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Timed exclusives, or console launch exclusives, are nothing new, with both Xbox and PlayStation regularly releasing games that’re exclusive to their platform for a limited amount of time. These are different from permanent exclusives. Highly anticipated games such as Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 are all permanent exclusives for Xbox and will likely never move to another console.
Timed exclusives will start on Xbox consoles but eventually make their way to other platforms. There’s quite the lineup of timed exclusives for Xbox One and Xbox Series X & S, so let’s get right into it.
Timed Xbox Console Exclusives
Below is a list of the current and upcoming Xbox timed exclusives that are coming to Xbox and/or PC but not other consoles.
Valheim – 02/02/2021 – Iron Gate AB & Coffee Stain Studios – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S
Sable – 09/23/2021 – Shedworks & Raw Fury – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
Echo Generation – 10/21/2021 – Cococucumber – Xbox Series X & S & PC
Crossfire X – 02/10/2022 – Remedy Entertainment, Smilegate Entertainment, & Xbox Game Studios – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
Shredders – 03/17/2022 – I-Illusions, Let It Roll, & FoamPunch – Xbox Series X & S & PC
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – 09/13/2022 – Fatshark – Xbox Series X & S & PC
Somerville – 2022 – Jumpship & Xbox Game Studios – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
Lightyear Frontier – Spring 2023 – Frame Break & Amplifier Game Invest – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
Ark 2 – 2023 – Studio Wildcard – Xbox Series X & S & PC
COCOON – 2023 – Geometric Interactive & Annapurna Interactive – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
Replaced – 2023 – Sad Cat Studios & Coatsink – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
The Last Case of Benedict Fox – 2023 – Plot Twist & Rogue Games, Inc. – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
Ereban: Shadow Legacy – TBD – Baby Robot Games & Raw Fury – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
ExoMecha – TBD – TwistedRed – Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, & PC
We will update this list when more timed exclusives are announced or go to other platforms.
How Long Is Xbox Timed Exclusivity?
Timed exclusivity is a common practice used by both Xbox and PlayStation, such as with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which is an upcoming PlayStation timed exclusive.
Xbox likes to refer to their timed exclusives as Xbox console launch exclusives. This refers to the fact that the game will launch on an Xbox console at first and then eventually launch on other platforms later.
Typically, timed exclusivity will last for around a year. Sometimes it’s shorter, like in the apparent case of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, but it’s best to assume you’ll have to wait at least a year to see any timed Xbox exclusives hit a different platform.
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1. Ines Rau
She is just another 24year old who have chosen to show the rest of the world what she can do, she is based in the city of New York and she is a French Model, how interesting can this get, knowing that she can do more than she has and still win the minds of the thousands out there, she is has given a lot of people reasons to change their sexuality easily and without doubt this is great.
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2. Carmen Carrera
This outstanding beauty is just 28 years of age and she has proven to be the best at what she does, in recent times the model has been an amazing figure in terms of her charisma, attitude and approach to the work. She is a television personal who is based in the united states, she has also appeared in the logo reality series where she did incredibly well, with practically no words to explain.
3. Valentijn De Hingh
When she is in those nudes she makes you want her even more, despite her charming looks the model is a key player. Hingh is the 21year old transgender who has given people a reason to take her story up and write more on her, she has created a documentary about the young life of the transgender. She is exceptional and this is one thing that a lot of us have been looking out for, thank you Hingh.
4. Jenna Talackova
Oh my God! You all need to take a look at this transformation which is not only super hot but stunning, how was she able to make this happen, now you should be thinking about yourself and where to do the next operation right? You don’t have to think about that, just take a look around and work on your body, that should just be great.
5. Lauren Foster
You just might be thinking that we have listed couple of white folks right? Well here is just one African woman who has taken the stage by surprise, she is Lauren Foster and she is from South Africa, yes I said it, she is a proud black woman.
6. Amiyah Scott
I have a thing for good looking women, not speaking outside the context of transgenderism besides who would have known that she was if we weren’t told? Lol! I love this makeup artist and model, she dates back to 1988 and is based in New York, he started his transgender changes at the age 17 years.
7. Amelia Maltepe
Just before you approach any lady, you just might want to ask if she is a Trans, lol! How would you feel kissing her and all, the thing is, you just would not know. Take a look at Amelia she is from Bangladesh and is 23years of age who is currently living in Canada. Don’t ask for the address cause you just won’t get that from me, hehe!
8. Fiona Solis
You are looking at one of the contestant of several Miss Transgender competitions, she has indeed been part of the changing face in the industry, walking with other Queens and notable people, and you sure have no idea what this beauty has done.
9. Teri Toye
Despite her last name sounding like she is from one part of Africa, you just don’t know what lies beneath the skin and that is one of the things that you should look out for. She moved to New York in 1980, four years after she enrolled in couple of modelling classes and this gave her a push.
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10. May Simon
The Argentina model has shown her strong ability to modeling and she would do whatever it takes to make her career grow as she is always striving for the best. I am indeed impressed about how this really turned out to be.


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From Slate.com, this Robert Pinsky FAQ about unrhymed poetry, difficult poetry, free verse, Emily Dickinson, and more. I recommend it, partially for the Wallace Stevens appearance, but especially for the final question -- perhaps not coincidentally number nine:
9. Well, I like poetry that is amusing, that maybe makes me chuckle a little. I'd rather read something reassuring and light than something complicated or gloomy. Is that bad? Does that mean I am a jerk?

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Diversifying into less risky assets. Buying property to secure collateral for financing. Building the premises that ideally fit your business. There are many equally good and pragmatic reasons to get into real estate. But there is one other, often overlooked reason. A reason whose logic you understand only once you try it. And that reason is… satisfaction. Pure satisfaction that comes from either building something beautiful and functional or from seeing a run-down construction being given a new life. Even though there absolutely is pleasure in creating products, offering services and earning profits from other businesses, the satisfaction real estate brings is on a somewhat different level. In this article, I wanted to briefly share my thoughts on the sector, based on my personal experience rather than business research and reports.
I don’t remember where exactly I heard the saying “architecture is the only art form you can’t escape”, but I can absolutely relate to it. The cityscape you see through your window, the buildings you pass on your commute, the office space you work in – they all make their slow and silent impact. On everyone, for that matter. When you develop a beautiful property or refurbish an old one, you have the chance of making the city a more pleasant place to be, live and work in.
I am happy to say that I have already made my first steps into that direction. It all started in 2016, when we used the opportunity to buy an office in the Vilnius Central Business District. It wasn’t in perfect condition, but we refurbished it, and 5 years later, it’s still there. The reasons I decided on purchasing this first commercial property were driven by business logic, and the aesthetic appreciation and satisfaction came later.
The experience was interesting enough to repeat it. So, in 2017, we added another office building to our portfolio. It was in much worse condition than the previous one and had been on the market for quite some time. Although strategically positioned next to the airport, it had a very cheap valuation. The buying decision was almost intuitive, as for that price you couldn’t even build the walls of a new building in that or other areas. And it’s there where I got really bitten by the “making it better” bug. Refurbishing the place and adding a nice parking lot ticked many boxes. And the market voted with their wallets, as we had the premises rented out soon after refurbishment.
In 2018, we added a warehouse by the Vilnius-Kaunas intercity highway, a location perfect for the logistics needs of our trading business. In addition to looking good on the company’s asset balance sheet, operating from buildings you own adds another layer of security to any operations.
Everything was going pretty smoothly by this point. We had certain challenges with every piece of real estate, for sure, but then came 2019. We bought a building formerly owned by a huge TelCo provider, with an ambition of repeating our successes. Since the building was old, it had a lot of neighbours and layers of history (including a Soviet era bomb shelter). It would have probably been much cheaper and easier to build a new building than refurbishing something like that. First, you get all the plans on paper. Everything needs to be redrawn. It’s hard to retrofit windows, heating, water and other solutions. In addition, we were “lucky” to buy the building before the pandemic, which meant a prolonged refurbishment process. And you know what? Despite it being a challenging project, I’m very happy to turn something crumbling and unusable into something that fits the modern face of Vilnius.
