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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Unfolding As It Should
Of his life
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- AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Well said Kim :)ReplyDelete
Perfect words. The growing up fast part is a hard one, thanks for the reminder to appreciate the now.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Gretchen. I know, I am struggling with it right now as Reece gets closer to turning four...yikes!Delete
It is a beautifully sad part of life isn't it? I love watching them grow, but it fills my heart with a touch of sadness at the speed at which it goes.ReplyDelete
I hope you are all safe down there!!Replies
It is Jennifer and that is the perfect way to put it. I do enjoy seeing him grow and change, but so sad to see it happening so very fast.Delete
We are safe thanks, hope you are too.
I know exactly what you mean! I look at my little girl nursing herself to sleep as I hold her in my arms at night and just know that soon it will only be a memory. Enjoy every moment Kim! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I will, you too Tiffany.Delete
beautiful. both the words and the photo.ReplyDelete
Oh wow. So perfectly said. Hold tight!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Melissa, I will :)Delete
- AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM
I can SO relate to this. Beautifully said; wonderfully captured image!ReplyDelete
Kim did you write that? It is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. xxooReplyDeleteReplies
I did Julie, and thank you :)Delete
And it really does go by so fast, too fast! Continue to enjoy all these moments withReplyDelete
your little man Kim, they really are the best!
That's beautiful, Kim! It is so true. It's so fun to watch them grow and learn, but so sad all at the same time. For us mamas, anyway :)ReplyDelete
and a million times yes.
we actually joke together where i play-shout - stop growing!Replies
Thanks Monica. We do that too :)Delete
Beautiful poetry! I wish I would have wrote more or really anything about my kids when they are little. I have to rely on my memory!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Karen. Memories are good too :)Delete
So beautifully said.ReplyDelete


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Building Muscle With The Paleo Diet: Is It Possible?
I'll open this post with the same comment I hear from most people who have tried to add muscle to their frame using the Paleo Diet, "the Paleo Diet works so well that it's virtually impossible to gain muscle mass while following the paleo diet." There will be people on both sides of this fence, there will be those who claim a strict paleo lifestyle as the only option, and there will be those who choose to not follow a paleo diet at all and think it's a fad. In the end we know that extremes are never a good thing, keep that in mind. If you're going to use the paleo diet for mass building it will take prior preparation to maintain a proper diet, and I have found no greater resource than Quick Paleo Meal Prep. This book takes you through the common questions and concerns with starting the Paleo Diet, and gives examples of how to easily custimize your Paleo Diet for yourself. But let's get into the meat of this question "Is it Possible To Gain Muscle Following The Paleo Diet?"
I can only speak from my personal experience, which if you've read the blog for any period of time you know is that extremes are bad, so I personally follow the 80/20 principle. It simply means that you can devote yourself to this "thing" for 80% of the time before you start coming off of the rails after too long. So to counteract that I make time for the 20% and plan for it, this gives me the freedom to enduldge when I feel like it and not have a feeling of guilt afterwards or think that all my gains are now gone. This philosophy goes well with the Paleo Diet and Muscle building, because in order to build muscle there needs to be a calorie surplus of some kind to facilitate growth. So if your goal is really to gain muscle and size while following a mostly paleo diet then you need to take full advantage of the 20% of your diet. Now it needs to be said that if you are following a STRICT Paleo Diet (no tubers or potatoes, rice, beans or dairy) you will have one heck of a time putting on mass, it's not impossible but it's not easy either. There are plenty of examples of vegitarian bodybuilders who've added loads of mass with a veggie lifestyle, that's not what I would want at all, but it's not about me it's about you and what you want from this. So yes it's possible to gain mass with a strict paleo lifestyle, but it's much easier and will keep you sane longer if you adapt your diet to your goals.
WHAT I FOLLOW (suggestion not doctrine)
I've followed the 80/20 approach for about 6 months now, and have seen results in both directions of weight depending on how I adjusted the ingredients and quantities. When I started 6 months ago I was a fluffy 178 lbs. I was stronger than I'd ever been, but I was not in any shape to do anything athletically well. I applied the 80/20 principle on a weekly basis to start out, meaning I ate nothing but clean for 5 days out of the week and I mean CLEAN, as in grilled chicken breast and a few beans with green veggies for every meal…every day. BUT on the weekends I let go for one whole day and half-ish, nothing was off limits for one day and then I pulled back for the next day. I lost weight and I looked as shredded as I wanted to be at the time. Then I started the gain train back up with a little more efficient steam, now I follow a 80/20 diet for the day, 80% clean (Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch) and for post workout its 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes and 2 cups ground beef. I've addressed this in a recent post that I'll link here. And for dinner it's a not so clean meal with a focus on what the next training day looks like (if it's a heavy lifting day I'll carb up and if it's a speed day I'll add a moderate amount of carbs). I've worked my way up from a 165 lb. bodyweight to a just as lean 169 lb. bodyweight in a few weeks. Again this isn't doctrine, it's just what I choose to follow, you're going to need to find what works best for you and your goals.
If your goal is weight gain then take time to consider the paleo diet as a guide for your meals surrounding your workout, and then having your binge meal directly after the workout session. This will promote LEAN GAINS, and keep your energy up while not having to yo-yo your diet.
RESOURCES Paleo Nick, Barbell Shrugged (Post Workout Nutrition Vid.), Vegan Bodybuilders
Improving the deadlift: Eat your shorts to get strong
I hope the people reading this have at least heard of Barbell Shrugged, they're a fantastic group of guys who've inspired a lot of the change in my life. From lifting to business these guys have it all! They inspired me to take up the Quick Paleo Prep lifestyle, which has led to more controlled gains and steady progress through a controlled diet. But this week they touched on a subject close to my heart, which is the need for some gargantuan GLUTES!
Where's The Power?
Look at any athletic movement out there whether it be running, jumping or lifting heavy bars you're gonna notice that all the athletes are hinging at the hip to create the most power. And since the hip flexors are a tiny bunch of muscles and tendons compared to the GLUTES, it makes more sense to give the lovely lumps more attention. Also think about every football or baseball player you've seen, I can almost gauruntee there was not one flat pancake butt on the whole team! In fact most power athletes credit those lovely lumps with the ability to do what they do.
How To Grow Those GLUTES
What you're trying to do when you want to get s bigger better booty is essentially gaining weight, so if you fear eating too much and loosing that pencil figure you've choked down so many salads to maintain then this probably isn't for you. However if you want a nice muscullarly shaped back-side and explosive athleticism then get a pen and some paper ready. First of all these guys from barbell shrugged say it way better than I could so go watch their episode here and get ready to learn!
The basics though are that you'll need to learn to isolate the glutes with a wider stance in the squat and deadlift, as well as focusing on that squeeze at the top. To the point where it looks like your butt is eating your shorts. Use bodybuilding rep ranges and rest periods. Then focus on eating quality foods to gain weight (potatoes and rice) post workout, and let the gains begin!
