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Whatever You Required To Learn About Bio.
A biography is an in-depth account of a person’s life. It consists of more than standard facts concerning the individual’s life, however also gives insight right into the experiences the individual had during different life occasions. A bio is frequently a good read for a basic audience as it can influence the viewers for more information regarding a certain person’s life. Biographies are likewise a great present to give to family and friends members.
Biography’s influence on literary works go back to the Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had a considerable influence on creating. Bios of spiritual numbers replaced historic bios. In the seventeenth century, Giorgio Vasari’s biography was profoundly preferred, and also it was among the initial bestselling publications of all time.
A bio is a comprehensive account of one more individual’s life written by a third-person point of view. It might detail the topic’s early years, partnerships with their families, and also significant occasions in his or her life. It defines the various accomplishments of the actual individual. It is a rich story told from start to finish. The details in a bio help visitors picture the individual. Additionally, biography can be useful for chroniclers as well as pupils of history.
Bios may likewise concentrate on groups of individuals. As an example, Captain Charles Johnson’s 1724 work, A General History of the Pirates, catalogued the lives of well-known pirates as well as established the image of pirates in pop culture. Smaller sized teams, such as the folk music scene, can be the subjects of a biography. For instance, David Hajdu’s Positively 4th Road focuses on the very early years of Bob Dylan.
Biographers need to balance the requirement for precision against the requirement to offer the entire truth. A biographer should likewise take a look at the topic’s viewpoint in comparison to multiple, contradictory resources. A biographer needs to additionally weigh the possibility for creating personal distress to others. Therefore, there is no generally approved requirement of “biographical principles.”
A bio is an extensive description of someone’s life. Unlike a curriculum vitae, a bio highlights important elements of the individual’s life, such as their one-of-a-kind skill set, noteworthy tasks, and also individuality. A biography must be authoritative and also reflect the individual’s expert experience. Preferably, a biography must be written in the 3rd individual, to ensure that it will be much more accessible as well as valuable to a general target market.
Biographies ought to be well balanced as well as give insight into an individual’s private life. An extensive biography of a renowned author might supply insight right into a writer’s style and also literary subject matter. While the individual life of a musician might be untold, it is important to bear in mind that they are still human as well as have the ability to transform.
A bio is a narrative account of someone’s life. For instance, a publication regarding Head of state Obama’s life would certainly be an example of a bio. Bios have a tendency to have lots of days and also pictures, and are usually created chronologically. They focus on one of the most considerable occasions of an individual’s life. While biographies are normally nonfictional and also written in the first individual, they are taken into consideration subjective. In addition, they are frequently composed late in a person’s life.
One more sort of bio is narrative. It is a nonfiction book created by an individual about their very own life. The author discusses a certain element of their lives, such as a childhood years experience, or a certain event. Some autobiographies are extremely personal as well as contain details that just the writer can bear in mind. Various other memoirs, like Augusten Burroughs’ Toil as well as Problem, focus a lot more on a certain facet of the author’s life.
Biography research in education and learning concentrates on the life of an individual that was entailed with education. For the most part, it includes the research study of a solitary life. Other kinds of biography research consist of oral history, memoir, autobiography, and also biography writing. In each kind, the writer’s intentions are typically carefully inspected.
An additional type of bio is a biography about a politician. Biographies commonly include interviews with public figures, and in this case, a biography of a president supplies a detailed check out a public figure. In fact, the first African American president’s bio has ended up being an Emmy-nominated documentary on Netflix.
Before writing a bio, the trainee needs to select a subject that intrigues them. Furthermore, the topic must interest the writer and the topic ought to come. After selecting the topic, the pupil must require time to study on the subject. Once they are performed with their research study, they ought to have the ability to identify any type of emerging motifs.
Composing a bio of a dead individual requires extensive research. The writer might require to speak with historic professionals or people that understood the person well. Occasionally, they may likewise need to seek advice from older accounts of the individual’s life in order to obtain even more information. A biography is expected to be objective, yet in some cases it misses important information. The author generally writes out of his/her viewpoint, frequently including his or her class, sex, and also time period.
Composing a biography of a person need to highlight the person’s achievements and also abilities. It ought to be fascinating and also informative. It should additionally be succinct and also focused on the subject. It ought to also be written in third-person perspective. It ought to mirror the individual’s individuality. However, if the bio is a specialist biography, after that the writer should concentrate on business facet of the biography and stay clear of personal language. Website link
Writing a biographical essay is not always easy, and also it’s important to maintain an open mind while researching the subject. Many individuals are stunned to discover the biographer’s personal life. Bios of well-known writers, as an example, can be challenging to compose due to the fact that they are both different people.

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Last month, in a shocking display of mob violence, hundreds of teenagers took to the streets in Chicago, smashing car windows, firing guns, and even assaulting innocent bystanders. It’s a scene that has become all too familiar throughout the country in recent months amid a youth crime wave that has devastated families and communities and revealed a stunning lack of moral foundation in our youngest generation.
While many Americans are rightfully demanding that political leaders do more to end the lawlessness and punish offenders – including ending the war on police – city halls and state legislatures can only put a Band-Aid on a much deeper problem. When it comes to youth crime, if we want to end the violence in our streets, we must start raising the standards in our schools.
There is no denying that the American education system is failing students – especially students in low-income, urban areas. In Chicago, 18 schools had zero students who rated as proficient in either math or reading in 2022. In Baltimore City Public Schools, 90% of students are not proficient in math, and 80% of elementary students are not proficient in English. The graduation rate is just 69%.
Some districts have given up entirely on improving learning outcomes. In the Los Angeles Unified School District, teachers are simply handing out higher grades even as fewer and fewer students meet state testing standards.
Politicians, especially on the left, have been quick to blame pandemic for these alarming figures. But the hard truth is our schools were failing long before COVID-19. In 2019, prior to the lockdowns, just 37% and 32% of students rated as proficient in reading and math, respectively, across all of Illinois. In 2018, 140 New York City schools had at least one grade where more than 90% of students failed state competency tests.
It’s not a question of funding, either. Baltimore City Public Schools ranks fourth nationally in funding on a per-student basis. The New York City education budget was 89% above the national average last year – $37,000 per student. In total, the federal government distributed $190 billion to schools in COVID-19 relief funds.
So why is student achievement continuing to slip, going hand-in-hand with a precipitous rise in violence both in and out of classrooms?
One big reason is that schools have stopped teaching hard skills like reading and math and are instead peddling left-wing grievance politics like critical race theory and radical gender theory. CRT teaches kids – especially Black kids – that racial minorities are marginalized in this country, and that lashing out in acts of violence and looting are ways of “leveling the playing field.”
The so-called “equity” agenda is a particularly sinister aspect of this worldview. In schools, “equity” means lowering the bar for all students in order to manufacture the same outcome for everyone, destroying merit and any incentive for high achievement along the way.
CRT and “equity” training teach kids the lie that concepts like rationality and hard work, rather than forming the bedrock of a happy and prosperous life, are “racist” and don’t matter anyway because success or failure is pre-determined by skin color, gender, and sexual orientation.
This lie is especially harmful for Black and low-income kids, who are the primary targets of the far left’s classroom indoctrination campaign.
Many such students often lack a stable family life, and in particular a father in the home – another major driver of poor academic performance and lawless children. Without the solid moral grounding that strong families provide, kids in the school system are at the complete mercy of evil and twisted ideologies that encourage division and violence along racial and class lines.
This has predictably led to the complete erosion of any form of discipline in our schools, and by extension our streets. If Black students believe that they are doomed to be victims of an irredeemably racist and corrupt society, is it any surprise that they have no interest in school and are prone to acts of destruction and violence?
Meanwhile, school staff and even law enforcement officials have been effectively neutered by liberal politicians who view punishment for wrongdoing as just another relic of a “systemically racist” society.
The results of this moral corruption of an entire generation of kids are truly tragic – even more so because they were avoidable. Last year, nine kids under 17 were killed between 2 and 5 p.m. on school days in Chicago. In New York City, 124 kids under 18 committed shootings in 2022. Other crimes like carjackings are also on the rise among young people, while violence inside of schools is at an all-time high.
Addressing these problems starts first and foremost in the home. We desperately need to change the culture of fatherlessness in this country, particularly in the Black community, and return faith to a central place in our lives.
We also need to purge our schools of the divisive ideologies that are seeding resentment and self-loathing in our young people. Groups like 1776 Action, which I am proud to work alongside, are doing heroic work to achieve this goal, and their Parent Power Pledge is helping voters know which politicians will fight for change once elected.
As I have seen in my own ministry and outreach, there is hope for the future. With the right approach, we can still save many young people from destroying themselves and their communities. But it’s going to take bold leadership, accountability for failing officials, and a commitment to education, not indoctrination, in our schools.

