It is the truth that your environment affects productivity and color influences a person’s memory and creativity. Of course, it is right in a pleasant environment everyone feels relax and good, and because of this you can work better. Since most of the work now has become digital and computer-based, so now your desktop has become your environment, and it plays an important role in productivity.
Suppose, If your desktop is not clean and all the app and folders are not arranged in a manner, and there are lots of unnecessary applications and folders in your desktop, this makes you feel uncomfortable, it will also be puzzling for you to find some essential app in limited time.
To make a clean and good looking desktop of Mac:
- Organize and arrange the desktop items.
- Delete and remove unnecessary items.
How to arrange and organize desktop items on Mac
Follow the tips to clean up and organize your desktop icons.
You can group files of related items into a folder. To do this:
- Right-click on the black space of your desktop.
- Click ‘New Folder’ to create a new folder. You can also create another type of files.
- Give a name to the new folder.
- Now, click and drag the item from your desktop into the folder. You can also select all the related items at a time and move it into the folder.
Make another new folder for other items. After grouping things into folders, you can sort them or arrange them according to you.
- Right-click on the blank space of desktop.
- Select ‘Clean up By.’
- Choose an option to arrange them according to that (Name, Date Modified, kind, size, etc.).
You can modify folders and apps spacing in Show view option by right clicking on blank space of your desktop or Choose snap to grid to automatically have files snap to a grid.
How to delete and remove unnecessary items from your Mac’s desktop
Before doing any organizing, you will need to delete or remove unnecessary items from your desktop. There are so many files and other things that you no longer need. These may be a time-consuming task, but it’s better than deleting an important file.
- Click and select the items you want to remove. You can choose more than one item or all.
- Then, Press the ‘Delete’ button. Confirm if ask. You can also drag the selected items into ‘Trash’ (bucket icon) and release to delete it.
But, still, now the item is not deleted permanently. To delete it permanently you need to empty the Trash.
To empty the trash:
- Click on ‘Trash’ icon to open it.
- Click ‘Empty’ on the top-right corner to empty the trash or delete the items permanently. Confirm if asked.
How to remove all icons from your Mac’s desktop
You can hide the entire desktop icon by using a Terminal command. Follow the steps to perform this:
- Launch ‘Terminal’ app.
- Type or copy & paste “defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop -bool false”.
- Press ‘Enter’.
- Enter second command “killall Finder.”
- Hit ‘Enter’ key.
To bring all your icons back: change the second step with “defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true”.
There are also too many apps; you can also use any of them to clean junk or unnecessary files from your Mac.


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Both Gibran's "Song of the Rain" and Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" celebrate nature and are told by a first person narrator.
The two poems, however, are also different. Gibran's speaker is the rain, which likens itself to "beautiful pearls" and describes itself as a "messenger of mercy," a cooling balm to a hot earth, and a "welcome song."
Wordsworth's speaker is the poet himself, a human being. He compares himself to a lonely cloud, just as the rain compares itself to other objects; but Wordsworth's speaker primarily focuses on what he sees around him, rather than on his own virtues. He becomes joyful and elated, his sad mood swept away, when he sees thousands of daffodils swaying in the breeze in front of a lake. Later this memory will provide him with joy as he lies on his couch and remembers the spring scene.
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Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr C M Ramaphosa, to the debate on the State of the Nation Address on 22 February 2018 to implement lifestyle audits, (a) she, (b) senior management service members in her department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to her have undergone a lifestyle audit in the past three financial years; if not, have any plans been put in place to perform such audits; if so, in each case, what are the details of the (i) date of the lifestyle audit, (ii) name of the person undergoing the audit, (iii) name of the auditing firm conducting the audit and (iv) outcome of the audit; (2) whether she will furnish Ms E R Wilson with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
1. (a) (b) (i) (ii) (ii) and (iv) The Department has taken note following the State of the Nation Address to conduct an audit or implement lifestyle audit starting at Minister and Senior Management level. The Department will engage and work with the law enforcement agency to assist in the lifestyle audit as the Department alone will not have access to review personal information of officials like bank accounts. The fraud risk assessment will be utilised to identify other areas of potential fraud and corruption for the entire Department.
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1.C. No – For the past three financial years, the Council did not conduct lifestyle Audits for its Head or Chief Executive Officer.
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As a mechanic at Molson Coors, John knows his job is dangerous. For the past nine years, the 38-year-old Kentucky native has worked in utilities for the brewing giant in South Fort Worth, supplying steam, ammonia, and glycol for beer production and collecting and distributing CO2 for brewing and canning. In his department, workers are hazmat trained, and they undergo physicals, testing, and retraining every year. The hazards of his job are on his mind every day.
“If I screw up when I’m turning a valve, if it breaks off, I could die, and a whole bunch of other people could die,” he said.
When he first joined the company, John, who is requesting anonymity, said people were in awe when he told them where he worked. He said Molson Coors was considered a great employer in those days but that things have changed since then. Now, he said, his department is understaffed, leaving him on shift longer to compensate.
“I’ve worked every Saturday for the last six months because there’s just not enough people,” he said.
Every day, he would wake up at 5 a.m., arrive at the Molson Coors plant by 6, and take some time to chat with the midnight-shift workers before clocking in. That routine changed February 17, when his branch of the National Brotherhood of Teamsters union –– Local 997 –– picked up signs and took to the streets in a strike. Now, on behalf of all 420 union members at Molson Coors, John and his fellow strikers are demanding better wages and benefits and an end to alleged unfair labor practices (ULP).
The strike comes in tandem with 5,000 Teamsters at Anheuser-Busch facilities across the United States approaching their own deadline.
There have been dozens of similar strikes across the country. Flight attendants, transit engineers in New Jersey, home-care nurses in Oregon, and transportation Teamsters in Illinois are also fighting for better conditions and pay. The Cornell Labor Action Tracker, which logs labor strikes and protests, says that since last February 459 strikes have taken place in the United States. Eighteen of them have been in Texas.
Local 997 Teamsters make, package, and warehouse beverages and beers, including Coors Light, Miller High Life, Yuengling, Pabst, and Topo Chico.
Energy the first week of the march was high, with strikers carrying signs reading, “It’s our time” (a play on the Miller company slogan) and “Honk for beer.”
That same week, the Teamsters issued a statement accusing Molson Coors of allegedly unfair bargaining. They also announced that they had filed multiple ULP charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the brewing giant.
“Molson Coors presented insulting and regressive contract proposals, including offering less than a $1 per hour wage increase for the majority of Teamsters members,” the union said. “Local 997 is seeking pay raises that reflect the impact of inflation over the term of the expired contract and the elimination of two-tiered health care and retirement benefits.”
For John, the first day of the strike felt really good but also odd.
“It’s just a little strange to be on the outside looking in,” he said. “So many years, you’re on the inside of the gate looking out.”
Also among the picketers was Rick Miedema, Local 997’s secretary-treasurer.
“We had roughly 200 people out on the picket [on Day 1] … and [they were] very amped up,” he said.
Miedema said Molson Coors employees endure immense challenges, with some workers clocking in for 12- to 16-hour workdays –– sometimes seven days a week. “A lot of employees, they’re out there more than they’re with their family.”
