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Parineeti Chopra's Raksha Bandhan Post Is Late But Hey, So Are Her Rakhi Gifts

Parineeti Chopra shared this picture.(Image courtesy: parineetichopra)

  • Parineeti Chopra dropped two throwback pictures on Instagram
  • The pictures are from Parineeti’s childhood days
  • The pictures feature her with her brothers Sahaj and Shivang

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And the award for the best Raksha Bandhan post goes to Parineeti Chopra. The actress is “waiting since 1993” for her rakhi gifts. No, we aren’t saying so. Parineeti did. On a fine Monday afternoon, she finally decided to upload a rakhi post. FYI: a day after the occasion. But why? Read her caption, “My rakhi post as late as their rakhi gifts. Where dem at?” Parineeti added hourglass and gift hamper emojis to the caption. As for the hashtag, the Saina actress wrote, “Waiting since 1993”. Oh Parineeti, we are with you on this. She also picked a few throwback pictures from her family album for the special Instagram update. The snaps feature Parineeti and her brothers Sahaj Chopra and Shivang Chopra. One of the photos is from a rakhi celebration at their home. We can see little Parineeti applying tikka on Shivang’s forehead as Sahaj waits for his turn. Shivang Chopra, who is a doctor, was quick with his reply and he wrote, “My rakhi gift to you is my lovely presence in your life.” Aren’t they adorable?

Shivang also posted a series of pictures featuring the trio on the occasion. As for the caption, he wrote, “Gotta show love on Rakhi they said…” He added a bunch of red-heart emojis.

Parineeti Chopra, who is the oldest among the three, shares a strong bond with her little brothers. On Parineeti’s birthday last year, Sahaj Chopra penned a heartwarming note for his “didi”. “Happy Birthday, didi. From being a humble, simple human being to being the most caring and loving sister to both Shivang and me. You’re not only an elder sister but have always been our second mother. We love you and always will have your back. Parineeti Chopra, baaki sab toh phone pe hi discuss hoga[Let’s discuss the rest over a call],” the entrepreneur wrote.

Now, take a look at this ‘aww’dorable throwback photograph shared by Parineeti Chopra. We can see a younger Parineeti holding Shivang in her arms. Don’t miss the little Sahaj here. Parineeti called them her “babies.”

We wish Parineeti Chopra receives all her pending rakhi gifts soon.

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In less than three weeks, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings comes exclusively to theaters, in what should be a joyous occasion under any other circumstances. After all, it marks the franchise’s milestone 25th installment and features a brand new hero headlining their first solo movie for the first time since Captain Marvel arrived back in March 2019, but the pandemic has other plans.

After the Black Widow mess that saw Scarlett Johansson sue Disney for breach of contract, there was no chance the Mouse House would risk making the same mistakes again and send Shang-Chi to streaming on such short notice. However, the Delta variant is still a major concern, and there’s a lot of MCU fans more than happy to wait 45 days for the martial arts fantasy blockbuster to come to streaming free of charge than risk a trip to the theater.

That uncertainty has been reflected in the current projections, which have Shang-Chi opening somewhere between $35-55 million during its first frame. Even at the highest end of those estimates, Destin Daniel Cretton’s movie could be set for the unwanted distinction of scoring the MCU’s lowest-ever debut.

The current holder is The Incredible Hulk, which bowed with $55 million back in the summer of 2008, and Edward Norton’s one-and-done effort as Bruce Banner has been viewed as the red-headed stepchild of the shared universe ever since. Without the cushion of China to rely on, if Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings winds up at the bottom of the pile we could realistically be talking about Marvel Studios’ first genuine box office bomb, so let’s hope reviews are strong enough to give it some legs.

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Kalo (Colocasia esculenta; taro) is a nutrient-dense staple crop with deep cultural, spiritual and genealogical ties to the Hawaiian people.  Māhuahua ʻAi o Hoi (“Regrowing the Fruit of Hoi”) is a community-driven vision for restoring agricultural and ecological productivity to the 405-acre area locally referred to as “Hoi” situated in the Heʻeia wetlands (meadowlands).  Between 2009 and 2010, Kākoʻo convened a series of meetings and interviews with local area kūpuna (elders) and community members to gain insights into the community’s vision for the area:

  • “He‘eia as an abundant food-producing land”
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  • “Hoi is restored as a native wetland. Koloa, ‘alae ‘ula, and ae‘o have returned and the splashing of ‘ama‘ama sounds like rain falling on He‘eia Stream. Clean, clear water feeds the fishpond and native limu and other marine life are once again abundant.”

The Heʻeia Wetlands

The Heʻeia Wetlands is a marshland area formed by the waters of Haʻikū and Iolekaʻa valleys where wetland kalo was traditionally grown. The Heʻeia Wetlands are situated within the alluvial plains of the Heʻeia ahupuaʻa, in the moku (district) of Koʻolaupoko on the Island of Oʻahu.

In January of 2010, Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi acquired a 38-year lease to the 405-acre wetland property from the Hawaii Community Development Authority to promote educational programs, cultural use, ecological restoration and sustainable agriculture.

Consistent with traditional and historic land use of the property, and based on the vision for Hoi articulated by our Kūpuna and the community, Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi created Māhuahua ʻAi o Hoi or “re-planting the fruit of Hoi” a community-driven project aimed at restoring the once thriving natural, cultural, social and economic values of Hoi for the benefit of the community.

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Sierra Cortazzo enlists the best when she needs help. In 2003, right after her first son was born, she needed a non-judgmental place to connect with other moms. She found that informative and caring atmosphere at a breastfeeding support group led by Tanya Griffin, the founder and then-owner of Kangaroo Kids. Tanya and Sierra became friends and Sierra often helped at the store. It was a natural evolution when, in 2004, Tanya turned to Sierra and her husband, Eric, about assuming ownership of Kangaroo Kids. Coincidentally, Sierra and Eric learned they were expecting their second son, Lucca, that same day!

Since then, Sierra, a full-time mother, lactation specialist, and entrepreneur, has built upon Kangaroo Kids’ success by creating a thriving business and empowering mothers to meet their babies’ needs. Her sensitivity and lactation counseling methods have helped thousands of mothers and their babies. She can be found most often in the store, often wearing a customer’s baby in a Slingaroo.

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CCpur students’ body resists decision to transfer teachers

LAMKA, May 30: The Churachandpur District Student Union (CDSU), in their continuous opposition to the State government’s order to transfer/ relocate more than 300 teachers from the district, snatched various files from government offices of the district today.

CDSU president Chin said that the student body has collected a bunch of files from the ZEO CCpur office and further disclosed that a number of files from 10 leading schools, in addition to the ZEO office, were also collected during the last week.

The president told IFP that they will burn the files if the government did not comply with its demand before June 2 which will be followed by intense agitation.

It may be recalled that the CDSU are demanding the revocation of the government/ cabinet order that will take more than 300 teachers from the district without proper mechanism to replace them. The president added that the decision is biased and has been meted out only in CCpur district.

The president of CDSU also lamented that the people from the valley, where there was no post available are filling up vacant post in the hills and after 2 to 3 years, they leave the district in the lurch.

