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Do you experience abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating after you eat? Do you go longer than 24 hours between bowel movements? Are your stools hard to pass and pebble-like? Do your bowel movements alternate between diarrhea and constipation? If so, then read on because you don't have to suffer.
There are many reasons for gastric disturbance, but the most prevalent cause is a disruption in the balance of the microbes (bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiome) in the digestive tract. This is no surprise because there are more than 100 trillion microorganisms that live in our gastrointestinal tract, on our skin and elsewhere in our bodies. In fact, the total number of genes that make up the human microbiome outnumbers the total number of human genes by a factor of 100-to-one so it's no wonder that microbial imbalances would lead to dis-ease. Microbiome imbalances can be caused by:
- Lack of exposure to beneficial microbes: Infants obtain bacteria from their mother during the birth process and via breastfeeding. C-section delivery and formula feeding impede the natural transfer of bacteria from the mother to the infant. Women who have taken antibiotics before giving birth can also pass on pathogenic bacteria to their infants rather than a healthy array of beneficial bacteria. Children who grow up in extremely hygienic conditions have less exposure to microbes so their immune system becomes hyper-reactive as compared to children who grow up on farms where the exposure to dirt and animal microbes allows their immune system to attain a higher tolerance so they have fewer allergies.1,2,3
- Stress: Hormones produced under stress lower the levels of good bacteria and increase inflammation of the digestive tract lining. In addition, stress diverts the body's processes away from the process of digestion, allowing foods to remain in the digestive tract longer. Microbial digestion of food (otherwise known as fermentation) results in gas and bloating in addition to overgrowth of unfavorable microbes.4,5,6
- Food allergies: If your body is reacting to the foods you eat, your entire digestive tract can be inflamed. This can lead to "leaky gut", which has been correlated with increased incidence of autoimmune conditions, in which the immune system starts attacking one's own body.7
- Antibiotic Exposure: Overuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well as a reduction in beneficial bacteria in the body. University studies have shown that antibiotics also destroy the cells that line the intestine, which results in disruption of nutrient absorption.8
- Acid-suppressing medications: Stomach acid is important for several reasons, including destruction on ingested microbes, breaking down proteins for absorption and stimulating the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas. By buffering or blocking production of hydrochloric acid, antacids, (Tums) anti-histamines (cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine and ranitidine) and protein pump inhibitors (omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), and omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix)) prevent these important processes and create an environment that favors the development of microbial imbalances. Long-term use of these drugs can lead to nutritional deficiencies, increased inflammation, osteoporosis, neurotransmitter imbalances, and impaired metabolism.9,10
- Environmental Toxin Exposure: Toxins from the environment can destroy gut bacteria and lead to chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, disrupts the biosynthesis of amino acids, alters the balance between pathogens and beneficial biota in the gut, impairs absorption of important nutrients such as sulfur and selenium, and inhibits an important detoxification pathway in the liver. Recent studies have shown the growing problem of celiac disease and gluten intolerance can be attributed to glyphosate in our foods. Glyphosate is just one example of a chemical that has been shown to have detrimental consequences to health. Since the industrial revolution, thousands of chemicals have been introduced in our air, water, food supply and homes. Unfortunately, the burden of proof for safety is forced upon the living beings that inhabit this planet rather than the companies that produce the chemicals.11,12
- Eating a Standard American Diet (SAD): A diet high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, unhealthy fats and antibiotic/hormone-laden meat and low in fresh organic vegetables and naturally fermented foods results in extreme imbalances of gut microbes. Consumption of artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, has been shown to cause a significant reduction of beneficial bacteria.13,14
Methods of evaluation
Since the gastrointestinal tract is a complicated organ system, testing for microbiome imbalances involves evaluation of a patient's thorough medical history and current symptoms, as well as past treatments and outcomes to determine appropriate testing.
Symptoms of indigestion, gas/bloating, burning or discomfort in the upper abdominal area that is made better or worse by eating and/or a positive fecal occult blood stool test, warrant testing for Helicobacter pylori overgrowth. H. pylori is a bacteria that inhabits the stomach of most humans and is the organism that is responsible for the development of ulcers if conditions allow overgrowth. The urea breath test is used to diagnose H. pylori. Several antibiotics are used to eradicate the organism and herbal products can be used to help heal the gut tissue. It's extremely important to address the cause of the imbalance of H. pylori so that overgrowth does not re-occur. Food allergies/intolerances and prolonged stress are common causes of inflammation, which can lead to bacterial imbalances in the stomach. Acid-suppressing drugs can result in H. pylori overgrowth, resulting in increased nitrites and N-nitroso compounds (NOCs), which have been associated with inflammation in the stomach gastritis.15
Small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO can result from chronic constipation; food-borne illnesses; consumption of foods, such as sugar and refined carbohydrates that support growth of unfavorable microbes; and/or impaired digestion of foods. Symptoms of SIBO include gas/bloating, flatulence, belching, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea. SIBO may be the cause of irritable bowel symptoms if the following indicators are present: symptoms are made worse by consuming fiber or probiotics that contain prebiotics; patients with celiac do not improve with gluten-free diets; symptoms improve after a course of antibiotics; or if use of opiates causes constipation. The diagnostic method for SIBO is the hydrogen/methane breath test. Antibiotics, herbal medicine, and specific food types can help to rebalance the microbes and eliminate overgrowth if testing is positive.16
A Comprehensive stool analysis (CSA) can be used to assess overall gastrointestinal health. CSA can provide information regarding digestive enzyme function and effectiveness and microbial inhabitants of the large intestine. Microscopic analysis of stool can identify meat or vegetable fibers, which indicates of improper digestion. Macroscopic exam may also identify a parasitic infection. Presence of fecal fats can indicate impaired transit time, insufficient absorption or lack of enzymes or bile acids. Symptoms indicating a CSA is needed to evaluate gut health include diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, excessive flatulence, nausea, reflux, and suspicion of leaky gut.17
If you are suffering with digestive complaints, it's important to see a doctor who is knowledgeable about the various causes of discomfort as well as alternative labs so that microbial imbalances can be identified and treated properly. Many naturopathic doctors focus on gut health because the ability to digest, absorb and utilize nutrients is the basis of health.
Of course there are other conditions, such as food allergies/intolerances, pancreatic insufficiency, insufficient bile acids, impaired liver function, diverticulosis and cancer can lead to abdominal discomfort. Today's lifestyle and standard practices have created the most common cause of gastric distress – microbiome imbalance. If you are suffering with gastrointestinal distress, it's important to identify what is causing your discomfort because food sensitivities, toxin exposure, and microbial imbalances can lead to chronic disease, including autoimmune disease, arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and cancer.
Cheryl Hamilton, NMD, began her career in healthcare 30 years ago. She earned a B.S. degree in nutrition, worked in the health and fitness industry, and raised four children before attending the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine to become a naturopathic medical doctor. She practices at the Women's Health and Healing Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Dr. Hamilton is passionate about assisting women and their loved ones to improve health and wellbeing. She has extensive background in gastrointestinal health, weight management, bio-identical hormone therapy, treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)/ premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), cervical dysplasia and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Hamilton is the only practitioner in the Quad Cities area of Northern Arizona to offers platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy (known as the O-shot®), in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction and urinary stress incontinence. Dr. Hamilton also utilizes PRP for skin rejuvenation therapies (wrinkle reduction, scar therapy and hair regrowth) because she knows that how a woman feels about her outward appearance strongly influences her mental and physical health. When she's not seeing patients, Dr. Hamilton loves gardening, healthy cooking, and hiking.
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Moon and Apollo Missions Research Paper
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¶ … Apollo space missions. Inquiries, for example, like who began the Space Race and why, what was fulfilled on these expeditions and what were the identities of the acclaimed individuals on these missions will be responded to. The American public mentality towards space investigation will also be deliberated upon.
Who Started the Space Race and Why?
At the end of World War II in the 1940's, another clash started. It was referred to as the Cold War; this fight set two of the world's greatest superpowers at that time, the communist Union of socialist soviet republics (USSR) and the capitalist and democratic United States (U.S.) against one another. Starting just before 1960s, space would get to be an alternative field where this rivalry would play out, as every side looked to demonstrate the high quality of its inventions and innovations, its war capabilities and also the functionality and effectiveness of both its political systems and financial structures (The Space Race). Space travel and exploration was the alternative field for Cold War rivalry. It was the Russians who drew the first blood when they dispatched Sputnik (Russian meaning "explorer") this was the world's first man-made satellite to be put into the Earth's orbit, on the 4th of October 1957, via the Soviet R-7 intercontinental ballistic rocket. The launch of this satellite was unexpected and unpalatable to the Americans. What's more, this showing of the staggering force of the R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile which was apparently fit enough for dispatching an atomic warhead onto U.S. soil made intelligence gathering activities on the Soviet Armed Forces exercises, especially dire. The U.S.S.R. made even further strides forward in the year 1959 when they dispatched Luna 2, the first spacecraft to hit the moon (The Space Race).
Even more success was achieved by the soviets in April 1961, as their cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first individual to circle or orbit the Earth, voyaging in Vostok 1, a capsule-shaped space vehicle. For the U.S. The push to send a man into space, was named Project Mercury, NASA engineering designers came up with a spacecraft molded after a cone and less heavier than Vostok; they tried it with chimpanzees, and held its last experimental run/test flight in March 1961 preceding the Soviet's Gagarin's launch (The Space Race). Almost during the close of that May, President John F. Kennedy made the striking, audacious declaration that the U.S. would take man to the moon before the close of the decade. The U.S. dispatched Apollo 8 in the December of 1968, this was the first spacecraft with a human crew to circle the moon, and it was carried out from NASA's gigantic launch complex on Merritt Island, adjacent to Cape Canaveral Florida. On the following July 16th of 1969, American space explorers Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins took off on the Apollo 11 space project, this was the initial attempt to land man on the moon. In the wake of safe landing on July the 20th the following year, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the lunar surface; 'a small step for man and a giant leap for mankind', Armstrong is reported to have said of the moment (The Space Race).
The Astronauts on Each Apollo Mission and What happened on Each Mission
The Most Famous Apollo Mission
Of the celebrated Apollo missions, Apollo 11 was the most popular one. It was the mission that landed the first men on the moon, Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at about 20:18 GMT on July the 20th 1969. Armstrong stepped out onto the lunar surface about six hours later on July the 21st at 02:56 GMT (Stenger, 2001). Armstrong spent around over 150 minutes outside the shuttle, Aldrin marginally less, and together they gathered 47.5 pounds of moon surface material for studies back in Earth. The third individual from the mission, Michael Collins, steered the shuttle alone in the moons orbit up to when Armstrong and Aldrin came back to it for the voyage back to Earth.
On the live telecast to the world, Armstrong ventured onto the lunar surface and reported the occasion as one as a giant leap for mankind for the one small step he had taken (Stenger, 2001). Apollo 11 successfully won the Space Race for the U.S. And satisfied a national objective that had been proposed in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy in a discourse before the U.S. Congress in which he stated that before the end of that decade the United States will land a man on the moon and return him back home to the earth safely (Stenger, 2001).
Other Apollo Missions:
Apollo 1 (Makara, 2004) and the disaster that occurred:
The crew was composed of three individuals; who included Commander Virgil Grissom, Pilot Chaffe and CM Pilot White.This particular mission was never dispatched. This is because of a fire that started in the Apollo command module on the 27th of January 1967 during a trial run on the launch station, pulverizing the module and burning to death Grissom, Chaffee and CM Pilot White. A launch vehicle, the Saturn 1B, was unharmed and later utilized for the Apollo 5 mission.
Apollo 7 (Makara, 2004):
The crew was composed of three individuals; who included Walter M. Schirra, Walter Cunningham and Donn F. Eisele. This particular shuttle was redesigned to boost confidence. After the platform fire, the Command Module had been newly built and widely upgraded. The only cosmonaut to have flown in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions, Schirra, was in charge of the repairs of the modules.
Apollo 8 (Makara, 2004):
The crew was composed of three individuals; who included Frank Borman, William A. Anders and James A. Lovell. The Apollo 8 space explorers were the first people to wander past low-Earth circle and venture into a whole new world. What was initially intended to have been an observation of the Earth's orbit in preparation for moon landing, turned into a race with the Soviets to become the first country to circle the Moon. The Apollo 8 team flew inside the Command Module, with no lunar Lander joined. They were the first space explorers to be dispatched by the Saturn V, launch vehicle, which had flown just twice in the recent past. The SPS engines that had been examined on Apollo 7 roared into life and the boosters did their job flawlessly.
Apollo 8 got into the moon's orbit on the 24th of December in 1968. For about a day later the astronauts flew around the Moon, which looked like a gray, dark and desolate landscape through their window. They took photos, searched for future landing spots, and on Christmas Eve read to TV viewers from the first book of the bible. They additionally captured the first Earthrise as observed from the Moon. Apollo 8 demonstrated the capacity to travel to and from the Moon, and gave an enormous help to the whole Apollo missions program.
Apollo 17 and Artifacts Collected On the Moon (Makara, 2004):
The crew was composed of three individuals; who included A. Cernan, Harrison H.Schmitt and Ronald E. Evans. This was the last Apollo mission in which Cernan became the last man to walk on the moon while Ronald Evans piloted the vehicle around the orbit, Schmitt and Cernan gathered the most amount of rock ever collected on the moon (about 108.86 kilograms) on 3 moon-walks. The group wandered for 33.80 kilometers through a moon valley known as Taurus-Littrow in their Moon Buggy, found orange-hued soil, and left behind a plaque; which stated that man had finished his first exploration of the moon on December of 1972 and that may the spirit of peace and harmony that had taken them their be mirrored in the lives of all people. The Apollo missions had been completed. No women were incorporated in these programs.
The Cost of Missions
In spite of spending huge amounts of money and decades of work spent on undertakings as different as NASA's spacecrafts, Rotary Rocket and the National Aerospace Plane (NASP), affordable access to space has not yet been achieved. This has made it difficult to tap into the unlimited possibilities of space travel. In any case, all that could be a thing of the past as per those developing new designs of spacecrafts (Messier, 2014). We should do it because the innovations and technologies are ready and there is a need to, said Jeff Lane, the head engineer of Advanced High Speed Systems at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, amid an affordable access to space panel dialogue in San Jose, California. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is part of the competing teams in the United States government's XS-1 project, whose mission is to bring down the costs for access to space. The project, driven by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), expects to come up with a completely reusable unmanned spacecrafts with aero plane like capabilities including having the capacity to fly ten times in ten days, fit with a carrying capacity… [END OF PREVIEW]
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Janet Yellen takes the oath of office, administered by Governor Daniel Tarullo, on March 5, 2014.
In a farewell speech, the outgoing head of regulation at the Fed, Dan Tarullo, finally copped to damaging impact the Volcker rule has had on market functioning. The Volcker rule was intended to ban proprietary trading at commercial banks, but the rule was written so poorly that it has paralyzed banks from making markets in many fixed income instruments.
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The Fed's top bank supervisor leaves on Wednesday following eight years in which he earned a reputation as a tough enforcer and key player in the ramping up of regulatory requirements following the financial crash…
"Several years of experience have convinced me that there is merit in the contention of many firms that, as it has been drafted and implemented, the Volcker rule is too complicated," Mr Tarullo said. "Although the evidence is still more anecdotal than systematic, it may be having a deleterious effect on market making, particularly for some less liquid issues."
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Cotton canvas
Cotton canvas:
Cotton canvas is divided into three different types: lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight cotton.
Lightweight cotton weighs 130 to 180 grams per square meter (g / m²) The lightweight cotton fabric is ideal for itinerant campers who do not want to take too much weight.
Middleweight cotton weighs 180 to 220 g / m² and is used mainly in tents suitable for longer stay in one place.
Heavyweight cotton weighs 220 to 320 gm². Especially large tents, group tents and ridge tents are made of it. Cotton shrinks when wet, thus makes it waterproof when it rains. The cloth is impregnated to protect it from dirt and ultraviolet radiation.
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Cotton must be dry before the tent is stored. You can pack the tent damp, but not more than one or two days, can the tent stay packed. The tent should be unpacked and left to dry completely. The canvas can develop different fungal damage. Mildew expresses itself in small black spots that can not be removed. Cotton Cloth is often provided with an antifungal impregnation. The impregnation is every few years according to the manufacturer are repeated. Maintenance of fabric starts at set up. If it is improperly done, then the force on the canvas is incorrectly distributed. This can cause damage. Furthermore it is important to the canvas is clean and stains at the earliest possible stage be removed. Dust is best with a soft brush (with emphasis on soft) are swept away.
The lifetime depends on the circumstances at the camp. Air pollution, sunlight (ultraviolet), natural dirt (bird droppings, sand, salt water) and household pollution (cooking stains, soda, wine, sunscreen) greatly reduce the life of a cotton tent. Heavyweight cotton is around 30 to 55 weeks of use, middleweight canvas 20 to 40 weeks and lightweight fabric 15 to 40 weeks.


