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Gold & Pearl Peel-Off Mask
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Gold & Pearl Peel Off Mask is an alginate-based mask with gold extract and pearl powder intended to provide an incredible glow, firmness, luminosity, and nourishment due to the high levels of amino acids found in conchiolin. Pearl extract is found to be active against fine wrinkles. It is made alginate which is a marine complex derived from Laminaria seaweed. A pure and natural mask containing no preservatives. Alginate has hypoallergenic qualities which makes it a suitable treatment for all skin types, even the most sensitive. It’s an ideal base for a professional facial treatment due to its combination of natural freshening and skin-tightening sensations. The environment created by this second skin also diffuses the active ingredients in any creams or serums applied prior. Peel off masks provide an excellent occlusion needed to help penetrate the active ingredients found in our serums.
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Use 79 grams (1/3 cup) of powder and 158 grams (2/3 cup) of water. Dilution: Pour the water rapidly on the powder. Stir vigorously approximately one minute until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Important: use room temperature water at 68° (20°C). If a our Green Tea & Pomegranate Nutri-Toner is used, a better result will be obtained. Application: Apply the paste immediately on the entire face. If customer agrees, cover eyes with gauze and place masks on top of the eyes as well and mouth. The mask sets in 6 minutes. Treatment time: Leave the mask on at least 15 minutes. Before removing, wet the edges of the mask all around it with a sponge damped c in toner. Remove by peeling off in one piece.

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Five Steps update: helping low earners
04 October 2023
Solving the issue that current policy settings do not promote people saving what they need to enjoy a decent retirement is the priority challenge for the PLSA, and indeed the pensions industry, today.
The PLSA has dedicated a large amount of effort and attention both to raising the profile of the problem, and pushing for reform. The PLSA has published two consultations on this topic: first was the Hitting the Target report in 2018, and the second was the Five Steps to Better Pensions report in 2022.
Our next stride forward in campaigning for reform is a report, to be published at our Annual Conference in October, that builds upon and solidifies the consensus established so far. It will contain updated recommendations, including those based on research carried out by the PPI on behalf of the PLSA. This research on low earners was launched at an event in August which was attended by industry experts, including Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Sir Stephen Timms MP.
Low earners research findings
Automatic enrolment only applies if you’re earning above £10,000 annually – referred to as trigger earnings – from a single job (or each job you have). Trigger earnings are intended to protect those who are at risk of poverty as, for the most vulnerable low-earning individuals, every penny of earnings counts. Their standard of living is either already inadequate by most definitions, or at risk of becoming inadequate. Traditionally it has been thought that diverting some of their income towards pensions could worsen their current circumstances, and that future retirement income inadequacy may be better addressed in other ways, such as through employer contributions, or state support and the state pension.
However, not all current low earners are at risk of poverty either now or in the future. PPI modelling has identified profiles within the low earning population which demonstrate that earning a small salary doesn’t always mean you’re experiencing lower than adequate living standards. Many low earners, for example, are young people working part-time, who rely on their parents for money or housing. Others are parents, particularly mothers, who juggle caring and working, but whose partners bring much higher earnings into the household. Others are people nearing retirement, who have built up significant savings, and are gradually reducing their working hours before retiring fully.
These differences between low earners highlight the problem with blanket policies, such as the earnings threshold, which intend to protect a whole group of people from poverty. Blanket policies may not be sufficiently nuanced, but those at risk of poverty need some mechanism to protect them. Just as higher earners tend not to opt out or make any other change to their default arrangements after being automatically enrolled, neither should we assume that people who should not be pension saving would proactively opt out.
On the other hand, those low earners who do not need protecting are being given less access to a system that could bring a real increase to their standard of living in retirement. Even if their contributions are small, and even after factoring in the retirement income of higher-earning partners, PPI modelling shows that extra contributions could still give a significant boost to their retirement income. Higher earners are currently benefiting from automatic enrolment, through increased pension savings, and it could be a missed opportunity to exclude other people who would also benefit from it because they earn less.
PPI analysis demonstrates that a large majority (90.5%) of low earners have some mitigating circumstance that would mean that, if they were to be automatically enrolled by eliminating the £10k trigger, their in-work income is unlikely to be reduced below an adequate level. Mitigating circumstances considered include, for example, living in a household with a high overall income, expecting higher earnings after graduating university, already pension saving (and therefore presumably budgeting for this), or being ineligible for automatic enrolment for other reasons.
The most recent PPI research has also found that those low earners that have no identified mitigating circumstance are a highly diverse group which fit into no neat single profile. There are only a few things that are common across the group, such as tending to be paid by the hour. This group, however, is most likely to need some kind of protection; this could be trigger earnings, state support, or ensuring the right to opt out – and when to exercise that right – is well understood by everyone.
As automatic enrolment policy is further developed, it’s worth considering whether levers can be introduced which ensure greater involvement of low earners who will not be disadvantaged by saving. With low earners being such a complex group, this is a challenge. However, automatic enrolment has been one of the greatest success stories of pensions policy in recent history, and to include more of the right people would be worthwhile.
Significant progress has been made on building consensus so far. Our upcoming Five Steps to Better Pensions: the Final Report will continue to recognise the impacts of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and will recommend an appropriate roadmap for change. The need for this work remains, demonstrated by our research finding that despite the successes of automatic enrolment, without further reform more than 50% of savers will fail to meet the retirement income targets set by the 2005 Pensions Commission.
GOOD NEWS FOR LOW EARNERS
On Monday 18 September, the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No.2) Bill completed its path through parliament and received Royal Assent. The Bill, which began as a Private Members Bill in the Commons by Jonathan Gullis MP, seeks to amend the Pensions Act 2008 to enable the Secretary of State to:
- Make regulations to reduce the lower age limit for automatic enrolment from 22 to 18
- Make regulations to remove the Lower Earnings Limit for qualifying earnings. This would mean auto-enrolment contributions are made from the first pound of earnings.
The Bill supports some of the key recommendations from our Five Steps to Better Pensions report.


In the new study, researchers used U.S. government vital statistics to show that labor inductions increased from 14 percent of full-term singleton births in 1992, to 27 percent in 2003.That's what they "suggest", huh? Worthy points are then made regarding the increased risks for babies born in the earliest window of what is considered 'term', but really, guys.
Moreover, those same years saw an increase in the proportion of births at the earlier end of full-term pregnancy. In 2003, 30 percent of births occurred during the 37th or 38th week, versus 19 percent in 1992. And just over 60 percent of full-term births occurred before the 40th week — up from 42 percent in 1992.
The findings suggest that the rising rate of induced labor is a "likely cause" of the earlier births, the researchers report in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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MSNBC reported yesterday that, and this is the directly-quoted headline: "Induced labor may boost rate of early births".


