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We are committed to ensuring that every child is ready to enter kindergarten and is provided with a nurturing and safe childhood. To that end, we fund numerous avenues for early literacy, safety education, and other programs to make sure children are ready to succeed.
- Luther Public Library – preschool story hour
- Little Horses Big Smiles- Reading with Charlie summer reading program
- Newaygo County Day Care Corporation- school bus child safety seats
Committed, nurturing, and loving parents are not a guarantee in this world. But they are a necessity for healthy, well developed children who are ready to learn.
- Catholic Charities of West Michigan- Healthy Families program
- Catholic Charities of West Michigan – Teen Parent program
- Newaygo County Prevention of Child Abuse – Period of Purple Crying program
Not limited to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education – we prefer to focus on Strategies That Engage Minds.
- Scholarships for the FFA Washington Leadership Conference
- Newaygo County 4-H- Adult and Teen Leader Conference
- Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency – STEM Expo
- Michigan State University – scholarships for Osteochamps program
Health and Dental Care
Good health and dental care are as important for learning as they are for growth and development of children. To this end, grants are made to institutions to help improve the care or expand services for children.
- Fountain Hill Center- Children’s Mental Health program
- Fremont Lions Club- Students in Need of Eyecare program
- Northwest Michigan Health Services – dental equipment purchase
Historical Youth Programming
There are some general youth programs that have been a part of the Foundation’s interest since the establishment of the Foundation. These provide opportunities for children to experience things outside of their normal activities. Support includes camp scholarships, the local Agricultural fair, a variety of TrueNorth Community Services activities including Children’s Christmas, Coats for Kids, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
- Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp- camp scholarships
- Camp Newaygo – camp scholarships
- Rose Lake Youth Camp – camp scholarships
- TrueNorth Community Services- various youth programs
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http://www.gerberfoundation.org/west-michigan-grants-recent-awards/
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The Seawing Nova combines classic SCUBAPRO fin technology with the latest innovations in hydrodynamic design. This multiple‑award‑winning fin has the power, acceleration, and maneuverability of a blade fin with the comfort and effortlessness of a split fin. The articulated joint allows the blade to pivot and the entire blade generates thrust. Premium elastomer provides superior technical characteristics and makes the Seawing Nova very durable. Re-engineered heel pad,mid-sole pad, and rough surface design provide better grip on slippery surfaces.
SCUBAPRO'S Seawing Nova fins have been upgraded for 2015.
Both performance and grip on slippery surfaces have been improved on this successful diving fin.Improved Grip New extended power plate (1) and soft, co-molded Thermo Plastic Vulcanizate (TPV) heel pad(2) and mid-sole pad (3) with rough surface finish for optimal grip. TPV is highly tear resistant and durable.
And contrasting grip color gives them a modern, refreshed look. Revised Blade Geometry Lateral rigidity has been slightly increased to improve Frog and Alternate kicks, and to improve responsiveness and thrust at full power.
SCUBAPRO has acheived this by (1) using a cresent shaped baton in the central section and(2) making variable thickness wings that taper out from the central ribs to the wing tips.
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http://liquiddive.org/index.php/dive-shop/fins-booties/seawing-nove-detail
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Since acquiring an e-reader last year, one of the great mysteries of life has been why e-books cost so stinking much money, since there’s no ink, no paper and no physical logistics to consider. I had my suspicions, of course, and now the Department of Justice has confirmed them: Apple and most of the big publishers have conspired and colluded to keep prices high.
The lawsuit filed today paints Apple as the architect of the plan, where the major publishers signed identical contracts to make sure nobody undercut the other. The conspiracy was motivated by the frightening specter of Amazon having the guts to actually compete on price. The suit quotes the late great Steve Jobs: “We’ll go to [an] agency model, where you set the price, and we get our 30%, and yes, the customer pays a little more, but that’s what you want anyway.”
Yep, you definitely want to screw your customers. Apple’s made an art of it, and has grown extremely fat and incredibly sleek with just such tactics. Regardless of how the lawsuit plays out — and you know lobbyists and lawyers are shouting into their phones this very moment — it’s nice to get a glimpse behind the ads and see how Apple really views its customers.
E-books are a publisher’s wet dream: You don’t have to produce or deliver anything and you get to charge almost the same price as if you did. Talk about pure profit. Even better, you’ve made sure your customers can’t conveniently lend or resell what they’ve already paid too much for. In a better world, that might translate to lower prices for readers and a wider audience for good writers. Thanks to Apple, that’s not the case.
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http://www.davesfiction.com/2012/04/11/another-little-legacy-from-steve-the-great/
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Seems like there is an epidemic of influenza in Brisbane right now with offices almost being shut down due to illness. My poor hubby started getting symptoms last night and came home from work today feeling dreadful. I've bundled him up into bed and lamented the fact we sold our spare bed before we moved back. I feel like sleeping in our bed with a brew full of flu virus in the air would not be a good idea. I had severe flu which hospitalized me about 7 years ago - I'd love to carry over some immunity from that but I feel too much time has now lapsed. I've set up another mattress in Miss S's room and hopefully that will stop me from getting the flu as well as the usual handwashing etc. measures.
I finally got to do some strength training today - I did Vertical Upper Body Dominance for the last time and was thrilled to note big improvements in my chin ups (nearly back to unassisted). I also got in an interval run and Bodybalance class.
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http://girlgetsitdone.blogspot.com/2007/08/flu-who.html
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The Department of Trade and Investment have announced a slate of projects they will fund in 2012 as part of their Interactive Media Fund; Among them is Crime Plays, a mobile-locative game from the team at Sydney-based creative collective, Dog Money World.
A “Cross between The Amazing Race and Grand Theft Auto”, Crime Plays offers an immersive form of storytelling for audiences hungry for involved entertainment.
A true cross-platform offering, Crime Plays involves television integration, online, social media and at its heart, a smart-phone application. Players adopt a fictional role and take their place in a virtual-crime world working their way through the ranks from petty-crim to mob boss. Users complete virtual missions, play mini-games and compete against their peers to become the ‘top dog’ in the fictional, criminal world. All of this is done in real-world locations, seamlessly blurring the lines between real-life and gameplay.
Dog Money World wanted to bring a free-roaming console game experience to the real world using mobile and social platforms:
“We really want to give users the opportunity to play a game that feels as immersive as something like LA Noire or Call of Duty, but without being chained to the sofa. We’re creating a rich world of story and a great multi-player experience” – James Boyce, Dog Money World
The team will be headed up by Anna Bay, James Boyce and Claire Evans who have between them worked on feature films, large-scale digital projects, and brand campaigns for some the world’s most recognized brands including Toyota, Weta Digital and Clinique. They met and began developing Crime Plays while participating in MetroScreen’s inaugural MultiPlatform Screen Producer Scholarship in 2010.
Alex Carlyle of LA Noire fame will lead the game design; his experience in gaming goes back more than 10 years and includes multi-million bestsellers including one of PS2’s ‘Top 10 Selling Games of All Time’ The Getaway.
“I was instantly impressed by the potential for the project to provide unique and interesting interaction for the player” – Alex Carlyle, Lead Game Design (LA Noire, The Getaway)
Dog Money World plan to release the game in conjunction with an existing film or television series, incorporating popular characters and story lines into Crime Plays; they are currently in talks with both local and international studios and broadcasters regarding partnership.
“We’re looking to align with a greater narrative property. For Crime Plays, it means a rich story-world around which we can tailor our immersive experience. For the IP owners, it means a brand-strengthening line extension, an innovative tool for audience engagement, and an opportunity for revenue capture” – Anna Bay, Dog Money World
The game will incorporate in-game transactions and will also look to brands for sponsorship.
Crime Plays will be available in 2012. Watch the game trailer here: http://vimeo.com/24546796
For more information, please contact:
Claire Evans, Dog Money World
Phone: 0407 221141
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http://metroscreen.org.au/metro-screen-multiplatform-scholarship-success-crime-plays/
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Home / Employment / Organizational Culture & Benefits Employment | Available Positions | Organizational Culture & Benefits Organizational Culture & Benefits Our greatest strength is our staff. We believe professionalism, conduct, performance and team work reflect not only you as an individual, but also your Agency. We want you to take as much pride in yourself, your job and your Agency as we take in having you join our Agency Family. Our corporate culture stresses competency, courtesy and compassion. We believe this is one of the most significant factors contributing to the continued success of our Agency. We provide rich benefits packages to support your needs such as flexible work schedules, work at home options, medical plan choices, dental, vision and more.
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http://www.dhad.org/employment/organizational-culture-benefits.aspx
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Research In Motion investors woke up to some rather interesting news on Jan. 23: the company's co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie were out and a new chief executive, Thorsten Heins, was in. The move is designed to breathe some new life into the ailing mobile company and hopefully bring in some fresh ideas that could ultimately help the BlackBerry maker return to its past glory.
For his part, Heins has said that he wants RIM to focus heavily on product development and marketing and he rebuffed calls to split the company into separate operations. Heins also said that he believes his company's BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 tablet could very well be a central component in its success in the coming years. Simply put, Heins is bullish on RIM's future and he wants to implement the strategies required to fulfill his dreams.
But what exactly should Heins do? More importantly, can he move beyond the ideas of Balsillie and Lazaridis and make the hard decisions to turn things around?
We'll see. But until then, read on to find out what Heins should do to fix RIM.
1. Start working on a real iPhone competitor
RIM has tried to deliver touch screen-based smartphones in the past, as evidence by the Storm and Storm2, but it hasn't done a good job of competing against the iPhone. The devices are too bulky; they aren't as responsive as they should be; and due to software limitations, they require physical buttons to be useful. It's time Heins spends significant investment dollars on building a true iPhone competitor that can stand up to Apple's smartphone on design, hardware quality and software integration.
2. Center the PlayBook on the enterprise
RIM made the bad decision to try to appeal to both consumers and enterprise users with its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The company must stop that. Like it or not, Heins must admit that his company is enterprise-focused. RIM tablets must appeal to that market to be successful.
3. Leverage the services division
RIM's real strength right now is in its services division. The company's messaging platforms are top-notch in the mobile space and BlackBerry Enterprise Server is second to none. RIM should leverage that as much as possible and focus more of its efforts on staying ahead in wireless services, rather than wait and see if competitors can catch up.
4. License patents every chance you get
If there is anything all the litigation across the mobile industry has proven, it's that wireless patents are in high demand. Considering RIM holds thousands of mobile patents, perhaps it should start licensing them to as many companies as possible. RIM is in the driver's seat when it comes to patents and Heins should take advantage of that.
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http://www.eweek.com/mobile/rim-s-new-ceo-thorsten-heins-10-things-he-must-do-to-save-the-company
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[Legacy] Star Wars: Boba Fett Squadmate
Last revision: 11 Feb at 10:09 UTC
The galaxy most notorious bounty hunter joins the fight.
Voice pack by Valkyrie: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=628341017&searchtext=boba+fett
For now, Im done with Clones stuff, (Mod size nearing 1GB) I might be back, but don’t expect it to be soon.
Im off to either pursue my own personal project or maybe port over something else, we’ll see.
The assets used here orignated from the Star Wars EA Battlefront game, All assets belongs to EA and Dice and Star Wars is rightfuly owned by Disney. The assets here are for non-commerical uses and Im not earning or accepting a single cent from this mod.
Q: Will there ever be a female version made avaliable?
A: At the moment no, I’m getting migraines from being asked that alot.
Q: What even is this mod?
A: It’s a customisation mod, so it will not effect gameplay in any way.
Q: What is the planned updates?
A: No idea at the moment, do check the page for desc updates though.
Q: Will this be updated for WOTC?
A: Yes, eventually, but I have alot of things on my plate at the moment.
EA (Electronic Arts): For creating the Assets
CorraAshu: For extracting the Assets for us to use..
Me: Porting and rigging the assets into XCOM 2 to make it useable.
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http://xcom2.smods.ru/archives/6649
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We do not manipulate any data, but mirror ilbe.com's ilbe board.
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A project titled ‘Solar Bibi’ was launched this Saturday with an aim to provide solar energy solutions to women entrepreneurs of rural Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
During the first phase of the project, the women of the rural areas of Islamabad and Pindi will be catered to. After that, the project will be extended to other cities where women are usually forced to stop working after sunset due to limited or no electricity in their areas.
What is the purpose of ‘Solar Bibi’?
The Solar Bibi project will teach women entrepreneurs to operate and maintain solar charging stations at their home which will in return help them earn a living.
The project is a joint venture of Ministry of Science & Technology and Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies. It is headed by Samina Fazil, founder president Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Addressing to the public in the inauguration of the project, Mr. Ammar Jaffri, Director General (ICT) Center of Information Technology, Islamabad cited a report from the World Bank which state that about 44% of households in all of Pakistan are not connected to the national grid. More than 80% of these households are based in rural areas of the country.
With his team and this project, he aims to provide sustainable energy to areas which are not connected to the grid, specifically to the women because their real aim is to empower them.
A training session was held on from 3rd – 5th September 2016 at PCRET.
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https://trending.pk/2016/09/project-solar-bibi-aims-spread-benefits-solar-energy-rural-areas-islamabad-pindi/
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Qantas Airways has signed up Cybertrust's Security Lifecycle Program (SLP) to check and manage existing and future governance, policy and outsourcing contracts for third parties.
The Security Lifecycle Program, a mix of security-oriented policies, procedures and architecture, provides the benchmark for a company-wide information security program, according to Qantas CEO Fiona Balfour.
"The program helped Qantas define the level of governance, policy, operations, compliance and assurance required of third-party service providers to meet our business needs," Balfour said.
While neither company could confirm the length or cost of the contract, a spokesperson from Cybertrust said an SLP project such as this may take one to two months or run as a multi-year project depending on the outcomes required by the user, but the deal with Qantas is a "long-term project." The SLP methodology was developed in Australia.
Cybertrust regional managing director Paul O'Rourke said SLP enables organisations to address compliance as part of an information security objective, and allows them to take a proactive, strategic and efficient approach to compliance.
"SLP is a framework that ensures organisations retain visibility and control of their security service levels under an outsourcer contract," O'Rourke said.
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https://www.computerworld.com.au/article/136266/qantas_signs_compliance_deal/
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Humidifier For Sleep To Your House And For The Health Of Your Family
A humidifier is a device that is designed to increase the humidity or moisture in a room or an entire building. Most cases have humidifiers made for single rooms in a residential house while HVAC systems are used when the need to humidify more rooms arises. Humidifiers are mainly used in hospital ventilators to increase the comfort of patients.
Types of Humidifiers
The concept of humidifiers has been well absorbed, and with the advancement of technology, there are various applications. Industrial humidifiers start off our list. These are humidifiers that are used when a particular level of humidity has to be maintained to prevent static electric buildup, ensure a healthy and comfortable environment for workers and residents or to preserve raw materials. Natural humidifiers, on the other hand, are mainly made of water and a towel in the center of the bowl without complex machinery. Vaporizers heat and boil water that releases steam into the atmosphere thus increasing the humidity.
There are central humidifiers that are most commonly built at the center of the house fixed into the air conditioning or heating unit. They are considered as the most expensive type of humidifiers to install but still recommended as the best choice. Evaporators, unlike the rest, blow moisture into the atmosphere through a moistened filter. The downside for these humidifiers is that they only work a room at a time. There are impeller humidifiers that need rotating disks running at very high speeds to work. These units are child-friendly because they create cool mist and have fewer risks of burns. Some humidifiers use steam whereby they heat water, cool it then expel it into the atmosphere. The risk of injuries with steam humidifiers is high and are not recommended for households with children.
Controlling the levels of humidity
Scientists explain that the humidity of a place at any given time should range from 30-50 percent. To measure the amount of moisture in the air, one uses a hygrometer. While some humidifiers come equipped with a hygrometer, some do not but it can be purchased in hardware stores.
In hot, dry areas like desert climate and artificially heated rooms, humidity may sometimes occur. Low humidity can cause severe health damage such as drying out the mucous membranes of the throat and the nose. Other implications of low humidity are its effect on wood and paper. Low humidity makes wooden furniture shrink causing cracks while paper becomes brittle. Static electricity is also affected by electricity as semiconductors are destroyed causing static cling of textiles and causing small particles and dust to stick to electrically charged surfaces.
On the other hand, very high levels of humidity have their share of disadvantages. By increasing the humidity to extremely high concentrations, the risk of respiratory disorders is increased due to the dampness in the air. It also accelerates the growth of mold, mildew, harmful bacteria and dust mites that spread diseases.
How useful are humidifiers?
The most common activity of the cold season is that people tend to stay indoors all day. interiors are overheated, and humidity tends to drop on most occasions. Many people, therefore, fight this cold with a humidifier.
Adequate humidity prevents dry skin, dry eyes and opens up the nasal cavity. When the air is moist enough, the water in your skin is not being sucked dry and therefore your skin glows and is smooth. The humid atmosphere makes you feel warm and in so doing your vital organs works as usual. Besides that, a humidifier is good as it eases the effects of a cold, cough or a sore throat. Cold, dry air makes the mucus in the throat, and the nose dries up making you struggle to breathe. The humidifier adds the moisture and clears the air path.
Research has found out that virus and bacteria do not move well in the moist air and therefore a humidifier reduces the risk of infections. Having a good humidifier could be the difference between you being stuck on the couch with tissues and a running nose and that glowing skin to show to your friends at parties when summer comes knocking.
If you find your partners snoring irritating, you can invest in a humidifier to tone it down. People tend to snore more because of blocked sinuses and dry throats. A humidifier moist then air which reduces the clogging of sinuses thus reducing the snoring. What better way to fall asleep to a warmer environment and have a quiet good night sleep.
Possible risks of humidifiers
The most common injuries associated with humidifiers are burns. Steam humidifiers primarily have recorded the largest number of burns. Children are most vulnerable to injuries caused by humidifiers. It is therefore advisable to keep them away from reach.
Unclean humidifiers accelerate bacteria growth that creates room for bacteria growth that spread coughs and colds. People with asthma are particularly at a higher risk of infection as these humidifiers emit microorganisms into the air that could be harmful. You should communicate with your physician before using a humidifier for people with asthma and allergies. To avoid such cases, ensure that you use clean water. Rinse out any remaining water between uses. The manual attached to the unit should direct you on how best to clean your humidifier to prevent the growth of bacteria.
General tips on the use of humidifiers
Many first-time users have no idea on how to use a humidifier. The instruction manuals are sometimes too complicated to understand. However, there are a few basic tips on how best to use humidifiers and get the best from them. Always opt for a cool mist vaporizer especially when you have children. They are relatively safe as they do not emit hot steam that could burn your baby.
Always place the humidifier away from your bed to avoid burns and for maximum space. It is not advisable to sleep with the humidifier on, as the level of moisture will be extreme, and that is not good for your health. The wetness caused by the air will make the room damp. Use distilled water for your humidifiers rather than tapped water. Tap water has minerals that might collect in the unit and later released into the air as white dust and cause breathing problems.
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https://besthumidifierhub.com/humidifier-for-sleep-house-health-family/
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GDPR – Is it special?
For many organisations, keeping the personal data they handle safe, is nothing new, especially if they already have robust Data Protection Act 1998 procedures in place (you do already have that don’t you?). What is new is that the GDPR requires organisations to document data collection and processing policies and procedures before you go about doing it. Then, it must be possible to show on-going compliance with your own policies and procedures. Not forgetting to determine the lawful basis for doing it as well!
In an earlier article I looked at processing personal data, but what about the special categories of data – do they need to be handled any differently?
The special categories of personal data
The special categories of personal data are:
- Racial or ethnic origin;
- Political opinions;
- Religious or philosophical beliefs;
- Grade union membership;
- Genetic data and biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person
- Data concerning health;
- Data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation.
