circumstance, fraternal sentiment and nationalist bombast, blown budgets and financial sleights of hand, gee-whiz delight and even some avant-gardism—The Canadian Architect refused to devote a single issue to Expo 67.
Perusing their magazine of record, architects across the country could only wonder why, after the fact, so few pages were given to arguably the single most prominent event of world architecture at the time. International journals —The Architectural Review, Architectural Design, Progressive Architecture, Japan Architect, and many more—quickly produced special issues on the fair. Architecture Canada, representing the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, similarly spilled much ink. Celebrated architects and critics arrived to formulate their observations and comments.
Yet The Canadian Architect would only invite a then little-known Montreal architect, Jerry Miller, to pen its response. “Expo 67: A Search for Order” appeared in May 1967. Left unmentioned was a simple fact: Miller belonged to the group of young architects responsible for the original Expo 67 master plan. His “search” was hardly an appraisal, but actually a rebuttal.
Miller was among the handful of freshly minted urban design graduates from Harvard—including Adèle Naudé (later Santos) and Stephen Staples—recruited by Daniel (Sandy) van Ginkel, the first chief planner of Expo 67. Adamantly opposed to the typical model of competing national pavilions, van Ginkel and his staff fashioned a radical alternative. The architects proposed a massive open-ended circulation system where all nations could “plug in” along various thematic zones comprising the totality of “Man and His World” (as the exposition officially became known). Steeped in notions of architectures accommodating growth advanced by Team 10 (the postwar group that van Ginkel had done much to shape), the remarkable scheme remained short-lived. It was quickly forgotten after van Ginkel’s departure from the planning team in December 1963.
Still, remnants of the idea were found in the transportation networks and thematic pavilions distributed throughout the overwhelming spectacle of national pavilions occupying the islands. Thus, when it came to describing the world’s fair, Miller curiously retreated to the unrealized 1963 plan, couching it in the rhetoric of the era. He drew on MIT planner Kevin Lynch’s influential theory of urban “imageability”—an experiential approach to navigating the sensory overload of postwar life—to suggest that the fair, as built, had fallen short in its ambition to anticipate a future city. Writing exclusively in the past tense, Miller deftly situated his team’s original scheme, redolent of contemporary wishes for “flexible” structures and “open” environments, as the source of Expo 67. In other words, he implied, the untainted 1963 plan was far better than the resulting Expo.
Photographs of the fair’s most creative gestures accompanied Miller’s article. Tensile nets, space frames, geodesics and clustered geometries evoked a megastructural world attuned to the optimistic large-scale thinking of the 1960s. Miller undoubtedly admired this kind of architecture—as a McGill undergraduate, he had invited Fuller to Montreal to lead a geodesic workshop in 1956—but he refused to mention it. The images, floating independently alongside his text, seemed like the editors’ last-ditch attempt to show something, anything, of Expo 67 before it disappeared from subsequent issues.
There was justification for the photographs. Introducing Miller’s piece, The Canadian Architect noted, “Again, as with the Crystal Palace, the Gallerie [sic] des Machines, the Eiffel Tower, it is [in] the realm of significant structure that the Expo Fair foreshadows things to come.” The turn to these behemoth constructions of the past echoed the interests of Swiss architectural historian Sigfried Giedion. Influencing several generations of architects, Giedion described such iron-and-glass constructions as ushering in entirely new sensations of the “interpenetration” of space-time, thereby foretelling a new emancipatory social reality. In October 1966, The Canadian Architect had similarly illustrated an Expo 67 preview entitled “Anatomy of an Exhibition” with evocative photos exposing the skeletal profiles of still unfinished modular prefabricated complexes. Hope remained for a lightweight dematerialized utopia.
Yet in this narrowly prescribed vision of a technologically sophisticated future, a large part of the world stood neglected. Those nations erecting historicist pavilions, or otherwise expressing eclectic tastes, were simply omitted from the panorama in Canada’s national magazine. The apparent triumph of Modernism, carefully fashioned in The Canadian Architect, made it impossible to understand the totality of the Expo 67 experience.
Notwithstanding Miller’s unwillingness to address the reality of Expo 67, The Canadian Architect promised another assessment. It was waiting, the editors wrote, to see the exhibition as “a working organism.” Habitat 67 justly received further monographic treatment in October; a contributing writer’s brief “last word” on the fair was printed in December.
The expected full appraisal never came. None of the 1967 Massey Medals, announced in June, would honour the world’s fair. Only one Expo work—Habitat 67, again—showed up in The Canadian Architect’s annual roundup of “significant architecture.”
Perhaps the magazine was already looking ahead to Expo 70 in Osaka, with Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey’s competition-winning pavilion. It published renderings of the project, alongside critical commentary on the five finalists, in August. Perhaps the magazine believed that societal needs lay elsewhere. Other issues that year examined Irving Grossman’s Flemingdon Park housing estate, Arcop’s Place Bonaventure, Mies van der Rohe’s Toronto-Dominion Centre, and Ron Thom’s Trent University—projects that, according to the magazine, went hand in hand with fundamental changes to everyday life.
Or perhaps The Canadian Architect was quietly expressing what others may have felt: an Expo fatigue, a weariness with so much pretense to nation-building when, indeed, the very real tasks of constructing the country—new universities, museums, civic infrastructures, housing projects, and, indeed, countless Centennial works—were underway everywhere. In Montreal, the aftermath of Expo 67 was left to the machinations of Mayor Jean Drapeau, who schemed to reopen it as a permanent attraction the following spring. This time, The Canadian Architect sensibly kept its distance.
Inderbir Singh Riar is an assistant professor at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, Carleton University.


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05 May 2002, 07:42 PM
I took the modeling art test issued by Blackbox Games (found in the Studios Hiring forum) and this is what I came up with.
The model didn't take long, so I went ahead and textured and tested the deformation of the mesh as well. It's 428 triangles, which includes the inner mouth and teeth. I spent an afternoon modeling, texturing and animating it.
