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No Real Identity in Mithya
Rebecca: Hi, Sundari and James.
Thank you for all you have been doing and giving a lot of people, including myself, an access to a different way of thinking about life. We all ask ourselves a question at least once in life (or daily): "What is the purpose?" We all experience our share of suffering in so many different ways and stumble along in our lives. The scenarios are so diversified; the process is the same. It is no different with my jiva. I am not even sure if I used the right term; I am not well-versed in the matters of spiritual, philosophical (not even that I can clearly define), language.
Anyway, I have been fancying your website for quite some time from a distance. At the beginning it was just you, James, then Sundari joined as well, and I checked it today again after quite some time being busy with… everything, and was surprised how it has grown; new people have joined, yet the message is the same.
I cannot say that I am devoted Vedanta student. I come on and off. But it has been influencing me (my jiva). I take small baby steps, touching my life and my understandings of what is this all about, kind of opening the door to a different dimension.
I do have many questions, doubts, yet they are not organized at all.
It prevented me from getting in touch with you, but then this sleepless night helped me realize I can start with just this one question that came to me now, no matter how irrelevant it may seem to you.
Sundari: Hello, Rebecca, good to hear from you, thank you for writing to us and sharing your life story with us.
Rebecca: Once you are on a path of exploring Vedanta (even baby steps count) it puts you in a very odd position. You are not there yet; as a matter of fact, you are so far, far away in full understanding, you are in between, just stepped off the starting line, yet you have to live in a world of assumed personalities. Your surroundings, especially in this part of the world (U.S.), more than my original homeland, you are expected to assume a certain persona, to choose sides, to define yourself, and I have such hard time with that. It was said once: "You do not want to stand alone." Why? So that you do not feel as an outcast. But I do not. You are defined or better said, I often hear, I like this and that, I am not like this or that, society kind of asks you to define yourself, and if you cannot, there is a great deal of frustration.
My question is how to live in peace when you just started exploring different, not common, not widely accepted (not in my surroundings) ways of thinking within the society that almost demands that you clearly define yourself, to set boundaries (I see examples of that daily) for the persona that you want to overcome. It has been like living a parallel life: there's this daily persona with many things to do during the day, and there are occasional sleepless nights like this one, when I need more. I know I read in one of your books or listened to in one of your videos – fake it till you make it! But it is still hard. Maybe that is my life circumstances (four children, full-time job, strong ability for logical, consequential, timely, measurable, abstract thinking, etc.).
Sundari: If you have the kind of mind interested in self-inquiry, this is something that sets you apart from the majority to begin with. And if you are truly interested in moksa, or freedom from dependence on objects, you are even more unusual. Vedanta is only for the small minority of people who have seen that there is nothing to gain in the world, that it is a zero-sum game, and no object is going to make them happy. Usually by this time there has been a great deal of suffering, which is what has driven the extroverted mind inwards to seek different answers because it is not finding them anywhere "outside." It seems clear that this is where you are – and even though your desire for moksa does not seem to be your main aim, life is pulling you more and more in that direction. Maybe the desire is just not strong enough. "Fake it till you make it" works if you are prepared to do the work and commit to self-inquiry. It is not a magic formula. Whatever life circumstance you may have should not hold you back – and it definitely helps that, by what you say, you have a logical and not an emotional mind.
In the world, or what Vedanta calls the "apparent reality," nothing is what it seems. Maya, the power in awareness to delude, is not black and white but everything in between. The world created by maya is unpredictable, and we are not in control of it or the objects we have contact with. Because of this, people who are identified with the body-mind (objects) are always insecure. They are constantly worried that they will lose what they have or not gain what they want. So samsaris, which is a technical name for people under the spell of duality, or maya, chase objects to complete them and make them feel secure. This can be anything: a job, power, status, a name, a title, an identity, the perfect "other," children, house, vacation, etc. People believe (hope) that having an identity gives them something real to hold onto. But nothing in the apparent reality is a guarantee of anything, because nothing lasts; it's all temporary – and not real, "real" being defined by that which is always present and never changes, which can only be assigned to consciousness, the self, your true – and only – real identity.
When you know what that your primary identity is unlimited, always present, unchanging, unbound and actionless awareness, and not the person (body-mind/story), you no longer care what your relative identity is. In fact you have many identities as a person – mother, wife, worker, sister, human being. Any of them will do and none of them matter, because they are just roles we play. It's not that they are meaningless; for instance, if you are a mother, you have certain duties to take care of in order to be true to your dharma as a mother. You cannot avoid this without consequences. The same applies to any other role. But you are not identified with the role. It is like a suit of clothing you wear when you are doing this or that, and another suit for another role.
Rebecca: It is interesting that my sister had very strong epiphany experience, and when she was telling me about it, it fit perfectly what I read about it in your books and posts. Everything I have grasped so far came through the thinking process, 1 + 1 = 2. I wish some kind of epiphany strikes me to accelerate the process, to put me on another level of understanding and help me overcome the huge walls in front of me because it is painful living in between, to help me shed the walls I see. It takes courage. It is like superficial living, it is like living with one's head in the clouds and feet on the ground. It is like being an ultimate example of a phony.
Sundari: Yes, it definitely takes courage to break down the walls of ignorance. It is not for the faint of heart or the unqualified. Epiphanies can be a great help but they can also be a hindrance to self-inquiry because they are all experiential. All experiences take place in time, and so end – and when they do, the tendency is to believe you have to do something to get them back again or you are not "spiritual." Most spiritual paths teach that there are actions you must take to "gain" enlightenment. Vedanta says that it is only knowledge and not experience that is capable of freeing you from ignorance of your true nature. And because your true nature is and always has been awareness or consciousness/the self, you cannot do anything to get what you already have. No action taken by a limited entity is capable of producing a limitless result.
You need to subject the mind to a valid means of knowledge for awareness – in other words, the scripture, Vedanta. Although self-inquiry is also an action, it is different from all other actions because the fruit of self-inquiry is self-knowledge, which is limitless. True scripture is not based on religion, philosophy or anyone's subjective opinions or beliefs. It is the irrefutable knowledge revealed by awareness to the human mind since time immemorial, free of all subjectivity. It is different from any other knowledge because it cannot be negated. It is always true and always good. Who can deny that they are conscious? But to know what it means to BE CONSCIOUSNESS – and what that means for the person – is where all the work of self-inquiry takes place. Vedanta is the only knowledge we can trust to reveal to us our true nature as awareness because awareness is not an object of knowledge – it is the subject, who we are – that which makes all knowledge possible and the knower of the person, or jiva.
Rebecca: I apologize for the lack of clarity in this, but it reflects my state of being at the moment. I want to tell what you gave to me at this point. When I was suffering, I found you. It helped me reduce my suffering. I cannot say I am devoid of it, but I control it better. So my level of peace increased, while the time to come back to the balance when shaken reduced. Not bad at all! Oh, yeah, you gave me the dark circles under my eyes too!
Sundari: Your email is very clear Rebecca; you write well and your innate intelligence shines through your words. You sound dispassionate too, and it is clear you can be objective about Rebecca – the jiva. You do know who you are; everyone really does. But to take the next steps is what will count for you. I am sorry about the sleepless nights and dark circles, but it is not easy to overcome the walls of ignorance in the mind. Ignorance is hardwired, tenacious and very resistant to change. Vedanta is counter-intuitive and difficult for the mind to assimilate, especially if all the qualifications are not present. They can be developed, but it takes 100% commitment and dedication to stick with self-inquiry for self-knowledge to end existential suffering. Vedanta is a tried and tested methodology which will work, if YOU do the work. You need a qualified teacher to unfold the knowledge or it will be interpreted through the filters of your conditioning. By the grace of Isvara (or the Field of Existence) you have come to the right place. James is the best teacher you could find. There is no one better.
And if you truly want the knowledge to work for you to permanently remove suffering, you will have to start at the beginning, sign on to the logic, work through it step by step – NO skipping! There is a methodology to the teachings for a very good reason. If you continue to come on and off, as you say, you will have to be satisfied with a little bits of happiness here and there that do not last. Self-knowledge will not obtain in a mind that does not have the required motivation or dedication. It has to be the most important thing to you. Are you ready for this?
If you are, start with James' book The Essence of Enlightenment and work slowly through it. We have it for free on the ShiningWorld website as a 12-month teaching course. It supplies the right questions you need to ask and the answers to them. Start with the qualifications. Make sure you understand them all, track yourself on them on a moment-to-moment basis. Work through the motivations and values. What do you value most, what are the values that underpin everything you do, think and say? Corroborate this with the teaching videos, especially the Berlin Self-Inquiry series.
It is up to you. Feel free to write anytime, but we can only help you if you do your part by committing yourself to a proper sadhana, which is central to your life. Then you will know what questions to ask.
~ Love, Sundari


