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Oh, in case you're wondering, the Gullwings are sphere hunters, and sphere hunters are, well... This! We fly all over Spira. I'm really enjoying myself.Yuna
The Gullwings, (written Gull Wings during blitzball), and known as the Seagulls (カモメ団, Kamome Dan?) in the Japanese release, is a neutral sphere hunting group that Yuna, Rikku, and Paine belong to in Final Fantasy X-2.
As implied by the term "sphere hunter", their main purpose is to hunt and obtain spheres in order to assist in the uncovering of Spira's history. The group ends up providing a variety of additional services throughout the game, mostly because of Yuna's innate compulsion to help people in need and her inability to say "no." The group travels around Spira by use of their airship, the Celsius.
The Gullwings were originally an 'all-Al Bhed' group founded by Rikku, Brother, and his old friend Buddy. They were shortly joined by Shinra, Paine, and lastly Yuna.
In order to recover the airship Celsius, Brother and Buddy traveled to Spira's cold northern regions. At first their attempt to find an airship appeared to have failed. Suddenly spotting a single gull in the sky, they, on a whim, decided to follow it. The gull led them to the airship, and so, based on this event, the group was named the Gullwings, after the bird.
Two years had passed since Yuna defeated Sin. Back on Besaid Island, her quiet life was shattered when she received a message from Rikku, who had a gift from Kimahri—a sphere he found on Mt. Gagazet showing a man with a striking likeness to Tidus, her lost love.
Final Fantasy X-2Edit
Yuna joins the Gullwings in order to find out more about the sphere and whether or not it means Tidus is still alive. Prior to the game beginning, Yuna's Garment Grid was taken from her by a group called the Leblanc Syndicate led by the sphere hunter Leblanc.
Using her Garment Grid Leblanc impersonates Yuna, taking on her identity and while wearing the Songstress dressphere uses her fame to gain money by organizing a concert at Luca. The Gullwings come up with a plan involving Rikku and Paine sneaking into the concert in hopes of getting Yuna's grid back. Yuna has to be left behind wearing the Mascot dressphere as a disguise.
After a confrontation in Luca Harbor, the Gullwings defeat Leblanc and her goons and retrieve the Garment Grid before returning to the airship. Following from that, the group sets out to search for spheres.
The trio heads to Kilika Port, where they obtain a sphere detailing events the Gullwings wish they hadn't seen, of a dangerous weapon known as Vegnagun. They see the man who looks like Tidus in the sphere who talks about a songstress called Lenne. The group decides to give up the sphere to either the Youth League or New Yevon.
Yuna, Rikku and Paine, together with Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi enter Bevelle, and manage to get to the old Chamber of the Fayth, into the underground section where the sphere was found. The group fights Baralai, the leader of New Yevon. They defeat him and enter the Vegnagun chamber, only to find Vegnagun gone and a twisted, Dark Aeon version of Bahamut in its place.
The group later arrive Besaid Temple to rid the Dark Aeon Valefor, Kilika to beat the Dark Aeon Ifrit and Djose Temple, where they defeat the Dark Aeon Ixion.
When they enter the Chamber of the Fayth and shortly after defeating him, Ixion explodes as he had merged with the Machine Faction's machina. The effect knocks Yuna into the Farplane, where she meets the man bearing resemblance to Tidus. The man turns out to be a look-a-like named Shuyin, an angry unsent hellbent on seeking revenge for his love, Lenne's, death. Yuna is able to see the real Tidus when she hears his whistle in the Farplane and upon seeing him, she tries to catch up to him, only to find herself back in Spira.
In an effort to quell the rising tension in Spira, Yuna holds a concert on the Thunder Plains, where she wears the Songstress dressphere. As part of the concert, Shinra creates a sphere-screen so even the spectators further back the crowd can see the performance. The Songstress dressphere has an effect on the screen, and the people see images of Lenne and Shuyin in front of Vegnagun just before their deaths.
After the concert, the group travels into the depths of the Farplane where they encounter Vegnagun. They defeat it and are attacked by Shuyin. They attempt to trick him into thinking Yuna is Lenne, but the plan fails and an enraged Shuyin forces Yuna, Rikku and Paine into battle. They defeat him, and Lenne leaves Yuna's dressphere, encouraging Shuyin to return to the Farplane with her.
While leaving the Farplane, Yuna meets the fayth of Bahamut. He asks if she wants another moment with 'him'. If Yuna agrees the fayth find Tidus's pyreflies and restore him to life with Tidus emerging on Besaid Island and he and Yuna have an emotional reunion.
Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eien no Daishō~Edit
After landing in Besaid the Celsius malfunctions and is unable to fly and even Shinra is stumped on how to repair it. A man named Briar points Shinra out as a "Bedore" and tries to attack him, but Paine and the other Gullwings subdue him and tie him up at the Besaid Temple. Shinra is curious and asks Brier what a Bedore is and learns it is the ancient name for Al Bhed. Briar tricks Shinra into releasing him by promising to fix the Celsius, but as Shinra unties him Brier knocks him down and escapes.
Final Fantasy X-2: Last MissionEdit
Three months after the events of Final Fantasy X-2, the former members of the Gullwings have all gone their separate ways: with Yuna living with Tidus in Besaid, Rikku working mission after mission, and Paine wandering Spira by herself. Each member of the party receives a letter that calls them back to explore the Iutycyr Tower. As the trio explore the ruins they converse with each other over what they'd been doing since they had separated and why they hadn't stayed in contact.
The conversation escalates as Rikku expresses her jealousy towards Yuna, who had reached her goal in life and settled down. The bickering between the pair causes Paine to raise her voice. Paine reveals she was the one who sent out the letters; citing it was her wish to not lose the friendship they once shared, having learned from both her previous friendship with Nooj, Gippal and Baralai, and from her own lonely travels.
The trio eventually reach the top of the tower, where they find a broken machina and not much else. Due to their conversations they realize that the machina is a bit like their group: broken and separated. As they vow to be more than just strangers who had met by chance, becoming friends once again, the machina begins to work, and their adventures continue...
- Yuna: The high summoner who gained Spira the Eternal Calm. Becoming bored with her life on Besaid Island, she joins the Gullwings after seeing a 1000-year-old sphere, found by Kimahri, containing images of a man greatly resembling Tidus confined in a prison cell demanding to "see the summoner." She hopes that by joining the Gullwings she will be able to find more spheres like the one she had seen. Yuna has become more open and direct since Final Fantasy X, but is still teased by the other members due to her being somewhat of a pushover (as she never says "no" to anyone). Her new and more revealing attire was a gift from her cousin, Rikku; in addition to that, she now uses the Tiny Bee pistols as her weapons with her default dressphere, Gunner. At 19-years-old, she is the oldest member of YRP.
- Rikku: Yuna's younger cousin, former guardian, and Gullwings' co-founder along with Brother and Buddy. She has overcome her fear of lightning by camping in the Thunder Plains for a week during the two-year gap between Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. She maintains her sunny disposition and is usually at the forefront when creating the Gullwings' next scheme with Brother. She now wields dual blades with her default dressphere, Thief. She is 17-years-old and the youngest member of YRP.
- Paine: The x-factor of the group, as none of the other members know much about her. She says her primary reason for joining the Gullwings was to be able to ride on the Celsius. During the course of the game, parts of her past are slowly revealed, particularly her involvement with the trio of Nooj, Baralai, and Gippal. She is 18-years-old, and with the Warrior dressphere as her default dressphere, she wields a one-handed sword as her weapon.
- Brother: Rikku's brother, Yuna's older cousin, and co-founder and primary leader of the Gullwings. Despite being directly related to Yuna, he quite obviously has a crush on her, though she has yet to notice it; he even started learning the Spiran language because of his love for her. Though he self-proclaims himself as leader, he can be quite incompetent and often leaves the decision making to either his second-in-command Buddy, or to Yuna. During the two-year gap, he had a falling out with his father, Cid. Brother names the Gullwings' airship the Celsius in direct contrast to Cid's airship, the Fahrenheit.
- Buddy: The co-founder of the Gullwings and the second-in-command. It might be more correct to call him the shadow leader, as it is in fact him that supplies the Gullwings with important information, as well as doing all the actual work, such as piloting the airship, analyzing Sphere Wave data and making many of the decisions Brother should have made. Buddy seems content with his current position and doesn't seem to mind Brother taking much of the glory, as they are old friends.
- Shinra: An intelligent, young Al Bhed kid that provides the Gullwings with valuable information and technology. He designed the Garment Grid, the CommSpheres, and provides the Gullwings with data decoded from acquired spheres. Shinra still doesn't know everything, and often retorts with "I'm just a kid" when he cannot answer a particular problem.
- Barkeep: A Hypello who runs the bar on the Celsius. He was picked up by Brother for unknown reasons, and was allowed to stay on board if he worked. No one knows Barkeep's name, so he is simply referred to as Barkeep. To Brother's great dismay, Barkeep already has a girlfriend.
- Biggs and Wedge: They only appear to be part of the Gullwings through blitzball.
Due to babysitting Wakka and Lulu's baby, Vidina, the Besaid Aurochs allow the Gullwings to take their place in this year's blitzball tournament. Blitzball is available in Luca during Chapter 5. The player can elect to play the game as soon after landing, or drop in at the booth at Luca Stadium Entrance any time. The original team consists of Yuna, Rikku, Paine, Shinra, Brother, Buddy, Biggs and Wedge – however, new players can be signed on and rotated with the current ones.
Musical themesEdit
The game's soundtrack includes numerous songs named after, or devoted towards, the Gullwings group:
- "We're the Gullwings!"
- "Sphere Hunters"
- "The Gullwings March"
- "Your Friendly Neighborhood Gullwings"
- "YRP, Fight! No. 1", "YRP, Fight! No. 2", "YRP, Fight! No. 3"
"We're the Gullwings!" appears as a song in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival.
The "Yuna" Zippo lighter represents the Gullwings with the wing of a seagull embossed on the lighter and wings on the silver chain. The chain is made of .925 silver, and the Zippo of polished steel. The Zippo is limited to 3,000 pieces and its original retail price was 15,000 yen.
Non-Final Fantasy guest appearancesEdit
Kingdom Hearts IIEdit
Yuna, Rikku, and Paine make an appearance in Kingdom Hearts II in the form of a pixie trio. Calling themselves "treasure fanatics", the three were mercenaries spying on Leon for Maleficent, though after being left behind by Maleficent and some trickery from Donald involving promised treasure, they join with Leon and help defend Radiant Garden against the army of Heartless.
Later, the Gullwings discover Donald's lie but feel sympathetic to Sora's cause. Instead of taking his items they give him the keychain "Gullwing".
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street SpecialEdit
The Gullwings (Yuna, Paine, Rikku) are all playable characters in the special edition of the Monopoly-like video game available only in Japan.
- The inclusive group name for the Gullwing girls is "YRP", from their initials (or "YuRiPa" (Yuna, Rikku, Paine) in Japanese), and also acts as the girls' pre-mission cheer. The trio is called "YuRiPa" on the Steam Trading Card.
- Each of the three girls have a unique coin illustration etched in their likeness in the Sphere Break coin game.
- The term 'Friendly Neighborhood Gullwings', which the group uses to refer to themselves when contributing to community service, derives from a phrase affiliated with the western comic book hero Spider-Man, or more accurately; the "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man", who is popular in Japan.
- While the name originally referred to the sphere hunting group in its entirety in Final Fantasy X-2, the term "Gullwings" has become affiliated with, and refers to, the three-way combination of Yuna, Rikku, and Paine in other media.
- The girls' Final Fantasy X-2 color schemes change in Kingdom Hearts II. Rikku's remains yellow, but Yuna's changed from pink to blue and Paine's from purple to red.
- A business or YRP can be found in Insomnia in Final Fantasy XV. The color of each font represents the girls' respective color schemes.