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Coach House Mews 2
Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Yorkshire Dales - North
A superb stone-built, semi-detached cottage, converted from a former coach house, set in a quiet location just a moment’s stroll from the market place in Barnard Castle. This lovely Barnard Castle cottage showcases its elegant furnishings and modern styling throughout, and has been thoughtfully converted to provide superb facilities set on one level, retaining much original charm. This Barnard Castle cottage features a spacious king-size bedroom, a cosy twin, an open plan living area, a first class modern shower room and a delightful shared garden with raised flower beds. A host of scenic walks and nature trails can be enjoyed nearby, or visit Romaldkirk, with its superb award-winning pub. Historic Eggleston Hall, The Bowes Museum and the splendid Raby Castle, with its impressive grounds and deer park, are both close by. A lovely Barnard Castle cottage, ideal for families or couples all year round. This property adjoins ref 3795 and together they sleep 8.
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin & WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area & sitting area.
Gas central heating, additional heating from electric underfloor heating in bathroom. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, separate shared area with washer & dryer (15 metre walk), colour TV, DVD, CD/radio. Small library of books/DVDs. Fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair. Off road parking in adjoining car park (£1.50 per day charge). Shared garden with patio, raised flower beds, furniture & BBQ. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shops & pubs less than 1 min walk.
At a glance
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
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- Ground floor bedroom
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
About the location
Caldwell 9 miles; Darlington 16 miles.
The market town of Barnard Castle is situated in the unspoilt countryside of Teesdale in County Durham. It stands on the site of an ancient Roman ford which crosses the river. The medieval ruins of the castle still tower over the river and are well worth a visit. Known affectionately as ‘Barney’ by residents and visitors alike, the town boasts cobble streets, yards and back lanes, which were first laid out in the 12th century. Beautiful walking country is right on the doorstep with The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, and the River Tees and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are all within easy reach.

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Cohabitation is Not for Marriage Prep
How is a relationship which is based on having no commitment, contains multiple incentives for failure, and contains a built-in disadvantage for women good preparation for marriage?
How Moving in Together Makes It Harder to Know If He’s the One
If “what if” is engrained from the beginning of living together, it may be more difficult to change that thinking, even after marrying.
The Downside of Cohabiting Before Marriage
The author, in the last paragraph, states the odd conclusion (after listing all the dangers) that she is not against cohabitation. Do you agree with her conclusion?
Suffer the Little Children: Cohabitation and the Abuse of America’s Children
The Three Myths of Cohabitation
The surprising results of a new international study on cohabitation and its impact on kids.
Marriage Surpasses Cohabitation in Relationship Quality, but Few Americans Know It
Pew survey also shows that most Americans, especially younger generations, increasingly embrace popular myths about cohabitation that are not reflected in the reality of these relationships or backed up by research.
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Cohabitating, Shacking Up, or Playing House
Is it just a piece of paper? Does marriage matter? (3 minutes)
Cohabitation vs. Marriage
Living together before marriage introduces a host of unfavorable circumstances into a relationship. (1:08)
Marriage & Cohabitation
Living together and a consumer mentality go hand in hand. (3 minutes)
Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Guide to Family Issues
A compilation of peer-reviewed research, expert commentary and sound logical arguments regarding the consequences to society when adult men and women cohabit prior to marriage.
Couples who delay having sex get benefits later, study suggests
“Regardless of religiosity, waiting [to engage in sex until after marriage] helps the relationship form better communication processes, and these help improve long-term stability and relationship satisfaction.”
Three Reasons Why Cohabitation Doesn’t Work
Despite the popularity of this growing living arrangement, there are at least three reasons cohabitation fails to provide the best preparation for a lasting, committed relationship.
The Ring Makes All the Difference
by Glenn T. Stanton
Why not live together?
Many believe nothing is better for their future marriage than a trial period—cohabitation. It’s the fastest growing family type in the U.S. So how’s that working out? Are people truly happier?
Author Glenn Stanton offers a compelling factual case that nearly every area of health and happiness is increased by marriage and decreased by cohabitation.
Resources to help you discuss with friends and family.
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This issue of The Beacon features a powerful piece penned by Head of School Dr. John J. Russell. He deconstructs the Response to Intervention (RTI) methodology and offers several ways to improve it. Research Associate and Manhattan Middle School Teacher Danielle Scorrano authored two articles, highlighting key lessons on how the study of neuroscience can benefit the classroom and examining how Windward field trips are thoughtfully planned to enhance the classroom curriculum.
Additionally, an article by Stephanie L. Haft, Chelsea A. Myers, and Fumiko Hoeft reviews the research on socio-emotional and cognitive resilience in children with reading disabilities.
Click here to read the Fall 2018 issue of The Beacon, the biannual journal containing research articles geared towards parents, educators, and anyone interested in children and education, especially around language-based learning disabilities.


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HIGHLIGHTS FROM NEW YORK MEN’S DAY: SESSION ONE
New York Fashion Week: Men’s commenced yesterday with the first session of New York Men’s Day, held at Dune Studios in the Financial District of Manhattan. Designers Head of State+, WOOD HOUSE, and David Hart shined while presenting their spring/summer 2018 collections.
I was welcomed with fresh coconut water, sponsored by Lab Series, as I walked into the show space.
Head Of State+ upped the ante with bold statement pieces, highlighting warm hints of red, orange, and mustard. I had the pleasure of meeting with the designer, Taofeek Abijako, who explained that the collection was inspired by the depictions of post-colonial clothing and culture from West Africa.
WOOD HOUSE took us to the field, literally — the brand presented a fun and colorful collection set on a baseball field. Mix of patterns and fabrics from pinstripes to patent were seen throughout, while British sport brand Gola provided the footwear for both WOOD HOUSE and Head Of State+.
David Hart never disappoints with another stellar presentation. His precision and attention to detail is admired. Tailored suits in beautiful pastel color printed shirts and women models who added a special touch to the presentation. Hart also continued his partnership with TOMS, with models seen wearing the Deconstructed Alpargatas, a new take on the iconic style, and the Huarache slip on.

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Learning How to Obtain the Fighting Knife in Resident Evil 4's Remake
Resident Evil 4 remake follows Leon S. Kennedy on his mission to liberate Ashley Graham from an infested cult. On reaching the assumed place, Leon has to go on by himself, battling through a multitude of contaminated locals to advance the plot.
As Leon advances through each chapter of Resident Evil 4, he can gain equipment that can help him in combat. Through exploration, conversation with the Merchant, and by finishing various tasks, he can get new weapons, but some can only be earned when certain story points have been reached. A prime example is The Fighting Knife, which is only available at a later stage in the game.
Obtaining the Fighting Knife in the Resident Evil 4 Remake
Once players take control of Leon in Chapter 1, they will be able to use his Combat Knife to fight enemies. In addition to the Kitchen and Boot Knives scattered throughout each area, the Combat Knife is the most reliable tool for close-quarter combat at the start of the game. This is because of its robustness and power, however, better knives such as the Fighting Knife can be obtained when progressing through the game.
At the end of Chapter 14, Leon will prevail over Krauser and gain the Fighting Knife as a reward. This knife is distinct from the standard Combat Knife, offering a higher degree of durability and strength. However, if it is used too often, it can become damaged and require repairing. During the initial playthrough, the Fighting Knife is the only perpetual blade available.
Steps to Fix the Combat Knife in the Resident Evil 4 Redo
When utilizing the Fighting Knife during battle, players will notice the durability meter located in the bottom right-hand corner of the display. Once this gauge has been depleted, the knife will no longer be of use, and Leon will need to find an alternative method to take down his adversaries. By the time the Fighting Knife has been unlocked, the Combat Knife will also be available as an option, but it is advised to repair the Fighting Knife when the opportunity presents itself.
The Fighting Knife can be mended by locating the Merchant, engaging with him, and then choosing the ‘Tune-Up’ option. After that, all the weapons and equipment that Leon has acquired can be improved in return for Pesetas.
It is possible to use Pesetas to bolster the power and durability of the Fighting Knife when it has been fixed. If players upgrade both of these to their maximum levels, they will gain access to the Exclusive upgrade, which will double the weapon’s potency.
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Pfaff Motorsports to start eight for tomorrow’s Motul Petit Le Mans
THE PLAID PORSCHE BACK IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE JANUARY
It’s great to see Pfaff Motorsports Motul Porsche 911 GT3 R back on track this weekend at Road Atlanta. As we know, with the current pandemic, it made things rather difficult for this team to be able to compete as most of the crew preparing the car also work at the Pfaff Porsche dealership throughout the week.
13 cars are present in the GTD class for the 10 hour race set for tomorrow. Zach Robichon, Dennis Olsen, Lars Kern and the team had three practice sessions to get back in the rythm. From being only 1.1 seconds off the pace in the first session, they came four tenths away from setting the fastest time in session 3.
As we have seen many time, comes qualifying, Zach Robichon was behind the wheel for the 15 minutes session. He was able to clock a time that was good enough for eight place (1:19.774) only 0.484s behind eventual pole sitter Shinya Michimi for Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Acura NSX GT3 (1:19.291).
In second place was Jeff Westphall for Scuderia Corsa in the #63 Ferrari 488 GT3 (1:19.464) and third Franck Montecalvo in the #12 AIM Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 (1:19.563).
The second AIM Vasser Sullivan #14 entry qualified in ninth place as Michael De Quesada put in a lap of 1:19.808.
Coming out of a podium finish at Charlotte last week, The Heart of Racing Aston Martin of Roman De Angelis will start in 11th place with a time of 1:40.434.
As usual a very thight field for what will be a long sprint race.
The race is scheduled to start Saturday at 12:40 pm (Eastern time).