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When Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko came to New Zealand, the government approved his superyacht as a special quarantine facility so that family dog Vala could avoid a spell away from its master.
Melnichenko's $350 million yacht was one of 35 luxury vessels to visit in 2013, spending NZ$185 million ($157 million) on refits and repairs and NZ$95 million on tourism. Prime Minister John Key wants to double both numbers by 2018.
Facing a September election, Key is seeking to boost tourism, skilled services and manufacturing to diversify an economy reliant on dairy exports and squeezed by an elevated currency. Part of the effort is aimed at reversing a slump in boat building and fitting in the wake of the global financial crisis and luring more super rich to New Zealand's shores.
"Their spend per person is significantly different from any other tourists," said Murray McCaw, co-owner of the Bay of Many Coves resort in the Marlborough Sounds, whose intricate waterways, islands and secluded beaches are promoted as a boaties' paradise. "That high-yielding tourist is a really important part of the international tourism economy for New Zealand."
Marlborough Sounds at the top of the nation's South Island is a popular destination for superyachts, which can anchor in its sheltered bays. Those who visit McCaw's resort book tables at the Foredeck restaurant to dine on local scallops and kingfish, and hire spa therapists for a hot stone massage or a facial treatment on board, he said.
Luxury Spending
"While they are moored here they might also go to another lodge or a vineyard," where they can sample award-winning sauvignon blanc wines the Marlborough region is known for, McCaw said. "They're not just sitting there biding their time in the sunshine. These people are about the experience."
Government tourism and trade promotion agencies have joined the boat-building industry to market New Zealand as a destination for superyachts, citing the opportunities to explore 15,000 kilometers (9,400 miles) of coast and the scope to have their vessels refitted in the nation's shipyards.
Repair and refit has become a key focus for the marine industry as orders for new boats slowed after the financial crisis. Local boat builders have a global reputation for workmanship, enhanced by a list of industry awards and the 2013 America's Cup, when New Zealand's contender was narrowly beaten by Larry Ellison's Oracle, a yacht that also relied on New Zealand design and construction.
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The "double whammy" of fewer orders and the New Zealand dollar's 26 percent gain the past four years has made it tough, said Tony Hambrook, chief executive officer of Auckland-based Alloy Yachts, which won its category at the 2014 World Super Yacht Awards for the 128-foot motorboat CaryAli.
Rival shipyards in Europe "have sharpened their pencils dramatically and reduced their margins," said Hambrook, who has cut his workforce to 212 from about 450 in 2011.
Alloy is being urged to do more repair and refit work by the owners of boats it has built, and is in talks to open a facility in Auckland's harbor that has the necessary deep-water access, Hambrook said.
Melnichenko's superyacht "A" — named after his wife Aleksandra — arrived in Auckland in September for maintenance before the owners and their pet flew in on March 10.
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries approved the yacht as a transitional quarantine facility and deployed a vet to stay on board for the 10-day containment period, using its discretion to allow for special arrangements.
Melnichenko, the world's 81st wealthiest man according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, met all the costs, the ministry said in a statement.
Billionaire Boats
"They came for three weeks and stayed for five because they loved it so much," said Jeanette Tobin, owner of Asia Pacific Superyachts, an Auckland-based ships' agent that handled the Melnichenkos' requirements.
Other luxury vessels to visit Auckland last summer included the 290-foot Nahlin, owned by British inventor James Dyson, and the Ethereal owned by Sun Microsystems co-founder Bill Joy, the New Zealand Herald reported. Alucia, owned by Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, spent four months in Auckland last year for a refit.
A few years ago, boats "sat in the marina and their owners never came," said Tobin, who handled 15 superyachts last summer and has five already confirmed for the 2014-15 season. More and more of her time is spent arranging itineraries and visits to top lodges, golf courses and restaurants for the superyacht owners, she said.
The government gave Tourism New Zealand an additional NZ$20 million in the 2013 budget to lure high-net-worth tourists. The target is to double superyacht visits to 70 a year by 2018, while increasing arrivals of large cruising yachts to 750 a year from 625.
"We are known as a beautiful country but there's not a great deal of awareness of what we can offer," said Justin Watson, director of trade, public relations and major events at Tourism New Zealand. "We are very much undiscovered."
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Google Reader and Shared Items
I read a lot of blogs. I previously used feedblitz to send me emails of the blogs I read. So after a few people mentioned that they use Google Reader to keep up with blogs they read I checked it out and now have made the switch. One of the nice things is the shared items feature. On the right hand side of this blog towards the bottom you will see "Jeff's Shared Items", this links straight to blog posts that I find interesting and mark in Google Reader. If you have any other tips for me in using Google Reader let me know in the comments of this post. Thanks!!!
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Garlic Shrimp Pasta:
1 box of Ronzoni Smart Taste Angel Hair Pasta
1 lb medium cooked shrimp (Wal-mart sells it for $5 a bag)
1 pint of grape tomatoes halved
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
Brummel and Brown Butter - enough to cover pasta - I used about 1/3-1/2 Cup.
2-3 tbsp of minced garlic in oil
Boil pasta according to directions on package. While water is starting to boil heat oil in fry pan with minced garlic. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is heated and garlic is cooked. When Shrimp starts to stick add butter and simmer for a few minutes. Then add tomatoes and simmer for 1-2 minutes. After pasta is cooked and drained place in bowl and pour shrimp and butter over top and salt to taste.
7 Servings
Look what I bought today!
A new workout DVD. I bought the Biggest Loser Cardio Max workout. I heard it was really good. I can't wait to try it. I would have done it today but I have had a headache all afternoon. Excedrin Migraine didn't take care of it and neither did Midol. Unfortunately I am out of my migraine medicine so I am just going to have to sleep it off tonight.
Tomorrow I will officially start exercising again. I can do it! I am actually kind of excited about it. I hope the excitement stays until tomorrow. :)


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It is no longer all about prenuptial agreements, Nowadays, an increasing number of brides are investing in insuring their weddings. These insurance policies encompass various reasons ranging from a change of heart from either the groom or the bride, luxury Mercedes Benz wheels cancellations due to extreme weather or illnesses among others.
Whether or not to purchase a wedding insurance is a personal decision that ultimately affects your wedding budget. The average cost of a wedding in the US stands at around $27,000.It is now becoming more of a necessity to take up insurance cover. If your wedding will not be an expensive affair or maybe you choose to take a risk then you can opt not to take a policy. You can also opt to insure the part of your wedding that is most at risk for example, insuring a wedding gown or tuxedo that is likely to get lost or damaged enroute to its destination.
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What does a wedding insurance policy covers?
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September 21, 2017
Ottawa, ON – I am excited to announce that I have joined the Status of Women Committee, along with my current role on the Fisheries and Oceans Committee. I am looking forward to joining the Committee as they continue their study on the Economic Security of Women in Canada, and working hard on behalf of all women and girls in South Shore—St. Margaret's and across the country.
As House business gets back in full swing, the Fisheries and Oceans Committee continues its study on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). As part of the study, last spring the Committee travelled to British Columbia and the Northwest Territories to meet with stakeholders, experts, and professionals. This fall, the Committee will be traveling to the east coast to continue with this engagement and further its MPA study.
After a busy summer on the South Shore, meeting with constituents, attending community events across the riding, hosting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his beautiful family, and enjoying all that South Shore—St. Margaret's has to offer, I am looking forward to being back in Ottawa to work hard on behalf of all of my constituents.
I am looking forward to this new opportunity on the Status of Women Committee, and am grateful for all that I get to experience as my responsibilities in the House of Commons evolve. I know that each opportunity offers me a new way to advocate for my constituents, and be your voice in Ottawa.
I will continue to work hard on your behalf, and look forward to seeing you all on the South Shore soon.