The exercise was done to spoil the good academic progress brought by the 40 mathematics and science teachers who will be transferred as per the government order which, in turn, will spoil the balance of educational system that has been the hallmark of the success of education in CCpur district, Chin stated.

The CDSU also said that the students of the district got disturbed as the teachers are to be transferred from their duties which make teacher-student ratio of 95:1.

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Thomas J Hall

September 10th, 1950 to February 17th, 2012
Thomas John Hall, 61, of Port Huron, died Friday, February 17, 2012 in Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

He was born September 10, 1950 in Port Huron and was a life long area resident.

Thomas was active in St. Clair County Community Mental Health and resided at various group homes throughout Port Huron. He loved playing cards and eating at McDonald's.

Thomas is survived by his sisters, Nancy (John) Diaz of Port Huron and Barbara (Art) Velez of Port Huron; brother, Tim (Debra) Hall of Fort Gratiot; several nieces, nephews and his step-father, Jack Roesch of Port Huron.

He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth C. (Clara) Hall and his mother Harriet E. Roesch.

Visiting hours are 5-8 pm Monday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Private family graveside services will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery

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Evie commissions Laressa to create a beautiful evening gown with a special feature

See the full story (and saucy) artwork by MenchiMenagerie here!

Millie is the character of The Jaded Entity, with visual design elements by  CallMePlisskin.

Laressa is the character of MenchiMenagerie, the artist of the work above.

This story and commission were a gift to The Jaded Entity, and follows a story he wrote about Millie and Evie.  Unfortunately, I was unable to get his permission to share the story or art for his portion of the exchange, and so sadly their story ends here.

Evie and Millie were relaxing in the garden of the little cottage Evie had rented for the weekend.  Both had enjoyed a decadent lie-in after being up entirely too late the night before, and a simple breakfast on the patio had led directly into lounging in the midday sun.

“I think I could just lie here and bask in the sun all day,” Millie purred.

“An appropriate desire for an adorable kitten, no doubt…” Evie replied without opening her eyes.  “But we have big plans for the evening, and an appointment to keep before then…so it’s about time we stop lazing about, and get ourselves cleaned up and dressed.”

“Oh??”  Mille inquired, perking up.  “What do you have planned for us?”

“We are going out for a nice evening at the home of a friend.  He is the ambassador to Varala, and he’s hosting a formal event.  He told me to bring a ‘plus-one,’ and I chose you, sweetie.”

“A formal event?  With an ambassador?”  Millie’s eyes were alive with excitement.  “I’ve been to a governor’s ball before, but I’ve never met an ambassador.”

Millie suddenly looked thoughtful.  “But I don’t have anything packed to wear to a formal event.”

“You leave that to me,” Evie replied, giving the pretty brunette a wink.  “That’s the appointment we have to keep.  You’ll need an exquisite full-length gown to wear, so I’m going to take you to Mistress Laressa’s.  She’s already been working on a gown that she and I designed especially for you.  My treat, of course.”

“Evie, I don’t know what to say…”  Millie looked like she wanted to cry and scream with excitement all at the same time.  “I’m not sure I deserve something like this..especially after…”

“Sweetie, it makes me happy to spoil you a little.  And after that incredible evening you boldly arranged for me?  I felt as though I needed a way to express my happiness and gratitude.”

When they arrived at Laressa’s shop, the proprietress escorted them directly back to the private fitting area.  “Millie,” she said as she drew back the curtain and gestured toward the plush seating, “this dress might be one of my favorites.  Evie came up with a delightful idea and it was a wonderful challenge for me.”

Evie grinned proudly and made herself comfortable in an armchair where she would have a good view of the fitting area.  “Only the best for our lovely Millie.”

“What about you, Evie?  Are you getting a new dress, too?” Millie asked.

“Mine is that gorgeous blue one on the mannequin over there.  Laressa will help me into it when you’re done.  It fits so snugly she practically has to sew me into it.”  She gave Laressa a wink.

“Oooh!”  Millie gasped.  “It is gorgeous.  And that mannequin…it’s like it has your exact proportions, Evie!”

“Hmmm, I suppose you’re is as if it was moulded over me,” Evie replied.  She shot a sly grin toward Laressa, who smirked and winked back.

Soon Laressa emerged from her back room carrying a dress made of a lavender gossamer fabric.  It had a subtle sheen to it that seemed to shimmer as it moved in the light.

“All right, Millie,” she called out.  “I’ll need you to disrobe for the fitting.”

Millie blushed.  “Of course.”  She looked around nervously, realizing that Laressa and Evie would both be watching her.  She saw Evie cross her legs and sit back into the armchair.

The nervous look on Millie’s face was accompanied by the slightest grin as she removed her sweater and skirt.  She placed one foot up on the fitting platform and rolled her striped stockings down.  When finished, she stood to face Laressa and clasped her hands demurely before her.

“You’ll need to remove your camisole, dear,” Laressa said softly.  “The gown is backless.”

“Oh…oh…ok,” Millie stammered.  She slipped it from her shoulders and held one forearm over her bare breasts.

“Panties, too.  The dress is a very snug fit and we don’t want panty lines, do we?”

Millie gasped.  “I’ll wear it without any underwear?”

“Well of course, dear!  I won’t allow anything to come between you and one of my dresses.”

“You’ll love how the silk feels on your bare skin,” Evie offered.  “Especially in certain spots.”

Millie’s jaw dropped and she turned a bright red.

Evie just grinned.  She was taking a special satisfaction from watching Millie squirm.  ‘Just returning the favor, sweetie,’ she thought to herself.

Laressa slipped the dress over Millie’s head and helped her slide her arms into the long sleeves.  While Millie stood there practically trembling, Laressa slid the gown down her sides, over her hips, and let the fabric drape around her legs.

“Wowwww!” Evie cried out and clasped one hand against her chest.  “You look stunning!”

Millie flashed her a proud grin and looked down at the dress.  She could see how the fabric tucked in at all the right places, and stretched to hug all the other places.  She stroked her hands down her sides, the sleek feel of the fabric grazing her skin as it shifted under her touch.

She glanced over her shoulder at the open back of the dress, the back neckline plunging almost to the base of her spine.  It seemed quite daring to be worn to a fancy event.

She could just see her toes poking out from beneath the hem.  Then the slit up the side caught her eye, and she followed it upward from her bare ankle to her bare calf, her bare thigh, and…just how high did this slit go???

Millie realized that she could just glimpse the curve of her lower cheek below where the fabric came back together at her hip.  When she walked, surely her rear would peek out.  And without underwear??

She looked up at Evie and Laressa again.  Surely they didn’t mean for her to show so much skin?  The two of them were silent, simply staring at her admiringly.

“But…my rear is half exposed!”  Millie hissed at Evie.

“Yes…and it’s a lovely rear, too.”

“But…I can’t…”

“Millie.” said Evie.  “Don’t be silly.  You’ve got a lovely figure and Laressa’s dress shows it off tastefully–and tantalizingly–at the same time.  Trust me, there will be other women there tonight much more exposed, and much less tastefully.  You will look confident, elegant and refined.”

Millie took a deep breath and let it out slowly.  “Ok…I’m trusting you…”

Laressa had been moving gracefully around her, making tiny adjustments as she went.  The silken fabric seemed to respond to her fingertips and re-fit itself.