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Who is Rape Accuser's Father Greg Kelly Case Tacopina NYDN Special Relationship
What paralegal gets to bring a news caster to work to have sex - co- workers see her -- she is not fired? There are confidential legal documents there yes? Rumor is she is connected and the rumor I heard is her dad a promenient lawyer politically connected. Her brother a cop? The NYDN has their PBA connected rape specialist Joe Tacopina write what we all know. The rape allegation will never be prosecuted so why would the NYDN hire Tacopina to write the obvious? Does Tacopina do favors for NYDN so much so Melissa Grace erases Joe from embarassing loss where Joe represented 1 legged millionaire for violence towards a woman. Joe tries demonizing her and the jury doesn't buy it so NYDN literally cuts Tacopina out of photo - u can make out his arm and Melissa Grace removes him from embarassing loss. I have folks sending me links and legal documents naming Joe as adultery. The link says with client's wife. Joe returned 20 grand but denied adultery. What is NYDN Tacopina relationship about? PBA NYPD? Google Melissa Grace Joe Tacopina -- google Joe Tacopina Bernie Kerik gifts. My guess is based on accusers legal background , the fact she did not get fired for having sex with news caster in her office - a legal office -- her family including her knowledge of the law -- the goal was never a trial but character assasination Father Son. NYDN Tacopina trying to grab power and protect each others interests but Tacopina has huge enemny list so NYDN keep protecting and scratching joe Tacopina's back. Tacopina raped the NYPD raid victim in court and protected the heroin rapist cop and gets protection from NY Times and NYDN. Hmmmm
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At 9:05 pm, contemplating the food still out, the dishes piled unwashed, the baby crying to be fed, the baby toys scattered, the laundry in the dryer/on the line/in the washer/needing folding (we have a lot of laundry right now)... I quipped: "and now to try and summon the energy to clean what will only get redirty tomorrow..."
This struck a chord, probably with all my fellow home-makers pondering similar tasks at this late hour, with similar energy levels... postponing the inevitable with "one last Facebook peek." My friend (and former Sunday School teacher!!) Holli replied: "My mom used to say we spend our lives rearranging generations of recycled dirt. She was sure she was sweeping out the same dirt Martha Washington had swept." Another laughed: "Welcome to the life of a mother :)" Another, "I've heard it said that cleaning house when there are toddlers around is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos." Yet another posted a quote from Brooke Foss Wescott (1875): "Great thoughts go best with common duties. Whatever, therefore, may be your office, regard it as a fragment of an immeasurable ministry of love", and commented "At least in doing the rote thing over and over, since you do it automatically, you can think greater thoughts than how to do it. I still like hot dishwater and sweeping the floor last thing at night. It's a lot easier without the toddlers, but I miss having those rascals too."
I once heard housekeeping/motherhood described as a "sisyphean task" (Sisyphus being the Greek dude condemned to push the same rock up a hill every day only to have it roll down during the night, until the end of time)... so true.
Isn't pretty much any job like this at some level? We do the same things over and over, because no matter what we do, it's never enough, or the last word, or the final answer... whether we are counselors, farmers, fishermen, social workers, policemen, teachers, engineers, or bankers. As Sara Groves puts it:
"Everyone, everywhere, somewhere, somehow, is setting up the pins for knocking 'em down!
you can find joy in the fertile ground, setting up the pins and knocking em down, [or]
you can try to fight it till you're anger-drowned, setting up the pins." --"Setting Up the Pins"
My friend Mary mentioned her husband Matt's sermon series through Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is one of my all-time favorite books. Such a great antidote to our overly pie-in-the-sky-leave-the-temporal-behind-and-dwell-only-on-the-spiritual-Reformed tendencies. I guess I'd call it Redeemed Hopeful Cynicism. (Yes, I know that's an oxymoron.) It's hard to think God only cares about your "quiet time" with verses like "Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Let your garments be always white. Let not oil be lacking on your head. Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life..." He cares about everything because it's ALL prayer-- or at least, proof that we aren't praying to the Right God! I think I will be listening to Matt's sermons as I clean. :)
I'm just glad that no matter how "unproductive" it seems (because I'm doing it all tomorrow again), I KNOW that it actually doing at least three things: It is producing greater Christ-likeness in me, It is fighting the Curse and bringing a little bit more chaos into Beauty (for a few minutes, anyway). And it serves people who will one day (I pray!) be so glorious that I would be tempted to worship them if I met them in my current state (as CS Lewis put it-- there are no ordinary people). The Sisyphean task of motherhood would surely crush me, were it not for the even greater weight of glory pulling me onward.
But still... it is so tiring. I think that's why I like to do crafts-- at least at the end of my labor there I can hold up a cute dress or quilt or fairy slippers and say "TA DA!"
"my grandmother had a working song
hummed it low all day long
sing for the beauty that's to be found
in setting up the pins for knocking em down"
Hopefully I can remember to sing for the beauty of comforting a congested little soul wanting his mama in about 3 hours... :)
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By Carrie C. Causey
CORNELIUS – A Greenpeace and Charlotte Environmental Action message to N.C. Speaker of the House and Congressional candidate Thom Tills fell on deaf ears in the form of a locked door.
A handful of activists showed up at Tillis' Cornelius campaign office July 17 in an attempt to present staff with a large fake check, made out to Thom Tillis for $10 billion and "signed" by Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good.
The action calls into question what the groups feel is a weakening of a coal ash cleanup bill under Tillis' House leadership to put it more in favor of the energy powerhouse. The amount, $10 billion, is Duke Energy's estimation of what it would cost to clean up all of its sites if the bill required it.
"The $10 billion is what Duke Energy is saving by Speaker Tillis' bill," said Greenpeace Climate and Energy Campaigner Monica Embrey, calling its current state a "disaster piece of legislature."
While both the state House and Senate agree something has to be done in the wake of the February Dan River coal ash spill, how each group is handling it differs. Recently, the N.C. Senate rejected the N.C.
House bill, which reportedly extended the amount of time Duke Energy has to close the coal ash ponds as well as gives oversight to a coal ash commission in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
rather than in the Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Public Safety.
A compromise committee was formed.
Not answering any questions specific to Greenpeace's allegations or Tillis' opinion about the coal ash bill, Press Secretary Meghan Burris responded simply, "Greenpeace is more interested in scoring partisan political points in an election year than defending the environment. If that wasn't the case, then they would be telling the true story – that (U.S. Sen.) Kay Hagan voted to allow the exemption for coal ash, and Thom Tillis is working as we speak to find both short-term fixes and long-term solutions to the problem that Hagan enabled."
An article posted on Tillis' campaign website the day before Greenpeace's demonstration, claimed Hagan commonly sided with Duke Energy by voting
to exempt coal ash from environmental regulations in 2006 and 2007.
Hagan's Press Secretary Chris Hayden countered, "In an attempt to paper over his own efforts to gut groundwater protections, Speaker Tillis is misrepresenting legislation Kay voted for that actually increased regulation of landfi lls and was supported by environmental groups. On the other hand, Speaker Tillis last year passed a bill that secretly allowed Duke Energy to avoid paying for any costly cleanup from leaking coal ash ponds and has cut funding for state water pollution regulators."
He said Hagan hopes the federal government will get involved with Environmental Protection Agency regulation and oversight to set a minimum standard.
Either way, the activist groups want to ensure something is done. Citing the small size of the Dan River ash pond, Embrey said that spill was just a taste of what could happen.
Plants on Lake Wylie and Lake Norman are much larger and could result in an environmental catastrophe, she said.
"We are calling for Duke Energy to remove the coal ash from all locations along water areas and put them in dry, lined facilities," Embrey said.
She worries the state bill will only require capping them without actually cleaning them up or eliminating the potential water quality risks.
What's more, Embrey said a provision should make it mandatory for Duke Energy not to pass on costs to ratepayers, since they have only committed to cleaning Dan River.
"Duke Energy continues to deliver on our promise that customers will not pay for costs associated with our response to the Dan River spill," said Duke Energy Corporate Communications Specialist Jeff Brooks. "We will look to the N.C. Utilities Commission to determine how costs associated with the closure of ash basins are best handled. Ash basins are part of the normal operations of our coal-fired plants and their closure is part of the decommissioning process of those plants. We were developing closure plans for these sites prior to the incident at the Dan River Steam Station.
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My name is Rajesh Kapadia.Today 3/28/2011. I called for a Taxi in downtown near Walgreen Waterbury,CT about 5:40. When I got in the Cab I saw number 3.25 and when he dropped me home 20.05 and he charged $20.00 I told cab driver that don't you think you have to subtract 3.25 from that number and he said it is $20.00 and I paid and I did not argue and told me to call office. I don't know much about taxi but I don't think it is $20 I asked for some kind of receipt he asked me if I have pen and filled out to $20 but he did not include 3.25 to 20.00. He deliberately over charged me and I like to have my money back. Please report to everyone responsible. Where do I go to complaint or which state or local office I should go to complaint? I hope to hear from you. Thank you. Sincerely, Rajesh
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The $3.25 is the basic starting fee just for getting inside the vehicle, after which it adds up based on actual mileage. In other words, if you were to change your mind and ask to get off the cab after just one block, the driver would have insisted on you paying the basic $3.25. I hope I've answered your question.
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The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland has rescued over 5,600 donkeys and mules since 1987. Sadly due to an increase in indiscriminate donkey breeding and in subsequent abandonments over the past five years, our Sanctuary is now full to capacity.
About the scheme
To help tackle the problems at source, The Donkey Sanctuary has introduced a Donkey Welfare Improvement Scheme (DWIS) to help to improve the welfare of donkeys in private ownership in Ireland.
This scheme will be of particular interest to donkey owners/keepers involved in the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (ANC) and to those with un-neutered donkeys. The ANC scheme permits farmers to use donkeys as 'Livestock Units' in disadvantaged areas but doesn't directly assist them in improving the welfare of the donkeys they keep.
We are encouraging people that may need help with their donkeys to contact us to enquire about veterinary improvements such as castration, microchipping, veterinary treatment and farriery.
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What is the Donkey Welfare Improvement Scheme (DWIS)?
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Increasingly our field staff are called to donkeys whose owners do not have the knowledge, experience and sometimes the financial means to provide best care for their donkeys. Donkeys and people suffer before many such animals are offered for rescue by animal welfare organisations. The scheme is aimed at assisting such persons in providing care.
Does the scheme provide an emergency service?
This scheme is not intended to provide an emergency service and if your donkey is unwell you should consult your own veterinary practice. The Donkey Sanctuary veterinary team is always willing to provide advice and share its donkey specific experience with other veterinary practitioners.
Will The Donkey Sanctuary use my vet or farrier?
The Donkey Sanctuary wishes to engage with local service providers such as registered veterinary practitioners, equine dental technicians and farriers whereever possible. We do however reserve the right to seek the services of other professionals particularly where we have agreed to pay for treatment/services.
How much will it cost me for The Donkey Sanctuary staff or external vet/farrier to visit and check my donkeys?
If one of The Donkey Sanctuary staff visits, there is no direct cost to you but you may wish to join our mailing list with a view to supporting the charity now or in the future. Should The Donkey Sanctuary engage a vet, farrier or other person to visit, the responsibility to pay is ours. However, where the owner/keeper of the donkeys can pay some or all of the cost this is very much appreciated - enabling us to reach even more donkeys in need of services.
What if I am not the owner?
If you are not the registered owner but instead are the person responsible for providing care, please make this clear at the time of your enquiry and inform us of the owner's details, if known, as such would need to give permission for services to be provided.
How can I find out more about the scheme?
You can call our Welfare Department on 022-49013.
I am not on the ANC scheme but I have donkeys that require help, will The Donkey Sanctuary help?
Yes. The scheme is open to all donkey owners/keepers and if we can help we will.
After the castration/veterinary treatment/farrier will there be follow up visits?
Our field staff will want to check that donkeys are well following treatment and to advise on their future care. It is therefore likely that they will call to see the animals again and to talk with the owner/keeper.
Are there repercussions if the donkeys are in poor condition (e.g long feet, underweight, etc)?
The Donkey Sanctuary is not an enforcement agency and our staff see their job as one of helping to improve donkey welfare regardless of the circumstances. Happily, we are usually successful in this without the involvement of regulatory agencies. The scheme provides us a further opportunity to continue to work with cooperative owners/keepers of donkeys in this manner.


