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The word djembe loosely translates to “everyone gather together in peace.” — “Djedje” meaning gather, “be” meaning peace. With a wooden body in the shape of a large goblet, and a drumhead most commonly made from high-quality goatskin hide, this drum style originated in West Africa and is meant to be played with bare hands.
Traditionally, this style is used for a drum circle gathering which is often accompanied by dancing.
The music of a drum circle has its own language, featuring three distinct sounds:
Slap — High Range
Tone — Middle Range
Bass — Low Range
The three types of sounds are mixed into repeating hand patterns which form one layer of sound in a song. Drum songs are created by layering rather simple rhythm patterns on top of one another, creating a sophisticated, lively, syncopated sound. There are specific drum songs in each culture which are danced to, and which have ritual or other meanings, related to things like harvest or courtship.
Mechanics of the Instrument
The djembe drum is tuned by tightening or loosening the strings, and has the widest range of sounds, making it the most versatile member of the circle . There is one master drummer in the group who communicates changes in tempo and rhythm with the lead dancer and the rest of the group.
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Although drum circles took place primarily in ceremonial contexts for ancient cultures, they may apply to our modern lifestyle in the context of wellness. It has been argued that taking part in a drum circle may actually have a positive impact on your health. There are several factors contributing to this effect:
— The movement of beating a drum can burn a surprising amount of calories
— As a social activity, drum circles promote mental and spiritual health. as a social activity, and also
— The rhythm mimics that of the heart, creating an settling effect on the body that might not be noticed in the moment, but can help reduce feelings of anxiousness or depression and promote a sense of general well-being.
— There is a unique satisfaction to in the act of musical expression.
— When the body is healthy and happy, so is the soul.
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Specialising in postnatal depletion and optimising Mothers health and wellness.
“I deeply believe that if Mothers are well, families can be well.
And if families are well, then society has a much better chance of being well."
Dr Oscar Serrallach
Researching Postnatal Recovery for almost 10 years, Dr. Oscar Serrallach has shared his knowledge on Postnatal Depletion and fourth trimester healing with his revolutionary book, “The Postnatal Depletion Cure.”
Published by Goop in 2018, this was the first research to really look at the unique biology and hormones of a woman after giving birth and the toll that pregnancy birth and breastfeeding will place on her, especially if she is already depleted going into pregnancy.
Today, Dr. Oscar Serrallach continues to offer medical consultations and retreats around Byron Bay New South Wales in Australia, whilst building the resources and community for the MotherCare Project alongside his partner Caroline.
Many women feel they have not "returned to themselves" or fully recovered from pregnancy and birth, even many years out.
Dr. Oscar noted women in his practice presenting with similar complaints; fatigue, brainfog, irritability, difficulty sleeping, depression, anxiety, feeling tired but wired, and lack of libido. Dr. Oscar suspected these patients were depleted from the enormous energy expenditure is it for the human body to grow, birth, and feed a new baby.
A voracious reader of medical literature, he dove into the latest information about physiologic and chemical brain changes that happen during pregnancy and birth and the role that inflammation, stress, and nutrition have on brain health. This work is tied directly to postnatal mental health.
Dr. Oscar's treatment plans focus on identifying areas of depletion and supporting the restoration of the body's nutritional and hormonal health. His treatment plans are remarkably effective in helping restore women's health and vitality in the postpartum time.
Dr. Oscar was the first to identify postnatal depletion as a syndrome in his groundbreaking book The Postnatal Depletion Cure.
The impact of this important work is just beginning.
Dr Oscar's wife Caroline was 32 when she had their first child.
In the next four years they had two more, meaning they now had three children aged 5 and under.
If you've read the Postnatal Depletion Cure, you may know that Caroline’s struggles with her health through this time was a big part of the inspiration for Oscar to start his research.
The MotherCare Project
Today, Dr Oscar and his wife Caroline are passionate about making real change happen for Mothers all over the world, through their bigger vision of The MotherCare Project.
The MotherCare Project is the culmination of more than a decade’s work by Dr Oscar, and he and Caroline now dedicate their lives to speaking about Postnatal Depletion with the genuine desire to help others going through a similar journey.Learn more about The MotherCare Project
Whether it's for Mothers or Allied Health professionals, Dr Oscar thoughtfully speaks to the medically complex as well as our current pop culture and what's trending, sparking conversations and elevating his audience’s knowledge, all while keeping things very relatable and of value.
These resources have been designed specifically for Mothers and for Mothercare workers. Dr Oscar provides many resources to his online and in clinic patients in an effort to better explain and validate the complexities Mother’s face on their journey to recovering their health and vitality.

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Morir Soñando: Dominican Drink of Your Dreams
Anybody with any ties to the Dominican Republic will very likely boast about the island’s beloved Morir Soñando drink. Literally meaning to die dreaming, this unusual mix of orange juice and milk could not have a more appropriate name as this silky mix is truly what dreams are made of.
There isn’t a definite answer on how the famous Dominican drink, Morir Soñando, got its name but most people who have savored it agree that the name came from it being so good that people that can happily die dreaming after having a cup.
A simple recipe consisting basically of orange juice, milk, vanilla and sugar, the real trick lies in the special order of preparation and making sure both milk and orange juice are cold before mixing. If not, you will end up with leche cortá (curdled milk) which is certainly not what you want!