Chiappa Nebula Rhino Long Barrel Revolver 357 Magnum
When the Chiappa Nebula Rhino Long Barrel Revolver was introduced, sporting a captivating multi-colored finish, it almost instantly became a star.
As with all the Rhino variants, the Chiappa Rhino Nebula revolver is built around a CNC-machined alloy frame and features a precision-built 6-inch (152 mm) steel barrel.
An octagonal cylinder reduces the overall width, allowing for easier holstering and quicker draw.
The fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight of the Chiappa Firearms Rhino Nebula revolver offer high-visibility fiber optic inserts, and the barrel shroud sports a machined bottom Picatinny rail for tactical accessories and a top MIL-STD 1913 rail portion for reflex sights.
The Chiappa Rhino Nebula also comes with a distinctive blue laminate wood grip, conceived to match the colour tones of the deep space-inspired “Nebula” finish.
The caliber is .357 Magnum. Comes issued with two moon clips for fast reloading.
Chiappa Nebula Rhino Long Barrelled Revolver 357 Magnum
- Model: Nebula Rhino
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- Sights: fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight with hi-vis fibre optic inserts
- Barrel: 12″
- Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz
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Love Island star Amy Hart has defiantly hit back after fans accused her of having facial filler.
The former ITV2 star, 27, was quick to deny the claims – insisting it’s simple down to knowing her best angles.
It comes after the stunning blonde shared a glamorous photo of himself on social media, which left some fans questioning her appearance.
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Taking to the comments section, one wrote: “Are you sure this is you, you look totally different you have changed completely. Have you had work or is it filters?”
Another speculated: “On the fillers too.”
Has Amy Hart had facial filler?
However, Amy fired back at the accusations yesterday (November 2).
She posted a snap of herself wearing a flattering velvet dress and a full face of makeup.
Amy captioned the shot: “‘Is that even you’ ‘been on the fillers’ ‘facetuned’ ‘completely changed her face’.
“Just a little reminder that different make up stylings, different angles, different facial expressions, tv cameras, pap shots and how many chips you’ve eaten recently can make you look different in pics. Happy Monday gang x.”
Fans rushed to reassure the reality star she looked stunning – with or without filler.
One wrote: “You look absolutely gorgeous as always.”
A second said: “Stunning! So what if you had been on the fillers or face tuned – do what makes u happy. Too many judgemental people around these days!”
Another added: “People are just jealous because she’s stepped into her light and is hotter than they’ll ever be.”
Amy opens up on trolling
The 27-year-old star has always been open about the downsides of fame – including the constant trolling.
Soon after leaving the villa last year, Amy revealed she was often targeted by followers over her looks.
She said: “I’ve seen so many comments telling me to get my teeth fixed, and they’ve been heard. Loud and clear. I’ve actually been unhappy with them for years, but I haven’t really been in a position to get them sorted out.
“I know it’s probably difficult to see me as a person when all you know about me is what you’ve seen on TV, online and when I pop up on your social media feed.
“To you, I’m probably just a picture or a video… but the reality is I’m just an ordinary girl from Worthing whose dreams are coming true.”
Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story.

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Infinix x557 Overview
Infinix x557 price in Kenya is much lower compared to other overrated smartphone brands? Infinix Hot 4 is the successor of the Infinix hot 3 and probably one of the best android phones under Ksh. 10,000 in Kenya. The Infinix smartphone still offers a 5.5-inch display but with an introduction of a fingerprint scanner and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Unlike like its predecessor, hot 4 offers significant improvement in the camera and boasts an improved battery life.
Where to Purchase Infix Hot 4 Smartphone
You can purchase X557 via online stores and have it delivered to your doorstep.
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Infinix Hot 4 Specs
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- Connectivity: 3G and Wi-Fi
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
- Display: 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
- Operating System: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Security: Rear Fingerprint Sensor
- Frequency: 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 2GB RAM
Design & Display
Infinix X557 features a 3D textured back and comes with interchangeable covers in different colors. The interchangeable covers are available in Turquoise Dream, Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Black, Turquoise Dream, or Scarlet Red.
The Infinix smartphone features a 5.5- inch display and a 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, thus upon purchase, you will be able to watch High Definition (HD) movies. For a better experience especially when outdoors underexposure to sunlight, the manufacturer equipped the smartphone with a 12 ultrabright backlight LEDs.
Unlike its predecessor, (hot 3) that had 2 megapixels front camera, Hot 4 smartphone comes equipped with a 5 megapixels camera to ensure that you capture high-quality selfies and welfies.
Infinix Hot 4 comes equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera just like its predecessor, Infinix Hot 3 that offers an LED flash with autofocus.
Hardware & Software
For efficiency and smooth operations, Hot 4 operates on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), and it is the third Infinix mobile phone to run on Marshmallow and the Infinix android phone to feature the software out of the box. Like many other smartphones makers, Infinix hot 4 manufacturer offered the smartphone with its customized skin, the XOS.
According to the manufacturer, the XOS provides satisfying and interactive experience thus decreasing battery consumption by 30%.
See Also: Infinix Zero 5 Specs and Release Dates
The Infinix smartphone is powered by MediaTek MT6580 and a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. It also comes equipped with a whopping 2GB RAM that improves performance and a 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB via MicroSD Card.
For connectivity, Infinix Hot 4 supports 3G only and does not support 4G connectivity. However, if you want 4G connectivity, you can opt for Infinix Hot 4 Pro.
The smartphone feature a 4000mAh battery which according to the manufacturer can last up to two days thus ensuring that you stay connected even when the power is out.
One of the best features of Hot 4 is the availability of Smart Voice, advanced technology that uses signal processing algorithms and additional microphones to isolate surrounding noise for clearer calls.
Infinix Hot 4 Finger Print Scanner
For advanced security, infinix x557 boasts a fingerprint scanner located at the back. This is quite an improvement since not many smartphones in Kenya ranging at the price of Infinix hot 4 have finger print scanners.
You can use the fingerprint scanner to unlock your smartphone, receive calls, taking photographs and accessing Xhide.
Infinix x557 Battery
What you will surely love about this phone is the fact that it is powered by a whooping 4000mAh battery. This is a brilliant upgrade from the previous of 3000mAh battery that came with Infinix Hot 3. The battery is efficient, and effective and suitable for moderate to heavy usage.
Infinix x557 price in Kenya
Smartphones have come a long way and getting a cheaper smartphone these days is much easier than it was a decade ago. Infinix x557 price in Kenya ranges between KES 8,000-13,000 depending on the shop.
Infinix x557 – What’s included in the box?
The Infinix X557 Hot 4 comes in a yellow box. When you open the box, you’ll find all the things you expect when you buy another phone. Accessories are all neatly organized in the box.
Infinix Hot 4 Accessories
Here is a list of the accessories that you will find in Infinix X557 box
- Infinix Hot 4 Handset
- User guide
- Wall charger
- Data cable


