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Guest Post: No Hassle Photo Printing Mobile App by Photojaanic
One of the most surprising things for us mothers is how fast our babies grow. One minute they look little and squishy, and the next they shoot up and are ready for the big wide world.
Of course, we take photos of our kids every day, but most of them end up in the phone gallery or social media, and are rarely seen again after that. We know the importance of archiving the family's journey and remembering little moments in our everyday lives. Kids grow and develop so fast, and these little things tend to get forgotten after a while.
We have every intention to print family photos, but with the daily chores and running after our kids, we barely have time to do that. It seems like a lot of work and hassle.
That is, until we found out about the Photojaanic app, an app that allows us to print photobooks in mere minutes, only with a few taps.
For a busy mom, Photojaanic app is a godsend. It's incredibly easy to use, and it really makes things a lot simpler for busy moms.
So how does this app makes printing photos so much easier?
Quick Guide on Using the App
Quick Photos Upload
Uploading photos is an easy matter, as you can do it from your phone gallery, Facebook, or Instagram. Considering we take photos of our kids mostly with our phone cameras, the quick access to the phone gallery is really convenient. Likewise with Facebook and Instagram; if you want to print photos that your friends tag you, this app allows you to access those as well.
Easy Editing
But how about editing? Well, it's covered as well. It literally only takes a few seconds to do basic editing for each photo, so you can be sure that your photos will turn out well. This feature is designed to simplify the editing process, perfect for busybees.
Home Delivery
And finally, the convenience of having them delivered to your doorstep really saves you from a lot of hassle. Once you place your order, all you have to do is wait for your delivery. Don't worry, you won't have to wait long. You'll get them in less than a week.
You can do it from Anywhere, Anytime
"But I really don't have much time to work on this…"
Well, the Photojaanic app is designed to help you tackle this problem, as this app allows you to create photobooks on the go. Whenever you have idle time, whether it's waiting for a doctor's appointment or waiting in line at the cashier, you can go to the app and continue where you left off. And considering creating these photobooks only needs a few minutes, you'll get it done in no time.
And thanks to the simplicity, you can get your photos printed anytime. Photos of kids build up so quickly in our gallery, so it's really helpful to get them printed regularly before any of these photos gets deleted accidentally. Say goodbye to the jumbled mess of your phone gallery, and say hello to the beautiful phtos of your family!
How About The Results?
You can be sure that you won't be disappointed. Beautiful and long-lasting, these photobooks are perfect for family keepsakes, something you can keep for years and pass down to your kids when they're older. You can label the spine and make a collection of your family photos through the years, to make sure important stories and little moments are archived. Going through the photos and recollecting the precious moments with your family is not only nostalgic, but heartwarming and satisfying at the same time.
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We've written about Forest Highlands before — the small clutch of Fox & Jacobs homes bordered by Forest Lane, Marsh Lane, and Webb Chapel Road, where some of the more affordable (for the square footage) homes in North Dallas exist.
The neighborhood full of Midcentury Ranches has been home to Dallas families since the late 1950s. Built by brothers Ike and Joe Jacobs and David G. Fox of Fox & Jacobs, the L-shaped Accent and Flair homes of the 1960s are present in several neighborhoods in North Dallas, especially along Marsh Lane.
These homes came in several variations of the same floorplan — some are around 1,500 square feet, some are closer to 1,900. Some had the option of a formal dining room or a fourth bedroom (which means your formal living room has a walk-in closet). (more…)

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"Somewhere not too far away and not too obvious like Paris or Rome" – that's the premise for the new Rick Stein travel series on BBC2. It's a great idea and his first stop was Bordeaux, "France's sleeping beauty", as he put it.
Obviously, as a chef, his focus was on food. During the show, he took us to the Place du Parlement and its surrounding streets, where there are dozens of great restaurants. I've eaten in a fair few of them over the years.
At La Tupina, he tucked into a côte de bœuf that had been cooked over a wood fire and came with duck-fat chips. At Le Petit Commerce, he enjoyed the fresh sea bass cooked à la plancha. At Garopapilles, he savoured clams in their shell with an emulsion of smoked ham, crab with a purée of Jerusalem artichoke, and herring roe with a hard goat's cheese.
He also showed us round Bordeaux's biggest market, the Marché des Capucins, where he tucked into a bowl of freshly cooked cêpes.
I'm sure tourism chiefs around Europe are queuing up to make him welcome as he films what is essentially an hour-long promo for a city. In episode two, he visited Iceland's capital, Reykjavik.
I wonder if Rick Stein will make it to Istria, the northern most part of Croatia, during the series. That's where I spent the long weekend. We stayed in Novigrad, near Rovinj. It's a pretty town right by the coast – and, as in Bordeaux, seafood is in plentiful supply there.
"I wonder if Rick Stein will make it to Istria, in Croatia, during the series. That's where I spent the long weekend"
Damon and I were there to celebrate our friend Johnny's 50th birthday. Johnny lives in Brighton but took eastern European studies at university and comes here every year at some point. When deciding where to spend his big birthday, there was only one choice for him.
So, while it's Novigrad that lures Johnny back year after year, Bordeaux has a similar appeal for me. À bientôt, Bordeaux – I know it won't be long till I'm there again.


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AusNet Services holds its Annual General Meeting in July each year. Previous AGMs are documented in our AGM archive.
The 2018 AGM was held at 2.00pm (AEST) on Thursday, 19 July 2018 at the Clarendon Auditorium, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Level 2, 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . Read the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
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WATANI International
18 September 2011
The most serious problem with the Ramadan serial al-Rayyan is that it stood wholeheartedly on the side of Ahmed al-Rayyan, despite the serious damage he wrought on the Egyptian economy and the ultimate losses to Egyptian investors. The serial, directed by Shereen Adel and written by Hazem al-Hadidi and Mahmoud al-Bezawi claimed that Rayyan—who was depicted as a lively and affable financial genius—provided great service to the economy and continued to offer high profits to depositors until the government decided to bare its teeth and ruin the experience of fund management companies (FMCs) altogether. The outcome—according to the outlook the serial adopted—was that government intervention led millions of people to lose their savings.
Intrigued by this distortion of reality, I searched my bookshelves for material on the fund management companies, bodies that in 1980s made a strong claim that they abided by Islamic economic rules to attract investors. I found a book entitled Tawtheef al-Fassaad (Corruption Management) by the journalist and writer Badr Aql and published in Cairo by al-Dar al-Arabiya in 1988.
Path to unemployment
In his introduction to the book, the prominent writer Adel Hammouda lashed out at the government for the leniency it displayed when dealing with the FMCs. When these companies finally collapsed, the entire economy was heading into an abyss. The savings rate fell from 12 per cent of the GDP in 1981 to 7 per cent in 1987.
It goes without saying that a lower savings rate implies reduced investment, which in turn results in rising unemployment. Egyptian banks suffered much as savings poured into FMCs. The dealings by the National Bank of Egypt fell from EGP51 million in 1981 to EGP37 million in 1987, while those of Banque Misr fell from EGP40 million to EGP35 million in the same period. Moreover, because the FMCs absorbed huge quantities of foreign currency, the dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound skyrocketed.
Hammouda indicated that some senior officials illegally amassed huge fortunes when they helped individuals like Rayyan to collect billions of pounds and transfer their money overseas. These officials included prime ministers and MPs.
In 14 chapters, the book provides a thorough analysis of the workings of prominent FMCs (including al-Rayyan, al-Saad, and al-Hoda). Most of these companies started with illicit currency trading. Salafi sheikhs helped FMCs by a fatwa (Islamic legal opinion) that prohibited dealing with banks on the grounds that interests constituted a form of usury. Some journalists and media institutions, Hammouda reminded, helped propagate for these companies. Religion was effectively used to manipulate the management of funds that absorbed Egyptians' savings.


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Bentley Canada is offering 60% off the Nobility - IV luggage line from Tracker. The actual discount is 61% off every piece, and they have some great colours too.
You can choose from colours like orange, green, blue, pink, black and red. There are plenty of different size pieces to customize your own luggage set.
Below I show the price comparison and link to the black set:
- Tote - Was $74.99 | Now $29.99
- 19" Tracker - Was $124.99 | Now $49.99
- 28" Tracker - Was $174.99 | Now $69.99
- 31" Tracker - Was $199.99 | Now $79.99
You could get an entire set of 4 pieces for $229.99 - a very good price for a 4 piece set. I really like the luggage selection because they have colours that are different from the usual dark blue or black you always find. My brother-in-law got his luggage taken in mistake because his was the exact shade of blue that another guy had. In the end the mess got sorted out, but I like to have very distinctive luggage to avoid such issues.