If you have a pancake butt then take the time to fix that stuff, it's not a life sentence. Add some exercises into your workout regimine to build that butt, and I'm sure you'll notice all kinds of athletic gains that come from that! Not to mention you'll have a little more akin to furgies music 😉
RECOURCES: Barbell Shrugged, Elliot Hulse, Chandler Marchman
Crockpots and Outsourcing
there has never been a party like a crockpot party! I've spent the past few months slaving over the stove at least twice per week to keep up my prep. So introducing the crockpot back into my life has set me free!! Not to say that meal prep outside the crockpot is bad, it tastes better without the crockpot and flavors are more controlled that way. And if you're interested in stepping up your prep game, check out Quick Paleo Meal Prep! But this was a breath of fresh air to me 🙂
Set It And Forget it
That was the most appealing part of the crockpot in my opinion, I have so much going on that the thought of carving out an hour and a half twice per week was terrifying! So now instead of stressing about what I'm not getting done while I'm cooking, I can be working on it while my food is prepared for me! I can't think of a more win win situation. As I was putting all the ingredients in the crockpot my mind paralleled this with outsourcing of responsibilities. We all have such busy lives, and if you're runnin an online or physical business you need all the time you can get! So the more you can distribute the work means the more you have time to get done. It's the same with the crockpot, I give it the orders of "I want this prepared by this time with this result", and I come back at that time and it's ready and I got what I needed to do done! SET IT AND FORGET IT :))
Outsourcing For The Common Man
Now you may be a stay at home mom whose running an online business or a husband whose running a multi million dollar headquarters, either way outsourcing saves. If you're a stay at home mom then it makes sense not to waste time responding to emails about nothing or answering the same questions from different people, so why not take a miniscule pay cut and free up 5 hours to actually BE A MOM. You can look up great sites to help with getting emails taken care of, and set limits like "if it won't cost me $50 then YOU handle it". This is a small example but it can free you up to do the important things. The sites I've had the most success with are odesk.com or elance.com. On those sites you can find office assistants, writers, designers and much more that will work for $4 per hour most of the time. So the choice is yours, stay buried up to your neck, or free yourself and continue to make money!
If you're a stay at home parent or someone whose bogged down with 40+ emails per day, then check out odesk.com to find a helper. Give them instructions to handle your email and customers with amounts up to $??. I can assure you that you'll love the freedom this gives and you'll get a system started that completely frees you 🙂
When You've Examined All The Options; You Haven't
Ever feel like you've fully prepared for a situation, like in wrestling or mma, you've watched countless amounts of footage on the oponent. Yet somehow despite your best efforts you wind up coming in short. The same could be said for your diet, even though it won't gauruntee your victory, having food prepped and ready will put you in the top 20%. Which is why I recommend Quick Paleo Meal Prep as a guide to start or improve meal prepping. But again don't depend on one thing to gauruntee victory.
Exhausted All Options
This phrase is over used in the fitness and business community. I believe if one has truly exhausted all options then there would no longer be a problem. In our day and age of technology and information at our finger tips, it has never been easier to find the solutions to whatever problem is facing us. Whether it's how to get stronger while cutting weight, or how to provide better services, increase client satisfaction and charge more all at the same time, with proper thought and research almost anything is possible. It's only when you choose to close your mind to new options that the field of vision for solutions narrows.
How To Think Different
First things first, if you say in your head that it can't be done and you've tried everything, you'll fail every time. Instead think to yourself how can this be accomplished? A better question yields a better result. And more importantly, if you know someone for whom this problem would not be a problem at all, think about how that person would approach what you're doing. If you don't have the answer then you're probably not the best person to keep asking. There has been so much accomplished and done for others that it would be arrogant to trust in your own will for the solution when it's been done for you. Again don't look at the wall of china as an immovable fixture. Instead if someone were to pay you and your family an unlimited amount of money for the rest of their lives if you would move the Great Wall three feet to the left, you'd find a way. However if you say to yourself "it's impossible" then it is.
The next time you catch yourself thinking "this is impossible" or "I can't do it". Ask yourself "how could this be done?" Or "how could I do this like "insert persons name". It's only impossible if you accept it as so.
we've all got 'em, whether it's the habit of doing 1,000 push-ups before you go to bed every night or watching 3 episodes of your current binge on Netflix, for better or worse they're there. There could be good habits like prepping your food for the coming week so you don't mess up your clean eating, this is covered in great detail in Quick Paleo Meal Prep, it's been a great resource to stay on track with whatever fitness goals are most important. But habits are the things we use to determine whether we are productive individuals, or lazy bums. Which does your routine or habits say about you?
This is a simple question but can have some pretty profound impacts on outcomes that require short decision making time. For example if you're faced with the question of being given a decent meal now or waiting to see if there's a better option, and your habit is to rest and do nothing whenever possible, then odds are that you'll choose the latter. Now this could be a good thing and you get better food, or you could get nothing. The main message here is that when you look at your daily habits are they productive? And by productive I don't mean stuff "gets done" but is it getting done with purpose for a greater goal that you're striving for? Sure Netflix will solve the entertainment void, but instead of wasting 45 minutes at a time why not have it playing in the back ground while you research how to get a business started or find a new gym or fitness plan. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and set your mind up to be productive instead of complacent.
We all have things we love, personally I love chicken pasta with homemade Alfredo sauce and Sons of Anarchy, these two things make me happy. However neither of these things are getting me closer to anything other than an early case of diabetes (which I ponder the risk vs. reward occasionally). Instead I suggest making habits of EARING these guilty pleasures. I don't believe in a masichistic lifestyle that's absent of simple pleasures for the sake of saying you did it when no one else would, and no one enjoys listening to that person anyway. So indulge in what you love, but first set up a way to EARN it first. In my example of SOA and pasta, I read 30 minutes of something to grow myself personally or however before each episode. And for the pasta I will do some form of high intensity workout from around 8-12 minutes to prepare myself for the greatness.
What is one new habit you could start to earn your simple pleasures or be more productive. Start with one and continue, think of it as adding water to a cup of oil until all the oil (bad habits) is replaced with clear water (new helpful habits). Like always, you're capable of more than you know!
Attack Your Weakness
We all have kinks in our armour that we are aware of, whether it's emotionally, physically or mentally no one is completely immune. Realizing this truth alone will be enough to catapult you far enough, but if you're wanting to reach every bit of your potential then that requires change. And the best change is usually with your diet, we are only well from the inside out. The book Quick Paleo Meal Prep is a great resource to get your life back in line with your goals, by making failure impossible by removing the bad choices. Once you've realized these shortcomings then you have taken action, you will be amazed at what you're truly capable of!
Too often we are afraid to stand in front of a mirror for longer than ten seconds for fear that we might notice all our imperfections. Instead of seeing these things to work on as "flaws", look at them as an item on the to-do list. Do this with your physical body first, and then you will learn how to spot things as something to work on and not a disaster. Once you've mastered this I would suggest taking time out to look at what most of your days consist of. I know when I did this I realized I was wasting 60% of my day with nothing…it was a sad reality :/. But you have the opportunity every day to look at the last few days, and analyze the choices you made and how that helped you or if it did anything at all. I know this sounds strange, but to know where to start you have to know what needs fixin'.
You wouldn't want to pay for a brand new engine in your Ferrari if the only problem was it needed a new fan belt and that's it.
Now the worst thing you could do is see the things you need to work on worse than they are. Tony Robbins' quote has stuck with me since the first time I heard it, "See things as they are, don't see them worse than they are." So what I'm trying to say is accept where you are and be prepared to make changes. Simply looking at yourself and walking away to do nothing is the sign of giving up…period. Make a plan to change one thing at a time until you're noticeably different. If that means shaving off your love handles then great, if that means adding an inch to your biceps so you feel proportional then great, if that means cutting out two episodes of Netflix before you go bed to start an online business then great! Just do something to get the thing done!!!
