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Warm salad with beef and vegetables
– Beef
– Bulb onions
– Radishes
– Bulgarian pepper
– Carrot
– Green onion pen
– Parsley
– Dill
– Walnut (peeled kernel)
– Pumpkin Seeds (peeled)
– Sesame seeds
– Olive oil
Very delicious warm salad with beef, vegetables, and nuts. Make this salad very easy!
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Preparing the ingredients:
1. Beef cut into strips
2. Slice the radish slices
3. Clear bell pepper from the internal seeds and cut into half rings
4. Carrots cut into small strips
5. Onions cut into rings.
6. Onion pen finely chopped
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The pan to pour olive oil. Beef roast until cooked and passed on to the plate. In a frying pan fry the onion rings until golden brown. Then the pan adds the bell pepper. Pepper should be regularly stirred for 10-15 minutes, which he uniformly prepared. When the pepper is ready to add the carrot sticks. Stir vegetables regularly for 10-15 minutes. Adding already our roast beef and radish. Cook for another 5 minutes more.
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In the digital age, misinformation—from nonsense to lies—spreads faster than ever and is becoming an area of serious research
From: Wall Street Journal - by Elizabeth Bernstein
Do you have a good B.S. detector? You need one in our digital age.
The skill of spotting false information—rubbish, nonsense and, yes, fake news—is so important these days that scientists have begun serious research on it. They're attempting to quantify when and why people spread it, who is susceptible to it, and how people can confront it.
This month in Atlanta, at the annual conference of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, a group of psychologists and other scientists presented a symposium on their research. The title? "Bullshitting: Empirical and Experiential Examinations of a Pervasive Social Behavior."
B.S. is a form of persuasion that aims to impress the listener while employing a blatant disregard for the truth, the researchers explained. It can involve language, statistics and charts and appears everywhere from politics to science. This definition closely adheres to the one presented by the philosopher and Princeton emeritus professor Harry Frankfurt in his now-classic 2005 book "On Bullshit." Dr. Frankfurt explored how B.S. is different than lying because liars know the truth and push it aside while B.S.ers don't necessarily care about the truth at all.
Of course this isn't new. But false information moves faster and farther these days, thanks to social media. A new study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, published earlier this month in the journal Science, analyzed the spread of 126,000 rumors tweeted by 3 million people over more than 10 years and found that false news spreads faster than truth. "We have reached epidemic levels of information pollution, and we need to do something about it," says Jevin West, a professor of information science at the University of Washington. Dr. West co-created a class launched last year at the university, "Calling Bullshit," that teaches students how to spot and refute the way data, such as statistics and charts, can be manipulated to make false arguments. More than 60 schools have requested permission to use the materials to set up classes of their own, Dr. West says.
Some people spread false information unknowingly. But others simply don't care if what they're posting is untrue, Dr. West says, and pass along the information as a way to signal their views and values to their group. Philosophers call this tribal epistemology.
Website algorithms often favor salacious stories. (YouTube came under fire last month for the way its recommendation algorithm promotes conspiracy-theory videos aimed at viewers on both the left and the right.) And millions of bots—computer programs that can appear to be real people—also spread false information across the internet.
When do people typically use B.S? Two studies published online together this month in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology show that people tend to spread it when they feel obligated to have an opinion about something that they know little about—and when they feel they aren't going to be challenged on it. In one of the studies, students who were asked to write down their views on affirmative action, nuclear weapons and capital punishment admitted that half of what they wrote was B.S. But those who were told beforehand that they would have to defend these beliefs afterward to a sociology professor with an opposite view stuck to the truth.
"If you expect no one to challenge you on your opinion, you can B.S. it up all you like," says John Petrocelli, a social psychologist and associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. "I call this the Ease of Passing Bullshit Hypothesis."
Dr. Petrocelli's research also shows that B.S. can help strengthen a weak argument when the speaker owns up to it. "You get a bump in your persuasion when you frame your weak argument as B.S., when you say 'I don't really care what the research shows,' " he says. But the opposite effect is true as well: B.S. will weaken a strong argument.
When are we most susceptible to believing B.S.? When we're tired, research shows. But we are also more prone to believing misinformation when it comes from someone who shares our views. In not-yet-published research, Dr. Petrocelli took sentences from The New-Age Bullshit Generator—a website that creates quotes that sound profound but mean nothing—"Hidden meaning transforms unparalleled abstract beauty," for instance—and attributed half to conservative political figures and half to liberal ones. When he showed these to people, they were more likely to rate the sentences as profound when they thought they came from a like-minded politician. "Basically, if you agreed with their attitude, it was great stuff, but if you didn't, it was propaganda," he says.
