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Financial institutions across the country are facing an increasing number of deposit fraud attacks as criminals take advantage of the anonymity and convenience of ATM and mobile channels. Consumers, too are increasingly falling victim to fraud scams, which can have significant emotional and financial effects.
Verafin's innovative, behavior-based deposit fraud detection analytics strengthen your fraud program. A wide range of risk factors indicative of fraudulent deposit activity are analyzed, including multi-channel analysis, out-of-the-ordinary customer behavior, and customer profile information, while filtering out lower risk items.


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PHILIPS AVENT SCD525 DECT Baby Monitor is a new DECT Monitor which gives you the reassurance of feeling close to your baby, even when you are not in the same room. With the new ECO mode, you can also be friendlier to the environment, whilst not losing that vital connection. DECT technology guarantees zero interference from any other transmitting product like other baby monitors, cordless phones and mobile phones. Data encryption provides a secure and private connection, so you can be sure that you are the only one that can hear your baby. Hear every tiny giggle, gurgle and hiccup with perfect clarity. DECT technology provides high quality, crystal clear sound so you can hear your baby anytime.
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Quick-Off has been designed for the special purpose of removing Hi-Tech adhesive. It is used to remove extensions during the maintenance and removal procedures.
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AlphaGo, you've just been crowned world Go champion. What are you going to do next?
The research team behind Google's elite algorithm is moving on to "the next set of grand challenges: developing advanced general algorithms that could one day help scientists tackle some of our most complex problems."
According to DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and lead researcher Dave Silver, that including curing diseases, reducing energy consumption, and inventing new materials.
"We've been humbled by the Go community's reaction to AlphaGo, and the way professional and amateur players have embraced its insights about this ancient game," a company blog post said. "We plan to bring that same excitement and insight to a range of new fields and try to address some of the most important and urgent scientific challenges of our time. We hope that the story of AlphaGo is just the beginning."
In early 2016, the pair introduced AlphaGo, which handily won all but one of its 500 games against top artificial intelligence Go programs and beat three-time European champ Fan Hui five games to zero.
The system made headlines last year when it won four of five matches against world champion Lee Sedol, then again last week after defeating reigning No. 1 player 19-year-old Ke Jie.
"While AlphaGo is stepping back from competitive play, it's certainly not the end of our work with the Go community, to which we owe a huge debt of gratitude for their encouragement and motivation over the past few years," Hassabis and Silver said, tipping a final academic paper and new teaching tool.
"Just like our first AlphaGo paper, we hope that other developers will pick up the baton, and use these new advances to build their own set of strong Go programs," the DeepMind team said.
Players and fans, meanwhile, can keep an eye out for a new tool, developed in collaboration with Jie, which gives unprecedented insight into how AlphaGo thinks.
Invented in China more than 2,500 years ago and played by more than 40 million people worldwide, Go requires players to place black or white stones on a board and capture the opponent's pieces or surround empty spaces to build territories.
Despite its apparent simplicity, the game features more possible moves than there are atoms in the universe, eliminating traditional "brute force" AI methods, which simply search for all conceivable sequences of moves.
"We wanted to give a special gift to fans of Go around the world," Silver and Hassabis said, unveiling a "special set of 50 AlphaGo vs AlphaGo games, played at full length time controls, which we believe contain many new and interesting ideas and strategies."


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Feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments that teach us where it is that we're holding back. They teach us to perk up and lean in when we feel we'd rather collapse and back away. They're like messengers that show us, with terrifying clarity, exactly where we're stuck. This very moment is the perfect teacher, and, lucky for us, it's with us wherever we are.
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If you're one of those people who just loves staring at themselves every time you pass a reflective object of any kind, keep reading. Because metallic freckles are here and they'll make you want to stare at your own face for hours on end.
The tiny sparkles are made by beauty brand Mr. Kate for only $14. I tried them out myself and let me tell you, it was a game changer – the game being ridiculous festival trends.
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Provecta is an Australian owned, international controls and electrical engineering company with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Chicago. Our reputation has been built around the provision of high quality customer focused professional engineering solutions specialising in process automation, controls and energy monitoring and management systems.
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A picture is worth a thousand of words! With Instagram, you get a chance to exchange messages with the entire world without having to say or type anything. It is quick, it is convenient, it is fun, bright, beautiful… are these reasons enough to make Instagram one of the most popular networks/photo sharing applications in the world?
Instagram was initially developed for Android and iOS platforms, but nowadays not only the smartphone users but also the ones who prefer PC can easily install and use this application. The method we are going to offer below is simple and can be used with any computer – either Windows or Mac. As far as Windows is concerned, this method is usable with Windows XP,7 and 8. So, read on and find out about Instagtam free download for PC!
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How to download and install Instagram for PC:
- Install BlueStacks Android Emulator following the detailed instructions here
- Using the search window in BlueStacks App Player, search for Instagram, and click on its icon once the search results come.
- Instagram will be downloaded to your computer, and will appear in BlueStacks App Player
- Now you may enjoy using this wonderful app on your PC for free!
Also read – Shazam Free Download for PC, Mac
Some of the features of Instagram:
Instagram, apart from providing excellent opportunities to share photos, also boasts some features of a social network, such as the possibility to follow people/accounts, like and comment photos and videos, etc. There are multiple photo editing options, with a multitude of filters, tools and effects, so you can easily make your photos look unique and perfect! All of those tools and effects can be applied to any photo before sharing it in a social network. The following works exactly like in, say, Twitter, where you can even follow celebrities and see what photos they upload.
Instagram is integrated with some of the popular social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. Now you may easily share your photos taken and processed by Instagram in other networks as well!
Now that you have Instagram on your computer, you may enjoy all its features even more. And of course, should you experience any problems while installing Instagram on PC, or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.