This afternoon or whenever, take 3 minutes to look at yourself in the mirror. Sounds simple but people have been known to cry after just one minute. Look at who you are physically and as a person. Acknowledge the good and write down the bad, this will be your list. Work down the list one at a time, with patients and joy, you'll be amazed at the changes you can make!
Nutrition For Life
It's not that your tired all the time, but you just need the energy to make it through the day right? Good food means good fuel, and one sure fire way to ensure good fuel is to limit the options of bad fuel. This can be done by pre-preparing meals and Quick Paleo Meal Prep is the best solution I've found so far to accomplish that! And anyone speaking from experience with proper nutrition knows that the quality of foods going into your body is paramount to your success in undertakings.
In this day and age we do more to avoid the stick than we do to get the carrot, so let's address the stick in our diet. The foods you want to avoid are obviously the things that are highly processed, and a great rule of thumb is that if its in a package and is white then leave it alone! Most foods that are white and processed at all are white due to the addition of bleach or chlorines to make it white. Even if you find the "honey breads", they were once whitened with chemicals and then died another color to look tan and "natural". Scary stuff but true. Also if you have the discipline then eliminating sugar is one of the best things you could do for yourself, along with high fructose anything. Our bodies aren't meant to handle the levels of sugar that are being pushed on us daily. We get used to these high sugar doses and that's why when you go on a paleo diet you never have that "satisfied"feeling, because we have gotten used to the high calorie content and abundance of sugar in everything, that it feels like we're starving when it's cut off.
Big changes are never changes that last, it's the small incremental shifts that shift the direction of the future. Start today by cleaning up just one meal per day, just one! Stick with that until it becomes habit and then make another SMALL change. If you keep taking these comfortable baby steps you'll look up at a much slimmer and more energetic version of yourself! Remember though that this is not about this bikini season or fitting into that dress for a wedding next month, this change is about making a new you for the long lasting future. Anyone can be a flash in the pan and have a great one or two month testimony, but the person you want to be is the one who is consistent for life.
"I don't fear the man who did a thousand kicks in one day, I fear the man who did one kick for a thousand days."
-Bruce Lee
Consistency is the secret sauce in life!
Make one change in your diet for the better TODAY, and hold onto that change until it becomes habit. Continue this and you will be able to change anything! Progress is preceded by action, so get to it


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Independent publishing is synonymous with self-publishing, but, in my mind, there are a few key differences. Self-published authors generally work with some sort of a publishing platform, like CreateSpace or Smashwords. These platforms offer authors mechanisms with which to self-publish and distribute their work to the reading world. The way I differentiate independent publishing from self-publishing is I don't use an intermediary publishing platform. That's not to say they're bad. I know plenty of authors who have had terrific experiences using these platforms, so if you're thinking about self-publishing, CreateSpace or Smashwords or Lulu or any of the other well-known sites are a great options. In many cases, they offer services, such as design and editing. They also charge for these services, but that's standard; anybody looking to publish their own work should plan on spending at least a little bit of their own money.
As an independent publisher, my initial instinct was to spend as little as possible. If I could publish my novel for free, that's what I'd do. But, as I did my research, I found that doing it for free wasn't exactly an option. There were inexpensive ways I could go about doing it, but I knew these options would leave me with a book that looked amateurish and I didn't want that. My goal was to publish a professional novel whose presentation would be just as good as a traditionally published novel. In order to do this, I had to accept that traditional publishers invest money into their books, which meant that I'd have to do the same.
With regard to financing an independent book, if you're thinking about becoming a publisher, I wish I could tell you there is some magic bullet solution, but there's not. In my case, I saved up my money for about a year or so, while I continued to polish up my novel. Lately, crowdsourcing has become a great option for raising money; this is where you present your project to a prospective audience and ask for monetary donations. In return for pledging money, donors receive gifts from the author.
The obvious gift would be a copy of the book. But, you can offer more incentive for larger pledges. So, maybe you offer a signed copy of the book. Or maybe you offer to name a character after the pledger. Or maybe you offer to do a private book reading for the pledger and their friends. You can be as creative as you like in order to get people to help fund your book. Kickstarter is the most popular crowdsourcing site, but there are others, like Pubslush, which is crowdsourcing exclusively for writers and publishers.
Aside from financing the book myself, I also do all the other things a traditional publisher would do, from editing the book, designing the book, distributing the book, marketing the book, and promoting the book. The difference is a traditional publisher has several departments with staff members in charge of these tasks, while, as an independent publisher, it's just me.
I wasn't sure if I could afford an editor, so that part I did myself with the help of some of my writer friends. The two biggest assists I got in terms of story editing were from S. Kay Murphy and James Brown, both of whom read drafts of Inside the Outside and helped make it much better than I could've done on my own. I spent the bulk of my budget on the book design. For that, I hired a company called AuthorSupport. (The cover art on Inside the Outside, incidentally, is a painting done by the hugely talented Colin Frangicetto, who I've written aboutbefore on this blog.)
As far as how the design process went with AuthorSupport, it started with a couple phone conversations. I spoke with Jerry Dorris, the creative director at AuthorSupport. We talked about Inside the Outside, what it was about, what sort of genre it fit into, who the audience was—things like that. Along with the conversations, Jerry asked me to email him a collection of book covers that I liked. Based on our conversations, as well as the covers I sent him, he created about five or six different covers for Inside the Outside.
Then I had the difficult—but exciting—task of choosing one. This decision was much more stressful than I realized it would be, because while I know a reader isn't supposed to judge a book by its cover, I had no doubt that my book would gain or lose many readers by the cover alone. So, after mulling over the covers and showing them to a few people, I eventually picked one.
Along with the print book, I also had AuthorSupport design the eBook version of Inside the Outside. Once the book was designed, then it was just a matter of distributing it. For the print book, I work with Lightning Source as my printer and distributor. They use print-on-demand technology, which is ideal for independent publishers. Aside from printing the book and shipping it out to customers, Lightning Source also distributes the book, making it available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble and several other online retailers and book sellers. For the eBook, I work directly with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, andiTunes. All three of these retailers make it very easy for independent publishers to sell their books on their sites.
And there you have it. You may not believe me, but this three-part article was actually the short version of how I became an independent publisher. If you're an author looking to see you book in print, I would suggest you look into all of your options. If you want to try your hand at the traditional route, I wish you nothing but the best of luck (and I hope you have more success than I did!). If you decide to go the independent route, then I want you to consider me an ally, so don't be shy about asking questions or seeking advice. I'm happy to share any information I've learned along my journey.
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The cybersecurity expert who hacked his own Medtronic insulin pump almost a year ago has finally met officials from the Fridley-based company, Bloomberg reported.
Jay Radcliffe, a 33-year-old Idaho man who hacked into his own pump at a cybersecurity conference in August 2011, appeared on a panel last week with Michael McNeil, Medtronic's chief privacy and security officer, at the Amphion Forum in Washington, D.C., a computer-security conference.
Medtronic's California-based diabetes business is the largest maker of insulin pumps in the world. Radcliffe and others suspected the security vulnerabilities could extend to other devices, such as pacemakers and implantable heart defibrillators.
After he hacked into his pump in 2011, Radcliffe was repeatedly rebuffed by Medtronic officials. "Blowing me off is not an ethical response," he said as he went public explaining that Medtronic made the pump. Radcliffe demonstrated he was able to disable the pump's lifesaving therapy by remotely turning it off on stage at a Black Hat conference in August 2011.
Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak said then that the probability of a security breach is small but that Medtronic "takes security very seriously." Security systems on new pumps will improve going forward, he said. He also said there's never been an incidence of pump hacking in the real world -- it has only occurred in controlled settings with skilled individuals.
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Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence in InfoSec
Heading into 2018, some of the most prominent voices in information security predicted a 'machine learning arms race' wherein adversaries and defenders frantically work to gain the edge in machine learning capabilities. Despite advances in machine learning for cyber defense, "adversaries are working just as furiously to implement and innovate around them." This looming 'arms race' points to a larger narrative about how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) -- as tools of automation in any domain and in the hands of any user -- are dual-use in nature, and can be used to disrupt the status quo. Like most technologies, not only does AI and ML provide more convenience and security as a tool for consumers, but each can be exploited by nefarious actors as well.
A joint publication released today by researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, and other organizations in academia, civil society, and industry (including Endgame) outlines "the landscape of potential security threats from malicious uses of artificial intelligence technologies and proposes ways to better forecast, prevent, and mitigate these threats." Unfortunately, there is no easy solution to preventing and mitigating the malicious uses of AI, since the tools are ultimately directed by willful actors. While the report touches on physical, political and digital security, we'd like to provide some additional context around the potential malicious use of machine learning by attackers in information security, and highlight defender takeaways.
Treading Carefully
Information security has been a beneficiary of rapid advancements in "narrow" AI, mostly limited to machine learning for a specific task. For example, at Endgame we've applied machine learning for best-in-class malware detection and created an artificially intelligent agent, Artemis, to elevate and scale defenders. However, the technologies that enable these advances are dual-use: gains witnessed by the defender may soon also be leveraged by attackers. Researchers and AI practitioners must be aware of potential misuse of this technology and be proactive in promoting openness and establishing norms around the appropriate use of AI. In fact, the AI community could look to the security industry as a potential path forward in developing norms and addressing safety and ethics concerns (e.g. responsible disclosure, algorithmic bias).
Red Teaming AI
The report presents a broad spectrum of views about the future impact of AI. At Endgame, we see the rapid adoption of AI in the infosec community as overwhelmingly positive in the balance, but with a need for careful and thoughtful deployment. Sophisticated adversaries today generally do not require artificial intelligence to be effective, but instead rely on network and human vulnerabilities that the attacker understands and exploits. But, as the report points out, and as we have discussed elsewhere, we'll very likely see the offensive use of AI in the wild in the coming months and years. This sentiment has been echoed elsewhere, and should not come as a surprise. There's been significant research demonstrating how, at least theoretically, AI can scale digital attacks in unprecedented ways. In the malware domain, automation is already enabling worms like Mirai and WannaCry. The potential for future attacks that leverage automation and the malicious use of AI requires a thoughtful defensive strategy to counter them. Thus, while we're not clamoring that the sky is falling, we do feel an obligation to raise awareness.
In fact, in a partnership with the University of Virginia, Endgame has been pro-actively investigating how machine learning might be used by an adversary to bypass machine learning malware defenses. This research helps us understand at a technical level what the nature of such an attack may look like, and think proactively about blind spots in our defenses. In technical terms, by attacking our own machine learning models, we can teach them about their own weaknesses, while also providing valuable human intelligence feedback on the corner cases discovered by AI-enabled white-hat attacks.
Beyond Technology
Mitigating the malicious use of AI must be more than technical. As the report highlights, end user awareness, laws and societal norms, policies, and proper deterrents are perhaps even more critical. Indeed, the paper makes several high-level recommendations for:
Policymakers to work closely and collaborate with technical researchers to investigate, prevent and mitigate potential malicious use of AI;
Researchers and engineers in AI to consider the dual-use nature of this work as they design products;
Fostering collaboration amongst a broader set of stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders, to become more involved in ethical discussions of the potential challenges and mitigations of AI.
The infosec field lies at a unique and critical intersection of artificial intelligence and its potential misuse. The lack of norms in the digital domain compounds the allure and effect of the nascent use of AI by adversaries. At the same time, our industry is especially well versed in the healthy paranoia of thinking about adversaries. In infosec we do red teaming. We do formal verification. We promote responsible disclosure of software vulnerabilities. These same themes are aptly applied to AI in information security, and could be a model for the security of AI in general.
A Microsoft ad about AI aired during the 2018 Winter Olympics carries a relevant message: "In the end, it's only a tool. What's a hammer without the person who swings it? It's not about what technology can do, it's about what you can do with it." AI and ML will continue to disrupt information security, just as they are disrupting other industries. Adversaries constantly seek to innovate, and therefore we should prepare for and expect novel implementations of AI and ML as attacks evolve. In turn, defenders must smartly integrate AI and ML to optimize the human workflows and elevate defensive capabilities in preparation for whatever adversaries attempt next. Overall, we believe that AI and information security will rapidly evolve in tandem in the coming years, but due to the dual-use of this technology a proactive effort is required to ensure we stay ahead of motivated attackers.


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Disgraced Hollywood mega producer Harvey Weinstein better enjoy his stay at the tony $2,000-a-night rehab in Arizona, because when once his "treatment" has ended, he might be facing a stint in a much less comfortable institution.
More than 20 women have come forward over the last week to accuse Weinstein of crimes ranging from groping and harassment to rape actresses have come forward to accuse Weinstein of a bevy of crimes ranging from sexual harassment - prompting his wife to leave him, the company that he founded to fire him, and virtually the entire entertainment industry – not to mention a bevy of prominent Democrats – to recoil in revulsion.
Now, the possibility that Weinstein's dramatic fall could end with him behind bars has become even more probable as law enforcement agencies in both New York City and London have opened investigations to into Weinstein's behavior, citing the multitude of allegations that his victims have shared with the media, the Guardian and Daily Mail have reported.
Police in New York and London confirmed the reports in on-the-record statements to the Guardian:
In London, the Metropolitan police are assessing a sexual abuse allegation made against Weinstein, while in his home town of New York police are carrying out a "review" looking for new complaints.
Scotland Yard told the Guardian on Thursday: "The Met has been passed an allegation of sexual abuse by Merseyside police on Wednesday 11 October. The allegation will be assessed by officers from the child abuse and sexual offences command." There is no indication the complaint relates to child abuse.
Lt John Grimpel of the NYPD said in a statement: "Based on information referenced in published news reports the NYPD is conducting a review to determine if there are any additional complaints relating to the Harvey Weinstein matter.
News of police investigations comes on the heels of another report, published late last night by the Mail, alleging that the FBI has is investigating Weinstein for sex crimes. The move comes amid rumors that Weinstein plans to head to Europe for sex rehab – leading to fears that Weinstein could attempt to pull a "Roman Polanski" where he lands in some non-extradition country in Europe to dodge U.S. prosecution. However, the involvement of Scotland Yard will make it much more difficult for the former producer to evade the law.
Meanwhile the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it would hold a special meeting on Saturday to discuss allegations against Weinstein, as speculation grew that it would follow the lead of its British equivalent, Bafta, in suspending his membership.
"The Academy finds the conduct described in the allegations against Harvey Weinstein to be repugnant, abhorrent, and antithetical to the high standards of the Academy and the creative community it represents," it said in a statement.