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How can I find out if my advisor has regulatory violations or complaints have been filed?
This process allows you to see if your financial advisor is registered with the proper authorities and if she or he has had any regulatory violations.
With few exceptions, most financial advisors and financial advisory firms must be registered with a regulatory agency. In some circumstances, they may be required to register with more than one.
You must know the full name of your financial advisor (e.g. James B. Smith) as well as the full name of the firm he or she works for (e.g. ABC Financial Management LLC).
Your advisor or advisor's firm may be required to register with one or more of the following regulatory organizations. Log into each of the sites listed below to view your advisor's registration.
If your advisor is not listed on ANY of the sites below, this is a cause for concern and your state securities administrator should be contacted: http://www.nasaa.org/about-us/contact-us/contact-your-regulator/
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
This non-governmental regulator has jurisdiction over all financial advisors and firms who are licensed to sell securities: http://brokercheck.finra.org.
The Securities and Exchange Commission
This government regulator has jurisdiction over all financial advisors and firms who sell advice for a fee: http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
Check out both brokers and investment advisors here: https://www.sec.gov/investor/brokers.htm
State regulators of financial advisors
Each state requires state registration for any financial advisory firm who manages less than $25 million dollars and also works with 5 or more clients in that state. http://www.nasaa.org/2709/how-to-check-out-your-broker-or-investment-adviser/


