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Kindness from student breaks woman's depression
It was Thanksgiving and everyone around me had happy plans to get together with family and friends. I had no plans. My children had left to spend Thanksgiving with their father several hundred miles away. I had estranged myself from my church, my friends and my family. It was pretty depressing.
On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving as I commuted to my teaching job, I felt quite sorry for myself. But during the hour and a half commute into New York City, I earnestly prayed to be lifted from this depression. I knew that my outlook was self-centered and unhelpful. Later I realized that this prayer improved my thinking and let me appreciate the solution when it was presented to me.
I taught business management in a culinary arts college in lower Manhattan. My students came from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, educations and ages. I dearly loved teaching them. As the day wore on, I knew that God and love was supplying all good at that moment and this had to include me. The depression lifted; it was replaced with a sense of loving kindness toward everyone around me. God, my Father, was caring for each one of his children. I could express appreciation for this great love by extending it to those around me and by being grateful. I ended up having a happy day.
When school was over for the day, I walked out with one of my older students. She is Chinese and lived nearby in Chinatown. In the course of the conversation, it came out that I would be alone for Thanksgiving. She immediately invited me to her uncle's restaurant, which was close by. It was early for dinner, but she had him prepare a wonderful, authentic meal. We had a marvelous sharing time, talking about family and traditions. I even got to take some Chinese food home.
Going home, I realized that this was my Thanksgiving meal. This was part of a continuing expression of family. Psalm 43 asked and answered my questions for that day: "Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer and founder of Christian Science, puts it this way in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures:" "Are we really grateful for the good already received? Then we shall avail ourselves of the blessings we have, and thus be fitted to receive more. Gratitude is much more than a verbal expression of thanks. Action expresses more gratitude than speech."
I needed to learn better to be grateful for all the good received and to put that gratitude into action.
The rest of the holiday was spent in quiet prayer and doing small things for others. And, in a little while, I did reconnect with church, family and friends. This act of kindness and generosity from my student and my willingness to be more grateful had broken though the depression and had shown me tangibly that we can see God's great love for us as we are grateful to him.
Celia Nygard is a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in State College


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"I feel like our hard-earned money will be paying for something that is ours" - Kyra and Brandon, Homeowners, 2018
Homeownership is out of reach for many families because a down payment is often too difficult to save for, and interest charges make a mortgage payment more than many can afford.
That's where we come in! Established in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region is a nonprofit housing organization working to break the cycle of poverty by building homes with hardworking families in need of decent and affordable housing.
Focused on providing a hand up and not a hand out, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region partners with families who are willing to volunteer a certain number of hours, called, "sweat equity", and will repay an interest-free mortgage.
(Just some of the) benefits of being a homeowner with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region:
- 100% of families say they are happier
- 59% of families lived in townhouses, houses or duplexes before they moved into their Habitat home
- 89% of families are still volunteering in the community
- 100% of families surveryed indicated their kids did better in school in some capacity
- 100% of those old enough to graduate highschool did
- 89% of families feel in control of their budget, and 72% say they are better off financially
- 69% of families say they feel connected to their neighbours
- 78% of families report better health, including reduced colds, flu, allergies, asthma symptoms and stress
- no down payment on your mortgage
- interest-free mortgage
- mortgage payments are geared to your income
- you will OWN your forever home to make memories within
"It's humbling and inspiring to be around these people, and know they will be our neighbours!" - Melissa and Detlef, Homeowners, 2018
How can you get a Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region home?
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- your family has a steady and stable income
- you do not qualify for a mortgage from a bank or mortgage lender
- your total family gross household income is between $30,000 and $59,000*
- your family has at least one child who is preferably 13 years or younger at the time you apply
- your family has lived in Waterloo Region continuously for the past 3 years
- each adult must be prepared to complete a certain number of volunteer hours known as "sweat equity"
* Dollar figures are subject to change.
How can you get your volunteer hours? (and what can qualify as "sweat equity"?)
Help build your home or your neighbour's.
Don't worry. Even if you don't have any building skills or experience you can join the team on our build site. We will train you, provide all the safety equipment and tools you will need. We're here with you for the journey. Plus, you'll learn valuable skills for when you're a homeowner.
Help keep other volunteers happy and healthy.
Building a home is a lot of hard work. Everyone certainly works up an appetite. On our build site, we need you to prepare meals and snacks for our volunteers along with keeping the place sparkling and organized.
Help us at our ReStore.
ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centres that sell new and gently used cabinetry, furniture, home accessories, building material and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price… up to 80% off! We need your help stocking shelves, repairing, restoring, cleaning, pricing and more. You'll be helping us cover our administrative costs. Not to mention the bargains you could find for your new home!
Help your own community.
Pay it forward. The community is helping you build your home, let's help them too. After all, we may not live next door to each other, but we are still neighbours. You can use a portion of your volunteer hours at your kid's school, other community events and so much more.
What do we build at Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region?
- decent and affordable homes
- townhouse style homes in condominium complexes … we're really building communities!
- most units are 1100 sq ft — a lot of room for a happy family
- all building codes and requirements are met
Ready to start your journey? You too can become a homeowner! The application process is just that: a process. There are many steps involved. Because each family is uniquely wonderful, so each application and situation is different. The application process can take up to 12 months, so let's get started! You start by filling out the questions within this preliminary application, and providing HabitatWR with the information we need in order to see if your family meets the basic criteria.
If you have any questions about the application process, the preliminary application or the documentation required contact the Family Services Manager. Staff will endeavor to keep everyone up to date on the progress of their application throughout every step of the process. Together we can work through this process and together we can make your dreams come true!

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I am at the sacred edge festival in Queenscliff listening to Jessie Lloyd and friends sing Mission Songs - indigenous Australians' laments, lullabies, protest songs, songs of powerlessness, power and fluency.
At times the rhythms of the Pacific waft through the melodies, at other times old country and western influences, other times it's old hymnody and other times it's got the crooning of lullaby.
Hearing indigenous Australians sing songs that were sung by suffering families whose children had been stolen and hearing songs about racism and exclusion held together with easy melody is a discomforting art.
Hearing songs from people whose people's dreaming wraps country and millennia feels like a challenge to a contemporary political climate where questions about migration and inclusion are so live. These songs are woven by people who never left their land but whose land was denied them. The narrative of humanity's repeated tendency to wound is powerful in these stories and songs of pain, power and protest. The songs are of their time and the songs are timeless, speaking to the climate of refugee and asylum seeking, exile and displacement.
More information at www.missionsongsproject.com