As with personal data you must consider the lawful basis for processing the special categories of personal data:
- With the explicit consent of the data subject, unless reliance on consent is prohibited;
- Necessary for the carrying out of obligations under employment, social security or social protection law, or a collective agreement;
- Necessary to protect the vital interests of a data subject who is physically or legally incapable of giving consent;
- Processing carried out by a not-for-profit body with a political, philosophical, religious or trade union aim provided the processing relates only to members or former members and provided there is no disclosure to a third party without consent;
- Data manifestly made public by the data subject;
- Necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
- Necessary for reasons of substantial public interest and has appropriate safeguarding measures;
- Necessary for the purposes of preventative or occupational medicine, for assessing the working capacity of the employee, medical diagnosis, the provision of health or social care or treatment or management of health or social care systems and services;
- Necessary for reasons of public interest in the area of public health;
- Necessary for archiving in the public interest, or for scientific, historical or statistical research.
Data Protection Impact Assessments
However, the GDPR introduces a new requirement to carry out a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) when a type of processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects. DPIAs are mandatory in the case of large-scale processing of special categories of data and you must consult your data protection officer (DPO), if appointed, when carrying out a DPIA. Where appropriate, you must also seek the views of data subjects or their representatives on the intended processing, without prejudice to the protection of commercial or public interests or the security of processing operations.
Anonymisation and Pseudonymisation
You can reduce the sensitivity of the personal data you are processing in a few ways:
- The best solution is to use anonymous data. If the data have been correctly anonymised (meaning that the individuals cannot be identified any more), they no longer count as personal data and therefore the GDPR does not apply. Data used for academic research is always anonymised wherever possible, and this approach is also suitable for large scale data processing for marketing purposes. One of the methods that may be used is to combine data to form groups. If this method is chosen, the amount of data must be large enough to ensure each group always contains a reasonable number of individuals (a minimum of 50 people often applies). You need to be aware that the wider the variety of data you collect, the more likely it is that a person will be identifiable if the data is combined;
- Another commonly used method is pseudonymisation. In this method, all the elements in a dataset that identify an individual are removed and replaced by a meaningless key. The file containing the keys is stored separately. Although such data still qualify as personal data, because they relate to an identifiable person, the risk that there will be an impact on any of the persons concerned is much lower. Pseudonymisation is therefore a good security measure for the special categories of personal data that have to be transferred, for example.
The GDPR is designed to protect personal data in order to protect privacy and individual’s rights. This does not include anonymous data, but all other information which may identify a data subject directly or indirectly, including pseudonymised personal data, is covered by the GDPR. You should consider whether even anonymous data can be used to identify an individual as the more data gets combined and aggregated, the more substantial the personal data becomes and the more difficult it becomes to de-identify and the higher the risks and responsibilities.
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https://www.smartertechnologies.co.uk/gdpr-is-it-special/
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Former Best Actress winner Charlize Theron will be watching the Academy Awards from the comfort of her couch. We wonder who will be her seat filler when she runs to pull the popcorn out of the microwave.
If you're playing Oscar by the numbers, it looks like No Country for Old Men edges out the competition with a +1, -2, +3, -4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9, +10, -11, +12, -13, +14. We think we'll stick to counting "wardrobe failures."
While red-carpet style is as fleeting as a starlet's sobriety, film style is forever, kind of like Britney's many mistakes caught on tape.
The Bourne Ultimatum takes down No Country for Old Men in the race for an Eddie award. But could Jason Bourne take down Anton Chigurh if the two met in a dark alley where a haircut contest was taking place?
—Adam Klappholz and Jessica Flint
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https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2008/02/the-oscars-j-11
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This tombstone resides in the cemetery of St Anthony church in Oberselters, Nassau, Germany. Amazingly the Burbach family has lived in this tiny village for over 200 years. To be sure, remnants of the family have emigrated to the United States in the 1840s/50s. The destinations selected ranged from Milwaukee, WI to St Louis, MO, and the hill country of Texas. My G-g-grandfather Georg left Oberselters about 1847 and settled in Villmar, Nassau, Germany where he met and married Catharina Caspari. They has three sons before they emigrated to Milwaukee in 1856. Sadly, their oldest son, Adam, was buried in Villmar in 1854. George was one of eleven children which may explain why the family name still appears in the parish cemetery.
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http://hangingwithdonna.blogspot.com/2010/05/this-tombstone-resides-in-cemetery-of.html
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RELATED: Sharp center shut down by measles
San Diego County now has 10 active measles cases, all of them linked to Disneyland visits in December, public-health officials confirmed Thursday.
Six siblings, 22 months to 18 years in age, had arrived Wednesday at the Sharp Rees-Stealy urgent care center in La Mesa with rashes and other signs of measles. Shortly afterward, the county’s Health and Human Services Agency learned of a case involving an adult older than 50.
Testing confirmed Thursday that all seven of those individuals had measles. Those patients joined three children in the county who contracted the highly contagious disease after visiting the amusement park.
Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county’s public health officer, said only the adult patient had been vaccinated for measles.
That person and several of the child patients reported traveling to Disneyland on Dec. 18.
The six siblings, she said, are not enrolled in public school.
Disneyland is the epicenter of California’s ongoing measles outbreak. According to the California Department of Public Health, 28 people who visited the park from Dec. 17 to 20 have tested positive for measles.
Some of those patients then infected others in their home settings or in public places.
Viruses that cause measles can linger in the air for up to two hours. Symptoms make take 21 days to manifest; they start with runny nose and red eyes and progress to a full-body rash.
When measles cases pop up, public-health departments work to determine where and when patients may have come in contact with members of the public.
Officials have identified nine public locations that were visited by at least one of the 10 infected individuals. Those sites are:
•City of San Diego operations Building, 1222 First Ave., San Diego, Monday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
•CVS Pharmacy, 2760 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
•Vons, 2800 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
•Sharp Rees-Steely Urgent Care Clinic, 5525 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, Jan. 3 from 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday from noon until the clinic was closed at 1 p.m.
•Rite Aid Pharmacy, 1665 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
•Trader Joe’s, 5495 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, Monday from 4 to 7 p.m.
•Absolute Personal Fitness, 2000 Main St., Julian, Jan 9. from 5 to 7 p.m.
•Julian Fitness Center, 2216 Main St., Julian, Jan. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
•Parkway Plaza Mall in El Cajon, Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/sdut-measles-san-diego-10-2015jan15-story.html
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Barcelona is widely recognised as a global city, because of its importance in culture, finance and trade and as a centre of tourism, among other reasons. It has one of the largest and most important ports in the Mediterranean and is also a key point for communications between France and Spain thanks to motorway links and high-speed trains. Over 35 million passengers used Barcelona airport in 2012, showing its importance not only in Europe but also on a world scale.
Barcelona stands on the Mediterranean coast, on a small coastal plain bounded to the east by the sea, to the west by the Serra de Collserola range, to the north by the River Besós and to the south by the River Llobregat. It is also known as the Ciudad Condal, as it was formerly the capital of the County of Barcelona.
A cosmopolitan city that hosts world-class events.
During its history, various world famous events have taken place in Barcelona that have contributed to the development of the city's current layout and increased its international standing. The most notable were the Universal Exhibition of 1888, the 1929 International Exhibition, the 1992 Olympic Games and the Universal Forum of Cultures held in 2004. Barcelona is also the seat of the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Visited by travellers of all ages and cultures
During the year, large numbers of travellers come to Barcelona by land, sea and air to spend a few days enjoying the city's cultural and leisure attractions. As a result, over the years many hotels have opened in the centre of Barcelona, offering warm, comfortable and exclusive accommodation so that travellers can experience the city in comfort. The Silken hotels are a clear example, with centrally located hotels that are used by thousands of visitors each year: Silken Ramblas, Silken Concordia and Silken St. Gervasi (the latter is located in a quieter area a little further from the centre).
Barcelona, city of finance
Another important aspect of the city's life, also related to hotels, is finance. Every day, work and business meetings are held all over the city, dealing with a vast range of business issues. The hotels in the centre are normally the most popular venues for this activity, as they have meeting rooms in locations close to many of the city's main places of interest. Hotel Ramblas is a clear example: although its guests include families with children and couples of all ages, a large proportion of its clientele is from the business world.
Barcelona has an impressive range of cultural facilities for all visitors, including world famous venues like the Picasso Museum and the Joan Miró Foundation. However, it is in the city's streets, with their characteristic charm and legendary past, that one particularly appreciates its artistic atmosphere. Walking along them a visitor can come across one of Barcelona's icons at any moment, Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia Cathedral, for example, or Parc Güell.
The best hotels in the centre of Barcelona
Silken offers you the finest hotels in the centre of Barcelona: Hotel Ramblas, Hotel Concordia and lastly, in Sarrià, in a quieter area in one of the city's most exclusive districts, Hotel Sant Gervasi. All of them boast distinctive premises full of amenities, enabling visitors to enjoy an insuperable hotel experience, full of memorable details.
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https://www.hoteles-silken.com/en/hotels-destination-barcelona/
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You would have thought in this day and age the Plasma TV would not be as popular now, especially as the jump from LCD to LED offered better blacks, although still not as much as the former. Having said that, many countries have banned Plasma because they are not as energy-effiecnt. However, the likes of LG and Samsung still see a market and retailers are cashing in on the popularity of this tech, and a fine example of this is the LG 60PB5600 HDTV.
This LG 60″ 1080p HDTV offers outstanding picture quality, and while not in the same league as some of the more up-to-date LED and OLED TVs, it can still give the user access to premium content, doing away with the need for an Apple TV or other set-top box.
You will find a video review of the LG 60PB5600 Plasma Smart HDTV, which takes an interest in its deep blacks and crisp picture quality, along with many of its impressive specs and features. However, it is clear this model is lacking in some areas, although they are few and far between.
Before we look at the mains specs, we can tell you this LG Plasma delivers clear and smooth images even when there are fast moving images, which is thanks to the 600Hz refresh rate, and so far better than many of the new LED TVs on the market.
Other specifications include the Triple XD Engine to help deliver maximize picture quality no matter what the content is. Built-in WiFi so no need to run a wire to take full advantage of the Smart TV features. It’s not all about the picture quality and content, as sound is also important, and so the Clear Voice I technology will be of interest to you, which delivers 20 watts of sound, 10w in each channel. More details on this model can be found by downloading its manual.
This may be an older TV, although this means two things. The first, is that there will be some great deals and so expect a competitive price, and second, there will be plenty of owner reviews. Speaking of those reviews, some owners have taken to Amazon to share their thoughts, all of which are positive. If you are looking for a 60-inch LED TV, then why not consider the Sony 60-inch KDL60R510A.
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https://www.product-reviews.net/2014/11/16/lg-60pb5600-review-with-60-inch-hdtv-specs/
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Can people really ski in Dubai when there is no snow? The answer is YES if you have the money to pay for it.
Ski Dubai is a spot in Emirates Mall, an indoor playground which enables people to ski all year round. It is equipped with all the an artificial hill and slope for people to surf down the icy ground and then climb up back to ski down again. When the weather outside is too hot, I guess this will be the perfect place to let the steam off.
As for me, I just enjoyed myself watching these people having the fun of their lives through the glass panel. The entrance fee must be too expensive for a tourist like me. At the same time, I do not ski and I do not want to get myself killed - there are still too many places in this world that I have not visited.
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http://just-another-teacher.blogspot.com/2012/02/skiing-down-snowy-slope-of-dubai.html
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For most people, their home or business will be their biggest investment in life. Home owners insurance protects your investment, but many people have questions when it comes to picking out a property insurance plan. Here are some important facts and information about insurance policies and coverage for your property. We will also examine the various add on and riders that offer you additional protections for the risks and perils that standard property insurance does not cover such as special flood and hurricane policies.
The first step in picking out the right insurance policy for you is to pick out a policy that ensures your home for at least 100% of its estimated replacement cost. To do this, get a professional estimate for the replacement cost of your home, then select a coverage amount that suits your needs. it should be noted that the replacement cost if vastly different that the market value of a property. The market value of a property is the cost a buyer pays for the home and the land it sits on. It does not factor in current labor costs, materials costs, the homes purchase cost, not does it include the value of the land that the house sits on. For insurance policies, replacement cost is simply the expenses and cost to repair or replace the entire home following some peril such as a fire which heavily damaged or destroyed the home.
Replacement costs do not factor in any of these:
* The cost of the building at the time of purchase.
* The market value of home.
* Any outstanding mortgage loans, property liens or second mortgages on the property.
* The cost of the land itself.
To obtain the replacement cost of your home, you can consult with your local home builder association or a reliable home construction company for an estimate that factors in currant labor costs and material costs. If you are in the process of buying a new home, you can ask for the replacement cost estimate when you have the property appraised. You can also ask your insurance company for assistance in determining the right coverage amount.
Every few years you should get the replacement cost of your home reassessed. There are many factors that can raise or lower the cost of replacing your home. Market conditions in your neighborhood or geographical location can affect the cost of replacing your home. Replacement costs are influenced by the cost of labor, labor demands as well as the cost of building materials in your geographical location, and these factors tend to change at least every 5 years. Inflation even has an effect on the replacement cost, and certain factors can raise that rate, such as severe weather and natural disasters in your geographical location which would increase the cost of labor and materials.
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Besides regular property insurance you may want to consider additional coverage such a flood policy. Home owners insurance will not cover flood damage, and the United States has been seeing a record amount of property damage due to floods. Flood insurance is affordable with the average premium for a flood policy in the U.S. priced around $540 a year, according to the National Flood Insurance Program.
Many insurance companies are now excluding any hurricane damage claims. You can however buy Hurricane Insurance. hurricane insurance costs will vary greatly in cost based on geographical location, age, condition of your home as well as other factors. If you live in a hurricane prone state such as Texas, Florida and Louisiana, you may want to consider this coverage to fully protect your investment. The annual premium cost for a property insured for $150,000 can be as low as $3,000 and would fully cover your property in the event of hurricane damage.
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http://pontimes.com/2014/07/11/make-sure-your-insurance-coverage-manages-your-risk-from-tornadoes-and-hurricanes/
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- My Apple Trackpad is going crazy.
- My Apple Trackpad is possessed.
- My Apple Trackpad is pissing me off.
- My Apple Trackpad is clicking on things by itself.
- My Apple Trackpad is skipping around without me touching it.
- My Apple Trackpad has phantom clicks.
If you have found yourself saying one of the things above you have come to the right place. Not long ago my faithful Trackpad was giving me some serious problems. It was working great and then one day it started doing things I didn’t tell it to — skipping, clicking, deleting big chunks of text I had just typed. It wasn’t pretty. I started researching and founds lots of suggestions for help. I’m not promising that this is an exhaustive list, but it should give you a place to start.
Possible fixes for your Apple Magic Trackpad’s bad behavior.
- Check to make sure you don’t have any other wireless navigation devices (wireless mice, tablets, etc) close to your trackpad. If so, move it way. Far away. Or try turned them off.
- Do you have a USB wireless dongle plugged in somewhere (like for a wireless mouse or tablet). If so, try unplugging it.
- Clean it with Window cleaner or alcohol. Turns out, if you get a film of oils from your hands (or Cheetos) on it, it can change it’s responsiveness.
- Dry it. If your Apple Magic Trackpad has any kind of moisture on it (perspiration, Windex, alcohol, or Mountain Dew) it won’t work right.
- Take off your jewelry. The metal may be interfering with the trackpad’s sensitivity either by close proximity or actually contact.
- Got a Wacom tablet? Uninstall the driver for it and reinstall the latest driver.
- Replace the battery. Low batteries can cause problems.
- Check the drag function. There are two places to turn it off. The “three finger drag” is set in System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click tab. The other is the double tap with one finger method that is set in System Preferences > Universal Access > Mouse & Trackpad –> Trackpad options button –> uncheck Dragging.
- Zap your P-RAM: Restart your computer and when you hear the first chime, immediately press down the P, R, Command, and Option keys all at once. Keep holding them for a minute until your computer chimes again and release. I have occasionally fixed things that helped by letting it chime twice before I let go – so I usually do two chimes for good measure.
- Check your RAM. A reader reported upgrading their RAM from 4G to 8G fixed their problem.
- Reset the SMC (System Management Controller). (NOTE: if you have something other than a Mac Pro, Intel-based iMac, intel-based Mac Mini, or Intel-based Xserve go read the full Apple document for instructions) Try each of the following steps in this order before you reset the SMC. Test the issue after completing each troubleshooting step to determine if the issue still occurs.
- Press Command + Option + Escape to force quit any application that is not responding.
- Put your Mac to sleep by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Sleep. Wake the computer after it has gone to sleep.
- Restart your Mac by by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Restart.
- Shut down your Mac by by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Shut Down.
Resetting the SMC
- Shut down the computer.
- Unplug the computer’s power cord.
- Wait fifteen seconds.
- Attach the computer’s power cord.
- Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
- And finally… If all else fails and you are still under warranty, take it to Apple.
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https://lenashore.com/2012/06/does-your-magic-trackpad-have-a-mind-of-its-own/
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37 Fresh Double Shower Curtain Rods : Organize Home Office Garage Laundry Bath
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http://cehcyl.com/37-fresh-double-shower-curtain-rods/organize-home-office-garage-laundry-bath/
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on March 1st 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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Haley Mitchell is tired of moping. With her broken heart repaired with a thick layer of duct tape, she’s ready to put her ex behind her and move on. After a chance encounter in a club, she’s convinced she’s met Mr. Perfect. But when he accidentally gives her the wrong number, the stranger on the other end of her texts becomes her confidant.
Kyle Lawson has always had more luck with computers than women. So when the new temp, Haley, arrives, he has the misfortune of falling for her, only to land firmly in the friend zone. But when he learns the mysterious woman he’s been texting is actually Haley, he keeps the entire thing a secret.
As things move straight from platonic to decidedly hot, Kyle must come clean about his secret texting identity and risk losing the woman he’s fallen in love with.
Initially, I was wary to start a book by Jamie Howard since I knew that her debut, Until We Break, had a few pet peeves of mine in the story line. The blurb of Until It’s Right sounded so appealing, however, that I decided to give this author a try myself. I am so glad I did. While I will probably never go back and read Until We Break, Until It’s Right made me a new fan of Jamie Howard’s.
Haley Mitchell went through a tough break up. With an ex-boyfriend she was expecting to marry, Haley is finally ready to join the dating world again. When she meets Bryce at a night out with her best friend, it seems like everything is falling into place. Until she tries to call him a few days later and it turns out she has the wrong number. It’s not Bryce on the other end of the phone, but a guy who quickly becomes her confidant and friend, even if she only knows him trough texting.
When Kyle is sent up from IT to set up a new co-workers laptop, he doesn’t expect the beautiful Haley. They quickly become friends but Kyle has deep feelings for Haley and Haley is thinking about more than friendship as well. But then Kyle discover that the stranger he’s been texting on the phone is actually Haley.
I quickly fell in love with Kyle. He is a bit of a geeky hero, but his kindness, wit and hilariously awkward moments when he was tongue-tied in front of Haley, made him incredibly likable and sexy. Kyle and Haley are friends before anything else and I appreciated that they fell in love with each other’s personality while still being incredibly attracted to each other. Their relationship felt very genuine and developed at a realistic pace. But, they also both struggled in previous relationships and still had trust issues that they needed to deal with. Kyle’s family and Haley’s friends and roommates gave this story an extra boost. I would love to read about Kyle’s brother as well and hope he will be featured in a future book.
I highly recommend Until It’s Right, whether you liked Until We Break or not. In my opinion, this book can easily be read as a stand alone. I didn’t read Until We Break and had no trouble whatsoever following the story line or the characters in Until It’s Right. Especially if you didn’t enjoy this author’s debut, I strongly urge you to give Until It’s Right a try – you might be surprised. I, for one, am a new fan!
