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Anyone can support our cause by donating supplies that we need for every clinic. Each stamp and roll of masking tape makes a difference. Drop supplies off at our office during business hours, or use our convenient Amazon Wish List and save yourself a trip. We can always put gift cards to good use too!
Clinic Supplies
Sterilizing 150 or more cats each month requires a lot of basic supplies. Support our cause with a donation of the supplies we need the most.
- HE laundry detergent
- Postage stamps
- Blue painter's tape (2″)
- Super Glue® gel
- Pens and Sharpies®
- Sheets and large towels
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Masking tape
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Garbage bags (13 gallon and up)
- Dawn® dish soap
- Bleach
- Roll plastic for floors (contact us for specifics)
Amazon Wish List
Our Amazon Wish List makes it easy to contribute clinic supplies. Order online and they will be delivered to our door.
Gift Cards
Who doesn't love gift cards? Drop them off at our office during working hours, mail them to Operation Catnip of Gainesville, PO Box 141023, Gainesville FL 32614, or email them to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Thermal mineral waters from the Arenal Volcano
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The Springs Resort boasts a variety of swimming pools for your enjoyment and satisfaction, from thermal and mineral waters, to beautiful cold water cascades that will allow you to enjoy a whole day of total relaxation while you admire the Arenal Volcano.
The complex is divided in two sections: The first one is called "The Lagoons", where you can find swimming pools ranging from 28 Cs to 40 Cs. It is located at the base of the main building. The second section is known as "Perdido Springs (Lost Springs)" and is located 100mts away from the main building. The temperatures in these mineral waters range from 25 Cs to 38 Cs.
In addition to, there are more facilities such as: wet bars, restaurants, baths and lockers.
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From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.A full day in the thermal waters with lunch or dinner.

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The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) gives eligible employees an opportunity to take unpaid leave for certain personal medical conditions or to take care of a family member. Eligible employees are those who worked for their employer for at least 12 months and at least 1,250 hours during those 12 months. The company you work for should also have at least 50 employees who work within 75 miles of its location.
If these FMLA eligibility requirements are complied with, you are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for your own serious medical conditions, or to take care of your immediate family member, who has such medical conditions. According to the law, immediate family members include parents, spouses, and children. Some states expanded this list to include domestic partners, parents-in-law, siblings and grandparents. You can also use this time for "birth and bonding," i.e. to take a parental leave related to birth or adoption of a child.
If your company offers paid leave, you might use your paid leave first. For instance, if your company offers paid maternity leave, you may be required to use your paid maternity leave first and then, if necessary, use your 12 weeks unpaid leave.
While you are using your 12 weeks of unpaid leave your job is guaranteed. However, your employer is not required to keep for you the position you had before taking the leave. The Department of Labor makes it clear that you should be offered your previous job, or "an equivalent job with equivalent pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment."
If you have someone in your family, who was on active duty in the Armed Forces and was injured, you can take up to 26 weeks of leave in a 12-month period to take care of that service member. To be qualified you should be the service member's spouse, child, parent, or the nearest blood relative who has the rights of legal custody of the injured service member. Under the FMLA, both in case of 12 or 26 weeks of leave your employer must maintain the health benefits for you just as if you were working.


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Design of e-Procurement system for Govt. of Chhattisgarh
Title : Design of e-Procurement system for Govt. of Chhattisgarh
As part of various IT initiatives, the Government of Chhattisgarh has launched a project to implement a single, unitary, end-to-end e-procurement solution across the State. The project, being implemented in the public-private partnership mode, envisages collaborative procurement of goods, works and services using electronic methods at every stage for securing multiple benefits, particularly efficiency and transparency, to all stakeholders.
Client Name : Government of Chhattisgarh
Client Type : State Government
Project Description
The government chose to implement the project as the State's annual public procurement expenditure, currently about Rs. 4000 crores, is estimated to increase significantly in the years ahead due to rapid developmental efforts. The idea is to consolidate the gains of e-tendering, which the government introduced in 2004 to bring about transparency and efficiency in public procurement, and implement a complete e-procurement solution across all State agencies.
Under the project, the government's procurement activities will be channeled through the e-procurement infrastructure in a phased manner. The efficiency of government organizations in handling public procurement will be enhanced through automation and process reengineering.
The e-procurement system is expected to help the government maintain a clear picture of its procurement activities on a real-time basis. Transparency in public procurement will be enhanced, with suppliers and contractors having equal and fair access to opportunities advertised online.
The government has enjoined the private partners to provide a packaged, customized and time-bound e-procurement solution. Initially, the service provider will be responsible for maintaining the system on an on-going basis and for administering the use of the system.The government has reserved the option to take the role of a system administrator at a later stage in the PPP.
The private partners will train end-users on the e-procurement system, provide IT and networking infrastructure required for training, and prepare user / administrator manuals as well as e-learning material. The government has required the private partners to develop, maintain and update electronic catalogues. They are also responsible for building and maintaining the data centre, back-up and a disaster recovery mechanism.
The government and the private partners will jointly finalize and implement the roll-out plan.Under the project, a help desk will function from 0900 hours to 2100 hours on all days of the week with staff competent to answer queries.
Project Genesis
A key issue facing government projects is time and cost overruns that are attributed to delays in the procurement activity. Procurement activity takes approximately three to five months or even longer.The existing system is negatively impacted by heavy paper work, multilevel scrutiny, and allegations of cartel formation by contractors.
Due to lack of information at certain levels, the government is not in a position to leverage its buying power while negotiating prices for various goods and services. Therefore, sometimes government agencies end up paying different prices for the same items without any valid reason.
Manual processing of paper-based tenders is time-consuming.The government has to incur substantial expenditure for putting out the tender notice in newspapers. Despite efforts to prevent the formation of cartels, the bidding process is at times marred by interested parties clandestinely joining hands.The government's existing database on goods, services, works and contractors is sketchy, disorganized or unwieldy, preventing quick decision-making.
In the absence of an effective Management Information System, the government is unable to correctly estimate its procurement expenditure. The time spent on procurement-related activities also remains unclear.
The Chhattisgarh infotech and biotech Promotion Society (CHiPS), a registered society promoted by the government and headed by the Chief Minister of the State, is the driver of the e-procurement project.
The vision of the e-procurement project is: "To enhance the efficiency and transparency in public procurement through the implementation of a comprehensive e-procurement solution to be used by all government organizations in the State, including the public sector undertakings."
The government wants to implement the e-procurement system in a phased manner across all offices in the State by the year 2011. The government will consult stakeholders while implementing the project, which will be piloted initially in four departments.
Government process reengineering will ensure compatibility with e-centric operations. Suppliers and government employees will be trained for engaging in e-procurement. The ICT infrastructure in government departments will be strengthened to suit e-procurement.
The project objectives include:
- Maximizing transparency by making available online vital information related to procurement
- Ensuring wider and stiffer competition among contractors and suppliers
- Saving in costs of publicity to procurement plans
- Striking a good bargain through demand aggregation and leveraging of buying power
- Reducing inventory costs by optimizing stock levels
- Ensuring that all departments procure every item of goods and services at best prices consistently
- Developing a pool of reliable contractors and enabling prequalified vendors to access other government departments
- Streamlining procurement steps to enable efficient and effective processes
- Reducing business costs to government and suppliers through better understanding of supply chains and procurement life cycle costs
- Ensuring better prices for government through an improved tender process linked to e-auction
- Providing suppliers a level playing field and a fair platform to compete
Stakeholders for the project
The stakeholders of the e-procurement project are:
- Departments and corporations of the Government of Chhattisgarh
- The political and administrative set-up in the Government of Chhattisgarh
- Suppliers and contractors from across India and the globe who participate in the government's procurement activities
- Residents of the State of Chhattisgarh & Citizens of India
Benefits provided by the project
The e-procurement system is designed to take the procurement process to the next level through appropriate use of ICT. The services provided under the project include:
- Improved efficiency through reduced cycle time for processing tenders
- Saving in costs and time, as there is no need to publish tender notice in newspapers
- Since bidders participate with anonymity, there is no scope for cartel formation
- Those who want to tender can participate freely and fearlessly in a fair environment
- Transparency in the process of tendering
- Improvement in work culture in all the participating departments
- Build-up of valuable database on goods, services, works and contractors
- Economies of scale due to aggregation of requirements
- Improved access to procurement information and analytical reports
In other words, administrators, politicians, suppliers and citizens will reap the benefits of transparency, efficiency, cost savings, monitoring & control, transactional effectiveness and improved accessibility.
- At the government level, the unitary e-procurement system is expected to result in
- Enhanced monitoring, leading to timely completion of projects
- Timely procurements & supplies
- Better procurement planning
Implementation detail
The government has required the private partners to provide e-procurement as a service. That is, they need to provide an entire suite of e-procurement services to the departments and agencies of the government. This entails establishing infrastructure, deploying an e-procurement solution that is in sync with government requirements and maintaining the entire system. The government will pay a service charge for building this e-procurement facility.
The e-procurement model goes beyond the existing e-tendering process. It includes:
- Centralized registration of suppliers / contractors
- Indent management
- e-Tendering
- e-Auction
- Contract management
- Catalogue management
- e-Payments
- Accounting
- Management Information System
The government proposes to implement e-procurement in a phased manner across departments in the State. The private partners will help implement key modules such as e-tendering, e-auction, indent management, contract management, catalogue management and e-payments initially on a pilot basis in a few select locations. Once the private players' capabilities are established, the system will be gradually rolled out across offices in the government.
Under the project, the pilot phase was scheduled to last six months and the roll-out was expected to take five years. At the end of the five-year period, the government will review the situation and decide on outright purchase of the system. Meanwhile, the private partners are expected to:
- Implement e-procurement solution as per the government's requirements
- Deploy the system proactively across the State in an expeditious manner
- Work with the government in building the ecology required for expeditious implementation of the project
- Continuously improve offerings and the quality of service
- Work in a consultative manner by taking into account the viewpoints of various stakeholders
- Help increase the uptake of e-procurement
- Procure and deploy 200 computers in select government offices within two years
The Government involved Wipro and Next Tender as partners in the e-procurement implementation effort. The private parties are expected to exhibit service orientation and make sincere efforts in ensuring that the quality of service provided is appreciated by all stakeholders.
As part of the project development effort, the government constituted an Empowered Committee, which takes critical decisions concerning the project. In December 2005, a team of procurement experts attended a training program on e-procurement held in Hyderabad.
Current Status
The project has been implemented in five pilot departments viz. Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Health Department and Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation. The system would be subsequently rolled out to all the departments statewide in a span of 3-5 years.
The Project was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister on 14th August 2007.
Published On : 11th July, 2013


