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Hello there, and welcome to the AIDS Awareness Blog.
My name is Hira Rensen and I created this blog to discuss about the HIV desease.
This is an argument I am passionate of, and I would love to share with readers any news, informations, precautions and prevention methods I have found on the net, to raise the consciousness and the "AIDS Awareness".
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'Long distance never works!'
We've all heard it, said it and thought it. I know this time last year I couldn't have agreed more, I had 100% sworn off ever dating outside of my postcode again – then I met my boyfriend and the bastard completely screwed that up!
I'm currently clinging on to the belief that we can prove the doubters wrong, as hard as it is we've pretty much got this thing nailed and I only want to run away to London and hang off his ankles and yell about loving him about 6 days of the week. That's fairly good going I feel.
How have we managed to make it work? Fuck knows, fluke mostly. That and spending far more time on trains than should be legally allowed. But there are a few other things I feel are key to keeping a long distance relationship alive, well and most importantly – healthy.
Honesty and Communication
Being able to talk openly and honestly is key to ensuring any relationship remains the best it can be. When that relationship involves only seeing each other every other weekend it becomes even more important.
You need to be able to tell them when you're feeling uneasy about that girl at work, or if it seems like you've been a bit forgotten this week, or when it's all just getting too much. Things can eat away at you when you don't have the luxury of being able look them in the eye and know things are ok, so these conversations become essential.
It's harder to talk openly with distance, you don't want to ruin those rare times you actually get to spend together by filling it with serious talks and not everything can be said over WhatsApp or a half hour on FaceTime – but you need to find the time and the way to discuss these things.
I'm still working on doing this, a text of 'I'm fine.' (the full stop is key here) may make it clear I'm not, but it doesn't help anything and I only end up sulking all night about the fact he can't read my mind and actually believes me when I say I don't want to talk about it.
(It's just dawned on me I'm definitely the wrong person to be writing this…)
Making Time
If you live in the same town you set aside nights for one another, even if those nights just involve sitting in your pyjamas watching RuPaul and barely speaking (and I hate you for how lucky you are). The same time needs to be set aside if you don't have the luxury of sharing a sofa. Of course it's tempting to spend every night drinking with your friends, you get that part of the single life without the awkward attempts to find someone to take home, but your long distance beau needs to feel like a priority still. If you can't offer them a night or two a week twatting around on FaceTime it can be easy to begin to feel forgotten.
Talking to them in your free time is one thing, but showing that you're willing to free your time for them means a thousand times more.
Stock up on Canesten
And Cystopurin. Just trust me, ladies.
Talk About the Little Things
Breakfast, lunch, cups of coffee, stupid Buzzfeed lists, the freaks you see on public transport. They all seem pointless but the pointless is exactly what makes the distance feel a little bit less and offers some reassurance that out of sight doesn't have to mean out of mind.
Never, EVER start a series together
If by some complete miracle you manage to resist the urge to keep watching without them you will be waiting years before you ever finish. Chances are however you'll find yourself watching it on the sly and not speaking for days when you let slip that Dan is Gossip Girl. Oh…
There are a million other things that constantly add to the difficulty of distance; people acting like you're not in a real relationship; having to go to coupley events alone; never getting long, lazy Sundays that involve nothing but roast meat and cuddles; and the gut-wrenching, heartbreaking and never any less painful act of saying goodbye. That last one really is the worst, I'm not sure a word has been invented yet for the pain it causes.
But all of the missing each other and the lonely nights are completely worth it when you get to spend a whole weekend doing absolutely nothing together. Especially if you're as lucky as me and have an idiot so perfect you couldn't have dreamed him. Three weeks and a five hour train journey is nothing really when that's what you have waiting for you.
(GOD I'm glad I managed to get a FNL gif in here)

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Since moving their offices to East Rochester, NY, equaTEK Interactive has looked for ways to get involved with the community and support other businesses. The yearly event called "The East Rochester CleanSweep" is meant to clean up the streets and recover from the harsh winter. equaTEK has helped in ways that they know best: donating time to add information to the East Rochester Chamber website and to promote the CleanSweep through announcements on social media.
The East Rochester Chamber is working hard to build a strong following and to support businesses in the local area. In 2015, the Chamber hired equaTEK to build their new website (http://www.erchamber.org) and has found that it has helped grow the chamber in multiple ways. Sue Mayo-Smith from equaTEK is on the East Rochester Chamber Board of Directors and has contributed time, ideas, and website content on multiple occasions. "The East Rochester Village and Town is a small area with strong bonds among families. It is wonderful to be a part of this community and their yearly events such as CleanSweep," states Mayo-Smith.
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August 1st, 2011
Rep says Winehouse was not adopting
Was Amy Winehouse in the process of adopting a child before her death? Not so, says her camp.
There was a story making the rounds over the weekend that Winehouse was attempting to adopt a 10-year-old girl from the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean.
A rep for the late singer released a statement to CNN on Monday saying, "She was not in the process of legally adopting anyone."
British tabloid The Sunday Mirror reported that Winehouse had started adoption proceedings for Dannika Augustine who they said lives in poverty with her single mother.
The story quoted Augustine's grandmother, Marjorie Lambert, as saying the singer had retained lawyers to begin the adoption process and had begged to become her granddaughters guardian saying "I want to adopt Dannika. I want to take her to England."
"Amy was such a good person," said Lambert who reportedly met Winehouse at a beach bar she runs on the island. "She wanted to help everyone. I know she had her problems, but in St Lucia she was a much better person than people knew in the UK."
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The Haven Practice100 Beaconsfield VillasBrightonEast Sussex, BN1 6HETel: 01273 555999
Surgeries: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 12.00
Afternoons: Each day except Thursday 2.30 - 17.30
Fast access clinics available at all clinics.
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Please call in or telephone 01273 555999 to make an appointment. You will usually be seen on the day you request. Babies and children are always seen on the same day.
You can make an appointment with any one of the doctors by:
(You must register in person with the surgery before using Patient Access for the first time. Find out more HERE.)
The Practice philosophy is that we like to take time when seeing our patients. For this reason you may experience delays during some surgeries. The receptionists will advise you of any such extended waiting time.
If you feel an appointment unnecessary but would like some advice, please ring and ask to speak to the doctor or nurse who will call you back when they are free (usually at the end of the surgery).
Do not forget to leave your correct contact details.
If you need to see a specialist then please come and see the doctor who will refer you as appropriate.
If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else.
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You can make an appointment with any one of the nurses or healthcare assistant at the Practice by:
Please note: For blood tests, when you book an appointment you will need to come in before 10:30.
If you are booking any of the appointments as listed below you will need to book a double appointment. As you are only able to book a single appointment on our Internet Booking Service, you will need to telephone the surgery to book your appointment.
If you would like to speak with the Nurse for advice, please ring and leave your details and the nurse will call you back when they are free (usually at the end of Clinic).
Our nurses are trained in all of the services we offer including coil removals and leg ulcer dressings.
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If you are unable to keep your appointment for any reason and need to cancel please let us know as soon as possible so that it can be offered to another patient.
Whilst we encourage our patients to come to the surgery, where we have the proper equipment and facilities available, we do appreciate this is not always possible. In this respect, if you do need a home visit, you can help us by calling reception as soon as possible.
You may only request a home visit if you are housebound or are too ill to visit the practice. Your GP will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it and will also decide how urgently a visit is needed. Please bear this in mind and be prepared to provide suitable details to enable the doctor to schedule house calls
You can also be visited at home by a community nurse if you are referred by your GP. You should also be visited at home by a health visitor if you have recently had a baby or if you are newly registered with a GP and have a child under five years.
You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.
If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).
It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work' (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.
You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.
The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.
For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced)
This academic year we are teaching both year 1 and year 4 medical students. Dr Larissa Tate will be teaching year 1's on a Tuesday afternoon.
As a practice, we assist in the training of students from the university. If a student is present during your consultation, you will be advised when you book in at reception. If you would prefer the student not to be present, then please let the doctor know. You will be given a consent form to ensure that you are happy for the student to be present on that occasion.
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Yes, I know, we're slap in the middle of E3. But Mikado Arcade has decided it's time for their retro fighter classic, Street Fighter Carnival 11, and no matter what time it is, they're right. This wild tournament series pits Japan's FGC against each other across a wide variety of arcade games between June 11th and July 6th — and it begins with a SFC staple, World Heroes 2.
Mikado Arcade will track the tournament performances of players via this public google document, which has also given us a sneak peek at future titles down the line: Virtua Fighter 3tb, Fight Fever, and, hilariously, the Taito soccer game Football Champ.
You can follow the action of SFC11 by subscribing to Mikado's official YouTube channel. For the night owls in the US, you can even try to catch them when they livestream.
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Aside from adoration, Mass, music and talks, JYC Savannah also provided opportunities for youth—many of whom are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation—to learn about the saints via crosswords and other activities. Here William Mendoza of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Savannah interacts with his small group, moderated by Sacred Heart volunteer Allen Caughran, while reflecting on how he would like to be remembered should he one day become a saint.
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Across the country it appears that we are having a LONG & BRUTAL winter. Today I shared my ideas for seizing the winter hump on Twin Cities Live.
Here's a link to the segment, "Conquer the Winter Blues"
Categories: Lifestyle, Seizing the Day
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I just watched your segment on TC Live. It was excellent. You gave great ideals for curing my winter blues! Loved it. I hope they have you on again. Congratulations!
You were AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! They should have you back as a regular! Great job Jasmine! You are a natural!
Yesyesyes!!! What a great interview! You look so comfortable in front of a camera! I thought of my father while listening to you. If we had cabin fever, my father would simply say, "Get up and do something!" He was talking about those pockets of warmth. This was an excellent interview,
Great job, my friend!
Love it Jas!! You are offering unlimited light to whoever watches it! Looking for ways to seize the day! xoxo
Great segment and awesome tips! Looks like you enjoyed yourself 🙂
Loved the segment. You are unlimited. Now I have to go and figure out my word for the year! Thanks for all the great ideas.