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Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you look at a reflection in a body of water, the reflection is offset from its actual source?
This is known as the water reflection light effect and can be a bit disconcerting for some people.
It’s not actually anything to worry about, it’s just an instance of the way our eyes perceive light and objects.
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What Is The water light reflection effect?
Water reflection is a beautiful and unusual effect that you can make by shooting water in a certain way. It creates an image with bright light spots on a dark background.
This effect is called water reflection because it looks like the light is reflected on the surface of the water.
Water reflection is made by taking a photo of a still body of water while shooting into the sun.
Water reflection techniques create bright, sometimes colorful, and circular dots on a dark background.
What Is The Water Reflection Light Effect?
Truly symmetrical light reflections are hard to find, but you can create your own with a few simple tools.
In the video below, the light source is on the left, but when we see the reflection on the right, it appears offset by half a foot.
This illusion occurs because our brains perceive light differently than other objects.
In its simplest form, it can be explained by how we see objects and reflections differently.
If an object is lit by a lamp and then reflected in a mirror or puddle of water, we tend to see the object first, then notice the mirror/puddle after we’ve already begun seeing what’s behind it.
To create your own simple versions of this illusion, you’ll need to find something that reflects well with strong contrast behind it.
What Is Water Reflection?
Water reflection photography is a common problem that almost always occurs to the newbie or amateur photographers. The reason behind this problem is not the photographer’s fault.
In fact, it’s very simple to get rid of the reflection and here is how you can do it:Find a calm water source. You can use rivers and lakes, but they may not be as ideal as you think because they are usually full of life-like creatures like fish and birds.
Most times, you’ll end up getting those things in your pictures too making it hard to get the perfect shot.For water reflection photos, it’s best to go for ponds or small lakes that are less likely to have living creatures in them.
Wait for the sun to sink down little lower on the horizon. This way, you’ll avoid getting direct sunlight on your subject which will make it look brighter than ever in your photo.
Also, this is when the lighting on your subject looks best – not too bright but still clear enough for your camera to capture it well.Position your camera correctly and find a nice angle that will hide the water reflection (you can also try zooming out a bit).
What Is Water Reflection In Film
What Is Water Reflection In Film Water reflection is an important part of photography, to say the least. Without it, pictures would look incomplete and blurry.
It is one of the basic techniques used in photography and it is very simple to understand and perform.Tutorials for water reflection are abundant on the internet.
Some of them are complex and confusing. However, there are many beginner tutorials as well that can be easily understood by a person who is new to photography.
Water Reflection is a photographic technique where the camera is tilted so that the water appears reflecting images like a mirror. The water should be calm for this to work properly.
The basic objective of using this technique is to have the reflections of objects which are present above the waterline in the photograph, but not present in real life.Why Is Water Reflection Important?The importance of water reflection cannot be emphasized enough.
It has been used by many photographers around the world to bring their photos to life. It makes photographs more appealing and interesting, especially if they depict a serene landscape or beach side setting with clear blue waters surrounded by a lot of greenery and white sands. Water reflection can also be used as a way to remove unwanted objects from your images.
Light Reflecting Off Water In Video
This is a tutorial on how to make the reflection of light off water in video. This can be used in many scenarios, like a swimming pool, or even more advanced like an ocean.
Tutorial steps:First thing you’ll want to do is go into your footage and cut out the part of the video where you see the water.You’ll want to put it into your timeline, then duplicate this layer twice.
You can now “stack” these layers on top of each other.Now we’re going to add a “screen” effect onto each layer by pressing “S”.
This will make the black parts transparent. We want the dark grey’s to be transparent and the light grey to remain visible.
Now we’re going to add a motion blur onto the second layer by pressing W and dragging it down. The speed should be around 145-155.
Next we’re going to add a motion blur onto the third layer by pressing W and dragging it up. The speed should be around 28-35.
Last thing we’re going to do is add some light effects by: Edit -> Adjustments -> Exposure/HDR/Levels/Curves (whatever it is depending on
Light Creates A Mesmerizing Water Reflection Effect
In this video tutorial, we’ll create a light reflection effect by adding a layer with a pattern on top of the original video.This can be used to create a subtle reflection or as a more dramatic effect.
In the example, I used a still image of an underwater scene, but you can use any other footage that you have, including your footage or stock footage.Tutorial:First open the original video in FCPX and then duplicate it by pressing Cmd+D. 2- Now go to Effects Browser > Video Effects and then drag Water Reflection onto the newly created clip.
If you want to change some parameters for this effect such as scale, rotation or position just select it and press Cmd+E and then choose any variation from the parameters menu.To add more realism, add another clip on top of the first one with some patterns in it (I added an underwater pattern from Motion Array) and change its blending mode from Normal to Color Dodge so that it will look like the light is coming from behind it.
If you want to change color or other effects for this layer just select it and press Cmd+E and choose any variation from the parameter menu.
Why Do Reflections Appear In The Water?
Why do reflections appear in the water?
When light contacts any surface and is reflected back, it typically reflects at the same angle at which it hit the surface. However, if you drop a stone into a pool of water, the water acts as if it was a mirror, reflecting the image below.
Why does this happen?Turbulence. When a stone is dropped into water, an expanding ring of waves is created, which eventually come to equilibrium with each other. This turbulence helps create multiple images that are projected in different directions.
Lighting conditions. The sun must be shining directly on the water’s surface for reflections to form.
When this happens, there is more light hitting the tops of the waves than the bottoms, creating bright spots on the top surfaces and dark spots on the bottom surfaces. The light hitting these bright spots will be reflected straight back at you.
High-density waves. The speed of light is 299,792 km/sec (186,282 mi/sec).
Because light travels more slowly through water than air or space,it bends when passing from one medium to another. This bending can cause multiple images to be created above and below a single point source of light when there is high-density wave activity on the water’s surface
How Can You Make Water More Reflective?
I have been doing a bit of research on this topic and here is what I have found:
There are many ways to make water appear more reflective. I will go over several methods here.
I love the idea of making large pieces of glass or mirrors out of water, however, multiple small pieces are easier to work with if you’re just starting out.I’ve seen some great video’s that use milk and/or food coloring to make beautiful designs as well.
The first thing you need to do is find a container that has a flat bottom. The container can be any shape you want but it should have a flat bottom.
For example, you may find that different shaped glasses will produce different results. You will also want to make sure the containers are clear so that your audience can see through them when viewing your finished product.
Now that we have our containers, let’s get started on how we can make water appear more reflective!Add food coloring to the water. As you add coloring to the water, it will become more saturated and darker in color until eventually no light can penetrate it and it will look black. If you find the color too dark, try adding less food coloring or adding more water.
Water Reflection Examples In Film
Water reflections are easy to do and to get right, but there are several things that can go wrong with them. This article is intended for the student of visual effects art who wants to learn about water reflection creation.
I have tried to make it as comprehensive as possible, but if I have missed something please leave a comment below and I will be happy to address it.Water Reflection Creation The first thing we need to do is create a plane for our water plane to sit on.
The plane must be above the object that we are going to reflect, and we should place it at least 50% of the way between the object and the camera so that most of the reflection will be directly below the object and not in front or behind it.
To create this plane we use a plane primitive in Houdini called a “Surface”.
We want our plane to be displaced by 10 units upwards so that it sits above the ground plane, then we add a “texture” node connected to an “uv_map” node.
The uv_map is set up like this:UV Map on Surface Next we need to create our water material, which is made up of two parts: A surface shader and an opacity map.
Water Light Reflection In Blade Runner 2049
As the light hitting water is reflected, the colors are dispersed. This is partly due to the wave nature of light, but also due to the properties of the surface of water.
Within each wave there is a thin layer of air, and it is this interface between air and water that causes the dispersion in colors.
The angle at which you see the water also affects how you perceive the colors.
If you are viewing it from a low angle then you will see more wavelengths of light that have been scattered more than those which come from above.
I wrote a tutorial on how to create water light reflection in Blade Runner 2049 movie inspired scene.
In this tutorial I will share my knowledge and experience that I have picked while working on the project, so that you can create such environment with the information given below.
This technique is not that hard to achieve, but it takes some time to set things up and get the desired results.
The final effect in the scene can be seen below in the example image (click to enlarge). The image shows the final result of our work, but it also contains all elements that we can use as references for our own setup.
DIY Water Reflection Light Rig
Do you like water photography? Have you ever tried shooting reflected water?
There is a very cool effect when you shoot an object with reflected water from below. I was inspired by the works of photographer William Bay.
He shoots glass objects which are partially submerged in water and creates a beautiful reflection on the surface of the glass.
Gather all the materials.
You will need a black neoprene case, some white paper, a piece of foam board and a flashlight. You will also need gaffer tape.
Cut the top part of the case and put it upside down on your table. Place the black foam board (or cardboard) on top of it and mark where to cut so that the board fits just inside the case with no gaps.
Cut out this rectangle. You now have a background as shown in the picture below.
Place your object on top of this background and place another piece of foam board behind it to act as a reflector as shown in the picture below. This will give you nice shadows and reflections on the glass.
Photoshop Water Reflection Effect
This is a tutorial on how to create a nice looking water reflection in photoshop. For this effect we will be using 3 different layers.
The background image, the vector image and the reflection image.Description:This is a tutorial on how to create a nice looking water reflection in photoshop.
For this effect we will be using 3 different layers. The background image, the vector image and the reflection image.
The above pictures are the ones that are used for this tutorial. The left one is our background picture and the right one is our vector picture that we made in illustrator (click here if you want to see how to make a vector picture).
Step 1: Open up your background picture in Hi guys, today i am going to show you how to make a cool water reflection effect and also how to create a realistic photo manipulation with photoshop.Description:Create a new document in photoshop then drag a picture of the ocean into the canvas.
Set the color balance and image size in the top menu bar. Then choose the liquify tool (shortcut “Y”).
The liquify tool allows you to manipulate your image in many ways, like pushing, pulling and rotating. You can even use this tool to create realistic or impossible objects.
Water Reflections On Wall
Water paintings can be a unique addition to any setting. Water offers a sense of tranquility, serenity and reflection.
Water paintings are ideal for calming the mind and relaxing the soul.Tropical fish, colorful underwater plants and coral reefs are all possible subjects for your water painting.
The subject matter of a water painting is limited only by your imagination and artistic ability. A water painting can be created to reflect any style or period of art, from realism to impressionism.
Water paintings blend well with both contemporary and traditional settings. On one hand, they bring a simple feeling of calmness or serenity to a room that might otherwise be lacking in character.
On the other hand, they can complement more formal rooms by adding a touch of whimsy or simply enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the space.Water reflections on a wall can provide a great atmosphere for people to enjoy.
The image above looks so real that it is hard to believe it is just a simple drawing of the reflection in the glass.In addition to the drawing, the picture also has some nice color choices which allow viewers to feel as if they could step inside and walk along the water in the reflection.
How Do You Make Water Reflection On Walls?
A good way to add realism to a white wall is to create the illusion of water. This can be done by creating a picture of water and transferring it to your wall.
You might want to create a sea scene, waterfall, or lake. The steps are as follows:Create a new layer in Photoshop and fill it with white.
Get a picture of water on the internet (you could even use a digital camera). This can be anything from a river, lake, waterfall, ocean etc…Put the selection tool on top of the area you want to copy and click CTRL+A (Select All). Copy (CTRL+C) it.
Put the selection tool on your blank layer and click CTRL+V (paste). The whole image will appear on your screen in your blank layer, with white showing through where you don’t want it.
Using the eraser tool (set at 50% opacity), erase all parts of the image that you don’t need.When you’ve erased everything you don’t want, use CTRL+E (merge visible layers).
Press D to reset your colors and then change them back again if you like.Hi Eddus,I love your video on how to make a water reflection effect on walls and ceilings.
I would like to know what kind of sprayer you use, the name of it and where I can buy one.

