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ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor
Announced back in January, now being released. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor, a 27-inch WQHD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time to cater to the graphical requirements of today's fast paced games. It boasts gamer-centric features for a better gameplay experience, NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology for smooth, fluid visuals, as well as exquisite and ergonomic design touches.
The world's first and only WQHD G-SYNC fast gaming monitor
Designed especially for gamers, the ROG Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor features a 27-inch WQHD 2560 x 1440 panel with a pixel density of 109 pixels per inch (PPI). The use of a WQHD panel gives it four times (4X) the resolution of 720p for sharper images, and provides 77% more screen workspace than similarly-sized 1080p displays.
The PG278Q has built-in NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest and most breathtaking gaming visuals imaginable. G-SYNC synchronizes the display's refresh rate to the GPU in a NVIDIA GeForce GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag.
ASUS-exclusive gameplay features and advanced connectivity
The ROG Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey with crosshair overlay and timer functions. The former gives gamers a choice of four different crosshairs to suit their gaming environment, while the latter provides an on-screen timer to help keep track of spawn and build times. An intuitive 5-way navigation joystick provides quick and easy access to OSD settings, allowing users to switch display parameters with a flick of a finger. The PG278Q is designed for marathon gaming sessions, with a smart air vent design that aids in dissipating heat to keep things cool, even after hours of use.
The ROG Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor includes DisplayPort 1.2 for native WQHD output and two USB 3.0 ports for convenient pass-through connectivity.
ROG-inspired, ergonomic design
Aesthetically, the ROG Swift PG278Q uses bold, precise lines to give it an air of durability and reliability. It features a base adorned with an intricate and enigmatic design that is fully-illuminated with a special LED Light-in-Motion feature.
The PG278Q features a slim profile and a super-narrow 6 mm bezel that make it ideal for almost-seamless multi-display setups. An ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment gives users a comfortable and ideal viewing position for long marathon gaming sessions. A cable-management design feature found on the back of the monitor lets users keep their gaming rigs tidy and free from tangled wires.
ROG Swift PG278Q Ultimate Gaming Monitor is now available in Taiwan, as well as the Asia Pacific and European markets. It will be available in China in mid-August and North America by end of August, 2014. Prices start from US$799 and will vary by region.
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Right at Eyefinity6 launch day the ASUS Republic of Gamers MATRIX 5870 arrives.
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Sure wish Amazon would hurry the hell up and let me pre-order
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Already ordered mine.
If all goes well (which it never does with Komplett.no) ill have it next friday.
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1,400 euros/english pounds on some stores in Europe. Nope thanks.
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On the official site it says:
3D mode: 2560 x 1440 (up to 120 Hz)
So this is the first monitor with G-Sync AND 3D Vision Support above 1080p resolution?
In Germany first shops list it for 800€, still to pricey for my liking for a PC-Display but the specs really look tempting =)
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On the official site it says:
3D mode: 2560 x 1440 (up to 120 Hz)
So this is the first monitor with G-Sync AND 3D Vision Support above 1080p resolution?
In Germany first shops list it for 800€, still to pricey for my liking for a PC-Display but the specs really look tempting =)
No. G-Sync and 3D mode can't be enabled at the same time.
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Price seems legit regarding specs imo. I can't afford it but once more of them kick in the market, it will be time to replace my old 24"
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Mine will be with me next Tuesday. Can't wait. First of it's kind. 1400p, Gsync, ULMB mode, 3D (not that I care), first 8-bit panel, 1ms response.
Colours are meant to be as good as IPS but without the draw back of motion blur and slow response times.
The only downside (not for me as I'm a gamer) is the viewing angles but that does not affect me. I will be sitting in front of the damn thing.
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One of the best looking i saw in while. Dat price though...
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Mine will be with me next Tuesday. Can't wait. First of it's kind. 1400p, Gsync, ULMB mode, 3D (not that I care), first 8-bit panel, 1ms response.
Colours are meant to be as good as IPS but without the draw back of motion blur and slow response times.
The only downside (not for me as I'm a gamer) is the viewing angles but that does not affect me. I will be sitting in front of the damn thing.
It will have better colors than a good TN panel but not as good as IPS panels.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_rog_swift_pg278q.htm here is a review of the monitor.
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EDIT: Ah too late, it was posted in the above reply already.
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6990Nok Here which is about 800Euros.
Not "too" bad for what it is I guess.
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Just out of curiosity, anyone know how many watts it pulls from the wall? Just like to get a figure on what to expect from these new monitors.
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According to that above TFTCentral review the specification lists 90w although their measured usage was 51.6w
We tested this ourselves and found that out of the box the screen used 51.6W at the default 100% brightness setting. Considering this is the maximum brightness setting the additional power draw for the specified 90.0W consumption must be based on having other things connected to USB. Once calibrated the screen reached 24.6W consumption. When the screen was on standby it used 0.5W of power. We have plotted these results below compared with other screens we have tested. The consumption is very comparable to other W-LED backlit displays, with wide gamut GB-r-LED units like the Dell U2713H using slightly more (comparing calibrated states).
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Saw it and instantly knew I wanted to have one like that to replace my no-name 26" full HD monitor.... of which I don't even know the response time or input lag, and which only is able to go 59Hz on 1080p
Most likely will only make sense when I build my new PC later this year, I hope it gets some competition to make the price go down at least to 700€
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haha! Why? I just bought the PB278Q instead of the ROG!


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March 10, 2004: A moment with...
Michael Lemonick
Evolution, relativity, dark matter, the big bang all of these breakthroughs cut against the grain of scientific thought. Can science distinguish between true genius and wild imagination? Michael Lemonick, a senior science writer for Time magazine and author of Echo of the Big Bang (Princeton, 2003), will examine that question and others with students in his new freshman seminar, They Laughed at Einstein: How Science Responds to Cranks and Visionaries. He spoke with PAWs Brett Tomlinson.
How did you come up with the idea for your new seminar?
For the past four years, Ive taught a freshman seminar with Professor Edwin Turner on science and the media. We looked at the relationship between how science is portrayed in the media and how accurate it is. Both he, as a scientist, and I, as a science journalist, have the experience of getting mail from people with ideas that they claim are brilliant new theories about the universe. We turned it into one of the topics in the course. You assume that somebody who sounds like a nut is a nut, but how do you know for sure? A lot of theories that revolutionized science were at first dismissed by scientists as crazy.
What are some challenges in separating visionaries from cranks?
The criteria we use are not necessarily valid. For example, the standard objection to E.S.P. is How could it work? We dont know of any waves that could go from one brain to another. And thats exactly the same objection scientists made to the theory of continental drift in the early 1900s. They said, Africa and South America fit together if you put them together. Thats very nice, but that requires you to move an entire continent, and thats ridiculous. There is no way you can move an entire continent. It turns out that there is a way, and Alfred Wegener [who proposed the idea of continental drift] was right. So the fact that there is no known mechanism for something to work doesnt mean its not true.
As a science journalist, can you make reasonable judgments?
Its very tough, because Im not a physicist. If somebody shows me a new theory of physics, I have no way of evaluating whether its crazy or not. I have ways of evaluating whether it might not be crazy. Theres a well-known episode in the mid-90s where two eminent chemists, Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann, made the announcement that they had discovered cold fusion. What they were saying went against everything Id read and everything I knew about fusion. But theyre not just some guys operating out of a garage someplace. Theyre real scientists with real reputations. You have to at least raise the question of whether or not they may be right. [Their finding has been dismissed by most scientists.] The role of the media is to try and let people know about important new developments, even if they are from outside the mainstream, but not to waste everyones time with nonsense.
Has science become any better at spotting visionary work?
I dont know. My students and I are really going to explore these questions together, because its not a topic that a lot has been written about. Thats what makes the freshman seminar unique. So well have to let you know at the end.
The title of the course, you admit, is based on a misconception. Explain.
Its something that cranks often say They laughed at Einstein, but he was right. Now you should listen to me. But Einsteins theories were accepted very quickly, even though he was just a patent clerk and it was a radical rethinking of space and time. It just was so well grounded in physics.
After studying economics as an undergraduate at Harvard, how did you become a science journalist?
I was interested in science, but I didnt like doing science. It wasnt until several years after graduation that I finally put it together that a way for me to be involved in science at a level I was comfortable with, and also to use the skills I had, rather than the skills I wished I had, was to do science journalism. One thing that my father [late Princeton physics professor and dean of the faculty Aaron Lemonick *54] gave me was a sense that science is not impossible to understand, even for someone who doesnt know all the math and hasnt done all of the experiments. You really can explain it in a way that people can understand. I translate from science-ese to English, with the help of the scientists.
Your three books are all related to astronomy and cosmology. Why are the mysteries of the universe so intriguing?
Theyre literally cosmic questions. Theyre the most fundamental questions. If the Earth disappeared tomorrow and all of us, all of our medicine, art, music, culture, and ecosystem, vanished, the universe would still go on. Stars would keep exploding. The universe would keep expanding. When I go to Arizona, to huge expanses of mountains, or to the ocean, I feel how small I am in relation to these huge things. With the universe, its the same idea. I find it very comforting that my troubles are a very minor deal compared with all this.