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Yellowstone + Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park, aka the first National Park in the US (!!) is most well known for its' powerful eruptions from Old Faithful Geyser but it will also take your breath away with its' wildlife and hot springs (and I mean literally take your breath away... the sulphur is intense). Yellowstone NP is huge and correspondingly, draws huge crowds (but for good reason). 40 miles south is the lesser known Teton National Park which is worth more than just a stop over. The Teton Mountain Range will knock your socks off, especially if you camp offgrid...for free...with this view... I tried (harder than normal) to convince Dylan that this should be our new permanent residence! We have since moved on, but I am confident we will be back to this spot again one day.
GRAND Teton National Park
- Camp: Upper Teton View in Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Yoga: Inversion Yoga in Jackson, WY.
- Eat: These are both located in Jackson, WY - The Bird for burgers and beers with a view or Snake River Brewery for outdoor games and good food close to downtown.
- Hike: Cascade Canyon to Lake Solitude - this one is easily in our top 10 hikes on this trip!
Yellowstone National Park
- Camp: Anywhere you can snag a spot in the park, helpful website here which includes live fill up times. Camping in the park with a travel trailer or tent for that matter, can get a bit intense because of the crowds. We stayed at Madison Campground and Bridge Bay Campground (both take reservations) which were both decent options for maneuvering through the park.
- Yoga: At your campsite...near a backcountry geyser...whatever suited you best...
- Eat: At your campsite/fire. **Make sure to grocery shop before you enter the park. There are a view National Park grocery stores but trust me, your wallet will not thank you...
- Hike: SO many options, here are your MUST DOs..
- Watch an eruption at Old Faithful & Riverside Geyser
- Photograph the Grand Prismatic Spring - the colors will blow your mind.
- Sentinel Meadows to Fairy Falls and Imperial Geyser - 10 miles RT, fairly flat (we biked the first 3 miles), spectacular backcountry geyser without the crowds.
- Avalanche Peak - 4 miles RT, 2000' elevation gain, summit hike with the best views in the park.
- Beaver Pond Loop - located in the north section of Yellowstone NP - 5 miles RT, fairly flat, good for wildlife viewing and stunning views of north Yellowstone which is very different than the rest of the park. Hike is located near Mammoth Hot Springs. Talk a walk along the boardwalk of hot springs after this loop.