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ANGLONIP to me combines the very best of everything that is English, with Nippon which is what us Japanese call our country. Being born in Japan and having been brought up in England from an early age, I have had the fortune of having enriched myself with the Western culture whilst maintaining my original Oriental roots. By sharing with you my love of food and all things wonderful found in my two home cities – London and Tokyo, along with all the little discoveries I encounter on my travels, come along with me on my journey and hope you will love it too.
Why have you started this blog?
Everywhere you look is a vision, a moment to capture, an opportunity to seize. Everyone is unique, carrying a different story, with our own strengths and weaknesses, successes and downfalls shaping our character and path. I may not be a Michelin-starred chef nor a trained journalist, but what I cook and what I come across is my own. I love what I do and I have taken so many photos over the years and so many memories created. Now, I will get a chance to share them with you, which I couldn't be happier about… hope you will be ready for an adventure!
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Individualized preventative medicine is available for your horse. Vaccination, deworming and dentistry can be customized to your horse's needs. Dental care is an integral part of your horse's preventative health care program. The recommended vaccination and deworming schedules for the state of Georgia are listed below. In addition, Coggins tests (EIA), health certificates, event permits and microchipping are also offered.
Vaccinations – ADULT horses
Core Vaccines
- Eastern/Western Encephalitis – Every 6 months
- Tetanus – Every 6 months
- West Nile Virus – Every 6 months
- Rabies – Annually
Risk-Based Vaccines – determined by your veterinarian
- Influenza/Rhinopneumonitis (Flu/Rhino) – Every 3 months
- Strangles Intranasal – Every 6 months
**Consult your veterinarian for horses with unknown vaccination history, broodmares and foals**
View the AAEP Vaccination Guidelines
In the past, veterinarians and parasitologists recommended a herd-based strategy which instructed owners to deworm every two months and to rotate between dewormers. Recent data, however, indicates that parasites are becoming resistant to our drugs and a more individualized approach is indicated based on bi-annual fecal egg counts.
View the Deworming Recommendations for Georgia
Coggins test (EIA)
Horner & Nash now performs Coggins test with digital pictures that can be accessed online. The Coggins test checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a disease which has no treatment. Consult your veterinarian for state requirements for this blood test. Please provide your current e-mail address for your horse's Coggins when it is performed. We will need an e-mail address to create your log-in so you can access your Coggins online.
View the online Coggins test through GlobalVetLink
Health Certificates/Event Permits
In addition to a negative Coggins test, a health certificate is also required for interstate travel and must be issued within thirty days of travel. Have your veterinarian check the state regulations before entering into another state, as each state has different requirements. Also, many horse shows now require a health certificate with current influenza and equine herpesvirus (rhinopneumonitis). Please contact the horse show prior to your appointment to confirm if any other information is needed on the health certificate.
Event permits can also be issued. Event permits are good for six months travel to and from equine events in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The horse's negative Coggins must not expire during the six month period. After the examination is performed, the office will submit the request. Please note: It takes up to a month for an event permit request to be issued once submitted. So if you need paperwork for travel to any of the listed states in less than 30 days, a health certificate will need to be performed instead.
Please have a copy of your horse's current negative Coggins on handwhen the examination for the above certificates is performed. Also have the full address of the final destination, including zip code, ready for all health certificates.
Horner & Nash also offers microchipping for your horse. The small microchip stores a unique ID number which identifies your horse for life. This gives you the peace of mind that if your horse is ever lost or stolen, the microchip will identify your horse and quickly reunite you. We use the Microchip ID Equine Protection Registry. After your horse is microchipped, you will need to register your horse online at the address below:
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Lean Like a Gringo (Download)
Lean Like a Gringo (Download)
"Lean Like a Gringo" Dance Contest!
1. Download the song FREE (link in comments).
2. Shoot a video of yourself or someone else leaning like a gringo.
3. Post your video on FB, tag me and DM me a link by June 1, 2016.
4. One outstanding leaner wins a T-shirt of their choice!


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Arizona's Car Kulture Magazine...a Garrettero Publication
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Arizona's own car kulture magazine! Covering and celebrating the local cars, clubs, artists, musicians,pinups...and more.
ALSO covering the best car kulture shows in the West.
Here's a link to the page. Please visit, "like" and share...it really helps getting the word out.
The magazine website will be up soon.
The magazine is going to release on November 2, 2013
at the famous (see the current issue of Car Kulture Deluxe...pg 54)
Hell City Saints Blessing Of The Rods show!
(Link to website below flier)
Come party and pick up a copy.
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Come party and pick up a copy.
|An out-take of the car feature, with Brent Haines' F-Bomb and model Jennifer Franklin
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We apologize if you recently encountered an issue with Video Bingo Deluxe: Monster Mansion. After temporarily taking the game down, we've resolved the issue.
The game is now back up and running, but please note that progression for all players had to be reset. We're so sorry for the inconvenience.
The good news is that you will keep any Tokens you earned from your previous progress, and can now earn more Tokens when you play again.
All your prior Spooky Sweeps entries will still be included in the final drawing at the end of the month.


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English Premier League
What Did Week 2 of the Premier League Teach Us?
Marcos Alonso didn't have many chances against Tottenham on Sunday, but he took advantage of them. Plus, how about that Huddersfield Town?
Here's What Week 1 of the Premier League Taught Us
Arsenal came from behind (again); Klopp and Liverpool forgot what defense is (again). The Premier League is back, folks! So what did we learn from Week 1?
Will Javier HernA?ndez Bring Enough to West Ham United?
West Ham United added some desperately-needed firepower this past week, most notably Javier HernA?ndez, who's coming back to the Premier League. Now what?
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Manchester City is Playing FIFA… and That's Okay
It's that time of year againa��transfer season. Rumors are flying and clubs like Manchester City are spending money endlessly. Which, well, why wouldn't they?
Transfer Rumor of the Week: Ronaldo to Anywhere
Maybe Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Spain, maybe he isn't. Maybe we've got a transfer saga on his hands, maybe we don't. But who would be potential suitors?
Transfer Rumor of the Week: Bale to Manchester United
Depending on the country, the summer transfer window opens in June or July, going all the way through August or September, respectively. But that doesn't mean silly season is not already upon us. So that's why every week for as long as I deem appropriate, I'll select my favorite rumor of the week and break …
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ArsA?ne Wenger, Arsenal End on a High, But it's Not Enough
Saturday, ArsA?ne Wenger helped give Arsenal and their supporters one more nice momenta��perhaps for the final time. And now it's time for everyone to move on.
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Transfer Rumor of the Week: Batshuayi to Monaco
We're back with another transfer rumor, but this one isn't so silly. How good of a fit would Monaco and Michy Batshuayi be? Plus, a little bonus rumor!
Wolfsburg's Failure, and Why the Relegation Playoff is Nonsense
With all their talent and resources, Wolfsburg just finished third-worst in the Bundesliga. But don't worrya��they get another chance for some reason.
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Mourinho, United Achieve Their Europa League Goal
On Wednesday afternoon, Manchester United needed to defeat Ajax in order to return to the Champions League. They would do just thata��fairly simply, actually.
Terry's Send-off, Arsenal's Streak, and Kane's Golden Boot
John Terry got a deserving send-off, Harry Kane did it again, and Arsenal's streak is over. Thus ends another chapter of the English Premier League.
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Remember when all those footballers were going to China? Well, one is coming back. Brazilian midfielder Paulinho is headed to Bayern… for some reason.
Michy Batshuayi Plays Role of Unlikely Hero as Chelsea Clinch EPL
Friday, Chelsea officially clinched the title. They even did so through a shock Batshuayi goal. But we can't assume he'll set the league ablaze next season.
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Chelsea All But Wrap Up the EPL (Again)
On Monday, Chelsea ran right through Middlesbrougha��essentially wrapping up the Premier League "race" in the process. But that's not all.
Tottenham's Title Bid That Never Was Comes to an End
Friday afternoon, Tottenham fell to West Ham, and the title race that never was mercifully came to and end. But that was never going to stop the narratives.
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Offers help wine merchants keep bottles in demand
Wine merchants in the UK are able to offer a range of different packaging options these days, including single-serving portion sizes and bag-in-box alternatives.
But it's still bottled wine in traditional sizes that sells the most units - and that's partly thanks to the way customers perceive the different packaging formats and the beverages they contain.
For instance, as bag-in-box wines typically come in bulk sizes, they cost more upfront, putting some customers off even when they are buying a large quantity of wine.
This is perhaps why you're more likely to see boxed wine at a house party than if you're having a quiet night in on your own or with a partner.
By contrast, wine merchants are able to offer deals on bottled wine more easily, allowing customers to benefit from two-for-one offers and other multibuy discounts.
Juan Park, research director at Wine Intelligence, says: "Compared to a two-for-one offer on bottled wine, bag-in-box just seems for some consumers like a risky choice, with a high initial purchase price."
However, for those who need larger quantities of wine, boxes offer excellent value - and can be stored for quite a long time once opened.