When people hear a false claim repeated even just once, they are more likely to let it override their prior knowledge on the subject and believe it, according to two studies published together in October 2015 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. Psychologists say this is an example of the "illusory truth effect," which shows that repeated statements are thought to be more true than statements heard for the first time.
"We think it happens because it is easier to process information the second time you hear it," says Lisa Fazio, a psychologist and assistant professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt University, who was the lead author on the study. "It is also time-consuming and difficult to access our previous knowledge, so we often go with information that is close enough."
Finally, we fall for B.S. more often when we fail to think analytically. In four studies published together in November 2015 in the journal Judgment and Decision Making, psychologists researched people's vulnerability to what they call "pseudo-profound bullshit." Subjects completed tests to measure their ability to think analytically and then viewed quotes from people such as poet T.S. Eliot as well as made-up sentences generated by two websites, The Wisdom of Chopra and The New-Age Bullshit Generator. The research showed that people who are more skeptical and analytical were less likely to find the B.S. quotes to be profound yet still likely to find meaning in the real quotes. Follow-up research showed that when the subjects were told ahead of time that some sentences were made up, they become more adept at spotting them, but analytical people still did this better.
"A lot of the problems with B.S. are because people are not bothering to think as much as they perhaps ought to," says Gordon Pennycook, a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University who was the lead researcher on the study when he was a graduate student at the University of Waterloo.
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Check the source. Is this person an expert or in a position to know the information? Why is he or she telling me? What does the person have to gain? "Sometimes it's just a coolness factor," says Jevin West, a professor of information science at the University of Washington, who teaches a class in how to spot B.S. in data.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Remember that we all suffer from confirmation bias—we're more likely to believe something that confirms what we already think or want. "It's hardest to spot B.S. we agree with," says Gordon Pennycook, a postgraduate fellow at Yale who studies B.S. "Question it if it supports your own beliefs."
Ask questions. Research shows people are more likely to B.S. when they feel they can get away with it. "Ask them simply: 'Why do you think that? How do you know that is true?'" says John Petrocelli, a social psychologist and associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., who studies B.S. "This will get them thinking critically."
Don't trust your gut. People who pause and think about whether information is true are better able to detect false information, research shows. "Rely on your prior knowledge," says Lisa Fazio, an assistant professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt University.
Ask for evidence. This is different than an explanation, which people can continue to spin. Facts don't lie—but check them to make sure they are real. Pay attention to people who discount evidence. "I don't care what the experts say" is a red flag that the person is using B.S.
Stay offline when you're tired. Research shows we're more vulnerable to false claims when our cognitive resources—that is, brain power—are depleted.


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The Anchorage Nordic skiing community lost an inspirational spirit earlier this year. A graceful classic skier, loyal volunteer, loving mother and wife, Ellen Toll left us all wishing to hear her voice on the hill, see her at the finish with a cup of Gatorade, and share in her joy as a proud mother at just one more race. She died Jan. 19, 2015, after a long battle against ovarian cancer.
Through 16 months of cancer, Ellen never so much as paused in her dedication to family, friends and Nordic skiing. She lived by example and taught us all with her strength, passion and conviction. If she couldn't ski the race, she would set up the course. If she couldn't set up the course, she would cheer everyone on. If she couldn't stand on the sidelines to cheer, she'd bring a chair.
Ellen's commitment to the sport and the Nordic community was extensive and exhaustive. As director of the Anchorage Junior Nordic League for more than a decade, the program grew to provide skis and lessons to more than 600 kids every winter. Many of the Polar Cubs, whose skis were waxed and noses were wiped by Ellen, have gone on to state and national podiums and returned to coach Junior Nordic themselves.
With husband Dave at her side, Ellen organized, set up and ran the Anchorage Middle School races for the last seven years, as well. She helped kids out of snowbanks who had never skied before and handing out medals to some who had never dreamed of crossing a finish line.
Relentless, Ellen also served as an enthusiastic board member and secretary to the NSAA and as a member of the Cross Country Alaska Competition Committee.
An avid skier, she was involved in every part of every citizens' race, before and after skiing it herself. From setting up the stadium, manning the registration table, organizing the drinks, and putting the last gates on the rack, Ellen was always there after the crowds were gone, with a laugh or a quip about her own race.
Her quiet pride about her own daughter's remarkable achievements as a skier never displaced her support for everyone else. Standing at the top of Elliot's Climb, without so much as a start list, Ellen would cheer every high school skier on by name. And as many heard her voice, that last stretch of hill became a little less daunting.
Several hundred of those high school skiers, their families and friends, coaches and Green Grunts wore their Junior Nordic hats and jackets at last January's high school Skiathalon race. We honored a woman whose commitment, tenacity and pure joy as a Nordic skier not only touched but inspired us and even changed many of our lives.