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Retailers Demand Federal Cybersecurity Legislation, Financial Services Firms Fire Back
In a letter addressed to Congressional leaders of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, dozens of retail groups across the United States demanded the implementation of federal data protection legislation that would establish clear guidelines for businesses in the event of a breach.
Signed by 44 state and national organizations representing retailers, including the National Retail Federation, the National Restaurant Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the letter urged Congress to "standardize reasonable, timely notification of sensitive data breaches whenever and wherever they occur."
The letter, which dates back to November 6, reiterates the recent data breach incidents that have shaken the industry – as well as the millions of customers affected, listing the infamous JP Morgan Chase network intrusion, Apple's iCloud scandal, as well as the breach at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contractor.
"Data security intrusions are a threat faced by every sector of our nation," read the letter. "Consumers deserve to know when they are placed at risk, regardless of where the risk arises. The public expects no less."
Likewise, the signatories stressed the importance of creating guidelines that are equal across all entities, including service providers, declaring, "…Data breach legislation should not subject businesses handling the same sensitive customer data to different rules with different penalty regimes, as such a regulatory scheme will inevitably lead to inconsistent public notice and enforcement."
As of now, 47 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, have enacted legislation requiring private or government entities to notify individuals of security breaches.
However, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, these notification laws commonly include varying provisions regarding who must comply, the definition of "personal information," what constitutes a breach, exemptions, and requirements for notice.
Yet, not all organizations backed the retailer groups' propositions. Financial trade groups stood on the other side of the debate, arguing the letter sent to Congress was "inaccurate and misleading" in a response written one week later.
The joint letter, authored by the American Bankers Association (AMA), The Clearing House, the Consumer Bankers Association and the Credit Union National Association, among others, responded with an attempt "to set the record straight," as the retailers' recommendations "left consumers vulnerable to enhanced risk of data breaches."
"While merchants and financial institutions are both the targets of these attacks, a key difference is that financial institutions have developed and maintain robust internal protections to combat criminal attacks," read the letter.
More so, the financial groups stressed the two industries differ due to the lack of Federal laws and regulations that do not require retailers to protect consumers' data, and notify consumers when it they are breached.
"…An extensive regulatory oversight, examination and enforcement regime ensures that financial institutions provide robust protections for personal financial information for the American public," stated the financial groups, arguing a similar internal safeguard regime fails to exist for retailers and others.
Financial services supporters ultimately emphasized that the proposed solution of national consumer notification alone, would not solve the escalating cybersecurity problem seen today.
Ken Westin, security analyst at Tripwire, suggests a better solution may require the two industries to work closer together. "Instead, of pointing fingers, I would rather see the two working together to find ways to better protect customer data," said Westin.
In this case, Westin adds the financial services group makes valid points regarding the need to comply with federal laws and regulations.
"Retailers have PCI DSS, which is not federally mandated but is established by the payment card industry," said Westin. "It only provides very basic protections limited to credit card data, not other data, which is increasingly being collected by retailers for marketing purposes, such as email, phone numbers and purchase history."
The letter further concludes: "It is only when coupled with the development of strong internal data protection standards and robust oversight that the retail community will find itself in a better position to protect consumers and their confidential [information]."


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Day 40: Twelve Pounds Later
Yesterday was the last day of the 40 day Makers Diet program. I have lost twelve pounds in 40 days, but most importantly I have shown myself that I can finish what I started. I will never go 40 days without eating something I am not suppose to eat, but my love-hate relationship with food is more love than hate these days.
I love food, truly enjoy eating a good meal. I savored it, I picture it, it brings me joy. But my whole life I have struggled with my weight, with eating a lot of bad stuff, and then trying to lose weight in five minutes. My journey is far from over, truly it has just begun.
There were days during the last forty where I wanted to give up, where I looked at myself and said, well, this is just they way I will look. But thanks to the encouragement of everyone around me and this inner strength that God has given me, I did not give up. I am still thirteen pounds away from when I felt my sexiest, however, I no longer feel defeated when I eat unhealthy.
Some people might think this new way of eating is very restrictive, but on the contrary it is freeing. I no longer beat myself up for having a bad meal, I just make the next five meals according to my new standards— and that is victory for me.
Training is over, now is real life.


text: 2010/4/29 Günther Schmidt <gue.schmidt at web.de> > Hello, > > is there some sample code on how to use the Graphics.Win32.GDI.Clip? > That part of the library is fairly low level and has a mostly one-to-one correspondence to the C API. This means that you should be able to more or less read an example of how to do it in C and just translate that to the functions you see in Graphics.Win32.GDI.Clip. In other words, try this example: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/clipboard/archerclipboard1.aspx Now, on a stylistic note, I think most people who do Win32 programming avoid directly using GDI. It's older, low level, and sort of "primitive". So, usually you'd use a different library that wraps around GDI. At least, that seemed to be the case when I last looked for resources about GDI programming. Perhaps it doesn't apply universally (my example usage was with fonts). Jason -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.haskell.org/pipermail/haskell-cafe/attachments/20100429/141773e5/attachment.html


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Macmillan became Principal of Clifton Bank School, St Andrews. We should give a few details about this school. The main school in St Andrews was (and still is) Madras College, founded by Dr Andrew Bell in 1832. The school had many boarders and there were houses around the town for them run by masters at the school. John Paterson came to Madras College as an assistant master in 1851 and ran one of these boarding houses with the assistance of a Mr Pennycook who he employed as a tutor. In 1856 Paterson resigned his position as a Madras master "because of the extent to which his boarding establishment has increased". He then ran his boarding house as the independent Clifton Bank School. In 1881 Paterson became Provost of St Andrews but continued in his role as Headmaster of the School. Certainly the school was highly successful and it was advertised in 1884 as:-
For the Board and Education of Gentlemen's Sons.Macmillan was working at Clifton Bank School by 1887 for in that year he joined the Edinburgh Mathematical Society giving the School as his address. We assume that at this stage he was an assistant to Paterson. In 1892 Macmillan took over as Headmaster of the School and he employed Robert Lawson as his assistant. A typical advertisement for the School dating from that period is from August 1894:
Boarding School for Boys
D. M'Millan, M.A., Headmaster
Pupils are prepared for the Universities and similar Examinations.
SCHOOL REOPENS ON TUESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER
As we noted above, Macmillan joined the Edinburgh Mathematical Society in March 1887 when the Society was in its sixth session, four years after it was founded. He remained a member of the Society until 1906.
After he retired as Principal of Clifton Bank School, St Andrews, Macmillan went to live in the village of Newton of Falkland in Fife. We can find no record of his death in Scotland, although this could just be due to the fact that the name Donald Macmillan is a very common one.
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text: Blog 5 Factors that Affect the Cost of Replacement Windows in Albuquerque, New Mexico December 29, 2015 At Pella Windows and Doors Southwest, we recommend having an in-home consultation so we can help you find the right replacement windows to fit your home, your needs and your budget. Because there are a number of things that affect the cost of replacement windows, we've gathered these five factors for you to consider when you begin your search for replacement windows. Project size. As you know, replacing a single window versus an entire room, or even a whole house plays a big role in the cost. Replacement windows can provide different benefits for different rooms in your home too, so you may want to prioritize areas that may see increased exposure. Material. Regardless of if it is vinyl, fiberglass or wood windows, Pella® offers a number of products that can help meet your needs. Each material has its own benefits, as well as its own cost. Stop by the Albuquerque showroom to get a closer look at your options. Features and options. If you'd like to add features to your new replacement windows, they can alter your project cost, so keep that in mind as you're perusing the various selections. Style. You and your home have your own unique style, and windows should reflect that. That's why we offer so many different window styles to choose from. Find the best match for your home's style and your budget. Installation. It's easy to assume that installation for your replacement windows is a quick and simple task as a homeowner, but many homeowners quickly realize how vital expert installation is when it comes to installing replacement windows. Keep this in mind when factoring the cost of your replacement windows. These five factors aren't your only considerations when you're estimating the cost of your replacement windows, but they can help you start thinking how much the project will cost so you can properly budget for them. If you want to learn more about these factors or any others that we deal with in Albuquerque, stop by Pella Windows and Doors Southwest' local showroom to see what will work best for your home and your budget. Feel free to give us a call at 505-373-1296 or schedule an appointment online as well. Schedule Now! Back to Blog


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On grammar pages you will see some grammar syntax you might not be familiar with, e.g. A/V + 지 않다. The syntax is similar to formats used by other Korean text books but unique to this site. Those who have read previous Korean textbooks should have no problems understanding the syntax. The first table explains the meaning of the all syntax used, while the second table below breaks the syntax down so you can understand it more clearly if necessary.