“Evie, your idea for the long sleeves was inspired,” Laressa said.  “You can see how they accentuate Millie’s delicate shoulders and pull the underbust area inward.”

“I do see that,” Evie said in a tone that suggested she was appreciating the effect.

“Let’s make sure the front looks good when you pull your arms back, too, Millie.  Can you reach behind you with both hands, please?”

“What are the laces on the sleeves for?”  Millie asked as she complied.  What looked like shoelaces extended from the wristlines of the dress, and eyelets ran along the outer sleeve.

“Ahhh, this is a special feature that was Evie’s idea,” Laressa said.  “Let me show you.”

Laressa drew Millie’s wrists together and rapidly began threading the laces through the eyelets–criss crossing from one arm to the other, working her way up to Millie’s elbows.

“Wait…what…what is this?”  Millie asked.

“This is my favorite part!”  Evie called out.  “Laressa thought so, too!”

Millie’s initial confusion gave way to understanding, and then acceptance that Evie had played her well.  “Evie!  I should have known there was a catch to this gift.”

“You’re going to look so lovely on my arm tonight…and all eyes will be on you when I lead you into the party.”

“What??  I’m going to walk in like this?”

“Why of course, sweetie!  You’re MY plus one…I have to make sure everyone knows it!”

Recruiting Girls for the Gods

Rithian Girls provide unusual challenges in recruiting sacrifices for The Ancient Ones

Olkoth stared into his flagon of ale and tried to rub the tension headache from his temples.  The bubbles and foam in his ale reminded him of the nebulous primordial realm in which his master resided, and he wished that he was there now, by his masters’ side.  The task his master had given him ages ago was taking all his patience and will to complete.

He looked at the open ledger before him.  Only fifteen names were listed, and he was expected to recruit twenty nubile new followers for his master before he could return to his master’s side.  Even worse, the fifteen he had already sent through to his masters’ realm had all proved rather unworthy.  The next one needed to be special.

Recruiting worthy followers on this world was difficult in the best circumstances.  It was difficult finding young women who were willing to pledge their bodies and souls to an unknown fate with a ruthless deity.  After days of having their flesh violated by monster after horrific monster, those found worthy would spend eternity as the shared concubines of his master and his fellow celestial entities.  Those who were not found worthy–well he didn’t like to think about those.

Things had been different since he had arrived in Rith.  Oh, recruiting was still challenging for him.  It was just challenging in a different way.

He looked up as a perky young blonde slid into the opposite bench of his booth.  She was quite pretty, had a healthy, youthful and athletic body, a lovely smile, and had pale greenish-blue eyes of a color he’d never seen before.  She carried a confidence he’d seen in many Rithian girls.

“Hi!  Are you Olkoth, the recruiter?” she asked, a sparkle in her eyes.

“I am.  What may I do for you?” he replied.  He already knew where this was going.

“I heard about your master, and I think I’d like to be considered to serve him,” she said cheerily.

“I see.  And are you certain that is what you really want–or are you just looking to be fucked by a tentacle monster?”

The pretty blonde looked surprised.  “I…uh…no!  I mean…yes!  I uh…yes, I’m certain.”

“Do tell,” Olkoth sighed wearily.  “Thank you for your interest in my master.  Unfortunately I am unable to extend an offer of enslavement at this time.  Best luck to you in your future servitude.”

He watched as the blonde’s face changed to a disappointed frown, then a frustrated pout.  Then he watched her stomp away rather immaturely.  He sighed again.  Then he pinched the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes, and shook his head.  That was the third one this week.

Olkoth slowly became aware of a change in the atmosphere…and the smell of…strawberries?

He looked up and saw a gorgeous golden-haired woman seated across from him.  Her eyes were of a bright blue he’d only seen in the cosmic flames of the eternal supernova of Nyctelios.  And her sun-kissed flesh was in a shape somewhat fuller and curvier than the last girl.

“Hello,” she said in a calm measured tone.

“You are very stealthy,” he replied.

“It’s my job to be stealthy.  I hear you are a recruiter of sorts.”

The juvenile lust-smitten grin fell away from Olkoth’s features.  “Oh.  Let me guess.  You want to be fucked by a tentacle monster, too.”

“Tentacle monster?” she asked, looking bored.  “Pffft!!  Please.  Been there, done that.”

“Oh?”  Olkoth’s grin was making a resurgence.  “I suppose, then, you’re aware that what you’re inquiring about requires a lifetime of sexual servitude to the Elder Gods?”

The blonde stared at him with those plasma blue eyes for a moment.  “I sense that’s some sort of test?” she asked.  “Because the Elder Gods are a little tame for my tastes.  I’m seeking something a little spicier and more decadent than those benign do-gooders.”

‘Now we’re getting somewhere,’ Olkoth thought.  “You are correct, that was a test.  As you seem to know, I serve one of the Outer Gods, the true Great Old Ones.  And you are also correct, that their tastes do run a little more…’spicy,’ I think you called it?”

“Well, I’m not interested in pledging my body and soul to just any run-of-the-mill deity.”

Olkoth swallowed hard.  Time to close the deal.  “You understand that service comes at a great cost…your flesh is to be offered as tribute for the pleasure of my master–and his peers.”

“I do indeed understand,” she said with a somber nod.  “To fulfill my destiny, I must stand in the presence of your master, and…achieve physical communion with him.”

“I know of none who would survive such a physical interaction,” Olkoth said.  And what a shame to see that incredible body consumed in a flare of brimstone.

“If that is my fate, that I die at the hands of your master, I shall consider it his divine will.”

Olkoth blinked rapidly, his breathing quickening.  “And you should also know, that upon entry to my master’s realm, you must first endure the pantheon of horrors that stand between you and his godly presence?”

“Doing so will put me in the proper state of mind to meet our master.”

Olkoth realized he had found a true believer.  But against his better judgment, he decided to risk the wrath of his master with a selfish ploy to taste this magnificent creature for himself.

“Then of course you also know, I must personally see to your worthiness before I can send you to my master’s realm.”

“I would expect no less,” the woman replied with a level stare.

Olkoth decided to go for broke.  “You would consent to spend several days in servitude to me, collared and shackled, performing many unsavory tasks, satisfying my every desire and whim?”

“I will do all that is commanded of me, and then more, in order to seek your approval.”

“Sign here, please,” Olkoth said quickly, and pushed the ledger across the table with trembling fingers.  His heart raced as he watched her write her name with a flourish.

“Evie,” he read, turning the ledger to face him.  “No last name?”

“None that you need know,” she replied.

“Very well then,” he replied, getting to his feet.  “There is a castle just up the road where we may begin your…indoctrination.  It is small, but the subterranean levels are well appointed.”

“Please lead me,” she replied as she stood beside him.  “I am yours to command.”

“I’ll um…need you to turn and place your hands behind you.  It’s a, uh…symbolic measure that I take you there already bound.”  Willing or not, Olkoth wasn’t letting this one get away.