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Mira offers a polished modern look with a square wooden case. It features scratch-proof glass with metallic indices and hands set into a woodgrain face. This refined timepiece combines a comfortable fit with eye-catching wood colors.

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Cobalt oxide exhibits excellent coloring, electronic, and magnetic properties, making it applicable in the ceramics, electronics, and automotive industries. Cobalt oxide is used in the ceramics industry in both blue and black glazes owing to its high melt and dispersion rate and resistance to reduction or oxidation. Moreover, the increasing demand for cobalt oxide in the electronics industry is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The global Cobalt oxide industry has been segregated on the basis of type, application, and region.
On the basis of type, the global Cobalt oxide industry has been divided into cobalt monoxide and cobalt(II,III) oxide. The cobalt(II,III) oxide segment dominated the type segment in 2017 and is expected to grow at a significant rate during the review period. Cobalt(II,III) oxide, a black antiferromagnetic solid which is mainly used in the production of lithium-ion batteries in the form of cobalt oxide nanoparticles and as an alternative blue coloring agent to cobalt monoxide. Increasing demand for Cobalt(II,III) oxide (cobaltosic oxide) nanoparticles in the production of rechargeable batteries coupled with the widening scope of applications for these rechargeable batteries is expected to propel market growth during the forecast period.
By application, the global Cobalt oxide industry has been categorized into lithium-ion batteries, paints ceramics, catalyst, additive, magnetic material, oxidant, porcelain enamel, and others. The lithium-ion batteries segment accounted for the largest share of the global Cobalt oxide industry in 2017. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in the consumer electronics such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and cameras. Cobalt oxide is one of the major compounds used in the manufacture of these batteries. Increasing sale of the electronic goods and growing disposable income of the individuals is likely to propel growth of the Cobalt oxide industry in the years to follow.
Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East Africa are the five key regions studied for the global Cobalt oxide industry. In 2017, Asia-Pacific dominated the global Cobalt oxide industry owing to increasing demand for cobalt oxide in electronics and ceramic tiles industries. Growing construction activities and increased spending for the household products such as pottery and stoneware to improve home aesthetics is likely to be a driving factor for the market growth.
The other significant regional markets for cobalt oxide are North America and the Middle East and Africa. Increasing demand of the product in lithium-ion battery and catalyst applications is expected to favor the growth of the regional markets.
Some of the prominent players in the global Cobalt oxide industry are Freeport Cobalt (Finland), American Elements (US), Avantor Inc (US), Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd (China), Alfa Aesar (US), Santoku Corporation (Japan), Reade International Corp. (US), Umicore Cobalt Specialty Materials (Belgium), Eastmen Chemicals (India), and Nicomet (India).
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If the “cover up” is of one flat color, it is likely that the old tattoo will shine through it, even if the color is darker than that of the old picture. If you have a tattoo that covers your arms, consider wearing long sleeves.
It's important to make sure that employees not only adhere to company policies but also understand the reasons behind them.
Finger tattoo cover up for work. Another reason is the stereotypical connection of tatts being gang related which is why tattoos are not recommended. Light or faded tattoos are quite easy to work on using dark ink. You gotta check out the palm tat i did.
Our premium quality sleeves are made in the usa and even provide sun protection! Mix two colors together if necessary to get an exact match of your hand skin color. In many cases, you will end up paying more than the tattoo you are covering up because.
The best part about this tattoo is the presence of a highlighted cross pendant at the centre. Covering up tattoos like that can prove to be a real challenge. They are a nylon/spandex blend and will also provide mild compression depending on the size of your hands.
But not so much for detailed designs like animal heads and flowers. The 70 tattoo cover up ideas for men. My friends hubby got a ring tattoed on his finger because he's an electrician and can't wear his ring a work incase it gets hooked on something.
Name cover up tattoo ideas just for you. Too bad it came time to cut summer out of their life. Especially inner finger tattoos are the most eye catching ones that you can flash and show off whenever you want.
Ink armor cover up sleeves by tat2x can help you keep your job. If you have a tattoo that covers your arms, consider wearing long sleeves. See more ideas about tattoos, body art tattoos, cover up finger tattoos.
You can go for some geometric designs, as well as mystical symbols. In most cases, the method can do the job without breaking your bank. Of course a police officer can have his sleeve tattoos, but he should always cover them when on duty.
When employees don't understand why they have to do something, such as being asked to cover up their tattoos, they often end up resenting management, which can lead to a slew of other problems. Here is a ganesha tattoo on the finger of. This tattoo includes a black inked mustache on the side of the index finger.
It looks amazing with asymmetrical and geometrical designs, and you can easily cover up a sign or two with. Do you need to cover tattoos at work? Dab the applicator sponge in the waterproof concealer and then on the tattoo.
They may want to have you cover it at work. In many cases, you will end up paying more than the tattoo you are covering up because. More than likely though you and the phlebotomy director will discuss it and decide how to approach it.
Me on october 16, 2008: I need a cover up for initals on my ring finger. Since your job is not a physical one and the most important thing is having a charming voice, you can easily embrace a career as a voiceovers artist, tattoos regardless.
Holly on august 28, 2008: But others are only recommended for people with large hands and fingers. The dark area in this picture can cover some tattoos and it will look cool too.
Cute finger tattoos can also be placed from inside the fingers. There are numerous cute finger tattoos designs but this tattoo is unique. Bonnie on december 06, 2008:
These fields involve with stopping crimes, and having visible tattoos is not very professional. Blackout tattoo ideas over leg @ce_abaz. Glad js was covered over with a big, beautiful rose.
Especially inner finger tattoos are the most eye catching ones that you can. I assume this person met summer in barber school. Brilliantly covered cross tattoo behind the neck.
Check out these awesome designs if you want to see the best finger tattoos for men. Anything else will be temporary. Cover up hand tattoos is a snap with a pair of our light skin tone gloves!
At the end of the work, any tattoo artist will apply the right bandages or films and between two and four weeks your skin will start to return to normal. Similiar blacking tattoo designs look and work well with white color. This tattoo is a work of creativity which is evident in the design.
Normally this phase can last up to six weeks, from the moment the tattoo artist pulls out the needle from your skin and you go out from the tattoo shop. Their superior craftsmanship and design make them the most comfortable and durable tattoo cover up sleeve available. But others are only recommended for people with large hands and fingers.
The 70 tattoo cover up ideas for men. Depending on where the tattoos are on your body dressing modestly could be a great way to keep your tattoos covered up. Ink armor is the best way to cover tattoos at work.
This tattoo is a work of creativity which is evident in the design. If you like leg tattoo designs, you can quickly get this blackout print. When you are working with animals, your physical attributes do not matter as long as you can do a good job.
Most of these work well regardless of finger sizes. The design is basically a rosary chain that is present on the surface of the index finger. Cute finger tattoos can also be placed from inside the fingers.
I think it's a wonderful idea. Select a waterproof concealer that best matches your skin tone. But this little stick figure painter looks like he’s got it under control.
A dark tree tattoo is a good option to cover up tattoos. Most likely this won't be an issue unless the tattoo is something that could be offensive. Light skin tone (conceal a hand tattoo)
Covering up a tattoo follows a procedure where your previous and unwanted tattoo is replaced with a new one. Most of these work well regardless of finger sizes. Black dark color rose is one the good idea to cover some design.
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Critical race theory has been around almost 50 years and went mainstream 25 years ago, but Trumpist Republicans are discovering it only now, passing laws in several states to ban the teaching of critical race theory without understanding the first thing about it, but proving with every ban that it is less theory than fact.
America’s national parks face a popularity crisis. From 2010 to 2019, the number of national park visitors spiked from 281 million to 327 million, largely driven by social media, advertising and increasing foreign tourism. This exponential growth is generating pollution and putting wildlife at risk to a degree that threatens the future of the park system.
State Road A1A is now an All-American Road, adding to the road’s paradoxes of beauty and history on one side and and relentless commercialization and development on the other, though the same people who applaud its scenic designation are also those who endanger it most.
Before we let the horrors of the Trump administration fade away like a fever dream, we have to ask ourselves how we got here. Otherwise, it’s going to become a recurring nightmare, argues Domenica Ghanem.
Thanks to Donald Trump, a national return to some sort of centrist “normal” is now impossible. Lots of people believe a civil war is already underway and they’re excited as hell about it. Political Correctness meets Jim Crow, argues Robert Koehler.
Mob participants claim they were only exercising their First Amendment right to protest, and that Black Lives Matter protests and riots didn’t draw the same scrutiny. Both narratives are factual and moral frauds that hide behind liberal rationales to perpetrate reactionary lies and justify the unconscionable.
The second mob includes the eight Republican senators and 139 House Republicans who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election, as well as the 17 Republican attorneys general who supported a bogus lawsuit to throw out the election.
By the time Trump was spitting sedition and inciting violence Wednesday he’d had five years of encouragement from the same Republican charlatans who would later stand on the floors of the Senate and the House to declare themselves shocked, shocked that the rioters they’d courted had desecrated and bloodied their little sanctum.
Liberals would be fools to think the election was a turning point. The next four years will be as much a trial of democracy as the last four, just more diffuse, the cancer cells of Trumpism poisoning states and localities, as we’ve already seen locally in the last couple of years. Not the America we know? If you’ve been paying attention since 1980, it’s exactly the America we know.
From Herbert Hoover to Hillary Clinton, concessions by presidential candidates are among the high watermarks of American democratic discourse and reverence for institutional continuity. Candidates and incumbents have been delivering them without fail, their gestures a window into their character at their most vulnerable times.