The artifacts present on the teeth are due to gif compression.
05 May 2002, 09:43 AM
Hey, that's kinda wicked! You've got such expression capable in the lower face, and much implied by the textures on the eyes. I'd try actual geometry on the eyebrow area, and even something resembling the eyeball or iris to make the eyes dart about.
sorta personal guideline for me: real mouth, real eyes, fake mouth, fake - blah blah blah...
you seem to "get it" tho. nice silhouette, too, btw.
Love him tend to agree about the eyes, but really nice character
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05 May 2002, 05:15 PM
Good work !! , I would have put a little texture work on the teeth but other then that looks fine :)
05 May 2002, 06:57 PM
that is scary, but in a good way. looks really great. did i mention i am now getting nightmares from staring at him. is he saying im sooo sexxxxxxxxeeeeee. the last phonetic sounds like eee. say it in your head. ya im goin off on tangants a bit. good work
05 May 2002, 05:31 PM
Thanks for the comments guys.
Regarding the eyes, the model wasn't supposed to be animated; so I think the contours and model likeness were the main priority. I'll probably revisit the model and make the necessary changes to animate the eyes.
05 May 2002, 12:03 AM
Hey man, did you hear anything from Blackbox?
05 May 2002, 10:39 PM
Interesting Face model here!
Cool textures and expression! Great work!
I like it a lot!
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FTSE close: Lloyds, Admiral up; Next down
Slow day: Trading will be muted ahead of US Fed meeting.
The FTSE 100 market fluctuated today ahead of a decision by the US Federal Reserve on how they intend to stimulate economic recovery.
The index of leading shares closed 8 points lower at 5748.9, just hours before the Fed was expected to unveil a second bout of quantitative easing.
Investors were waiting to discover exactly how much the Fed planned to pump into the world's largest economy in a bid to jumpstart the recovery.
Expectations of further QE in the US weakened the dollar and saw the pound up against the greenback at 1.60. The pound was also up against the euro at 1.14.
Traders were cheered, however, by Lloyds Banking Group's success in securing Santander UK boss Antonio Horta-Osorio as its new chief executive.
The part-nationalised player was at the top of the risers board in a bounce back from yesterday's wary reaction to the bank's third quarter update.
Shares were up 3% or 1.8p at 69.2p, as Mr Horta-Osorio's appointment to succeed outgoing boss Eric Daniels was seen as a coup for the group.
The highly-rated UK chief executive of Santander will join taxpayer-backed Lloyds on January 10 before taking on the post on March 1.
Insurance group Admiral was just behind Lloyds after a 28% hike in vehicle numbers and an increase in premium rates led to a more than 50% jump in third quarter turnover. With Admiral on track to meet profit forecasts, shares jumped 43p to 1670p.
Edinburgh-based life and pensions firm Standard Life lost earlier gains, down 1.8p to 227.2p, despite posting a 34% rise in new business in the first nine months of the year.
Next shares slumped 2% after the retailer warned of price rises at the upper end of its expectations and said it may not maintain overall sales growth at the higher end of its 0% to 3% guidance. Shares fell 49p to 2180p.
Defence firm Cobham was the biggest faller in the top flight, down 22.3p to 211.5p or 9%, after it signalled that growth in 2010 may not be as strong as hoped.
In the FTSE 250, kitchen and bathroom unit supplier Howden Joinery roared 14% ahead on a full-year profits upgrade. It thanked a strong performance in its key October trading period, although it remains cautious on its outlook for 2011. Shares raced 10.5p to 90p.
The biggest Footsie risers were Lloyds up 1.8p at 69.2p, Admiral ahead 43p at 1670p, Vedanta Resources up 45p at 2097p, and Standard Chartered ahead 38.5p at 1852p.
The biggest Footsie fallers were Cobham down 22.3p at 211.5p, Antofagasta off 61p at 1323p, BAE Systems down 10.4p at 343.1p, and Sage off 8p at 267.3p.
16.00: Lacklustre day, this. Trading has been light with most City traders, it appears, staying home this morning rather than face the tube strike.
The Footsie is bumping along, 4.82 points down at 5752.61.
There was a small but noticeable drop off in UK shares at 1pm. It leaves the FTSE 100 3.98 points lower now, at 5753.45.
This may be to do with a US jobs report which showed US companies added to payrolls more than expected in October.
One possible explanation is that an improved picture of the US economy, as indicated by the jobs figure, makes it less likely that the Fed - which is meeting today - will inject yet more money into the American economy.
This dampens prospects for shares globally, including the Footsie.
The currency markets also seem to be betting on a smaller stimulus package - the dollar (which is likely to fall following quantitative easing) has rsien today after the jobs report.
We won't know the result of that Fed decision until after the FTSE closes, by the way.
A lunchtime update - the Footsie continues to meander, up 9.89 points at 5767.32.
Life and pensions firm Standard Life is among the top share risers, up 2.9p to 231.9p, after it posted a 34% rise in nine-month new business.
Defence firm Cobham was the biggest faller in the top flight, down 22p to 211.8p or 9%, after it signalled that growth in 2010 may not be as strong as hoped.
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Car insurer Admiral saw sales leap more than 50% as it added more cars to its books despite increasing premium rates.
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The City loved that and Admiral is the highest riser today - up a whopping 76p, or 4.7%, at 1,7039.
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Antonio Horta-Osorio will join taxpayer-backed Lloyds early next year before taking on the post currently held by Eric Daniels on March 1.
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Donald Trump promises to make America great again.
According to Donald, “the problem with America is that we don’t make anything anymore.” He warns that: “the Chinese are laughing at us” behind our backs. They want our people to starve…they’ve taken our jobs away.”
If this is true, then Trump should be tried for treason…because right now, at this very minute, Donald is sending his own jobs to China.