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http://sweptawaybyromance.com/review-until-its-right-by-jamie-howard/
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Illinois Divorce Start Your Divorce Find Professionals Illinois Articles Divorce Facts Divorce Grounds Residency Divorce Laws Mediation/Counseling Divorce Process Legal Separation Annulments Property Division Alimony Child Custody Child Support Divorce Forms Process Service Grandparent Rights Forum Illinois Products Divorce by County
What Does A Divorce Coach Do and Why Do I Need One?
Just hearing the word divorce may evoke many thoughts and feelings such as; trouble; fighting; court; economic strain; upheaval and injustice. The list can go on and on. Some divorce cases proceed smoothly without contention and animosity; however, other cases can become very hostile with numerous disputes and discord. In either case, a Divorce Coach can help clients navigate the process, thus reducing stress and anxiety.
The concept / phenomenon of Life or Career Coaching is not new, but in the field of divorce it is relatively novel service being offered. Divorce Coaching is part of the Collaborative Law initiative. Whenever I tell someone I am a Divorce Coach, I receive puzzled looks and the common misconception is that I encourage people to get divorced. This is hardly the case. For those who have never heard of a “Divorce Coach”, allow me to educate you about this valuable professional service.
First of all, I will explain what coaching is not. Coaching is not clinical in nature as therapy or counseling. It is not based on a medical diagnosis and no diagnosis is made. There is no assumption that a mental health problem exists and a coach does not delve into the past to look for root causes of problematic issues. A Divorce Coach neither offers legal advice nor serves as a substitute for your attorney.
Attorneys are retained to represent the best interest of their clients and advocate for them in court. Clients depend on their attorneys, as experts, to gather pertinent information and investigate the financial issues in order to settle the business part of the divorce. It can be very difficult for clients to distinguish business matters from the emotional issues of divorce. Emotions are interwoven with all the issues and decisions that divorce presents. A Divorce Coach can serve as a personal mentor, throughout the process, and assist clients in separating the emotional from the business. There are numerous other benefits for clients who work with a Divorce Coach.
My coaching practice is designed to assist clients with goal achievement, decision making and life transitions. It is based on an educational model that provides an opportunity for clients to learn. The focus is on the present situation (the divorce) and learning how to approach and manage the challenges and decisions during the divorce process. Divorce is a life altering change. Having an awareness of the factors necessary for change and the various stages of change, makes it easier for clients to remain calm and patient.
Coaching offers structure and holds clients responsible for assuming a pro-active role. A Coach may recommend material for clients to read, work on or refer to for future use. Clients can benefit by working with a coach in setting realistic expectations for the process and receiving education about the options available for divorce. Being informed and prepared helps clients to make important decisions with confidence. Guiding clients in clarifying their thoughts, needs and concerns, in order to communicate more effectively, is another important function of the Coach. Clear, purposeful and rational communication helps to ease tension and foster understanding between spouses, as well as parents and children. Additionally, clearly and precisely conveying key facts and asking pertinent questions aids a client in choosing and communicating effectively with their attorney. It is important to proceed through the divorce process in manageable steps, thus, the Divorce Coach will helps clients to prioritize the tasks that need to be completed during the divorce.
In order to achieve the goal of transitioning through divorce with peace, confidence and direction, the Divorce Coach will encourage clients to identify a support system that will help see them through the difficult times. All too often individuals are bombarded with “advice” from friends, family and neighbors, which can be overwhelming, confusing and dangerous!
Clients need to be motivated and realize their personal strengths in order to overcome obstacles that might be encountered during the process. A Divorce Coach can provide the necessary support, motivation and encouragement for clients to go through the process, GROW through the process, maintain their personal integrity and become empowered to plan for a positive future.
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A new study suggests that asbestos, the primary trigger for almost all cases of malignant mesothelioma, may do more than cause the disease—it may also play a role in how quickly it grows and spreads.
Malignant mesothelioma is typically a disease of old age. Once inhaled or swallowed, it can take decades for asbestos fibers to work their way into tissues and wreak havoc with the DNA of mesothelial cells.
But the new joint Italian/American study suggests that that time may be significantly shortened in cases of heavy exposure.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina and the National Tumor Institute in Milan have found that the younger a person is at the time of their mesothelioma diagnosis, the heavier their exposure to asbestos was likely to have been.
More Asbestos = Earlier Diagnosis
The new report evaluates the cases of 594 malignant pleural mesothelioma patients for whom there was data available on the actual amount of asbestos bodies and fibers in their lung tissues.
The researchers also considered other factors that could have impacted the development of their mesothelioma including gender, tumor location, histological subtype and whether they were exposed to asbestos as children.
“For both measures of asbestos in lung tissue, younger age at diagnosis was associated with higher internal measures of exposure to asbestos,” states Italian researcher Tommaso A Dragani, first author on the paper published in Carcinogenesis. “None of the other variables considered was associated with age at diagnosis.”
Asbestos May Do More Than Cause Mesothelioma
Scientists already knew that the reverse was true: People are more likely to eventually get a mesothelioma diagnosis if their asbestos exposure occurred early in life. This is likely because of mesothelioma’s long latency period.
But the idea that early diagnosis may indicate heavier exposure suggests that asbestos may do more than just plant the “seed” for pleural mesothelioma; it may also drive its growth.
“Our finding that tumors become clinically apparent at a younger age in heavily exposed subjects suggests that asbestos is involved not only in malignant mesothelioma tumor initiation but, somehow, also in the progression of the disease,” concludes the report summary.
Early Asbestos Exposure Also Raises Risk
The study emphasizes, once again, the dangerous nature of toxic asbestos.
While this report focuses on people with high levels of exposure, other studies have indicated that even low-level asbestos exposure raises the lifetime risk for mesothelioma. The risk is compounded if the exposure occurs early in life.
Many mesothelioma patients who did not spend their careers in fields typically associated with asbestos exposure (mining, construction, electrical work, plumbing, shipbuilding, etc.) realize too late that their exposure occurred during some type of hands-on summer job in their youth.
This was the case for actors Merlin Olsen and Paul Gleason, as well as for the world’s longest living mesothelioma survivor, Paul Kraus, author of “Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers.” Kraus now spreads the word that mesothelioma survival is possible with radical lifestyle and dietary intervention.
Dragani, TA, et all, “Malignant mesothelioma diagnosed at a younger age is associated with heavier asbestos exposure”, June 30, 2018, Epub ahead of print
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https://survivingmesothelioma.com/new-study-asbestos-may-drive-mesothelioma-progression/
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We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.
1. A gap-cleaning tool with a plastic end to scrape away caked-on or trapped grime and a brush end to sweep away loose dirt. It's perfect for windows, sliding door or shower door tracks, plus any vents or other places dirt and dust always collects!
2. A pack of Mr. Clean magic erasers that'll make you think you're casting a scourgify charm on everything in your house. Add a little water, and these babies can remove marks from walls, grease from your microwave, soap scum from your tub, and way more.
3. An acid-free grout cleaning spray to completely make your shower look brand new. Can you say before and after photos?
4. A toothbrush-esque power scrubber with replaceable heads that'll put in some electronic elbow grease so you don't have to wear out your arms.
5. A dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to remove limescale, ruse, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine runs more efficiently than ever. It even kills Salmonella and E. coli!
6. A scrubbing attachment you simply add to any power drill to make cleaning your tub, floor, appliances, or even the wheels of your car insanely fast and easy.
7. Washing machine cleaning tablets that'll blast away any hidden mold or mildew, meaning your towels will come out of the wash smelling like clean laundry, not mysteriously stinky.
8. A pet hair magnet with three rubber strips to grab any stray pet hair from clothing, furniture, carpets, car upholstery, and more. Just rinse and reuse!
9. Garbage disposal cleaning tablets that'll fizz up to blast off any stuck-on food particles, leaving a lasting lemony fresh scent instead of gross sink odors.
10. A reusable three-layered cleaner so you can get annoying dusting jobs done (ugh, vents and Venetian blinds!) in way less time.
11. A set of reusable microfiber cleaning cloths for a streak-free clean on any surface; you'll save money (and the environment) by not wasting so many paper towels. They'll absorb 10 TIMES their weight in liquid!
12. A Dyson handheld mattress vacuum to suck out dust, allergens, and other particles from deep inside your mattress or any upholstered furniture. It even has an attachment to remove ground-in dirt and pet hair!
13. A deep-cleaning brush duo with a powerful scrubbing head for banishing grout discoloration and a wiping blade to reach the crevices, crannies, and nooks that never get cleaned.
14. A 🙌 no-scrub, no-rinse 🙌 cleaner to spray on after every shower and keep your shower clean and mildew-free between deep cleanings. AND it's biodegradable and non-toxic. Win win!
15. A miniature volcano whose steamy eruptions will soften and dissolve all caked-on food particles that have accumulated over the years.
16. A gentle but abrasive pumice stone FOR YOUR TOILET to remove the most permanent-seeming rust, lime, and hard water stains — without scratching the porcelain.
17. An extendable (over 5 feet!) duster that'll get the job done in no time flat, no matter where the dust bunnies are hiding. It can rotate and bend at multiple angles, and it even has a microfiber head you can toss in the wash and reuse.
18. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner to remove streaks, marks, and fingerprints from all of your appliances with one wipe of the included microfiber cloth.
19. An energy-saving cordless hand vacuum with a slim, rotating nozzle so you can get into every nook and cranny of your house. And this ~sucker~ (pun intended) has over 13,000 reviews on Amazon (91% four stars or higher!).
20. An extendable, pivoting scrubber to easily maneuver around bath and shower fixtures without precarious bathroom stepladders. Just pop on the replaceable anti-microbial heads — the pointed shape will get into any pesky corners, and the spongy exterior retains water for easy rinsing when the scrubbing part is done.
21. Or an *electric* scrubbing brush with three different 360° roating heads, a telescoping pole to reach high up, and a cordless charging system so you're always ready to clean.
22. A Swiffer WetJet that'll make cleaning your floors (even hardwood!) easier than ever. Just release cleaner with the push of a button and the mopping pads will *absorb* dirt, grime, and spills rather than just pushing them around like a normal mop.
23. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser bath scrubbers specially designed for your bathroom so you can cut right through the built-up soap scum on your shower doors instead of wiping and wiping and wiping for hours on end.
24. A two-in-one window-washing sponge and squeegee so easy to use, you'll actually clean your windows, because seeing out of them is kind of important. You'll get that no-streak shine every time.
25. An angled broom (perfect for corners!) with firm, thick bristles to corral larger dust bunnies and soft, finer bristles to capture even the smallest dust and hair particles.
26. Antimicrobial silicone sponges that'll never get stinky — they're almost 100% resistant to mold and mildew, more durable than regular sponges, and won't scratch your pots and pans!
27. A cooktop cleaning kit, which includes cooktop cleaning solution, a scrubbing pad, and a scraper so you can absolutely remove every bit of baked- and caked-on food from any smooth range — no matter how long it's been there.
28. Bar Keeper's Friend soft cleansing ~liquid~ for all the cleaning power of the original fan-favorite formula (bye bye rust, hard water stains, and any other build up!), but with a more targeted application. Aka no powder to sweep up at the end!
29. A Bissel professional grade carpet-cleaning machine that'll save you so much money on cleaning services in the long run. It has over 3,000 reviews and 87% of them are 5 stars alone!!
30. And for tougher, deep-set carpet stains, a carpet cleaning and deodorizing solution you can use WITH the above steam cleaner for a ridiculous level of deep clean.
31. A cleaning putty that'll grab crumbs, dust, hair, and more from your keyboard and other electronics, because when the cleaning bug hits, your computer shouldn't feel left out.
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https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/maitlandquitmeyer/all-the-products-you-need-to-clean-your-house-from-top-to
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CSR Reporting in India gets an XBRL Boost
Corporate Social Responsibility – the incorporation of actions and policies for the public good into a firm’s business plan – is being given greater attention by investors and regulators. These actions are an important part of a company’s “story” and as such, companies right around the world are both increasing their CSR initiatives and making an effort to report them. It’s a global phenomenon and CSR reporting is an area where structured data use is growing rapidly.
In India, these often voluntary activities are now mandatory, as is their disclosure using the MCA XBRL Taxonomy. In a press release issued earlier this year, the Indian government outlines CSR requirements, and the Draft CNI taxonomy 2016 includes a section dedicated to information contained in any annual report on CSR expenditure, and includes granular as well as high level data.There are about 50 reportable facts related to CSR. Consortium member IRIS Business Services has a useful blog post on the subject, and we’ll also be discussing the growth of XBRL use for non-financial reporting at Data Amplified. Learn more.
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https://www.xbrl.org/news/csr-reporting-in-india-gets-an-xbrl-boost/
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Can anyone help me know why the brake lights as well as the antilock remain alight those despite the car is running in my Montero XLS 4 G 74?
The ABS light is probably because you have a bad wheel speed sensor. Are the brake lights stuck on or is it the brake warning on the dash?
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As a talent acquisition leader, my relationship with a job posting is complicated. It’s the document I loathe and love at the same time. I use it in determining a candidate fit as part of our interview and selection process as well as the job posting process using job boards. The job posting always changes, just like a hiring manager’s must haves or candidate requirements for the job. However, the job posting is the single most important part of the hiring and recruitment process. It’s the foundation and yet we, including myself, don’t give it the time, attention or respect that it deserves.
What is a Job Posting?
A job posting is a combination of a marketing asset and a sales document that helps explain, market, and provide insight into the job we, as recruiters or hiring managers, are hiring for. It is the central point at which the hiring and selection process is built and provides the first and most important look into your job opening, the hiring process and the company.
It’s a document where we often go off script and because of that, doesn’t quite do the job. The job role changes, it expands or is not what it first was painted to be. That job posting has to be updated in order to explain to all parties what the job responsibilities, company culture and work environment are expected to be.
A job posting is different from a job advertisement or job description. A job ad is a highway billboard sign while your job posting is a 30 second commercial. Both have the ultimate goal of converting a candidate into an applicant, however, the job posting provides more specific and in-depth information to help the candidate make a purchasing decision: applying to work at your company. I consider a job ad to be a Twitter Job Card. It’s a short billboard advertisement that is designed to draw the candidate in and direct them to a more long form job posting.
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Job descriptions on the other hand were built out of the need for job responsibilities and descriptions in order to be in compliance with employment laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Job Posting Do’s
Like any marketing asset, especially online, today’s job posting will be read quickly and even skimmed. It’s important when writing and developing job postings to put yourself in the candidate’s shoes.
- Have a catchy job title or subject line that is optimized for candidate search. Don’t use company acronyms or internal job titles. Keep it short but descriptive using words and phrases that your candidates would likely search in order to find the job.
- Postings should be 300-500 words in length. That 2 sentence job posting is not search optimized or candidate friendly. You want to have a mix of employment and culture content along with information about the job, team and role.
- Include bullets and headlines that make it easier to read. Bullets are easier for internet search bots as well as humans to read and skim.
- Accurately depict the job and its responsibilities. Be engaging, relating to and compelling a very specific and targeted candidate to apply for a corresponding job opening.
- Use proper grammar and spelling. Do not include things like multiple exclamation points in your posting. Small things like this can impact SEO optimization among job boards and aggregator feeds.
- Leverage SEO. SEO is short for search engine optimization. Include commonly searched for terms, keywords and abbreviations to improve search.
Advanced Job Posting Tips and Tactics
- Include media. Adding video or graphics to your job posting whether on a job board or your company career site, is a great way to set yourself apart from the competition. It’s one of the reasons I love job posting infographics.
- Redirect old posting links. One of the reasons that job postings have horrible SEO aside from the same text is published on multiple website hurting their search engine search rankings, is the shelf life of a job posting. Once a job is filled, the job posting page link should be redirected to a new page. I suggest you redirect to an evergreen posting, talent community or job landing page.
- Customize every single job posting. In order to maximize your search and SEO juice, create a custom job posting for every single listing versus copying and pasting. This includes posting the same job posting on multiple job boards and for every single posting. You will need to get create in your text, word placement and SEO keywords you select. Customization takes time, but it’s worth the effort.
Each year there are 107 million job postings in the United States for all occupations. This number has increased 9.7 percent over the last year and 20.5 percent over the last two years. The competition level and numbers are only increasing making your job posting a linchpin of your recruitment strategy.
How to Create Job Posting Consistency
Job postings are as unique as the recruiters who work tirelessly to fill a company’s open roles. I’ve seen companies train recruiters on writing and publishing individual job postings or identify a single team member within TA who is responsible for writing, editing and publishing every single job posting. The latter allows for unification and a single voice as part of your outward facing employment brand. Whatever approach you decide to take, it’s important to first create a job posting template and style guide to ensure consistency. For those who are unfamiliar, a style guide is common in marketing to make sure that fonts, colors and suggest branding verbiage as well as approved graphics for members of the marketing and PR teams. A job posting style guide does the same thing.
Most importantly, we need to be experimenting, measuring and constantly evaluating our job posting efforts in order to reach and engage the best candidates for our openings.
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"Here is my thesis: were all US cities to decide collectively that energy transition on an urban level had to commence at once, the embedded advantages of Philadelphia would suddenly become glaringly obvious."
Echoing Transition thinking, Macdonald argues that innovative responses to energy decline needs to happen at the city level. He believes that a mayor of a city in major economic decline is the likely candidate to propose bold new approaches. And such a mayor, and such a city… Continue
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"Let’s walk through the logic. The most reasonable estimates suggest that, given a crash program and the best foreseeable technologies, renewable sources can probably provide the United States with around 15% of the energy it currently gets from fossil fuels. Since every good and service in the economy is the product of energy, it’s a very rough but functional approximation to say that in a green economy, every American will have to get by on the equivalent of 15% of his or her current income.… Continue
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Earthdreams awakening fertile fragrant nourishing living creations....I give thanks to the earth-creation and to farmers & growers who move within the earth's life cycles, and understand the limits of earth-gaia's gifts. I give thanks for farmer's growing passions envisioning the fertile dreams of tomorrow's nourishment!
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Hello to Transitioners. I have just completed a fresh new book called 'The Ecotechnic Future', by John Greer, a former resident of WA & OR. In contrast to many other treatises on 'peak-oil', 'post-carbon' and related topics, he writes quite well. The book frames his view of the future in the language of ecology. And this can be useful in framing our own discussions. I published a review of the book for in Amazon.com but since Peter Smith's review is much better than mine, I'll give you… Continue
"Incredible Edible Todmorden aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. Businesses, schools, farmers and the community are all involved. Vegetables and fruit are springing up everywhere. Public flower beds are being transformed into community herb gardens and vegetable patches."
This is a really interesting holistic approach to involving a community in "resilence building" around food production.…
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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - After a tough semifinal loss in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament to East Brunswick High School, the Spotswood High School girls varsity soccer team bounced back with a first round win over North Plainfield High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament. The sixth seeded Chargers defeated the eleventh seeded Canucks, 3-2, to move on to the next round.
Spotswood took a two to one lead into the halftime break and scored an early second half goal to take a two goal lead in the game. North Plainfield fought back for one more, but were never able to tie the score. Lizzie Vignuolo made four saves in net for the Chargers. The Canucks' Emely Velastegui had a busier afternoon, facing 12 Spotswood shots and making nine saves.
Sophomore Carolina Fernandez and Danielle Wittig both had one goal and one assist in the victory for the Chargers who increased their overall record on the season to 12-6. Erin Thuring also netted a goal for Spotswood. Nikita Forrester and Shaniya O'Neal were the goal scorers for North Plainfield.
