Olivia Wilde Explains Her Position On The Kathy Scruggs Controversy

Earlier this week, Olivia Wilde stirred controversy regarding comments she made about her portrayal of the journalist, Kathy Scruggs, in the new film directed by Clint Eastwood, Richard Jewell.

E! Online reported that Olivia clarified her position on the character as well as the movie, following her Deadline interview in which she alluded to a sexual relationship between Scruggs and the FBI agent portrayed by Jon Hamm. Olivia Wilde Explains Her Position On The Kathy Scruggs Controversy.

During her conversation with Deadline earlier this week, Wilde claimed the world was still coming to terms with the new way female characters are presented on screen. According to the actress,” in the past, many of them were “quote-unquote (un)likable.”

Wilde added that society often uses an action or character trait of a female character as a way to either criticize the entire project or the character specifically, insinuating the same thing doesn’t happen to male characters or men.

On her Twitter account, which you can see in the post above, Olivia clarified her remarks and stated that she didn’t believe Kathy Scruggs traded her body and sexuality for tips. Olivia went on to say that during her research for the role, she never found anything like that, and didn’t want to minimize Kathy’s work at all.

She doesn’t believe “sex-positivity and professionalism” have to be mutually exclusive from each other. Kathy was a modern and “professional woman” and her personal life never should take away from what she accomplished, Olivia explained.

According to USA Today, Scruggs, the character Olivia portrayed in the movie, passed away in 2001. Earlier this month, the publication, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, claimed Olivia and the creators of the movie managed to turn Kathy into a “sex-trading object in the film.”

The organization went on to demand the Warner Brothers Corporation to release a letter revealing there was no sexual relationship between Scruggs and a federal agent, and that the contents of the film were exaggerated for entertainment’s sake.

Immortals Are Back Into The LCS With After A 2 Year Hiatus From The LCS Scene

On June 12, there was an announcement regarding the acquisition of Infinite Esports & Entertainment, the parent company of OpTic Gaming Immortals Gaming Club. Immortals Are Back Into The LCS With After A 2 Year Hiatus From The LCS Scene.

Following the announcement, there were rumors that the entire OpTic Gaming would be dropped, and a new roster would be purchased alongside the rebranding for the upcoming 2020 LCS season.

Once the season was over, the contracts of the OpTic Gaming were transferred to the new organization, half of the roster left after the Free Agency period was opened, while the other half was undecided on what to do.

Over the days, big names have joined the organization, with the most prominent name being Xmithie, the NA’s best jungler, and the ex-Immortals team member. Alongside him, the following players joined the organization: sOAZ, Xmithie, Eika, Altec, and Hakuho. The current starter roster for the upcoming LCS 2020 season is:

Top laner – Paul ‘sOAZ’ Boyer

Jungler – Jake ‘Xmithie’ Puchero

Mid-laner – Jeremy ‘Eika’ Valdenaire

ADC – Johhny ‘Altec’ Ru

Support – Nickolas ‘Hakuho’ Surgent

The legendary top laner from Europe will bring his veteran shot-calling abilities and skills to be a good foundation base for the team. The best jungler NA has to offer is back to help Immortals rise to the top again. While the bot laner of Altec and Hakuho is tested from the Echo Fox roster, Eika remains untested.

Many analysts speculated that Immortals would pick up a resident teamless mid laner such as Pobelter or Damonte, but in the end, they announced Eika as their starter. Everyone is unsure why Immortals would pick up an untested import instead of tested NA mid laners, which would allow them to free an import slot and improve other roles in case there is a weak link dragging the team down.

The last season for Immortals in the LCS was very successful, they ended 2nd during Regular Season, and qualified for the Playoffs reached the finals but lost to TSM in the end. The championship points received over the season allowed them to qualify for the World Championship. While the team did not get out of groups, it did deliver an excellent performance.