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He went in our place
Sunshine's Reflections
Good morning. Happy Saturday! I've been away a few days enjoying snow days and spending some much-needed time in the Master's arms. As believers, we should always stay connected and take time for spiritual downloads from God.
TFTD: He went in our place
2 Corinthians 5:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
When actors or actresses are filming dangerous movies, they typically hire a stunt double. A stunt double is a type of body double, specifically a skilled REPLACEMENT used for dangerous parts in movies or television. The stunt double is in very good shape and is hired to take on the risk of injury instead of the start actor/actress. Can you imagine that we are the stars in a movie and of all people to become our stunt double it was JESUS!
In my devotional reading, the writer said,
"Jesus lived a replacement life for us, submitting to all laws of God and man and keeping them all perfectly. He offered his body to abuse and suffering, knowing that in this way the punishment that we deserved was being diverted totally upon him. Finally, he surrendered to death itself, and through the great exchange that happened on Calvary, our death became his death and his innocence became ours." (Insert from: In Our Place: Lenten Devotions From Time of Grace)
*Tear* I don't know about you, but tears come to my eyes. Jesus stepped in as a stunt double if you will. He took the less prestigious role in the film in order to keep us from harm. However, Jesus is better than a stunt double because I don't know a stunt double who would carry the sins of the world on their shoulders and die on the cross for our sins, but Jesus went in our place.
How often do you think about what Christ has done for you? He didn't even know sin, but became sin-OUR SIN, so that we might become righteousness of God through Him. WOW! Our body was supposed to be abused, but Jesus went in your place. We were supposed to be punished, but Jesus went in our place. We were supposed to die, but Jesus went in our place. Nothing we will ever go through will compare to what WE SHOULD HAVE WENT THROUGH!
I pray you take time to reflect on who Jesus really is and understand it was only because of His grace and mercy that you are living today. He went in our place!
Have a blessed day!
Mrs. Nicole "Sunshine" Ellis, MBA
Can't breathe: Try Spiritual CPR: Consistent in praying, Persistent in pursuing the knowledge of God, and Resistant to temptation.
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With the temp barely getting over 10C and two of us hit by a birch pollen allergy we were looking for fun things to do indoors. Enter Sea Life. We don't go often as it is really expensive, but someone put me on to this wee voucher link which also has deals to other Helsinki attractions. Saved us a lot of money since only under 3s go free. I've also just discovered you can get cheaper rates if you book your tickets online. I don't know if you can use them together.
The kids love animals and sea creatures so Sea Life is always a hit, but we had a discussion beforehand about not zooming through (Mouse) so everyone could see and enjoy everything. We played the Fact Finder Trail as well which meant we had to stop and look for answers in the info boards. We even had a private tour of the new Octopus exhibition, but saw no octopuses. One appears to almost always be hiding and the other isn't due to move in until later in the summer. But the guy was willing to answer the Chief's myriad of questions. The Weans were off running two seconds after he started.
One downer was the food. The cafe had no decent food at 1pm and the restaurant didn't open until 2. The Finns eat lunch so early they had cleaned out all the sandwiches and paninis. So we had a lunch of muffins and doughnuts. So either go early or go late. It gave us an excuse to walk to our new local restaurant for an early dinner.
I had an added bonus as a friend has given me a challenge to learn how to use my camera better, so I had the chance to try and use the camera in its manual setting as you can't use flash at Sea Life. Some of the photos really worked, others didn't. I'm not used to changing aperture so quickly, so spent a lot of time taking the same photo over and over again, trying to get the lighting right.
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Is it "time to take solar power seriously?" That is what many are saying in the wake of Warren Buffett's $2 billion purchase of a solar farm under construction in California:
Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Holdings company has agreed to buy a giant, 550-megawatt photovoltaic farm currently under construction in San Luis Obispo County for $2 billion, giving a huge boost to the solar industry that could spur investment by other major players.
Some think the deal represents a turning point for solar energy:
"In a lot of ways, this is classic Warren Buffett," said Bruce Bullock, executive director of the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University. "He comes in to an industry that is starving for capital investment. At the same time, this is something that also tells people it's time to take solar power seriously." …
"Solar is a sound investment," Kinman said, "a fact bolstered by MidAmerican's announcement today."
A sound investment? Well, maybe. But you have to look at the fine print:
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which agreed to buy a $2 billion solar farm in California may have picked the right time to invest in the industry.
The 550-megawatt Topaz project will qualify for a federal incentive because it began construction last month, and will sell power under a long-term contract that was completed before prices for solar panels fell 44 percent in the last year. …
Topaz, which will use First Solar panels, may be the last large solar farm to qualify for the U.S. Treasury Department incentive program, which is set to end this year. It will likely sell power at a higher price than projects that are seeking utility contracts now….
Will the federal incentive program actually end this year? We fervently hope so. It is long past time to get the government out of the business of subsidizing inefficient energy. Meanwhile, I am warming up to the idea that Warren Buffett should pay more in taxes. I would settle for just getting his federal subsidies back.


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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat exactly is diminished value?
Reed Appraisers, established in 1986, is based in the Washington DC metro area. We originally began as an independent auto damage appraisal company focusing on providing repair estimates and appraisals for auto damage claims to insurance companies, attorneys, and the general public.
In 1996, as the demand arose for a comprehensive and fair system to calculate diminished value losses due to collision damage, we recognized this need and expanded our service to include diminished value calculations for all of our clients. After years of researching the issue and monitoring the effects of collision damage on the retail sales, we developed the V-CAR software. V-CAR software assists in our analysis by comparing and contrasting relevant sales data and by weighing each repair performed on your car proportionately, based on the degree to which the damage and the subsequent repair have effected the vehicle's integrity. Multiple factors have been considered in assigning the selected values and variables, which are ultimately employed by the appraiser to assist in determining your vehicles post-loss value. In use since 2000, the V-CAR software has assisted our appraisers in calculating losses for thousands of diminished value claims for private clients, attorneys, and insurance carriers.
Today, Reed Appraisers is one of the most well respected names regarding diminished value claims, providing fair and equitable service to all parties that are involved in the claims process. That is because our methodology stays the same no matter the client. As a result, we have had the privilege to provide our services directly to thousands of private owners, hundreds of private attorneys offices located in Maryland, DC and Virginia, multiple automobile dealerships representing over 15 different manufacturers, as well as gain recognition from several major insurance carriers. Our senior appraiser and the company owner, Michael Wigmore, has qualified and testified as an expert witness in over 65 trials in both District and Circuit Courts in Maryland and Virginia, U.S.District Court, as well as at the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA). In those 65+ cases, approximately 50% of the testimony provided was in support of the plaintiff's position and 50% of the testimony was in support of the defense's position, so you can rest assured that we are truly independent appraisers, with only accurate and well documented vehicle valuation appraisals as our ultimate goal.
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Lets face it, none of us will ever banish dust bunnies for good! Dust, allergens, and other particles are constantly floating through our home's air. It builds up and you can't hide it. Dust build up can even effect your health, especially if you or a family member has allergies.
Fortunately, Dusting is not a difficult chore, if you stay on top of it. I actually find it a little rewarding to see things that were previously covered in a layer of dust, nice and shiny again. With the right techniques, tools and tips on a few hot spots to pay attention to, you can keep all that dust in check, and your house healthy and shiny!
Tools: Use tools that will grab the dust, not push it around. A feather duster may be fun to use or look fancy but for serious dusting, use a microfiber cloth. Microfiber clothes literally grab dust, are super absorbent, streak free and don't leave lint or dust behind. I keep a spray bottle filled with half white vinegar, half water and lightly spray a microfiber cloth, or you can use your favorite multipurpose spray or furniture polish, whichever is appropriate for the surface. If you do like to use a duster for quick clean up, invest in a good quality feather duster one made with ostrich feathers, they do a better job at grabbing dust, they actually have tiny little finger-like nodules that are really good at holding dust.
Dust in the right direction: When dusting a room, start with the highest items and work your around the room and down to the lowest, moving in a spiral. Then vacuum. Since dust falls downward, working in this pattern will keep dust from lading on an already cleaned area.