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Guys sorry I haven't posted for a while. Now I have something exciting to share with you. Considering recent events in Crimea, I try to cheer myself up a bit and get out of my comfort zone.
I don't have enough words to express my obsession with this cute little bag from Oasis. I recently did a post on this bag and two other, but it's just amazing. And goes with so many outfits. It's out of stock at House of Fraser (where I originally got it), but you can buy it at Asos or your local Oasis.
The boots are from River Island (check out my previous posts). Wore them the first time today and they are not only stylish but extremely comfy, too.
And yep, I fed swans today. This is a very relaxing thing to do btw. These majestic and beautiful creatures are simply mesmerising.
Just received my new phone case and i love love love them. I got all of them on sale. The one that has lights is from Textile Federation and I found it at Asos. It was around $16.
The two others are from River Island (of course 🙂 and they were only $6 each!
The gold one is my favourite. It's by RI and it has this very expensive and fashionable feeling to it.
The Ring Ring one is by Skinnydip, which is a cool UK-based brand that does iphone cases and stunning plastic clutches with heave embellishment. Soooo pretty.
Today I have realized I haven't done a fashion post for so long. This is very upsetting for me, so I've decided to share with you guys some of my outfit ideas and recent purchases.
I would like to start with this sweatshirt that I absolutely LOVE. It's one of my favourite Autumn purchases and I adore it. It's one of those clothing items that you can wear as pj top, but also go out in it. You can easily dress it down or dress it up. I love wearing it by itself, but sometimes I wear a denim shirt underneath. It also looks fab with all kind of chunky necklaces. And OMG I am freaking obsessed with the print!!!!!!!!!!!! The quality is nice and for only $32 this Pull&Bear sweatshirt can be worn absolutely everywhere. And for coffee addicts like myself, you just have to have it
I believe, this one is sold out, but you can definitely find similar ones from the high-street
River Island Floral Print Sweatshirt
This is my recent party outfit. It's very easy to recreate and quite comfy. All you need is a pair of black heels (my booties are KG by Kurt Geiger, got them from Asos ages ago), black tights, black roll neck jumper (mine is from Zara) and finally a statement skirt. I don't know where this one is from because it was a birthday present. It is quite structured and has elastic waist. I really love black and white in it.
I have found a couple of statement skirts, for you guys:
Topshop Embellished Flower Skirt
Lulus Striped Black & White Skirt
Another jumper I am loving at the moment is this beautiful black & white one from River Island. The first time I saw it, I knew I had to have it. It is so pretty in person, and I absolutely love the chunky necklace it comes with. Jumpers like this are so easy to wear – they look great with jeans, jeggings and faux leather skirts. Unfortunately, this one is out of stock on RI website. Here are similar jumpers:
River Island Black & White Check Jumper
River Island Geometric Print Necklace Jumper
Mango Geometric Pattern Sweater
River Island Floral Print Necklace Jumper
And finally, because it's winter and it's freezing outside, I popped into Stradivarius and got this two beautiful scarfs. I normaly hate everythng thst says 100% polyester, but theses are super soft and warm.I washed them and they still look the same. So if you need a good scarf, definitely check out Stradvarius. They also have nice jeans and basic t-shirts there.
It's really hard to realize, the Summer is over. But I am very excited about Fall 2013 fashion trends. I created this look on polyvore yesterday and I absolutely love it.
Suits are massive lately, Mango does really nice ones and they fit so well. Also this combo of red and leopard looks just perfect to me. And I love the shoes from Giuzeppe Zanotti as well. This outfit is feminine and bossy at the same time. As for the top, I would pick a simple black or beige tee.
Hope you guys like this look.
Just wanted to post this photo of my favourite suit. It's was quite unexpected for me to get something this mature/classy/sophisticated. I haven't owned pants like this for quite a while – I used to by jeans instead for more than 5 years! But when I saw the jacket, I immediately wanted pants too. First of all, I love Mango jackets! They fit really nicely and look more expensive than they actually are. Second, although this suit looks pretty bold because of the print, there many ways of styling it.I love pairing this suit with a simple white or black tee underneath and some heels. For accessories/jewellery I would add a chunky watch, statement necklace and a gorgeous clutch bag. P.S. You can see my favourite Aldo shoes on the background, I love them to death:)


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Ax Handle Stool
Ax Handle Stool
from 340.00
Available in kitchen counter and bar heights.
Counter Height Dimensions:
25" H x 16" W x 16" D, Seat 25" H, Foot Print 16" x 16"
Bar Height Dimensions:
30" H x 17" W x 17" D, 30" H, Foot Print 17" x 17
Made from solid ash wood that is turned on a century old ax handle lathe. A ripple texture is created as the lathe cuts a continuous spiral down the length of the wood blank. These legs are then sanded by hand and cut to length. They are then attached to the solid cherry seat by a through tenon fastened with a solid walnut wedge. The seat is sanded to a smooth contour that everybody would find comfortable. Your feet can find a home on the solid steel footrest.
Please Allow 2-3 Weeks For Delivery
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Central Securities Depositories
Central Counterparties
KELER CCP Ltd.
Central Clearing House and Depository Budapest
BIS Model
Model 3
Settlement Cycle
KELER is set to migrate to T2S in the third wave, scheduled for 12 September 2016.
KELER acts as the CSD for Equities, ETFs, Government bonds, Corporate bonds, T-bills, Commercial paper, Investment funds.
Key terms defined in our glossary:
Central Securities Depository
Central Counterparty
BIS Model 3
Settlement Cycle
TARGET2-Securities (T2S)
The above information is written as a general guide only and is subject to change. Please refer to our 'Terms' page for more details.


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When you're facing 3rd-and-14 on your own 1-yard line, the goal is usually pretty simple: Don't try to do anything too cute and get tackled for a safety. But Nebraska threw caution to the wind when they were in that exact predicament today. And guess what? It paid off. In a BIG way.
On the play that you'll see in the clip above, Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. drops back into his own end zone on 3rd-and-14, chucks the ball down the field, and—can you believe it?—hits his wide receiver Quincy Enunwa for a 99-yard touchdown pass. Unbelievable.
2014 is only about 15 hours old. But this is already the best play we've seen this year...
RELATED: The Worst College Bowl Names of All Time
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I constantly have to check in with myself on how I am walking into rooms; I have a tendency to shrink down, shoulders hunched for armour, head down, and Jess, don't make a fuss. Who would want to hear from me? But the stakes are too high to have time to doubt ourselves; we must walk into each room of people, each conversation, job interview, confrontation, performance, discussion, as if these simple facts are Truth: as if we are children of God, as if there is a higher reason why the convictions on our hearts have been placed there, as if the passion we feel is an invitation to participate in something really amazing, as if by being there we bring an element and a flavour that otherwise would be missing.
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Over the last few years the packers & movers industry has witnessed immense prominence come its way. Today a significant number of people are using packers and movers service.
Now the core of packers & movers app development is to help in shifting activities. These activities consist of lifting home items and heavy equipment, while the requirements of each customer can be a lot different from another. It also comprise of transferring stuff to other residential locations to warehouses. Ultimately, it depends on customers, like whether it is a company or a family.
Today we will discuss in detail about the packers & movers app development process and how the app can turn a lot effective. So, to start with, your app needs to have great features which not just can attract users but is also helpful in accomplishing success for companies in this sector.
First, let's explore the major services provided by packers & movers mobile app:
Professional movers services
When you need to shift all of your household items or few dedicated items, then this service comes useful. There are mobile apps which have partnered with packers & movers service providers. This way users can get best one for themselves, which meets all of their relocation needs.
Office-shifting services
Products which are office-related, like personal computers, hardware equipment, gadgets and other sensitive stuff can be transferred through packers & movers app dedicated for office shifting. They are quite in demand, after all they are extremely effective to transfer goods while can also manage coordination and stockpiling activities.
Goods & transport services
A few clicks is all what needed to transport goods like furniture, cars, heavyweight items, industrial cranes with packers & movers mobile apps. Shifting goods is now easy within the city as well as outside the city.
Developing a premium-featured packers & movers mobile app won't be an easy deal, and it required comprehensive research on the part of the business as well as development team. So, here we discuss the basic framework as well as crucial features which a packers & movers app must have in order to generate handsome revenue.