While the Immortal roster looks promising, we should not forget the fact that other teams have improved their rosters as well, Team Liquid brought Broxah who is on the same level as Xmithie, if not higher, TSM brought a new jungler and ADC, C9 upgraded the ADC role alongside the support.

The current prediction is that Immortals will end up in the top 5 teams, on a good day top 2, on a bad day in the fifth place. With the completed roster of Immortals, the offseason roster moves are mostly over for the North American region. Stay tuned for more roster changes in other regions.

First Overwatch League Female Coach Open Up About Gender Discrimination in Esports

The Overwatch League’s first female coach, Molly “Avalla” Kim, open up on her discriminative experiences before settling with the Washington Justice. During her interview with Blake Panasiewicz, Avalla bares all truth about the male-dominant eSports industry.

In ‘The Minds of Media’ segment, Blake and Avalla talked about the Oceanic Overwatch scene and Justice’s poor first season. They also dived into the coach’s personal life living in Australia and New Zealand, and even music’s importance to her life. First Overwatch League Female Coach Open Up About Gender Discrimination in Esports.

Blake asked the coach if teams are hiring based on objective or off feeling. Avella responded that there is a limited time in terms of scouting. Her strategy, however, is to scout throughout the season of the Overwatch Contenders compared to other teams who are only interested in The Gauntlet. She also emphasized that she follows not just Korean Overwatch but North America and Australia as well.

On the video’s 39:30 timestamp, Blake asked her about Avalla’s experience of looking for a team and signing with Washington Justice. She said that she trialed with five different OWL teams though the process is as far as two weeks between the interview and the tryout. She continued that she ended up with the Justice because their process is faster. “They were the last team that reached out to me, but they were the first team to offer me a contract.”

The Australian-born coach added that she wanted to go to a particular team, and they went as far as talking about her contract details. Though she was cut from the shortlist as that team’s players “don’t want female coaches.” She also adds that it is nearly impossible to make it as a female coach in the Korean eSports scene and that a lot of female coaches have already given up.

Blake then pointed out that female discrimination is illegal in the United States. Avalla even furthers the issue by sharing the questions she’s gotten coming into the Overwatch League’s third season. “You’re a female… there will be so much more traveling. There will be extra expenses because you’ll be a girl. Why should we hire you over other candidates?”

The 25-year old coach then brought faith back into the league by saying that there a lot of other organizations that don’t ask questions that address her gender.

In the latter part of the video, Blake gave Avalla a 30-second pitch on why teams should hire her. The still teamless coach pointed out that since OWL 2020 will introduce Away-Home style of games, there will be limited time on coaching and practices. She, on the other hand, can do a lot of work in a brief period.

The Washington Justice finished 17th of the 20 teams in the last season. Their lineup includes ArK, AimGod, and the Overwatch World Cup champion Corey.

Avalla has been in the Overwatch eSports scene way back in 2017 as a coach for Frecia Gaming. She was also a part of the coaching staff of OpTic Academy and Meta Bellum.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives Restraining Order Against Woman Who Threatened To Firebomb Her House

There’s no question that being a celebrity often draws both positive and negative attention, a concept that Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the Seinfeld alum, has surely learned over the years. Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives Restraining Order Against Woman Who Threatened To Firebomb Her House.

Page Six claims Julia Louis-Dreyfus recently requested and received a restraining order against a woman who threatened to toss a firebomb at her house, more specifically, a “molotov cocktail.” The 58-year-old, in court documents first published by The Blast, stated that the woman was harassing and stalking her for months.

Additionally, the unnamed woman terrorized Julia and her family with messages, including one where a sign was attached to her car that read, “Julia Louis-Dreyfus is stealing from a homeless writer.”

Reportedly, the woman in question believes Julia Louis-Dreyfus had stolen writing from her for the series, Veep, for which Louis-Dreyfus has received multiple accolades, including Daytime Emmy Awards as well as awards from the Screen Actors’ Guild.

The Los Angeles Police Department noted that Dreyfus had been complaining about the stalker-harasser for over a year until she was finally given the restraining order.