Spotswood will now move on to the quarterfinal round where they will face third seeded Rumson-Fair Haven High School on Friday, November 4. Rumson-Fair Haven trounced fourteenth seeded South Plainfield High School, 9-0, in their lopsided first round match up. They have a 13-7 overall record on the 2016 season. The Chargers will travel to Rumson for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
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"I'd say you have a watertight case there, boys"
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Women and Hollywood’s TV critic Sara Stewart concluded her glowing review of Lifetime’s “UnReal” by saying that she hoped the first season of the show “is a big enough hit that Lifetime brings ‘UnReal’ back for more.” We’re in luck: After airing only five episodes, the network confirmed it has ordered a second season of the drama, which was recently named Most Exciting New Series at the Critics’ Choice Awards. The order will see “UnReal” returning next year with ten episodes.
“UnReal” offers viewers insight into the world of reality television by granting us access to behind-the-scenes of “Everlasting,” a “Bachelor”-esque dating series. Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, who co-created “UnReal” with Marti Noxon (“Mad Men,” “Buffy”), worked on “The Bachelor” franchise for six seasons. Shapiro and Noxon confirmed that the horrific dehumanization of contestants that goes on producing “Everlasting” is inspired by what actually happened during Shapiro’s tenure on “The Bachelor.” “The women are hot boxed,” they told The New York Times. In addition to being regularly “starved out” by producers, the aspiring women are “put in a house with no media, no music, no books, no magazines, nothing. Just each other and booze. So they literally develop a Stockholm syndrome, where the only way you get out is through the bachelor.”
With undercurrents this dark, you can bet “UnReal” is bleak fare — it’s also incredibly absorbing, and painfully well-observed. Shiri Appleby stars as Rachel, a producer on “Everlasting.” The self-identifying feminist is full of contradictions. She holds a job that requires her to manipulate and degrade women — and she excels at it.
“We couldn’t be more proud to bring back ‘UnReal,’” said Liz Gateley, Lifetime’s exec VP and programming head. “With authentically flawed characters, sharp storytelling and impeccable performances, this show is propelling our brand in a truly exciting direction — an unexpected and bolder Lifetime. We are thrilled to continue our work with Marti and Sarah and the incredible A+E Studios team, as we together bring a new generation of viewers to Lifetime.”
The new generation of viewers Gately mentions is a nod to the fact that “UnReal” viewers skew younger than typical Lifetime audiences — in fact, according to Variety, “UnReal” “rings in its youngest demographic ever for a scripted series” with “a median age of 43.”
The sixth episode of “UnReal” aired last night. Tune in to see new episodes on Lifetime Mondays at 10 pm.
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"Anyone can claim to be a prophet, a fortune teller, or a futurist, and plenty of people do. What makes Kevin Kelly different is that he's right. In this book, you're swept along by his clear prose and unassailable arguments until it finally hits you: The technological, cultural, and societal changes he's foreseeing really are inevitable. It's like having a crystal ball, only without the risk of shattering."
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"As exhilarating as the most outlandish science fiction novel, but based on very real trends. Kevin Kelly is the perfect tour guide for this life-changing future."
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Carfinancetoday.net is a used car dealer based in Manchester where our aim is to help you drive away with the second hand car that suits your needs both practically and financially. We offer some of the most competitive deals on used cars around UK and across a variety of car brands. We have a great selection of used cars in a range of makes and models, from family cars to small hatchbacks, we are confident that we can find the right car for you.
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Carfinancetoday.net, which offers low cost finance for vehicle buyers, scored a 'Silver' satisfaction rating of between 88% - 93% during a 12-month study of online customer reviews.
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British and French aviation officials are meeting today to map out safety improvements for the Concorde – with an eye toward putting Air France’s jets back in the sky again.
The airline’s five supersonic aircraft were grounded after last week’s crash of Flight 4590, in which 113 people died.
Investigators said yesterday it could take 18 months to determine what caused the plane to nose-dive into the ground, trailing a comet of flame.
A major fuel leak is believed to be the culprit, but probers are trying to unravel the chain of events – which includes tires exploding, engine shutdowns and a paralyzed landing gear.
“We are at the beginning of a difficult investigation,” said Alain Monnier, head of a special French inquiry commission.
“We have a certain number of elements that are certainties or quasi-certainties,” he said. “But we still don’t know how to construct a scenario that links all the events together.”
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Larkin Love Garners XBIZ Cam Awards Nom for Best Clip Artist – Female
(Tampa, FL) Multi-award nominated Indie Porn Star, Role-play expert, and kinky Cosplay Queen Larkin Love has received her first XBIZ Cam Awards nomination.
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“I’m truly honored to be one of the 10 women who received nominations,” says Larkin Love. “I have the best fans and I appreciate all they did to get me nominated. It’s easy to vote for me and I hope my fans will continue to vote for me and lead me to victory.”
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John Carmack, the renowned id Software programmer responsible for the then-groundbreaking visuals of Wolfenstein, Quake and Doom, expects the next line of consoles - be it the Next Xbox or Playstation 4 - to offer ten times the power of our current boxes, and he's anticipating they'll release in the "next couple of years".
"The next-generation will be here soon, a couple of years," Carmack revealed to Eurogamer. Being an industry luminary, whose technical prowess extends from developing revolutionary graphics tech - like RAGE's mega-textures - to engineering rockets, Carmack wields an unwavering aura of respect and reliability. "It'll be another ten times as powerful as this [PS3, Xbox 360]. I'd be surprised if that doesn't last over a decade before people wind up saying, well, we've really tapped out everything you could possibly do on there".
But Carmack warned that in the next-generation, when we'll likely be seeing visuals as good as the computer-generated imagery witnessed in films, it'll become harder and harder for developers to make their games stand out. "The better games get the harder you have to go to give a delta people care about. That's going to be a challenge for the next-generation of consoles, to show what pack-in title is going to look so much more awesome than what you get on the current ones that people want to go spend $300 on a new console".
It's interesting stuff, especially from someone like Carmack who you would have thought would be buoyed over by the advent of new graphics tech. But he's a wise chap, very aware that graphics haven't defined this generation, so why should they instruct the next? The Wii is the clear winner of this current race, and Microsoft has relied on strong third-party support and the continued success of Xbox LIVE to continue pursuing their goals. The PS3, while by no means a failure, initially pitched its tent on the idea of groundbreaking visual technology. But that didn't quite go as well as planned.
We've already had murmurings that Crytek is hard at work on a fourth Timesplitters for the Next Xbox, and probably the Playstation 4, too. Next year's E3 is set to be very interesting. Nintendo will finally unveil the Wii U in full form, and I expect Microsoft and Sony will attempt to counter the blow by revealing next-gen consoles of their own. [Eurogamer]
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The Ultimate Chinese Cookbook: The Best Chinese Recipes Book Ever
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Who isn’t a fan of Chinese food? With this new book, The Ultimate Chinese Cookbook: Best Chinese Recipes Book Ever, you can enjoy one of the best free Chinese cookbooks out there whenever your heart desires. Unlike other free Chinese cookbooks available today, you will not find one that is packed full of Chinese recipes as or one that offers you a variety of tips to cooking the ultimate Chinese food that you so desire than this one of these free Chinese cookbooks In The Ultimate Chinese Cookbook: Best Chinese Recipes Book Ever, you will find many Asian Hot spot classics such as General Tso’s Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Chinese style pork ribs, Spring rolls and much, much more. If you are a fan of Asian Hot Spot food, then you have got to take a look inside The Ultimate Chinese Cookbook: Best Chinese Recipes Book Ever for yourself!
1 Carrot, Medium In Size and Diced Finely ½ Pound of Roast Pork, Chinese Style, Fully Cooked and Shredded ½ Cup of Shrimp, Small In Size, Shelled and Deveined 3 Cloves of Garlic, Crushed and Minced 3 Green Onions, Sliced and With White and Green Parts Separated 4 Tbsp. of Soy Sauce 4 to 5 Cups of Rice, Cooked 1 ½ Tbsp. of Peanut Oil or Oil That You Prefer To Use DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat up at least 1 tablespoon of your preferred oil in a large sized wok over medium to high heat. Once the oil is hot
work and reduce the heat to medium. Once it is hot enough add in your chopped green bell pepper, celery and onions and allow to cook until they are all in tender. Season with a dash of salt and pepper before removing from heat and setting aside. 5. Next use a large sized saucepan to mix together your water, salt, sugar, vinegar, ketchup and soy sauce together until evenly combined. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil and then stir together with your cooked pork, veggie mixture and pineapples. 6.
add in your garlic and ginger, making sure to cook them for at least 1 minute. Then add in your sherry and black bean paste to your wok, making sure to stir it thoroughly to incorporate the ingredients evenly. 5. Add in your chopped onions and peppers to your pan next and cook them up for the next 2 minutes. After this time transfer your onion and pepper mixture to another plate and set aside. 6. Add in your remaining peanut oil to your wok and then add in your marinated meat. Continue to cook,
Tbsp. of Sugar, White ½ Cup of Soy Sauce ¼ Cup of Rice Wine 3 Tbsp. of Chili Garlic Sauce 1 Tbsp. of Sesame Oil 2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced ¼ Cup of Water DIRECTIONS: 1. The first thing that you will want to do is rinse dry your chicken wings by rinsing them and then patting them with a few paper towels to prepare them. 2. Then whisk together your sugar, sauces, wine, garlic and oil in a large sized mixing bowl. Add your chicken wings into this mixture and toss gently to evenly coat in the
of Firm Tofu, Cut Into Cubes 1 Egg, Large In Size and Beaten Lightly 1 tsp. of Oil, Sesame Variety 2 Tbsp. of Green Onions, Thinly Sliced DIRECTIONS: 1. The first thing that you will want to do is soak your mushrooms and lily buds in warm water for at least 20 minutes. 2. After this time place your soaked ingredients and next three ingredients into a large sized saucepan. Bring your mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Allow your mixture to simmer for at least 10 minutes. 3. Then stir in
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A set of peer-reviewed, interactive, web-based materials to help learners visualize and understand the underlying science of climate change
On March 20th, 2010, the Icelandic glacier volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted and emitted 250 million cubic meters of ash into the Earth’s atmosphere. Historically, every time that Eyjafjallajökull erupted, its powerful sister volcano Katla also erupted, emitting at least 10 times as much ash as Eyjafjallajökull. Have you ever asked yourself what effect might this ash have on the earth’s temperature? or how does the Earth’s energy balance regulate climate?
In this lesson –lesson 4 of www.explainingclimatechange.com – you will explore how factors ranging from atmospheric ash particles to natural vegetation can impact the amount of energy that enters and exits Earth’s atmosphere. This balance, known as the earth’s radiation balance, ultimately regulates our planet’s climate.
This lesson is 1 of 9 in the interactive web platform Visualizing and Understanding the Science of Climate Change
ExplaingClimateChange.com is a legacy contribution to IYC2011. The UN IYC resolution stresses that “education in and about chemistry is critical in addressing challenges such as global climate change, in providing sustainable sources of clean water, food and energy and in maintaining a wholesome environment for the well being of all people…” Recognizing that the chemistry profession and chemistry educators play a crucial role in creating understanding about global climate change and working toward solutions, the materials include a special emphasis on the role fundamental chemistry plays in processes affecting earth’s radiation balance.
[photo: Peter Mahaffy leading the IUPAC/UNESCO workshop on the subject, with chemistry professors and teachers from around Ethiopia during the IYC launch week of Feb 21-24 in Addis Ababa]
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Home Depot offers the Gladiator 66" x 36" x 18" Steel Rolling Garage Cabinet
. Opt for in-store pickup
to dodge to the $75 shipping charge. That's the lowest price we could find by $75, excluding the mention below, although we saw it for $15 less last January. It features 45-lb. per shelf weight capacity (225 lbs. total), three full-width shelves, and two adjustable shelves. Deal ends January 31.
A close price: Lowe's
has it for $246.75 with free in-store pickup.
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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — The U.S. dollar weakened Monday as optimism over Greece and an upbeat Chinese manufacturing survey undercut its safe-haven appeal, while the euro rose to a six-week high versus the U.S. currency.
The ICE dollar index DXY, -0.72% which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, fell below the 80 mark for the first time since the start of November, pulling back to 79.909 from 80.131 late Friday.
The euro EURUSD, +0.6699% traded as high as $1.3076, up from $1.3009 late Friday in North America and its strongest level versus the greenback since Oct. 22. The shared currency recently traded at $1.3054.
“Fears of both Chinese hard landing and the collapse of the euro zone are still fading and investors have money to put to work,” said Kit Juckes, currency strategist at Société Générale. “The global mood, however, is entirely dependent on being able to either forget about or ignore the U.S. fiscal-cliff issue.”
A private version of China’s manufacturing purchasing-managers’ index came in slightly stronger than expected in November, pointing to an expansion in activity. The result was in line with a government version of the index released over the weekend. See: China manufacturing grows, but markets worry.
But a snapshot of U.S. manufacturing activity in November was bleak, with the Institute of Supply Management’s index falling to 49.5% from 51.7% in October. A reading under 50 indicates contraction in activity among manufacturers. U.S. stocks edged lower after the report, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.03% down 60 points to 12,965.60. Read about Monday's action in U.S. stocks.
In Europe, Greece began its bond buyback in an effort to cut its debt load, offering to buy back as much as 10 billion euros ($13 billion) in debt.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was quoted over the weekend as telling a German newspaper that a debt write-off could conceivably be an option for Greece if it one day returns its budget to surplus.
“Euro-based assets are reacting well to these two bits of news because they suggest that the euro-zone authorities are changing their view on how to solve this crisis from pure austerity (like we have seen for the first 2.5 years of this crisis) to debt sustainability,” wrote Kathleen Brooks, research director at Forex.com, in a note.
Traders continue to monitor negotiations over the so-called fiscal cliff. See: Geithner predicts Republicans will accept tax hike
Crédit Agricole strategists said Monday that the fiscal cliff is currently the top focus for the foreign-exchange market.
“Entering December, the mood of developed currency markets will be dominated by U.S. fiscal progress, or lack thereof,” they wrote.
But with the markets already “positioned for initial U.S. fiscal disappointment,” they tipped the dollar to remain steady against the euro and to extend recent gains against the Japanese yen.
Among other currency pairs, the British pound GBPUSD, +0.8990% traded at $1.6092, rising from $1.6022. The yen moved higher against the dollar, pausing in its recent downtrend. The dollar USDJPY, -0.91% slipped to ¥82.19 from late Friday’s ¥82.44. But euro EURJPY, -0.31% traded at ¥107.29 from ¥107.27.
Australian rate cut Tuesday?
The Australian dollar AUDUSD, +0.8158% fetched $1.0413, compared with $1.0438 late Friday, ahead of the Australian central bank’s rate meeting on Tuesday. There are widespread expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut the key interest rate to 3% from 3.25%, putting it back to the lowest level since the global financial crisis in 2009. See: Australia almost certain to cut rates Tuesday.
“The general case for easier monetary policy — to nurture stronger growth in the non-mining sectors...so that overall growth remains around trend as the mining investment boom passes its peak next year — remains intact,” said analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch on Monday, adding that with no monetary policy meetings set until February, the rate is likely to be cut to 3% on Tuesday.
At Brown Brothers Harriman, Marc Chandler, global head of currency strategy, told clients the Australian dollar “could, counter-intuitively rally on a standpat stance or a [25 basis points] rate cut that would still leave Australia with the highest nominal and real rates among the major economies.”
Signs of stabilization in the Chinese economy “talk of continued reserve managers’ interest leaves us inclined to buy the Australian dollar on pullbacks, provided the $1.0380 area remains intact,” said Chandler.
Michael Kitchen, Asia editor for MarketWatch, contributed to this article.
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Smokin’ Stones: Just the Facts About Amethyst Gemstones, February’s Birthstone
Amethyst is probably one of the most well-known gemstones, and possibly one of the most loved, due to the rich reddish purple to violet color it can achieve in the finest qualities. But it is only the birthstone of those born in February.
ABOVE: This magnificent carved amethyst, in an 18k yellow gold pendant by Deborah Spencer, represents the most lushly colored end of the amethyst tonal range. Note the red flash from deep in the stone. Photo courtesy Deborah Spencer, Trios Studio, Lake Oswego, Oregon.
I’m hedging my color bets here, because there is a debate about the terms violet and purple. Are they the same? Both are a combination of red and blue. Is purple redder and violet bluer or vice versa? Some distinctions say that violet contains green, which makes the color duller. There are people who can be quite passionate about which is which. I am in the camp that believes violet is bluer–like the very finest colors of tanzanite. Finest quality amethysts will often show a red flash in their depths which, to my mind, makes them purple. But I certainly understand those who say they’re violet because of the intensity of the color.
Amethysts can come in every imaginable tone of purple, too. From the most delicate shade of lavender (sometimes marketed as Rose de France) to the deepest, lushest shade of royal purple with red flashes, like the amethyst that forms the centerpiece in Deborah Spencer’s necklace. (In days past, deeply colored amethysts with a red flash were sometimes referred to as Siberian amethysts. The Ural Mountains in Russia were the source of some of the earliest and finest amethysts.) Most commonly, you’ll find all the colors in between.
Amethysts are a color variety of quartz, that workhorse of the gem and industrial world. (Quartz also comes in golden to orange to brown citrine; the split personality of ametrine–partially purple, partially golden; grey to brown smoky quartz; pink rose quartz; green quartz; and the myriad varieties, colors, and patterns of chalcedony and jaspers. It is a noble lineage.)
Like all quartzes, amethysts are hard (at 7 on the Mohs hardness scale) and durable. You can wear them in just about anything. They come in any form: faceted, carved, cabbed, beads, crystals. It’s not unusual to see amethyst crystals mounted into pendants as they are found in Brazil, lining the insides of geodes in perfect terminations. Amethyst crystals can attain massive size, and so can the geodes that contain them.
Quartz, however, is very susceptible to thermal shock. They should never be held under the nozzle of a steam cleaner. And if you have a surfeit of diamonds in your jewelry box, you should store your amethyst pieces in cloth bags to prevent the harder stones from scratching them.
No matter what color of purple is your favorite, you can find an amethyst to suit you.
Sharon Elaine Thompson is a GG and FGA who has been writing about gemstones and jewelry for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist since 1987. She also writes a line of birthstone romance novels under the name Liz Hartley.
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South Bay Articulators Meeting Location4030 Spencer Street Suite 107
Torrance, CA 90503
We meet every Thursday at Victory Fellowship in order to practice and improve our speeches and to discuss upcoming tournaments.
Debate practice time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Speech practice time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
4030 Spencer Street Suite 107, Torrance CA
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SVP Charlotte is excited to announce our newest multi-year investments! Thanks to generous contributions of both time, professional experience and money from our network of Partners, SVP is investing in three high-impact nonprofits for 2018. We look forward to working with them to make our community a better place! Please meet:
Profound Gentlemen, Executive Director, Jason Terrell
Currently, 2 states across the nation have a high school graduation rate of 80% for boys of color. Study’s show that when boys of color have male educators of color, they are more likely to graduate from high school, experience increased self-esteem, and have greater chances of pursuing a four-year college degree. Unfortunately, only 2% of teachers in public schools are men of color. Although there are efforts to recruit men of color into education, schools and districts struggle more with retaining men of color than recruiting. Currently, men of color leave the education profession higher than any other demographic. Our mission is to a build community of male educators of color who provide a profound additional impact on boys of color. Our vision is to retain educators who dismantle the cradle to prison pipeline by establishing a cradle to career pipeline for boys of color.
Promising Pages, Executive Director, Kristina Cruise
Promising Pages is a nonprofit organization that inspires underserved children to achieve their dreams by instilling a love of reading. Fueled by studies showing that children who can’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, Promising Pages provides innovative classroom programs and more than 100,000 free books annually, making us Charlotte’s largest and most efficient distributor of upcycled books aimed at addressing this critical – and solvable – community need.