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Chair: Paul Cheney, Ph.D. – Chair, Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Co-Chair: Sue Pingleton, M.D. – Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education
Dean's Liaison: Robert Klein, Ph.D. – Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
Abebe Abebe, M.D. – Assistant Professor, General and Geriatric Medicine (KC)
Kamran Ali, M.D. – Clinical Assistant Professor, Radiology (Wichita)
Giulia Bonaminio, Ph.D. – Associate Dean for Medical Education
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Gerald Carlson, Ph.D. – Professor and Chair, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Glen Cox, M.D., M.B.A., M.H.S.A. – Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Chair, Health Policy and Management; Director, Institute for Community & Public Health; Professor, Radiology (KC)
Marianne Eyles – Faculty Development (Wichita)
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Jo Halverson – Director, Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development (KC)
Gina Hendren, M.D. – Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology (KC)
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Thomas Kluzak, M.D. – Chair, Department of Pathology (Wichita)
Joshua Mammen, M.D., Ph.D. – Assistant Professor, General Surgery (KC)
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Introducing Andrea Teti
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One hundred Israeli startups will have the time it takes to ride an elevator up the Azrieli Tower in Tel Aviv to make a successful pitch. It's all part of the The International Startup Festival's Elevator World Tour which debuted this year at the CN Tower in Toronto.
In the one-minute ride, the startups will pitch to a panel of angel investors to compete for an investment of up to $100,000.
"Israel is the Startup Nation, cultivating thousands of successful startups," said Philippe Telio, founder and producer of the International Startup Festival and Elevator World Tour. "Take the company Onavo for example, which recently celebrated a lucrative exit. Onavo was the 2011 winner of our pitch competition at Startupfest in Montreal, and partnering with forward thinking cities such as Tel Aviv is a part of our innovative approach to continue finding the next big thing."
Judges include New York City's Jamie O'Hara, director of Grise Global Group, Montreal's Howard Stotland (Founder of STS Systems), Mayer Gniwisch (Founder of ice.com) and Danny Knafo (Calidus Capital Corp), who have all founded and sold technology companies for hundreds of millions of dollars. Roy Oron, General Partner of Israeli-based Plus Ventures has also joined as an investor and judge in the competition. The group of judges will choose one winner by the end of the evening, during a cocktail for all attendees at the top of the tower.
Israeli startups can apply to pitch by November 29 at http://www.elevatorworldtour.com/apply-to-pitch.html
The first-ever Elevator World Tour took place in the CN Tower in Toronto. Tel Aviv has been selected as the second stop in the tour with several cities slated for 2014 including Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Dubai and Santiago.
The winner of the Elevator World Tour in Tel Aviv will secure — in addition to the investment prize– an opportunity to pitch in Montreal at the International Startup Festival to compete for the title of world champion.
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Following the tutorial, I am using TomatoUSB as the WINS seerver on my home network. It works most of the time. At times, my Windows PCs don't see all the non-Windows machines on the network. So far, I have not find a fix for it. Sometimes, if I uncechk WINS server/master browser, save, check them again and save, the problem will be gone. Sometimes not.
My question is if one of the Win PC wants to be the WINS server, will it win over Tomato?
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Following the tutorial, I am using TomatoUSB as the WINS seerver on my home network. It works most of the time. At times, my Windows PCs don't see all the non-Windows machines on the network. So far, I have not find a fix for it. Sometimes, if I uncechk WINS server/master browser, save, check them again and save, the problem will be gone. Sometimes not.
Wins is used to resolve a name into an IP address (like a dns for your LAN). Its correct configuration can be checked as explained in the tutorial, and it basically triggers when you double click on a computer name.
So if you do not see your computers in the network list, wins has nothing to do with it, but the master controller might. Tomato is configured in a way that no currently existing Windows version can win the battle to become the master controller. But for other machines, I think that the problem is one of the following:
- those machine are not members of the same workgroup (MSHOME is the default, but you need to check). This could case some vanishing problems; either check the configuration, or browse the network from a computer to verify which workgroup they are part of.
- if they are part of the same workgroup, they could somehow be elected as domain controller. Try to have a look at tomato's logs if you see something. I will post instructions on how to check which is the current master controller on a network.
What operating system are those machines running?
I have 3 Windows 7 desktop/laptop, one Dlink DNS-323 NAS and a Seagate Dockstar. Most of the times, all the Win machines see all the system on the net. Once in a while, the DNS-323 and dockstar are not visible from the Win machines. I can access them if I type in their IP address. When the non-Windows machines become "non-visible", all my Win machines don't see them. So maybe the issue is one of the Win machine took over and became the domain controller.
When I do an "ipconfig /all", it does show the router as the Primary WINS Server.
Yesterday, I edited the registry entry \HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Browser\Parameters\MaintainServerList from Auto to No on one of my PC. Don't know if this will help.
When you say "not visible", it means that they don't show up in the network browsing?
Did you check the configuration of those devices? Which workgroup are they part of? See for instance this configuration page:
They need to be in the same workgroup of all other Windows computers (which is probably "MSHOME").
When I say they are not visible, I mean
- I open a window explorer
- click Network
When it is working, all machines are displayed under Computer on the right side of Win Explorer
When it is not working, all Win machines + router with Tomato firmware are dispalyer on the right side. The DNS-323 and DockStar are not there.
All machines are configured for "workgroup" workgroup.
There is nothing I done that make the NAS' not visible and there is nothing I can do to bring them back. One day, they are invisible but they will be visible again several days later. When this problem occurs, I have tried to reboot my Win PC and/or router but no amount of reboot/restart will bring them back until "they want it to".
The log on my ASUS WL-520gu router only has entries for about 1 day and I don't see any domain monster changes from last occurrence. I will keep an eye on the log when I notice this issue.
OK to further debug this, we need to verify whether Tomato is sometimes losing its master browser status or not.
On the Windows command line, you should be able to run nbtstat -A 192.168.1.1 (or whatever IP tomato has); in its output, there should be a line containing __MSBROWSE__, which means that Tomato is the master browser of the network. You will have to run this command in the moments in which the DNS/Dockstar are disappearing, to check what it is going on. Actually, you might want to run it often, because one possible explanation is that those boxes disappear immediately after Tomato has just regained its master browser status so it does not have an up-to-date device list cached within itself.
Thanks. While google around, I found a little program that does nbtstat and I have it on my desktop. When the problem showed up last time, the program did not see any non-Windows machine and my main desktop was the master browser. That was the reason I posted the original question in this thread.
is there a way to have Win 7 gives up as master browser if for some reasons one of Win machine becomes one? It would be great if I can set it up so the Tomato router is the primary and the DNS-323 as a backup since both of them are on 24x7. (The DNS-323 is running chroot'd debian and I can change its samba conf.)
OK so a quick workaround for you is to configure your Win7 computers with \HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Browser\IsMasterBrowser to FALSE.
But I would be grateful if we could find out why your Win7 becomes the master browser. One possible reason is that Win7 uses an election value higher than tomato for some reason. Try adding the following string in tomato USB & NAS » File Sharing » Samba Custom Configuration:
os level = 250
Let's see if this is sufficient to fix the problem.
As for configuring your DNS-323 as master browser backup, it is sufficient to add these lines to smb.conf:
os level = 65
local master = yes
domain master = yes
"os level" must be configured the same as Tomato, so that either will win. It does not really matter which one If either is shutdown cleanly, the other will immediately become the new master. If you really want to force Tomato to always be the master, just use 64 for the DNS-323.
Thank you again. I added the os level = 250 to my tomato router. My registry don't have \HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Browser\IsMasterBrowser but I have changed \HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Browser\Parameters\MaintainServerList from No back to Auto.
To keep things simple, I will hold off making changes to the DNS-323.
Will keep track if the problem comes back.
I run Oracle's VirtualBox on my desktop Win machine once in a while. When the virtual machine runs, my desktop is the master browser for the VM sub-net. Can it be Win got confused and decided to be master browser for both sub-nets?