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PROPHECY declares the glory of God. "Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you…." (Isaiah 41:23-24) "Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:" (Isaiah 46:9-10, see END TIMES)
The Old Testament books with their prophecies have been verified with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls that predate the time of Christ. The following are some of the Old Testament prophecies about Christ relating to the last 24 hours of His life.
1) Christ would be betrayed for 30 Pieces of Silver. Zechariah 11:12-13 – "And I said unto them, 'If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And the Lord said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord." Zechariah's prophecy was not vague and he lived about 500 years before Christ! He said Christ would be betrayed for "thirty", not 29 or 31, pieces of "silver", not gold or other metals that were also used for coins of their day, that they would be "cast", not handed back, into the "house of the Lord", not the king's house or some other building, and that they would be used in connection with a "potter". It was fulfilled in Matthew 27: 3-7, "Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in."
2) That Christ would be tried and condemned Isaiah 53:8, fulfilled in Matthew 27:1-2.
3) Christ would be silent before His accusers Isaiah 53:7, fulfilled in Matthew 27:12-14.
4) Christ would be hit and spat upon Isaiah 50:6, fulfilled in Matthew 27:30, also John 19:1-3.
5) Christ would be mocked Psalm 22:7-8, fulfilled in Matthew 27:39-40.
6) Christ's death would be by crucifixion Psalm 22:16, fulfilled in John 19:15-16.
7) Christ would die with sinners Isaiah 53:12, fulfilled Mark 15:27.
8) Christ's garments would be divided by casting lots Psalm 22:18, fulfilled in John 19:23-24.
9) Christ's bones would not be broken Psalm 34:20 (see also Numbers 9:12), fulfilled in John 19:31-37.
10) Christ would be buried in a rich man's tomb Isaiah 53:9, fulfilled in Matthew 27:57-60.
11) Even the words that He would say while on the cross, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Psalm 22:1, fulfilled in Mathew 27:46).On how to interpret prophecy, see INTERPRETATION).
All the above Old Testament prophecies, written 1000 to 500 years before Christ, were literally fulfilled in the last 24 hours of His life. There are some 300 prophecies in all about Christ's first coming to earth, and they were also literally fulfilled. And there are many more prophecies about His second coming to earth in the future. The following prophecy about Christ is by the prophet Isaiah and was given 700 years before the birth of Christ. (The complete scroll of Isaiah was found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and was tested four times using carbon-14 with dates ranging from 335 BC to 107 BC.)
"Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors." (Isaiah 53:1-12)
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Unlike conventional golf ball divot repair tools made from plastic, today's divot tool technology has dramatically evolved. The new 4-prong, spring-loaded Mark Mender is a perfect example.
Not only is the Mark Mender effective, ergonomic and satisfying to use, but it's one of the few divot repair tools that makes it almost impossible to harm the golf greens. Below we take a closer look at this unique divot tool technology from Mark Mender.
There's a reason why the Mark Mender has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best golf ball divot repair tools. Mark Mender has been a distinguished name since years in offering the best golf divot tool designed to cut down the damage caused to the greens while fixing ball marks.
Unlike the traditional forked tool with long prongs that damaged the green's delicate roots, the Mark mender's divot tool is a much efficient tool that performs its work flawlessly.
In order to repair divots properly, you simply need to push the grass in instead of pulling towards you using your divot tool. The simple and easy-to-use Mark Mender divot tool is designed to offer this same functionality, with just one squeeze. All you need to do is place the four prongs around the ball mark and press. The divot disappears and the putting green is restored without damage.
This lightweight, pocket-sized tool eliminates ugly ball marks quicker than any other divot tool. It also repairs them better. With a single click, the prongs will quickly surround the ball mark and pull the turf together. Mark Mender divot tool is made from a sturdy zinc alloy.
This efficient divot tool repairs ball marks in dramatically less time compared to other tools on the market. Since it has two sets of prongs (4 total), unlike other divot tools it does twice the work in about half the time.
The Mark Mender ball mark repair tool is so efficient in its work that it doesn't harm the green. The prongs are designed in a way that they grab the grass vertically aiding the green to heal faster.
Mark Mender divot is a multi-functional divot tool that can be used as a magnetic ball marker, cigar-holder, and grip rest to help keep your golf grips dry. In fact, the Mark Mender has become one of the best cigar holder divot tool products on the market.
The tool comes in a variety of materials including a space-age polymer, a zinc alloy and a high tech aluminum alloy. Additionally, you get color options such as silver, pink, or dark blue. All of these are built to last long and withstand daily use.
The small size of the Mark Mender divot tool makes it easy-to-carry in your pocket anywhere. The Original Mark Mender is a little lighter, while the Zinc divot repair tool option is a bit heavier and more robust.
The Mark Mender golf divot tool can also be customized for special applications, like promotional products, wedding gifts, events, and trade shows. A custom divot repair tool from Mark Mender can be used for your next golf event, or as a company gift, it just about fits into any role assigned to it.
There are many advantages to using the Mark Mender divot tool.
With a range of benefits it offers, Mark Mender divot tool is something you simply cannot misuse. Not only does it ease your efforts repairing divots and ball marks (and performs so with perfection,) the tool will also prevent your greens from damage. Needless to mention, its fair price also means it guarantees value for your money.
You might be a great golf prowess but what about your proficiency at green lawns and divot tools? After all, your golf lawns are your valuable assets and their proper maintenance and care should be your top priority. While there are myriads of good divot tools available around, nothing can be as promising and competent as the Mark Mender's divot repair tool.