As fans of the actress know, she first came to prominence in the early 1990s as Elaine Benes on NBC’s Seinfeld, which has since gone down in history as one of the greatest television series of all time. Louis-Dreyfus was in the role for nine seasons and appeared in every single one except three.

NBC executives, at the time, felt as though the series was marketed towards men only, and they needed a female member, so Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David hired Louis-Dreyfus. Throughout the 1990s, Julia was on the receiving end of critical praise for her performance as Elaine, and she frequently took home Emmy Awards during this period.

Moreover, Julia received two Golden Globe Awards, and then nine SAG nominations. In 1998, Seinfeld came to a close and the season and series finale was on the 14th of May, becoming the most-watched TV event in history, with 76 million people in front of their TVs.

FASHION ESSAY

Fashion is something that is in vogue. This particularly refers to clothing, hairstyle, footwear and various accessories. People these days are very particular about staying in style and thus follow the fashion trends religiously. Various kinds of fashions come in trend around the world every now and then. India is a land of varied culture and thus different fashion trends are followed in different parts of the country.

Indian fashion industry saw boon, post liberalization in the 1990s. In the succeeding decades, the fashion industry in India has progressed to becoming a multimillion-dollar industry that gives employment to thousands. Delhi, Mumbai, and Calcutta act as the fashion hubs of India, while many other major cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad also have production and rental facilities.

LONG AND SHORT ESSAY ON FASHION IN ENGLISH

We are providing below long and short essays on Fashion in English, of varying lengths to help you with the topic in your exams/school assignments.

These Fashion essay will take you through the beginning and progress of the fashion industry.

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SHORT ESSAY ON FASHION – ESSAY 1 (200 WORDS)

Fashion is anything that becomes a rage among the masses. We see different fashion trends pouring in and taking the market by storm. Clothing is especially one such arena that sees changing fashion trends that are followed by a vast number of people.

People these days love to dress up well in order to look presentable in society. To keep up with the changing times, people upgrade their style according to the latest trend in the market.

Women are particularly inclined towards following the fashion and thus keep a tab on the latest trends. A few years back long Kurtis was in fashion. Almost every woman, especially those living in urban areas, was seen wearing long Kurtis in different designs, patterns, and styles. After a few years, the trend of wearing short Kurtis came in and women instantly switched to short Kurtis. Anyone wearing a long Kurti while the shorter ones were in trend looked rather weird. In today’s times, people have become very particular about fashion as it gives them a sense of belonging. It makes helps them be one with society and not look the odd one out.

Fashion has thus become more than a style these days and almost has become a necessity of everyone.

Why You Shouldn't Buy New Followers For Your Business

Having a lot of fans and followers via Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms look good for business, and many companies are desperate to appear this way to the public. Did you know there's an easy way to gain these followers? You can purchase them.

If you type "Buy Likes and followers" into search engines, you'll get dozens of companies that appeal to new businesses looking to grow their online presence. In addition to buying likes and followers, some companies, such as Buy Instagram Followers, even offer YouTube views and Web traffic.

However, according to a list detailing the top 25 websites to buy fans, only one on the list was said to deliver real people. Before any purchases are made, business owners should seriously consider the drawbacks of purchasing fans.

1. Purchased fans don't increase business. Buying fans spikes your numbers, but it does nothing for engagement. What you are essentially paying for is to look good to other people who see your profile. These fans will like or follow you, but the spike in fan count will not be balanced with a spike in mentions, page views or interactions.

Consider social media profiles to be the equivalent of a business's paperwork. You wouldn't inflate the amount of money you made that month or the business' customer conversion rate. You could lie about the amount of money you made that month, but without that money, you can't do anything to benefit the business. Similarly, you can lie about the number of followers you've rightfully gained, but you wouldn't be able to back up those followers with tangible business. Fake followers don't lead to real money.