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Fit - Slim Fit
Style - Crew neck
Details - Shapes pattern, medium weight, ribbed cuff and hem
Colour - Burgundy
Material - 100% Extra fine Wool
Style Code - OSK495B
The Oliver Spencer Burgundy Knitted Shapes Jumper fits true to size in a slim but not skinny fit, perfect for the autumn days, this medium weight jumper has a shape pattern adding depth to your outfit. Team this jumper up with some black jeans, white trainers and a camel overcoat for the ultimate look.
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Your 6:30am update:
- Disastrous night for Labour: terrible losses in England and Wales, including losing control of councils in Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr.
- Wipeout for UKIP: so far the party has lost all the seats it held and failed to win a single seat across the country.
- So much for the LibDem fightback: Losses for the party overall, no sign of a fightback against the Tories in the west country.
- Tory gains everywhere: including the West of England mayoralty.
Bad night for everyone except the Tories…


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Turn Directory on or off
The Directory for G Suite, Cloud Identity, and Drive Enterprise contains contact information for everyone in your organization and shared external contacts. You can control which types of email addresses (primary, alias, domain) to share and which profile information to make available across Google services. While you set up Directory, you might want to disable Directory (turn off contact sharing), then turn it back on when you're ready.
When Directory is turned on (the default setting):
- People can find profile information in Contacts and other Google services.
- Individual and group addresses autocomplete as people enter them.
- When people point at or tap someone's profile photo, they open a person information card or sheet. The card provides that person's profile information.
- Calendar intelligently suggests meeting rooms based on the location and number of guests (requires Calendar setup).
What addresses are shared
When Directory is turned on, people in your organization can find:
- All users in the Directory, or users in the custom directory assigned to their organizational unit
- Group addresses that are set as visible
- Contacts that are delegated to them by other people
The following information is never shared:
- Personal contacts that people add themselves
- People you suspend or delete
- People you hide from the Directory
Turn off the Directory
You usually turn off the Directory only when you first set up Directory or to troubleshoot.
Sign in to your Google Admin console.
Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
From the Admin console Home page, go to Menu Directory Directory settings.
- Click Sharing settings Contact sharing.
- Select Disable contact sharing.
- Click Save Changes.
It might take up to 24 hours for changes to appear.
Turn on the Directory and set sharing options
Sign in to your Google Admin console.
Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
From the Admin console Home page, go to Menu Directory Directory settings.
- Click Sharing settings Contact sharing.
- Select Enable contact sharing.
- Select which email addresses to include in the Directory:
- Show all email addresses: Show the user's primary email address and any alias addresses.
- Show only secondary and alias email addresses: If a user has a secondary email address or an email alias, show only the secondary and alias addresses, not their primary address.
- Show only primary email address: Include only the user's primary email address. Don't show alias or secondary email addresses.
- Show only email addresses in the user's primary domain: If you have a domain alias, show email addresses in the user's primary domain. Hide addresses from any domain aliases.
Select which profiles appear in the Directory in Web Contacts. If you have many domain profiles or external contacts, show only certain types of profiles to find addresses faster and help the Directory in Web Contacts load faster.
- Show only domain profiles: Include profiles of internal users (people with addresses in your domains) and exclude any external contacts.
- Show only domain shared contacts: Include only shared external contacts.
- Show both domain profiles and domain shared contacts: Include internal and shared external contacts.
- Click Save Changes.
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OK 2: Business Owners and Community Leaders in La Pine and South Deschutes County
Team 2 members are business owners and community leaders in La Pine and South Deschutes County
Meeting time: 3rd Thursdays from 7:30 – 10am
I am a graduate of COCC's small business management program which helped us to build a business in La Pine that was purchased by a Fortune 500 company in 1999. While enjoying retirement, I started a women's fitness center in Bellingham, Washington before selling it and moving back home to La Pine where I worked for the SBDC and started La Pine Business Center 12 years ago. I have facilitated for OK in that past and am delighted to be co-facilitating the first OK Group in La Pine.
Team Members
I have been and Insurance and retirement advisor for the last 16 years with COUNTRY Financial and have owned my own agency for 13 of those 16 years. My biggest joy is owning my own business, being an employer of full time jobs in Southern Deschutes Co., and helping those that I come into contact with. My time away from work seems to be chasing my 4 kids around the state as they participate in school and activities, as well as having time with my wife of 23 years.
I work for La Pine Park and Recreation District as the adult programs director and the facilities director. I have spent the majority of my career in marketing and organizational development, both in the private and nonprofit sectors. Additionally, I have been a pastor for more than 20 years.
Been Married almost 40 years. Came up from California in 2004 to start a business that was different from what I'm doing now. Had a few different jobs through 2008 when my wife & myself lost our jobs due to the recession. We started our business L & M Painting in October of 2008 and have been growing ever since.