According to the Guardian, Weinstein could face up to 25 years in prison on sexual assault charges if the latest abuse allegations are tried in criminal court. Specifically, the claims described by Lucia Evans, a former aspiring actor, rise to the level of a felony rape under New York laws.
To be sure, a conviction (as Bill Cosby's trial recently demonstrated) could be difficult to achieve, which could deter a prosecution. The NYPD previously investigated Weinstein in 2015 for misdemeanor sex abuse, but the charges were eventually quashed by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
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Frequently used in restaurants and lounges, metallic laminates are now trendy for home use, where they provide a contemporary, sleek look. Several manufacturers create solid metal or foil-faced laminates for use in kitchens or other areas. Metallic laminate is most often used on vertical spaces: for backsplashes, to cover cabinets or appliances, or as special accents on drawers. Some metallic laminates can be used on horizontal surfaces.
Metallic laminates are constructed much like plastic laminates, but are topped with a thin layer of aluminum, brass, copper, or stainless steel. They are available in a variety of finishes and textures. Metallic laminates come in titanium, aluminum, iron, gold, pewter, and stainless steel finishes. Within these categories, you can choose satin, striped, herringbone, shiny, or polished looks. Some designers combine glossy and matte metallic looks within a kitchen for contrast.
Common choices for metallic laminates in residential use include silver tones, such as pewter, aluminum, and stainless steel. For neutral metallic laminates, texture adds interest; some are dotted or hammered. Other patterns can include abstract designs or geometric patterns.
Metallic laminates are durable and easy to clean. They can be cleaned with warm water and mild dish or hand soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners on metallic laminates. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Colored metallic laminates come in shades including red, green, and blue. Some have an antique, less industrial look, using warmer tones of copper, bronze, or black. A metallic laminate even exists that resembles the color of green glass.
A peel and stick version of laminate provides the look of metals such as stainless steel, brushed aluminum, or copper. Some plastic laminate is made to look like metal. Plastic laminate is created from numerous layers of plastic coated paper bonded to particleboard with pressure and heat. Although laminate is very easy to maintain, it is susceptible to scratches and is not heat resistant.
Metal backsplash tiles are a popular alternative to metallic laminates and are available in many designs, from contemporary to Old World style. A smooth metal backsplash can provide a place to hang utensils from hooks. Metal backsplashes often complement granite or solid surface countertops.
Metallic laminates are available through manufacturers and from home centers. They sell for about for 6 to 8 US dollars (USD) per square foot, with fabrication and installation priced at an additional 8 to 9 USD per square foot.
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I have a green metallic roll that I have used on my kitchen cabinets. I already had a green marble backsplash, so it goes well with the theme of my kitchen.
The metallic laminate has been hammered for texture and antiqued, so it actually looks like marble. The black in the indentations here and there give it that effect.
I had guests over recently who actually mistook the laminate for marble. They thought I spent way more on the cabinets than I did, and they were so surprised when I revealed the secret of the metal laminate.
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My sister put some metallic laminate on her old refrigerator to make it look new. She bought a silver laminate roll and cut the pieces to size.
I didn't think it could look as good as it did, but it now looks like brand new. She took a ten-year-old refrigerator and modernized it, just by sticking on a metallic surface.
She told me that she had some laminate left over, so she is going to try to do her stove and her dishwasher to match. It sure beats the cost of buying all new appliances! To me, it looks like it belongs there.
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@OeKc05 - I've seen those type of metallic laminates, and they are really innovative. I've only spotted them in businesses that have a lot of money to burn on design, though.
I visited a casino last year, and it had columns covered in red metallic laminate. It did seem strange to me that metal could be bent in a perfect circle like that.
The lamination sheets were cut to be uniform and were arranged in a spiral pattern that made the entire column resemble a licorice stick. I imagine the casino piped thousands of dollars into this design. It must have cost them a good bit just to have it installed, because it had to be done so mathematically.
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I visited a hotel that had the most awesome metal laminates. Some sort of material woven in and out of the railings on the stairs, and it was covered in shiny metal.
They also had this woven metal laminate on the tabletops in the lounge area. The table itself had several metal bars going across the top, and these sheets of laminate wove in and out of them like basket rattan.
You never really think of metal as something that could be woven. I suspect that another material was woven and bent first, and then the metallic laminate sheets were added to them. Laminates are thin enough that they can be manipulated by a professional.
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Everybody is being welcomed to take part in the Waverley Blues Football Netball Clubs trivia night 2017! Head down to the Club rooms after our home game against Croydon on the 20th May from 7:30pm onwards.
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Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called on members of the National Democratic Congress not to rest on their oars after their successful conclusion of regional elections over the weekend.
Mr. Rawlings congratulated all members of the party for a generally incident-free conduct of the process, and commended "delegates who defied the shameful and vulgar inducements by some candidates and their sponsors, and defiantly chose to elect those whose commitment and dedication to the party is unquestionable."
In a statement issued by his office, he said however that "while the results of the elections are a good indication of the sense of purpose of delegates and the membership of the party at large, we cannot rest on our oars."
Rawlings said the NDC as a party seeking to rebuild and strengthen itself, it is imperative for the party to see the results of the last elections as a small step towards confronting the bigger challenges it faces.
The NDC founder urged that as the party work towards the selection of national executives, the NDC should be guided by the enormity of the obstacles well-resourced individuals with parochial agendas will place in their way.
He said the NDC has to confront these stumbling blocks and ensure that the image and strength of the party comes first.
Mr. Rawlings hoped that with dedication, teamwork, truth and integrity, the party will once again rise to its once envious position in Ghana's political climate."


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Congratulations for starting your journey in learning more about Rotary and reaching the Blue Badge level. Your Rotary sponsor can help you through the process and can sign off on your requirements.
This is a list of your requirements to accomplish. You can get the printed version from Gary Mah or pick up a copy on the back table during a meeting:
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- Know the board members' names
- Know officers names
- Know club number
- Know district number
- Know attendance policy
- Know where and how to make up a meeting
- Understand membership in Paul Harris fellowship (EREY)
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- Know club statistics: # of members, #women in club, Year the club was founded
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When my brain sees "workers" and "cheap" next to each other, it automatically combines them into "chokers".
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To occupy exclusively; absorb.
- transitive verb To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market).
- transitive verb To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand.
- transitive verb To write or print the final draft of (an official document).
from The Century Dictionary.
- To make large or larger; make additions to; increase in bulk or quantity.
- To make thick or gross; thicken.
- To take in the gross or in bulk; take the whole of; get sole possession of; absorb completely: with or without all.
- Specifically To monopolize the supply of, or the supplies in; get entire possession or control of, for the purpose of raising prices and enhancing profits: as, to
engrossthe importations of tea; to engross the market for wheat.
- To occupy wholly; take up or employ entirely, to the exclusion of other things: as, business engrosses his attention or thoughts; to be engrossed in study.
- To write out in a fair large hand or in a formal or prescribed manner for preservation, as a public document or record.
- Synonyms and Swallow up, Engulf, etc. (see
absorb); to lay hold of, monopolize.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb obsolete To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
- transitive verb obsolete To amass.
- transitive verb To copy or write in a large hand (
en gross, i. e., in large); to write a fair copy of in distinct and legible characters.
- transitive verb To seize in the gross; to take the whole of; to occupy the attention completely; to absorb.