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A former director with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the office asked for steep fuel efficiency increases for SUVs as a negotiation technique, knowing that the requested numbers were unrealistic.
In 2011, the EPA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the major carmakers met to create new fuel economy and emissions standards set to take effect in in 2017.
Margo Oge was the director of EPA's office of transportation and air quality during these talks. She wrote about the fuel efficiency negotiations in her new book, "Driving the Future: Combating Climate Change with Cleaner, Smarter Cars."
As part of the bargaining, Oge's office asked automakers to increase the fuel efficiency of light trucks and SUVs by 5 percent every year, starting in 2017.
When looking at a model like the Chevrolet Silverado pickup, even the EPA's technology experts didn't think a 5 percent year over year increase was attainable. These steep increases were submitted as a negotiation tactic, said Oge, but were never meant to become part of the final rule.
"Our proposal is a straw man. Not only are we sure the car companies won't accept it, but we never had any intention of pushing for 5 percent for light trucks outright," Oge said of the negotiations.
At the end of the talks, 13 major automakers agreed to improve the fuel efficiency of cars by 5 percent every year between 2017 and 2021. For light trucks, efficiency was to be boosted by 3.5 percent each year.
Under these stipulations, the average fleetwide fuel economy will be 54.5 mpg by 2025. If the 5 percent increase had extended to light trucks, the average would have been 56.2 mpg.
A week after the EPA issued the final numbers, Oge announced her retirement from the agency.
SEE ALSO: EPA Updating MPG Testing Guidelines
For those involved with the upcoming "midterm review" of the fuel efficiency standards, Oge had a few words of advice in her book. After 2025, Oge said the EPA should continue to mandate a 5 percent increase in fuel economy every year.
She also said that the upcoming review should extend beyond the 2021 to 2025 timeframe under consideration, to begin drafting standards for 2026 to 2035. And by 2050, zero emission vehicles should have replaced the majority of internal combustion engines.
Finally, the EPA should expand regulations on emissions beyond passenger vehicles.
"After dealing with cars and trucks, EPA should next move to aircraft," then trains and boats, said Oge.
So far, officials with the EPA and NHTSA have remained tight-lipped about Oge's book and her account of the negotiations.
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The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) yesterday said it could issue a land warning tomorrow night for Typhoon Soulik if its speed and path remain unchanged.
Soulik was upgraded from a tropical storm at 8am yesterday. By 5pm, the center of the typhoon was 1,960km east of Oluanpi (鵝鑾鼻), with maximum sustained winds of 126kph and gusts up to 162kph. The radius of the typhoon had expanded to 200km. It was moving northwest at 22kph.
Chen Yi-liang (陳怡良), a bureau forecaster, said the typhoon was still gaining strength, adding that it could become a stronger typhoon as it comes closer.
The nation's weather is expected to be affected by Soulik on Friday and Saturday, depending on its distance from the coast, he said.
"Once the typhoon comes very close to Taiwan, it will facilitate the occurrence of drastic weather. Not only the northern and the northeastern regions, whose residents in particular should be prepared for potential disasters, but the rest of the nation should also be on alert," Chen said.
Daniel Wu (吳德榮), the former director of the bureau's weather forecast center who is now an adjunct associate professor of atmospheric sciences at National Central University, said that Soulik's force could continue to increase due to high sea temperatures, given that its structure has not been altered by terrain.
He said that the bureau's forecast of the typhoon's path is quite similar to those made by the Japan Meteorological Agency and US Navy, which all indicated that the typhoon will approach the nation's northeast coast.
Meanwhile, hot weather is forecast nationwide today and tomorrow. Temperatures could hit 34oC to 35oC and chances of afternoon thundershowers remain high in some regions.


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Prof Maxine Whittaker ~ Dean, Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences
- About
- Section Editor for Health Systems and Social Science of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Associate Editor for Malaria Journal and of Public Health Action
- Senior Editor for Biomedicine Hub
- Co-chair of the Health systems strengthening panel for the malERA refresh (http://www.malariaeradication.org/malera-refresh): Malaria Eradication Scientific Alliance malERA Refresh updates the malaria eradication research and development agenda ( malERA) first published in 2011. The overarching goal is to update the multi-disciplinary R&D agenda for malaria elimination and eradication, which can be acted upon by the malaria community, scientific community, and funders to accelerate progress.
- member of the RBM Country and Regional Support Partners Committee
- Member of the Australian Anthropological Society
- The Health Report - Guest profile
- The Health Report: Reducing death in childbirth (Aired: Monday 8 November 2010 8:39AM)
- Open Access (JCU Open Access Week 2019)
- Teaching
- Interests
- Professional
- Global health advocacy
- Co-Chair WHO Research panel for Reproductive program of the Human reproduction program (HRP)
- Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network
- capacity building and development
- Research
- Global health policy
- Medical anthropology
- Malaria and other infectious diseases
- One Health
- Health systems research
- Operational and implementation research
- Teaching
- global public health
- health systems
- One Health
- Experience
- 2009 to 2015 - Professor, University of Queensland School of Public Health (Brisbane, Australia)
- 2009 to 2014 - Director, Australian Centre for International and Tropical Health (Brisbane, Australia)
- 1994 to 2001 - Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia)
- 1991 to 1992 - Visiting Fellow, Child Survival Project, Department of Demography and National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, (Canberra)
- 1989 to 1990 - Operations Research Scientist,, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
- 1986 to 1988 - Resident Associate,, The Population Council, (Lusaka, Zambia)
- Research Disciplines
- Public Health and Health Services (1117)
- Medical Microbiology (1108)
- Clinical Sciences (1103)
- Socio-Economic Objectives
- Public Health (9204)
- Clinical Health (9201)
- Health and Support Services (9202)
Maxine A. Whittaker, MBBS, MPH , PhD, FAFPHM is the Dean of the College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences at James Cook University (Feb 2016), She is also co-Director of the World Health Organisation's Collaborating Centre for Vector Borne Diseases and Neglected Tropical Diseases. In 2017 she was awarded the Royal Australasian College of Physicians International Medal. In recognition of outstanding service in developing countries.
She was previously (2008-2016) Professor of International and Tropical Health and Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Health Information Systems, Director of the Health Information Systems Knowledge Hub, Program Director of the Australian Initiative on Control and Elimination of Malaria/Pacific Malaria Initiative Support Centre and co-Secretariat of the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network.
Maxine Whittaker has lived and worked in Bangladesh, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Papua New Guniea and worked extensively in China, Fiji, Indonesia, Kenya, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Thailand , Tonga, Vanuatu, and Vietnam. She has extensive experience in project and programme design in health and development, especially in infectious diseases, One Health, and sexual and reproductive health and gender analysis, and using rapid formative research and anthropological methods and for a variety of international development partner and NGO organizations. She has developed local research teams in social sciences methods in Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Northern Queensland remote communities, and Vanuatu, and participated in the development of training materials and activities to support this capacity development.
From 2006-2009 she was the Senior Technical Health Adviser to the National Department of Health in Papua New Guinea where she was involved in health and development policy work, technical programme support especially in disease control and family health services, and a member of several national committees to advise the Ministry of Health (Child health, Maternal Health Ministerial Taskforce, family planning, Tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/STIs).
Maxine Whittaker research interests are in fields of operational and health services research and medical anthropology, with a primary focus on sexual and reproductive health, health seeking behaviour and quality of care. She has a special interest in the issue of scaling-up pilot programmes into policy and practice, and as a founding member of Expandnet has contributed to a body of work published by WHO on this topic.She is presently leading the Malaria Elimination Research Agenda work on social sciences and co-chairing the Health Systems panel (http://www.malariaeradication.org/malera-refresh) and is recognized as one of the leaders in re-invigorating social sciences and community participation in the malaria research agenda.
Since 2009 has been CI on research and project grants in the Asia Pacific region worth more than $A80 million including several from DFAT published more than 70 peer reviewed publications, and several project documents for development partners and countries, policy briefings, briefing papers, book chapters and commissioned papers.
She is the Chair of the Board of Trustees and member of the Scientific Advisory Group of icddr,b which brings together a range of global scientific leaders to: build capacity in the training and mentorship of young scientists on their career pathways; increase the involvement of international scientists on site at icddr,b; increase partnership opportunities with other world-class organisations; increase icddr,b's ability to undertake research outside of Bangladesh, and align icddr,b's research focus with our research priorities.
Maxine is the Co- Chair of the WHO Research Project Review Panel (RP2) of the Department of Reproductive Health and Research including the WHO Special Programme Of Research, Development And Research Training In Human Reproduction. IN 2018 she was invited to be a member of the 10 member Technical Reference Group of the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Secuitry (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia)..