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Theresa May seeks to project the image of a 21st-century Iron Lady, but the last 24 hours of political calamity have melted the iron veneer. Resignations, U-turns, gaffes. It has been the omnishambles to end all omnishambles.
Heathrow: To be, or not to be
When David Cameron came to power in 2010, he promised the public they could ‘Vote Blue, Go Green’. From his cycling to work, to his husky sled trips in Alaska, the new Conservatives were all about keeping our green and pleasant land just that – by recognising the urgency of action on climate change.
In light of this, putting a third runway at Heathrow Airport and increasing the air traffic (and therefore pollution) over London and surrounding areas was viewed as pretty inconsistent. Cameron promised he would oppose a third runway on these grounds; “No ifs, no buts“. The battle between the pro-expansion Airport Commission (backed by a large section of the Conservative Party) and the former Prime Minister continued until his final days in power.
The two faces of Theresa May
Theresa May has always been a vocal opponent of the third runway. She sent newsletters to her constituents promising to “fight to stop” a third runway at Heathrow. And while Home Secretary, she even lobbied the independent Airports Commissioner over environmental risks from the proposed expansion. In 2010, she celebrated the “victory” of the Cameron government scrapping plans for the third runway. Her opposition continued throughout the Coalition and Cameron governments. Until she became Prime Minister, and gave the project the green light this week.
Worse, her team then attempted to hide all traces of her former opposition to the plans – which sent the media into a tailspin.
From one of the now-deleted pages on Theresa May’s website: “Theresa is firmly against plans to build a third runway at Heathrow…" pic.twitter.com/EGc9hyuPe7
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) October 25, 2016
Billionaire environmentalist and the Conservatives’ defeated candidate for Mayor of London Zac Goldsmith resigned as a Conservative MP at news the government was pushing ahead with the third runway. He will be standing for his Richmond constituency as an independent candidate, with Conservative MPs vowing not to stand against him.
Goldsmith’s resignation leaves unelected Prime Minister Theresa May with a party divided over grammar schools, Britain’s future in Europe, immigration and the single market, the meaning of Brexit, and now, the expansion of Heathrow too. With a majority of just 10 seats in parliament, and a rejuvenated opposition north and south of the border – May is in big trouble.
Boris Johnson is rumoured to be plotting his own coup based on Heathrow and Brexit. Michael Gove is lurking in the wings like some sort of bespectacled Frank Underwood. There is a growing sense that the wheels are coming off just about everything at the moment. But a divided government and mutinous Parliamentary Labour Party have devolved the most serious discussions to nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales.
If things continue this way, we may be holding a general election sooner than 2020.
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- 03 Tue Jul 2018
Concert in the Park - Nancy Atlas
Concert starts at 6:30pm at Agwam Park right in town! Rent a beach chair from us for the day to use in the morning at the beach then bring it to the park for a beautiful summer's night concert! Grab some take out from Claudes to enjoy while you watch! No ticket necessary!
"Nancy Atlas and her band of Journeymen have been dominating the East End Music scene or Long Island for quite some time. Known for her raw, live performances and stellar songwriting Nancy and her band, The Nancy Atlas Project, have opened for almost everyone under the sun. To name a few: Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Toots and the Maytals, Jimmy Buffett, Crosby, Stills and Nash… the list goes on and on."

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You arrive at work, and your boss starts asking intrusive questions, like “where have you traveled in the last 14 days?” or maybe even forces you to take your temperature before coming into the office. You think to yourself that this is none of his business, he can't do this?
Well, typically, the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) and the Rehabilitation Act would prohibit an employer from making certain medical inquires or doing medical examinations, such as the ones described above. However, on March 21, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) revised its Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide additional guidance in light of COVID-19. Now, it is important to note that this is not the law, but rather guidance from the EEOC.
According to the guidance from the EEOC, employers may take their employees temperature since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) have acknowledged the community spread of COVID-19. However, it is important to note, that this information is subject to confidentiality requirements under the ADA.
If you don't feel comfortable with the information your employer is asking you or are unsure sure what information you have to disclose, call Patrick Hughes for help today! He has extensive experience handling employment law matters. Call 301-952-9000 to schedule a consultation.
Molly Cioffi is an attorney with PLG that regularly handles family law cases in Maryland.
DISCLAIMER: The information above is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal advice for any particular situation. No attorney-client relationship is intended or created by this information and may not be relied upon based on the above-statements. Each individual situation is different and therefore a consultation is necessary before any advice can be relied upon as appropriate and accurate for your situation. This information is current as of April 16, 2020.

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One of our all-time favorite collection Aloha now offers a beautiful glass decanter with a dreamy design. The Aloha decanter is made of eco-friendly glass with no lead content. It can hold up to 700 ml (23.67 oz) of whiskey or the drink of your choice. The tropical look of the Aloha glass whiskey decanter is completed by a glass stopper shaped as a dazzling Hawaiian flower. This final touch adds a nice contemporary detail to the decanter.
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Dr. Anthony Luke, a primary care doctor who specializes in sports medicine at UCSF Medical Center, reminds us to educate patients about playing it safe during the winter sports season. Basic safety precautions can prevent serious injuries.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects up to 20 percent of those over age 55. Diabetics in particular are two to four times more likely to develop the condition. Still, it is under diagnosed and under treated, leading to limb amputation, heart attack and stroke. Primary care physicians play a critical role in the early diagnosis, risk-factor management and timely intervention of this disease.
The availability of virtual colonoscopy — a less invasive and equally effective alternative to standard colonoscopy — may encourage more people to undergo colon cancer screening and save lives. Research confirming the procedure's effectiveness is expected to lead to insurance coverage for patients this year.
Advances in the diagnosis and surgical removal of pancreatic cancer can significantly extend the lives of patients with early stage disease. But only half of the patients with potentially resectable pancreatic tumors are undergoing surgery, a recent study has found. Primary care doctors can play a critical role in ensuring patients are treated with surgery.
A new laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technique can effectively treat uterine fibroids, with several advantages over hysterectomy. The minimally invasive procedure avoids early onset menopause and may perserve a woman's fertility.
Esophageal cancer is on the rise, possibly because of improved detection as well as an increase in obesity and reflux disease. A new minimally invasive surgery has proven to be highly successful for the treatment of esophageal cancer and pre-malignant esophageal disorders, with less blood loss and pain, and a shorter recovery for patients.
Attend one of UCSF's upcoming CME courses for the latest research in medicine. See a list of courses by department.