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The Music Lab is the newest lab in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. We study the basic science of music in an effort to understand how and why humans produce and perceive music at all ages and across cultures. We are recruiting undergraduate research assistants in the fields of cognitive science, evolutionary biology, music theory, ethnomusicology, anthropology, linguistics, or computer science to spend their summer with us!
Summer RAs will be working on studies investigating universals in music perception and music production, people’s use of music in daily life, acoustics of music production in informal settings, studies of the impact of infant-directed song on infant affect and behavior, and long-term effects of the use of music in the home on parent and infant health. You can learn more about us and read our papers at themusiclab.org.
Here’s a non-exhaustive list of example summer projects that summer RAs will help to run:
1. Expanding our diverse collection of audio recordings for the Natural History of Song Project. Ideal for students with interests in ethnomusicology, anthropology, music theory, and exploration of non-western music.
2. In-lab studies exploring the degree to which music can function as a tool for parents to use when their infants are upset. This project will utilize a variety of research technologies, including wearable devices to track real-time physiological data from infants, motion tracking, emotion recognition, pupillometry, and more. Ideal for students interested in getting hands-on research experience running infant subjects in a developmental laboratory.
3. Crowd-sourced online studies about music categorization and perception using both traditional study pools of online workers and “citizen science” approaches. Ideal for students with interests in programming surveys, designing stimuli, and working with large, data sets from online participants.
4. Studies examining the possibility of links between synchronous activity (music or otherwise) and cooperation, prosociality, and interpersonal affinity. Ideal for students interested in social cognition and developing robust, replicable methods for online data collection.
To apply, please fill out this google form: https://goo.gl/forms/iUR2mOltZieAxjZq1. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Academic credit or stipends may be available. Please send us your questions at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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PONCHATOULA, La. -- The Tangipahoa River is often times as busy as a parish highway, whether for recreation or getting to a residence.
But Carl Bennett says travel on the waterway is becoming increasingly concerning.
On a ride down the river Tuesday, WWL-TV spotted a variation of abandoned houseboats, vessels and debris that boaters like Bennett have had to tie off to the side of the river temporarily to ensure safety.
"Through a series of storms and floods over the last decade, a lot of abandoned properties have nobody tending to them," Bennett said. "They get loose, float down the river, they cause a navigation hazard, a safety hazard, but they ultimately end up littering the river."
Additionally, some of the debris becomes submerged unbeknown to the others passing through.
"A lot of it becomes submerged," Bennett said. "You don't know it's there and you come ripping through in a boat, you're gonna hit it. They tear up lower units on their motors, they tear up the hulls on their boats and there's been cases where people have hit stuff and been thrown out of their boats."
The state's Wildlife and Fisheries Department manages designated scenic rivers like the Tangipahoa.
Program directors say they're looking into these complaints, but the hardest part of the investigation is figuring out the owners. If that can be determined, the situation can be taken as far as a courtroom to get the hazards cleared.
Without an ID, there's no easy solution to accomplish a clean-up. However, in a navigational emergency, the Corps of Engineers says it has the authority to get involved regarding sunken structures since it has a 'cleaning and snagging' navigation project approved on the river.
The issue is that project has not been funded since 2000, aside from a small FEMA allotment in 2011-2013. If the navigation emergency involved a floating structure, the Coast Guard could get involved and charge any removal costs to the owner.
Bennett says it shouldn't be that difficult.
"It's just a matter of somebody finally saying, 'hey, this is getting to be too much and we're going to have to do something about it,' and we're going to have to find a way to do something about it," he said.
Bennett says it's going to take a community effort to make it happen.
If you're aware of a safety issue on the Tangipahoa River, or any of the state's scenic rivers, visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov/webform/scenic-river to file a complaint with Wildlife and Fisheries.

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YEOVIL TOWN: Duffy extends stay at Huish Park
4:51pm Monday 30th December 2013 in Sport
DEFENDER Shane Duffy is to sign a further loan deal with Yeovil Town to extend his stay until the end of the season.
Duffy joined the Glovers from Premier League side Everton in September on an initial one-month deal, but soon extended it until the end of December.
The towering centre-half has made 17 appearances for Yeovil and will rejoin the squad on January 1.
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Holy muscles drenched by the tears of heavens, Tim Tebow’s fitness is only outdone by his ability to create miracles in the endzone. Tim Tebow’s Madden rating has many people jealously excited to wield the second greatest quarterback to ever play the game in Madden 2013.
John Madden NFL 2013 has done something unprecedented and unpredictable: the developers have created the nearly perfect player, by default. Gamers will soon learn that Tim Tebow’s nearly perfect 97 rating, way above Mark Sanchez’s paltry 80, gives him the ability to run through defenses with the speed of a cheetah and grace of a savannah gazelle. He’ll be more dominate and hungry to run than Michael Vick at a hot dog stand in Coney Island. But don’t think he’s a one trick poney: Tebow’s 98 passing rating gives him the abilities of the legendary Mark Ripken, able to throw a 80 yard pass off his back foot while being beared down upon by any defense.
Detractors of Tebow are calling shenanigans, saying that Madden is unfairly trying to lobby for Tebow to get the starting spot in New York. But EA Games insist that after watching Tebow train and play in the off-season, they realized the halo huxster was the best player to ever play the game.
Players will also be treated to a ‘shirtless’ backyard mode, where Tebow has the option to go sans jersey after he completes over 1,000 yards passing and rushing in the game. Developers know this feature will bring a female crowd to the game and let men marvel and admire Tebow’s amazingly hard-earned, Olympianesque physique.

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I see a lot of inconsistencies when it comes to PCB footprints in different software.
So in this video, I’ll show the fundamental building blocks of a QFN footprint (land pattern).
By the end of this video you will know what to include in your land pattern regardless of your PCB design software tool.
Hi, do you understand the different layers that create a footprint? Let’s look at the top pains in design for manufacturing PCBs. Do you know what they are? Well according to this article and from personal experience, the top five problems are:
- Incorrect PCB footprints and land patterns
- Component location and rotation
- Component clearances
- Insufficient solder mask coverage
- Errors in the bill of materials (BOM)
So we really need to understand how to make a good footprint and that will help us use our software tools better. OrCAD does a really good job at this, but as should any good ECAD software tool.
Let’s unpack the structure of a good land pattern
- Silkscreen Pin 1 Polarity – this really helps PCB manufacturers assemble the part in the right direction, whether they’re using a machine or soldering the part manually. If you don’t have this marker, and the assembler places the part incorrectly, then it won’t work.
- Assembly Pin 1 polarity – this marker performs the same function but for the automated machine assembly of your components. This is just for the machine. So silkscreen is moreso for post-inspection and for people.
- Also in general, anything silkscreen, is for humans to observe while assembly details are for the machines
- IPC-7351 Land Size Calculation – the land is exposed copper for the device pin to ‘land’ onto.
- For example look at these surface mount chips – some of their lands are showing
- For the processor, the lands are covered in solder
- This requires specific calculations you can find in the IPC
- 1:1 Scale Paste Mask – What’s a paste mask? – Solder paste is solder material that you spread across the exposed copper pads
- Center of gravity origin – this is helpful for like a pick and place machine so it knows about which axis to rotate a component.
- IPC-7351 thru hole vs surface mount
- 1:1 Solder Mask
- Prevents soldering
- Protects traces
- Negative film
- 50% Paste Reduction on thermal pad broken into squares
- Why? It can get messy
- PErfect amount for soldering
- IPC-7351 3-Tier placement courtyard external boundary with 0.01 mm line width
- Assembly Outline Mapped to Maximum Component Body with 0.1 mm (4 mil) line width
- Useful for assembly placement
- Silkscreen outline line width 0.12 mm (~5 mil) visible after assembly
- Part should be here
- Helpful for inspection
- 2 Ref Des – Silkscreen & Assembly
- Silkscreen ref des – goes outside the land pattern
- ASsembly ref des – inside the land pattern
- Benefit? You can match the parts on the PCB with the parts on the schematic. You can check your design is right
- 0.15 mm Land to Land Gap DRC checked
- Thermal connections to the PCB
- Helps with soldering onto the PCB
- Make sure it’s not too wide or small
- 0.12 mm silk to land gap
- it can lead to several problems during soldering, assembly, and inspection if not far enough away from solder mask
- If too close to pads, it could melt onto the pad and cause problems soldering the pin into or onto the pads
Okay so we’ve covered all the important parts of a QFN surface mount land pattern, which covers most of footprints anyway. Every feature here prevents problems with assembly and manufacturing your printed circuit board. So try making a footprint that has all this, whether you use OrCAD, Altium, KiCAD, it’s up to you. One thing is for sure, you’ll reduce problems for your PCB design by at least 40% the more careful attention you spend on making or using quality footprints.