According to ABC News, here are just some of the Trump products that are currently made in China:
Shirts…Belts…Sweaters…Ties…Tie Clips…Cufflinks…Golf Hats…Teddy Bears.
This list didn’t require any great detective work from ABC News…because Macy’s has been selling the entire Trump Signature Collection – straight outta China – since 2004.
TRUMP’S OWN STORE IN NYC
At 725 Fifth Avenue, in the atrium of the Trump Tower, the Trump Store sells a wide variety of China-made Trump clothes.
This includes Chinese Trump shirts…
Trump Shirt – made in China
Chinese Trump ties…
Trump Tie – made in China
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In addition to China bashing, Trump wants to deport 11 million Latinos and build a 1,900-mile wall on the Mexican border – so that “real” Americans can get their jobs back.
If that is the case, then why is the Trump Signature Collection manufactured not just in China…but also in Mexico?
Just look at the labels…
Candidate Trump complains that “Mexico is stealing our jobs,” while billionaire Trump outsources those same jobs…
For years, the press has widely reported it:
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It is the current system of governance on the mainland that want’s you to focus on Trumps’ craziness, or Hilary’s underhandedness or Obama’s “do nothingness” ( other than to maintain and enhance what Bush began ). The system does not want the average citizen to focus on the system. That would mean pulling the curtain away from the Wizard of Oz. That’s because the system is broken beyond repair for the 99+%. The other fraction of the 1%, which includes those that actually pull the handle down…the decision makers are bringing what would have been YOUR dough, in obscene amounts and attempting to take away your civil liberties in equal amounts, at the same time.
The bottom line is this: If one is a good citizen and plays by the rules that ( U.S,/Fedral Govt. ) society has imposed on them…that person will largely lose. And lose big, often times. And when one loses ( unfairly/unlawfully ) one gets from the govt. cheats and their opportunistic buddies, is lip service, and no recompense. They just flat out lie. Leaving you holding the bags. They’re counting on the high probability that no one of significance is going to call them on it. And lo and behold…it’s what’s been happening. So, that conditioned response just gets reinforced. However, if the common citizen breaks the rules ( and boy, are there a lot of rules out there to trip up the little guy in comparison to the federal elite and their buddies whom have got easy outs when they engage in unlawful behavior ) there is often hell to pay for. Even if the broken rule/law pales in comparison to often chronic law breaking by those that are making/enforcing those rules laws.
There are lot’s of guys/women just like Trump out there. Why didn’t people similar to him surface until just now? It’s because our system of governance has gotten quite F****D. In fact, it’s reached FUBAR status. To the concerned and relatively well balanced U.S. citizen, it’s a colossal embarrassment. Imagine what the rest of the world is thinking/saying? The sad part is, is that the elite in our federal govt. and their opportunists/apologists, just don’t give a damn. So, long as they’re getting richer and more powerful..no matter what the means…F**K YOU ALL!! I GOT MINES.
You can look at it as an apple tree: This “bad” tree needs to be uprooted, and all the rotten apples surrounding it, sent to the compost bin. This apple tree isn’t hard to find.
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He can’t stand up! The weight of his ego is too heavy! Beyond being “two-faced”! He’s evil ….
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Agencies – While China will continue to manoeuvre its macro policies and boost the market expectation in 2020 to ensure economic growth will remain within a reasonable range, other countries will be keeping a close eye on the actualeffects.
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Among them, naturally, will be Cambodia, which is increasingly spreading its trade tentacles to harvest any fiscal advantage it can achieve.
Phnom Penh has always tried to hold a middle ground between the two most powerful economic nations, the United States and China, but there are simple geographical reasons why Beijing is regarded as its more favoured friend.
Pragmatism also comes into the equation.
Many observers believe that China will soon knock the US off uts economic perch.
Its infrastructure is developing as that of the US withers (has anyone seen a high-speed train in America?).
It is not embroiled in any wars that have cost the US trillions of dollars over the years.
And, quite frankly, it has a domestic market of some 1.4 billion people, with millions taken out of poverty in the past 30 years, wages rising and growing consumerism.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the remarks about ensuring economic growth when presiding over a symposium this week, where he heard views and recommendations made by scholars and entrepreneurs on a draft version of the government work report.
Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said the country will accelerate creating a business environment that is market-oriented, based on rule of law and internationalised to further energise market entities.
The implementation of tax and fee cuts will be expanded, and more effective measures will be taken to address the financing difficulties of small and micro businesses, he said.
Li stressed the importance of a loose and fair business environment for the enterprises, noting that there should be less government intervention in microeconomic activities.
Li also called for the development of new industries and businesses to counter downward pressure with greater market vitality and encouraged domestic firms to participate in international cooperation and develop diversified markets.
Cambodia is waiting in the wings, more than ready and willing to provide what it can, whether it be in the garment, agriculture or tourism industries.
Investment in infrastructure and urban facilities will be strengthened in areas of weakness in Cambodia and there will be greater support for expanding and upgrading consumption to unlock the vast potential of the domestic market, various Cambodian ministers have declared.
Let us see how Cambodia can capitalise on a confident China. Many would say they have a lot to offer each other and are open to do so.

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4 Psychologist-Recommended Books on Relationships
A session by session guide book for mental health practitioners on how to conduct evidence-based couples counseling. The book guides the therapist step by. One of the best ways to deal with the ups and downs in relationships is to go to couples' therapy. Talking through problems is a great way to come to a. May 30, The book is based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which clinical psychologist and researcher Sue Johnson founded. Blum, who also.
Sue Johnson presents Emotionally Focused Therapy to the general public for the first time. Johnson teaches that the way to save and enrich a relationship is to reestablish safe emotional connection and preserve the attachment bond. With this in mind, she focuses on key moments in a relationship-from Recognizing the Demon Dialogue to Revisiting a Rocky Moment-and uses them as touchpoints for seven healing conversations.
Through case studies from her practice, illuminating advice, and practical exercises, couples will learn how to nurture their relationships and ensure a lifetime of love.