She is an active member of the Public Health Association of Australia especially the special interest groups of international health, One Health and women's health.
Other professional activities:
Media Events
- Honours
- Awards
- 2017 - Royal College of Physicians International Medal
- 1985 - • 1985 Life Member International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA)
- 1984 - Honorary Life Member, Australian Medical Students Association
- 2001 - Dr Jerusha Jhirad Oration Award. Presented at the Silver Jubilee Conference of Medical Women International Association (MWIA)
- Fellowships
- 1998 - University of Queensland Short Fellowship
- Publications
These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
- Heard E, Fitzgerald L, Vaai S, Whittaker M, Aiolupotea T, Collins F and Mutch A (2019) Intimate partner violence prevention: using interactive drama for intimate relationship education with young people in Samoa. Sex Education, 19 (6). pp. 691-705
- Heard E, Fitzgerald L, Va'ai S, Collins F, Whittaker M and Mutch A (2019) 'In the Islands people don't really talk about this stuff, so you go through life on your own': an arts-based study exploring intimate relationships with young people in Samoa. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 21 (5). pp. 526-542
- Nguyen P, Okely A, Whittaker M, Siba P and Pomat W (in press) Millennium development goals in Papua New Guinea: towards universal education. Educational Research for Policy and Practice,
- Quah Y, Waltmann A, Karl S, White M, Vahi V, Darcy A, Pitakaka F, Whittaker M, Tisch D, Barry A, Barnadas C, Kazura J and Mueller I (2019) Molecular epidemiology of residual Plasmodium vivax transmission in a paediatric cohort in Solomon Islands. Malaria Journal, 18.
- Beknazarova M, Whiley H, Judd J, Shield J, Page W, Miller A, Whittaker M and Ross K (2018) Argument for Inclusion of Strongyloidiasis in the Australian National Notifiable Disease List. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 3 (2). pp. 61-70
- Fazleen N, Whittaker M and Mamun A (2018) Risk of metabolic syndrome in adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: clinical research & reviews, 12. pp. 1083-1090
- Heard E, Fitzgerald L, Whittaker M, Va'ai S and Mutch A (in press) Exploring intimate partner violence in Polynesia: a scoping review. Trauma, Violence & Abuse,
- Herdiana H, Sari J and Whittaker M (2018) Intersectoral collaboration for the prevention and control of vector borne diseases to support the implementation of a global strategy: a systematic review. PLoS ONE, 13 (10).
- Mactaggart F, McDermott L, Tynan A and Whittaker M (2018) Exploring the broader health and well-being outcomes of mining communities in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. Global Public Health, 13 (7). pp. 899-913
- Naing C, Whittaker M and Tanner M (2018) Inter-sectoral approaches for the prevention and control of malaria among the mobile and migrant populations: a scoping review. Malaria Journal, 17.
- Naing C and Whittaker M (2018) Severe thrombocytopaenia in patients with vivax malaria compared to falciparum malaria: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 7 (10).
- Waltmann A, Koepfli C, Tessier N, Karl S, Fola A, Darcy A, Wini L, Harrison G, Barnadas C, Jennison C, Karunajeewa H, Boyd S, Whittaker M, Kazura J, Bahlo M, Mueller I and Barry A (2018) Increasingly inbred and fragmented populations of Plasmodium vivax associated with the eastward decline in malaria transmission across the Southwest Pacific. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 12 (1).
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 67+ research outputs authored by Prof Maxine Whittaker from 2007 onwards.
- Current Funding
Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.
Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Ltd - Contract Research
Health SDG targets (global mining town)
- Indicative Funding
- $89,621 (administered by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
- Summary
- The overall aim is to design interventions to support host communities the Sustainable development goal health outcome targets by 2030. The objectives are to: i) conduct a baseline assessment of existing data to estimate progress towards the health/wellbeing targets in the host countries (Peru, Australia, Canada, Chile and Southern Africa), ii) conduct baseline assessment in the host communities in relation to the SDG health and wellbeing targets, iii) design , cost and develop implementation plans for follow-on funding tailored interventions based on best practice evidence, to address the priority targets, iv) develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress
- Investigators
- Maxine Whittaker, Mitzy Gafos, Brian Rice, Ana Maria Buller, Meghna Ranganathan, Stefania Dringus, Renay Werner, Cesar Bazam, Ximena Ceo and Miguel Fontes in collaboration with Michael Jana, Lebohang Letsela, Ralelani Daswa, Rafael Miranda, Jhonny Acevedo and Rodrigo Crivelaro (College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Research for Trining and Development, Innovation for Development, Universidad de Chile, John Snow Inc. and Soul City Institute for Social Justice)
- Keywords
- Sustainable Development Goals; Health; Mining communities; Disease Control
CRC for Developing Northern Australia Scheme - Contract Research
Northern Australia Health Service Delivery Situation Analysis
- Indicative Funding
- $149,534
- Summary
- This project will identify key challenges and opportunities facing the northern Australian health service delivery sector and explore potential developmental scenarios and/or identify the most strategic research projects and development priorities for further investment. This will include but not be limited to infrastructure, clinical issues, policy, new models of care, investment, knowledge, training and human capital gaps and the research or alternative solutions to address them. This report will provide recommendations in all key areas identified to provide a better environment for growth and development on the northern Australian health service delivery sector.
- Investigators
- Maxine Whittaker in collaboration with Edward Strivens, Robyn Aitken, David Atkinson, Sarah Larkins and Stephanie Topp (College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences, Cairns & Hinterland Health Service District, Top End Health Service, Rural Clinical School of Western Australia and College of Medicine & Dentistry)
- Keywords
- Northern Australia health sector; Health Economics; Health Policy; Health System evaluation
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - Tropical Disease Research Regional Collaboration Initiative
Tropical partnerships to strengthen health systems responses to infectious diseases threats
- Indicative Funding
- $2,000,000 over 2 years
- Summary
- The Asia Pacific Region is facing frequent threats from emerging and existing infectious diseases. The capacity to mount a timely effective response is compromised in poorly functioning health systems seen in parts of the region. The resulting vulnerability affects the whole region, including Australia. Strengthening capacity to prepare and respond to these threats is thus a shared responsibility. This proposal aims to tackle the problem through collaboration with institutions, researchers and policy makers across the region, building on long held partnerships.
- Investigators
- Emma McBryde, Sarah Larkins, Archie Clements, Barend (Ben) Marais, Peter Siba, Maxine Whittaker, Tom Burkot, David MacLaren, George Milne and Richard Speare (Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, College of Medicine & Dentistry, Australian National University, The University of Sydney, Institute of Medical Research (PNG), College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences and The University of Western Australia)
- Keywords
- Health system strengthening; Infectious Diseases; Epidemiology; Disease Surveillance
Australian Research Council - Special Research Initiatives Scheme
Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine
- Indicative Funding
- $42,000,000 over 4 years
- Summary
- AITHM intends to build Australian research capacity in tropical health and biomedical sciences, to improve national capacity to identify risks to health security and biosecurity from re-emerging infectious diseases prevalent in tropical countries, and to undertake research which targets improvements in health outcomes and service delivery for regional, remote, and under-served communities in tropical Australia. This requires expansion of tropically based research facilities, the researcher skill base, and research programs.
- Investigators
- Louis Schofield, Maxine Whittaker, Robyn McDermott and Alex Loukas (Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, College of Public Health and Medical & Vet Sciences)
- Keywords
- Tropical Health and Medicine; Northern Australia
- Supervision
Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.
These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.
- Current
- Developing Local Models to Strengthen and Improve Capacity in Health Research in Melanesia (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
- Assessing primary health service capacity to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in the Kingdom of Bhutan; a healthy policy and systems analysis (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
- Strengthening community empowerment approaches to Aedes species mosquito management in a high-income country setting: comparative case studies within Queensland, Australia. (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
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Avocado Toast Is Everything
5 Minutes To Belly Happiness
I don't know if you've noticed, but avocado toast has gotten a bad rap lately. Not because it is unhealthy (the opposite is true) but because of some ridiculous insinuation that consuming avocado toast and homeownership are mutually exclusive or some such nonsense. 😑
Thankfully, we are hopefully past that ridiculousness and ready to dive headfirst into some simple yet tasty avocado toast yum.
What does avocado toast have to do with doula services?
1. Because I cook for my clients sometimes when we work together postpartum and it meets many of the requirements that I prefer to have in place for effective postpartum meal planning (that's a whole other blog in itself, but to summarize: healthy, easy, fast, delicious, and satisfying).
2. It contains ingredients that are mostly whole food/real food based and it is perfect for new parents who need fast recipes that they can actually prepare once I leave.