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What a TreatHalloween is here with trick-or-treating tonight.
So I'll tell you the story of a man named Dwight.
Dwight's fondest wish was to give out some treats
that would be the best most brilliant on his street.
He would fill his bowl with all sorts of goodies galore
that would leave the children begging for more.
He went in search for them, the best he could find.
With the sweetest and sugary-est, surely he'd shine.
And with his bowl full of crunchies, he set his place near the door,
Set ready to welcome the trick-or-treating hoard.
First came one ghost, then a princess and such.
Seeing the bowl, they made such a fuss.
Until a vampire shouted from up the way
which made the children scurry away.
Apparently Mrs. Johnson from up the street
was giving out apples and Oh! what a treat!


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After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the AutoCAD Electrical user interface and follow the basic electrical project design workflow.
- Manage projects and the multiple drawing and inter-drawing relationships contained in electrical projects.
- Insert wires, add wire numbers, manage circuits, and create point-to-point wiring diagrams and drawings.
- Insert and annotate schematic symbols.
- Edit drawings projectwide with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment.
- Extract information from drawings to create Bill of Material, Wiring, and other reports.
- Create and annotate panel layout drawings with lists of components that are extracted from schematic drawings and with other specific panel layout tools, such as the Terminal Strip Editor.
- Change project and drawing configurations, create drawing templates, and manage reference file and directory search paths


text: Modern dance is a relatively free-form style that borrows from other forms of dance such as ballet and classical. Modern dance often involves improvisation and freedom of creative expression. Cindy Brandle, Kinesis' Boulder modern dance class instructor, teaches our beginning and intermediate/advanced classes. Cindy teaches her modern dance classes with this idea in mind: movement comes from the inside out. She loves the way you can take control and express your inner emotions through movement. Her all-encompassing modern dance classes are inspired by styles of Modern dance from around the world. Sign up for one of our Modern dance classes today to experience the ultimate freedom of dance. For more information, please contact us today!


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Another great imaging tool Bright Dental offers is the intraoral camera in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. With this high-tech equipment, you and our dentist can see detailed images of your mouth like never before. By using this camera, Dr. Allen Daniels can navigate much easier when performing procedures on a patient. We invite you to contact our office is you would like to know more. You can reach us at 812-656-8888.
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In December, I got a chance to try V-Moda's $210 XS headphones, which are petite and portable but ultimately imperfect.
V-Moda's $299 Crossfade M-100 headphones look like a slightly larger version of those headphones, but they are vastly different — in a good way.
The strengths of the Crossfade M-100s are the weaknesses of the XS headphones: The latter, smaller product didn't offer enough balance sitting on one's head, or even just playing music — the bass was given too much priority, leaving mids and highs sounding way too drowned out.
The Crossfade M-100 headphones don't have any of these problems: In fact, they might be the best-sounding pair of wired headphones I've ever worn. They sound better than many of the headphones on this list.
The sound quality and balance of the Crossfade M-100s is far improved over the XS headphones: Audio comes through crystal clear, and the bass doesn't drown out mids or highs, which sound super crisp and clear. Songs felt detailed and layered, and I got no sense of distortion in any of the music I tried listening to, no matter the genre. You won't find better sound quality from a pair of wired headphones.
Unlike the on-ear XS headphones, which felt like they might fall off from too much head movement, the over-the-ear Crossfade M-100's sat on my head with no problems. They're also super portable: the cups can be folded in, and you can pack the headphones in a neat carrying case V-Moda gives you with your purchase.
There are a few issues worth noting, however: Business Insider's Jay Yarow noticed there was an unpleasant scratching sound whenever the headphone wire bristled against his jacket, and it's true, it's there. For some reason, the headphone's wires create an annoying scratching noise whenever they rub up against anything, especially towards the top of the cord. While walking, or on a windy day, this can definitely affect your listening experience.
I had no issues with overall comfort, but Jay said the headphones felt a bit uncomfortable after wearing them for a long time, despite the padded headband. Still, he says the V-Moda product sounds better than his Beats Solo2 headphones, and I'd argue they're even a little better than Audio Technica's bestselling ATH-M50 headphones.
In all, there's a lot to love about the Crossfade M-100s. The soundstage is truly spectacular — deep and yet so sharp — and the physical design is durable, attractive, and super portable for a pair of wired headphones. Hopefully V-Moda figures out how to make sure its wires don't create unwanted noise just by making contact with an object, but if you're mostly using these headphones while sitting, you won't notice any issues. These are special headphones sure to please audiophiles and wow any casual listeners.


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Rock the Tower
Date: May 03, 2020
3:00 P.M. - Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Avenue, La Grange Park
We'll be singing Classic Rock hits for this concert, such as some great choral arrangements of music by The Beatles, Elton John, Carole King, Kansas, The
Beach Boys, Queen, and more. We'll also sing a fun medley of songs from Woodstock.
All tickets are General Admission and will be available on-site at Will Call. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time.