The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work by Terrence Real In this revolutionary book, Terrence Real shows women how to master the new rules of twenty-first-century marriage by offering them a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationship that they desire and deserve.
He identifies five non-starters to avoid and shares practical strategies for bringing honesty, passion, and joy back to even the most difficult relationship. Women have changed in the last twenty-five years—they have become powerful, independent, self-confident, and happy.
Yet many men remain irresponsible and emotionally detached. The New Rules of Marriage will introduce you to a radically new kind of relationship, one based on the idea that every woman has the power to transform her marriage, while men, given the right support, have it in them to rise to the occasion. The New Rules of Marriage shows us how to fulfill this courageous and uncompromising new vision.
Erotic Intelligence is a resource that any couple can use together to know themselves and each other better, towards the goal of creating and maintaining a rewarding sex life.
A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts. This provides individuals with insight on how expressions of love occur in their relationship. This book stresses the importance of open communication, expression of feelings, listening and validating, and learning what your partner values. Comprehensive details about love languages are provided, thus giving individuals the opportunity to explore and understand communication patterns in other important relationships in their lives, such as with parents, siblings, or past relationships.
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This book explores relationships from a scientific perspective and is best utilized by couples in troubled marriages. Hendricks asserts that couplings are not random, as individuals subconsciously choose partners with certain characteristics, ultimately promoting their own healing processes.
Hendricks further emphasizes that childhood pain is healed via interactions with their partner, simultaneously filling a void within themselves. This book promotes personal growth, individual development, and self-exploration by revisiting the past so that new, healthier response patterns can be learned.
Narratives from real-life couples are presented throughout the book and depict struggles, childhood pains, and healing processes. This resource highlights the importance of communication, listening, and validation via exercises and guidelines.
This book educates individuals about healthy self expression during disagreements so that healthy resolutions can be obtained. Furthermore, the author discusses how unproductive fighting is not conducive to conflict resolution and instead, perpetuates a negative cycle of fighting. Realistic and sensible strategies for self-expression during arguments are offered and explained, while discussing the permanent damage that unfair fighting can cause to a relationship.
Individuals learn how to strengthen conflict resolution skills across many different relationships and friendships. Schnarch educates readers about the origin of sexual desire mismatches, explains how sex is directly related to intimacy, and provides interventions and solutions. The author is a psychologist and sex therapist and utilizes real life case studies throughout the book.
The concept of mismatched sexual desire, emotional balance, and connection are highlighted. This book debunks the myth that just engaging In sexual intercourse will solve problems and instead focuses on emotions, blaming, and changing thought patterns.
This book focuses on improving communication, increasing coping, healthy conflict resolutionand commitment and can be utilized by any couple.
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Authors divide the book into four sections and focus on strategies and solutions rather than perceptions and opinions. The four sections include basic skills, advanced skills, anger and conflict management, and problem-solving techniques.
Thus, a couple can seek counsel on one or two problem areas by just locating the appropriate chapter. This book speaks directly to women and focuses solely on the topic of emotionally unavailable men.
Marshall likens a romantic relationship to a business relationship, as both are representative of long-term deals. The book goes on to help women understand that they are in charge of their dating destinies, as they can end a relationship at any time if their deal breaker arises.Couples Therapist Answers Frequently Googled Relationship Questions
This book seeks to empower women to set healthy boundaries and to have an active role in determining the course of their relationships. This book would be especially beneficial for a women considering, or struggling to leave a toxic relationship with an emotionally unavailable man. This book would be especially beneficial for a woman struggling to leave a detrimental relationship. Spring This book addresses relationships in crisis after a spouse has engaged in an extramarital affair and is beneficial to couples considering the prospect of working things out.
This resource teaches spouses how to heal, grow, and forgive, while exploring circumstances that led up to the affair. This enables a person to have relationships that give them more peace than relationships have before. The Complete Guide to Restoring Trust in Your Relationship" By Mira Kirshenbaum Mira Kirshenbaum states, "Whether broken trust is due to daily dishonesties, a monumental betrayal, or even a history of hurts from the past, it can put a relationship at risk. She looks at the stages if trust, and when a couple has reached a stage that is appropriate to attempt to rebuild that trusts.
She shows you that you can heal and trust each other again, that there is hope for the relationship if you both truly want it to work. Learning to notice the warning signs before they become major concerns can strengthen the bonds of a couple.
The book contains techniques and strategies that the couples can apply to reinforce their bond, and restore the passion they have for each other. Fill out a quiz, practice techniques, and examine the current state of your relationship.
It gets to the root of whether a relationship is worth working out, or whether it is comes to its natural conclusion. It helps the reader step back and look at the relationship in a practical manner, and offers guidance on what is in their long term best interest.
Many couples struggle to keep the romance and passion going. The book uses couples who are successful as examples to live by and model your relationship over.
4 Psychologist-Recommended Books on Relationships
It demonstrates that it literally takes only minutes per day to connect with your partner and let them know they are loved.
The book comes with an easy to use checklist, so that you can track what you have and have not done for your partner. It even comes with an audio book you can listen to on the train, or while you are driving. With the help of these aides, most couples can strengthen their marriage to a state that it has not been in years, perhaps ever! For those wanting to build awaken the passion, connection, and intimacy they once had in their relationship, it would seem the price of a book or two would be well worth it.

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VEGAN RASPBERRY AND LEMON CHEESECAKE
Recently I’ve been all about cakes.
Okay that’s a lie – I’ve always been all about cakes. But aside from that, in the past few weeks I’ve decided to improve on my cake baking skills and enroll in a cake making course! It’s something I’ve talked about for a while, and something I’ve certainly always been interested in, so I figured when the opportunity arose, why not?
And you, my lovely lovely readers, will get all the benefits of my cake successes and (although hopefully not too many) you’ll learn just how many ways one can mess up very easy icing techniques. Can’t wait.