Ellen did it in so many ways, tirelessly pulling her sled up and down the hill between the chalet and the stadium, making sure we all had drinks at the finish.
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Best Children's Books for Kids with Anxiety, Depression, and Anger
I love books! They can take you to distant, wonderful places and open up our minds to whole new ideas. My husband once argued that he read more words during the day from emails and websites than I read from books during the day. There's no way he's winning that argument and my Goodreads statistics can prove it.
Because books introduce new ideas in an entertaining and comforting way, I love using them in therapy. Books can be helpful from issues ranging from feeling upset about mom's broken arm to parents' divorce to learning how to cope with anxiety and anger. Children can learn lessons and skills while at the same time having fun. While books do not solve the problem being addressed, they become springboards to talk to children about different issues. They can provide analogies and examples that help children remember and hold onto the lessons being taught. They can explain how to use various skills with memorable pictures. They can introduce themes so parents can easily open up a discussion with their kids. There seems to be a safety in talking about characters versus talking about real life challenges.
Below are some books that I have found to be helpful to clients and promote discussions or skills surrounding mental health issues. I have also added my opinion of reading level, although each child is different. There are probably hundreds of great books that can help children. Every child is different and some love certain books and find them helpful while others don't relate to them.
Happy reading with your kids!
Best Kid Books for Feeling Identification
Recognizing and addressing emotions is an important part of coping with challenges.
- Happy Hippo, Angry Duck by Sandra Boynton is not only catchy (my husband and I quote it after reading it to our little girl) but the morals of the story are wonderful. Our negative moods will pass and it's okay and normal to feel down at times. I recommend it for young children, but older children may find it entertaining as well. This book is great for pre-school aged children
- Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley and Anne Miranda comes with fun monster masks so you can discuss with your little "monsters" when they have felt the various emotions. I also recommend this for pre-school aged children and up.
- How are you Peeling by Saxton Freeman and Joost Elffers is a great way to begin talking about how your children of any age are feeling because the illustrations are photographs of real vegetables with faces. They're great! I'm a little jealous of the photography skills.
- There's No Such Thing as a Dragon by Jack Kent is perhaps my all-time favorite book to use in therapy and kids love it because it's a delightful story. I use this book as an analogy for recognizing and responding to emotions early before they build up. You with this book could also use it to talk about noticing others and being a friend or communnicating our needs. The possibilities of analogies are really endless. This book is great for children around age 6 and up (or children who can understand analogies).
Best Picture Books for Self-esteem, Self Acceptance, Confidence, and Being Your Own Person
- A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is such a fun story for kids and it teaches children to be your own person with confidence! It's okay to be different and not follow the crowd. This story also teaches about resisting peer pressure. This book is written for middle to older school-aged children.
- Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees tells of a giraffe that feels different and left out until he realizes he has his own talents to give to the jungle. It's a rhyming book and very fun to read. It is enjoyable for children of all ages, in my opinion. We read it to our baby girl and that is how I first found it, but older children would enjoy it perhaps even more.
- I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson is a story about a pig who likes herself and picks herself back up when she makes mistakes. Even more than that, she likes her body and that is an important message to send in today's world. I often like having kids create their own I Like Me books. It is written for young children (around pre-school age).
- You Are Special by Max Lucado and Sergio Martinez is a religious classic about everyone's individual worth regardless of popularity. I remember loving it as a child and remember everyone else loving it, too. It's written for children elementary school-aged and up.
- Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger is a hilarious book about a penguin being his own person. It was another childhood favorite. Written for school-aged children and up.
- Click here to read the full post on best kid books that promote self esteem and self confidence.
Best Anxiety Books for Kids
- Duke's Journey of Courage: Learning Skills to Cope with Anxiety by Tanya Lindquist (me) is full of several of my favorite techniques to use when working with children with anxiety. Duke, the great surfing dog known for his special tricks and flips, gets a stomach ache right before his first surfing competition. Luckily, his quirky fairy dogfather comes to the rescue and teaches him many skills he can use to cope with anxiety. This children's picture book is complete with memorable jingles to remember the skills by, as well as a parent's guide with thoughts on how to talk to children about the different anxiety coping skills discussed in the book. Intended for children ages 6 and up. Read a sample here, buy a paperback copy from Amazon, or download an e-book/print-at-home version for only $1.99 here!
- Don't Feed the WorryBug by Andi Green and the parents' resource guide Helping Young Worriers Beat the WorryBug by John Irvine is a great combo. Don't Feed the WorryBug has darling illustrations and follows the story of a bug who learns to have fun and focus on that instead of his worries. The companion book, Helping Young Worriers Beat the WorryBug has numerous considerations, teaching points, and practical activities and techniques for parents to use with their kids.