2. Reviews are more important than followers. Always read the reviews on any company you plan to do business with. On LikesAndFollowers.com, you can buy 5,000 targeted fans for $349. The site claims that these are not fake people, and they have real profiles.

Step football

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In step betting, what a gambler must learn about betting, although sometimes football may not have limitations on the ability to play. But the chance to win is not easy either.

Therefore, in order to increase your chances of winning in placing bets What the gambler must learn is The gambler must choose to bet on the ball but fit. Should not choose to bet on a number of pairs, if not confident. Suggest that if possible, should choose to bet on only 2-4 pairs of confidence will be best and more importantly, in betting, players must study the insights well before deciding to place a bet. Because the more studied it is, the more likely it is for the gambler to win the bet. The thing that the player must be careful of the football set that is to bet the step. The player should bet on football that is essentially the same distance. And in choosing the team that will be placed on each team, the gambler must have knowledge about the information of each team as well. And have to do an analysis of the data in terms of possible opportunities Otherwise, the gambler will not be able to know which gambler wants to bet on each team. Therefore, for any gambler who wants to make football betting Advise that the gambler must learn and understand only how to bet on a football suit From then, the gambler gradually Collected on the issue of experience first If any day, which day the player starts to be skilled and more confident in betting. The gambler will be able to do very well that this Not only that, the gambler can also analyze and be able to read the game. Makes the ball betting set to be profitable From investment in only hundreds, but may be able to generate income in the tens of thousands, Therefore, for anyone who is learning to bet on football, try to use methods. Certainly not disappointed.

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Required Credit Score Disclosure

You may know of the law requiring credit bureaus to give every consumer a copy of their free annual credit report. This law, unfortunately, doesn’t give consumers access to their credit scores. But, there’s another law that gives some consumers a free credit score but only after making a credit-based application. The new credit score disclosure law requires banks to give a free credit score to applicants who are either denied or approved with less favorable terms because of their credit. You don’t have to do anything to get this free credit score. It’s automatically sent based on the creditor’s decision.

Unfortunately, there are times when you won’t get this free credit score, even if you’re denied. For example, banks don’t have to send the credit score disclosure when they use an in-house credit score and insurance companies aren’t required to disclose the credit-based score used to assign your insurance premium.

Not a FICO Score

With the exception of the Discover Credit Scorecard, the drawback to free credit scores is that the scores likely won’t be a FICO score, the score that’s most often used by lenders. Credit Karma, Quizzle, and Credit Sesame all give you a credit bureau’s version of your credit score, i.e a FAKO score. These scores may vary from each other and typically vary from your FICO score even based on that bureau’s credit report.

You may get a free FICO score with a credit score disclosure, but that’s only if the bank used a FICO score in making their decision. Otherwise, you’ll get another score, but it will be the actual score the bank used, rather than an educational score.

Free Football Tips and Predictions - Friday 18th October to Monday 21st October

RCD Mallorca V Real Madrid – Away Win

Real Madrid have come in for plenty of justifiable criticism recently, yet the fact remains that they are the only unbeaten team in La Liga this season, winning five of their eight fixtures. Newly-promoted Mallorca have found the going much tougher at this elite level of the Spanish game, suffering five defeats in eight matches and failing to score on five occasions.

Alaves V Celta Vigo – Under 2.5 Goals

If recent La Liga matches are anything to go by, then Celta Vigo clearly love a contest featuring under 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in each of their previous seven fixtures. Alaves home games have followed a similar pattern in the top-flight of late, with 13 of their last 17 encounters also delivering no more than a couple of successful strikes.

Köln V Paderborn – Over 2.5 Goals

These two sides were promoted together last season, with runners-up Paderborn twice getting the better of champions Köln, 5-3 on the road and 3-2 on their own patch. In fact, high-scoring league games have been the order of the day for both teams recently, with over 2.5 goals being served up in 14 of the hosts’ last 20 fixtures and in 14 of the visitors’ previous 17.

