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Monthly Archives: July 2014
A Year After (Eishelle)
We decided to stop by on Tuesday and no answer. As we're heading back to the car an old lady came out of the house to see who was knocking and it happened to be P___! We started talking with her and taught her Restoration. She wasn't focusing in the beginning but something caught her attention (not sure what it was) and she changed right then and there! We gave her a BOM and she lit up and hugged the book. She accepted a date next month to be baptized too. She's probably the cutest 74 year old woman I've ever met. I have absolutely no doubt that I'm supposed to be here AGAIN. President Woodbury said I have unfinished business to take care of out here and I've seen that every single week I've been here so far. It's been amazing and my blessing.
I have no doubt you are where you need to be.
Love Always, Hermana E. Whitney
This Hermana Whitney returns back to … (Danielle)
Being Refined (Eishelle)
The beginning of this week was quite painful when it came to my back. Tuesday we had Zone Meeting and as I got into the car and sat in there for the drive, I just thought to myself, "This is starting to be a battle" as I held in my tears. I wondered why and how it had gotten this far to the point where this pain had taken me over.
There was one point in the meeting where President said he had prayerfully asked Heavenly Father what he was going to teach our zone that day. It was The Atonement Can Heal ALL Pain. A good part of what he was talking about was about physical pain. I never felt as if the Lord was talking to me through someone else before until then as so many beautiful things were said. The Lord can take away all my pain. He's refining me. I need to learn faith in Him and be humbled. Tears flowed down my cheeks because I KNEW and was and still am SO sure Heavenly Father was mindful of me and my needs.
I had a beautiful week with many different people this past week. Miracles and tender mercies everyday. One person we met is Ramon. I met him on an exchange in Feb when I came down here. He hasn't been found since though he's always asked for 'Hermana Whitney' and we finally taught him on Tuesday! I have no doubt in my kind that I was supposed to meet this kid. We put him on date to be baptized for next month. Such a good kid!
Love Always,
It's like the bad days never happened. (Danielle)
July 15, 2014
They've come so far. (Eishelle)
I was coming back they were shocked and some even believe this is the
first time this has ever happened in the branch where a missionary
would return. Some even thought I was already home. I explained to the
branch President that President Woodbury asked me where I thought I
needed to serve for my last transfer. President Arguedas said to me,
"Thank you for choosing Griffith." I said, "It's what I wanted." Big
hugs, smiles, welcomes, and just being reunited again with the people
here has been the highlight of this past week. This past week I've
truly enjoyed visiting with the members and SEEING HOW FAR THEY'VE
COME. This past year hasn't been easy for anyone but to see their
growth through the decisions they made, the faith they had, and the
courage they had to take… it's a beautiful sight and has really
touched my heart. They've all come so far as a branch, in their
families, and as individuals.Investigators I had found when I was here a year ago haven't been
found since I left and we found a number of them again all in the same
trailer park and all on Saturday. It was a miraculous day. I'm not
going to lie, my back's been killing me these past couple of days and
thankfully it hasn't been stopping me from working. It's kind of
interesting… I've never put so much faith into the blessings I've
received and I know that with every single pain I feel, it truly
brings me closer to my Father in Heaven because I just think to
myself, "Put your faith into it." I've learned to be grateful in my
circumstances, whatever they may be. I've learned to have a thankful
heart. I just LOVE THIS! And it's crazy because I know it doesn't make
sense, but it does. I love my life, love being a missionary, and I
love the Lord.
Love Always, Hermana E. Whitney
Miracle Sunday (Danielle)
So it was fast Sunday…you all know what that means! 🙂 There was a huge miracle!