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Mae has been fantastic pet and home sitter for me for several years. My dogs love her. She speaks of them as they were her dogs. She loves what she does and it shows. I'd recommend her for pet sitting, walking and house sitting any time.
Mae is one of the most amazing people imaginable with dogs. She treated my dog like a princess and after a short time with Mae Dixie acted as if they'd known each other for years. Whether the dogs are young or old, Mae gives them the attention they love and deserve. She treats every animal as if they were her own.
I’m a dog lover .
The dogs love when I talk to them I’ve become there pack leader. Owners love the fact that I treat the dogs as if they were my own . Being with the dogs it’s like therapy for me they make me smile laugh and I see I make them happy too. I do have references if you need to call them to find out more about me . Remember I’ve been doing this for ...
What Mae would like to know about your dog
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RCB captain Virat Kohli reaches home safely after IPL 2021's suspension - see pics
Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has reached his home safely after the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Kohli, who was in Ahmedabad along with other members of his team, was scheduled to lead RCB in their previous fixture on Monday (May 3).However, the RCB-KKR tie was rescheduled after Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier tested positive for COVID-19. A day later, the number of COVID-19 cases increased to 7, which led to the BCCI suspending the league. Since there are no restrictions on travelling in India, the Indian players will face no issues in flying to their homes. Check out Kohli's pics -A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani)Amit Mishra, Wriddhiman Saha, CSK's batting coach Michael Hussey are among those who have contracted the virus. They will only be allowed to leave the bubble after they clear rounds of testing.The other Indian players can leave their camps soon. As far as foreign players are concerned, barring Aussies, no overseas player should face any travelling issue. Though they will have to serve the mandatory isolation period once they reach their respective countries.Shakib al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman will have to travel to Bangladesh by road. Bangladesh has suspended flights from India.The Indian players will spend the next few weeks at home before flying to England for the World Test Championship final, against New Zealand, and the Test series against the hosts. Now that IPL 2021 has been suspended, the BCCI might announce the Test squad sooner than expected. Hanuma Vihari is playing county cricket for Warwickshire and is already in England.When will IPL 2021 resume?The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL is suspended and not cancelled. Hence, the board hopes to stage the remainder of 31 matches. Speaking to News18, IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel has hinted that the tournament might resume before or after the T20 World Cup. The ICC event is slated to take place in India later in the year.


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100% DirectX 9.0 compatible computer
Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, and XP
Required: Intel PIII 933 MHz or AMD Athlon 900 MHz
Recommended: Intel P4 1.5 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
Required: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM
Required: 32 MB 3D Graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting (T&L) Capability
Recommended: 64 MB 3D Graphics card with Vertex Shader and Pixel Shader (VS/PS) Capability
Required: PCI, USB or Onboard Audio Device
Required: Quad Speed CD-ROM drive
Required: Keyboard and mouse
Required: 56K modem or faster Internet connection
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 is included on this CD. NOTE: DirectX may require the "latest" updates for your operating system. This may also include the latest drivers for your particular motherboard, sound and video hardware.
Installation requires 2.0 GB of free hard drive space. It is recommended that you have at least an additional 500 MB of free space available after installing the game for the Windows swap/page file and additional patch downloads.
Supported Chipsets at the time of release:
ATI Radeon 7200/7500
ATI Radeon 8500/9000
ATI Radeon 9500/9700
NVIDIA GeForce 256
NVIDIA GeForce 2 family
NVIDIA GeForce 3 family
NVIDIA GeForce 4 family
NVIDIA GeForceFX family
Additional Chipsets supported.


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Are you looking for where to get remote start installed, well I some of the top Places that install remote starters In the US?
So if you are wondering remote starter installation near me here you have it.
It can be very inconvenient to sit in a frozen car waiting for it to warm up. This is what happens to car owners living in cold areas.
The only way to eliminate this problem is by installing a remote starter in your vehicle. You can warm up your car and its interior with a remote starter without getting in at all.
It also works perfectly well for drivers living in hot weather areas. You can cool off your car seats without getting inside the vehicle.
6 Best Places that Install Remote Starters In The US & Why They are Good?
Although some vehicles are designed to have prebuilt remove starting right from the factory, most of them do not have that function.
However, there are lots of options out there to serve your needs if you would love to have some in your car.
This post is going to point out the best places where to get remote starters installed near you. Related article: 7 Best Remote Car Starter With iPhone App
How remote starters work
Before you get a remote start installed in your car, you should know what it is and how it works. These devices are used to start a car without the presence of a driver or a key. ;
These might sound unbelievable but it is usually achieved through a component that will be connected to the vehicle ignition system and fitted with the car’s radio receiver.
This component in the ignition will receive a signal from a key fob which is a paired transmitter. This is what starts the motor.
The car starter simply stimulated the same thing that happens when you try to start your car physically. It has its own limitation too.
Remote starters do not work well with carbureted vehicles. If your car needs a manual aid such as tapping the gas pedal before it starts, remote starters will not be able to do that.
Cost of remote car starter
Before installing a remote starter in your car, there are many things you should take into consideration. First, we have the price of the starter kit and then the cost of installation.
A basic remote starter kit can be found online for under $100. Then more expensive service will be conducted for the installation itself.
Installing a remote starter can be very complicated. So, it should cost around $400 to install it.
The charged price depends on the person rendering the service and so, you might be able to get a better choice.
Installing a remote starter can be a little pricey but it is worth it. Vehicles use different types of mechanisms to start engine.
Therefore, only a professional will know how to integrate the starter with your vehicle to ensure that it works safely.
And that is why I have come up with this list to help you get the best services you need.
Before get into few of our best remote car starter installation places lets first take look at the futures of remote car starter.
Features of Remote Car Starter
Remote starters provide a lot of features and integration to cars. Some of these features are:
- Keyless entry
- Two-way remotes
- Remote start and control from phone
- Car finder
- Remote outputs
- Dome light activation
- Remote start alarm
6 Best Places that install remote starters In the US
This company is number one in the industry with remote starters and security solutions. This is one of my favorite remote car starter installation places to consider if you stay in the US.
They offer the best in vehicle features, compatibility, reliability and services that will keep your car comfortable and safe.
They will provide you with the best starter that will provide your needs. Their car starters makes use of KLON technology.
This system will mimic the key signal of your car and starts the engine of your car without you stepping into that car.
One of the things that make them the leader in the industry is that you do not need a key to start installing remote start as long as your car supports KLON. According to their website, some of their services are:
- You can control your sliding doors,
- Drive a stick shift,
- Get 45 minutes extended remote time run time
- Get multiple remotes for your family members.
Toyota also offers one of the best remote start features. They offer various functionalities than other brands. Their services are available for various vehicles like Toyota Camry, Toyota Tundra etc. You can install a remote system and also a factory security system in your car. Some of the guaranteed functions are:
- A system that can activate the air conditioning, heater, defogger, and defroster to their presets.
- Pressing a three-step sequence on the key fob will activate the engine.
- You enjoy a standard warranty.
Some of the vehicles their remote start can be added to are Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, and much more.
This is another place where you can install remote starters in the United States. They offer more than 35 years of experience in the installation of remote starters.
Additionally, they also attend yearly hours of training to keep updated on the different complex vehicles. You are also guaranteed a good deal if you contact them for their services.
They offer different ranges of options and features. In addition to their normal service, they also have a remote start for vehicles with a diesel engine.
Custom Trim offers vehicles to remote starters and adequate security systems. You do not have to get caught in uncomfortable weather again when you opt for their services.
You can remotely start your vehicle sitting in the comfort of your home or office and let it do its magic.
They also offer a mobile phone option that will give you access to control your car from your phone.
With that, you will be able to access your vehicle anywhere as long as you have their services installed on your phone.
Some of their other services are Hock sensor, AUX control, 2nd car control, dash camera, proximity sensor, and trunk pop. All you have to do is visit their website and contact for scheduling.
This company provides an in-store service to install remove starters neatly, professionally, and reliably by technicians. Their workmanship is certified and guaranteed.
Your car will be prepared and remotely started updated to your vehicle’s latest firmware. Even single wiring involved in the installation will be concealed.
When it is completed, they test all the functions and demonstrate al the remote starter
Avital has been in the business for 20 years offering the best services in vehicle security and remote starters.
Judging from the reviews and recommendations, they have been delivering the maximum services year after year without failing.
Customers choose them because of the convenience and comfort they offer. One of their most popular brands is its remote start lines.
Scytek is also an electronics company that offers different services in remote starters and the security system of a car.
You can purchase a remote starter from them and request for an authorized ScyTek dealer.
The manufacturer gives warranty of installation, removal, and reinstallation charges if you get it installed from them.
Their products provide complete security and engine start system and also a two 5 button transmitter that has a super bright blue LED.
Conclusion on the 6 Best Places that install remote starters In the US & why they good
In summary, this post talked about the best places you can install remote starters in the United States.
To get the best out of your vehicle, it is important that you provide it with the best services.
I hope this on where to get a remote start installed was hope to you. Please share it if it was. what to read next: 7 Best Remote Car Starter With iPhone App
Hi dear, I am Dennis Gift, an autobody repair technician with over 4 years of experience; and I love everything about fitness and cars and researching and sharing my experience. And this is where I get to do that freely without reservations. So come along with me.


