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When it comes to Hollywood’s heartthrobs, Chris Evans definitely holds his own ground. He further engrained his flawless image in everyone’s minds by playing his unforgettable role as “Captain America” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Evans’ Romantic Endeavours
In 2022, Chris Evans currently holds single status. But it doesn’t mean he has always been single – quite the contrary. Throughout his successful career, Chris Evans has reportedly been in a lot of relationships – but he doesn’t like living under the spotlight and keeps all of his relationships under wraps. Here are some of his most talked-about relationships.
1. Kate Bosworth
Chris Evan’s illustrious love life began in the early 2000s with his “The Newcomers” co-star, Kate Bosworth.
2. Jessica Biel
Making every man on the planet jealous, Chris Evans had a 5-year-long relationship with Jessica Biel from 2005 to 2010.
3. Gisele Bündchen
In 2007, Chris Evans dated Gisele Bündchen for a short time.
4. Emmy Rossum
While it was never confirmed because Chris Evans keeps his life very private, it is assumed that he dated Emmy Rossum for a short period of time.
5. Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci and Chris Evans apparently had a little romance going on in 2007, but they never confirmed being in a relationship.
6. Vida Guerra
In 2008, Chris Evans was seen with Vida Guerra – but like most of his relationships, this one was also under wraps.
7. Amy Smart
In 2010, Chris Evans and Amy Smart were spotted having the time of their lives together – but like most of his relationships, this one was also never confirmed.
8. Dianna Agron
In 2011, Chris Evans had shared a few memorable moments with Dianna Argon.
9. Ashley Greene
In 2011, Chris Evans was spotted with Ashley Greene where the two were supposedly infatuated with one another.
10. Sandra Bullock
Between 2012 and 2014, Mr. Evans and Sandra Bullock were reportedly dating – keeping things hush as always.
11. Lily Collins
In 2015, Chris Evans was reportedly dating Lily Collins.
12. Minka Kelly
Chris Evans & Minka Kelly were reportedly together in an on-again-off-again relationship.
13. Jenny Slate
Between 2016 and 2018, Mr. Evans was infatuated with Jenny Slate. But the two went their separate ways afterward.
Chris Evans’ Current Relationship Status – Single
Chris Evans posted an adorable photo of him and his dog on Valentine’s Day in 2019 – showing the world that he’s single and doesn’t have plans to date.
What are your thoughts on Chris Evan’s love life? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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This chili is full of colorful vegetables and that is part of what makes this dish so powerful! A good saying to keep in mind is, “a variety of color equals a variety of nutrients.” These nutrients are called phytonutrients and they have many roles within the body; just as all nutrients do, they help our body at the cellular level. Phytonutrients help our cells work to reduce toxins in the body. In addition to this, they are actively involved in improving the body’s stress response and reducing inflammation. So, why not load up your food with extra veggies, right?! That is exactly what we did here.
In addition to the vegetables called for in the recipe, we added in mushrooms, celery, and green and purple cabbage. Get creative and add in any of your favorite veggies! We also made sure to make a big batch of this chili so we can put some away in the freezer…we love to get several meals out of one time of cooking!
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 whole carrots, peeled and dice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, fresh, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 cup low sodium, organic kidney beans
- 1 cup low sodium, organic pinto beans
- 28-oz can low sodium, organic tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice)
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
- Avocado for topping
- In a large (preferably non-aluminum) soup kettle, heat oil over low heat.
- Add onion, carrot, garlic, peppers and any additional vegetables of your choice. Stir.
- Cover and cook until vegetables are soft – about 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, add chili powder and cumin and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add beans, tomatoes (and their juice), and pepper. Stir. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Serve and top with parsley and avocado. Enjoy!