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Cheap Sensor Measures Fruit Ripeness, Prevents Wasted Food
No one likes spoiled fruit, especially the stores that have to eat the cost of the wasted food. Catching when fruit is about to go bad and selling it before it turns would be ideal, and a new sensor from MIT will help shopkeepers do just that and save the roughly 10% of fruits and veggies that go bad on store shelves every year. Best of all, it could potentially be done with cheap electronics and almost no energy use.
According to MIT News, the sensors could "detect tiny amounts of ethylene, a gas that promotes ripening in plants. [MIT chemistry professor Timothy] Swager envisions the inexpensive sensors attached to cardboard boxes of produce and scanned with a handheld device that would reveal the contents' ripeness. That way, grocers would know when to put certain items on sale to move them before they get too ripe."Right now, equipment used in warehouses to detect amounts of ethylene are very expensive, but Swager says that the MIT research team built a small sensor using carbon nanotubes, copper and polystyrene, which can detect levels of ethylene as low as 0.5 parts per million. While the ingredients for the sensors are not exactly earth-friendly, if they last awhile and can spare food from being wasted, they just might be worth it. A lifecycle analysis of what it takes to build (and recycle?) the sensors compared to the resources they are able to save would be very interesting. Also, they'd be affordable -- a sensor for a box of produce could be as cheap as $0.25, and an RFID chip that could communicated with a handheld device to display ethylene levels would add just $0.75 more.


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In a world where to the untrained eye the top two devices in the smartphone sector Android and iPhone are pretty much similar with the columns and rows of icon's and pretty much the same apps. The industry needed a shake up as the two pioneers slowly go from innovative to consumer and that has come with another big hitter Microsoft.
Microsoft's tack record is interesting in the PDA/Smartphone space for years it tussled with Palm in a David and Goliath like battle between innovation at Palm and pure corporate might at Microsoft. Ironically the complacency Apple and Google find themselves unwittingly sliding into is the same malaise which Palm and Microsoft found themselves in when Apple blew a gaping hole in the who marketplace with the iPhone.
Microsoft dipped its toe back in the water with a radical new UI design with Windows Phone 7, and in the process alienated many people when it shipped Windows Phone 8 not as an update but a new revolution of the interface.
That hiccup aside, what Microsoft have done with WP8 is not just show the world "another way" of interacting with a phone, smart tiles, resizeable icons and solid hardware which has taken its share of time to get a hold, they have also shown that the "cottage industry" style of apps. Developers creating apps to interface with the Big Players such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter for example are putting out apps which are actually proving to be better than the apps these vendors themselves put out.
Unicorns, Fairies, even Goblins, all make for wonderful viewing and on paper are a great thing, but over here in the real world, just like BYOD they are just make believe
BYOD means Bring Your Own Device and is an idea that staff instead of being handed equipment, by the companies IT dept, go out and buy their own hardware be it a Laptop, Tablet or Mobile phone, bring it into work, and because they have the latest empowering devices productivity goes up, and everyone is happy.
This is how companies formed round BYOD sell it to you, the simplicity of a 3rd party Mobile Device manager, linking all these devices securely to your company network, provides a harmonious experience, and is easy for your IT dept to maintain and provided a segregated work, home experience for your staff.
However from the perspective of the person who maintains the company network, BYOD is more akin to something the Manager in the Dilbert comics might suggest..
The Waffle
Microsoft are a late comer to the Tablet 2.0 market which was opened by the Apple iPad and have had a hard time if you read the popular press getting this format right. In an attempt to converge the same experience across Phone, Tablet and Desktop the huge changes to the Desktop alone have brought the claws of Users and Reviewers alike out.
The Gen 1 surface gained a lukewarm welcome and was generally seen as being expensive, underpowered and cumbersome. However as a Gen 1 user of a Windows RT tablet the cut down version of the Windows 8 OS a few things have come to light.
The press was wrong, very very, very wrong.. Windows 8 is a touch interface and on a tablet it works, and it works VERY VERY well. As a hater of Windows 8 on the Desktop this suprised me, however it really shouldn't have. Microsoft designed this as a touch interface and bolted on the keyboard and mouse. Most peoples first experience with Windows 8 is on a Desktop PC and that's doing the platform no favours at all. Touch and Click are not the same thing..
With the huge shift from keyboard to touch in the last few years the iPad, Smartphone and Tablet computer have turned the complex desktop computing metaphor which befuddled most users to the point of only understanding Outlook, Windows and Word into devices grandma and grandpa are actually happy to pick up and communicate with the grand-kids because its easy...
The new era of computing is all about being mobile, devices have 10hr battery life, they are 3G and 4G and designed to be used on the go with the cloud, and free
That is until you want to put the content from your mobile device onto the TV
Now I'm the first to admit that it is possible in a locked in world to use technologies such as Apple Airplay or Google's Chromecast. These are however proprietary systems locked into Apples iDevices are Googles Chrome OS/Browser and don't work at the family gatherings.
When it comes to Enterprise software there is one system which reigns supreme and thats Microsoft Exchange. Turn up at any enterprise and you can pretty much be ensured that the mail will be serviced by either 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013 of this stock mail server.
The promise of exchange is a simple one, much like IBM in the 70's No one ever got fired for installing Exchange. The promise of point and click email management, integration with everything on the planet, document collaboration.. It pulls people in..
The simple fact is however unless you are a 100% Microsoft house there is a simple stark reality that all you are using Exchange for is email and calendar/meetings.
We need Outlook, so we need Exchange..seems to be the thought process, this is simply not true, there are systems which are far superior to Exchange out there, which offer Messaging, Calendar and Meetings, better web interfaces AND IMAPS and are designed with plugins to integrate far better into outlook than Exchange does.
DO a search to investigate Windows RT 8 and you'd be presented with a common opinion amongst most quarters of the tech press when you see popular news sites presenting headlines like these
Headlines like these and reading this particularly scathing review of the device from Paul Thurrott amongst others where Windows RT is described as "(Windows RT) is simply too underpowered to provide a satisfactory experience." and "Windows RT does everything slowly. Everything. The day-to-day experience is terrible." anyone doing research about Windows RT would be forgiven for thinking Microsoft has released a bit of a dud here.
Well the truth is far from it, far from it if your expectations of what you are buying are set correctly and you have an understanding if what Windows RT is and is not...
Forget what you think you know about Windows RT, the media have been on a witch hunt and in the process misled the consumer about this Operating System and the hardware which runs it.While you can read more on why i think thiselsewhere on this blog. this post is about Windows RT Apps and what works.
While it may not have all the abilities of its sibling to install apps on the Desktop, this is still a Windows machine with the ability to connect to mapped drives and mount lots of external media. While you could do all this management from the desktop explorer RT is about the apps. What this app offers above many of the others is its simple layout which makes dragging and dropping files between mapped folders easier.
It's worth noting if you do want to see a nas drive as a mapped drive for example, you'll need to do the actual drive mapping (for now) in the Desktop explore app. However once done you can create links within this app to any sub folder.
This is a very quick tip for those trying to Get Windows 8.1 running in Virtualbox
If you get an error
Your PC needs to restart.
Please hold down the power button.Error code: 0x000000C4Parameters:0×00000000000000910x000000000000000F0xFFFFF801E5962A800×0000000000000000
Burn the heretic, he has cast doubt on the almighty..
There's no doubt about it, if you want to start a flame war in the tech community then there is no better place to start than the world of the Linux Distro. When it comes to waving the collective wand around, Linux fanboys are notoriously hardcore and put even the most ardent Mac vs Windows debate to shame.
When it comes to versions of Linux there are two big players here with Ubuntu in the one corner which without a doubt shook the Linux world by its coat tails and brought as promise Linux to a wider audience. It's changes are seen by many as potentially disrupting there is no doubt Shuttleworth the companies talismanic Jobseque leader has a grand plan, and that alone is making Ubuntu in many quarters mean Linux.
Then there is OpenSUSE the distro has been around since the dawn of time, ok it hasn't but it feels like it. The original desktop Linux OS lost a lot of ground to Ubuntu and has been occasional confusing, so how many built in package managers do you need?
With an Intel Haswell processor, 128Gb SSD and 4Gb of RAM the Surface pro 2 is ripe for installing Ubuntu on..
So I did by following various instructions around the web like these and it does install, and runs well, however something became very apparent.
Unity isn't as touch friendly as you'd think it is. Sure the desktop and the side menu are well designed for touch, the problem is and this may be device specific everything is a bit small and while it is possible to do what Microsoft have done on the surface and increase the font size by 150%.
The window close, minimze and maximize buttons are far too small as well and while the stylus does work well I am looking for more of a touch experience.