Infinera and GlobalConnect, an integrated digital infrastructure provider in Northern Europe, has announced the successful completion of a field trial demonstrating 400G coherent transmission over a 50 GHz fixed grid metro transport network concurrently with pre-existing 10G channels. The industry-first field trial showcased GlobalConnect’s ability to easily and cost-effectively scale its current optical transport network to meet growing capacity demands while preserving its investment in deployed infrastructure with optical technology from Infinera.
Conducted over a live GlobalConnect optical link in the Oslo metropolitan area, the field trial featured the latest coherent transmission capabilities of the Infinera Groove G30 Compact Modular Platform and seamless interoperability with deployed metro transport infrastructure. The error-free testing included multiple 300G and 400G alien wavelength transmission use cases over a live metro network link originally designed for and currently running 10G wavelengths using on-off keying (OOK) modulation technology. The field trial showcased the ability to boost the capacity of a 10G-engineered OOK-based network by going from 10G to 400G per wavelength, thus increasing the fibre capacity to 32 terabits on an existing 50 GHz fixed grid metro network.
“With the explosive growth in data traffic and acceleration of digital transformation, optical network flexibility and scalability remain critical to our ability to be responsive to our customers’ evolving communications needs,” said Anders Kuhn Saaby, CTO, GlobalConnect (pictured). “We remain committed to advancing our fibre infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies to keep pace with growing capacity demands and allow us to expand our addressable market.”
The Infinera Groove G30 is an open, disaggregated networking solution designed to be compatible with third-party optical line systems and diverse network environments, including conventional 10G-engineered non-coherent metro networks designed with OOK, a legacy transport technology that poses limitations for upgrading to higher-capacity wavelengths.
Following a merger with Broadnet, the GlobalConnect open fibre infrastructure spans over 42,000 kilometres and provides the foundation for a wide range of carrier-class services for wholesale and corporate customers.
For more information, visit www.infinera.com


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Interview with Zef Llamas, a PrEP Navigator at the Desert AIDS Project (DAP) headquartered in Palm Springs, California. DAP faces unique challenges in promoting the health of its community in the Coachella Valley area, where the rate of HIV infection is 400% greater than the national average. Zef speaks on DAP’s approach to working on these issues, as it relates to sexual health, diversity, and LGBTQ identity. As our conversation indicates, the lessons that DAP has learned can be applicable to similar efforts across the country, including Colorado.
For more information about the Desert AIDS Project, click here. The Colorado Health Network and the Boulder County AIDS Project are just a few of the local organizations providing similar services in Colorado.