- transitive verb To purchase either the whole or large quantities of, for the purpose of enhancing the price and making a profit; hence, to take or assume in undue quantity, proportion, or degree
- transitive verb (Legislation) one which has been plainly engrossed on parchment, with all its amendments, preparatory to final action on its passage.
- transitive verb (Penmanship) a fair, round style of writing suitable for engrossing legal documents, legislative bills, etc.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb transitive To write (a document) in large,
aesthetic, and legiblelettering; to make a finalizedcopy of.
- verb transitive, business, obsolete To
buyup wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
- verb transitive To
monopolize; to concentrate(something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
- verb transitive To completely
engagethe attention of.
- verb transitive, obsolete To
thicken; to condense.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb consume all of one's attention or time
- verb devote (oneself) fully to
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
If we add that he did not merely "engross," but that he liberally shared his acquisitions with others, we shall perhaps best describe his special place and work in the world of letters.
Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary dealing mainly with subjects relating to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries
The movie managed to engross a room full of kids from one end to the other — and me, too.
Where the Wild Things Are: Kids eat it up, they love it so. | EW.com
I assume, for example, that the House could not constitutionally delegate to the Clerk or Speaker the authority to engross a bill that had not been specifically approved by the body (whether raising the debt level or doing anything else).
The Volokh Conspiracy » Is the Slaughter Solution constitutional?
I loved the journey the main characters were on, Daniel, Rupert and Emma were spot on, but the story line did not compel, engross, capture and direct our minds through this riveting story.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is worst of the series » Scene-Stealers
A few weeks later a merchant in Maine reported that politics seemed "to engross the attention of all classes of people."
Nonfiction for younger children tends to lean more heavily on illustration than on prose, reasonably enough, and there is plenty to engross in "Peter Kent's City Across Time" Kingfisher, 48 pages, $16.99 , which came out in May.
Movies still have more money to spend and continue to push the envelope, but since the 1930s screening of King Kong it's clear that simply adequate special effects coupled with a good story are sufficient to engross audiences.
MIND MELD: Which Medium is Driving Science Fiction...Books or Film/TV?
It sounds like it's going to engross readers into actually thinking and putting things together for themselves.
But if you like to watch beautiful images and at the same time engross yourself in a masterful world, at times unexpectedly keeping you at the edge of your seat, I recommend Black Swan as one of the best films of 2010, sure to be an Oscar contender in major categories.
Michael Russnow: Black Swan: A Must See Even if Ballet Ain't Your Thing
But if you like to watch beautiful images and at the same time engross yourself in a masterful world, at times unexpectedly keeping you at the edge of your seat, I recommend Black Swan as one of the best films of 2010, sure to be an Oscar contender in major categories.
Michael Russnow: Black Swan: A Must See Even if Ballet Ain't Your Thing
Ingrossare means "to enlarge" in Italian.
"To engross" is tenere occupato, assorbire (it can't be easily rendered in a single word).
Viagra websites can really engross... your mind
"To write out in a fair large hand or in a formal or prescribed manner for preservation, as a public document or record. The engrossing of documents was formerly executed in England, and for some purposes till a late period, in a peculiar hand, called the engrossing-hand, derived from the ancient court-hand, nearly illegible to all but experts. The engrossing-hand of the present day is a fair round hand, purposely made as legible as possible. The engrossing of testimonials and other commemorative documents is often a work of much art involving the employment of ornamental characters of various forms, and sometimes also of elaborate adornment, and a studied arrangement for effective display."


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Tech Question – Why Do ECM Motors Trip a GFCI?
This question was submitted on the site in response to the recent GFCI tip. It's a good question with several possible answers. What do you think?
Hey Bryan,
I have had a few instances where we are firing off a furnace in a new build with a temporary power pole outside with gfci outlets installed that are tripping the gfci on blower motor start up. (In order to get temporary heat for drywall, we run an extension cord to the gfci pigtailed to the furnace). I've never had issues doing this with PSC motors, but everytime I've tried to use a gfci with a variable speed or true ECM motor, it trips the gfci. I've tried multiple motors, different furnaces.
What gives?
Frustrated in Fort Collins
Howdy Frustrated (This feels like a Dear Abby article but I'm just gonna roll with it),
I haven't tried this so I haven't experienced it (No big call for temporary heat in Florida) but it does make some sense. The GFCI is just watching for a difference in current on hot and neutral. When you add in a variable frequency drive (Which is essentially all an ECM or X13 motor is) the circuitry / housing is exposed to a lot of "induced" electromagnetic fields due to the varying frequency / harmonics. Some of this induction (Magnetic Flux) may be routed to ground causing a tiny imbalance. Here is a thread in my buddy Mike Holt's forum that talks about this very phenomenon HERE
Thanks for participating. Great stuff!
— Bryan
P.S. – What do you think is going on?
Bryan Orr is a lifelong learner, proud technician and advocate for the HVAC/R Trade


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Excellent base for exploring Barcelona. Kitchen had everything you could need. Would definitely stay again.
Apartamentos limpios, el personal muy amable.
It is not my first time in Barcelona, I like the city and it was charming in the apartment because it is very nice and also very comfortable, with the little balcony that it has. I recommend it.
Excellent location, quiet but in the old town and near to everything, great apartment. Clean very tidy and facilities all as expected. Staff very helpful arranged taxi transfer too and from the airport.
Les hôtes étaient toujours très souriants, très chaleureux et à notre écoute ! L'appartement était parfaitement placé ; nous avions accès au centre ville et aux magasins (centre commerciaux compris). l'appartement était vraiment magnifique. J'y retournerai volontiers et je le recommande vivement !
Very clean and comfortable apartment with excellent parking and a beautiful view on the local market.
well designed apartment , clean, fresh, and the staff provided us with everything we needed! Would highly recommend! thank a lot!
The rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is located away from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona centre so was lovely and quiet, but still close enough to walk to bars and restaurants of the old town.
Everything was perfect! perfect location, apartment was cool, when I come back to Barcelona, I would definitely book this apartment again!
Helpful staff. Air conditioning is a must in August so we were pleased with our choice. Would definitely choose to use facilities again.
The Executive Luxury Apartment near the City Center is about 70 m² and is located in a building which has an elevator (Floor: 1). You can rent a private parking for 20 euros per day if you need it. The closest metro station is Muntaner.
Other apartments located in the same building:
Executive Apartment in the City Center
Executive Apartment in Sarrià - Sant Gervasi
Executive Apartment in Sarrià - Pedralbes
Modern Duplex with Private Garden and Pool for 10
Excellent Duplex in Sarrià with Private Pool for 10
This Executive Luxury Apartment near the City Center in Barcelona can accommodate up to 4 persons in 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds and 1 double bed. The apartment has 1 complete bathroom with a bath. The fully equipped kitchen has a Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Electric cooker, Kettle, Oven, Fridge, Fridge/freezer and Vitroceramic cooktop. For your comfort, the apartment is equipped with a Hair dryer, TV, Air conditioning, Heating, Internet, Washing-machine and a Dryer. The Sant Gervasi district is mainly a residential area, and is very well connected with the rest of the city. It is really close to the traditional Gracia neighbourhood, as well as to the famous Eixample district. In this area you will find a wide selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Please note that for your comfort we can also provide everything you need to prepare your breakfast directly at your apartment! We have different types and snacks depending on your needs! Don't forget to ask us about the prices! You will feel like a local! If you rent your apartment in Barcelona with us you will also be able to get great discounts to the main attractions in Barcelona. Don't forget to ask us about it!