Raila is Behind MCAs' Fights in Murang'a - Gov Mwangi wa Iria
Speaking on Monday, the Governor attacked the opposition claiming that they are filtering their People's Assembly agenda into Jubilee strongholds leading to strife within the members of the county assembly.
“It is not a coincidence that only Jubilee counties are in turmoil. They are fanned by greedy leaders who have agreed to be used after being given cash,” he stated.
His statements come after the country witnessed a series of embarrassing physical altercations between MCAs, as they battled for key leadership positions in the county.
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The disagreements saw Kimorori Wempa MCA Amos Murigi arrested and arraigned in court over the chaos that happened on January 16.
On January 17, Jubilee Party sent Secretary General Raphael Tuju, the Governor, Senator Irungu Kang'ata and a host of other elected leaders from the county to meet the MCAs to reach a truce among them.
The team disowned one Simon Gikuru as the chairman of Jubilee Party in the county and dismissed the outcome of the meeting he chaired in a Kiambu hotel, where they ousted Leader of Majority Eric Kamande and chose Eric Murigi.
Wa Iria asserted that the MCAs should be punished for their dishonorable conduct.
He then reiterated that all the fights were a part of the NASA leader's plan to pass the contentious People's Assembly motion in his county.
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So far, 19 counties have passed the motions, with most of them being NASA strongholds.
The NASA brigade is to have Odinga sworn in on January 30 if President Uhuru Kenyatta does not hasten to dialogue with the Opposition.
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Mix: Wi-Fi sync, Pioneer, Malaysia, CucciCoos
In response to a customer email asking, “Do you think you will ever allow syncing iPhone to Mac over Wi-Fi?,” Apple CEO Steve Jobs reportedly said, “Yep, someday.” Mashable notes that several iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad applications already sync data between the Mac (or PC) over Wi-Fi, but most require specialized desktop software to be running in order for the feature to work.
Pioneer Electronics has introduced a new line of Elite A/V receivers that offer iPhone and iPod support. In addition to offering Works with iPod/iPhone certification via an integrated plug-and-play experience, the new receivers will allow iPhone and iPod touch users to control the audio settings via Pioneer’s iControlAV app, which is available now as a free download from the App Store.
Malaysia Airlines has installed a bank of five iPad-driven kiosks in Kuala Lumpur Sentral to allow passengers to check in via iPad. The iPads are running a modified version of the airline’s existing MHmobile app, which allows users to book flights, check in and choose seats, retrieve their flight status, and more.
Visual Ingenuity has introduced its new CucciCoos covers for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. These handcrafted sleeve-style cases are made from a variety of materials and are lined with sheepskin suede to gently clean the device as it is removed from the case. CucciCoos are available now and are priced at $25 and up.
- Report: Apple SVP Eddy Cue proposed bid to buy Time Warner
- Beta testing for Pokémon GO begins in the U.S.
- Apple’s plan to open stores in India hits a snag (Update: India’s finance minister ratifies ruling)
- Apple looking into charging stations for electric cars
- Apple hires hint at improvements in encryption, health monitoring
- Hyundai adds CarPlay support to more vehicles
- Plaintiffs file new motion to keep ‘Error 53’ Touch ID lawsuit alive
- Report: Apple developing Siri home speaker to rival Amazon’s Echo; will release Siri SDK at WWDC
- iOS Spotlight search now offers relevant results for some emoji
- Cook discusses ambitious plan to beef up Apple Watch’s health monitoring
- OtterBox Symmetry Series Hybrid Case for 12.9” iPad Pro
- Logitech Logi BASE Charging Stand for iPad Pro
- Twelve South TimePorter for Apple Watch
- August Doorbell Cam
- August Smart Lock HomeKit enabled + Smart Keypad
- ecobee3 HomeKit-enabled smart Wi-Fi thermostat
- Zagg Now Cam
- Yantouch EyE Portable Wireless Speaker
- Netatmo Wind Gauge
- Incipio Stashback for iPhone 6/6s
- Filling the Gap: A look at third-party HomeKit apps
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of tvOS 9.2
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It was time to visit the museums today.
First on the rank was the Design Museum.
It certainly wasn’t what we expected, which was the changing of design and innovation in the region over the centuries. This was really a modern art exhibition showing the works of a few successful minimalist artists, through a variety of mediums that include design.
Unlike the fans, the statue wasn’t part of the exhibits, but the placement of the light behind worked nicely.
Over a span of six centuries, the Town Hall has been created from a plethora of styles that include gothic, Brabanter gothic, Italian Renaissance and Flemish Renaissance. A section from the 14th century is to be found in the cellar, whilst the construction of the most ornate segment of all commenced in the 1500s. The original intentions were for three floors, niches for 56 statues and more: only a quarter of the structure was completed, thanks to good old Emperor Charles, religious conflicts and a decline in the town’s wealth. The 17 statues in existence were only added in 1900 (unfortunately it was raining, and not wanting to get the camera wet, the shots were hit and miss: let’s just say I wasn’t happy with them).
Lunch finished and the two of us were off once more, this time to the town’s museum – the STA’M. Now that was certainly worth the visit, as Bob and I emerged three hours after entering. Set in the 14th century Bijloke Abbey, the visitor is introduced to the history of Ghent.
The oldest city landscape painting in existence,
interactive media (this was one using a digital copy of the oldest city painting) and more were to be found.
Bob and I were most interested in noting how many gated towers had been constructed over the waterways.
Coming to the first room, a sign directed us to place floor protectors over our shoes. This set the curiosity into hyperdrive.
Into the room Bob and I ambled, only to be met with the sight of a massive table which housed a 3D model of the current town, a massive floor and wall mural of the same in colour
and computer screens that enabled one to explore various maps done over the centuries (the 16th century copy is above). We spent quite some time exploring all.
An archaeological dig had taken place in recent times.
The visitor was led through the town’s progression from early settlement to modern day.
A projected images and contour map highlighted the donks (dunes) and abbeys.
This was an image of the 12th Century St Bavo’s Abbey of which only ruins remain.
(loved this illustration)
early stamping plates for book decoration,
a sixteenth century bell,
an image detailing the construction of a town bridge,
and a rare find of an early tomb were just a fraction of what we saw.
The old dining hall.
This gilded leather was one of the highlights!
No gold leafing was used. Instead, silver leaf was adhered to the calfskin, followed by a coat of yellow – brown varnish. The last step in the process was to stamp the pattern on to the leather.
It’s been a while since finding something new, but we just couldn’t miss this very different casting of a door knocker. The shadow almost resembles Christ on the cross.
- Situated in a valley created by the rivers Leie, Lieve, Mourwater and Scheldt whose movements created dunes that provided safe havens for the people during time of floods for at least 50,000 years.
- Permanent habitation has been in place since the 7th century BC, with the Romans setting up shop from 50BC, followed by the Merovingians in approximately 400AD.
- Not one, but two abbeys – St Bavos and St Peter’s, were founded in 630AD. It was around these abbeys that the settlements took form.
- As in Britain, the Vikings undertook numerous raids here, and actually destroyed the two abbeys mentioned above: the abbeys were later restored to their former glory.
- The first wall was constructed in 864 and the castle commenced taking on the image of a fortified fortress.
- It is between the 12th and 13th centuries that the village becomes a city and the first of the canals excavated.
- The year 1500 saw the birth of Charles V, who was to become crowned Emperor over much of Europe by the pope of the time.
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I have too many costumes in general. And yet, I don't seem to have many that would get used over and over again. When I was doing stuff for conventions, at least I thought that I would wear them to more conventions. And there are some costumes that are just nice to have around, just in case. Ren fair stuff, pirate stuff, Star Trek stuff, etc.... And in my group it's also good to have Jedi, Hogwarts, and Lord of the Rings stuff. Except for Hogwarts and having enough pirate stuff to get free donuts a while back, I hardly have any of that stuff.
But somehow, we have gotten very competitive with the Halloween costumes, and most of it we only wear once.
Like, I don't think that I can ever wear this again.
Literally, I am not sure that it can been worn again. Besides just being uncomfortable and all that, I think that all of the paint has made most of it very stiff. But I just spent so much time and effort (and it the stuff to make it wasn't free either), I just can't see tossing it out.
Before I really got into costumes, I had something like this
I couldn't find the exact picture, but it looked like Elvira (without the wig) only they didn't want to pay to use her name so they called it something else. Anyway, it looked good, and the way it was designed it would fit almost anyone as long as you could get your arms into it. (Not that it would always look good on everyone all the time, but at least I didn't have to worry about getting a new costume because I'd gained or lost a few pounds from last year.) And I wore it every Halloween for about five years. I had a costume I liked, and it was Halloween, and why would I ever need another costume for Halloween. Other costumes for other things, sure, but I didn't see the point in getting a new Halloween costume every year. Maybe get two or three you like, just in case, but not a new one every year.
But then, I washed the thing (after wearing something five times, you should probably wash it, right?). And I forgot, and I put it in the dryer, and the arm parts shrank. And that was that.
And then I became one of those people who needed a new costume and become really competitive like every one else in my group. So I most have like ten costumes, and a bunch of stuff that might someday be part of a costume. I have like twenty gallon totes full of stuff, and I think I must have like six of them.
I can't even find all of my stuff.