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Exercise has long been linked to better sleep, according to a review article published in December 2014 in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Other research suggests exercise may improve sleep and mood in people with insomnia, too, according to a study published in October 2015 in the Journal of Sleep Research. Conversely, poor quality sleep has been linked to a wide array of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. Given the fact that getting adequate sleep is so crucial for good health, and that exercise is a low-cost, easily accessible solution that offers lots of other health benefits with no risk or side effects, giving exercise a try to improve sleep is a no-brainer.
Bend your knees to lower down into a split squat. Your left knee should ideally form a 90-degree angle so that your thigh is parallel to the ground, and your right knee is hovering above the floor. (Quick position check: your left foot should be stepped out far enough that you can do this without letting your left knee go past your left toes—if you can't, hop your left foot out a bit farther away from the bench.)
Instead, focus on living the healthy, well-fueled and physically active lifestyle that you know you need to lead anyway. By doing that, you'll see far greater results in the arm department, anyway, Mendez says. Through a combination of balanced eating (hit all three macros at every meal!) and performing a combination of high-intensity interval cardio and strength training, you'll naturally shed fat all over, including around your arms, explains Lauren Williams, C.P.T., a trainer at PROJECT Equinox.
This one is obvious, right? Everyone knows things with a high sugar content (yes, sodas, cakes and pastries, we’re looking at you) is bad for health. Sugar on its own is not bad at all but in order to lose flabby arms, one has to cut down food with excessive sugar content. In order to reducing arm fat, make changes to your daily diet to cut back on added sugar. For example, reduce the amount of sugar you add to your cup of coffee or tea, instead of buying canned or bottled juices, make your own fresh fruit juice, instead of sugar loaded breakfast cereals, try porridge of oats and add some fresh fruit for a dash of sweetness.
That's why BuzzFeed Life asked NYC-based personal trainer Albert Matheny, C.S.C.S., founder of Soho Strength Lab, to design nine high-intensity bodyweight-only workouts that you can do anywhere. These workouts are made for the exerciser who wants to get fitter and healthier, and feel great. Each one focuses on one of three goals: cardiovascular fitness, power and strength, and endurance.
It strengthens the brain. Studies have found that working out can lessen the severity of memory problems in older adults, and even decrease the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's. It can also have a positive benefit on the brain function of younger people. Research out of New Zealand shows that exercise improves executive function -- the general brain processes that include planning, memory, reasoning, problem-solving and more.
Ever hit the hay after a long run or weight session at the gym? For some, a moderate workout can be the equivalent of a sleeping pill, even for people with insomnia Effects of moderate aerobic exercise training on chronic primary insomnia. Passos GS, Poyares D, Santana MG, D’Aurea CV, Youngstedt SD, Tufik S, de Mello MT. Department of Psychobiology, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Sleep Medicine. 2011 December;12(10):1018-27.. Moving around five to six hours before bedtime raises the body’s core temperature. When the body temp drops back to normal a few hours later, it signals the body that it’s time to sleep Effects of exercise on sleep. Youngstedt SD. Department of Exercise Science, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA. Clinical Sports Medicine. 2005 April;24(2):355-65..
Take up rowing or kayaking. Doing a sport that activates your arm muscles will help you to tone your arm muscles. Consider taking up an arm focused hobby like rowing or kayaking, which requires arm strength and good core engagement. You can start by doing the rowing machine at the gym and then work up to taking classes in rowing or kayaking. You can also join a recreational rowing team in your area to get better at rowing and be more active on a weekly basis.
Try tennis or another racket sport. Racket sports like tennis or squash are great for building arm muscles and for a total body workout. Join a recreational tennis league in your area or take tennis lessons from the tennis pro at your gym. If a family member enjoys playing squash or racquetball, ask them to give you lessons and practice your skills. You should notice marked improvements in your arm strength and better arm muscle definition the more you play racket sports.
Get ready to win big at Go Fish. Regular physical activity boosts memory and ability to learn new things. Getting sweaty increases production of cells in hippocampus responsible for memory and learning Exercise training increases size of hippocampus and improves memory. Erickson KI, Voss MW, Prakash RS, Basak C, Szabo A, Chaddock L, Kim JS, Heo S, Alves H, White SM, Wojcicki TR, Mailey E, Vieira VJ, Martin SA, Pence BD, Woods JA, McAuley E, Kramer AF. Department of Psychology, University of Pittsgurgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2011 February 15;108(7):3017-22.. For this reason, research has linked children’s brain development with level of physical fitness (take that, recess haters!). But exercise-based brainpower isn’t just for kids. Even if it’s not as fun as a game of Red Rover, working out can boost memory among grown-ups, too. A study showed that running sprints improved vocabulary retention among healthy adults High impact running improves learning. Winter B, Breitenstein C, Mooren FC, Voelker K, Fobker M, Lechtermann A, Krueger K, Fromme A, Korsukewitz C, Floel A, Knecht S. Department of Neurology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. 2007 May;87(4):597-609..