So over this next while I’ll keep you filled in on my cake making business diploma, or at least the sweet treats that comes out of it!
But in the mean time, it’s been a while since I shared any cakes on the blog. I decided this one might be a nice place to start – it’s a vegan raspberry cheesecake that tasted absolutely delicious.
300g vegan digestives (or other similar biscuits of choice)
1 tablespoon caster sugar
Filling and topping:
2 lemons (used for juice)
250ml soy cream
2 packs of silken tofu
150ml sunflower oil
250g caster sugar
4 tablespoons of cornflour
200g raspberry jam
(I’ve seen recipes use fresh raspberries and sugar for the topping, but if you’re in a rush, jam works perfectly!)
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line your cheesecake tin with parchment paper.
2. Blend the biscuits in a food processor until they become crumbs. Melt the margarine and add to the crumbs.
3. When thoroughly mixed, spoon the mixture into the cheesecake tin and pat down to form the cheesecake base. Place in the fridge to set.
4. Meanwhile, add the tofu to the (cleaned out) food processor along with the juice of the two lemons, the soy cream, the cornflour, the oil and the caster sugar. Blend the ingredients together until the texture is smooth.
5. Transfer the tofu mixture to the cheesecake tin and cover the base with it. Spread evenly throughout the tin.
6. Place the cheesecake mixture in the oven and cook for approx. 50 mins.
7. Once the cake has set and been removed from the oven, leave it sitting out on the kitchen counter to cool.
8. When the cake is entirely cool, cover with a thin layer of the raspberry jam. Feel free to decorate with additional fresh raspberries if you have them to hand. Return the cake to the fridge and leave for at least an hour to set fully.
Finally, remove the cake from the tin, cut and serve!
Note: This recipe is actually quite versatile, so feel free to play around with it a bit. I’ve noticed that some versions of this cheesecake use gingernut biscuits for the base, or add more lemons to the filling (if you like a strong lemon taste) or, as I mentioned above, used real raspberries for the topping instead of jam. Whatever suits you! But if you find a version of the recipe that works quite well, please do get in touch and send me a photo!

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“This is what Halloween is all about, my darlings. Every day we go about our lives in the same old way, but once a year we can be whatever and whomever we please! Pretend! Let your secret fancies run wild!” - Witch
|Small and Tender in their Halloween masks|
In this animated special, two children named Small (Tony Molesworth) and Tender (Naomi Leach) are excited about going trick-or-treating in their Halloween costumes. Small has chosen to be a werewolf, while his sister, Tender, is dressed up as a ghost. They listen in on some of the local adults talking about Halloween. Town curmudgeons, Rotten (Bob Church) and Malicious (Catherine O'Hara), express their dislike of the holiday, while Goodly (John Leach), who seems to be the town organizer, and his friend Nicely (Fiona Reid), think that dressing in costumes is just for kids and want to find a way to celebrate that will appeal to "adults, as people" and help make "a really definitive Halloween experience." They decide a Halloween party will be just the thing ... they just need a venue.
|Small and Tender listen in on the adults' Halloween plans|
|A spooky mansion on the edge of town -- does anyone else think it resembles the house in Psycho?|
Meanwhile, in a dilapidated and spooky mansion on the edge of town, a lonely Witch (Gilda Radner) is lamenting the fact that no one seems to want to celebrate Halloween anymore. She hasn't had any "calls" for "wicked wishes" in ages and attempts to keep herself entertained by practicing spells on her cat.
|What's a bored witch to do?|
She perks up quite a bit when Goodly and Rotten come to check out her home as a potential site for their Halloween party plans and deem it perfect. The witch has her OWN ideas about how this Halloween celebration will go -- "I'll turn the pumpkin pie into spider stew! I'll turn the taffy apples into lizards!" (Obviously, the witch doesn't know that Malicious has been assigned food duty and her additions probably won't be much ickier!)
|Small and Tender trick or treating at Nicely's house|
Small and Tender are very disappointed when they go trick-or-treating and not only don't scare anyone but are easily recognized. Nicely comments on how "cute" they are. Malicious mocks them and tries to give them sardine meringue and pepperoni peppermints as treats (she's taking these to the party).
|Small and Tender try to scare Malicious|
The children go home where their family friend Bazooey (Gerry Salsberg) is there to babysit (presumably their parents are going to the Halloween party). Bazooey offers to read them a spooky Halloween story, but the kids reject this idea due to their recent disappointment, so he reads them a story about a fairy godmother instead.
|Bazooey reads to the kids|
|You mean we might have to stay like this?|
Meanwhile back in town, the frightened grown-ups realize that Small, Tender and Bazooey are missing. They assume that the kids have been taken by "the monsters." Goodly organizes a mob to hunt down the monsters and save the missing children, not realizing that the monsters ARE the missing children! Meanwhile, Rotten and Malicious have discovered what happened to the Witch's wand (it was stuck in Malicious' hair) and they attempt to cast their own spells which prove to be ... well ... rotten.
This show is available as a VHS tape (and via other sources) but has not (yet) been released as a DVD or Blu-Ray.
I remember watching and enjoying this special as a child. I really like the quirky, minimalist way the characters are rendered. The excellent voice cast as well as one of the catchiest theme tunes ever (groovy synths and all) makes this show a delight to hear as well as to watch. Moreover, this special really illustrates what Halloween should be all about - letting your imagination run wild and enjoying some spookiness in the process.
Our copy of Witch's Night Out is treasured annual Halloween viewing.
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I'm in agreement with my co-blogger here, this is one of my favorite Halloween specials. For years, I couldn't remember much more beyond the catchy theme song ("Halloween! Witch magic, Halloween!") and that it had a character named "Bazooey". I searched for Bazooey one day a few years ago and found the title. And I'm glad I did, you could say this is the definitive Halloween special.