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How to Pick a Fashion Style for Older Women
Clothing styles have a vast assortment of fashion trends from which to choose. Older women can look sharp in clothing designed to complement their bodies and fit comfortably. Skintight sweaters and low-cut jeans are out. Stylish dresses, sassy slacks and flattering skirts are in.
1. Shop for tailored skirt lines with back and side slits to show off your legs. Hemlines that fall just below the knee are flattering when made with A-lined patterns and slightly relaxed waistlines.
2. Pair calf-length skirts with classic button-front blouses in comfortable no-press cotton blend fabrics for an easy care style that is ready to wear right from the dryer. Opt for relaxed cut blazers that offer older women more shoulder room for bending and twisting.
3. Find full-figured slacks with hidden expandable waistbands for comfort. Made with button-in pleats, expandable-waist pants offer style and versatility for the over-50 woman who demands more from her clothing.
4. Don hip-length baby-doll sweaters to flatter a wider waistline. Designed to flair slightly from the shoulders, these sweaters complement pants and skirts and offer stylish warmth for those winter months.
5. Find one-piece swimwear in various torso lengths with built-in tummy control panels and boy-cut legs for extra coverage. Slip on a mid-thigh cover-up over your swimsuit, made from an open-weave fabric and spend a day at the beach.
6. Wear the prints you like. Forget about the old adage of choosing tiny prints as you get older. Choose from bold colorful patterns that make you feel good. Today's clothing makers offer a wide range of sizes and styles in the latest fashion fabrics.
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The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) set up in Bahrain in 1987 as an offshore bank to provide treasury and wholesale banking services to customers. In 2003, the bank obtained a commercial banking license to widen its offering and customer base. Today, NBK Bahrain offers full commercial banking services across a broad spectrum of areas including trade, contractor and corporate financing, treasury and retail. It has fully dedicated relationship managers trained to tailor solutions that meet customers' needs. NBK Bahrain works as well closely with its counterparts within NBK's network of branches and subsidiaries to support customers with their cross-border transactions and global investment needs.
Vision & Mission
Our vision
The NBK vision is to be the trusted bank of choice, building on our core values, people and expertise.
Our mission
To deliver world-class products and the highest quality service to our customers.
To attract, develop and retain the best banking talent in the region.
To support the communities in which we operate.
To adhere to our core values of passion, integrity, conservatism and knowledge.
In following our mission, we believe that we will be able to achieve consistently superior returns to our shareholders.
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) was established in 1952 when a prominent Kuwaiti merchant went to the British Bank of the Middle East to open a letter of guarantee for the amount of 10,000 Indian rupees, (which is equivalent today to 750 Kuwaiti dinars). Much to his surprise, his request was rejected, on the condition that he provide a guarantor. This well-known merchant was shocked and appalled by the treatment that he had received, and news of this was all over town.
This incident gave rise to the question and the idea of having a Kuwaiti bank with a mission to serve citizens' needs as its priority, stimulate the economic growth of the country, and look after the savings of its clients. In fact, a meeting was held with the late Amir of Kuwait, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who congratulated them on the idea and promised them his complete support. An Amiri decree was issued on May 19, 1952 to open the National Bank of Kuwait, and NBK started operations on November 15th 1952.
The founders of NBK are:
• Khalid Zaid Al-Khalid
• Ahmed Saud Al-Khaled
• Khalifa Khalid Al-Ghunaim
• Khaled Abdullatif Al-Hamad
• Sayed Ali Sayed Sulieman Al-Rifai
• Yousef Abdulziz Al-Fulaij
• Yousef Ahmed Al-Ghanim
• Mohamed Abdulmohsen Al-Khorafi
• Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Sager
NBK was the first national bank in Kuwait and the entire Arabian Gulf region. All the board members and the founders of NBK were renowned merchants of Kuwaiti origin. NBK was established with a capital of 13,100 shares, each valued 1,000 Indian rupees – equivalent to 75 Kuwaiti dinars today. Over the years NBK has proved itself to be a financial leader in the Arab world.
Chairman's Message
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to introduce the National Bank of Kuwait's 2017 Annual Report, on the occasion of our 65th Anniversary. The year saw another strong performance by the Bank, in which we increased profitability across the Group, while maintaining a leadership position in our home market of Kuwait. Our operations are reviewed in more details on the following pages, and it will be apparent to readers that our commitment to truly integrated banking solutions for our customers around the world is stronger than ever.
The economic environment
NBK continued to benefit from Kuwait's economy, which remains largely influenced by public sector spending. With the lowest industry break-even oil prices in the GCC, the Kuwaiti government has maintained spending on the Oil and Gas sector – and while still primarily reliant on oil revenues, the country is experiencing a growing GDP contribution from other industries. NBK has participated in financing for most of the country's major public/private projects, in Oil and Gas as well as other sectors. Kuwait's leadership has a clear plan for the future - 'New Kuwait 2035' - and NBK is proud of the role it is playing to support this development program. The country remains a financial safe haven in a region experiencing both economic and political uncertainty. This is borne out by the strong sovereign ratings that have been issued by Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch.
NBK at 65: a year of innovation
NBK has a long, established and celebrated track record for stability and conservatism. But this reputation does not preclude innovation for driving future growth. In 2017, the Bank's leadership and staff made considerable progress in the enhancement of internal technology and systems, as well as in the roll-out of industry-leading digital and smart banking platforms that directly benefit customers. Through constant innovation, NBK secures its future, and ensures both the acquisition and retention of customers. Innovation and development are made possible by the people behind them. During the year we maintained our commitment to professional training, development and succession planning. This means we can be sure that – across the Bank – we have the right talent in the right place for the challenges ahead. Innovation is also apparent in the way we run our business, particularly at an international level. This year we successfully strengthened the synergies between our global branches, improving connectivity and ultimately delivering a more complete customer experience.
The Board of Directors continued to perform its duties in 2017. NBK's Ordinary (AGM) and Extraordinary (EGM) General Assembly meeting for 2016 was held on 11 March 2017, at which there was a quorum of 79.52%. The AGM and EGM approved the Board of Directors' recommendations to distribute a cash dividend to shareholders equivalent to 30 fils per share. No changes were made to the composition of the Board of Directors or its Committees in the course of the year. The Board and its Committees held a total of 70 meetings during 2017.
Creating shareholder value
NBK's total market capitalization as at 31 December 2017 was KD 4.2 billion. The Board of Directors will recommend a dividend distribution of KD 174.5 million, which is equivalent to 30 fils per share, at the Annual General Meeting to be held in March 2018. In addition, the Board has also recommended the distribution of a 5% bonus share (five shares for every 100 shares owned) for the year 2017. The proposed cash dividends represent 54.1% of NBK Group's Net Profit for the year.
Valuing all stakeholders
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the NBK Group Board of Directors for their wise counsel and leadership. On behalf of the Board, I would like to record our thanks to NBK's Executive Management, who have not only worked tirelessly in discharging their duties, but have devised an innovative strategy that will ensure the Bank's continued growth. I am particularly grateful to our customers in Kuwait, across the Middle East and around the world for their loyalty and ongoing support. Our gratitude is due to employees of NBK across the world, who make the experience of our customers so rewarding, as well as to Kuwait's Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority, who continue to steer our industry on its steady path. I would, lastly, like to thank our shareholders for their ongoing commitment to – and support for – NBK. With the successes of the last 65 years in mind, I am confident that we have a bright future ahead.
Nasser Musaed Abdulla Al–Sayer
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Board Of Directors
Mr. Nasser Musaed Al-SayerChairman
Mr. Ghassan Ahmed Al-KhalidVice Chairman
Mr. Hamad Abdul Aziz Al-SagerBoard Member
Mr. Yacoub Yousef Al-FulaijBoard Member
Mr. Hamad Mohamed Al-BaharBoard Member
Mr. Muthana Mohamed Ahmed Al-HamadBoard Member
Mr. Haitham Sulaiman Al-KhaledBoard Member
Mr. Loay Jassim Al-KharafiBoard Member
Mr. Emad Mohamed Al-BaharBoard Member
Mr. Talal Al KharafiBoard Member
Executive Management
Mr. Ali FardanGeneral Manager
Mr. Mahmood Al AaliDeputy General Manager
Mr. Himanshu VermaChief Operating Officer
Mr. Mohammed MoamenHead of Treasury
Mr. Yusuf Al AsfoorHead of Compliance & MLRO
Awards & Recognition
Global Finance
2009 to 2016
World's Top 50 Safest Banks for 11 consecutive times
2010 – 2013, 2015
Best Emerging Market Bank in the Middle East
2010 – 2016
Best Emerging Market Bank in Kuwait
2015, 2016
Best Private Banking in Kuwait
Best Bank for Financial Risk Management Middle East
2008 - 2017
Best Trade Finance Bank in Kuwait
2013, 2015 - 2017
Best Foreign Exchange Provider in the Middle East
2013 - 2017
Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Kuwait
2011, 2012
Best Provider of Money Markets Fund in the Middle East
Best Bank in Kuwait
Euro Money
1994 – 2017
Best Bank in Kuwait
2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Best Bank in the Middle East
2012 – 2013
Best Managed Company in the Middle East
2006, 2009, 2015 - 2017
Best Private Banking in Kuwait
Best Investment Bank in Kuwait
Outstanding Contribution to Middle East Banking
The Banker
2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016
Bank of The Year - Kuwait
2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
Bank of The Year - Middle East
Best Customer Service and Project Finance in the Middle East
2007, 2009
Best Deal of the Year in the Middle East
2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007
Best Deal of the Year in Kuwait
Number 1 Banking Brand in Kuwait


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Training changes the structure of the brain
Studies show that already three weeks of working memory training increase the insulation around the fiber connections (like rubber around an electric cable) making the connections more solid. This means that information transfer throughout the brain becomes faster and more precise. This leads to improved cooperation and networking between different brain regions.
Such improvements have strong behavioral benefits, e.g. being better able to focus on a specific task longer or switch from one task to another. Therefore, brain training restructures the brain towards more efficient cognitive functioning.
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[1] Scholz, J. et al. Training induces changes in white-matter architecture. Nature Neuroscience 12, 1370–1371 (2009).
[2] Takeuchi, H. et al. Training of working memory impacts structural connectivity. The Journal of Neuroscience 30, 3297-3303 (2010).
[3] Salminen, T. et al. Increased integrity of white matter pathways after dual n-back training. NeuroImage 133, 244-250 (2016).


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Markets Hub: RBS, J.P. Morgan Sued Over Bank Bonds
Federal regulators accused J.P. Morgan Chase and Royal Bank of Scotland Group of duping five large credit unions into buying more than $3 billion in mortgage bonds that were "destined to perform poorly," Liz Rappaport reports. (Photo: Reuters.)
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... 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I think that they aren't you know if you look at ... credit unions that failed they have like ... ninety percent to ninety per unit thirty forty some ... ridiculous percentage of their portfolios in Palm subprime mortgage bonds and you know that to me smacks a little bit of someone taking advantage of content ... maybe a slightly naive buyer so I think that's what happened to let this be something of a precedent going forward and it seems to be somewhat steepening Goldman tennis when she was needed to have another caught on the upside is ... constructed synthetic on the bright and that ... they had said Mr. Mr ... look is a district and on one side to give it ... up for another this is actually that that this is ... that what traders expected themselves and those selling ... BrandZ's reluctance to do was to bank on that level was doing ... now what you think this is ... that ... it hasn't success in your blood run across the board to her yet I think the NCUA plans to sue several more banks that sold the securities in your right these are like more the plain vanilla mortgage bonds they purchase loans packaged up into securities sold ... the loans were ... subprime in the argument that the NCUA is making is that ... the that the sellers the banks sold them um ... you know misrepresented their the bonds because they didn't ... the they said that the underwriting standards ... of the regional lenders were of a certain quality and they took certain steps when in fact Ari at that time you know the originators of ... mortgage loans or ... where we're certain abandoning their principles so that the US is to get back to Hold to Buy and ... robo signing on to stuff yes and that this monkey reasoning for this this is that ... that that's the hottest IPO sell yet the finale that sparked the originating processor the whole question of ... a lender's just trying to make huge volumes of loans in order to ... to serve boost their their profits and a revenues and and ignoring the no underwriting standards loan to value ratios sound proper documentation of income all those things ... that it's it's really ultimately going back ... to that what they mean is that it's a wonderful life so that aspect of this I feel like the George Daly ... you know savings and always being used here but ... if you note that credit unions themselves loaded up their portfolios with these products ... I get all I think there's a little bit catty an encore has to be has to be applied yes and the NCUA as the regulator is going after at least in one case the directors and officers of ... one of the credit unions are ... also suing them saying and what you are totally irresponsible in your ... management of this credit union so what I think it's also interesting is that it's a regulator ... going after The Wall Street banks to meet ... you hear a lot of talk to people for ... placing blame are arguing that Wall Street was irresponsible but like ... regulators have not to ... make you been litigious and that I think is interesting I mean ... I don't think you can go one at not doing the FDIC and the Fed who took on ... a lot of stock ... as collateral for lots of things I mean if everybody says Wall Street for the stoppage had to take on ... they would be at me I don't know what what happens Financial says one lawyers lawyers would love to get an inside edge very much Lee surrendering is up to speed on that ...