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Alex Dominish was 8 when he heard his first songs by The Beatles. In his childhood innocence, he aspired to be part of the iconic British band. Over the years, the Mentor native’s interest in music grew, and his dreams remained ambitious.
He participated in marching and jazz bands while at Mentor High School, from which he graduated in 2012. He also played in garage bands, including Raygus during high school and Alexander and the Greats during his college years. He played in the Tri-C High School Rock Off in Cleveland.
After graduating from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor of arts degree in popular music, he went on to work in the Red Garter Saloon and on the midway at Cedar Point. There he was “discovered” by Casey Robertson of Herschend Family Entertainment from Branson, Missouri, the legendary Middle American entertainment capital.
Today, Dominish spends 30 hours per week playing his Reverend guitar and singing in shows aboard the Showboat Branson Belle in Table Rock Lake in Branson. He sometimes performs up to three two-hour shows per day. Music includes an Elvis Presley medley, 1970s and 1980s classic rock and a variety of movie themes.
“I started playing drums when I was 9 and picked up guitar at 10,” he says. “I took lessons at Arrowhead Music (in Mentor), and I just kept taking lessons through college.
“I really wanted to be a rock star when I was young and it transformed into this,” he continues. “I also do solo music and record on my own.”
In fact, his first album of original music, “Monopoly,” was released July 12. It is available digitally from Amazon.com, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube or can be found at alexdominish.bandcamp.com.
Dominish likes the scenery in Branson. And he welcomes the expanded March-through-December season.
“Ohio has four to five months; here I work almost year-round,” he said. ” During my time off in winter, I go back to Mentor to visit family.”


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Meandering tomes. Weighty descriptions. Subtle subtext. Sweeping themes. A thesaurus by my side.
Ah, the joys of reading literary fiction.
I’m a fast reader and I love literary fiction because it forces me to slow down. I love lit fic because it is the beauty of words on the page as much as it’s the story those words tell.
Sometimes, it seems that the author has actually painted the scenes with his or her words. Meticulously, painstakingly, slowly painted. Sometimes I wish those writers would just paint by number and get on with it. That’s when I crave balance — in some of what I read — and in all of what I write.
So, what do I learn from reading literary fiction? That sometimes I want to slow down and paint a picture with my words so that the reader has the time to breathe and imagine. A good pace in a novel doesn’t just mean it’s a fast read, a good pace also means the author knows where to slow down. An adept author micromanages the reader’s experience even though what every reader derives from the actual book is a little different.
I’m not seeking to write lofty volumes – but accessible ones. Yet, I want to write a book where phrases, sentences, even paragraphs are deemed underline or hightlight or dog-ear worthy by readers, because I’ve expressed something in just that certain way that’s a little different.
Not too much to ask of myself. I hope.
Literary fiction authors who pop to mind — Margaret Atwood, John Updike, Willa Cather, Brian Morton, Geraldine Brooks — these books make me think. Hard. Everything is not presented on a silver platter (and I do love silver platters) and is therefore a more difficult read. Not necessarily for smarter people, but for readers who want to look behind the curtain for themselves to figure out how the story works. Literary fiction has been called serious fiction. I think all fiction is serious (for the record).
What I miss when I read literary fiction, is a break in the intensity of the language and theme. That’s why I want to write something that straddles the fence — something that makes the reader think and also allows that same reader to coast in well-placed bits, as a reprieve.
I’m privy to the lyrical nature of language because of literary fiction. I also love to soar through a book that has great characters and plot, but where I am not enraptured by the prose. Then there are the books that do both. Those are my lifelines. Those are the women’s fiction of which I often speak and want to produce. I strive to not only create art with my words, but a wild ride. Without a hefty dose of literary fiction in my past, present and future, I don’t think I’d be able to articulate that wish, that goal, that drive — let alone write it.
Which genres have taught you what and how you want to write your own women’s fiction? Examples?