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A nice quick blog before I head out into the bright lights of Leicester City. Why am I going out I hear you cry? Well, first off, after a day of video production, tour-related meetings and a bit of fruit indulgence on Leicester Market, I'm off to play a secret little show and then see another one of my favourite East Midlands girls perform at my local, right on my doorstep bless her !
Kate Rendell is so sweet, like a real proper fruit salad, I'm not talking the saccharin little sweets that get in your teeth, or syrupy stuff out of a tin, but an actual fruit salad with all the freshness, zing and zest of real fruit ... now, Kate is not a fruit, but she is sweet. Anyway, I think I've lingered on this metaphor long enough ... Music ?
Such a natural with a guitar in her hands it's as though she was born that way, she can carry a stage or compliment an other as easy as most find it to tie their shoes. Tonight I'm seeing her play with the wonderful Tom Crump as part of Sold Separately, which with their combined teenage songwriting abilities have hit a few melodies and turns of phrase that would have you jotting down beautiful similes and metaphors by the dozen if you was keeping track.
Also, performing with Moccasin Mile there's a diversity and a recognition that the comfort zone is ever-expanding. I'd like to see more of Kate on her own and develop that sweetness into a fully formed songstress, and I think an element of diva won't do her any harm, when a girl has a gift a girl should get what she wants and run with it. Very much still learning, as she is still at college, and finding her musical feet, it's early days for our Miss. Kate Rendell but definitely one to keep an eye on and listen out for, one day she'll write her own Tapestry and you will all want to hear it, I hope so anyway.
Peace, Love & Tea,
Matt Henshaw x
PS. she's also a dab hand with a camera too ... I'm in the process of uploading some studio shots she did for me at the tail end of last year ... Spread The Love !
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Gionee Pioneer P3 was launched in December 2013 & runs on Android 4.2 OS. The Smartphone is available only in one color i.e. default & provides a host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, GPS capabilities. Priced at Rs. 7494 the phone is available with 4 GB of internal storage.
The Smartphone is powered by 1.3 Ghz Quad core processor. A 512 MB of RAM ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 4 GB of internal storage can be expanded to 32 GB via a microSD card.
The Phone comes with a 1700 mAh battery to support it's 4.3 inch screen with TFT LCD Capacitive touchscreen display having a resolution of 480 x 800 at 217 ppi.
Gionee Pioneer P3 comes with a 5 megapixel rear Camera and 0.3 megapixel front Camera.
Gionee Pioneer P3 Price In India Starts From Rs.3990 The best price of Gionee Pioneer P3 is Rs.3990 on Amazon.This Mobile Phones is expected to be available in 4GB variant(s).
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The second document (more than 100 pages) in the Windows Server 2003 series explains the setup of an Active Directory Domain Controller in a standalone domain.
It includes the promotion of a standard Windows Server 2003 to a Domain Controllers, shows step by step the setup of the DNS (reverse) server and the DHCP service installation and configuration. A description in how to manage and design the organisation units are part of it as well as creating users and moving objects such as PCs into different OUs. It describes how to add a second DC and how to move the operations master. The synchronisation of the time on the root domain controller and the schedule this operation is part of the documentation as well.
This is part II of the series of step by step guides to Windows Server 2003.


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Firstly, a big thank you to Clevertouch for inviting me to last week's breakfast briefing: "Your Digital Marketing Strategy for 2015 and beyond…." While I gave the bacon sarnies a miss (veggie!) I did walk away from the Brewery on Chiswell Street with some food for thought which I'll explain below.
Are you a content marketing machine?
As Adam Sharp finished his breakfast presentation "Moneyball Marketing and Revenue Performance" I realised that like a lot of marketers, I'm in danger of not being on top of my marketing technology infrastructure because I am at times rather consumed by content marketing.
I do love content marketing. Proper thought leadership based content is the way forward in marketing, and no matter how small your organisation is, you should have a content marketing plan.
But it's easy to become wholly consumed by content marketing, especially if you're under resourced. Given the hype surrounding it, many marketers feel as though they should be dedicating a large part of their day to producing and distributing engaging content. Take a look at this article from Erin Nelson on the @exploreB2B site that I read this week, which says that "B2B content marketers are most challenged with producing enough content, as opposed to early findings in which the greatest challenge was to produce engaging content."
Are we becoming so consumed by content marketing that we're putting quantity before quality, and are we somehow forgetting our marketing technology infrastructures, so carefully put in place?
The Solution
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Nars Belle De Jour LipstickNars Belle De Jour Lipstick ($24) was one of my older favorites that has been sadly neglected in exchange for new and flashier colors. If you're a lover of nude lipstick, you may have been acquainted with this shade before, but for those who haven't, let me introduce you two.
Belle De Jour is a sheer, nude beige with warm undertones. It's the particular nude that had many running to stores to purchase a tube after Kim Kardashian mentioned it was her favorite nude lipstick in an interview a few years back.
I have many nude lipsticks, but not all of them are flattering on me. I think one of the main keys to wearing nude lipstick (aside from finding the right nude for your skintone) is finding a shade and formula that isn't going to erase your lips, but slightly lighten them a couple of shades. I know we all love pigment in the makeup world, but when it comes to wearing a lipstick shade that's lighter than your lips, lots of pigmentation can lead to a very unflattering result. (Hey, Is that milkshake on your lips?)
A Subtle NudeI love that Belle De Jour isn't your average chalky nude. It doesn't make me look ill or washed out. It's funny how your coloring really plays a factor in the way certain colors appear. Without a tan (NC15-20), this color looks too orange on my lips - pinker nudes work better on my lighter skin. When I'm NC30-40, the pinky beige tones come out more, and I like it so much more.
The Round-upPros:
- The texture is very creamy and smooth
- The color is sheer, but buildable
- The finish is shiny
- Flattering on tan skin, and those with yellow/golden/olive undertones
- Might not be flattering on some complexions - specifically those who can't typically wear warm shades with yellow/orange undertones
- The lasting power isn't the best, and due to it's creaminess, it's possible to go through a tube quickly if you re-apply several times a day


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I'm back!!
It's been forever since I've blogged, and I've been told by a few of you that I should keep it up. I just lost all of my motivation to blog for some reason. Oh well, life happens! I'm going to try to check in more often again :)
When we left off, I had just signed up for my first marathon! And well, training was awesome and so was the race.
Let's start with a recap of the trip!
This was Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN. We drove there on Thursday, 2 days before the race. We stayed in a hotel that was just about 2 blocks away from the harbor and were on the 11th floor where we had a great view!! .. when it wasn't super foggy!
Duluth was cold and gloomy while we were there. It was dry though on Friday, but they were calling for rain all morning on race day.
On Friday, we explored the town a bit, fed the seagulls, ate a Pizza Luce (my fave!!), and watched the 5k that went on that evening. All while I was trying not to fatigue my legs and while I kept obsessing over the fact that it may rain.. I was pretty nervous/anxious all day, but we still had a good time. Here are some pics..
|The lift bridge
|I loved the seagulls! They were hungry :)
|The fog finally cleared in the afternoon.
|It was so pretty by the water.
|The start of the 5K.
|Cheering them on - the leaders were so fast!
That night I took a hot bath while enjoying some Gatorade (orange flavor, of course!) and reading Runner's World. Then I tried to go to bed around 9, but it was too hard. I didn't get there until after 10 probably, and I think I woke up every 2 hours or so. I ended up getting up at 3:45 am to get ready for the race!!
.... And that's where I'm going to leave off for tonight. Next post - Marathon Recap - Hopefully with some of the professional pictures I ordered :-)
I'll be back soon this time - I promise!


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An English bishop has announced his resignation after disclosing that he has been unfaithful to his promises as a priest.
Bishop Kieran Conry made the announcement in a letter to be read out at Masses in his Diocese of Arundel and Brighton this weekend.
In the letter Bishop Conry, 63, said he had not been involved in any criminal behaviour and asked for his flock's prayers.
His statement read: "I am sorry to confess that, going back some years, I have been unfaithful to my promises as a Catholic priest. I would like to reassure you that my actions were not illegal and did not involve minors.
"As a result, however, I have decided to offer my resignation as bishop with immediate effect and will now take some time to consider my future.
"I want to apologise first of all to the individuals hurt by my actions and then to all of those inside and outside the diocese who will be shocked, hurt and saddened to hear this.
"I am sorry for the shame that I have brought on the diocese and the Church and I ask for your prayers and forgiveness."
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, president of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, said: "This is a sad and painful moment. It makes clear that we are always a Church of sinners called to repentance and conversion and in need of God's mercy. All involved in this situation are much in my prayers today."
Bishop Conry was ordained priest in the Archdiocese of Birmingham in 1975.
In 1980 he was appointed private secretary to the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Bruno Heim. He also served Archbishop Heim's successor, Archbishop Luigi Barbarito.
From 1994 to 2001, he was director of the Catholic Media Office, considerably improving relations between journalists and the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
St John Paul II named him the fourth Bishop of Arundel and Brighton on May 8 2001.