“I understand,” she replied.  “Oh, and by the way…that wasn’t a ‘no’ on the tentacle monster.”

~~~the end?~~~

The Silken Trap, pt.1

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Evie dangles herself as bait for a mysterious predator and finds herself dangling in Laressa’s grip

Long before Evie ever called Laressa ‘Mistress,’ they had a more adversarial relationship…that of hunter and prey. But just who was the hunter, and who was the prey?

Laressa is the character of MenchiMenagerie.

See the full image and read Part 1 of ‘The Silken Trap.’

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I had to admit that I was a little surprised at my quarry’s first touch.  I was prepared for an attack, a strike meant to incapacitate or shock me.  But the first touch was light and sensual, and sudden…I didn’t realize the predator was even there yet–there were no footsteps, no movement from the mouth of the alley, nor from deeper within.

That first disconcerting touch was followed by a warm body pressing against my back and firmly pinning me to the wall.  The form leaning into mine felt incredibly strong yet pleasantly soft.

Then came the hot breath on my shoulder and a sweet heady scent, followed by the soft sensual voice of a woman.  “Such a darling little fly, I will have so much fun with you.”

The voice was at once seductive and inviting, yet condescending and taunting all at once.  It was the tone of a predator confident that their prey was already defeated and helpless.

I was tempted to spring my trap right then, but instinct and training both told me to wait, draw her in a little more.  There was far too much unknown here…how she was able to approach me unnoticed…why she was so strong…and her intriguingly seductive manner.

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Top 10 web design trends to watch out for in 2017

Trends in web design are always moving targets. As technology and consumer tastes evolve, aesthetics and design principles change constantly. In a few years, the trendiest flash animated website can become the punchline of a joke.

A good web design considers the latest trends to create a great user experience that is consistent with the needs and tastes of the contemporary target audience. It contributes to the positive perception of your brand. It determines the success of your sales and marketing efforts and ultimately impacts your bottom line.

If you want to create a brand that will capture the imagination of your audience, watch out for these top web design trends in 2017.

1. More and more and more “Mobile”!

Mobile devices are becoming the primary access point to the internet. Consumers are using their mobile devices for browsing, interacting, and making financial transactions.

With mobile becoming the dominant access point, it is critical for businesses to craft an experience that will help them gain the trust of their customers.

Mobile design approaches

Smaller screen sizes mean that the core content must be streamlined. Designers should also take advantage of the fluid user interfaces of these devices to deliver a more intimate experience. Also, the current trend is towards a mobile-first design approach where websites are optimized for mobile devices before creating the desktop version.

What’s new with mobile responsiveness?

Till now, responsiveness has been all about adaptability and restricting your content to be device specific. By 2017, responsiveness will be all about adapting to the user and not the device. For instance, it would not make any sense in compressing large home page horizontal sliders to render in mobile screens relatively.

Why embrace this trend?

Emphasizing more on mobile is a winning strategy to expand your audience. More businesses are realizing that mobile-first approach can better serve their users.

2. Micro-interactions

Micro-interactions can enhance the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX). An example of a micro-interaction would be a small animation running from the left to the right of the screen to show download progress.

Impact of micro-interaction

Micro-interaction humanizes the UI design and creates a personal and memorable experience. This means users are more likely to stay on your website, and they are more likely to come back.

KLM has nailed it with amazing micro-interactions on their iFly website to highlight the changes and guide the users on a beautiful travel journey!

KLM Source: KLM

Why embrace this trend?

Considering the potential improvements in bounce rates and returning visitors, micro-interaction will continue to be one of the top web design trends in 2017.

“Investment in micro-interactions is an investment in your loyal customers.”

It is a way for you to help your customers have an enjoyable experience.

3. Prototyping

Prototyping is one of the latest web application development trends. It helps you try out proof of concept of your web design faster.

Rise of rapid prototyping

Early web designers used pen and paper or presentation software to create mockups for their clients. Today the proliferation of prototyping tools like POP, Invision, etc. it is getting easier to understand the dynamic flow of interaction that happens between the content and the user.

POP Source: POP

In 2017, you can expect to see more designers harnessing the power of these rapid prototyping tools to create more natural and personable interactions. Also, the tools make it easier to get feedback from clients and users before implementing an expensive system.

Why embrace this trend?

If you want to stay competitive and design high-quality websites faster, prototyping is the way of the future. It will help you improve the efficiency of your operations without adding resources.

4. Keeping originality at its best – do away with stock imagery

Today’s customers reward brand authenticity. Stock pictures, videos, and contents make a website look generic and forgettable.

Move towards originality

You should create content that will adhere to your brand’s unique vision. Introduce original illustrations, typography, and photography that can boost the visibility of your website in the crowded marketplace.

If you look at websites like Whole Foods and Dropbox, you will notice they are moving towards original artwork to promote their brands. So, you can expect the future of web design to be more reliant on original artists, illustrators, and designers.

Why embrace this trend?

Audiences have more choices than ever before. So, anything generic is a tough sell. If you want to keep the attention of your audience, you need to use creative avenues to keep them interested.

5. Start your storytelling with animations

With advances in web technologies like HTML5, CSS, and jQuery, web designers have an opportunity to use animation to tell stories.

Use animation to develop unique personality

Animation-based storytelling can give your brand a distinct personality. The perception of your business will depend on what kind of animation you use. For example, during a page download, an animated race car tells a different story about your brand than an animated cartoon mouse.

Storytelling opportunities can give your marketing department a wider scope to create an effective message. It can encourage more engagement from your customers.

Expect animated typos to gain popularity in 2017. How headings will render on a page load will affect the overall interaction design.

One of the best examples of animated designs is In Pieces website. It beautifully depicts an animated story of 30 endangered species and their details.

Also, small and not so heavy GIFs are back. They don’t affect page load speeds significantly as they do not require much jQuery dependency and catch the eye of a wider audience.

Why embrace this trend?

Fun is always in vogue. Animations are fun ways to keep your customers happy. In 2017, you can expect to see a more elaborate attempt at storytelling using available animation tools.

6. Videos are a thumbs up

Human beings are more prone to notice movements. You can see the effect of this in how users approach videos versus images on websites.

Content creators have learned from experience that videos get more engagement than text or images. With increasing bandwidth and better web technology, users will demand more dynamic video content.

Video is already dominating

According to Cisco, video traffic will account for 82 percent of all consumer internet traffic by 2020. Trends in web design are reflecting this reality.

Marketing agencies like Mozaik have already raised the bar of videos:

Mozaik Source: Mozaik

Video orientation and placement considerations have become a part of the design process. Applications like Periscope and Instagram are showing the possibilities of user-created videos.

Why embrace this trend?

Users are going for videos because they are convenient and engaging. It is driving up the demand for video content. Web designers should make sure that their designs are ready to meet that demand.

7. Go for flat + vivid colors

Since 2013, flat design has been one of the most popular user-interface design trends.

The principle of flat design dictates the use of bright colors and a minimalist approach to UI content. The flat colors grab attention and the minimalist design makes it easier to consume the content.