So, now my desire and plan is to build the next piece of real estate we own from scratch. And there’s a difference between leasing/buying one of the newer real estate projects and building one yourself. A massive difference. You can actually add value and make decisions that might not necessarily be the most economically feasible, but those that increase the pleasure the building provides passers-by, tenants and yourself. Large see-through windows? Sure. Spacious open areas? Why not. A fountain in the middle of the courtyard? Maybe, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Of course, constructing a new building in most of Europe comes with a whole list of environmental requirements. While I agree with some, the requirements are far from perfect. Although the difference between A and A+ energy classes is not negligible, in certain contexts it feels more of a “feel-good” difference, much like with EV cars. Sure, operating an A+ office and driving an electric car feels good, as you get a sense of saving the environment. But that’s only if you never take into account the materials used. If saving the environment is what you’re after, refurbishing something already built is way more environmentally friendly.
Finally, although the construction and operation of real estate should put profit and business logic first, I would love to see more creativity in the way developers approach construction. London is one of the cities that sees more collaboration between businesses, architects and authorities, and there we see a flurry of buildings that both function well and please the eye. If more cities followed London’s example, I believe we’d see less cookie-cutter solutions and more buildings that both blend in and stand out.


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With over 65% of exported machines in 2019, the Eurocomach brand strengthens its international vocation. Italy - where the company Sampierana S.p.A. is based – is still the 1st selling country for machines followed by Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Scandinavia, Spain and Australia. The brand's entry into the American market is noteworthy thanks to the collaboration with some new retailers.
The first and long-awaited appointment for the new year is the SaMoTer exhibition in Verona - from 21 to 25 March – where Sampierana will show representative products from all three sectors: a tracked undercarriage model and a large exhibition area dedicated to spare parts for undercarriages, original Sampierana and Berco, whereby the company has been authorized dealer for over 40 years. There are many news regarding earth moving machines branded Eurocomach, with some models which just entered the market and other prototypes soon to be produced.
In particular, among the new models already in production there will be the two midi-excavators of the 6 ton segment: the 60ZT with monolithic boom and the 65TR with triple boom. The Kubota engine is even more powerful and - now for the whole range - is Stage V, compliant with the latest European anti-pollution regulations. Equipped with Fan Drive system, the machine is quieter and thanks to the reverse function (inversion of the direction of rotation for cleaning the radiant masses) the cooling and cleaning operations are even more efficient.
The new cabin - comfortable and spacious - is installed on four hydraulic silent blocks, which eliminate vibrations on board, guaranteeing the maximum level of operator comfort.
In addition to the soft touch servo-assisted manipulators, the double-slide cushioned seat complete with armrests (with three height adjustment steps) and the moving levers equipped with foldable pedals, the new 6-ton segment models are equipped with a radio with Bluetooth speaker, storage compartments and mobile phone holder with USB port and other practical accessories. In addition, the 7 "multifunction display allows the operator to continuously monitor the status of the machine, choose and customize the various configurations of use through simple and intuitive controls. Both models are equipped (in standard equipment) with headlights and LED bars, for optimal lighting and reduced energy consumption.
The new 60ZT (zero tail) and 65TR (short radius) are distinguished by their compact dimensions, which allow them to work easily even in narrow spaces, with high performances standards hardly equaled by the competition.
Amongst the future projects of the Eurocomach Technical Department there is the restyling of the 8-10 ton range and the new models of the 4-4,5 ton range, with the prototype of the 4 ton that will be unveiled for the occasion of the SaMoTer exhibition.
This new 4 ton will be the first example of its segment with a completely renewed design, in line with the new and already widely appreciated 6 tons. Equipped with a Stage V engine with DPF filter, it will offer performance and comfort equal to higher segment machines and it will enter the market around the end of 2020. This model represents the first of a series of machines in the 4-4,5 ton segment that will present a variety of features and equipment to meet different work needs.
2020 will see two new models arriving in the compact loader range: the 17SK (wheeled with an operating weight of 3,100 kg) and the 18TL (tracked with an operating weight of 4,100 kg), both exhibited at SaMoTer. The two compact loaders will also be equipped with a Stage V engine with DPF filter and Fan Drive system for reduced noise and increased efficiency.
After years of study that have perfected the initial project, the first example of an electric mini-excavator has now been completed. With the same weight and the same appearance as the traditional 14SR model, it is a machine entirely designed for electrical operation.
It mounts a lithium battery integrated in the rear compartment and it is equipped with an on- board battery charger for domestic users (slow charging) and an external battery charger for construction site users (fast charging) which proves to be very useful, for example during short breaks. In terms of autonomy, the goal is to cover the entire working day, considering a possible short recharge during the lunch break.
All the hydraulic functions are equal to those of the 14SR, if not better considering the reduction of the noise and emissions, more and more requested in the case of internal construction sites but also for all those construction sites in respectable areas such as city centers, hospitals, parks, schools, etc.
The marketing of this first electric model is expected by 2021 and subsequently the range will be completed at least up to the 5 ton segment.
Concerning the rest of the Eurocomach range, SaMoTer will surely not be missing: the 22SR, the recently produced short radius 2,2 ton with cabin that offers superior segment habitability; the 100TR - 10 ton zero tail with triple boom - and the 20TL, top of the range crawler skid loader, suitable for all types of work and equipment.
As always, the machines will be equipped with different Eurocomach attachments including hammers, mulchers, cutters, etc. In addition, there will be some models painted in special colors, the brand's real strong point.
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They already are... Treyarchs been banning prestige hackers left and right. We just need to report them. ... the problem is that it takes them time to investigate if the person is actually a prestige hacker or not, by looking through their previous games. (Like if they were level 55 prestige 1 for one game and the very next game they are master prestige) Well that scenario usually is a dead give away, but some are not that obvious. --- Fanboys make Thomas Paine cry. STOP MAKING HIM CRY!!!
What difference does it make if they hacked or not? I don't really spend a whole lot of time trolling peoples combat records.
I don't know, everything known to God unlocked to them. --- On 12/28/03, I joined these forums. The PS3 and 360 were not released, MySpace was new, Twitter nor Facebook existed... I am from the Gamefaqs stone age era.

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There are strains in Lysistrata by Aristophanes which allude to disappointment the women of Athens have for ladies who have aged and are actually unable to have legitimate children as a result of men having been gone so long to battle the Peloponnesian War. Unmarried women would have been financially dependent on their nearest male family member. If her family was poor, this may have brought on the lady to show to sex work in order to assist herself. Regardless of being married, Spartan men continued to stay in the barracks till age thirty in times of each peace and struggle.
The Greek state has absolutely approved the development a major mosque for the newer Muslim community of Athens under the liberty of faith provisions of the Greek structure. The Temple of Hephaestus in Athens is the most effective-preserved of all historic Greek temples. New Democracy’s election to government in 2004 has led to various initiatives to modernize the nation, such as the education college scheme above in addition to labour market liberalization. Politically there has greek woman been huge opposition to a few of these strikes owing to a large, well organized employees’ movement in Greece, which distrusts the right wing administration and neo-liberal ideas. The inhabitants in general seems to accept most of the initiatives, mirrored in governmental assist; on the financial entrance many are so far warming to the reforms made by the administration, which have been largely rewarded with above common Eurozone development rates.
Marriage as a public curiosity
«The Murder of Slaves in Attic Law», Classical Philology, Vol. «Agriculture and Slavery in Classical Athens», Classical Journal, no.73 (1977–1978), pp. 122–one hundred forty five.
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The historical past of music in Greece begins with the music of ancient Greece, largely structured on the Lyre and other supporting string instruments of the era. What has been gleaned in regards to the social position and character of historical Greek music comes largely from pottery and other types of Greek art. After the independence of Greece and through the nineteenth century, the Neoclassical structure was heavily used for both public and private building. The nineteenth-century structure of Athens and other cities of the Greek Kingdom is mostly influenced by the Neoclassical structure, with architects like Theophil Hansen, Ernst Ziller and Stamatios Kleanthis. Regarding the church buildings, Greece also skilled the Neo-Byzantine revival.