3. It is SO good that I can't not share it with you. What can I say? 🤷♀
-1 avocado
-2 mini whole wheat bagels (mine are from ALDI)
-8 cherry or grape tomatoes
-your favorite salt (I had pink on hand)
-pepper (fresh ground if possible)
-crushed red pepper
-lime wedge
Pop the mini bagels into the toaster.
While they toast, cut the avocado, remove the seed, remove the flesh and mash it with a fork. Slice the tomatoes in half.
Grab the toasted mini bagels and smother them with mashed avocado. Sprinkle a little salt on the avocado and squeeze half of the lime wedges onto it too.
Top with your cherry tomatoes, a little more salt, pepper, crushed red pepper (omit if you don't like spice), and the rest of the lime juice. Then go to town on that toast!
If you make this recipe tag me on Insta! @erinstephensbirth. If you are newly postpartum and struggling to figure out meal planning and delicious recipes, I've got you! I can actually consult with you to build a customized postpartum meal plan that meets your personal preferences (likes/dislikes), your health goals, and your energy requirements. To find out more contact me!
Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday! -E
Erin Stephens
Erin love to write about topics that families are interested in, to help spread awareness throughout the community, and to help her clients and future clients better understand her services. She loves chatting with people about her blogs, so feel free to contact her!
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July 22, 2005
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara University men's tennis members Ben Hidalgo, Jan Macek, and Bobby Rasmussen have all been named Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Scholar Athletes for the 2004-05 season.
"I'm very happy for these three young men, as their academic accomplishments are impressive," head coach George Husack said. "They worked hard juggling and managing a demanding schedule on the court and in the classroom."
This latest honor is an addition to an already decorated resume of academic achievements for Hidalgo, as this year alone he earned first team honors for the Arthur Ashe Scholar Award, as well as a spot on the WCC All-Academic team for men's tennis and the WCC Commissioner's Cup Honor Roll. The Plano, Texas, native was also named Bronco Scholar Athlete of the Week. Hidalgo graduated with a master of business administration from the Leavey School of Business in June with an impressive 3.64 GPA. This is the third consecutive year Hidalgo has been named an ITA Scholar Athlete selection.
Macek, a returning junior from Freising, Germany, receives this honor for the first time in his career. He was also named to the 2004-05 WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll and is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He is currently pursuing a degree in finance.
This is the second consecutive year that Rasmussen has earned ITA Scholar Athlete honors. A returning junior, the Colorado native has also been named to the WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll both years and has been selected as the Bronco Scholar Athlete of the Week. He is currently enrolled in the Accelerated Cooperative Education (ACE) honors program for undergraduate business majors.
In order to be eligible for ITA Scholar-Athlete selection, a player must be a varsity letter winner, have a grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for the current academic year, and have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters. This award honors freshman through senior years.


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USB 'Killer'
I came across this by accident
The device is marketed as a 'testing device' for simulating power surges on USB ports. The device itself is a simple 'pcb' with the a USB port soldered on it and some fairly big ass SMD caps.
The developer claims that it charges (5VDC on standard USB ports) when placed in the port, then discharges 'infinite times'. The effective result is any component on the Mainboard that cannot withstand "-200 V High Voltage" is rendered failed.
There is no volt meter placed across the 'shield' (the component that re-directs the High Voltage Danger to a red wire and a black wire so you can grab them with your fingers and make them arc a few times before you place the device in the computer (really anything that has a USB port…TV's, set-top boxes, Android tablets, Cars) of your nemesis.
Anything without circuit isolation will allow the remainder of the electronics to fail
Across the website are warnings that it's not a toy, but of course that is exactly who it is intended for. In an adult is going to destroy a computer, he or she would use grownup tools like gasoline and a crowbar.
While the example device looks clean…careful inspection reveals that SMD Components are soldered by hand…and not using an air gun. There is so much solder used in some cases it covers the pads of other components:
A couple of those traces look like blue wire to me. Perhaps this really is the prototype though. If you are going to test a circuit for surge, the. You should probably use a device that simulates an electrical surge, and not a poorly assembled circuit that continually delivers '-200V repeatedly'.
And certainly not something that is demonstrated by using both hands to manually arc 2 conductors together.
How could you twist your moustache while doing that?
Bonus info: The social media links still point to the e-commerce service he is using to take payment.
Also published on Medium.


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by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier
Sergio Aragones brings his inimitable style to DC's biggest icons in what promises to be the zaniest issue of Solo yet! Join the longtime Mad Magazine contributor and creator of Groo The Wanderer as he takes aim at Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and much, much more!
On Sale June 28, 2006 48pg. Color $4.99
Good to finally see some new Aragones/Evanier work, four years since the last GROO mini-series. I haven't really been too impressed with SOLO to date, those issues I've looked at, but this one I'm getting, no question. Great cover, too.


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A new journal where molecular biology meets clinical research
EMBO Molecular Medicine
Heidelberg, 9 October 2008 – The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) proudly announces the introduction of EMBO Molecular Medicine, a new journal dedicated to a research discipline focused on the interface between molecular biology and clinical research. The new journal, launching in 2009, will publish original research offering molecular insights into cellular and systemic processes underlying defined human diseases as well as potential clinical applications for diagnosis, prevention and therapy.
In line with EMBO's reputation for promoting the very best in the molecular life sciences, a renowned group of senior editors and an equally well respected advisory board assure published articles of the highest scientific quality following rapid, transparent and rigorous peer review.
"EMBO Molecular Medicine offers a unique opportunity to broadly distribute new findings in biomedical research and to strengthen links between clinicians and molecular biologists," said Hermann Bujard, EMBO Director. "We hope that published papers will lead to advances that will improve the detection, diagnosis and clinical management of diseases."
Articles will appear online and in print. In addition to research articles, the journal will publish review articles and editorials with innovative formats targeting a broad and unspecialised audience. A new format of review article, called Bridging the Gap, will aim to help molecular biologists and clinical researchers to understand each other's perspectives and to define common goals.
Submissions are invited from research groups at universities, independent research laboratories and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. EMBO Molecular Medicine offers free access to all content for the first two years of publication.
EMBO Molecular Medicine is published for EMBO by Wiley-Blackwell (the scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) and joins the EMBO family of leading peer-reviewed journals – The EMBO Journal, EMBO reports and Molecular Systems Biology – that span a broad spectrum of topics of molecular biology and reflect how science is shaping the world.
|Senior Editors
|Dario R. ALESSI, MRC, Dundee, UK
|Giulio COSSU, H.S. Raffaele, Milan, IT
|Uta FRANCKE, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, US
|Fred H. GAGE, Salk Institute, San Diego, US
|Matthias HENTZE, EMBL, Heidelberg, DE
|Edison LIU, Genome Institute of Singapore, SG
|Philippe SANSONETTI, Institute Pasteur, Paris, FR
|Bart de STROOPER, Molecular & Development Genetics,
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, BE
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All endurance sports athletes are on a quest for effortless power. But how do you tap into effortless power?
First, you need to examine the popular notion that only pain and exertion will make you faster, stronger and more enduring. That's simply not true! Approach your training and racing with kinetic intelligence to maximize your efficiency and economy.
Second, you must use external forces to create forward motion, rather than generating your own force. There is a powerful force that is always available to you, no matter where you are... as long as you aren't travelling in outer space. That force is gravity – experienced as your body weight.
For all endurance sports, use the force of gravity to move your body forward.
Your body can be a burden, or your gateway to effortless power. Instead of "flogging" your body, learn how to use your body intelligently as a "portal" for gravity in your chosen sports:
Cycling: Transfer your body weight from one pedal and to the other smoothly, while you remain stable and comfortable on your bike. See Zendurance Cycling Methods.
Running: Use your body's weight to "fall forward" – all the way to the finish line – while diminishing the risk of injury. See Chi Running.
Swimming: Lay face down in the water and use gravity to move forward – even though you have a very limited ability to grip. See Total Immersion Swim.
In every endurance sport, the secret to effortless power is your alliance with gravity - in a single word, your balance.
The Zendurance Cycling Self-Study Guide provides you with the guidance to improve your proprioception for road and triathlon cycling.
Are you ready to learn about Proprioception: Mind IN Matter?
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Water heaters: indoor plumbing wouldn't be the same without them! We often forget about these important appliances even though they add tremendous value to our daily lives.
We take water heaters for granted because they often work for years without requiring much maintenance. However, taking the time to check and do a little routine maintenance can help prolong the life of your water heater. Here are a few of our tips on how to prolong the life of your water heater!