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Natalia Morris, oldest sister and main songwriter for SOUTHERN HALO as well as a big pet lover, will join host Jon Patch 4/21/18, live on Talkin' Pets at 630pm ET to discuss & give away their upcoming album, Just Like in the Movies
Natalia Morris, oldest sister and main songwriter for SOUTHERN HALO, will join host Jon Patch this Saturday, April 21, live on his Talkin' Pets radio show to chat about their upcoming album, as well as their love of animals and array of pets (fish, birds, cat, dog and hamster.)
The concept-driven, dream-inspired JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES. This 14-track package, produced by Catt Gravitt and Gerald O'Brien, mirrors the emotional and musical growth of Natalia, Hannah and Christina Morris, the three sisters from the Mississippi Delta who form SOUTHERN HALO.
Inspired by a dream of Natalia's, JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES features 10 songs written or co-written by the lead vocalist/guitarist, and four titles from Music City's hottest tunesmiths. The catchy ode to the glories of Southern womanhood, "Southern Halo," kicks off the project and marks the first "scene" of this movie-made-music. A co-write with Roxie Dean, the strong, multi-layered vocals and sing-along chorus make this a natural choice for the first "instant gratification track" offered with each iTunes and Amazon pre-order of the CD. The disc is the second outing for the trio with SESAC's 2012 Writer of the Year Catt Gravitt (Kelly Clarkson, Jake Owen) and Gerald O'Brien (Martina McBride, Trace Adkins) at the helm.
Continuing the album's theme is the first single "Anything Is Possible." Written by Gravitt and award-winning songwriter/producer Carl Falk, the hooky, upbeat track is a veritable anthem to the power of positive thinking and is already resonating at Country radio. A lyric video, featuring performance footage, can be seen on YouTube.
JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES explores the excitement found and challenges faced when chasing one's dream. The eagerness to experience new places is offset by the longing for the constant comforts of home, while the idea that anyone can indeed reach for the stars is reinforced. Natalia, Hannah and Christina continue to prove that dreams do come true - if you work hard and believe. Highlights abound, and the tracks range from Rock-ish ("My Girls & Me") to beautifully poignant ("Not Today") to confrontational ("Hey Boy").
The album's title track is a Pop/Rock-infused, modern-day fairytale that features underscored Rap-style background vocals and a sultry yet whimsical feel. Written by Gravitt, Jana Kramer and Brian Kierulf, "Just Like In The Movies" showcases SOUTHERN HALO's diversity and their fearless approach to music. The track was singled in the U.K. late last year and enjoyed enormous success.
"Missing Mississippi," written by Natalia and Jennifer Adan, slows things down with the true tale of Natalia's first night in her new Nashville home. Sweet, reflective and emotional, the song shows that sacrifices are always made in pursuit of the dreams that inspire us. Another track that shines the light on leaving, "Famous" tells the tale of the loneliness that can surround stardom. Penned with Alex Dooley, the message is deep - and partially hidden by a seductive melody. "Tom Girl," written with Melissa Bollea Rowe, describes a character familiar to the Morris sisters: someone who loves to get their hands dirty, but also loves to dress up for special occasions. As Natalia says, "everyone talks about 'tom boys' or 'girly girls' - no one ever talks about 'tom girls.' Christina loves fishing while Hannah rides horses and I enjoy building projects in our backyard, but we love to get prettied up for a night out. We're all 'tom girls.'"
Tom girls they may be, but Natalia, Hannah and Christina are all driven by the same dream. Music inspired SOUTHERN HALO; now their songs are inspiring young Country fans everywhere. Drummer Christina and bassist Hannah are still in their late teens, and Natalia just recently crossed over into her early 20s. They're exploring, challenging themselves to take risks and raise their bar - and JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES proves they have reached new heights - and they are proud of it. This new album is poised to follow the phenomenal success of their previous, eponymous CD, and is sure to bring new listeners to the fold as it breaks new ground for the trio.
Track Listing
Southern Halo
My Girls & Me
Notice Me
I Think Too Much
Tom Girl
Anything Is Possible
Not Today
Missing Mississippi
Gettin' Back Up
Hey Boy
Coming Home
It's Always Been You
Just Like In The Movies
Since their hypnotically-upbeat Country radio debut, "Little White Dress," caught the attention of U.S. radio and press (spending eight weeks at #1 on the International Hotdisc Chart) this sibling trio has broken down doors and shattered glass ceilings. Their sophomore single, "Rewind," was a U.S. Top 40 MusicRow CountryBreakout™ Chart hit that also held the #1 spot on the Hotdisc Chart for two weeks. The group's third single, "Living Like That," quickly found success of its own, and further bolstered the trio's profile. It's been a fast ride to the big stage for these Delta darlings. Since landing in the National Finals of the 2014 Texaco Country Showdown as the youngest competitors ever, the band has opened for Maren Morris, Deana Carter, Love and Theft, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Paslay, Tyler Farr, Parmalee, Old Dominion, American Young, Blues immortal B.B. King and legendary chanteuse Dionne Warwick, among many others. The Cleveland, Mississippi natives have performed at the CMA Music Festival, at a pre-show on the rooftop terrace of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and launched Townsquare Media's "Say It With Pepsi" Concert Series.
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Much ado about globalization has occurred over the past two decades. Spurred by technology, the ease of travel and our never-ending appetite for cheap products, our globe has seemingly grown smaller as more and more cultures connect to do business.
However, trends are often accompanied by counter-trends. This simply means that a segment of the population pulls in the opposite direction as a means to counter a trend they do not like. For example, the modern trend of ever-present technology is increasingly facing a counter-trend of 'unplugging'. There are vacations designed to help people unplug and even recovery groups for those addicted to technology (similar to AA).
Europe is currently in the midst a major counter-trend against globalization. It is called tribalism and I believe that its' impact will signal a major change in the globalization norms we have experienced in recent decades. Tribalism refers to a way of thinking or behaving that places your loyalty with your 'tribe' (a group with whom you share affinity) rather than to your country, social group or friends. While globalization has quietly turned us into a global village, tribalism seeks to ensure that we take care of the needs of our own little village first! Here are two examples of how tribalism is currently manifesting itself in Europe.
- Immigration. There is tremendous backlash in many parts of Europe as a result of the major influx of refugees that many countries have experienced. A country like Germany has been welcoming millions of immigrants with open arms (an example of an attitude that embraces globalization). At the same time, we see other countries closing their borders and citizens mounting protests against immigration (an example of tribalism).
- Brexit. On June 23, British citizens will vote to determine if their nation will leave the European Union (EU). This issue is closely related to many of the issues noted above regarding immigration and perceptions that leaving the EU will protect British financial interests (consider the recent monetary bailouts for Greece). To loosely quote Shakespeare, this referendum can be summarized as,"To be globalized or to be tribalized. That is the question".
The counter trend of tribalism also manifests itself in our workplaces. For example, business departments that seek their own needs ahead of the company they work for are demonstrating an aspect of tribalism. Concerns about members of the same family working for the same company or department (typically called nepotism) also relates to concerns about tribalism.
Globalism and tribalism and complex issues that I cannot adequately debate in this short blog. However, awareness about this tug of war between global and tribal priorities is something that we each need to develop. Expect it to continue to increase in significance in the decade ahead.
Jeff Suderman is a futurist, consultant, and professor who works in the field of organizational development. He partners with clients to improve culture, leadership, teamwork, organizational alignment, strategy and organizational future-readiness. He resides in Palm Desert, California. Twitter: @jlsuderman Email: email@example.com