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Sometimes during surgery, problems come up that were not expected. If problems come up, your doctor might need to change your surgery to major abdominal surgery. This means your abdomen will have an incision in it. If your life is in danger the abdominal surgery will help the doctor see where the problems are and try to fix them. This does not happen often, but you and your family should know about it.
Vaginal Hysterectomy Risks -- Convert to Major Abdominal Surgery
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OK, I had some time to sit down and work on some of my projects tonight, and surprisingly enough I feel like I've made some actual progress. I put together a small one inch square push mold (hopefully more successful than my last attempt), and I made significant progress on creating a master, out of sculpey, for my brick paved streets. Updates and pictures will be posted soon, but right now I've got to go back downstairs and pull my street out of the oven. Thanks for reading and I'll be back soon.
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Sadly life has been ridiculously busy lately and as such I haven't had much time at all to work on my miniature village or any of my other miniature projects. Maybe I'll have something new by this weekend.
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I can admit it when I'm wrong. My method for creating the "perfect" one inch block was wrong. I got so caught up in the excitement of creating a square I missed the reality that my square was about 3/32″ short of a perfect 1″ square. So, back to the drawing board? Not quite. I think I'll still be able to use my method for creating a 29/32″ square for my sidewalks and pathways, I'll just need to create a small gap inbetween the sidewalk tiles that I'll fill with some product. I think in the end it will give the sidewalk more character.
On the plus side I did find some perfect one inch square tiles that I'll be able to use as templates in the future. At Michael's (the craft store) I found a package of 1″ square mirror tiles. These will work brilliantly as templates for future tiles. The only downside is that I'll have to carefully avoid breaking any of them.
Also my order for Merlin's Magic arrived in the mail last night. I haven't had the opportunity to cast anything using it just yet, but when I do I'll post a brief review.
In other news I did attempt a late night casting of Tiny Bricks Mold 5. It turned out alright, but not spectacular. This had less to do with the quality of the mold than it did with the softness of the product of was working with, and my own ineptitude.
Thanks for reading.
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I got home from work yesterday and my wife informed me that I had a package. I immediately ripped it open to discover A & K Studios Tiny Brick Mold 5. I was excited, then I was reminded by my significant other that we had to be at someone elses house for dinner. I slowly put down the mold and stepped away. Therefore, while I do now have the mold in my possession I have not yet been able to attempt to cast anything. I would like to highly commend John Keebler and A & K Studios for their fast response times and their incredibly fast shipping and handling. Here's a pic to tide anyone out there over until I can do a more thorough review.
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In order to get my project started I created four basic types of walls for every exterior facing type: A wall with one door and one window, a wall with one door, a wall with one window, and a blank wall. Here are some pictures of my first attempts at creating master walls, molds of the masters, and some early casting attempts in the molds that I have made thus far.
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This might not seem like such a big deal, but for some reason I had issues creating a 1″ square tile. I figure if I could find a way to make the "perfect" tile, I could then use it as a push mold for sculpey in order to create more detailed tiles down the road.
I found a surprisingly simple solution. First, I searched high and low for a 1″ square cookie cutter, but to no avail. I eventually stumbled across some old legos and discovered that you could lay them out in such a pattern that they form a near perfect 1″ interior square.
I then tried several different products to pour into the mold, and got the best results from using hydrostone mixed to the consistency of putty and pushed into the mold then scraped level with the top. Although these two pictures of the mold in use show me casting with resin.
Once I created a good standard tile, I made a mold of it using mold max 30 from smooth-on. This was only the fourth mold I've ever created. Mold max 30 is a two part mold making RTV, and thus far I've had great success with it. It has been incredibly easy to use. In order to create the mold, I took my favorite tile, glued it down to some glass (provided by an unused picture frame), and built a lego mold around it. For good measure I placed non-hardening clay around the edges to stop any seapage. I discovered the hard way while attempting to cast my first project that if you don't glue smaller objects down they will float to the top of your mold making material. I know it seems pretty self explanatory, but we're all allowed our mistakes… right? Here are some pics of the process.
There are two molds because I had mixed up too much mold max and had an extra tile laying around that I hadn't been overly impressed with but I decided, "what the heck might as well use it, who knows I might be able to use it somewhere."
And that's how I created a mold for my first batch of 1″ square tiles. Stay tuned for more information on how I plan on using the mold. Thanks for reading.
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Got news from John Keebler that he has shipped my Tiny Bricks Mold 5. I also decided to try some Merlin's Magic dental casting stone. Thus far I've been unimpressed with hydrostone, it hasn't offered me as much strength as I've desired. I do like the texture, and it is easily mixed and poured, but some of the master molds that I've created have some thinner parts that need some more strength. I've been most impressed with casting in resin. But that has its own set of issues, not the least of which is the cost. Merlin's Magic is a dental stone created with casting hobbies particularly in mind. You can check out usage instructions and a brief review on the Hirst Arts dental stone casting page.
I ordered Merlin's Magic from swordsofhonor.com. They had a quick response to my order and their shipping charges were the most competitive.
I will post a review of the different casting products I have attempted to use as well as a review of Keebler Studios' Tiny Brick Mold 5, as soon as they are received in the mail.
EDIT/UPDATE: After perusing the internet I've discovered that I've been improperly referring to A & K Studios, as "Keebler Studios." A & K is a colaboration between Keebler and Abaroth. I apologize for not properly delineating.
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The Paris American Club began as informal luncheon meetings in 1940, but was officially incorporated as a Type A corporation on August 24, 2001 for the purposes of a 501(c)(7) non-for-profit corporation, with its principal offices in the city and state of New York.
Its purpose is to:
- Conduct, operate and maintain a social club;
- Provide friendship and socialability among its members;
- Foster, develop and promote better understanding among citizens of the community;
- Continue the tradition established by Benjamin Franklin in 1777 in Paris, France by organizing meetings where members, all involved in the Franco-American community of New York, can interact and foster bonds of friendship between France and the United States.
The seven-member Board of Directors has the control and management of the affairs and business of the club, which is administered by the Officers, who by virtue of their positions, are members of the Board.
The Officers include a President, the chief executive officer of the association, who is responsible for the general management of the affairs of the corporation and carries out the resolutions of the Board of Directors, a Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Any member in good standing who has attended at least three events during the prior year may be a candidate for Director. Candidates shall inform the Board of his or her candidacy prior to the date of the Annual Meeting, held at the January meeting.
The Directors hold a calendar-year term of office for two years and may be re-elected upon the expiration of their term. Once elected, the Directors appoint the Officers. The Board may also establish committees of interested members to manage various activities as needed.
Board of Directors (2018 – 2019)
John F. Bennett, President
John F. Bennett joined the Paris American Club in 2007 and served as its vice president from 2011-15. A native of Newburgh, NY, and lifelong Francophile, John earned his BS in French at Georgetown University, spending his junior year at the Faculté de Lettres in Nice.
John enjoyed a 28-year management career with Berlitz Languages, eventually directing North American operations, where he was responsible for 50 language centers and some 2,500 employees.
John founded Alouette Communications, originally with French partners as MAYA Press in 2006. Alouette provides marketing and communications services to many New York-based French organizations, including the Taste of France.
Among his cultural affiliations, John is a member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Non-profit Coordinating Committee of NY, Chefs de Cuisine Association of America and the James Beard Foundation.
John studied the history of graphic design at Parsons, the New School for Design, speaks French, some Spanish and Italian, and loves to cook and entertain an eclectic group of friends at Château Village, his apartment in Greenwich Village of 25 years. Ever the bon vivant, his motto is: "On ne vit qu'une fois!"
Francis Dubois
Francis Dubois was born and raised in Alsace, France, and had a very distinguished career with the United Nations. He started his career in Uganda, and then served at Headquarters in New York before being assigned to the Palestinian Territories as the Deputy Coordinator of the UN Secretary General. Francis was then posted to Iraq as the Head of the UN Office (with the rank of Ambassador), and subsequently in Algeria and Tunisia in the same capacity.
Since his early retirement, Francis is an active member of several non-governmental organizations and serves on their boards. Presently, he serves on the board of the Paris American Club and is also President of Le Comité La Fayette, in New York; both organizations promote French-American relations.
Catherine Godbille-Koechlin, Speakers Committee
Catherine was born in Paris and attended the University of Nanterre in France, later relocating to the United States, where she studied business and law at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
She began her innovative business career by making the most of her bilingual education, founding and serving as the president of International Language Experts, a Southfield, Michigan translation company that served the needs of General Motors and Midwestern law firms, among others. Following her tenure at ILE, she served as Vice President of Bowne International and Managing Director of Bowne Translation, where Catherine launched offices in key financial cities throughout the world in order to provide top quality financial printing services and financial and legal document translation.
Catherine incorporated a lifelong interest in architecture and civil engineering into her career when launched her real estate business, joining Douglas Elliman, where she specializes in luxury residential listings on Manhattan's Upper East Side. She also represents buyers and sellers across the U.S. and internationally.
Catherine's business experience, consummate negotiation skills, and talent for executing high level deals have made her a top real estate broker. Her consistent focus on the big picture while maintaining scrupulous attention to detail, as well as her integrity and discretion, are the essential elements of her success. Catherine's high personal and professional standards have earned her the trust and loyalty of clients and friends everywhere.
A prodigious fundraiser, Catherine chaired the Lycée Français de New York's Annual Fund campaign, helping to increase their receipts from $300k to $1.4m. She also raised funds for the organizational alliance YRF Darca (formerly Youth Renewal Fund) in order to build a school and provide innovative education for disadvantaged students in Israel.
Engagement with New York City is important; Catherine is involved with Change for Kids, which provides resources to enhance literacy, art, health to more than 3,000 students at eight schools across the city. She is also a member of the Central Park Conservancy.
A longtime resident of Manhattan's Upper East Side, Catherine, her husband, Nicolas Koechlin, and their two sons also spend time at their country home in South Salem, NY, where she enjoys gardening, tennis, horseback riding, and entertaining.
Hilary J. James, Vice President
Hilary J. James is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with Brown Harris Stevens. As an accomplished professional with more than 25 years of experience, Hilary is respected by her colleagues and her clients for her expansive knowledge of the Manhattan real estate market. Hilary's buyers and sellers benefit from her professionalism, discretion and vast understanding of the often-complex process of buying and selling in the City.
Before joining Brown Harris Stevens in 2014, Hilary was a marketing executive and Director of Sales for Bristol Plaza's developer, Milstein Properties, working with the managing partner and senior executives in launching the luxury condominium at 200 East 65th Street. Responsible for the development, marketing and management of the thirty-day minimum stay concept, she successfully reached a global market of multinational corporations, the diplomatic corps, the entertainment industry and private individuals.
Born and educated in England, Hilary began her career in the film industry and has held positions with Columbia Pictures, 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers. Fluent in French, she lived in Paris for four years until Warner Brothers brought her to the States to work in their New York office.
She subsequently founded her own theater company and produced Off-Broadway plays by Samuel Beckett, Jean Reavy and the Obie Award winning Hess, written and performed by Michael Burrell.
Ms. James, who has been a member of the Paris American Club since 1995, serves as its Vice President and plans and coordinates Club events.
Mathieu Legendre, Secretary and Outreach Committee
Mathieu Legendre arrived in New York in 2016, joining the club in 2017. Born and raised in Meaux, between Paris and Reims, Mathieu studied law in Paris II Assas for five years before coming back to his hometown to work as a junior lawyer. At 25, he founded his own practice with two partners and took the lead of the real estate/construction department. At the same time, Mathieu got involved in the public life of his city, leading a group of young political activists and joining the city board after the 2014 local election, where he oversaw digital policy.
In 2011, Mathieu came to New York for the first time and met his future wife, who joined him a year later in Meaux, where they got engaged and married.
In 2016, they moved back to New York and Mathieu is now the CEO of a real estate investment company, US BATISS LLC.
Mathieu is passionate about French history and uses some of his free time to write a book about World War I and to increase his knowledge of American History.
Quentin Marchal, Junior Member Committee
Quentin Marchal recently received his Master of US Law from Fordham University; he earned his Master's in Tax Law from Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2015.
He joined the Paris American Club in 2017 and has not only been an engaged and active member, but has taken on the important leadership role of Chair of the Activities Committee. He has been instrumental in bridging the gap between our senior and junior members. At a meeting organized while interning at Baker & McKenzie, he successfully reasoned for the need to support the traditional goals and mission of the club, while at the same time, encouraged innovative programming. Building consensus across generations and even among close friends is not an easy task, especially in volunteer organizations, where tact and diplomacy are key to getting members with diverse viewpoints to buy in to various initiatives.
A competitive athlete, Quentin trains for Iron Man, (Triathlon XL) and is an avid squash, tennis and marathon runner, raising funds for the Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation, which supports lung cancer treatment. This is noteworthy because volunteerism is not as well established in France as it is here in the United States.
Jonathan Wells, Treasurer
Since 2003, Jonathan has been President and Bureau Chief of Sipa USA, an international photo agency with more than thirty partners worldwide. Prior to Sipa, Jonathan managed Picture History, an historical photo collection. He was also a news photo editor at the Associated Press, one of the world's oldest and largest news agencies.
Jonathan is an international sales and licensing professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, content acquisition, marketing, and global business development. He has developed, executed and maintained licensing agreements in more than forty countries.
Jonathan received his BA in Economics from New York University, studied European economics and politics at the University of London, Queen Mary College and holds the DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française, 1er Degré), in French, which is a diploma issued by the French National Ministry of Education to certify skills in French.
For more than twenty years, Jonathan has participated in Visa Pour L'Image, an international photojournalism festival which takes place in Perpignan, the southern French city near the Mediterranean coast and the border with Spain.
Jonathan serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organization and is a member of the Digital Media Licensing Association. For the past five summers, Jonathan volunteers as a swim leader and banquet manager for Experience Camps; summer camps for children who have lost a parent, sibling or loved one. He also loves traveling and has been known to drive for hours in search of the best olive oil or fresh bread. He has been a member of the club since 2008.
Advisory Committees
Committee members assume responsibility for various club activities and goals, holding meetings as needed to formulate and then present action plans and proposals to the Board. The President is an ex officio member of all committees.
Communications Committee
Chair: Claire Langella
Mentoring Committee
Chair: Gonzague Leroux
Veronique Chabrolle
Outreach Committee
Chair: Mathieu Legendre
Warren Chiu
Cornelia Greenspan – Education
Alexandre Leturgez-Coïaniz – Education
Randy Lombard
Samantha Trinh – Business
Ramona Xu – Business
Speakers Committee
Co-Chairs: Catherine Godbille & Terrence Bennett
Sibylle Eschapasse
Dening Lohez
Johanna Pudda
Pascale Richard
Jess Velona
Past Presidents
Honorary Members
|His Excellency the Ambassador of France to the United States
|His Excellency the Ambassador of France to the United Nations
|His Excellency the Ambassador of the United States to France
|The Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations
|The Consul General of France in New York
|The Commercial Counselor to the French Embassy in New York
|The President of the American Club of Paris
|The President of the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée in Paris
|The French Deputy of Overseas French for the United States
|Past Presidents