GenOne Charlotte, Executive Director, Ian Joyce
Gen-One Charlotte believes that by supporting high potential children’s access to the wealth of resources available to them, we can fulfill the promise of the “American Dream.” This support lies with an intensive mentorship and intensive academic support program that identifies high potential candidates and builds a lasting relationship and advocacy for the child and their family. We believe that this relationship is foundational as Gen-One Charlotte supports program participants in making life changing choices for generations to come. Through our efforts, we believe we can support participating students and place them on a different academic trajectory toward greater opportunities in life.
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March 3 Men's Breakfast
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Casco Viejo Tequila Joven
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Casco Viejo Tequila Joven is smooth and light on the palate, made with 70% Blue Agave, 20% higher than standard mixto Tequilas
Casco Viejo is a worldwide recognized brand; it is the 3rd best-selling tequila brand in the world. It is a perfect mixer, noble and with an excellent quality made in Arandas, Jalisco. You may find it in three categories; Joven, Reposado and Blanco.
- NOM: 1456
- Distillery: Tequila Supremo, S.A. De C.V.
- Region: Highlands - Los Altos
- Cooking: Horno (Brick Oven)
- Extraction: Shredder - Roller
- Distillation: Stainless Steel Still
- Distillation Steps: Double
- Barrel/Cask: American Oak
- Alc. Vol: 40%
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This double effect it would have to appear gradually, depending on the quality of the mirror? http://www.delstar.com/mechanical-polishing.html I believe that the same change in frequency for "mirror" and for Diffuse reflection Also, I am unclear with the color of a moving object . If it were illuminated by a light with one frequency, then the frequency is changed when reflected. Right. But if it is illuminated with "white" light?
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BENEFEST FOR TIBET, a benefit concert for Tibetan refugees
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
6066 Thunderbird Blvd
“BENEFEST FOR TIBET” fuses together some of Canada’s hottest acts, for a musical experience that’s bound to satisfy a wide array of tastes. From rock to rap, electronic to world fusion, there’s a sound in the mix that pleases everyone.Acts include Juno Award-winning singer/rapper K-os, Juno Nominated Matt Brevner, the world/fusion music ensemble “Delhi 2 Dublin”, Vancouver’s Indie Rock favourite “The Zolas”, Vancouver-based Electronic music duo “The Funk Hunters”, Polarize Prize nominated singer-songwriter Louise Burns and Canadian freak-pop band “Fake Shark – Real Zombie!”. The acts are all donating their talent for this event and 102.7 The Peak is the official radio sponsor. Light Organ records based out of Vancouver has offered half the acts from their label to support the cause.
EVENT: BENEFEST FOR TIBET, a benefit concert for Tibetan refugees
Where: UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, BC
When: October 23, 2014, 7pm, TICKETS: $25
One hundred percent of the event proceeds will go to supporting the Vancouver chapter of the Tibetan Resettlement Project, a humanitarian initiative by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to resettle 1000 displaced Tibetans to Canada. The project reaches out to Tibetans living in the most impoverished refugee camps of Arunachal Pradesh, a region of northern India that borders Tibet.
Tickets are currently available through ticketmaster.
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People may argue that all gods are the same, only their names are different. But historically, Buddha and Jesus were not one and the same. How do you reconcile that? Both existed in different times. It is also written that we should not create idols for worhip. However, if a person truly believes in his heart that the statue is his creator, can we fault him for worshipping it, especially if the creation of the statues is allowed by their religion? Assuming all things being equal, can we truly say that we are more Godly compare to a person who worhips a statue out of good faith, sanctioned by their church?
By the way, is understanding other faiths a sign of weakness in my own? Nobody can really tell.
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One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
A choirmaster, a musical director. Now historical exc. as the title of the director of the choir of Magdalen College, Oxford.
Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin informator choristarum from informator + choristarum, genitive plural of chorista.
In this article we explore how to impress employers with a spot-on CV.
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Long-time blog follower “Old Git Tom” poked the beast with this comment:
“It is preposterous to call Darwin’s Natural Selection (NS) theory of bio-evolution ‘successful’. It remains a failed hypothesis.
It was never even a valid scientific one. It is a tautology; it it is self-reinforcing, circular.
The NS merry-go-round goes this way:
1. Fitness determines survival.
2. Survival is proved by all the organisms that exist, or ever did.
3. Therefore, existence proves fitness, & all life-forms prove natural selection’s correctness.
This kind of circular proposition is as unshakably true (and unscientific) as the statement, “I am my mother’s son”.
As such, it is not scientific, since it’s unfalsifiable under ANY experimental test.”
Tom is not disputing the adaptive process evolution itself. Nor is he disputing the activity of Natural Selection. There’s always a few winners and many losers.
What he is saying is that “Evolution Through Natural Selection” is a non-explanation of how evolution actually produces winners.
Saying “Mammals evolved by natural selection” is like saying “The Seahawks made it to the Super Bowl by winning the playoffs.”
That might be a perfectly satisfactory answer to a person who has no interest whatsoever in the minutiae of football games… but no true football enthusiast would be content with it.
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What better place that San Francisco to satisfy your insatiable thirst? From Downtown to Marin, SOMA to the East Bay, the 1st edition of Thirsty? San Francisco is designed to guide you through the wide range of drinkeries. Organized and cross-referenced by neighborhood, Thirsty takes you around town and shows you where to go. For the adventurous visitor looking for authentic and beloved places to drink, or the local who wants to get to know their city a little bit better, Thirsty? SF is the essential neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best watering holes.
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Yesterday I attended the conference Blockchain for Enterprises, Governments and Institutions. There was a refreshing and exciting atmosphere among the 150 participants. Everyone seemed to share the vision that at this moment blockchain technology finds itself in exactly the same stage as ‘internet technology’ was in 1992. With at least the same potential to ‘Uberize’ the world. There were sessions about technology platforms, about security, privacy, and authentication and about the results of lots of pilots.
The conference was organized by the Blockchain Ecosystem Network (BECON). Becon is a global and cross-sector platform for collaboration, networking and advancing Blockchain industry solutions.
One of the driving forces behind the conference is Tymlez (tymlez.com), a technology company which offers a blockchain platform which enables business owners to add disruptive technologies in their existing environment.
Mr John Verwaaijen as representative of Able’s partner Magic presented a blockchain case. He showed that Magic as a company is actively promoting Magic-supported blockchain solutions. In this, Magic partners with Tymlez.
Last week Tymlez, Magic and Able already had a first brainstorm meeting to explore how this promising technology could be used in the wealth management domain. There seems to be a number of small and big possibilities. So to be continued…
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Get captured by the epic journey and defeat the monsters. This strategy game has the best ever graphics and excellent design, and it is full of surprises in each scenario and you can enjoy hard battles with Orcs. Using our mod will make you amazed with more than 40 designs of monsters and go through 6 towers with 5 upgrade transformations. Get the unique experience in this strategy game, completing your journey successfully and win fighting with the boss. Using our mod will help you to do it with more efficiency.
Tower Rush – Mod Apk
Tower Rush screenshots:
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(a) Establishment and distribution to designated State agency or unit; establishment of criteria for loan program eligibility
(1) Within 120 days after the first meeting of the Task Force, and after consultation with the Task Force, the Secretary shall establish and distribute to the State agency or unit designated under section 3603(a)(4) of this title–
(A) procedures for testing the level of asbestos fibers in schools, including safety measures to be followed in conducting such tests;
(B) standards for evaluating (on the basis of such tests) the likelihood of the leakage of asbestos fibers into the school environment; and
(C) standards for determining which contractors are qualified to carry out the testing and evaluation described in this paragraph.
(2) After consulting with the Task Force, the Secretary shall establish criteria to be used for determining eligibility for loans under section 3605 of this title. The criteria shall be based on the assessment of the extent of the health hazards posed by the presence of asbestos fibers in schools, as determined in accordance with standards under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection.
(b) Establishment of regulations
After reviewing recommendations submitted to the Secretary by the Task Force under section 3602(e)(5) of this title, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Task Force, shall by regulation establish–
(1) procedures to be used by local educational agencies, in programs for which loans are made under section 3605 of this title, for–
(A) containing and removing asbestos materials in school buildings;
(B) replacing the asbestos materials removed from school buildings with other appropriate building materials; and
(C) restoring such school buildings to conditions comparable to those existing before asbestos containment or removal activities were undertaken; and
(2) standards for determining which contractors are qualified to carry out the activities referred to in paragraph (1).
(c) Avoidance of duplication of similar activities of Environmental Protection Agency
In carrying out his duties under this section, the Secretary shall avoid, to the maximum extent practicable, duplicating similar activities undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Since it's winter, here's a snowy pic of a mountain base camp with a Yeti. I think he goes by the name of Sebastian. He belongs to one of the oldest Yeti clans. If he keeps appearing in pictures, he may not be a member for long.
The background was originally painted for the City of Spiralton section in my Hobby site.
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Believe it or not, great bar food made from scratch wasn’t really a thing prior to 2008 when smoking cigarettes in restaurants and bars was still a thing. Not to say other places weren’t hiding poor cooking with fake truffle oils and other cheap sauces, but nobody was actually cooking.
We did it different. After years of working in fine dining, Greg & Scott wanted great wings, cheese fries, a burger, or a skirt steak sandwich in a casual environment where they could yell at the tvs, get drunk with friends, and wear whatever the hell they wanted.
Our hot sauce.. made in house and aged for 2 months. The cheese fries? How about a creamy bechamel layered with cheddar then topped with more shredded cheddar cheese. How about adding some skirt steak trimmings to our Triple Secret Burger blend? Every sauce, every dressing, every thing we do is made from scratch except the ketchup. We even roast veal bones and make real veal stock for our incredible French Onion Soup.
And if you want crazy toppings on your burger, we’ve got them, but all you really need is a little ketchup and salt and pepper. The quality of our burger speaks for itself…. oh yeah.. no truffle oil.
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Wednesday, 6 November 2013
How to get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid
Tone? Check. Clever idea? Check. Plot? Nope. Character? Kind of...confusing.
Actually, in regard to clever idea or phrase, this line may well be, but original, it is not. We can hardly blame any writer nowadays for being unoriginal, either in a statement here or there or in a plot here or there; after all, everything that can be dreamed up has been dreamed up. Art today is the art of regurgitation.The best an artist can do is say, "Hey, it might not have been mine going down but that pavement pizza that came up is."
Note: My library copy had a previous borrower stop reading for the night on page two, as evidenced from the folded page. I guess, for someone, all that wit was too much to take in one go. The next folded page is page ten, then page eleven, then page nineteen. I assume not all by the same person, but revealing nevertheless, more so about the reader than the author in this case, as the pages are short.
First thing said:
"Don't leave us here."
Despite that first thing said, the writing is quite engaging and I'm being beguiled to read on because of the content (how disconnected ideas flow nicely from one to the other) and style. As in this paragraph on page four:
This is a self-help book. It's objective...is to show you how to get filthy rich.... And to do that it has to find you, huddled, shivering, on the packed earth under your mother's cot.... Your anguish is the anguish of a boy whose chocolate has been thrown away, whose remote controls are out of batteries, whose scooter is busted, whose new sneakers have been stolen. This is all the more remarkable since you've never in your life seen any of these things.
This is positive preambling, as it entertains with ulterior motives that go beyond a mere plug.
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The parklet idea has been reclaiming parking spaces and turning them into people spaces for a few years now. Here’s a collection of 11 parklets that have been completed in recent years. See them all on contemporist.
The Cube / Orange Architects. Orange Architects, a partnership between Dutch architecture firms JSA, CIMKA and HofmanDujardin, shared with us their design of a luxury apartment block on Plot 941 in Sin el Fil, an eastern district of Beirut.
Container House - Water decoration can instantly change the look of your garden and make it reluctant to dispense with outdoor activities. Who Else Wants Simple Step-By-Step Plans To Design And Build A Container Home From Scratch?
Making the most out of natural light, the contrasts between the dark wood and the white wall create distinguished patterns from the shadow created by the pattern within the wood. (Frida Escobedo — La Tallera Siqueiros — Image 18 of 52 — Europaconcorsi)
O jasmim-dos-açores cresce tutorado à grade de ferro para esconder a visão da área de serviço. Os seixos Campos do Jordão, da Cristiane Rodrigues, preenchem os espaços entre os deques. Junto à mesa, banco da Marcenaria Engenho (Foto: Marco Antonio/Editora Globo)
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Gorgeous! Polona, do you ever get tired of hearing that word?:)
He's from Star Wars isn't he? Must be. He is truly fantastic
Love this one!Yes gorgeous... as aorora said!
Neat...he (or she) looks ready to take off. Terrific.
aurora, if i ever do, i'll quit posting. until then - more, please :))he was too busy flying away that he wouldn't tell... thank you, charlie!margie - thank you as always. masago - that's what (s)he did the next moment. thanks!cheers, floots!there's not much more to come from that source, but will find a couple more...
Awesome picture! Where did you find it??
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LOS ANGELES -- New York Mets third baseman David Wright believes he is moving closer to a return to baseball activity, but the captain suggested he still has hurdles to clear before doctors sign off on that type of work.
Wright, who has been rehabbing his ailing back in Los Angeles, is spending this weekend with teammates with the Mets playing at Dodger Stadium. The captain continues to express confidence he will return this season, although there is not much margin for error.
“We’re getting down to the second half of the season now, and I feel like I’ve got one shot to get this thing right,” Wright said Friday.
During his weeks of rehab with Dr. Robert Watkins’ staff in L.A., Wright has advanced to doing workouts in a weight room. He is performing movements his back would not allow a month ago, when he mostly was limited to receiving physical therapy for the spinal stenosis.
When the injury flares up, Wright’s narrow spinal cavity pinches a nerve and causes discomfort. He has not appeared in the majors since April 14.
Standing upright does not present much of an issue anymore, unlike a month ago.
“That’s been an accomplishment as far as just being upright a little longer and walking and being virtually pain-free,” Wright said.
Before Watkins clears Wright for baseball activity, the captain said he must demonstrate to the doctor he can run pain-free. Wright has not run yet, although he has been pattering his feet and doing light agility work to see if that induces discomfort. So far, so good.
Once cleared, Wright expects to do his initial baseball work in Los Angeles rather than at the Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. That way, Watkins can monitor his progress.
“I think he would like to be around when I start doing some real light stuff, just in case something goes wrong,” Wright said.
Wright reiterated that the spinal stenosis is caused by three factors:
He was born with a narrower-than-usual spinal canal.
A 2011 stress fracture in his lower back caused calcium deposits to form, narrowing the cavity.
The cumulative effect of swinging and torque over the years has created trauma in the area.
Wright added that surgery is not presently a consideration.
“It’s more for older people,” he said. “I’m not sure it’s typically meant for people who have to bend over and rotate and have torque for a living. I know there is a surgery for it. I was made aware that there’s a surgery for it. But it hasn’t been recommended. It hasn’t even been talked about.”
Asked if general manager Sandy Alderson ought to acquire a player via trade who is locked into third base, Wright replied: “I don’t know. I don’t make those decisions. But I’m preparing and progressing where I feel very confident that barring any kind of crazy setback that I’m going to be able to play, and hopefully play well.”
Alderson, for his part, said the hesitancy in acquiring a third baseman has more to do with what is available than uncertainty about when Wright will return.
Wright nonetheless acknowledged there will need to be a buildup of baseball activity once he is cleared. That should take several weeks, although Wright believes it could be streamlined.
“I’m sure that it’s not just going to be, ‘Hey, you can start baseball stuff, go hop in a St. Lucie game,’” Wright said.
Wright expressed optimism about his recent progress.
“It’s a slow progress, but it’s a progress indeed,” Wright said. “Every day it seems like they challenge me more and more with different things that are not necessarily trying to aggravate it, but are trying to take a step in the right direction to see what my body can handle and what it can’t handle.”
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Cornwall ON – Sarah Ferguson has been alleged to have been a Royal Ho in the latest release of a tabloid magazine.
Disgraced Duchess of York Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson was paid $450,000 for sleeping with two oil tycoons, according to a shocking new report.
This on the heels of her being video taped taking a bribe for setting up meetings with her former hubby. She’s also due to be on a reality show next year for recovering addicts.
What do you think about this train wreck? You can post your comments below.
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Posted on May 1, 2016
Our clients hosted their Florida destination beach wedding on Anna Maria Island at the Sandbar Restaurant. Their spring wedding day was absolutely beautiful with amazing cloud cover and perfect warm (but not hot!) Florida weather. The Bride and her ladies prepped at Sunrise Garden Resort Anna Maria Island and the shaded gardens provided a perfect backdrop for the detail shots and also for the ladies portraits. The Groom and his groomsmen dressed at Palm Tree Villas Anna Maria Island which also offered a nice garden setting for the groom’s details photos and fun portraits of the gentlemen showing off their LOUD socks!
This was my first time photographing a wedding at the Sandbar Restaurant and I was impressed. The beach setting was perfect for this destination wedding, and offered nice water vistas and great food. I will be back to visit the restaurant when I want to eat directly on the gulf (which is becoming a rare restaurant experience with waterfront real estate prices on the rise!)
Bride Getting Ready Accommodations: Sunrise Garden Resort
Groom Getting Ready Accommodations: Palm Tree Villas
Florist: Ms. Scarlett’s Flowers Bradenton
Cake Artist: Thompson’s Cakes Sarasota
Makeup Artist/ Hair : A Victorian Bride Linda Shepard
Bride’s Dress: Demetrios
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Sandbar Restaurant Anna Maria Island
CONTACT KRISTEN SLOAN PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY TO BOOK YOUR ANNA MARIA ISLAND BEACH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!
Posted on March 20, 2016
Don Cesar Hotel Wedding St Pete Beach Florida Kym & Michael. I’m so excited to share this beautiful wedding weekend at the Loews Don Cesar Hotel in St Pete Beach. The bride and groom live in North Florida, so this destination wedding at the Pink Palace became a great weekend celebration with friends and family. I met up with the couple and their family members before the wedding ceremony rehearsal, and the bride surprised the groom with a delicious dessert food truck for everyone to enjoy! I love being able to photograph my couples before their wedding day, especially at the Pink Palace.
Wedding Coordinator: Beth Clark with Cheers Events
Florist: Terry with Carter’s Florist
Cake Artist: The Cake Zone
DJ: Anthony from Grant Hemond
Hair Stylist: Natalia Villafana
Groom’s Tux: Men’s Wearhouse
Stationer: Invitation Galleria
Makeup: Don Cesar Spa
Harpist: Kristen Elizabeth
CONTACT ST PETE BEACH FLORIDA KRISTEN SLOAN PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!
Posted on August 28, 2015
The Tampa Bay and Central Florida region experience an unusual cold front this summer, which unfortunately caused about 10 days of steady rain showers and storms. It also coincided with my two busiest weeks for portrait sessions this summer! Families visit our Florida gulf beaches in late July and early August for some nice beach time before back to school time for the kids.
My client Aloha Kelly is a talented photographer in the St Louis area and hired us to photograph her family and her husband’s extended family who were vacationing in Treasure Island for the week. We rescheduled twice before we hit a fairly clear evening for their sunset beach portrait session. Third times the charm! I’m beyond thankful that we were able to capture these wonderful moments…while editing these photos this week their family experienced a terrible loss. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with her family at this time. Moments like this remind me of how much of an honor it is to capture images like these for our clients.
CONTACT KRISTEN SLOAN PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION OR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Posted on April 28, 2014
While planning their week vacation in Sunset Beach, St Pete Beach FL, my clients booked Kristen Sloan Photography for a family beach portrait session. They had rented a place in Sunset Beach, a residential beachfront community and beach located at the southern tip of Treasure Island, Florida. Scott and I photographed the session in Treasure Island at one of our favorite public beaches. I really like the combination of the black with the aqua for this family’s portrait attire.