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2006 phish tales: Flawed and fishy defenses
Phishing expert Lance James describes the failures of some IT security defenses against phishing.
Phishers may not have won the game, but they're definitely trammeling their opponents' defenses, says Phishing Exposed (Syngress Publishing) author Lance James. James is the chief technology officer for Secure Science Corp., in San Diego, Calif. In this interview, he describes security failures and new anti-phishing weapons and justifies his book's exposure of vendors' security holes.
Are there any open source tools that help combat phishing?
James: Short answer, yes. WiKID Systems Inc. has an open source, two-factor authentication system that helps with aspects of phishing.
Long answer, yes and no. I believe people have written software that is supposed to help, but the rapid evolution [of phishing] requires in-depth, security solutions. That has yet to be seen in the open source world. There is no silver bullet for phishing.
In Chapter 5, "The Dark Side of the Web," you mention that patches are only a cover-up for poor Web development practices. What are some examples of the latter, and what basic common-sense precautions can a user take to prevent these mistakes?
James: Follow the Comprehensive Lightweight Application Security Process or some similar framework for all operations of the software development lifecycle. If you can't build a strong foundation, no matter how much patching you do, you'll always keep doing that till the house just falls apart, eventually. Establish a security process from the beginning of your design phase.
SSL's (Secure Sockets Layer's) threat model is bad for the online banking scheme because it doesn't address proper systems of trust to people who understand what trust is. Does a home user know what an SSL fingerprint is? No, of course not. That means that SSL was approved, deciding that that wasn't important. Well, it is now with all this phishing going on, now, isn't it?
How do you tell the difference between genuine software fix-its and patches masked as malware, such as a faux Red Hat patch?
James: You don't. Trust is relative. Look at Sony and their rootkit problem. We all know Sony by name, but now we're seeing they put a rootkit in there. [In its most basic form, a rootkit aims to disguise the presence or activities of a person or process on a target host while providing surreptitious access for later re-entry.] Validation services may help, but as I said in my book, browsing the Web is blind faith.
How do you establish trust? That [requires a] combination of trust metrics, cryptography, out-of-band communication and secure robust technology.
What are some two-factor authentication methods? How feasible or practical is this kind of setup?
James: Two-factor is coming out of the gate rather slowly. Malware will defeat it, and phishers have been using malware quite a bit now. The concept of two-factor is something you have and something you know. Your ATM card and pin code is a two-factor authentication -- and, as you might have noticed, the ATM part of your card doesn't seem to get compromised too often. The failure with that card is it usually acts as a credit card number was well.
The newer two-factor auths are designed to be moveable RSA secureID changes, thus the session gives limited access to an attacker. The RSA SecureID token -- which is a 26 bit number that is appended to your password -- rotates every 20 seconds, all the way up to a minute optionally.
RSA is not perfect. It's a good start. But getting banks to deploy this to their customers doesn't make sense. Banks don't want to lose their customer base by adding yet another confusing thing to the already existing online banking. It's a hard sale.
In your book, you describe exploitations of vendor vulnerabilities. Though vendors were notified of the breaches, some would claim that this crosses an ethical line. How would you respond to this?
James: Well, if they have decided not to adhere to the advisories they were given, what do I do? I believe it's OK to apply pressure to a vendor to get them to do their actual job of protecting their customers. It's the same as Bugtraq; in most cases, you report it to the vendor and hope they fix it and then release it. This book publicizes the vulnerabilities. I'm sure the vendors will be fixing them, if they haven't. It's better they were notified by someone doing good, rather than finding out in a phishing attack and possibly losing some of their customer base due to lack of confidence in their security.
What are the most effective ways to defend against phishing?
James: Common sense is the answer; but it's not perfect. The standard answer is make sure you're not running Windows 98 or ME, keep your 2000/XP boxes up to date. Trust your instincts. If an e-mail feels suspicious, don't click on it. Run protective software that assists with keeping an eye on suspect e-mail. Keep your antivirus [program] up to date.
The truth of the matter is that users can't prevent [phishing], because the ones that get hit never knew what the problem was in the first place. So, the problem can't be dramatically reduced from their end.
Secondly, the attacks are getting way more sophisticated. Take a look at the recent .WMF exploit that is out there. A week goes by, and Microsoft just got a patch going. That's a week where phishers probably made a lot of money, being that it's a phisher that designed the exploit in the first place.
Demand that vendors, such as banks and e-commerce [firms], start getting smarter about phishing! They can reduce the e-mails they send that look like phishing e-mails. Something similar to eBay's MyInbox is a great start. They should audit their Web sites for content and vulnerabilities that may lend a hand to a phisher. Stop reacting. Get proactive.


