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We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
Byron, Cyndy and Valor
Living above the line is all about living life to the fullest. Above the line is where you are healthy, feel great physically, mentally, spiritually and financially.
When I first started using Young Living products, I liked the way they helped support healthy body systems; Gastrointestinal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Brain and more. As I used them more, I found myself slowly transforming in a very positive way. I was becoming more grounded, feeling happier and more content, more interested in making the world a better place and generally enjoying life more fully. This was and is a very pleasant and unexpected experience. I am absolutely convinced using pure potent oils helped my movement in this great direction.
My wife and I have been using Young Living products since 2001. We have found Young Living to be a great company, with values that align with most people – honesty, integrity, making a contribution, helping others live better lives and more…. We are blessed and honored to have met Gary and Mary Young and established friendships with people all over the world who enjoy using and sharing this wonderful life style.
In addition to pure, potent essential oils, Young Living provides us with oil infused supplements that support all of our body's systems. And they provide cleaning and personal care products that help us reduce and eliminate the number of harmful chemicals in our homes. The personal care products include deodorants, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, makeup, mouthwash, hand sanitizer and more. All of them help support our healthy systems rather than torment them with nasty man made, potentially cancer causing chemicals.
Another great way to support our healthy systems and truly feel great is enabled by supplements and a wonderful anti-oxidant beverage: NingXia Red.
A second and important part of living above the line is achieving financial freedom. Young Living offers a very generous compensation plan that enables everyone to earn significant income if they choose to take the action required to make it happen. The income earned can be to simply pay for the products you use or to totally change your life and earn your living by sharing their products with others and helping your friends grow their business. According to the 2016 income disclosure statement the average monthly income for those who decide to make it a business varies from $77 a month to over $152,000 a month.
It is said the market rewards those who bring value to it. We are exceptionally proud to be part of Young Living; one of the few multilevel marketing companies that has grown to over a billion dollars in annual sales around the globe. With over 100,000 people deciding to join Young Living every month, Young Living is making great progress on their vision of having pure, therapeutic grade essential oils in every home.
If the idea of living above the line, and enjoying living life to the fullest appeals to you, Please contact us to learn more and see if there is a good match between your interests and this great opportunity.
With our Love,
Byron and Cyndy
Young Living offers a fantastic business opportunity that enables those who decide to, the ability to build an additional revenue stream ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars every month.
Check out the opportunity based on 2015 earnings from members:
It may be hard to read:
Beginning business builders on average make over $200 per month,
Business building leaders at the highest tiers make well over $60,000 per month on average. Yes, over a half a million a year. and many are earning more than a million a year
If the incomes listed above pique your interest, and you'd like to learn more, please contact us NOW. We are looking for some motivated folks to join our team that we can work with and mentor to achieve their goals.
Animal Scents Pet Chews were introduced at the 2016 Young Living Grand Convention.
We love our pets like family, so why wouldn't we share the goodness of essential oils with them? Animal Scents Pet Chews combine the power of Spearmint, Peppermint and Paragize essential oils to create a tasty treat for your pet that supports your pet's oral and digestive health.
Our dog Valor, loves these treats. He wholeheartedly endorses them 🙂
Benefits and Features
Supports the digestive system *
Promotes oral health for your pet *
Combats bad breath *
We absolutely love this article. Dr David Stewart is the author of "the Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple, and The Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture.
by Dr. David Stewart
We are finding ourselves more frequently approached by competing essential oil companies to sell and promote their brand. They always claim to have "pure" oils "as good or better than those of Young Living." Maybe they do and maybe they don't. Here are some questions to ask when approached by another essential oil company:
1. Does their company own any farms on which to raise herbs for oils? And if they do, are they new farms on land formerly polluted with herbicides, pesticides, and chemicals that contain residuals from the past, or are they farming land that is clean, which has never been cultivated or has been untilled for at least the last 50 years?
2. Does their company have their own fully equipped testing laboratory to verify an oil's composition?
3. Do they have anyone on staff with a trained nose who can analyze oils by their smell? (There are less than 200 people in the world with noses sufficiently trained to discern the chemistry of a fragrance.)
4. If their company purchases oils from outside suppliers, do they visit the distilleries and farms of those suppliers periodically to observe if the herbs are grown organically, i.e. without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers?
5. Do they know if the grower has a testing laboratory on the farm to determine when the crop is at its peak for oil harvesting?
6. Do they know if the crops were actually harvested at their peak time and, if so, was there an inordinate delay in taking them to the still and into the cookers?
7. Do they know if their distillery personnel understand the art and science of distilling, exactly how to pack the cookers, how to administer the steam, how to maintain minimum temperatures and pressures throughout the cooker, and how to continuously monitor the process throughout distillation to make sure the oil produced contains all of its components in the proper proportions?
8. If their supplier makes a mistake in the distillation or harvesting processes that results in an inferior grade of oil, does that supplier sell the oil anyway or do they discard it?
9. Do they know if the the cookers in the distilleries of their suppliers have domed lids or cone shaped lids? Most stills use dome-shaped lids. Cone topped cookers deliver a better grade of oil than dome tops.
10. Do they know if their suppliers supplement the distillation process with solvents to extract additional oil from the plant matter?
11. Do they know if their suppliers bottle their oils directly from the distillery without modifying the composition of the natural oil by adding anything or taking anything away?
12. Do they know if their company has tested their company's oils side by side with Young Living oils in the same lab to make a fair comparison? And if so, where is the data?
This is not a comprehensive list of questions you could ask, but if their answer to any or most of the above is "no," or "I don't know," then how do they know their oils are "pure therapeutic grade" and that they are "as good or better than those of Young Living?" Without such knowledge, how can they make any verifiable claims that compare Young Living Oils with their brand?
With Young Living, you know that the answer to all of these questions is "Yes."
Young Living owns and operates four large farms in Utah, Idaho, France, and Ecuador, all of which were clean and free of chemicals for at least 50 years before Young Living agreed to buy the land. In fact, the land in Idaho had never been farmed before Young Living, and the Ecuador farm is being cleared from primitive jungle, free from human contamination for thousands of years.
Young Living also has an expertly staffed, fully equipped laboratory for testing oils including a gas chromatograph, a mass spectrometer, and other equipment whose value adds up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Young Living also has small labs on their farms to test the plants right from the field as they mature to determine the exact season and time of day to harvest the crop for the best oil. This is necessary because plants change their chemistry throughout the season and throughout the day, varying from week to week and hour to hour.
Gary Young is one of the few people in the world who can smell an oil and tell you what compounds are present, which are missing, and in what quantities. An essential oil company needs a person like that to check every batch of oil to make sure it is up to therapeutic standards. Such people can discern certain aspects of oil chemistry that a laboratory cannot measure.
Young Living markets more than 100 species of oils and cannot possible raise them all on their own farms. When they purchase from other growers and suppliers, they not only may initial site visits to verify that the oils are being produced and packaged properly, but they have a program of making repeated visits from time to time to make sure the standards are being upheld.
Young Living Agilease introduced at the 2016 Grand International Convention June 23 – 25. Agilease is a joint health supplement that's perfect for individuals who are looking to keep their active lifestyles by supporting joint mobility and flexibility. Agilease can reduce acute joint discomfort and support the body's healthy response to inflammation from exercise.*
Key Benefits and Features:
Supports and Protects joint and cartilage health *
Beneficial for athletes and active individuals of all ages who want to support and protect their joints and cartilage *
Perfect companion to an active lifestyle, promoting healthy function and supporting cartilage health *
Supports the body's response to acute inflammation in healthy individuals *
Helps support healthy joint flexibility and and mobility *
Formulated with ingredients and essential oils for healthy joint support*
Helps ease acute joint discomfort to improve quality of life*
Key ingredients:
Frankincense resin powder, UC-II collagen, proprietary essential oil blend of Wintergreen, Copiaba, Clove and Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Look for Agilease in the Young Living catalog for more information and to place your order.