- It's Time for School, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore is hilarious book and a great example of playing the what-if game. The only thing I would change is asking children to answer the what-ifs so they can find the solutions themselves. This book is written for school aged children.
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn and Ruth E. Harper is a cute story about a raccoon that is anxious about going to school and leaving his mom. Parents can read this story and then come up with their own ritual to help their child feel better about going to school. For example, they can find a special comfort object for children to take to school and then return back to their caregiver once school is over to feel calmed in knowing they're tied to home and mom (or caregiver) will always be there when they get back. This book is a sweet story and can be read to young children beginning with pre-school aged kids.
- The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain is a great book about using your imagination for good instead of using it to become anxious. It's written for school-aged children and up.
- Click here to read the full article about best anxiety books for kids. It includes more picture books, workbooks, and books and resources for parents and caregivers.
Best Kid Books for Sadness
- The Energy Bus for Kids by Jon Gordon and illustrated by Korey Scott is about a bus driver who teaches a child how to overcome sadness that he is feeling. The principles taught include the effects of thoughts on our moods and positive thinking, doing happy things, no bullying, and helping others. This book is written for middle to older aged children.
- Hurty Feelings by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger is about a hippo that negatively interprets other animals' comments and consequently feels depressed. She finally comforts someone else and learns to accept compliments at the end of the book. You can discuss with your child other ways to interpret situations and the effect of their negative thoughts on their moods. For school-aged children and up.
- Tough Boris by Men Fox and illustrated by Kathryn Brown helps children understand that it's okay to feel sad or grieved sometimes because even tough pirates feel sad sometimes. This book is written for school aged children-perhaps younger when they are dealing with grief.
- Bailey Beats the Blah by Karen Tyrrell and illustrated by Aaron Pocock is not necessarily exciting or funny, but it offers some discussion points. Some possible questions to ask children surround why Bailey was feeling sad (what he was thinking about), where he feels sad, and what he did to feel better. Obviously the answers can be broadened to apply to a child's individual feelings of "blah-ness." This is written for older aged children.
Best Picture Books for Anger
- Mouse Was Mad by Linda Urban and Henry Cole is a funny book about a mouse that gets all sorts of advice to calm down and eventually uses deep breathing to calm himself. Parents can talk to children about creative ways to calm themselves in addition to teaching deep breathing. This is for young children pre-school aged and up.
- When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry… by Molly Bang talks about a girl who takes time and space (by running outside) and immerses herself in nature (using 5 senses to be mindful of what is going on in nature) in order to relax and calm her emotions. This book is meant for young to middle aged children.
- Sometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachel Vail Yumi Heo is about a girl who takes a time out and unintentionally uses humor to calm herself. You can discuss what humorous things your child can think about and remember to calm himself for agree and silliness are incompatible. This book is written for young children pre-school aged and up.
Other Great Picture Books
- It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear by Vicki Lansky is a story about a bear who learns his parents' divorce is not his fault. It even has bullet points for parents to read and consider.
- Dinosaurs Divorce by Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown is formatted in comic-book form and teaches various aspects about dealing divorce. They have great talking points to address when it's is applicable to your child. Some of the topics include not being responsible for the divorce, different emotions children can feel, why parents get divorced, and adjusting to step-parents.
- How To Be a Friend is also written by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown and it touches many different aspects of friendship from what friends are how to deal with arguments to joining in activities to being courageous when you feel shy. Parents can pick and choose what topics are applicable to their child.
- Bye-Bye, Bully! by J. S. Jackson and R. W. Alley is a straightforward, educational book with a religious bent about what bullying is and a few ways to try to cope with bullying and get it to stop.
Again, there are probably hundreds of other books that are helpful for children. For example, the Berenstain Bears has many other great stories about dealing with life like the addition of a baby to the family, learning not to lie, and cleaning up. My secret to finding new books to add to my library isn't very secret. Oftentimes I just look at Amazon reviews! Parents and even some counselors will write reviews indicating whether they were helpful to their children or not.
Happy reading with your kids!
Disclaimer: Books are meant to be an aid, and not solve a problem by itself. If your child is experiencing a mental health challenge that is significantly and negatively impacting his or her life, seek help from a licensed professional.
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A crisis will face most of you at some point – whether you're the chief executive of an entire organisation, or whether you a team supervisor in a call centre. When it does happen, at the end of it all, you'll be remembered for how you led the situation.
I've experienced a few myself, when I led various services – floods and fires being the two that spring to mind! Whilst I didn't always appreciate it at the time, in the calm after the storm I was able to see the fantastic learning opportunity presented by the crisis.
Here's what I learned:
Make clear the rules of the game – in a crisis, the normal policies, processes and ways of doing things go out the window. Your job as leader is to quickly set the new parameters and communicate this clearly to your team. It's to shine a light through the mess. This includes decision making and approval processes. In a crisis, speed is everything and if you work in a hierarchical organisation you need to strip out unnecessary bureaucracy. Make clear what needs to come through you and what can circumvent you.