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I want to start by saying a huge thank you to all of you who encouraged me through my training, and congratulated me when I finished. All of your support means so much and I am happy I was able to share my experience with all of you through this blog!
I had high hopes to make today's WIAW all about race day. However, I was terrible with pictures on Sunday and forgot all about my master plan. So today, you are getting the regular WIAT(uesday), with pictures from yesterday's eats. If you want to learn more about What I Ate Wednesday, head on over to Jenn's blog and check it out!
Breakfast @ 7 a.m.
Breakfast was two whole eggs and the last two slices of my Trader Joe's sourdough bread. I have kept the bread in my freezer to keep it fresh and it has worked out great. I just take a slice or two right out of the freezer and pop it directly in the toaster.
Lunch @ 12 p.m.
Lunch was a boxed lunch from Jimmy John's, complete with a sub, chips and a chocolate chunk cookie, all enjoyed over the course of the afternoon.
I ordered the Turkey Tom without alfalfa sprouts and with Dijon mustard instead of mayonnaise. It was a super simple sandwich, but it hit the spot.
Dinner @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner consisted of Crock Pot BBQ Beef, Roasted Cabbage, and a few Sweet Potato Fries. The beef was simply a frozen Round Roast that was thrown into the Crock Pot with a little water and a bottle of Trader Joe's Barbecue Sauce. It was cooked on low for 8 hours and was ready to go when we got home from work. I seasoned the cabbage with olive oil and sea salt then roasted at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. The sweet potato fries were frozen and then baked along with the cabbage.
Have you ever ate at Jimmy John's? What is your favorite thing to order?
What is your favorite kind of bread: sourdough, white, wheat, french, foccacia?
What is the best thing you have ate this week?


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When medical mistakes occur in Massachusetts, the results can sometimes be fatal. Contrary to what many in the health care field say, many experts feel there are far more cases of medical malpractice deaths that are admitted to by health care providers. When examining the latest statistics and studies conducted on the matter, it becomes clear the numbers quoted by the health care industry are far too low.
While in 1999 the Institute of Medicine reported an estimated 98,000 patients die yearly from medical malpractice, in 2010 that number nearly doubled to 180,000 after a study conducted by the Office of Inspector General for Health and Human Services. While that number itself is startling, new numbers from the Journal of Patient Safety make any previous numbers pale in comparison. According to the Journal's study, it's estimated that between 210,000-440,000 patients die each year as a result of medical malpractice. If these numbers are correct, that would make medical malpractice fatalities the third-leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer.
Based on the data, most of the fatalities result from errors occurring during or after surgery, improper medications being given to patients, improper dosages of medications being given, or the doctor failing to order the necessary tests needed to correctly diagnose the patient's condition. In many hospitals, the number of medical malpractice fatalities increased with doctors who were treating far more patients who were on Medicare. While the reasons for this were not always clear, experts from the National Institute of Health noted that many of the patients were older and suffered from serious conditions prior to being admitted, so it was possible these patients did not receive as high a level of care as younger patients on other insurance plans.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital, after conducting their own study of medical malpractice fatalities, concluded that many of the deaths resulted from a lack of transparency and communication among doctors, nurses, and other staff. Improper medications, incorrect dosages of medications, and failing to have certain tests conducted were all due many times to a lack of staff communication.
While no two medical cases are exactly the same, those who have had family members die from what they believe to be medical malpractice should speak with an experienced Massachusetts medical malpractice attorney or a MA medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible to learn what legal options they have available to them.
Legal Notice per Rules of Professional Responsibility: The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers and attorneys in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer / attorney as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. While this firm maintains joint responsibility, most cases of this type are referred to other attorneys for principle responsibility


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9/11 ConspiraciesMonday, September 11th, 2006
I have been fascinated with the fact that the 9/11 conspiracy theory documentary Loose Change has for nearly a year been consistently among the 100 most popular videos on Google Video's Top 100 list. That's quite an accomplishment for an online video an hour and a half in duration.
The fact that these conspiracy theories have gained such strong currency is more compelling evidence than the polling data of the extent to which the Bush Administration has lost the trust of the American people.
The 9/11 Controlled Demolitions of September 11, 2001 video, currently at number 22 of Google Video's list, posits that the World Trade Center towers were deliberately brought down with controlled demolitions:
I don't buy either of them; I just don't think it's possible in this day and age that you can successfully pull off a conspiracy so vast. My beliefs are more in line with the book The Best War Ever:
I think the Bush Administration was going to have their war with Iraq come hell or highwater and truth be damned. So as Bush takes his victory laps today pretending he's been successful, I gag.
Perhaps it wouldn't have been so bad had these hacks not been so colossally incompetent at everything they've touched. But when you are so consistently and without a hint of embarassment dishonest about and proven wrong on every topic, it should come as no surprise at all the people are more than willing to believe the worst about you.