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Researchers have discovered a lifestyle-health association that is sure to be controversial. As part of a large study on health and social support, Finnish scientists find pet owners are less healthy than non-pet owners.
Moreover, the perception of a pet owner as young, energetic and someone who actively plays with a pet, particularly a dog, is wrong. Still, the findings present an opportunity to literally “walk the dog” improving health and well-being by incorporating physical activity with pet care and other daily activities.
Among the total population, pet ownership was associated with mature, relatively sedate individuals. This demographic typically views exercise as inconvenient and difficult to incorporate into everyday activities. If these individuals would actively play with their pets they would increase their physical activity and display improved health and reduced illness.
The association of pet ownership and health of working aged Finns (20-54 years of age) was studied at the University of Turku as part of a large research project entitled Health and Social Support (HeSSup). The findings were published in PLoS ONE, the new international online publication of the Public Library of Science.
At the total population level, pet ownership was most common among those 40 years of age or older, those whose lives are established and who are settled down as well as among those who live in single family houses and who have couple relationships. Pet ownership was slightly more often associated with a low rather than high social standing or education. Four of five people working in agriculture had a pet, with 41% of those representing other occupational groups having one.
Pet owners are part of the population group that based on their age or low socio-economic standing has plenty of different kinds of illness or disease related risk factors, including a greater Body Mass Index (BMI) than the rest. In this study, they smoked slightly more often and exercised less often than those not having pets. Dog owners did exercise more than those not having a dog, but it did not have an effect on the BMI. Pet owners in general had hobbies associated with hunting or moving about in nature more often than the rest.
Perceived health of pet owners was weak more often than that of those not having a pet. Illnesses, such as high blood pressure, blood pressure disease, diabetes, ulcer, sciatica, migraine, depression, and panic attacks were more common among them. Socio-demographic background factors and risk factors explained the differences between the two groups.
Motivating middle aged people, those belonging to lower social groups, and those living in the countryside to move about with their pets would likely have an impact on their health and reduction of illnesses. It may be assumed that exercising as a separate pursuit is an unlikely part of their free time activities in the way it is among more highly educated town people.
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Grocery anchor planned for mixed-use project near Fort Totten
Chevy Chase, Md. JBG Rosenfeld Retail said it has begun leasing efforts for Fort Totten Square, a joint venture of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises and The JBG Cos., based in Chevy Chase, Md.
Fort Totten Square, located near the Fort Totten Metro station, in Washington, D.C., is planned to offer 130,000 sq. ft. of street-level, grocery-anchored retail topped by residential units.
Development is expected to commence during the second half of 2011, with delivery anticipated in 2013.
“The Fort Totten, Manor Park, and Riggs Park neighborhoods have long been underserved from a retail standpoint,” said JBGR principal Grant Ehat. “With this new, mixed-use development, it is our intention to bring much-needed retail options and services to the area residents, while creating a focal point for a major intersection that currently boasts little more than a fast-food restaurant and a package store.”
Ehat added that retail leasing efforts are underway.
The complete development site is a combination of land previously owned by Lowe Enterprises, as well as a parcel owned by the District of Columbia and the DC Department of Transportation. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, Lowe and JBG will be co-developers of the development, with JBGR managing the retail leasing efforts.
City Sports to open Washington, D.C. flagship
Boston Sports and lifestyle retailer City Sports said Tuesday that it will open a Washington, D.C. flagship retail store in the Georgetown area in December.
The new location will be City Sports’ fourth District-area location and 18th store in the Northeast.
“Our new store will reflect the unique character of the neighborhood and deliver the legendary City Sports experience customers have come to expect from us,” said Jeffrey Connor, president and CEO, City Sports.
The 10,434-sq.-ft. store will span two floors, and will include such architectural features as exposed brick, concrete and metal, as well as will incorporate areas for product testing and interactive hotspots.
Special features of the Georgetown store will include interactive zones that will offer shoppers the use of in-store iPads to access media, product information and the company’s website, an electronics department where shoppers can test different brands, and a “refuel” bar for energy food and sports drinks. The shop will also include a locker area, where participants in City Sports classes and activities can store their belongings, and a “parking room” for customers’ bikes and strollers.
Energy Kitchen taps Rhys Commercial for expansion
Stamford, Conn. New York City-based health food restaurant chain Energy Kitchen said it has teamed with real estate company Rhys Commercial to handle its expansion throughout Westchester County (N.Y.).
Rhys is also representing Energy Kitchen in Connecticut.
Currently, the restaurant has eight Manhattan locations with another opening soon on the Upper West Side, and an additional outpost in Hoboken, N.J.
As part of a nationwide expansion with initial concentration on the east coast, the chain said it has development deals in place for Connecticut, Boston, south Florida and Washington, D.C.
A typical Energy Kitchen restaurant requires 2,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. of space.


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Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida's Recovery. This plan went into effect Monday, May 4.
These are the basics of the executive order:
Schools remain distance learning;
Visits to senior living facilities are prohibited;
Elective surgeries may resume;
Restaurants may offer outdoor seating with six feet of space between tables and indoor seating at 25% capacity;
Retail can operate at 25% of indoor capacity;
No change for bars, gyms, and personal services (hair, nails, massage, etc.)
Vulnerable individuals should avoid close contact with people outside of the home;
All individuals, when in public, should maximize physical distance from others;
Avoid socializing in groups of more than 10 people in circumstances that do not readily allow for physical distancing;
Face masks are recommended for all those in face-to-face interactions and where you can't social distance.
As of Monday. May 11, barbershops and cosmetology salons may reopen.
A message from the Highlands County Emergency Operations Center: Please continue to observe social distancing and wash your hands frequently. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, call your local primary care physician. If you do not have a local primary care physician, call the local Department of Health at 863-386-6040 or Central Florida Health Care at 863-452-3000. Once you have been tested, please self-monitor and self-isolate until you receive your test results.
For general questions about COVID-19, please call 1-866-779-6121 or visit floridahealthcovid19.gov.
The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The website is updated twice daily around 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners has established a local COVID-19 hotline.
Call 863-402-6800 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
To receive daily updates text HCCOVID to 888777
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- An Alabama woman who lost her class ring some 40 years ago can now thank her son-in-law for finding it. Betty Black says she will never forget the day she realized she lost her ring. She lost it at a softball field.
"When I got back out my purse, my ring was gone," Black said.
She graduated in high school in 1959.
"I never thought I'd see my ring again," she said.
Black's son-in-law Wendell Watkins said he heard about the lost ring recently. As it turns out, the former softball field was on his family's property. He decided he would go find it.
"I kind of remember it as a kids," Watkins said. "I remember about where the bases and pitchers mound was. So I actually found the pitcher's mound, once I found it, I could line up the rest of the field."
Despite all of the weather events the land has seen like blizzards, tornadoes, crops, etc...Watkins found the ring in 10 minutes.
"I took three steps. "I couldn't tell it was a ring at first but it looked out-of-place," he said. "I brushed the dirt off and saw '59."
Black says she couldn't hold back the tears after receiving this wonderful gift.
"He put his fingers in his pocket, brings out the ring.. I thought I was having a seizure," she said. "I was crying, I really cried."
Black is glad for the unusual reunion with her ring and proudly wears it again.


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Exhibition opens at New London Architecture looking at schemes along the capital's rivers, canals and docks
Waterfront London, which opens at New London Architecture on 10 January, looks at London's complex and changing relationship with water.
The exhibition illustrates developments along London's rivers, canals and docks where water-side context plays an important role in design.
It focuses on the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley, where there are plans for 31 bridges across the 8.35 km of waterways in the Olympic Park.
One particular scheme is the creation of a new park between Hertfordshire and the River Thames (click on image to the right to find out more).
Allied to the exhibition are a series of debates on why waterside regeneration has become so popular and the threat of flooding in London.