Miedema said that since the factory is not air-conditioned, they also have to contend with intense heat in summer. “This last summer was probably the most brutal summer that we’ve had.”
Line mechanic Jeff Pruitt, who has worked at Molson Coors for almost eight years, feels the heat is incredibly intense.
“In the summertime, it gets really rough in there,” he said. “It’s extremely hot, and it wouldn’t be so bad if the air wasn’t so stagnant. There’s no ventilation in there.”
He said heatstroke is not unheard of at the facility.
“We got quite a few people that go down from it being overheated and have to go to the hospital,” he said.
In October, data from the National Labor Relations Board showed ULP charge filings increased by 10% from the previous year –– the highest number of cases filed since 2016, the board said.
Miedema has noticed the strike trend and said he understands why unions are so active. “The fire is in the labor movement right now. … People are tired of working for less and less benefits. People want their fair share of the profits that the organizations make.”
In a public statement earlier this month, Molson Coors announced that in 2023, they achieved their highest reported top- and bottom-line figures in company history. The yearly salary of Molson Coors President and CEO Gavin Hattersley is just over $1 million, based on data by the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations). In 2022, he earned over $9 million in total compensation (which includes stock values and other compensation on top of the annual salary). Molson Coors disclosed that Hattersley’s pay was 115 times the median employee’s pay for that year, the labor policy group said.
Molson Coors did not respond to a request for comment.
Before the strike, John said he could feel the tension when he would walk into work. Contract negotiations between the union and Molson Coors weren’t going well, and he felt like people were “walking on eggshells” and being short with one another. The energy was also different from previous contract negotiations –– this time, he said, he could tell it wouldn’t just be talk but action. A strike was on the horizon.
“This is my third contract, and, I don’t know, this one felt different,” he said. “It felt like, ‘We’re gonna do it.’ ”
Pruitt, a member of Local 997’s contract negotiations committee, said talks started poorly, with Molson Coors’ HR director allegedly presenting an ultimatum: Either the workers finish negotiating by the time the old contract expired, or Molson Coors would no longer pay committee members for their time.
“It’s been very difficult,” Pruitt said. “As soon as we got into the economics, they came after our health insurance.”
He said Molson Coors wanted to move union members onto a catastrophic health plan — “catastrophic” is a type of Affordable Care Act plan with low monthly premiums but high deductibles. He said it took weeks for the union to fight off that change. Then federal mediation got involved. Still, Pruitt said, nothing improved.
Molson Coors did not “even want to work with mediation in place,” he said. “They just presented us with their best and final offer, and that was the best that they could do.”
When the union voted to strike, John said it was like the pressure was finally released. The idea was both scary and exciting –– but mostly scary.
“You’ve got car payments and mortgage payments, and you don’t know how long this is gonna go, and you don’t know if you’re gonna be replaced,” John said.
With bills to pay and a family to support, he said his financial obligations were the first thing he thought about when he woke up and the last thing he thought about when he went to bed. Then, on February 8, the National Brotherhood of Teamsters announced they would increase strike benefits for Local 997 members to $1,000 a week. John said that coverage has made a meaningful difference for him and his fellow strikers.
“If it wasn’t for that … probably most people wouldn’t be able to make it,” he said.
Pruitt said he’s proud of his co-workers for striking. To him, this isn’t just about brewery workers but all workers. “We are not out there for just ourselves. … We’re also out there for everybody to take a stand, if you’re having problems in your workplace, to stand together and take action.”
Miedema said Local 997 members will “hold the line as long as they need to” to reach a contract agreement.
John’s message to Molson Coors is simple –– take care of the workers who take care of the business.
For everyone else, he has a different sentiment.
“Sorry about the traffic on 35,” he said. “We really don’t want to screw anybody’s day up. … We’re trying to give ourselves a better life for our families and better lives for young kids who are starting out working. That’s what we’re fighting for.”


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766.202 The following definitions; ss.766.201-766.212. — as used in ss.766.201-766.212, apply only to the state of Florida.
(1) Any individual who has grounds to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit due to medical mistakes is referred to as a “claimant”.
(2) Payments that are made on the behalf of the plaintiff or by the plaintiff are referred to as “collateral sources”, regarding:
(a) Except by any public programs which provide benefits like disability payments, medical expenses or similar benefits; as prohibited by the federal law, the United States Social Security Act; any state or federal local income disability act.
(b) Expect life insurance that is purchased by the claimant or another person which benefits the claimant, any insurance for vehicle collisions, sickness, health, or disability, or any other similar benefits.
(c) The agreement to pay, provide or reimburse the costs of dental, medical, hospital, or any other health care services in a contract of any organization, corporation, group, or partnership.
(d) Any voluntary wage or contractual continuation plan that will provide wages during the time of a disability by either the employer or any other system.
(3) Any financial damages which the plaintiff is entitled to recover, even with the Wrongful Death Act, that would not have surged had there been no injury, to begin with, this includes, but is not restricted to previous and future medical fees, their life expectancy in accordance with their loss of earning capacity, 80% of their lost wages, refers to as “economic damages”.
(4) As defined under chapter 395, any mobile surgical facility, surgical center, or hospital; as defined under chapter 383, licensed birth center; as defined under chapter 462, 458, 459, 460, 461, 463, and part 1 of chapter 464, 466, 467, part 14 of chapter 468 or 486, any person licensed; as defined under chapter 483, licensed clinical lab, as defined under part 1 of chapter 641, certified health maintenance organization; plasma center, blood bank, industrial clinic, renal dialysis facility; or a professional associated joint venture, corporation, partnership, or or activity involving health care providers, refers to “health care providers”.
(5) The review of the case against every prospective defendant, the consultation with a medical expert, and the acquirement of the expert’s written opinion by the attorney is known as “investigation”.
(6) As set forth in s.766.102, the requirements met of an expert witness of any professional who regularly engages and practices in the health care and possesses a degree from a college or university is known as a “medical expert”.
(7) Whether through contract or in tort a medical malpractice refers to “medical negligence”.
(8) Planification for the future payments that will be made either over a period, in part or in whole refers to “periodic payment” and is as follows:
(a) The specific amount of the dollar will for the periodic payments for future damages will be found after the offset of the collateral sources has been done. The total dollar amount of the periodic payments should equal all future damages before any reduction has been made.
(b) A bond or security must be placed by the defendant to secure that the damages will be paid in full. The bond or security will not be valid unless the defendant gets a written authorization by a company in the state that is authorized to do business and has an A+ rating by Best’s. If the amount is not assured to be paid in full by the defendant, then the lump sum of all damages that were reduced to present value will have to be paid to the plaintiff by the defendant. Unless a 60-days in notice is written and filed with the claimant and court, no bond can be canceled. Whatever is left of the bond or security of the whole shall be returned to the defendant once the payments have been completed.
(c) Provisions for the future damages must contain and specify who will be in charge of such payments, the time frame in which the payments will be made, the number of payments that will need to be made in the time frame provided, the time between payments, and the amount of each payment that will be done.
(9) Any non-financial damage that the plaintiff is entitled to recover, even with the Wrongful Death Act, that would not have occurred had the injury not presented itself, this includes, but is not limited to, mental anguish, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, or any other damage that is deemed to be so, refers to as “non-economic damages”.