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Sage Consulting and Apothecary is a full service herbal apothecary where tinctures, capsules, teas and herbal oils are formulated and prepared on the premises.
Here are some behind the scenes photos of our team, including our store manager, pharmacist and staff preparing herbal formulations before making the journey to you.
For dried herbs (with the exception of resins and a few others), we use the the percolation method to prepare our tinctures. We find this method yields a stronger tasting, darker tincture. Besides these organolyptic observations, we have found that the medicinal strength of the tincture is superior than the maceration method.
This method requires several steps, including grinding the herb to a certain consistency, moistening it using a mixture of organic cane alcohol, allowing it to sit for 24 hours until the constituents can be drawn out of the herb. Next it is packed into a hand-blown percolator cone and the menstruum is allowed to drip through at a slow, even pace. Once it has percolated all the way through, the herb "pulp" (or what herbalists call the "marc") is pressed out using our small hand-pumped herb press.
while the dry plant extracts are ground minutes before extraction and are prepared through the laborious cold drip percolation method, all to exacting standards to maximize potency. Organic cane alcohol and water are used to extract the most difficult to digest biochemical compounds. Ratios of herb to menstrum are calculated by the potency of the herb. We use US pharmaceutical organic cane alcohol and filtered, ionized water. We never use industrial alcohol or hexane.
Yaremi and Anna work hard every day in the herb lab, preparing our percolations and fresh plant macerations in order to provide beautiful, potent tinctures to help in healing our clients and customers. Yare is a unique treasure, a trained pharmacist who acquired specialized training in quality control in Barcelona. Anna is her wonderful assistant who fell in love with herbal healing and was recruited to work for us because she was one of our top students in the 2017 Sage Herbal Foundations Program.
Specific herbs must be prepared from freshly harvested herbs. A few examples of this are Bidens, Lobelia, Ocotillo, and St. Johnswort. These and other herbs are gathered fresh and then "macerated", or soaked immediately in an organic cane alcohol/filtered water blend for 6 - 12 weeks.
Here Yare takes inventory of our stock to ensure we keep our valuable medicines available.
We are so proud of our "new" refurbished Hobart blender, which holds 10 gallons of fresh herb and menstruum - perfect for preparing top quality fresh macerations! Pictured here is Yare's talented husband Franco, who helps us prepare fresh Bidens pilosa for a 6 week maceration process.
Most of our herbal encapsulated formulas as well as single capped herbs are prepared right here on site by Carmen. She really gets around! ;)
Close by the lab is our blending room where all of our formulas, including special client blends, are carefully mixed and poured up by all of our staff.
Our essential oils are gas chromatography and mass spectrometer tested for purity. We do not make essential oils, but we buy them in bulk from a top quality supplier and pour them up. This saves you a lot of money for the highest quality organic, wildcrafted and carefully cultivated aromatherapy oils. None of our oils are diluted with carriers.
Leigha is one of our most talented staff. She is also an herb lover, and is learning and growing on the job. Dependable and organized, Leigha keeps our many containers, tinctures and capsules fully stocked.


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Research focus: sustainability transitions modelling; environmental policy making under deep uncertainty
Transitions to sustainable production and consumption systems necessitate non-linear interactions between natural, technical, societal and economic systems. They entail severe uncertainties and feature shocks and surprises. Uncertainties make long-term transitions to sustainable production and consumption systems problematic for policy makers. The 2016 US presidential election and the subsequent shift in the country's climate change policy and fossil fuel exploitation is a recent example of such an unforeseen circumstance. Conventional approaches to policymaking usually take a predict-then-act approach, which relies on lessons from historical trends and future expectation shaped by only a limited number of scenarios. They also mostly take a reactive standpoint: planning is often carried out to respond to changing circumstances, rather than to proactively prepare for change. In order to better predict outcomes, Enayat created an exploratory framework that takes the unexpected into account and will enable policy makers to proactively prepare for change.
Enayat has developed an 'transitions modelling framework' for policy design and analysis in the context of sustainability transitions. In his framework, he couples quantitative and quantitative approaches to inform more robust policy design and analysis. This new take encompasses previously overlooked aspects, such as identifying vulnerabilities of policy interventions and planning coping strategies.
The jury welcomed Enayat's novel interdisciplinary approach and was impressed by his achievement of having already successfully tested his framework on the Indian electricity sector. The jury recognised the potential value of Enayat's research in informing German policymakers and is confident that Green Talents will provide a platform to help Enayat achieve his goal of making a positive contribution to the policy discussion around sustainable development.


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Bought a few ingredients and water before catching the bus, the journey passed quickly enough as I was engrossed in reading and drinking all the water.
There was still a couple of hours of daylight left when I reached my spot for the night; under a tree by the river, a perfect spot. I got my petrol stove out in order to make some tea before cooking, after a minor fireball which I survived with eyebrows in tact, I'm getting used to the thing now, I went to boil some water. It was here that things started to go wrong, not that I realised it at the time. I could choose between using river water and walking back to the nearest shop. In the spirit of this living outside thing I decided to go for the later. I then had three further options; use water purifying tablets; use a top of the range Ray Mears approved water filtering system or boiling the water, naturally I opted for boiling the water – traditional is best.
I boiled the water and made tea which I drank as I made a Tuscan Bean Stew with Rice, not that I'm sure any Tuscan would have recognised it as such but it was rather nice. It was turning into a rather pleasant evening sitting by the river listening to radio 4 and watching nature, it felt as though this was possibly the very pinnacle of civilised behaviour. Still, there were chores to do and I was washing up when some one appeared behind me, well I say appeared, it was more that he walked out of the bushes, I had a brief chat with him and then went about making more tea as he went on his way. I started to feel distinctly odd but carried on making my tea anyway. I could make the guy out about one hundred meters away just hovering about. I decided to keep an eye on him but was more concerned with making tea and the increasing feeling of sickness. I must have taken my eye off him for a bit as before I knew it he was twenty meters from me with something white over the lower part of his face as he walked closer to me I could make out that it was a bag, great, a thirty year old glue sniffer, that's all I need. I lay back and put my feet up as he walked passed me. Then he stopped about five meters past me. Distinctly dodgy I thought and decided that he was trying to get up the courage to rob me. I lay there sipping my tea and fighting the by now almost irresistible urge to vomit. After a couple of minutes he walked off again back to the other end of the field.
Whatever his intentions were I was not going to be able to sleep with some shady character floating about the place, I was not really up for getting jumped in my sleep, so I decided to move. Not ideal as I had been considering going to sleep about this time, after all I was getting up at five. I was about half way through packing and it was getting quite dark when a huge wave of nausea hit me and forced me to run off to the nearest ditch to be sick. This was not what I needed right now, I knew if the guy came back he would not be able to make it very far with my entire pack but he could grab a couple of things whilst I was incapacitated. After a couple of minutes of being more ill than I have been since the "I have a strong stomach I can drink the tap water" incident in India I looked up to see laughing boy over by my stuff again. Fantastic. It took all my concentration to stop being sick and get back over to my stuff, when I got there he was hanging about a couple of meters from it but nothing had been touched, what was with him? As I finished packing I heard a motorbike drawing close and stopping at the exit to the field, he's called his mates I thought; that's what he was doing down at the other end of the field. As I packed a movement from laughing boy catches my eye, did he just try to punch me? If he did he missed by a good four feet, he takes a step towards me but I'm still unclear if his intentions are aggressive or not. "You alright mate?" I asked figuring that if he is about to kick off this will force his hand.
"hbwmpf" he replies and slowly realisation dawns on me.
"You been sniffing glue?" I asked.
"blunmwk amndnbe" came the reply. He was not about to attack any one, he probably was not even aware that he exited.
"hfad" he announces illustrating the point with an expansive arm gesture, so that's what I thought had been his attempted punch.
The motorbike starts again, the rider guns the engine and it is gone; just some kids out for a burn up. Realising that I will not get much sleep with laughing boy staggering about the place and by now buzzing with adrenalin from the perceived near fight I decided to relocate anyway. Picking up my pack I check the time 10.22 and wander off. I say goodbye to laughing boy and he raises both hands above his head and gives me the big thumbs up before going back to his glue.
It takes an hour to walk to my alternative camp site; most of the journey is filled with concentrating, not always successfully, on not being violently ill. As I unpack my bed into a patch of nettles I remembered getting bitten by the mosquito that made my head swell up the last time I was here. It took about an hour to get too sleep as I had to get up and be sick some more.
Getting up at five after a blissful night's sleep which was initially only disturbed by the mosquitoes but was later interrupted by the cold I walked the mile to the bus stop just in time to miss the bus. I caught the next one intending to read more of my book but sleep takes me over. I get to London in time to have a relaxed shower, change and breakfast before work.
Last night I learned that when sterilising water it is important to let it boil for a while rather than just bring it to the boil.