The Pythagorean school saw a powerful connection between mathematics and beauty. In explicit, they noted that objects proportioned according to the golden ratio appeared more attractive. Ancient Greek structure relies on this view of symmetry and proportion. The Koine Greek word for beautiful was ὡραῖος, hōraios, an adjective etymologically coming from the phrase ὥρα, hōra, meaning «hour». In Koine Greek, beauty was thus related to «being of one’s hour».
Let’s look into some cultural facts you should know before dating Greek women. That’s not me using the English language in some odd method, that’s the fact of the situation. It’s in their culture, Greeks don’t like outsiders, the latest political events haven’t been exactly too helpful on this regard. While many younger folks, clearly, are extra liberal in this regard, it is still to be anticipated. Greeks are utilized by choices traders and portfolio managers to hedge danger and understand how their p&l will behave as costs move.
If there was a dying of the top of a household with no male heir to inherit, then a daughter might turn out to be the provisional beret of the property, often known as epikleros (roughly translated to an heiress). Later, it was frequent for most of the women to marry an in depth relative of her father if she became adjunct to that that property. However, women could acquire rights over property by way of items, dowry and inheritance, though her kyrios had the best to eliminate a woman’s property. Athenian women could enter into a contract price less than the worth of a «medimnos of barley» (a measure of grain), permitting women to interact in petty buying and selling.
The Acarnanian League, which was in charge of the logistics, obtained half of the tax proceeds, the opposite half going to the city of Anactorion, of which Actium was a part. Buyers enjoyed a assure in opposition to latent defects; the transaction could be invalidated if the purchased slave turned out to be crippled and the client had not been warned about it.
This customized, which existed in Greece since ancient times, usually helped the girl secure a worthwhile mate. The dowry had been out of form in mainstream culture for a while.
“Toys can be devoted to Artemis by adolescent girls prior to marriage, as a prelude to discovering a husband and having kids. More vital as a ceremony of passage earlier than marriage was the ritual of the chopping and dedication of a lock of hair.” It is also probably that she would have supplied the girdle worn since puberty to those goddesses. These choices signified the bride’s separation from childhood and initiation into maturity. They additionally established a bond between the bride and the gods, who supplied protection for the bride throughout this transition. Lin Foxhall has cited proof of an identical tradition in historical Gortyn, the place the ladies were often known as patroiokoi.
Helen regularly appeared in Athenian comedies of the fifth century BC as a caricature of Pericles’s mistress Aspasia. In Hellenistic instances, she was associated with the moon as a result of similarity of her identify to the Greek word Σελήνη (Selēnē), meaning «Moon, goddess of the moon». One Pythagorean source claimed that Helen had originally come from a colony on the moon, where individuals were larger, stronger, and «fifteen occasions» more beautiful than ordinary mortals.
The suitors would compete in opposition to each other for the daughters hand in marriage. They would convey extravagant items or compete by music, dance, or games. When the suitor was chosen for the daughter, the suitor and the father would proceed in a course of known as engysis, (‘giving of a pledge into the hand’), which is the place the 2 men would shake palms and say some ritual phrases.
Starting at the young age of seven girls had been entrusted with the beginning of weaving one of the most well-known Athenian textiles, the peplos (gown) for the holy statue of Athena on the Acropolis. This was an elaborate, very patterned cloth, the design of which historically included a battle between the gods and the giants. Contrary to these views, the Stoic philosophers argued for equality of the sexes, sexual inequality being of their view contrary to the laws of nature.
Status symbols of energy are essential to be able to indicate social position and “communicate” the respect that could possibly be shown. Greek Orthodox Churches dot each the villages and cities of Greece and are available in a wide range of architectural varieties, from older Byzantine churches, to more modern white brick church buildings, to newer cathedral-like structures with evident Byzantine influence. The Greek Orthodox Church, largely due to the importance of Byzantium in Greek history, as well as its function in the revolution, is a major establishment in modern Greece.

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Online 3 Card Brag Rules
The game of 3 card brag online is a relatively new concept which takes it roots from traditional brag. The idea of the game is to get, or imply that you have, the best possible three card hand.
At the start of each online game, the player to the left of the dealer pays a small blind to enter the game, with the player seated to his left paying the big blind. Similar to poker, the deal rotates clockwise around the board and, similar to poker, there are advantages of holding the button and being the last to act (see Three Card Brag Strategy).
Three cards are dealt face down to each player and the first betting round begins. The player to the left of the big blind has the option of calling the blind, raising the bet or folding his cards. Play continues around the table until each player has called, raised or folded – for a maximum of three raises, again similar to the way in which flop limit Texas Hold´em betting progresses.
After the first round of betting is complete, players have the options of changing any or all of their cards or standing pat (changing none). A second round of betting takes place, this time starting with the player in the small blind position and with the bet size twice what it was in the opening round – for example, in a £1.00/£2.00 game, where the small blind is £1.00 and the big blind is £2.00, the first round of betting will be in multiples of £2.00. The second round of betting will be in multiples of £4.00.
Once the second round of betting is completed, there is a showdown between the players still remaining in the game, with the best hand winning the pot.
The rules of three card brag offer the unique option of betting blind which means that during the first round of betting, players can call bets for half the bet size if they not yet looked at their cards (the default option on many casino and bookmaker sites). Players who choose to take advantage of this option are not allowed to raise – only call or fold – but are allowed to look at their cards at any time and then revert back to the regular bet staking.
Players can continue to play blind through the second round of betting if they wish, although this is not recommended as a successful three card brag betting strategy.
Three card brag is an intriguing card game, played with many of the same skills needed in poker, but quicker and with fewer prime hands claiming potentially substantial pots. The online version of the game has been sterilised to make it easier for Internet players familiar with poker to adapt to, yet still retains some nice British eccentric touches to retain its uniqueness and appeal.


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Anyone who knows me, knows that I am an avid fan of the band U2 (the Irishmen Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam), for many musical and musical performance reasons, but amongst others, for them coming up with what I believe, is the best piece of music ever written (an easily debated topic amongst many.. but that for another day)..
Their hit song, Where The Streets Have No Name, is the first track off their very successful 80's album, The Joshua Tree. The song was about streets in Belfast, Ireland, but the song also has a history of being very difficult to create, with various attempts, even an almost "deliberate accident" created to erase the tapes and start over, but it was saved through a "tea-dropping incident", and it survived through the creative process to become an iconic hit song. As U2's Drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. later said of the song, "It took so long to get that song right, it was difficult for us to make any sense of it. It only became a truly great song through playing live. On the record, musically, it's not half the song it is live.."
The song has the lyrics:
"..I want run, I want to hide, I want to tear down the walls, that hold me inside..
I want to reach out, and touch the flame.. where the streets have no name.."
These lyrics I have, at some point in my life, adopted to represent, and be an ode to, the all familiar, ever present, and always frustrating, artist block, in the creative process..
This phenomena, experienced by many artists, writers and other creative people, has been explored by many, but is essentially the feeling experienced by creative individuals of wanting to create, but feeling the inability to start, or continue with, or finish an art work, or project..
A good friend of mine, Gordon Macdonald, who is a professional artist, told me once, that the first line of paint on a canvas is the most difficult, and therefore the most important brush stroke of any painting.. it seems many struggle with that first stroke..
Here is my take on this incredibly frustrating, sometimes creatively deliberating, and difficult obstacle, to overcome..
1. Have a dedicated place, studio, room, corner, or area, to paint, work or create, as the availability, storing, and easy access to equipment is vital for creativity. Few amongst us can unpack from storage everything needed for our trade every time a creative urge, or an opportunity to work, presents itself.
2. Have the paints, brushes, thinners, easels, canvasses, film, wood, glue, and / or tools ready to go and available, as anyone that has created a product, knows it's difficult and complicated mediums we work with: messy, smelly, dusty, chemically unstable, propensity for staining, smearing, and spilling, which are difficult to clean up and keep in check. Having to go shopping before creating can be distracting, and demoralizing. Have a blank canvas on an easel - you never know what can happen by walking up to a blank canvas..
3. Have some form of idea of a creative goal or ideal that is doable, and within reasonable reach, which makes it possible to achieve what you set out to do.