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Okay everyone, I have to say a couple of things up front:
- I am sorry for neglecting you. Two weeks ago I started taking a really intense editing class and have also been a wee bit under the weather. But I'm back, still impoverished and hungry, and going full steam ahead.
- You're probably going to see a few more gluten-free posts in the future. I recently came into possession of Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood and it's changed the way I think about what "healthy" is.
Now, I'm a person who likes vegetables and food that is generally good for me, but good luck getting me to consume grains of any kind unless they are baked into bread or muffins. Consider this Moist Chocolate Cake from Quinoa 365 one heck of a game changer.
This cake is so soft, moist and rich anyone would be hard-pressed to believe quinoa was even in it. I mean, it tastes like a brownie! Once cooked, the quinoa is blended in a food processor (of which I am now a proud owner) with milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until it becomes smooth. The result is almost like a wet hummus. Please don't let that freak you out. You have to trust me on this. Once the mixture is puréed, it is then added to the dry ingredients and voilà–all of your hard work boiling and blending is done in less than twenty minutes. Did I mention it is kid-friendly too?
Cooling times for the quinoa and melted butter aside, this chocolate cake didn't take any time at all to whip up. I decided to make it for my dad's 65th birthday last weekend and it was an instant hit. (For my bourbon vanilla whipped cream recipe, see below.) Prepared at 11 and done by 12, I couldn't have asked for a better, healthier cake recipe. The fact that it is gluten-free is only a perk.
For the Quinoa 365 recipe, grab a copy from Amazon, Chapters, the library, or a very nice coworker.
Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream
Makes approx. 1 cup
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 1/2 tsp. bourbon vanilla (or any vanilla you like)
1 tsp. granulated or superfine/berry sugar
Beat with an electric mixer until cream stiffens to soft peaks, about 5 minutes, or longer if you like firmer whipped cream.


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Twenty Years Experience
Stewart has over 20 years of experience working for and with a variety of major Blue Chip organisations through to Small and Medium Size enterprises. For 10 years, Stewart was responsible for leading the Learning & Development with two of the UK's largest recruitment companies covering all aspects of Induction through to Senior Management training. During this period he was nominated for, and won a variety of awards and was recognised for his contribution to the development of the businesses.
Bespoke training solutions
In 2011, Stewart took the decision to set up his own Training Business which has gone from strength to strength and boasts a variety of clients from a wide range of industries. His determination to provide bespoke solutions to each client whilst ensuring that they receive a return on their investments has resulted in many delighted clients across the UK. Understanding how a business operates and the challenges it faces are paramount to be able to help its employees develop. Stewart's approach to training is highly interactive with the view that it has to be fun. The days of 'chalk and talk' are long gone!
Common goals
Having known Claire Brindle for many years and sharing her outstanding approach to customer service. It was a natural progression to join forces with smart10 to offer an additional service to businesses across Hertfordshire.
60 Seconds with Stewart
Describe yourself in 3 words. - Determined, energetic and fun
What do you like most about your job? - I love the opportunity to work with so many great companies across a wide range of industries. I get to meet people from such a wide variety of backgrounds from whom I never stop learning.
What is your biggest achievement throughout your career? - My biggest achievement undoubtedly has been setting my own training business, but I've been very fortunate to have been nominated for a wide variety of awards for my training over the years.
What 3 interview tips would you give a candidate? - Do your research on the company, back up your answers with examples and evidence and ask relevant questions.
Who inspires you? - I'm inspired by so many different people from all walks of life. Many former work colleagues have inspired me through to leading sports people and business leaders. I try to take a little from each of their qualities and use them to improve myself.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time? - Doing exactly what I do now. I love what I do so why change?
Any career regrets? - My only regret is not starting my own business sooner.
How many years' experience within the training industry do you have? - I have over 10 years' experience within training.
What motivates you? - My biggest motivation is to see the people that I work with develop their skills to the best of their ability.
Hobbies? - I love my sport and spend much of my time running my son's football and cricket teams. When I'm not doing that, I can usually be found watching a football match somewhere or on the golf course trying to get my handicap down!


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Wuthering Heights Wander 2019
There are several theories about which real building or buildings (if any) may have inspired Wuthering Heights. One common candidate is Top Withens, a ruined farmhouse located in an isolated area near the Haworth Parsonage, although its structure does not match that of the farmhouse described in the novel. Top Withens was first suggested as the model by Ellen Nussey, a friend of Charlotte Brontë, to Edward Morison Wimperis, an artist who was commissioned to illustrate the Brontë sisters' novels in 1872.
In the days of yesteryear it was a very serious matter to undertake a journey in Yorkshire (some might say nothing has changed). The moors offered a dangerous journey from one town to the next. The weather could cause you to be up to your saddle bags in mud and the next, neck up in snow! But it wasn't just the weather that bothered the Yorkshire folks' neither was it the bad roads, it was the worry that if you was to wander the moors past the time of dusk that the other-worldly denizens of the moors would strike!
Many people would often see Peg's Lantern, a Yorkshire Will-o'the Wisp flitting around the moors and even the Bronte's were aware of their local ghost stories.
On nearby Blood Lane, wandered the spirit of Captain Batt walking to his home of Oakwell Hall. The Captain had returned unexpectedly to his home on December 9th 1684, it was dusk. The Captain entered his home walked up the stairs and vanished leaving a bloody footprint. The servants were shocked to hear the next day that the Captain had been killed the previous afternoon in a duel in London.
So be warned, observe the strict 6hr cut off or you might bump into Captain Batt!


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This cord is our most popular C7 stringer for home use in white. It takes 4 boxes of C7 bulbs to fill this C7 cord. These cords have only one male plug. You cannot run them end to end. Run a maximum of 2 cords per breaker.
If you are installing several of these cords, consider buying an extra set of bulbs for replacements for the occasional mishap.


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Important work to stop child marriage
– Child marriage pushes girls to take life-threatening risks, says Moushumi Rahman. She works at Manab Kallyan Parished, MKP, one of Diakonia's partner organisations in Bangladesh that aims to eliminate child marriages. The organization was part of a grass root movement that managed to stop the government of Bangladesh from lowering the age of marriage.
In late 2014, the government proposed a bill that would raise the punishment severely for those who perform or facilitate child marriage. At first glance, the proposed law looked like good news. But MKP and other civil society organizations soon discovered that the bill also proposed to lower the age limit by two years, which for women would mean a 16-year-old limit. In Bangladesh, 64 per cent of all women aged between 20 and 24 were child brides.
– Child marriages limit girls right to education and a dignified life. If the age limit for marriage were to be lowered, it would make them even more vulnerable, says Moushumi Rahman at MKP.
Many drop out of school
Early marriage is a violation of human rights, a form of violence against women, and a health risk. When girls get married and are given heavy household responsibilities, it becomes difficult for them to continue their education and many drop out of school. In Bangladesh, studies also show that early marriage is linked to the extremely high rate of domestic violence in the country. In addition, early marriage and early pregnancy involve serious health risks for both mother and child.
The civil society knew that they had to act quickly when the Bangladeshi government proposed the new bill. Different networks – including a big women's advocacy network and several youth organisations – mobilised and organised different activities. They formed human chains in public places to raise awareness of the proposed law, and submitted memorandums to different district authorities and to the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.
The changes were postponed
Because of the grassroots mobilisation and the massive protests by activists both in cities and in rural areas, the government decided to postpone the changes to the legal marriage age. However, the struggle is not over yet.
MKP and other CSO:s are continuing the fight for the government to completely withdraw the proposal to lower the age limit for marriage, and pushing them to reduce child marriage. One of the problems is that although the legal age of marriage in Bangladesh is 18 for women and 21 for men, the punishment for breaking the law is so low that many simply ignore it. Issues related to marriage are widely considered to be a family matter rather than a decision for the individual or State.
"Are we going backwards?"
Rabiul Azam, director of MKP, asks himself:
– Women are suffering within their homes. How can we end all these incidents? Are we going backwards?
Bangladeshi human rights activists have long been demanding changes to the marriage law so that it can become a real deterrent and help stop child marriage. In Bangladesh, all Diakonia's projects aim at hindering child marriage either directly or indirectly. Supporting the work of organisations like MKP is one of the ways of doing this.
Diakonia's team in Bangladesh has shared this story as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.