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Published at Friday, July 26th, 2019 - 00:53:35 AM. Wedding Venue. By Amott Ludwig.
Unless you're planning a wedding in a hurry, then take your time to visit a few different venues, ask them how many guests they can seat for the wedding ceremony, ensure this fits with your plans. There is little point looking at a venue that can only sit 40 people for the ceremony if you are planning on inviting 150 guests to your special day. The other thing to check is whether or not the wedding venue is yours solely for the day, or whether other weddings are planned. You may not want to have your photos rushed because the next bride is arriving any moment. A lot of wedding venues in offer either the entire venue or an area where no other visitors will be able to access – determine what you want on your wedding day and make sure you plan this accordingly.
Once you're happy you've found the right choice for you, place a provisional booking with them, and if necessary pay a small deposit to secure the date. You'll want to ensure your key family members can make it to Essex for your special day, so phone around and make sure everyone is available, there is nothing worse then booking your wedding only to find someone special is away on holiday and will miss your big day.
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I've noticed that many of my favorite writers have been compiling year in review blog posts over the past couple of days, so I thought that I'd join in on the fun. Reading many of these posts, I was immediately struck by how many writers and journalists said that 2014 was the year that things just clicked for them and that they achieved all sorts of things that they hadn't thought were possible on this day in 2013.
That was certainly the case for me. I had spent a good chunk of 2013 temping for one of Long Island's largest temp agencies while also freelancing, blogging for free and wondering if I should look at other career options. And while the first quarter of 2014 was fairly miserable, things just seemed to click sometime in May. In no particular order, here are my favorite articles of 2014.
Anti-Rape Clothes Fail to Address Culture Behind India's Crisis (NBC Asian America): Amna Nawaz and I looked at the recent trend among young Indian entrepreneurs of creating clothing and other accessories that, they say, will help women ward off rapists. "I applaud the ingenuity [of these inventors]. People should do what they need to do to feel safe," Indian journalist Sonia Faleiro told me. "But a pair of jeans does not reflect the experience of 70 percent of the population."
The Ballad of Yoko Ono, on Her 45th Wedding Anniversary (The Toast): This March would have marked John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 45th wedding anniversary. The Associated Press's coverage of the event was… interesting.
Will Downton Abbey's Season 5 Feature an Indian Character? (NBC Asian America): It's always satisfying when an idea that's been floating around your head for months finally becomes a reality. As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of British period dramas – but like many fans of color I do sometimes struggle with the lack of minority characters. This frustration grew even more when I learned that the real residents of Highclere Castle (the home where the show is filmed) were dear friends with the son of an Indian maharaja. My only regret? That I discovered the story of the Maharani of Indore months later:
Maharani Sanyogita Devi of Indore #treasuresofindia #emptymet pic.twitter.com/OCv3VdPC5E
— Lakshmi Gandhi (@LakshmiGandhi) November 9, 2014
Richard Branson on leadership, selling yourself and what's wrong with corporate culture (Metro): This, by far, is the most high-profile interview I've ever done. I talked to billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson about his new book and how to know if you have a good business idea. Best of all, the interview was conducted inside Branson's limo.
Feeling stuck? Get out of the entry-level job rut (Metro): On the other side of the spectrum, I loved working on this piece because I knew it was an issue that would connect with many people. Plenty of young (and not-so-young) employees know what it's like to feel stuck at work and I hope that they find articles like this helpful.
What Do Jay Z and Shakespeare Have in Common? Swagger (NPR CodeSwitch): I majored in history in college and I feel so lucky that I had the chance to write so many pieces for CodeSwitch's Word Watch series. Learning and then writing about how Shakespeare's original definition of swagger remains virtually unchanged today was fascinating. Added bonus: I also had the chance to discuss this piece with Alicia Menendez and her co-hosts during a segment that aired on Fusion.
A Conversation With Ritesh Batra, Director of 'The Lunchbox' (The Aerogram): Ritesh Batra's 'The Lunchbox' was one of the most powerful films I saw this year. I talked to the director about how he brought the story to life and about the pain of seeing it lose out on an Oscar nomination.
This blogger let her mom write her OkCupid profile (Metro): One of the coolest parts about writing articles for Metro's dating/relationships section is that I get to discover the interesting ways in which people look for love. I chatted with L. Jean Schwartz about her Post-Modern Matchmaker project, in which she lets those closest to her edit her dating profile.
Breaking up in the social media age is more complicated than you'd think (Metro): When you write about dating, you also sign up for writing about breakups. In her latest project, artist Sarah Hallacher examines the many our digital accounts remember our exes long after a relationship ends.
New Series Sets Out to Challenge Stigma of Adoptee Experience (NBC Asian America): Despite the fact that there are thousands of Korean adoptees living in the United States and Europe, relatively little has been written about them. Filmmaker (and adoptee) Zeke Anders attempts to change that with his new series 'American Seoul.'
Remembering Hollywood's First Interracial Pairing (The Toast): I thoroughly enjoyed every second I spent working on this piece – probably because it involved watching dozens of Bill Robinson's classic tap dance performances on YouTube. It was also great to delve into Shirley Temple and Bill Robinson's unlikely (but lovely) friendship.
Thank you so much for reading my work this year. Best wishes for 2015.
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International List of Scale Model Related Web Sites
Total of 103 sites, now showing 61 to 70.
Men in Boxes
Painting, converting and gaming with miniature plastic and metal men & scale models.
La Guerra del Anillo
Madrid, Spain
A community site dedicated to the Lord of the Rings battle game, featuring a large article library for any wargamer.
National Capital Model Soldier Society
Washington, D.C., United States
The National Capital Model Soldier Society (NCMSS) is a membership supported club which provides the military miniatures hobbyist with a means to exchange ideas, information and reference materials. Located in and principally supporting hobbyists in ....
Paysagiste de l`Imaginaire
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Hand crafted scenery based on your own specification for any wargames.
Model, Design & Craft
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
We stock a range of accurate resin and white metal models of historical ships and buildings. Ranging from Korean turtle ships to the Hunley and the David.
GF9 Add-ons. Siege Models in 10mm
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Gale Force Nine, LLC. (GF9) is a game manufacturing company that was started in 1998 specializing in the design and distribution of laser cut components and scaled models for the miniatures gaming industry. In addition to miniatures gaming we have al....
Megablitz and More
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A blog featuring my wargames armies (and navies!) in a variety of scales and periods, along with games reports and show reviews.
Mount and Blade
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Specialists in painting 15mm historical miniatures for table top wargaming. Providing a high standard at competitive prices. Commissions taken worldwide.
Prague Historical Wargaming Group
Prague, Czech Republic
We are a group of historical wargamers living in Prague in the Czech Republic. We play all periods from Ancients through to modern. We have a selection of rules and figures for most periods and you are welcome to come along and use these.
Flags and scenery
Madrid, Spain
Models on scale of buildings and accessories for dioramas. Flags of all the armies of the world.
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DUSSELDORF – Muslim children in Germany have been denied the right to get religious lessons in schools in Germany's western North Rhine-Westphalia following a state court decision to ban Muslim associations from introducing these lessons, Deutsche Welle reported.
"We regret the decision … because first and foremost it does not offer the undisputed needs of Muslim children in schools in North Rhine-Westphalia any secure prospect for the future," the Central Council of Muslims in Germany (ZMD) said.
"Once again an important opportunity to jointly create a constitutionally stable model other than the NRW council model, which expires in 2019, has been lost."
The ZMD statement followed a decision by the higher administrative court in Munster last week to turn down the federation's bid to get schools in the western state to adopt Islamic religious lessons.
The court ruling was based on the grounds that both ZMD and Islamrat [Islam council], did not fulfill all the criteria of a religious association as defined by the German constitution, and so could not claim the same privileges that the Protestant and Catholic churches have in Germany.
Last week's decision is the culmination of a 20-year legal battle that appeared to have been set aside by the temporary program solution applied in 2012, which allowed Islamic lessons under NRW state supervision.
The content and form of the program, which runs out in 2019, are determined by an eight-person council made up of representatives of various Islamic organizations as well as the NRW Education Ministry. The council also issues the teaching certificates to applicants.
The Islamrat said the court had missed a chance to send an "important signal to the Muslims in the country and an important step towards providing them a home in Germany."
The association also criticized the state government's failure to hear official assessments of its religious authority status, and added that it would continue to "work constructively on the permanent establishment of an Islamic religious class."
Hans Michael Heinig, a professor of church law at the University of Göttingen, said the public discussion about the issue was "bordering on the non-serious."
"There's a lot of politics and very little understanding in these debates," he said.
Heinig said the argument the court used did not cover all the Islamic associations in the region.
Had Germany's largest association, the Turkish-led DITIB brought in a similar suit, "the court couldn't have made the same arguments. There's no doubt that it has the relevant authority," he said.
The fact that ZMD and Islamrat represent about 45,000 Muslims raised the question whether the two associations can speak for Germany's Muslims.
"It can only be about the members – the Protestant church in Germany can only speak for members of its church and not for free Protestant communities," said Heinig. "And the Catholic Church can't speak for everyone who was baptized."
Michael Wrase, public law professor at the University of Hildesheim and research fellow at the Berlin Social Science Center, criticized the criteria used by the court due to its incompatibility with Islam's non-hierarchical structure.
"There is no single Muslim 'church' – and, apart from the imams, there is no hierarchy with certain authorities who can decide certain questions of faith."
Wrase also noted that the exact same court delivered another verdict against a Muslim boy who did not want to attend Catholic mass at a state school last week.
"It's certainly noticeable that in two cases directly following each other there were two decisions that ran contrary to the integration of Muslims into the German school system," he said.