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Porting to Windows 8 from iOS - Part 2
Last week I started porting my iOS Astronomy app to Windows 8, and now I've had some time to do a little more work on it. When I last left the app, I had pretty much "ported" it. That is, it worked. Next it was time to get down to the fun stuff - making it an actual, honest-to-Bill Windows 8 app.
The entire point of a new platform such as Windows 8, is that it introduces new features. If you don't take advantage of them, you're missing out. Microsoft really and truly wants your apps, but Microsoft ideally wants your apps to be Windows apps - not just a blind port that could be running on any on thing. You know yourself how a ported app just feels "wrong" when it's on your iPad or iPhone. Something about it just makes your skin crawl, right? Well that's the same in the other direction too: if you don't take advantage of Windows' features, your app will work fine but it'll "feel wrong". So it's time to stop "porting" and being "re-imagining" (or some other better word).
Here's how the app looks like at the moment. I added a nice background image (your Windows 8 app does not have to look super-minimal or "fiercely reduced" to the point of blandness), and I also added some background colors to my table of rise and set times.
Not too bad, eh? Using the HTML canvas I was able to make a nice scrolling time-strip, something that XAML wasn't ideally suited for, and display the little planet images.
However, now for the fun stuff. In my re-imaginactment of my iPad app, I wanted to make use of the following Windows features:
- Snap Views
- AppBar
- Flyout
- Tiles
.. because you know, why not? That's the fun of having a new platform to play with - new toys!
1. Snap views
Windows 8 allows you to run multiple apps at once (of course), but it also allows you to see two of them at once. If you are running a Windows 8 app, you can drag down from the top and slide over to the side - and the app will "snap" into a new thinner, column view. You can then drag other running apps over from the side, and so share the screen. This is a novel approach to managing things, and it's not too tricky to support. Here's what it would look like if you snapped my app, and then brought in the beautiful Bing Weather app:
Clearly not a good day for star gazing. That's Redmond weather for you.
The first step in getting this working is to consider how your app would support different screen sizes. Ideally, you will have sections of content in your app that can reposition or resize themselves to take advantage of different screen sizes. In Xcode, you would be playing with struts and springs, or the newer autopositioning features.
As this app is written using JavaScript/HTML, instead I use 'grids'. A grid is a Microsoft addition to the mark-up language that provides a set of flexible cells into which I can place my content. The grid will resize as the screen resizes, and with a little tweaking you can make sure the cells are positioned in the best possible location, no matter the screen size.
Using a companion to Visual Studio called Blend (which is kind of like Interface Builder, for your old-school Xcode devs), you can quickly preview what the app will look like on different screen sizes. Here you can see my grid highlighted, and how I've placed the two main content sections inside it: the sky view, and the table of rise/set times.
Now, the snap function works because there's a specific section of your app's CSS file that is active in this mode. Here's the CSS in Visual Studio:
You can see that in snapped view, I've simply hidden the skyview <div> , and then moved the risesettimes <div> . The result is the rise/set table is moved into the visible column and the job is done.
Here are some topics I found useful when trying to get my app to look nice on multiple screen sizes:
- Part 4: Layout and views (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML)
- Guidelines for scaling to screens (Windows Store apps)
2. AppBar
In OSX, you might have your dock set to automatically hide when it's not required. The Windows 8 AppBar is sort of like that - it's an area to hide useful commands off-screen until required. When you swipe up from the bottom of the screen, or right-click with a mouse, the AppBar appears with its little circular buttons. When it's not needed, it goes away (although you can optionally keep it around if you need more often, by making it 'sticky'). Here's a great topic that introduces the AppBar along with some design considerations.
Here's what the AppBar in my app looks like:
If you were writing the app in C#, you would add a XAML control to do this. In JavaScript/HTML, you just add a section to your HTML like this:
<div id="myAppBar" data-win-control="WinJS.UI.AppBar" data-win-options="">
<button data-win-control="WinJS.UI.AppBarCommand" data-win-options="{id:'cmdCurrentTime',label:'Current Time',icon:'clock',section:'global',tooltip:'Use current time'}">
<button data-win-control="WinJS.UI.AppBarCommand" data-win-options="{id:'cmdCurrentLocation',label:'Current Location',icon:'home',section:'global',tooltip:'Use current location'}">
<button data-win-control="WinJS.UI.AppBarCommand" data-win-options="{id:'cmdSpecificLocation',label:'Specify Location',icon:'world',section:'global',tooltip:'Choose a location by latitude and longitude'}">
<button data-win-control="WinJS.UI.AppBarCommand" data-win-options="{id:'cmdHelp',label:'Help',icon:'help',section:'global',tooltip:'Hints and Tips'}">
Yup, it's just a <div> with some magic spells that invoke the WinJS library. WinJS is a collection of tools for adding all the Windows 8 coolness to your app when you are developing using JavaScript/HTML. Without WinJS you would pretty much be writing a Web page, rather than an app, so use it - there are list controls, date-time pickers and many other useful additions that will make your app look great (as well as save you weeks of coding).
You might be wondering where the images that are displayed in the AppBar buttons are stored. The good news is that there is a bunch of pre-defined images provided for you to use as your AppBar buttons. If there's a good match, then hurrah! just use the name from this list. If there isn't, you can provide your own PNG file with the image in various states of selected / not selected, and AppBar will use that instead.
In your JavaScript file, you provide the functions, e.g. cmdSpecificLocation(), which are called when the user taps on the buttons. Nothing too difficult there. One thing that did have me scratching my head was how to make the AppBar go away when the user taps a button. By default, the AppBar hangs around until you tap/swipe/click elsewhere on the screen, just in case you aren't finished. This is fine, but in my case it was pretty obvious that the user had made their selection and it was time for the AppBar to go bye-bye. I tried using getElementByID to find the AppBar in my document, but I was flummoxed as to how to send it the "hide()" event.
It turns out that WinJS controls have their own little piece of magic, and so here is how you would ask the AppBar to kindly take a hike:
That ".winControl" part is the secret. Easy when you know how.
3. Flyouts
In Windows 8 it's a "flyout", but to me it's a "pop-up". When you want to get some extra information from the user, perhaps after tapping a button on the AppBar, use a Flyout. Here's one in action:
This is another section of HTML contained in a <div> with some special WinJS magic to make it appear nicely when summoned. The default visual style is provided for free, and the input controls are standard HTML. The button is a <button> object, and when tapped, it calls a function back in your JavaScript. To make the Flyout appear, just call the .show method like this:
In the line above, myFlyout is the little <div> in your HTML which contains the label and text input controls and the <button> .
The element added to the .show (cmdSpecificLocation) is the element on your page to which you want the Flyout to "anchor": that is, the control with which you want it to be associated and appear beside. This probably the button you tapped to make it appear in the first place.
4. Tiles
Static icons on your desktop are so five years ago, darling. One of the neatest Windows features is the ability to have your app's icon actually do something useful, rather than just sit around waiting to be tapped. To do this, you just create an XML template.. and.. well, to be honest it's just a recipe you have to follow and then plug in the text you want to be displayed, along with any images. It's a flexible approach, which reminds me of how the Pocket PC used to have live little plug-ins on its default screen, but I doubt anyone else is old enough to remember that.
You can specify what you want to appear on these large tiles or their smaller relations - in my case I opted to display information only in the larger tile, like this:
You can find the magic spells you need to use to make tiles happen here.
I found this link useful too.
You can set a time-out for the tile (because there's no point displaying information that's old on a tile) and you can also set up notifications for more advanced scenarios. I opted simply to display the time the Sun sets (handy for vampires using Surface RT).
What's Next?
After all this work, I'm getting ready to send the app to the Windows App Store. I'll document this process for Part 3, so you can share my pain. Not that there will be any, I'm sure ;-)