Brave vivid colors everywhere

The trend has been adopted by big names like Microsoft and Spotify. So, users have become more accepting of vivid color palettes in website images, illustrations, and typographies.

Talking of vivid colors, we can’t miss out to mention the bold and eccentric design of 6 O’Clock Gin.

As businesses try to make their brand identity more recognizable, the outbursts of bold colors are likely to be one of the top design trends of 2017. Designers will be open to take the risk of playing with a variety of courageous and out of the box color combinations.

Why embrace this trend?

“Safe is not fashionable anymore.”

Without courageous colors, your web design will look outdated and ancient.

8. Grid and card navigations

Grid and card navigation has become one of the leading user interface design trends. Users are appreciating this new approach to web design.

Relief for overcrowded web content

Grid and card navigations solve the problem of content overcrowding on web pages. They are providing a practical way for users to easily view and navigate large quantities of information.

Pinterest made this famous, but other big names like Facebook, Netflix, Inc., Wired and many others are also embracing this trend. It is also an effective design for a mobile-first strategy and is scalable to larger screen sizes. Also, businesses can easily create personalized feeds for their customers with this design.

Wired Source: Wired

Why embrace this trend?

Grid and card navigations are here to stay, and more websites will embrace this design principle in the coming years. It unclutters your website and helps you deliver a higher quality user interface.

9. Virtual reality

Gartner’s top 10 tech trends report that the global reach of Virtual reality is expected to extend significantly by 2017. This means, a whole new category of design will emerge and gain popularity in the coming year.

Designing the 3rd dimension

A whole new dimension is just not the only approach.

“Expect VR to enable a paradigm shift in the design perspective.”

Why embrace this trend?

Being able to provide a strong interaction design to its customers is what every business industry is aiming for – be it retail, healthcare and others. However, best practices to design this technology is still limited. In 2017, since this technology will grow, more and more designers will readily embrace this trend.

10. Still, content is the King

Without quality content, the best design in the world will not help you with your customers. Great content promotes engagement, adds value to your product/services, and creates brand loyalty.

The price of bad content

Suppose you find a website with great articles but an okay design and a website with great design but shoddy articles. Which website are you likely to revisit? So, whatever your medium might be, you will need to concentrate on producing great content. The design community is aware of this, and smart businesses will continue to invest in high-quality content in 2017.

Why embrace this trend?

If you want to maintain a great relationship with your customers, you should provide them with the high-quality content that will create loyalty to your brand.

Let’s design for Users Humans now!

The time has come that we stop considering our user’s as a commodity and start incorporating human psychology in design.

An amazing case study by Teehan & Lax tells how they fell short for their client Shipwire and how they adopted a new design approach and in turn learnt from it:

We need to fill this gap of empathy by rethinking and adopting the Maslow’s hierarchy of Human needs in design.

Web design is a creative endeavor that must be faithful to its commercial roots. So, it is a balancing act between commerce and art.

As web design technology advances and the way people consume information changes, we will see more mobile-friendly designs that will concentrate on improved user experience through bold colors and easy navigation features. Content creation will move towards storytelling using animations and videos.

These trends point to great opportunities for your business to create an effective brand in 2017.


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Book Review: This morning I woke up dead by Mindy Larson

This morning I woke up dead

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Things are seemingly perfect for Hadley Christensen and Dominic Morris. They’re engaged, both of them have promising careers in the medical field, and they’re happier and more fulfilled than they have ever been. When Hadley heads off to work one morning, she realizes things aren’t as they seem. While staring into the headlights of a fast approaching oncoming vehicle, life as she knows it is forever altered. Her last breath on Earth is only the beginning.

She isn’t about to die.
She is already dead.
No one else knows but they are all dead too.

This powerful realization forces Hadley to leave Dominic behind and exist in another realm. Neither soul handles the painful separation well, nor can their bond be broken. Even in death. Hadley is given the rare privilege to make contact from the other side, desperately hoping to convince her beloved of his true state and ensure they be together once more.

This Morning I Woke Up Dead takes you on a journey of discovery as two souls fight against their undeniably difficult situation of being tormented and separated by different realms of existence, proving that those who are destined to be together will not be kept apart by a beating heart.

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My Rating 4.5

“This Morning I Woke Up Dead” explores the existence of an afterlife, a different realm of existence, and how life could be in that place.

I loved the beautiful love story of Hadley and Dominic, from the beginning I was waiting for them to find their happy ending.

This book also addresses some difficult issues, like the loss of a loved one, the grief and what follows for those who remain, but the author manages to do it very well.

Something I enjoy in books is the narrative from different POV, in this book the story alternates between the POV of Hadley (the main female character) and the one from Dominic (Hadley’s boyfriend), this allows us to see what they are experiencing in a parallel manner and in two different worlds.

For me the narrative of Dominic (particularly at the beginning) was really heartbreaking, through the pages you can feel his pain, his agony over the loss of Hadley, but also all his love for her.

Reading the book there were times when I experienced some sadness, but there were also moments that really made me smile (one of them was while reading how Hadley and Dominic met and began dating).

Besides the main characters there are others that I found good and likable, like Logan (Hadley’s “Guide”) and Emerson (Dominic’s sister) and it’s interesting to learn their stories.

This book is an emotional journey for the characters as well as a journey of learning and I think the author did a very good job in showing this in the story.

Something I think is important to mention is that there are moments in the book with transitions between past/present, one realm of existence and the other, in which you should pay attention so you don’t lose track of the progression of the story.

As the writing in this book is emotional, and the characters feel very real, be prepared to possibly shed a few tears as you read.

Overall I think this is a really good book and I recommend it, also I look forward to reading more from this author.


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In Australia today almost 20,000 young adults are survivors of child cancer and one in three are expected to suffer a severe health problem as a consequence of their anticancer therapy. KCA is seeking to increase research opportunities for future NSW researchers analysing candidate clinical, therapeutic and germline genetic factors for a causal role in the late-effects of successful anticancer therapy. KCA is funding the harmonising of information into a single database with minimal clinical information such as the anticancer treatment received and tissue diagnosis, combined with banked germline DNA (gDNA) from peripheral blood leucocytes, for patients treated at either Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick or Children’s Hospital Westmead.

The database and gDNA bank is managed by the existing collaborative Tumour Banks at Children’s Hospital Westmead/Kids Research and Sydney Children’s Hospital/Children’s Cancer Institute. This management includes maintaining the database and tissue bank, and assessing, then complying with any requests for access to the gDNA samples and/or clinical information, in accordance with institutional ethical guidelines.  The first step is creation of a minimal clinical dataset and archiving of past patient clinical data and gDNA samples, followed by the creation of a prospective collection process, and a system of regular auditing which ensures the integrity of the data and samples, and assesses the ongoing usefulness of the data and samples.

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The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to “a possible ATV crash with unknown injuries” at 12:03 am Saturday.