Tondela V Benfica – Away Win

To say that Benfica have been in impressive form on their top-flight travels would be somewhat of an understatement, with the Portuguese giants currently on a 12-match winning run. Tondela have found life somewhat more difficult on their own patch at this level of late, suffering three defeats in five games against teams with no realistic designs on the title.

Free Football Tips and Predictions - Friday 11th October to Monday 14th October

Girona V Elche – Under 2.5 Goals

When Elche take to the field in Spanish free football’s second tier, exciting encounters rarely follow, with each of their previous eight games delivering no more than a couple of goals. Girona have not exactly been pulling up any trees on that front themselves at home recently, as 12 of their last 18 league fixtures have also been of the under 2.5 goals variety.

Rochdale V Accrington Stanley – BTTS - Yes

Accrington Stanley are rarely involved in dull games at League One level, with both teams hitting the back of the net in 11 of their previous 14 contests. Fellow-strugglers Rochdale have featured in three such encounters in their last four matches, whilst the fact that they have conceded 15 times in five fixtures of late suggests that they are vulnerable defensively.

Coventry City V Tranmere Rovers – Home Win

Swapping the Ricoh Arena for St. Andrew’s has done little to dampen Coventry’s impressive recent home record in League One, with Mark Robins’ charges winning five of their last six games as part of a nine-match unbeaten run. Tranmere, by way of contrast, have struggled massively on the road following promotion, securing just one point from a possible 15.

Huesca V Racing Santander – Home Win

Irrespective of which division they have been operating in, Huesca have been performing extremely well on their own patch of late, winning six of their previous eight games. The home side will be confident of collecting another three points against struggling Racing Santander, with the newly-promoted outfit triumphing just once in ten attempts this term.

TX Lawn Care & Lawn Mowing Guide

Buda City lawn care is a growing chore for the city’s residents. With a huge population rise in the past ten years, Buda residents doubled from 7,350 in 2010 to 16,163 in 2017. Sometimes called the “Outdoor Capital of Texas,” Buda has developed public infrastructure quickly. There are currently 13 public parks, a public library, Lawn mowing service in Tyler TX and equally as important, a Whataburger.

But lawn care is likely one of the last outdoor activities Buda residents are looking forward to, so we decided to make it easy. Our Buda lawn care and lawn mowing guide will keep residents’ yards green throughout the year and allow more time to enjoy what the city has to offer.

Lawn Mowing in Buda City

Lawn mowing is the most common task to do, but it’s easy to damage your grass if you’re unaware of the following tips:

• The One-Third Rule: Only cut your grass one-third of its height each time you’re lawn mowing. If more is cut, then the grass will be weaker and more vulnerable to diseases and pests.
• Mow Frequently: Mow your lawn until the grass growth slows down or stops (the latter which is more common during cold seasons). Grass cutting between two to four times a month should be enough.
• Keep Grass Clippings: After each mow, you should leave the grass clippings on your yard. Although this sounds messy, the clippings eventually become organic fertilizer and bring enriching nutrients to your grass. If you hired a lawn service professional, then remind the person to do this.
• Switch Up Mowing Pattern: Mow across from different directions. Don’t mow in the same direction all the time or else your grass blades will end up leaning in one direction, giving your yard a strange look.
• Watch Out For Mowing Hills: Mowing hills can be difficult because you need to go work side to side, rather than lawn mowing up and down a hill. It’s dangerous to mow up and down a hill because debris may fly at you—increasing the chance you might slip and fall. If you use a riding mower, switch to a push mower if the hill’s angle is too steep. Ask a lawn service professional to do this for you if you’re suffering from ankle issues or other related health issues.

Lawn Maintenance Tips for Buda City

In order to further equip your Buda City lawn care skills, we added two that generally only lawn service professionals know. These two skills are best employed in Buda City during spring and fall.

Core Aeration in Buda City

Aeration is when holes are created in soil, so compacted soil breaks apart. This is known to improve soil drainage for your lawn. Buda City lawns require aeration because it boosts resistance against pests and droughts and benefits the overall health of the soil.