Republicans are calling it “Taxmageddon,” the big tax increase awaiting nearly every American family at the end of the year, when a long list of tax cuts are scheduled to expire unless Congress acts.
It would be, GOP leaders in Congress say again and again, “the largest tax increase in American history.”
Except it wouldn’t be, not when you take into account population growth, rising wages, and most importantly, the size of the U.S. economy. When those factors are taken into account, the largest tax increases were those imposed to help pay for World War II — back when the U.S. raised additional revenue to pay for wars instead of simply borrowing.
Nevertheless, it is an exaggeration that has proved too tempting for top Republican leaders in Congress:
— “Any sudden tax hike would hurt our economy, so this fall — before the election — the House of Representatives will vote to stop the largest tax increase in American history,” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said in a May 15 speech in Washington.
— “Millions are unemployed and millions more are underemployed and the country is facing the largest tax hike in history at the end of the year,” Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday in a speech on the Senate floor.
— “This would be, without any exaggeration, the largest tax increase in American history,” said a May 17 letter from 41 Republican senators to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
THE FACTS: A huge collection of tax cuts are scheduled to expire at the end of the year, affecting families at every income level and businesses of many stripes. Many of the tax cuts were first enacted under former President George W. Bush and extended under Obama.
If Congress does nothing, income tax rates would go up, estate taxes and investment taxes would increase and the alternative minimum tax would hit millions of middle-income people. A temporary payroll tax cut that has been of benefit to nearly every wage earner in 2011 and 2012 would expire, costing the average family an additional $1,000 a year.
In addition, dozens of other tax breaks for businesses and individuals that are routinely renewed each year already expired at the end of 2011. Congress was expected to renew many of them by January, so taxpayers could still claim them on their 2012 tax returns.
If Congress fails to act, businesses would lose a popular tax credit for research and development as well as generous tax breaks for investing in new plants and equipment. Individuals would lose federal tax breaks for paying local sales taxes, buying energy efficient appliances and using mass transit.
In all, federal taxes would increase by about $423 billion next year, according to figures from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation, the official scorekeepers for Congress.
Combined with federal spending cuts scheduled to take effect next year, the combination of tax increases and spending cuts would probably send the U.S. economy back into recession, according to a recent CBO study.
Still, the tax increases would pale in comparison to those imposed to help finance World War II.
Before the 1940s, the individual income tax applied to only a small percentage of the population. By the end of war, the income tax was levied on most working people, with a top tax rate of 94 percent on income above $200,000.
By comparison, the current top rate is 35 percent, on taxable income above $388,350. If Congress does nothing, the top rate would return to 39.6 percent next year — the same rate that was in place for most of the 1990s.
In dollars, next year’s tax hikes would be the biggest. But the size of the economy is 80 times bigger than it was in the 1940s, which is why economists usually measure taxes and government spending as a share of the U.S. economy.
The 1942 tax increase represented more than 5 percent of the U.S. economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, or GDP. The 1941 tax increase was 2.2 percent of GDP, according to a Treasury Department paper published in 2006.
Next year’s looming tax increase, by comparison, would represent 2.6 percent of GDP — a huge tax hike but not the biggest.
Measured another way, the 1942 tax hike increased federal revenue by a whopping 71 percent, according to the Treasury Department paper. The 1941 tax hike increased federal revenue by 32 percent.
By comparison, next year’s potential tax hike would increase federal revenues by 16 percent, according to CBO.


Yamaha WaveRunners have been a popular choice for personal watercraft enthusiasts for over three decades. These machines are known for their quality, reliability, and performance. Yamaha has consistently innovated and improved upon its WaveRunner line of products, offering a wide range of models that cater to different user preferences and skill levels. In this article, let’s look at some of the great qualities that make Yamaha WaveRunners stand out.
Yamaha has always paid attention to the design and build quality of its WaveRunners. Every model is built with precision engineering and top-quality materials. The hulls are made of lightweight materials such as NanoXcel, which is stronger and lighter than traditional fiberglass. The design of the hulls is optimized for performance and stability, which provides a comfortable and enjoyable ride. Additionally, the sleek and stylish design of Yamaha WaveRunners gives them an unmistakable presence on the water.
One of the standout qualities of Yamaha WaveRunners is their superior handling. The brand’s proprietary ride technology provides excellent stability and maneuverability, even in rough water conditions. The ride system incorporates several advanced features, including an electronic throttle, trim control, and a high-pressure jet pump. This technology ensures that the rider has precise control over the watercraft, making it easier to navigate through tight turns and narrow waterways.
Yamaha WaveRunners are equipped with powerful engines that offer outstanding acceleration and speed. The brand offers a range of engine options, from the 1049cc TR-1 HO engine to the 1812cc high-output engine, depending on the model. The engines are designed to provide optimal performance while also being fuel-efficient, making them an eco-friendly option for watercraft enthusiasts.
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The WaveRunners from Yamaha is only one example of the company’s cutting-edge engineering. The brand incorporates cutting-edge features such as the Connext touchscreen display, which provides easy access to information and controls such as speed, fuel level, and GPS. Additionally, Yamaha’s dual throttle control allows the rider to switch between forward and reverse quickly, which is useful in tight spaces such as marinas and docks.
Yamaha WaveRunners are designed with the rider’s comfort and convenience in mind. The seats are ergonomically designed and provide ample support, even during long rides. The footwells are spacious, allowing riders of different sizes to find a comfortable position. The watercraft also features a tow hook, which is convenient for towing inflatable rafts, wakeboards, or skiers.
Safety is a top priority for Yamaha, and the brand incorporates several safety features into its WaveRunners. These features include an emergency engine shut-off switch, which allows the rider to quickly shut off the engine in case of an emergency. The watercraft also features a secure key system, which prevents unauthorized use and theft. Additionally, Yamaha’s ride technology provides excellent stability and control, reducing the risk of accidents.
Yamaha WaveRunners are built to last, and the brand’s commitment to quality and durability is evident in the product’s longevity. Yamaha uses high-quality materials and precision engineering to ensure that its watercraft can withstand the rigors of regular use. Additionally, the brand offers excellent customer support and a robust warranty program, giving customers peace of mind and assurance that their investment is protected.


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Let all the Baking you do, be done with LOVE!
Welcome to Texas Cake Supply!
We are a shop that has all of your wants and needs for baking. We offer a variety of classes such as decorating cakes, macaroons, cupcakes, cookies, and baking. Also, we are known for the best edible images in town! we carry a large selection of cake decorating tools, ready to use supplies including fondant, gum paste, buttercream icing, chocolate, cupcake containers and cupcake liners, cake pans, chocolate molds, fillings, baking cups, a large variety of flavors, and extracts.
In Texas Cake Supply you will find any kind of packaging supplies such as cake boards including cardboard, cake drums, wraparound board, different sized cake boxes, and cupcake packaging supplies for the lowest price on the market.
Our suppliers are Colour mill, Satin Ice, Renshaw, CK Products, Wilton, Americolor, Chefmaster, Ateco, Celebakes, Cake Craft, DecoPac, PME, ENCO, Rainbowdust Colors, Doux Dust, LorAnn Oils, SprinklePop, etc.


Upson County Animal Control
2371 Yatesville Hwy.
Thomaston, GA 30286
Contact: Adrian Releford
Office Hrs. M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm
Shelter Hrs. M-F 10:00am to 4:30pm
The Upson County Animal Shelter controls strays and unwanted pets inside Upson County. We strive to keep the community safe by enforcing the leash areas and by responding to complaints that are filed with our office. We also have adoptable pets that are looking for a new home.