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Smart travelers can find cheap hotels in Beverly Hills if they know where to look. Whether you prefer space and adventure in the style of a Bed and Breakfast or an affordable stay at Travelodge, great deals are not hard to find. With a few tips and tricks, you can book an affordable hotel for your next trip to Beverly Hills.
The best time to find affordable hotels in Beverly Hills is in the autumn between late October and December, when the weather is cool and the volume of tourism is low. West Hollywood in mid-November is full of economy hotel deals at properties only blocks away from notable shopping centers. Hollywood Guest Inn and Travelodge are classic options, while Marriott Beverly Hills is just a mile away from the business district.
The further out you plan your trip, the better you'll save on your hotel accommodations. Check various lodging options near the area you want to stay in and see what rates they have. Give yourself enough time to compare prices at the available hotels and lodges, and then select the most economical choice. Check to see if there is a special rate for booking your room in advance.
If you're visiting Beverly Hills on a business trip, you can avoid the pricey tourist hotels and opt for a cheaper property that offers a business center or free Wi-Fi. The Crescent-Beverly Hills offers free wi-fi in their rooms, conference rooms, and a meeting room. Avalon Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, data port connections, and a 450-square foot boardroom. Check with your company for recommendations.
You don't have to stay in the Beverly Hills area to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Hotels in nearby areas will save you money. Check for locations near public transportation so you don't have to pay for a taxi. If you'll be in town for a while, you may want to look into getting a bus pass. You can find cheaper hotels outside Beverly Hills and still be close to Rodeo Drive. Culver City is only five miles away and offers cheap hotel stays.
Although December is not typically a popular visiting time for Beverly Hills tourists, Rodeo Drive attracts large crowds of shoppers immediately before Christmas. Visitors looking to avoid LA's notorious traffic would do well to get discount hotels in Beverly Hills close to their destinations and take advantage of affordable public transit. Bus and rail services run throughout the city, and the Metro.com mobile app keeps track of all five metro lines. During spring and summer, savvy travelers know to steer clear of the LA airport altogether and avoid the traffic in the city's packed downtown area.
It would be nice to stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel during the holidays or on New Year's Eve, but it wouldn't be realistic for your budget. You're better off staying at the smaller, cheaper hotels such as the Hotel Beverly Terrace, located on Santa Monica Boulevard. The hotel is on the border of West Hollywood, has an intimate setting, and offers convenience and warm hospitality. The Hotel Del Flores is a short walk away from Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills. This bargain hotel is centrally located to several Beverly Hills landmarks. It is only two blocks from Santa Monica and four blocks from Wilshire.
Your trip to Beverly Hills doesn't have to break your bank. Plan your trip wisely, and enjoy your stay.
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Water Heater: How to Put Your Name on It
Rona Regan
Water Heater: How to Put Your Name on It
Before making a decision about the water heater for your home, you first need to define your needs. This means determining exactly how much water you use on a daily basis and how much of it needs to be heated. Then, you should start researching various types of available fuels, costs of installation and maintenance and how energy efficient the device is. In order to help you with making this major decision, here are some tips and valuable information.
Available Types
Honestly there are plenty of types of heaters. There are the traditional water heaters with a tank of hot water. Also, there are the ones with no tank, but with direct water heating. Additionally, there are the types of water heaters that use ambient heat or the heating system of your home to heat the water, or you can use solar and any other indirect water heaters. However, your choice of water heaters will depend on the system you already have installed or the space you have available for the tank.
How to Choose the Best?
The first step towards making a good decision is considering the fuel type. The type of fuel of the heater will further determine the type of heater, its cost of installation, maintenance and running. Also, the fuel will determine the size of the heater. Additionally, the size and type will be determined according to the amount of hot water it can produce for your whole family, but it shouldn't produce way too much of it. What's more, you want to choose an energy efficient water heater. Make a list of heaters you're taking into consideration. Then, compare them and finally choose the one that requires the least energy, but make sure it meets all of your demands. However, don't forget about your set budget, because you have to bear in mind the operating costs.
Gas Heaters
Natural gas heaters are widely available and you can use them according to your available space. If you have enough available space and your hot water demands are high, you can easily opt for Rheem gas hot water heater unit. However, if you are running short on space there are tankless ones as well. Another alternative is using the space heating system you already have installed to heat the water.
Electrical Heaters
Just like gas water heaters, electrical ones are popular and available even in remote areas. Traditionally, these heaters feature a tank, but there are types without it, too. However, if you don't have enough space for the tank, but you don't need it to run for hours every day, you should opt for a tankless option. Even though they can consume plenty of energy when running, you will use them only when needed, which automatically means you won't be wasting energy. In the end, you should consult with a professional about the capacity and power supply, since these appliances have some special requirements.
Other Sources
Besides electricity and natural gas, there is geothermal energy as another source. This method of providing energy is increasing in its popularity, but you can use it only if you already have a geothermal heat pump installed to control the temperature in your home. If you consider installing it only for water heating purposes, you probably shouldn't do so, since it's not economical. Another option is the solar energy and this source is perfect for the areas with a lot of sunshine.
The type of fuel and your budget are the biggest factors that will affect your choice of the water heater. You ought to do your research first, thoroughly, and then make a decision. Buying a cheaper heater my save you money, but it might not be as energy efficient as the more expensive ones; but then again you shouldn't buy the most expensive ones because you have to think about the maintenance, installation and operating costs.
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When we started the investment process, I didn't think it at all likely that we would sell a minority stake to a private equity house. I thought we would sell ourselves entirely to a trade buyer and we had lots that were interested.
But as the process developed, my view changed significantly.
First, I hadn't been aware before of the serious possibility of a private equity house taking a partial stake. When we met LDC, however, they were very happy to do so.
That flexibility suited us perfectly as we not only retained more control but, alongside the shareholders being able to realise a significant return, we continue to have a big stake in the business's future.
We had never taken a penny of external capital before. When the business was started, it was just me. I worked, I did a few commissions, I got paid, and retained the earnings in the company. Then I could hire a few more people, expand and build up capital. So I've always thought of Capital Economics as my baby, and the independence it gave the business is a critical competitive advantage in the market – an independence we've been able to retain after the investment.
Second, the sale process itself affected my view of the attractiveness of private equity investment. We were having one of our flatter patches and it was directly bound up with the process of the sale. Looking for an external buyer is incredibly time-consuming: making presentations, countless meetings, providing reams of data. This meant we could put less time into the business itself.
I realised then that whatever we received from an outright sale would not have reflected the true potential of the business. If I had sold out entirely at a price that did not reflect that phenomenal potential, I'd have been sorely disappointed.
Having LDC as a minority investor was therefore a win-win. At once we have the benefit of their managerial expertise and experience in the B2B digital market, but have also been able to retain a substantial interest in the company. It's given us a renewed confidence in the future growth of the business.
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Contrary to popular belief, sometimes a "pop of color" is not what is needed to lift up a space. Don't get us wrong—we love a good hue as much as the next person, but there is something to be said for a restricted palette. Black and white is arguably the oldest combo in the decorating book and also the most versatile. Check out the 3 styles below to see just how far it can go.
Minimal + Modern
Ready to make a statement? Go with the less-is-more mentality and edit down to simple, streamlined forms and a strict color palette of jet black and stark white. Austere? Yes. Awesome? Totally.
Scandi Chic
That harsh look isn't for everybody. Warm things up a bit with by peppering in the natural materials and Danish-Modern forms of classic Scandinavian design. Clean, calm, and collected, but at a human scale.
Naturalist Monochrome
Black and white doesn't need to exist in a vacuum. It also makes a great complement to natural materials like leather, jute, wood, and wool. Pair it with earth tones like brown and beige for a look that reads as both serene and modern.


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These games teach valuable skills and have a high fun and educational rating.
Your child drags different shapes through the sand to make his or her work of art.
Your child develops the ability to make their own choices and see the results by playing this game.
Your child sees the outcome of selecting various combinations of "ingredients" to create a silly cake.
Zoodles 11.8.7 Copyright (c) 2014 Inquisitive Minds, Inc. All rights reserved.


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If you are fond of watching online videos then you surely must be using Twitch. It is a whole new world of entertainment. But many times you come across some errors while making use of Twitch. One of the most common errors is the twitch network error. You can check out different ways to rectify the error. If the problem persists then it is always better to contact a good tech support team who can help you in resolving the issue.
Why does one get the twitch network error?
There can be several reasons due to which one may get the error. Here are some of the reasons due to which you may be getting the error:
- There is a possibility that you are not using the latest version of the twitch app
- There is also a possibility that you are not using the latest version of the web browser
- You may be using an outdated operating system or device due to which you are encountering the problem
- Sometimes the errors can be due to some malware or viruses
- There may be a problem with the network connection
- Some software may be causing the interference and due to this the error may be occurring.
Also Read: Guide to fix HP Notebook Not Charging Problem
Some solutions to try in case of twitch network error!
- The first thing that you need to do is troubleshoot and find out why the problem is occurring. If you are able to find out the exact cause then it will be good as you can resolve the issue faster.
- If the twitch app is an outdated one, then make sure that you make use of the latest app. You may have to remove the old app and then you install the latest app
- If you are not using the latest version of the web browser, then make sure that you upgrade it at the earliest
- If malware and viruses are the cause of the issue, then it is important that you have the malware removed and make use of a good antivirus solution
- Check that your network connection is proper with you network service provider
- You switch off the device and then restart the device and check if the problem is resolved