I love how the sunset illuminates the clouds in this photo. Sometimes we are blessed with a perfect night for sunset photos.
CONTACT KRISTEN SLOAN TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION OR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONSULTATION
Posted on June 17, 2013
My photographer friend James Zambon provided me with the opportunity to photograph a wedding with him at at the historic Don Cesar Hotel on St Pete Beach FL in late April. I love photographing weddings at historic hotels, with the Brown Palace Hotel and Hotel Teatro my former wedding favorites when I lived in Denver for 18 years. Now that I have moved to sunny St Petersburg Florida, I am beyond pleased that historic hotels like the Don Cesar and Vinoy exist as elegant wedding venues.
The Don Cesar aka”Pink Lady” opened in 1928 during the jazz age and some it more notable guests from that era include F. Scott Fitzgerald, Al Capone, Lou Gehrig and Franklin D. Roosevelt. With the recent popularity of the 2013 Great Gatsby film, I envision a Gatsby themed wedding hosted at the Don Cesar. I would love to be the photographer!
Katie and David planned a beautifully simple late April wedding at the Don Cesar where they were able to enjoy the hotels amenities and ideal location on St Pete Beach. I photographed Katie and her bridesmaids getting ready in her balcony suite. James met up and photographed the groom David and his groomsmen in the lobby bar, while I started photographing Katie and the girls in a pretty hallway on the 5th Floor ballroom level.
Katie and David’s ceremony was at 6:30PM in the central Courtyard of the hotel, allowing guests a great vantage of the hotel point to view and hear their vows. After the ceremony we photographed Katie and David on the beach, along with the bridal party. While the sunset was disappointing this evening, the soft natural light on the beach worked well for photos. Their cocktail hour, dinner and recepetion was held in the North Terrace Ballroom.
Working with James is a pleasure, and we had a great time photographing Katie and David’s wedding. We both have been photographing weddings for a number of years, and its nice to work with a professional who understands how to photographically tell of the story for our clients wedding day.
CONTACT KRISTEN SLOAN PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY TO CHECK HER AVAILABILITY FOR YOUR WEDDING OR PORTRAIT SESSION
Posted on May 20, 2013
My clients hosted their wedding at their home in Cherry Hills, a community south of downtown Denver Colorado. The bride’s inspiration for the wedding theme and decor came from Sofia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette. Various shades of pink, creams and pale blues were used throughout the French inspired wedding decor and flowers.
The entire estate was decorated with floral arrangements. Feather and rose topiaries were located at the driveway entrance to the home, rose pomander balls hung from the trees, and a white carriage was adorned with flowers and feathers in the front yard. The couples initials in gold were also hung from the trees.
The couple decided to have a daytime private ceremony with their immediate families and children in their rose garden. Their florist created a fabric lined canopy for the ceremony site, adorned with pink roses. Cream couches allowed family members to be comfortably seated during the morning ceremony. Lunch was catered and everyone was able to relax in the afternoon.
Guests arrived in the early evening, greeted by the Bride and Groom at the front foyer door. Guests walked through the main floor of the home to the cocktail hour, located on a stone patio. A massive fountain in the patio courtyard was decorated with flowers and handmade pillows to create a comfortable retreat for guests.
The Marie Antoinette theme continued during the Cocktail hour with passed for d’oeuvres and food stations with delicacies such as sautéed frogs leg. Three signature cocktails were designed and served by the couples favorite bartender, in addition to french wines and champagnes.
Guests walked off the patio to open tent in the Bride and Groom’s yard featuring long tables covered in blue raw silk. An elegant plated multi course meal was served under candlelight.
Guests favors from Laduree were shipped directly from France, and placed on the tables.
Posted on May 14, 2013
Several times a year I join some fellow strobist photographers and local Tampa Bay models for an on location group photography session. I had met Tiago at a Museum of Fine Arts Saint Petersburg FL Erotic Art opening exhibition a few months prior and decided to invited him to model at our photo session in the Warehouse Arts District of Saint Petersburg, which covers a large area that runs from First Avenue North to Sixth Avenue South and 14th to 28th streets. Starting in 2000, with Saint Petersburg Clay Company, the district has attracted painters, glass blowers, ceramic artists, and metal workers who live and work in this industrial area of Saint Petersburg.
Tiago accepted and joined us at U562 Art Studios and Showroom, a gallery and working artist studio. We walked around the surrounding neighborhood and I spotted this blue pickup and last light in the sky.Working quickly, my assistant hand held one SaberStrip flash modifier for these shots, with my SB-800 inside triggered by a Radio Popper Jr. I shot my D700 with my Nikon 85mm lens at 2.8, ISO 200.
I love how Tiago’s clothes draw upon the blue pickup and then worked very well when I photographed him in front of glass artist Duncan McClellan’s studio doors. I spotted Duncan when we first arrived and he kindly offered for us to shoot in his studios gorgeous gated exterior garden. I thanked him for the generous offer but declined knowing that I had my eye on this door. I love how the light front the Saberstrip shadows the metal work on the door.
I strongly recommend visiting the Saint Petersburg Arts District during on of its Second Friday trolly tours. People can park at any of the stops and hop on the trolley, which will take them to about two dozen studios where art is made and sold.
CONTACT KRISTEN SLOAN TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION
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made in britain
can be personalised
This beautiful cushion is made from a lovely Peter Pan print fabric.
This beautiful cushion is inspired by the Peter Pan story book. It features Peter Pan and Wendy flying through the London sky.
This would be an ideal gift for a new baby, Christening, Baptism or birthday and is equally suitable for a baby or older child.
The name of your choice is is embroidered on the centre linen panel in a beautiful script font with silver grey thread.
The perfect cushion for your little daydreamer.
Complete with removable feather pad
12" x 12"
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Museum closes for winter months
PLEASANT HILL — The Pleasant Hill History Center will be closed until March 6, 2018, due to the high cost of heating the building.
In the meantime, visit the center’s website at pleasanthillhistorycenter.com, Facebook and newspapers for news and updates during this time.
Jazz band to perform
PIQUA — The Miami East Jazz Band will perform from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua.
Bands come together
TROY — The Ohio Valley British Brass Band will perform in concert with the Troy High School Band at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Troy High School auditorium.
TROY — Dr. Robert Bateman, a New Carlisle resident and retired Lt. Col. Of the USAF and professor of aviation related courses, will speak Monday, Dec. 18, at the Aviati0n Lecture Series at WACO Air Museum, Willis Wing, 1865 S. County Road 25-A, Troy.
Dr. Bateman has an extensive background in the fields of aviation and education. Parking and admission are free and open to the public.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 7 p.m. The lecture is scheduled to last one hour with a time for questions to follow.
For more information, call 335-9226 or visit www.wacoairmuseum.org.
Solstice event upcoming
TROY — Join Brukner Nature Center staff at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 for the annual “Winter Solstice Event” at Brukner Nature Center. The theme of this season’s event is “Wildlife & Wild Places” featuring BNC’s Photo Contest Exhibit and presentation by Ohio Division of Wildlife Staff.
Come meet photo contest participants and enjoy their photographs that capture the beauty and majesty of wildlife and wild places. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and refreshments will include a variety of homemade cookies and candies, enjoyed with a mug of hot chocolate or flavored coffee.
At 7:15 p.m., participants will settle for a lecture presented by Erin Hazelton, wind energy/wildlife administrator with the ODNR Division of Wildlife, sharing an overview of the Division of Wildlife’s latest projects followed by a virtual trip underground to discover Ohio’s cave wildlife.
Admission is $5 for BNC members and $10 for non-members. All proceeds from this event and the sale of the photographs will support BNC’s own wildlife research projects. This exhibit will feature the work of both adult and youth participants.
The exhibit will also be open to the public during business hours through March 18.
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It's time for the country to spring forward, an hour into the future. As an Arizonan--and thus one of the few people who don't partake of the clock change--I've always resented Daylight Saving Time and this year is no different, but this time around I'm tempering my resentment with grudging acceptance. I recently read Seize the Daylight, a book entirely about Daylight Saving Time (DST, and commonly called Daylight Savings Time, although now that I know there's not supposed to be an 's' I have a hard time putting it in because I'm stubborn like that), mostly because I didn't understand the point of it all and thought some knowledge might help. And it did... Sort of.
The immediate realization was that I had two misconceptions about DST right off the bat. The first was that DST was in effect during the winter and that the summer was "real" time, which is the opposite of true and probably a result of inattention as well as growing up in a state where DST isn't in effect. I also have to admit that spatial relationships between things is not my strong point, and no matter how many times I said "spring forward, fall back!" the actual relationship of time to itself on these days mildly confused me. (Probably the fact that all of my clocks automatically change themselves doesn't help; I remember and understand things far better when I have a physical role in their implementation.) I hate admitting that--it makes me feel dumb, frankly, and also like a girl for having relative spatial inability--but eh, it's true. This year I get it, mostly because I have reference charts and things that make more sense to my brain, but in the past it's been hard for me to remember if time is moving ahead, or back, or where I am in relation to where I was yesterday. Anyway.
My second misconception was that DST is "for the farmers", and this one is sort of funny because a) it's incredibly widespread (virtually every person I've asked has said basically the same thing--farmers! the damn farmers!), and b) it's absolutely and completely untrue. I don't know how they feel about it now, but when DST was in its planning and early trial periods the farmers totally hated it. Because they did their work by the sun instead of by the clock, all DST did was to force them to get up ridiculously early and start working in the dark so that they could sync up shipments and such with things that operate by the clock, like train schedules and market openings. In fact, a lot of farm work simply couldn't be done so early in the morning--wheat can't be threshed when there's dew on it, for example. So the poor farmers were getting up in the middle of the night, milking the cows, and then sitting around waiting for the dew to dry. How frustrating must that be? When DST was being heavily debated, it was often posited by agricultural interests as a battle between "golfers" (rich assholes who just wanted playtime in the evenings) and "people who did real work" (farmers).
So DST wasn't for the farmers, and it's during the summer when we have lots of light all the time anyway, so what's the point? It turns out that it actually is for playtime in the evenings, or at least that was the initial conception. In 1905, an Englishman named William Willet was up for a pre-breakfast horseback ride and began thinking that it was a shame that so much daylight was being missed by his fellow citizens, who were not as forward-thinking nor as early-rising as he was. So what, he thought, if everybody got up an hour earlier, got off work an hour earlier, and had an extra hour of light for leisure time in the evenings? And that was it. He spent basically the rest of his life trying to get his idea implemented, sparking worldwide debates but at least in the United States, the idea wasn't fully accepted until 1986. (It went into effect much earlier in England, Willit's home country, although he never actually got to see it in action.) Many countries eventually used DST during times of war or crisis, with the first being Germany during WWI, in order to conserve energy by allowing more work to be done by daylight instead of expensive artificial light. This was especially important during WWII, allowing work to be done without the interruptions and dangers of blackout conditions.
In the United States, it took us damn near seventy years--from its first wartime trial in 1918 to its passage into national law in 1986--to switch over completely. In between, sometimes we all did it, sometimes none of us (at least on a statewide level) did it, and sometimes it was a total free-for-all. We may all change our body and physical clocks like... well, clockwork, now, but for many decades it was a matter of serious and vehement debate. (My general feeling after reading my book was relief that I hadn't had to deal with living through it.) Farmers and urban dwellers, people on the east sides and west sides of various time zones, even religious and not-so-religious--we were talking about changing God's Time, after all, and screwing up the "natural" order of things, even though we'd basically invented clock time in the first place*--all got in on the action, and it sounds like total chaos. Many states let individual cities choose whether or not they wanted to do DST; sometimes small towns even let individual citizens decide what they wanted to do. Train schedules were hell to read, and there was one thirty-five mile bus ride that took its passengers through seven different time zones.
But eventually it was decided that that was dumb and in 1986 most of the country, excluding Hawaii, parts of Indiana, and Arizona (woot) went permanently to DST. In the summer we have more time in the evenings, and in winter it's dark and nasty anyway, and it gives us all a chance to bitch about how stupid we think DST is twice a year. For my part, while I'm not thrilled to be messing around with my body clock when I don't have to, I have to admit that I sort of get it now. I'd be sad if it got dark an hour earlier in the summer, but it's illogical to want that extra hour in the winter when it would involve the sun rising after nearly everybody was up and about. (The farmers! Think about the farmers.) As much as I hate to admit it, this may be the best way to go. I hate being proved wrong.
*Before standard time zones were implemented, clock time was determined on a town-to-town basis, and many communities dropped a "time ball" (Times Square on New Year's Eve is an offshoot of this practice) at noon every day (high noon was slightly different every day as the period of sun to no sun shifted throughout the year) so that everybody could reset their clocks to the correct astronomical time. Railroads, with their faster rate of travel, were largely responsible for the way we divide our time zones now, and for the standardization of time in general. I actually found the push for time standardization more interesting than the push for DST, because it is amazing to me that we once had to struggle so hard with something as basic as what time it might possibly be. Fascinating.
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Even though Jason and I didn’t attend quilt market this past spring, we were still able to order boxes and boxes of fabulous new precuts which are starting to arrive in stores now. (After an 8 year absence, we are headed to Fall Market again in the fall and I can’t wait!)
First let me tell you about Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis. I love this line and I’ve been a long-time fan of Amy’s. In fact, I was able to get advanced yardage of some of this line for a special secret project I’m currently working on. My favorite print is the one on the top of the precut stack that reminds me of Star-Trek insignia. (Yeah – we are trekkies!!)
“While writing Modern Neutrals (the book), I fell in love with the calming sense that was found in each of the quilts. Later, when selecting a color palette for my first collection of fabric designs, I kept coming back to the neutral palettes and decided it was meant to be! I added a touch of color that can be used, if desired, in your quilts to liven up the subtle neutrals. I hope you enjoy the neutral palette as much as I do.”
Yes, Amy, I do!
I love the fun bright prints and the story behind them. Now that April’s fabrics are out, I think they would make some of the Best Quilts Ever!
Finally, I’d like to introduce you to LOL by dynamic duo Me and My Sister. This talented pair has been releasing fabulous collections as long as I’ve been in business and have consistently been one of our top sellers. 🙂
This is just the tip of the iceberg of all the fabulous precuts that are arriving each week. Click here to see them all!
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An online shop with traditional, paper postcards for postcrossers :)
Are you wondering where to buy pretty postcards? Are you a member of Postcrossing.com? Postrabbit.pl is the place for you! In our shop you will definitely find the perfect card for your postcard-pal or for your own collection. We have cards with breathtaking landscapes, culinary postcards, cards with animals, unique illustrations and many more. And we ship all around the world. Just take a look into our categories and you will certainly find a fit postcard!
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Have fun and Happy Postcrossing!
20% off Postrabit postcards, July 15-22
Enjoy holidays & cards! :)
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Are gold and silver up big for the year?
*Bloomberg, by Pham-Duy Nguyen, December 21, 2007
“Gold rose after the dollar fell against the euro, boosting the appeal of the precious metal as an alternative investment. Silver also gained.
The dollar fell today against 15 of the 16 most-active currencies. Investment in the StreetTracks Gold Trust, an exchange-traded fund backed by bullion, has climbed to a record 617 metric tons. Before today, the precious metal advanced 26 percent this year as the dollar fell 7.9 percent against the euro.
`Gold is looking for the dollar to start to weaken,’ said Frank McGhee, head metals trader at Integrated Brokerage Services LLC in Chicago. `The funds are piling in.’
Gold futures for February delivery rose $11.60, or 1.4 percent, to $814.80 an ounce at 12:15 p.m. on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Silver futures for March delivery advanced 20 cents, or 1.4 percent, to $14.54 an ounce. Before today, the metal gained 11 percent this year.
Five of the past bear markets in the dollar have sent gold higher. The metal is headed for the seventh straight annual gain after touching a 27-year high of $848 on Nov. 7. The price rose 23 percent in 2006, while the dollar fell 10 percent against the euro.
Gold also climbed on demand for a hedge against inflation.”
*This information is solely an excerpt of a third-party publication and is incomplete. Please subscribe to the referenced publication for the full article. This is not an offer to buy or sell precious metals. Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances and understand the risk before making any investment decision.
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After what’s turned out to be one of the worst winters in recent years, we’re all grateful for the signs of spring that we’re seeing. One of the best things about spring is not having to worry so much about how much heating oil we’re burning through, even though you found this website for cheap fuel. You can cross off yet another heating-related worry by checking over your tank and getting it and the rest of your system serviced after their busiest period.
You should quickly check over your tank once a week or so, ideally, to check for rust, bulges or leaks, but spring definitely warrants a more thorough inspection by you and an engineer.
Here’s what you can do once you spot a few daffodils out and about.
Clean the area immediately around your tank
If your tank is outside then it’ll gather weeds, leaves, mud and all sorts of other debris over the winter. The walkways and hard standing can become slippery, which will make life difficult for you and your engineer, so take a while to sweep, brush or jet-wash the remnants of winter away.
Check the tank for leaks
Winter is hard on everyone and everything, including your oil tank – fluctuations in temperature, frost, heavy snowfall and even a blanket of leaves can cause damage over time – so spring is the best time to perform a close inspection of the tank and its pipes. If you do see anything suspicious then call out your engineer. If you need to replace your tank then it’s best, if you can, to wait until it’s warmer so you’re not so dependent on your heating.
If you find that your tank is actually leaking then you must call the Environmental Protection Agency as soon as possible on 1850365121 to report the incident and to get advice and help. The cost of cleaning up an oil spill can be very high, so you should always be insured against this.
Make a note of your oil levels
You won’t be using your heating as much as you were over the winter, so you might not be keeping such a close eye on your oil levels anymore. This can be a prime time for oil thieves to strike and you might not even notice until September, so carry on monitoring!
Start thinking about winter
As much as we like to think of summer as lasting forever, winter will be round at the usual time, so make sure your tank and your oil reserves are in good shape. The oil that’s been in your tank for a while may start to develop sludge – this sludge is caused by the building up of rust, dirt, water and the slow oxidation of the hydrocarbons. It’ll carry on happening over the summer, especially in warmer conditions, and the particles formed are heavier than the oil, so they sink to the bottom to form a thick layer.
Problems occur in autumn when new oil is poured into the tank and stirs this layer up – the swirling sludge can, if the boiler is turned on, be drawn into the system where it can cause a total blockage or breakdown. Spring is a good time to get a sludge-removal service, followed by some additives to slow down the formation of more, so that when autumn rolls around, you’re good to go.
Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have found this post useful.
*This is a collaborative post.
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Guys i was system updated my A5
now i like to downgrade previous one if any one tell me how to do it?( Eazy Method)
is A5 a good phone? im planning on buying this on wednesday and will it have a lag problem after using for 2 months or more? please answer it will be much appreciated thanks.
Which is the good a5/sony m4 aqua..plz tell me..thanks in advance..
Hi guys...A5 is the best fone, everything is stunning, colors, screen beauty, battery backup and camera is superb.
No any problem faced. Just go ahead n buy.
its a nyc gadgets. ....I like it...soon ill join you people in that great field of coming up with these nice nice things.....
Guys,I'm soo confused,I really need your help.. Which one is better a5 or HTC 816g or some other good phone you'll can suggest. Thanks.
How can it be improved of it's sound quality? Give me better suggestion. It's too hard to listen ringtone.. Please give solution. Thanks
Samsung galaxy A5 is purchased 2 months back, the SIM slot problem exists.the company will not give replacement. Replacing slim slot more expensive and for the same cost we can buy very good smart phone. please do not buy samsung A5 set. It is waste of money.
magic27, 29 Mar 2015Can you please suggest which one to go for ? ALpha or A5 ? I am very confused btwn ths 2..
us... moreI would go in for HTC 820 instead of Alpha or a5. Inbetween Alpha and a5 duos
1) Alpha does not have memory slot, dual sim or radio and has a poor battery of 1860 only.