4. Try and find a way to work faster, so that you do not get bogged down in initial layout, under painting, or detail required to "move along".. Learn to work efficiently, and confidently, as getting bogged down in endless time consuming details stalls the creative process..
5. Sometimes it really comes down to just stepping forward and laying down the paint on the canvas.. be bold, don't fear, doubt is like the white on the canvas, push it away by letting paint touch canvas..
"I want to reach out, and touch the flame.."
6. Make sure to finish. I have serious trouble sometimes to finish a piece, and have a few unfinished pieces that I have carried with me for a long time already.. to finish opens the door to the start of the next work.
7. There is something to be said for not trying to make a masterpiece of every attempt - do not worry about what others will think of your work (this will be explored further in the future).. create for the sake of creating.. I always say:
"it is the doing, not the product"
When the pressure on how the final product is received by your audience is reduced, it is easier to get started..
8. Stay mobile - move around - the same area / background setting seem to make me not want to start. I do like to move my easel around to different locations..
9. It's not necessarily the best advice, but consider doing a few works at the same time - switching between different works allow growth in dealing with different works and their own unique character - it teaches us to be organised, not only with equipment challenges and overall planning, but also for staying mentally organized by leaving one piece, and taking on another. Also, start the next one right after finishing the last one..
Despite this, my production is relatively low - there is always that voice that seem to say - there are more important things to do - maybe that would be point number 10.. MAKE IT IMPORTANT, your creativity is important - add creativity to your list of things to do.. Like, you need to buy groceries, or fill up the car, this activity is a required activity, which needs its own time..
So my friends, again to those already engaging themselves in creativity - and to those who are thinking about getting creative, and to those who havn't tried it yet; go paint, go film, go cook, go photograph, go write, go garden..
Go WALK "Where The Streets Have No Name".. and "Touch The Flame"..


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Even though the aircraft was heavily based on the T-33, the F-94 was the USAF's first fairly effective jet night fighter, replacing the prop driven P-61 and F-82. It was also the USAF's first afterburner equipped aircraft. At this time, these planes were still fairly reliant on ground control to get them close enough to the target for their radar sets to pick up the bogey and that target had to be above them as this was the era before 'look-down' airborne radar.
Sent to Korea in 1951 to handle the night fighting chores from F-82s the F-94 was somewhat successful in shooting down some aircraft, mostly the rather slow 'Bedcheck Charlie' aircraft. The F-94 did score the first night jet on jet combat. Such was the progress of military aircraft at the time, that its squadron use was fairly short. With the advent of the F-86D in 1954/55, all regular USAF Starfires were foisted off to the ANG where some soldiered on until 1959 when the last was retired.
This nice sheet from Expert's Choice offers markings for two aircraft, both of them operating out of Korea during the war. The one that uses all the yellow bits is with the 68 FIS in late 1951/early 1952. The other, named 'Dark Eyes' has a yellow fin stripe and was operational in 1952.
Decals are nicely printed and these are designed for the Hobbycraft kit.
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WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem State Rams (1-2) staged a furious fourth quarter comeback, but the team fell short in the final minutes to take a 73-69 loss to the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (2-2), Wednesday evening. The Rams took the loss in spite of a stellar defensive effort, especially in the fourth quarter of the hard-fought loss.
Though the team struggled early, the Rams played well late for a solid overall effort. As a team, the Rams shot a solid 41.2% (28-of-68) from the floor while allowing Lenoir-Rhyne to shooting 44.1% (26-of-59) from the floor. The Rams also held the rebounding edge in the game, 43-33 in the tough loss. WSSU senior forward Briana Arnold led the way for the Rams with a team-high 14 points in the game while junior forward Brionna Pate scored 13 points with a team-high nine rebounds while freshman guard Teara Johnson added 12 points. Senior center Kandace Tate scored 10 points.
The game was a close one early with Lenoir Rhyne pulling ahead for a 19-16 first quarter lead. The Rams were slow to get started in the game as the team allowed the Bears to jump out to an early 7-3 lead. The Rams were able to climb back into the game, pulling to within a point, 7-8 after a pair of free throws from freshman guard Nyona Shields with 4:38 left. The Rams soon found themselves working their way out of another deficit when they fell behind, 17-9. The Rams closed out the quarter in style, cutting their deficit down to just three points at the end of the quarter, 19-16. Johnson hit a three-pointer at the buzzer.
The second quarter turned out to be a struggle for the Rams with Lenoir-Rhyne going on a shooting barrage from long range. The Rams had an early surge to pull to within a point of the Bears, 24-23 with 6:43 left in the half. Later in the half, the Rams fell victim to a 10-3 run by the Lady Bears to trail, 42-31 at halftime.
The Rams began their comeback with a solid third quarter effort. Things looked tough early for the Rams as the team fell behind, 48-35 with 7:33 left in the quarter. From there, the Rams continued to chip away at their deficit to close the third quarter, trailing, 54-46.
The fourth quarter was a thrilling one for the Rams as the team mounted a furious comeback effort. Trailing the Bears, 68-57 with 3:22 left to play. From there, the Rams held the Bears without a field goal for the remainder of the game while cutting their deficit down to just two points, 71-69 with five seconds left to play. After a pair of clutch free throws, the Bears were able to hold off the Rams to give WSSU the 73-69 loss.
With the loss, the Rams fall to 1-2 to start the season. The team will return to action this weekend when the Rams host the Second Annual Red & White Classic. The Rams will host Central State in a 4:00 p.m. game, Saturday, followed by a 4:00 p.m. game against Benedict, Sunday.
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CLPB deficiency is a rare disorder characterized by neurological problems and a shortage of infection-fighting white blood cells (neutropenia). Signs and symptoms of the condition develop by early childhood, and their severity varies widely among affected individuals.
In the most severely affected individuals, features of CLPB deficiency are apparent in infancy and sometimes at birth. Affected babies have serious neurological problems, which can include an exaggerated startle reaction (hyperekplexia) to unexpected stimuli such as loud noises, reduced movement, muscle tone that is either decreased (hypotonia) or increased (hypertonia), swallowing problems, difficulty breathing, and recurrent seizures (epilepsy). These babies may also have movement abnormalities, such as difficulty coordinating movements (ataxia), involuntary tensing of the muscles (dystonia), or uncontrolled movements of the body (dyskinesia). In addition, these babies have recurrent, life-threatening infections due to severe neutropenia. Affected individuals are at risk of developing a blood cell disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome or a form of blood cancer called leukemia. Because of their severe health problems, affected infants usually live only a few weeks or months.
Moderately affected individuals have neurological problems similar to those described above, although they are less severe. They include hypotonia, muscle stiffness (spasticity), and movement abnormalities. Other features of moderate CLPB deficiency include epilepsy and mild to severe intellectual disability. Neutropenia in these individuals can lead to recurrent infections, although they are not life-threatening.
Mildly affected individuals have no neurological problems, and although they have neutropenia, it does not increase the risk of infections. Some people with mild CLPB deficiency develop deposits of calcium in the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis) or kidney (renal) cysts.
Many people with mild, moderate, or severe CLPB deficiency have clouding of the lenses of the eyes (cataracts) from birth (congenital) or beginning in infancy.
CLPB deficiency is associated with increased levels of a substance called 3-methylglutaconic acid in the urine (3-methylglutaconic aciduria). This abnormality, which provides a clue to the diagnosis, does not appear to cause any health problems.
CLPB deficiency is a rare disorder; the prevalence is not known. At least 26 cases have been reported in the medical literature.
CLPB deficiency is caused by mutations in the CLPB gene, which provides instructions for making a protein whose function is unknown. Based on its similarity to a protein in other organisms, the CLPB protein is thought to help unfold misfolded proteins so they can be refolded correctly. If not fixed, misfolded proteins cannot function properly and may be damaging to cells.
CLPB gene mutations likely reduce or eliminate the amount of functional CLPB protein. The severity of the condition is thought to be related to the amount of functional protein remaining: severe CLPB deficiency is likely caused by a complete absence of CLPB protein, while moderate and mild CLPB deficiency result when some functional CLPB protein is produced. Researchers are unsure how reduction or absence of this protein leads to the signs and symptoms of CLPB deficiency.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.