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A/N: Here we are! The final chapter. Thank you guys so, so much for cheering me on and sticking with this story to the end. I've never had such an outpouring for one of my stories before. You've all been fantastic, and I love you guys for it.
So, without further ado, here's the final part of Support Pillar.
Part VII: Regina
"It's nice to have family in town."
Who knew it would vanish so quickly?
Gods, she's only just lost her sister this morning.
Regina chokes down the sob that threatens to claw its way up her throat. She's curled up on her bed, only marginally aware of Henry standing in the doorway, staring at her worriedly. Right now, most of her concentration is going into not crying.
She can't cry over a relationship that wasn't even a week old. Over maybe days of happiness. Over a man that she was only just getting to know, even though it felt like longer than that (she doesn't count their interactions in the Enchanted Forest). It's pathetic. It's stupid. Why cry over this? She wasn't even in love.
You could've been, and for a moment she could swear that Henry spoke aloud. But he hasn't; he's left the doorway, thumping down the stairs. She remembers him saying that he was going to make her some hot chocolate and jolts herself, berating herself because what kind of mother is she, letting her son take care of her instead of the other way around? Regina tries to stand up, but it's like something has drained her of all her energy, leaving her with nothing except the desire to cry.
And she can't because it's ridiculous.
Henry returns a moment later with a steaming mug in his hands, gently passing it to her and coaxing her into a sitting position and seating himself next to her. They lean against one another for the time being, while she sips at her cocoa and he offers silent support. It almost hurts, the love that she feels for her son at the moment, but it's nearly overshadowed by her shame at being so weak.
She finds herself thinking of how Zelena would probably be laughing derisively at her right now, having gotten her revenge— just not in the way that she expected. It doesn't help at all, because she's also mourning the missed opportunity that she almost had with her sibling. Not that she was optimistic enough to believe that she and Zelena would have instantly bonded, but there were other aspects of her life at the time that allowed her to hope.
Hope is for fools.
Better, she thinks, to stick with what she has. Henry is beside her. Her beautiful boy, who's starting to grow up, is being here for her, even though she knows that he doesn't have to be. She has him back after a year of torture without him, and that outshines everything else.
"Thank you," she murmurs, handing him her empty mug.
"You're welcome," Henry answers. "Are you gonna try to sleep now?"
Regina smiles at him. "I'll try. You should get some sleep too; it's late."
He nods, but the worry in his eyes doesn't leave.
"Good night," he bids her, and leaves the room. He already knows that she's not going to bother getting ready for bed.
"Good night," she says. She lays back down and prepares to spend the next few hours of darkness staring at the wall.
It takes her a while to realize that it's all kind of… numb, really.
She spends a week in her house before she can't stand to stay in its sterile environment any longer. Regina eventually comes to see that what she's been feeling hasn't exactly been pain. More like shock, or maybe disbelief. That her chance at a happy ending was ripped from her once again in spite of her truly trying to be different from her old self. That part of her wants to rage against everything, to rip everyone apart with her magic and throw her head back in laughter. And she briefly lets that part out in the guest bedroom, feeling immense satisfaction when she tears into the walls, the bed, the table. The window shatters, and she doesn't even flinch.
Afterwards, though, there's just more emptiness, as well as the mess that she now has to explain to her son.
When she finally does leave, the air is pleasant in her lungs. She and Henry walk side by side, in a way that they haven't been able to do since before Emma came to Storybrooke (his 'tour' is another event that she doesn't count in her mind). He seems happy that she's finally getting outside once again, although he seems anxious as well.
The pleasant mood of the day is ruined by seeing Robin and his family in the diner. It doesn't help when Snow catches up with her, being so painfully earnest that it's impossible for Regina to snap at her. The kindness in the other woman's eyes nearly breaks Regina right there and then, along with the insistence that Regina is family. She has to escape then, because the feeling from before is scrabbling up her throat again—
The next thing she knows, she's leaning against Henry, muffled sobs going into his shoulder. Pathetic, she thinks of herself, and ridiculous, but this is the first time that she's truly feeling the pain and oh god, it hurts.
It hurts to have to see Robin with his family, especially once she realized that it's a family she's ripped apart in the past. That family is a symbol of everything that she will never have— that which she hoped to have, with Daniel, but that was torn from her as well. So she doesn't stop the inhuman noises that come from her throat as she cries. Her surroundings are a haze, but she mentally clutches at Henry's warm hand on her back like it's a lifeline.
When the flood slows, she sits up and wipes away the tears. Henry watches her.
"I think you're going to be okay," he says.
"You think so?" Her voice is still raspy.
"Yeah, I do." He pulls her into a tight hug, one that Regina returns gratefully. "I love you, Mom."
"I love you too."
But his words are a wake-up call: she isn't Henry's only family. He has Emma, and Mary Margaret, and David. He's been with her for a week now and hasn't made any attempts to contact them in all that time. Even though she isn't feeling very charitable towards Emma right now, she knows the pain of not seeing her son. He needs to spend some time with his birth mother, too.
For the moment, all she can do is close her eyes and try to swallow the pain.
The idea first hits her after another visit from Charming. He always makes sure to keep most conversation between them light, so she's not sure why she reached this conclusion after speaking with him. She slides her phone away from her, sick of staring blankly at her itinerary and instead deciding that maybe today she could go home early. Her decision made, she packs up the little she's brought with her.
Moving isn't a notion that she's ever entertained before. Her house had always been satisfying to her, and she's always liked Storybrooke— she finds it infinitely preferable to the Enchanted Forest. But suddenly it's not enough; she's only ever heard stories about all of the different places in the Land Without Magic. Maybe it's time she went and actually saw some of them.
She's seated in the living room with her laptop on the couch next to her, browsing websites and mumbling to herself. There are several destinations that appeal to her, but for the most part she can't really settle on any of them. It's probably the twinge of guilt that she already feels; just a little more than a week ago, she was berating Emma for wanting to take her son away to New York with her, and now she's thinking of running away herself. She's going to have to talk to him about it.
The doorbell rings, startling her out of her thoughts. When she answers it, the last person she was expecting is standing there.
"Hello, Regina," Marian says. "Can we talk?"
Regina stiffens, automatically wiping any emotions from her face. "Of course. Please, come in."
The other woman accepts her offer with a gracious nod, her mouth in a firm line. Regina shakes her head to herself, wondering what she could possibly want. Her guess is that Marian wants to discuss the finer details of the job suggestion that Regina had for her. That, or she's comes to ask about accommodations other than the forest for the Merry Men. There are many possibilities, but Marian chooses the most unexpected one.
"I met your son today," she announces.
Regina lifts a brow. "Henry." She thinks of her wonderful boy, who has been so amazing and warm and loving towards her these past few weeks, in a way that he hasn't in such a long time. "What of it?"
"I guess 'met' isn't really the right word." Marian chuckles ruefully. "The first time I asked him a question in the convenience store, and the other he defended you quite fiercely. I remember you from your days of dragging me around from village to village, savagely mocking me while I screamed myself hoarse for help. And I can barely reconcile that woman with the one who must have raised a boy to be so…"
It appears that Marian can't find the words. Oddly enough, Regina understands.
She hadn't recognized Marian on the spot at that moment, but after realizing just who she was, she's been able to conjure up faint images. She remembers empty laughter and a burlap sack, and the hoarse shouts that she always delighted in. She remembers that after a few days of it the woman had been stoic and stubborn, refusing to give in. She'd looked into the eyes of the Evil Queen without fear, and for that she'd gained a tiny amount of respect.
Then she escaped, and from that day onwards she faded from Regina's mind. Merely another of the countless victims from the throng of Snow White supporters.
"There are some things I would take back," she says at last. "That is one of them. But there are others I will not."
This time she is referring to the curse and her own foolish persistence in getting her revenge in Snow White. Because no matter how terrible or cruel any of those things were, she thinks of a world without Henry in it and believes that it would be much worse. For the moment, she can only be grateful that she failed in her quest; she's now part of a family that stubbornly refuses to let her go, and the tiniest bit of her is happy with them.
"Okay," Marian says, looking away. "I merely wanted to say that Henry has… somewhat helped me to understand the many long years between you and the Evil Queen. Sometimes, when I look at you, I'm even able to see it."
Marian looks back at her, and Regina is startled because she seems almost fascinated.
"I'm able to see Regina."
There were no remains to bury, but Regina has managed to construct something of a grave anyway.
It's just a small spot in her vault, with a single candle that she keeps lit and a simple engraving. She figures that no one else will want to visit the grave, so she doesn't have it put in a public place. It reminds her of the day she buried her mother, only then there had been an aching feeling of having her only family ripped away. This time, there is a stronger-than-expected sense of regret, but it's not quite the same pain as before.
Sometimes, when she's feeling especially foolish, she thinks about what might have been. She thinks about having Zelena in her house. Sure they'd stay away from each other at first… but later, who knew? She pictures them having quiet talks late at night, or bickering good-naturedly, or whatever sisters are meant to do. Not that she would know, thanks to her mother.
It is in those moments (she is an idiot) that she feels the hollow ache build up worse than before. She thinks that everything might hurt a little less if Zelena's suicide hadn't happened on the very same day. She can't find it in her to understand it; her sister hadn't exactly been open to a second chance, but neither had she completely scorned and turned it down. She'd seen her sister when Rumple tried to kill her, too. She's seen the fear in her eyes.
Why, Zelena? I thought I understood you. I've been in your position, but I've never wanted to die.
(Well, now she knows that she's lying to herself. Because as much as she denies it, a sleeping curse is a bit like death, and she'd been completely willing to use one on herself. That's different, though, than admitting that you'll never have your vengeance. That's the pain of losing the only thing she loved. That's a monster in her chest, ripping her heart in half. Even this does not compare.)
There are days when she sheds tears for her mother's fate. This is not one of them.
Instead, she sinks to the floor, heedless of the dust covering the tiles. Her vault is dark and silent, something that she finds welcome in her current state of mind. Most of the light comes from the flickering of the candle over her sister's grave. She hugs her knees to her chest and swallows several times, ignoring her phone when it buzzes with a text message.
Regina doesn't know how long she stays like this. It could be forever, or it could just be fifteen minutes. When she finally emerges from her solitude, it's to find the sun in the midst of setting, a rare orange glow bathing the trees in the cemetery. A cool breeze flutters the leaves over her head, and the entire sight makes her momentarily entranced. There have never been many moments in her life where she stops to appreciate the beauty of the world, but this seems appropriate.
It only strengthens her resolve to go away, though. Because here, in Storybrooke, this illusion of peace will only be shattered the moment she encounters someone else again. In that instant, her guard will snap back into place and she will be peering through the cracks of it, too afraid to come out of that protective shell.
Regina didn't cry once in her silent vigil over Zelena, but she feels a tear slip out now.
Mary Margaret has somehow managed to loop her arm through hers, and though Regina rolls her eyes about a million times, she doesn't try to pull away. They've left Neal with David and Henry (and who knows how that will go, but she at least knows that Charming will die before letting any harm come to his son) because Mary Margaret has declared that a wardrobe change is needed for her and that she needs Regina for fashion advice.
They both know that this isn't true, but she lets herself get dragged along anyway. Emma had heard the word 'shopping' and practically bolted out of the door, shouting something about patrols before her footsteps were thundering on the stairs. She's still somewhat cold towards the Charmings' daughter, but she can't deny that she's been more open to her since the incident in the bar.
"So!" Mary Margaret exclaims brightly. "I… actually wanted to talk to you about something."
"And what's that?"
It doesn't escape Regina's notice that they have yet to approach a single clothes shop.
"Well… my husband and I have been having long conversations about this— like, hours-long, meaningful ones and this decision was not made lightly in any way. We talked to Emma, to Archie, even to Henry and they all agreed that it would be for the best."
Regina's starting to get suspicious. "What would be?"
Snow's smile is brilliant, and completely unaffected by Regina's skepticism. She swings around in front of Regina, forcing the both of them to stop walking, and takes Regina's hands in her own in a similar way to when she'd first spoken to Regina after the night at the diner.
"Regina," she says. "We would like you to be Neal's godmother."
The request sends her reeling. Just like that, she feels all of her defenses fall away at Mary Margaret's words, and her hands go limp in Snow's grasp. She manages to keep her jaw from hitting the ground, but even so she can't seem to form any coherent words right now. Why? What brought this on? What kind of a request is this? She feels like a decision on this should have been made long ago.
"We've actually been discussing this since we first found out I was pregnant," Mary Margaret admits. "When you defeated Zelena and saved him, you were definitely bumped up higher on the list. But what clinched it for me was seeing you hold him for the first time."