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Document Management Integration Suite for SAP Certified ArchiveLink
Integration Suite for SAP ArchiveLink
With the Integration Suite for SAP® ArchiveLink, you link your business transactions to business documents across your organization. Instead of searching through file cabinets or computer shares to find information, users access the documents that support their business transactions right from their SAP toolbar. Documents are right at their fingertips – right from their SAP screens – shrinking business cycle times without adding training costs.
Because the OnBase Integration for SAP is deployable from nearly any SAP transaction, organizations connect their documents and data in areas spanning the enterprise, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, Vendor Contract Management, Facilities Management and more.
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How SAP cuts invoicing processing time at Moen
That's how it works for Moen. Its AP department successfully uses SAP to improve its accounting data, but it was still manually tracking paper invoices, packing slips and purchase orders. If associates encountered a problem processing an invoice – and that happened more than 350 times each month – they attached an orange form to the documents and sent them via inter-office mail to the person who initiated the purchase. Even if that person responded, it often added weeks to the payment processing and was hard to track and monitor.
Now, images of invoices and supporting documents are scanned and stored in OnBase. AP associates instantly view the documents while still working in SAP. If a problem is encountered, the associate automatically generates an e-mail that is sent to the person responsible. The process is automatically tracked and monitored via a workflow in OnBase.
"We don't have piles of paper sitting on our desks anymore," says Wendy Cambarare, AP manager. "We know at any given time what each person has in their queue, what the problems are and what isn't getting done." Not to mention, the team saves more than $8,000 per month with the OnBase solution in AP.
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Citrus, Avocado, and Olive Oil Cake – A Heart-Healthy TreatPosted: February 26, 2010 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: avocado, cake, citrus, olive oil, recipe, sweet 1 Comment
This cake is heart-healthy! I know what you're thinking…how can cake be heart-healthy? But hear me out…though this cake may have sugar and eggs, like any old cake, its two main ingredients – avocados and olive oil give this cake it's heart-healthy antioxidants.
Introduce Citrus, Avocado and Olive Oil Cake.
Avocado is a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure and can guard against stroke. Additionally, one cup of avocado has about 23% of the Daily Value for folate, a nutrient important for heart health.
The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels.
I was inspired to invent this cake after attending an Avocado Festival. Everything imaginable was made with avocados there – ice cream, smoothies, ceviche, tacos, guacamole, candy, bread, etc.
So, having four avocado trees in my backyard, I have an endless bounty of this green, healthy produce, and you can only make so much guacamole.
Citrus, Avocado, and Olive Oil Cake
*1 1/3 cup flour
*1 1/2 tsp baking powder
*4 eggs
*1/2 tsp salt
*1 1/3 c sugar
*1 tsp citrus rind
*Juice of one small lime/lemon/orange
*1/3 c olive oil
*1 medium, ripe, Haas avocado, mashed
Preheat oven to 350º, grease and flour a round 10-inch cake pan or spring form pan.
Combine the flour and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk the four eggs until frothy in another bowl. Gradually add the sugar while whisking. Add the salt, citrus rind, citrus juice, olive oil.
Add the liquid mixture to a well in the flour mixture. Stir well, but gently, almost folding the egg mixture into the flour. Finally, mix in the mashed avocado and stir until no more green pieces can be seen.
Pour into prepared pan, and bake for about an hour, or until light golden brown on top. Let cool in pan. Run knife around edges and invert onto wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. This cake can also be served with a simple citrus glaze, but it is fantastic on its own.


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If there's one issue that parents, educators, and administrators all agree on, it's that kindergarten is the foundation for a lifetime of success. To this end, getting children ready for kindergarten between the ages of three years and five years has become a primary focus for educators. But do educators currently have all the tools they need to prepare our next generation of learners for a successful entry into kindergarten?
Increasingly, technology tools and resources are used in primary, secondary, and higher education. Now through a blended learning approach, which combines online tools, classroom materials, and the insight and nurture of an early childhood educator, online learning programs for kindergarten readiness are beginning to gain traction within school districts. From early exposure to engaging, interactive technology across multiple subjects, to close monitoring of student progress to inform the need to reinforce or extend concepts, there are many benefits to incorporating online learning into the pre-K classroom.
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Just as in K-12 education, pre-K curriculum options should include language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. A well-designed online learning program will mix fun, age-appropriate online activities with a variety of hands-on classroom materials and manipulatives. Further, an online program can provide strategies to support the needs of English Language Learners.
Flexible Delivery Options
The most common objection to online learning—especially for younger children—is rooted in the fear that the role of the educator will be diminished and that children will be left staring at screens for the duration of the school day. A good online learning system integrates technology—through tablets, computers, or interactive whiteboards—into classroom instruction and uses it strategically in circle time, in creative learning with manipulatives, and during music, art, and other activities that take place during limited times throughout the day. Online learning can also be used to complement other programs already in use in a pre-K classroom.
Assessment and Evaluation
Although the formal grading is definitely not part of a pre-K learning environment, the ability to assess students against key learning benchmarks is an important tool for educators. Through the use of online learning modules, teachers should be able to monitor individual and classroom progress. This enables teachers to not only tailor lesson content to extend students or reinforce in areas of need, but also to identify potential learning disabilities and remediate with early intervention strategies.
So, what should educators look for when evaluating online learning courses and technologies for kindergarten readiness? There are four criteria that provide some strong guidelines for educators evaluating pre-K online learning programs:
- A pre-K online learning program needs to be based on recent research conducted by respected organizations such as the National Research Council, the American Psychological Association, the National Reading Panel, and the American Education Research Association.
- The program must be aligned with national and state standards based on core concepts of early childhood education.
- Look for inclusion of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- The program should employ technology as a tool to enhance and support the role of the teacher.
While there are many changes in the 21st Century classroom—from the makeup of the student body to the inclusion of technology in the classroom—the teacher remains at the heart of the classroom learning experience for all students. Where online learning can make a significant contribution to the educational environment is in extending the reach of the teacher to support students more fully through tailored curriculum and improved observation, assessment, and evaluation.