Other Names for This Condition
- 3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 7
- 3-methylglutaconic aciduria type VII
- 3-methylglutaconic aciduria with cataracts, neurologic involvement and neutropenia
- 3-methylglutaconic aciduria-cataract-neurologic involvement-neutropenia syndrome
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I’m an illustrator and artist currently located in Bristol, UK.
I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Drawing & Applied Art from University of the West of England. Since graduating I’ve created a illustration brand, making and designing a range of illustrated goods, including: stationary; badges; stickers; and accessories.
My work is vibrant and dark; mixing the macabre with bright colours. I work in a range of mediums, from the digital to the traditional.
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Darman Ara Economic Development Group is the majority shareholder in pioneer Plasma and medical nutrition companies with solid development plans to execute the entire chain of locally manufactured plasma-derived medicines and investment plans for leading expertise in digital health and localization of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Research on Detection Moisture of Intact Meat Based on Discrete LED Wavelengths
The existing researches focused on using the commercial full wavelength spectrometer to determine the quality parameters of meat by detecting the meat emulsion, which were difficult to achieve online and non-destructive detection of the moisture content of intact meat. Moreover, the accuracy of pieces moisture detection is low, and people did not consider differences in the organizational structure of the pork meat itself. In this paper, we have developed a portable data acquisition system based on discrete wavelengths of spectral, and used it to detect the moisture content of fresh intact pork meat within a certain depth range. Based on the steady-state spatially resolved spectroscopy and considering the muscle fiber structure and direction of intact pork meat, we have designed a device with a symmetrical structure, which has a wavelength of 1300nm, 1450nm, 1550nm and 970nm LED light source for detecting the moisture content of the samples obtained from theLongissimus, within a certain depth range, and verified the stability and linearity of the system. The results show that the coefficient of determination is 0.49, and the detection range is 73.19%~77.654%. This study shows that scattering properties of meat is one of the main factors affecting the stability of detection.
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Naarm/Melbourne group Romero returns with a brand-new single called ‘Troublemaker’, helping blow back the leaden clouds that have lingered over our heads for most of the year. Another slice of euphoric power-pop brilliance, ‘Troublemaker’ reaffirms Romero’s emergence as one of the more vital and exciting things to happen in 2020.
Less than a month into 2020 and we have a frontrunner for song of the year. Melbourne power-pop five-piece Romero is dropping a double A-side brimming with trenchant energy. Brilliantly radiant and uncompromising from the outset, ‘Honey’ is the kind of summer-appropriate track we could use during a period of noxious current affairs.
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Treatment options for white spots on the teeth will depend on the cause. They include treatment with composite resin, managing tooth decay, avoiding sugary drinks, and adjusting fluoride use.
White spots can appear on the teeth for various reasons, including poor dental hygiene, and eating too many acidic or sugary foods.
In this article, we look at the reasons why people might get white spots on their teeth, and provide 11 tips for treating and preventing them.
There are several possible causes of white spots on the teeth.
A common cause is dental fluorosis.
People usually get this when they are young if they consumed too much fluoride as a child. It is usually a harmless condition that only tends to develop before the teeth break through the gums.
Another common cause is enamel hypoplasia.
This condition occurs when a person’s teeth enamel does not form properly. Like fluorosis, hypoplasia only occurs during childhood when a person’s teeth are still developing. However, it can increase the risk of tooth decay.
Other causes of white spots on the teeth include poor dental hygiene, especially when someone is wearing braces, or eating too many acidic or sugary foods.
There are several possible treatments for white spots on the teeth. The suitability of these treatments may depend on the underlying cause of the white spots and the condition of a person’s teeth.
1. Enamel microabrasion
Some people may be able to have microabrasion done to treat their white spots. During this procedure, a dentist removes a small amount of enamel from the teeth to reduce the appearance of the white spots.
This professional treatment is typically followed by teeth bleaching, which can make the teeth appear more uniform in color.
2. Teeth whitening or bleaching
Whitening or bleaching teeth can help to reduce the appearance of white spots and other stains. A variety of teeth whitening products, such as strips and paste, are available over-the-counter (OTC.) People can also buy these products online.
People with white spots can also see a dentist for professional whitening treatments. These treatments tend to use stronger bleaching solutions than those available OTC, which may make them work better.
3. Dental veneer
Dental veneers are thin, protective coverings that attach to the front surface of a person’s teeth. They can conceal white spots and other blemishes very effectively.
Dental veneers are only available from a dentist and must be professionally fitted. This can make them costly.
4. Topical fluoride
A dentist may apply topical fluoride to the teeth of people with enamel hypoplasia. This may encourage the development of enamel on the teeth and help prevent tooth decay.
5. Composite resin.
For people with enamel hypoplasia, a dentist may apply composite resin to fill in cavities and to bond the outer enamel of the teeth. This may not be suitable if people have large numbers of white spots on their teeth.
Practicing excellent dental hygiene can help prevent white spots on teeth as well as other stains, tooth decay, gum disease, or other dental problems.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that people brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and floss between their teeth once daily.
For most people, white spots on teeth develop before they reach the age of 10 years old. This may vary in some people.
Therefore, it is essential that people encourage their children to have good dental hygiene and other prevention habits. This can help them ensure their teeth stay healthy and strong.
Following the tips below may help prevent white spots from developing on children’s teeth:
6. Using fluoride-free water
For babies who primarily feed on infant formula, making up their formula milk with fluoride-free water may help to prevent excess buildup of fluoride in their teeth.
7. Using the right amount of toothpaste
For children under the age of 3 years old, people should ensure that they are not using more than a smear of toothpaste, or an amount the size of a grain of rice, on their toothbrush.
For children over the age of 3 years old, carers should ensure they are not using more than a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
Young children often fail to spit toothpaste out, so using a small amount can help reduce their overall fluoride exposure. Supervising a child’s brushing can help to ensure that they are using an appropriate amount of toothpaste and not swallowing too much.
8. Testing well water
People should consider having their water tested for fluoride levels on a yearly basis if they have had their homes connected to private wells. This policy is vital for anyone who has young children as natural fluoride levels can vary greatly in different places.
9. Following fluoride supplement recommendations
The ADA recommend dietary fluoride supplements for children aged between 6 months and 16 years old living in areas without fluoridated water who have a high risk of developing tooth decay. These supplements should only be used if a doctor or dentist prescribes them for someone.
10. Reducing sugary and acidic foods and drinks
Tooth enamel can be damaged and the risk of tooth decay increased by some foods and drinks, especially ones high in sugars or acids.
Foods and drinks to be aware of include the following:
- citrus juices and fruits, such as grapefruit, lemons, and oranges
- hard candies and other sugary sweets
- sodas and other drinks high in sugars, including sports drinks
While occasionally eating these foods and drinks may be harmless, eating too much or too many can lead to damage and blemishes, including white spots.
Drinking water after consuming these foods can help wash them off the teeth and reduce the chances of damage. Drinking through a straw may also help.
11. Seeing a dentist
Anyone concerned about their dental health, or that of their child, should talk to a dentist.
Although white spots on the teeth may be less than desirable, they are usually not a cause for concern. However, people with enamel hypoplasia may be at increased risk of dental damage and decay.
If a person notices that the white spots on their teeth are changing in size or number, or they are starting to have tooth pain, they should see their dentist.
A dentist can evaluate the symptoms and condition of the teeth and will recommend a treatment plan, if necessary.
People rarely need to be overly concerned about while white spots on their teeth and they can treat them for cosmetic purposes if they wish.
A dentist can recommend interventions, such as professional whitening or the application of veneers, to make the teeth appear more uniform in color.
Anyone who is worried about white spots on their teeth should visit their dentist for an examination.


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American actress and reality television personality Eden Wood. She turned to model and acting after constantly competing in numerous kid beauty pageants. Eden has also tried her hand at singing and dancing, and she has been able to acquire a similar level of fame in both of these areas. She became well-known for participating in the reality TV program “Toddlers and Tiaras.” Eden has also appeared on a number of television programs as a performer and as a guest. Eden created her own show for Logo TV and participated in one of the channel’s awards events. Her filmography features titles like “Jimmy Paul: The Pug Tooth Fairy,” “The Little Rascals Save the Day,” etc. Her mother collaborated on writing her biography, which details her accomplishments.