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The Annual Shortstack Charity Fashion Show, held in June of each year, features many levels of sponsorship with special donor recognition at each level. Donors make a sponsorship gift through cash or in-kind donations. All sponsorship levels provide excellent exposure of products and/or services to an affluent, family-oriented audience. It offers an opportunity to support Windows of Opportunity's ability to care and provide innovative and impacting leadership programs to youth in New York.
What you do when you help Shortstack?… Shortstack is not just about modeling and young girls accomplishing a dream of walking an actual runway in front of 300 guests and a jam packed photo pit. Shortstack is an 8-month long self-esteem and modeling program for girls who do not meet the "normal" standards of the fashion industry. Through innovative and interactive workshops, we teach them how to love themselves for who they are. For years, girls have been rejected from the industry because they do not fit a certain criteria. Shortstack was created to change those standards, so in order to join Shortstack, all girls must be 4'8" to 5'6" tall, 14 to 22 years of age, and weight nor experience, are a factor. Girls accepted into the program will be taught lessons on self-esteem, confidence, healthy habits and body image, along with tips and advice on how to pose for cameras, walk a runway, participate in professional photo shoots, take part in interviews, and much more. Aimed at building self esteem, we like to think of their first walk down the 56' foot runway as a graduation. Photo shoots with various photographers, community service, fundraising events, and of course fashion shows are all a part of the Shortstack program to give its models what they need to forge ahead into the world with added confidence. Shortstack's Annual Charity Fashion Show benefits Windows of Opportunity, Inc. Our success depends on the generosity of our sponsors… WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT


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Reality Show Contestants Spend 12 Months In Remote Forest Filming Show No One Watched
In what could possibly be the cruellest reality TV show ever, 23 strangers have spent 12 months living feral in remote Highlands in Scotland for a show that never aired.
The show, called Eden, was meant to be a social experiment around strangers living in a tech-free, self sufficient, self-built community.
According to reports on The Guardian, the contestants were sent to their Kibbutz-like utopia in March last year with the show airing on the broadcaster Channel Four.
However, as ratings plummeted the show was axed after three months and nobody told the contestants who were left to soldier on.
Not that it was all bad news, however. According to media reports the show wasn't just a ratings disaster but a social experiment disaster, too. Apparently the contestants couldn't stand the sight of one another and hunger, sexual frustration and bullying claims saw 13 of the 23 actually dropout from the program. However, the remaining 10 only learned of the show's demise when they returned to civilization last week.
In a statement, the network said Eden would return later in 2017: "The appeal of Eden is that it was a real experiment and when filming began we had no idea what the results would be and how those taking part would react to being isolated for months in a remote part of the British Isles. That's why we did it and the story of their time, including the highs and the lows, will be shown later this year."
The show, filmed in Scotland's Ardnamurchan Peninsula had also become a big joke with the local residents. Local media had reported contestants regularly skipping off from the commune to buy booze and junk food and even visiting a neighbouring doctor after a bout of food poisoning hit contestants.