I wanted to add a theory I have about the Witch's appearance and lifestyle. Some of her comments about being forgotten remind me of Norma Desmond, the forgotten movie star (portrayed by Gloria Swanson) in the classic film Sunset Boulevard. It also looks like her head scarf and her dilapidated mansion may be inspired by Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, as seen in the documentary Grey Gardens.
An excellent special, I wish the copyright holders would release Witch's Night Out on DVD, Blu Ray or streaming already!
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It's Mrs Petty now.
It wasn't too long ago that Nicki was rapping to 'Superbass' and claiming her crown as the Queen of Rap, as an independent, single woman of course. There were even times back then where we were rooting for her and Drake to finally be an item. But oh how times have changed. If you're a fan of the Barbz and have listened to her music, you should know how Minaj has been aspiring to get married and have a family for some time now. Shes not only mentioned this in her songs previously, but has also tweeted: "I’ve decided to retire & have my family. I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me … Love you for LIFE." We were just as shocked about her retirement news as we are now finding out she's a wife!
The 36 year old award-winning artist announced her nuptials over an Instagram post where she videos 'Mrs' and 'Mr' matching mugs, along with a hat that has 'Bride' embroidered on it. Minaj captions "Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty 10•21•19", officially letting us know that she tied the knot with Petty two days ago.
Although Kenneth "Zoo" Petty is not an artist like Minaj, there has been plenty of buzz around him ever since they began seeing each other last December, which is not too long ago. Minaj has previously mentioned that she's known her current husband since childhood, and has reported to Billboard that he was one of her first real relationships. The 41-year-old "Zoo", as he prefers to be called, also has a controversial past criminal record.
Unlike the recent celebs that have happily gotten married this year, Nicki and Petty did not have the 'big white wedding', like Justin & Hailey Biebers. Is it possible that the couple are still planning their more public event? We can't wait to see whats next (and of course the bride's dress).

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Where: Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th St.
Admission: $6 advance, $8 at the door and Children 12 and under are free.
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“Spring Dreams” is the colorful theme for the 23rd annual Arts Alive! Home and Garden Festival, according to Jane McGough 2020 Home & Garden Chairperson, and is based on artist Cynthia Westbrook’s painting “Fly Fishin.'”
“Our poster this year shows Westbrook’s Mystery Art painting of a frog fishing, and it fits wonderfully well with our Spring Dreams theme with a frog dreaming of catching fish, or flies,” she said with a laugh.
The annual rite of spring Home and Garden Festival is put on by the Arts Council of Wichita Falls and will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 23 at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall.
Over 140 vendors from around the area and region, as well as Arts Council member organizations and artists will fill 240 booths in the Exhibit Hall and surrounding rooms to show some 12,000 to 15,000 visitors a myriad of different ways to make their homes, gardens and even businesses more beautiful, said McGough.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of a plan to break up Washington's nearly 150-year-old Corcoran Gallery of Art presented two alternatives in court this week to preserve an independent museum and art school as a judge considers its proposed merger with two larger institutions.
By Soyoung Kim and Leila Abboud PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - French telecommunications company Iliad SA has made a surprise offer for T-Mobile US Inc , setting up a potential bidding war with Sprint Corp , the U.S. mobile carrier now controlled by Japan's Softbank Corp . Iliad, which has shaken up the French mobile and broadband market in the past decade with its cheap, pared-down subscriber plans, bid $15 billion in cash for 56.6 percent of T-Mobile US at $33 per share, it said in a statement on Thursday. The Paris-based company said its offer for the fourth-largest U.S. carrier values all of T-Mobile at $36.20 per share, a premium of 42 percent over the pre-announcement share price.


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Medium, success, and a math controversy
I’m so excited to be starting this new journey! Let me first say “Thank You!” to Medium, and to all the people who already follow me just because I commented on your posts, hope I don’t let you down!
The new guy in town, wanting success
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Alas, there’s so much! and starts to get stressed.
So, I was trying to decide the best way to have some decent success here. I read several terrific articles by many great writers on here. And I started to stress.
Anxiety wasn’t a problem until a few months ago. Some events in my family turned a lot of things upside down, and I began having to come up with strategies for dealing with anxiety in a few areas of my life. Medium is a new area that I’m adding to my life, and thus new anxieties started building as I read about other people’s journeys, even before I began my own! Hopefully I have some tips that can help someone.
Don’t get me wrong, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the advice! But as I contemplated making it all work for ME, I began to feel a bit claustrophobic. I have to do ALL this to be successful? That very well might be true. But I eventually came to a realization that got me unstuck: I can’t do it all! I had been slowly losing my enthusiasm for something that I saw as a tremendous opportunity, and was starting to think I couldn’t do it!
Now to get myself unstuck, I’ve decided to MOSTLY follow the advice I found, but also be reasonable with myself, my personality, and my time constraints; I released myself from the perspective that I need to do everything perfectly, now I’m getting enthused again!
To solve the stress, the answer was clear.
Don’t try to be perfect, just be yourself here!
One piece of advice I’ve seen a few times, that I already know I’m not going to follow: find your niche and stay with it. It’s great advice! But I can’t do it. So, I’ve decided to do something like 60% math and science articles and 25% stories and poetry, and maybe 15% articles about psychology and problems in society. I’m defining that list to be my niche (it’s my definition of niche, you are free to disagree).

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eThekwini authorities are keeping a close eye on major roads and informal settlements as heavy rain again lashed the city and many parts of the KwaZulu-Natal province, especially coastal areas.
The municipality has activated its disaster management plan. This comes after floods in the province claimed 448 lives just over a month ago, displacing thousands of families.
eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson Parboo Sewpersad says,” Motorists must be very careful and avoid driving through flooded areas. Avoid crossing low-lying bridges, streams and rivers. Residents living in low-lying areas, sudden floods may affect them. Monitor the rising water levels and evacuate to safer places or to higher ground. The public must monitor weather alerts and radio and television.”
Sewpersad has advised people to keep their cellphones close and dial 031 361 0000 if they need help.