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The spray arms in your dishwasher spray water to rinse and clean your dishes. When your dishes aren't as clean as they should be or there is a film of soap left on them, it might be due to blockages on the spray arms. Cleaning clogged jets in the dishwasher spray arms is necessary to open up the blocked passageways. It is not necessary to remove the spray arms from the dishwasher to clean them.
Turn off the power to the dishwasher. The circuit breaker is in your home electrical panels box. Open the dishwasher door and pull out the lower dish rack. Most lower dish racks simply pull straight out.
Fill a cleaning bucket with 1 tbsp liquid dish soap and hot water. Soak a rag in the soap mixture and wash the outside of the lower spray arm. Rotate the spray arm as you wash it, inspecting the holes along the sides. Remove pieces of dish labels that are stuck. If you notice clogged holes, squeeze the soapy water onto them and allow it to soak.
Pull the upper dish rack out as far as possible. Wash the upper spray arm just as you did the lower spray arm, if you have an upper spray arm. Some dishwashers have a spray arm attaching to the bottom of the upper dish rack.
Pour a cup of vinegar into a container. Dip an old toothbrush in the vinegar and scrub the jet holes of the spray arms. Vinegar softens mineral deposits that build up inside the holes. Scrub all of the spray arms in your dishwasher with the vinegar. Allow the vinegar to remain for 5 minutes.
Straighten a large paper clip. Insert the end of the paper clip into each spray arm jet hole. Work the paper clip in and out of each hole several times. The paper clip pierces through the softened mineral deposits and removes them.
Push the dish racks back into the dishwasher. Pour the remaining vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. Close the dishwasher door and turn on the circuit breaker to supply power to the dishwasher.
Run the empty dishwasher through a cleaning cycle. This allows the spray arms to flush out any remaining material inside the jet holes. The vinegar also removes soap scum in the dishwasher during the cleaning cycle.
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- If you choose to remove the spray arms, contact the manufacturer for instructions for your model.
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Summary and FAQs
This section of the chapter excerpt from 'OSSEC Host-based intrusion detection guide" provides a summary of the concepts taught in the chapter and answers to FAQs.
By Rory Bray, Daniel Cid and Andrew Hay
Service provider takeaway: Open source security (OSSEC) is a commonly used host-based intrusion detection software that detects unauthorized activity on any particular computer. This section of the chapter excerpt from the book OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Guide summarizes and provides answers to frequently asked questions on the topics covered throughout the chapter.
Download the .pdf of the chapter here.
The OSSEC HIDS is an easily accessible HIDS solution, offering a simple, menu-driven installation. It can be downloaded from the OSSEC Web site as uncompiled source code, allowing you to build and compile the application for any operating system, or as a binary executable file specifically for Windows agent deployments.
To build and compile the OSSEC source code you must first ensure that the necessary development tools are installed. The two modes of installation, local and server-agent, provide the flexibility to plan complex deployments. While the server-agent installation requires minor extra effort, getting the agents connected to the servers is a simple task.
The OSSEC HIDS server must receive communication from agents on port 1514 and possibly 514. You must ensure that the firewall or packet filter on the OSSEC server allows this traffic. Each operating system and software distribution provides a way to do this, so please consult your operating system documentation.
Installing the OSSEC HIDS on multiple hosts can be automated using a combination of the SSH protocol and some Unix commands. This allows you to deploy OSSEC HIDS agents to multiple hosts without having to physically sit at every computer you must configure. At this point, you have seen that performing an OSSEC HIDS installation takes minimal time and effort. Local installations are effortless and a great way to get functioning with the OSSEC HIDS quickly. With this introduction to the accessibility of the OSSEC HIDS, you are now ready to examine more information about this remarkable security solution.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I download the OSSEC HIDS files I need?
A: All files needed for your OSSEC HIDS installation can be found at the OSSEC Web site at www.ossec.net.
Q: What files do I need to install the OSSEC HIDS?
A: If you plan to install the OSSEC HIDS on a Unix, Linux, or BSD operating system, you need the source code tar.gz archive. If you plan to install the OSSEC HIDS on a Microsoft Windows system, you can download the precompiled Windows agent installation executable. Regardless of the fi le you download, it is strongly reccomended that you also download the checksum text fi le to validate the integrity of your downloads prior to installation.
Q: I don't have development tools installed on my Unix, Linux, or BSD machine. Is there a precompiled OSSEC HIDS executable for Unix, Linux, or BSD operating systems?
A: At the time of this writing, there were no officially supported OSSEC HIDS packages available for download. The OSSEC HIDS team, however, is investigating packages for Debian/Ubuntu, Mac OS X, and Red Hat based operating systems as a future roadmap item.
Q: What languages does the OSSEC HIDS installer support?
A: The OSSEC HIDS installer allows you to choose your installation language of choice from one of 12 supported languages, including English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Turkish.
Q: I don't see my native language listed. How can I get support for my language into the
A: The OSSEC HIDS team is always looking for translators for documentation and the user interface. If you, or someone you know, is capable of translating from one of the currently supported languages, please contact the OSSEC HIDS development team.
Q: The installer wants me to install the OSSEC HIDS in the /var/ossec directory, but
I want to put it somewhere else. Does it matter what directory I install to?
A: You can install the OSSEC HIDS to any directory on your system as long as the root user has write access to that directory.
Q: If I did not enable one of the features during installation, can I enable that feature later?
A: Yes, you can run the installer script as many times as you like to make changes to the current configuration or edit the existing configuration. The configuration of the
OSSEC HIDS is covered in greater depth later in this book.
Q: Active response sounds potentially dangerous. Should I still enable it?
A: Even though active response could be potentially dangerous, we still recommend that you enable it. It is a very powerful feature of the OSSEC HIDS and its configuration is discussed in greater detail later in this book.
Q: When the installation completed there was a message indicating that a startup script could not be created. What do I do now?
A: The OSSEC HIDS installer is able to create a startup script on most operating systems, but if one is not created, you can create your own initialization script to launch the
OSSEC HIDS on system boot.
Q: How do I manually start the OSSEC HIDS processes?
A: If you want to start the OSSEC HIDS manually, you can run ossec-control start from the bin directory where your OSSEC HIDS installation is located. Please note that the
OSSEC HIDS might need to be started as the root user, so you might have to log in as a user with root permissions or leverage sudo to run the command.
Q: When should I install my OSSEC HIDS server -- before or after my agents?
A: When installing your OSSEC HIDS agents, you are asked to supply the IP address for your OSSEC HIDS server. It is always recommended that your OSSEC HIDS server be installed prior to deploying your agents.
Q: How do I manage my agents?
A: On Unix, Linux, and BSD operating systems you can run the manage_agents utility to add new agents, extract keys for agents, list agents, and remove existing agents. On a
Windows agent, you can click on the Manage Agents icon where your ossec start menu group is located.
Q: The agent is not able to connect to the server, what's wrong?
A: There are two common issues. If there are no messages in the server log regarding the agent, chances are there is a firewall blocking port 1514 between the server and agent.
If you see a message similar to:
2007/05/23 09:27:35 ossec-remoted(1403): Incorrectly formated message from
'xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx'. there is an issue with the key on the agent. Either the key is used by another agent or the IP address configured in the key is incorrect.
Q: When copying the OSSEC HIDS files from one system to another, are there any files
I shouldn't copy?
A: Because each OSSEC HIDS agent requires its own generated client.keys file, and the
OSSEC HIDS server copy of client.keys contains all agent keys, it is recommended that you exclude this file from your copy.
Q: How can I get the OSSEC HIDS files to the remote systems?
A: Depending on your environment, you might be able to use SSH to securely transfer the files from one system to the other. If you have a networked file system, you can copy the files from one file system to the other. Alternately, if no connection is available, you can simply copy the files to a floppy, CD-ROM, or DVD, and then copy the files to the system.
Q: Which command can I use to securely copy the key from the OSSEC HIDS server to the remote agent?
A: You can use the grep command to extract the OSSEC HIDS agent key from the OSSEC
HIDS server client.keys file, and use SCP to copy it to the other system.
OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Guide
Downloading OSSEC HIDS
Performing local installation
Performing server agent installations
Installing the Windows agent
Streamlining the installations
Summary and FAQs
About the book
OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Guide is specifically devoted to Open Source Security (OSSEC) and is a comprehensive and exhaustive guide to the often complicated procedures of installing and implementing such an intrustion detection software. Purchase the book from Syngress Publishing.
Printed with permission from Syngress, a division of Elsevier. Copyright 2008. "OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Guide" by Rory Bray, Daniel Cid and Andrew Hay. For more information about this title and other similar books, please visit www.elsevierdirect.com.