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Far back in the mists of time — well, towards the tail end of 2015 — I wrote a post for the Making Science Public (MSciP) blog on just why I had done a rather embarrassing U-turn regarding the "Pathways To Impact" [1] statement that is required for every grant proposal submitted to the UK research councils. You can read the full confession here but, in a nutshell, I was very happy to eat humble pie in this case: a grant application for which the Pathways… statement focused exclusively on public engagement (with nary a whiff of commercial appeal or application) was funded.
A major component of that particular Pathways To Impact statement is the commitment to produce a graphic novel stemming from our research. Over at MSciP, my colleague and friend Brigitte Nerlich has been tracking the development of the graphic novel in question, Open Day — the result of a collaboration between Brigitte, the Nottingham Nanoscience Group, and the exceptionally talented duo of Charli Vince and Shey Hargreaves. (I've got to stress that the collaboration is very uneven indeed, with Charli and Shey providing both 99% of the inspiration and 99% of the hard graft necessary to bring Open Day to fruition.)
If you want to find out more about how Charli brought Kim, Radhika, and the fluorescent feline below to life (and death…), take a look at the fascinating Open Day: Planning, Talking, and Inking over at Charli's blog.
[1] Follow that link and you'll see that the research councils' primary criterion is "research excellence". Of course it is.


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Antibiotics are a brilliant thing, they revolutionized medicine, and raised life expectancy.
However, the way they are used these days is a pet peeve of mine. They are over-prescribed, often for things they will do nothing for. They are put into the food of the animals we eat in frightening quantities, since the conditions they live under make them sick. Courses aren't finished, or are never started, and they join the amazing amount of medication flushed down toilets or thrown away.
There are so many negative repercussions, including the fact that some of the worst of the bugs are becoming resistant to most of our antiobiotics.
One of my goals has been to create options for most of the 'standard' illnesses, in order for my family (and others) to have things to reach for when sick. There are circumstances under which a doctor's visit and a prescription are advisable, but if I can knock it out with a tea or two instead, I prefer to.
AnTeaInfection is our general "Something is making me sick" tea. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. It can be taken as a tea with sweetener, it makes a decent start to a broth for rice, and it can be used as an external wash.
Now for the basics:
Organic Ingredients: Sage, Chickweed, Yarrow
Batch Size: 1.4 ounces (approximately 40-45 cups of tea)
Options: Loose Tea (Sample, Bag, Tin, Latch-Tin*), Teabags (Single, Sample, Bag, Latch-Tin*)
(*The LatchTin holds 3 batches of tea, and is a separate listing on Etsy.)
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* This tea should not be used while pregnant or nursing.
** I am not a doctor. The FDA (along with other governmental agencies) has not recognized any of this as fact. We do draw on science as well as tradition, but the path from research proving efficacy to formalized treatment is a long and complicated one. (Especially since plants can't really be patented.) None of the information contained in these pages is intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease from a medical standpoint.