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May did not come soon enough for YouTube. Starting the first week of April when Credit Suisse issued a research report estimating that the site would lose $470 million in 2009 and ending on the last day of the month with Hulu, its main competitor, announcing a much anticipated deal with Disney, YouTube spent April taking a beating in the media over its business model and outlook.
Looking past the media feeding frenzy though, there were several data points from March released by comScore during the month that keeps me believing in YouTube’s opportunity and enviable position.
- Video. YouTube created the online video market and now delivers over 40% of the online video streams every month in the U.S., making it more than 10 times the size of the 2nd largest online video property Fox Interactive Media (which includes MySpace).
- Search. Almost 25% of Google’s overall searche volume in the U.S. comes from YouTube, making it the 3rd largest search engine on a stand-alone basis- just barley smaller than Yahoo’s search volume.
- Social Media. While the media has focused on Facebook overtaking MySpace as the “it” social media site and Twitter becoming the new “place to be”, YouTube actually remains the largest social media site out there with over 100 million unique U.S. visitors in March versus 70 million and 60 million for MySpace and Facebook respectively and less than 10 million for Twitter.
Now you can’t tell me that Twitter, MySpace or even Facebook wouldn’t love to have YouTube’s audience and market position. For Google though, the challenge remains- how to turn this opportunity into more meaningful revenues and a profit.
The company has started addressing the challenge through a series of recent initiatives. The most noteworthy (running Google TV Ads online and Video Ad Sense on unauthorized versions of copyrighted content) attempt to address the gap between the estimated 9% of videos that are currently being monetized by YouTube and the 80% of content that is professionally produced on the site (thanks to Dean Donaldson of Eyeblaster for this data point on slide 36). The other announcements (paid video downloads and ecommerce opportunities related to music, DVDs and games) are geared towards increasing the average revenue generated per user session.
From a deal perspective Google is attempting to improve the overall quality of YouTube’s content catalog, and associated CPM rates, by striking deals for TV shows and movies from Sony, MGM and Lionsgate, and getting clips from Disney’s ABC and ESPN properties. Combined, all of these initiatives can turn YouTube into a break even operation, but they do not unlock the real business potential which is promotion.
YouTube should embrace the promotional nature of its platform (just look at the list of most popular online videos of all time– mostly music videos and movie trailers) and consumption habits of its users (they watch over sixty 3 1/2 minute videos per month) to help content producers and advertisers reach this video “snacking” audience more effectively. Some companies already see the potential and are running their own campaigns for free across YouTube or leveraging companies like 750 Industries and Feed Company to help generate virality for their promotional videos.
Google has tried to address this opportunity by applying the automated AdWords auction model to videos through YouTube Sponsored Videos, which in theory makes sense but has its challenges from a delivery and brand experience perspective. Search works really well for text where there is context for the information you are looking for in determining the best results. This doesn’t hold true for video search which relies on inconsistent metadata tags to determine what the content is and doesn’t take into account whether the content is original, copyrighted or mashed-up. This can lead to inconsistent search results and magnify less relevant content which just won’t work for most advertisers. YouTube’s solution needs to be more dynamic to address advertisers’ concerns around presentation and adjacency.
With the soft-launch of YouTube RealTime, Google has another shot at getting the solution right. Adding social features to the YouTube experience will inevitably drive better user engagement and additional content consumption across users. Combined with Google’s recently announced behavioral targeting capabilities, YouTube could actually push targeted, relevant videos from advertisers as part of its video recommendation features and in the process enable video consumption to grow more virally across its users than is currently available.
For YouTube the key is being able, and open, to using the pieces it has at its disposal in unique combinations to turn this opportunity into revenue reality. This will require Google to think outside of its search black box, which can be difficult as seen with YouTube’s inability to capitalize on the Susan Boyle viral video phenomenon, and provide a more hands-on approach to delivering its solutions. If they can’t bring a media-type solution to media’s video promotion needs, then plan on continued rain in YouTube’s extended forecast.
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Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Dwayne Wade registered a game-high 39 points on 15-of-27 from the field to lead the Heat to a 97-84 win over the Timberwolves.
Wade also tallied eight rebounds and six assists as the Heat won their eighth game in a row and are one win away from their second straight playoff berth. Miami is a half-game ahead of Milwaukee for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks beat the Suns on Saturday.
Quentin Richardson finished with 14 points on 4-of-5 three-pointers as Miami won its sixth straight road game.
Al Jefferson and Ramon Sessions each scored 12 for the T'Wolves, who fell for the 17th time in 18 games.
"They came out and hit some big shots," Minnesota's Kevin Love said. "We hit a drought, and Wade kind of went off and sealed the game for them."
Minnesota led after one quarter, 27-25 on 59.1 percent shooting. But the Heat got it going in the second, hitting half of their 22 attempts in the frame to take a 53-44 halftime advantage.
Wade sparked an 8-0 run near the end of the half to take a 49-40 edge, scoring all eight points.
The Heat mounted an 11-0 stretch in the third quarter to push the lead to 21 at 69-48 with just over five minutes left in the quarter. Wade scored six in the stretch.
Miami finished the third up 73-58, but the T'Wolves crawled back to within six, 75-69, after a Sessions driving layup with nine minutes to go in the game.
"I think we kind of relaxed a little bit. They stayed aggressive," Wade said of Minnesota.
A Wade three-point play with 4 1/2 minutes remaining got the Heat lead back to 12 at 89-77 to ultimately put the win away.
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Tom Glasgow: Buttonbush shrub produces attractive flowers
Like most home gardeners in the Craven County region, I’ve been enjoying the daylilies, gladiolus, vitex, butterfly-bushes and other flowering landscape plants that tend to be at their best in early summer. This is also the time of year for the lesser known buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and I was pleased to see our plant at home in full bloom earlier this week.
Buttonbush is a large, deciduous shrub normally found in and around wetlands and along streams. It doesn’t seem to be particularly abundant locally, but on the other hand it’s easy to overlook when it’s not in full flower. I do know that quite a few can be found along the shoreline of Phelps Lake (Washington and Tyrrell Counties), in the vicinity of the visitors center.
The slender, elongated white flowers are arranged in globular heads that are unique and very attractive. Flowering occurs over a prolonged period of time, and the resulting fruit (technically a nutlet) contains seeds that germinate readily. In the spring, buttonbush may lag behind most of your other landscape plants in leafing out, but eventually it produces a nice canopy of glossy, deep green leaves.
Buttonbush is an excellent and underutilized native shrub. But be a little cautious where you plant it. Some shade would be helpful, but more importantly, reserve it for moist to wet areas of the property and avoid dry, sandy soils. Buttonbush would serve as a nice companion to silky dogwood (Cornus ammomum), particularly along a stream or as part of a privacy screen.
Hopefully no one’s been irrigating their lawn or landscape over the past few weeks. Given our prolonged cool spring, followed by a tremendous amount of rainfall in recent weeks, there’s been relatively little need for supplemental irrigation thus far in 2013.
Abundant rainfall is mostly positive, but wet conditions can also encourage plant disease. N.C. Cooperative Extension agents and specialists have reported late blight in tomatoes and potatoes, as well as downy mildew of cucurbits, in various locales around the state. Potential landscape problems include a greater incidence of soil-borne fungal pathogens and fungal leaf spots.