The 2016 International Grand Convention in Salt Lake City was the best convention yet. Over 22,000 people attended and it was organized so well, it was a joy.
We are so excited about the new products, especially the two that are paving the path to more FDA approved products. They are:
We can now legally say the Cool Azul Pain Relief Cream actually helps relieve pain! And we can say Thieves cough drops are good for sore throats ! As Gary said at convention two years ago, he was going to find a way we could all talk about our fantastic Young Living products openly, honestly and compliantly. Dr Mike is the new head of research and product development and is leading the program. He is a science guru –
Watch for more product announcements soon.
There were a total of 16 new products introduced at the Young Living Grand Convention in Salt Lake City. Here are a set of links to the Young Living website for more information on each one. We hope you like them as much as we do.
Young Living Agilease – a new supplement that supports healthy joint mobility and flexibility
Animal Scents Dental Pet Chew – definitely Valor approved, he loves this treat, and we love it for him.
Cool Azul Pain Relief Cream – yes we can say pain! And it really works.
Dalmatia Aromatic Oil Collection – this collection is from Croatia, and smells lovely.
Essential Oil Bottle Organizer – for those who want a place to show a small part of their collection 🙂 We have many more than 30 oils, and limited space, so we got creative in storing them.
Gary's True Grit Einkorn Granola – this is absolutely delicious, and made with Einkorn wheat so it is good for us. Buy at least two so you are not disappointed when they are all gone too quickly. 🙂
Gary's True Grit Einkorn Rotini Pasta – yes healthy wheat pasta, going to try it soon.
Gary's True Grit Wolfbery Crisp Bars – these great bars are coated in healthy chocolate – yum
Live Your Passion essential oil blend – this oil blend is one you have to try, it is absolutely lovely.
NingXia Zyng – newly formulated energy drink, lots of energy, less sugar 🙂 I love it.
PowerGize – this one is formulated for men, yet women can use it too. Want more energy?
Select 30 Oil Collection – 30 of Young Living's most popular essential oils, in 1 convenient kit
Slique Shake – a new meal replacement shake to help us manage our weight
Slique Citraslim – a convenient pack with a liquid and 3 powder capsules that help weight management
Thieves automatic dishwashing powder – we don't use our dishwasher, so will look forward to comments from you
Thieve Essential Oil Infused Cough Drops – these are great! We use them any time we feel a slight irritation in our throat.
Looking for a way to release some weight?
We were excited to learn about a great program for losing weight and staying at a healthy weight. It's called the Slique in 60 Challenge. If you purchase a qualifying Slique kit and use the products faithfully for 60 consecutive days, Young Living promises that you'll see a change for the better! If you're unsatisfied at the end of the trial period, they'll give you a product credit equal to the amount of your purchase. Wow!
We hope you enjoyed this view of the new products. If you are not yet a member and want to be, learn more about becoming a member , or contact us. We are always looking for new people to share these wonderful oils, and if you are interested, we love helping people earn some extra money, if you work it, it can be a lot of extra money. We don't know about you, for us some extra money really comes in handy toward the end of the month.


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As you might expect by now, all of my books take a comprehensive view of animal behavior, animal health, and the human-animal bond. Because of that, they're not books for those looking for quick-fixes or magic cures. In my experience, what those seeking quality relationships with their pets share in common is a willingness to learn, even if they must work hard to do so. These are the people for whom I write.
Also, the very nature of writing means a book serves as a verbal snapshot of the author's stage of development at that particular time. Because our knowledge of domestic animal behavior and the human-animal daily expands, some of what I wrote ten or twenty years ago, I wouldn't write today because I know more now than I did then. Still, those who have read all of my books have grown and matured along with me, as have their relationships with their animals over the years. Just as I wouldn't mind looking 25 years younger if I could keep the knowledge and experience gained during those years, I wouldn't want to keep supporting the same old concepts in my writing when research and personal experience indicate these need up-dating.

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Digital image processing is an increasingly important field across a vast array of scientific disciplines. ImageJ's long history and ever-growing user base makes it a perfect candidate for solving daily tasks involving all kinds of image analysis processes.
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Saturday, January 05, 2008
Two Contracts in Two Days
So three days ago, I received an email from Literary Cottage Agency, who was taking submissions for the anthology "My Mom is my Hero." I had submitted one and found out it's been selected as a finalist! They take 53 finalists. 50 are published in the book, and 3 are alternates. So the odds are good for me...fingers crossed. It's similar to the "Chicken Soup" books, from what I can gather, with narrative nonfiction pieces all about, well, you know, why your mom is heroic to you. I wrote about the time when I was in elementary school, and I wasn't allowed to take certain books out of the library because they were considered "too advanced" for a 1st grader. My mom straightened that out, and fast! The story is titled "Blue Circle Books," and if all goes well, the anthology will appear in print in Spring 2009, right before Mother's Day.
Then two days ago, I heard back from my editor at Samhain Publishing, offering me a contract for One Night in Memphis!! Very exciting...I had submitted the full to her over two months ago, so it was nice to hear a response. No guarantees, even if you've already published with them! So I am really, really happy about that one as well!
I feel as though I can finally say, yes, I am a writer. It's a nice feeling :)
Friday, January 04, 2008
I have some more exciting news to share, but since today's Friday's Feast, I'll wait until tomorrow. Make sure you stop back to find out what it is!
Did you see which book I'm giving away in the month of January to one lucky person who comments on my blog? Scroll down to yesterday's post to see...
When was the last time you received a surprise in the mail, and what was it?
Well, I did get a holiday card last week from a friend I hadn't heard from in a couple of years, so that was a nice surprise.
If you could have a summer and/or winter home, where would you want it to be?
I'm spoiled and lucky: my husband and I own 5 acres of lakefront property in upstate New York and are hoping to start building that very home in the next 5 years!
Pick one: pineapple, orange, banana, apple, cherry.
Apple, without a doubt. Loved them as a kid and still eat at least one/day.
Main Course
Describe the nicest piece of clothing that you own.
My wedding dress. First, it's just beautiful (of course!) and second it reminds me of a happy day!
If you could forget one whole day from your life, which day would you choose to wipe from your memory?
I wouldn't. Even the worst days make us tougher for surviving them. And I'm a writer, so those bleak moments also serve as fodder for stories!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Contests and Polls
What do I give it? Let's say 3 1/2 stars.
I think my next book will be The Red Tent - it's on my list for the Winter Reading Challenge, and I want to get started!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Writers' Wednesday: An Interview with Hazel Statham
Today I'm chatting with Hazel Statham, whose Regency romance, My Dearest Friend, just released yesterday!
Welcome, Hazel. Can you tell us a little about your background?
I live in the UK and am now 'officially' retired. When I am not reading or writing, my other ruling passion is animals and until recently I was the treasurer of an organisation that raised funds for animal charities. We currently share our home with a lovely Labrador named Lucy although, over the years, we have owned everying from hamsters to horses.
I have always been fascinated by history and write mainly in the Regency and Georgian eras, although I have been known to stray into medieval times. I have written on and off since I was fifteen but only recently plucked up the courage to submit my work to a publisher.