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I know people who are afraid to pray because they don't want to be let down if their prayers are not answered. I also know people who are hurt and disillusioned with God because they prayed earnestly and their prayers were not answered. Sometimes prayer does not seem to work. Look at this passage from Acts:
About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. 2 He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. 3 After he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. (This was during the festival of Unleavened Bread.) 4 When he had seized him, he put him in prison and handed him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover. 5 While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him.
The rest of the story is that God sent an angel to free Peter, and Peter escaped, hid, and had a fruitful ministry for years until he was crucified in Rome. This seems like a story about how prayer works, but what about James? Isn't it entirely probable that the church prayed fervently for James as well? Yet James was killed and Peter was spared.
I do not have an answer for this. James was just as much beloved by the church as Peter was. James was one of Jesus' inner circle of three just like Peter was (along with James' brother John). James was an Apostle just as Peter was. Yet James was killed and Peter was spared.
What I do know is that the church prayed for Peter after James was martyred. This means that the death of James, the unanswered prayers for his deliverance, did not stop the church from praying for Peter.
We do not understand why prayers are answered or not answered because we are the ones asking for intervention. It is up to God to decide if, when, and how to do it. This is where faith comes in to the picture. Faith is strengthened when it is tried. Perhaps the best illustration of this kind of faith and prayer is the when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego all are about to be thrown into the fiery furnace. Here is how that situation played out:
13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought in; so they brought those men before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, 'Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods and you do not worship the golden statue that I have set up? 15 Now if you are ready when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, drum, and entire musical ensemble to fall down and worship the statue that I have made, well and good. But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire, and who is the god that will deliver you out of my hands?' 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, 'O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to present a defence to you in this matter. 17 If our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire and out of your hand, O king, let him deliver us. 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods and we will not worship the golden statue that you have set up' (Daniel 3:13-18).
They had enough faith in God that, whether or not God answered their prayers for deliverance, they would still believe.
Prayers are our outpouring of our selves to God. Sometimes we see them answered in miraculous ways, and sometimes they seem ineffective and unanswered. The question we all have of ourselves is whether or not we will continue to pray even if our prayers in the past were unanswered.


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Parducci Wine Cellars continues its 6th ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, AUGUST 6th, with the New Orleans Rock & Ska sounds of The Pulsators, and food from top local caterer Slam Dunk Pizza featuring pizza, summer fresh salads, and a Burger Bar. Tickets are exclusively available online at www.parducci.com. General Admission is $20 with special discounts available to Parducci Wine Club members. For more information, call (707) 467-3480 or contact email@example.com.
THE PULSATORS are a tight, high-energy band that boasts a rich history of kinetic live shows and fruitful collaboration with New Orleans music legend Art Neville. These accomplished pros have shared billing with artists Bob Dylan, Chris Isaac, and B.B. King, to name just a few.
The Parducci Wine Cellars Patio and Wine Bar open at 5:30. Opening music by renowned blues guitarist T.J. Elton as well as food sales start at 6:00. THE PULSATORS play at 7:00. Featured food vendor is Slam Dunk Pizza. Non-alcoholic beverages and water stations will be available at venue. No outside beverages permitted. For security, the contents of all bags will be checked at the door.
"These Sonoma County fan favorites are bringing their signature get-up-and-dance, brass-driven blues to the Acoustic Café," said Rochelle Loren Enzler, Parducci Wine Cellars Director of Hospitality and Events. "Get ready for some danceable New Orleans-flavored funk in the vineyard!"
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52homeFiled under Biblical Womanhood | 52home
Dreaming of Summer!
"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living!
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!" Psalm 27:13-14
"...the suppliant has no more to go on than the assurance that God is worth waiting for. But that is enough." Derek Kidner
My favorite preacher recently spoke at Solid Rock Church from Luke 18 (the very familiar passage of the Pharisee and tax collector). Like me, you might be well acquainted with this Bible story, yet surprised to discover who you most resemble in this story. We are all standing in line: either after the tax collector or behind the Pharisee. There is no third line. So, listen and learn which man you most resemble, which line you are standing in.
Janelle has been busy over the last few months working on new prints and a new display option for 52home@home.
Today we are excited to introduce photo blocks which are now available for every square print both old and new
Each photo block is handcrafted from reclaimed fine straight grain cedar and cabinet grade plywood. The photo is then adhered to the block using a photo-safe acid free adhesive. They won't warp, stretch, or tear. They are surprisingly lightweight and can be hung directly on the wall or free stand. The blocks are 1 inch deep with white primed and painted sides and come in a variety of sizes.
There are also some gorgeous new prints to choose from, ideal as gifts for others or for your own home. Go check it out.
Did you know that this month marks two years of 52home? That means that you've been watching my daily life for quite a while now. And now I would like to see your daily life! So I came up with an idea that has me pretty excited. I'm calling it "52home at your home". For all you picture people out there, I want to see what life is like at your house. Ants, cereal for dinner, holes in your socks—whatever life looks like for you. You don't have to have a camera that weighs half a ton; point and shoots or phones are welcome. This is not about skilled photography (although don't hold back if you've got the goods!); it's about extraordinarily ordinary daily life, and we all have that!
So, get busy shooting! Can't wait to get a peek into your homes.


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I have made an important discovery: if you go to Osh Kosh Wisconsin and then go to the EAA Museum of Aviation, and then go out to the Pioneer airfield next door (listen for the tram announcement every 20 minutes) you can then, most of the time, pay someone $75 to take you up for a flight in an open-cockpit biplane.
|Or perhaps Madam would prefer the Ford Tri-Motor? Or Sir would care to view Lake Winnebago through the iconic bubble canopy of a Bell 47 while humming the theme song to "M.A.S.H."?


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Hong Kong 2012 (Part 4, Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery)
Are you a fan of old architectures? Do you just wanna have a leisurely walk in park? Do you also want to have a last-minute shopping? I have the right destination for you! Well, if you're in Hong Kong.


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Baby Mill's Is 6 Months
Baby Mills is 6 months!!! Were you wondering why I was blogging? At least I blog once a month to keep everyone posted on how stinkin cute she's getting. Sorry many of you may think this pic is creepy, I like it.Millie was in one of the most serious moods I have ever seen her in... It was right before nap time. Regardless, she still took really cute photos.
She loves standing... She just needs a little help.
Her feet are her new best friend:)
SO cute:) I think she looks like a baby penguin in this pic.
I dont know why I can't get away from the old fashion look. Maybe her 7 month pics will just be normal...
She has also started biting her lip, it's pretty cute:)
This was towards the end of the Photo Shoot. Doesn't she look thrilled???


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Opinion Journal: Illinois's 'Last, Best Chance'?
Illinois Policy Institute Director of Jobs and Growth Michael Lucci on Gov. Rauner's promise to jumpstart economic growth in the Prairie State. Photo credit: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... we called the Illinois Governor Bruce Weiner's efforts to turn around that state's economy did wrong what to watch ... and yesterday he showed why ... Illinois policy Institute director of jobs in growth Michael that she is on the line might call ... us to the governor released its first budget so what are the highlights ... will this budget is sending shock waves through the legal ... the governor is proposing that we not raise taxes this is the new concept of what ... he's proposing to stem the money that we can ... without raising new tax revenues which is counterparts on the left ... are constantly exit eighty or ... so ago they're saying we're going to bring in thirty two billion dollars ... that's how much we're going to spend ... the saying let's have our first balanced budget since two thousand and one ... now ... lot of the die has been around pension reform because it's not just cutting spending and no new taxes ... what exactly is he proposing to do with public sector pensions ... was proposing that the public sector employees have the choice to opt into a world one case the pension ... that will save the state some unfunded liabilities is also proposing that we ... lower the benefits that are going forward ... he's he's preserving all benefits that have been earned thus far ... the same going forward ... the state government is going to have to get now tensions they can for ... what we got a slide on the state's pension problems will put that up on the screen ... really a big call here twenty fifteen projected revenue ... of thirty five point seven billion dollars ... unfunded pension liability on hundred and eleven billion dollars while ... I it sounds to me like he's giving Illinois residents the same kind of plain talking ... to Chris Christie gave the residents of New Jersey and I write to make that comparison ... that's right she's a lot of these things on the campaign trail the important thing here is that people only know that the province ... this compared to other states in the country Illinois has done worse than anyone ... in putting people back to work since the Great Recession ... and meanwhile you can do to our pension liabilities are exploding ... so what's happening recounts not working ... the two thousand eleven attacks I ... did not fix any problems that only hurt our economy so the saying it's time for straight talk ... we need real reform ... real reform to our economy in our budget before we even talk about raising taxes again well this is all well and a great idea is that the Democrats control the state legislature so seeking get anywhere with this budget ... I think that there's going to be a lot progress in this budget because that even Democrats realize that there's a great appetite for reform in ... the economy and Illinois it's really not serving the people going on well in raising taxes cannot be the solution in Illinois we actually have a shrinking population in Illinois ... because we're losing so many people to other states so you can tax the shrinking population ... in order to get it to grow again ... even Democrats in Illinois can understand that simple less ... and people are leaving not because of the cold weather although it is cold there this week ... about the institutes director of jobs and growth Michael bleaching ... thanks for being on show ... thanks for having ...