Prolonged wet periods can also delay problems that, in turn, may explode when conditions eventually dry out. Chinch bugs in turf provide a good example of this scenario.
Wet weather favors a naturally occurring disease that effectively keeps chinch bug numbers in check, but hot and dry weather in mid summer favors large populations and lots of damage. That may be where we’re headed, eventually.
In the past, chinch bugs were associated almost exclusively with St. Augustine grass, but entomologists believe these insects may be expanding their preferred host range. Reports of damage to zoysiagrass are becoming more common, and centipede grass is also at risk.
Suspect chinch bug damage if a section of the lawn exhibits a yellowing or bronzing in scattered patches. This can progress to a yellow discoloration and eventual death of infested areas. Chinch bugs damage turf by removing fluids from the tissue, and by injecting a toxin as they feed.
Feel free to contact our office for additional information regarding chinch bug management.
Tom Glasgow is the Craven County Extension director. Contact him at email@example.com.

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The way that the Peer Channel netPeerTcpBinding in WCF works is that it uses a combination of the Peer Name Resolution Protocol and the Simple Service Discovery Protocol to discover the peers on the peer mesh.
SSDP works on the local subnet to discover peers to which you can directly connect. It does this through traditional network broadcast techniques.
PNRP, on the other hand, works across networks and over the internet by using IPv6. Since most networks don't yet support IPv6, Teredo is used to tunnel this communications over IPv4.
When the P2P mesh is published on the global cloud, the mesh name is sent to one of Microsoft's publically accessible / free to use PNRP seed servers. When new peers come online, they first ask these seed servers for a partial peer list. This list is then used to perform futher peer name resolution.
When a peer is resolved on the global cloud, it is typically resolved to an IPv6 address. Anytime that peer's address changes, this information is sent out over the mesh so that the other peers know about it.
This is essentially a distributed hash table: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_hash_table
When you send data out on the mesh, this data is routed by the Peer Channel to the peers the sending machine directly knows about. Each of these peers then route to their well-known peers, etc. This continues until the message has been sent to all peers on the mesh.
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Oberndorf am Neckar (German pronunciation: [ˌoːbɐndɔʁf ʔam ˈnɛkaʁ]) is a town in the district of Rottweil, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated on the river Neckar, 15 kilometres (9 miles) north of Rottweil. It historically was and currently is a major center of the German weapons industry.
Oberndorf am Neckar
|• Mayor (2015–23)||Hermann Acker|
|• Total||55.93 km2 (21.59 sq mi)|
|Elevation||506 m (1,660 ft)|
|• Density||250/km2 (660/sq mi)|
|Time zone||UTC+01:00 (CET)|
|• Summer (DST)||UTC+02:00 (CEST)|
Oberndorf lies in the Neckar Valley, which is between the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura. The Autobahn A 81 is nearby, with the Oberndorf exit about halfway between Stuttgart and Konstanz. The train line Stuttgart-Zürich-Milan goes directly through Oberndorf as well.
The city of Oberndorf am Neckar is made up of the city proper and the surrounding villages of Altoberndorf, Aistaig, Boll, Bochingen, Beffendorf and Hochmössingen. The formerly independent surrounding villages have been put under the administration of Oberndorf during the village and township reforms of Baden-Württemberg in the early 1970s.
Culture and sightseeingEdit
Aside from the beautiful Black Forest and wonderful German countryside, Oberndorf offers much to see. It is well known for its annual Karneval celebrations, which remain very traditional. An old historical "freier Markt".
Notable company headquartersEdit
Twin towns – sister citiesEdit
- Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 14 September 2021.
- "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2020" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2020] (CSV). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg (in German). June 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- "Partnerstädte" (in German). Stadt Oberndorf am Neckar. Retrieved 2021-12-28.

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When a data declaration contains a single constructor with a name identical to the data declaration, this hides the node for the constructor and expands the constructor's children directly. The intent is to reduce the busy-ness of the outline view and the amount of repetative clicking to expand it, without ever hiding any information.

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Many people who died have been sent a stimulus check, and families are left wondering what to do.
In the video above Target 12 Investigator gives guidance to those in that position. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told the Wall Street Journal families who receive stimulus funds for a deceased relative must send the money back. But Mnuchin gave no guidance on how to do that.
For now, the advice is not to spend the money, and wait to see if the IRS comes up with a system to return the funds that is direct deposited. For paper checks, there is an option on the envelope to check a box off that the recipient has died, and return it to the government.
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Please read this message from one of RU’s environmental education partners, Friends of the Chicago River. Bubbly Creek is one of the region’s most famous (and notoriously abused) waterways, and now has a chance for environmental restoration. Even in its currently degraded state, the Creek supports abundant wildlife and human recreation, and is an important part of Chicago’s history as well as its sustainable future as a point of contact between humans and urban nature.
Roosevelt students and faculty have cleaned litter from the banks and waters of Bubbly Creek, and taken numerous canoe trips along its 1.2 mile length; and SUST prof Mike Bryson has written extensively about the Creek’s environmental history and prospects.
Please take a few minutes to read this note from FCR and communicate your opinion on the proposed restoration project to the US Army Corps of Engineers. Indication of public support for this project will make it more likely to happen!
Until this Friday, 15 May 2015 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public comments regarding their ecosystem restoration project for Bubbly Creek, a stretch of the river that most people have forgotten all about. This interesting reach of the river has a long and sordid history made famous by Upton Sinclair’s novel, The Jungle, which described life in the Union Stockyards. It is past refuse from the stockyards that makes Bubbly Creek bubble.
Despite its inglorious history, today Bubbly Creek is full of opportunity. We regularly see wildlife including beavers, muskrats, snapping turtles and state-endangered black crowned night herons along the creek and there is a ton of activity with crew teams, new parks, residential development and a new boat house which should start construction later this year.
The Army Corps’ plan capitalizes on all this wonderful activity and adds in-stream and riverbank habitat that will create a haven for wildlife in, on, and under the water. This ecosystem restoration project will: improve fish habitat, which is sorely needed throughout the watershed, provide habitat for migratory waterfowl and the black-crowned night heron and the banded killifish, both threatened species, and complement all of the other projects and uses that are planned for Bubbly Creek and the surrounding communities.
Please tell the Army Corps these are the reasons that you support this project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs one last push of support to get this project moving, we are encouraging as many voices as possible to show how important this is.
Emailed comments must be received by Friday, May 15, 2015. Mailed comments must be postmarked by Friday, May 15. Comments can be emailed to email@example.com, ATTN: Bubbly Creek Draft Report.


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SPECIES Unknown: Fire From Ash
by Cloud Auditore Fair reviews
Standalone, written with permission. No one knows what Bella is, not even Carlisle, but Rosalie knows one thing for sure. She's a nuisance. Now if only Bella would stop waking up in the damn woods and generally making Rosalie's life hard.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,270 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 10h - Published: 9/8 - [Bella, Rosalie]
by xPaige Turnerx reviews
It's your classic girl finds love in a coffee shop... if you replace girl with tired old immortal and coffee shop with comic shop and love with aggravated endearment that eventually leads to soul-bound devotion and affection. AU Rosalie/Bella
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 54,023 - Reviews: 406 - Favs: 437 - Follows: 654 - Updated: 9/11 - Published: 6/16 - [Bella, Rosalie]
by Raising-Hell14 reviews
Rosalie was tired of being the only person in her family without a mate. One day when she hears a painful whimper coming from the woods she rushes off to find an injured shifter with a dark past. How much will Rosalie have to work to finally have her mate? Warning! Rosalie Futa! Chapters 14-? will be unbeta'd!