Identify the other leaders in your team – I'm not necessarily referring to team managers who report in to you in the traditional hierarchy (although they should all, of course, be stepping up). I'm talking about those team members who are solution-oriented, confident and who others look to. Work closely with them and give them specific responsibilities during a crisis. Not only is this a great learning opportunity for you, it's a brilliant one for them as well. In the words of Rudy Giuliani, the Mayor of New York during 9/11, "It is in times of crisis that good leaders emerge." These people are like gold. Treat them as the precious commodity they are.
Increase your role modelling 1000% – if you are of the mindset that leadership is a position, an entitlement and where you remain in your office (if you have one) then this post is not for you. In a crisis, you need to roll your sleeves up and dig in with your team. If you are not putting in the hours then why the hell should your staff? I remember during the floods of 2014 where I had about 4 hours sleep in the first 36 hours of the crisis. Whilst I'm not necessarily advocating no sleep, what this did do is encouraged all staff to go the extra mile. Not only are you the leader of the service or department, you are one of the team during a crisis. If there is a staff rota during the crisis period, you need to be on it – not just managing it.
It's the little things that matter – by this, I mean things like buying your team coffee, doughnuts and fruit when they're working through the night. Being diligent and with a hawk-eye, spotting that member of staff who is on their knees and taking over from them, so they can have a break. It's about having and encouraging a well-placed sense of humour during the tough times (humour is an amazing energizer). It's thanking people for specific things they do at the time. And then thanking them again more formally once the crisis is over. If you think you don't have the time to do all of this during a crisis then, I'm sorry, but you're in the wrong role.
Look after yourself – remember on an aircraft where the flight assistant reminds you to put your oxygen mask on first before putting it on vulnerable members of your group? The same rings true for you during a crisis. You are no good to your team, your customers, your organisation if you collapse. So eat properly, drink lots of water, get enough rest and have trusted colleagues who you can let off steam with. And if you've done all the other things outlined, then your team will also look out for you because they know you're doing the same for them.
If you've led during a crisis, what are the things you learned? Share in the comments section and you'll help others benefit from your experience.
Hayley Lewis is a chartered psychologist and lecturer on the Masters in Organisational Psychology at City, University of London. She has held various leadership roles covering services including organisational development, ICT, customer services and communications. Hayley is the founder of HALO Psychology – a consultancy delivering services including leadership coaching and team facilitation.
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- Original Title : The Mummy Returns
- Movie title in your country : The Mummy Returns
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- Increases lean muscle mass
- Increases growth hormone
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- Effects of an oral growth hormone secretagogue in older adults.
- Effects of oral administration of ibutamoren mesylate, a nonpeptide growth hormone secretagogue, on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor I axis in growth hormone-deficient children.
- Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1A) agonists show potential as interventive agents during aging.
- MK-0677 (ibutamoren mesylate) for the treatment of patients recovering from hip fracture: a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled phase IIb study.
- MK-677, an orally active growth hormone secretagogue, reverses diet-induced catabolism.
- Oral administration of the growth hormone secretagogue MK-677 increases markers of bone turnover in healthy and functionally impaired elderly adults. The MK-677 Study Group.
- Stimulation of the growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor I axis by daily oral administration of a GH secretogogue (MK-677) in healthy elderly subjects.
- Summaries for patients. Effects of an oral ghrelin mimetic on body composition and clinical outcomes in healthy older adults.
- Treatment with the oral growth hormone secretagogue MK-677 increases markers of bone formation and bone resorption in obese young males.
- Two-month treatment of obese subjects with the oral growth hormone (GH) secretagogue MK-677 increases GH secretion, fat-free mass, and energy expenditure.


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Mrs. Eleonora Cercavschi, recipient of the 2008 Ion Ratiu Democracy Lecture Award, was honored with the Order of the Republic (Ordinul Republicii) - the highest Moldovan distinction presented by the country's President.
On August 31, the day of Romanian Language in Moldova, President Mihai Ghimpu decorated a distinguished group of citizens for their outstanding service to society in the fields of languages and sciences. Mrs. Cercavschi, principal of the Stefan the Great High School (Liceul Stefan cel Mare si Sfant) in Grigoriopol was recognized with the Order of the Republic for having devoted her career to defending the right of Transnistiran children to be educated in Romanian language.
Press coverage of the ceremony in Romanian can be found at the following news sites: Unimedia.md and Timpul.md.
Mrs. Cercavschi's keynote address Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights, delivered at the 2008 Ion Ratiu Democracy Lecture, is available in a Wilson Center publication. Copies of the publication can be mailed out upon request. Please send all requests to email@example.com.