Set the water heater temperature to 120°F
If you set your water heater at a lower temperature, you decrease the likelihood that sediment and scale will build up in your water heater. As a bonus, each 10°F drop in water temperature can save around 3-5% on your water heating costs.
Add a water softener to your home
Water sources in the Denver, Colorado area tend to have hard water with high concentrations of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. Hard water can leave deposits in your water heater tank, limiting its useful life. Adding a water softener can reduce the amount of minerals in the water supplying your water heater, and your whole house can benefit from its addition.
Drain and flush sediment from the tank
Sediment buildup not only reduces the efficiency of your water heater, but also shortens its life. Check to make sure the minerals in your water have not left behind a thick layer of sediment. A plumber can help you drain and clear your water heater of sediment. A rusty water heater may need to be replaced soon.
Test the pressure relief valve
Water heaters have a pressure relief valve at the top or side of the tank. The valve is a safety feature that opens to let off pressure from the tank before it gets too high. Older valves can reach a point where they no longer open or they will leak after testing. It's a good idea to have a replacement valve handy before you test, or ask an experienced plumber to do the testing for you.
Water heater inspections don't have to be stressful. Call us at (720) 330-4868 to have an experienced, licensed water heater technician at High5Plumbing check and maintain your water heater to maximize its useful life.


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Album Review Circa Waves - Different Creatures
Loud and swaggering, the defiance of youth compressed into song format.
Label: Virgin EMI
Released: 10th March 2017
Reviewer: Liam Konemann
Rating: 4 Stars
Circa Waves' debut, 2015's 'Young Chasers', was an exercise in boyish exuberance brimming with 00s-inspired riffs. For this follow-up, the Merseyside quartet are determined to step things up a notch.
'Different Creatures' is brasher than its predecessor, with a heavier, more distorted sound. The band have their gaze firmly set on being future festival headliners, stacked as it is with massive alt-rock tracks. It's loud and swaggering, the defiance of youth compressed into song format. The breezy melodies and buoyant riffs of 'Young Chasers' have been cast aside and replaced with a wall of scuzzy guitars. But while the album sees Circa Waves growing up, it doesn't quite show them fully grown. That's no bad thing. Lyrically 'Different Creatures' focuses on tales of transition, as the band shift from one phase of their lives to the next. Tracks like 'Crying Shame' and 'Fire That Burns' focus on dysfunctional relationships with all the intensity of a broken heart, while 'Out On My Own' grapples with the realisation that growing into independence can feel isolating.
'Different Creatures' may well be a 'big' rock album, but 'Love's Run Out', one of its softest numbers, is a clear standout. With only an acoustic guitar and frontman Kieran Shudall's vocal to carry it, the straightforward love song is touchingly sweet. It goes to show that while Circa Waves are stepping up, they're just as confident in stripping things back.


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Portuguese startup readies "Java for iPhone" toolkit (5 messages)
Inovaworks, a Portuguese startup, announced yesterday their upcoming jaiPhon toolkit, which allows Java Developers to use the Java Programming Language to develop software to Apple's iPhone platform. We're arguing that there is a huge potential market of 5 million people worldwide (us, the Java Developers) wanting to develop legal content for Apple's platform, and not having a legal, viable way of doing so in Java if we will, and if we've accepted Apple's terms in the iPhone Developer Program. So, in good ol' fashioned "if it ain't there, build it", we started building it, and we're on our way to finish it. We introduced yesterday what will be a complete toolset for Java developers to write Apple-compliant, AppStore-ready applications. It's jaiPhon, the "Java on iPhone" development kit. Our goals while building jaiPhon included: * Using the familiar Java programming language * Using a familiar IDE like Eclipse or Netbeans * Generating 100% valid and compliant iPhone applications * Explicitly avoiding software black boxes and developer lock-in * Allowing for Xcode Instruments tuneups if needed We just started walking in public, and we see a long road ahead of interesting innovations before we can run. A first, functional version, will be made publicly available in late September, begginning October at most. It will be a commercial product, but will be affordable to most pockets. It will open the amazingly new iPhone world to the Java community. An updated site will come up in the next few weeks in http://www.jaiphon.com. Development news will also be made available on Hugo Pinto's blog, at http://www.hugojpinto.com.
- Posted by: Hugo Pinto
- Posted on: August 29 2008 13:12 EDT
Threaded Messages (5)
- Re: Portuguese startup readies "Java for iPhone" toolkit by Christopher Brind on September 02 2008 08:30 EDT
- Wrong URL by Hugo Pinto on September 02 2008 08:57 EDT
- Re: Wrong URL by Skandar De Anaya on September 03 2008 03:52 EDT
- Re: Wrong URL by arjan tijms on September 03 2008 06:44 EDT
- Re: Wrong URL by Skandar De Anaya on September 03 2008 11:58 EDT
- Re: Wrong URL by Skandar De Anaya on September 03 2008 03:52 EDT
Re: Portuguese startup readies "Java for iPhone" toolkit[ Go to top ]
Sounds really exciting! However, I'm not in to perfumes, thanks. ;) I presume this is the blog? http://www.blogger.com/profile/13984820683469338801
- Posted by: Christopher Brind
- Posted on: September 02 2008 08:30 EDT
- in response to Hugo Pinto
Wrong URL[ Go to top ]
Sorry guys, Correct link is http://www.hugojpinto.com I'll edit the Link ASAP Hugo
- Posted by: Hugo Pinto
- Posted on: September 02 2008 08:57 EDT
- in response to Hugo Pinto
Re: Wrong URL[ Go to top ]
So this is like GWT for the Iphone that compiles Java code to Objective-c and IPhone toolkit?, What about Java runtime, gargbage collector etc or it is just objective-c code on the Iphone?, The IDE will be Xcode or I can use also IntelliJ?. What about OpenGL and Core Animation, I can do it in Java also for make casual games?. It will be Opensource and what licensing schema are you using?. This project sounds very good, if is good and it works it will open many doors. because really I don't like objective-c, Apple this days is doing many stupid decisions. Regards.
- Posted by: Skandar De Anaya
- Posted on: September 03 2008 03:52 EDT
- in response to Hugo Pinto
Re: Wrong URL[ Go to top ]
- Posted by: arjan tijms
- Posted on: September 03 2008 06:44 EDT
- in response to Skandar De Anaya
So this is like GWT for the Iphone that compiles Java code to Objective-c and IPhone toolkit?This would be quite interesting. Basically it's also what Wine does; mapping the Win32 API to a Unix one. It's also a potentially very long road and a never ending one. The Wine project has been running almost as long as Win32 itself exists. GNUStep, which is implementing the OpenStep Objective-C libraries has been running for a *very* long time too. Since the iPhone toolkit is basically Cocoa and Cocoa is basically OpenStep++, the amount of time put into GNUStep may possible be an indication of how long this project might take.
I don't like objective-c, Apple this days is doing many stupid decisions.It's not a recent decision. Basically it dates back to 1988, when NextStep was first released and based on Objective-C. Mac OS X is build on that foundation and the iPhone runs a slimmed down version of that.
Re: Wrong URL[ Go to top ]
I'm sorry I think I rushed to fast to ask questions and I didn't finish to read the complete article because really it sounds very exciting the project but I was reading the next message and I didn't catch on something, So this will be a commercial project not opensource?. And as the commenter after me said that this will be a long run as Wine but the project is Commercial?, geez, Houston we have a problem. No sorry like this kind of projects should be opensource it is a lot of effort for a small startup like this kind of project plus commercial closed source, it will take like 20 years to complete? for that time maybe Apple is out of business hehe. Also this kind of projects really need first adopters because is very risky as the last commenter said about OpenStep and Wine, So usually is this kind of projects start opensource and when there begin a profit offering services you could use dual licensing and gain more profit. Why some IT people doesn't understand that commercial software ala Microsoft is plain dead in this times. hmm... maybe I should really learn objective-c. Regards and Good Luck.
- Posted by: Skandar De Anaya
- Posted on: September 03 2008 11:58 EDT
- in response to Skandar De Anaya


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Christopher Hitchens (1949 - 2011) was an Anglo-American author and journalist. His books made him a prominent public intellectual and a staple of talk shows and lecture circuits. He was a columnist and literary critic at Vanity Fair, Slate, The Atlantic, World Affairs, The Nation, Free Inquiry and a variety of other media outlets. He was named one of the world's "Top 100 Public Intellectuals" by Foreign Policy and Britain's Prospect.
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Pueraria tuberosa or Vidarikand (in Sanskrit ) belongs to the family of Fabaceae. It is a perennial woody climber and has huge tuberous roots. A fully grown plant measures 5-6 meters in height. This plant bears white flowers with pink shade. It is mainly found in India, Nepal and Pakistan. It is popularly known as Indian Kudzu.