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The TREVOR avatar is one of the new offers from TELLAQ. It comes with 12 beard styles, a shape, eyes and a skin tone changer. I dressed TREVOR with the new sweater from EPICOSITY (which you buy with texture changing HUDs for the colours you like) and two of the newly released Skinny Jogging Pants from Egoisme.
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Sweater: EPICOSITY - Sweater – BASE (New Release! Sold separately!)
HUD: EPICOSITY - Sweater Pudgy HUD (= 36 colours/designs, sold separately)
Pants (left): Egoisme - Skinny Joggings - Striped Cotton Brown (New Release! 11 colours/designs available)
Pants (right): Egoisme - Skinny Joggings - Lined Fabric Brown (New Release!)
Shoes:..::Energie::.. Noem Dirty Boots (With and w/o socks via HUD)
Hair (left): Dura-Boys&Girls40 (Mocha)
Hair (right): *Dura-Boy*37 (Mocha)
Hairbase: Dura – Mocha (Free)
Skin & Shape: TELLAQ - TREVOR AVATAR (New Release!)
TELLAQ also released the MARLON AVATAR. The package includes 13 beard styles, each with and without chest hair, as well as eyes and a skin tone changer. Marlon wears some items released a short while ago by Kracker that I did not get to show you yet. I left the prim hair away this time so you can better appreciate the shape itself.
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MESH (=> If no SLURL is linked, click on the sidebar store logo for a teleport!)
Sweater: Kracker – Sweater: Blue (New Release! 6 colours available)
Pants: Kracker ~ Grunge Jeans - Blue
Shoes: REDGRAVE - Sneakers Miles - Dark
Skin & Shape: TELLAQ - MARLON AVATAR (New Release!)
Necklace: Gabriel ::GB::Achilleus short


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At First Nazarene, we recognize four distinct aspects of our corporate worship:
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Lucky is doing great! He's not housebroken yet, but he learned to sit! Now when he comes back in from using the bathroom, he sits all around you until he gets a treat. It's SO funny! Here are some pics of my baby in action:
Isn't he the cutest thing ever?!
Tyler has written me a couple of times this week. He asks that no one writes more than twice a week. In the first letter he told me to call my BFF Brittany and tell her that going to Basic is like being pregnant. Here's how: you wake up tired and sick to your stomach, your back always hurts from carrying so much weight, and you are either really happy or really mad all the time. I think that is hilarious!! In the second letter he says they got the day off for Labor Day. They were told to stay in the barracks and stay quiet. They only left for their 3 meals a day.
In the next post I'll try to get my new scanner to work so I can post the picture of his barracks he drew. Oh, BTW I've been titling my posts with song titles. Don't know if anyone picked up on that.


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Have you seen the picture of Pluto? But really, have you?
Look at it. No, really look at it.
Pluto the Disney dog is clearly silhouetted on Pluto the quasi – sometimes – planet.
Walt Disney was either a psychic genius or an alien. And right now, I'm voting for alien. Walt Disney had seen the face of Pluto while on his way down to earth Kal-El style. He grew up, became famous, and planted us all a little shade of his brilliance in creating Mickey Mouse's loving and trusty friend, not to mention the best Disney character ever, Pluto!
And now that we've seen Pluto, we all know that Walt was Walt from another World! No wonder he wanted to be cryogenically frozen when he died. He's waiting for his people to come unfreeze him!
I know it sounds crazy, but seriously y'all. Pluto is on Pluto. How else can you explain it?


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Blue Guardians executes these goals by assisting island nations in broadening their economic and sustainable development master plans to include ocean and coastal management. Blue Guardians also aggregates big data solutions and harnesses informational tools that allow Small Island Developing States to set priorities in sustainably managing their fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy sectors.


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Who doesn't like to wear fashionable clothes? Are you the one who is always curious to know what is new in the fashion trend? In addition, do you want that this year should be regarded as yours in terms of fashion well then here are a few suggestions for you to get updated on the latest fashion trends. Those who live according to the latest fashion trends have added advantage in their personalities. They look cool and appealing wherever they go. They are also well appreciated in their groups because it is good to walk with the time.
Those who like to walk with the fashion hand in hand should always choose their styles according to the season. Be prepared for the different season and let all of the other eyes to watch you. In the season, one main thing is the contrast. You can choose to be more feminine and choose to wear sexy outfits even in the autumn and winter season.
Importance of following the fashion
Fashion is not only meant for the celebrities and models. It is for all who enjoys wearing what they are looking good in and feeling comfortable. Fashion also helps in knowing a lot about the person. Those who are not conscious about their looks can be easily explored with their dressing styles h who they really are or what they strive to be. There is no one in this world, who does not care about the fashion.
Fashion does not mean to wear good clothes and the things, which protect us from the external elements. Fashion tells us what to wear at the times when we are in the dumps and even then when we are flying high in the clouds.
Style changes even faster than the weather and it can be very challenging because in today's world what you will look around is that the world is full of beautiful people following the latest trends. Elizabeth Rehnke is a philanthropist but has a great passion towards fashion and style.
The latest is the best
You don't have to think like a fashion designer when you have to dress for any parties or going about your daily routine. Fashion means latest is the best. You Wilson find out what is in fashion without browsing on the internet and looking in the magazines for the latest fashion trends. When you will get out of shopping, you will find what is new in the market. Today accessories and clothing's are not only in trend whether it is for men, women and even a child.
Those who want to keep up with new fashion trends have to be on the other all the time. Accessories, which you buy with your clothes, are important, shoes are the next important things and finally how you carry yourself. A simple dress with stunning accessories can provide you with the area you want. Fashion is one of the important parts of our lives and this is the thing, which we cannot ignore. Looking good is of great importance. Follow the trends and rock the world.
Author bio
Rhea is a freelance writer who has written many blogs and articles on the fashion trends. She is greatly influenced with the Elizabeth rehnke and has written articles on her fashion styles and collections.


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When I first ventured into the outsourcing world, I was admittedly a little unsure of what the results would be. I can now say I was pleasantly surprised. My dealings with "Hire A VA" have now spanned for nearly a year and I have had nothing but efficiency from the off.
My requirements were data entry work, search engine optimization, billing and a little web design. Documents were shared with me through Google documents so I have been able to track campaign progress the whole time. The agent who I deal with speaks perfect English, has invaluable common sense and is a pleasure to deal with. It is clear that I highly recommend "Hire a VA" and would be glad to provide any references.
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I have had the great pleasure of working with Hire A VA for several months now and I have to say they provide first class service.
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This is only my second ever eye-shadow pallet and 2nd from urban decay, but I really wanted to try this long awaited pallet (that came out December 2013, I'm the one behind on the times) that beauty bloggers have been going wild over and after finally saving up the £37 for it in July I have been using it since.
This pallet has a distinct rose gold feel about it, With the packaging being a really nice rose gold coloured tin (I have however managed to break mine already), a large mirror, a really nice double ended eye-shadow brush and most importantly 12, 1.3g eye shadows that are all perfectly wearable, and as always from urban decay it is all ahhhhh-mazing quality! All the shades have pinkish undertones which concerned me a bit when I first started using it, but I have quickly become used to working with the colours and have fallen in love with so many of them! There are only 3 truly matt shades and one matt with glitter sparkles in it which coule be a downside to this pallet but not a big issue for me.
The colours L –R are:
- Strange: Pale neutral pink matte-satin
- Dust: Pale metallic pink shimmer with iridescent micro-glitter
- Burnout: Light pinky-peach satin
- Limit: Light dusty rose matte
- Buzz: Metallic rose shimmer with silver micro-glitter
- Trick: Light metallic pinky-copper shimmer with tonal micro-sparkle
- Nooner: Medium pinky-brown matte
- Liar: Medium metallic mauve shimmer
- Factory: Pinky-brown satin
- Mugshot: Metallic taupe shimmer with slight pink shift
- Darkside: Deep taupe-mauve satin
- Darkheart: Smoky black matte with rosy red micro-sparkle
My favourite colours are Trick, Liar, Factory and Mugshot which all work amazingly well together for a dark-ish smoky look. I also love the beautiful highlight colour Strange which looks perfect on the inner corner of the eye and to highlight the brow bone.
|L-R Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick, Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart.
Swatched in natural light
Overall I think this is a great pallet and well worth the £37 (considering 12 single UD eye-shadows would come to lots more). The colours all complement each other and many skin-tones. The shadows are buttery, easily applied, very well pigmented and last a long time on the lid without creasing. I however would not really call it a truly neutrals pallet because of the distinct pink undertone of all the shadows which could be slightly daunting for those new to make-up.
I would always recommend Urban Decay products as I love the quality of them and this pallet is no different.
Have you used the UD Naked 3 Pallet? What are your favourite colour combinations and thoughts on it?
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On April 9, 2019, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Cole passed away at the age of 103.
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Carl Felton, US Navy veteran of World War II, talks candidly about the difficulty of coming home after World War II.
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A sleek and sophisticated city car with timeless charm, the new Nissan Micra is popular for a very good reason. It's simply a joy to drive, whether you are navigating busy urban streets, or trying to slot into a tight parking space. And the latest technology is included inside, ensuring an entertaining and economical drive. If you are eligible for the Motability Scheme, you can exchange your mobility benefits for a lease on a brand new Nissan Micra today. The front bumper is immediately recognisable and it supports a honeycomb grille with the Nissan logo positioned centrally. You can upgrade to alloy wheels for an even stronger presence, while all models benefit from a range of personalisation options.
Not only do you get the car you need, you get to make it your own. Open the door and you'll be struck by the new Nissan Micra's printed suede effect seat trims and silver-painted door armrests. The stylish car is also boosted by a NissanConnect system, which lets you plan a route in advance on your smartphone, and then send it direct to your car. As with all of our Nissan cars available on the Motability Scheme we can make any internal adaptations you need to make sure your motoring experience is as comfortable as possible. Cutting-edge technology is at the core of the new Nissan Micra and this is particularly evident when you look at the engine.
The three-cylinder DIG-S unit reaches 53.3mpg on the combined cycle and petrol emissions from 121g/km are amongst the lowest in its category. Choose a manual gearbox and you can go from 0-60mph in just 11.4 seconds.The reliability of the new Nissan Micra is based on the fact that it does the basics well. You can expect remote central locking and driver and passenger airbags, as well as an Anti-lock Braking System. But technologically advanced safety systems are also featured, like an Electronic Stability Programme and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
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A note that this post will not cover work, business or '5 things about' anything. Today calls for something different. If you're in the mood for a holiday post, I've got you covered.
Let me set the stage. My living room is a cozy scene with a fluffy shag rug, fur pillows on the plush sofa and wintery, holiday décor pretty much everywhere you look.
It literally calls to me and says, "come on in, get comfy… stay awhile."