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A wonderful cushion made with elegant tapestry fabric, as cute as a button will be perfect in a child's nursery room.
It can be a very welcome present for a Christmas party, too!
It comes filled with a luxurious and soft feather pad
(filling can be replaced with hypoallergenic microfiber if needed, just add a note at check-out)
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In today's world, living areas in the home are used in a whole new way to how they were thirty years ago.
Traditionally the room containing the sofa was generally referred to as the 'parlour' and was a room which was only used for best or when there were guests.
With the increased popularity of televisions and the recent move towards projector screens and interactive TV, the result has been for living rooms to be used for a wider range of activities from watching television to reading, gaming to listening to music.
Over the past year, many living rooms have been fitted with acoustic panels to make all this entertainment even more pleasurable.
What are acoustic panels?
Acoustic panels can take a variety of forms but typically they all work in a similar way. Acoustic panels are generally made of porous material which works in two key ways.
Firstly the panel causes sound waves to only partially penetrate them so they can be used to reduce the amount of sound leaving a room.
Secondly, as the sound waves get trapped within the porous surface, rather than being reflected back into the room and causing sound distortion, they deaden the sound.
Why use acoustic panels?
The most common reason for using acoustic panels to is create a sharper, less distorted sound in a room.
Instead of sound waves being bounced back into a room when they hit a wall and getting mingled with newer sounds, the older sound waves are deadened, making everything clearer.
The second reason for the use of acoustic panels in the home is that they help to stop the sound from travelling to other rooms which is especially useful in a terraced or semi-detached house where neighbours might be disturbed by you watching the television or listening to music.
The design of acoustic panels
In a music studio, acoustic panels are there purely for functionality but when acoustic panels are used in the home, they not only have to be practical but stylish too. Thanks to cutting edge designer Aleksandra Gaca it is now possible to have acoustic panels which blend with your décor to create a more defined look.
Gaca's 3D acoustic panels are specially made from a series of woven textiles which not only help to trap the sound but look stunning too.
Their style sits neatly somewhere between art and architecture and a unique mix of materials from wool to mohair and metal threads means that there's something to suit any room.
Options for Gaca's custom acoustic panels mean that virtually anything is possible from environmentally friendly designs to bold colours and patterns.
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Convocation Medal Winners 2015
Congratulations to this year's Convocation Medal Winners! They will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 9–12, 2015.
Governor General's Gold Medals
The Governor General's Gold Medals are awarded to the two SFU graduate students who achieve the highest academic standing upon graduation from a master's or doctoral degree program.
- Kamyar Ilkhchy (Iran), PhD, Physics. Dissertation: Optical NMR Study of 31P Donor Spins in Isotopically Enriched 28Si. See full profile.
- Samuele Zilioli (Italy), PhD, Psychology. Dissertation: Testosterone responses to competitive interactions and facial displays of emotion : A social neuroendocrinology perspective.
See full profile.
Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medals
The Convocation Medals for graduate studies recognize graduating students from each faculty whose cumulative grade-point averages place them in the top five per cent of their class.
- Joanna Amirault (Canada), PhD, Criminology. Dissertation: Criminalizing Terrorism: The Impact of Context and Cohort Effects on the Sentencing Outcomes of Terrorist Offenders. See full profile.
- Sean Anderson (Canada), PhD, Biological Science. Dissertation: Variance and Extreme Events in Population Ecology. See full profile.
- Annique Boelryk (Canada), PhD, Education. Dissertation: Professional Learning and Post-Secondary Teaching: Investigating Faculty's Lived Experiences of Development in Teaching Practice. See full profile.
- Vilaiwan Fernandes (India), PhD, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Dissertation: The 'who, where and when' of neurogenesis during Drosophila melanogaster eye development. See full profile.
- Mark Friesen (Canada), MUrb. Thesis: Democracy, Governance, and Metro Vancouver: Decision-Making and the Regional Growth Strategy. See full profile.
- Bryan Gallagher (Canada), PhD, Business. Dissertation: Entrepreneurship and Indigenous Identity: Three studies on the connections between Indigenous identity and entrepreneurial practices in Canada and Australia. See full profile.
- Jessica Place (Canada), PhD, Geography. Dissertation: Law, property and power: A critical legal geography of matrimonial real property on reserve. See full profile.
- Hannah Rabinovitch (Canada), MPP. Project: Snapshot of an Object in Motion: Quantifying Homelessness. See full profile.
- Deanna Rexe (Canada), EdD, Education. Dissertation: The Political Economy of Tuition Policy Formation in Canada. See full profile.
- Joshua Tanenbaum (USA), PhD, FCAT. Dissertation: Identity Transformation and Agency in Digital Narratives and Story Based Games. See full profile.
- (Lisa) Ying Wai Tang (Canada), PhD, Computing Science. Dissertation: Adaptive energy functions and efficient graph-based optimization for deformable image registration. See full profile.
- Freda Warner (Canada), MPH, Health Science. Project: In-hospital mortality following traumatic spinal cord injury. See full profile.


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....what is there to pass the time with until something happens that the media people think is worth blasting out a "Breaking News" item about it?
Perhaps the problem is that the world needs a good makeover. In that case we need to call in Ty Pennington and tell him to have at it. Hrm... on second thought, I wonder if that's a good idea at all? I mean turning him loose on a project of that magnitude... and just imagine the bullhorn he'd want to use... user shudders.
Besides that, the one thing I never cared for about his makeover shows is what he did with the bathrooms. I am not a hamster, He'd use these wierd looking sink fixtures and bathroom vanities that look like they fell out of weird art magazine.. not made for utility at all. Call me old fashioned but I like bathroom facilities to be functional above all else and really, how useful is a sink that's shaped like an upside down pyramid with the bottom (top?) cut off?


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Sébastien Lefebvre founded Mesagraph in 2010. As CEO, he leads the company to deliver products and services that harness the power of social media to help organizations and individuals make faster, better decisions.
Prior to founding Mesagraph, Lefebvre held executive positions with innovative companies, including Mandriva, Linbox and Videotron. He was awarded a Masters of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Nancy.
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#how can i get a credit card with no credit
Can I Get a Credit Card If I Don t Have a Job?
While the overall job market has improved over the past few years since the Great Recession, not everyone has been able to return to the workforce. At the same time, others are without employment because they are in school, transitioning to a new career, are stay-at-home parents, or have simply retired. In these situations, is it still possible to be approved for a credit card ?
It Depends
First of all, a job is not required to be approved for a credit card, but applicants should be able to show some form of income. For several years, the Credit CARD Act of 2009 was interpreted to allow card issuers to consider only the applicant s individual ability to repay a loan. This had the effect of shutting out many applicants, especially stay-at-home spouses. Fortunately, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau revised its rules in 2013 to allow card issuers to consider the household income of applicants 21 years of age or older, so long as they had a reasonable expectation of access to the income they reported.
For example, an at-home parent could include his or her spouse or domestic partner s income when their household finances were managed jointly. The same could also be true of extended family living together, or perhaps even roommates. However, the Credit CARD Act still requires applicants under 21 to show their own independent income, rather than rely on their parent s income. In addition, credit card issuers can consider other forms of income other than employment including investments, child support and alimony payments.
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Once they have included household income, as well as other forms of income that are not related to employment, most applicants with good credit should be able to qualify for at least a minimal line of credit. But in some situations, it s possible that many card issuers may still be unwilling to grant a line of credit to some applicants. In these cases, it may help to apply for a secured credit card.
Secured credit cards require applicants to submit a refundable deposit first, before being granted a line of credit that is equal to the amount of the deposit. But at the same time, secured credit cards can be used much like any other credit card. Cardholders can use them to easily rent cars or reserve hotel rooms, which can be very difficult to do without a credit card. In addition, many secured credit cards even offer auto rental insurance, which can be expensive if purchased from the rental car agency.
Like all other credit card users, secured card holders must make monthly minimum payments, and will incur charges unless they pay their statement balances in full and on time. Most secured card issuers will report cardholders payments to the three major consumer credit bureaus, so these cards can help people to rebuild their damaged credit as well. In addition, secured credit cardholders are protected by the Fair Credit Billing Act, the same law that applies to standard credit cards. Unfortunately, secured cards will generally have higher annual fees and interest rates than a similar non-secured card. As you work to build your credit, it s a good idea to keep an eye on your credit scores to track your progress. You can get your credit scores for free from several sources, including Credit.com .
Alternatives to Credit Cards
Prepaid debit cards are rapidly becoming popular among those who are not able to qualify for a credit card. as well as those who want to avoid the possibility of incurring debt. Prepaid cards differ from credit cards in that funds must first be added before the card can be used, so they are not a line of credit and have no significant qualifications for approval. On the other hand, prepaid debit cards typically have more fees (check carefully — a few have minimal fees) and less robust legal protections than standard credit cards.
Although many people do not have jobs, we can all have access to a secure and convenient method of payment. By examining the strengths and weaknesses of standard credit cards, secured cards and prepaid cards, you can choose the product that best meets your needs.
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Curly hair looks beautiful, festive and romantic. Every girl somehow did this hairstyle. Many do not know that you can create beautiful curls, even if there are no Curling irons and curlers, while the effect will be the same, and the damage — no.
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The question «Help with hair» — 5 answers
There are several ways to create curls, depending on the desired effect.
1. Cloth
The easiest and simplest way using rags. Take any unnecessary thing and cut into strips, depending on the effect you want to achieve. Then carefully wrap each strand, tying a small knot.
2. Studs
If you want to make African curls, then pins would be perfect. Take a thin lock of hair, gently twirling on the finger, and lock it with the invisible on top.
3. The bun to the hair
For those who prefer a low volume curls, enough to take the bun to the hair and wrap it on top. Your hair is not only curly, but also voluminous.
4. Headband
Take the usual wide cast of hair, clamp at the base of the forehead and wrap each strand under the rim, gently separating between them.
5. Tube
For lovers «baranka curls» ideal simple store-bought tube. Wrap each strand to the ground, the hair will get the effect of a Perm.