The office says deputies found the driver “had been partially ejected and pinned.” The victim was given CPR but was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff’s office says the ATV was on a rural road when the driver lost control, went into a ditch, and struck an approach, “causing the ATV to overturn landing on its side. “

The driver was identified as a 35-year-old man from Atwater. His name will be released after his family has been notified.

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The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Irish Whiskey

Irish whiskey is one of the oldest styles of whiskey known to man, and arguably one of the best. At one time it was the prevailing and most popular style of whiskey in the world.

Although Prohibition (and other factors) put an end to Irish Whiskey’s reign, the 21st century has brought a re- surgence of demand for Irish whiskey, especially for the traditional style of triple distilled pot still whiskey, and we believe Irish style whiskey is where it’s at.

Missionary monks are thought to be the first to bring the art of distilling to Ireland, decades before the technology reached other parts of Europe.

These first distillates were called uisce beatha, a Gaelic term for “water of life”. Over time, that phrase was changed to the easier whiskey, but the meaning still holds significance today.

When the word whiskey was added to The Dictionary of English in 1755, Samuel Johnson made special note that “...the Irish sort is particularly distinguished for its pleasant and mild flavor”. It was the most popular whiskey in the world during the 19th century, and became the most popular spirit when French Cognac grape crops were destroyed by disease during the 1880s.

It was the introduction of the Coffey Still that started the decline of the Irish whiskey industry. The competition was able to make their spirits quicker, and at a lower cost, while the Irish distilleries still relied on the slower (yet more flavor-producing) pot still.

Then there was Ireland’s fight for independence at the beginning of the century. Once independence from England had been achieved, the distilleries in Ireland lost access to their largest market at the time. This was devastating for the industry, especially after prohibition was declared in the United States. Not only did this halt sales to the “new world” for over a decade, bootleggers were passing off cheap whiskey as being Irish. As a result, an entire generation of spirit lovers became wrongly turned off to the real thing.

The final blow to Irish whiskey was World War II, when over 150 distilleries were destroyed or had to shut down resulting in only a handful of distilleries surviving.

We are incredibly excited to bring Irish-style distilling back to the forefront of the whiskey world. As the first to bring triple copper pot distilling to the US at scale, we invite you to be part of our journey.

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“Cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey.”

July 17, 2017

I turned off the air conditioner just to refresh the house, but that’s not going to happen. The air is thick with humidity, and there is no breeze to stir it. There are clouds where there is supposed to be sun. It will be 77˚ at the highest and in the mid-60’s tonight.

Movie night was fun, and the appetizers were delicious. We noshed on a feta dip with pita chips, cold cuts in baguettes, delicious cheeses and honeyed figs. Gunga Din was as wonderful an old movie as I remembered. It was one of those movies with a cast of thousands. The night was humid and hot but cooled down as we watched. I have neighbors on one side and renters on the other. I always wonder if they’re a bit jealous of us watching movies outside in the summer, such a wonderful way to spend a warm evening.

Summer had its own set of rules when I was a kid. The street lights no longer controlled our play time. We stayed out after dark. Bedtime was when we went to bed. Meals were usually catch as catch can except for supper which my mother cooked for all of us.  Mostly it was cereal for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. We’d make our own. Bologna with hot peppers was my favorite sandwich. The peppers were round so I had to cut them, but they were still thick. The bologna came in a roll so I had to cut slices which were never even; they were thin on one side and thick on the other. My sandwiches were messy. White bread was just too soft and easily prone to holes. For dessert we’d grab Oreos, but they quick to disappear. The week days were ours to do as we wanted. My mother would ask where we were going, but most times we didn’t know. Riding our bikes or going to the playground were our usual answers. At least one weekend day was family day when we were stuck together in the hot car going to the beach on Sunday or to a drive-in movie theater Saturday night.

As we got older, we spent less and less time with the family and more time with our friends. I had drill two nights a week and competitions on the weekends. I slept late every day. My bicycle stayed in the cellar. My friends picked me up with their cars. Sometimes we did nothing but ride around. Other times we hung at one house or another just talking and laughing. That was pretty much the end of family time, but it reappeared when I was older, living away and teaching. I’d spend a weekend at my parents’ house. I even remember the three of us going to a drive-in together. The movie was A New Leaf with Walter Matthau and Elaine May. We laughed a lot. I had a wonderful evening with my parents.

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Making sure your crops are dry is an essential part of running an agricultural business. Not drying your crops can affect the return on your harvest. Too much water content in the crops can allow them to spoil faster lowering their shelf life.

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Threading Building Blocks intro

I put together a short video walkthru creating a skeleton Visual Studio 2008 project with Intel’s Threading Building Blocks that introduces the basics of using Threading Building Blocks and compares performance of serial and parallel sort.

Slightly off-topic: I also decided it was time to redo the logo with Paint.Net. It has some quirks but I’m rapidly coming to prefer it over the old PaintShop Pro 5.0 I’ve been using since I bought it way back when… :)

I’ve used for several years. Not as powerful as the commercial paints but still it’s well featured and very easy to learn. Free is always good too :)
Lots of dift user made pluggins/filters on their forums. Some useful some not so.

Took me a while to figure out how to do a drop shadow. Odd that they haven’t added one themselves, but not that difficult to do once you’ve worked it out :)

(Copy image, paste as new layer, “edge detect” the new layer, gausian blur, offset the layer a few pixels and then change the layer’s blend mode to “difference”)

Nice. Of course, sorting is not that easily parallelized given the nature of the problem. Are you finding TBB useful? (Given your other recent post, it seems not… ;-)

I can see plenty of use for it, just not that first basic step I would have hoped for – migrating the existing threading we have to it.

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February 7, 2020

15 dangerously beautiful UFC female fighters

The popularity of women’s MMA is been on the rise ever since Ronda Rousey joined the UFC. These days, UFC’s female roster is stacked with talented athletes that are known not only for their martial arts skills but also for their natural beauty. Below, you’ll find a list of the 15 most beautiful female UFC fighters of 2021 in no particular order. Also as a bonus, we will mention some of the hottest female MMA fighters that used to compete in the UFC at some point and no longer fight in the organization.

Watch out, these ladies are dangerously hot!

1. Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko - beautiful MMA female fighter
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Valentina Shevchenko without a doubt deserves this spot among the most beautiful female fighters in the UFC.

Valentina, born in Kyrgyzstan (part of the Soviet Union at the time), is not only very attractive but also one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in women’s MMA. Shevchenko is the UFC’s women’s flyweight champion and currently stands as #2 in women’s pound-for-pound rankings. You’ll be a fool to mess with “The Bullet”!

2. Ariane Lipski

Ariane Lipski - one of the most beautiful female fighters in the UFC
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Ariane Lipski is a Brazilian martial artist with Polish heritage. She made her debut in the UFC in 2019 and so far has a record of two wins and three losses in the organization. Ariane competes in the flyweight division at 125 lbs.

3. Montana De La Rosa

Montana De La Rosa - beautiful female MMA fighter
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A 25-year-old Montana De La Rosa is yet another female MMA fighter competing in a stacked with beautiful talent UFC’s flyweight division. De La Rosa is also married to a UFC fighter Mark De La Rosa and has a daughter.