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Startups in Budapest
If you meet someone traveling through central and Southeast Europe, you can guess that they are going to make a pit stop in Budapest. Known for its wild nightlife, thermal bathhouses, beautiful open-air markets, and a maze of historical and cultural sights influenced by the country's long and diverse history, the Hungarian capital has become a go to destination for travelers.
After joining the European Union in 2004, Budapest's growing startup scene caught the attention of both local and international investors and entrepreneurs. Today, one can enjoy a high quality of life for relatively little money and also become a part of the city's now booming startup scene. With hubs like Colabs, which works in collaboration with the Budapest Chamber of Commerce, there are now various communities completely dedicated to helping new talent find their way.
The Development of Coworking in Budapest
In 2009 the first coworking space opened in Budapest. Based in the former printing house of the Liszt Academy of Music, the five-story building was restored to its original character and fitted with renewable energy appliances. L'OFFICE quickly became the base of for a new generation of entrepreneurs. "As Hungarian pioneers of the coworking model we designed our workstations, offices, event spaces and exhibition areas with respect to unique needs, which focused on integrating contemporary art into the work environment," explains L'OFFICE founder Kata Klementz.
Klementz stressed the fact that the concept of collaborative work was an unknown concept at first, so it took time to educate the community. "There was no Hungarian expression for "coworking", so our mission was to spread the word, explain the importance of the new way of working and make it available to people." As L'OFFICE is a family run business, there is a certain level of intimacy when it comes to dealing with members, which includes companies coming from different fields. Klementz explains that L'OFFICE aims to always "support small start-ups and fulfil their needs of growth, providing entrepreneurs single-person workstations or small and mid-sized offices, which can be individually rented from one day to one month."
In a similar fashion to Slovenia's first coworking space, LOFFICE was a response to the precarious economic situation Hungary faced after 2008. After the financial crisis, Hungary saw an overwhelming spike in unemployment rates, and many businesses were facing bankruptcy. Through local initiatives and investment in the startup community, spaces like L'OFFICE have also inspired a wave of entrepreneurs to open their own coworking hubs throughout the city. Today, there are about 10 coworking spaces in Budapest, including The Hub that specializes in "entrepreneurial mentoring, strategic business development, and project management."
A Shining Startup Scene
The startup scene in Budapest has been growing significantly since the early 2000's. Around the same time that the city's first coworking space opened, one of Hungary's biggest startups came into being: Prezi. Changing the way presentations were given, Prezi offered a sleek alternative to PowerPoint and is now has over 50 million users.
Other startups like Ustream, which aims to "empower businesses and societies to be more transparent, more productive and create deeper relationships through the power of video", have also gained international recognition and have also influenced investors to turn an eye towards Budapest.
Amongst the diverse selection of coworking spaces the city has to offer, those who are interested in developing their ideas can find support at more startup-focused accelerators. The Kitchen is one of Budapest's most notable spots, offering both a "Talent Program" and a "Startup Program", focusing on specific member needs. The team at The Kitchen aims to help individuals develop concepts with "business potential and service or design projects through an experimental approach."
As Budapest is home to one of Europe's most lively startups communities, it continues to stay active so as not to lose momentum. Through festivals, meetups and events, experts in Budapest continue to share their knowledge with newcomers, which is perhaps the main reason this beautiful city is becoming home to a new generation of investors, innovators and creatives from around the world.


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The first time I got to Calton Hill was with my friend Maria, with whom we haven't been in touch unfortunately, but she has influenced my stay in the UK a lot, she definitely has taught me many things about Britain that would have taken me longer to learn if it wasn't for her. So I thank her for that.
We arrived to Calton Hill in the evening, and it was getting dark. I was tired and just wanted to go have a shower and fall asleep until morning, but Maria was very insistent so we went up here, after getting to the Hill, I knew why she took me here, and I did not know that a few years later I would bring my new friends here and show them the beauty that is this place.
All the photos in this post were taken on my latest visit to Edinburgh, the ones I have taken on my first visit are too blurry, I'm afraid.
See, Calton Hill is something you do not expect to see in Scotland, architecture wise. In the above photo you see the National Monument of Scotland, which is a memorial to Scottish soldiers and sailors, who died in the Napoleonic wars. And in this amazing old book, which you can find online here, you can read more information about this beautiful construction which looks like something out of a Greek history textbook. It was in fact built upon the model of the Parthenon in Athens. The construction has begun in 1820s and was not finished for several years due to the lack of financial support.
I know I throw lots of information at you but sometimes you just need to see it for yourself, with no numbers or names. When you simply climb here, preferably at dusk, you can actually feel the history beating inside of all the monuments, and in the 360 degree view around you.
The view from here is truly breathtaking. You can almost hear the knights fighting for their fair maidens at the Edinburgh tournaments, they ride on their horses, give roses to their ladies, after they fight and then they all dance. Ah, the medieval times, so beautiful in their primal nature. Was life simpler back then? Who knows. I know that every era is wonderful and amazing, but I can't help but love those days that I have never seen and times that I can only experience in my dreams, for they are magical, and dangerous, and so worth living for.
You just can't beat that light.. On the left, the golden sunshine is touching the Dugald Stewart Monument, who was a Scottish philosopher, and the monument was also modelled after a Greek Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece (more info here).
You can see many photographers here, but most of my photos here were taken with a very old iPhone, believe it or not. Some were taken by my friends, and some even by strangers! You'll see what I mean.
This place is a great place to hang out, either by yourself or with your friends, anyone whose heart isn't made of stone will find The Hill and the view from here stunning. You would want to take lots of photos here, and it doesn't matter if the photos are blurry or crystal clear, they will be your best memories, and you will cherish them more with years.
(photo taken by a lovely stranger)
This Charlie's Angels style photo was made right in front of the Nelson Monument, which is, of course, a monument to the famous Admiral Nelson, whose column you have probably seen in Trafalgar Square in London, who was known for his extraordinary leadership and courage during the Napoleonic wars. He was also born in Norfolk!
Right behind the Nelson Monument here, to the right of girls, you can see Arthur's Seat which is a must-climb hill/mountain range/cool place in Edinburgh, and you must know that you absolutely need to go there, if you have read my post on must-do things in Edinburgh here. Here is a better photo of Arthur's Seat in all its sunshine glory.
It may not seem like a big climb from this point of view, but it will take you a couple of hours, add a few more if you want to spend more than 5 minutes on top of it, to take it all in. Okay, may be not that much. It will really depend on your walking speed and your abilities, and the length of time you wish to spend on the top to feel this beautiful northern wind in your hair, to catch that sun if it graces you with its presence, to touch the green grass and kick some mud off your feet while you're at it. Twirl for a bit there, if you feel like it. I did.
One more building I would mention here would be the City Observatory, pictured below.
The observatory was established in 1776, and is, I believe, connected with the Royal Observatory that is located in Blackford Hill in Edinburgh.
If you are ever in this beautiful city…do come here, and experience it for yourself. You will see many things that you would want to remember for all eternity.
You will feel tiny and you will feel grand. You would want to stay here forever, in Scotland, the land of fairies and sea monsters, Alexander Fleming and Gordon Ramsay, William Wallace and Alex Ferguson, Robert Burns and J.K. Rowling, Shrek and Duncan MacLeod, Andy Murray and Sir Walter Scott, Richard Madden, Rose Leslie and Rory McCann. Enjoy it.
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I've been a horror fanatic my entire life.
Even as a kid I was more interested in Freddy Krueger than Spiderman, playing with rubber Halloween figures of The Wolfman and The Mummy instead of with Transformers. A trip to the video store meant I could ogle all the scary VHS cover art on that dusty shelf in the back, and late night television proved itself to be a gateway to great night frights.
As I got older I became obsessed: movies, books, magazines, artwork, music and more. I started off with the classics like Carpenter and King, eventually making my way over to Dekker and Ketchum, and then deeper still with Henenlotter and Lee. I devoured the genre and became a part of it in my own right as a horror writer. I began to attend conventions, meet my horror heroes, and collect memorabilia that was steadily piling up all over my house.
My lovely and patient wife enjoys horror, but she really wanted the majority of the merch to go into one room. This was okay by me, because it meant I could have my own little horror museum to hang out in. So the posters, figures, and even my beloved soil sample from the farmland where the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre was filmed, all went into the spare room…. Along with the life-sized, moving Jason Vorhees.
But as I found myself spending so much of my leisure time drinking interesting brews while watching underground horror movies, an idea popped into my head. Why not turn the horror room into a horror bar? It would make the room more socially inviting and I could tie it all in to a website where I could offer reviews of both underground horror films and lesser-known booze; kind of like dinner and movie, only better because you get to drink your dinner and the movies tend to have a lot of gory deaths in them.
It was a labor of love, but my wife and I worked on it all for a month or so before launching the page. The bar had to be built, spooky barware had to be purchased, material had to be written and the page had to be formatted. Luckily, I'm a big picture kind of guy and she's a details kind of gal. I write the reviews, she designs the webpage as well as providing the gorgeous art, and we both handle the drinking!
So join us in our Tavern of Terror. Take the virtual tour, read some reviews, and be sure to post comments of your own (all you need is an email, no signing up necessary). "Like" us on Facebook and spread the word to any of your pals who also enjoy good frights and good beers.
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A bill to be introduced Tuesday that provides for the long-term reauthorization of federal transportation programs is also expected to include language that would offer states millions of dollars in incentives for imposing tough penalties on first-time drunken drivers.
A draft of Title V of the bill would authorize nearly $500 million per year in highway safety grants to states, 5 percent of which — roughly $25 million — would be given to states that require the installation of so-called "ignition interlock" devices in the cars of first-time DUI offenders.
These devices require drivers to blow into a tube to measure blood alcohol content (BAC), and the driver's car will not start if the device measures a certain level of alcohol in the blood. Today, 15 states have laws requiring the installation of these devices in the cars of first-time offenders, and thus would be eligible for the grant money.
The American Beverage Institute (ABI) today argued that the incentives in the bill would not cover the costs of implementing rules installing interlock devices in the cars of first-time DUI offenders.
"Unfortunately, bribing cash-strapped states with $25 million worth of incentives to adopt a low-BAC, first-time offender interlock mandate is going to hurt states financially more than it will help them," said Sarah Longwell of the ABI. The money allotted to states that adopt this one-size-fits-all mandate won't cover the many millions it costs to actually enforce the mandate due to increased monitoring and enforcement."
ABI has opposed the use of interlock devices for first time offenders unless the drivers in question are found to have high blood alcohol content, and said the bill should focus on requiring interlock devices only in those cases or for repeat offenders.
The bill would also formally clarify penalties for repeat offenders. Under current law, states can either revoke a driver's license for a year or require the installation of an ignition interlock for a year, and let the offender drive to work, school and/or for treatment.
According to an unofficial draft of the bill, that language would change slightly via Section 1116, so states can determine the exact conditions under which a repeat offender can drive using the ignition interlock.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) is expected to introduce the bill at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
— This story was updated at 2:41 p.m. to add reaction from the American Beverage Institute.