Regina can barely stand to look at her, with her eyes filled with that strange emotion. "I know that you would cherish and protect him with everything you have if Charming and I were somehow gone. I know that our baby could not be in safer hands. So I'm asking you, Regina. We're asking you."
The word is gasped out, like it is ripped from her throat without her consent, but inwardly she is panicking. No, no, no, this can't be happening— she's going to leave, she told Henry so, and he's given her his blessing to go. There's nothing else tying her to this town. She thinks of tiny baby Neal, probably giggling adorably while Henry or David play with him, and thinks about what this means: that Mary Margaret is trusting Regina with her son's life.
Mary Margaret's face saddens. "Regina—"
Regina rips her hand away from Snow's. "I am not worth this," she all but snarls, ignoring the pleading look on Snow's face. "You may invite me over for dinners and pretend like I'm a part of your perfect little family when we both know that I'm nothing more than a black stain on it. I comply for Henry's sake, but I'm meant to be alone in this world. Don't pretend I have a place with you."
She turns to leave, keeping her head down and ignoring the curious (in some cases alarmed) looks, but Mary Margaret's voice stops her.
"You do," she insists, strong and clear, much like the way she is when she's being Snow White the queen. "You may not believe it yet, but you do. Just… please, take a few days to consider it."
Regina closes her eyes, tilts her face to the sky and thinks about how much she wants to scream. Screw all the people standing around them, whose attention would be drawn to the noise. Screw the terrified or mocking looks that would be sent her way— she feels like the walls are closing in on her, and she doesn't even know why. She hears the footsteps indicating that Mary Margaret is walking away from her, and it hits her then.
They want her.
Not out of some sense of obligation, or pity. Not because of her penchant for throwing herself in harm's way for the people she cares about, either. They all look at her and they see a person, not some evil witch who destroyed their lives. They see… what? A cousin? A mother? A sibling?
A smaller hand slips into hers then, and she looks down and nearly sobs in relief at the sight of Henry there. He squeezes quickly before wrapping his arm around her, not quite fitting it around her waist. She turns into him and crouches him, embracing her son fully and using his presence to push down the growing discontent. He supports her decision to leave for New York, and that's all she needs right now.
"So she told you, huh?" he asks.
Regina sighs. "Yes, she did."
"You know…" Henry pats her back a bit, almost making her laugh. "You can still be his godmother long distance. It's actually pretty normal for most families. I had a friend in New York who has godparents in California."
Regina nods her head, unwilling to speak. She knows that she's overreacted slightly to Mary Margaret's request, but the sudden faith and trust in her had been almost blinding. Even now her mind is still racing with the implications. The other side of her is fighting to keep her turmoil over Zelena beneath the surface. What she feels over the loss of her sister is both more and less than grief, and it makes her feel ashamed.
"We should probably start looking at apartments," Henry says. "Or maybe I could ask Emma not to sell ours. It's pretty nice there."
Regina doesn't much feel like asking for anything of Emma's, but she smiles and nods anyway because she knows that Henry is trying to do what he can to help her.
"Speaking of New York," she says. "Do you think you'll miss it there?"
Henry shrugs. "A little. I did have a lot of friends at school. They were great. But this is home. And I think I can make some friends here, too. I still e-mail some of them sometimes, so I'm staying in touch. Don't worry," he adds, "I'm not telling any of them that all my relatives are actually fairy tale characters."
Regina remembers the mess with Greg and Tamara and winces. "I should hope not."
"I can… come visit you sometimes, right?"
Startled, Regina looks at him. She's shocked to see that, for a brief moment, Henry looks like a nervous little boy all over again, and realizes that he's been building up the courage to ask her this for a while now. A wave of sadness washes over her at that thought, and she takes his face in her hands, much the way she did before she used True Love's Kiss.
"I promised you I wouldn't let you go away again, didn't I?" she tells him softly. "Of course you can. Any time you'd like. I'd love it."
And she knows, by the grin that bursts forth on his face in response, that he will too.
She's not leaving.
She's not leaving, and in the rush of that decision, she calls Snow and lets her know of her acceptance of her place in Neal's life. Mary Margaret is overjoyed and begins to speak to her, but before she can get very far Regina hangs the phone up and lets a hand brush over her cheek. If she imagines hard enough, she thinks she can still feel a warmth there. She thinks she can still catch his scent.
Regina lets herself think for a moment, leaning against the wall. She never expected to have everything change with just one conversation, but change has happened.
It's as though a great weight has been lifted from her chest. It's one thing to be avoiding him for weeks— avoiding the inevitable pain of a confrontation between them, because surely that was what would have happened. It's another to finally have a confrontation, only to discover that he is the one that's been feeling guilty, and that he wishes to earn her forgiveness and that he wants the two of them to move forward together. It fills her with a warmth that she hasn't felt since Marian came back.
Her mind wanders to her last moment with him: the way he pulled her into him, suddenly clinging to her like a dying man. She remembers how much of a relief it was to briefly lean against him, and how much she's missed simply being in his presence. She tries not to shiver at the memory, her hand once again lifting to her cheek.
Regina had been convinced that he despised her. That, or he simply wanted nothing to do with her now that Marian was back.
Today, she's learned that something close to the opposite is true. He wants to pick up where they left off. Or, if not that, at least mend the distance that has grown between them. Regina's half convinced that this is all some strange, too-good-to-be-true dream that she's having and that any minute now she'll wake up, but the painful pounding of her heart reminds her that it's all too real.
Hope is fluttering within her, like a bird with broken wings.
(Damn him. It's not like she can afford to hope again.)
Her sleep these days is dreamless. No nightmares of Daniel, or her parents. No horrifying images of Henry's too-still body after Pan took his heart; not even the nightmare she sometimes has of everyone she cares about turning on her has returned.
Well, that's not completely true. There is one that refuses to leave her alone, but thankfully she only has to deal with it about once a week.
Regina seems to be making her way back uphill again, these days. Her relationship with Emma is improving, bit by bit. Henry comes to stay with her every other week, as they had agreed. She's spending more and more time with the Charmings when her work allows for it, and throwing herself into actually being a good mayor proves to be surprisingly therapeutic.
She gives the green light for a town-wide reading program, organized by Marian and helped along by Belle. Henry states his intention to participate, along with many of the other children and even a large percentage of the adults. Regina can admit that Marian seems to be in her element at the library, guiding anyone who visits with a surprising amount of fervor and enthusiasm. She still gets a look on her face that Regina recognizes sometimes, but she is recovering.
Regina and Robin are tentatively dating at this point. Mostly casual outings, sometimes in the company of Roland or Henry or both, but there is the occasional, more intimate setting. Those dates are treated with care from the both of them, with restrained touches and searching glances. She waits three weeks before she invites him into her bed, this time with her being the one to take him into her arms once they make it inside.
That night she does have a nightmare, and he notices. He says nothing about it, though.
"Hey," Emma calls, plunking herself down across from her. "I got a text from Henry; he says he'll meet us here for lunch in ten minutes. Thanks for coming, by the way; I know I'm still… not really your favorite person."
"Please," Regina snorts, but it lacks her usual sharpness. "You'll never be my favorite person."
"Nope," Emma agrees. She gives a small smile. "Always be Henry, won't it?"
Regina, in spite of herself, smiles back.
"Had to arrest this guy who was drunk off his ass last night," sighs Emma. "He kept trying to follow Belle around. Thankfully, I got to him before Gold killed him. Although to be honest, it seemed like Belle was about ready to kill him herself if he didn't leave her alone. He can spend a few days in a cell eating prison food, and then maybe he'll think twice about hanging out at The Rabbit Hole too often."
Regina raises an eyebrow. "And you're telling me this because…?"
"I'm about five seconds away from turning him into a toad. Or trying to, and who knows what my half-assed attempt at shape-shifting is going to produce."
The mayor rolls her eyes. Truth be told, the guy sounds like a good-for-nothing, and she's never had much patience for those kinds of people before. Why Emma seems to think that she'll have a solution, she doesn't know. Henry arrives a few moments later, but the real surprise is when the bell to Granny's tinkles and two more people step inside.
"Mama, can we sit with 'Gina?"
The three women present exchange slightly uneasy glances. Regina imagines that this is going to get rather awkward, but hopefully Emma and Marian will have a friendly enough conversation that she'll be able to stay out of it. She gives Emma a tiny nod, smiling at Roland when he clambers up next to her. He grins at her before calling back to Marian insistently.
"Sit next to me, Mama!"
For some reason, Henry's watching her with a knowing smile. Regina sends him a silent question, to which his grin only grows wider.
Thankfully, most of the lunch really isn't that awkward at all. Roland babbles almost all the way through, something that has all three of them trying not to laugh, or smiling ridiculously. Regina notices the way Marian looks at Roland— like he's the greatest gift the universe could give her, like he's the center of her world, and her respect for the other woman is heightened even more. She can't seem to keep the smile off her face as Roland speaks, either.
That is, until he starts talking about the Wicked Witch.
"And she was mean and she tried to take Snow White's baby, but— but then 'Gina stopped her. 'Cause daddy says that 'Gina's a hero." And with those words, Roland turns his little face up to her, brown eyes sparkling. Regina swallows, something akin to panic or fear threatening to surface. Across from her, Henry frowns, and Emma eyes her warily.
Marian, however, simply looks impressed.
"Did she now?" she asks, looking over at Regina with a knowing glint in her eye.
Regina stands abruptly, mumbling about needing to use the restroom. The mention of Zelena— a topic that she's managed to avoid thinking about until now— has her spiraling out of control once again. Marian moves out of the booth to let her by slowly, the same look on Emma's face now appearing on hers. Regina ignores it and flees from them, moving right past the restroom to the back door, and vanishing out into the sunlight.
"Keeping company with the dead, I see."
Regina makes no move to acknowledge him. She leans against the doors of her vault and stares straight ahead. The moon is filtering through the tree branches above her, casting everything around her into an eerie light. Robin sits on the steps beside her; as always, he is patient with her, not forcing her to speak too much. She thinks about her sister, twenty feet beneath her with only a candle to honor her, and breathes out.
"They're worried about you, you know," he tells her. "Roland's afraid that he's upset you."
Regina's heart twinges at the thought of upsetting Roland. "It wasn't his fault."
"But something he said bothered you. Both Emma and Henry were of that opinion."
Regina doesn't know if she can tell him— doesn't know if he would care. If he would scoff at her fears, at her grief. She feels the chill from the air settling through her skin, reminding her that she shed her jacket after getting here. She's wearing her blue dress, and it's not exactly resilient against the cold.
"Something's been troubling you for some time now," Robin notes. "There was that nightmare you had—"
"You were calling for Zelena."
And with that, all of her bitter feelings come rushing forth.
"Yes," she spits, turning on him with venom on her tongue. "I was calling out for Zelena. I was watching her die— watching as she kept taking her own life, in various ways, and laughing at me while she did it. And I felt no triumph, watching her like that. I didn't feel like I'd won. Talking to her at the prison— giving her another chance— that was winning. But this? What she did terrifies me."
Regina hates how his eyes search hers, nothing but tenderness there. "And if she can't come back from it, then what does that say about you?"
She throws her head back and laughs. It's deep, resounding, and empty; a part of her old self.
"It's selfish," she says. "It's horribly, horribly selfish. I wish I had a chance with my sister, but more than that she chose to give up. I've been there, Robin. I've been there, and I don't understand it because I went on, even though I didn't have anyone to encourage me. She… she did, but—"
Regina chokes, flinching when she feels something wet hit the back of her hand.
He reaches for her, and though she accepts it, she doesn't sink into him at first. She stays rigid, refusing to acknowledge his comfort even as he begins rubbing her arms, attempting to warm her up.
"You know," he says quietly. "It's alright to be afraid, Regina."
"Not for me," she murmurs.
His mouth covers her unexpectedly, like he is trying to give her warmth and love and reassurance all at the same time. It's almost too much, but she allows herself to take it from him greedily. The mist from their breath mingles together when they part, unwilling to move too far from each other. Regina wonders if this is what it means to be soulmates— to be unable to do anything but give complete understanding to the other.
She doesn't have the nightmare again after that.
"So," Henry says casually. "Life is pretty good right now, isn't it?"
Regina smiles. "When your family isn't getting on my nerves, I'm inclined to agree."
"Our family, Mom. Don't deny it."
She tucks him into her side, laughing. "Okay, fine. Our family. But don't tell them I said that. Especially not Mary Margaret; she'd never let me hear the end of it."
"Your secret's safe with me," Henry says.
There's a loud cheer from inside; the two of them look back at the party, where Neal has just begun to crawl, with Roland cheering him on and the adults clapping. There's a swell of something inside her that she doesn't expect.
"What's say we go inside and watch my godson crawl?" she suggests.
Henry hurries back in first, his voice joining the excited ones already jabbering away. Regina, however, takes a moment to look out over Storybrooke. It occurs to her, then, that for once she might— just might— actually be happy.
Regina smiles, then turns to join her family.