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The findings were published today in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Previous research indicates that as the American population ages most middle-aged individuals are under-informed about care and have made few plans such as saving money and having proper insurance to cover care needs as they arise.
"Our study found that middle-aged Americans have unrealistically low expectations about their need for future health care, putting added pressure and strain on family members and friends," said Carrie Henning-Smith, M.P.H., M.S.W., lead author and Ph.D. candidate in the School of Public Health. "The public needs to be aware that most will need care and there's a need to plan ahead."
Henning-Smith said current living arrangements were a major determinant of expectations about future care needs. She believes this is important for several reasons: 1) It may help policymakers better predict who is and who is not planning for future care needs, allowing for better targeted educational campaigns and 2) Current living arrangements may change (children grow up and move out) so it is important to better understand whether people are basing their expectations about current or future living arrangements.
According to the study, expectations around future care needs vary by who people currently live with and respondents who live alone. Respondents who live alone are most likely to say it's "very likely" they will need care whereas respondents living with minor children are the least likely to expect they will need care in the future.
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- Only one in ten expect to use a home health care agency or nursing home/assisted living.
- Having a close relative who has needed long-term care for at least a year is associated with greater expectations of expecting to need care for oneself. This finding in particular may be useful in creating educational campaigns about future care needs using personal narratives.
"Our current long-term care system is overly stressed and we need to figure out how we're going to care for the millions of middle-aged Americans as they get older," said Henning-Smith. "Policymakers should be concerned about this situation, especially from a budget sense. It's important for them to encourage middle-aged Americans to make plans for future care needs, including discussing long-term care wishes with family members, saving money for care, and educating themselves on available care options."
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Philly alt/prog rockers Circa Survive have announced a new round of USA 'The Amulet Tour' dates for this fall. The 24-date run will see support from La Dispute and Queen of Jeans.
New York City will host the first stop of the trek at Manhattan's PlayStation Theater on October 29 [TIX on 8/10]. From there, the tour hits venues in MD, IL, CO, CA and more before concluding in MA at the start of December.
Circa Survive are touring in support of last year's The Amulet on Hopeless Records. As for La Dispute, they have a new LP coming out soon, and Queen of Jeans are trekking in support of their latest effort, Dig Yourself.
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Oct 29 New York, NY – Playstation Theater
Oct 30 Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Nov 01 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
Nov 02 Detroit, MI – Majestic Theater
Nov 03 Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
Nov 04 St Louis, MO – Ready Room
Nov 06 Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
Nov 07 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Nov 09 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
Nov 11 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Nov 12 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Nov 13 Berkeley, CA – The UC Theater
Nov 14 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Nov 16 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
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Animal Companions and FamiliarsBy Eric Cagle
One of the features for druids, rangers, sorcerers, and wizards is the ability to gain an animal companion or familiar. Although treated in different ways, these loyal beings can be seen as extensions of their master's will. Animal companions are commonly utilized as an alarm, a tracker, or an extra fighter during a brawl. Familiars boost their master's skills and can literally act as an extra set of eyes and ears. We'll look at some effective tactics for getting the most out of your furry friends.
Animal Companions in Combat
Obviously, picking the right tactics for your animal companion in combat situations depends on the creature. Boars, badgers, and wolverines work best when you can let them cut loose and charge an opponent, while snakes, weasels and hawks work best when they can sneak up and attack from cover. A druid or ranger's choice of animal companion probably complements her own fighting style -- combining stealth with stealth, for instance. Alternatively, choosing an animal companion that goes counter to your style can throw your opponent for a loop. If you're a stealthy ranger, having a vicious dire badger as your animal companion can work to divert attention while you sneak up from behind.
Information on animal tricks can be found in the Handle Animal skill description on page 74 of the Player's Handbook, as well as in the Druid's Animal Companion section on page 36. Basic tricks include attack, come, defend, down, fetch, guard, heel, perform, seek, stay, track, and work. For related information, you might also consider the Rules of the Game: Familiars series, which examined questions regarding animals and their relation to their masters.
If you have an animal companion that you intend to use in combat, it's imperative to teach it the following tricks: attack, down, and stay. The defend and guard tricks are also useful (if the creature is smart enough to learn more than three tricks), especially to protect allies or to guard an area from interlopers.
One of the best uses for an animal companion is to have it serve as a flanker for you or your group. Most animals have rapid movement rates and can easily flank your opponent or harry it into an optimum location where you and your party can inflict the most damage. Alternatively, your animal companion can be trained to stick close (the "heel" trick), in which case it remains by your side, thus reducing the chance of getting flanked by melee opponents.
Remember, if your animal doesn't know the "down" trick, it will flee from combat once it takes serious damage!
Other Uses for Animal Companions
During down times, animal companions make great alarms, sensing potential intruders while you (or the rest of your party) sleep, especially if it has the Scent ability. The usefulness of an animal companion depends on the type of creature and the tricks that it has been taught. Here is a list of ways to utilize tricks (other than the ones listed above) effectively for your animal companion.
Fetch: Small animals can get items in small spaces that you yourself can't reach. If your animal companion can fly, it can snatch up an object before your enemy can get to it, and then rise high enough where it can't be reached.
Perform: Perform is great for setting up a distraction before combat begins. Have your bear befuddle the goblins by balancing on one paw while you set up your ambush from the rear. Or, if you're the thieving type, your animal companion can amuse the populace with your animal companion's antics while you or your compatriots pick their pockets.
Seek: Use this trick to send your animal companion into a potentially dangerous area to find living creatures that might be hiding or waiting in ambush.
Track: At least at lower-levels, your animal companion is probably more adept at tracking down creatures than you are. Let it hunt down your quarry for you.
Work: Although using your animal companion as a pack animal is probably a waste of its abilities, if it has a greater Strength than you do, it can haul heavy stuff (including your treasure at the end of the adventure!). Alternatively, you can load some of your gear onto it to lighten your load (avoid giving it more than light encumbrance, however, or its combat ability suffers greatly).
Familiars in Combat
Many of the abilities of familiars work only when they are within close proximity of their master, and few are allowed to engage the enemy on their own terms. Most familiars are Tiny size or smaller, and they lack much in the way of offensive capabilities. If you get in combat, casting defensive spells, such as mage armor or the like, also apply to your familiar if it's within 5 feet. Keep your familiar's AC pumped up to help it from getting killed -- with all the nasty side effects.
Familiars are far more effective for their masters at lower levels, where they serve as an extra set of eyes, ears, and nose to spot danger when you lack the right spells. The deliver touch spell ability of familiars is potentially the most devastating offensive weapon for your creature. Load your innocuous looking toad familiar with shocking grasp and let it hop unseen toward your opponent. Flying familiars, such as the hawk or raven, can use this ability best, swooping in for a simple touch attack before fleeing. Snakes obviously have their poison -- let it strike fast and escape quickly, letting the poison do its work for you. Of course, improved familiars, such as quasits, come equipped with all manner of useful abilities in combat.
Other Uses for Familiars
Small and relatively weak, but quite intelligent, familiars are best used for noncombat-oriented tasks. Ravens can speak one language, making it perfect for relaying messages to allies or sending notes to your home base if you're willing to let it leave your presence for that long. They make superior scouts, although their communication is limited until 5th level. However, the empathic link ability lets you discern danger ahead of time if your familiar spots it in time.
Familiars even can act as ambassadors of sorts -- at higher levels they can speak to animals of their own kind, letting you interrogate animals for (limited) information. Familiars make great distractions, knocking over objects (such as lit oil lamps onto parchment in the evil wizard's tower . . .) or leaping onto the enemy's head.
Animal companions and familiars can function as mere flavor, or they can be useful partners for your character. The best way to use them is to think creatively!
Game Resources: To use the material in this article to its fullest, check out the following resources: Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, Player's Handbook.
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Eric Cagle cut his teeth at Wizards of the Coast, but now lives the extravagant freelancer lifestyle. Look for his name on D&D, d20 Modern, and Star Wars books. Recent credits include d20 Apocalypse, Races of Destiny, and Monster Manual III. He is also a contributor to the Game Mechanics, Green Ronin Publishing, Dragon Magazine, and this lovely website. Eric lives in Seattle where the coffee is dark and bitter like his goddesses.