In her most recent fight, Montana was defeated by a Brazilian fighter Viviane Araujo on September 5, 2020.

4. Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate beautiful UFC fighter
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Stunning Miesha “Cupcake” Tate is returning to the UFC in 2021 after 4 years of absence from the fight game! According to Miesha, she signed a new 6-fight contract with the organization and will face Marion Reneau on July 17th in her highly-anticipated comeback fight.

Miesha is famous for her rivalry against Ronda Rousey back in the early days of women’s MMA. Miesha won the UFC bantamweight title in 2016 but retired from the sport soon after losing two consecutive fights within less than a year.

34-year-old Miesha Tate is married to a fellow MMA fighter Johnny Nunez and the couple is raising two beautiful children.

5. Andrea Lee

Andrea Lee - one of the hottest female fighters in the UFC
Photo: Instagram

Louisiana native Andrea Lee is a top 10 fighter of the UFC’s flyweight division. She started training in martial arts at the age of 19 after watching MMA on TV while working as a waitress at Buffalo Wild Wings.

If you want to have more Andrea Lee in your life, make sure to order her annual calendar for 2021.

6. Michelle Waterson

Michelle Waterson sexy MMA female fighter
Photo: Instagram

Michelle Waterson’s professional nickname “The Karate Hottie” seems like a perfect fit for one of the most popular female martial artists in the world.

Waterson started attending karate classes at the age of 10 and she holds a black belt in American Freestyle Karate. “The Karate Hottie” has a modeling background and she was a ring girl prior to becoming a pro-MMA fighter.

Michelle Waterson is happily married and has a nine years old daughter from her successful married life.

7. Claudia Gadelha

Claudia Gadelha one of the prettiest female UFC fighters
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Claudia Gadelha is a talented Brazilian MMA fighter. She is competing in the UFC’s women’s strawweight division where she is a top 10 ranked fighter. Gadelha currently trains at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas and “Nick Catone MMA” gym in Bricktown, New Jersey.

8. Mackenzie Dern

Mackenzie Dern a beautiful UFC martial artist
Photo: Instagram

A 28-year-old Mackenzie Dern is an American UFC female fighter with a Brazilian heritage. She began practicing jiu-jitsu and martial arts when she was only 3 years old and is very famous for her dominant grappling and submission game.

Dern, a former world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, has 11 wins and 1 loss in her professional MMA career and is currently #5 ranked in the UFC’s strawweight division.

9. Veronica Macedo

Veronica Macedo - one of the most attractive UFC female fighters
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Veronica Macedo is a professional martial artist from Venezuela. Macedo might not be as talented as some other athletes in this list but she is most definitely belongs

10. Amanda Ribas

Amanda Ribas - one of the hottest UFC female fighters

Amanda Ribas is a 27-year-old Brazilian fighter competing in the UFC’s 115 lbs strawweight division. Ribas is not only has a smoking-hot body but also a very positive and fun personality.

Inside the octagon, Amanda is a dangerous, dangerous woman. She is one of the rising stars in the UFC’s strawweight division. Despite losing in her most recent fight against Marina Rodriguez, Amanda Ribas is still considered as one of the most promising female fighters on the roster.

10. Tatiana Suarez

Tatiana Suarez - beautiful female UFC fighter
Photo: Instagram

Tatiana Suarez is an American fighter of Mexican ancestry. Prior to switching to MMA, Suarez was a successful freestyle wrestler competing at World Championships. She turned pro-MMA in 2014 and since then she is running an undefeated streak with 8 wins and 0 losses.

Suarez is currently ranked as #3 in the UFC strawweight division and is considered to be one of the contenders for a title.

11. Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Joanna Jedrzejczyk - one of the sexiest female MMA fighters
Photo: Instagram

Joanna Jedrzejczyk from Poland is a former UFC strawweight champion and one of the best women’s pound-for-pound fighters. Prior to losing her title to Rose Namajunas, Joanna had 5 successful title defenses. She is also holding a record of most wins in the history of UFC’s women’s strawweight division.

Joanna has a background in kickboxing and Muay Thai where she was a European and a World champion.

12. Tracy Cortez

Tracy Cortez one of the hottest UFC female fighters in 2020
Photo: Instagram

Tracy Cortez is one of the new faces in women’s MMA and a nice addition to the squad of the hottest UFC female fighters in 2020.

She started her professional career in Invicta Fighting Championships promotion in 2017. Cortez made her UFC debut in November 2019 which she won via unanimous decision. Tracy is currently on a 7-fight winning streak in her professional mixed martial arts career.

13. Yana Kunitskaya

Yana Kunitskaya - sexy female UFC fighter
Photo: Instagram

Last but not least in our compilation of the most beautiful female UFC fighters of 2021 is a Russian mixed martial artist Yana Kunitskaya.

Kunitskaya is one of the veterans of women’s mixed martial arts, she is been professionally competing since 2009. As of now, Yana is #8 ranked in UFC’s women’s bantamweight division.

Yana Kunitskaya is in a relationship with a popular Brazilian UFC light heavyweight fighter Thiago Santos.

Hottest former UFC female fighters

Paige VanZant

Paige Vanzant hot female UFC fighter
Photo: Instagram

You can’t make a list of the hottest female UFC fighters and not mention Paige VanZant. Paige began training in boxing and martial arts as a teenager and was signed to the UFC in 2013 when she was 20 years old.

Besides MMA, VanZant has been also involved in the media world including modeling and an appearance in the television series Dancing with the Stars and Chopped. Paige is married to a professional MMA fighter Austin Vanderford.

As of 2020, Paige VanZant left UFC and is no longer part of the organization. Afterward, she signed an exclusive contract to fight in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Rachael Ostovich

Rachael Ostovich - one of the hottest UFC female fighters
Photo: Instagram

Rachael Ostovich might not be the most talented martial artist out there but she is definitely one of the hottest female fighters. Ostovich joined UFC’s flyweight division in 2017 and since then she has one win and two losses – to Montana De La Rosa and Paige VanZant.

In 2018, Rachael Ostovich was involved in a horrible domestic violence incident and suffered a broken eye socket. She was physically assaulted by her husband (at the time), who is also an MMA fighter.

Megan Anderson

Photo: Instagram

Megan Anderson is an Australian former UFC fighter. 6 ft tall Aussie featherweight martial artist is known for her incredible physique and impressive tattoos. Megan is most definitely wins a title as the hottest tattooed female MMA fighter.

Anderson’s UFC contract ended in 2021 after her loss to Amanda Nunes in a featherweight title bout.

As you can see, there are a lot of very attractive and beautiful ladies that are currently competing in the UFC in 2021 as well as the ones that fought in the UFC at some point in the past. Aren’t you more excited to watch women’s MMA now that you got to know these beautiful ladies a little bit more?

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Diamond Ridge Real Estate

Diamond Ridge subdivision consists of custom and semi-custom homes. Home sites sit atop a ridge and thus provide expansive views in all directions. The lots are large but incorporate natural elements.  Already completed homes are available for sale, as well as, lots.

Diamond Ridge is located right in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and as the name suggests properties in this area are built on an elevated ridge so the views from these homes can be spectacular. Sitting directly east of the main hub of Castle Rock this lofty development is a mixture of vast luxury homes and slightly more affordable properties, yet homes that still fall into the luxury class.  Obviously the homes in the higher price range getting the very best of the views from Diamond Ridge. Oddly enough the HOA fees in this area are lower than you'd expect for an area like this.

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Welfare and Engagement of workers at the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC).

Today in the Assembly’s business:

A motion was moved and adopted on the report by the committee on Labor and Social Welfare on the assessment of welfare and engagement of workers at the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC). Some of the recommendations made include:

  1. KICOTEC should ensure that there is equal and fair distribution of workers among the sub counties and wards, while giving special consideration to minorities and marginalized communities. This will not only ensure equity and fairness across the County but will also advance the provisions of Article 56(b) of the Constitution of Kenya.