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A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group of characters in order to save their world -- and ours.
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is.
When Gru, the world's most super-bad turned super-dad has been recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru's own, He has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness.
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imaginations of children all over the world. Written by
When Jack (voiced by Chris Pine, who portrays Capt James T. Kirk in Star Trek ) refuses to join The Guardians, North says to Jack, "Walk with me." Captain Robau of the USS Kelvin says this in the same fashion to James Kirk's father, First Officer George Kirk thus promoting him to Captain, before Robau is transported to the Romulan ship to meet his death. See more »
During the whole movie you can see the full Moon. But the whole movie (except for the very beginning) is set in a few days, so this isn't possible. See more »
Darkness. That's the first thing I remember. It was dark, and it was cold. And I was scared.
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Rise of the Guardians is probably one of the best movies I've seen in a while, besides seeing Wreck It Ralph last weekend (also a must see movie for a blast-to-the-past) I loved this movie, cried during most of Jack's story, I know the feeling of being alone and feeling like I'm invisible/under appreciated/ignored/looked down upon. I would defiantly recommend it to any age, it gives you a total blast to the past of being a kid by bringing together all of the childhood hopes and dreams you had before they were crushed. The animations was excellent, the storyline was so sweet, and I can not wait to hear if there is going to be a second movie or not.
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text: Making solar dispatchable: Hawaiian Electric’s new renewables contract is one of 2017’s game-changers December 7, 2017 | By John Sterling 2017 could go down as the year that arguments about the intermittency of solar power — and the need for back-up from traditional generation — were upended. It will be the year that solar was made dispatchable. A full transition from intermittency to dispatchability will take time — although probably not the decades some may expect. The requisite technology is available now — including storage and advanced inverters — and will become increasingly sophisticated and affordable. At the same time, utilities and other industry stakeholders are working on the new business models that will also be needed to drive the transition forward. Which is why, getting a jump on the usual year-end top trends lists, I would point to Hawaiian Electric Company’s new Renewable Distributed Generation contract model as one of the most impactful developments of the year. The contract was the result of a process that began with a collaborative effort between Hawaiian Electric, and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and ScottMadden, as detailed in our report, “Proactive Solutions to Curtailment Risks.” Simply put, the contract provides an innovative, holistic solution to the problem of solar overproduction and curtailment, which is occurring with increasing frequency in markets with high levels of rooftop and other solar, such as Hawaii and California. For new projects, the model replaces seniority-based curtailment — that is, newest plants curtailed first — with a system aimed at allowing some of that excess generation to be available to provide critical grid support services. It also provides a more equitable allocation of curtailment risk — and the associated costs — between utilities and developers, which in turn should make financing such projects easier. Most important, it transforms the role of the utility from being a passive taker of energy to proactive grid manager. To translate these key concepts into the legal and technical terms of an actual contract, Hawaiian Electric had to develop completely new performance metrics, as well as get feedback from developers and financiers. The utility recently proposed using the contract for the equivalent of 330 megawatts of new utility-scale renewable generation – solar or wind — to be deployed on three of the five main islands in its service territory. On the solar side, that’s more megawatts in one request for proposals (RFP) than 37 states had online at the end of 2016, according to SEPA’s 2017 Utility Solar Market Snapshot. If approved by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, the projects completed under the new contract structure will provide a compelling proof of concept and replicable model for others. Make that replicable and adaptable, particularly for the reconstruction of hurricane-ravaged electric systems in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There, the contract could provide a practical foundation for using renewables and other distributed energy resources as an integral part of future system resiliency. How it works Like California, Hawaii has a duck curve — with mid-day solar overproduction already cutting demand to less than Hawaiian Electric’s traditional times of least demand, around 3 a.m. The resulting potential for high levels of curtailment has become a significant risk for developers, who must factor the possibility of lost revenue due to curtailment into their bottom lines. (Source: Hawaiian Electric Company) A solution to these high curtailment rates had to be found for Hawaii to meet its statewide target, passed in 2015, to produce 100 percent of its power from renewables by 2045. In addition to that mandate, Hawaiian Electric has set interim goals of its own — 48 percent renewables by 2020 and 72 percent by 2030. Putting such high levels of renewables on the grid has also raised the issue of if and how these resources might be used to provide critical grid support services. These “ancillary” services — such as frequency and voltage response, and spinning reserves; all essential for maintaining stability and power quality on the grid — have traditionally been provided by firm generation, usually fossil fuel-fired. The Renewable Dispatchable Generation model gives Hawaiian Electric dispatch rights over the associated renewable energy projects. In exchange, the developer receives a fixed monthly payment based on the availability of the facility. Hawaiian Electric can then tap the renewable energy facilities for energy or ancillary services in order to optimize the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the entire system. For example, it could tell a developer to run a project at less than full capacity, providing “headroom” for the facility to also provide power for ancillary services. Average-day solar production (top) vs. potential reserve for ancillary services under Renewable Dispatchable Generation contract (bottom) The fixed monthly payment to the developer also ensures a predictable income stream, making it easier to secure project financing. The contract provides for a variable payment as well, based on any incremental cost to produce energy, although for solar projects this variable payment may be zero. Developers will be required to meet performance and availability metrics, similar to traditional firm generation contracts. Coming up with such metrics proved to be challenging for the Hawaiian Electric team working on the contract. Traditional contracts for fossil-fuel generation generally include a capacity payment, with terms and conditions for demonstrating facility capability and availability. This payment allows developers to recover a significant portion of their capital costs. Surveying the energy landscape, it quickly became apparent that this type of contracting structure, where payments are primarily fixed as opposed to energy-based, had not yet been applied to variable renewable energy projects. Furthermore, the conventional metrics could not simply be applied due to the intermittent nature of renewables. To advise in the process, Hawaiian Electric brought in AWS Truepower, a renewable energy consulting firm and subsidiary of UL. Metrics for wind projects, widely used throughout the industry, are based on standards developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission. For solar projects, the new contract proposes to use a common, industry-standard metric known as the Performance Ratio to evaluate the ongoing performance of facilities. The Performance Ratio is a measure of efficiency that compares actual power produced to an expected level of production, given the solar resource available. At present, this ratio is frequently used during the acceptance testing and commissioning of a solar project, but not to evaluate ongoing performance. The proposed model contract employs this metric, along with others, to evaluate facility performance throughout the term of the contract, in exchange for fixed, capacity-like payments. Will the duck fly? While the levels of solar on Hawaii’s grid are higher than in most markets, the Renewable Dispatchable Generation contract model may be broadly applicable in the near future. Beyond its use to mitigate the impacts of past solar deployments, it could also become a core element for rebuilding island systems in the Caribbean and elsewhere. However, making solar dispatchable — and capturing its potential benefits for grid resilience — will require more than one innovative contract. Hawaiian Electric’s proposed plan for reaching 100-percent renewables includes battery storage and demand response programs that provide additional customer benefits and more options for grid support. The utility has also built a range of collaborative partnerships with technology developers and organizations like SEPA and ScottMadden. Looking ahead, the next step will be monitoring the bids that developers submit for Hawaiian Electric’s RFP, to see if the contract can, in fact, drive more flexible and grid-friendly project design. Adoption in other markets, such as California, could be another possibility. Maybe 2018 will be the year the duck flies away. Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Author John Sterling Senior Director, Advisory Services, SEPA John Sterling, Senior Director of Research & Advisory Services with the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), is responsible for helping SEPA members drive the integration of distributed energy resources into utility portfolios and business operations. Mr. Sterling assists SEPA members in their consideration, development, and ultimate implementation of innovative customer programs, business models, and rate designs. He has facilitated multiple stakeholder processes across the country on issues such as distributed solar valuation methodologies, pilot program design, and retail rate modifications. At SEPA he has co-authored multiple reports, including: “Blueprints for Electricity Market Reform: Building a Structure for Collaborative Stakeholder Discussions” (SEPA 2016) and “Proactive Solutions to Curtailment Risk: Identifying New Contract Structures for Utility-Scale Renewables” (SEPA 2017). Prior to joining SEPA, Mr. Sterling spent 11 years at Pinnacle West Capital Corporation/Arizona Public Service. He holds a BS in Finance and an MBA from Arizona State University.