The Story of Success
When Eden was just a toddler, she made her acting debut. She made her debut in front of the public by performing in the theatrical production “Christmas Musical.” She received an offer to play a part in the independent movie “The Angry Box” two years later. Louisiana’s Shreveport is where the movie was filmed. Eden became well-known when the movie was released. The creators of some of the most well-known television programs in America soon contacted her and asked her to be a guest on their programs.
Eden made significant progress the following year when she took part in the TLC channel’s reality program “Toddlers and Tiaras.” The program highlighted Eden’s life and her amazing accomplishments for someone so young. She became well-known in the USA thanks to the movie “Toddlers and Tiaras.” Eden started her singing and dance training at the age of four. She additionally acquired gymnastics skills. When she contributed her vocals to the song “Cutie Patootie,” she had just finished a brief period of training.
While the song increased her reputation, it also thrust her into the center of a debate. The word “booty” was included in the song’s lyrics, which many professional musicians found offensive. To them, allowing a child to say such things was morally wrong. Eden, though, continued to do what she does best without being disturbed by the uproar. Because of the success of “Toddlers and Tiaras,” she quickly rose to the position of TLC’s face. She also created her own program, called “Eden’s World,” in the meanwhile. She also participated in one of the award ceremonies that Kelly Osbourne, a well-known British star, hosted.
Eden had made the decision to take a hiatus from pageants and beauty contests by the time she was six. But she was unable to control her want for attention. She consequently resumed her involvement in the entertainment sector. This time, Eden began appearing on international stages, which helped her establish herself as a global icon. She then began to make frequent appearances on talk shows like “Good Morning America,” “The Talk,” “Showbiz Tonight,” “The View,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and “The Wendy Williams Show.” Additionally, she made appearances in a number of programs that were broadcast in Australia, England, Ireland, and Japan.
Eden is a well-known vocalist who has released numerous songs for the record label “Neon Pink Records.” She also took part in the formation of the musical ensemble “LOL The Band.” Eden starred as Darla Hood in the movie “The Little Rascals Save the Day” in 2014. In a theater production, she also played Peter Pan. Eden has also posed for the “Cicciabella” brand of shoes. The Eden Wood Line was the name of the clothing line she later started.
Individual Life of Eden Wood
On February 18, 2005, Eden Wood was born in Arkansas. A book about her daughter’s rise to prominence was co-written by her mother, Mickie Wood. Eden was raised in a middle-class household because her father was a welder. Eden took formal dancing instruction at South Mississippi’s Jo Carlisle & Blake Nagy Performing Arts Center. She has a sizable collection of Barbie dolls and enjoys playing with them.
Eden’s mother has frequently been charged with using her daughter to support a luxury lifestyle. According to sources, Mickie coerced Eden into entering the entertainment business at such a young age. Even though Mickie has refuted these assertions, she acknowledges that Eden is responsible for her family’s improved standard of living.
Eden Wood Net Worth
Eden Wood, an American child contestant in beauty pageants, reality television personality, and actress, has a $100k net worth. Eden Wood, an Arkansas native, entered her first pageant shortly after turning one. She kept competing until she was six years old and first came to public attention when she appeared on the reality series “Toddlers and Tiaras.” She not only made numerous appearances on “Toddlers and Tiaras,” but she also made appearances on Nightline, 60 Minutes, and Good Morning America segments. She owns her own clothing line called The Eden Wood Line and serves as the spokesperson for the children’s boot company Cicciabella. Next, she’ll introduce a range of dancewear. In the 2013 version of “The Little Rascals,” where she plays Darla, she will make her professional acting debut. She also featured in “Eden’s World,” her own Logo series.


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The Importance of Having a Legal Counsel
Choosing legal counsel is essential to any organization. Whether running a small business or a huge corporation, you need a solid and dependable legal team to protect your company. An excellent legal counsel can ensure that your business is protected from lawsuits and that you have legal advice to remain in business.
Deputy general counsel
Deputy general counsels provide legal advice to businesses and corporations on issues ranging from governance and corporate compliance to litigation avoidance. They may also manage a team of legal professionals and negotiate contracts with clients.
Deputy general counsels are in demand as firms and organizations expand. They are expected to increase as companies reduce costs and deal with more complex issues. They will need to be prepared to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
To be eligible for the job of Deputy General Counsel, a candidate must have a law degree and a few years of experience in a legal setting. They will also need to pass the bar exam and demonstrate that they have the skills to handle various legal matters.
A Deputy General Counsel typically works in a law firm or a large company. Their salaries vary depending on the industry and the level of education. They may be asked to take on more responsibilities, allowing them to gain experience in different areas of law. They can also earn a salary boost if they change employers or get advanced degrees.
Deputy general counsels are responsible for the Office of General Counsel (OGC). They supervise and counsel other lawyers, oversee the litigation program, and provide legal advice to business and government representatives.
In-house counsel registration
Having in-house counsel registration will give you the benefits of corporate legal counsel. If you are a full-time in-house lawyer, you are legally permitted to provide legal services in New York to your employer or an affiliate of your employer. However, if you are just part-time, then you are not.
New York State has adopted a rule requiring that in-house lawyers get a limited license to practice law in the state. The government is modeled on similar regulations in other states. The Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct of the New York State Bar Association approved this rule.
The rule is in effect beginning on April 15, 2020, although if you have already started working for a company in the Big Apple, you have to get a license by the end of that month. The rule is not the only thing that makes New York a desirable jurisdiction. The state is a world-class legal and business innovation center, and this requirement may keep that status.
To be eligible for the in-house counsel registration, you need to be a member of the bar in the United States, at least one other state and be admitted to practice law in another. It would be best if you also had a registered office in New York.
Duties of a legal counsel
Having a legal counsel working within your company will ensure that you keep up with all the laws and regulations relevant to your business. This is important to maintain the integrity of your business.
A Legal Counsel may specialize in one area of law or have general knowledge of all the areas of law. Their primary duties include negotiating contracts, advising executives and senior management, and ensuring that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
A Legal Counsel is a crucial source of information on constitutional issues. They can also advise clients on proceeding when new laws are enacted.
Legal Counsels also have to have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. For example, they have to be able to identify risks and calculate them to find the best solution.
In addition, they have to be able to work well under pressure and handle various matters at once. Sometimes, they may have to spend extra time working on a particular topic or preparing for a trial.
The role of Legal Counsel is expected to grow 6% faster than average over the next eight years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a result, those with a Juris Doctor degree or at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a law firm are expected to be in demand.

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Saturday’s WWE Backlash Premium Live Event from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico was the highest-grossing and most-viewed Backlash in company history.
WWE issued a press release today to tout how Backlash viewership was up 28% over the WrestleMania Backlash numbers in 2022. Backlash also drew the larges gate for a WWE event in Puerto Rico, and the largest gate in the history of Backlash.
WWE touted more than 34,800 fans in San Juan this weekend with a sellout crowd of 16,896 fans at SmackDown and 17,944 fans at Backlash. This was also the most social Backlash of all-time, led by over 40 million views of the San Juan Street Fight featuring Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest. The hashtag #WWEBacklash, which was accompanied by a custom Bad Bunny emoji, trended #1 across the entire evening of sports.
Backlash also broke merchandise and sponsorship records. As the first-ever WWE event under the expanded partnership with Fanatics overseeing the on-site event retail experience, top-selling items included the WWE Backlash and LWO Puerto Rico t-shirts. Sponsorship revenue surpassed any Backlash event in history, breaking last year’s record with a 98% year-on-year increase through partnerships with Netflix’s FUBAR, Mike’s Harder Lemonade and Xfinity.
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(KIKA) – ROMA – E’ stato presentato a Roma il film Il peggior Natale della mia vita, diretto da Alessandro Genovesi. Hanno posato per i fotografi anche le interpreti Laura Chiatti e Cristiana Capotondi. Le attrici hanno sfoggiato mise molto diverse: un tubino nero per la Chiatti, pantaloni in pelle e top rosa antico per la Capotondi.