When did you first begin writing? Was there an event or moment in your life that triggered your desire to write?
I only know that it was a compulsion. I was inspired by authors such as Charlotte Bronte, Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen and wanted to recreate my own historical world. I wrote three novels between the age of fifteen and eighteen. I only wish I had those novels now so that I could compare them with my current work.
Tell us about your latest writing project or published title.
'My Dearest Friend' just released with Wings ePress on January 1st and will be available both as an e-book and in print. Here's a brief blurb:
Devastated and wracked with guilt by the death of his younger brother, Stafan, in the Peninsular War, Robert Blake, Duke of Lear, readily agrees to aid Jane Chandler to bring her seriously wounded brother back from Portugal.
Much against Jane's wishes, he decides to accompany her and together they embark on the hazardous mission to retrieve the young soldier. However, the journey holds many revelations, not least of all the abiding friendship and growing love between the two travelers.
That special love is put severley to the test by the treachery that awaits them upon their return to England, when a tenant of Jane's former home invades their lives, maliciously creating jealousy and misunderstandings for his own nefarious reasons.
Can their friendship and love conquer the emotions that threaten to tear them asunder?
Sounds like a winner! So how do you go about developing your characters?
I live with the characters in my mind and get to know them before actually putting pen to paper. I start with the hero first and know exactly the kind of person I want him to be and how he will react in different circumstances. Sometimes they have several layers that are only revealed as the story unfolds although, on the whole, they are strong men.
I know many people are using the new year as an incentive to finally start writing, or finally finish that first work-in-progress. What advice would you give to new writers just starting out?
Enjoy your writing. Write what you know and feel you have an afinity to. Whether you write for yourself or aspire to become a published author, there is a great satisfaction in completing your work.
OK, the tough questions now: What do you find most challenging about writing? What do you find most exciting or rewarding?
For me, writing is like watching a play unfold or listening in on other people's conversations. Quite often, someone will say something I never expected and it will take the plot off at a tangent. However, this just enriches the storyline and adds more depth to the characters.
How do you balance writing with the rest of your life?
Now that I no longer work, my time is more or less my own although I prefer to write when the house is empty and quiet. I have always written for myself alone and it is just an added bonus to have my work accepted by a publisher.
Do you ever suffer from writer's block? If so, what do you do about it?
Yes, occasionally I suffer from writer's block but I just find something else to do until it resolves itself. Usually it doesn't take long before it is resolved.
Can you tell us about your writing space?
I wish I was one of the lucky few who had a room they could dedicate to their work, but unfortunately. I am not. I have a desk in the corner of the diningroom where all is organised chaos. I try to keep everything in its place but rarely succeed. Thank goodness I have an understanding husband who rarely complains.
What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I read or spend time with my lovely grandson, Daniel. Lucy is my constant companion and she adores Daniel too.
When you write, do you use the computer or compose by hand, oral dictation, or some other method?
I write mainly on the computer but sometimes inspiration comes as I'm just dropping off to sleep and if I waited to boot up the computer, I would have lost the thought, so I then write by hand. A few Christmases ago, my daughter bought me a dictaphone, but my messages were so garbled that I gave up the idea and reverted to pen and paper.
Anything else you'd like to mention?
I love to hear from my readers and respond to all my mail. On my website, http://www.hazel-statham.co.uk/ you will find excerpts and reviews of all my published and upcoming works.
Thanks so much for your time today, Hazel! And may you sell many books in 2008!
Thank you, Allie.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy 2008!
Last night arond 11:00 I was definitely agreeing with this quote, even though I'd like to think I'm still pretty far from middle age!
Still, I do always love the start to a new year, and the farewell to the old...something about clean slates and empty pages waiting to be filled...
I have some exciting news to start 2008!
First, both Lost in Paradise and One Night in Boston have been nominated over at The Long and the Short of It Best Romance of 2007 Poll!! So scoot on over there when you get a chance...
...and if you need some help deciding which to vote for, you might want to read this 5-Angel review Lost in Paradise just received from Fallen Angel Reviews! In part, it says
"Lost in Paradise by Allie Boniface is an emotional love story that draws the reader in and keeps the pages turning as the couple overcomes obstacles on their journey to true love...Ms. Boniface develops the characters well, enabling the reader to understand the pain and fear that threaten to keep Eddie and Ashton apart. The author presents a solid conflict, keeping the reader engaged until the satisfying conclusion. Lost in Paradise was a delight to read. I can recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a love story that brings an unlikely couple together..."
Finally, I'm happy to announce the winner of my December Book-Blog Giveaway: WindyCindy will receive a brand new, once-read copy of Scenes from a Holiday! [Cindy, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to arrange the mailing details] Thanks to everyone who commented in the month of December - and I'll be giving away a book in January too! Stay tuned...I'll be announcing the details this Thursday.
Have a terrific start to a brand new year...may it be the start of something wonderful for you:)
Monday, December 31, 2007
Reflecting on 2007 - Part 2
July 1, 2007
"Fifteen Things for which I am Truly Grateful (Appearing in no particular order)
1. My family - my parents, my sister, my husband. My niece and nephew. Everyone who shows me what unconditional love is."
The beginning of a cool meme - I was happy I had no problem thinking of 15 things, and probably could have gone on for more! It's always good to stop, take stock and give thanks, I think.
August 1, 2007
"Welcome to Writers' Wednesday! Today we have another author interview, this time with fantasy writer Jim Melvin. Sit back, relax, and learn about his six-book series premiering in fall 2007, The Death Wizard Chronicles."
This was one of my early author interviews. I've really enjoyed doing them every Wednesday; I've learned so much and met some really cool people. I already have authors lined up through May 2008, so watch out!
September 1, 2007
"First off, a big THANKS to everyone who visited my blog and played along in the One Night in Boston trivia contest this week. I'm hoping you enjoyed getting to know some of the characters in my novel and will read on to find out what unfolds for them next!"
This was one of my first giveaway contests...and the one that Dru won...read on to find out more about Dru!
October 1, 2007
"Last Friday, I was setting up an activity for my students when I overheard a piece of their conversation: "Man, I love this class. It's like - remember when you were in kindergarten, and you loved going to school every day because it was fun? That's what this class is like."
Ah. Always good to remember my day job, the one that pays my bills and keeps me sane when writing makes me crazy (well, okay, teaching makes me crazy too, but in a different way). I still enjoy it, most days, and feel lucky to have my cozy classroom to go in to, every morning.
November 1, 2007
"Ah, the day after Halloween...All Saints' Day. There's actually a Catholic school in town that's closed today, for the holiday. Interesting, huh? Of course, for the most part, November 1 is like the quiet, unassuming little sister, whose bad boy big brother, All Hallows' Eve, gets all the attention."
I love finding out new things, and this fact about Catholic schools being closed on November 1 was one of them.
December 1, 2007
"I'm off to the NYC Independent and Small Press Fair today...and while I'll admit I'm a little intimidated, I'm trying to keep an open mind and just learn from the whole experience."
Considering where I started the year, this was a smashing good place to wind it up, I think. I did survive, and I did meet a lot of other authors. One of the best perks of this day, though, was meeting Dru in person - fantastic!
Man, this was a great 2-day reflection for me. I learned so much about writing and editing and publishing and marketing this year. I can't wait to see what 2008 brings!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Reflecting on 2007 - Part 1
January 1, 2007
"A brand new year…exciting! And just to start it off really well, 2 great things happened to me in the final days of 2006: I got to meet, in person, one of my virtual writing friends, Marianne and my manuscript One Night in Boston was accepted by Samhain Publishing!!!!!!"