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 53,584 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 662 - Follows: 1,087 - Updated: 8/26 - Published: 10/15/2015 - [Bella, Rosalie] Emmett
A New Life
by Aphilligin reviews
James had bitten her, she was turning, then she was dying. Edward did try to suck out the venom, but God, she tasted heavenly. Good thing Carlisle was there. He had no other option than to bite her over, and over, hoping she would turn. It turns out she wasn't meant to die in that old ballet studio in Phoenix. She was meant to live a new life, but with who? *Eventually rated M
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 47 - Words: 123,656 - Reviews: 283 - Favs: 266 - Follows: 495 - Updated: 8/14 - Published: 4/24 - [Bella, Rosalie] [Alice, Jasper]
All Through The Night
by Xishmish reviews
AU. Emma and Regina meet as teenagers during their senior year and find it irresistible to stay away. Each girl holds a secret that could change the other's life forever. A star crossed friendship quickly boils into something much deeper. This is a G!P story. Rated M for mature content, triggers and sexual situations. you've been warned.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 72,186 - Reviews: 1635 - Favs: 365 - Follows: 653 - Updated: 7/22 - Published: 8/6/2016 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen]
Wishing Upon A Black Star
by Cloud Auditore Fair reviews
Bella's very existence destroys Rosalie's equilibrium, and it doesn't seem like she can escape. Trust her, she's tried. So maybe now all she can do is give way to gravity.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 135,117 - Reviews: 428 - Favs: 517 - Follows: 814 - Updated: 7/21 - Published: 3/29/2016 - Bella, Rosalie
Home is Where the Heart is
by brittanaisendgameforever reviews
She's alive...After five years of not knowing, she's alive. But what's changed since she went missing? Brittana AU.
Glee - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 37,853 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 230 - Updated: 7/17 - Published: 3/31/2015 - Santana L., Brittany P.
Things to Remember
by reesepuff reviews
"Young, Hispanic female, trauma to the head and abdominal region." One paramedic informed the others as they carefully laid the teenager onto a gurney and began to push her towards the ambulance. The girls' eyelids fluttered in confusion. "She's conscious!" One called out."Stay with me! Right here, look at me, stay with me!" Brittana fic (no character death)
Glee - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 15 - Words: 57,409 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 251 - Updated: 6/29 - Published: 4/11/2015 - Santana L., Brittany P.
Most Likely To
by versusthequeer reviews
High School Reunions can be fun! That is... until the one person who broke your heart reappears after 10 years and you find out that the two of you were voted 'Most Likely To Get Married' in high school. G!P
Pitch Perfect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 66,231 - Reviews: 312 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 410 - Updated: 6/24 - Published: 9/13/2016 - [Beca M., Chloe B.]
The Queen's Omega
by Gravity In the Air reviews
my own take on omegaverse. omega emma, alpha regina. AU. Regina, having been without a mate for decades, thought she was just above the ABO class system... at least until Emma crashes into her life. Life gets turned upside down for our beautiful ladies as they navigate life in a small, cursed town along with finding their mate in each other.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 57,834 - Reviews: 153 - Favs: 200 - Follows: 318 - Updated: 6/13 - Published: 2/28 - [Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen] Maleficent, Ingrid/Snow Queen - Complete
The Missing Pieces
by GanHer reviews
Rosalie takes a job as the director of an elite early childhood learning center. There she not only finds her mate, but the child she always wanted. But before she can get her happily ever after she will have to win over her mate and deal with an unexpected rival. This is an AU OCC femslash story.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,871 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 273 - Follows: 488 - Updated: 6/9 - Published: 3/24 - [Bella, Rosalie]
What You Do To Me
by Olivia Janae reviews
The thing was...she HAD said 'I love you' - and Chloe hadn't said it back...so now what the hell were they supposed to do? Things were starting to snowball downhill and...Beca just...she didn't know. How could they stop it? How could they fix it - before it was too late? ...Before they lost so much more than their romance. Sequel to 'I Love You, Awesome Nerd' Updates every Sunday
Pitch Perfect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 242,639 - Reviews: 311 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 209 - Updated: 3/12 - Published: 11/20/2016 - [Chloe B., Beca M.] Aubrey P., Emily J. - Complete
The Receiving End
by Juxtaposed Soul reviews
When Bella's abusive mother finally gets rid she's sent to her father but is rainy Forks any better? Can she comes to terms with her sexuality and can she be shown that a true mother's love is unconditional? Bella/Rosalie
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 20 - Words: 33,660 - Reviews: 238 - Favs: 478 - Follows: 721 - Updated: 12/19/2016 - Published: 11/14/2015 - [Bella, Rosalie] Esme - Complete
The Roar Heard 'Round the World
by CrisisThat'sFuckedUp reviews
Brittany finds a larger-than-regular lion on the side of the road when she pulls over to reply to a text. Not knowing this lion is a spirit animal and can shift into a human she still does the insane - yet nurturing - thing and takes the lion home, looks after it and falls in love with the girl beneath the large, furry creature. G!P&Lion!Santana.
Glee - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 5 - Words: 46,219 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 9/30/2016 - Published: 6/4/2016 - Santana L., Brittany P.
Your Name Written On My Wrist
by 9r7g5h reviews
Xena had always known the name of her soulmate. Finding her, however, was a long process.
Xena: Warrior Princess - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,004 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 5/11/2016 - Published: 5/1/2016 - [Xena, Gabrielle] - Complete
by Xx Undisclosed Desires xX reviews
Silence is golden. Rosalie and Bella Love.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 26 - Words: 54,265 - Reviews: 751 - Favs: 738 - Follows: 1,094 - Updated: 1/28/2016 - Published: 3/5/2013 - Bella, Rosalie
Between the Scrolls
by lezbesubtext reviews
All those moments we all know existed between the scrolls but our dear blushing bard omitted for privacy rights. Starts right before season three where I believe their relationship began please review so I know if I'm doing well
Xena: Warrior Princess - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,942 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 3/27/2015 - Published: 2/7/2015 - Gabrielle, Xena
In The Shadows
by Monster Galore reviews
5 years ago...After robbing the biggest bank in NYC , Isabella escapes to Texas to start new, but it turns out that old habits die hard, and her past is starting to creep up on her, threatening to destroy her new and perfect life she has created. All-human, nothing supernatural in this story. main paring will be Rosalie and Isabella...other parings are normal...sorta. Read,Enjoy!
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 64 - Words: 115,050 - Reviews: 421 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 346 - Updated: 2/23/2015 - Published: 11/8/2013 - [Bella, Rosalie]
Heart of a Goddess
by jess8788 reviews
Bella Swan has lived a quiet life. However when her father dies, she is forced to move to a small town to find answers. Yet when she gets there one of her most primal instincts kick in. The instinct to find a mate, to find a love. When she finds her golden hair goddess, will she accept her?