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curl -sSL http://get.gazebosim.org | sh
Setup your computer to accept software from packages.osrfoundation.org.
Note: there is a list of available mirrors for this repository which could improve the download speed.
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://packages.osrfoundation.org/gazebo/ubuntu-stable `lsb_release -cs` main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/gazebo-stable.list'
You can check to see if the file was written correctly. For example, in Ubuntu Xenial, you can type:
$ cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d/gazebo-stable.list
deb http://packages.osrfoundation.org/gazebo/ubuntu-stable xenial main
Setup keys
wget http://packages.osrfoundation.org/gazebo.key -O - | sudo apt-key add -
Install Gazebo.
First update the debian database:
sudo apt-get update
Hint: make sure the apt-get update process ends without any errors, the console output ends in
Done similar to below:
$ sudo apt-get update
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net xenial/main Translation-en
Ign http://us.archive.ubuntu.com xenial/main Translation-en_US
Ign http://us.archive.ubuntu.com xenial/multiverse Translation-en_US
Ign http://us.archive.ubuntu.com xenial/restricted Translation-en_US
Ign http://us.archive.ubuntu.com xenial/universe Translation-en_US
Reading package lists... Done
Next install gazebo-9 by:
sudo apt-get install gazebo9
# For developers that work on top of Gazebo, one extra package
sudo apt-get install libgazebo9-dev
If you see the error below:
$ sudo apt-get install gazebo9
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package gazebo9
It's possible the version of Gazebo you are looking for is not supported on the version of OS you are using. For example, installing gazebo9 on Ubuntu Trusty (14.04) will produce the error above. Hint: Take a look at "Project Status" section at http://gazebosim.org/#status, next to each version is the supported ubuntu versions and ROS versions.
Check your installation
Note The first time
gazebo is executed requires the download of some models and it could take some time, please be patient.
Gazebo ships different Ubuntu debian packages following the official packaging guidelines:
Use Gazebo as an application: for the users that just run Gazebo simulator with the provided plugins and models and do not plan on developing on top of gazebo its own custom software. To use Gazebo 9 please install the package called gazebo9.
Use Gazebo to develop software using Gazebo libraries: for users that develop plugins or any other kind of software that needs Gazebo headers and libraries. In this case, together with gazebo9 package, please install libgazebo9-dev.


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Cleaners at Westfield shopping centres in major cities will protest against what their union argues are "poverty wages and back-breaking conditions".
United Voice, the union representing cleaners, says the demonstrations will take place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Tuesday, but will not confirm the locations or times.
Westfield is "refusing to accept responsibility for poverty wages and back-breaking workloads at its 39 shopping centres," it says.
"Cleaners are fed up that despite repeated pressure from United Voice, Westfield refuses to accept responsibility for ... problems across its retail empire," national president Michael Crosby said in a statement.
Cleaners at Westfield are being paid $17.05 per hour, while cleaners working in CBD offices receive $21.17 per hour, the union claims.


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Matthieu Paley
Matthieu Paley is a regular contributor to National Geographic.
Matthieu's passion for the human nature has taken him all over the world. He likes to focus his camera on regions that are under-reported or misrepresented. Matthieu has published several books of his work on the Pamir mountains, Mongolia, Siberia and on the Evolution of Diet.
He is the recipient of many awards, including a 2017 World Press award. Over the course of his career, Matthieu has learned 6 languages, feeding his passion to connect with the people he meets and helping him to instil a sense of intimacy into his images. He regularly leads National Geographic workshops, more recently in Paris, Prague, Turkey and Mongolia.
Born in France, Matthieu currently spends his time between the remote and a small village on the Aegean coast in Turkey. More of his work can be seen on his website (www.paleyphoto.com) and by following him on Instagram @paleyphoto
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Visible Research Office
VRO is a San Francisco based firm located in the heart of downtown. VRO provides architecture and interior design services. Principal Mark L. Donohue has been involved with the design and building of residential, commercial and institutional projects for over 20 years. VRO is dedicated to researching new fabrication techniques and the use of innovative materials in construction.