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Friday 6 July 2012
37-FT LONG DRAWINGS OF THE LONDON RIVERSIDE UNFURLED BY ARTIST MATTEO PERICOLI
FIRST UK EXHIBITION OF ‘LONDON UNFURLED’
From 11 July, PM Gallery & House will present a richly detailed exploration of the riverside architecture of London. London Unfurled is the result of a walk alongside the Thames by Italian illustrator and architect Matteo Pericoli.
London Unfurled runs from 11 July to 2 September at PM Gallery, in Ealing, west London, the extension to Sir John Soane’s Pitzhanger Manor. Admission is free. This is the first time that Matteo Pericoli’s original London Unfurled drawings have been shown anywhere in the UK.
Over two weeks in September 2009, Matteo Pericoli walked from Hammersmith Bridge to the O2 Arena and back again, examining the scene beside the Thames, taking 6,100 photographs and seeing off a pair of shoes in the process. The two resulting 11.5 metre drawings, showing the city as it is seen from the north and south banks, will each be unfurled around PM Gallery.
Matteo Pericoli’s drawings are packed with familiar buildings, including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Battersea Power Station and the Shard, but include details that people may never previously have noticed. The pen-and-ink drawings feature 41 bridges, 58 cranes, 1,343 individual buildings, over 27,000 window panes and 3,000 waves on the river.
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text: Summer Reading Blast-Off! Posted on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by staff Kick start your summer reading with a magic show and get an early start on your summer reading sheets. This year Summer Reading goes from June 21 – August 8. Grand Prizes are $100 gift cards to Amazon. Posted in Programs.

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Biochemistry is the study of biomolecules and their transformations. Biochemistry deals with the structure, functions and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals and water which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. Biochemistry has become so important that it can explain all the living processes that occur in almost all areas of the bio-medical sciences from botany to medicine. Hence, biochemistry is referred to as the currency of bio-medical sciences. Biochemistry is applied in medicine, nutrition, etc. In medicine, biochemistry helps to investigate the causes and cures of disease. In nutrition, it helps in understanding the maintenance of health and the causes and effects of nutritional deficiencies. Biochemistry explains how the control of information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy through metabolism give rise to the complexity of life.
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On July 11, 2015, Dr. Julie Kain's Unitarian Universalist Church in Pensacola, Florida, hosted Ms. Haley Morrissette's "Black Women Erased" community gathering filled with powerful, terrifying, survivors' tales of rape and sexual abuse. Due to the sensitivity of the survivors' stories and the possibility for re-traumatization, the event was not filmed. My own notes do not denote who exactly was speaking.
This CJ's Street Report will provide a composite summary of what the rape survivors said in a historical context. This report will provide information on community resources available to victims of rape and other forms of sexual abuse. This will be followed by data collected by the Department of Justice and the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control regarding rape and sexual violence directed against Black women. Lastly, since "Black Women Erased" also addressed the topic of Black women--straight, lesbian, and transgender--being brutalized by law enforcement, the final section will provide information on this topic.
In Florida, "Sexual Battery is the legal term for the crime of rape or sexual assault," as in Chapter 794 of the Florida Statutes. "Sexual battery occurs when one person forces another person to engage in sexual activity without their consent." "Sexual battery is defined as oral, anal or vaginal penetration by, or in union with the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object committed without that person's consent." "Consent means intelligent, knowing and voluntary consent and does not include coerced submission." A person does not have to physically resist in order for consent not to be given.
If anyone has read Danielle L. McGuire's At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance—A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power, you know that Black women are the heart, soul, and backbone of not only the Black Liberation Movement, but the Black community as a whole.
The idea of "Black Women Erased" is that this historical fact is overlooked. Indeed, one speaker noted that when people use the term "Black people," that is translated as "Black men" and that overlooks the fact that Black women are also brutalized by law enforcement. Another speaker noted that "rape victim" simply means "white woman" and the media focuses on the rape of white women who more often than Black women seek and receive medical treatment and psychological counseling.
Mrs. Rosa Parks, for example, according to the account in McGuire's book, was a long-time, experienced anti-rape investigator trying to bring justice to Black women raped with legal impunity by white men throughout the Jim Crow South. The Montgomery bus boycott was brought about not because Black people were forced to sit at the back of the bus, but because Black women, largely domestic workers who used the bus system, were being raped, sexually assaulted, or beaten while using the buses by drivers and passengers with legal impunity. Once the boycott moved into its initial stage, Rosa Parks and the women who organized the boycott were shoved to the rear of the movement's "bus" and the nascent Civil Rights Movement around Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. created a "cartoon" version of Rosa Parks activism. This is just one of the legacies of being "erased."
Dr. Carolyn M. West, writing at the National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women website noted that "Black women experienced a unique threat and danger in slavery—that of sexual assault." From the first slave-carrying ship in 1619, rape was part of the voyage. West noted that "historians estimate that at least 58 percent of all enslaved women between the ages of 15 and 30 had been sexually assaulted by White men."
After 1808, when the importation of African slaves was banned, Black women were systematically used to breed domestic slaves "to produce a perpetual labor force." After Emancipation, the Ku Klux Klan gang-raped Black women as part of the reign of terror to destroy Reconstruction. Rape laws did not recognize that Black women could be raped by white men, or even by Black men. The post-rape brutalization of Black women by the legal system was justified by the stereotype that Black women were "hypersexual" and "Jezebels." The Bible Gateway website describes the biblical Jezebel as a "most licentious woman," a "voluptuary" possessing "all the tawdry arts of a wanton woman" and coming from an "idolatrous stock."
Black women surviving under conditions of systematic physical, legal, and religious rape, according to West, "preserved their emotional health and dignity by creating a ‘culture of secrecy’ around their sexual violence. This historical trauma is inter-generational and continues to live in the collective memories of contemporary African American women."
Ms. Kathy Ferguson, a founding member of the Maryland-based Women of Color Network and its first paid coordinator of the network, noted that this "culture of silence" was not only due to fear, embarrassment, and shame felt by women of all races, but also "'Black women historically have had to carry the burden of the community. You don't necessarily want to report because you don't want the community viewed negatively."
It is this "culture of secrecy" that "Black Women Erased" addressed.
One speaker noted the rape and sexual assault of Black women by Black men, as well as their brutalization by law enforcement "destroyed the essence of the Black woman" and separated her from other women. Like the national statistics, most Black women are raped or sexually assaulted by someone they know--a male (Black or white) college friend or a family member, or even by law enforcement. One speaker noted that an Oklahoma City police officer was accused of sexually assaulting 13 Black women during traffic stops. He is facing 36 charges of rape, sexual battery, and stalking.
The speakers were unanimous that not all law enforcement officers were bad. But, one speaker said it best: "All police are not bad. But you have to call out those who are. Or else you are complicit."
Community Resources Available:
Rape Crisis 24-Hour Hotline: (850) 433-RAPE or 433-7273. The Rape Crisis Center at the Lakeview Center provides crisis intervention, 24-hour crisis phone line, individual/group/family counseling, victim assistance facilitation, and community education. The SERVICES ARE FREE and AVAILABLE WHETHER OR NOT THE CRIME HAS BEEN REPORTED. There is no time limit on the occurrence of the traumatic effect and delayed reactions are common.
Help Line 24-Hour (850) 438-1617, also with the Lakeview Center. The service is for those at risk of crisis intervention, suicide, drugs and alcohol, depression, AIDS, abuse, relationship issues, child-related problems, pregnancy, runaways, and teen problems.
Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (S.A.F.E.) are completed at the following emergency rooms: Baptist Hospital, Pensacola; West Florida Hospital, Pensacola; Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola; Gulf Breeze Hospital, Gulf Breeze; Santa Rosa Medical Center, Milton; and Jay Hospital, Jay, Florida.
Rape Crisis Counseling at the Avalon Center, (850) 437-8900.
For LGBTQI (Queer and Intersex), information/support in Florida call (1-888-956-RAPE, -7273).