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Storability puts multi-site storage in view
Storability wants to put storage on your dashboard.
The Southborough, Mass.-headquartered storage services provider (SSP) has beefed-up its storage management tools with a new Web-based portal with enhanced storage reporting capabilities as part of its storage management services.
The key, said Jeff James, product marketing manager for Storability, is that the new Web portal, called the AssuredStorage Navigator V.2, gives customers a simple, "dashboard" view of distributed storage and backup environments.
With the new portal, the customer has a single interface that keeps an eye on all the data that Storability manages for them, wherever it may be physically located. This means that IT managers responsible for storage area networks (SANs) and backup networks at multiple locations can monitor all of their storage from one screen.
"This gives the customer a unified view across all of the data centers that they are resident in and gives them the ability to get control of their multi-site environment," said James.
The AssuredStorage Navigator is also equipped with a new set of data analysis tools including real time reporting of storage capacity, utilization, and performance regardless of the underlying hardware and management infrastructure.
It is available as a standard feature of all Storability's Storage Assurance Services and as a standalone service called AssuredInsight.
"The enhancements to AssuredStorage Navigator keep [Storability] slightly ahead of the pack in the customer portal space," said William Hurley, program manager for the Yankee Group, Boston, Mass. "These tools are very necessary, not just to improve customer trust, but to provide true insight as to system and service level performance."Let us know what you think about the story, e-mail Kevin Komiega, assistant news editor
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You might not have to leave your cubicle at work or your couch at home to get that sore throat or nasty cough checked out.
Walgreens is launching a virtual doctor visit feature on its mobile app, the company announced Monday. The nation's largest drugstore chain is teaming up with MDLive, a provider of virtual health services, to connect Walgreens customers with certified doctors via video chat on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
The service is immediately available to residents of California and Michigan and will be rolled out in other states in the next few years. Illinois residents should be able to use the app by the end of 2015, said Dr. Harry Leider, the company's chief medical officer.
Virtual visits are for nonemergency health conditions, such as upper respiratory tract infections, ear aches, sore throats and rashes. They are not intended for more serious symptoms such as chest pains. Doctors can write prescriptions after the virtual visits, which usually last 10 to 15 minutes, Leider said.
Appointments cost $49, most of which goes to physicians. That fee is also not much more than a copay for an in-person doctor's visit through some insurance plans. Some insurance companies cover telemedicine, Leider said.
The app is not meant to replace yearly preventive checkups with primary care physicians.
Parent-company Walgreen projects that the telehealth market overall will reach $1.5 trillion in five years, and is one of the company's primary opportunities for growth.
In October, Deerfield-based Walgreen announced a similar telehealth initiative partnership with health information website WebMD to encourage customers to increase exercise to earn discounts at Walgreens stores. The company said it now awards points on its Balance Rewards loyalty card for logging activities on the WebMD Healthy Target app. Customers can also upload data tracking health markers such as steps walked or glucose levels.
Last year Walgreens launched a Pharmacy Chat feature on its app to allow users to instant message with pharmacy staff. The company said it averages 9,000 chats a week.
Leider said Walgreens app will allow customers to make appointments for a time that's convenient for them. The app works with iOS and Android.
"I think this will become a normal part of health care in three to five years," Leider said. "We have got some real forces that are going to make this very compelling."
He said a shortage of primary care physicians coupled with more people becoming insured through the Affordable Care Act means the market is growing for people who might find telemedicine useful.
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MDLive stands to gain 2 million people a day through Walgreens' mobile app and website. CEO Randy Parker said the company has 2,000 doctors available.
"Consumers are demanding to do everything through mobile," Parker said. "Everything else they can do through mobile, and now they can do this too."
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The Coolest Ugandan
Real name Moses Ssali, a.k.a big Size, Extra Large, Titanic, Mr. Showbiz, Big is Big, Munene Munene is a house hold artist with numerous HITS such as Agenze, Boom Bark Bogolako, Kasepiki, Ceaze and Sekkle, Dogolyo Sanyu Lya Mutima Gwange, Ntuyo Zange and more and more.. Throughout his long career, Bebe Cool has been nominated and won a number of awards both local and international. This awards include the PAM awards, MTV, Mobos, Kisima, and Koras Awards. He notes that his biggest concert yet was the 46664 Mandela concert in Hyde Park London. The man is also a 46664 ambassador. Bebe Cool is also a man of unique character. He does not mince his words one bit. Thus, his political, social and philanthropic views are both sound and worth sharing.