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An 11-year-old Meath boy has been hailed as a hero for saving his grandfather's life after the car in which they were travelling crashed after his grandfather suffered a blackout at the wheel.
However, Charlie Cullen has attributed his heroics to the morally ambiguous protagonists of the computer game Grand Theft Auto.
On April 1, Charlie, from Slane, Co Meath, was being driven home by his grandad Finn, who suddenly slumped at the wheel without warning.
As the car sped up, Charlie took control of the wheel and managed to steer the car away from traffic towards Slane Castle, where the car hit a wall and came to a stop.
According to Charlie, Grand Theft Auto gave him enough insight to steer the car away from danger, and adrenaline kicked in once he took control of the wheel.
With his grandfather still blacked out and now bleeding, Charlie managed to help Finn out of the car and get him home.
Speaking on The Mooney Show on RTÉ, Charlie said his first thought was to get Finn to his house nearby.
"At the time, he was bleeding a lot," said Charlie. "We got to my Papa's house and my Nana didn't know what was happening or anything like that. I opened the door and I can just remember the screams at the back of my head."
Charlie said the ambulance was there "in a flash" and his grandfather was tended to.
Finn said it was "a miracle" nobody was killed in the accident and that his grandson's quick actions saved his life.
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For adults living with ADHD, prioritizing tasks and managing the most important things on a to-do list can be a major problem. Executive function difficulties can cause an overwhelming feeling when someone with ADHD is faced with a list of tasks to complete -- which can often lead to nothing being completed. The following are six ideas to help adults with ADHD more effectively prioritize.
Write it down
You might typically default to a, "I will remember it" strategy, which more times than not fails you each day. This can leave you feeling deflated, thinking once again you didn't get important tasks completed. Instead of relying on a faulty ADHD memory, set aside time each evening or morning to write down what needs to be completed. Keep your list in a place you will frequently view it through the day, checking off items when they are done.
Choose threeIf you haven't already written your daily list in the evening, jot down your daily tasks in the morning. Once finished, circle or highlight the three most important tasks, or the three that must be completed that day. Then, Once you have finished your list, circle or highlight the three most important or three that must be done today. write down these three somewhere where you can easily see them - on a post it, on your bathroom mirror, in your phone calendar.** Put the main list away and don't look at it again until these three have been completed.** This helps minimize distractions that can happen when you try to do too many tasks at once.
Consider your most productive time of the day
Each person has a "most productive" time of day. If you're an early bird it might be morning. For others their most productive time is the late afternoon or evening, but there is no right or wrong time of the day to be most productive. However, you will be able to accomplish more if you don't fight your internal clock. To find your optimal productivity, keep track of what time of day you get the most accomplished over a few weeks. Once you get a good sense of which time works best for you, schedule your most important tasks or meetings during that time of day.
Schedule time for tasks
When you have an important task (or even an unimportant one that you want to complete), schedule time for it. Use your calendar or an app to schedule your time. Give yourself a specific time and time-frame to complete the task. This helps avoid procrastination and hyperfocus. By winging it and saying, "I will get it done sometime today," you increase the chances of the task going undone.
Set goalather than simply listing a task to be completed, give yourself a goal. Make sure your goal follows the SMART rule: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound. By having a specific goal in mind, you are more apt to achieve it.
Break it down
When you have a task that has several steps, consider each step a separate task. This provides you with an outline of what needs to be done and you can set a specific time and goal for each step, making it easier to follow through to completion.
You can choose to use one or more of these techniques to help you achieve your goals and complete your daily tasks. Give yourself plenty of time to try out each strategy, follow through for a few weeks before deciding whether it works for you.** See more helpful articles for managing adult ADHD:**
Adults with ADHD: Tackling Paperwork
6 Ways Adults with ADHD Can Benefit from Hyperfocus
Understanding Brain Fog in Adults with ADHD
10 Tips for the Newly Diagnosed Adult with ADHD
8 Ways to Manage Adult ADHD with a Planner
ADHD and Being More Proactive, Not Reactive