National Sexual Assault Online Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE -4673)
GLBT National Help Center (1-888-THE-GLNH, 1-888-843-4564)
Statistics on Rape and Sexual Assault (Straight, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender)
For every Black woman who reports her rape, 15 Black women do not report theirs. (1)
Around 40 percent of all Black women report coercive contact of a sexual nature by age 18. (1)
Just under 19 percent of Black women report being raped in their lifetime. (1)
In 2007, Black female victims of intimate partner homicide were twice as likely as white female homicide victims to be killed by a spouse. (2)
Black females were four times more likely than white females to be murdered by a boyfriend or girlfriend. (2)
Black females experienced higher rates of rape or sexual assault in 2008 than white females or females of other races (2.9 compared to 1.2 and 0.9 per 1,000 females age 12 or older, respectively.) (2)
Overall, 18 percent of all women have been raped at some point in their lives. (3)
51 percent of women were raped by an intimate partner and another 41 percent by an acquaintance. (3)
42 percent of all women experienced their first rape before the age of 18; nearly 80 percent experienced their first rape before the age of 25. (3)
35 percent of women who reported being raped before the age of 18, reported a completed rape as an adult. (3)
22 percent of Black women, nearly 19 percent of white non-Hispanic women, nearly 15 percent of Hispanic women, nearly 30 percent of American Indian or Alaska Native, and 33 percent of multiracial non-Hispanic have experienced rape at some point in their lives. (3)
41 percent of Black women, 47.6 percent of white women, and 36 percent of Hispanic women experience other sexual violence in their lifetime. (3)
Nearly 44 percent of Black women, 34.6 percent of white women, and 37 percent of Hispanic women experience rape, physical violence, or stalking in their lifetime. (3)
Estimated number (Table 2.3) of rape victims, lifetime: White, 15.2 million; Black, 3.1 million; Hispanic, 2.2 million; American Indian, 234,000; and, multiracial, 452,000. (3)
Estimated number (Table 2.3) of other sexual assault, lifetime: White, 38.6 million; Black, 5.9 million; Hispanic, 5.4 million; American Indian, 424,000; multiracial, 786,000; Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.6 million. (3)
Research suggests that victims of intimate partner and sexual violence make more visits to health providers over their lifetime, have more hospital stays, have longer duration of hospital stays, and are at risk of a wide range of physical, mental, reproductive, and other health consequences over their lifetime than non-victims. (3)
These physical consequences include: asthma, irritable bowel movement, diabetes, high blood pressure, frequent headaches, chronic pain, difficulty sleeping, activity limitations, poor physical health, and poor mental health. (3)
An estimated 17 percent of Florida will experience rape during their lifetime, compared to 18 percent nationwide, and nearly 42 percent of Florida women will experience sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime, compared to nearly 45 percent nationwide. (3)
44 percent of lesbian women, 61 percent of bisexual women, and 35 percent of heterosexual women experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (4)
22 percent of bisexual women and 9 percent of heterosexual women have been raped by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (4)
Approximately 1 in 8 lesbian women (13 percent), nearly half of bisexual women (46 percent), and 1 in 6 heterosexual women (17 percent) have been raped in their lifetime. This translates to an estimated 214,000 lesbian women, 1.5 million bisexual women, and 19 million heterosexual women. (4)
Of those women who have been raped, almost half of bisexual women (48 percent) and more than a quarter of heterosexual women (28 percent) experienced their first completed rape between the ages of 11 and 17 years. (4)
46 percent of lesbians, 75 percent of bisexual women, and 43 percent of heterosexual women reported sexual violence other than rape in their lifetimes. (5)
"Most studies reveal that approximately 50 percent of transgender people experience sexual violence at some point in their lifetime." (6)
"The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs [NCAVP] reports that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people were three times more likely to report sexual violence and/or harassment compared to heterosexual people who reported to NCAVP in 2010."
"The chances that a woman will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after being raped are 50 to 90 percent."
"Rape victims are four times more likely to have contemplated suicide after the rape than non-crime victims, and 13 times more likely than non-crime victims to have attempted suicide."
(1) Women of Color Network, Facts & Stats Collection, June 2006.
(2) U.S. Department of Justice, Female Victims of Violence, September 2009.
(3) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 2010 Summary Report.
(4) National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, An Overview of 2010 Findings on Victimization by Sexual Orientation.
(5) National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Statistics About Sexual Violence, 2015.
Black Women and Law Enforcement Violence
According to the African American Policy Forum's social media guide for #SayHerName, noted that although "Black women are routinely killed, raped and beaten by the police, their experiences are rarely foregrounded in popular understandings of police brutality. Yet, inclusion of Black women’s experiences is critical to effectively combating racialized state violence for Black communities and other communities of color."
The African American Policy Forum's longer report, noted that the "resurgent racial justice movement in the United States has developed a clear frame to understand the police killings of Black men and boys, theorizing the ways in which they are systematically criminalized
and feared across class and irrespective of circumstance. Yet Black women who are profiled, beaten, sexually assaulted and killed by law enforcement officials are conspicuously absent from this frame even when their experiences are identical. And they remain invisible when their experiences are distinct--uniquely informed by race, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation."
The social media guide reported that in 2013, Black men and Black women in New York City experienced essentially the same treatment by the police. Of all stops of males, 55.7 percent were Black; similarly, of all police stops of females, 53.4 percent were Black.
Both the social media guide and accompanying report, highlighted selected cases of Black women killed by law enforcement that have not received national media attention.
Thematically, Mya Hall, Gabriella Nevarez, Natasha McKenna, Miriam Carey, Sharmel Edwards, Kendra James, Shantel Davis, and LaTanya Haggerty were all killed after "driving while Black," according to the report.
The social media guide highlighted that Shelley Frey was killed in Houston by an off-duty sheriff and Houston-area minister; Kayla Moore, a transgender woman with mental illness died after being arrested by police in Berkeley, California; Michelle Cusseaux, killed by Phoenix police; Tanisha Anderson, killed by Cleveland police after slamming her head into a concrete sidewalk; Alberta Spruil, died of a heart attack after police broke into her apartment and threw a concussion grenade; Rekia Boyd, shot in the back of the head by an off-duty Chicago police detective; and, Kyam Livingston, died after being left alone in her New York City police cell for 20 hours; she had complained of cramps and diarrhea, but officers ignored her pleas for help for hours. Perhaps the youngest victim of police violence was Aiyana Stanley-Jones, a seven year-old Detroit child who was shot in her sleep by a Detroit police officer during a raid on her grandmother's apartment.

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Welcome to our Research Group
The Multimedia Operating Systems and Networking (MONET) Research Group, led by Professor Klara Nahrstedt in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is engaged in research in various areas of distributed multimedia systems.
- Paper accepted in ACM MMSys 2014: Our paper on "3DTI Amphitheater: A Manageable 3DTI Environment with Hierarchical Stream Prioritization" by Shannon Chen, Klara Nahrstedt, and Indranil Gupta has been accepted for publication in MMSys 2014. Congratulations!
Created by Haiming Jin, Nov 27, 2013
- The 2013 IEEE ComSoc MMTC Best Conference Paper Award: Our paper on “Distortion Over Latency: Novel Metric for Measuring Interactive Performance of Remote Rendering Systems,” in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), pp. 1-7, July 2011 by S. Shi, K. Nahrstedt, and R. Campbell has won the 2013 IEEE ComSoc MMTC Best Conference Paper Award. Congratulations!
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- ACMMM Huawei/3DLife Grand Challenge Winner: Paper of Shannon Chen, Pengye Xia, and Prof. Klara Nahrstedt: "Activity-Aware Adaptive Compression: A Morphing-based Frame Synthesis Application in 3DTI,"
has won the Huawei/3DLife - 3D human reconstruction and action recognition Grand Challenge of ACM Multimedia 2013. Congratulations!
Created by Shannon Chen, Oct 27, 2013
- Ting-yu Wang awarded Computer Science Excellence Fellowship: Ting-yu Wang has been awarded "Computer Science Excellence Fellowship" in 2013-2014, which is an annual fellowship for new entrance PhD student. Congratulations!
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