The municipality says residents should avoid or use caution on Fields Hill where a bank has collapsed and one lane is accessible before Kloof.
Motorists are also urged to avoid Genezano Road in Seatides as well as Sanele Nxumalo Lane near the stadium.
The main road leading into Umdloti has also been affected. The Metro says residents should also avoid North Beach Road.
Last night, KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala gave an update on the storm:
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman from the Gift of the Givers talks more about mobilisation of aid for those who might have to leave their homes tonight due to rain:


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California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington each have statewide laws providing nearly all state-level spousal rights to unmarried couples who are domestic partners this includes both same- and opposite-sex domestic partnerships. The Department of Defense will extend all benefits to same-sex spouses of military personnel that are currently extended to opposite-sex spouses, including medical, dental, interment at Arlington National Cemetery, and with-dependent Basic Allowance for Housing.
Bowers withdrew a job offer to a lesbian who planned to marry another woman in a Jewish wedding ceremony. The two cases were consolidated upon appeal to the First Circuit. Steve Gunderson of Wisconsin.
Using the art of the personal essay and social media, explore what school means to your students. Don S. Advertisement At that time, no state permitted gays and lesbians to marry. The Conference of Bishops responded, "There is basis neither in Scripture nor tradition for the establishment of an official ceremony by this church for the blessing of a homosexual relationship.
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United States , continuing its longstanding practice of defending all federal laws challenged in court. Is gay marriage legal in your state? Discussion Questions 1. Why do people get married? DOMA does penalize same-sex couples by limiting access to benefits that are available to opposite-sex couples. Today, the Supreme Court ruled that exception isn't okay, with the majority opinion holding, "DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment. Miike , the Supreme Court of Hawaii ruled that the state must show a compelling interest in prohibiting same-sex marriage. Bush endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict marriage to opposite-sex couples because he thought DOMA vulnerable: "After more than two centuries of American jurisprudence and millennia of human experience, a few judges and local authorities are presuming to change the most fundamental institution of civilization.
Cases in Other Jurisdictions In Windsor v. What it does say is that the federal government does not have the right to overturn a particular state's decision when it comes to defining marriage.
Does knowledge of their genetics negate their marriages under DOMA? How does the ruling on DOMA affect binational families?
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Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Bowers withdrew a job offer to a lesbian who planned to marry another woman in a Jewish wedding ceremony. Why is the right to marry a central issue for gay rights advocates? The President has also concluded that Section 3 of DOMA, as applied to legally married same-sex couples, fails to meet that standard and is therefore unconstitutional. How does the ruling on DOMA affect families? What it does say is that the federal government does not have the right to overturn a particular state's decision when it comes to defining marriage. Nelson that limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples did not violate the Constitution. Court activity at the state level continues. The part that was struck down by the U. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that Section 3 of DOMA is unconstitutional as applied to the plaintiff, who filed suit to recoup estate taxes on the assets she inherited from her same-sex spouse in a marriage recognized by New York state, but for which she was not granted the spousal deduction by the Internal Revenue Service. Those studies did NOT compare children of spouses of straight couples to children of gay and lesbian couples. It voids a section of the law known as DOMA, which was adopted with bipartisan support in Congress in to deny all benefits and recognition to same-sex couples. The appeal in Golinski is pending.
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Amended USA Freedom Act draws questions from civil liberties groups
Sunday, May 11, 2014
The US House of Representatives as HR 3361 and to the US Senate as S. 1599, on Thursday passed out of and on to the House floor. reported the bill was "the most aggressive NSA reform bill under consideration in Congress", however, after amendment, the bill has been questioned for extending the Patriot Act and the reduction of reform to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act., introduced in to the
The USA Freedom Act had the stated goal of ending theof Americans' metadata, ending the secret laws created by the FISA court, and introducing a "Special Advocate" to represent public and privacy matters before the FISA court.
In May 2014, the free speech and protect patrons' against the Act.posted a "Manager's Amendment" on its website. Title VII of the Amendment read "Section 102(b)(1) of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (50 U.S.C. 1805 note) is amended by striking 'June 1, 2015' and inserting 'December 31, 2017'", extending the through the end of 2017. A number of organizations have taken stances against the Patriot Act, for example, the became so concerned it urged its members to defend
According to Deputy Attorney General, even if the Freedom Act becomes law, the NSA could continue its bulk collection of American's phone records. He explained that "it's going to depend on how the [FISA] court interprets any number of the provisions" contained within the legislation. , Director of Civil Liberties at , stated:
The Administration and the intelligence community believe they can do whatever they want, regardless of the laws Congress passes, so long they can convince one of the judges appointed to the secretive(FISC) to agree. This isn't the . This is a .
Cynthia Wong of Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concern that "the bill does not address needed reforms to surveillance programs that affect millions of people outside US borders.” This being a key problem that plagues according to HRW.
Mike Rogers, a defender of theand the chairman of the , called the proposed amendments a "huge improvement". On the other hand, USA Freedom Act co-author and Chairman commented that he "remain concerned that the legislation approved today does not include some of the important reforms related to s, a strong special advocate at the , and greater transparency. I will continue to push for those reforms when the Senate Judiciary Committee considers the USA FREEDOM Act this summer."
- "US: Modest Steps on NSA Reform" — , May 8, 2014
- Zoë Carpenter. "Did Congress's best plan for NSA reform just lose its teeth?" — , May 8, 2014
- "Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, On Action by the House Judiciary Committee to End Bulk Collection" — , May 7, 2014
- Spencer Ackerman. "USA Freedom Act Clears House Committee" — , May 7, 2014
- John Hudson. "Key NSA Defender: Congress a lot closer on Surveillance Reform" — , May 6, 2014
- "Manager's Amendment to USA Freedom Act" — , May 6, 2014
- Jennifer Grannick. "NSA's Creative Interpretations Of Law Subvert Congress And The Rule Of Law" — , December 16, 2013


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Top Luxury Hotels in the UKOctober 14, 2011
The United Kingdom is home to the perfect marriage of fashion and art. And the heart of this wonderful country is its capital city, London―the largest urban zone in the European Union.