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Group Projects: Pop Culture
One of my students recently told me I didn't show the last of the group projects. I didn't forget. I've just been super busy. I really don't understand how some people find the time to blog all day and hold down a full-time job, and try to have some semblance of a personal life. How do they do it :)?
So here you go, sorry for the delay, I've been out-of-town a lot and working at my construction program. We are running a summer session for the first time and since I manage the entire program, I had to start as soon as the spring semester ended with no break.
Group 1: Yayoi Kusama (cubes)
This is truly museum quality work, and the use of the balloon was clever!
Group 2: Breast Cancer Awareness (window)
Very shocking in a good way. It really grabbed your attention when you went by. The work could have been neater, but I loved the concept.
Group 3: ComicCon (table) display
This was such a fun table. Group 3 really saved their best for last (ignore the wall display in the background, they were trying to re-do the wall display they didn't finish the first time around). Who said girls don't like comic books!
Group 4: Vogue (shelf unit)
Not sure where I see this displays, a fancy news stand perhaps? Nicely done, needed better signage, and someone mentioned more colors. A beautiful bouquet of flowers would be a good way to introduce more color.
Group 5: OPI nail polish (other cubes)
Great work!
Group 6: Hello Kitty apple cart (wall)
Beautiful apple trees, but the overall display looks unfinished. I wish it took up the whole wall, at least the whole width, and the wheels on the "cart" has the spokes.
The last of the class projects! It has been a truly wonderful semester, I get so much joy out of teaching this class and doing displays, I really can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing than designing and building!
My new class in the fall: FASH 54A-Beginning Fashion Styling
Discuss this Display: class group displays
Our class – Fashion 49 have been presenting their group displays this past few weeks. Students were asked to present four display projects
- Store Window
- Display Cube
- Wall Display
- Table Display
Using pre-selected themes and budget of $80.00 each:
- Pop Culture
- "Eco-friendly"/Green
- any Holiday
- Music
Here are a few photos from some of the students work. Can you determine from the display what the theme is and what "product" they are selling?
Great job Group 3!


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Chamomile Cream
- 14 oz can full-fat coconut milk, well-shaken
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 2 tbsp loose leaf chamomile tea
- 1 tsp cornstarch (non-GMO preferred) dissolved in a splash of cold water*
- pinch of sea salt
Apricot Puree
- 1 lb apricots, halved and pitted
- 2–3 tbsp agave nectar, divided (see instructions)
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Apricot Puree: Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place the apricots in a medium-sized bowl and drizzle 1 tbsp of the agave nectar and all of the almond extract over the top. Use clean hands to lightly and evenly coat the apricots with the agave-almond extract.
- Apricot Puree: Place the apricots cut side down on the parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining agave mixture from the bowl over the top. Roast the apricots for 30 minutes. While the apricots are roasting, make the chamomile cream.
- Chamomile Cream: Add coconut milk, agave and loose leaf chamomile tea to a medium-size pot. Gently warm the chamomile cream over medium heat to a simmer (stir frequently to avoid burning). Simmer for about 1 minute, but do not boil. Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid. Allow the tea to steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Chamomile Cream: Strain the chamomile tea through a fine mesh sieve.** Whisk the cornstarch and pinch of sea salt into the cream while it's still warm. Then set the chamomile cream aside in the refrigerator to cool while you make the apricot puree.
- Apricot Puree: When the apricots are done roasting, allow them to cool to room temperature. Then puree the roasted apricots with the remaining agave nectar (1 tbsp at a time; check for your desired sweetness) using a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth.
- Assembly: Spoon half of the apricot puree evenly between the popsicle molds. Pour or spoon roughly half of the chamomile cream over the top of the apricot puree. Then alternate, layering the popsicles with the remaining puree and chamomile cream to the top (leaving a tiny bit of room at the top of the each mold). The result should lead to a naturally mixed/swirled popsicle, but you can also use a chopstick to swirl the mixture around even more. Wipe off any excess drips from the top of the popsicle mold.
- Freezing: If you're using a popsicle mold with built-in sticks, cover the mold with the lid and place the apricot chamomile cream popsicles in the freezer for at least five hours. If you're using a mold that requires the addition of popsicle sticks (this is the type I used), place the lid over the top of the popsicle mold, then insert the stick half-way into the center of each popsicle. Freeze for for five hours, or until frozen.
- Unmolding: Allow the popsicles to thaw for 5-10 minutes before removing, or turn the popsicle mold on its side and run lukewarm water briefly over the mold. Gently wiggle each popsicle stick to remove. Enjoy straight away!
- * You could also try substituting tapioca flour/starch if you prefer.
- **Brewing the tea directly in the coconut milk allows the mellow, soothing flavor of chamomile to really shine. Depending on your loose leaf tea variety, some residual tea may find its way in your chamomile cream. Pouring the chamomile cream through the fine mesh sieve one or two more times to strain (to remove any larger bits of tea) should do the trick.
- Popsicles can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.


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Fake United Kingdom Degrees
A few months back, a customer named Tonya from Belfast wrote us about her daughter who never graduated from her local institute even after attending a few semesters. A few of her mates were giving her a hard time and as a self esteem booster, she wanted to invest in a fake british diploma.
At the time, her main concern was that a few of the people her daughter knew had graduated and she was concerned they would immediately spot of a bogus recreation. We had experienced to her that we knew the diploma well that she was replicating and could ensure a high quality reproduction, if she purchased one of our replica choices.
We remember the call we got from her about a week later, after her daughter had shown the document offer to her friends. They almost all believed it was true even through there were a few changed from the document we made and the actual one. Still the layout and structure were all captured making it seem like a totally legit degree from the United Kingdom when it was anything but.
Can you make fake uk degrees from other areas?
We create a wide variety of novelty academic degrees including London, a fake Manchester university degree, Liverpool, Birmingham and more. Every item is 100% personalized with your unique name, dates for graduation, degree information, honours information and more.
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