You should aerate only twice a year: once during springtime and once again during the fall. Also, choose a time early in the morning when the soil is moist and temperatures are cool—this will make it easier to plunge your aerator.

Overseeding in Buda City

Overseeding is the practice of adding seeds onto existing grass to rejuvenate your lawn and fix patchy areas. Grass loses life over time and dies. If your lawn sustains heavy foot traffic or is overwatered, this is a good method to preserve your lawn. Overseeding brings new grass life to your lawn.

Before you overseed, first rake your lawn, so you remove any dead grass. This will loosen up the soil, which the seeds need direct contact with for growth. Remember to scatter the seeds evenly across the lawn. The best growing periods are usually during the spring and fall.

Hiring a Buda City Lawn Care Company

As mentioned before, Buda City prides itself as the “Outdoor Capital of Texas.” Two parks certainly embody this. Buda City Park is the most lively, regularly hosting community events such as the county fair and “Wiener Dog Races.” The other park is Bradfield Village Park, ideal for fishing hobbyists, offering two fishing ponds with plenty of trees to sit under for shade. Since there are plenty of things to do outdoors in Buda, residents generally don’t want to be stuck with the dull chore of lawn care. That’s why many instead choose the next best option: hiring a lawn service professional.

Buda City lawn care services are more than just plain grass cutting. They offer important lawn treatment services that range from pest control and weed removal to aeration and overseeding. It’s also wise in general to have an expert evaluate how much lawn maintenance your property truly needs. Additionally, there are some good tips to bear in mind when choosing a lawn care service in Buda City.

The first one is to hire an actual lawn service professional, not a neighbor or any person who can only offer a mower and a truck. Although hiring amateurs may seem cost-effective, their lack of expertise will result in a neglected lawn in the long-run, such as failing to identify diseases and pests early. The second tip is to hire a fully-insured lawn service professional. This will free you from any anxiety in the rare occasion that a pro damages your property.

Finally, you should consider organizing your neighbors together and ask for a bulk discount from a lawn care company. If several jobs can be completed with just one visit to a neighborhood, landscapers are more likely to offer discounts because they profit more from the time saved on their schedules. Furthermore, landscapers are held to greater accountability for quality work since you and your neighbors will be able to compare lawns afterwards.

Black-figure pottery

Black-figure pottery painting, also known as the black-figure style or black-figure ceramic (Greek, μελανόμορφα, melanomorpha) is one of the styles of painting on antique Greek vases. It was especially common between the 7th and 5th centuries BC, although there are specimens dating as late as the 2nd century BC. Stylistically it can be distinguished from the preceding orientalizing period and the subsequent red-figure pottery figure.

Figures and ornaments were painted on the body of the vessel using shapes and colors reminiscent of silhouettes. Delicate contours were incised into the paint before firing, and details could be reinforced and highlighted with opaque colors, usually white and red. The principal centers for this style were initially the commercial hub Corinth, and later Athens. Other important production sites are known to have been in Laconia, Boeotia, eastern Greece, and Italy. Particularly in Italy individual styles developed which were at least in part intended for the Etruscan market. Greek black-figure vases were very popular with the Etruscans, as is evident from frequent imports. Greek artists created customized goods for the Etruscan market which differed in form and decor from their normal products. The Etruscans also developed their own black-figure ceramic industry oriented on Greek models.

Black-figure painting on vases was the first art style to give rise to a significant number of identifiable artists. Some are known by their true names, others only by the pragmatic names they were given in the scientific literature. Especially Attica was the home of well-known artists. Some potters introduced a variety of innovations that frequently influenced the work of the painters; sometimes it was the painters who inspired the potters’ originality. Red- as well as black-figure vases,  are one of the most important sources of mythology and iconography, and sometimes also for researching day-to-day ancient Greek life. Since the 19th century at the latest, these vases have been the subject of intensive investigation

What is Terracotta?