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And this is the final result. I've posted a larger picture above. And the pictures in this post are just reminders!
This is the first time I've ever plied a skein with so many colors. This is an interesting result that I like, given the colors. The final skein weighs 2.5 ounces; I don't know the yardage but it's around 100 yards or so. The mohair is already starting to frizz a little!


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What we have with this port is, for the first time ever, an arcade perfect - or near arcade perfect - rendition of the game. Forget the Saturn and PlayStation versions - those games suffered from icky load times and couldn't hope to fully duplicate the arcade experience as a result. The Dreamcast version has zero load times - it feels just as fast as an arcade game would.
All the regulars are in this version, including Ryu, Ken, E. Honda, Blanka, Guile, Chun Li, Zangief, Dhalsim, M. Bison, Balrog, Sagat and Vega. The four then newbies to the cast are also included - Cammy, Fei Long, Dee Jay and T. Hawk fit right in with the crew that started off the fighting game tradition over a decade ago. The usual rules apply when controlling these guys - your best bet is either through an arcade joystick, or through a Saturn pad and a Total Control Saturn to DC adapter.
There's plenty in the way of fighters, but Capcom was a little greedy in the way of options. You'll find arcade, versus, training and network play modes, but that's about it. You can adjust your speed to a super-fast turbo level six in the options menu, and versus CPU fights are achieved by activating the CPU's AI in the training mode. Most of us in America will be locked out of actual network fighting, as the mode requires direct dial-up to Capcom's servers in Japan. Perhaps one day gamers in America will get a chance to experience Online 2D fighting (without resorting to a Genesis and X-Band).
The game holds up surprisingly well. Consider this to be like the Alpha series without all the air blocking and custom combos. Thanks to the speed settings, the game moves just as fast as modern day fighters. Super moves are as simple as can be and are meant to be used sparingly - although you can keep your meter full by setting an option in the options menu. If you consider Super Street Fighter II Turbo to be the pinnacle of 2D fighters, you can't be without this version.
Time has taken its unwavering toll on the graphics, though. It's amazing to think that the same board that has achieved the likes of X-Men vs Street Fighter and Marvel vs Capcom was, only a few years before, giving us the tiny sprites and dithered backgrounds of Super Street Fighter II Turbo. Capcom must've had its programmers take dissect the CPS-II board at some point in order to achieve such a huge generational leap (more memory also had something to do with it, I presume). There's an unfortunate amount of slowdown in the Dreamcast version of the game - I can't recall if this was found in the arcade version as well.
If you have to pick a single 2D fighting game to get this year, Alpha III, Marvel VS Capcom 2, Street Fighter III and Guilty Gear X are probably your best shots. But if you remember going to arcades to pull of Sonic Booms and Hadookens, or if you want to understand where fighting games originate, arcade perfect retro gaming through Super Street Fighter II Turbo should keep you busy. Check with NCS for availability.
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Oceansize: Effloresce
The phrase "prog rock" always tends to leave a bitter taste in my mouth. Whenever a band is labeled "prog", I always imagine a group of long haired gentlemen, eyes ringed in black mascara, doting over stacks of vintage synthesizes and arrays of multi-track recording devices while examining the liner notes of bargain bin copies of Wagner's greatest hits, attempting to discover new diminished chords to tune their guitars to. These so-called "artists" who have tried to bring something like respect to the apparently derisible consortium of rock musicians, typically by alluding to classical music's greats through the use of symphonic form and leitmotif, and occasionally by incorporating ancient mythology as well as the more modern legends of robots and the Ice-Capades.
Prog compositions seem to better reflect the spirit of competition than an aesthetic ideal, as they often sound like attempts to gain admittance into the Guinness book of World Records for the most instrumental and vocal tracks to ever occur in one song during the longest possible duration of time. Their pretensions and self-imposed grandeur inevitably appear deluded at best and ridiculous at worst, even if they did leave us the legacy of actually referring to rock musicians as artists. That said, why would anyone want to revive prog? Perhaps due to an overwhelming sense of nostalgia or perhaps because of the natural tendency of trends to recycle themselves every 30, give or take, the music world has given us Oceansize, the so-called front-runners of the "new-prog" movement. Wielding mammoth guitars and unflinching bravado, even in the face of insipid lyrics, they do indeed live up to their title. But, is it too soon to crown the new "geniuses" of prog?
Geniuses or not, the members of Oceansize have been doing their homework, which is to say they follow a careful progressive-rock formula which they use on almost every track. Each track opens with a deceptively simple riff, often percussion and bass. Not only does this have the affect of shocking the listener when the power-house fuzz guitars flood the aural canals with the force of a two ton multi-track sequencer in free-fall, an affect that thankfully for listeners with heart-conditions diminishes with each passing track, it also has the consequence of lulling the listener into what I like to call a false sense of quality. A catchy drum and bass riff matched with the delicate strains of a carefully executed guitar etude actually tends to sound quite lovely, until it is all drowned in a full battery of every instrument known to the staff at Guitar Center. After the initial development section, the track's descent into madness, also known as the Wagnerian development section, begins whereby the group repeats the same short riffs or lyrical phrases ad nauseum, refusing to be constrained by the plebian use of refrains or anything that might add structure or coherence to each ten-minute track. At some random juncture eight to twelve minutes down the road, the musicians decide to cap off the song by playing every note on every instrument all at the same time, a truly momentous and brilliant display of dexterity.
While most of the album is a disappointing and mediocre homage to prog, the group's modern influences offer occasionally interesting interpretations of the old clichés. The group often incorporates contemporary rhythms borrowed from modern techno beats, such as on "Unravel", where the drums adopt a decidedly trip-hop stance that plays off the warm sounds of a simple piano ostinato. At similar moments when the group seems to establish a groove and the complex elements momentarily align in something not so closely resembling gratuitous mania, the music actually sounds beautiful. The overall album has a sort of ethereal quality with timbres and motifs weaving a startling tapestry of aggressive guitars and bittersweet vocals. Their crowning achievement is "Saturday Morning Breakfast Show" as drums and bass beat out a steady rhythm that forms the backbone over which the flesh and blood of guitars and vocals engage in a sort of twisted tango of overlapping dissonance, occasionally letting the rhythmic foundation drop out completely, eliciting a queasy free-fall sensation. Until the melee of gratuitous guitar power rips the harmonic fabric to shreds.
Ultimately what is terrible about the album is that it's not really terrible at all, but it isn't terrific either. The album has the sort of awful mediocre quality, like the intense boredom of Chinese water torture, those incessant drops of lukewarm water against the skin that slowly drives a man insane. Given something else to distract you, the album might not seem so painful, but as each repetitive track drags on and on, one can't help but feel a little stir-crazy. Worse, the qualities that occasionally make prog rock bearable, those of virtuoso quality or, at the very least, a sense of humor are conspicuously absent. The musicianship is good, but with little more than stacks and stacks of distorted rhythmic guitar strumming and the occasional one string solo, its hardly impressive. Worse yet, when the lyrics are discernable, and this is rare, it becomes clear just how seriously these artists take their genius. In the midst of one particularly impassioned moment of the song "Remember Where You Are", all the instrumentation falls away, and the listener glimpses the depth of the Oceansize's soul with these words repeated over and over like a mythical incantation: "A single bite of cherry for you."
Doesn't that just say it all?