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Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. Genesis 16:1
It is not only in this verse that Sarah, previously named Sarai (Gen. 11:29), is first mentioned as being barren without a child. Genesis 11:30 also mentions the same thing, stating that she was barren and had no child. It seems as though God wanted us to clearly understand that He had closed Sarai’s womb and that she would not have children.
Who was Sarai?
Sarai was the wife of Abraham, previously known as Abram (Genesis 11:29), who is a patriarchal father known for his faith in God. The meaning of the name Sarai is “princess of a king,” perhaps given to her because of her beauty (Genesis 12:11). However, when a name is mentioned in the Bible, it often signifies more about a person’s character or destiny as intended by God. In Genesis 16, the chapter that introduces us to Sarai, we witness a classic marital argument between her and Abraham as they wait for God’s promise to be fulfilled.
In Genesis 16:2, Sarai expresses her frustration that God had not given her a child. This is understandable, as she and Abram had been waiting for 10 years since they first received the promise of a child. According to Genesis 12:4, Abram was 75 years old when God called him. By the time Hagar gave birth to Ishmael for him in Genesis 16:16, Abram was 86 years old. Therefore, he was at least 85 years old in Genesis 16:1-4, with 10 years having passed since the initial promise.
Waiting for 10 years is a considerable amount of time, and it can feel like an eternity, particularly if we are eagerly anticipating something. Even if a minute is only 60 seconds long, a year (or 365 days) would have 31,536,000 seconds. Therefore, waiting for 10 years would be approximately 315 million seconds or more. Counting the seconds while waiting can be tedious and uninteresting. Moreover, waiting for something promised for such a long time can negatively affect our attitude towards the promise giver.
To wait upon God
Waiting is not only about how long we can wait patiently but also about how we react during the waiting period. Waiting for 10 years is certainly not an easy time, as it can be challenging to maintain our faith and passion for God’s promises and prophecies. In the first 1-2 years, we may still be enthusiastic, but by year 3, we begin to question and doubt. By year 5 or 6, many of us may have given up hope, especially in the case of Abram and Sarai. They did not get any younger, and their condition had become too old to conceive a child, especially for Sarai. Her frustration was evident in her words when she said, “God did not give me a child” (Gen. 16:2).
If Sarai had complete faith, she might have said, “God has not given me a child yet.” However, in the King James translation, she seemed to be blaming God for her infertility. She told Abram, “Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing: …” (Gen. 16:2a, KJV).
Sarai’s statement, “God didn’t give ME a child,” instead of “God didn’t give US a child,” indicates that she had a lot of self-interest in her words. It’s not clear why she wouldn’t use the more inclusive “us” word. Despite being considered one with her husband Abram, as stated in Genesis 2:24, Sarai’s choice of words suggests who she really was under pressure.
Moreover, Sarai clearly said here, God didn’t give me a child. Why wouldn’t she say give us a child? Sarai was putting a lot of implications on herself only in her words. Not to us: her husband Abram and her. Aren’t they supposedly one? Genesis 2:24.
3 mistakes of Sarai
In verse 2, we can clearly see Sarai’s 3 mistakes:
- She had no more faith in believing God would still keep His promise to give them a child. She saw the fact they were experiencing, she had come to a conclusion: God didn’t give her a child.
- Sarai’s response in blaming God for her barrenness suggests a lack of introspection on her part. Rather than considering whether God had a purpose for closing her womb, she immediately assumed that God was at fault. It’s possible that God had reasons for not allowing her to conceive that extended beyond her physical ability to bear children, but Sarai did not seem to consider this possibility. Perhaps there were personal qualities or attitudes that God wanted her to develop before allowing her to become a mother.
- Sarai’s desire for a child was understandable, as in those times not having children was considered a disgrace, and having a child would give meaning and elevate a person’s worth. However, sometimes we forget that what we ask God for is only for the prestige of our lives, and we forget that God is the preserver of our lives, not the maintainer of our lifestyle. Many times our prayers are not in accordance with God’s will, very selfish indeed, we ask for things just to prove ourselves to others.
If Sarai had just said “God has not given us a child yet,” the story might have been different. It would have shown that she still had faith and hope in God and considered herself equal to her husband in the promise of God, rather than elevating herself. Moreover, didn’t Abram receive a reaffirmation of God’s promise in the previous chapter? In Genesis 15:5, God asked Abram to count the stars in the sky and said that his descendants would be as numerous. Abram believed in this promise of God, as seen in Genesis 15:6, “.. and He counted it to him for righteousness.“
It is interesting to note that throughout this time, God ONLY spoke to Abram about His promises and not to Sarai, or not to Abram and Sarai together. This was not because God did not respect women, but because He highly respected the law in a family where the wife must submit to her husband (Ephesians 5:22-23). The husband is the head of the wife, and God is the head of the husband (1 Corinthians 11:3). Therefore, God clearly spoke to Abram alone and not to Sarai. This is similar to how God spoke to Adam only and not to Eve, or not to Adam and Eve together. God gave His Word to Adam and Abram, and from them, Sarai and Eve should receive the Word of God and had to submit to their husbands as priests who accepted the Word. Unfortunately, the reality of married life is often the opposite of what it should be, as seen in the lives of Abram and Adam. They both fell into sin because they listened to their wives. In Genesis 16:4, Abram did what Sarai told him to do, which was to sleep with Hagar so she could have a child. Similarly, in Genesis 3:6, Adam accepted Eve’s offer of forbidden fruit and joined her in eating it.
The husband’s responsibility is not only to accept and deliver the Word to his wife, but also to stand firm in his faith in the Word of God however the wife would oppose it. If Adam had refused to eat the forbidden fruit and said, “No, God has forbidden us from eating it,” or if Abram had said, “No, I will not accept Hagar because God has promised us a child,” then the course of history could have been entirely different. Perhaps there would never have been any descendants of Abram through Ishmael. However, we all know what actually happened.
Returning to the meaning of Sarai’s name as “the king’s princess,” it is not surprising to see how she became upset in the situation explained above. When Ishmael was born and Hagar looked down on her, Sarai became even more angry and blamed Abram in Genesis 16:5. Although she admitted that she gave Hagar to Abram, she shifted responsibility for the insult she received onto him. It is clear that Sarai’s desire for a child was not motivated by God’s will, but by her own pride. Now, feeling insulted by her slave Hagar’s desire to replace her as Abram’s legal wife, Sarai’s strong-willed and entitled nature once again led her to shift blame onto Abram for her own mistake. If God were to judge both of them as she wished, wouldn’t she suffer the most in this case? While it may be understood that women often think with their emotions rather than logic, every one of us, whether male or female, should think carefully before speaking, just as Sarai should have. In this situation, Sarai displayed poor character before her husband and God.
Ishmael, and God was silence
When Ishmael was born, Genesis 16:5, 15-16, Abram was 86 years old. 11 years had passed since he received the promise of a son in Genesis 12:2 the first time. Genesis 17:1 began with this word when Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him: “I am the Lord Almighty, walk before me without blemish.
The question here is, where was God when Ishmael was born (when Abraham was 86 years old) until He spoke again to Abram (when Abraham was 99 years old)? There were 13-14 years passed by without God’s word and even 15 years longer until Ishak the son of the promise was born. Genesis 17 tells how God repeated His promise again to Abram. One last year before Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old, Genesis 21:2.
It appears that God remained silent and did not speak to Abram since he had slept with Hagar to give birth to Ishmael, which was a result of listening to his wife’s advice. In other words, God was upset (being cranky?) with him. Although it may seem amusing to imagine God behaving in such a way, it is clear from the absence of any mention of Abram’s life from the age of 86 to 99 in the scriptures that God did not communicate with him during this period. This raises the question of why there are five chapters, Genesis 12-16, dedicated to only five years of Abram’s life, from the promise until the birth of Ishmael. Additionally, there are another five chapters, Genesis 17-21, that describe the events of the final year before Isaac’s birth. Yet, there is no mention of Abram’s life from Genesis 16:16 to Genesis 17:1. The 13-14 years of silence during which God did not speak to Abram can be seen as a consequence of his sin.
Often, we dislike it when our wives stop talking to us, especially after a fight. They can become cranky, which indicates that there is still some unresolved issue on their side. While this attitude of silence and anger may lead to a better outcome for a woman’s wishes from her husband, we must consider the danger of God choosing to be silent when we follow our wives’ desires, especially if they go against His Word. When we don’t hear God’s voice, it could mean we’re losing His guidance in our lives. When God stops speaking to us, His presence might have left us, and this is a worse situation compared to when our wives are silent. Trying to persuade a cranky wife is easier than attempting to get God to speak to us.
What is being said here is that God’s silence during difficult times should not be confused with a lack of guidance or support. It’s like a teacher who remains quiet during an exam, expecting their students to recall what they’ve been taught and answer the questions correctly. Similarly, God may not speak to us during challenging moments because it is a test we must go through, and He expects us to respond appropriately based on the lessons He has taught us.
To wait longer
But in Abram’s case, 13 years had passed without hearing from God. When God finally spoke again, He said, “I am the Almighty God. Live before Me blamelessly.” This was a reminder that God was in charge and that Abram needed to live righteously. There was sin in Abram’s life, which was listening to Sarai’s words and having Ishmael. During the first 10 years, Abram and Sarai were tested for patience and faith. When Ishmael was born, it marked Abram’s failure in waiting for God to fulfill His promise. Because of this, Sarai and Abram had to wait another 10 years plus 5 extra years. If Abram hadn’t listened to Sarai, would they still have had to wait another 15 years? Probably not. Surrendering to God makes the path easier for us. Our surrender must be sincere from the depths of our hearts, because God knows our hearts, who we really are, Jeremiah 17:9. We will all be tested deeply, have we surrendered to Him and His will? The test of time is the hardest one. The second 10 years (plus 5 more) in Abram and Sarai’s lives had killed something in them. Sarai had reached menopause, and her womb had died, along with her strong will. She realized that if it were not for God, it would not be possible again, and she finally yielded to Him.
Many of us fail to understand God’s timing. God’s time is not our time, and His ways are not our ways. As high as the heavens are above the earth, Isaiah 55:8-9. God doesn’t measure the length of human life with time, because He is eternal and outside of human time. He moves in His own time. But that doesn’t mean He doesn’t care about us. We must understand that only He understands the bigger picture of our lives. He alone is able to comprehend the whole picture of all human life throughout history, from beginning to end, and interweave us in such a perfect way that He knows exactly when to show us His grace. This isn’t just based on what we see today when we’re in need of something urgent. We must dare to let go, even to sacrifice what God doesn’t want in our lives when He doesn’t answer our prayers according to our time. Because often, only when we find something unanswered or closed, something better will be opened. Don’t be angry with Him if He intentionally doesn’t answer our prayer according to our time. Learn to trust that God has a better answer in His time for us.
Yes, we all need to die on our own time, to our own agenda. Let God govern our time of life, His time is better for everything in us. And yes, the story of Genesis 16 is a test of time not only for Abram and Sarai but clearly for all of us. The length of time to wait will purify each heart before God.
When God’s time finally arrived, Abram was already 99 years old, and Sarai was 89 years old. Genesis 17:17 shows that when they later had a son, Abram was 100 years old, and Sarai was 90 years old. God’s timing is always a mystery to us, and we must learn to surrender and not be in a hurry. One thing is for sure; it is better for us. Waiting not only changes us for the better but also creates a better future, which no one knows exactly how it will be. Luke 12:16-21 tells the story of a rich man who built larger barns and thought that his future was secure. He forgot that his wealth did not guarantee that he would wake up the next day. He forgot to pay attention to God’s timing, which had arrived for him.
A changed name
There is an important point to consider in Genesis 17 regarding the name changes of Abram and Sarai. Abram’s name means “exalted father,” which may have reflected his wealth and power at the time. However, God changed his name to Abraham, which means “father of many nations,” signifying his role in God’s plan for salvation. Similarly, Sarai’s name was changed to Sarah, which means “princess” or “noblewoman,” indicating her importance in God’s plan.
But interestingly, in the Indonesian translation of the Bible, Sarah’s name does not have the “h” at the end, which is present in the English translation. As if God had to erase the “i” in Sarai first before He allowed her to conceive a child. Could God mean that she would not get God’s promise unless she died for herself first? After all, in alphabetical order, “j” comes after the “i”. So if we would die to ourselves, only then Jesus is able to be revealed in our lives.
When God’s time finally arrived, Abraham and Sarah faced a complex issue: they were both very old. Abraham even laughed when he heard the promise, as stated in Genesis 17:17. Similarly, Sarah also laughed upon hearing the promise repeated in Genesis 18:12, saying “After I am worn out, and my lord is old, shall I have pleasure?” Sarah’s age made it seemingly impossible for her to have children, but for God, nothing is impossible. He said, is there anything that is impossible for the Lord? At the appointed time, next year, I will return to you; at that time Sarah had a son. Genesis 18:14.
And yes, in Genesis 21:2, Sara delivered Isaac for Abraham in their old age. Just as it is in the Word of God, at the appointed time.
Another interesting thing here is that there’s a story of Abraham and Abimelech, the king of the Philistines, in Genesis 20. This story took place just before Isaac was born in Genesis 21. It’s a similar story to the earlier one when Abraham fled to Egypt because of a famine in the land of Canaan. And once again, because of Sarah’s beauty, Abraham had to lie and say that she was his sister so that he wouldn’t be killed because of her. Despite Abraham’s sin of lying about Sarah’s true identity, this story is meant to show us that when the Lord’s time arrived, nothing would be impossible for Him.
Abimelech was a Philistine king who lived through two generations: Abraham and Isaac. His name appears in Genesis 20:2 during Abraham’s time and in Genesis 26:1 during Isaac’s time. This suggests that he lived for a long period of time. However, in Isaac’s time, he was already old but still liked to glance at women, whether or not they were married. In this age of paganism, there were no moral codes or values to respect, and it was all about who was in power. Abimelech even liked to peep into other people’s private rooms, as described in Genesis 26:7-8. We can only imagine how lustful and desire-filled he must have been when he was young during Abraham’s time. He was a king with many wives and concubines, as stated in Genesis 20:17. He even took Sarah to be his wife in Genesis 20:2.
Didn’t Sara have already menopause when she was taken again? And Abimelech was a very young king at that time? Where would we find a young king, with a lustful desire for a woman, who got attracted to an old lady who had menopause already? Was Sara a really beautiful grandma or did King Abimelech just suffer from cataract eyes?
New wings of an eagle
What happened was that the power of God (Genesis 18:14) descended upon Sarah and not only restored her womb to be able to conceive, but also rejuvenated her entire physical condition: her face, muscles, body, skin, and everything about her was refreshed, renewed, and strengthened to make her look like a young lady once again. God’s purpose was simple: to give Sarah the strength to conceive and give birth even in her old age. Those who wait for God will be granted new strength (Isaiah 40:31), and even though it may take a long time to wait, when the time of the Lord arrives, no one can resist or stop God’s power from working perfectly to fulfill His promise for us all. God’s word never fails (Isaiah 55:11).
Like an eagle with new wings soaring up into the sky (Isaiah 40:31), when an eagle reaches the phase of renewing its life, it undergoes a very painful process of transformation for a while. Eagles are birds that can live up to 70 years, but in the middle of that 70 years, when they reach around 40 years old, they must decide whether to undergo the painful transformation process or die immediately. This is because, at the age of 40, their beaks become so long and bent that it becomes difficult to eat and swallow prey, their nails become dull, and their feathers become very long and thick.
To begin the transformation process, the eagle flies to the top of a high mountain and builds a new temporary large nest. It pokes its beak onto the mountain cliff until it breaks, then waits for the new one to appear and grow back. With the new beak, it pulls out all of its old nails. After the new nails appear, it pulls out all of its old wing feathers to grow the new ones. After all these painful experiences have passed, the eagle practically has a new young body again!
In the same way, those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). Like the eagle, we may also go through a painful process of transformation, but when we emerge from it, we will have renewed strength and vitality.
Genesis 20 is recorded for us to understand that Sarah had truly been made strong and young again, ready to give birth to Isaac through God’s miracle. Abimelech’s appearance in the story only serves to show that Sarah, because of God’s intervention, was still as attractive as she was 24 years ago when God first promised Abram and Sarai a child. The difference now was that Sarai had been transformed into Sarah, the mother of all nations, a woman who brought fulfillment to God’s promise for Abraham!
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31.