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 12 - Words: 64,148 - Reviews: 373 - Favs: 683 - Follows: 920 - Updated: 8/12/2014 - Published: 7/14/2014 - [Rosalie, Bella]
Waiting for the Real Thing
by Alice Dodgson reviews
Hermione dated Ron during 6th year, but he broke her heart the following summer. Now back at Hogwarts, she's faced with decisions she must make about the next stage in her adult life...while growing closer to someone she never expected. Hermione/Ginny femmeslash, 7th year AU. Mostly from the girls' points-of-view, but also at times from Harry's and even Ron's POV.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 57,460 - Reviews: 253 - Favs: 183 - Follows: 330 - Updated: 12/8/2013 - Published: 12/22/2003 - Hermione G., Ginny W.
Top of the World
by amber4993 reviews
Miley has told the world her Hannah secret, but she still has another. Lilly is a soccer player on track for the Olympic games. Her and Lilly never met in school and Travis is her Miley's best friend. Liley.
Hannah Montana - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 13,206 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 9/11/2013 - Published: 5/18/2012 - Hannah M./Miley S., Lilly T./Lola L. - Complete
Let Me Know
by ashleyss27 reviews
"Spencer" I said in barley a whisper. She looked at me with an unreadable expression. "Yeah Ash?" Finally i was going to tell her, I knew it had to be now or never. "I...I think...I'm in love with you.."
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 31 - Words: 66,734 - Reviews: 287 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 160 - Updated: 4/10/2013 - Published: 8/9/2011 - Spencer C., Ashley D.
The Blue Lagoon
by letsgetdizzy reviews
A retelling of the blue lagoon. Santana and Brittany are marooned on an island for years and struggle to readjust to society after their rescue.
Glee - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 111,625 - Reviews: 289 - Favs: 251 - Follows: 390 - Updated: 7/10/2012 - Published: 7/20/2011 - Santana L., Brittany P.
Dirty Little Secret
by X-LonelyGirl-X reviews
AU Liley. Party? Check. Cheating boyfriends? Double check. Two girls getting wasted together? Check. That's all that's needed to plunge a skater and cheerleader into something they never expected. Rated M for language and femslash. Don't like don't read.
Hannah Montana - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 100,057 - Reviews: 451 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 2/16/2012 - Published: 5/4/2010 - Lilly T./Lola L., Hannah M./Miley S.
Golden Wolf Warrior
by AgentAyu reviews
What if The Fire Nation royal family was over thrown while Zuko and Azula were children? Ursa, Iroh, and Zuko managed to escape to Ba Sing Se, but Azula wound up at the Southern Water Tribe. This is mostly Azula-centric. Eventually there will be Azutara. DISCONTINUED. REDUX WILL BE UPDATED.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 78,741 - Reviews: 251 - Favs: 299 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 1/11/2012 - Published: 7/6/2010 - Katara, Azula
Runt of the Litter
by Tear-Storming Sea reviews
What chance does a delayed, epileptic Ashley have for Spencer Carlin's heart, when most of her "superior" siblings are after it too?
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 30,846 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 12/26/2011 - Published: 1/21/2011 - Spencer C., Ashley D.
by rawr94 reviews
Kurt becomes suspicious of Santana and Brittany's relationship and just general Brittana fluffiness. Brittany/Santana, Santana/Kurt friendship and Santana/Karofsky friendship.
Glee - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 43,013 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 11/18/2011 - Published: 9/1/2011 - Brittany P., Santana L. - Complete
Green Eyed Monster
by demondreaming reviews
Jade will do anything to get Beck back. Do anything to make him jealous. And what better way than by using adorable little Cat as bait? Rated M for language and femmeslash. Jade/Cat. Victorious Awards - Best Romance: Cat/Jade!
Victorious - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 41 - Words: 94,766 - Reviews: 1155 - Favs: 599 - Follows: 260 - Updated: 5/4/2011 - Published: 6/29/2010 - Jade W., Cat V. - Complete
We Got Nerve
by Kurrent reviews
Story 5 in my Lileyverse series. Miley and Lilly have to take charge of their careers like never before as life's changes come at them fast and hard. Enjoy the next steps of their lives together! Liley, as always for me!
Hannah Montana - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 32 - Words: 268,711 - Reviews: 802 - Favs: 200 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 4/22/2011 - Published: 1/18/2009 - Hannah M./Miley S., Lilly T./Lola L. - Complete
by Destroyer of Cities reviews
Something about Sam has been changing, but it's not what you would think. Eventual Cam, I think. Title is subject to change.
iCarly - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 33,530 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 12/8/2010 - Published: 1/3/2010 - Sam P., Carly S.
Thicker Than Blood
by Cyberbaby reviews
civil war romance...spashley NEW CHAPTER!
South of Nowhere - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 32,043 - Reviews: 165 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 10/30/2010 - Published: 1/30/2008
iCan't Do This
by demondreaming reviews
Sam can't do this anymore. She can't pretend she doesn't love Carly, and she can't pretend it isn't killing her. SamxCarly, femmeslash, rated M for reasons that will become obvious as time passes.
iCarly - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 55,453 - Reviews: 437 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 10/11/2010 - Published: 4/23/2010 - Carly S., Sam P. - Complete
Pretty Little Disasters
by writergirl2003 reviews
Beth was searching for something she had lost long ago, and Kate wanted something she'd never had to begin with. Neither of them suspected that what they really needed was each other.
John Tucker Must Die - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,479 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 8/22/2010 - Published: 4/8/2009 - Beth, Kate
Waiting for the Sun to Rise
by Hula Hoop Queen reviews
Sequel to Fury. The citizens of Corsica are dealing the aftermath of Adien's rampage. Spencer finds the courage to be herself with the support of Ashley and some new friends.
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,943 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 8/2/2010 - Published: 3/7/2009 - Spencer C., Ashley D.
HM Movie:Liley Version The Sequel
by X-LonelyGirl-X reviews
Lilly and Miley are offically girlfriend and girlfriend now, but what awaits them in their future as a couple? Begins where Hannah Montana: The Movie Liley Version finishes. Lilly's POV. Rated M for language and femslash :P
Hannah Montana - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 38,745 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 4/16/2010 - Published: 12/23/2009 - Lilly T./Lola L., Hannah M./Miley S.
by Mr. Fishy reviews
It was slightly akin to getting soap in your eye. LilyMiley
Hannah Montana - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 55 - Words: 134,907 - Reviews: 1114 - Favs: 275 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 1/9/2010 - Published: 10/28/2007 - Hannah M./Miley S., Lilly T./Lola L.
by WhisperedTruths reviews
In response to the boogeyman scare: “well maybe it’s me trying to sneak into your bedroom to eat you all up. Mmmm, Spencer you taste so good.”
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 29,977 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 6/2/2009 - Published: 8/19/2007
The Prodigal Daughter
by slickchick84 reviews
Years after sharing one night of passion with Spencer, then abandoning her, along with the rest of her family, Ashley returns. Now Ashley must finally face the concequences and Spencer must adapt to having the girl that broke her heart back in her life.