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SEASON 3: Episode 12 - featuring Stand up from Bruce Mcculloch, Courtney Gilmour, Hisham Kelati, Magic by Yan Markson, Dancing by Tabitha Lupien Music by Nick Di Gaetano
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW featuring Laura Cilevitz, Ben Miner, Tom Henry, Keith Pedro and music by Sean Pinchen,
Episode #10 - "The Real Eleven" featuring Garrett Jamieson, Anjelica Scannura, Brian ward, Carol Zoccoli, Gilson Lubin music by Sean Cullen
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TUESDAY, March 15, 2005, is a day that will live with me forever. I almost didn't see another.
I was ready to take my own life. I was going to commit suicide and end it all by taking a lethal cocktail of drugs.
I'd thought of taking my own life several times, I was in such a bad place.
That day, when I came closest, I went out and bought loads and loads of pills with the plan to take them all with alcohol and to end things there and then.
Paracetamols, Nurofen and aspirins – I bought them all, anything legal that I could get over the counter.
I even went to various shops because there is a limit to what one pharmacist can sell to a customer.
That was how broken and messed up I was – I was in such a dark place.
I got up in the middle of the night four or five times and sat downstairs with all the tablets on a table in front of me.
That particular night, I even started to write a suicide note to my mum, dad and family. It was one open letter to them all.
I started to jot down where I was in life and why I felt it was right to end things this way. I felt I had done so many wrongs to so many people.
I got halfway down the page, read it and just broke down crying.
I had never really thought about my family or anybody else up to that point but then I began to realise what taking my life would do to them.
The only thing that stopped me from killing myself was that I couldn't have put my mum and dad and the rest of my family through even more hell. They had suffered more than enough at my hands already.
If I had killed myself then, it was them and not me who would have been forced to live with the consequences and my family would have had to live with it for the rest of their lives.
That, I knew, wasn't fair.
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Arise from your feather-soft bed and greet the day from your lofty perch with it's refreshing morning breeze high above the River of Kings at Bangkok's riverside hotel. It is bound to be one of those simply exceptional lebua moments and the best is yet to come.
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BAS2015 – Updated programme!
17th July London – you need to be there!
You can see the full programme at the following download:BAS-2015-Prelim-Programme-v2.pdf (845 downloads)
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Windows Azure MVP Wely Lau
From: Singapore
Time as an MVP: 3 years
Blog: http://wely-lau.net or A Cloudy Place
Which technical communities are you most active in?
AzureUG.SG (Windows Azure User Group Singapore)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MWAPSG
How did you first start in community?
The adoption and level of interest in Windows Azure are pretty high in the region, so I co-founded AzureUG.SG in December 2010 with the aim of sharing knowledge and experience. We have successfully conducted 8 user group meetings during the first year. Moving forward, we will consider other forms of engagement models and will hopefully reach more members.
What's the best technical tip you have for implementing Cloud deployment?
Always stay up to date with new releases of technology and you will become an early adopter that is well-distinguished in the IT industry. There's no magic here! The fundamentals are still everything. You will need to have basic fundamental software development skills and IT knowledge. Once you have good fundamental skills, then you must stay up-to-date with new technology. I would also encourage you to get involved more in practical scenario, because it will sharpen the knowledge you have studied.
What do you tell people who are considering using the Cloud, but aren't sure about making the move?
Cloud would bring tons of benefits starting from cost, elasticity, effectiveness, and so on. You are encouraged to assess your (your company's) vision of Cloud adoption properly before stepping ahead. Resources like other's success stories are a good place to start off. It is important to note that it isn't necessary to move everything end-to-end to the Cloud. Many Cloud players (including Windows Azure Platform) enable customers to have a hybrid Cloud service model. Middleware services such as Windows Azure Service Bus and Windows Azure Connect are good implementations from Microsoft to make the hybrid model possible today.
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Box of Learning for Babies (1+ years)
Every item here has been thoughtfully designed, crafted using 100% child-safe materials, and put together to engage your curious toddler.
What's Inside
- Shape & Number House: Teach your child to build a basic house with six colourful panels, three wooden bars and screws! There are drop-in openings for seven unique shapes and numbers 0 to 9 and a clock-face with movable hands to teach them about time. Store all the pieces inside the box when playtime's over.
- Shapes Flashcards: This set of 5 double-side printed flashcards could be the starting point for many bedtime stories. They're also great to reinforce those lessons on shapes and colours!
- Match & Stack Sheets: Cut out these coloured sheets and get your toddler to match and stack the number & shape blocks on the right colours.
- Organic Hand Sanitizer: Banish all worry about germs with this 100% natural, child-safe sanitizer. Made of aloe vera gel, witch hazel hydrogel, and essential oils of lemongrass, neroli and tea tree.
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Using Warrants in ESOP Transactions
SES Chairman & CEO Jim Steiker explains how warrants can be used to bridge the gap in a larger ESOP transaction between bank financing and the full price of the sale.
Published in the NCEO March-April 2013 Edition of the Employee Ownership Report
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Here's Why Stanley Kubrick Ditched The Shining's Original Book Ending
When people discuss the relationship between Stephen King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's movie adaptation, they often overlook the perspective of an essential contributor: co-screenwriter Diane Johnson.
An acclaimed novelist, Johnson was probably hired because of The Shadow Knows, her 1974 novel that mirrors The Shining in its portrait of a fractured family and a matriarch under attack. Now 82, Johnson is still an active writer—her last book was the 2014 memoir, Flyover Lives—who also happens to be available to comment on the lingering mysteries of The Shining.
Approached by Entertainment Weekly to explain why the film abandoned the novel's explosive ending (as seen in an image from the TV remake above), Johnson attributed this to Kubrick's intolerance for generic storytelling. "The ending was changed almost entirely because Kubrick found it a cliche to just blow everything up," she explained. "He thought there might be something else that would be metaphorically and visually more interesting… the talkiness [of the book] was also discussed. A lot of the script was pared down during filming too—especially for Wendy, who had many more things to say in the script than she did in the film."
With few flesh and blood characters involved in The Shining, there weren't many opportunities for bloodshed, but Kubrick felt he needed at least one extra casualty. He eventually decided to take down Scatman Crothers' Hallorann, but not until he had briefly considered a younger victim. "Danny's relationship with his father was the thing that most interested Kubrick," Johnson said. "He was emotionally involved with the point of view of a little boy who is afraid of his father. I remember Kubrick saying that visually he could imagine a small yellow chalk outline on the floor like that they put around the bodies of victims. And Kubrick liked that image. But he was too tender-hearted for that ending and thought it would be too terrible to do."
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Amber & Ross | Wedding Day Photography | The Great Barn, Exeter
The Great Barn in Exeter is an amazing venue for wedding photography and this was the venue for Amber and Ross's wedding day.
Amber and Ross both got ready at The Great Barn for their wedding. With the bubbles flowing Amber had her hair and make up done with her six bridesmaids, two flower girls and lots of giggles. Meanwhile Ross, his best man and two ushers got ready and then came out to do some dancing in the rain before heading into the barn.
After the ceremony we managed to get some confetti shots outside and a few group photos. But alas as the rain got heavier Amber and Ross opted to move in doors to continue with their photos and mingle with their guests, with canapé and the soothing music performed by Sorrelli Strings.
Yep the weather was grey and dull but a little bit of rain wasn't going to halt this wedding. Amber and Ross were prepared! When the time was right they donned their wellies got the dogs and made their way across the gardens for some beautiful couple shots.
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Comment on Revisions to Tonnage NVIC
The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on a possible revision to the Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 11-93 Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to U.S. flagged vessels for the purpose of updating it and improving its usefulness to their customers in both the public and private sectors. The proposed draft includes language to consider the inclusion of additional guidance on implications of gross/net tonnage changes that result from: (1) vessel alterations, (2) changes in vessel service, and/or (3) the addition/removal of temporary deck equipment (e.g., portable quarters, seismic trailers, etc.)
Go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-4645.pdf, to review and comment on the draft of NVIC 11-93, change 3. Comments to the docket are due by Monday, April 5th. Questions may be referred to Mr. Marcus Akins at Coast Guard Headquarters at 1-202 475-3349.
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Employment law is a complex and fast changing area which can pose a substantial challenge to all types of business. Busy managers and HR departments often have insufficient time to deal with the red tape and keep up to date with the latest regulations. The employment law experts at W H Matthews & Co have many years of experience providing commercial and pragmatic advice on the wide range of employment law issues and we can help you achieve your aims and aspirations safe in the knowledge that your business is compliant with the law. We always stay focussed on your priorities and aim to be as practical as possible when suggesting solutions to your employment law problems. Our lawyers provide advice on the full scope of legal issues, including:
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As well as helping our clients to minimise litigation by reviewing and updating contractual documentation and handbooks, we are regularly asked to support businesses facing discrimination or unfair dismissal claims and we can provide representation at employment tribunals, minimising any disruption or reputational damage. We can also advise on T.U.P.E., disciplinary and grievance hearings, assist with the dismissal process and draw up settlement agreements, as well as carry out large scale redundancies. Contact us today to find out how we can help your business.
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TROY-Dothan Campus created The Wiregrass Archives in 2002 to identify, preserve, and make available to researchers the records and papers of enduring value that document the history and development of the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
This is a much neglected area of historical research and publication; indeed, even state history textbooks barely mention the region. Collecting such documents will assist scholars in compiling the history of this region which will enlighten our view of the United States and of world history as a whole.
The Wiregrass Archives also serves as the TROY-Dothan Campus Archives, preserving the records that form the TROY-Dothan Campus institutional memory.
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Come celebrate with us as the Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation (JAACF) enters its seventh year. Join us Saturday, March 23rd at Blue Event Center for "Reaching High Notes," with the Philly Funk Authority for a magnificent evening of food, music, live fine art and silent auction, and dancing.
Your generous sponsorship and attendance will be greatly appreciated. Hear compelling stories of cancer survival and hope, and learn how your support works throughout the year.
To donate or for more information, visit www.jaacf.org. Your financial support at every level allows us to continue the accomplishments of JAACF. Here are a few details:
- In the most personal moments of life to meet and support the guest and their family and friends at hospice.
- Since 2013, more than 16,000 meals have been delivered by JAACF to guests and individuals on vigil with a loved one in hospice thanks to the support of our participating Lehigh Valley restaurants, and supporters and donors like you.
- Providing an opportunity for family members to share feelings and life moments with other families in the warm and friendly environment of Judie's Table at St. Luke's Hospice House.
- The active education for the importance of early cancer detection education and awareness.
- Ongoing promotion to the public, your friends and family regarding their individual responsibility for cancer screening.
JAACF is a 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt Charitable Organization. Your generous contributions are exempt from Federal and State Taxes. Your donations may be mailed to JAACF, P.O. Box 22075, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002, or made online at jaacf.org/donate
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Isomat paint products are manufactured in Greece using German Technology. They are made to the highest quality & specialise in products that are extra durable, such as Isomat Classic Matt Emulsion which can withstand 20,000 scrubs. We keep a large range of Isomat Stock along with a full range of tinting bases. We can tint Isomat products to thousands of colours.
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It's that time again for the Global Stamping Friends bloghop - Welcome.
This hop will feature lots of festive celebration projects, so hopefully you will find something that meets your festive needs whatever they may be.
I chose to do two types of crackers, a large one to hold a gift and some smaller ones to hold sweeties or small toys perhaps.
This first cracker is simple to make and uses the Envelope Punch Board, an invaluable tool that you'll want to get if you don't have one.
These are really simple to make. It's matter of scoring, punching with the EPB and a bit of glueing and decorating as you with.
The second is based on a project by Kim Fee, a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I loved this cracker last year and adore it this year with the Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper - it's a retiring product so get yourself some before it sells out. I also love the Pretty Pines Thinlits, they are been around for a while but new for me and I just wish I'd gotten them sooner!
It opens up to reveal a small compartment which think would be ideal for a little piece of jewellery! I heat embossed the sentiment with Fresh Fig and clear embossing powder - the photo doesn't do it justice,
It is simple to make and Kim has a video on her page here.
I'll post written dimensions shortly, but want you to be able to enjoy all the other amazing creations on the hop first.
Please hop over to see Anita's amazing project.
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Dr. Alicia I. Armitstead
Dr. Armitstead earned her Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degrees from the University of Bridgeport and University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College (UBCC). While enrolled at UBCC, she attended over 250 hours of seminars on topics including applied kinesiology, sports injuries, rehabilitation, neurology, and nutrition. She became certified in Applied Kinesiology in May 2006. She is one of only a handful of practitioners in New York City to be certified as a Master in Nutrition Response Testing. She developed her own technique of muscle testing the chakras to help patients with blocked chakra energy. She wanted to take the chakra work one step further, outside of the treatment room and into a yoga studio, so patients could benefit from the opening of chakras while exercising. Health really is mind, body and Spirit!
Nova Landaeus
Nova is a competitive salsa dancer and teacher with Nieves Latin Dance Studio and an avid student in all dance & movement modalities. Certified as a Reiki practitioner, Nova is currently studying under Dr. Alicia Armitstead to become a practitioner of Nutrition Response Testing. With an extensive training in classical ballet from the Joffrey Ballet School, moving and dancing are her way of life. Dedicated to a life of growth & learning, Nova marvels at everyday magic and is endlessly curious to learn from others at every opportunity.