This ideal apartment is just one of the variety of different apartments we can offer you in the same building. The photos you can see are a selection of photos from different apartments from this building. The apartments can differ regarding the colour or can have slightly different furniture. The apartment you have booked will be assigned to you upon your arrival.
Metro: Muntaner
Bus: 58 and 64
10 minutes from Tibidabo's funicular
Sarrià is the neighbourhood par excellence of Barcelona. It retains the traditional taste and the personality of lifelong neighbours. A district of shops and stately mansions but also parks, health institutions and prestigious schools. To have a walk through Sarrià is always a pleasure and a reunion with the past.
The Sant Gervasi district is mainly a residential area which is very well connected to the rest of Barcelona. It is very close to the traditional neighbourhood of Gracia and the well-known Eixample district. The area has many shops, cafes, bars and different restaurants.
The Modernist route of Barcelona is one of the most important attractions of Barcelona. In the district of El Putxet there are some of the jewels of the artistic movement. Among them, you can find some of Gaudi´s work like:
Arcs d'en Gaudí in Bellesguard street, CosmoCaixa in Isaac Newton street 26, El Frare Blanc in Av. Tibidabo 31, Tramvia Blau in Av. Tibidabo / pl. Kennedy, Casa modernista in Vallirana street 61, El Pinar or Casa Arnús in Manuel Arnús street 1, Casa Tosquella in Rda. Gral Mitre 221, Torre Bellesguard in Bellesguard street 20, Park del Putxet or the Convent de Valldonzella in Cister street 39.
Gaudi´s masterpiece, The park Guell, is also located very close to our apartments.
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La Viblia - Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, 1 08039 Barcelona
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"Gastronomy and fashion join forces in this charming spot"
ABAC Restaurante / 2* Michelin - Av. del Tibidabo, 1 08022 Barcelona
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"What do two Michelin Stars and one of the World's finest chefs say to you?"
Ávalon by Ramon Freixa - Carrer del Pare gallifa, 3 08003 Barcelona
"The most modern way to bring tradition to the table"
Dime Restaurante - Av. Doctor Fleming, 11 08017 Barcelona
+34 935 34 33 66
"A lively exclamation of signature cuisine".
Soba - Carrer del Taquígraf Garriga, 87 08029 Barcelona
+34 933 63 13 47
"Japanese cuisine in an authentic, relaxed environment"
It is easy to find good shops in Sant Gervasi and el Putxet district. Good examples can be found in Mandri and Muntaner streets. There you can find the following shop:
Muntaner 385 in Muntaner street 385, tel: 932020001
We can also suggest you the following Spa with quality treatments which belongs to the luxury Boutiques line of Valmont, in Passeig de la Bonanova 112, tel: 935526626


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Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becomes a target of her attacks. While others have always seen Toby's strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. She will soon need to find the courage to stand as a lone voice of justice as tensions mount.
Brilliantly crafted, Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl's resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of our history.
"The honesty of Wolf Hollow will just about shred your heart, but Annabelle's courage and compassion will restore it to you, fuller than before. This book matters." —Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of Pax
"An evocative setting, memorable characters, a searing story: Wolf Hollow has stayed with me long after I closed the book. It has the feel of an instant classic." —Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author
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Barbaran's extensive expertise in dyeing shoes and handbags means that we can match virtually any colour. From our vast selection of dyes and tints we will mix the perfect hue to harmonise with your outfit or swatch supplied and ship nationwide direct to you.
If required, Barbaran will send you a sample of the appropriate colour for final approval.
For the perfect match, Barbaran recommends that you purchase off-white or ivory satin shoes as they will give the best result. Barbaran does not dye white satin shoes as there is a blue hue which affects the final colour. For example if you wish to dye white satin shoes gold, the result will have a greenish hue to them (gold and blue make green)! Barbaran does have other methods at her disposal for colour matching white satin shoes, however, you should make contact directly by telephone to 0118 9772331 in this case.
The dyes that Barbaran uses are water soluble so, if your dyed items are exposed to water or heavy rain, the dye will bleed or stain.
Barbaran can protect your dyeable bridal shoes with a water repellent spray. This will not render them waterproof but will prevent staining. If you choose to opt for this treatment, the shoes cannot be re-dyed at a later date.
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We have shared a lot of FREE SMS sites on NPXP .com and now we are sharing with you more such sites sites. If you want to send free sms in India from your computer and save money on your mobile phone bill then this post will help you a lot.
All you need to have is a computer with Internet connection and a free account on any of these sites to send sms online for free. Almost all of these sites are totally free to use, all you need to do is register for a free account.
These are some of the major Free SMS Sites in India to send free sms to your friends and family who might be using Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and other networks from India:
Way2sms.com is the best site to send free sms in India. You need to have a valid phone number to register a free account and use the way2sms login page to get access to the free sms service. By using way2sms you can send 100 sms per day to anyone in India. The characters of sms is 140 for each free sms that you send. The sms is delivered instantly without any wait time. You can send free sms using way2sms site to major network providers like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance, Tata Indicom, Docomo and more..
- http://fullonsms.com/
Full on SMS is of the leading free SMS sites in India very can send up to 264 characters in a single SMS to your friends across India. You can also send group SMS using this free service. Some of the other notable things about full on SMS is there video greetings service, free wallpapers and also Facebook covers.
- http://site2sms.com/free-sms
Site 2 SMS can be used to send free SMS which can contain up to 260 characters in length. Suspiciously looks like Way 2 SMS but no one is complaining about that I guess. You can also send free voice SMS using this website.
You don't have to register or login in order to send free SMS up to 160 characters using this site. You can also check message delivery report in real-time. You be the judge and tell us if the service was worth it.
Fast 2 SMS's another free SMS site from India and what's interesting about it is that you can also earn free recharge for your mobile phone while sending free text.
- http://www.indyarocks.com/send-free-sms
Like ibibo you can use indyarocks to send free sms to India. Send free sms to any mobile with a free account and like way2sms you need to add your phone number. The delivery of sms takes less than 30 seconds according to them. Indyarocks also offers fun services like music, games, movies and of course it is primarily know as the one of the popular free sms website.
http://www.160by2.com/ is a true competitior of way2sms by all means and that is the reason why the company was taken over by them. 160by2 is one of the first online sms site to have launched in India and it is still the most popular send free sms site. You can sms to the following countries using 160by2 India, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi, Singapore, Philippines & Malaysia.
To be frank Wadja is not like other sms websites that we have already mentioned here. Wadja works on the concept of Social networking so you can easily send to other Wadja members but the most useful thing is you can send free sms worldwide.
I had made a post about Google voice and how you can make free calls and also receive calls. Also Google voice supports free sms but the initial launch was only in US and Canada. Not sure about the current update but am sure it would be available here very soon.
Yahoo messenger can be used to send free sms to India by downloading and signing into the messenger. You can as well login to yahoo mail and start sending free sms to India not sure if it supports worldwide numbers.
- Have you tried Rediffbol messenger to send free sms, if you haven't then try today for free.
- If everything fails you can always use Youmint but the character limit is only 80 characters for free sms.
- Krify sms is one of the first free sms site that I ever used to send free sms online. No signup, no login it's just a simple sms service with quite a lot of limitations.