He is his own Boss
Bebe Cool saw an opportunity to become the biggest music maker in East Africa when usic in Uganda was at a small scale, technology was only catching up, and he took it. One time his Physics teacher said something that was stuck with hi, he said, "it was so important for someone to be self-employed". After that, Bebe Cool became very keen as he did not like waking up every morning and being told what to do. He knew that if he was going to be that stubborn, he had to be his own boss. Hence, he went to see this teacher after school one day and asked him what he meant by "self-employed"! His answer was that "if you have talent, then you're self-employed". From that day on, Bebe Cool made the switch and got into music full time.
The Force behind Bebe Cool
"I have been in the industry for 25 years and I'm not going to stop." His rule is to make friends, "If you make 10 friends you don't lose one. Bebe has been making these friends since his days in Kenya and in Uganda that keep spreading his name and making his name bigger everywhere around the world. "This is how you last long in this business and that's the way I run my business." Bebe has not lost a single friend in his business environment all these years because he knows if he loses one friend, he loses at least 10 fans. "I respect my business and I respect my people in the business industry."
His Coke Studio Experience
Bebe Cool makes his debut on Coke Studio Africa – 2017, this year. He has been paired alongside Nigerian star Falz, who is returning on the show for a second time. This pairing will also feature on a special episode Coke Studio dubbed 'The Global Fusion Edition.'
"My career in music started 25 years right here in Nairobi so when I got that call from Coke Studio I was so happy and my fans are also happy. I would like to commend Coke Studio Africa for this great opportunity. As an artiste with experience in African music entertainment, I know the struggle of artistes and see the difference and challenges in East Africa and thanks to Coke Studio Africa – everyone benefits."
"I could not have dreamt of meeting with Jason or paid a lot of money to work with him but through Coke Studio I have met a humble guy who is on top of the charts worldwide. This is a special moment for me."


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Researchers at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute have devised a successful, long-term treatment for relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The treatment approach seeks to 'reboot' the patient's immune system by effectively erasing it and then rebooting it using the patient's own [autologous] stem cells. The treatment resulted in a disease reversal rate of 86% and halted progression rate of 91% in patients participating in the study. Study patients underwent immunosuppressive therapy for up to four weeks, after which autologous stem cells were re-infused to restore a healthy immune systems. Patients were then followed for up to five years.
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Topics: multiple sclerosis, stemsaveblog, autologousstemcells, immune system, autoimmune attack, regenerative medicine
In a newly published phase II clinical trial from the Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, researchers observed full recovery from fistulas [abnormal connections between organs caused by the inflammation] in 75% of patients suffering from Crohn's disease upon the injection of autologous [the patient's own] stem cells. MSCs have the ability to regulate the patient's immune system to reduce inflammation, resulting in the complete closure of the fistulas without recurrence.
Topics: large intestine, bank dental stem cells, Crohn's Disease, autologousstemcells, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal disease, autoimmune attack, research, StemSave, mesenchymal stem cells, organs, stem cells, Fistulas
In a recently published study from the Queen Mary University of London, scientists discovered a connection between the length of cilia [hair-like projections for cell movement] on stem cells and their proclivity towards differentiating into fat cells. By restricting the elongation of stem cell cilia, the researchers were able to impede on the formation of new fat cells.
Topics: Eye, Bone loss, Bone, Debilitating Diseases, kidney, Stemcells, autologousstemcells, Blindness
The New York-based startup Epibone intends to begin human testing on a procedure that will utilize stem cells to regenerate living bone tissue. The researchers, originally from Columbia University, will apply autologous [the patient's own] stem cells to nanofiber scaffolding of the desired size and shape and direct the stem cells to differentiate into a physical and genetic replica of the patient's own bone.
Topics: osteoporosis, limbs, Fingers, Jaw, Bone loss, stemsaveblog, Joints, Bone, Debilitating Diseases, Arthritis, Stemcells, Knee, hip, autologousstemcells, cartilage, grants, Mandibular bone, young stem cells
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has funded Canada's first stem cell clinical trial to treat multiple sclerosis, conducted by researchers at the University of Ottawa. The trial, called MESCAMS [Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Canadian MS patients], will comprise MSC infusions to the central nervous system to utilize their ability to regulate autoimmune attacks and reduce inflammation in 40 MS patients.
Topics: ALS, Phase III, neural stem cells, multiple sclerosis, stemsaveblog, Brain, clinical trials, Debilitating Diseases, Stemcells, autologousstemcells, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Neurodegenerative disease
Ophthalmologists James L Funderburgh, Ph.D. and Fatima Syed-Picard, Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh have devised a method for treating corneal blindness by utilizing dental pulp stem cells. The researchers harvested the stem cells from molars discarded during routine extraction and induced the cells to differentiate into keratocytes [corneal cells]. They then seeded the cells onto a nanofiber scaffold, allowing them to grow into fully developed, functional corneas capable of restoring eyesight.