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Scientific publications
Successful use of intraoperative radiotherapy for local control of an Askin's tumor recurrence.
Yeste L, Sierra A, Cañon R, Aristu J, Torre W.
Services of General Thoracic Surgery, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
Magazine: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Date: Feb 1, 2001Radiation Oncology Thoracic Surgery
Askin s tumor is an infrequent disease, with a high tendency to local recurrence.
We present the case of a 16-year-old female diagnosed with a new recurrence of this tumor affecting the thoracic wall. There had been a previous 5-year history of 3 local recurrences treated each time by apparently complete surgery. A multidisciplinary approach consisting of chemotherapy, complete chest tumor resection and intraoperative radiotherapy was undertaken. After 2-year follow-up, the patient is alive and free of disease.
The role of surgery is still the key to obtaining good survival, but in this case intraoperative radiotherapy proved to be a good adjuvant treatment.
CITATION J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2001 Feb;42(1):143-5
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Take a look at some of Thursday's midday movers:
The S&P 500 moved above its October 9, 2007 record closing high of 1,565.15 early in the session. The best performing stocks in that index this year include Netflix, up over 100-percent year to date, Best Buy and Hewlett-Packard.
Biogen Idec was the best performing stock on the S&P 500. Several analysts raised price targets on the global biotechnology company after it received FDA approval for a new multiple sclerosis treatment.


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Wind is a subject Angelenos love to discuss, and no wonder; not only are we visited upon by the world-famous Santa Anas every so often (some would translate "every so often" as "way too frequently") but just your ordinary, run-of-the-mill winds have a way of coming through and easily snapping our branches.
But, every once in a blue moon -- or bright, ocean sun -- a windy day is a welcome thing. It certainly will be much desired on Sunday, March 11 when the Festival of the Kite returns for its 38th year at Redondo Pier.
A 38th year is nothing to sniff at (well, sniff if there's pollen in the wind). That makes the Festival of the Kite one of oldest kite festivals around. The beach party's longevity can be attributed to a couple of factors. One? Beach party. Two? A lot of people show up with all kinds of colorful kites.
And three? It is free. (Start a free festival and your chances of a good run are greatly improved.)
There are also a pair of contest, one involving yo-yos and one involving a Hot Dog on a Stick eating competition. Honestly, can summer be far off once the Hot Dog on a Stick contests start to rear their mustardy selves? It's a happy, deep-fried harbinger, for sure.
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More than 10 million copes of Minecraft have been sold on the PC making it the 7th best-selling PC game ever
Minecraft on the PC sells more than 10 million copies
By: Anthony Garreffa from Apr 6, 2013 @ 23:12 CDT
Indie superstar, Minecraft, has sold more than 10 million copies according to Mojang customer support manager Marc Watson. Watson tweeted the news, with the milestone including just copies from PC, Mac and Linux - making it the seventh best-selling PC game of all time - a huge, huge milestone.
The game is also available on Android, Xbox 360 and iOS, so these numbers would be much higher if the extra platforms were counted. The developer has said that the Xbox 360 version alone has sold more than six million copies as of last month. Developer Jens Bergensten believes that across all platforms, sale numbers on Minecraft was around 20 million in January of this year.
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While olive oil is famous around the world for the number of benefits it offers, the olive leaf extract is less well known for impressive health effects that can make it a valuable addition to your diet. The most important health benefits of olive leaf extract include its ability to protect against cancer, lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood sugar fluctuation, improve brain function, and strengthen immunity. It also helps to lose weight, improve the appearance of the skin, and treat arthritis and herpes breakouts.
However, before you start using a specialized supplement such as this, it is critical to first understand the source, the potential benefits, and any possible side effects.
What is Olive Leaf Extract?
Olive leaf extract is derived from the leaves of the olive tree and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The key ingredient in olive leaf extract is oleuropein, along with other flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds, that deliver a host of health benefits for those who regularly consume this extract, regardless of what form it comes in.
Olive trees, scientifically known as Olea europaea, are some of the oldest cultivated plants. Native to the Mediterranean region, olives have been naturalized in dozens of countries and is highly valued for the oil in its fruit.
Unlike olive oil, the olive leaf extract is acquired from the leaves themselves and can be prepared at home, if you have the time and willingness. Otherwise, this extract is commonly available in supplement form. There are various other ways to benefit from the dense nutrient value of olive leaves, such as teas or tinctures, but they aren't as efficient or potent when it comes to this extract's health potential.
Olive Leaf Extract Benefits
Let's take a look at the most important health benefits of olive leaf extract:
Lowers Blood Pressure
Research has shown that olive leaf extract can quickly and consistently lower blood pressure. Olive leaf extract helps reduce the production of damaging compounds that break down blood vessel walls. This, in turn, helps reduce strain on the cardiovascular system and lower your risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease. Intake of one capsule supplement per day is able to effectively regulate both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Anti-Aging Properties
The detoxifying abilities of this extract can help to protect the skin and eliminate toxins that can speed up the aging process. Additionally, the antioxidants found in this extract will help soothe oxidative stress in the upper layers of the skin, which can minimize the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and other blemishes. Regular use of this extract can also improve circulation to the skin, which will speed up the growth and repair of any damaged skin cells.
Improves Cardiovascular Health
The compounds found in olive leaf extract are able to prevent the oxidation of LDL or bad cholesterol that causes deposition of plaque in arteries and leads to a higher risk of coronary heart diseases. It also increases the risk of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular conditions.
Regulates Diabetes
Studies have found that this extract is able to increase the production and release of insulin, which will mean better regulation of your blood sugar levels. If you are at high risk for diabetes or have already been diagnosed, this extract can help manage the potential symptoms. Other active ingredients also minimize your other risk factors for diabetes, such as obesity and high cholesterol.
Improves Brain Function
Olive leaf extract offers a strong level of protection against neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases as per a study by Joaquín G. Cordero, UAM Medicine, Madrid, Spain. Regular use of this supplement has also been prescribed for people following strokes or other acute brain injuries, as it can reduce oxidative stress and help improve cognitive performance.
Helps to Fight Cancer
There are v powerful antioxidants found in olive leaf extract, some of which have been linked to anti-cancer properties. A 2009 research study by Dr. V. Goulas from the University of Ioannina, Greece highlights that olive oil and olive leaf extracts are a major part of the Mediterranean diet and they help to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. The bioactive phytochemicals in olive leaf extracts have shown antioxidant and antiproliferative potential in the breast, pancreatic, bladder as well as brain cancer cell lines.
The latest study in 2019 shows that olive leaf extracts are rich in polyphenols and they display anti-tumor effects in human cervical cancer cells.
Although all the experiments are taking a positive route, more human trials are still required to determine the exact outcome.
Improves Digestion
Anecdotal evidence and formal studies have shown that regular use of olive leaf extract can improve digestion and soothe symptoms of bloating and constipation. This is partially due to the immune-enhancing properties of this substance, which can rebalance the bacterial levels in the gut, which improves digestion in a major way. This is particularly effective if you brew a tea made from olive leaves.
Has Analgesic Qualities
If you regularly suffer from pain, the analgesic qualities of olive leaf extract can help to reduce that discomfort and inhibit the signaling of nerve receptors from the site of the injury.
Boosts Immune System
The immunomodulatory effects of olive leaf extract along with a high level of antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress and relieve any strain on the immune system.
Prevents Bacterial and Fungal Infections
Olive leaf extract is rich in antimicrobial properties and stimulates the production of white blood cells in the body. This helps in boosting the immune system along with protecting against a variety of viral, fungal and bacterial infections and foodborne pathogens.
Pain Relief
In terms of reducing inflammation in the body, people have been taking this extract for sore joints and muscles for generations. It is able to inhibit the release of cytokines and other inflammatory enzymes that cause pain and discomfort in the joints, particularly for people with arthritis. This makes it an effective remedy for chronic pain of other types as well, particularly those from old injuries.
Increases your Metabolism
There are various fat-burning effects of olive leaf extract, primarily because it stimulates the release of adrenaline and other hormones. This can increase your overall metabolism and increase passive fat-burning. It also optimizes other bodily processes, like energy metabolism and enzyme production.
Treats Herpes
Herpes is a virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals. The olive oil extract is a commonly used natural treatment for herpes. According to a study, the antiviral and antimicrobial factors of the olive leaf extract reduces the ability of the herpes virus to invade surrounding cells and provide quick relief.
Uses of Olive Leaf Extract
There are many uses of olive leaf extract and some of the popular ones include:
- Supplement form: The capsules tend to be 500-1000 milligrams in strength, and the recommended concentration is one with 20% oleuropein. That is the active ingredient and most important component in the extract that delivers the majority of the nutrients and health benefits. It is safe to take a supplement of olive leaf extract every day, as the body doesn't store excess amounts of the active ingredients.
- Olive leaf tea: The other way to benefit from this extract is to prepare an olive leaf tea. While fewer active ingredients will be released in the tea than that are present in the pure extract, this can still be quite beneficial for health.
How To Prepare Olive Leaf Tea?
- Boil water in a pan
- Simply steep 4-5 olive leaves in hot water for 7-8 minutes to brew a cup of tea.
Note: The flavor can be a bit earthy for some people, so adding a teaspoon of honey is recommended.
Where to Buy Olive Leaf Extract?
You can buy olive leaf extract from any local health store as well as online stores.
Olive Leaf Extract Side Effects
Some of the potential side effects of olive leaf extract include:
- Toxin Inflammation: The extract has potent antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal qualities. However, when the disease-causing pathogens get destroyed, they release toxins in the body. This causes the body's immune system to kick and detox itself of toxic material which results in inflammatory responses such as joint pain, muscle soreness, sweating, fever, and headache.
- Stomach Issues: The powerful nature of this extract can cause stomach irritations or excessive diarrhea in some cases. This is why it is always recommended to take olive leaf extract with food. Even when you simply prepare a tincture or brew a cup of olive leaf tea, drinking extra water is a good idea, as this will help to flush out the excess toxins that are released by the extract. If you experience these gastrointestinal side effects, discontinue use of the supplement and speak to your doctor.
- Heartburn: Some people have reported experiencing heartburn when they drink olive leaf tea or consume a tincture, but this isn't a common side effect with people who take supplements in capsule or tablet form. You can relieve these symptoms by drinking more water or switching to capsule supplements.
- Drug Interactions: The effects of this extract include raising blood sugar and decreasing blood pressure; for people who are taking medications for either of these two conditions – diabetes or hypertension – the interactions with the extract could result in complications or a lack of efficacy of the medications.
- Dizziness: A small number of people report dizziness or lightheadedness after taking these capsule supplements. This seems to be concentrated in people who already suffer from low blood pressure, as olive leaf extract has a hypotensive effect on the body.