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Plan For the Care of Your Animal Companions
A growing number of clients are expressing concerns about who is going to take care of their pets should they become incapacitated or after they pass away. Pets provide people with companionship, protection, and much more throughout their life, so it only makes sense to have pet planning as part of your overall estate plan.
Depending on your resources, the type of pet you have, and what type of care they will need, we have many options available to help you fulfill your goals for your furry friends. For many people, simply adding a line in a will identifying who will gain custody of the animal is sufficient. For others, it may be a good idea to set up a Pet Trust, which is an increasingly popular tool used to make certain that your pets are properly cared for when you're no longer able to do so.
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The 29th of September was a fantastic Saturday. It was sunny, which was ideal for outdoor activities, and peaceful. My friends and I opted for a 10-km walk that brought us to scenic, quiet places in three borders (France, Germany and Luxembourg).
We left our dwellings at 1:30 PM for the French village of Contz-les-Bains where we joined the 60 men, women and children eager to do the bush hike. The weather was conducive, the company was great, and the organisation was flawless. Above all, I felt close to nature, especially with the absence of "western" toilet.
Considering that there were some steep and sloping areas, we did fairly well. We got to our destination and came back in one piece feeling proud and wanting to do a similar undertaking soon.
What impressed me most was the Saint-Jean-Baptiste chapel, which was built in the first half of the 15th century and whose choir is classified as a historical monument. We passed by Stromberg, which used to be a place of exploitation of gypsum and dolomitic stones. We also stepped on grounds that lead to a village known for the Schengen Agreements which got rid of borders in most of Europe.
After the walk, I had the opportunity to talk with the organiser, who gracefully explained the principle and modus operandi of "Just Boarded". I liked what I heard. They organise small adventures that respect the environment and give fair remuneration to everyone involved, particularly the local hosts and guides. In short, for me, it's a sensible tourism in which you are a responsible traveller and not an insensitive tourist.
With concerns about overtourism and drive for health and fitness activities, this sort of holiday, weekend getaway or day trips is a positive action not only to our wellbeing but also to the sustainability of our planet.
According to the CNN, travellers should think twice about visiting these following places as their number of tourists have increased significantly and there are risks to their ecosystem: Isle of Skye, Scotland; Barcelona, Spain; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy; Santorini, Greece; Bhutan; Taj Mahal, India; Mount Everest, Nepal-side; Machu Picchu, Peru; Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; Cinque Terre, Italy; and Antarctica (https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/places-to-avoid-2018/index.html).
"Tourists who come to Nepal look at terraced fields and see their beauty but remain blind to the hard labour they extract from tillers."
― Manjushree Thapa, Forget Kathmandu: An Elegy for Democracy
(I'm writing this article while in Sarreguemines for the annual Moselle regional chess championship. I did 2 games today and still 7 to go till Sunday.)


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By Pauline Montemayor
I discovered something about myself since being here. It's that I could, indeed, sweat like an NBA player. Right when I was getting into the swing of things, like waking up much earlier than I would on summer vacation, we were hit with a heat wave. We don't have the luxury of air conditioning anywhere on the farm. Therefore, our workdays were to begin much earlier in order to beat the heat, but our duties remained the same. That same weekend, though, I was in for a treat. I rode a horse bareback with very little guidance from the horse's owner, Ellen. The experience definitely blew any trail riding experiences out of the water, especially since I had the opportunity to control the horse as I pleased.
But besides that, my adjustment to life on the farm has been easy. As far as the work goes, I have been able to grasp new techniques quickly and become a U-bar master. According to the garden manager and mentor, Rachel, the speed of completing tasks by past interns had been "notoriously slow." However, Laura and I had surprised her. In one morning, specifically within two hours, we were able to clear, shape, and amend a little more than 100 square feet (not an easy feat because of the amount of manual labor involved.) Soon, it became the norm for Laura and I to ask what needed to be done next instead of Rachel nudging us along. As for classes, it's been a challenge for me to find the motivation to sit and pay attention. This is especially true when these classes take place outside in the blistering heat.
Another intern has come along to join us. He's a sixteen-year-old, who once lived in the Golden Rule community five years ago. Although he's familiar with the area, he's still new to some of the practices in the garden. So to make it a bit easier on Rachel (who already works her tail off), Laura and I have been teaching him the ropes. Outside of work, though, it's a bit of a comedy seeing this teenager interact with my other housemates. For me, especially, it's a bit surreal because of the fact that I'm ten years older than him and do not understand some of his pop culture references. I'm sure he feels the same way, considering he had to ask what a VHS tape was.
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2012 Exopolitics Events in the UK
After much deliberation we are now pleased to be able to announce the Exopolitics events for the UK in summer 2012!
So far we have two events scheduled and with a major change from our previous activities. Our main national event is moving from Yorkshire (it's home of three years) to Merseyside!
The 4th Annual Exopolitics Expo will be held in Liverpool on the first weekend in August 2012. Event details and line-up of speakers will be posted shortly... However, before that we have another event coming to Liverpool to tell you about...
Saturday 30th June
Extraterrestrial Communication Conference - Liverpool
Speakers for the ET Communication conference are:
- Dan Sherman (US): Above Black
- Mike Oram (UK): Does It Rain In Other Dimensions?
- David Griffin (UK): ET Communication
- Denis Denolca (FR): Presence: UFOs, Crop Circles and Exo-civilizations
- Miles Johnson (UK): A.M.M.A.C.H.
Richard D Hall and Andrew Johnson will join the speakers on the panel discussion at the end of the event.
Saturday 4th August - Sunday 5th August 2012
UK's 4th Annual Expolitics Expo (Liverpool)
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Hammer Hall was a log house and stables, surrounded by a wooden palisade.
Built by the Men of Hammer Hall, an adventuring group, to explore the nearby Halls of the Hammer, it became a viable place of refuge in the rugged wilderness of the North.[1]
- ↑ slade, Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend, Paul Jaquays, Steve Perrin (April 1996). The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (The Wilderness). (TSR, Inc), pp. 64–5. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
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Im at work. Having a break for 20 min more. Haven't wrote anything for a few days, we went icc10 hc yesterday, went pretty well the first 4 bosses. But then.. we went for dreamwalker <.<
It's raid tonight, again. Guess we gonna continue.. But damn i'm really tired these days, need some kind of energy from something, i hope it change soon. :(
Btw, im level 64 on my priest. I'm still struggling with the rotation of my spells. Atm im using VT-DP-SP-MB-MF usually they die at that point, trying too do a SD at low hp, but yeah. I gotta say even at this level its hard too play SP :( But fun. really really fun.