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“It’s all negotiable,” said Steve LeVine, who refused to talk about specific dollar figures related to the new venture. He said the system was developed using existing manpower and resources.
SLE has a 30-person staff and works with an additional 50 to 60 contractors. The company plans to hire 11 more employees to help with graphic design, public relations and event work. SLE’s client list has included the Axis/Radius nightclub, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Rattlers, Mark Taylor Residential, Barrio Cantina & Grill and Phoenix New Times. The company also promotes concerts and sporting events.
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Ticketmaster has 26 million unique monthly visitors to its website, according to Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Live Nation, which also is a major national concert promoter. Just about every major sporting event, concert and arts performance at major venues in Phoenix and other markets handles ticket sales through Ticketmaster.
LeVine and Ryan Schroeder, SLE’s vice president of digital communications, said they’ve already used the new system for a concert in Reno, Nev., some concerts and events in Scottsdale, and the W Scottsdale Hotel’s New Year’s Eve party.
They said the systems worked well for those events, though Schroeder said there were some technical challenges linking event and ticket websites to social media outlets.
SLE rolled out the system with a rudimentary website, SLEtickets.com. The system lists tickets for events at Scottsdale clubs as well as concerts in Phoenix and Tempe.
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December 17, 2012, 03:55 PM
Just in time for the holidays, Matrox is shipping the US$249 DS1 Thunderbolt docking station to happy Mac users. Unfortunately, you might not be able to get one to put under the Christmas tree, since most large online retailers (Amazon, MacMall, CDW, B&H Photo) are not showing availability. OWC currently shows a 4-day shipping wait time.#thunderbolt#matrox#ds1#docking
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In its never-ending quest to tax everything it can think of, the IRS has taxed income, profits, death, and marriage. Attempts to tax email have stalled, but only because even a 100% tax on something free is still nothing.
Now the virtual taxman cometh, and gamers are wondering how (not if) the IRS will tax online economies. Sure, they already tax profits when you sell virtual property (gold, weapons, etc.) for real dollars, but there’s a widespread expectation that the IRS will attempt to collect taxes on virtual holdings.
For Second Lifers and World of Warcrafters who live in the US, this could be interesting – and expensive. Once source pegs WoW gold pieces as worth 18¢ in US currency. As Clive Thompson notes, “the profits currently locked up inside these worlds are becoming big enough – hundreds of millions at least, and maybe billions – that they are a juicy target for the IRS.”
Whatever the tax rate, it will hamper US players and give players elsewhere in the world an economic advantage in virtual reality.
Beyond Online Gaming
But that pales in comparison to the IRS’ latest proposal – taxing game play in the real world. Play Monopoly™ and owe real taxes every time you pass Go and collect $200. Owe taxes for all the rent you collect, after depreciating the cost of property and improvements.
Or play the home version of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, or any other game – and owe taxes to the IRS.
Gaming’s Boston Tea Party
We have to stop the insanity, and I know just the way to do it.
Monopoly players, send your tax payments in Monopoly money. Warcrafters, don’t pay your taxes in US funds; instead, send a check made out for whatever number of gold pieces you owe.
Friends, this is nothing less than taxation without representation. Until the IRS includes the new tax rules with every copy of Monopoly sold and has an online presence in Second Life and World of Warcraft, you’ll want to somehow escrow your funds until the Supreme Court rules on the legality of taxing virtual profits.
Skirting the IRS
The next step is to create an online representative democracy in each virtual world with the authority to tax income and profits. We should then be able to argue that these profits are earned by virtual citizens of specific online worlds who are thus subject only to the rules of those virtual realities and not to the IRS or any other portion of the US government.
You have nothing to lose but your virtual wealth!
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Rawson Marshall Thurber was born on February 9, 1975 in San Francisco, California, USA as Marshall Rawson Thurber. He is a director and writer, known for Easy A (2010), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) and The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008).

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A real-time nicotine monitoring device could help scientists to better understand the potential health effects of electronic cigarette smoking. It could also help vapers -; as well as non-vapers who encounter second-hand smoke -; measure their exposure, researchers say.
An E-cigarette user inhales a mixture of nicotine, glycerine, propylene glycol, and flavoring additives. In the body, this mixture can affect multiple organs, including the respiratory system. Exposure to nicotine can alter airflow, increase oxidative stress, and impairs immunity.
So, researchers set out to design a lightweight, wearable sensor capable of detecting nicotine in real-time and sending the data wirelessly to electronic devices such as a smartphone. Portable nicotine sensors are being developed as an alternative, but the two that have been reported are impractical because they rely either on the presence of sweat or sunlight to function.
When applied to the skin, the sensor can measure the wearer’s exposure to vaporized nicotine in the open air. Researchers say this approach could expand the use of wearable electronics for real-time monitoring of hazardous substances.
Source: News Medical
Name of Author: Emily Henderson