Wow...that was definitely the way to start off a new year. 2007 turned out to be a great year for me in terms of moving my writing career forward. It's funny to think it all just started one year ago.
February 1, 2007
"Today's the day! My article about character building is supposed to be up at WOW. "
Ditto the forward progress of my writing. I had a ball writing this article, and I have two articles in the works for WOW (Women-on-Writing), coming up in the next few months.
March 1, 2007
"For a little something different, I thought I'd post an excerpt from my WIP Lost in Paradise, which is in its umpteenth revision since being pulled from Virtual Tales. It's also being read as a partial right now by The Wild Rose Press, so fingers crossed."
I actually forgot I originally agreed to publish Lost in Paradise with another, small e-press. Deciding to terminate that contract was a huge, nail-biting decision...but it paid off, since TWRP liked it and published it!
April 1, 2007
"Well, I never was a big one for "celebrating" this day - I'm not a prankster by nature, and I can't remember the last time someone really got me. Still, in honor of this day you might be interested in reading the History of April Fool's Day."
Still true (and the link still works, so check it out for some interesting facts)!
May 1, 2007
"First off, a big thanks to Marianne, who nominated me for "The Best of the Best" Blog Entries, and to everyone who voted for "Why I Harbor Hope"...I ended up winning!"
Oh, yeah, the blog post where I shared an email from a former student. Update: I continue to keep in touch with her; we just had lunch the other day and she told me all about her first year at graduate school. She's doing fabulous, of course!
June 1, 2007
(It was a Friday Feast day):
Appetizer: Name something you think is "the best."
"Hmm...the end of a long day, when I've time to go for a long run in the morning, and I've had a student say "Thanks, I understand now," and I've just enjoyed a favorite dinner, and I'm sitting in the living room with my hubby and my cats and a handful of dark chocolate which contains no calories, and we're watching a favorite TV show together while we chill out from the day (this rarely happens, which is why when it does, it's THE BEST kind of day...)"
All still true!
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Those tens of thousands of outstanding delivery requests against JPM are finally starting to make their way through the pipeline: following the withdrawal of 28,380 ounces of gold after nearly one month of radiosilence out of the vault located below 1 CMP, today the CME reported that another 21k troy ounces of eligible gold were withdrawn from the bank (coupled with the reallocation of another 8.8K registered into eligible), taking the total to a fresh record low of 767,752 ounces.
In the meantime the delivery notices keep climbing, and in the month of June, JPM accounts for over 80% of all delivery activity:
Of course, with disclaimers such as this from the Comex...
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On 06/07/2011 05:37 AM, Daniel Weck wrote: > fantasai wrote: >> I think all of the numeric styles should be read out as numbers, >> i.e. equivalent to 'decimal'. > > Just to double-check: you mean all of "decimal, decimal-leading-zero, lower-roman, upper-roman", with no perceivable > difference in speech output ? Yes. I've never read out a list with roman numbering differently than one with decimal numbering, have you? In most cases it's a visual stylistic difference. If there's some kind of semantic distinction, then the UA should key off of the markup to make that distinction, e.g. in HTML we have the 'type' attribute. (I don't know how you would render that distinction though.) At least that's what I'm thinking right now. Maybe you have other thoughts? :) Wrt spelling out the digits vs reading the number, I think we should control that via CSS3 Lists. ::marker { speak-as: digits; } ~fantasaiReceived on Tuesday, 7 June 2011 01:35:23 UTC
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One of the first memories of doing my Masters in Coaching was hearing our senior lecturer saying " By the time you finish this course you will be able to create your own model." I finished in 2013 and I've only recently created one of the few model I use in my leadership training work. It took a while but, do you know what, I got there… eventually. Now I want to share the model I have called GRACE in Leadership, a title dreamed up for me by Sarah Arrow of Sark eMedia :
Greatness: We all have it in us and we are all born with it, but with some of us, particularly us women, if greatness is continually encouraged in children they can thrive and become successful as adults. Vanessa Mae (violinist) and Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1 winner) are fine examples of people who were encouraged at a young age to follow their dreams to achieve greatness. But what happens when you lose that encouragement of being great, or never had it in the first place? The answer is very simple… remember that you were born great. Have it in your mind that everything you touch turns to gold. You have the ability to make great things happen and that it all starts with one thought. When you get that thought of doing something great trust yourself and go with it. Many fantastic inventions started with just one great idea.
Resilience: This is where I would say children have brilliance. We all have challenges in our lives but how we deal with them is the trick. Like all of the other components of this model we are born with it. You can drop a kid in a situation they haven't been in before and although they won't like it at first they learn to adapt and very quickly. I know, because at one time, I was that kid, especially when moving house as many times as we did. One of the things I do in my training is give a scenario where participants have to experience what it is like to be both a pessimist (P) and an optimist (O) and record what they'd do when things turn upside down with disastrous consequences. It is amazing what happens when they swap from being a P to an O and vice versa, when I give them a different scenario. People, when given the opportunity, are incredibly creative with what they can do to bounce back from a disaster. We all can be.
Ambitions: Do you remember when you were a child and you told an adult what you wanted to do when you were a grown up? How many of you managed to realise your ambition? I recall, at the age of 7, telling my mum that I wanted to be a check-out girl. My mum didn't hesitate in showing me her disappointment. Well, I defied my mum and realised my ambition and took my first paid job in a shop local to me. It didn't last but that's not the point. The point is, I did what I wanted to do and have been doing so ever since. Many of us have ambitions but are put off because of things our parents or our peers say or because they don't give us their support. This has become an issue for may women, particularly when it comes to leadership. If you have an ambition and want to make it real, go for it. If you are easily swayed by negative influences, don't mention it to anyone who may have the potential of swaying you. Only tell the people who you know are going to support you. Those who support you may even be able to help you to get closer to your ambition. When you think about your ambition think about your why. Why do I want to do this? Why is it important that I do this? When we want to realise our leadership ambitions it is very easy to be put off going any further, especially if you see poor examples of leadership. Let poor examples of leadership serve as a good lesson to you. Let it show you that there are more effective ways to lead so that you can have positive relationships with people and are good with your own stress management.
Creative: See this one as you wish. It could be as an artist, a designer in the creative industry or you could see it as someone who does things differently to someone else. Either way I use creativity in this model as a tool for people to use their own imagination to do things effectively or to do it well. In my workshops I encourage the women I work with to have a go at using the models I teach them and to adapt it so that it works for them. There are many teachers and trainers in the world who teach people to follow their model for success then follow-up by telling them that if they don't follow the model to a tee they will fail. I am here to tell you that it is not the case at all because one size does not fit all. We can all take principles and adapt them to suit to our own paths to success and longevity. Remember that when you do things your way, and for the good, you are more likely to do things well and have influence.
Excellence: We all have the innate ability to be extremely good at something. It could be playing an instrument, gardening or something else that is creative. When it comes to leadership, excellence comes in many forms. It could be getting the job done, leading a high-flying team or winning awards for producing excellent work. I help women to find their excellence by getting them to look at their strengths and their areas for development. When people work on ways to develop, it enables them to become stronger at what they do well, whether that is having good relationships with their peers or direct reports or solving to reduce stress.
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Paddling the Weirdly Wonderful Deep Fork River
Since this year's strange weather brought us another summer weekend, right here in the midst of autumn, Dianne and I hit the water again. This time we stayed close to home and paddled the Deep Fork River near Nuyaka Creek Winery. We had scouted out the put-in a couple weeks ago, when I busted my foot. After spending the last two weeks on the couch, I was eager to do some paddling. Kayaking in the Deep Fork River proved to be more fun than either Dianne or I was expecting.