In fine art, the word Terracotta ("baked earth") is most commonly used to describe a type of sculpture, unglazed ceramic art, or decorative architecture, made from a coarse, porous clay, which is noted for its versatility, cheapness, and durability. In addition, ever since the era of Mesopotamian art along the Tigris and Euphrates, and Egyptian art along the Nile, terracotta bricks and tiles have been used for centuries in the building of domestic as well as civic structures. Terracotta was widely used in ancient art, notably in Chinese Pottery (from 10,000 BCE) and in Greek Pottery (from 7,000 BCE), as well as Mesopotamian sculpture and Egyptian sculpture, plus Minoan art from Crete, and Etruscan art on the Italian mainland. Terracotta statues were prevalent in Greek architecture - notably for temple decoration - while terracotta reliefs were a common feature of Roman architecture. The art of terracotta was revived during the Italian Renaissance and underwent a further revival during the 19th century.

How to Make Terracotta

Terracotta is usually made from a fairly coarse, porous type of clay. This is first shaped (or sculpted), then fired until hard. In the ancient world, it was left to harden in the hot sun; later, it was baked in primitive ovens created in the ashes of open fires. Ultimately, it was fired (at about 1000°C) in special ovens, known as kilns. Once fired, the clay assumes a brownish-orange color, ranging from an earthy ochre to red. Baked terracotta is not watertight, a layer of glaze is required for this. Sometimes recycled terracotta ("grog") is mixed with fresh clay to make a new batch of the material. Terracotta objects are far simpler and cheaper to create, replicate and decorate, than stone or bronze objects: even molds can be re-used. Furthermore, although terracotta is usually left unglazed, a range of different colors and textures can be obtained with a variety of glazes.

History

Terracotta was first used in Prehistoric art, as exemplified by the remarkable Venus of Dolni Vestonice (26,000-24,000 BCE), found buried in a layer of ash at a paleolithic encampment in Moravia. The paleolithic terracotta figure was fired in primitive kilns, created underneath open fires. Famous terracotta figurines from the era of Neolithic art include The Enthroned Goddess Figurine (c.6,000 BCE) from Catalhoyuk, Anatolia, and The Thinker of Cernavoda (5000 BCE) from the Lower Danube region in Romania. Bronze and Iron Age artists continued the terracotta tradition, see, for instance, the female fertility cult figures unearthed at Mohenjo-Daro, Pakistan (3000-1500 BCE), and The Burney Relief (c.1950 BCE) from Ancient Mesopotamia. In China, potters and sculptors have proved equally skillful with clay. In fact, Chinese art is responsible for the biggest collection of terracotta sculptures ever found - The Terracotta Army (246-208 BCE). (See below.) For an outline of the principles which underpin Oriental sculpture, see: Traditional Chinese Art. For more about the evolution of sculpture in China, please see the Chinese Art Timeline (c.18,000 BCE - present).

Early Egyptian, Minoan, Mycenean, Greek and Etruscan cultures, from around the Mediterranean, all employed terracotta for figurative works - such as the Tanagra Figurines from Boeotia in central Greece - and for various types of decorative art and architectural ornamentation. It was widely used by sculptors during the era of Hellenistic art (323-30 BCE), in particular. It was also used in Early Christian art, for tomb reliefs (from c.200 CE).

Steps to Take After Sustaining Damage

If your commercial or residential property has been damaged by strong winds or a big storm, there is a series of steps you should follow to mitigate the damage and get help right away.
Contact the Regency DRT team for a damage assessment. If you have insurance, you must act quickly to minimize any damage to your property as required by your policy.
Call your insurance company to report the damages and review your policy and coverage. (Keep in mind Regency DRT does not advise or make recommendations on your insurance coverage.) We do work with all insurance companies to assist you in working with the insurance adjuster.
Report safety hazards especially downed power lines. storm damage tarp company
Stay away from areas that are flooding as the water could be charged with an electrical current. There is also the possibility of potential dangers under the water like any nails or other sharp objects.