This covers the top SMS sites in India and for some other countries as well. Life without Internet sucks and we know it too, so to make your life comfortable we always write topics like this and more to keep you engaged on the Internet and make the best use of it.
If you like these Send SMS Sites then please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and anywhere else. Techshali has also a post about various free sms sites that you can use to send free sms in India.


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Tame the Grammar Squigglies
- Create Your Own Look
- Take a Shortcut
- Master Word's Fields
- It's All Your Defaults
- Get Feedback
- Get to the Point
- Kill the Squigglies
- Tame the Grammar Squigglies
- A New Review
- Check the Dictionary
- Add in Bulk
- Who Did That? (Word 2000 and Earlier)
- Who Did That? (Word 2002)
- Automated Action
- What Have You Done?
- Customize Comment Formatting
- Something's Different
If you prefer to retain grammar-checking but want to tame Word's overeager error-flagging, click the Settings button and uncheck less useful options such as Misused Words, Noun Phrases, Questions, and Verb Phrases. Word's style-checking feature can also be customized from the same dialog.


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Your Dallas Mavericks are pondering an O'Neal, but not that one.
Team source told me last night that the Mavs acquiring former Superman center Shaquille O'Neal is "a long longshot," but that Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal is a real possibility.
Honestly, neither name gets me too excited. Ten years ago? Maybe. But today they're both in the twilight - or at least on the downside - of their careers and are part-time players that don't push Dallas close to the hump, much less over it.
Shaq would bring a buzz, but would he produce better basketball? Unlikely. He couldn't win alongside LeBron James in Cleveland last year.
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Jermaine is another, admittedly more enticing, story.
Seems like forever ago (it was actually 1996) when I covered the Mavs and the NBA for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Jermaine was drafted out of high school and quickly blossomed into an elite All-Star post player for the Indiana Pacers. In his early 20s, the kid was a beast, a 24-point scorer with supreme athleticism for 6-foot-11 player.
Now? He averaged 14 points and seven rebounds last season and played in 70 games, but at 32 he's likely a 24-minute guy who'll miss considerable time with creaky knees. Jermaine is an upgrade over Erick Dampier and Brenden Haywood, but he isn't the splash Dallas is looking to make in free agency.
If the Mavs are desperate for some sort of low-post presence, I'd rather see them bring in Minnesota's Al Jefferson. You?


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Organisation / religious signs have a number of uses. First though, they need to show what the building is being used for. This usually comes in the form of a bright, clear welcome sign at the front of the building. Usually these are big enough to be seen from the road and will usually display the name of the organization and its function very clearly. For religious organisations, this sign may also display a particular message or humorous political quote in order to engage the public.
Aluminum sign
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Acrylic sign
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Brass sign
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Revive Sea Salt Spray: Citrus + Herbal
4 fl oz / 120 ml
Revive Sea Salt Spray Scent
Citrus + Eucalyptus
Sea Salt Hair Spray Ingredients
Distilled Water, Coconut Oil, Himalayan Sea Salt, Sugar, Alcohol, Essential Oils.
+ Rich in Vitamins. They will help your hair grow longer, thicker, and faster. The vitamins and essential fatty acids naturally found in coconut oil nourish the scalp and help to remove sebum build-up from hair follicles.
+ High in Fatty Acids. When sea salt & water absorb into the hair shaft it swells and then shrinks when dry, a factor that can normally fatigue and damage hair. Because we use ingredients with high-levels of monosaturated fats (A + B) they're are small enough to penetrate the hair shaft faster, which will moisturize from the inside and reduce that dry and brittle feeling when the hair dries.
What Does A Texturizing Spray Do?
It's the easiest way how to get beachy waves! Himalayan sea salt is renowned for its detoxifying qualities while giving hair texture and volume. It draws out heavy metals and toxins from the body. This enables hair and skin to remain clean and pure.
The benefit of coconut oil is that it's rich in antioxidants, and has antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. When used on hair, it improves scalp health, fights infections and fungus, supports hair growth, all while adding volume and shine without the common harmful chemicals.
How To Use Sea Salt Spray
For the best results on how to get beach hair, you should use a sea salt spray when your hair is already damp to ensure the product gets spread evenly.
1.) After applying your sea salt hair spray, comb it through for even distribution or use your hands to disperse the sea salt spray fully. You can also spritz your sea salt hair spray into the palms of your hands and then finger comb or scrunch towel dried hair to create beach waves.
2.) To add more volume, apply the sea salt hair spray to damp hair and comb through while using a blow dryer to dry the hair in a downward motion. However, the best results for beach hair is achieved when you let your hair dry naturally.
3.) When using your texturizing spray on dry hair, spritz the product and work it through to get a wind-swept beach hair look like after a trip to the ocean.
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Data Collection Modules
VCOR aims to have a broad cardiac outcomes focus and it is anticipated that the registry will expand to collect a comprehensive dataset for many different cardiac procedures, treatments and interventions across metropolitan and regional Victorian health services.
Currently, VCOR has four data collection modules: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Early Management of Acute STEMI in Regional Victoria, Heart Failure Snapshot and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Deviced (CIED). Data is collected for every patient undergoing a relevant cardiac procedure, treatment or intervention in participating Victorian health services.
The current VCOR data collection modules are:
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
PCI is a non-surgical treatment of narrowed coronary arteries using a balloon to inflate the artery and/or place a stent to hold it open. This procedure is also known as coronary angioplasty. VCOR currently collects a minimum data set for patients undergoing PCI. This dataset includes demographics, hospital admission data, clinical symptoms and presentation, pre-procedural risk factors and procedure details to discharge. Patients are followed-up at 30 days to check on their health status after their PCI procedure.
Management of Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in Regional Victoria
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) occurs when a coronary artery is totally occluded by a blood clot and timely care and treatment is critical for improving patient outcomes. This module collects data about patients presenting to regional hospitals with STEMI (or suspected STEMI) and follows the patient from presentation to discharge and/or transfer. Many patients will be transferred to metropolitan centres for PCI. Through data linkage across the two modules, VCOR will be able to theoretically map a regional patients' journey from hospital presentation to through to 30-day follow-up after PCI.
Heart Failure Snapshot
Heart failure (HF) represents a major public health problem, associated with high mortality, frequent hospitalisation and high health care costs. Heart failure management is complex and it can often be difficult to know the impact of heart failure on the health system. This Heart Failure Snapshot will be rolled out in 2015. It will allow for systematic data collection of heart failure patients for the first time in Victoria. It will help to identify key characteristics of HF patients, their clinical course during inpatient stay, resource used to treat them and, via appropriate follow up, what happens to the patient after discharge.
Hospitals will participate for one month at a time to provide a snapshot of HF patients across their health service for that period. Reports will be provided back to participating sites and the Victorian Department of Health.
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED's) are an effective treatment for abnormal rapid, potentially fatal heart rhythms and prevention of sudden death in patients with a previous history or family history of out of hospital cardiac arrest. In 2018 VCOR will conduct a one year pilot where data will be collected at five public hospitals.
Data will be collected on all patients who have a procedure involving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Patients are followed-up at 30 days to check on their health status after their CIED procedure.
As new modules are approved for data collection, health services will be engaged and invited to participate. Hospitals participate in each module voluntarily. It is not compulsory for participating centres to contribute to all VCOR modules. For more information about the specific type of patient information collected in VCOR, please visit our What information is collected page.