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Feb. 4, 2014
Fri-Sat., Feb. 7-8 -- at Notre Dame Meyo Invitational (South Bend, Ind.), 4 p.m./10 a.m.
After two weeks off from competition, the 18th-ranked University of Michigan women's track and field team will travel to South Bend, Ind. for its first two-day meet of the season with the Notre Dame Meyo Invitational. Competition will begin on Friday (Feb. 7) at 4 p.m., and action will resume again on Saturday morning (Feb. 8)at 10 a.m. at the Loftus Center.
The Meyo Field in the Loftus Center is a 320-meter Mondo track. The long jump/triple jump and pole vault runways are raised Mondo runways. The high jump apron is a Mondo on wood surface placed on the fieldturf field, and the throwing circles are wooden.
The Wolverines were not able to compete last weekend, as their dual meet against Michigan State scheduled for Saturday, Feb.1, at Grand Valley was cancelled due to inclement weather. No makeup date has been determined at this time, but both schools are working to reschedule the meet.
Michigan has competed in the non-scoring Meyo Invitational in each of the last 11 years. The annual meets boasts nearly 80 men's and women's teams from around the country. The Loftus Center features one of the largest six-lane banked tracks in the nation at one-fifth of a mile. The facility's Mondo track surface, lengthy straightaway and wide turns make for optimum conditions.
At last year's Meyo Invitational, Cindy Ofili clocked the Big Ten's top time and 11th-fastest time in the nation in the 60-meter hurdles, running 8.26. Ofili will look to continue slashing her time at Notre Dame this weekend, as she has in each of the first two meets -- Bob Eubanks Open (8.41), Simmons Harvey Invitational (8.27).
The last time Erin Busbee competed in the long jump at Notre Dame, she set a new school record to win the event with a mark of 6.38 meters (20-11 1/4). Heading into the 2013 Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, Busbee was ranked 71st in the nation, when her record-setting jump moved her into a tie for seventh and onto the national championships, where she finished sixth. She will compete in the long jump on Friday at 4 p.m.
Michigan is ranked No. 18 in the second regular-season USTFCCCA DI National Coaches' Poll of the indoor season, dropping six spots from last week.
With just two weeks of competition under its belt, Michigan has eight athletes ranked in the top 10 of the Big Ten in at least one event:
Brook Handler -- 800m, 2:07.09# (3rd)
Danielle Pfeifer -- 800m, 2:10.95 (9th)
Erin Finn -- 3,000m, 9:11.10# (1st)
Cindy Ofili -- 60m hurdles, 8.27 (2nd); 60m, 7.56 (7th); 200m, 24:08# (7th)
Erin Busbee -- 60m hurdles, 8.53 (10th); long jump, 5.94m (19-6) (7th)
Sara Nitz --high jump, 1.71m (5-7.25) (t-9th)
Aaron Howell --high jump, 1.71m (5-7.25) (t-9th)
Kiley Tobel -- pole vault, 4.25m (13-11.25) (1st)
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In U-M's home opener, the Simmons-Harvey Invitational, fifth-year senior Kiley Tobel improved upon her own school record in the pole vault with a jump of 4.25 meters (13-11.25). Her mark currently ranks first in the Big Ten and 10th nation. Tobel will compete in the invitational section of the pole vault at Notre Dame on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Sophomore Cindy Ofili has won four of the five events she has competed in so far this season. At the most-recent Simmons-Harvey Invitational (Jan. 18), she swept the 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles. Her 60-meter hurdle time of 8.27 from that meet ranks second in the Big Ten Conference. At the 2014 season opener at Grand Valley State, Ofili also won the 60-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles.
Freshman Erin Finn, the 2013 Big Ten cross country champion, won the 3,000m run in her collegiate track and field debut at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in a time of 9:11.10#. Her time ranks first in the Big Ten and seventh in the nation and is less than two seconds off the indoor school record. Finn will make her collegiate debut in the mile run at Notre Dame.
Junior Brook Handler's 800-meter time at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational of 2:07.09# was a new personal best for her and also ranks third in the Big Ten and 15th in the nation. Handler, as well as Erin Finn, Alex Leptich, Courtney Munley and Megan Weschler, will compete in the mile run at Notre Dame. # converted time
HENRY HITS 30-YEAR MILESTONE
Head coach James Henry is in his 30th season at the helm of the program. During his time at U-M, Henry has led the Wolverines to 14 Big Ten titles, including seven indoor and seven outdoor. U-M's track and cross country programs also teamed up to win a pair of triple crowns in 1993-94 and 2002-03 (Big Ten cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field titles in the same academic year). Individually, he has helped produce 153 NCAA All-Americans, 182 All-Big Ten honorees, 181 individual Big Ten champions, nine national champions and four national championship relay teams.
THE 2014 WOLVERINES
Team Captains: Senior/junior distance runner Taylor Pogue (Goodrich, Mich./Goodrich), senior hurdler Amber Smith(Cleveland, Ohio/Collinwood) and fifth-year senior pole vaulter Kiley Tobel (Commerce Twp., Mich./Walled Lake Western)will serve as team captains for the 2014 season. Smith and Tobel are each serving for the second straight year, while Pogue also represented the U-M cross country squad as a captain this past fall.
Returning All-Americans: Michigan returned four indoor NCAA All-Americans, including three that earned the honors during the 2013 season. Senior Erin Busbee (Cleveland, Ohio/Collinwood)and sophomore Maya Long (Ann Arbor, Mich./Huron) each earned First Team All-America honors a year ago. Busbee finished sixth in the long jump, while Long ran the 400-meter leg of U-M's national champion distance medley relay team. Junior Shannon Osika (Waterford, Mich./Mott) earned Second Team All-America honors in the mile run for the second straight year, finishing 14th overall. Fifth-year senior Kiley Tobel (Commerce Twp., Mich./Walled Lake Western) earned All-America first team recognition in the pole vault during the 2012 season.
In the Record Books: Senior Erin Busbee and fifth-year senior Kiley Tobel each hold indoor school records in their respective events. Busbee owns the indoor long jump record with a mark of 6.38 meters (20-11 1/4), which she recorded at a last chance meet to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Busbee was ranked 71st in the nation heading into the last chance meet, when her record-setting jump propelled her into a tie for seventh and onto the national championships, where she finished sixth. Tobel increased her own indoor pole vault school record at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational on Jan. 18 (4.25 meters, 13-11 1/4) and also owns the outdoor pole vault record (4.25 meters, 13-11 1/4).
Lifetime Teammates: Sophomores Cindy Ofili and Maya Long, as well as junior Chinyere Onimo were high school teammates at Huron High School in Ann Arbor. All three compete in sprinting events for the Wolverines.
U-M Family Ties: Sophomore Cindy Ofili is the younger sister of former Wolverine, five-time NCAA champion, and 2012 Olympian, Tiffany (Ofili) Porter (2006-09), as well as Alex Ofili, who played football at U-M (2002, 04). Senior/junior Elly Mioduszewski is the younger sister of Melany Mioduszewski, who ran cross country and track for U-M in 2008 and 2009. Sophomore Hailey Middlebrook and freshman Darby Middlebrook are the only sisters on the roster this season. Senior Amber Smith, fifth-year senior Jillian Smith and freshman Jillian Smith have no relation.
2013 IN REVIEW
Coach Henry's 2013 squad produced its best Big Ten team finishes since 2009, placing third at the indoor conference meet and fourth at the outdoor event. Fifth-year senior Amanda Eccleston captured the indoor mile and outdoor 1,500-meter run titles and also ran the anchor leg of Michigan's NCAA champion distance medley relay, which set a new school record (10:56.46). Rebecca Addison, Jillian Smith and freshman sprinter Maya Long joined Eccleston on the winning relay. The Big Ten DMR (Shannon Osika, Meg Bellino, Smith and Addison) captured the program's 10th-striaght conference crown. In addition to U-M's DMR winning the national title, junior multi-event athlete Erin Busbee finished sixth in the long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships to propel the Wolverines to a tie for 15th place -- its best team result since 2009.
Michigan lost several Big Ten point scorers from its 2013 team to graduation. The Wolverines graduated 36 of its 89 total points in individual events from the indoor conference meet, as well as three members of its winning distance medley relay and two members of the seventh-place 4x400-meter relay -- Amanda Eccleston (Mile, 1st; 3,000m, 2nd), Meg Bellino (DMR - 400m, 1st; 4x4 Relay, 7th), Rebecca Addison (800m, 5th; DMR - 800m, 1st), Ada Unachukwu (triple jump, 3rd), Tofunmi Akeredolu (long jump, 7th) and Charlotte Cahill (4x4 Relay, 7th). Jillian Smith (800m, 3rd; DMR - Mile, 1st) has no remaining indoor eligibility but will return for her final outdoor season in the spring.
Qualifying Standards for NCAA Championships: There are no qualifying standards for the championships season. There will be a track indexing standard to delineate the different indexing among flat, undersized, banked and oversized. Qualification to the championships is based on descending-order list for the season. For each individual event contested, the top 16 declared student-athletes will be accepted into the competition. For each relay event contested, the top 12 declared relay teams will be accepted into the competition. Due to new NCAA legislation, last-chance meets will no longer be held the week prior to the national indoor meet. [ USTFCCCA Selection Criteria ]
For the second straight year, the Big Ten Indoor Championships will be held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Michigan finished third a year ago at the conference event -- its best finish since 2009. The NCAA Indoor Championships will be hosted by the University of New Mexico.
A LOOK AHEAD
Fri-Sat., Feb. 14-15 -- at SPIRE Invitational (Geneva, Ohio), 2 p.m./10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22 -- host Silverston Invitational (U-M Indoor Track Building), 10:30 a.m.