When I was growing up in Nuyaka, I spent many hours along the muddy banks of Deep Fork trying to catch a catfish. I can't say it as one of my favorite rivers, but it was close to home. There are loads of huge catfish in that river, but catching them can require a great deal of patience. The most exciting fishing I ever experienced on Deep Fork was running Trot Lines or Noodling. When sitting on the riverbank fishing with a rod, I would get just a couple bites in a day. I think I finally figured out Deep Fork's secret this weekend, if you really want to have fun...leave the fishing rod at home. The best fishing on Deep Fork is with bank poles, limb lines, jugs and trotlines.
Paddling the Deep Fork River in our kayaks was lots of fun. The river is as crooked as an Enron accountant, so you are constantly wondering what is around the next bend. Logjams are piled up all over the place, but our narrow kayaks slipped between them with ease. We saw a couple of folks bank fishing under the bridge at the put-in and no other people for the entire trip!
Since we were paddling alone, and the Deep Fork River offers no canoe liveries, we had to make it a two-way trip. We paddled down the river a few miles and then paddled back upstream to the put-in. Sadly we don't own a good paddler's GPS, so I can't tell you how far we paddled, but by the time we made it back upstream, we were pretty tired. Although we didn't cross any whitewater rapids or paddle down any waterfalls, we still had a great time exploring.
Paddling Deep Fork is sort of like a primitive, less scenic version of the Illinois River. The main event is dodging logs and low water spots. Wildlife, of the non-human variety, is more common on Deep Fork and the water is red and muddy. The banks are red clay, rather than the gravel or sandy banks common on more scenic rivers. If you are walking the banks this red clay mud will build up quickly on the soles of your shoes making them heavier with each step.
There is something kind of weird about the scenery on the Deep Fork River, like it is a remake of the Illinois River directed by Tim Burton. The river floods regularly, so it is full of big, leafless trees stretching their branches out at bizarre angles. No longer rooted to the earth, the trees splay themselves out unnaturally. The barkless branches begin to look like flailing arms, frozen in their fight against the river's current. Everything looks slightly alien here. In the water are slender Aligator Gar with long toothy snouts - most unfishlike. Black Dragonflies cluster together on Deep Fork swirling around paddlers curiously before whisking off to parts unknown. From the giant, yellow Flathead catfish to the massive Leatherback turtles, nothing looks quite like you expect it to.
There is one whitewater rapid at the put-in point on this trip, but we did not paddle it. This used to be the site of a low water bridge. Large sheets of rusty metal poke up ominously in the deepest parts of the rapid. At the current water level in Deep Fork, it just looked too dangerous for a couple newbies like my Wife and I to run.
This time we paddled for a few miles below the rapid. Next time, we will put the kayaks in above the rapid and paddle upstream for as far as we can. Hopefully, we won't forget the camera next time. I'll let you know how it goes!
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The Timken Company has announced that it supplies axle bearings assemblies to BEML Ltd. for use on eight prototype coaches being manufactured for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Delhi Metro Rail, a high-tech, high capacity rail system designed to alleviate traffic congestion in India's largest metropolitan areas, is expanding into Bangalore, Mumbai and other major cities in India.
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|Look, Ma! No cracks, just a couple of bumps.
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|Look, Ma! No cracks, just a couple of bumps.
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|One piece for sampling by the cook.
|Very fluffy cake.
Butter cake & steamed egg cake were my fav childhood cakes& I'm looking for an excuse to make a butter cake now!You are such a good daughter!This cake looks great!ReplyDelete
Thanks Jessie! I made this a few times before getting it right.Delete
Hi Phong Hong,
WWWWoWWWW !!!!!
Looks AAAwesome !!!
Perfectly Presented Phon Hong :))))
Thank yoyu for your regular visit to my blog and
Keep on Phong Hong....
Thanks Punitha!Delete
So delicious! very moist... :)ReplyDelete
Yes, it is very moist and sangat fluffy.Delete
butter cake always my favourite, but i try to cut down because the amount of butter used. But now look at your butter cake, i feel like want to make one immediately, hehehe..ReplyDelete
Sonia, I bake butter cake sekali sekala only, so I use the full amount of butter. Eat one piece only, the rest let family makan. That way, I spread out the fat, heh..heh..heh...Delete
I love your fluffy and rich simple butter cske. The recipes is awesome! I was scrolling down and hoping to see an actual slice, and yumm, rich golden buttery goodnes...who would not love this lovely cake?!ReplyDelete
Elisabeth, I took close up shots to show the fluffiness but the pictures were out of focus. When I wanted to reshoot, well, there wasn't anymore cake left!Delete
Hi Phong Hong, your butter cake look so fluffy and buttery. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Love to have this with a cup of coffee. :)
Have a nice day, regards.
Ooooo...looks good. I love butter cakes - Golden Churn, no less...very buttery fragrant!!! Yummmm!!!!ReplyDelete
Yes, yummm....I finally learnt to appreciate pure butter.Delete
Hi Phong Hong, since you want to give me the butter cake for my birthday, can I copy the 3rd picture and add in to my posting? Thanks in advance, really appreciate your birthday wishes.
Have a nice day.
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Thanks for visiting. I will definitely check your blog.Delete
Hi, i love butter cake. Your cake looks so fluffy. Is it moist?ReplyDelete
Hi Azie, yes it is moist and fluffy. Do try this recipe if you like butter cake.Delete
good morning phong hong, i'm always happy when i see my cakes comes with no cracks, not everytime it happens! YOu've baked a beautiful one here!Actually i dont mind eating a not so fluffy butter cake as long as it tastes buttery..can i know are you using the GC block butter or from the can one?ReplyDelete
Thank you, Lena. I use the block butter. Previously I used Buttercup because there was a time when I couldn't stand the smell of pure butter (strange eh?). But now, I appreciate the difference and somehow love the smell.ReplyDelete
I must comment that I like the look of your buttercake very much, mine too always cracked at the top, yours looks perfect! I noticed you cut down on your sugar a lot yet the cake still looks fine! Must try this soon!ReplyDelete
Hi Jeannie, my family dislike cakes that are too sweet. I find that most recipes use way too much sugar for our liking, so I cut it down. For this cake, the sweetness is just right. Hope you try this!Delete
I found your blog last night and tried your butter cake recipe. Must say it was really good!! There were no cracks and the texture is very fine. Thank you for sharing
Hi Yvonne! I am glad that your butter cake turned out beautifully. This recipe is a keeper :)Delete
Hi, please can i double the recipe and make a bigger cake.ReplyDelete
I think it shouldn't be a problem :)Delete
Can I check u have use 4 egg for you butter and 5 egg for the marble cake? May I know it is possible to use 4 egg for marble?
It should be ok to use 4 eggs. Hope it works out for you!Delete
Hi, Your cake looks delicious. Can u advise me, can I add 2 tsp of coffee powder to the milk mixture as I am fans of coffee? Can I sprinkle some chopped walnut on top, do I need to tasted it first? Do u think it will be nice?
Hi, yes it is a good idea! I think it will turn out nice :)Delete
Thank you Phoon Hong.ReplyDelete
Hi! I've tried the recipe and failed a few times. The cake collapsed in the middle and the bottom of the cake is damp. Otherwise the cake tastes very good. May I know what did I do wrong? Thank you!ReplyDelete
That looks good!.. I'm a butter fanatic and I cannot wait to make this. It's fat and calorie free, right? Thanks for the recipe.