For our lovely readers from Miami homes and Miami real estate who are going to travel to this part of the globe, we have spiced up the top-class luxury hotels to guide in your stay for your next pleasurable London experience.
The Milestone Hotel and Apartments
Overlooking the grandeur of Kensington Palace, this hotel is as much luxurious in its interiors with having every room uniquely furnished with exquisite fabrics and decorations. Its superb personal service, truly worth its five-star status, has been tested and proven as it holds the title of No.1 British Hotel for two consecutive years since 2008.
All 203 bedrooms and suites of this true English-styled hotel provide boast state of the art entertainment technology. Located at Bond Street that runs through Mayfair, this hotel allows you to explore luxury shopping for the best goods from famous shops like Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly. Claridges also is an ideal business travel rendezvous.
Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments
When you are traveling with the whole family, this 5-star hotel that overlooks Green Park, Buckingham Palace is such a delight. A must in this hotel is the award-winning Afternoon Tea. Horseback riding at Hyde Park Stables is also available for the kids and adults’ enjoyment alike.
The Savoy London
This hotel has endured the test of time since its establishment in 1889. With seamless blending of the new and old elements paired with English Edwardian and Art Deco interior design, excites your senses with pure elegance. Culinary excellence is a given once you’ve indulged yourself with Savoy’s River Restaurant
Hyatt Regency London The Churchill
One of the finest luxury hotels in town located in the Marylebone area that is minutes away from Soho, Oxford Street and landmarks such as Marble Arch and Hyde Park. A popular choice among business hotels, Hyatt’s 434 rooms and suites will surely catch your approval.
The Langham, London
Dubbed as Europe’s first Grand Hotel, The Langham has enchanted its guests with its modern classic interiors since 1865. When you talk about luxury being exclusive, Langham Club rooms provide you that extra touch of peaceful indulgence with exclusive lounges and complementary meals and cocktails.
With all these high-end choices, we hope all you Miami luxury home owners will enjoy your luxurious stay in London.


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Cooling and injection systems are critical components of commercial vehicles, ensuring reliable engine operation and maintaining optimal temperature conditions. In this article, we will review the main aspects of cooling and supercharging systems in trucks and their importance for reliable operation.
The cooling system provides temperature control for the engine, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal operating conditions. It consists of the following main components:
- Radiator. The main component of the cooling system that removes heat from the hot cooling fluid, usually antifreeze, by means of air currents.
- Fan. Responsible for maintaining proper air velocity through the radiator for optimal cooling.
- Thermostat. A valve that regulates the temperature of the coolant. It closes when the engine is cold to speed up warming up and opens when the temperature reaches a set point.
- Water pump. Responsible for circulating coolant through the system.
Service lines and hoses. Transfer coolant from and to the components of the cooling system.
The supercharger system, also known as the supercharger system, increases the volume of air entering the engine cylinders. This improves combustion efficiency and increases power. The supercharging system can be of two types:
- Turbocharging. Uses engine exhaust gases to drive a turbine that forces air into the cylinders.
- Compressor. Uses a mechanical drive, such as a belt, to drive a compressor that blows air.
Importance of cooling and supercharging systems
Cooling and supercharging systems play an important role in the operation of a truck engine. Inadequate cooling can lead to engine overheating and serious damage, and inadequate air injection can reduce engine power and increase fuel consumption.
Regular maintenance and inspection of your cooling and supercharger systems can help prevent breakdowns, improve performance, and extend the life of your truck.
Cooling and plenum systems are critical truck components that keep your engine running reliably and efficiently. Regular maintenance and diagnosis of these systems will help prevent breakdowns and keep your truck running smoothly. Remember, if any problems are detected, it is important to contact a professional service station, such as TruckX, for expert assistance and repair.
Keeping Your Truck Cool: A Guide to Truck Cooling
If you are a truck driver, you know how essential it is to keep your vehicle cool. You don’t want to spend long hours driving in a space that is too hot to bear. Moreover, the overheating of the engine could lead to serious problems. However, keeping the truck cool is not always an easy task. In this blog post, we will discuss all the essential things you need to know about truck cooling to ensure that you protect your investment and keep your vehicle running smoothly.
Understand Your Truck’s Cooling System
The first step to keeping your truck cool is to understand how the cooling system works. Your truck’s cooling system comprises several parts, including the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and coolant. These components work together to regulate the temperature of the engine and prevent it from overheating.
Maintenance is Essential
Maintaining your truck’s cooling system is essential to keep it functioning smoothly. Regular maintenance ensures that the system is cleaned and checked for leaks. A regular checkup of the radiator, thermostat, and fan belts could help identify problems that need repairs before they escalate.
Use Appropriate Coolant
The type of coolant you use is critical in keeping your truck cool. Using a high-quality coolant that is compatible with your vehicle could help prevent overheating and engine damage. Check the label to ensure that the coolant you choose meets the recommended standards for your truck.
Don’t Overload Your Truck
Overloading your truck could cause the engine to overwork, which leads to overheating. Be sure to increase the weight of the load gradually and keep it in the recommended limits.
Park in a Shaded Area
If you are parking your truck, choose a shaded area to avoid heat build-up. Avoid parking where the sun hits for an extended period. Instead, consider a parking space under a tree, shade sail, or an indoor parking garage.
In summary, keeping your truck cool is essential in protecting your investment and ensuring that your vehicle runs smoothly, and you don’t suffer from the heat during long drives. Regular maintenance, proper coolant, and parking in shaded areas are some of the ways to keep your truck cool. Understanding the key systems of your vehicle is vital in identifying problems and making the necessary repairs. By following these guidelines, you will prolong your vehicle’s lifespan and avoid the stress of an overheated truck.


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