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Widows (2018)
Crime, Thriller Movie 129 Min with the title Widows (2018), story about A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
Release: Nov 06, 2018
Duration: 129 Min
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Michelle RodriguezLinda
Elizabeth DebickiAlice
Cynthia ErivoBelle
Colin FarrellJack Mulligan
Brian Tyree HenryJamal Manning
Daniel KaluuyaJatemme Manning
Robert DuvallTom Mulligan
Liam NeesonHarry Rawlings
Garret DillahuntBash
Carrie CoonAmanda
Jacki WeaverAgnieska
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On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe I am moved by the plight of immigrants, refugees and those who are held in poverty by the global structures which favor a rich minority over a poor majority.
The struggle of immigrants is a story I know well from the tales and legends of my grandparents. And has been made more real by my friends who cannot be with their spouses or who live in fear of being deported by the agents of a nation which promotes war and corporate interests far more than the dignity of human beings. So today with Mary my soul rejoices in God our Savior. I am confident that the almighty, will do great things for us; holy is his name. His mercy is from generation unto generation. He will scatter the proud in their conceit. He will put down the mighty from their thrones, and will exalt the humble. He will fill the hungry with good things; and the rich he will send empty away. And he will always, always show mercy.


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We start this episode off with a round up of all things 2018. Can you even believe it?!?!? Black Panther and Crazy Rich Asians came out, the Olympics happened- this year has been a whirlwind! We got the wind knocked out of in 2017 and we persevered in 2018. We kicked our asses into gear and plan to continued to so in 2019. Nnekay and James share their hopes and dreams for the next year. With a little detour into why mud baths are annoying and James' trip to the Van Jones' Show. In the Korners- we have our two favorite from the past year: Nnekay's korner is from Episode 140 and is all about the epidemic plaguing our country: Black Maternal Mortality. James' Korner is from Episode 124 and is about Black Queens (four specifically)... remember Queen Candice!? Also a lot of questionable pronunciations.
Halloween might be over, but is this a spook ass episode! But first! We're talking about James' new flirtation with fame! Stacey Abram and her monumental race in Georgia, her celeb supporters and how The View is helping her spread the news about voter suppression. We're also talking about how Kanye might be leaving politics behind... PHEW! In the Korners Nnekay is talking about Trump and his bullshit, this week it's his threat of removing Birthright Citizenship, the 14th Amendment plays into this, what can, and what can't happen. James breaks down the new spread of fascism in Brazil with the election of Jair Bolsonaro- who is blatantly sexist, homophobic, racist, and in favor of dictatorships... that's just the tip of the iceberg. Shutter... Don't forget to vote on the 6th, everyone!!!
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These wonder twins sure are cranky! Some might even say Crotchety! Not really, though! They're here to first discuss the Emmy's which neither of them watched- and dive into a deep discussion as to where IS the line between being PC and comedy. Next up, something they both did see: Captain Marvel Trailer. Whew Lawd this looks good! Also was it weird for Vulture Magazine to feature a story about Soon-Yi Previn written by one of Woody Allen's friend? On to the main event- It's QUIZLETTE Time, Back 2 Skool edition. James guides Nnekay through some of the hottest topics including, Violas Davis and The Help, Bi-Pride Parade, Julie Chen... Moonves, Bert and Ernie being lovers, Anita Hill the hero, Cynthia Nixon, and... Helen Keller? Don't forget to check out James at Caroline's on Broadway
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Tom Arnold and Mark Burnett- the choke
BOO to James Comey
Oscar Isaac
Transgender models- Marcos Marcos all models
Bert and Ernie
Rapper's mid life
Anita Hill and the New York Times' Opinion Piece
Voter Fraud
Samantha Bee- voter experience app
Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller out of history in some parts of Texas
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We kick this week off, by discovering our dear lil James had grown up to be a Minister of Love!!! Yes yes, ya'll James got his licence and is ready to officiate your wedding- which he did this weekend! The twins get into it and all that went down in Central Park. Nnekay then takes us on a ride to Amusement Park Past! She talks about three major amusement parks that were owned and for black people and all the glamour that occurred at these amazing spots. Then James breaks down gaslighting- what is it, how can we protect ourselves- ESPECIALLY since our current administration are pros at it. So relax and come hopalong into this episode.
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1964 Venture Magazine, Volume 1, #1, Takes an Early Look at Young Authors & New Orleans Street Art
Sometimes a magazine is not a magazine, it's also a book. And in this case, the #1 issue of Venture (a travel magazine first published in 1964) was bound in cloth, which made it a book. These days, sophisticated readers are not only attracted to rare antique and much-desired vintage volumes. We (and they) also are collecting old paperbacks (especially pulps) and even magazines, especially if they contain the works of not-yet-discovered authors & artists.
Case in point, Venture #1 which featured articles by John Knowles, then writing his second book of fiction (The Collector was his first, runaway hit & The Aristos, non-fiction,followed) and a young Tom Wolfe, who wrote about New York's "Helping Hands", and did not even merit a by-line here for his trouble. (To be fair, he was credited by name in the table of contents, but to young writers, by-lines & contributor attributions are every bit as important as the rolling credits at the front or back-end of a new movie).
This Venture issue also contains an article by Craig Claiborne on New York Restaurants (he was an already well-known New York Times food critic, but not so much as an author of cook books . (Hee wrote many after penning the classic New York Times Cookbook). Still, a Claiborne collector (and he has many passionate fans) might relish reading this early 1960s away-from-The Times --desk critique.
One of my favorite articles in the magazine is a photo-essay on New Orleans' old wall-painted signs, presaging the street art explosion to come that would rock the U.S. urban art core in the 1990s & beyond. Unlike the handiwork of now well-known, stratosphere-selling street artists like Banksy and Basquiat, these art works were largely advertisements - some with words & some without: art sign-language to advertise the merchandise sold inside.
It's 50-year-old magazines like Venture that can help you appreciate and understand the roots & routes now famed artists and authors took to find their calling - not always so deftly explained on sites like Amazon & Google.