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UDC Invites Offers for Concessionaire Opportunities at Dunn's River Falls and Park
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC), as a part of its programme for the continued development of the world famous Dunn's River Falls & Park (DRFP), St. Ann has invited concessionaires to submit Requests for Proposals for the establishment and operation of ice-cream kiosks at the attraction which hosted over 700,000 visitors last year.
Concessionaries must submit their offers for single or two separate locations on the property which includes the Bus Park or the Courtyard.
Applicants are being invited to submit offers after downloading an Information Memorandum Document at www.udcja.com/investments-opportunities. Hard copies of the document can also be purchased at the UDC's Head office Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30p.m until February 16, 2016, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $2,500.00. The opening of proposals will commence at 3:15p.m. on the same day on the Ground Floor of the UDC Office.
Over the last two years, the UDC also extended invitations to the public for the development of other offerings such as new entertainment activities, natural beverage station and rental of shoes stands. Currently, the property is also benefiting from the development of the Central Gardens project which will see the completion of kiosks in 2016 offering more variety to patrons as well as a water feature for recreational purposes.
Visitors to Dunn's River currently enjoy activities such as climbing the Falls, swimming at the beach, taking part in picnics and walking through the gardens. A craft market within which are two restaurants, four video and one hair braider licensees, one logo shop, two water shoes sales points and two snack counters are other services offered at the attraction.
The rates for non-residents to access Dunn's River Falls and Park are US$20 for persons ages 12 years and over and US $12 for children between the ages of 3 – 11 years. The rates for Jamaican residents are J$600 for persons ages 12 years and over and J$300 for children between the ages of 3 and 11. The attraction opens daily between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and on cruise ship days from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Over the years, Dunn's River Falls and Park has achieved significant milestones. The facility was named most popular and exciting attraction by cruise officials during 2004 and Leading Caribbean Tourist Excursion by the World Travel Awards in November 2009 and 2010.
The UDC's relationship with Dunn's River Falls and Park began in 1976, when the Corporation acquired the Belmont Property. Since 1998, the UDC has been engaged in major upgrading of the property with a view to ensuring parity with other world class attractions and enriching the Dunn's River experience.


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Shackleton's Endurance sank in Antarctica leaving 28 men stranded. The carpenter, Harry McNish played a vital role in saving them. He also defied Shackleton, so was never awarded the Polar Medal. Now, ill and destitute, he challenges the Boss on the dockside.
In his fevered mind he relives the Endurance expedition, pitting himself against Shackleton and plagued by the ghosts of his past.
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Each year, University of Minnesota officials present to the Board of Regents a hefty "accountability" report that delves into topics including enrollment, class sizes and dissertation fellowships.
It can get a little dry.
But this time, U leaders turned the draft report's 150 pages into 15 myths they then debunked, one by one. The first: "It takes forever to graduate from the U. No one graduates in four years."
"It's just not true," Provost Karen Hanson said at Friday's regents meeting.
The Twin Cities campus' four-year graduation rate hit 57.2 percent in 2012, the report shows -- up from 28.9 percent of the class that started in 1998. The university had set a goal of 60 percent by 2012.
The most recent six-year graduation rate is now 72.9 percent, according to the report. The goal is 80 percent by 2014.
Here are a few other myths, with the U's explanation of why they're not true:
Classes at the U are huge and mostly taught in large lecture halls.
About "38 percent of undergraduate classes on the Twin Cities campus have fewer than 20 students, and 13 percent have more than 100 students."
The U isn't diverse, just a bunch of Scandinavians.
"Across all campuses student enrollment is 15 percent students of color and another 9 percent are international students. For the Twin Cities campus, the in-state freshman class is 23 percent students of color."
The U is so hard to get into that it no longer represents Minnesota.
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My favorite part of this Breast Cancer Journey, is the people God has placed in my path. Friends I've had for years, and new ones, love on me. I salute all you Beautiful Souls that give us care in the Cancer Centers. You make a difference in peoples lives every single day.
I don't know where you are in your journey. Mine is nearing the finish line, and God is finishing up with a bang! There is one thing He drilled home quick. "It's not about me." I always love hearing that. "This is not about YOU Barbara." No God. It's about the journey.
Try not to rush the journey lovely. One day it will be over, and you will want to look back at everything you learned. If you are pushing yourself through, you are missing all the beauty.
You might be wondering, "What beauty?" Oh love, the beauty is YOU.
When your hair starts to fall out, go ahead and shave it off. You don't need it, and I love feeling the air touch my naked scalp. I tried to hide it in the beginning with scarves, but living in Texas that was too hot and itchy for me. I pulled up my big girl pannies, and walked outside with a bald head. At that point, I stopped worrying what other people think.
I told myself in the beginning, I was wearing the scarf for them. Didn't want to shock them seeing a bald headed woman in public. Well honey, if you think that will shock them, you aren't on Goggle enough. There are a lot of things more shocking than a bald head. It's actually an exhilarating and freeing part of the journey when your eyes aren't hiding anymore.
This entire journey involves a lot of waiting, and a lot of the unknown. Get good with that.
It would be very stressful to face every stage of the journey, and bulldoze my way through. That would be ME making it happen as quickly as possible, and not giving God a chance to work. Running on the fear of it all, and not resting in His peace. I had to take a lot of my old behaviors, and flush them down the toilet for this. I wasn't going to rush anyone, including me.
When people asked about my hairless head, I would tell them I didn't have a choice. It was done for me. This usually opened a door for me to share how extraordinary this has been. This has been an amazing journey, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. My God is doing for me what I cannot do for myself. He will do the same for you, if you look and see.
Barbara is a Writer, a Mom to her 17-year-old daughter, and loves God. When she started this Blog in 2014 Letitgocoach was the name that stuck. She enjoys helping people Let Go of what is holding them back from having a beautiful life. She found out in March of this year that she has Breast Cancer. She has completed Chemo, and is starting Radiation. She is in the midst of writing a book which you can help support with Patreon. Her life is beautiful, and an example of Letting Go and Letting God. You may connect with her via email. email@example.com


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GalaxyCon Louisville
The fun begins November 22-24, 2019 at the Kentucky International Convention Center located at 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202!
Join us for a festival with celebrity guests, comic book creators, cosplayers, artists, writers, exhibitors, wrestlers, gamers, and more!
Dress up in costume or come as you are for this family friendly event.
Call or email us at 919-907-0424 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Why is GalaxyCon
3 Days?
GalaxyCon is a FESTIVAL of fandom.
We program over 300 unique sessions with celebrities, creators, performers, and panelists all day and night.
How To Get Into The Show
The ONLY entrance to get into the show is located on the corner of 4th & Market!
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
How to get your passes:
Once you arrive, take your QR Code from your Email Confirmation to Ballroom E to exchange it for your Wristband or Badge.
Registration Hours:
FRIDAY: 10:30pm – 8pm
SATURDAY: 8am – 8pm
SUNDAY: 9am – 6pm
Hours Of Operation
FRIDAY Nov 22: 12pm to 1am
SATURDAY Nov 23: 10am to 2am
SUNDAY Nov 24: 10am to 8pm
FRIDAY Nov 22: 12pm to 8pm
SATURDAY Nov 23: 10am to 8pm
SUNDAY Nov 24: 10am to 6:30pm
What is GalaxyCon?
WHAT IS Galaxycon?
GalaxyCon is more than a comic con. It is a festival that celebrates superheroes, anime, fantasy, science fiction, video games, pop culture, and more. Lots of people dress up as their favorite characters, and people come from all over to see and be seen.