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Looking for Healing for the Holidays? It might be right under your nose!
The History of Scotch Pine Healing. Everyone loves the smell of pine trees with its branches reminding us of the winter holidays. Early Europeans used pine wood for building houses, the tall straight trees for the masts of sailing ships, and its needles to stuff their mattresses. The Native Americans ate the tops to prevent scurvy. The cones were boiled with other herbs and honey to relieve a cough, and the needles were pounded and added to the bath to relieve arthritis.
How is Pine used Today for Healing? Pine is warm and dry, and is an excellent expectorant for clearing phlegm from the lung, bronchial and sinus, as well as being antiseptic. It aids digestion, stimulates the kidneys, helps arthritis and gout, and can be given for physical and mental depletion, exhaustion and anxiety. Always mix it into carrier oil such as almond, sesame or jojoba, never put an essential oil directly on your body. Its resins and turpentine makes solvents for paints today.
As a flower essence remedy, it is given to those who blame themselves, feel responsible for the problems and mistakes of others and live with constant guilt. Pine works to help us learn self-acceptance and how to set appropriate boundaries.
Your holiday pine tree, wreath or garland will not only brighten up your home, it highlights the lesson of the Season—love and forgiveness as we take a moment to realize the sacredness and divinity first of ourselves, and then of all others.
This article is written by Maggie Smith. Her journey with flower essences began in 1993 with the Flower Essence Society of California. Maggie Smith is the creator of Flower Essence Sprays, an advanced energy healer, a graduate and teacher for the School of Energy Mastery, a member of the Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance and a Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance Health and Wellness Educator. If you are interested in membership to the Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance, and/or to publish your health article to our blog, contact us