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No Shave November is a campaign aimed at raising awareness and funds for cancer prevention and research. The idea is that whatever money you would normally spend on razors and shaving supplies you donate to cancer instead. The gents at Costume Supercenter went all out in No Shave November to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Collectively, a nice donation will be forthcoming.
Not every man in the office was able to grow a mustache but those who could did so in fabulous fashion. Our staff photographer captured their true essence in the most humorous way. These guys certainly have a good sense of humor and it shows in every image!
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When you need to buy a new or used car, read these 2 links to learn how to avoid being ripped off by the dealers, and save thousands of dollars:
After you get your license, come back to this site and share your experience in the comments below.
With the excessive number of government workers in Puerto Rico, I don't understand why the government doesn't have some of them translate the DMV website and forms into English. The again, Puerto Rico wants to CLAIM they "do it better" without actually doing it. The actions need to match the words, otherwise, they lose meaning. When you go to the DMV/DTOP, be sure to ask for a supervisor to complain about the forms and website not being in English. Maybe after enough people complain, they will fix it. YOUR government should be working FOR you.
The process of obtaining a Puerto Rico driver license is easier than expected, aside from not being translated into English. When you apply for your license, take the following information: Social security card, picture identification such as a Passport or Driver's License; Birth Certificate, utility bill with YOUR name and address or a lease/rental agreement with YOUR name and address. If the address on your ID will be renewed with the same address, you might be able to skip the utility bill and lease agreement, but if you have it, it's better to take more supporting documentation than not enough. This way you can get your new ID in one trip.
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A learner's license allows you to practice driving while accompanied by a licensed adult age 21 or older. You must be at least 16 to apply. You can study for the written permit test using the Driver's Manual (PDF) provided by the DTOP available online.
To apply you must provide the following:
1. Application for Driver License (form DTOP-775) (PDF)
If you are under 18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age, parent or legal guardian must present Birth Certificate and complete a notarized Parental affidavit Medical certificate (form DTOP-260)
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3. Provide proof of residence and birth date from Birth Certificate or Passport
4. Internal Revenue Seal of $11
5. Pass the written exam
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•Pass the driving exam
•Internal Revenue Seal of $11.00
If you wish to retake the exam you should present an Internal Revenue Seal of $5.00.
Renewal of Driver's License
•Complete the Application for Driver License, including medical certificate
•Internal Revenue Seal of $11.00, if your license has expired you must present one for $20.00
If your license has been expired for more than 2 years and 30 days, you must retake the written exam applicable for your license type.
Driver's License for New Residents
New residents must obtain a valid Puerto Rico driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency and may register to vote after 30 days. If you are a U.S. Citizen and you have a valid out-of-state license you must provide the following:
•Take an eye exam
•Pass the written exam. If you are over 25 and your current license has no outstanding violations, the written exam could be waived.
•Internal Revenue Seal of $11
The eye exam is $24 and the Internal Revenue Seal is $11, so you will pay $35 total.
Duplicate of Driver's License
•Affidavit on the loss of the license, indicating that has not been occupied by the Police or suspended by some court of Justice
•Internal Revenue Seal of $5.00
•Identification with photo
How to obtain a driver's record?
You may request a driver record by mail by providing the following information:
•Full name as it appears on your driver's license
•Social Security number
•License number
•Reason for the request
•Address to which the record should be mailed
•Daytime telephone number
•Photocopy of a valid photo identification, preferably your Puerto Rico driver's license
•Money order in the amount of $1.50 made out to: Secretario de Hacienda.
Mail to:
Secretario de Hacienda
DivisiApartado 41243
San Juan PR 00940-1240
Requests usually take 2 to 3 business days and mailed out via first class US Mail.
Vehicle Registration and Insurance Information
To register your car you must present vehicle's current registration certificate, title (unless held by lien holder), and your out-of-state license plates.
Puerto Rico law does not require drivers to carry vehicle insurance.


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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding a recall of Dragonfly Brand Crushed Chili Powder in 6.3 ounce plastic tubs with lot code 359XP, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Crushed Chili Powder comes in a 6.3 ounce clear plastic tub. The bar code 7 21557 53317 8 is printed on the front of the tub. The code 359XP is affixed to the bottom of container. This is a product of Thailand.
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So You Want to Buy An Upscale Condo in Downtown Bethesda?
Who doesn't?
Downtown Bethesda is home to some of the area's nicest high rise apartments and condos. It is one of the few residential communities in Greater Washington where you can leave your car in the garage until you go for a drive in the country. With over 200 restaurants, live music venues, a couple of museums, proximity to parks and biking trails and of course the excellent schools, Bethesda is a favorite destination with much to offer.
The Range
The new upscale condos in Bethesda are magnificent. As of this writing, there are a couple of nice options for $4M that are 3 bedrooms and slightly under 3,000 square feet (Hampden Row). And the new Stonehall complex is offering a 2200+ sq ft 3 BR for just under $2M.
Let's say you don't want to spend $2 to $4M for a condo in Bethesda but you want the modern conveniences, the great location and enough space to invite friends over. What's the market? Aside from the outliers mentioned above, the new and relatively new upscale condos in downtown Bethesda are ranging from around $600,000 to $900,000.
Lionsgate at Woodmont is an 8-year-old property in the heart of downtown Bethesda. As of this writing, there are six units available, averaging $664 per square feet, 1 and 2 BR ranging from $549,995 up to $1,099,000. The Chase is 9 years old and has units listed at an average of $662,500, and averaging $656 per square foot. And Hampden Row – brand new – has a number of units available: those that are under $1.7M are averaging $768/sq ft. Older properties such as The Christopher (25 years old) are listing condos at $630 and $667 per square foot.
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You can find top-of-the-line condos in the heart of Bethesda, just be ready for many of them to be in the $800 to $900 sq ft range. But you will have all the latest amenities, walking distance to great shops and restaurants, convenient mass transit and many other coveted features. Downtown Bethesda is an awesome community to live and work and educate children. As always, we are here to help when ready, www.faulknerteam.com.
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My bell pepper plant has been doing great, had many blossoms, as well as tiny peppers and 4 or so larger ones.
As of late, I have found some of the tiny bell peppers as well as all but one of the larger ones have fallen off and are laying in the dirt...
It has been extremely hot, not sure if that has anything to do with it.
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Building a social network or another type of website purposed for multiple users and roles?
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Ihor is also involved in few internet startup companies. In long term perspective he is focusing on creating a small boutique incubator accompanied with professional software development company and recruiting agency.
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A story that began badly and created so much sadness has a happy ending. Just when I thought God might not be listening or might not notice, He reminded me that He is always in control. He found a way to send me a message loud and clear, but only when He was ready.
Roughly five and a half years ago, we suffered a tremendous loss in our family…a parting of the ways between some family members. It was a senseless loss. For the past five and a half years, I have been trying to make sense of it all. I have tried time and time again to "fix" it, but to no avail.
I was recently reminded of a conversation I had with my priest a few years ago. At that time he reminded me that I am a wife, a mother, and a daughter, loved by those closest to me. He advised me to walk away instead of continuing to bang my head against a brick wall, that I couldn't change others, but merely control myself. I suppose I wasn't ready to give up then. Again, I was still of the mindset that I could fix whatever it was that had gone so wrong for the benefit of the rest of the family, no matter the cost to me personally. I was wrong.
Over the past five and a half years, through a very spiritual battle that my own mortality sabotaged at times, I have emerged on the other side.
In the midst of attempting to fix this situation yet again, I was so distracted. At times, I was sick to my stomach, nauseated, and physically shaken to the core. I felt nothing but negativity again and had to force myself to focus on the profound blessings in my life instead of the things I could not fix.
Then, my husband came home to me in tears. He had lost his wedding ring while working on some cars at his dealership. It was gone. He told me it was his most valuable earthly possession, that it meant more to him than any other physical object he owned. To him, it symbolized our journey together and the blessings we received on our wedding day. We were both devastated, knowing we had lost something that could never be replaced.
In Greek tradition, I did what my Mom and Yiayia have always told me to do when I've lost something. Just like the Italians pray to Saint Anthony, I prayed to God and Agios (Saint) Fanourios to find his ring. All day I searched through laundry, bedding, and carpets. My husband searched every vehicle, his warehouse, and traced all of his steps. At the end of the day, I had forgotten my defeat with relatives I could no longer recognize, but had allowed to take up so much of my focus. Instead, my husband and I were united in our devastation over the missing ring. We were both in tears.
I needed to do something, look one more time, search someplace I hadn't thought of before. I needed to fix this, but again, it was something out of my control. Defeated on so many levels, I prayed on my knees once more to God and Agios Fanourios to find my husband's wedding ring. I went into our laundry room and searched the same bins I had searched all day.
Low and behold, I found it!!! Hidden in a pocket of his jeans, there it was. It wasn't just that I had found a ring. It was a message from God that He is all things, He sees all things, and He is in control. He will direct me in His grace. As I had mourned the loss of some people I had once held dear, He focused my mind's eye on my present and my future. He had provided me clarity in a moment of confusion and He had finally brought closure, only when He was ready.
And so it goes in the Greek tradition, if you pray to Agios Fanourios to help you find something you lost and subsequently find it, you must prepare a Fanouropita…a cake for Agios Fanourios. That is exactly what I did at 11:00 p.m. last night. The house smelled wonderful and the kids are going to love it for breakfast.
Thank you Lord for the peace only you can provide. You are praised in this home.
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 3/4 olive oil
- zest of 1 orange
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine dry ingredients.
Add wet ingredients and combine thoroughly.
Grease a baking pan and pour in batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
Tags: Agios, Agios Fanourios, family, Fanourios, Farouious cake