In ayurveda system of medicine, its roots are used for medicinal purposes. The roots contain Steroids, Sugars, Amino acids and Sterols. Researchers have evaluated the antimicrobial properties of this plant.
According to texts of ayurveda Vidarikanda is heavy to digest and increases moisture level of tissues and stickiness of secretions. It is sweet to taste and this taste remains in all stages of digestion. It has tremendous cooling properties. Due to these properties it alleviates pitta and vata .
Benefits of Vidarikand- As in Ayurveda
1.This tuber reduces dryness of body and eases bowel movement. It is very useful in relieving constipation.
2.It strengthens the body and boosts its immunity. This wonder herb acts as Rasayana and helps to slow down ageing process.
3.Vidaarikanda rejuvenates male reproductive system and increases quality and quantity of semen. This helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility.
4.This ayurvedic herb reduces vata and normalizes kapha. Due to these properties shukra dhatu increases. Shukra dhatu helps to increase hard erections, increase libido and sexual energy. It helps in Erectile Dysfunction.
5.Vidaarikanda acts as an aphrodisiac and is known as vrishya. This is used in vajikarana Therapy preparations.
6.It acts as a galactogogue and is very useful for nursing mothers.
7.Due to its diuretic properties, it is used as an ingredient in ayurvedic diuretic preparations.
8.Consumption of this herb rejuvenates skin and increases fairness and glow. It is widely used in diseases of skin which cause discoloration.
9.This herb rejuvenates whole body and increases muscle bulk.
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Are you looking for The high-quality apps that will help you purchase, sell, and skim on Best Craigslist Apps for iPhone and iPad right to your iPhone or iPad! seeking out the high-quality iPhone apps and high-quality iPad apps that will help you purchase and promote stuff on Craigslist? In may additionally regions of the united states Craigslist is one of the maximum popular locations to buy, promote, or change your stuff. Heck, iPhones, iPads, and iPods are some of the maximum in-call for items on Craigslist, and as long as you remember of scammers, it is a remarkable vicinity to get some brief cash for your stuff. There are pretty some apps to be had that come up with smooth access to Craigslist on the cross. they could ship you notifications, maintain you in touch, and assist you find simply what you are searching out. however what Best Craigslist Apps for iPhone and iPad are absolutely the first-rate?
List Of Best Craigslist Apps for iPhone
ALSO READ: Top 5 Best Craigslist Apps for iPad 2019
1. CPlus for Craigslist
Searching for daily classifieds, job ads, yard sales, garage sales, car sales or dating ads? CPlus for Craigslist is exactly what you need. Not only can you search for all types of classified ads but you can also search multiple cities at a time from your mobile. Search alerts will make sure you catch up with latest ads in real time. Customize your profile by marking your favorite ads and postings. Posting to sell can never be so easy.
CPlus makes Craigslist easier to use. There are a ton of added features to make browsing, searching and posting on Craigslist, smooth, effective and absolutely free.
## Awesome App, Amazing Features ##
– Notifications deliver the latest ads to you promptly (No battery drain).
– Geo-location enables you to automatically find nearby cities.
– Multiple city search for ads and classifieds.
– Multiple display modes for Search Results: Photo+description view, photo grid view, photo album view, map view and big photo view.
– Searches can be saved to start screen and avoid repetition of same searches.
– Postings can be saved to your favorite list. Also Add notes to your favorite postings.
– Update search in the result page including category, filter and sorting.
– Native in-app posting for creating new ads and classifieds to buy, sell, rent products and services.
– Renew, edit or repost your ads and manage multiple accounts from your iPhone.
– Great mobile optimization for easy readability and functionality.
CPlus for Craigslist is a Free to use app! Stay tuned to get updates and constant improvements and new features from us, regularly.
2. CSmart for craigslist
CSmart, an application for accessing craigslist on iOS.
CSmart is the SMARTEST craigslist browser which unlocks the hidden potential of craigslist. The quickest way to browse and search craigslist with excellent features like multi-city saved searches, notifications, starred/favorite listings, search history and previously viewed listings history all in one easy to use screen.
-Keep an eye on your favorite searches without all the time and effort!
-CSmart automatically notifies you when a new item is found that you're searching for!
-Integrated with Notification Center.
-Quickly see how many saved searches have new notifications from CSmart's main menu.
-Options to enable or disable: Automatic Sync, Notifications and Sounds.
-MULTI-CITY saved searches!
-Saved search lists show 5 preview thumbnails before you even open the saved search. This way you can easily find the saved search you're looking for!
-Customize the order saved searches the way you prefer.
-Search History: If you didn't save a search you can still find it in your search history. Easy!
-EASY browsing with search results displayed BESIDE the full listing view.
-Browse categories (including MULTI-CITY browsing!)
-Read listings are automatically given a grey highlight so you can easily spot which ones you have viewed.
-Sort results by price, date, and optionally group first by city then sort within each city! This allows you to quickly find the results from the cities which interest you most.
-Starred Listings: star the listings from search results which interest you for later follow up from the "Starred Listings" menu item.
-Super sharp retina display optimized thumbnails.
-Listings History: You can quickly look up listings which you viewed earlier organized by date.
-Quick shortcut to post a new listing on craigslist website (Built in posting function coming soon in a free update)
-Quickly see which listings are newly loaded with light blue highlight!
-Different cities are color coded in search results.
-Your location is used to find the closest craigslist
-Swipe from the right or left edge of the screen to slide to the main menu or detail view
-And many more…
3. Qwilo Craigslist Mobile App
Qwilo is a FREE Craigslist mobile app that takes everything you love about Craigslist and puts it all together in one easy to use, beautiful and reliable Craigslist mobile app. Best Craigslist Apps for iPhone and iPad, Qwilo has no ads! Qwilo includes all the major Craigslist categories: Cars & Trucks, Garage Sales & Yard Sales, Housing & Apartments or anything else For Rent or For Sale on Craigslist, you'll find it all on Qwilo, an officially licensed Craigslist mobile app. Enjoy!