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Are you looking to buy a car?
If you are actively searching for a vehicle the dealerships in Columbia SC offer quite an extensive inventory. Here you can find just about any type of car or truck that you are looking for. Not only do most of the car lots in this area offer great prices on their vehicles, they also have a great maintenance staff. Just about every car has routine maintenance work performed on it. This is important because it assures that the vehicle will not break down right away.
We all know that there is nothing worse than buying a new or used car and having it break down as soon as it leaves the lot. It is a proven fact that the value of a new or used vehicle drops as soon as you leave it. So the transmission or alternator going out right after you buy it is the last thing you want. One way to prevent this from costing you several hundred if not thousands of dollars to fix is to buy an extended warranty.
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Chiesa Enrico
Enrico Chiesa is an Italian football former striker. A prolific goalscorer, Chiesa played for several Italian clubs throughout his career, and performed regularly in Serie A for over a decade, winning titles with Sampdoria, Parma, and Fiorentina; he later also had spells with Lazio and Siena, before retiring with Figline in 2010, the club with which he subsequently began his coaching career. He won the 1998–99 UEFA Cup with Parma, finishing the tournament as the top scorer, with 8 goals. At international level, he represented the Italy national football team on 22 occasions between 1996 and 2001, scoring 7 goals, and was also part of the Italian squads that took part at UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Fifa World Cup "France 98" Qualifying Game
Italy vs Moldova
Match Worn Shirt
Did you Know?
Chiesa played for the Italian team from 1996 to 2001, collecting a total of 22 caps with 7 goals. Chiesa made his senior international debut in a 2–2 friendly draw against Belgium on 29 May 1996 in Cremona, marking the occasion with a goal. He was subsequently selected by manager Arrigo Sacchi to play for Italy at the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament later that year, ahead of other established strikers such as Roberto Baggio, Gianluca Vialli, and Giuseppe Signori. Chiesa appeared in two group stage matches, the first in a 2–1 defeat against the Czech Republic, where he scored Italy's only goal of the match, and the second in a 0–0 draw against Germany, as Italy were eliminated in the first round. He also was called up to the 1998 FIFA World Cup by manager Cesare Maldini as a replacement for Fabrizio Ravanelli. He appeared in Italy's opening group match of the 1998 World Cup, which ended in a 2–2 draw against Chile, also appearing as a substitute in the 1–0 victory in the round of 16 match against Norway. Italy were eliminated in the quarter finals on penalties by hosts and eventual champions France. Under manager Dino Zoff, Chiesa appeared in Italy's 6–2 friendly win over the FIFA World Stars on 16 December 1998, organised to commemorate the centenary of the Italian Football Federation, scoring a hat-trick. He also scored a goal in a 4–0 victory over Wales in a European qualifying match in Bologna, on 5 June 1999. He made his final appearance for Italy under Giovanni Trapattoni, in Italy's 1–0 friendly win over South Africa in Perugia, on 25 April 2001. Alongside Alessandro Del Piero, Chiesa holds the unique record for the most goals scored by an Italian international coming off the bench (5). Chiesa is currently the last player to manage 2 goals in his first two Italy appearances.
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A prolific goalscorer, Chiesa was considered one of the most exciting and dynamic strikers in Italy during the mid-'90s. A quick, strong, hardworking, and elegant player, he was mainly deployed in a central role as a main striker throughout his career, but he could also play off of another forward as a supporting forward or on the wing, due to his vision, versatility, good technique, and tactical intelligence. Possessing pace, good offensive movement, and a powerful and accurate shot with either foot, he excelled during counter-attacks, and was known for his ability to make attacking runs into the area, and quickly strike the ball first time while on the run; he was also equally known for his ability to score with powerful strikes from free-kicks. Fabio Capello described him as a complete forward, and a cross between Gigi Riva and Paolo Rossi, due to his opportunism, anticipation, and excellent striking ability, which enabled him to excel acrobatically in the air, and execute spectacular volleys. In addition to his goalscoring ability as a footballer, he was also known for his dedication, professionalism and his correct behaviour on the pitch, although, despite his reputation, his career was affected by several injuries.
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Did you Know?
The 2003-2004 was the first Serie A season in the club's history. Siena finished in a respectable 13th place. In 2003/2004 Enrico Chiesa joined Siena, where he became a fan favourite and a key player in the club's Serie A history, impressively reaching double scoring figures in Serie A during his first three seasons at the club. In the 2003-2004 he was the team top scorer with 10 goals.


text: Jim Chanos and Yale University Senior Fellow Stephen Roach debate the future of the Chinese economy. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." Jim Chanos plays the bull and Roach is the China bear. Chanos also commented on Herbalife and would not say he was short but did not seem to be a fan of MLMs. This is a 15 minute segment from the BBG interview, check back soon for the full video.