ABOVE PHOTO: Kevin Johnson
By Kiarra Solomon
On January 5, Rev. Kevin Johnson became the new President and CEO of Philadelphia OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center).
OIC was was founded 50 years ago by Leon Sullivan and is one of the region’s oldest job training programs, . Recognizing that blacks needed skills to fill the jobs that were becoming available to them, Sullivan leased an abandoned North Philadelphia jailhouse from the city and started the OIC.
In addition to job training, Sullivan also believed in the economic development of the African American community. Using an idea called the “10-36 plan”, Sullivan asked people to contribute $10 for 36 months. Through this initiative, he was able to support the development of major economic development projects like Progress Plaza.
As the fifth president of the OIC, Johnson’s plans for the organization are as innovative as Sullivan’s. “We want to bring the vision of the OIC to the 21st century,”, he said. Prior to this position, Johnson served for seven years as the senior pastor of Bright Hope Baptist Church, before resigning last year.
“Dr. Sullivan wanted to help people help themselves, and that is what we want to do in the 21st century,” Johnson said. Up to this point, the OIC has been primarily focused on the culinary arts and hospitality, and we will continue in those areas, but we also want to get into technology and partner with the business community to spur entrepreneurialism.”
Johnson discussed model cities like Austin, Texas and Boston, which are becoming the new prime destinations for technology start-ups with the help of innovative leaders and incubators.
“Philadelphia has always been on the cutting edge, and we want to help work to maintain that. We’d like to work to build partnerships with large technology organizations like Comcast, and with Temple University to move our vision forward,” Johnson said.
Comcast is currently developing a $1.6 billion, 59-story, Innovation and Technology Center in Center City. The building, when completed will become the home for the company’s technologists, engineers, and software architects. The facility will also create a media center in the heart of the City, relocating the operations of local broadcast television stations NBC 10/WCAU and Telemundo 62/WWSI and offer space for local technology startups.
“We don’t just want to train people for jobs, but we also want to work with organizations in the city to create jobs, especially for those who are under-employed”, said Johnson.
His focus on jobs for the underemployed is significant. In November 2014, the city’s unemployment rate was about 6.7 percent. That means about 42,700 individuals were unemployed in November 2014. But there are thousands of people living in the city who are the working poor. Those folks working in positions with pay at or below the living wage. The poverty rate in some sections of North Philadelphia according to a 2013 Pew Study, are as high as 49 percent. Many of these people do not lack education, in fact, some hold college degrees.
Johnson said the OIC’s building on North Broad Street provides the perfect space required for his vision of creating an entrepreneurialism and technology hub.
“The most important thing is to create jobs, but to do that, you need to have an educated workforce, and that starts with our schools,” he said. “That is why we have an after-school program. If we don’t have a good foundation in education, we can’t compete for jobs”, he said. “We also want to encourage our youth to consider starting their own businesses, explore their talents. Our building houses two charter school programs. Having the opportunity to interact with these students reminds me that our youth have promising futures.”
Johnson said the with the help of the center’s Board of Directors, he believes they will achieve Sullivan’s vision. And although Johnson plans to expand the services the OIC provides, he does not intend to change the organization’s mission.
“The OIC’s future is bright. We have a dynamic board and a great staff. I am extremely humbled and honored to build on the legacy and continue in the vision of Dr. Sullivan.”


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Arch4 cashmere is a sustainable, luxury fashion label specializing in exquisite cashmere products. Their design philosophy is chic, minimal and ever-so-slightly masculine aesthetic, timeless and effortless.


You should include all of the CCS server components in your backup strategy. For some components, it is easiest to re-create the installation of a failed component. For other components, you back up data and reinstall the component software. All of the certificates that the CCS components use must be backed up.
As part of your backup strategy, record the following information for every CCS component host:
Number of installed CPUs
CPU type and speed
Number and size of installed hard disks
Installed operating system version
The account used when you installed the component.
If the component hosts one of the CCS databases, you must also record the following:
The installed version of Microsoft SQL Server
The server edition
The root directory
The minimum memory that is assigned to the SQL Server
The security configuration
The number of allowed connections
SQL Server database settings
In addition, you must record the following information:
Root certificate password
The service account the Directory Service uses.
The service account the Application Server uses.
The following table describes the backup approach you should use for each component.
Table: Server component backup strategies
Back up the Certificate files and directory instance.


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The aim of the article. The main purpose of the article is to propose mechanism of the industrial enterprises marketing communication (MC) synthesized effect formation. An indispensable component of MC mechanism synthesized effect of industrial enterprise is the legislation that governs use of synthesized marketing communications and obtaines synthesized effect from using them. It can be divided into three groups: legislation that regulates entrepreneurial activities, legislation governing communication activities, legislation governing innovation activities. Legislation of Ukraine regulating communication activities needs to be clarified in regulation of using the latest MC tools, features of their combination, rules of their using and order of action in violation case of applicable law. The results of the analysis. Any economic activity of enterprises governed by principles that are divided into general and specific by the level of coverage. The proposed set of formation principles of synthesized effect are principles of systematic using that focus on the result and periodicity which refer to general. Within the principle of periodicity it should consider principles that characterize each level of management that are such principles as using synthesis, using synergy and complexity. Functions of synthesized effect that are subject to general principles of economic analysis are: searching, score, analysis and accounting. Essence of specific features of MC synthesized effect consists the following positions: planning function, integration function, communicative function, synthesis implementation function. Mechanism formation MC synthesized effect of industrial enterprise is a set of systems that are used in process of its creation by management levels that reflects subject-object relationship between these systems. Input elements system form factors of external and internal environment, information about which enterprise collects through market research. Subjects of communication activities at the level of control and manageable subsystems analyze information that forms the basis for creation synthesized promotion complex of enterprise`s products by management levels. Subordinates and users via MC synthesized by types, which are resultant at each level of management, gets results of communication activities at the end of promotion process that is synthesized effect. Using of dual system of synthesis advisable not only with concurrence MC types by management levels, but during creating subsystems of formation synthesized effect mechanism. Thus, providing subsystem combines common functions of economic analysis and specific functions of synergistic effect as part of communication analysis. Separation of control system for users and subordinates creates additional connection to control system, improving the information movement within the enterprise. Conclusions and directions of futher researches. The contrast to synergistic effect that allows obtaining an increase of effect through existing MC interaction synthesized effect arises from synthes of various promoting tools combined features of which can create synergy effect growth. Using the synthesized marketing communications by types allows clearly integrate promoting toolkit accordance with management level at which they will be resultant. Subject of future research is the development of economic component of mechanism formation MC synthesized effect of industrial enterprises. Results of research can be used for further researches and in practice of industrial enterprises.
Keywords: synthesized marketing communications, synthesized effect, principles, functions, mechanism, industrial enterprise
JEL Classification: М30, М37, М39, М40, М49.
Cite as: Tymokhina, Ya. (2014). Mechanism of the industrial enterprises marketing communication synthesized effect formation. Marketing and Management of Innovations, 3, 73-79. https://doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2014.3-07


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Town centre living set to expandPublished Monday, 18th December 2017
Rotherham is set to benefit from five new homes in the town centre, driving forward the Council’s commitment to transform the borough and create a town where people want to live and work.
The development at 29 High Street, above the Bears Den craft shop, was previously derelict and in a state of disrepair. It will include four one bedroomed flats and one single bedroomed duplex house all for rent. The properties will also benefit from a modern kitchen and bathroom and a generous living space.
Work is now well underway and the properties are expected to be completed in the New Year. Local businessman Chris Hamby, who also owns Hambys shoe shop and the antique centre on the High Street, requested permission from the Council to develop the space and create modern living facilities in the heart of the town.
Talking about his latest investment into Rotherham, Chris said: “I’ve been operating in Rotherham since 1992 and I’ve seen the town grow and thrive. In the last few years we’ve seen some difficult times, and no doubt we will continue to experience tough times in the years to come, however, this is a beautiful town on the up and I am hopeful that people will hold their faith and stay with us. The High Street is a fantastic area and we have some great restaurant and bars popping up so I wanted to develop better quality housing and make use of the space that was in total ruins.”
The development follows a number of food and drink retailers that have popped up in the town centre over the year with the likes of Bar 1915 and the Indian restaurant Neelagiree.
Cllr Denise Lelliott, Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, said: “We have an ambitious economic growth plan in Rotherham and to achieve this we need to improve the quality and choice of housing in the borough. Developers like Chris are crucial to helpful us achieve our plans and we fully support any local business person who wants to invest in Rotherham and can see its true potential.”
Rotherham Council’s Town Centre Masterplan details how major development will take place in the town centre including a major leisure destination at Forge Island with a cinema, hotel, and eateries, a new University Centre, and a large increase in the residential offer, including a target of 1,000 new homes by 2025.


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It’s hard not to love the beauty of New England. I grew up in New Hampshire and have appreciated its beauty since a very young age. There is so much to see and experience within an hours drive: mountains, the sea, forests and farmland. Each has a unique beauty and I have been capturing through photography the essence of that beauty.
Beauty is not only found in unique and unusual subject matter, but also in common place details seen from a different perspective. It takes years to see the forest through the trees, and that is what I hope to do for you.
Please keep in mind that these images represent my favorite subjects, and do not indicate the only subject matter I am willing or able to capture.
There is so much beauty in this Great World of ours. Grab your camera and capture the Journey and Memories.