  2. It should engage workers on a monthly retainer of at least kshs. 15,000 per month which will ensure that whether they work in shifts or not they can lead decent and comfortable lives.
  3. The corporations marketing department should be more robust in conducting aggressive marketing campaigns which will be vital in attracting business for the entity. This will ensure that there is sufficient work to ensure that workers can be engaged on a full time basis and improve the financial standing of the entity.
  4. KOCOTEC should formalize its request for issuance of either a conditional grant or re consideration of three years funding to the entity and submit a comprehensive report on the financial standing of the entity which will enable the House to consider its request and make appropriate recommendations on the matter.

A statement request to the chairperson, committee on Public Service Management and Administration on the Implementation status of Community Level Infrastructure Development Projects (CLIDP) for Financial Years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 by Hon. Alex Mwangangi (Kyome/Thaana)

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Pedestrian sound delay, fuel-cell Lunar Cruiser, Level 2 home-charging hacks: Today’s Car News

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Toyota is aiming for the moon with a fuel-cell Land Cruiser cousin. The federal government gives automakers a little more time to sort out pedestrian sounds. And several pieces of new hardware can help you get more charging from the 240V circuit you have. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

Automakers will get another six months, at the least, to make all their hybrids and EVs comply with federal requirements for low-speed pedestrian warning sounds at low speed.

The Toyota Lunar Cruiser is a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle aiming for the moon. The Land Cruiser inspired space-mission vehicle is being built to withstand up to six weeks of operation on the moon, with 621 miles on a tank of hydrogen and solar panels for supplementary electricity.

Those who want to add an EV—or a second EV—often have to face some tough decisions on whether or not to make costly upgrades by adding more circuits or upgrading electrical service. But two new pieces of hardware help add Level 2 charging flexibility and make the most of what you have.

Over at Motor Authority: the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid promises to be the most powerful model in the lineup—following a strategy the brand has already used for its Cayenne SUV.

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Do-in, originates from China (ca 500 BC) and was then called “Tao-Yin”. In Japan these exercises are known as "Makka-Ho". Do-in literally means “The way in” which leads to personal growth and development. By doing these exercises, in which the meridians (energy channels) in the body are stretched, blockages are removed that have arisen there due to all kinds of causes. These blockages can be the cause of all kinds of complaints and inconveniences. By doing Do-in you ensure that you get closer to the cause of your complaints and that you actually do something about it. Even if you have no complaints, it contributes to vitality and flexibility and thus has a preventive effect on the maintenance of health. As with Shiatsu, the strength of Do-in lies in the regularity and prevention of complaints.

Do-in is performed in a way that everyone can participate in, it does not require any specific fitness or flexibility. The point is to go to your own limit and discover that you can push it back by relaxing. Everyone at his own level and at his own pace. The purpose of the exercises is; learning to experience movements on a deeper level as a pleasant activity. They are suitable for every person and at every stage of development. The approach offered is particularly suitable for people who want to see progress in terms of increasing agility and flexibility.

Do-In helps us with stress-induced discomforts such as back pain, headaches, digestive problems, fatigue. DO-IN exercises ensure that by stretching and moving limbs the meridians (= energy flows in the body that are linked to the organs) are opened to improve the Chi (= energy flow) along these routes. The meridian stretches become in a slow and relaxed manner
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Do you desire to inculcate a culture of reading in your children at an early age? Do you wish to constructively engage your children in value adding activities at a secure and serene environment? knls provides an ideal environment for children to read, learn, interact, play and share information with each other. The library also has a variety of engaging activities for both parents and children that can enhance good relationship and shape the character of a child as they develop.

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Indoor games – children are able to have fun and bond with each other as they play games such as junior scrabble, building blocks, and computer games among others. There are also a variety of toys available for the children.

Story telling – the library organizes story telling sessions on various areas that are of interest to children. The objective of these sessions is to inculcate positive values in the young minds and enable them have a solid foundation as they start out in life.

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On 7-8 August 2017, 80 people from around Australia came together for two days in Melbourne for the National Recovery Workshop. Hosted by Australian Red Cross in partnership with the Australian Institute of Disaster Resilience, the objective was to undertake discussion and debate with the aim of refreshing the Australian recovery agenda.

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KSOC- Join us for Happy Hour June 4th at the Knoxville Downtown Hilton, 501 West Church Street, beginning at 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.  We will meet on their street level outside patio, called "The Firefly", which is very inviting with a fire pit, and plenty of room.  Drinks and food can be ordered from the attached bar called "Marble City Kitchen".  This is Downtown's First Friday Event, where many Ski Club members enjoy walking around Gay Street and Market Square; listening to music, going in stores, and viewing the local art displayed at the Art Market, UT Gallery, and The Emporium.  If you want, you can do both.  Join us for drinks, and then walk two blocks to eat at a restaurant of your choice (use your coupon book), or stay at Firefly and party with us!  There are three parking lots around the Hilton; two open air lots off W. Church Street, and the Locust St. Garage behind the Hilton, which costs $1 an hour.

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Dr. Joe Conduah | Ex. President

Dr. Joe Conduah served as President of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni Association of North America from 2011-2014. Prior to this position, he served as the Vice-President of the Association under Prof Sam Adunyah for two consecutive terms.

Dr. Conduah is an Urban and Regional Planner with the Department of Transportation, the State of Wisconsin. Prior to his current appointment with the State, Dr. Conduah served as the Regional Transportation Manager at New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission in Concord, New Hampshire.

A community service oriented individual, Joe has played leadership roles in a number of Ghanaian organizations in the United States including, but not limited to, being the President of Ghanaian Association of Madison, Wisconsin; Project Director, Asanteman Council of North America (ACONA), USA and Canada, and a Board Member of Biokids Orphanage (Ghana).

Dr. Conduah holds a Doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1989), a Masters’ degree from UCLA, California (1979), a BSc. degree (1976), and A Diploma in Physical Planning (1969) from KNUST, Ghana. Dr. Conduah is a member of the American Planning Association.

In 1968, as the General Secretary of World University Service, KNUST Branch, Joe had an opportunity to attend a couple of international Students conferences in Europe where he learnt about the Alumni Association. In 1974/75 academic year Joe was elected as the SRC President, and had the opportunity to discuss the formation of an Alumni Association with the then Vice Chancellor.

In 1976, after completing his Bachelor’s Degree program, Joe was appointed by the VC as Junior Assistant Registrar at the Students and Academic Affairs section. With the full support of the Vice Chancellor, the late Prof. E. Bamfo Kwakye, Joe initiated the formation of KNUST Alumni Association in Ghana.

Between October 1976 and June 1977, he toured all the regions of the country, organized and inaugurated all nine regional chapters. In the summer of 1977, the National KNUST Alumni Association was formally inaugurated at Unity Hall by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. E. Bamfo-Kwakye and Joe was elected its first General Secretary, and Prof. Norman of the Faculty of Agriculture as the first President. After that event, the rest is history.

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