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- Asshole Establishment Whore Paul Ryan said that Nationalist Donald Trump does not represent GOP principles.
- Ryan is correct. Trump's Nationalist movement is fighting against the corrupt GOP to bring back middle class jobs, secure the border and cut spending.
- The GOP believes in NONE of those things. The modern GOP is little more than a pro-gun faction of the Democrat Party.
(Yahoo News) - House Speaker Paul Ryan has been defending Donald Trump ever since his formal endorsement of him two days before the November 2016 presidential election.
But in a conference call in early October, Ryan told fellow House Republicans he would not "defend Donald Trump — not now, not in the future," according to an audio recording published by Breitbart News on Monday.
Ryan's abandonment of Trump, which came in response to the publication of Trump's lewd remarks about women on the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape, had been reported at the time.
"The world is well aware of this history," Brendan Buck, a spokesman for the House speaker, said Tuesday in a statement to Yahoo News. "And obviously a lot has happened since then."
Buck added: "As everyone knows, they came together toward the end of the campaign and the speaker vocally supported him."
But the publication of the news by Breitbart, a far-right, pro-Trump website that was formerly led by White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, puts Ryan's sometimes difficult relationship with the president into stark relief.
"His comments are not anywhere in keeping with our party's principles and values," Ryan said during the Oct. 10 call. "There are basically two things that I want to make really clear, as for myself as your speaker. I am not going to defend Donald Trump — not now, not in the future."
The same day, Trump responded to reports about Ryan's comments.
"Paul Ryan should spend more time on balancing the budget, jobs and illegal immigration and not waste his time on fighting Republican nominee," Trump tweeted.Read More . . . . .
|And both wings of this one party oppose Trump


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Children Have Doshas Too
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on September 10, 2012.
Whenever I pass a schoolyard or a playground, I always play the Dosha Game. It's a made-up game where I try to spot the little Vatas, Pittas, and Kaphas. It's a perfect place to hone your Ayurveda skills because it's easy to differentiate the doshas.
Children Have Doshas Too
Truth be told, we are not exactly doshas. The doshas are energies or forces in nature that make up our unique constitution (Prakriti).
Here in the West, we sometimes simplify things by referring to someone as being more Vata, Pitta, or Kapha.
In India, where Ayurveda originated, this practice of identifying people by their dosha is not so prevalent. The focus is on the person's current state of health (Vikriti), which is as it should be.
Nevertheless, I often find myself obsessed with observing which dosha is more prevalent in people, and it's often easier with children, who haven't yet lived a lifetime of being in a state of imbalance.
The children who are predominantly Vata are usually the busy bees
–buzzing around joyfully, happy to be active no matter what their skill level is. But then they crash and burn. They're all about movement and often don't know when to stop.
Vata children are often labeled as ADHD.
Vata is the dosha of movement (elements are air/space) so by nature, they like to move. Or in other words, they can't sit still.
They are highly creative and love change.
Vata children often learn quickly but forget just as quickly.
They tend to be delicate and deplete easily. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help significantly.
The Pitta children are the athletic ones and the organizers.
They're usually leading the pack on the playground and can sometimes appear a little bossy.
They have good stamina, but look out when they get hungry–they need to eat right away, or they get crabby.
They're the ones you'll see with their coats flung open when the weather is cold–Pitta is the fire dosha, and they quickly become overheated.
The sweet Kapha child is often sitting on the sidelines, not too interested in running around, but the other kids are drawn to him/her because of his/her warm, loving nature.
Kapha children are robust and sturdy (earth and water are the elements of this dosha) and tend to gain weight quickly.
They have great stamina and tend to learn slowly, but remember forever!
Change can be very hard for Kapha children.
When my kids were young, I remember being fascinated by the Constitutional Psychology theory of William Sheldon. He described different physical types of children and named them Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph.
Now, having studied Ayurveda, I realize that in all likelihood, Sheldon must have been familiar with Ayurveda and the doshas.
He described an Ectomorph as having a thin build and very little fat (Vata), a Mesomorph as someone muscular, with solid bones, low-fat, broad shoulders and narrow waist (Pitta) and an Endomorph as someone with large bones and a propensity to store fat (Kapha).
I guess my fascination with Ayurveda began way back then and I didn't even know it!
"Your constitution is determined at birth by the states of balance or imbalance of your parents' rhythms during conception, as well as from the particular permutations of the five elements in the sperm and ovum at the time of conception." Maya Tiwari – "The Path of Practice: A Woman's Book of Ayurvedic Healing"
I find this fascinating! We all have the three doshas at play within us, but just like adults, children are usually a combination of two predominant doshas, and rarely three.
Whatever combination we are born with is called our Prakriti–a Sanskrit term that means "nature" or "first creation".
Our Prakriti never changes and so to maintain good health, we must pay particular attention to the dosha or doshas which are dominant.
For example, if you have a child who is mostly Vata, he or she is probably often cold because they don't store a lot of fat.
It's best to stay away from cold liquids and food, especially during Vata Season which is fall-early winter. Also, make sure they get lots of rest and downtime.
Gentle yoga is perfect for little Vatas! Vata children are the anxious ones and believe it or not, can benefit from learning meditation and proper breathing techniques.
They are also prone to constipation because of the dry nature of Vata. Triphala is an extremely safe Ayurvedic herbal formula that can help tremendously.
If your child is predominantly Pitta, you will want to focus on keeping them cool.
Especially during Pitta Season (late spring/summer). They build up heat very easily in their body. Feed them cooling foods and stay away from spicy food.
Yoga, meditation, and breathing are also ideal for Pitta-type children. I know this may seem far-out, but if you begin teaching children these practices at an early enough age, problems such as anxiety and anger can be greatly minimized.
Kapha children are the ones that need to be encouraged every day to get outside and play.
They may not be drawn to the same activities as Vata and Pitta children so it's important to find an activity that they love.
Their diets should be low in fat and especially sugar.
Late winter/early spring is Kapha Season and kids with a lot of Kapha dosha tend to produce a lot of mucus and get lots of spring colds. Avoiding mucus-producing foods like dairy, sugar, and fast foods can help significantly.
September is a back-to-school month for most children, and it's a great time for parents and teachers to take a closer look at their children from an Ayurvedic point of view.
I have studied Ayurveda with Dr. John Douillard and he is an excellent resource for parents (he has six children of his own!).
And one of the absolute best books that I can recommend to parents is his "Perfect Health for Kids: Ten Ayurvedic Health Secrets Every Parent Must Know." Read it, and then share it with your child's teacher. Trust me, you will never look at your children the same again!
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Social networking giant Twitter on Wednesday suspended the accounts of all prominent White supremacists associated with the alt-right movement to check abuse and harassment on the site.
The people linked with the alt-right movement whose accounts have been suspended include Richard Spencer, Pax Dickinson, John Rivers and Ricky Vaughn, USA Today reported. The movement is believed to be headed by Spencer, and unites a group of people who oppose multiculturalism and immigrants, and think they are a threat to White identity.
White Supremacists and the alt-right movement supports the United States President-elect Donald Trump, who spoke strongly against immigrants and minorities in America during his election campaign. According to reports, the alt-right movement is on the rise since his election win. Trump on Monday also appointed Stephen Bannon as his chief Strategist. Bannon runs Breitbart news website, which is a favourite for White-supremacists and sends out anti-immigrant, Islamophobic and racist messages.
"Twitter rules prohibit violent threats, harassment, hateful conduct, and multiple account abuse, and we will take action on accounts violating those policies," a Twitter spokesperson in a statement said.
Twitter also suspended the accounts of National Policy Institute and Radix Journal, a magazine run by Spencer. He is also the president of the National Policy Institute.
Twitter on Wednesday came under critical scanner after a pro-white advertisement with Nazi undertones appeared on the networking site. The advert was removed soon after many users complained about it. The advertisement had slipped through the website's filtering system for self-serve advertising.
Reports state that ever since Trump's election win, abuse of social media has become more intensified and several Twitter users have complained about the hate rhetoric on the site. Following the complaints, Twitter on Tuesday introduced an anti-harassment keyword filtering tool which allows people to mute particular words like foul language. The tool also allows people to block conversations they deem inappropriate.


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Marvel has seen tremendous success at the box office with their Avengers franchise and the films from the individual members of the Avengers team. They have also been breaking into television with "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." doing well on ABC. Zeca Oliveria has read that they are expanding on Netflix in a big way with several series planned for this popular streaming service. Marvel is not the only comics franchise going from the big screen to television, however.
DC Comics is letting people know they are still in the superhero business with their Dark Knight films and more recently "Man of Steel." Fans await next years "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" with eager anticipation. In addition to their successes and future plans at the theater, they are also expanding to the small screen as well. Cast photos have recently come out for the new series "Supergirl" coming to CBS this October. CBS apparently wants it to succeed badly as it will debut in the time slot immediately following the extremely successful sitcom "The Big Bang Theory.""Supergirl" will be joining "Gotham" and "The Flash" to shore up DC Comics presence on television as they continue to crank out more adventures on the big screen to remind moviegoers that they have some pretty impressive names in the universe of superheros.