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In the interests of curiosity, and because he’s a sadist who likes terrifying us, Fedortsov has been tweeting images of some of the animals that have been caught in their nets.
There’s is quite simply no other way of putting this: They’re terrifying. Utterly terrifying.
Truly alien conditions found at the bottom of the ocean (thanks to the crushing pressure and almost complete lack of light) mean life has taken something of an odd turn when it comes to evolution.
We present some highlights from Fedortsov’s feed which you can either enjoy or hide from, it’s up to you:
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Despite their almost hellish appearance, many of these creatures have adopted their strange forms in order to survive in conditions that would be almost unthinkable.
Pressures at the bottom of the ocean can reach an eye-watering 3000 pounds per square inch (that’s the equivalent of two cows), humans would simply be crushed. So while they are deeply terrifying, they are also absolutely fascinating.


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“A military operation has begun in the western areas of Anbar to liberate them from Daesh,” Major General Qassem Mohammedi, commander of Jazeera Operations Command, said on Thursday; Press TV reported.
He said the Iraqi Army’s 7th Division, police personnel and pro-government fighters – commonly known by the Arabic word Hashd al-Sha’abi – are involved in the military campaign.
Iraqi army soldiers and their allies plan to liberate the towns of Anah, Rawa and al-Qaim on the Euphrates River, and the most immediate objective of the new offensive is Anah, situated 258 kilometers northwest of the capital Baghdad.
“Our forces started advancing from Haditha towards Anah from several directions,” Mohammedi noted.
Nadhom al-Jughaifi, a commander with the Haditha tribal fighters, said zero hour had come to liberate the western areas.
Iraqi soldiers and Hashd al-Sha’abi fighters have liberated large parts of Anbar over the past months. They won back the city of Falluja, located roughly 69 kilometers west of Baghdad on the Euphrates, in mid-June 2016.
Iraqi government forces and their allies retook the provincial city of Ramadi on December 28, 2015, and raised the national flag above the government complex there. Ramadi had fallen to Daesh extremists in May that year.
Iraqi troops are currently involved in a joint and multi-pronged operation to retake Mosul from Daesh terrorists. The liberation offensive started on October 17 last year.


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When clouds storm,
Oil,24×30cm, linen mounted on board © 2016, Astrid Volquardsen
The sea seemed to be boiling and the last winterwinds hit with 6BF the island of Sylt in North Germany. Rain showers and sun changed like every two minutes and gave no time to rest. This is my favorite kind of weather.
Even though the conditions made it somehow tough to paint outside. This time it were the rain showers that did put me to a test. My umbrella didn’t stand the wind force for three seconds, so I had to do without. Stupid idea anyway. My palette and oils were soaking with water, which made it kind of tough to paint. The advantage of a weather like this is the wet beach. No sand flying around and on to my face or the canvas.
The sound of the breaking waves was ear-battering and the waves rolled onto the beach. Those who know the west beach of Sylt at List know exactly that at this part one can find the most beautiful waves.
photography, © Marc Volquardsen
I could taste the salt on my lips and even two days later it burned in my eyes. Not many people were down at the beach that day, but those who were had the same exaltation ion their faces.
A better photo will follow.


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This mob has no shame.
Look at Ms Gillard's treatment of anyone who reports on the apparent misappropriation of $1,000,000 odd in The AWU Scandal. Hardly the actions of someone interested in the interests of justice.
Look at Bill Shorten's treatment of Bob Kernohan, who waited 9 years for basic termination of employment entitlements to be paid after being bashed and threatened to be killed.
And why all that mistreatment? Read the announcement carefully and consider which "victim" groups are most likely to be further advantaged by this "enhancement".
THE HON MARK DREYFUS QC MP
Minister for Emergency Management
Special Minister of State
Minister for the Public Service and Integrity
29 May 2013
PROTECTion for vulnerable witnessES and VICTIMS
Legislation to protect vulnerable witnesses and victims in Commonwealth criminal proceedings was introduced into Parliament today.
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC said the Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill will extend support to witnesses in Commonwealth criminal proceedings who are vulnerable either due to the nature of the offence, or to a particular characteristic, such as age, cultural background, or a disability.
Protections available will include the ability to give evidence by closed‑circuit television, video recording or video link, and to have a support person accompany the witness when giving evidence.
The protections will apply automatically to victims of human trafficking, slavery and slavery‑like offences, including forced marriage, in recognition of the extreme forms of trauma and exploitation they have experienced.
“Prosecutions for human trafficking and slavery rely heavily on witness testimony, so it is vital that we have measures to assist victims to give their best possible evidence to the court.
“The Bill will minimise the risk of re-traumatisation these victims face when giving evidence by providing appropriate support and protection,” said Mr Dreyfus.
The Bill will also allow all individual victims of Commonwealth offences to make a victim impact statement, outlining the harm they have experienced as a result of the offence.
The Bill also makes some changes to the investigation and prosecution for people-smuggling offences. It removes wrist X-rays as a prescribed age determination procedure, and ensures that the onus of proof in establishing age in people-smuggling prosecutions lies with the prosecution.
This will ensure that legislation reflects the current practice of agencies not to use wrist X-rays to determine a person’s age, and that a person’s age is a matter for judicial determination, similar to other matters required to be proved at trial.