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Writing a song is quite easy. But rap music is definitely a challenge. Even some professional rappers find it hard to create another rap song (unless they are placed in a rap battle where they have to be spontaneous.) The volume of the lyrics in a rap music is way higher compared to any type of music. As a matter of fact, the song with the most number of words is a rap song. It is entitled "Animal" by Harry Shotta, an MC from the United Kingdom. It has 1, 771 words. It replaced Eminem's "Rap God" with 1, 560 words.
Well, if you want to make a rap song now, consider these seven basic steps in writing a rap music:
Select a theme
The very first thing to do is to brainstorm a theme. Find an inspiration for your music. You can use your personal life experiences as the primary theme of your music. You can also use rap to convey a message about a certain social issue. Or you can just be general about your song, rapping about men and women, living wild and free.
Create a hook
Most rap songs have a hook. Sometimes, it is called the "chorus". It is the part of your rap music that can be easily remembered by listeners. Some rappers start their rap with the hook to make it more attractive to the audience. It also provides a good pre-vibes of the rap as it packages the main message.
Play with words
After finalizing a melodic hook, start writing your lyrics. In this stage, you have to play with words. A rhyme is one of the most common elements in rap lyrics. You do not need to pressure yourself with the rhymes. First, you just have to be spontaneous. Go back to your lyrics and check for some words which you can alter. Besides, rhymes do not need to be all natural. "Near rhymes" will do.
Master the beat
In a rap music, the beat is the most important. It should go in-sync with your lyrics and theme. On the other hand, you should be careful in choosing a beat. There are websites where you can purchase beats. You can also create your own beats using computer software or even smartphone apps. Moreover, you can partner with DJs.
Organize the song flow
Now that you have the hook, the lyrics, and the beat, it is now time for you to organize your song flow. You just have to arrange the placement of the verses, chorus, refrain, bridge, and outro, among others. As mentioned earlier, some raps start with the chorus. You can be unique with your song flow.
After doing the finishing touches for your rap music, practice the song. Play the beat and sing the rap lyrics. Since rap songs are full of words, it may be complicated for you to memorize the lyrics. Just take your time until you master everything.
Don't forget to share your rap masterpiece!


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It has been said that attention is the most basic form of love. Lately I have been giving a lot of attention to those I love. My daughter, Grace, graduated with honors yesterday from the local community college. We enjoyed a beautiful special ceremony last night at the school just for those in the Honors… Continue reading Grumpy Doves Need More Love
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The Goodwill Sparrow
I had just dropped off some donations at Goodwill. I was sitting in my car contemplating buying more stuff. I felt satisfied giving and wondered why I was sitting staring into the store.Was there something waiting for me inside? I asked my guides "Is there something here you want to give to me?"I didn't feel… Continue reading The Goodwill Sparrow
Open To Your Blessings
It's a decision you make. The decision to prosper. The decision to be happy. The decision to be your best. We need to make these decisions and stick with them. Today I decided once again to open to my blessings. I made my decision out loud to the Universe. "I am willing to receive the… Continue reading Open To Your Blessings