2) A5 has a quad core processor , has dual SIM , has memory slot, has Radio , battery is 2900.
3) HTC 820 has octa core processor, Dual SIM, Radio, Card slot , battery 2600
I hope you will study all the phones and take the right decision.
AnonD-347562, 24 Mar 2015WTF... A5 is better than Alpha...ha ha ha.. joke of the day..
Can you just explain how ? &a... moreCan you please suggest which one to go for ? ALpha or A5 ? I am very confused btwn ths 2..
usage is normal not much gaming..candy crush yeah :P
Can you plz suggest on below ?
wt is the system mem tkn ? & out of 2 GB wt amount is actually available
2.1mp front camera
32 GB inblt (NO expantion ! :()
is there OTG support (direct pd to phone x'fer ?)
Speakers are not so good
NO OTG support
Gorilla glass protection ??
plz suggest ! m planning to buy this week
guys im confused between galaxy S5 and galaxy A5 ! which is best?
Which is butter A5 or A3? Is it worth ++ prices other than different on Camera and memory?
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On Wednesday 13 men took to the course in perfect spring weather. Unfortunately the golf wasn’t as perfect as the weather with Neil Peterson playing to his handicap and taking the daily honours with 35 points. Jonathan Fisher, 34 and Gary Pollard 33 were next best. Peter Williams took out the club award, convincingly!
The course has dried out quickly after the long damp winter and players are pleased to be getting some run at last. Preferred lies have been removed, as fairway conditions are good. The rough is also in good shape with most areas recently cut but the ball does tend to sit down a little. The greens were lightly sanded on Tuesday and have come up really well with barely a sign of any surface sand.
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Recently we’ve looked at several ways you might support yourself overseas through location independent work. You can see lots of suggestions here.
Basing a writing business on a website or blog is an option. But what if you just want to write, without dealing with the mechanics of setting up a website or finding or creating products or services to sell?
Get involved with blogging as a freelance writer! Lots of big blogs need freelancers to produce content, and some of them are even willing to pay reasonable rates. You’ll get paid for your writing without the headaches of marketing and technical stuff.
According to author Paul Cunningham,
“Freelance blogging is a simple, flexible revenue stream that you can use to earn a little extra money on the side, or scale up to a full time living income. It all comes down to how much time you want to put in, and what you want to get out of it.”
Paul Cunningham has done just that. An Australian, Paul developed some blogging gigs to bring in some extra income after having a child.
He’s written an e-book titled How to Become a Successful Freelance Blogger, which I recommend highly if you’re interested in going this route.
The book covers the basics, from information on how money is made from blogs to setting goals, deciding on what rates to charge, finding work and lots more.
One chapter deals with finding work through job boards. He advises caution about using sites that drive prices down by gathering lots of competition, but then includes some of them in his list of suggested sites. I won’t rehash my views on commodifying your talent — you can find them here if you’re interested.
Other than that one caveat, if blogging is in your future, this is a worthwhile book to have.
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Explore the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Understand the historical context of this pivotal time in the African American experience. Read excerpts from the poetry of Langston Hughes and interpret language through dance. Listen to samples of Blues and Ragtime music and discuss how these musical forms were a heartfelt expression of the people of the time. This offering is one of the Diversity Engagement programs available.
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_ The 2018 Joyful Child Foundation Brave Race 5K and 1K Fun Run:
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With the growth of religious pluralism on a global scale, freedom of religion has emerged as a fundamental human rights issue. It also intersects with political, social and economic development. One of the most poorly understood impact of religious pluralism is on national security and foreign policy . Worldwide, it has been seen that the rise of contentious politics based on sectarian, ethnic, linguistic or other divisive criteria, is primarily responsible for many communal and secessionist movements . At times, hostile neighbours exploit internal conflicts for their vested interests by facilitating money, arms and ammunitions. So has been the phenomenon in India.
The country has witnessed conflicts of identities and secessionist movements arising due to the disturbance in the plural structure. It is a known fact that the conflict in the Kashmir valley escalated after radicalisation or cultural fundamentalism spread amongst the local communities. Similar trends were observed in Manipur, Nagaland, and Punjab, among others. Rajasthan is another state of strategic importance as it shares an international border with Pakistan. Thus, it is important to understand the existing challenges and vulnerabilities faced by such states. This article will attempt to shed light on the spread of religious fundamentalism in the state of Rajasthan.
Role of Religious Political Leaders
There are many local religious preachers, who act as political leaders for Muslim communities. This is a trend, which is not unique to India, but can be observed across the globe. The western border areas of Rajasthan, which share a common history with the Pakistan, continue to share religious and cultural beliefs, even after the partition. As a result, most of the border communities have been followers of Pirs, since the spread of Ismai’lism. There is Gousia Jamaat – led by Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Sarwari Jamaat – Makhdoom of Haala, followers of Pir Gul Mohammed Shah Jilani of Jilani Gaddi and several others.
Most of these Pirs are based in Pakistan, and they connect with their followers in India through their Khaleefas. These local representatives of the Pirs collect local donations or nazrana every year to send to their respective Pirs in Pakistan. There is no upper limit for donations, but every household contributes at least Rs 100 per head after the bajra harvest every year . The most widespread is the Hur Jamaat, who are followers of Pir Pagara. Gazi Faqir, who is an influential religious political leader in Rajasthan, and is the khaleefa of the Pir.
Deep links between Pir Pagara and Pakistan’s ISI and Pakistan Rangers have often been reported. Pir Pagara (seventh) spent a major part of his life engaged in Pakistan’s politics, and died recently in 2012. It is known that during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, about 65,000 Hur Razakars attacked India (Rajasthan Desert Areas) with the Pakistani army and captured the Kishangarh fort and several other posts in Rajasthan. His (Pir Pagara-seventh) associations with ISI-Pakistan were revealed during the judicial trials of former Pakistan ruler, Pervez Mushrraf . Currently, his son holds the title of Pir Pagara in Pakistan .
Since, these Pirs of Pakistan have high influence amongst the local communities, the local politics of Rajasthan in also under their influence. There are 19 assembly seats, under their influence, including those along the IB (Bikaner, Barmer, Jaisalmer) that have a population of over 5 Lakh Muslims, mostly Sindhis. Out of this, it is reported that there are more than 2.5 Lakh Sindhi Muslims belonging to Barmer-Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency, who are followers of the Pir-Pagara sect .
Here exists a situation similar to West Bengal and Assam, where there is political patronage given to Pakistani Muslims to settle down in the bordering areas. Between, 2003-08, more than 4.5 Lakh refugees from Pakistan were given voting rights in the state. It has been learnt that hundreds of Pir Pagara followers of Sind (Muslims) regularly cross over to India and settle down in the bordering villages with their relatives and clansmen. In 2008-2013, the illegal Pir Pagaro followers were given voting rights, issued ration cards and were pampered by the vote-bank political leaders.
Gazi Faqir, one of the most influential local leaders, is the khaleefa of Pir Pagara. There are reports of Gazi Fakir being involved in cross-border smuggling and other illegal activities on the India-Pakistan border. His history sheets in the police records are as old as 1955, in which he is accused of being involved in trafficking, smuggling, espionage and other criminal and anti-national activities. Since, he is a local custodian of the huge wealth collected in the form of zakat and nazarana, his criminal activities must be viewed in alliance with money laundering and illegal use of hawala channels; especially, when it is reported that Hafiz Saeed’s JuD is expanding, its activities in certain areas of the Sindh district close to the border, just opposite to Tanot, Kishangarh (Jaisalmer) must be considered .
Unaccounted Religious Properties
Despite rules and regulations for the construction of religious buildings in the country, there have been numerous cases of breach of law. With reference to the border areas of Rajasthan here, it becomes an issue of high strategic importance. In Rajasthan, ‘The Rajasthan Religious Buildings and Places Act, 1954’ (Section 6) provides: (a) no person shall, without first obtaining the written permission of the Collector, (b) Construct any public religious building, or (c) Convert any private or public building or place into a public religious building.
In spite of such restrictions, there have been an enormous expansion in religious land holdings of minority communities in the border areas. The critical issue of concern here is that no database or mapping of such land holdings has been done. Moreover, there have been numerous cases of breach of regulations in this context. One such case was reported in 2014 in the shifting sand-dune region in Jaisalmer . The mosque, just a few kilometres from the international border (IB), was well connected by roads on both sides, which is rare for other places lying in this terrain. It is strange to learn about such huge investments made along the border, the region which is least inhabited.
At a national level, there has been an increase of 2 Lakh in the number of registered properties under Waqf Board in the span of 5 years (2009-2014) . This must be viewed in the light of the fact that there are several states that have not updated their database regularly for several years. So is the case with Rajasthan. The last survey of Waqf properties was conducted in 1960s, and notified by a Govt Gazette in 1965. Thereafter, a subsequent survey has been ordered in year 2000, but is yet to be completed even after 16 years .
Keeping in view the wide definition of waqf properties under the Act of 1995 (Amendment) 2013, and the local religious practices, where the affiliated communities were seen to whole-heartedly follow the tradition of religious charity (zakat and/or mashrut-ul-khidmat, be waqf by user, waqf-alal-aulad), there has been an extensive expansion in the waqf properties. But the database does not reflect the real picture. These missing numbers, add not only to the loss of government revenue, but also gives scope to misuse, encroachment of such properties by anti-national elements and unauthorised expansion in the name of religion.
Unregistered Islamic seminaries
Spread of fundamentalist Islam and Arabisation is a burning issue across the world. India has also been a victim of the same for many decades. Most Islamic seminaries in India are influenced by the fundamentalist movements. A large number of Jamati missionaries have been reported to frequently visit the seminaries in Rajasthan preaching fundamentalist Islam. They invoke an austere and rigid version of Islam, prohibiting the “faithful” from mingling with other communities , and asking people to shun Sufi practices, which has been the mainstream Islam in this region.
The border line Muslim communities in Rajasthan have since ages, worshiped the village deities like Gogaji, Pabuji, and Ramdev ji. However, of late, process of homogenising Islamic communities referred to as ‘arabisation’ by experts has influenced the culture and beliefs of these communities. Yoginder Sikand has mentioned is his writings about how Arabic religious ulamas have considered that Indian Muslims (ajlaf – mainly low-caste origins) have strayed from the path of shari’ah.
The most concerning fact is that there are a large number of unregistered Islamic seminaries in India, which are unaccountable for their activities. According to the Madarsa Education Board, Rajasthan, in the four bordering districts of Rajasthan, there are only 337 Madrasas registered between 2003 and 2013 . There are numerous Madarsas/Makhtabs that do not fall under their database and scope. Madarsa-Islamia-Darul-Uloom-Pokhran, which is the nodal centre for Islamic education in Rajasthan, is also an unregistered Islamic seminary.
This nodal Islamic Seminary affiliated to Darul-Uloom-Deoband is a huge campus that can accommodate over thousand students, provide them free education, lodging and food, and remuneration to the movlis, without taking any government aid. They claim to solely depend on religious charities made by the community. There are numerous madarsas/makhtabs running under the direct or indirect control of this nodal Islamic seminary following Deobandi School of Islam, and there are few others following Barelvi School of Islam .
Now, since these seminaries are unregistered, their education system cannot be audited. Following the Deobandi school of Islam under Darul-uloom-Deoband, most madarsas/makhtabs follow Dars-e-Nizamia, the pattern of teaching which does not believe in seeking employment and making money after education, and instead focuses only on making religious people . These seminaries are reluctant to include modern day education. The students coming out of the Madrasas are, therefore, not able to join mainstream education. At best, they gravitate from a Makhtab (primary-level education) to a Madrasa (secondary-level) to become maulvis in the same seminaries.
It was learnt that a few students from these seminaries in Rajasthan go to Darul-uloom-Deoband or Darul-uloom-Nadwatul-ulama, Lucknow for higher studies. Both of the seminaries based at Uttar Pradesh are infamous for their anti-national approaches and ideologies. The former seminary is infamous for issuing fatwas that emasculate Muslim minds. Similarly, the latter is infamous for supporting Jihadists and radical Islamic groups . It was also learnt that there are several students from these local seminaries in Rajasthan, who are presently working as Maulvis in Saudi Arabia, after attaining higher education from the institutes in Pokhran, Deoband or Lucknow.
Frequent visits of Tabligh Jamaats and Deobandi Jamats are influencing the Islamic cultural discourse in the bordering districts of Rajasthan through these seminaries. They emphasize homogenous Islamic identity corresponding to that in Saudi Arabia, over the native ‘desertified’ Sufi culture.
The arabisation efforts through the education system are creating a cultural divide in the society along the IB in Rajasthan. The Islamic communities have started identifying themselves with the Arabic Islamic identity, and tangible divide is visible particularly in Jaisalmer and Barmer. On the one hand, this is dominating their native desert culture, and on the other, it is creating an identity conflict zone. This arabisation is pampering battle amongst Muslims themselves .
Evaluating these experiences from the border areas of Rajasthan, the areas of vulnerabilities can be enlisted as below:
- The political dominance of identity-based political leaders in local politics is such that that their involvement even in anti-national activities is overlooked. We are leaving an open space for such leaders to dominate local politics, feed upon their vote-bank and create a divide in the society. It is a matter of concern when administration fails to nab such leaders, and the political parties appease them for political favours.
- Another grieving area is where our administration misses to map and monitor the religious landholdings, properties and activities. Until the administration do not get hold of the true numbers, the government is not only losing its revenue, but also leaving an open space for misuse of such properties. After all, there are huge collections made through religious charities by the affiliated community, and there is no audit of such huge finances.
- Lastly, the role of unregistered Islamic seminaries is another area, which is of grave concern. On the one hand, most Deoband affiliated seminaries have shunned government aid and modern teaching. On the other hand, fundamentalist jamati missionaries visit these seminaries, which in turn are producing bulk maulvis for further preaching. And, there is no scope of Madrasa modernisation or education reforms to reach such seminaries. Also, there cannot be any monitoring on their syllabus, teaching methods, domicile of students and visiting faculties, their funding sources, etc. All because these are unregistered.
- In addition to all this, the communities have easy access to these seminaries, much higher than the formal schools. The youth from the affiliated community is hence, unemployable and distant from mainstream education. Thereby, left deprived, vulnerable, with only option to continue religious preaching as profession for survival.
Through the instances referred to in this article from the border areas of Rajasthan, the effort has been put in to highlight the vulnerabilities of existing society and administration, especially the affiliated community, which is being targeted for religious propaganda. The instances highlight the areas where we are missing the traps that are aiding arabisation of these regions. Due to such loopholes, the spread of fundamentalist Islamic ideologies in these regions of the country has become easier, which would not only create tangible divide amongst Muslims themselves, will also make the community easy prey for radical Islam.
1. Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, ‘Religious freedom and National Security Policy’, 2010.
2. DS Yadav, ‘Threat Analysis: Spectrum of Terrorism’, 2015.
3. Available at http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pakistan-s-personalities-influence-rajasthan-voters-1925191 (Accessed on 29-05-2016)
4. Lt Gen M.Ahmed (Ret), “History of Indo-Pak war of 1965”, 2006.
5. Several politicians, including the Pir in Pakistan were financially paid by the agency. It was revealed during judicial trials of former ruler-Pervez Musharraf. More details at http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pak-politicians-received-money-from-ISI/articleshow/4941629.cms (Dated August 27, 2009 accessed on 20-05-2016)
6. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/320400/sabghatullah-shah-rashdi-appointed-new-pir-pagara/ (Accessed on 30-05-2016)
7. Information available at http://nation.com.pk/national/01-Apr-2014/pir-pagara-s-followers-to-vote-for-jaswant-singh-in-india-s-elections] (Accessed on 01-05-2016)
8. MK Dhar, ‘Vanishing Hindu, Sikh Minorities in Pakistan’, March 2010. Available at http://canarytrap.in/2010/03/29/vanishing-hindu-sikh-minorities-in-pakistan/
9. Available at http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hafiz-saeed-jud-mithi-islamkot-meerpur-khas-khanpur/1/369769.html (Accessed on 10-05-2016)
10. The expansion of the mosque in Manghla village near Harnau town. Reported by local NGO in 2014 to the administrative authorities, and consideration taken up in 2015. Available at http://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-OTH-MAT-latest-jaisalmer-news-053024-2127677-NOR.html (Accessed on 20-05-2016).
11. Data available at http://www.nawadco.co.in/ (Accessed on 26-05-2016)
12. Information available at http://www.minority.rajasthan.gov.in/Waqf/Waqf_Introduction.aspx (Accessed on 15-05-2016)
13. Abhinav Pandya, ‘Is Extremism Increasing Among the Indian Muslims?’, February 2016.
14. Yoginder Sikand, ‘Islam, Madrasas And Cultural ‘Arabisation’: Insights From India’, July 2006.
15. Data obtained from Madarsa Education Board, Rajasthan for time period 2003-2013, as on 16-05-2016.
16.Deobandi movement started as revivalist movement within Sunni (Hanafi) Islam, inspired by Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (19th Century) from Deoband, Uttar Pradesh. It is presently the second largest focal centre of Islamic education in the world, after Al-Azhar University, Cairo. Presently, Deobandi in India has been strongly influenced by Wahhabi Movement (Gohari, 2000). The school is conservative and beliefs in fundamentalist theologies, due to which it has gradually shattered the mystical Sufi Islam (T.Abbas, 2011)
17. Barelvi is also a movement following Sunni Hanafi School of Jurisprudence, started by Ahmed Raza Khan in 19th Century from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Initially it came out as a reaction against Deobandi School, to preserve the mystic Sufi culture of Islam in South Asia (Ali Riaz, 2008). Given to this salient feature, the movement is said to have no associations with Deobandi or Ahle-Hadith movements or Pakistan’s Islamist/Sectarian Politics, and no Barelvi Jihadist group received funds from Saudi Arabia (S.Sareen, 2005). They have opposed the Taliban movements in South Asia, and Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shah M. Qureshi has also supported the movement (Daily Times, Pakistan. 2009)
18. Tufail Ahmed, ‘Shut Darul-Uloom-Deoband’, 2016.
19. Maulana Nadwi from the seminary heads Jamiat-u-Shabad-il-Islam known for training Muslim youth for religious Jihad. The cleric wrote a letter to Saudi Arabia to train a lac Muslim youth from India to fight against Shia militias (T.Ahmed, 2016).
20. http://udayindia.in/2011/05/28/arabisation-of-indian-muslims-and-its-ill-effects/ (Accessed on 20-05-2016)
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Sweets for Valentines. This was made for a Vintage Valentine Cards Contest. I had to do some research to understand more about Vintage Valentine's. I tried to make it look like a Whitney's or Carrington's .... They are more the traditional Valentine cards from the old days. I did try my airbrush machine for this card. And some gems too! Women always love those. Lol.
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Chris Middleton reports on how Cornwall is moving from Poldark to the darkness of space, via a rejected 1960s installation that a private company has turned into a world-leading communications hub.
Space gateway Goonhilly Earth Station has launched its new strategic roadmap, outlining a vision of placing itself in the vanguard of the new space economy.
Goonhilly is a global communications hub and satellite station located in Cornwall, UK, on the Goonhilly Downs near Helston on the Lizard peninsula. First developed in the 1960s, it now provides a range of connectivity and operational solutions to the space industry, satellite fleet operators, and broadcasters, as well as to a range of enterprises seeking to grow their businesses on Earth and/or in space.
Following a £24 million funding injection by UK billionaire Peter Hargreaves in May 2018, Goonhilly’s roadmap now includes:-
- Installing new deep space antennas for the launch of the first private deep space communications network. It will support commercial lunar and Mars missions from 2020.