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A New York City-based cleansing juice manufacturer has become so popular that it will soon be rolling out to all Whole Foods supermarkets in the city.
BluePrintCleanse juices debuted at the TriBeCa Whole Foods earlier this year, and proved an instant success, DNA Info first reported.
Sales from the juice made the Whole Foods' dairy departments -- where they're stocked -- the top-selling in the country, BluePrintCleanse founder Zoe Sakoutis told DNA Info.
The juices recently expanded to Bowery Whole Foods, and will debut later this month at Union Square and Columbus Circle. Chelsea and the Upper West Side will get them in late June.
They'll also be available at Exhale Spa's Madison Avenue and Central Park South locations, the company told NBC New York.
Before the juices hit Whole Foods, they were only available to order for pick-up and delivery online. The six-bottle packages run from $60 to $85 a day. Orders placed online for national shipping cost even more, with monthly packages running upward of $1,600 a month.
The individually bottled juices, pressed fresh each day, will be priced from $5.99 to $8.99 a bottle.
Sakoutis says on the BluePrintCleanse website, "Every once in a while the body needs to rid itself of toxins... BluePrint Cleanse is a nutritional cleanse that is effective in helping the body detoxify itself and move through this 'low' or detox cycle faster and with fewer symptoms."
Nutrionist and trainer Michael Feigin agrees with the concept of a cleanse, saying, "I think that in this age of environmental and food pollutants, it is important to give the body a break every so often and allow our systems, particularly our livers, to cleanse."
But, he cautions, "So many people focus on the cleanses as a form of weight loss and head into them blind, without advisement, because they 'know someone who lost 15 pounds cleansing.'"
"Cleanse, yes," he says. "But seek professional guidance so that your cleanse in a manner best suited for you and your goals."


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The Bond Buyer
Puerto Rico Says COFINA Sales and Use Taxes Belong to Island
September 11, 2017
Puerto Rico's government argued in a Title III bankruptcy case that the commonwealth's sales and use tax revenues, which are used for paying COFINA bonds, belong to the government and not the bondholders. In an interview with The Bond Buyer, Jim Spiotto discussed Puerto Rico's arguments and legal precedents relevant to the dispute.
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Everyday Case for iPhone 6/6S
Pokaku Everyday Case stylizes your iPhone with sharp and vivid custom image of your choice that wraps around the entire case. It is built with impact-resistant, flexible hard plastic shell, while still providing easy access to all ports and buttons. The slim Everyday Case is your iPhone's stylish partner.
Glossy and Doff finish are available for Pokaku Everyday case for iPhone 6/6S.
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Introducing the 2017 Fast Company Holiday Gift Guide, where we help you find the perfect gift for the design aficionado in your life. We also made handy guides for the foodie, the traveler, and the adventurer you'll be shopping for this year. Happy hunting!
1. Lomo'instant wide camera
$259, shop.lomography.com
Polaroid-esque instant cameras are everywhere these days, but Lomo's entry offers the flexibility of a higher-end DSLR with manual exposure, two lens attachments, and four color filters, so users can do more than just point and snap (though newbies can always switch to "automatic"). Also, the lens cap converts into a remote control, making it easier to take timed selfies.
2. Areaware bitmap textiles napkins and coasters
From $10 for four, areaware.com
If this napkinware set reminds you of the early days of computing, there's a reason: The collection was designed by Susan Kare, who worked on fonts and visuals for the original Mac OS.
3. Raven + Lily fine folds collar necklace
$168, ravenandlily.com
Ethical fashion and housewares brand Raven + Lily grew from a nonprofit design collective to a B Corporation that sells products made around the world by at-risk female artisans who receive fair wages and work in good conditions. This polished, recycled brass necklace was created by women from the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya.
4. Nanoleaf Aurora Smarter Light kit
$230, nanoleaf.me
These colorful wall lights are controlled through a smartphone app that allows users to adjust gradients, set timers, and–via a new rhythm module–sync color changes to the beat of their music.
5. L'aviva CAÑA FLECHA poufs
$585, lavivahome.com
Inspired by traditional Colombian hats, L'Aviva's woven poufs are made from a local palm fiber, caña flecha, by artisans from Tuchín, in the country's rural north.


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"Key, Eleanor—this is Graeme, alias Amantha Masterton and "—he gave Graeme a sly grin— "Endeavour Lambano. Graeme, you know Keith, and Eleanor is my landlady and friend."
"Honoured to meet the creator of Lord Balincourt," exclaimed Eleanor, and Keith gave Graeme a huge smile and said, "Awesome!"
"Would you care for a glass of champagne, Graeme?"
"I'd love some."
"I put your wine on the sideboard, Key," said Jason. "Looks rather nice."
"I purloined it from The Lord Grey. Tom won't mind."
"What do you write under your Endeavour Lambano pseudonym, Graeme?" asked Eleanor.
Graeme cast a desperate look at Jason, and said, "Um, I write …"
Jason cut across him. "Scintillating hot gay novels."
"Romantic, too," observed Keith.
"So you're at heart a romantic, Graeme?" asked Eleanor, placidly.
"Yes, I think so. I believe in love."
"Me too," said Eleanor. "And kindness. They're the most important things."
"Yes," said Keith. "Exactly." They smiled at each other in perfect understanding.
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The organisers behind SiGMA are bringing the most advanced suppliers from Europe to Buenos Aires to meet with LatAm operators from all over Latin America. We're taking our first edition of Alpha Boot Camp to Buenos Aires – 150 quality operators and nine suppliers will come together for an all-inclusive tour de force.
Why ABC?
1. CONFERENCE: We are carefully carving out a number of topics that will interest each and every LatAm operator in the room. We're not talking about a sales-oriented snooze. We're talking about quality, engaging content to entice LatAm operators to engage more with European suppliers for online gaming.
2. ENTERTAINMENT: We're sparing no expense and getting the balance between work and play just right. Have no doubt: this intimate setting will pave the way for some solid business relationships to flourish.
3. LATAM: It's the most buzzing gambling market at the moment and the online growth shows no sign of slowing.
Are you an operator from LatAm? Register today!
Are you an operator?
The next destination has been confirmed, and you can register on our site to be eligible to fly with us. Strict due diligence applies. We can only pick the best 150.
Alternatively, speak to any of the hosts.
Enjoy making money with our very first run of Alpha Boot Camp in Buenos Aires!
Get in touch with one of us or any of the gracious hosts above for detailed information about Alpha Boot Camp.


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The Beach Bar 2 is now closed
The Beach Bar may not have an original name but it sure is an original place. Located at the northern part of Bangtao Beach, this lounge bar and restaurant also hosts a tattoo studio, @Ink Tattoo. Opened in 2012, the Beach Bar & Restaurant is a large venue composed of two buildings situated right on the seafront – one being the original restaurant, here since 2007.
In fact it's two different places. The 'new' bar is made of bricks, cement and tiles with modern lighting and sound system; whereas the 'old' restaurant is made of bamboo and thatch and maintains the usual cool Thai tropical touch.
- Phuket FantaSea Cultural Theme Park
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Express Boat
- James Bond Island Full-Day Tour via Big Boat
- Coral & Racha Islands Full-Day Tour
- Whitewater Rafting & 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure
- Sea Kayaking at Ang Thong Marine Park
- Flying Hanuman Ziplining Experience
- Canoeing Excursion in Phang Nga Bay with Thai Buffet Lunch
- Introduction to City Tour
- John Gray's Cave Canoeing Tour in Phang Nga Bay
The path leading to the restaurant is sandy, which makes it a bit unsteady to drive on with a motorbike. Entering by the back of the main building there is an alignment of four rooms/areas going toward the beach: the first room is private; the second room is an air-conditioned tattoo studio – a very clean place; the third is the bar – with a pool table, low tables and chairs; the fourth area is a terrace which is about a metre above the sea. To the right of the terrace stands the old building which also has a large terrace with bamboo tables and chairs.
'Chilled-out', 'tranquil', relaxing are words that best describe the Beach Bar. The central part of Bangtao Beach is buzzing with vendors and beach-chair rental booths, due to the proximity of the luxurious Laguna Phuket Resorts' with its wealthy customers, but at Beach Bar there's nothing of this frenetic feeling. The beach is deserted and carries on that way for two kilometres until its northern end at Layan Beach.
A multi-faceted business, the Beach Bar employs efficient people in their respective domains. The food served here is a casual but tasty with skillfully prepared Thai and western dishes. Seafood is dominant in the Thai part of the menu, and you can find a good choice of western salads, sandwiches and pastas.
Here are Beach Bar's five favourite dishes:
- Chicken Hawaii Salad
- Baked Chicken with Pineapple in Pineapple
- Seafood Hot Pan
- Indonesia Fried Rice
- Fried Chicken or Prawn with Cashew Nuts in taro Bucket
The Beach Bar's terrace is a perfect sundowner spot to sip a cocktail listening to the cool beat of R&B, soul or reggae music but the most unusual part about the Beach Bar is that it's the only venue in Phuket where you can get a tattoo right on the beach! For sure, it is certainly more hygienic to get it done in the neat air-conditioned studio where Khun Mit (the co-owner of Patong Tattoo) and Khun Kai work on skin art. Note that they also do body painting, so if you are just looking for a temporary tattoo, no problem. Summing up, the Beach Bar is a cool place indeed, a place where you still find gentle people who enjoy a good chat.
The Beach Bar & Restaurant
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
- Location: Northern part of Bangtao Beach
- Tel: 083-5039001
- Price Range: Affordable prices, expect to pay 120 baht for a fried rice and 80 baht for a beer (prices of May 2013)
- How to get there: To get there take the small road toward Layan Beach at the northern end of Laguna Phuket Complex. The venue is well indicated on your left.