Professional Damage Restoration By Experts

By following our storm damage recovery steps, you can expect to be put on the fast-track to complete property restoration after a major storm. These steps can also ensure the safety of yourself and your family or employees.

When Regency DRT arrives on the scene of a residential or commercial disaster, we will take the necessary steps and precautions to secure your property from further damage and to minimize the cost of repairs. Our team will do a full assessment of the damage and prepare a plan of restoration that will allow you to get your life back to normal as quickly as possible. If your property suffers because of a violent storm, call our experts to help you recover quickly and safely!

Roof Tarp Installation

First of all, installing a roof tarp can be a great temporary solution to stop a leaking roof. But if you are considering installing it yourself, emergency roof tarping company please know that it can be very dangerous.

Now… Tarps can be installed in different types of roofs, even on a skylight. Also, they can help you in emergencies where it’s hard to do a complete roof fix.

We know replacing a roof is a large project, and sometimes you are not able to tackle it immediately.

The following situations can call for roof tarp installation including:

• Hurricanes
• Tornados
• Fires
• Home Deterioration
• Damage Caused by Animals
• Damage to roof caused by trees

Whatever the cause may be, remember it is only a temporary solution. You will eventually need to get a roofing contractor to do the permanent repairs. 

Damaged Flashings

These are damaged flashings. If your contractor does not replace damaged flashings during your roof replacement, they are not only violating building codes, they are almost guaranteeing you'll have a roof leak down the road. Call Good Guys Roofing Company today for a quote to replace your roof 972-472-4000 .

Flashing Replacement - Good Guys Roofing Company Dallas, TX

If your chimney has siding, we may need to replace the siding and paint the chimney after the roofers have replaced the flashing. We apologize for the inconvenience as this may add 1-2 days to your project. Re-using damaged flashings violates building codes for re-roofing projects. We realize this can be unsightly for the time being, but we do not cut corners with our professional roof installation. Our roofers will cover any openings caused by the siding removal to temporarily weather proof your chimney before our siding and paint crew can finish it. We promise the end result is going to be fantastic. Call Good Guys Roofing Company today for a free roof replacement quote. 972-472-4000





Skylight Flashing - Good Guys Roofing Company



Another very important component of your roof system is the flashing used around skylights. Water has no way of being wicked away from the base of the skylight curb, so you need to make sure this area is water tight. A lot of roofing contractor will rely on silicone or other adhesive to minimize leaks. We do not recommend relying on a building products that have a lifespan of 1-2 years. When you re-flash the skylight properly, the flashing system will outlast the shingles. If your contractor is re-using the skylight flashings they are not only violating building code, but they are setting you up for leaks down the road.

Joker123 Online Slot Game

Joker123 Slot Game Online is one of the most popular types of Online Betting Games in the online betting world and is one of the most popular types of games in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia. This is a type of game that is fun to play and also provides great benefits.

To play the Joker123 Slot game online is also quite easy. You need to have an internet network connection to be able to play the game that circulates the internet and social media. But for those of you who are new to the world of online betting (Online Gambling), it is highly recommended to BE CAREFUL because now there are a lot of SCAM websites (can also be interpreted as a Web Phishing disguised as an official website of the game Joker123 Gaming) with the aim of collecting data on the victim’s username and password.

Joker123 Online Playing Guide

The first step to playing joker123 slot is to choose your bet size. And if you are a beginner in the joker123 slot game, you will be needing a good guide for you to learn how to play the game.

Remember that the minimum bet you receive changes from one machine to another and can easily move in the price range from a minimum bet to a maximum bet.

Your next move is to press / push the “spin” button and let the joker123 slot spin for a few seconds and then you will get a new combination of symbols on the screen.

The game is very simple, when your machine hits the right winning combination, you can win great amounts of cash. Just a tip though, when you are able to hit it big, cash it out and play on the next machine. More often than not, machines that has paid out big amounts of cash will take a while before it makes another winning combination.