School District 57 (SD57) has announced that on Friday (April 26), the Aboriginal Youth Conference will make a return to UNBC’s Canfor Theatre, where over 100 students in Grades 7 to 10 will hear guest speakers on how they can empower themselves and take pride in their ancestry and cultural background.
Students have signed up from 14 different schools in the city, and several others driving from Valemount to the near five-hour event.
“This is for our Aboriginal students to come together with other Aboriginal students in the district to celebrate their culture,” said Patricia Lunden in a statement, who is the Youth Leadership Foci for SD57’s Aboriginal Education Department.
Topics of discussion for the youth in attendance are set to include resilience through the arts, the background of residential schools in Canada, practiced traditions, and continued research on Indigenous history.
And that’s just the first session!
SD57 has broken the conference into two segments; the second half will feature more applied skills for the students to learn, such as campus gardening and smudging, as well as a tour of the UNBC campus and UNBC First Nations Centre.
Entertainment is being provided after a lunch break courtesy of the Didoh Ne Drum Group from Nak’azdli Whuten territory in Fort St. James.
The Aboriginal Youth Conference begins with an opening ceremony at 9:15 a.m. and will end with a closing ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
A list of speakers are as follows:
- Imani Miller (Growing and Learning to the Four Directions)
- Godwin H. Barton (Resiliency: Through Music, Stories and Poetry)
- Tracy Peters (Regalia, Meaning and Songs)
- Cristian Silva (Over A Hundred Years of Residential Schools in Canada)
- April Hendrickson (The Masks We Live In)
- Fiona Prince (Healing Salves)
- Noelle Pepin (Maker Hour)
- Ronnie West (Oral Histories and Traditions)
- Michael Antoine (Drumming/Feather Painting)
- Chris Brannigan (Moose Hide Campaign: Building Healthy Relationships)
- UNBC Student Recruitment/Research Ambassadors (Anything Can Inspire Research, We’ll Teach You How)
- Arctica Cunningham (Learning to Grow: A Crash Course in Campus Gardening)
- Bev Best (Teaching Smudging/First Nations Tour)


New Drug Czar Backs Hard Line on Enforcement By Crime and Justice News | April 12, 2017 LikeTweet EmailPrint More More on Drugs Subscribe to Drugs Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) said he'd like to put nonviolent drug offenders in some sort of "hospital-slash-prison . . . Want to read more? Please subscribe to The Crime Report!


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Aspen Products is a large manufacturer of paper products located in Kansas City, Missouri.
The 312,000 square foot expansion will more than double the existing manufacturing building. A.L. Huber is carefully coordinating construction scheduling around Aspen’s multiple work shifts of 150 employees per shift.
Features of the addition include new shipping and receiving dock positions, a roof designed for future solar system integration, an 8″ concrete slab, TPO Roof System, R = 25 walls are MetlSpan 3″ insulated metal panels R = 24, and 53′ X 50′ bay space with 28′ height to roof deck.

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Discover the jalapeño-fueled heat of our Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup. This Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup recipe is topped with cheese and crushed chips.
What You Need
Original recipe yields 8 servings
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast s (1 lb.)
4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
2 cups frozen corn
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
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Let's Make It
Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, jalapeños and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add chicken breasts, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), stirring occasionally.
Remove chicken from saucepan; shred with fork. Return chicken to soup; stir. Simmer 25 min., stirring occasionally.
Add corn and cilantro; stir. Simmer 10 min. Serve topped with cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Garnish each bowl of soup with sliced green onions. Serve with lime wedges.
Calories From Fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 24g
Dietary Fibers 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
8 servings, 1 cup each
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New Fiat Nameplates: Fiat 124 and 124 Spider
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office got a request to register two Fiat nameplates. It seems that the upcoming coupe and convertible will be called the Fiat 124 and the Fiat 124 Spider. Does this mean that the new roadster developed in collaboration with Mazda will be the Fiat 124 Spider? No one can say that with a hundred percent certainty. Recently we learned that the upcoming Alfa Romeo roadster won’t be a result of the Italian-Japanese collaboration. Instead of the new Alfa Romeo, they will create a new Fiat-Abarth roadster based on the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Connecting the dots can lead us to a conclusion that the Fiat 124 Spider must be the new roadster. However, the Abarth part of the name is omitted. It was supposed to wear a Fiat-Abarth badge.
However, the mere fact that they’ve applied for registering those two nameplates doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re going to use them. It seems like a suitable solution, since this is a way to honor the Fiat 124, which was a popular car in Italy back in ‘60s and ‘70s. After the 124 was discontinued in 1974, the name lived with the Fiat 124 Sport Spider convertible until 1985.
Now, they’re going to resurrect the moniker with the new attractive roadster. Since they want to register both the 124 and the 124 Spider nameplates, they will probably release a classic convertible and a hardtop coupe version.
The new Fiat 124 and the Fiat 124 Spider might get some of the new Alfa Romeo engines, but it could also inherit some SKYACTIV engine options from its Asian sibling, the 2016 Mazda MX-5.
As for the style, it’s too early for speculations, but they will, reportedly, make the roadster to celebrate the famous Italian automotive design tradition. The Fiat 124 should be noticeably different from its Mazda counterpart. But under the skin, it will have a lot of parts which can be found inside the MX-5.


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TruckBook - 2005
Explaining how vehicles help people on farms, construction sites, and other busy places, each of these books answers questions with bright, interesting photographs of machines in different situations to explain how they work and what they do.
Publisher: London, Eng. : DK Pub., c2005
Branch Call Number: 629.224 HAL
Characteristics: 29 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm