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Moving overseas to work can be exciting, but it's a big decision. Our partner agency in Dubai has put together some answers to the most common questions people considering a move to Dubai ask.
What's the market like out there?
Dubai is an exciting and vibrant place to work especially within digital. Whilst the local market is relatively small with many people knowing each other, it is growing rapidly and is the hot spot for digital activity across the EMEA region. The digital industry is slightly less advanced compared with the UK market which means any candidate looking to move out there will either move up the ranks quickly or be in charge of other new developments whereas they may have to wait another 12-18 months to achieve this level in their current role in the UK.
This has its pros and cons as technology and general internal systems are less developed but this presents a unique challenge to someone moving from the UK and they have the chance to make their mark from day one. Local candidates with digital experience are in short supply so those who are hired locally tend to be employed not just for their digital knowledge but also for their fluency in Arabic. Once clients approach us it's usually to fill in the digital gaps they need to fill within their teams.
It's a rapidly growing region and a rare chance to work with EMEA based companies who embrace digital fully and often Dubai is considered the main hub of digital activity within the EMEA region.
How much experience do I need to get a job in Dubai?
Depending on the roles, most candidates will need a minimum of two years' experience for the client to justify organising a visa. It's also very important that applicants haven't hopped around from role to role as clients want to see commitment.
Do I need to go to Dubai to interview?
Not necessarily as Skype and video conferencing are the standard methods of interviewing. If the role is particularly senior then the client will fly them out to meet with the team they will be managing after an offer is made. Some candidates have already been to Dubai hence why they are applying in the first place but a client is more than happy for people to fly out to see them, although this is usually expensed by the individual.
How long does the whole process take?
Unless there is some delay internally within the company, the interviewing process is extremely quick in Dubai so candidates shouldn't be alarmed if an offer is made after the second skype interview, occasionally offers have been made after the first but this is rare. The duration of the process is usually 2-4 weeks max. Once the offer is made then the client will start to organize the visa for which an attested degree certificate is needed. We often make candidates aware that they should have the degree ready before interviewing as being unable to locate it can delay the process quite a bit.
Is a move to Dubai a good way to broaden out my skills?
It depends on personal goals, a lot of applicants want to move to Dubai for very different reasons; change of lifestyle, or they have visited before and have friends in the region, or recent changes in their life have made them consider leaving the UK for a couple of years.
You can be assured that moving out of the UK and working in Dubai will not affect your chances of securing a new role back in the UK if you decide to return. A position in Dubai will see your skill set broaden in general as mentioned previously as the industry is not as mature so will be given a unique chance to move up the ranks very quickly.
Will I get relocations costs covered?
Depending on the level of role, usually yes. The relocation costs include: flight out to Dubai, two weeks' paid accommodation by the employer and a return flight each year. They is a huge ex pat community who share flats initially whilst they get their bearings so you will find there are people on hand to help you secure a flat within Dubai. If you want to move any items over to Dubai then Pickfords is the usually preferred company and some clients will pay for this services (again depending on the seniority of the role). You need to put down a larger deposit for flats but again this is something the company can help you with and often you just pay them back over a longer period of time. Dubai clients are incredibly supportive and are there to support you at every part of the process.
Who covers the visa cost?
The client covers the costs of the visa. All you need to supply is a copy of your passport and an attested degree certificate.
What's the client side market like out there?
The client side market is developing but most roles are agency side as this is where the business growth is and where UK skills are needed.
How easy will it be for me to come back to the UK?
The experience is transferable. We've seen a number of candidates moving back and landing good roles at great agencies in the UK. Also, after working overseas, you will have multicultural experience and will have much more to offer to your new employer. The question is: would you actually want to move back?
Is it more relaxed that the UK market?
It probably is, during weekends and the Christmas break. It really depends on what you are after. A typical weekend includes relaxing near pools, enjoying first class buffets on a Friday and barbeques are the norm. However, it's still business as usual and deadlines, targets still need to be achieved.
What factors do I need to consider before I look for a job in the Dubai market?
- Am I ready to move away from my family and friends?
- What do I have to offer to a new employer and what do I expect career wise?
- Do I have any property, any other commitments, can I rent it out, sell?
- Why do I want to move to Dubai? It shouldn't just be for the amazing weather and tax free salary!
Are the digital jobs in the Middle East based in Dubai?
Mostly yes, although roles come up in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia (although the latter is usually limited to which candidates can apply due to strict social codes)
What's the most desired skillset?
Digital experience in demand comprises media planning and buying, ppc and seo. Social media and mobile are growing areas but these roles come up less frequently as the performance focused roles. If you are a Search Manager, Media Planner/buyer, SEO Manager then you'll find a range of roles on offer to you.
Why would I want to move?
Despite the inclement weather we are all used to here in the UK, your reason for moving to Dubai shouldn't be just for the high temperatures and tax free salary. It gets incredibly hot mid-summer and temperatures can reach 50 degrees. Whilst your salary is tax free, Dubai is not a cheap place to live if you want to live the high life. However, London is also expensive so far most the transition isn't much of surprise. The real reason for moving should be to gain experience within an exuberant and exciting market in a growing region. It offers a superb chance to move up the ranks quickly, gain exposure to EMEA based clients and be given a lot more responsibility than if you remained in a stagnant role in the UK.
If you'd like more information about working in Dubai or the Middle East, just get in touch and we'll put you in touch with one of our contacts who's working out there now.


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The science community at Brandeis University has been active in the getting information out about our research, events and achievements. The many forms of social media have been instrumental in getting this word out.
While the Science at Brandeis blog strives to provide information about all of the programs and departments in the Division of Science, some of the other blogs focus on a specific program or area of research. Science Whys is a blog created by James Morris, assistant professor of Biology at Brandeis. It is comprised of essays on science, teaching and medicine.
For quick science-related updates on twitter follow us on our Brandeis Science, Science Geeks at Brandeis University and Brandeis Science twitter accounts.


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The first billion years of the universe
ASTRO 3D astronomers are studying the process by which the structures in the Universe first formed, using low-frequency radio waves.
The Epoch of Reionisation refers to the period in the history of the Universe during which the neutral hydrogen gas was ionised (electrons removed from atoms) and the smooth matter distribution become the highly structured galaxies and clusters of galaxies we have today.
The observational Epoch of Reionisation project explores the first billion years of the Universe, as probed through the redshifted emission line of neutral hydrogen gas. Studying the spatial and temperature distribution of the neutral hydrogen gas between the first galaxies provides key insights into the growth of structure at Cosmic Dawn and the first sources of ionising radiation in the Universe. In ASTRO 3D, we are exploring this signal with the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), and in future Square Kilometre Array (SKALow), both of which will be located in the remote Western Australian desert.
The MWA EoR project is an international collaboration, with major contributions from ASTRO 3D nodes at the University of Melbourne and Curtin University, and partner institutions CSIRO and the University of Washington. The collaboration has been collecting data from 2013 onwards towards three regions of the sky, and across a wide period in the first billion years of the Universe. The team collect, calibrate, process and analyse these thousands of hours of data to extract the weak cosmological signal from all of the sources of extragalactic, Galactic and terrestrial contamination that blanket it. In ASTRO 3D, the primary science aims are improvements in our signal processing and signal extraction, leading to first detection and exploration of this era. The MWA observational data will be combined with the theoretical predictions of the Genesis Simulations and the processing efficiency aims of the Data Intensive Astronomy thread.


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ONE - Bank holiday Monday in Brockwell Park, just chilling with the girls, sipping on Gin and Tonics, munching on Nachos and tanning those pasty legs.
TWO + THREE - My sunny commute over the Thames and past Bayswater.
FOUR - Drinking the craziest Cocktails at the Blind Pig at Social Eating House in Soho (Cereal Killer this concoction was called and included Coco Pops milk - yup you heard right). Read Alice's review here.
FIVE - Recovery strategy to cure the pains caused by our night out at the Blind Pig. Big BYRON order all around.
SIX - Yup I did it, chopped my hair off again and couldn't be happier. Alexia has once again done a brilliant job.
SEVEN - Flowers from my best friend Susie, just before she went off to enjoy the rest of her summer in Berlin. I miss her terribly!
EIGHT - We've really been into Bloody Maries recently. Secret ingredients: chilli vodka and lots of lemon juice. Recipe to follow soon.
NINE - Spontaneous breakfast dates with the boys. Travelling all the way to Earlsfield for some serious Eggs Florentine and Hash Brown goodness at Mel's Vintage Beats & Breakfast.
TEN - Late night walks home.
ELEVEN - Some exciting branding projects going on here. There is still so much more to do but this project has been a true labour of love. Check out my friends at 37thState's blog here.