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Play song with or without the video. Have kids just invent ways to make interesting sounds on their cups. (creativity, problem solving, attention to ask….)
Have sub-groups of children come up and experiment with creating sounds.Have the children come up and take turns leading one method of sound production of their cup. The group imitates. (social skills, cooperation, compliance, leadership, relinquishing roles……)
Invite the group to create their own 2,3,4 etc. step patterns. How many steps can they create, remember and perform? (memory, sequencing, creativity, cooperation…..)
Have the group invent ways to pass the cups among members as part of their routine. Video of passing cups: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr0FLbg7CRI You could always just alternate between who plays their cups and who rests for a time. (focus, turn taking, cooperation, dealing with mistakes….)
Have the groups pass their cups to the person on their right or left only when they hear the word “gone.” (attention span, focus…..)
Of course there are some good discussions that can come about as a result of relating the lyrics to the people’s lives. This song could be about the loss of a loved one (or not-so-loved one) , appreciating aspects of people in your life, and other related topics. If you think your group could go deep on this song, be sure you feel comfortable processing feelings or have a support person there. Play out your feelings. Re-write the lyrics individually or as a group. ( verbal and non-verbal self expression, processing of emotions…….)
Please let me know how YOU use this song and activity with the people in your life.
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I mean… it’s the midwest so it could be 90 fucking degrees tomorrow… but at this particular moment in time, it is fall.
Fall is happiness. It’s my favorite season. The only downside to fall is that it is followed by winter. But during fall not even that can bring me down because all I can see is the nice part of winter with Thanksgiving and cocoa and Christmas and playing with my nephews and niece. Fall is snuggle weather. Sweater weather. And I have a LOT of sweaters.
So I love Fall.
I love the crisp in the air that makes me want to wear a comfy sweatshirt but doesn’t yet bite my face off.
I love the ‘curl up with a mug of hot coffee and a blanket and a cat and journal about my FEELINGS’ feeling.
I love the way the world is suddenly the color of my hair.
And the smell of back to school supplies. Even though I no longer go back to school, I get to live vicariously through the teens in my library. New notebooks and sharp pencils and new pens and markers.
Fall makes me nostalgic. It makes me long for lazy, endless, college days smoking (don’t smoke kids!) out on Bill’s apartment balcony at night and dreaming about the future. It feels like football games (which I attended for the marching band and the beer letsberuhl) and stomping leaves. It feels like new beginnings and endless possibilities.
Fall feels like a new year. Way more than New Years ever did.
And I get to wear my sexy leather jacket that makes me feel like a total badass.
I’m a commuter now, I commute. To a Job. On a train. And thus I have been reading A LOT lately. And all this Back to School stuff has made me realize how remiss I’ve been in reviewing those books and they keep stacking up and stressing me out and like… why? I do what I want.
So I’mma review a whole bunch of them here in shorter form than usual but with equally as much wit and charm I assure you. I’ve also been reading a higher than average number of queer books. Because obviously. And these three just happen to all be queer books. Which is even better.
Stay tuned for another round up review coming soon.
Guardian by Alex London is the sequel to his book Proxy which was so bloody amazing I literally suggest it to everyone I meet. I’m like… hey, you like to read at all? *shoves book down throat.* But Proxy left us cliffhanging with the world basically imploding as all the data was erased and Syd was still alive. Guardian shows us the crazy shit that followed. I love books that show how revolution, history teaches us, is pretty much only guaranteed to breed more revolution, and that while drastic change is sometimes necessary, the clean up is pretty awful. Thousands of people are dying. The people in charge are arguably just as corrupt as the last batch. They are regularly annoyed by Syd’s teenageryness but he’s the reason they were able to erase the debt in the first place. We follow Syd as the Powers that Be want him to be a mascot but not actually have any opinions, catch up with Marie who learns that just maybe things aren’t as black and white as she thought, and meet Liam who is an all around badass with a big ol’ crush on Syd. So I’m a fan. And have I mentioned that Syd is gay and black? 4.5 Stars on this one. Read it. Now.
Everything Leads to You by Nina Lacour is the most ADORABLE lesbian love story. Emi is a film buff and working part time in sets on films. She stumbles on this letter that leads her to Ava who is the granddaughter of a John Wayne esque fictional film star recently deceased because PLOT. Ava comes from a messy past and Emi is trying to get over GIRL and of course they end up IN LOVE because book. It’s your favorite romantic comedy in novel form. In LA. With lesbians and movies and coming of age angst. I love the sweetness of the story. Coming out stories are important, but equally important are love stories that reflect the lives of us ladies who love ladies. Yes there is a certain amount of suspending of disblief, but LaCour caught that essence of what it is to be just graduated and trying to find your way in life. When you still believe in true love and the world holds all the possibilities. Emi’s BFF is equally awesome and the surrounding cast enjoyable. Did you like Stephanie Perkins “Anna and the French Kiss” books? This is just as lovely. But gay. (In the best of all possible meanings of the word.) 4 Stars.
Far From You by Tess Sharpe was like a kick in the stomach … in a good way. Sophie is just getting back from rehab because her parents think she had a drug relapse, but she didn’t. She was set up by the murderer of her BFFE Mina. So Sophie tries to uncover the mystery. Who killed Mina and why. But the REAL story is Sophie and Mina. BFFs +. Plus FEELINGS that is. We slowly learn that Sophie and Mina were completely in love. But homophobia. That’s the real story. And it’s beautiful and amazing and she described everything I felt for the girl I loved growing up, except that Mina loved Sophie back. This book made me cry my freaking face off (though, admittedly that’s not the rarest thing in the world) in the best of ways. It’s one of those books where you look up from the last page and everyone around you is just carrying on and you’re like DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT SOPHIE LOVED MINA AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME? Add to this awesomeness that Sophie is legit bisexual which is sadly lacking in literature, and also disabled which again is super hard to find. So like, yay for diverse representation!!!! ALSO it’s a really good window into drug addiction as well as everything else going on, and Sophie has a great aunt that I wish would have hung around longer. 4.5 stars. Put it at the top of your to read list. For Realz.

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A prisoner who allegedly escaped from Rockhampton Base Hospital at the weekend has been re-captured by police and charged over the incident.
- A 23-year-old prisoner allegedly escaped from Rockhampton hospital on Saturday morning
- A police search involved officers on foot, in cars and the dog squad
- He was found and taken back into custody on Monday afternoon
Barry Kenneth Bloomfield, 23, allegedly left the hospital on Saturday morning on foot after removing his handcuffs.
A police search continued until Monday afternoon, when officers said they had found Mr Bloomfield in a North Rockhampton home.
He is currently serving a prison sentence of two years and six months for assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Detective Acting Inspector Luke Peachey said Bloomfield was taken into custody without incident and had been charged with escaping lawful custody.
"Police reacted from a tip-off from the community," Detective Acting Inspector Peachey said.
"Thank you for all those people out there who rang in, it was obviously a concerted effort by all the units here in Rockhampton."
Bloomfield is expected to appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
He is charged with two counts of serious assault of a corrective services officer and one count each of escaping lawful custody and serious assault of a public officer.
A Queensland Corrective Services spokesperson said the circumstances around the incident would be investigated by police and corrective services "to identify any learnings".Loading