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I feel that after taking numerous flights around the world for business and leisure, both last minute and planned; I have become pretty savvy in the booking process. But rather than keep my travel tips to myself, I thought I would share them with you.
I know that posting this in August may be a little late for some, but after being asked how I manage to find such cheap deals so often, I thought it would make a great post and hopefully it will also be helpful to you all.
Whether it's a last minute travel decision or a planned one, I am always on the look out for the cheapest flights, and find myself stalking of a handful of websites. That's right… I become obsessed with the notion that I can find better deals than the first price received; and here is how I do it:
Firstly it's important to know that the days you shop around and book a flight, the days you actually fly, if you stay a Saturday, and booking too early or too late, will have an impact on the price. Let me break this down:
The best days to book a flight are Monday through Wednesday, with Tuesday being the optimal day. The reason for this is airlines generally release their weekly airfare sales during this period. Obviously there are an abundance of different airlines, thus I have stated a window of Monday through Wednesday, but Tuesday is generally the best day to shop around and book.
The cheapest days to fly are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Fridays and Sundays generally being the most expensive.
I learnt about this whilst travelling for work, if you stay a Saturday night it greatly reduces the cost. I.e. if my trip away does not include a Saturday night stay, the cost can be more than double. I found this was the case on most of my flights, especially all the long haul ones. So if you are able to stay a Saturday evening, yes you may have an extra night in a hotel, but most likely you will still save.
Obviously this isn't always possible, but I have found the sweet spot to be about 2 months prior to flying. I wouldn't book more than 3 months in advance unless it was a long haul flight and even then no more than 4 months. Anything less than a month before flying and the prices tend to skyrocket; but you could be lucky and find an amazing deal, in that case grab it with both hands and celebrate!!
Now that you have the days sorted, lets talk about time. The best thing to do is to think about it like this, what time during the day would you least like to fly; these are generally the cheapest times. As a rule of thumb, I would put the following times in the 'cheapest time to fly' window: overnight, very very early in the morning, very very late at night, and possibly lunch and dinner.
Taking a direct flight usually costs more than connecting flights, so do take this in to account when shopping; and if you are travelling as a family or a group; also check the flight costs as an individual person and again as travelling as a family. By purchasing individual tickets, you may find a reduction in price.
Now on to websites, I have my favourites; and as I mentioned earlier I tend to stalk them until I find the best deals. These are in order:
1. Skyscanner
2. Secret Flying
3. Expedia
4. Lastminute
I have also included a link here to another very informative post from Zoey Molnar the editor of www.stagkissbudapest.com, which covers a few other options and ideas with regards to savings. Let's not keep these goodies secret, please share!
BEFORE SEARCHING, MAKE SURE YOU SET YOUR BROWSER TO INCOGNITO OR PRIVATE MODE! It has been said that sometimes prices increase whilst browsing due to stored history, but is this really true! To be honest, I can't say for sure, but surely it's a good thing to protect your prices anyway right?
I generally stick to Skyscanner and use this for most of my flights, as you can also choose dates by the entire month which will show you the cheapest days. When you have chosen your destination and dates, it will compare sites and airlines giving you a good selection of options. However, I will generally follow up by checking Expedia and Last Minute to see if there is anything better. Secret Flying is a whole different matter…. This site shows any airline errors that may currently be available, therefore being able to purchase a super cheap flight before the mistake is found and corrected.
Please also note that some airlines may seem cheap at first, but if you are planning to check luggage they may add this charge later, and it turns out not to be so cheap after all. There are many that include the cost of luggage in the flight price, so do double check this.
Be as flexible as possible, if possible; by looking at alternative departure and arrival points. You may find that by traveling slightly further on either side, could actually save a lot of money.
I would also recommend if you haven't already, sign up to collect flyer miles with the airlines you fly with. These miles are fantastic to use against a flight ticket to reduce the cost, to pay for a hotel, use against car hire, vacation packages, shopping etc etc.. Each mile club is different in what their miles can be used for, but they always come in handy and are very beneficial; trust me it's definitely worth the 5 minutes it takes to sign up, and it's free! Make sure to sign up before you fly, and add the flyer miles number to every booking you make so that you collect the miles earned. If you don't add the number to your booking, then you won't receive the miles, and it can be a long process to claim them after.
And finally my favourite site I literally obsess over, is Seat Guru. I use this to look at seat maps and get an idea what the best seat to sit in is. I also check this before buying a ticket as it may sway me based on reviews, type of flight and services available. For example: not all airlines have inflight entertainment, and when taking a long haul flight, I definitely prefer a backseat screen over an isle monitor. Also if you are travelling with family, and need a basinet, then you can find this info on Seat Guru. It also tells you in depth detail about the flight, seat width and leg room by seat number; how awesome is that!
So now that you have all of my flight booking secrets, I hope you manage to find some pretty good deals and enjoy the savings!
P.s. I do a giveaway every month to one lucky subscriber, so if you haven't already subscribed you can do so here if you fancy: SUBSCRIBE Plus I also do random hidden giveaways throughout my blog for the detective in you! Shhh
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I'm late to the Seedling train. This great Austin group has been mentoring the children of incarcerated parents since 1997. They serve as one of the counterparts to Court Appointed Special Advocates, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and, new to the scene with a fresh formula adopted from Portland, Ore., Friends of the Children.
Recently, I profiled Leroy Nellis, the president-elect of Seedling's board of directors. At the group's Fab Five gala, I scored a seat between the quietly compelling Nellis and former American-Statesman columnist Jane Greig, who appears to thrive in retirement.
RELATED: Leroy Nellis leads the mentoring campaign.
The highlight of the event at Westin Hotel at the Domain was the salute to five leaders, Colette Pierce Burnette, president of Huston-Tillotson University, former Dallas Cowboy Thomas Henderson, founder of East Side Youth Services & Street Outreach, retired Travis County Judge Jeanne Meurer, KXAN weathercaster and champion volunteer Jim Spencer and Geronimo Rodriguez, chief advocacy officer for the Seton Healthcare Family.
Now that's an all-star line-up for child advocacy.
Ignite for Shalom Austin
Innovation ruled the day. Shalom Austin, which combines the services of the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Foundation and the Jewish Community Center, formerly split its benefits into separate events — Mosaic, Momentum and Milestone — tailored for women, men and young leaders. Ignite at the JW Marriott combined all three sets.
The first part of the evening was devoted to drinks and substantial noshes, so no need for table seating. Instead, the organizers, led by Dana Baruch, Mike Krell, David Kline and Stephanie Yamin, set up an auditorium of sorts for 1,200 guests. Although the color-coded seating system was a bit confusing, especially for those of us partially color blind, everyone eventually settled in their seats to learn a more about the constituent Jewish charities. A short segment of the program was devoted to gift pledges.
RELATED: Two dozen Austin parties you don't want to miss.
The comedic main event was a first for me. After a warm-up act whose name I missed, "Weekend Update" star Colin Jost performed a full stand-up set, which was followed by banter between Jost and American-Statesman wit Ken Herman, mainly about the peculiar world of "Saturday Night Live." Social and political jokes dominated. That's a lot of comedy value to squeeze in before an afterparty.
I sat between Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Board Chair Elect Abby Rappaport, who both seemed to enjoy the show. I certainly enjoyed their company.