WHO GOES TO galaxycon?
GalaxyCon appeals to people who are inspired by superheroes, fairy tales, science fiction, fantasy, comedy, horror, and so much more. There's a balance between the up and coming stars and the ones we remember from a nostalgic time. There are events for people of all ages! No matter what you're in to, there will be something at the show that will appeal to you.
WHAT HAPPENS AT Galaxycon?
Attendees enter through an exhibition hall which features art, collectibles, toys, posters, t-shirts, books, and more. Program guides showcase all of the events and activities happening each day. The celebrities and artists have a place to meet fans in the exhibition hall, and they also appear on stage to discuss their work with fans. GalaxyCon features a variety of entertainment such as video gaming tournaments, costume contests, comedy shows, late night karaoke, burlesque, dance parties, and workshops of all kinds.
People dress up to show their love for a character from A favorite comic book, anime, video game, movie, TV show or books. Some people wear store-bought costumes like they would for Halloween, and others get really creative and make their own costumes. Cosplayers often get treated like stars by other attendees due to the amount of workmanship that goes into these costumes. Many compete for prizes in costume competitions held throughout the weekend.
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Our celebrities, voice actors, artists, and writers participate in live discussions on stage.


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BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit System that serves the San Francisco Bay area, has finally come clean.
Starting this past Monday, those who defecate, urinate, masturbate, sell drugs, assault others, or write graffiti won't be welcome on their trains.
You would think that those rules would already have been in place, but hey, we're talking San Francisco here.
Assembly Bill 716 passed last year, and gives BART permission to issue a "prohibition order." This means it can ban riders who commit the aforementioned acts. The exile from BART can last from 30 days to one full year.
But wait, there's good news! If you only write graffiti or poop on the escalator, you're still eligible to ride until you've committed the infraction three times.
If you're a trifle more nasty, and you stab or shoot or assault someone, it's one strike and you're out.
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Quick delivery, just as advertised, installed myself in a little more than an hour. easy peasy! PS no computer needed on the '06 to train lights, etc. Once plugged in, all worked perfectly and little trailer light on dash shows up. Super simple and straightforward.
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Very easy to install. Not sure about programming but trailer tow lite came on first I hooked up. Took about 30min. You can bypass a lot of the install sections if you take the time to work then it in your mind
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Decent kit - allows you to use the hitch the truck was outfitted with at the factory for MORE than just bike racks and such. Visual installation instructions made wiring pathway and access to it very evident. Plug and play once you've got the harness in place. Possible improvements (if Land Rover would consider this): Vehicle is not set up with any circuit for brake controller - have to add in your own wiring for such. If you set one up at the dash, you'll need to run a blue wire from the controller back to the bay this harness plugs in at, to the blue wire in the pigtail coming off the 7-pin socket marked "not used" in the instructions.
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The Lambda Control system consists of a sensor which is crucial to the running of the system. The sensor works by measuring the oxygen that remains unprocessed in the exhaust. The sensor then sends the information to the ECU (Engine Control Unit), which uses the information to control the fuel and air mixture. After each combustion cycle, the oxygen is monitored, and the cycle repeats itself. Also, the sensor is able to recognize malfunctions and report that to the driver. By controlling the fuel-air mixture, a car is able to run leaner, and accelerate faster without having to waste fuel. The system is employed in many of the latest eco-friendly vehicles.
Many times the instrument cluster will report a problem with the engine and in some cars the sensor. Your car may also start to consume more gasoline or diesel than it once did. If you notice any of these symptoms its best to take the car to a certified mechanic who will check to see if in fact the Lambda Control sensor at fault. Fortunately, the sensor is easy and relatively cheap to replace not to mention that the original sensor boosts vehicle performance.
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Twitter Plans 'Official' Android App
There's currently no shortage of ways to read your Twitter feed on an Android device. But that's not going to stop the microblogging site from offering a more official method. This news comes from no less authoritative a source than Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, who mentioned the project during this week's Chirp conference in San Francisco.
As TechCrunch points out, Twitter recently purchased Tweetie, the company behind the iPhone app of the same name. Post-acquisition, the app has been rebranded "Twitter for the iPhone." Twitter for BlackBerry, on the other hand, was the result of a partnership with RIM.
Twitter chief executive Ev Williams explained the need for official Twitter apps at Wednesday's Chirp sessions. Twitter needed to establish an official presence on both platforms, he said. "We did the research; we were underserving users," Williams said. "We had to have a core application just like we did on the Web."
No word on which route Twitter will take for the upcoming Android app.
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Q: We just got back from Puerto Vallarta. Interesting fact: Banks, money exchange places and resorts were not willing to cash American Express Travelers Cheques. What's up with that?
A: Traveler's checks are no longer welcome in many countries. Many shops in Europe stopped accepting them years ago, and I don't get them when I travel. You often have to go to banks to get them cashed, and that's a hassle. And then there are fees. I do hear that they are still welcome in China.
-- Carol Sottili
Q: I'm flying United next month. When I made my reservations, I selected exit-row seats, and the site said that I had "successfully selected" my chosen seats. After I entered my credit card information, however, my seat assignments changed. I called United and asked about the seat assignments; they say that exit rows are under airport control and they are not assigned until people get on the plane. I've selected exit-row seats before; any idea what's up?
A: Often, you are unable to reserve the exit-row seats until you arrive at the airport, although some airlines now sell those seats for a premium. If you show up early and ask for the exit-row seat, you should be able to get it. (Also, please bear in mind that United is still consolidating its reservations system with Continental, and many glitches are being reported.)
-- Christopher Elliott
Q: We got a package to Riviera Maya (six adults) for the end of February and are looking for reliable options for getting to the area of Akumal. I've seen many transfer operators, but it's difficult to decide. Also, are there any recommended tours to Chichen Itza? Unfortunately, we will not be able to rent a car. We would like to be in a small group and try to avoid the stops at "gift stores."
A: As you've figured out, lots of shuttle services are available between Cancun and Akumal. Go to the airport site for choices. It should cost about $135 each way for the six of you. I've taken shuttles and taxis from Cancun to various resorts south of there and never had a problem. As for going to Chichen Itza, I would rent a private taxi van driver. With your group, that shouldn't be too expensive. Ask at the hotel for a recommendation. I would avoid tours. They take forever, and I'm with you about the stops at the gift stores. Plus it will cost just as much.
-- Carol Sottili
Q: We are going to rent a car at the Paris airport and spend three full days and two nights in Normandy in June. Our main focus is the WWII beaches, and musts are stops for a couple of hours each in Giverny and Chartres. Any tips on how much time we need at the beaches (Is one full day enough? Should we hire a guide?) and other stops if we have time (perhaps Rouen, Honfleur, Mont St. Michel)? Should we stay in Caen or Bayeux?
A: By all means go to Mont St. Michel. As for the beaches, yes, I would hire a guide. D-Day Historian comes highly recommended by a friend, and you do need at least one full day to see the beaches. So arrive the night before and plan to spend the next night there as well. Bayeux is a lovely small town and a good place to base yourself, as many tours of the beaches leave from there.
-- Zofia Smardz
Q: Heading to Vieques, Puerto Rico, in February and looking for ideas on what to do, aside from luxuriate on the beach. Any cool outdoorsy things?
A: The scuba diving. I will never forget the incredible drift dive I did there a few years ago. And check out Bio Bay (Puerto Mosquito), which is best seen at night.
-- Christopher Elliott
Q: Any tips on steps to make sure you're protected while renting a car in Mexico? Are there certain companies with better or worse reputations? Is this one instance where I should take the insurance?