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2015 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon
Exotic aromas of baking spice, blackberry, mocha, cassis, and red licorice invite another swirl and sniff. This beautifully balanced wine hails from the eastern foothills in the farthest north (and the warmest) AVA in the Napa Valley. Loaded with classic Calistoga character it offers a pure reflection of a stellar vintage. Exotic aromas of baking spice, blackberry, mocha, cassis, and red licorice invite another swirl and sniff. Smooth and lush on entry, the layers of black fruit, cedar, plum, and cassis continue to unfold. Secondary flavors of vanilla and black licorice are interwoven with layers ripe fruit and silky tannins. Picked at peak ripeness, this full-bodied wine delivers right through to the lingering finish with balance and finesse.
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The Art of Relationships/Marriage
Have you ever wondered what does it take to be in a good, fulfilling, healthy marriage or any other committed relationship? Relationships are very complex and require constant work. Falling in love is not enough. Marital satisfaction is never completely constant, even in healthy relationships/marriage research shows that satisfaction in marriage or any type of relationships of couple-hood, whether same or opposite sex, declines in time. Satisfaction is at its highest during the “honeymoon” years. For some, it’s months. The drop in satisfaction begins as children are introduced to the marriage. Also, when each partner in the relationship develops realistic expectations of each other. Marital satisfaction is also affected by how often partners get into conflicts. In volatile marriages, partners are very expressive and are willing to take more conflicts, while in others, conflict-avoiding marriages partners don’t tolerate high level of conflicts. They accomplish it by minimizing clashes or down playing emotional reactions. This does not mean that one marriage is better then another. It’s just a different style.
Healthy marriages are characterized by healthy boundaries. In ultimate relationships, partners share with each other their thoughts, feelings and secrets that they are not sharing with other people.
Boundaries should be flexible. They need to bend but should never break. Healthy couples work together like a team. They will not let outside forces influence them against each other (such as parents, in-laws, friends or even children). They will not break the promise they made to one another and the confidence they have with each other. Healthy married/committed couples make their relationship a top priority.
According to Dr. Mark Dombech (5.16.06) “personality and temperament and goal compatibility is very important in determining whether a marriage will be strong”. Couples who are sharing similar values, goals, traditional sex role, economic background, family structure and religion also may have a better marriage.
Problem solving skills are a must in a good relationship. Problems start to occur when communication breaks and primal needs are not met (affection, acceptance, respect, sex, etc.). When a crisis happens, healthy couples will turn inward rather than away from each other. It is important that discussions about money, roles in the household, sex, parents, in-laws, religion and children will take place before starting a life together. Self help books or premarital counseling can be a good source for a good beginning in committed relationships.
Breakdowns in relationships will happen according to Dr. John Gottman when the “four horsemen of the apocalypse” enter the relationship. Those are: Contempt, Criticism, Stonewalling and Defensiveness. If you exercise any of those four in your relationship you are heading for trouble.
What should you do to stay in a strong relationship?
1.Be friends – you must be each other’s best friend. Be willing to go the extra mile for each other. Respect and honor one another.
2.Break the routine – make sure to continue and invest as much as you did during your courtship. Go on dates, surprise each other. Take time for the two of you without the rest of the family.
3.Communicate – make sure to let your partner know how they are doing. Appreciate one another. Be able to communicate your needs. Compliment and validate one another.
4.Develop solving-problem skills – tolerate each others faults. Add humor to your problem solving. Schedule set time to tell your partner what you need and listen to what he/she needs in order to fix a problem. Negotiate on agreement that will work for both. Neither one of you can walk away getting 100% of what you want. Always take the side of your partner before anybody else.
5.Finances – discuss money all the time! How much need to be spent and on what. Work out a budget that you both agree on. Money issues can put a serious strain on your relationship. Make sure you are on the same page. Plan your financial future.
6.Sex – learn to talk with each other about sex in a way that will make you feel safe and heard. You want to get intimately closer and not apart. Be direct when it comes to your needs. Do it respectfully. Do not criticize your partner! Lead him/her in a respectful way.
7.Create your marriage to be a peaceful place where you feel secure, safe, appreciated and loved.
If you hit a gridlock and can’t find your way out of a problem, reach for professional help.