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The Tooth Fairy is a much beloved legend. We all have fond memories of leaving each lost tooth under the pillow for the Tooth Fairy to find. But where did the Tooth Fairy originate?
The legend of the Tooth Fairy has evolved over time. However, legends and myths surrounding losing baby teeth go back for millennia. Long ago in Europe, when a baby tooth was lost, the child was supposed to bury it. Tradition stated that this would save the child from hardships in the afterlife. The Vikings used children's teeth to bring them good luck in battle.
Other traditions relating to the loss of baby teeth go back thousands of years in almost every culture. When losing a baby tooth, a child would do one of the following:
– Throw the tooth backwards between the legs
– Throw the tooth onto or over the roof of their dwelling
– Place the tooth into a mouse's hole
– Bury the tooth in the ground
– Hide the tooth from animals
– Place the tooth inside a tree or on the wall
– Swallow the tooth, or have their mother or pet swallow it
– Throw the tooth into the sun
– Throw the tooth into the fire
Today, the "tooth deity" is most often depicted as a mouse who enters children's rooms to remove baby teeth. Russia, Spain, and many Asian countries have this tradition. The reason that a mouse is associated with these traditions is that rodents continue to grow their teeth for their entire lives. In France, the dental mascot is a mouse named La Petite Souris. In some Spanish-speaking countries, the mouse is named Ratoncito Perez.
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How Is the US Economy Doing?
Six Facts That Tell You How the Economy Is Really Doing
There are six facts that tell you how the U.S. economy is doing. Economists call them leading economic indicators because they measure the early influencers on growth. In October 2019, they report that the economy is faltering slightly. It has slightly slower growth, low unemployment, and inflation is below target. But it's still almost a Goldilocks economy because it's neither too hot nor too cold.
145,000 Jobs Added In December 2019: Weak
In the Non-farm Payroll Report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys how many workers businesses added to their payroll each month. It doesn't count farm workers because farming is seasonal. A healthy economy will create 150,000 jobs on average. Companies will only add workers when they have enough demand to keep them busy.
Manufacturing jobs are an especially important indicator. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the 12.75 million Americans who work in manufacturing earn an average $84,832 a year, including benefits. When manufacturers start laying them off, it means the economy will be heading into a recession. For example, manufacturers hired fewer workers starting in October 2006 when compared to the prior year.
The unemployment rate is also reported. It's 3.5%. It's a lagging indicator and so isn't as useful a statistic. Companies usually wait until a recession is well underway before laying off workers. It also takes a while to reduce the unemployment rate, even after hundreds of thousands of new jobs are being created.
In Third Quarter 2019, GDP Growth Was 2.1% = Good
The economy is measured by gross domestic product. That's the dollar value of everything produced in the last year. The most important indicator is GDP growth, which compares this quarter with the last. If the economy is healthy, then GDP growth will be between 2-3%. If it's above 3%, then it could be overheating. When it's below 2%, then it's in danger of contraction. If it's below zero, then it's in a recession.
YOY Core Inflation Was 2.3%: At Target
Inflation measures rising prices. The current inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index is 2.3% in November.
The Federal Reserve monitors the core inflation rate because it leaves out volatile food and gas prices. It also prefers the year over year inflation rate because it removes the impact of seasonal variations.
The Fed's inflation gauge is the PCE Price Index. It said the November core inflation rate was 1.6%. That's one reason the Fed maintained rates at its December 2019 FOMC meeting. The Committee is also worried about slowing growth.
The Fed sets a target rate of 2% year-over-year for the core rate. That level of inflation is healthy because then consumers expect prices to rise. That makes them more likely to buy now, rather than wait. The increased demand spurs economic growth. The Fed uses the inflation rate when deciding whether to raise the fed funds rate.
Durable Goods Orders Fell 2.0% in November 2019 = Low
Durable goods are machinery, equipment and raw materials that businesses use in their operations. Think of steam shovels, tanks, and airplanes. In fact, commercial planes are the largest component of durable goods.
To be considered a durable good, the equipment must last at least three years. They are expensive, so businesses put off buying them until they really need them. As a result, they are a great indicator of economic health. Businesses only buy them when they feel confident about the future.
When Interest Rates Remain Stable = Healthy
Interest rates control how expensive it is to borrow for both businesses and consumers. When interest rates are low, you're can borrow more cheaply and buy a bigger house, a nicer car, and more furniture. Businesses will borrow more to expand their companies, buy equipment and hire more workers. The opposite happens if interest rates rise.
But interest rates can be too low. When that happens, it creates a liquidity trap. Interest rates are too low for banks to profit from their loans. The cure is rising interest rates. Then people take out loans now to avoid higher rates in the future.
The most important rate is the fed funds rate because it guides most other interest rates. A healthy fed funds rate is 2.0% or greater. The current fed funds rate is a range between 1.5% and 1.75%.
The second-most important rate is the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. It guides fixed-rate loans like 15-year mortgages.
Stock Market Is Setting New Records: Healthy
The stock market tells you what investors think the economy will do. It also reflects corporate earnings and profitability. Businesses can manipulate earnings to make them look better. But in the long run, stock prices reflect demand and the health of the economy.
Here are the three most important stock market indices:
Sometimes the stock market trades sideways. That could mean it is digesting a long string of gains. It's not always a concern.
The market enters a correction when prices fall 10% from their high. It's a healthy sign if the market had been setting higher highs for a long time. There's no reason to worry if other economic indicators are robust.