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So often clients tell me after their consultation that they wished they had come to see me sooner but they were worried that the experience was going to be full of rules and restrictions with no flexibility on "the advice". If I had a £1 coin for the number of times someone has said "Please don't tell me I can't wear Black" I could now hot foot it into Mulberry and pick up a bag (or two!).
However, I don't see my role as someone who tells you what to do and what not to do at the same time as grabbing your boobs and wrestling your much loved items off you (thank you for that great advert Trinny and Suzannah). My job is to help you to look your best- of course there are going to be styles of clothes and colours that look better on you than others- but its not about always "sticking to the rules" its knowing how to bend them so that you still feel like you and don't need to throw away half your wardrobe having seen me!
I have compiled a list of areas where you can break free from the rule book – and give yourself a style boost.
1. No showing off
Embellishment is big this season and it's such a shame to keep it for best. Re-spin your going out wardrobe to day-time by dressing down with flats or trainers and yes… definitely wear sequins in the day.
2. Hemlines must match
There was a time we were told coat lengths had to cover skirts. The High Street has been playing around with proportions for seasons, …you can wear cropped or knee length trousers with a ¾ length coat.
3. Don't clash warm and cool shades
Thought red and green should never be seen – think again. Gold and silver, hot pink and lime green, orange and blue, mustard and grey make a wonderful colour palette – stretch those pre-conceptions and get noticed!
4. Lippy first
Turn any lipstick into an easy to wear shade. Instead of applying your lippie then a gloss, coat your pout in gloss first then pat the lipstick on top to give a subtle 'kiss' of colour, rather than a pigmented pop.
5. Wear scarves only round your neck
As well as adorning our necklines, work them around your waist which will result in a new belt. Whether sitting on top of a miniskirt or in a contrasting print to your dress, nothing could be easier to upgrade your outfit.
6. Don't mix patterns
Florals for Spring/Summer may not be ground breaking but they definitely get an upgrade if you wear them with check prints. As two of the boldest patterns around, they make the ultimate style statement worn together. The secret when mixing patterns though is make sure you keep to the same colour ways. Think tartan midi skirt with bloom blouse.
7. You can't stay in your PJs all day!
Ever wished you could stay in your PJs all day? Well, now you can. From silky separates to slouchy two-pieces, rocking pyjamas are now a very much accepted "day wear" look!
8. Don't dress like a tom boy
The one fashion trick you need to master is the masculine and feminine fusion. A zip-up tomboy bomber and borrowed-from-the boy's brogues gives a pretty full skirt an unexpected edge.
A Guest Blog from Kate Evans
About Kate
Kate has been a qualified Image Consultant and Life Coach for over 12 years. Her friendly and relaxed approach as well as her understanding of styling means that she knows how to find clothes that truly fit people's personalities, colouring, body shape and lifestyle. Not only will you look and feel better after a consultation with her, you'll be able to shop more efficiently and get dressed in the morning without decision fatigue.
Kate works from her studio in Dumbleton, but can do consultations via Skype, virtual shopping trips via Pinterest and will obviously travel to your home if needed.
If you want to know more about any of her services please call for a chat…any questions answered! If you would like to subscribe to Kate's monthly newsletter full of fashion tips and trends – contact her."
You can get more amazing tips from Kate at her joint event with CheltenhamMaman – Maman Style at No, 38 The Park on the 2nd March. Book your ticket here!
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- ITV Report
Road closures in Worcestershire
Road closures due to flooding in Worcestershire
A44 Crown East to Knightwick
B4211 Callow End to Upton on Severn (Hanley Road)
A38 at Earls Croome
A448 at Chaddesley Corbett
A451 Dunley at Dick Brook
Pershore Road, Evesham at Hampton (west of Abbey Bridge) is closed. Access to Evesham Hospital still possible but only via Abbey Bridge and Cheltenham Road.
Sherridge Lane at Leigh Sinton
Stocks Lane, Newlands to Leigh Sinton
A4103 at the Bank House
A456 Solway Arms to Tenbury
A433 Stockton to Newnham
B4204 Martley Road, Worcester to Broadheath
Chances Lane through to Newlands
A38 Kempsey at Taylors Lane
Bourne Lane, Defford to Strensham
Green Lane, Oddingley
Besford Lane at the bridge
A449 at Claines Roundabout
Pershore Bridge (B4084) - Closed
Eckington Bridge - Closed
Jubilee Bridge, Fladbury - Closed
Fish and Anchor Bank - Offenham
Woodbury Lane, Norton
C2032 which turns into the Plough Road to Tibberton
B4078 between Eckington and Bredon
Brook Lane, Cropthorne
Willersey Road, Badsey
New Street, Upton-upon-Severn (Flood Gates in place)
Waterside, Evesham
Hinton Village (Only road open is Haselor Lane)
Holloway Lane, Redditch
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Mar 6 2014
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Annual report shows growth in retained executive search and leadership consulting revenues, but a declining number of assignments.
2013 Annual executive search and leadership consulting industry trend data, just released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), revealed an 8.5% rise in global revenues over 2012, placing estimated 2013 industry revenues at $10.57 billion worldwide.
The 2013 annual revenue increase comes despite an 8.5% drop in the number of new searches started in 2013 over 2012. Revenue strength is instead attributable to continued growth in the value of individual assignments, up 6.1% annually in 2013, highlighting demand at the top-end of the executive search and leadership consulting profession.
AESC President, Peter Felix, commented: "2013 has confirmed a trend that we have seen growing for the past several years, which is that client organizations are turning to our member firms for top level leadership assignments but less for the volume appointments of the past. Encouragingly this has not affected fee revenue which is now again very close to the all time high of 2008. With the rebound of major economies for executive search such as the USA and United Kingdom the outlook for our profession during the next few years seems very positive".
On a regional level, North America remained the largest market for executive search in 2013 holding a 44.8% share of global search activity, followed by EMEA, which accounted for 31.5% of retained executive searches in 2013. Then Asia Pacific with a 17% market share, followed by Central/South America at 6.7%.
Of the major industries surveyed in the AESC's 2013 annual report, Industrial held the largest share of worldwide senior executive search activity with 25.8% of the market in 2013, followed by a resurgent Financial Services sector with 19.1% of new searches started, and then Consumer Products (18.3%), Technology (15.4%), and Life Sciences/Healthcare (13.6%).
A full copy of the AESC's 2013 Annual State of the Executive Search Industry Report is available upon request to AESC members and the press.
About the Quarterly State of the Industry Report
The AESC State of the Executive Search Industry Report is quarterly research carried out by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) since 2004 on trends in the global retained executive search and leadership consulting industry. Data for the report is collected from a consistent sample of AESC member search firms representing the activity of 1,450 executive search consultants in 46 countries worldwide. AESC access to retained executive search data positions this report as a leading indicator of the future worldwide management employment market and a barometer of hiring trends for top-level and seldom advertised positions in key market sectors.
About the Association of Executive Search Consultants
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) is the worldwide professional association for the retained executive search and leadership consulting industry. The AESC promotes the highest professional standards in retained executive search and leadership consulting through its industry recognized Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines. The AESC also serves to broaden public understanding of the retained executive search and leadership consulting process and acts as an advocate for the interests of its member firms.
About BlueSteps
BlueSteps is the exclusive service of the AESC that puts senior executives on the radar screen of over 8,000 executive search professionals in more than 75 countries, including China. Be visible, and be considered for up to 75,000 opportunities handled by AESC search firms every year. Find out more at www.BlueSteps.com.
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What Is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?Bioidentical hormone therapy is a medical treatment for low hormone levels, usually the sex hormones. Both men and women can suffer low hormone levels, especially with andropause and menopause.
Bioidentical hormones are usually manufactured from plants (soy or yams). The chemicals are altered so that they are chemically identical to natural human hormones.
Synthetic hormones, on the other hand, have a slightly different chemistry.
AndropauseMost people are familiar with menopause, but not everybody is aware that men suffer a similar age-related decline in hormone levels. After about age 40, most men experience a slow decline in the amount of testosterone they produce. This produces symptoms of andropause: weakness, lose of strength and muscle mass, decreased libido, sexual dysfunctions and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Most men are unaware that their symptoms could be from low hormone levels. Others are reluctant to take hormone supplements because of the dangers of synthetic anabolic steroids like testosterone.
Bioidentical testosterone is chemically identical to human testosterone, and does not carry the same risks as anabolic steroids. Bioidentical hormone therapy with testosterone lozenges or gel may be a good way to relieve the symptoms of andropause.
MenopauseHormone replacement therapy for menopause was common until a few years ago when the Womens Health Initiative study on hormone replacement demonstrated that HRT increased the risk of heart attack. Since then, both physicians and women in menopause have been looking for a way to relieve the distressing symptoms some women experience.
Bioidentical hormone therapy is one alternative that some people have embraced. Estradiol, progesterone and estriol are all female sex hormones that are available in bioidentical formulas. The hormones are often compounded in a unique formula that matches an individual womans hormone needs.
It is not known at this time if bioidentical hormone therapy is safer than therapy with synthetic hormones. Many people believe they are safer because they match our bodies natural chemistry, and synthetic hormones do not. This has not been proven, however.
The question of hormone replacement therapy is a complex one with several variables that need to be considered. Its important to consider how severe the womans menopausal symptoms are, and the benefit she would get from bioidentical hormone therapy. Its also important to consider the risk hormone therapy would present. If the woman has had breast cancer or has heart disease, the risk of hormone therapy of any kind might outweigh the benefits.
Because this is a complex question, each woman should learn as much as she can about menopause and hormone therapies, including bioidentical hormone therapy. She should be thoroughly familiar with both the risks and benefits to her as an individual. Then, with the help and advice of her physician, she can make a thoughtful, informed decision about how to manage menopause.
Declining hormone levels due to aging can cause severe symptoms for some men and women. Bioidentical hormone therapy is one option for managing them.