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How can I make music for free? – Guide To Making Rap Music
In most cases, it’s probably best to go with an app that doesn’t pay to make music. That’s because you have nothing to lose. You’re only using free music if you want to make it. If you want to buy the music (and there’s really no way in hell you’ll hear that one coming), it’s only a small cost to have it to the tune of $100.
Also, if I download a song, then use it in some free app, will that affect the music’s play count?
Nope, not at all. There’s no way to “lock” the music in place and prevent it from being played in some free app. As an example, I recently downloaded a song, listened to it, then deleted the app and downloaded my music through another platform. It wouldn’t be possible to keep track of how many plays the music got — unless, say, I downloaded my music and then dropped it into iTunes.
Do I still have to buy a subscription to use it on certain free apps?
As mentioned above, in order to use a song in a paid app, you will have to buy it. And that will cost you. In fact, the free Music app on Android has a ridiculous price tag for the free version — the full version is free, but it’s not included under the “free” category for a reason.
Another free app I could find, which I think might prove useful, is the free-to-play song “Take Me Away” by OneRepublic. But I’ve also found other free songs — I don’t know which ones — on other free platforms as well.
You can try playing a song you downloaded elsewhere, but you’ll be asked if you want to buy it, as a reminder that you need to pay for it. That works with both desktop and mobile.
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The aim was mainly focused to complement the city police fleet with alternative propulsion vehicles.
As the good practice is based on the program of economic and social development of the city of Prešov, the aim was mainly focused to complement the city police fleet with alternative propulsion vehicles.
The city police provided four electric scooters, which included in their fleet, in addition to improving mobility in restricted areas of standard vehicles, urban policemen contribution to the promotion of alternative energy sources as well as a broad awareness of available travel alternatives. The electric scooter is relatively simple and available. Driving licenses are not required for driving. The scooter is also equipped with a signalling device, reaching a speed of 30 kilometres per hour and weighing 30 kilograms. The one-charge ride is 80 kilometres.
From the point of view of the involvement of the stakeholders, it is predominantly an authority primarily under the city of Prešov, secondary to the region itself. Beneficiaries of practices are predominantly residents of the city and region, by increasing their awareness of the availability of electromobility tools in their daily lives.
This good practice is related to:
- Policies and Regulatory Measures for Electro-Mobility
- Public incentives for the purchase of e-vehicles,
- Awareness raising
The amount of funding/financial resources used was about 6.000 €. The sum consists of the cost of purchasing 4 electric scooters.
Evidence of success
This practice helped to bring the idea of integrating electromobility into the ordinary life of the Prešov people. City policemen use these means of transport mainly in the city centre and near the neighbourhood, but also in settlements in the vicinity of shopping centres, where most people are moving and also cyclists. Police officers are particularly grateful for the operability of transfers in places where they are hard to get on with the motor vehicle.
Integration tools electromobility is not necessarily cost-intensive, small well-targeted investments can significantly contribute to increasing overall awareness of the issue of electromobility.
Potential for learning or transfer
The described good practice is based on the program of economic and social development of the city of Prešov for the years 2015 - 2020, namely activities aimed at equipment / refurbishment of the city police fleet by vehicles for alternative CNG, LPG, electric vehicles / electric bicycles. Although it is a fairly simple form of integration of electromobility tools into ordinary life, targeting on specific segments has produced a relatively high response from the media to the public itself. The key success factor was therefore accurate targeting. This has greatly contributed to raising awareness of issues across all relevant groups.
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03:44 PM on 07/23/13
New TNAF AlbumNew Zealand quintet The Naked and Famous are pleased to announce the release of their sophomore album, In Rolling Waves, via Republic on September 17th, 2013. Pre-order the album here. Returning to the airwaves, lead single 'Hearts Like Ours,' featured as Zane Lowe's "Hottest Record in the World Today" on BBC Radio 1, is now available to stream via Soundcloud.
In Rolling Waves follows the band's widely lauded debut Passive Me, Aggressive You. With global sales of over 500,000, the album spawned a US Gold single, 'Young Blood,' and took the band's YouTube and Vevo views beyond 25 million. Praised by the NME, it was "A classic case of lovely and beautiful: TNAF's passive melodicism and aggressive innovation clash in a dazzling blaze of psych/sonic fireworks" and Rolling Stone magazine described 'Young Blood' as one of the year's "best singles."
Fronted by Alisa Xayalith (vocals/keyboards) and Thom Powers (guitar/vocals), The Naked and Famous lit a fire under an online fan base, with a video subculture built through YouTube and into radio. M83 invited TNAF to remix a single and a Tiesto remix transformed 'Young Blood' into a club smash. Agencies fell into The Naked and Famous slipstream, and theirs became the go-to soundtrack for gaming, Hollywood and TV shows mining a zeitgeist of young and interesting. Twelve months previously, the band, including David Beadle (bass guitar), Jesse Wood (drums) and Aaron Short (keyboards), had been writing and recording songs in bedrooms on Auckland's North Shore.
By June 2012, The Naked and Famous had played to more than 600,000 people in 24 countries, but the band chose to hit pause and embark on a second album. After two years of near-constant touring, the New Zealand five-piece set up home in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles to begin work on the twelve track album. The resulting album, In Rolling Waves, produced by Powers and Short, along with Justin Meldal-Johnsen (M83, Beck and NIN) with co-production on two tracks, delivers darkly nuanced, intricately rocking electro gems once again born in bedroom studio sessions, then demoed in studios in Wales and Australia ahead of recording at Sunset Sound in Hollywood.
In 2013, The Naked And Famous are matured and determined to deliver new music to their fans as soon as possible. The band will commence a North American tour in late September before heading to Europe and arriving in the UK late November. Dates below.
In Rolling Waves Track listing:
1. A Stillness
2. Hearts Like Ours
4. Rolling Waves
5. The Mess
6. Grow Old
7. Golden Girl
8.I Kill Giants
9. What We Want
10. We Are Leaving
11. To Move With Purpose
12. A Small Reunion
The Naked and Famous North American Tour:
Sep 25 - San Diego CA, House of Blues
Sep 27 - Los Angeles CA, Wiltern
Sep 29 - Tucson AZ, Rialto Theater
Oct 1 - Dallas TX, House of Blues
Oct 2 - Austin TX, Stubbs
Oct 3 - Houston TX, House of Blues
Oct 5 - Atlanta GA, The Tabernacle
Oct 6 - Washington DC, 9:30 Club
Oct 8 - Philadelphia PA, Electric Factory
Oct 10 - New York NY, Terminal 5
Oct 12 - Boston MA, House of Blues
Oct 14 - Toronto ON, Sound Academy
Oct 16 - Chicago IL, Riviera Theater
Oct 18 - Denver CO, Fillmore Auditorium
Oct 20 - Vancouver BC, Orpheum Theatre
Oct 21 - Seattle WA, Showbox Sodo
Oct 22 - Portland OR, Roseland Theater
Oct 24 - Las Vegas NV, The Cosmopolitan
Oct 25 - Oakland CA, Fox Theater
Oct 26 - Pomona CA, Fox Theater
03:57 PM on 07/23/13
All that wander are not lost
04:00 PM on 07/23/13
september keeps getting better,
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this song sounds way better than I remember any of their debut sounding
definitely contains the classic 80s feel though, but also reminds me of Arcade Fire's Sprawl pt. II
04:01 PM on 07/23/13
no freakin joke! talk about the month that every absolutepunker is gonna go broke
04:03 PM on 07/23/13
I was a king under your control
04:06 PM on 07/23/13
Excited for this, the song is great.
04:35 PM on 07/23/13
Loved their first record. This sounds like it will follow suit.
04:37 PM on 07/23/13
Love these guys. I'm going to be in NY during their show but I'm going for Comic Con. They play Thursday but Thursdays at Comic Con are usually for screenings :( decisions decisions. Hopefully they'll add a Friday show at Terminal 5 also.
04:46 PM on 07/23/13
Very cool, glad I got tickets to their Chicago show.
I like the slightly more sparse sound to this compared to PMAY.


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I didn’t read nearly as many books in 2015 as I set out to, but I did read some good ones. Here’s a list of some of the books I read last year.
Got any good book recommendations for me?
By my Nature by Bob Hatfield
I really enjoyed reading this. Written by one of my mother’s brothers, this is a book of essays on his life in the Pacific rain forest of Oregon. From hunting bear, elk and mule deer to fishing for bass, catfish or river run steelhead, my Uncle Bob did his entire family a great service of recording these adventures. Lessons of character and love of the land and of others are heartwarmingly told.
The River of Doubt by Candace Millard
Teddy Rosevelt’s South American expedition after a failed third attempt at a White House run almost killed him. In fact, he almost took his own life. This is a very good book. Highly recommended.
To the Last Man by Zane Grey
My first western rag to read. Way more kissing and way less gunfighting than I expected.
Fly Fishing Through The Mid Life Crisis by Lowell Raines
The author’s frequently espoused liberal beliefs would have been tolerable if he wasn’t so dog gone annoying about them. I kept waiting for this one to get good, but all I came away with were a few glimpses of some nice times on a river.
Another Lousy Day in Paradise by John Gierach
I really enjoy fly fishing essays. Mr. Gierach writes in a easy, familiar way. If you have fly fished much at all you find yourself relating to the stories he tells. Rather than envying him for his fishing expeditions, I find myself simply planning my own.
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
I finally got around to reading this classic. I blogged about this one a few months ago here. One of my favorite sentences in the entire volume, “Reality outran apprehension; Captain Ahab stood upon his quarterdeck.” What a great introduction of the monomaniacal captain of the Pequod.
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
This one surprised me a little. It still deals with race relations and bigotry, and it doesn’t answer all the questions it raises, which is just fine.
Father Water, Mother Woods by Gary Paulsen
I saw this title and at first glance it sounded pretty new age. Being the child of a very dysfunctional home, Mr. Paulson found refuge hunting and fishing in the northern woods and rivers around his home. Touching essays of childhood, adventure, and growing up.
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
This was one of my favorites last year. It’s the story of the 1936 Olympic rowing team from the University of Washington. It’s an inspirational story of determination, courage, and strength. Great read – Highly Recommended!
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
This is the story of the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex, which was attacked and sunk by a huge Sperm Whale. It’s the true story that inspired much of Moby Dick. There is also a wealth of information about the whaling industry in the 19th century, and of Nantucket Island.
The Revenant by Michael Punke
This is a work of historical fiction. Hugh Glass, a trapper with the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is mauled by a bear. Making matters worse, he is abandoned by his tropp, robbed of his rifle and knife and left to die. He recovers and is bent on revenge. The book goes into great detail (although somewhat conjured) of Mr. Glass’ recovery and survival in the winter mountains. I was somewhat disappointed with the end of the book. In fact, it didn’t seem to end; rather, it just stopped.
Side note – I was very disappointed with the movie, which didn’t really follow the book at all, nor did it develop the characters very well. So, you had to have read the book to make sense of the characters, but then the movie takes an extreme departure from the very book you have depended on for character development. Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance was excellent, though.