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When I started this company. I had no idea what most yoga mats were made from. Do you? The answer is PVC. PVC is a toxic plastic and it is used in yoga mats because it is cheap and sticky, so it is easy to mass produce at a low cost and it provides grip during practice, but at what cost? The answer is it will cost you your health and the environment.
PVC Cost Number 1: Your Health
According to the endometriosis association, PVC can be hazardous to your health in two ways. First, PVC is a petrochemical-meaning it is a product of the oil and gas industry. During the manufacturing of PVC mats, chlorine gas is produced, containing a deadly byproduct known as dioxins. Dioxins are known to act as endocrine disruptors, meaning they can block hormones in the body and cause immune abnormalities. In animals, dioxins are known to cause cancer, immune suppression and birth defects. Dioxins travel through the air where rain, dust and snow in turn carry dioxins into the ground. Dioxins then find their way into our food chain when animals such as cattle, pigs, and chickens feed on dioxin-contaminated crops. Humans ingest dioxins by feeding on beef, milk, pork, chicken, eggs, and other dairy products. Breastfeeding mothers can pass dioxins onto infants through breast milk and pregnant mothers can pass dioxins through the placenta.
Second, additives used in PVC yoga mats are toxic. Do you ever wonder why yoga mats say "Phthalate free"? Do you know what this means? PVC on its own is an incredibly rigid plastic. It requires the use of additives to make it malleable. One of these additives is Phthalates. However, Phthalates are so incredibly toxic that they have been outlawed in many children toys and most European countries have outlawed PVC for certain uses. The problem with Phthalates is that it can leach out of the yoga mat into your skin and causes all sorts of problems, such as damage to the heart, liver, ovaries, testes, lungs and kidneys. It has also been suspected of causing autism.
Beware. Even if your yoga mat is labeled "phthalate free" other harmful additives are often used to soften PVC and can disrupt the hormonal systems. For example, a commonly used additive, lead, is known to cause brain and nervous system damage, convulsions, coma, fatigue, mental retardation, hyperactivity, and reproductive problems. Thus, the best way to avoid harm to your health is to stay away from PVC yoga mats altogether. Stick to natural products. Jade yoga mats are an excellent choice if you are looking for a healthy mat because they are made from natural rubber. Spiritual Revolution Yoga Mats are another excellent choice because they too are made with natural rubber and water based inks and do not use PVC. Opt for Spiritual Revolution mats if you want a mat with cool designs on it or if you sweat a lot during your practice. These mats are designed for hot yoga or the sweaty practitioner because the built in towel top increases grip as you sweat.
PVC Cost Number 2: The Environment
PVC is not recyclable and it does not biodegrade. The toxic chemicals found in these mats have been known to leach their way into the ground and into water systems, polluting them. Moreover, when plastic makes its way into the ocean, it just breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces. It is said that some types of plastic can take up to 600 years to fully break down! Fish and birds feed on plastic and it is known to kill them.
It is for these reasons that Spiritual Revolution has initiated support for the Oceanic Society by designing a mat in collaboration with Pam Longobardi. Profits received on all sales of these mats are used to support the Oceanic Society's "Adopt an Albatross" program. This program supports efforts to counteract the impacts of marine plastic pollution on Laysan Albatross and Black-footed Albatross populations in Midway and Kure Atolls through habitat restoration and research.
-Holly Rogers, Spiritual Revolution


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Jharkhand's Premlata Agarwal today became the oldest Indian woman to scale the Mount Everest at the age of 45.
Premlata, who is being supported by Tata Steel, is also the first person from Jharkhand to go an expedition to the Mount Everest.
Premlata's preparation for the final summit push began on May 6, where she went from the base camp (18000ft) to C2 (Camp 2 at 22,000 ft) and then she climbed to C3 (Camp 3 at 23,000ft where she had to go on artificial oxygen).
She then reached C4 (Camp 4, South Col 26000 ft) yesterday, and took rest before beginning her final climb towards the summit.
Before going for the expedition, Premlata also undertook a climbing exercise to Island Peak (20,300 ft) in the Everest Region to acclimatise herself to the conditions.
A mother of two daughters, one of whom is married, Premlata started her actual climb from the base camp on April 17.
Hailing Premlata's feat, Tata Steel's Vice President of Corporate Services, Sanjiv Paul, said, "This is a proud moment for all of us. I extend my heartiest congratulations to Premlata for having achieved this feat and especially to Bachendri Pal for having trained and supported her all the way."
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When addressing image resolution, there are a few things you need to know…
Born Digital
Born Digital are images created with a digital camera. We recommend that your files be kept or converted to 16-bit mode (16-bit grayscale or 48-bit RGB). If you are using a color-managed system or have a professional retoucher, you may send us the retouched file without interpolating the file to a specific ppi. We will scale the file as necessary when printing.
Scaling Your Image
Scaling your image file up is not required for our modern printers that do this internally with algorithms best matched to the printer. Some software purports to improve image quality through scaling. We do not recommend that this be used to enhance details that, in reality, were not captured in the image. There is no software that can create detail where it does not exist. The only solution is to return to the scene or event and re-photograph it in a higher resolution.
You may want to scale your images to a consistent size if you are applying special effect, grain or other filters so you achieve a consistent affect across images. Two images both printed at 20×24 inches, but one image is at 180 ppi and the other is at 240 ppi, with the same grain filter will have a different grain effect when printed. To achieve a consistent effect the ppi of the smaller file should be adjusted to the same as the larger file.
Large prints may print beautifully when they are scaled up from 72 ppi by our printers, depending on the subject matter. When the subject matter is soft with broad tones and no fine details, it is more likely to meet the best visual standards, even when printed with significant scaling. Conversely, an image with fine details may not print with acceptable quality if the original resolution falls below 200 ppi for a given print size regardless of how you scale the image to 300 ppi (printing level).
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Need higher resolution, shoot large format film. Large format film (4×5 inch or 8×10 inch) used with the proper technique and lenses can provide more detail and color quality than most digital cameras and usually at a lower initial cost. If you are planning on shooting hundreds of super-high resolution images, then the economics switches back to a super high resolution digital camera. Large format film will not be available in the not to distant future, so do this while you can.