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 24,035 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 5/24/2009 - Published: 11/4/2008
by Rikku's twin reviews
Based off the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Lilly falls in love with Miley and one day she works up the courage to tell her how she feels, but all she gets in return is a slap across the face. Her solution: Erase her memory of Miley Stewar
Hannah Montana - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,663 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 5/14/2009 - Published: 2/28/2009 - Lilly T./Lola L., Hannah M./Miley S.
The People That We Love
by xperimental reviews
The sequel to Growing Up. Some things change over time and some remain remarkably the same.
South of Nowhere - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 29 - Words: 47,719 - Reviews: 328 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 5/12/2009 - Published: 11/11/2008
by Kurrent reviews
Picks up at the end of "Lost and Delirious." What Paulie and Tori have is so special, can even the events at the end of the movie stop their love? Paulie/Tori, with lots of naughty language because Paulie likes to swear.
Lost and Delirious - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,401 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 5/10/2009 - Published: 4/14/2009
by Cyberbaby reviews
sequel to Dark Days....Chapter 35 is up...and its the last chapter.
South of Nowhere - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 35 - Words: 62,431 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 9/2/2008 - Published: 7/4/2007 - Complete
by Cyberbaby reviews
What happens after prom...please read and review.
South of Nowhere - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 55 - Words: 82,801 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 7/3/2007 - Published: 1/13/2007 - Complete
Spencer, A Secret and Five Foreboding Friends reviews
Not really a story, more a favor being asked...I apologize in advanced i'm not really sure where else to put this...
South of Nowhere - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 150 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 6/29/2011 - Spencer C. - Complete


(T)hanksgiving or (t)hanksgiving?
November 22, 2013
As Jon Stewart, host of the Daily Show said, “I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land.” While a statement like that might spoil the celebration it puts things into perspective.
American Thanksgiving (the holiday) as opposed to thanksgiving (the act) has become a tradition of feast, football and family that began with the invasion of the North American continent by Europeans and ended in near genocide. Maybe this is why, of all sports, football is metaphorically most appropriate for Thanksgiving since the invasion of territory is its central goal. In short, there’s some brutality and ruthlessness mixed with Thanksgiving’s traditional tale.
Acknowledging the distinction between Thanksgiving (big T) and thanksgiving (small t) may eventually lead to something good as opposed to something gluttonous, profitable and profane. Thanksgiving has devolved for many into an anticipation of mob-inciting sales sometimes ending in a trampling death of a hapless big-box associate by a pack of shoppers chasing the cheapest HD-screen, while thanksgiving (small t) is an act of humility and gratefulness having nothing to do with commerce.
In humility, we might first be thankful for the improbable earth. We are of the earth. We are earth beings. Without the earth we would not be. We could not breath, we could not eat, we could not love, there would be no families, yet the way we treat it and its natural abundance we’re transforming it into a sewer. I would be especially thankful if we would wake to the fact that wealth is not money and profit, that it has to do with sustainability, with an understanding that to demean the earth is to demean ourselves, to damage it is to harm us and all we love.
A second thanksgiving-worthy object would be what Bob Dylan in a song called “the genius of generosity” —the whole line is “They’re sucking the blood out of the genius of generosity”. I’d be humbly and truly thankful if “they” (we) would stop doing that. But that would mean turning our politics into something to be thankful for rather than something to loathe. It would mean turning Wall Street and our Congress from blood-sucking franchises of the Hotel Transylvania into habitats of true humanity. Dylan’s genius of generosity is that it broadcasts wealth instead of hoarding it, it sees itself in the other.
And last, but never least (especially on Thanksgiving), would be a profound thankfulness focused upon what is central to Thanksgiving: the feast. For me this gratefulness would come when, as global citizens, we realize that agriculture as big business is like banking as big business. They’re both about making money. As Big-banking is first in the business of creating millionaires among bankers before serving their customers, Big-agribiz is first in the business of realizing profit before producing healthful food. We’re being poisoned by pesticides, genetically modified organisms, growth hormones in animals, and any chemical required to most profitably produce a product that sells. If by some standards it might not even be strictly classified as food (Twinkies, for instance), has no bearing on its production.
Americans have more to be thankful for than any nation on the planet. I’d be most thankful if we were thankful for the essentials, the genius of generosity that sustains the objects of our thankfulness and distributes rather than hoards them.
How thankful I’d be if Thanksgiving were really thanksgiving, with a deep awareness of our place in the world that sincere thanksgiving requires.
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Escape and explore. Welcome to Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, our ultra-luxury conservation-based resort, occupying just one percent of a 2,800 hectare nature reserve in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is a scenic three-hour drive from Sydney, located on Australia’s Great Dividing Range between the Wollemi National Park and the Gardens of Stone National Park,
This is your invitation to admire kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies and native birds up close, as the setting sun turns the ancient sandstone escarpments a burnished, glowing gold. To turn your eyes to the skies and wonder at wedge-tailed eagles and jewel-bright birds in flight. To gasp at tiny gliders sailing between the trees and to touch and smell our native flora, including the tree that flavours our delicious signature gin.
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Our restaurants champion local, seasonal produce grown in our garden, foraged from the reserve, and sourced from the best of the region’s specialty farmers and producers to create one-of-a-kind menus.
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Do you want to learn to paint the great outdoors? Join us for a day-long painting retreat where we will learn the tricks of the trade to create artwork inspired by the graceful beauty of nature. You will be able to paint either the Studio Alchemy garden or from one of the bridges over Pogue's Run stream across the street. (Rain make up day October 5th) Materials: Bring acrylic or oil paints, a small canvas 11” x 14” suggested, brushes, palette and sketchbook. Easels will be provided.
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Tax experts and Ibec sound warnings over Knowledge Box
The model proposed for the Knowledge Development Box (KDB) may end up being too narrow to encourage companies to take part in Research & Development (R&D), business chiefs and tax specialists have warned.
And restrictions on the outsourcing of R&D may disadvantage smaller countries, according to submissions from both business body Ibec and accountancy giant Deloitte.
The proposed scheme, also known as a patent box, was announced in the Budget and is due to come into force next year.
The KDB will provide for a lower rate of corporation tax to income arising from intellectual property (IP).
However, brands would be excluded as stipulated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is examining existing schemes elsewhere and developing new global rules for the tax break.
A separate submission to the Department of Finance from chartered accountants suggests the Government should consider allowing up to half of all profit derived as a result of qualifying R&D activities to be exempt from corporation tax under the proposed new regime.
By contrast, Deloitte said a rate of 2.5pc should be considered - approximately a fifth of the headline 12.5pc corporation tax rate.
Public consultation on the KDB ended yesterday with the Department of Finance now set to examine the submissions received from interest groups.
One of the key stipulations of the OECD is that IP has to be generated in the jurisdiction where the tax rate will be applied.
Therefore, if a company wants to avail of a preferential rate offered under the KDB, the R&D required to come up with the IP would have to be generated in Ireland.
There are concerns that the so-called modified nexus approach - which links the tax benefits arising from IP regimes to the amount of R&D spending that is incurred by companies - may be too restrictive.
"In particular, it is our belief that the regime as currently stated is too narrow to sufficiently encourage a broad swath of sectors to engage in R&D or innovation," Ibec said in its submission.