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UC Santa Barbara (2-4) at Santa Clara (5-1)
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DATE & TIME: Saturday, December 1, 10 p.m. (et)
FACTS & STATS: Site: Leavey Center (4,700) -- Santa Clara, California. Television: None. Home Record: UCSB 2-1, SCU 4-1. Away Record: UCSB 0-3, SCU 1-0. Neutral Record: UCSB 0-0, SCU 0-0. Conference Record: UCSB 0-0, SCU 0-0. Series Record: Santa Clara leads, 15-11.
GAME NOTES: Winless on the road in three tries this season, the Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara give it another got on Saturday night, as they take on the Santa Clara Broncos in non-conference action at the Leavey Center.
UCSB's last road game was a week ago when it was thumped by Boise State at Taco Bell Arena, 72-56, but more recently the team took the floor at home and was also beaten rather soundly by another member of the Mountain West Conference as Wyoming put down a 68-40 decision at the Thunderdome.
As for the Broncos, they began the 2012-13 campaign with a bang, winning five straight games out of the gate. However, the run was bound to end at some point and it did just that on Wednesday when the team was taken to overtime and defeated by Utah State at home, 80-78. The 5-0 start for the Broncos was their best since the 1968-69 campaign.
In a series that dates back to 1964 when both schools were members of the West Coast Conference, Santa Clara owns a 15-11 advantage over the Gauchos and is 9-3 at home. However, the most recent meeting went in favor of UCSB last year, an 89-56 rout to give the Gauchos their second straight win in the series.
The Gauchos were paced by Alan Williams who tallied 11 points and pulled down nine rebounds before fouling out, while Kyle Boswell contributed 10 points off the bench in the lackluster effort against Wyoming earlier this week. UCSB shot just 34.6 percent from the floor in the first half, the team failing to make it to the free-throw line in the period, which allowed the visitors to move out to a 34-21 advantage at the break. In the second half, the Gauchos responded by making only 23.3 percent from the field, en route to the disappointing setback. The hosts turned the ball over 18 times and were outscored at the charity stripe, 23-2. For a team scoring just 61.3 ppg at the moment, only Taran Brown and Alan Williams are hitting for double figures as both deliver 14.0 ppg, which means the rest of the roster is combining for only slightly more than what the duo has produced.
The Broncos were led by Kevin Foster who erupted for 27 points, followed by Evan Roquemore with 23 points and a game-high nine assists, but even those solid efforts were not enough to keep Santa Clara from suffering the two-point overtime loss to visiting Utah State a few nights back. No one else on the roster made more than a pair of field goals and with 14 turnovers to go along with 23-of-334 shooting at the free-throw line, the Broncos took themselves out of contention. Regardless of the last outcome, Foster is still the leading scorer for the program with his 21.7 ppg, having knocked down 20-of-50 attempts behind the three-point line. Throw Raymond Cowels with his 12-of-25 effort out on the perimeter into the mix and it means the remaining players combined to make only 22 triples for SCU and yet this is a team generating a hefty 84.5 ppg.
The Broncos built their strong start with victories over inferior opponents for the most part, which means even with a losing record at the moment the Gauchos have a fighting chance in this one.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: UC Santa Barbara 78, Santa Clara 72
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Interesting. I found books by Daniel Pink at the library. I put Drive and To Sell is Human on hold. I also found his website: www.danpink.com
I am interested in finding the initial studies from MIT, the FRB, etc. The book, Drive, should lead to those.
He presents the same ideas with different words on this TED:Oxford Talk.
Thinking about this while watching that... It might be said that Peter Keating (following his mother's teaching) saw architecture as a repetitive skill for which material incentives matter and material rewards measure outcome. For Howard Roark, architecture was a "candle problem," an exercise in creativity. That could be widened to the conflict in Atlas Shrugged as a consequence of the two opposing value systems of the heroes and the looters.
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As a youngster, you must consider term insurance plan as a great boon for your financial planning. Read this article to know more about term plan
As the name suggests, a term life insurance policy provides coverage against the uncertainties of life for a specific ‘term’ or duration. And, while it continues to remain the most popular type of life insurance policy, many modern youngsters are apprehensive about buying a term plan since it does not offer any maturity benefit, nor does it have an investment or savings component.
Many youngsters and working couples believe that they need not buy a term plan since they are financially independent. However, is this the right approach? Many financial experts and insurance gurus suggest that term insurance is a must-have for all, irrespective of age and income status.
When buying a term insurance policy, you must know its basic purpose. The fundamental reason why many people buy a term plan is to secure the financial future of their family members. The policy pays a death benefit to your family if something unexpected happens to you.
As a youngster, you must consider this a great boon for your financial planning. It would help if you looked at buying a term plan as the first step towards a robust financial plan for your future. The term insurance policy must be commensurate with your age and income. This will go a long way in helping you accomplish your long-term goals without being derailed by the uncertainties that may occur at any time.
Also, it is possible that after a certain age, when your parents retire or have no steady income, they may become financially dependent on you. Keeping this in mind, it is best advised to buy term insurance when you are young. Additionally, many youngsters and married couples tend to put off buying a term plan until they achieve a milestone like becoming a parent, marriage, or their child’s first birthday. However, they don’t realise that with age, the premium for the term plan keeps increasing.
Hence it is advisable to purchase a plan when you are young. The sooner, the better. In fact, many insurance advisors suggest that you must buy a term plan right from the day when you draw your first salary.
Another critical factor about purchasing a term plan at a young age is that you must reassess your insurance needs every few years as you grow in your career and progress to different life stages. This essentially means that you must relook at your coverage amount and increase the same as needed.
For example, when you are young and unmarried, you may have purchased a term plan for maybe 5-10 years with a sum assured of Rs. 5 lakhs. However, when you get married and have children eventually, you will have an additional responsibility of protecting your spouse and child. In this situation, a Rs. 5 lakh insurance cover may be insufficient to cover your family’s needs, and you may want to increase the cover-up to 20 lakhs or more
Also, even if both you and your partner are working, in the purview of the rising inflation, if something happens to either of you, one parent’s income may not be enough to meet the necessary expenses like child education, marriage, etc. Keeping this in mind, you and your partner must get a term insurance cover to secure your financial future.
Apart from securing your family’s future and giving you peace of mind knowing that your family will never face financial hassles, a term plan also serves as an excellent tax-saving instrument. So, when you are young, you may want to save a maximum amount on your tax payment. Having a term plan can help you get tax benefits up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a financial year. The premiums you pay are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80C of the Indian Income Tax Act.
Thus, with so many benefits of term insurance, there is no reason why working couples and youngsters should not buy a robust term plan.
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Deployments take mom from family
To watch Erica Dorsey giggle with her daughters is to witness joy.
On June 27, they sat together on a couch, the girls occasionally leaning against their mother or touching her arm -- just to make sure she was really there.
Just 24 hours before, however, she and her girls, 13 and 16, were coping with a different reality.
For the past eight months, Dorsey has been with her military family at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, leading the troops under her command as a staff sergeant in the Army. It's her third deployment, but the first with a leadership role for the Harlem High School graduate.
Back home, the girls have been living with their grandmother, Cheryl Adams, an Army reservist at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Gordon. Switching roles from permissive grandmother to authority figure was tough, both for her and the girls, Adams said.
"There's no substitute for having Mom," said Adams, whom the girls call Mimi. "It turned their world upside down."
The latest deployment comes at a pivotal time for the girls as they develop their personalities and grow into adulthood. Both are willowy thin, quick to flash bright smiles or a teenager's trademark scowl.
Mia, the younger, has her sights set on becoming a cardiologist, a professional cheerleader, then maybe a pediatrician working with babies in the hospital nursery.
Penelope is the fighter who wants to take up boxing and become the next Laila Ali, then pursue a career as a model or lawyer or teacher after high school.
Right now, though, they are teenage girls, which Dorsey was reminded of when she spotted her bracelets last week on Penelope's wrist.
She also found that the backs of her earrings had been replaced with pencil erasers.
Dorsey has kept up with the girl's lives as best she can from the sidelines through e-mails and weekend calls. Conversations move from boys to homework to "Mimi won't let me drive."
"It's never-ending," Dorsey said about those conversations, but she is reminded of herself at that age. "I guess I could talk, too. I can just keep on going on and on."
In some respects, these calls are a tether to her life on the other side of Afghanistan's mountains. She doesn't always want a reminder of all she's missing, though.
"Calling home is gut-wrenching," Dorsey said. "It brings it all back."
The girls take it hard, too. Adams uses the words "exhausting" and "overwhelming" when describing what life is like when a parent is overseas.
"There's a lot of talking about our family going through a great change in life," Adams said. Sometimes, when words run out, "they cry and I cry."
Adding to the emotional mix was the fact that their grandfather died before Dorsey's deployment. It was hard for Adams because she had counted on her husband for help during Dorsey's past two deployments.
Suddenly, Adams was a single mother, juggling work with the discipline and needs of her two granddaughters. Mia, for instance, had trouble focusing in school, and her grades reflected it. Penelope said she developed anger issues in her mother's absence.
"It's been quicker for me to snap at certain things," Penelope said.
Before her deployment, Dorsey and the girls were fast friends. They would eat out, chat over a manicure, shop at the outlet mall and occasionally skip town for the weekend.
Mia missed her mother's voice, the familiar "hey baby" when coming home from school.
Penelope craved her mother's blueberry pancakes.
Right now, Dorsey is on leave. She'll return to Afghanistan in two weeks, but she'll be back home again in time for Halloween.
She's hoping for permanent orders at Fort Gordon on her return.
"I made it three times, hooray," Dorsey said. "But that's it for me."


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This lessons shows you how to make your solos more interesting by using chromatic notes and sidestepping in order to create tension and release. Players using these concepts include Greg Howe and Guthrie Govan.
Here we have Thrashed, a solo study in the Thrash Metal style that gained popularity in the mid 1980’s with bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Testament, Exodus and Overkill. The style is based around fast palm muted downstroke riffs, alternate picking and fast bluesy hammer-on licks with bending and vibrato.
This lesson focuses on some of Mike Stern's phrasing concepts: Blues, Chromatics, Enclosures, Outside playing, Tritone Substitions, Bebop phrases and interesting motifs. Lots of material to be used in your personal improvisations.