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Current Version 2.0.6 Qwilo Craigslist Universal
Craigslist Search
-All Craigslist countries, cities and neighborhoods
-Select multiple cities or neighborhoods
-Filter Craigslist search results; includes advanced search filters
-Sort by Newest, Relevant, Low-High Price or High-Low Price
-View results in Text-only, Grid, Thumbnail and Picture layouts
-Recent Craigslist Search History
-Save Craigslist Searches including Advanced Filters
-Map view with clustering
-Create Craigslist alerts to be notified when a listing matches your criteria
-Run up to 5 alerts at one time
-Full screen pictures
-Contact Craigslist sellers directly via phone, email or text
-Share Craigslist listing via email or text
-Save Craigslist listings to favorites
-Descriptive keyword tags
-Flag listings as prohibited or Best Craigslist Apps for iPhone and iPad
-View original listings on Craigslist
-Full Craigslist account dashboard
-Listing status icons (active, inactive, deleted)
-Edit Craigslist listings text, photos or contact info
-One click to renew Craigslist Listings
-Use images from camera or photo library
-Advanced fields in addition to the basic ones
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If you are a US citizen or permanent resident you can bring your family members who are foreign nationals to the United States. immigration lawyer
You should try consulting with an experienced immigration attorney if you want to bring your foreign family members to the United States. Your foreign family member can visit the United States and stay with you on a visitor visa. However a visitor visa will not allow the foreign family member to work in the US. Also the family member will have to leave the US once the visa expires. He or she can stay in theUS only till the validity of the visa. Your foreign family member must make an application for a visitor visa to the US Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over his or her place of residence abroad. The application for a visitor visa must be accompanied by certain documents which can vary from country to country and will depend on many factors including your relationship with that family member. One of the requirements for a visitor visa is that the applicant must demonstrate that he or she has enough funds to pay of the proposed stay in the US. If your family member cannot demonstrate sufficient funds from his or her own sources, you can provide a letter of support along with evidences of your finances. A good US immigration attorney can advise you on the requirements for a visitor visa for your foreign family member. US citizens and permanent residents can bring their alien family member to live permanently with them in the United States. The US citizen or permanent resident must sponsor the immigrant visa petition. Your status – US citizen or permanent resident will determine the family members you can sponsor. A US citizen can sponsor his or her spouse, children of any age, parents, brothers and sisters. A permanent resident can sponsor their spouses and unmarried children. Call an immigration attorney. The attorney can review your case and advise you on your eligibility to sponsor your family member. The US citizen or permanent resident completes the immigrant visa petition on behalf of the foreign family member and files the petition with the USCIS along with proof of eligibility to sponsor the petition – evidence of US citizenship or permanent status and also proof of the petitioner's relationship with the beneficiary of the petition – the foreign family member. Proof of relationship will vary. For example if the petitioner and the beneficiary are brothers, then the birth certificates of the petitioner and the beneficiary indicating a common parent will suffice. If the beneficiary is the spouse of the petitioner, then marriage certificate will be considered as proof of the relationship. Once the petition is approved, the foreign family member will receive an immigrant visa. There are different kinds of immigrant visa for family members and family members. Some of them have a waiting period and the family member may have to wait for some time before actually getting a visa. Not all foreign family members qualify for a family based immigrant visa. Call an experienced US immigration attorney to know your options if your family member does not qualify for a family based immigrant visa. Atlanta immigration law firm


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Both the men's and women's soccer teams at Virginia are ranked No. 1 in the nation. READ MORE
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Virginia Men's Soccer Photo Gallery: Virginia Tech
The Hoos and Hokies played to a 1-1 tie. READ MORE
Jean-Christophe Koffi's Goal Lifts Virginia Men's Soccer Past Pitt
The Cavaliers won in overtime for the fourth time this season. READ MORE
Virginia Soccer Turns Away Notre Dame
Cavaliers shut out Fighting Irish for 1-0 win. READ MORE
Sabre TV: Todd Wharton, Marcus Salandy-Defour On UNC Tie, Senior Night
UVa and UNC tied 0-0 Friday night. READ MORE
Sabre TV: Alexis Shaffer On UVa's Win Over FSU
The Cavaliers won the battle between No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation. READ MORE
Hoos Face Hokies In Clash Match
UVa men's soccer tries to dial in late in the season. READ MORE
Sabre TV: Brittany Ratcliffe On UVa's Win Over Louisville
The Hoos face No. 1 Florida State on Sunday. READ MORE
Morgan Brian Reflects On World Cup Whirlwind
From a NYC parade to the cover of SI, it's been an incredible ride for Morgan Brian. READ MORE
Virginia's Steve Swanson Reflects On World Cup
Virginia coach savors the National Team experience. READ MORE
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UVa switched tactics, made tourney run. READ MORE
Virginia's Top 25 Moments Of The Year
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Virginia Rolls Past Marquette
The Virginia men's soccer team advanced to the quarterfinal game of the NCAA Soccer Tournament by defeating Marquette, 3-1, at Klockner Stadium on Sunday. The Cavaliers improved to 12-5-5 on the season and will face the winner of Sunday night's UCLA-Connecticut match up. READ MORE
Cavs Beat Cold, Wake To Advance
The Virginia women's soccer team did not freeze - at least not performance-wise - in the Sweet Sixteen spotlight. READ MORE
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Fifth-Year seniors Kate Norbo and Morgan Stith are enjoying UVa's time at No. 1. READ MORE
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Think of that extraordinary event; some 22 years before TR's 5th cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt was called "a traitor to his class" Teddy was getting the same treatment. Barack Obama should take heart from those historical experiences. The Gilded Age was followed by the Progressive Era of tough laws and court actions against Robber Barons who controlled state legislatures and Congress with their anti-trust legislation.
Then came the Roaring Twenties and the Crash, followed by the Great Depression– and then the New Deal– which created the blessed Glass-Steagall Act– which separated investment banking from commercial banking, plus the WPA and other make work programs that gave the unemployed a reason for living and put food in their mouths. Some 20 years later the stock market reached its old pre-crash peak and the economy powered by pent up consumer purchases, roared ahead...
So, the best thing that could happen to Obama is to be snubbed by much of Wall Street, toughen up, and knowing the score, stick to his guns at a fairer deal for everyone. Act, behave and speak in the tradition of the two Roosevelts.
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Rhodes Scholars: Why Breaking Up Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow Was Bad Move by WWEFebruary 6, 2013
For the past few months, Team Rhodes Scholars has been the top contender for Team Hell No's Tag Team Championships. It seemed like it was only a matter of time before Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow would be adorned with those copper belts, but they have since decided to go their separate ways, and the tag team division will suffer because of it.
Although fans have mixed feelings when it comes to the current WWE product, I have found it to be enjoyable in recent weeks and months. One of the big reasons for that is the resurrection of the tag team scene. The WWE's current tag division obviously doesn't rival the golden ages of WWE tag team wrestling in the late 1980s and during the Attitude Era, but it is a major improvement compared to what we have been saddled with the past couple years.
Kane and Daniel Bryan are probably most responsible for the WWE's tag team renaissance, but Team Rhodes Scholars has played an important role as well.
While Kane and Bryan provide the star power, Rhodes and Sandow have been their main rivals for a significant amount of time. Team Hell No couldn't single-handedly reshape the tag team landscape, so Team Rhodes Scholars' contributions shouldn't be taken lightly.
As much as it may seem like the tag division suddenly has a ton of depth, that isn't necessarily the case with Rhodes and Sandow now pursuing their singles careers, according to their conversation with Booker T on SmackDown. Team Rhodes Scholars was always pushing Team Hell No to the brink, but aside from the pairing of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara, I'm not sure if there is a team on the current roster that can provide suitable competition.
Primo and Epico, The Usos and The Prime Time Players are good teams that should be given more time to shine, but I don't really see that happening. In addition to them, the WWE has 3MB, The Great Khali and Hornswoggle and perhaps the newly formed alliance of Brodus Clay and Tensai.
When it's laid out like that, it suddenly becomes apparent that losing Team Rhodes Scholars is a big blow.
Truth be told, I can't say that I understand the reasoning behind this move. Kane and Daniel Bryan make for a highly entertaining team, but it's blatantly obvious that they won't be together forever. There has been plenty of turmoil between them as of late, and if Kane is added to the Elimination Chamber match, then things could come to a head and lead to them breaking up in the very near future as well.
When you take both Team Rhodes Scholars and Team Hell No out of the equation, the tag team division is suddenly on very shaky ground. Mysterio and Sin Cara would likely be next in line to win the Tag Team Championships and take control of things, but the lack of competition is obvious. The Prime Time Players are entertaining and could assume the role of No. 1 heel team; however, the situation is murky at best after those two squads.
Additionally, I fail to see what Rhodes and Sandow are going to do as individuals.
Both of them are extremely talented and should excel as singles competitors at some point, but now just isn't the time. There is absolutely no room for either of them in the world title scene, and the midcard titles are currently being held by heels, so they don't factor in there, either.
A quick overview of WrestleMania shows that the main event matches will likely be The Rock vs. John Cena, CM Punk vs. The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H. That leaves room for seven more matches, at most, with four of them being occupied by titles that neither Rhodes nor Sandow will be in contention for.
I don't see how they factor into WrestleMania season on their own, but they could have easily been part of the Tag Team Championship match at 'Mania had they stayed together.
I always knew that Team Rhodes Scholars was a temporary duo, but the timing of their demise makes very little sense from a big-picture standpoint. Even if there was never any intention to give Rhodes and Sandow the Tag Team Championships, they could have simply broke up following WrestleMania. It would have been a logical move because now I'm at a loss regarding what the creative team should do with them.
If nothing else, I suppose it speaks to the depth of the current roster when there isn't room for two talented heels to flourish as individuals. Due to that depth when it comes to singles wrestling, however, the depth of the tag division is now bound to suffer. Hopefully the WWE has something up its sleeve with regard to new teams because the absence of Team Rhodes Scholars leaves an obvious hole that has to be filled.
Both Rhodes and Sandow have world title potential, but I believe that they would have benefited from a run with the Tag Team Championships, even if it was brief. Apparently, that wasn't in the cards for whatever reason. Maybe the WWE will surprise me, but I can't see Rhodes and Sandow being used as effectively as individuals between now and WrestleMania as they would have been together.
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Congratulations to Bancroft for bringing home the Participation Trophy for the Monster Mash Dash for the 5th year in a row! It was a great event and a proud moment for Bancroft! Our award winning Bancroft artists designed the Tee shirt as well! What a good time and a super way to support the Kennett Education Foundation! See you next year!
Kennett High School Announces 2016 National Merit Semifinalists
Kennett High School is proud to announce that three Kennett High School students have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Seniors (from left) Julie Bates, Saarang Karandikar, and John Libert were among approximately 1.5 million juniors who entered the 2016 National Merit Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) that served as an initial screen of program entrants.
Outside of the classroom, Julie is a member of the Academic Team, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and the yearbook staff, and she performs with the color guard. She has not chosen where she will study after graduation, but she has decided to major in engineering.
Saarang plays varsity tennis and is a member of FBLA and the high school's robotics team. Like Julie, he has not committed to a school, but he has decided to major in neuroscience.