A: Mexico often requires additional insurance of U.S. drivers, even when you are covered by car insurance or your card. I would definitely stick with the brand names when renting there. That way, if something goes wrong, you have a place to complain to (and that will respond).
-- Christopher Elliott
Q: For our first wedding anniversary, my husband and I will be driving from Santa Fe, N.M., to the Grand Canyon. We have about a week, and are looking for any must-see sights, hotels or restaurants on our route.
A: You'll be passing right by El Malpais National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park and Canyon Diablo, all worth your time, I'd think. Flagstaff, too.
-- Joe Yonan
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Let's just jump right in, shall we? Here, we have yet another in a long line of 'female-empowerment' comedies—movies where Hollywood announces loud and proud that if you can't see 40-something women like Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann as gorgeous, sexy prizes, you're going to get what's coming to you. Think First Wives Club or The Witches of Eastwick. Honestly, I would think the message was absurd if Diaz herself didn't have so much trouble hanging on to a man—maybe there's a point to be made.
Carly (Diaz) likes Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau). She likes him so much she's ready to become a one-man woman. Problem is, Mark isn't a one-woman man. Mark is married to Kate (Mann). When Kate and Carly form an unlikely friendship, their bond is only strengthened when they discover Mark not only is cheating on Kate with Carly, he is cheating on Carly with Amber (Kate Upton). But that's not all: He's even cheating on Amber. Note to self: Find out what kind of vitamin regimen this guy is on. Together, Kate, Carly and Amber team up to bring down their stray dog of a man.
All things considered, this movie is fine. Although I have to say Cameron Diaz is looking a little rough these days. It strains the imagination to believe that a guy would cheat on the far more appealing Kate. I will let that slide in favor of the big flaw: The movie is just not that funny. Amber is dumb, Carly is devious, Kate can't hold her liquor, we get it. Now give me something witty to watch. It's not terrible, it's just OK. It's a 6.


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I had such an amazing Sunday at the Oakland Running Festival! I had hoped to write a lengthy post about it that evening because it was so inspiring and made me proud to be an Oaklander, but alas, life got in the way. I decided to share a few thoughts and photos today, even though you've no doubt heard or read much about the marathon already.
On Sunday morning I woke up much later than usual, as I had been traveling and not sleeping enough. I rapidly got ready and rushed out the door. When I reached Broadway, I could already tell it was not a usual Sunday. It was quieter, with less traffic. I stopped at 27th and Broadway and cheered some of the runners on, but soon moved on further into downtown.
Broadway was almost entirely empty and quieter than I've ever heard it, but soon that silence was filled with sounds from the distance – music and cheering. It started as a hum and grew louder, as I quickened my pace to catch up with it. It reminded me so much of Burning Man, walking out to a burn or a performance, hearing or seeing my destination in the distance, filled with anticipation, and wishing I was on a bike.
The wait was worth it, as I arrived at 14th and Broadway, the finish line, as hundreds of runners were reaching it and hundreds of onlookers were cheering them on.
I cheered for a while and listened to names being called off. I was amazed at how many runners were from out of town – from all over California and other states. I hope they enjoyed Oakland that day as much as I did that day.
I then sat down in Frank Ogawa Plaza for a while and listened to the blues band that was playing. It was perfectly sunny for a few moments, and though I'm used to seeing the Plaza nearly empty, it seemed as if this was the Plaza's natural state – filled with smiling people.
I went back and cheered about a block from the finish line for probably an hour or so and ran into a couple of friends who had just ran the half marathon.
I was amazed by all of the people I saw running the marathon. People of all ages, sizes, ethnicities, and physical conditions. I saw a few parents running with their children. One man did the half marathon in a wheelchair. Someone who had clearly injured himself along the route hopped along for that last block with the help of another runner.
Once the running crowd thinned out, I headed down the street to Somar for the Ella Baker Center after party, where I watched the Cougar Cadets Drumline play. They're a super talented group of middle school students!
I then relaxed inside with bloggers dto510, Vsmoothe, and Gene, and many other friends.
It was one of my favorite days in Oakland in a long time, and I can't wait to be more involved next year. No, I'm not going to run, but I do plan to volunteer at a water station. And instead of using my hands to cheer, I'm going to bring a cowbell.


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In Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5, Quake blew up the world. At least, that's one theory. From what we know so far about how the Earth was destroyed in the future, Agent Daisy "Quake" Johnson (Chloe Bennet) was cited by Deke (Josh Ward) as the sole cause for the end of humanity's homeworld. Of course, Deke himself may not be all that reliable; he admittedly pieced together his evidence from news clips within the virtual reality technology of the Framework he salvaged.
However, if Deke's theory proves correct and Daisy did quake the world asunder, this carries earth-shattering ramifications for the Inhumans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In short, if Daisy has the power to destroy a planet, that makes Quake the most powerful Inhuman in the MCU.
Related: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: How Was Earth Destroyed?
Within the society of Marvel's Inhumans, their king Black Bolt (Anson Mount) - whom Daisy and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. have never met and currently don't even know exist - is acknowledged as the most powerful of all Inhumans. His power is part of the reason he was named King over his brother Maximus (Iwan Rheon); the Genetic Council felt Black Bolt's ability to generate a destructive force with the sound of his voice was their ultimate weapon against an unnamed 'Great Enemy'.
We only see Black Bolt use his power a few times on Inhumans, and never to its full extent. The most of his power he has unleashed was to bury the entrance of the Royal Bunker on Attilan with rubble to seal Maximus within. What Black Bolt can truly do with his voice has never been shown. His full power is the source of conjecture. Potentially, if he ever yelled, Black Bolt has the power to shatter mountains. Conceivably, he could also tear apart a planet - his comic book counterpart is said to possess that much power.
However, we may never know the extent of Black Bolt's abilities. The creative and ratings failure of Inhumans seems to indicate the Inhumans is dead as a continuing series. While no official word on Inhumans' future has been given, Marvel insiders like director James Gunn and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Ming-Na Wen have indicated their belief that the Inhumans series is finished. Whether the characters themselves could return, possibly later in S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5, is anyone's guess.
If the Inhumans Royal Family really are being swept under the MCU's rug, Daisy Johnson then emerges as the most powerful of the Inhumans, which could be part of the plan. The Royal Family may now be seen as a toxic property; meanwhile S.H.I.E.L.D.'s version of the Inhumans have generally been more successful and well-received. Quake has been the most prominent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Inhumans since season 2. It makes sense for Daisy Johnson to essentially become Inhuman Number One.
If Quake does ultimately turn out to be the reason why Earth was destroyed, such power makes her not just the apex of the Inhumans but also ranks her as among the most powerful super humans in the MCU. Quake would have to be regarded as one of the '30 ton nuclear warheads' Secretary of State Ross (William Hurt) categorized Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) as in Captain America: Civil War. And like Thor and Banner back then, Quake has 'gone missing' as far as the world of 2017 knows.
Related: Is This The Final Season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?
Should the Inhumans Royal Family return for season 2 or cross over with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Quake could even be revealed as the 'Great Enemy' the Inhumans have feared. Daisy Johnson is the only other Inhuman we've met who has the power to go toe to toe with Black Bolt. They've also both led teams of Inhumans. Given her improved battle prowess throughout the run of S.H.I.E.L.D., our money would be on Quake in a fight.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airs Fridays @ 9pm on ABC.


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The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wis., is the home of the first approved Marian apparitions in the United States. It was here that Mary appeared to Adele Brise in 1859. (Photos by Sam Lucero)