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HT Picks; New Reads
The Best of Mannu Bhandari
Mannu Bhandari’s genius lies not in elevating women to heroines or superior beings; rather, she forces us to acknowledge that flawed, confused, and self-centred women are as worthy of agency and respect. She wrote among literary giants who were mostly men, but carved a singular space for herself with her unflinching gaze at the hypocrisy of a society that claims to venerate women yet balks at giving them the keys to their shackles. These 18 stories are representative of her wonderful insights into the inner life of women – her characters span the spectrum from rural to urban, illiterate to educated, homemakers to career professionals. Through all the stories runs a vein of gentle mockery – the inimitable Mannu Bhandari style.*
Critical historical insights
In the last two decades, the use of the term ‘nationalism’ has increased steeply with the rising tide of nationalist parties. In this collection of historian Eric Hobsbawm’s writing on nationalism, we see some of the critical historical insights he brings to bear on this contentious subject, which is more than ever relevant as we stand on the threshold of an age when the internet and the globalization of capital threaten to blow away many national boundaries while, as a reaction, nationalism seems to re-emerge with a renewed strength.
More than any other historian of our time, Hobsbawm took great care to seriously consider these movements, and never to decry nationalism and patriotism as simply absurd. The clarity of his insight is as vital today as it was in his lifetime: On Nationalism is an essential work for anyone who wants to understand the phenomenon.*
Speaking to us and about us
We are constantly surrounded by objects, by ‘things’ that channel and dictate our everyday life, ‘things’ that we take for granted. But these objects speak to us, and speak about us. They have a story to tell that reflects our values and aspirations, our achievements and dreams. And reveal more about us than we realize.
This richly illustrated book focuses on 100 objects to tell a story of India that unravels in a series of thematic sections that allow the objects to take centre stage. The stories that some objects tell will be new to readers; at other times, the objects themselves may be familiar but the story they tell may not be obvious. The 100 objects shed light on the varying priorities and the differing strands of achievement that arose over time to create the rich multicultural medley that is today’s India.*
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FDA Investigation into Potential Link between Certain Diets and Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Utilizing the ingredients (Peas, Chickpeas, Brown Rice and Pearl Millet) in their natural and complete form, maintains the nutritional integrity and very minimally adds to the protein level + The benefits for our pets are best when using the whole complex carbohydrate item not partial, such as their protein, starch or fiber derivatives.
Great care is taken to ensure all the vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids are at the proper level. This includes a carefully selected ingredient panel with the addition of taurine and multiple vitamins. All of Canine Caviar diets are made with sustainable protein sources, with animal protein as the first and primary ingredient.
When fed Canine Caviar, dogs will have the benefit of an average of 90% of the protein in their diet from lean muscle meat from sources that are Wild Caught, Non GMO and Antibiotic & Hormone Free. The single complex carbohydrates in each diet are added based on the health benefits each offer. FDA states concentrated plant proteins (ie concentrated pea protein or concentrated potato protein, etc.) May lead to cardiomyopathy (Taurine Deficiency)
Concentrated pea or potato protein DOES NOT contain essential amino acids like Taurine. Taurine is an essential amino acid for heart health and is from animal protein. Canine Caviar diets are made with sustainable meat protein as the primary ingredient. Sighthounds have a history of Cardiomyopathy issues. Canine Caviar has always added Taurine to our kibble diets for additional heart support.

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Who is afraid of Creative Chaos?
When I start out with new clients in the process of designing a new brand and website, clients often hit a moment of feeling overwhelmed by so many ideas. This mostly happens in the first phase of exploring the brand and project, when we look at different styles, images, ideas, examples, colours and moods. This is the phase where we find inspiration and see possibilities. And this feels chaotic and overwhelming. How can we find clarity? How can we make something out of this muddle? How do you know what to choose, where to go with all these possibilities?
This is scary!
As an art student I was always struggling with feeling overwhelmed by the creative process. I felt inspiration bubbling up, ideas were taking form and this butterfly of excitement in my belly…. There were so many options, I could go anywhere! And then panic would hit me and a feeling of defeat would come over me: I was overwhelmed by inspiration and not being able to create something from it, because, where ever do you start?! And I felt terrible. Incompetent, lost. But then, I would push on and try something, then find it didn’t work, and feel like a failure again. My ups and downs were terrible during my creative process.
Then, one day, we had to write a dissertation on a subject that formed the theme of our last big project (mine was taste and gender in design). This is where our art history teacher mentioned something called the Creative Chaos. And it so resonated with me that it has always stayed with me, as a process that I have to go through when creating something.
The Creative Chaos, the creative process, is a phase that takes place as soon as you start with an idea and go on to completion. It is is scary, messy phase where you gather ideas, put everything you think of on a heap and then start to sift through them to eliminate or keep these ideas. And it is messy work! There is a lot in there that is ugly, bland, not right, bad thinking, etc. Then you do it again, and again, you circle over them like an eagle and sort out the mess. And then, you will see things coming together. And that is where magic happens.
Don’t feel daunted.
What I have learned over many years, and it took a while, that you need that process to create something beautiful. You need all the ingredients on the table, to be able to choose the right ones to create something with. But the hardest part is to not give up. To not be daunted by feelings of being overwhelmed and wanting to give up. Or feelings of worthlessness (I think this is a creatives issue). But to stay with those feelings, don’t turn away, but let them be and let them pass. They are just part of the process.
I explain this to some of my clients that get a bit nervous at the start of a design or branding process. And I can easily reassure them, because I’m a veteran in that area, and not daunted any more by it. I can say: “This is the Art of Creative Chaos, and it’s part of the design process. We are going to embrace it and use it and come out at the end with something right, and beautiful.”

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Despite your degree of experience, you can find a variety of ways to express on your own with photography. Discover the lots of styles, from Light painting and also Film digital photography to Minimalism as well as Portrait photography. Below are some of one of the most prominent picture methods. To start, you can adhere to these easy actions:
Film can last for two years from its manufacturing date. To make sure the most precise color equilibrium and also darkness detail, you should create film within 6 months of acquiring it. The same is true for electronic photography. Movies might end up being run down and rough after long term exposure to light and ecological pollutants. Creating film within six months of purchase is best to preserve ideal color recreation as well as lower the danger of chemical spoilage. Additionally, movie is prone to direct exposure to everyday radiation.
There are numerous advantages to capturing with film. It is simpler to modify as well as has greater resolution than electronic photography. Movie additionally calls for even more persistence. Digital electronic cameras are more practical as well as foolproof, however movie calls for even more job. Nevertheless, experienced professional photographers might wish to attempt film. In the end, it deserves the investment. Film photography costs $1 per shot. It is best matched for professional photographers with an eye for details. In addition, it is more costly than electronic photography.
Discover the fundamentals of light paint in photography from Pye Jirsa, creator of SLR Lounge as well as Visual Flow Presets. Jirsa has actually educated light painting to countless photographers all over the world, as well as his method to portrait photography has assisted him range Lin and also Jirsa Digital photography to shoot over a thousand customers every year. Below are his pointers on just how to master this strategy:
Use a tripod and a wire release for your camera. A shutter release is an essential digital photography accessory, because shutters will be open for numerous minutes. You should likewise make use of a self-timer to launch your exposure. If you can not leave your cam ignored, make use of a stopwatch to time your exposures. The majority of light painting exposures will certainly make use of Bulb mode. If you make use of the self-timer, established the timer to a details variety of secs, and also after that readjust the shutter speed appropriately.
Minimalism in digital photography
Minimalism in photography is an art form defined by its severe simpleness. It emphasizes making use of marginal items in the make-up. Minimalists tend to favor photographs with a minimal variety of things in them, such as the landscape. Minimalists typically choose a single or greatly white background to create a general impact. The bare minimum of things is usually the key to producing a result that stands out as well as soothing.
As a professional photographer, concentrating on simpleness is vital to the success of your images. Minimal digital photographers create their visual sense by choosing solid lines, varied patterns, and sharp contrasts. Even adverse spaces are utilized to produce an extra minimal result. It’s best to experiment and also see what works best for you prior to you use it to your own photography It’s very easy to produce sensational images, however learning exactly how to utilize easy composition methods will certainly aid you improve your job.
When taking portrait images, it is vital to consider your topic as well as their surroundings. Straight sunshine produces harsh shadows that can make your subject squint. If you intend to produce a moody, elegant portrait, you must try out lights and also histories. Along with correct lighting, you need to consider what sort of backdrops you will use, and what type of clothes your subject will wear. You must additionally try out various shades, as different shades can make or break your portrait picture.
The primary goal of picture photography is to offer the subject in an all-natural as well as aesthetically pleasing method. A quality portrait will make the subject feel excellent as well as will certainly motivate them to make use of the picture. The method has actually been around for greater than a century, owing its name to Robert Cornelius and Louis Daguerre. They established the process in the 1860s as a result of people paying outrageous sums to musicians to repaint their faces. Originally, individuals were uncertain about the brand-new technique yet were interested when popular numbers such as Abraham Lincoln had their portraits repainted. Here is more information about Boothville https://boothville.nl take a look at the web page.
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Starfish Las Palmas
Las Palmas Hotel is a 3-star venue set just 1.8 km from Cabaret Mediterraneo, Varahicacos Ecological Reserve and Varadero Beach.
The city center is 7 km away from the hotel. The property is about 150 meters away from Cactus Patriarch, Casa del Ron (House of Rum) and Josone Park.
Las Palmas Hotel is about 5 minutes’ walk from Calle 62- bar/nightclub serving cuban and italian dishes.
Juan Gualberto Gomez airport can be reached in 25 minutes by car from Las Palmas Hotel.

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