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Quote of the Day – Romney Staffer Admits GOP is Rooting Against Economy
"I am buying that they're rooting against the economy somewhat, because they think that the short term pain of the next four months is much better than having an additional four years under Obama. If we have to suffer between now and November to get a president, they're all for it."
– Former Romney adviser Rob Gray
and, as Bob Cesca says:
…they don't give a rip that "the economy" isn't just some sort of abstract fart in the wind. It's real people with real families in need of real jobs, and broadly speaking it's the financial health of the United States. Republicans are rooting against that. Good people. Let's totally continue to take them seriously — you know, because they're so serious.
If anything should be working against Romney and pals among the rest of us in America, it is that. That conservative politicians would let their country flush down the drain instead of helping it survive is their primary failure.
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March 15, 2016
Migrants Sent To Macedonian Camp After Fleeing Greece
A few dozen refugees and other migrants were sent to the Vinojug camp in Macedonia after hundreds fled an overcrowded Greek camp and forded a river to cross the border. Police detained hundreds of people and sent the majority back to Greece. (RFE/RL's Macedonian Unit)
March 14, 2016
Migrants Risk River Crossing To Enter Macedonia From Greece
Hundreds of migrants and refugees, frustrated with being stuck on the Greek border, risked their lives as they waded across a river near the town of Idomeni to get into Macedonia. Police say at least three people died trying to cross the area's rapidly flowing waters. (Reuters)
March 10, 2016
Migrants Stuck On Border Head To Athens For Way Out
Some migrants and refugees who have been stranded for more than a week on Greece's border with Macedonia, have decided to go to Athens instead. Buses arrived to take the migrants to the Greek capital for 25 euros each, getting them away from the dire conditions in the makeshift border camps.
March 08, 2016
Migrants In Greece React To Possible EU-Turkey Deal
Three Iraqis stuck at a camp in the Greek town of Idomeni on Macedonia's border reacted with dismay to a possible deal on migrants between the European Union and Turkey. The draft agreement envisions a plan that would send thousands of migrants in Greece back to Turkey. (RFE/RL's Balkan Service)
March 05, 2016
Macedonian Leader Blasts EU For Failing To Secure Borders
A Greek governor called for a national state of emergency and Bulgaria's prime minister said his government will send over 400 troops and other security personnel to guard its border with Greece, amid fears the migrant flow along the Balkan route will pick up with the onset of warmer weather.
March 04, 2016
Migrants Battle Wet And Cold At Idomeni
Dawn in the migrant camps on the Greek border with Macedonia saw groups of people huddled around fires and bailing out their tents. Around 10,000 are stranded after Macedonia reduced the daily flow of people across the border to a trickle. (Reuters)


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The deep-in-debt MBTA is considering selling audio ads on its buses as a way to boost revenue.
T General Manager Richard Davey says the idea is in its preliminary stages. But if approved, the ads would be triggered by GPS technology. When a bus passes a particular business, an ad for that company would play over the vehicle's audio system.
They key, he tells The Boston Globe, is doing it without annoying passengers.
Ohio-based Commuter Advertising has launched similar programs with several transit
authorities nationwide.
A previous effort to sell audio ads failed. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority launched T Radio in 2007, a mix of talk and music that played on platforms. But hundreds of complaints prompted T officials to kill the system before any ads were sold.


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Is someone advising you to move to the Cloud? Then think about this:
By Ronald Mackintosh
Date 8 September 2011
Suppliers and evangelists are enthusiastically promoting the wholesale migration of corporate IT into the cloud; what appears to be a simple suggestion hides a set of complex trade–offs.
It's true that mobility continues to grow, that we are enthused by new consumer technology, and that work and play are not sharply distinguished. At work we are increasingly demanding the ability to access our applications and our data anytime, anywhere, quickly and easily, and from the device of our choice.