- Investing in infrastructure and facilities in the US and Australia to support deep space projects, low-Earth-orbit (LEO) constellations, and international terrestrial projects.
- Construction of a state-of-the-art, green data centre featuring what Goonhilly describes as “unparalleled connectivity”.
- The opening of an R&D and manufacturing facility to support customers, to design and develop a range of satellite communications products, and to further grow well-established partnerships with academic researchers.
- Investing in talent across business development, operations, and engineering.
“Many of the world’s leading space companies have already selected Goonhilly as a trusted partner,” says Ian Jones, co-founder and CEO and of Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, the privately held company which acquired the 164-acre site from BT in 2014.
“As we enter into our next chapter of expansion, our aim is to be the preferred partner for organisations seeking to take advantage of our disruptive, entrepreneurial approach to business.
“We are always seeking opportunities to add value for our clients, so they can grow their businesses as we grow ours. We have the skills and facilities to deliver that growth, as well as access to an unprecedented range of connectivity and technical options.”
Deep space communications
Goonhilly has embarked on a fully funded strategy to create the world’s first private deep space network, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).
It recently won an £8.4 million ESA contract, and is using funds provided by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to upgrade the Goonhilly-6 dish to provide ESA with communications for future lunar missions.
The team is also collaborating with researchers at Oxford University to create a combined radio telescope and deep space antenna using the second largest of the Goonhilly dishes, Goonhilly-3.
The Oxford researchers have designed a cryogenic receiver and back-end processor that provides the ultra-low-noise performance required.
Through the collaboration with ESA, Goonhilly will be involved in upcoming Moon missions, including facilitating communications with spacecraft on the first Space Launch System (SLS) launch.
The aim is to take a number of small experimental CubeSats to the Moon to provide communications and navigation services. Lunar Pathfinder will also provide these to other Moon-exploration missions.
As a stepping-stone to Lunar Pathfinder, Goonhilly and SSTL have signed a collaboration agreement with US space robotics provider, Astrobotic, to gain early flight operations experience and provide the upcoming Astrobotic lunar mission with communications and command capabilities.
As deep space communications from a single location only provide a partial solution for its customers, Goonhilly has pursued and funded plans to create a comprehensive deep space network by adding ground stations in Australia and USA.
Using a combination of dish and phased-array techniques, developed in conjunction with its radio astronomy partners, Goonhilly says it will deploy antennas with the “flexibility to meet current and future frequency-planning and mission needs”.
A changing near space economy
Goonhilly is also looking to gain significant market share in the geo-stationary Earth orbit (GEO) broadcasting and enterprise satcoms sectors, as well as in medium Earth orbit (MEO) and LEO satellite services.
Although the commercial geostationary satellite market faces downward pressure on capacity costs – while high-throughput satellites are adding data volumes, and TV companies favour over the top (OTT) services – Goonhilly sees significant potential for market disruption. It plans to achieve this by adopting an agile development approach that challenges traditional models.
Goonhilly has a broad portfolio of offerings to support satellite operators in GEO, MEO, and LEO. This includes spacecraft tracking, telemetry and control (TT&C), in-orbit testing, and monitoring services.
From subsea to space
Goonhilly claims it is in the unique position of being able to “link space communications with bundles of subsea cables and ultrafast fibre broadband to deliver unprecedented reach around the world”.
Sitting at a confluence of the planet’s main internet backbones and with the launch of its tier 3/4 data centre later in 2018, customers, including broadcasters, will be able to benefit from access to a secure, highly connected, resilient network, says the company.
The data centre’s high-specification physical location and low-latency connections will also make Goonhilly an attractive, cost-effective choice for hosting and co-location customers, it adds.
Deep space from the far Southwest
Throughout this year, Goonhilly says it will open up its R&D and manufacturing facilities to benefit customers and encourage academic research.
“Our philosophy is to have a deep understanding of problems in order to explore new ways of doing things,” explains Goonhilly’s Jones. “Working with universities in space science and radio communications reveals new technological possibilities and informs new methodologies, resulting in better products and services for our customers.
“As access to space becomes more affordable and available there is an explosion of interest in space solutions, and a new golden age of science and creativity,” he adds. “We are providing the facilities and people to nurture ideas emerging at start-ups and universities and helping them evolve into commercial opportunities.”
Internet of Business says
An unusual, forward-looking British success story in an industry where the UK has established a quiet, but significant position: space exploration. Separate initiatives such as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project are vast European research and big data analytics programmes led from the UK, using telescope arrays to trace the origins of the universe.
Internet of Business wishes Goonhilly Earth Station the best of luck in its endeavours, which beg the question: why did the UK’s ailing, rudderless BT see no potential in the installation itself, but did see potential in sports broadcasting?
Today, the UK slipped further down the world broadband speeds league to 35th – yet more proof of how BT has been a significant brake on the UK’s digital ambitions, and not an enabler.
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https://internetofbusiness.com/goonhilly-gateway-cornwall-sees-its-future-in-space/
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Stir fry carrot slices with Chinese Cabbage
The sun is too little in winter. Be sure to eat vegetables like cabbage and carrots to add vitamins. It is also fast to stir fry home dishes, and the beauty is good, and the sweet taste of the taste is light. This dish is a Volkswagen lover.
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Looking for a comfortable place to relax on an idle day at home? Hammocks provide you with an ideal space to spend a lazy day at home. They are comfortable yet affordable for almost everyone. The best thing about these beds is that they don't occupy much space. You can hang a hammock in your small backyard and use it for a peaceful nap, or to give your body a much-needed relaxation time after a hard day at work. You will find different types of hammocks. You can take them to camping or for a vacation. If you are planning to buy a hammock, get the best from Giftwrap. These hammocks available on Giftwrap are made of nylon material that makes it much more durable. And it can be conveniently folded in the carry case for your ease. These are made of a lightweight material which makes it easier to carry around yet it is strong enough to carry the weight of a single person. Available in different appealing colors, they are a must-have for you to enjoy the relaxing time. These hammocks at GiftWrap are waiting to be looked at and taken to your home as they offer a perfect place to relax in the summer season.
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Zener Diode to regulate solar voltage Answered
I'm new to electronics, and I'm having trouble with varying voltage.
I'm running a 6V solar panel through a charge controller, and out to a lithium battery (3.7V) and a load (3.7V), in this case a GPS data logger. My issue is the varying voltage to the GPS.
The GPS works perfectly off the battery (constantly diminishing voltage), but when the solar panel kicks in the voltage increases, the GPS thinks it is being charged, and switches off. The GPS will work on any voltage above 2.75V
I was wondering if I put a 3V zener diode in series between the charge controller and the GPS, would this keep the voltage at a constant 3V even if the solar panel is producing the 5V needed to charge the lithium battery?
I hope this makes sense
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https://www.instructables.com/topics/Zener-Diode-to-regulate-solar-voltage/
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Westhampnett is being used as the ‘dumping ground’ for Chichester.
That’s is according to the village’s parish council chairman after a much opposed development of 300 homes was approved by Chichester District Council (CDC) planners last week.
Cllr Bill Harding said: “We are sick and tired of our village being used as a dumping ground for whatever Chichester comes up with. First it was the Chichester city dump, then the travellers’ site, then 99 houses at Basket World and now this.”
It follows the outline approval of the 300 homes, on land north of Stane Street, by a narrow margin of six votes to five.
The site is named as a strategic location in CDC’s local plan, but the application attracted nearly 200 objections from residents.
“The application was originally 1,500, it came down to 500, then 350 and now 300 has been approved,” cllr Harding said.
“When the latest plans were submitted we were going to work closely with the developer to make sure it was 300 homes which really fit into the surrounding area, but the next thing we knew there was the addition of two football pitches on a piece of waterlogged agricultural land.
“They are also going to put a ludicrous road following the eastern boundary of the field until it reaches the river Lavant and then following the Lavant to the football pitches. “The houses will be in front of two listed cottages and will also ruin the view of two or three other listed buildings in Old Place Lane.
He added: “The problem is they are not really developers as such, they are consent obtainers. They have never had anything built anything themselves, they get the applications in and then hand over to somebody else, which is why we are really concerned because everything we have agreed could just go right out of the window.
“We know 300 homes will go there but we don’t know what they are going to look like, which is why we are really annoyed Chichester planners approved it.
“The district council shows no consideration to the people of Westhampnett whatsoever, and this is another example of the complete disrespect for what this community wants and deserves.”
A spokesman for CEG Development said: “This site is allocated in the Local Plan and we continue to engage with the Local Authority to ensure that it can be delivered in line with their aspirations for development on this site. “CEG delivers high quality new developments around the UK and we have secured a number of coveted national Placemaking Awards as a result of working closely with local stakeholders and residents to bring forward aspirational and vibrant new communities.”
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I bet I don’t have to tell you that pinching pennies and getting nowhere is no fun. But that’s what was happening to me. I stuck to a strict grocery budget, planning every meal around cost of ingredients rather than deliciousness. I cut down driving as much as I could to save on gasoline. I told the kids no to little luxuries. We quit cable TV.
All my efforts didn’t seem to be adding up to much, and I realized that while I was packing lunches for my husband and kids, I was running out the door in a manic haze of lateness without packing my own lunch.
At $5 a day or more, my “popping out for lunch” was costing us a lot of money, even if I only did it three days a week.
I bet you think I’m going to tell you how easy it is to pack a lunch, how much healthier my choices are now, and how much money I’m rolling in. Not so, not so. Getting into the habit of packing your own lunch is hard – much harder than I ever thought it would be.
Here are a few essential tips to get you started:
- Pack ahead as much as you can. Make a week’s worth of salads all at once, and pre-bag chips, pretzels and other snack foods so you can grab them quickly.
- Start a salad dressing co-op at work. Everyone brings a different salad dressing to keep in the office fridge. Everyone can use any dressing they want, but when you see that the one you bought is empty, you have to buy another (same kind or different). Not only is this a great way to try out new salad dressings, our stash of bottles rarely go to their expiration dates.
- Talk to your boss about weekly group lunches. The company supplies the most expensive ingredient, and everyone else brings the individual parts of a whole meal. Taco Tuesdays are popular (the boss brings the meat, everyone else brings a taco ingredient!), chili, soup and grilled cheese, loaded baked potato bar, and salad bar are other great ideas. Plus everyone gets to eat together and have a little undemanding downtime – all for the cost of just one ingredient!
- Painesville Credit Union staff hosts a potluck lunch once a month, alphabet style. Everyone picks a letter and their dish has to start with that letter. “R for Rigatoni,” anyone?
- Don’t always eat your lunch at your desk. Find a nearby park, take a walk, get outside and get away from the work for a few minutes. You’ll come back refreshed and ready to do your best work.
- But what to eat? Check out our Pinterest board for great pack-it-yourself brown bag lunch ideas!
We’re always here to help you reach your financial goals! Call us at Painesville Credit Union at 440-352-8974 to set up a financial counseling session, open a savings account, or finance your dream car or house!
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http://pcu.lblbranding.com/frugal/save-money-every-day-by-brown-bagging-it/
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Should Artists Know Their History
“staying true to their artistic roots have provided a sense of identity in an oversaturated market.”
[eltd_dropcaps type=”square” color=”ffffff” background_color=”blue”]I[/eltd_dropcaps] remember moments when my obsession with music first started. The Alternative genre got my attention early on, thanks to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication” music video incorporating video games into it. I was in the 5th grade when I bought my first record, Blink 182’s live album. I was always around it, but I didn’t consistently get into rap music until Kanye West released “The College Dropout.” It’s needless to point out how much this album changed music, but it also introduced me to the art of sampling. However, more than the actual process of sampling, I fell in love with wealth and history of music. Sampling sent me down musical rabbit holes, feverishly researching the artists responsible for inspiring songs made by my favorite rappers. I learned so much not only historically, but stylistically as well, by connecting and dissecting the soul of rap music.
But nowadays, the idea behind appreciating old music is foreign to most of the culture. Their minds are fully occupied with the current state of pop culture and social media, there’s no need to seek other sources of entertainment. And inspiration has become so much of a personal thing, it’s rare to see a current, musical, trend that references to anything in the past. Which begins to ask the question, is it necessary for artists to know the history behind the type of art they produce?
I say that the answer is two-fold, and it depends on what an artist’s goals are. One truth everyone can agree on is that the music industry’s explosion from technological advances has changed the motives behind artists and executives. An average artist’s lifespan is consistently dropping to the point that both the art and the business have created avenues to maximize returns on investments. A slew of methods, strategies, and skills have been developed in order for individuals to play what they perceive as their part. And while you have those that have embraced adaptation, there is another group that abhors it, maintaining that artistic integrity is the chief priority. These creators have adapted to industry changes, though, even if it’s been in their own way.
For these individuals, staying true to their artistic roots have provided a sense of identity in an oversaturated market. Joey Bada$$, as an example, popped off of boom bap freestyles he would post from his mother’s house. That initial energy hasn’t changed and has been one of the leading forces behind his brand, arguably making him the face of the younger generation of “real hip hop heads.” But this mentality stretches far beyond rap music and is actually stronger outside of it.
Although I wouldn’t go as far as to say it doesn’t exist, indie rap music has been tapped and transformed into another source of pop music. Because rap music is the mainstay of today’s modern pop music, the amount of money and opportunity has changed the culture and energy responsible for the genre. The energy that exists within the underground rap community would be more organic, similar to that of indie rock, R&B, and even pop. It’s much easier to draw from different, seemingly mismatched inspiration for artists of these genres because there is no propped up status quo they are forced to compete with.
If your intentions are to become someone that garners critical acclaim, your approach to your artistry is similar no matter what genre your music falls. But why do certain artists remain relevant their entire careers while others flop, even if they are pushed by the same machine? We have to enjoy their music, for one. But beyond the music is a quality that is consistent among capable artists. They are students of their crafts. They find value in the art that came before them. Inspiration is extremely subjective, and while certain artists of this group may shy away from being “inspired” by the past, legendary artists are acutely aware of the past. This is in large part because their peers are exactly those that came before them. Contrary to what people might think, just because an artist’s buzz dies, doesn’t mean the people themselves does. Many artists are ever present in the scene even though they may not produce the same type of content as they once did. This, in a way, incentives artists to become acquainted with the past, as it is a reflection of their future.
As I mentioned earlier, though, another group of creators has no real sense of legacy, other than the amount of zeros in their bank accounts. Acknowledging the past is almost counter-intuitive, especially this day in age for these artists. The more exciting and new the product, the more attention it garners, almost guaranteeing marketability. And when a product becomes marketable, larger entities approach in order to input their resources, creating an even more profitable output. Unless you are somehow relating it back to the present, drawing from the past for content is useless in the pursuit of profit. The name of this game is to focus on personal perception so that the most original version of a product is reached. Pioneering new sounds may seem miraculous. But at the root, its only reached by an individual passionately following their own impressions, disregarding other opinions about them without relent.
Both approaches to stardom require a stoic mindset. But saying that artists should be aware of the craft’s past is a blanket statement that clearly fails at considering what the goal of an artist is. The fact is that art has been corporatized long before pop stars and mumble rappers. At the top of the industry, music is a business that supplies generational wealth. And unfortunately, as small a group they are, hold much of the influence among the public. The good news is that there still are seeds of sincere originality meant to push minds in benevolent directions. The industry machine may not be behind them, but because the people are, there will always be artists that choose to take the torch being passed, even if they may not hold it the same way.
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http://www.hdlsd.com/2018/04/12/should-artists-know-their-history/
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The White House's "Apps for Healthy Kids" initiative, fronted by First Lady Michelle Obama, has picked its winners. Among games, first place goes to Trainer, which encourages kids to train with virtual animals. Other winners include Fitter Critters, about properly feeding a virtual pet; Food Hero, which combines nutrition info with exercise challenges; and Smash Your Food, encouraging exercise through pantomiming Gallagher performances.
Oh, wait! That last one is actually an app that displays the sugar, salt and oil contents of certain foods as they explode. That's ... actually still pretty funny.
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https://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/michelle-obama-healthy-apps-initiative-announces-winners/
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March 28, 2012 by thisisemilypaul
This might be the coolest thing I’ve seen since that Chromatic Typewriter. Granted the people over at The Oatmeal are freakin brilliant and always shit out gold, but this tops them all. Absurd, vulgar, and violent; what more could you want in an animation?
Also I didn’t know pterodactyl is spelled like that, much less than motherfucking pterodactyl.
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https://thingsandstuffaboutthings.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/motherfucking-pterodactyl-mind-blown/
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Create a sacred space with this life-enhancement tool that not only removes old, stuck negative energy in a room… it also transmutes it into balanced, positive vibrations you can feel. The Harmonic Field Amplifier Plus (HFA+) builds upon the revolutionary principles behind the HFA device for automobile use, but it is infused with even more powerful zero point technology to cleanse the energy in larger physical spaces.
The HFA+ cleanses and charges the atmosphere around it; and it is strong enough to cover your entire home or office! Think of it as “spring cleaning” on an energetic level. Imagine a more peaceful office space where colleagues are happier and more productive. Or a home that feels more comfortable and supportive, allowing you to truly reset and refresh each day. Now make those visions a reality – it’s easy with the HFA+. Place it wherever you want to cleanse and invigorate unhealthy, negative or stuck energy. If you’d like to give it an extra boost, place both hands on it and focus your intentions for 10 seconds. Then, go about your day and watch how things just seem to fall into place more easily.
It’s all about harmony. Have you ever noticed how, when you start your day in a positive mood, more good things seem to happen? Or when one thing goes wrong, bad news just seems to stack up throughout the day? That’s because feelings are energy. And every type of feeling vibrates at a different energetic wavelength. Once we are vibrating with a certain frequency of energy, it can be difficult to change that frequency.
Now consider the matter that surrounds you – things like your furniture, walls, even your clothes. All of those things absorb the energy that you generate. We all have bad days, but allowing that energy to attach itself to your physical space can set up a recurring loop of negativity that can come back like a boomerang.
Even when we work hard to remain consciously positive, our own frequencies and those in the space around us can be affected by the energy of others. You might not notice it consciously, but friends, family members, even your letter carrier or passersby can impart an unwanted negative energetic signature on your space. Imagine how those negative energies might affect your outlook… quietly sabotaging your ability to manifest good things in your life. That’s why it’s so important to regularly “clean” and recalibrate our own energy and that of our physical space.
Think of it like an air purifier or a water filter… but for your entire home or office’s energy field. Unlike other household cleaners, the HFA+ can be used over and over again – imagine what you can achieve over years of consistent use!
How It Works
The HFA+ uses copper and silver, two metals popular in ancient Egyptian times for their energetic and spiritual effects. When used in a specific configuration, have been shown to induce properties of zero point energy. This energy can be considered to have infinite potential. Once activated by your intentions or wishes, it charges everything in the space around it and clears the atmosphere of all unwanted frequencies.
But it’s not just theory. Users have reported feelings of more easily “going with the flow” and enhanced relaxation. They’ve noticed a reduction in feeling bothered or upset, and some have even reported that children who used to fight are more calm and harmonious in its presence!
Using the HFA+ is a non-intrusive way to reset your environment to its naturally positive state – so that all who enter its field will synchronize to a more peaceful frequency. And when everyone is vibrating in the same frequency, imagine how much more loving and understanding relationships can be. Say goodbye to household squabbles, hurt feelings and misunderstandings at work.
This beautifully-crafted spiritual tool provides an aura adjustment for any building where it is placed. Try it in your home, business, yoga studio, or give one to friends or family members who need a more peaceful personal sanctuary in order to heal.
Eliminate the “negativity boomerang” in any environment and watch your dreams unfold more effortlessly than ever before. Now you can create an effortlessly sacred space in your entire home or office with the HFA+.
*PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds on HFA products
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https://www.moderndaymystic.com/product/hfa-harmonic-field-amplifier-plus/
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