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dlux build (grunt install instructions)
Hi guys I was following the instructions on this link and trying to build dlux with maven. https://wiki.opendaylight.org/view/Op...DLUX:Setupand_Run
I'd like to share with people who may find the same issues:
Command line tools are not included with the latest version of Grunt. I took me sometime to figure it out. So you need to install with 'npm install -q grunt-cli' (maybe it is worth editing the wiki)
Also, for mac, you have to set $PHANTOMJS_BIN, otherwise karma will fail to start phantomjs.


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Christy Stanley
Miller Mentors, Yukon Public SchoolsChristy Stanley, a Yukon realtor, has been recognized for her exceptional four-year commitment to her mentee, Journie, through the Miller Mentors program sponsored by Yukon Public Schools.
"Christy embodies all that we look for in a mentor," said Volunteer Programs Coordinator Dianna Mann. "When she mentors, Christy's empathy and true encouragement is always evident. She has helped her mentee become more confident and taught her how to cope when situations arise in her life. Christy has been there not only week after week, but year after year. She gives hugs, encouragement, and a whole lot of love."
Stanley said she is grateful for the opportunity to be a mentor and part of Journie's life.
"There's nothing better than starting your day with a sweet fifth-grader running down the hall to give you a huge hug and saying, 'I missed you so much,'" Stanley said. "It certainly puts things in perspective.
School staff praised Stanley for being a consistent and stable role model in Journie's life, "moving up" with Journie when she transitioned to upper elementary school. Stanley also supports Yukon Public Schools through numerous donations for students such as coats, clothes, and lice kits.
"Christy does not expect anything in return," Mann said. "She has a kind and humble heart and is most deserving of this award!"
About the Program: Launched in 1996, Miller Mentors is a school-based program working with students who are struggling with self-esteem or family issues. Mentoring takes place during school hours at the student's school.


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I Am A Road Warrior.
On my run this morning, this role was revealed to me. As cars sped past, wind in my face and at my back, feet meeting the pavement to move me one more step, the thought came. It was as though it was a revelation, a remembering of who I am. It was amazing.
We lay down the road and take our cars and drive right over her. We carve a path into the earth that allows us to move where we choose. Like a mother adjusting for her kids, the earth complies. Yet like spoiled children, we forget to thank her. We go farther, faster in our cars, thinking not of the earth speeding past us under our tires but of the person driving to slow in front of us or the idiot tailgating us or whether we will make the green light or lamenting the traffic jam ahead.
Today, as my feet met the road, I again remembered her.
I come as an enemy, fighting to conquer hills, avoid potholes, still get farther - faster.
Yet as with any war, the ultimate goal is peace.
I aim to become friends with the road, to let my body do what it naturally wants to do - move in harmony with the earth. Today, on a final hill during my run, I experienced a brief taste of this relationship. The earth carried me as my mind stopped its complaining, its fighting...the wind was blowing against me but somehow supporting me, the ground meeting my screaming legs but somehow lifting me through each and every step.
Next time I am in my car, I will remember the road. I will be again on the side of the enemy, yet far more familiar with my opponent. I will thank her for what she provides - a path. A path for me to travel, to move, to become more familiar with the earth...and with myself.
I hope and pray that each person has the chance to experience this, to remember the path themselves, to give other road warriors the chance to find their own peace (by slowing down and moving over when speeding past in a car!), and to hopefully travel into harmony as well.
A smile still rests on my face as I remember: I am a road warrior.


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The departing Doctor Matt Smith has been spotted yet again on a date with Downton Abbey star Lily James.
The 31-year-old actor was seen meeting up with Lily at a north London pizza restaurant, and the pair looked every inch the smitten couple.
Doctor Who star Matt, wearing jeans and a hoodie, reportedly arrived at Pizza East 25 minutes before his rumoured girlfriend, who later arrived on a bike.
The 25-year-old actress looked equally as casual as her dinner date, wearing a mismatched ensemble of loose printed trousers, a plaid shirt and a leather jacket.
The TV stars looked very close as Matt lay on a bench, with Lily leaning over the table to chat to him.
A source said: "The couple had an early dinner and seemed very into each other as they laughed and joked through the meal. They had a natural chemistry and were touchy feely."
Matt and Lily reportedly left the restaurant to get a few drinks at a nearby pub, before heading back to Matt's flat.
At last week's Glamour Women Of The Year Awards, Lily denied the relationship while speaking to the Scottish Daily Record.
The beauty, who played Lady Rose McClare on Downton, said: "Me and Matt are not together. He's just my friend and we hang out a lot. We have the same circle of friends.
"We get on really well as we have a lot in common with acting."
However, after this tactile display, we reckon the star, who is playing Cinderella in Disney's live-action adaptation, may be telling fibs.
Matt has previously dated model Daisy Lowe, while Lily dated actor Jack Fox.
Weirdly, Jack is the brother-in-law of former Doctor Who star Billie Piper – who is rumoured to have dated Matt in the past.
Can you say awkward?


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Photo: Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images
"We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence. But the way we treat them puts on display the very worst of human behavior." — Graydon Carter, Editor of Vanity Fair
Both African and Asian elephants are dealing with species-threatening challenges. One third of all Asian elephants are living in captivity — a circumstance that has been shown to significantly degrade their quality of life, both in terms of longevity and mental health. With less than 40,000 individuals worldwide, Asian elephants are also considered an endangered species. Meanwhile, African elephants continue to grapple with the deadly and illegal ivory trade as conservationists observe their numbers on a steady decline.
The state of elephants in our world isn't all bleak, of course. There are plenty of humans in the world who care strongly about their plight and act accordingly. In honor of World Elephant Day, which is observed annually on Aug. 12, here's an encouraging glimpse into the national parks, sanctuaries and orphanages where elephants are free to roam, frolic and thrive. In the photo above, a pair of elephant calves frolic in the grasses of a wildlife sanctuary located in Sri Lanka's Udawalawe National Park.
Photo: Sarah Tzinieris/Flickr
Young elephants roll around in the mud at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage near Nairobi, Kenya.
Photo: arvind grover/Flickr
A group of elephants give themselves a dust bath at an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Photo: Clara Sanchiz/Flickr
A baby elephant drinks from a bottle at an orphanage in Kenya.
Photo: Ishara S. Kodikara/Getty Images
A herd of wild elephants graze in a green fields of a wildlife sanctuary in Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka.
Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
A 5-month-old elephant orphan named Tembo plays with conservationist Lucy Fitzjohn at the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary in Tanzania.
Photo: Stephanie Watson/Flickr
An elephant named Tandi shakes her head at an elephant sanctuary in The Crags, South Africa.
Photo: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/Flickr
Happy elephants play ball at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage near Nairobi, Kenya.
Photo: Ishara S. Kodikara/Getty Images
A wild elephant plays in the sand at Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka.
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