John is a dedicated member of the high school's swimming team. His events are the 100 fly and the 100 backstroke. John is considering schools and fields of study.
The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of high school seniors and includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in each state is proportional to the state's percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
These students are eligible to continue in the program competition for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $32 million to be offered in the spring. To advance to the finalist level and to be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several additional requirements. These include an outstanding academic record, endorsement by the principal, and SAT scores that confirm the preliminary results. The semifinalist and his or her counselor must submit a detailed scholarship application that includes the student's essay and information about the student's participation and leadership in school and community activities.
Nine KHS Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students
Kennett High School is proud to announce this year's National Merit Commended students: (standing L-R) Tolulope Adetayo, Dylan Munson, Erin Dooley, Andrew Kim, Jacob Saltzberg, Magnus Murray, Christian Beveridge, (kneeling L-R) Alexander Mark, and Casey Bruno.
A Letter of Commendation from Kennett High School and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, has been presented by Kennett High School principal, Dr. Jeremy Hritz, to these scholastically talented seniors.
"We are so proud of these outstanding students, not only for their exceptional performance on standardized tests, but also for all the other ways in which they enrich the Kennett Square community," Dr. Hritz stated.
Although these students do not continue in the competition for Merit Scholarships, they placed among the top 5% of the 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 Merit Scholarship competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Fire Department Visits New Garden Elementary School
The Avondale Fire Company recently visited New Garden Elementary School first grade students to discuss fire safety. They explained the actual job of a firefighter and what to do in the event of an emergency. They stressed the importance of the number "911", smoke detectors, and having a designated meeting place in the event of a fire.
Each student received a bright yellow fireman's cap, a pencil, and an activity book.
Bancroft\'s Students are Climbing the Rock Wall
Bancroft Elementary School's climbing wall is up and running in all physical education classes! Students had the opportunity to climb the wall for the very first time at the school's Fall Festival a couple of weeks ago. There are five panels that students can choose to climb up or they can climb across, which is known as "traversing."
During physical education classes students come to the wall with a partner during station work. The climber must say "On Rock" and wait for their spotter to say "Rock On." The spotters are responsible for assisting climbers by pointing out holds to grab, and to make the climber feel safe. Rock climbing is known for improving upper body strength, as well grip strength in the hand and fingers and overall muscular endurance.
Students will climb over two physical education cycles in the Fall, and then again in the Spring. The Bancroft Bears are super lucky to have this new element in gym class!
Monster Mash Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Spooky Sprint
7th Annual Monster Mash Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids Spooky Sprint
The Kennett Education Foundation's Monster Mash Dash and Kids Spooky Sprint, Sponsored by Cari Orthodontics, will be held Sunday, October 25 among the beautiful fall colors of Anson B. Nixon Park! The current weather forecast for Sunday morning is cloudy with a low of 54 degrees and high of 62 degrees, PERFECT weather for a trail run or walk!
Everyone is encouraged to come in costume as you support Education Grants, Scholarships and STEM in KCSD. Awards will be given for costumes!
Our NO FEE on-line registration is open through midnight Wednesday, October 21. Pre-registration is $25 for the 5K Run/Walk and $10 for the Spooky Sprint for kids 10 and under. On-site race day registration will be available starting at 8:00 am on Sunday morning at $30 for the 5K. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 400 registrants. We have over 150 registrants to date, join the fun and sign-up today !


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Geography of Botswana
|Southern Africa
|Ranked 48th
|• Total
|581,730 km2 (224,610 sq mi)
|• Land
|• Water
|0 km (0 mi)
|Total land borders: 4,374.15 km (2,717.97 mi)
Namibia: 1,544 km (959 mi)
South Africa: 1,969 km (1,223 mi)
Zambia: 0.15 km (0.093 mi)
Zimbabwe: 834 km (518 mi)
|Highest point
|Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m (4,885 ft)
|Lowest point
|Junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m (1,683 ft)
Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, north of South Africa. Botswana occupies an area of 581,730 square kilometres (224,610 sq mi), of which 566,730 km2 (218,820 sq mi) are land. Botswana has land boundaries of combined length 4,347.15 kilometres (2,701.19 mi), of which the constituent boundaries are shared with Namibia, for 1,544 km (959 mi); South Africa 1,969 km (1,223 mi); Zimbabwe, 834 km (518 mi) and Zambia, 0.15 km (0.093 mi). Much of the population of Botswana is concentrated in the eastern part of the country.
Sunshine totals are high all year round although winter is the sunniest period. The whole country is windy and dusty during the dry season.[1]
Botswana is semi-arid, due to the short rain season. However, the relatively high altitude of the country and its continental situation gives it a subtropical climate. The country is remote from moisture-laden air flows for most of the year. The dry season lasts from April to October in the south and to November in the north where, however, rainfall totals are higher. The south of the country is most exposed to cold winds during the winter period (early May to late August) when average temperatures are around 14 °C (57.2 °F). The whole country has hot summers with average temperatures around 26 °C (78.8 °F). Sunshine totals are high all year round although winter is the sunniest period. The whole country is windy and dusty during the dry season.[1]
The land is predominantly flat to gently undulating tableland, although there is some hilly country, where mining is carried out. The Kalahari Desert is in the central and the southwest. The Okavango Delta, one of the world's largest inland deltas, is in the northwest and the Makgadikgadi Pans, a large salt pan lies in the north-central area. The Makgadikgadi has been established as an early habitation area for primitive man; This large seasonal wetland is composed of several large component pans, the largest being Nwetwe Pan, Sua Pan and Nxai Pan.[2] Botswana's lowest elevation point is at the junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers, at a height of 513 m (1,683 ft). The highest point is Monalanong Hill, at 1,494 m (4,902 ft). The country is divided into four drainage regions, which are sometimes indistinct due to the arid nature of the climate:
- the Chobe River on the border with the Caprivi Strip of Namibia together with a small adjacent swampy area is part of the Zambezi basin;
- most of the north and central region of the country is part of the Okavango inland drainage basin;
- the easternmost part of the country falls into the Limpopo drainage basin;
- the southern and southwestern regions, which are the driest of all, are drained by the Molopo river along the South African border and the Nossob river through the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, and are technically part of the basin of the Orange River. None of these rivers normally flows as far as the Orange, however. (The last recorded confluence was in the 1880s.)[3]
Except for the Chobe, Okavango, Boteti and Limpopo rivers, most of Botswana's rivers cease to flow during the dry and early rainy seasons.
Natural hazards[edit]
Botswana is affected by periodic droughts, and seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust, which can obscure visibility.
Current environmental issues in Botswana are overgrazing, desertification and the existence of only limited fresh water resources.
Research from scientists has found that the common practice of overstocking cattle to cope with drought losses actually depletes scarce biomass, making ecosystems more vulnerable. The study of the district predicts that by 2050 the cycle of mild drought is likely to become shorter —18 months instead of two years—due to climate change.[4]
International agreements[edit]
Botswana is a party to the following international agreements: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection and Wetlands.
Extreme points[edit]
This is a list of the extreme points of Botswana, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location.
- Northernmost point - the tripoint with Zambia and Namibia, Ngamiland District
- Easternmost point - the tripoint with South Africa and Zimbabwe, Central District
- Southernmost point - Bokspits, Kgalagadi District
- Westernmost point - the western section of the border with Namibia*
- Note: Botswana does not have a westernmost point as the western section is formed by the 22nd meridian of longitude east of Greenwich.
- ^ a b General Survey of Climatology, Landsberg (ed.),Elsevier, 2001
- ^ C. Michael Hogan (2008) Makgadikgadi, Megalithic Portal, ed. A.Burnham
- ^ Times Comprehensive Atlas, (2007), Times Books, London
- ^ Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 10–22 April 2008 - SciDev.Net


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Mork Encino, 28, was sick of being unemployed so he decided to start his own business, allowing people with $10,000 to hunt him like a wild animal for sport.
On his website, huntme4sport.com, he is offering "hearty gentlemen who fancy themselves sportsmen" the chance to hunt him down and even kill him should they so choose.
Mork says of his abilities:
"I am a new breed of prey with thick pelt and smooth hide," while adding, "I'm faster than a wild turkey, smart as any GODDAMN wild boar, and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the monetary health of my family."
The prey (that would be Encino) says he has received various offers but "none of which I've been comfortable accepting."
While he says the hunting challenge isn't a joke, he hopes a real job offer will arrive first so he doesn't get "shot in the face."
Encino calls the website and hunting offer a "job application" and in this economy some people might be willing to kill for the chance to "interview" him…literally.


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