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Totally Inappropriate
Try it sometime. It's pretty fun. Although I should warn you, if you have an imagination as twisted as we have, be judicious about where you employ The Game, because you will laugh, and probably out loud. (church services / funerals / weddings = bad)
Today I tried to apply the concept of our game to what I wore. I thought about all the stupid things I've read over the years about how to dress, and put as many of them on as I could while still trying to make a cohesive look. I used the following "rules" as a guideline.
- sequins should never be worn before 6pm
- after 40 put the short shorts away
- sneakers should be worn with socks
- grey hair makes you look old (that one is in play 24/7)
- women with grey hair shouldn't wear brown or taupe


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Hey there! I've been wearing my hubby's sweater a lot lately, because it got so cold and rainy here and I needed something cozy to keep me warm. Well he finally gave it up and now it's officially mine! :)
And of course I refashioned it a bit... (it was way too big)
I took the sides a bit to make it smaller and stitched some grey lace around the edges and there you go:
Now all I need is large cup of coffee! :)
I hope you liked it!


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The 6 Pillars of Resilience represent the key evidence-based qualities of creating powerful Resilience. They're the backbone of our world-class resilience programmes and embody behaviour-change concepts and techniques including Neuro-Linguistic-Programming (NLP), EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and Positive Psychology frameworks. Please note that regardless of whether you learn a 5 Pillars of resilience or 6 Pillars model - there is no definitive resilience framework, merely different perceptions of how best to address stress-management.
|1. Satisfaction with Lifestyle
|2. Supportive Relationships
− Conflict resolution
− Emotional Expression
|3. Physical Wellbeing
|4. Solution-Focused Coping
|5. Emotion-Focused Coping
|6. Positive Beliefs
Satisfaction with Lifestyle
People who lead a satisfying and fulfilling life tend to cope better with stress and adversity. Find what you love to do, what you're good or natural doing and focus on it - it will serve you in the long run. It's about making the right choices.
For example, fulfilment at work comes from choosing a job that fits well with your personal interests, natural abilities and goals. People who enjoy and believe in what they do, tend to do better and are better able to manage periods of pressure and change. They work to their strengths.
Research supports this and also shows that life satisfaction comes with 'Flow' moments. Flow occurs when you take part in a challenging and enjoyable activity that becomes so absorbing that you lose sense of time e.g. singing in a choir, playing an instrument, skiing, painting or reading a great book. The more flow moments you have, the greater your satisfaction levels are likely to be.
Fulfilment also comes from maintaining good work-life balance, learning and personal development. It's also enhanced by giving (e.g. doing something nice for a friend, a stranger or thanking someone) and by finding engagement in work and in home life.
Supportive Relationships
The phrase 'a problem shared is a problem halved' was coined for good reason. People with strong social networks, close family and friends tend to manage stress more effectively. Knowing there is someone we can openly share our experiences and feelings with is the most powerful support mechanism we can have. A sense of belonging comes with strong social networks and is important for emotional wellbeing.
Relationships require strong interpersonal skills, particularly empathy, active listening, assertiveness and an ability to resolve conflict. Emotional intelligence expresses many of these core competencies, which explains why EQ skills lies at the heart of resilience.
Physical Wellbeing
We hear it all the time and it's true, our bodies work best when we eat well, sleep well, and do some exercise. Looking after your body is vital, not only for maintaining good health but also for building resilience. There's lots of evidence to show that people who are physically healthy, cope much better with mental pressures and stress.
Focusing on different types of exercise and lifestyles that contribute to becoming physically fit, strong and flexible is important. Find out what you like doing, as you'll only keep to an exercise regime if you actually enjoy doing it. Living in a healthy environment that supports and maintains these activities will also make the commitment easier to sustain.
Physical exercise also encourages a healthy mental state. It helps take our focus from our mind to our bodies and can be a form of mediation which helps re-balance us as well as helping us stay fit. Physical exercise can be a great way to switch off 'our stress' and turn on 'relaxation'.
Solution-Focused Coping
When the going gets tough, resilient people tend to confront the issues head-on and the technical term for this is solution-focused coping. This form of coping includes things like making plans (setting goals), prioritising, putting off other things that are perhaps more enjoyable but less critical and taking direct action to deal with a tough situation.
Emotion-Focused Coping
Managing emotions is an important part of resilience. During times of stress we are inevitably more prone to worry or feelings of anxiety and it's important to manage these emotions proactively. There are many ways to do this, but some approaches are more effective than others. Resilient people tend to accept their problems, see the positive side of things (e.g. they find ways of learning from adversity) and find plenty of time for humour and relaxation (even during busy times). Less helpful ways of managing emotions include, denying we have a problem, avoiding the situation or person and escaping using alcohol or drugs. All of these things can bring short-term relief, but don't usually solve the problem in the long-term.
Positive Beliefs
Last, but not least, are positive beliefs. In the US particularly, they have championed for some time the benefits of having a 'positive mental attitude' and for good reason. There are at least five attitudes or beliefs that are associated with resilience:
- Optimism
- Personal control
- Commitment
- Challenge
- Self-belief (or self-efficacy)
Cultivating these beliefs helps build your resilience. Working on them regularly will make sure you'll have them there for you when you need them most.
Resilience - TOP TIP
Being Resilient is often down to keeping a sense of perspective so a great tip is to manage your perspective or state.
How do you do this? By having many things to focus on and feel good about. This helps make sure that if one area is not so strong, the others can help compensate and maintain a sense of all round balance. The more things in your life that you value or support the more they can take the strain when one area becomes challenging.
This can also apply to ways of being resilient. Making sure we build all 6 pillars of resilience means that when one pillars is feeling challenged, other areas of resilience can help support us. So for instance when we don't have close friends around to help us in tough times, having strong self-belief and positive attitude can make big difference.
Six Pillars of Resilience Model - (C) 2010 -2015 Gimmack/Critchlow.
Other references: Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2008). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper Perennial. ISBN-13: 978-0-061339202.


text: I like making sandwiches for tea because it is super quick and easy. Especially after a full day at nursery – he doesn't need a huge meal. I find he picks his sandwiches to bits though – first eating the filling and then the bread. Sometimes leaving the bread! For this reason, I have been making "open" sandwiches. These provide the ideal opportunity to shape make! Here I use a heart cutter for the bread, cheese and the cucumber 🙂 Little man loves them!