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The new Interroll Spiral Lift conveys boxes, totes and items of all shapes and sizes vertically for a variety of different industries in the safest possible fashion.
It is highly energy-efficient and low maintenance, allowing you to greatly reduce your operational costs. Extremely low operating noise adds to the comfort and safety
Como proveedor independiente, Interroll ofrece una gama de productos perfectamente adecuados para la creación de valor y para los requerimientos de integradores de sistemas.
A retrofit project as race against time in the deep freeze logistics center TK-Center Birrfeld, Switzerland - a success story of a sorter retrofit in 52 hours, during ongoing operation.


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Silliman to hold President's Night Aug 26
New Silliman University (SU) president Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann will greet altruistic alumni, benefactors, donors, and partners of the institution at the President's Night, a gala dinner to be held at historic Silliman Hall on Aug. 26.
At the Sunday evening event, the thirteenth president of the university will recognize and thank the persons, families, and organizations that have generously supported and collaborated with Silliman and championed its causes. She also will share with them development plans and projects for the university under her watch.
The President's Night will be one of the highlights of the week-long celebration of Silliman University's 117th Founders Day, following the president's investiture on Aug. 25. The dinner guests will be entertained by the Silliman Jazz Band and the Silliman University Gratitude and Goodwill Ambassadors.
For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact SU Alumni Director Ruben Bokingo at [email protected], or telephone number (035) 422 6002 local 290. You may also inquire at the Office of the Vice President for Development at (035) 422 6002 locals 223/224.


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But is he really? IMAGE: Getty Images. Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. How good are you at contrition? As good as you are at, say, passing the buck or managing up? Knowing how to apologize is an art. It's inevitable, then, that scientists thought they'd try to define it. Researchers at Ohio State University came up with six elements that you should include to ensure that your apology is satisfying.
To the person you've wronged, you understand.


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Remove yellow stains from white appliances with two tablespoons of baking soda and four tablespoons of bleach added to two cups of warm water. Allow the mixture to set on the spot for five or ten minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
By Monica from Cortez, CO
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I am so sorry duckie-do but I can't say this warning enough! Never, ever mix bleach with 'anything other than water'! Bleach is a highly sensitive volatile and unpredictable reactive chemical! Don't even mix it with baking soda or vinegar or dish soap!
There is no danger in mixing bleach with baking soda, washing soda, or soap. But a resounding no to alcohol, bleach, or vinegar.
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If you're browsing Google Maps in Satellite View, you may notice that location details are not always up-to-date. Google Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Although these images update regularly, you typically won't see live changes, and there may be a lag of up to a few years between the satellite image you see on your screen and the the way a location looks in real life.
You can't predict when a map will change, but you can get help from Google Earth to find out the date of its last update. With Google's Follow Your World tool, you can also sign up for email notifications when specific location images change.
Google Maps Update Schedules
The satellite data on Google Maps is typically between 1 to 3 years old. According to the Google Earth Blog, data updates usually happen about once a month, but they may not show real-time images. Google Earth gathers data from various satellite and aerial photography sources, and it can take months to process, compare and set up the data before it appears on a map.
There are times when Google Maps updates in real-time to mark major events and to give assistance in emergency situations. For example, it updated imagery for the 2012 London Olympic Games just before the Opening Ceremony, and it provided updated satellite crisis maps to help aid teams assess damage and target locations in need of help shortly after the Nepal earthquake in April 2015.
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Find the Date of a Google Map Update
You can't find out when a map was last updated on Google Maps. However, you can find this data by downloading Google Earth and searching for the location in that program. If you go to the bottom of the satellite map, you see a date stamp marking the last update.
Use Follow Your World to Get Google Map Updates
If you want to find out when Google Maps updates a specific location, you can set an alert on its Follow Your World tool. You receive an email every time Google updates a location you set as a Point.
You need a Google account to log in to the tool. Once you're logged in:
- Go to the Home screen and enter a location in the Find a Location box.
- Select Search Location and drag the map until the + is on the spot you want to track.
- Click the Select Point button. The tool enters latitude and longitude for you.
- If you want to give the point a different name, change it in the Location Name box.
- Check that your email address is correct and select Submit.
You receive an email notification confirming that you've set up the alert, with a warning that updates can take "weeks, months and even years." Next time Google Maps updates this location, it will email you.


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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Harvard baseball team was recently named a Team Academic Excellence Award recipient as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) for its 3.46 GPA during the 2016-17 academic year.
The ABCA created the award in 2016 to honor high school and college programs that maintain a GPA over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale through the academic year.
"As an organization, we are proud to recognize the off-the-field achievements of baseball teams and their coaches," said ABCA Executive Director Craig Keilitz. "The ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award is another way to honor coaches and teams who help their players become well-rounded individuals who will be successful throughout life."
In the award's inaugural year, 160 programs were recognized and this year that number jumped to 226 teams earning Academic Excellence status.


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The only topic people talk about is the epic fall of model Ming Xi on the runway
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2017 aired Tuesday night on CBS. The only thing that stood out was the epic fall of Chinese model Ming Xi. The lingerie has not cut out the fall from the TV edit of the live lingerie runway show that took place on Nov. 20.
Social media lit up like a Christmas tree after Xi falls. This was the whole reason why Victoria's Secret kept the fall in the show. It's the only drama in a show that was more of the same from last year. After her fall Xi got up and continued the show like nothing happened, but backstage was another story. Watch the video clips of Ming Xi's fall below. The decision to keep the fall in the show was also good for Xi, who likely gave her blessing to show the scenes.
Now everyone in America knows her name, even if they did not watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2017. The story is drawing wider circles as lots of people share their opinion about the fall on Twitter and Facebook. Usually, Victoria' Secret keeps the runway show super clean. You never see any nipples, wrong placed clothes or incidents of models making a mistake.
It was time to show a mistake to keep things interesting and relevant. See photos of Ming Xi in the gallery. Ming Xi was born in 1991 in Shanghai. The 5'10" model has been a fixture in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show the past years. Her professional modeling career started in 2009 after she attended a TV competition. See also her photos from the 2016 Victoria's Secret Show.
aaw they really did show ming xi falling like that in her hometown pic.twitter.com/SDfG2SxApt— alex rees (@maybealexislost) November 29, 2017
omg and she's crying (tbh its a bit fucked up to air this part imho but then i recorded the footage to share on twitter so i dont really have a point i guess) pic.twitter.com/BvRpu0XANv— alex rees (@maybealexislost) November 29, 2017
Angels always get back up—cheers to @mengyaoxi for her grace & determination! #VSFashionShow pic.twitter.com/QbJsXsiz43— Victoria's Secret (@VictoriasSecret) November 29, 2017


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Mascot Marketing Ideas for Your Website
Incorporating your team mascot into your website can be an effective way to give your brand a unified message and bring your character's unique personality into your online marketing tactics. There are plenty of ways you can use the instant recognizability of your mascot to boost your marketing and brand awareness overall.
The following are fun suggestions for leveraging your mascot character on your website to attract and engage with your fans or customers:
Posted August 17, 2016 | by Hogtown Staff |in mascot marketing