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Go on any health-related website and you'll find the same message regarding smoking and mental health: namely, if you give up smoking you'll benefit from reduced stress, anxiety and depression. But what so many people fail to address is just how difficult the transition from smoker to non-smoker is when you're depressed and (crucially) why this is so.
How smoking appears to help depression
Lighting up a cigarette provides a few moments of relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. Nicotine is the culprit. Nicotine triggers the release of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which among its other functions is associated with sensations of pleasure. Not surprisingly, people with depression who also smoke, use cigarettes for precisely this reason. What they may not realize is continued smoking encourages the brain to turn off its natural dopamine supply. This results in people having to smoke more and more in order to maintain the same effect.
When depressed smokers try to quit
Let's imagine you've got the message that smoking is making your depression worse. You try to quit, but it's so much harder than you imagined, and far from feeling better you feel utterly miserable. What's going on?
Professor Brian Hitsman and his team from Northwestern University believe they know why nicotine withdrawal is so difficult for people with depression. They say an attempt to quit is met by a combination of negative effects. First, there's a dip in the few pleasurable effects that resulted from smoking; secondly, there's an increase in negative emotions and difficulties in focusing and making decisions.
Added to the burden is the fact that people with depression already have reduced coping skills, so the chances of relapse are much higher.
Behavioral activation
Sometimes referred to as the outside-in method, behavioral activation (BA) is a treatment method. The outside-in method of BA takes away the emphasis of how we feel inside and replaces it with an outside plan. With this approach you set a target activity in advance and then carry it out regardless of how you feel about it on the elected day.
Making progress
The clinical study underway at Northwestern combines behavioral activation with the FDA-approved medication Chantix. According to Pfizer's own literature, Chantix is said to reduce the urge to smoke.
Getting past the first couple of weeks is often the biggest challenge. Most people find the irritability and moodiness that comes with stopping smoking usually subsides after a few days. The habit of reaching for cigarettes, meanwhile, needs to be replaced with something else. This is where planning comes in useful. Consider healthy alternatives to lighting up and you'll find the mood benefits come in the longer term.
(1) Northwestern University. "New treatment for depressed smokers trying to quit." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 20 September 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160920104749.htm>
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Chips have become an integral part of a meal be it any kind of cuisine. There's always a bag of chips in my pantry and a handful of them lands on my plate magically adding those 200-300 calories. In order to make these crunchy ones a little healthier I baked the frozen spring roll pastry sheets in to chips with garlic and Italian herbs. They were a little skinny compared to classic potato chips but Want to know more about this recipe?
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Bees live in highly stratified yet flexible social organizations with group decision-making skills that rival academic, corporate or government committees in efficiency. In spring, when bees swarm, they choose a new hive that needs to satisfy many demands within a couple of days (consider that the next time you go house hunting). They communicate information about the location and quality of food sources using the waggle dance. Bees can fly several kilometers and return to their hive, a remarkable navigational performance. Their brains seem to have incorporated a map of their environment. And a scent blown into the hive can trigger a return to the site where the bee previously encountered this odor. This type of associative memory was famously described by French novelist Marcel Proust in À la Recherche du Temps Perdu.
Given all of this ability, why does almost everybody instinctively reject the idea that bees or other insects might be conscious? The trouble is that bees are so different from us and our ilk that our insights fail us. But just because they are small and live in colonies does not mean that they can't have subjective states, that they can't smell the fragrance of the golden nectar or experience the warm rays of the sun or maybe even have a primitive sense of self. I am not a mystic. I am not arguing for pan-psychism, for the notion that anything is conscious. Nor am I assuming that bees can reason or can reflect on their fate as animated cartoon bees.
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Outdoor living connected to the master suite
Top 3 Master suite deck, patio, and screen porch ideas
Surveys show that outdoor living spaces continue to hit the top of homebuyer "must have" lists.
Below are three outdoor living space designs that connect directly to the master suite, accommodating first and second floor master bedroom floor plans.
Master suite outdoor living idea #1: Romeo and Juliet Balcony
Second story balconies are a romantic addition to any custom home master bedroom.
In this example, pictured from a version of the Maple Lane, a custom-designed Romeo and Juliet style balcony was added onto the second story master suite.
This balcony adds just enough space to include two rocking chairs and a side table.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the mild North Carolina spring and summer seasons with a fantastic view.
Master suite outdoor living idea #2: Courtyard patio
This master bedroom, pictured from a version of the Country Manor, opens up to a large courtyard style patio.
Double French doors provide an elegant entranceway between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Take one step outside from the master bedroom, and enjoy the sight and sound of a roaring, cozy fire in this stone-front outdoor fireplace topped with metal accent roofing.
Master suite outdoor living idea #3: Private hot tub access
This custom home design, pictured from a version of the Woodlake, incorporates private master bedroom access to the screen porch.
Enjoy the luxury of a hot tub, in your own private area screened away from pesky mosquitoes.
Hardwood floors in the master bedroom make a nice transition to the extended personal space.
It's easy to incorporate your own outdoor living space ideas, when you work with an award winning design team that works with you to create your own floor plan with an outdoor living design with custom details, lighting fixture designs, and furniture placement ideas. You're never held back to a limited set of options when you design your own environment with a truly custom builder. Contact Stanton Homes to learn more about building a custom home in North Carolina.
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Amp connectors can be applied to either AC or DC applications and are used as PV array, small power and battery, solar panel array and sub-array connections, among others.
Amp connectors were initially designed for use in test and measurement equipment where dependable execution is essential throughout several connect and disconnect cycles. They were designed by Amphenol Corporation, a large producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors and cable and interconnect systems, typically manufactured for broadband, instrumentation, OEM, military, aerospace and wireless markets, such as cell phones and data communication, as well as the automotive, rail and other transportation applications.
They are incorporated in broadcast, network routing and switching, digital video, cable television, among many others. The amp connector was designed to improve electrical and mechanical performance and involves a push and turn connect/disconnect mechanism that is simple and reliable. Amp connectors are important tools in all kinds of contexts. Industry and commerce as well as consumer product markets rely on amp connectors for many purposes.
Amp connectors, like other connectors, involve a male and a female part which, when pushed together, form an electrical connection. This electronic connection allows a signal to pass between the points with very little distortion or loss. Amp connectors are significantly more compact and dense compared with the standard cable connector and allow four times as many interconnections. Its unique design minimizes distortion and corrosion, particularly when it comes to the respective male and female parts, i.e. the mating surfaces.
Amp connectors come in various sizes and pin configurations, depending on the purpose of the machine and the strength of the electrical current. Some of the different types include: the MIL-DTL-5015, which is a circular connector; the MIL-DTL-26482, which is a circular bayonet connector; the RJ21, which is used to combine telecommunication cabling; and the UHF connector, which is a type of RF coaxial connector that consists of multiple wires threaded together.


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Good Monday morning. Just a few scenes from my life lately.
First things first
I'm a realist I cut a bob. Short and blunt, on a whim, and I'm happy with the change.
On Saturday the kids got to go to their Grandma's house so Josh and I grabbed breakfast at Hot Little Biscuit before a morning at the Charleston Place Spa. It was heavenly and was one of my Christmas gifts from him.
Afterwards I spent some time on King Street. Things are looking really pretty at Hampden right now. I love this stripe bag with the chain.
I've been cooking a lot of winter soups and sauces with my new Staub cookware. Have any of you tried this line? It's really pretty and I love cooking with cast iron.
Some pretty things… This Kate Spade wallet, these earrings, and this water.
Over Christmas break I (finally) read Gone With The Wind. Ah-mazing. I don't think the movie even compares to the book. If you haven't read it I highly recommend it. Also, thanks to recommendations on instagram I'm currently reading Scarlett and really like it a lot as well!
Charleston got a new (and gorgeous) coffee/wine bar. Stoked! Welcome St Alban.
My new favorite hair tool… I can't say enough. I've been wanting this Drybar blow dryer for a long time but I waited to buy it until I felt like my old hair dryer was about finito. I shouldn't have waited. It's amazing and I can't recommend it enough.
I knew I had to have these Aquazzura pumps (also available here) the moment I laid my eyes on them. You'll find a pineapple at the bottom of every pair of Aquazzura shoes, it represents good fortune and the designer's golden touch.
Lastly, if you have kids in your lives then you need to know about these personalized books. There are a ton of different stories to choose from and you can build the story around your child and even throw in the names of friends. My kids are OBSESSED with these. Fletcher thinks it's hilarious that his cousin Gavin is his parrot in his pirate adventure book. Check out all of the personalized book options here.


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Just finished a shoot for Edgar Idle Wade who have completed another great project at Newman College. It will be entered into the Education Facilities Awards along with the Santa Maria College project.
They seem happy with the images!!………….
"Thanks Andrew!
They look great and capture our design intent!
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Research In Motion is on a shopping spree. Having acquired software developers Cellmania, QNX Software System, and Viigo (and still shopping for a mobile ad network), the BlackBerry maker has reportedly snapped up DataViz, a well-known maker of the mobile office suite Documents To Go.
No official confirmation exists yet, but "multiple sources" told CrackBerry that RIM bought DataViz for $50 million in cash. Because the expense isn't material to RIM, the publication explains, they aren't obliged to disclose the transaction publicly.
Several LinkedIn profiles belonging to DataViz employees list RIM as a new employer. If true, the deal gives RIM a leg up in the enterprise space for it can now bundle Documents To Go with BlackBerry sales to businesses. It also puts DataViz, founded in 1984, into a peculiar position with other mobile platforms for which they offer Documents To Go.
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Unfortunately, the deal dashed any hope that webOS users would run DataViz's premium mobile office suite on Pre smartphones. The company recently set out to port Documents To Go to webOS, but the RIM acquisition has pretty much killed the project. DataViz confirmed they nixed it and their Facebook page blamed the decision on "technical hurdles" and "another vendor announcing they will bring a competitive product to market." While this might be true, it's hard to escape the notion that the webOS app ended up a collateral victim of the RIM deal. Should they cancel Documents To Go on iOS, iPhone users still have Quickoffice, a very capable alternative.


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I used to host a my open-source projects on riaforge.org. They shutdown without as much of a whisper and went into the long dark night of the Internet…
I created this site to host and make available of what I could find. You can download most projects from the links on the right or on top.
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