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Arizona picked to capture Pac-12 men's basketball title in 2012-13
By the Pac-12 Conference
SAN FRANCISCO--The Arizona Wildcats are picked to finish first in the 2012-13 Pac-12 Conference men's basketball race, according to a poll of media members who cover Pac-12 men's basketball.
Arizona, led by senior All-Conference forward Solomon Hill (12.9 ppg/7.7 rpg), tallied 15 first-place votes and just narrowly edges out UCLA. The Bruins, guided by redshirt junior forward David Wear (10.2 ppg/6.3 rpg), earned 16 first-place votes and is tabbed for second. California rounds out the top three, while earning three first-place votes.
Reigning NIT champion Stanford is slotted fourth in the poll, while reigning Pac-12 regular season champion Washington was ranked fifth. Colorado, the defending Pac-12 Tournament champion, is picked sixth.
The second half of the poll is led by Oregon, with Oregon State grabbing the eighth spot. USC and Washington State were voted ninth and 10th place respectively. The poll was rounded out by Arizona State in 11th and Utah in 12th.
Media have correctly picked the Conference winner 12 times in 20 tries. Arizona has correctly been selected in seven of the previous 11 times it has been slated to capture the league crown.
The 2012-13 season gets underway for the Pac-12 with six games on Friday, Nov. 9. Five of those games will be aired on the Pac-12 Networks, with one game televised by Fox Sports Net.
The 2012-13 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Media Poll
Team Pts.
1. Arizona (15) 403
3. California (3) 325
4. Stanford 296
5. Washington (2) 278
6. Colorado 262
7. Oregon 217
8. Oregon State 166
10. Washington State 111
11. Arizona State 107
12. Utah 78
First place votes in parentheses
Previous Pac-12 Men's Basketball Poll
Year Predicted Winner Actual Finish Actual Winner Predicted Finish
2012-13 Arizona
2011-12 UCLA 5th (tied) Washington 4th
2010-11 Washington 3rd Arizona 2nd
2009-10 California 1st California 1st
2008-09 UCLA 2nd Washington 5th
2007-08 UCLA 1st UCLA 1st
2006-07 UCLA 1st UCLA 1st
2005-06 Arizona 4th (tied) UCLA 3rd
2004-05 Arizona 1st Arizona 1st
2003-04 Arizona 3rd Stanford 2nd
2002-03 Arizona 1st Arizona 1st
2001-02 UCLA 6th Oregon 6th
2000-01 Arizona 2nd Stanford 2nd
1999-00 Arizona 1st (tied) Arizona/Stanford 1st/3rd
1998-99 Stanford 1st Stanford 1st
1997-98 Arizona 1st Arizona 1st
1996-97 UCLA 1st UCLA 1st
1995-96 UCLA 1st UCLA 1st
1994-95 UCLA 1st UCLA 1st
1993-94 California 2nd (tied) Arizona 3rd
1992-93 Arizona 1st Arizona 1st
*1991-92 Arizona 3rd UCLA 2nd
*1990-91 Arizona 1st Arizona 1st
*1989-90 Arizona 1st (tied) Arizona/Oregon State 1st/3rd
* - The Pac-12 polls were decided in a vote among league coaches (1990-92).
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House Tour: Kitchen
Off of the living room is our kitchen. The space also serves as our dining room and laundry room. It has two windows, and a door to the back yard. With the addition of our utility shelves for additional storage and the portable dishwasher, it can be a little cramped, but overall we really like it.
Our pegboard from a couple years ago is still going strong! Also, now that it's warmed up, the shelves with the flower pots in front of the door (on the right) are now outside. :) Typically we don't use that door during the winter, which is why they were there in the first place.
A closer look at our storage shelves. S-rings are super handy for hanging things like aprons and bundt pans.
Some cooking magazines, jars, and beeswax butcher block conditioner. You can find the conditioner here.
A straight-on view of the kitchen. We have been spoiled in that all of the rentals we've lived in have had gas stoves. With this kitchen we've been spoiled with so much counter space and a lovely window.
I love these Swiss house tea towels used as curtains. I bought them at an Arts and Crafts Fair here in town last summer. The makers, Kei and Molly, also have an online shop. Lovely ladies.
The "laundry room." Notice the sweet washer with it's glass-top lid! The sign behind the basket reads, "Laundry Room: Loads and loads of fun." :)
I bought the three of these separately and only realized as I was setting things up that I could arrange them in a series like this. The star is from a Ross in Utah during college. At least, I'm pretty sure that's when I got it. The moon is from a store called Jackalope here in New Mexico from the summer of 2010. I love that place; so much cool stuff to be found there. The star is from a shop in Radford, Virginia. I got it after my classes one day in spring 2010.


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The upcoming Bollywood movie "RunningShaadi.com" release date is out and is finalized to hit Indian cinemas and worldwide on 17th February 2017 claims Taran Adarsh. This is the next Shoojit Sircar project where Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu have been paired up together in the lead role and supported by Arsh Bajwa under the direction of Amit Roy. The movie is said to be produced under the banner of Crouching Tiger Motion Pictures and Shoojit Sircar. The pair has been roped together for the first time in this romantic-comedy. Amit Sadh was last seen in "Sultan" which had a huge success at the Box Office making a lifetime of 300.45 Crores. On the other side, even Taapsee Pannu made it big with Pink Movie earning a lifetime collection 65.39 Crores.
The film has chosen a difficult date for release as it is having a box office clash with other Bollywood films "The Ghazi Attack" of Rana Daggubati, "Irada" of Arshad and Naseeruddin Shah and "Ajab Singh Ki Gajab Kahani" made by director Rishi Mishra scheduled to hit on same day 17th February 2017. Also, check other Hindi Movies: Upcoming Bollywood Movies
The pair in the poster and trailer is seen with an amazing on screen chemistry that led the flick creating good buzz among viewers. The movie Running Shaadi.com story plot revolves around helping couples to run away for marriage with their loved ones whose families are against their relation. The story is written by Navjot Gulati & Amit Roy.
Amit Sadh plays a character of "Ram Bharose" while Taapsee Pannu playing as Nimmi while Arsh Bajwa will be seen as Sarabjeet Sidhana 'Cyberjeet'. The Music of the film is given by Anupam Roy, Abhishek-Akshay & Zeb. Reliance Entertainment is all set to release this film.
Official Statement by Taran Adarsh:
Reliance Entertainment to release #RunningShaadiDotCom globally on 17 Feb 2017. Poster: pic.twitter.com/uhMy2x8wve
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 17, 2017


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International trips
Since the inception of Barclays Business Club, more than 7,000 members have been assisted by Barclays to visit more than 10 countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Dubai, United States of America, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, India and Thailand. Over KES3 Billion worth of transactions have been conducted. In 2011, the Barclays Business Club organised five trips in which 500 customers participated. Trip costs however need to be paid for by the individual traveling.
Local trips
Enjoy the annual countrywide Barclays Business Networking Weekend and open up business avenues to create new markets, meet new suppliers and grow businesses.
The Barclays seminars aim to train Business Club members with the basic skills required to run a business effectively. Barclays has collaborated with International Finance Corporation, other organisations and individuals to train members. This led to a great improvement in the clients' business growth and credit worthiness, making finance from Barclays more accessible.
Annual Trade Fair
This is an annual opportunity given to Business Club members to showcase and sell their products to the public. We envisage growing the event to one that will attract international participation from our Business Club members in neighbouring countries, namely, Uganda and Tanzania.
InBusiness Magazine
This is a quarterly magazine where business tips and trends are shared. The club members also are able to share their business profiles with other members.
Dedicated suites
Barclays recognises that Club members require flexible banking and has put in place dedicated suites with longer banking hours in strategic areas, such as Moi Avenue, Queensway, Enterprise, Nkrumah Road-Mombasa, Nakuru East, Embu, Eldoret and Kisumu. More club suites are being opened to cater for our growing customer numbers.
What you get
- Attend free Business Seminars.
- Pay KES30 after the first 50 transactions.
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- Free scheduled statements.
- Get access to dedicated business development managers.
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American Modern is widely recognized as a leading expert in the specialty insurance business. With more than 48 years of experience, the company delivers specialized products and services for residential property like mobile homes and specialty dwellings. American Modern also offers specialty policies for consumers in the recreational market, including owners of boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles.
In addition, manufactured home communities, dealers and landlords are well served by American Modern's array of physical damage programs. The company's financial institutions division provides collateral protection, mortgage fire and related products and services to protect financial institutions and their customers.
American Modern's enduring stability is reflected in its annual selection since 1999 as one of the Ward Group's Top 50 property and casualty companies in America. It is licensed in all 50 states through six property and casualty companies, which are part of a global insurance group that enjoys an A+ (superior) rating by A.M. Best, a leading independent insurance analyst. These companies insure more than 1.7 million policyholders countrywide and have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Cincinnati Business Courier based on employee surveys that measure employee recognition, benefits, management effectiveness, and leadership trustworthiness.
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Colorful, handmade jewelry, accessories, and home decor made ethically by artisans in Rwanda, Haiti and Peru.
Ring rattles are so great for babies when they want to start and grab things. These ring rattles have a cute little bunny on the top and are fun and friendly all in one. 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 13cm. They are all machine washable and can be tumble dried on a low setting.


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