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WASHINGTON The Senate-approved compromise to avert the “fiscal cliff” ran headlong into opposition from the No. 2 House Republican and other GOP lawmakers Tuesday, raising questions about how — and in what form — Congress might be able to give final approval to the measure.
“I do not support the bill,” House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., told reporters after Republicans held a lengthy closed-door meeting to gauge support for the compromise. Participants in the extraordinary New Year’s Day meeting said there was widespread criticism that the bill did not contain enough spending cuts.
Rep. Steve LaTourette of Ohio said the overwhelming sentiment among House Republicans was to amend the bill to incorporate more spending cuts and send it back to the Senate. Several lawmakers and aides said such a move was likely, and on balance the GOP reaction seemed to seriously complicate efforts to enact a new law before the current Congress expires on Thursday.
“The speaker and leader laid out options to the members and listened to feedback,” said Brendan Buck, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. “The lack of spending cuts in the Senate bill was a universal concern amongst members in today’s meeting. Conversations with members will continue throughout the afternoon on the path forward.”
Boehner has pointedly refrained from endorsing the agreement, though he’s promised a vote on it or on a GOP alternative right away.
Vice President Joe Biden tried rallying House Democrats behind the deal in a separate meeting. When that session ended, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other top Democrats called on Boehner to allow the House to vote on the Senate-approved accord.
“That is what we expect. That is what the American people deserve,” Pelosi told reporters.
The two closed-door gatherings of House lawmakers came just hours after the Senate used an overnight vote to easily approve the bipartisan compromise, which would negate across-the-board tax increases and sweeping spending cuts to the Pentagon and other government agencies.
In a New Year’s drama that climaxed in the middle of the night, the Senate endorsed the legislation by 89-8 early Tuesday. That vote came shortly after Biden pushed Democratic senators to back the agreement that he and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had brokered hours earlier.
The measure would prevent middle-class taxes from going up but would raise rates on higher incomes. It would also block spending cuts for two months, extend unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless, prevent a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients and prevent a spike in milk prices.
The bill ensures that lawmakers will have to revisit difficult budget questions in just a few weeks, as relief from painful spending cuts expires and the government requires an increase in its borrowing cap.
As the House staged a rare New Year’s Day session, it was clear that there were divisions among lawmakers from both parties.
Allowed to lapse was a 2 percentage point cut in the Social Security payroll tax first enacted in late 2010 to help prod consumer spending and goose the economy. It meant an extra $1,000 in the wallets of typical families earning $50,000 annually.
President Barack Obama praised the agreement after the Senate’s vote.
“While neither Democrats nor Republicans got everything they wanted, this agreement is the right thing to do for our country and the House should pass it without delay,” Obama said in a statement. “This agreement will also grow the economy and shrink our deficits in a balanced way — by investing in our middle class, and by asking the wealthy to pay a little more.”
Lawmakers hope to resolve any uncertainty over the fiscal cliff before financial markets reopen Wednesday. It could take lots of Democratic votes to pass the measure and overcome opposition from tea party lawmakers.
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‘I Hope It Is Not Parental Pressure’ – Speed Darlington Reacts To DJ Cuppy Engagement
Since the news broke out, Cuppy has been living her best life and sharing loved-up photos and videos with her fiance.
He took to social media to express his disappointment at Cuppy. The video has sparked the internet.
Speed Darlington queried if Cuppy married for love and not peer pressure from her father.
The rapper said despite his many efforts to get into a relationship with her, she ended up choosing someone else over him.
He noted how African culture frown at a younger sister getting married before her elder sister.
He said it is typical for an African lady to be under pressure for marriage, especially if a younger sister already has a man, Temi Otedola who is engaged to the singer, Mr Eazi.
The rapper said, “DJ Cuppy I hear say Dem don use Rolex watch carry you. All the sign wey I don give you, you still go end up with another guy, you no end up with him.”
“I hope it’s for love, I hope you marry for love, I hope you don’t marry due to peer pressure from your dad. Because for Africans, na eldest sister supposes to find a husband before.”

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New York Senator and potential 2020 candidate Kirsten Gillibrand defended the Democrats’ ‘Green New Deal’ in an interview published this week; saying there’s “nothing socialist” about the massive government program.
Gillibrand was speaking with New York Magazine when she was asked to comment on her party’s proposal to drastically overhaul the nation’s energy, infrastructure, travel, and housing sectors.
“Let’s use market forces to create investment and, you know, there’s nothing socialist about it. You’re saying we need to do this to protect humanity,” said the Senator.
“Not only are you going to create a ton of jobs because you are actually investing in these industries where, unfortunately, we’ve lost market opportunity to China because we refuse to invest in it,” she added.
Read the full interview here.
GILLIBRAND GOES OFF: NY Senator Slams Trump for ‘NOT ACKNOWLEDGING’ Her Hard Work
Ultra-liberal New York Senator and potential 2020 challenger Kirsten Gillibrand unloaded on President Trump this week; slamming the Commander-in-Chief after he questioned her ability to “get things done” in Congress during a fiery speech.
The President called out Gillibrand during a televised address in Utica, New York Monday; asking the crowd “Has she gotten anything done?”
Gillibrand fired-back on social media just hours later, saying “The President refuses to acknowledge the work I’ve gotten done. Sound familiar, ladies?”
The President refuses to acknowledge the work I’ve gotten done. Sound familiar, ladies? https://t.co/HN7zVmARF2
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) August 14, 2018
Gillibrand made national headlines weeks ago when she called for the total abolishment of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency; saying the department was fundamentally broken and should be replaced.
DACA DELUSION: Kirsten Gillibrand Says ‘Chain Migration’ is a ‘RACIST SLUR’
New York Senator and possible 2020 presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand continued her crusade against President Trump’s proposed immigration overhaul on Monday; telling television viewers that the term “chain migration” is somehow a “racist slur” against immigrants and foreigners.
Gillibrand was speaking with ‘The View’ when she unloaded on the President’s proposal to provide a pathway to citizenship for nearly 2 million ‘Dreamers’ in exchange for ending “chain migration” and increased funding for his border wall.
“Do you agree with Nancy Pelosi when she says Trump wants to ‘Make America White Again’ and that’s what this is all about?” asked co-host Joy Behar.
“I think a lot of President Trump’s rhetoric is racist. Let’s be very clear: When someone uses the phrase chain migration it is intentional in trying to demonize families, literally trying to demonize families and make it a racist slur, it is not right. We have to change the debate” Gillibrand said.
Watch the New York Senator’s delusional comments above.


You Won't Believe Why These Restaurants Were Sued
It’s been said time and time again that we live in a litigious society, where everybody sues everybody over seemingly miniscule offenses. While most people are perfectly fine with handling their disagreements without getting lawyers involved, for others it’s the first thing that comes to mind whenever they feel that they’ve been slighted. And for some reason, restaurants tend to be in these people’s crosshairs.
There are, of course, some legitimate reasons to sue a restaurant. If you feel that you’ve been discriminated against because of your race, gender, etc., it’s perfectly acceptable to sue. If the floor was slippery and you fell and broke an arm, try your luck. If they promised that no shellfish was in a dish but they included it anyway, leading to an allergic reaction, they can certainly expect to have a lawsuit on their hands. But the line between what is and what isn’t acceptable to sue over isn’t exactly cut-and-dried, and occasionally restaurants are sued for completely ridiculous reasons.
In most of these cases, judges take one look at the suit before throwing it out and moving on to more important matters. But in some circumstances these cases actually make it to trial, and plaintiffs have occasionally walked away with millions of dollars over offenses that most people wouldn’t even briefly consider suing over.
Some frivolous lawsuits are the work of the compulsively litigious; those who are seemingly constantly suing someone for one reason or another, hoping that something will stick and they’ll walk away with a hefty payday. Others legitimately believe that their complaint is reasonable, that the restaurant was in the wrong, and they deserve to be paid. Read on to learn about nine times when restaurants were sued for shocking, bizarre, or downright silly reasons; some are still being tried, some were thrown out, some were settled, and some made their plaintiffs very rich.
Yul Brenner vs. Trader Vic’s
Back in 1973, actor Yul Brenner (best known for portraying the King of Siam in The King and I) ate some pork spare ribs at the New York outpost of legendary Tiki-themed restaurant Trader Vic’s, located in the basement of the Plaza Hotel. He came down with a case of trichinosis for which blamed on the restaurant, and sued for $3 million. The case was settled out of court four years later; Brenner was awarded $125,000 and the restaurant vowed to serve only well-done meat going forward.
In July 2010, a woman named Allysen Kauppinen dropped into a Ypsilanti, Mich. restaurant called Luca’s and ordered eggs and corned beef hash. Unfortunately for her, the hash was scorching hot, and it allegedly burned her mouth. Instead of complaining, she took the restaurant to court, seeking $25,000 in damages for the “great emotional upset, embarrassment, and pain” the traumatic event caused. No details are available on how the case played out.