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Oakland, CA—September 26, 2013—In partnership with Ancestry.com, the California Genealogical Society will host Ancestry Day San Francisco, Saturday, November 9, 2013, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, located at 5 Embarcadero Center on the waterfront near the historic Ferry Building.
The full-day event is designed to introduce the world of genealogy to those curious about their family history, and is an opportunity for more experienced searchers to learn about new resources offered by Ancestry.com.
The day will include:
- Tips & Tricks on Ancestry.com
- One-on-one consultations with genealogists
- An opportunity to personally speak with Ancestry.com experts
- Classes for beginners new to ancestor searching
- Guidelines for locating ancestors and discovering their stories
Experienced researchers will also have the opportunity to learn about new features available on Ancestry.com such as: a mobile phone app for easy family tree access; the ability to sync one Family Tree Maker tree and one online Ancestry tree using Tree Sync; new organizational tools in Family Tree Maker 2012.
Registration is open. The "early bird" price (through October 9) is $38 for the all-day event. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/SF-Ancestry-Day-2013-Reg.
About Ancestry.com
With more than five billion historical records and in excess of 20 million family trees, Ancestry.com is the world's largest genealogical database. Have you explored what Ancestry.com has to offer? Visit Ancestry.com.
About CGS:
The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, gathers and preserves vital records, offers research services and online databases, and maintains a library in Oakland. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website: CaliforniaAncestors.org.


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Domaine Rémi Niero
France (France), Northern Rhône (France)
6 x 750 ml
Breads, Cured Meat, Ham, Rich Fish, Soft Cheese, White Meat
"The 2017 Condrieu Chery offers slightly more stone fruits, white flowers, and crushed citrus, with plenty of spice and obvious minerality coming through with time in the glass. It's vibrant, fresh and elegant on the palate, with perfect balance. It's another high-quality wine from this estate."
95 points - Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2019


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[Beyoncé and Jay-Z enter Blue's house]
Bey: Hey Blue!
BIC: Yes, Beyoncé?
Bey: Mommy wants to —
BIC: No Beyoncé I don't want to practice walking on water today. I really need to challenge myself more. You should do the same.
Bey: No Blue that's not it. Mommy and Daddy have some exciting news for—
BIC: Ok, but hurry up B. I need to wrap-up the formula for my product line, finish Nori's textile for Fashion Week and call Auntie Michelle.
Bey: Blue, didn't I tell you not to bother Auntie Michelle while she's on her island. She's had a long eight years and needs a break. Did you get her number off my phone again?
BIC: [Laughs] Beyoncé…I am you and you are me. I don't call people. They call me.
Bey: You're right sweetie, mommy's sorry. We'll be quick then. We know you're busy. So Mommy and Daddy have some exciting news. You're going to be a big sister!
BIC: [Finishes designing textile]
Bey: Blue?
BIC: Yes, Beyoncé?
Bey: Did you hear what Mommy said?
BIC: Patricia, hold my calls please.
BIC: So you're telling me there's going to be an additional person in our visual album?
Bey: Yes Blue but it's more than that. Mommy is having twins.
BIC: I wondered how you were going to top me.
Bey: Mommy can never top you but we are adding two additions to our love on top.
BIC: Beyoncé, please don't try to be deep today. I can't…
Bey: I'm not being deep Blue but Mommy does have three heartbeats inside of her now.
BIC: [Rolls eyes] Beyoncé you're such an ocean.
Bey: Hmm…I think you're on to something.
BIC: Of course I am, but anyways. Does this mean I can finally have the two live photo props I wanted for my birthday?
Bey: No Blue, these are your new brothers or sisters, they're not toys.
BIC: Beyoncé, the world is our toy. Isn't that what you and Hot Sauce always say?
Bey: It is but this is different Blue. I really need you to get in formation on this one.
BIC: *sigh* I'll see what I can do. [phone rings] Patricia, I said hold my calls! All I know is if they touch my cowrie shell beads or Sunday yacht, we're going to have a problem.
Bey: They won't sweetie. So you're okay with this? You're not upset with Mommy and Daddy.
BIC: No, it's cool. The Instagram photo shoots were taking up way too much of my time anyway. Now I can finally go to Versailles and actually see Versailles.
Bey: Blue, I'm so glad you're happy about this.
BIC: Yeah, well let's celebrate before I change my vibe. I know what we should do, let's have a photo shoot!
Bey: Blue, I'm actually a little tired right now and —
BIC: Beyoncé, have you forgotten rest is for mere mortals. Get up, eat the cake and let's go. Patricia, get me a veil, 300 Parisian flowers and a water tank.
Bey: Blue are you sure about this?
Bey: Of course you are. Mommy is ready sweetie. Before we go, thanks for the talk. I feel so much better.
Jay: Blue.
BIC: Ni**a.