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May 02, 2011
Are Democratic Elections Feasible in the Middle East?Americans are hopelessly infatuated with "democracy" and relentlessly try to export it. The recent "Arab Spring" testifies to the seductive power of our proselytizing. Protestors often demand "freedom and democracy" but mesmerizing slogans aside, why is "democracy" so valuable or what it does it mean to those risking life and limb for it? The hard truth is that tribalism prone Arab nations will not become democratic. Democracy cannot be commanded into existence; it requires a complex culture to flourish and that culture is in short supply in today's Middle East.When American leaders implore others to embrace democracy they usually mean free, regular elections. Then add multiple political parties, a reasonably independent media to report events, and an honest counting of the vote, and voilà, there you have it — instant democracy. What could be simpler? And, from time-to-time, thanks to American pressure (and bribery) such instant election-based democracies momentarily emerge (e.g., Afghanistan) before reverting to violence-filled, corrupt authoritarianism.American champions of democracy ignore harsh cultural realities and without certain habits of mind, democracy is just brief interlude. Failures far outnumber successes. The democratic Weimar Republic lasted less than 15 years and was easily toppled by Hitler. In Italy Mussolini similarly almost effortlessly pushed aside a democracy with shallow roots. In innumerable Third World nations, from Zimbabwe to Venezuela, Kenya to Egypt, the pattern is "One Person, One Vote, One Time."So, what are the extra ingredients necessary for an enduring election-based democracy? Three in particular strand out. For one, the election's outcome ends the battle for power until the next election — losers don't continue on with suicide bombers. Political quarrels don't vanish, but the key question of who won is settled and the loser publicly concedes, thanks supporters, congratulates the winner, and then fades into the background. Think of the razor thin 1960 Kennedy/Nixon election in which Nixon graciously conceded despite clear irregularities in the Illinois vote. Recent violence in the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and countless places elsewhere exemplify this problem — the loser just fights on regardless of the verdict. A mini version of this occurred in the US after the 2000 presidential election. When the Senate, as per Constitution, was certifying Bush's victory, a few disgruntled Democratic House members vocally disrupted Senate proceedings, and refused to leave the Senate floor until threatened with forcible removal by Capitol security (and the Gore camp encouraged this culturally aberrant behavior with all the talk of a "stolen election").Democracy also requires that campaigns show self-restraint. Democratic elections are not about annihilating enemies. This is a murky line but there must be some limits lest conflicts escalate into civil war. Democratic elections are peaceful, routinized forms of civil conflict, not opportunities to settle scores violently. Yes, in some American states and cities voters may be enticed by free food and booze, even stuffing a ballot box or two, but bombing and kidnapping are impermissible. Not even our worst cases of voter intimidation, e.g., what occurred in Philadelphia with the New Black Panther Party, entails actually killing opponents.Functioning democracies also possess what is called a "loyal opposition." That is, the defeated faction accepts its loss but still plays by the democratic rules, i.e., try again the next election. Winners must therefore restrain themselves when dealing with losers, a norm that rests on the supposition that today's winners may be tomorrow's losers. Even when electoral victories are decisive, majorities don't push too hard and in return expect the losers to behave themselves. The power of this norm becomes clear when it is violated. Conceivably, much of the public opposition to ObamaCare reflected the belief that the Democratic congressional majority, though technically within its rights, had over-stepped its power with backroom parliamentary maneuvers to enact hazy bloated legislation by razor thin margins that affected one-sixth of the US economy.Lastly, democratic elections are not about replacing one kleptocracy with another. Think Zimbabwe where those elected to power enrich friends at the expense of the defeated. Again, moderation is essential. Yes, the winning side in democratic outcomes gains some economic advantages (e.g., Obama's tilt toward labor unions) but democracy and kleptocracies are incompatible. To proceed as if the winner deserves all the property of the loser almost guarantees elections that will quickly escalate into violence and ultimately, the end of democracy.All of these necessary traits (and several others) are cultural, the results of decades of experience and punishing violators, and cannot be created by paper proclamations. Acculturating these norms runs counter to human nature. Modern humans have existed for perhaps 180,000 years and during that period, with tiny exceptions, power rested on naked force. Violent repression in Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Bahrain are reactions rooted in 9,000 generations of human existence, and are not aberrations. In evolutionary terms, the penchant for peaceful democratic elections might be likened to an exceedingly rare genetic mutation.Americans seldom recognize how we have been "trained" toward a culture undergirding electoral democracy. We take the immense and successful effort for granted. Most Americans grew up regularly voting in well-scripted school elections and watching them on TV, and "let's vote and abide by majority rule" was the mechanism to settle disputes. Beauty pageants and award ceremonies (e.g., the Oscars) display a reoccurring pattern — secret ballot votes, limits on campaign tactics while losers graciously accept the verdict. Moderation was learned via sports — "good sportsmanship" included post-game rituals such as shaking hands to cool lingering animosities. I tell my political science graduate students that the informal pick-up basketball game usually typifies the strength of democratic norms — players from both teams observe unwritten rules of fairness, quickly forget the game, even if a little rough, and then go off for beer and pizza. Conflict is restrained, bounded, and transitory, just as it is in the political realm.I seriously doubt whether Arab nations possess this facilitating culture. Just observe hair-trigger recourse to violence, the infatuation with guns and militias, a willingness to fight to the death, cruelty toward defeated foes, and how the passion for revenge can trump everything, including peace and prosperity. The British wisely understood the region — after the Ottoman Empire's demise following WWI, Britain installed monarchies in the region as the "natural" political arrangement. Judged by the subsequent peace, monarchy, not democracy, was the correct choice.Though "democracy" is a popular slogan among rebellious Arabs, I suspect that they really want is not democracy but a more equitable re-distribution of wealth coupled with less brutal authoritarian rule — more cars and TVs, fewer secret police. "Economic populism" is a more accurate description and this hardly requires the institutional bric-a-brac of electoral democracy. A benign tyrant will suffice. In the final analysis, then, election-based democracy should not be the gold standard when judging Middle East political progress. Let us not be blinded by political fantasies.
Robert Weissberg is professor of political science-emeritus, University of Illinois-Urbana. His latest book is Bad Students Not Bad Schools.


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I had the pleasure of teaching a Mixed Media Canvas Class at Destination Discount Books in Delaware, Ohio. Take a look at the messy fun we had!
They even have wine at the book store and a few of the students enjoyed the wine.
I had a fun time and I think everyone else did too. Everyone's paintings looked beautiful!
Thanks again to all of the students who attended. I hope to teach another class soon and I'm always trying to think of new ideas. What would you be interested in learning in an upcoming class? I'd love to know 🙂


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One of the greatest gifts a parent can give to their Children is good education. We have established LOTUS INTERNATIONAL CONVENT SR.SEC.SCHOOL with sole objective of providing the best possible education leaving no stones unturned. Everything we do at L.I.C.S is focused towards the better development of our students in all fields of life. We know that the "wealth of knowledge is unequalled" and we are dedicated to making our students knowledgeable in several fields.
Education is not only about academics. Academic Excellence is important- but so are sports, arts & crafts, dramatics, music and dance. Each child is different, an individual. Schooling should be about independent development of each child with focus on identifying latent talent through VISION and encouraging it through DILIGENCE to achieve EXCELLENCE.
With the help and active partnership of our parents, we envision our students growing up as leaders and honest citizens of our nation. Our students will be role models for the society, full of moral values and patriotism. We firmly believe that to get success in any task ATTITUDE plays a vital role because you can't have a good day with bad attitude and can't have bad day with good attitude.
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Minnesota Resort Since 1900
The first resort guests arrived at Pehrson Lodge by steamboat in 1900 and they have been returning ever since. Now as then, we strive to provide the classic Minnesota resort experience.
Twenty eight lovely housekeeping cottages, nicely placed on 2000 feet of Lake Vermilion's finest frontage await you. We take pride in providing home-like accommodations and outstanding service in a setting so beautiful and peaceful our guests return year after year.
Here are some old photos of our resort from times gone by:
Dinner, 1947
Ruth and Bob Pehrson in 1959 (Credit goes to Randy Morrison)
Guests arriving on the steamer Merrybell, circa 1910
Pehrson Lodge as it appeared in the 1940's
The Pehrsons docks
Anyone remember playing shuffleboard?
How about waterskiing behind a 10 horse?
The lazy, hazy days of Summer ...
Nice shoulders on that one!
Bob Pehrson and Walt Morrison, 1956 (Credit goes to Randy Morrison)