"The modified nexus approach would severely limit the use of the KDB for most, if not all firms by not aligning very well with the reality of IP protection and management in companies in general.
"An additional major concern is that restrictions on the outsourcing of R&D mean that smaller countries with limited skills pools in specialist areas will be disadvantaged by the new regime compared to larger countries."
Deloitte expressed a similar view in its submission.
"In order to level the playing field it is important that certain adjustments are made to the formula such as allowing some kind of depreciation of acquired IP such that income can be allocated in a fairer manner to Irish activity over time," Deloitte warned.
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The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland proposed that the Government should consider phasing in the KDB. It also suggested that to broaden its scope, the equal treatment should be given to outsourced expenditure.
By way of example, the accountancy body argued that if an Irish company operates an R&D centre abroad, any R&D activity done inside the centre should fall within the KDB regime.


The most popular mid-size luxury crossover has just been redesigned and comes even better than before. The recent overhaul brought a lot of important upgrades, including a completely new engine lineup. There are four powertrain options on offer – three of them are hybrids. The fourth one carries the familiar …Read More »
2024 Audi Q7: What to Expect?
The original Q7 was in production for a full decade and it looks like the current model won’t be any different. Namely, the second generation was introduced way back in 2015 and it is still in production. Moreover, it will remain in production for some more time, as the redesign …Read More »
2024 VW Tiguan Redesign: What to Expect
The next year’s Tiguan is expected to bring us a completely new design, as the new generation is in the works and it looks like it is almost production ready. The test mule has already been spotted several times and we presume that the launch will be scheduled for the …Read More »
2024 Nissan Pathfinder Preview, Specs, Hybrid, Release Date
Redesigned a year ago, Nissan’s mid-size SUV still seems quite fresh. It looks attractive, while the recent overhaul also brought a much nicer cabin and more features, which all make it more desirable than before. However, it looks like the Japanese manufacturer plans some more novelties for the near future. …Read More »
2024 BMW X1: Electrification for the U.S. Market in Works?
BMW’s entry-level crossover has just been redesigned. The new generation introduced mostly evolutionary changes, with subtle mechanical and visual updates. Normally, we would expect no changes for the 2024 BMW X1, which will represent the second production year. However, the company plans to introduce a couple of new powertrain options …Read More »
2024 GMC Acadia Will Get Bigger and More Upscale
The new generation of Acadia is on the way. After seven years of production, the current model will be replaced with a new one, which is about to bring a lot of changes, reports suggest. From what we know so far, the 2024 GMC Acadia will ride on the new …Read More »
2024 Audi Q9: Is There a Chance for Full-Size Audi SUV
Although Audi’s portfolio is huge, with so many cars and SUVs, the Ingolstadt company never had a proper full-size SUV in its lineup. On the other hand, key rivals, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have been competing in this segment for a while. Mercedes-Benz offers the GLS, while BMW has just updated …Read More »
2024 Toyota Sequoia Preview: Changes, Powertrain, Specs, Release Date
Toyota’s largest SUV has just received a full redesign after 15 years and improvements are significant. However, that doesn’t mean that we won’t be seeing further novelties in the second production year, which will arrive in the second half of 2023 as the 2024 Toyota Sequoia. At this point, the …Read More »
2024 Honda Pilot Preview: New Powertrain Option Rumored?
The new generation of Honda’s popular three-row crossover is here. The 2023 model year brings a completely redesigned, fourth generation of this model and we can see some pretty significant changes. Of course, there is the new styling, along with a much nicer interior. There are also new tech and …Read More »
2024 Audi Q3 Might Receive Mid-Cycle Update
The second generation of Audi’s entry-level crossover in North America has been around since 2018. So far, we haven’t seen any notable changes, which is one of the reasons why many believe that the 2024 Audi Q3 could receive a facelift. Allegedly, the Ingolstadt compact prepares a major update, which …Read More »


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Easy High-Protein Post-Workout Recipe
Nothing better than a quickly thrown together healthy meal. Even better when I can get it done, while doing other tasks at the same time!
Super simple and a great recovery meal after a workout.
What You Need
-) 1 Cup of Fresh Spinach
-) 1 Cup of Kale
-) 1 Cup of Chopped Mushroom
-) 5 Eggs
-) Olive Oil
-) Lemon Pepper
– Optional: Grated Parmesan
How To Get It Done
1) Grill veggies in oven
Spread the spinach, kale and mushroom on a parchment paper, which fits into one of your baking dishes (needs to have a small rim). Sprinkle with olive oil, lemon pepper and salt.
Bake in oven @ 325F for 10 min
2) Beat eggs
While the veggies bake, beat the eggs like preparing for scrambled eggs. I like to add a little milk (1/4 to 1/2 cup of skim milk or almond milk) to make it fluffier.
3) Pour the whisked eggs over the grilled veggies
4) Bake @ 325F for 20-30 min. Duration depends on the size of the eggs. Make sure the eggs are fully cooked.
5) I like to sprinkle Parmesan on it before serving
I had mine with a multigrain brown rice mix and a bowl of broccoli soup. Delicious!


A piece of public art is an investment in the community. The art is a way to improve public space, and often requires funding and planning, which can be a significant challenge for the municipality. The Philadelphia Public Art Program oversees over a thousand pieces of public art throughout the city. These pieces are in public facilities and civic spaces, and include traditional war memorials as well as contemporary works created in different media. Here’s how you can get involved with public art in Philadelphia.
Some artists devote their lives to creating public artwork. The public can commission artworks, or the artists can create them out of their own free will. For example, Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland spent 20 years building his Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, and Mexican muralist Diego Rivera dedicated much of his career to creating public works. Street artists and graffiti artists have also focused on creating public artworks. There are many artists who specialize in creating such pieces.
Public art is often site-specific and inspired by the community or environment that it’s in. It interprets the history of the area and often addresses societal issues. It may be created in collaboration with the community or reflect local ideas. In many cases, public art is a valuable asset for a community. If you want to help improve your community, you can donate art to a public space that supports the arts. It’s free and open to the public, so it’s a win-win for everyone.
Public artworks typically require maintenance. A contract with the artist detailing details about the artwork should be written, including how long it will be there, who’s responsible for its care, and any liability or insurance issues. Public art is usually expected to last for 20 to 50 years. Outdoor sculptures, in particular, should last for more than 50 years. It is crucial that a public space is properly maintained and labeled. When possible, public art projects should be accompanied by landscaping, including the surrounding environment.
Throughout the 20th century, public art has incorporated ecological concerns into its practice. From the Denes project in Manhattan to the Beuys project in Kassel, Germany, public art has become an integral part of green urban regeneration programs. Sustainable art is a response to the need to open space in the public. In addition to being beautiful, it also encourages residents to reflect on the unique relationship between nature and their community. This is what makes public art so meaningful.
While public art has always had a political meaning, in the twentieth and 21st centuries, its function, form, and media have evolved significantly. Political developments, such as the Civil Rights movement and the rise of communism in Russia, have expanded the role of public art as a form of propaganda. In Soviet Russia, the socialist regime launched the Socialist Realism art movement, aimed to glorify the Communist regime and its achievements. In the United States, the idea of a public sphere was reinforced by the creation of murals and other art pieces.