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Top 8 Free Software/Services to Download and Convert YouTube Videos for PowerPoint
As a user of MS PowerPoint, you may sometimes need to add a webcam video, e.g., from popular sites like YouTube, Yahoo, Google or iFilm to your presentation. Oops! A frequent problem occurs – the web video cannot be hyperlinked directly to a slide due to Internet block; the downloaded YouTube video is stuck with your presentation. Then, you have to download the web video, often in format of FLV, convert it to a PowerPoint-compatible video file format (e.g., ASF, AVI, MPEG or WMV), and insert the converted video to your presentation.
Here I would love to introduce some free yet easy-to-use software tools and web services, which will help you quickly download and convert videos from YouTube and likewise for using in PowerPoint.
Related: Embed YouTube Videos into PowerPoint V.S. Convert PowerPoint Presentation to YouTube Video
Top Free Software Tools To Download and Convert YouTube Videos for PowerPoint
1. Leawo Free YouTube Downloader + Free FLV Converter
YouTube Downloader + FLV Converter, a free full-functional kit developed by Leawo Software, makes it a cinch for you to download YouTube videos and convert to a PowerPoint-compatible video format. The YouTube Downloader offers fast download of flash videos from YouTube and other videos sites like Google Video, iFilm, Myspace, Dailymotion, etc. Its pal Leawo FLV Converter takes charge of converting the downloaded flash video to PowerPoint-supported AVI, MPEG, WMV, etc. Click here to download the free kit.
For details, see in related tutorial How to Download YouTube Video with Leawo YouTube Downloader
Top Free Web Services to Download and Convert YouTube Videos for PowerPoint
1. Vixy: http://vixy.net/
Vixy is a free web service that serves as an Online FLV converter. With compressed domain transcoder technology, it allows you to download online videos direct to PC / iPod / PSP, as well as to convert a Flash Video / FLV file (YouTube's videos, etc) to MPEG4 (AVI/MOV/MP4/MP3/3GP) file online.
Practice: Submit you video URL. In the Converts to dropdown list, select the exported file format as AVI for your Windows PowerPoint, or MOV for Mac. Click the Start button to start downloading and converting the flash video.
2. Zamzar: http://www.zamzar.com/
Zamzar is another online service that supports free video downloading and converting to another file format. You can use it to download a YouTube video and convert for your PowerPoint presentation.
ZamZar supports conversion between:
Input Video Formats: flv, 3g2, 3gp, avi, , gvi, m4v, mov, mp4, mpg, rm, rmvb, vob, wmv
Output File Formats: avi, wmv, mpg (The first 3 file formats are supported by PowerPoint), 3gp, 3g2, aac, ac3, , flac, flv, gif, MPEG-4 (H.264), mov, mp3, mp4, ogg, wav
Practice: To download a YouTube video, under the Download Videos tab, paste the video URL, choose a file format to convert to, enter your email address to receive converted file, and click the Convert button.
3. Media Converter: http://www.mediaconverter.org/
Media Converter supports many different sources to convert files from one format to another. Here is the complete list:
Websites for free users: blip.tv, break.com, dailymotion.com, facebook.com, livevideo.com, metacafe.com, myvideo.ch, myvideo.de, veoh.com, youtube.com
Suported File formats: 3g2, 3gp, asf, avi, flv, m4v, mkv, mov, mp3, mp4, mpeg, ogg, rm, wav, wma, wmv
Practice: In the conversion wizard, click 'enter a link' to type the video link from YouTube. You will see the file info in the task list. Click 'go to next step' to continue. Under 'Select an output file type', choose the output as asf, avi, mpeg or wmv. You can also customize advanced settings for the output parameters like audio codec, audio bitrate, video codec, video bitrate, duration, resolution, etc. Click OK. Click Start.
Other Free Web Services That Can Download YouTube Videos
1. Download YouTube Video: http://downloadyoutubevideo.org/
Under Youtube Page Link, simply copy and paste the video URL to the input box below to download your favorite YouTube videos.
2. Keep Vid: http://keepvid.com/
KEEPVID supports downloading videos from 40+ online video sites, such as YouTube, Google, iFilm, Putfile, and etc.
To download a YouTube video, copy and paste the URL of video page to the URL field. Click the Download button on the right.
3. Save Vid: http://www.savevid.com/
Save Vid supports to download videos not only from YouTube, but also from the following sites:
Dailymotion, Metacafe, Break, Google video, Veoh, MySpace, Revver, Blip.tv, WeGame, Tangle, 5min, Game Trailers, LiveVideo.com, RuTube, FaceBook, Vimeo, current, Funny Or Die, eHow
To download a video from any of the above sites, simply try these 3 steps:
a. Copy the URL of the video from your browsers address bar.
b. Paste it in the green box above and click 'download' button.
c. When your download link is generated just click on it and your download will begin.
4. Kiss YouTube: http://www.kissyoutube.com/
Kiss YouTube gives 2 different methods to download your favorite YouTube videos. See details below:
Method 1
a. Whenever you are watching video on YouTube, goto the address bar at the top of your browser.
Notice the URL is something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKMm4XBsqhk
b. Just in front of the youtube.com domain name, insert the word 'kiss'.
Eg. http://www.kissyoutube.com/watch?v=VKMm4XBsqhk
c. Press the 'Enter' key and it will bring you to this website. Click on the download link provided to save the video to your computer.
NOTE: Remember to save your video with ".flv" extension. Eg. some_video_filename.flv.
Method 2
Copy the whole YouTube Video URL (Eg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKMm4XBsqhk) and paste directly into 'Enter YouTube Video URL' field above and hit the 'Get It' button.
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- PowerPoint to Video – Convert PPT presentations to video for iPod and YouTube
- Embed a flash video into PowerPoint & convert PPT presentation to FLV format
- How to Convert between Word and PDF
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