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Blobally is a blog which aims to blend our passions: travels and journalism. We travel around the world, taking shots, meeting people and putting thoughts on paper. We'd like to let you see the beauty of the Earth through our eyes, telling stories, disclosing cultures; being incisive and sharp, if needed. So, if you'd like, follow us in our journey through the world and the life!
Matteo Fabi:class '87, graduated in Economics, after a couple of years in London resolved was time to turn down a career in logistics and retail, and rather explore the world.
After a trip to South East Asia, is dealing with an apparently endless journey. His first reportage "Gorkha: One Year Later" has been published on Edge of Humanity magazine and The Post Internazionale.
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If you consider this fact, then you can easily understand why jewelry is always the perfect gift for any woman. Here are some pointers and tips to help you understand how to buy jewelry.
For example, you should never use bleach, turpentine, or ammonia on your jewelry. This could cause the stone to change color or become dull in appearance, and it may eat away at the enamel on the piece.
Do some research on the gem in your new piece of jewelry before you buy. Three different kinds of gems are available for purchase: imitation, synthetic and natural. While both natural and synthetic stones are still real, imitation is just glass or plastic made to look like the natural stone. Natural stones are found underground and synthetic gems are created in a lab.
If you want to maintain the look of your jewelry, you should prevent it from becoming tarnished. Keep your jewelry away from water. If you let some metals get wet too often, they can tarnish, rust or become dull. Applying a very thin covering of clear nail varnish to your jewelry offers an added degree of protection.
If you want to start a costume jewelry collection, it is important to be aware of the pieces' condition. Well-done costume jewelry is often worth the price, but if it's worn out or visibly damaged, it won't be worth the effort it takes to restore it. A piece that is in excellent condition will increase in value.
To maintain the shine and finish on your jewelry, do not put it on until you've done your hair and makeup. Dust from your makeup can end up on your jewelry, and this can make it look dull. This tip especially applies to necklaces and earrings.
Investigate your gemstone to determine if it has been treated before you purchase it, and what type of treatment it had. Different treatments come with different requirements for cleaning and storage. Some cleaning solutions that work perfectly well on untreated gems can strip off treatments, and even damage stones, if you use them on treated gems.
When you are looking for new jewelry, the first thing to do is to check what is on sale. The best sales can offer deep discounts on premium pieces. Scope out the sales in every store you can find. If you buy the older fashions that are from the previous season, you can save a lot of money.
If you are looking to sell jewelry online, ensure that the photos you use make the piece look attractive. Your customer can't actually see the jewelry, so they must make the decision solely based on your pictures. Be sure your photographs show good details of the jewelry and few, if any, details of the surroundings.
The size of the diamond is not as important as its cut and clarity. Most important of all, make sure that the piece you choose complements the nature of the intended receiver.
As previously stated, when you're not sure what to buy the lady in your life, you can get jewelry. The ideas here should help you get the right piece regardless of your relationship.


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As her countless satisfied clients will attest, Fran Harmon has made exceptional service her standard. As a mother and grandmother, Fran's been fortunate to experience her fair share of life's special moments. She recognizes that many of life's most important moments occur in one place – our homes. It's this understanding that drives Fran as a leading real estate professional in the Nashville-Williamson County. She provides expert guidance with a distinctly personalized touch. Fran builds lasting relationships with her clients, and provides keen market insight and creative solutions throughout the process.
If you're considering buying or selling a home in the Nashville-Williamson County area, don't take chances with one of life's most important investments. Turn to the local professional with a wealth of local knowledge, experience and a deep understanding of the importance of "home". Fran Harmon is Making Every Moment Count.


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By the first three measures of debt on our list, Japan is no worse off than its developed peers, but Japan's government debt comes in at a whopping 226% of GDP. Japan's rapidly declining population is increasing in the ratio of retirees drawing benefits to workers paying for them, and causing government debt to skyrocket as a result. The slowing of population growth is occuring all over the developed world, but in Japan it's happening at breakneck speed. The Associated Press reports that the Japanese population will shrink by one-third by 2060, and as the country adjusts to these demographic shifts, it will have to decrease benefits and raise taxes, too. (Luckily for the Japanese, they are starting with the lowest tax burden in the OECD — just 17% of GDP.) Meanwhile, the ratings agencies aren't particularly confident that the country will find the political will to enact changes that could begin fixing its debt problem.
Total Debt as a percentage of GDP: 512%
Household: 67%
Nonfinancial Corporations: 99%
Financial Institutions: 120%
Government: 226%


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Hospice Nurses Connect with Patients
Silverado Hospice Los Angeles nurses are always looking for unique ways to connect with their patients. Rose Guerra LVN is seen here showing one of our patients the wonderful hand buddies made by our amazing volunteers. Hand buddies are helpful in preventing hand contractures, they also provide visual and tactile stimulation.
Instructing our patients on the use of them is just one of the many ways we can help and empower our patients. It is also a powerful example of how we work collaboratively to provide our patients the best care possible.
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Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and running back James Conner were knocked out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The team announced Roethlisberger sustained a right elbow injury in the first half and listed him as questionable to return. Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph replaced him to begin the third quarter.
Roethlisberger completed 8-of-15 passes for 75 yards in the opening half before exiting with the injury. He appeared to injure his elbow late in the second quarter after attempting a deep pass down the right sideline, immediately favoring his arm following the throw.
Roethlisberger remained in the game for the first half, but briefly visited the locker room. Rudolph, a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State, hadn't taken an NFL snap before Sunday's contest.
Conner exited the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury, the team announced. He was listed as questionable to return.
Conner logged 11 carries for 33 yards with one touchdown and three receptions for 12 receiving yards prior to his departure.


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There are a number of colleges and universities in Oregon included in PayScale's College Salary Report. Some of the most notable colleges in Oregon are Oregon State University (OSU), University of Oregon (UO), Portland State University (PSU), and the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT).
In the first five years after graduation, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), located in Portland, is a Oregon college with some of the highest-paid graduates with a bachelor's degree only. OHSU produces lots of nurses and other healthcare workers who are in high demand right after graduation. But a tiny, super liberal private school often produces the highest-paid graduates overall: Reed College, also in Portland. About 25 percent of degrees from Reed are in STEM subjects — that's a high statistic for a liberal arts school.
Phil Knight is just one of the famous alumni to graduate from an Oregon colleges. Other notables include: Esera Tuaolo (NFL), stem-cell pioneer Ann Kiessling, actor Mark Dacascos, and actress/painter Ariana Richards (of Prancer and Jurassic Park fame).
The rivalry between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon is called the Civil War. And while the OSU vs. UO rivalry generally applies to sports and school spirit in general, when you pit the Ducks and Beavers against each other in terms of earning potential, the OSU Beavers win by almost $10,000 per year.
Top Employers in Oregon
The largest employers in Oregon are Nike Inc, Hewlett-Packard, Intel Corp, as well as several hospitals and universities.


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1) LDS Preparedness Manual (you'll have to give them an email address to download) - The Mormons have taught/required preparedness and self-reliance of their members for generations, and have accumulated much practical knowledge on the subject, much of which is presented here.The link is to the most current edition, but if you don't want to give them your email address, you can get the 2011 edition at this link (.pdf automatically downloads).
2) The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency (.pdf automatically downloads) by John Seymour. I found the link to the 1976 book edition of the book on the City Farmer News website, so check them out.
3) The Complete Outdoorsman's Handbook (.pdf automatically downloads) by Jerome J. Knap.
4) Back To Eden Organic Gardening Film (link to the documentary on You Tube): "Back to Eden Film shares the story of one man's lifelong journey, walking with God and learning how to get back to the simple, productive organic gardening methods of sustainable provision that were given to man in the garden of Eden. The food growing system that has resulted from Paul Gautschi's incredible experiences has garnered the interest of visitors from around the world. Never, until now, have Paul's organic gardening methods been documented and shared like this!"
5) Bee Basics: An Introduction to Our Native Bees (.pdf automatically downloads) - a publication of the US Forest Service. Bees are, of course, very important to the pollination process, and our gardens depend on them. Its important to understand their role, and how to protect them.
6) Plans For a Complete Beekeeping System (several downloading options available) - Again, bees are important for your garden and fruit trees. Besides, I love honey.
7) #HistoryHub - a part of my website, #HistoryHub has the text of over 40 primary historical documents, and over a dozen secondary sources. Whether you are a home schooler or just wanting to understand real history (not the ideological propaganda taught in schools), you should check it out. And keep checking back, because I frequently update #HistoryHub.
8) Basic Physical Health with Limited Resources (.pdf automatically downloads) - an LDS publication. Maintaining good health before, during, and after a SHTF event is extremely important.
9) Surviving The New World Order (several downloading options available) by B.A. Brooks. I'm typically not one to buy into grand conspiracies, but this 20-page booklet has a lot of really usefully prepper and survivalist information.
10) LDS Nutritution and Diet Manual (.pdf automatically downloads) - another LDS publication dealing with health and nutrition.
11) The Alpha Strategy: The Ultimate Plan for Financial Self-Defense for the Small Investor
(.pdf automatically downloads) - a famous, but now out-of-print, book from 1980. The Alpha Strategy presents a plan to protect your assets from both high inflation and depression, as well as high taxation and political manipulation.
12) Article Archive of The Backwoods Home Magazine - 100s of free articles on homesteading, gardening, raising food, self-reliance, and other topics of interest to preppers and survivalists.
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