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2017 Megalong Valley Cancer Fundraiser A Week Well Worth It – Roll On 2018
I love this event and it ran from 23rd September thru to the 30th September which is the long weekend. We had greenacres roofing work on our home. Check them out.
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The charity auction on the Wednesday night was fantastic and the prizes were amazing from quilts to individual items to boutique beer to a custom made fire pit – hey we even videod Steve Langley rapping…
Now as I said before there was some great raffle prizes and also a demonstration by horse trainer Mark Langley who was just brilliant.
Now this was a week of horse riding, country music and of course raising monies for a worthy event – Cancer Research through the Cancer Council of NSW and…. it was a week of catching up with old friends, making new friends and generally having a great time.
Above is Mark Phillis from Harris Farms who was invaluable during the week and below are a couple of his Icelandic Horses he breeds – absolutely brilliant.
It was as per previous years an outstanding success – this event is run by the Cumberland Trail Horse Riders Club and a week doesn't seem that long. I reckon it could have gone for longer tho it is hard on the organisers and a big credit must go to Reg and Cathy plus more and with their website created by web design boca raton. We cecommend it to you. They did a grerat job on website design.
I mean Reg and Cathy seem to have their legs run off and they also ride as well as also looking after their horses during the week. This year Kim at the last minute couldn't attend so the pamper session for the ladies didn't eventuate because they document their works first at sodapdf.com.
The auction was great fun above and of course below is my favourite breed of vehicle Porsche…
Below are some pictures taken by various people… Just click on the picture see a larger version.
We even had Steve Langley do is infamous Nuuuuu Orleeeeans rap song – always a treat.
Anyway I have rambled on for too long, hey if you see me out on the road say gday or hit me up on UHF Channel 40
Till next time, take care, yours in country music – Leigh


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CINCO DE MAYO: Sweet & Hot Tequila Drink
For your consideration: a sweet, spicy and smooth tequila drink called the Pico de Plata ("silver beak"). The recipe was created by mixologist Jason Littrell for Hornitos Tequila, using sweet pineapple juice and hot jalapeño purée. Jalapeño is used in two forms: the seeds infuse the vodka, and the flesh is puréed as a mixer.
Why the horn-shaped shot glass used by Hornitos?
In some regions of the world, unique glass shapes have been specially designed for the local wines and spirits. After a long day's work, Mexican farmers used to enjoy shots of tequila from a real bull's horn to celebrate the day's end. Thus, the first tequila-specific shot glass was designed in the shape of a bull's horn.
Ingredients For One Drink
*Cut the skin off the jalapeño. Soak the seeds and pith (the hot part) of three jalapeños per 750ml bottle of silver tequila for 30 minutes, or to taste. Save the flesh for the purée.
Check out the history of tequila.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!


text: Nouvelle Collection de L'Occitane 11th February, 2013 Fragrance Last Wednesday I attended the press launch of four new fragrances, formulated by Karine Dubreuil, to be launched in L'Occitane stores this May. I can't tell you much, well I really shouldn't be telling you anything other than you should be excited. I have the fragrances sat right here in front of me, but I've been told you'll have to wait. All I can say is that they're exciting blends that you really wouldn't think would work together, inspired by a place very close to Karine's heart. So, there will be 4 in-depth fragrance reviews closer to the time, as well as an exclusive video interview between Karine and myself (that I'm currently editing) discussing her latest creations. I have included a very blurry, black and white picture of the four incredible scents, but even that was a dangerous risk so if I'm not allowed to live to see the launch, think well of me. Post Information This article first appeared on MANFACE written by Thom Watson. It was published on Monday 11th February 2013 and was last updated on Monday 3rd April 2017 at 3:53pm. It's categorised under Fragrance, L'Occitane where you'll find more related content. Some links contained in this article may be affiliate links but the content is not affiliated unless specifically stated. For more information, see the Privacy Policy. You are here: Home › Fragrance › Nouvelle Collection de L'Occitane Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Serum and Eye Gel 27th October, 2017 REN Perfect Canvas Skin Enhancing Priming Serum 18th October, 2017 Comments Posted at 20:18 March 16, 2013 Powdered Almond Reply Author I promise you I can't tell what those fragrances are! I think you'll live. But I also promise that I am super-excited about these, I just love L'Occitane! x Leave a Reply Cancel Reply


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Advisory applications for the School Closure Process and School Consolidation Impact Committee are now posted on our website. The applications can be found in two places on the website. The applications can be found in the "Public Information Office" section (under "Departments" tab) on the left hand side. The applications can also be found in the "Frequently Asked Questions" (under "Parents" tab). Please click on the links below to view and submit an application.
All applications must be received / forwarded to the Office of the Superintendent by the close of business on November 26, 2013. All applicants will receive notification of acceptance or regrets the first week of December.
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As Colon Cancer Awareness Month came to a close, StopColonCancerNow.com sponsored Fight Colorectal Cancer's One Million Strong event in Nashville on March 29. More than $100,000 was raised to fund the fight against colorectal cancer, a disease that if caught early has a 90 percent survival rate. The campaign is inspired by the one million colorectal cancer survivors and those who've shown tremendous strength in light of the disease.
One Million Strong-Nashville featured a survivor march and a free concert in Centennial Park. National spokesman and country music artist Craig Campbell also hosted his 3rd Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge at the event.


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First of all, there's a new gnome in town. His name is Sean. Sean has a distinctive way of speaking...all his s's come out as sh's. (If you're wondering if I've completely lost my mind, you need to refer back to the Changes in Latitudes post.) Sean came to us all the way from Colorado (thank you to those responsible). He's probably glad he got the hell out of town.You will also note that Sean is not in the tree. We figured he'd live longer if he didn't have far to fall (or be pushed).
If you look closely you'll be able to discern that there is in fact a logo on Sean's pointy little hat, and he is holding a football.This should give you some idea where our NFL loyalties lie. Although, in this part of the world there aren't very many opportunities to watch these games in high-def (stinkin' Falcons!)...but there is the internet!
We also have another new resident in the forest.
This is Eddie. At the time this was taken, Eddie was not much bigger than the cat. While his mom (we shall call her Felicia) foraged in the field by our yard, Eddie came to relax right by the fence. I managed to get within a few feet of him. Since this picture was taken, Eddie has broadened his horizons by venturing across the road, getting himself stuck in the kudzu and having to be rescued by Felicia. Never a dull moment at The Hermitage!
Progress has been made on the pond...
Ignore that blurry part at the top...my hair was, as usual, out of control. This is the upper pond. The seating area still needs to be finished....also, right behind the chairs is a rock garden planted with sedum, ice plants, columbine, a few daisy-like plants and some other creeping thing of which I do not know the name.
Stream looking down from the upper pond. You can see the lower pond at the top of the photo.
Lower pond. Note Sean's more secure position. The bug will probably be relocated. All those plants between the rocks are intentional. They have little tiny purple flowers that look like forget-me-nots...just much, much smaller. Don't ask me what they are...I have no memory for such things.
Right after downloading these pictures I stood up and saw a cardinal splashing around in the stream. Of course, when I opened the door he flew off. The birds love the stream, and we were entertained one evening watching a young Titmouse try to figure out exactly how he should go about it getting his feet wet. I now have a new mission...to catch the birds on video.
Tomorrow I will be jetting off to a far away, and much cooler (both literally and figuratively) land, to spend a few days with the other love of my life. Right now I'm all fidgety and butterfly-y...I get this way before a big trip...little known fact about me...I hate flying, not because I'm scared, but because I hate the whole process...the rules, the attitude, the being crammed into a 2 x 2 box for 5 1/2 hours. Don't get me wrong...I can't wait for the destination...it makes the journey so worthwhile. I'm sure I'll have many adventures to report...and I will.


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Willie Reardon read Medicine at University College Dublin, graduating with an honours degree in 1984. Thereafter, he undertook general training in medicine and paediatrics in approved Dublin teaching hospitals and associated centres before embarking on specialist training in clinical genetics at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in 1988. He completed his doctoral thesis while there, the degree of MD being awarded in 1991. Thereafter he spent a year working at the internationally acclaimed centre for inherited neuromuscular diseases in Cardiff before returning to London. He was appointed a Consultant to the Great Ormond Street Clinical Genetics Unit in 1995, holding the title of Reader at University College London. He returned to work in Dublin in 1999, taking the post of Consultant Clinical Geneticist at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children. More recently he has worked as Visiting Professor of Paediatric Genetics at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, before returning to his post in Dublin
Dr. Reardon is the Consulting Clinical Geneticist to the National Maternity Hospital and in this capacity sees many patients with genetic forms of infertility, patients during pregnancy where there is a potential fetal malformation or chromosomal problem, and also sees newborn infants with suspected genetic conditions. The genetic counselling of families thus identified is an essential part of his practice.