Topics: Eye, stemsaveblog, Debilitating Diseases, Stemcells, Teeth, autologousstemcells, dentalstemcells, dental pulp stem cells, Blindness
In a new two year clinical trial conducted by the University of Miami, researchers will attempt to treat deep second degree burn victims with mesenchymal stem cells [MSCs] as a potential alternative to skin grafts. The team, led by Dr. Evangelos Badiavas, will first cover the wounds in protective dressing, and then inject the MSCs under the dressing and into the wounds to spur the regeneration of the inner and outer layers of skin.
Topics: Skin, stemsaveblog, burn injuries, clinical trials, Debilitating Diseases, Stemcells, autologousstemcells
Researchers from Okayama University have developed a method to treat the congenital heart defect known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome [HLHS] by utilizing a specialized cardiac stem cell. In a Phase I clinical trial conducted on children suffering from HLHS, the scientists concluded that, because the young stem cells in children are more abundant and self-renewing than those in adults, intracoronary injection of stem cells is a safe and feasible approach to treating the condition.
Topics: Heart Valve, Phase III, Heart, stemsaveblog, Heart Failure, Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, clinical trials, Debilitating Diseases, Stemcells, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Heart Attack, autologousstemcells, heart disease
In a recently published study from the Hallym University College of Medicine, researchers have applied mesenchymal stem cells [MSCs] to animal models afflicted with global cerebral ischemia [GCI] to successfully reduce the associated neuronal damage. When compared to those that received no treatment, animals that received MSCs displayed a significant decrease in cell death, inflammation to the brain, and disruption of the blood brain barrier.
Topics: neural stem cells, stemsaveblog, stroke, Brain, clinical trials, Debilitating Diseases, Stemcells, autologousstemcells
According to a recently published study from the Brigham and Woman's Hospital, mesenchymal stem cells [MSCs] have the ability to reverse type I diabetes by suppressing the auto-immune attack of islet cells. Although the MSCs cannot be directly injected into the pancreas, the researchers utilized the surface adhesion molecule HCELL to hone the stem cells in on the inflamed islets, allowing them to normalize blood sugar levels without the use of insulin.
Topics: stemsaveblog, Diabetes, Type-1 Diabetes, Debilitating Diseases, Stemcells, autologousstemcells


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I see alot of recent reports lately about eBay loosing huge amounts of traffic and very quickly too!
I have to say that from my own experiences and those of others that I have heard about, this comes as no big surprise to me.
Indeed my first dealings with them started very well, I was selling watches and quickly became a respected "Power Seller", until what I can only describe as attacks from buyers leaving unwarranted poor feedback I eventually decided to give up.
To quote a fellow eBayer
Buyers can use neg feedback to rape seller's business reputation whenever they like. If you protest, ebay would say you have to respect the buyers' decision. They don't care about sellers at all. They always tell you to obey ebay's policy. One of the feedback policy is to base on the fact. Some horrible buyers just come up any excuses to leave negative feedback. When you try to prove the fact, ebay/paypal don't care. Ebay doesn't consider sellers are the customers at all. Totally disappointed. I am moving to other websites.
To brutal truth is also that eBays sister company PayPal treats its customers in much the same way, maybe its time for a new player in this area of the Internet?


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About Us
Our team provides comprehensive pediatric infectious disease service at UF Health Medical Plaza (outpatient) & UF Health Shands (inpatient) to children from birth to age 21 with unusual presentations or complicated illnesses known or suspected to be caused by an infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, & infections associated with vector-borne illnesses.
Our providers are committed to the prevention, diagnosis, & treatment of infectious diseases that affect infants, children, & adolescents.
Our pediatric infectious disease providers work closely with other pediatric subspecialist in UF Health Shands, community health care providers & agencies in the North-Central Florida to the Florida Pan Handle. Our medical doctors provide education in infectious disease to the residency programs in our catchment area.
Pediatric HIV/AIDs program provides HIV care to infants, children, & adolescents in North-Central Florida at Gainesville, as well as doing satellite clinics in Tallahassee, Panama City, & Pensacola. Our team will provide perinatal consultation to HIV positive pregnant women prior to delivery regardless of age. Our HIV team in Gainesville is a multidisciplinary team consisting of MDs, ARNP, Ryan White social worker, perinatal coordinator, & psychology resident. We have access to nutrition/dietary, pharmacy, social work as well as access to other pediatric specialties.
Some common infectious diseases our team provides care to include:
- Fever of unknown origin
- Recurrent fever
- Recurrent infections
- Tuberculosis
- Atypical mycobacterium
- Congenital infections- CMV, HSV, Toxo, rubella
- Infections in immunocompromised patients
- EBV & CMV infections in transplant patients
- Vector borne illnesses
- Kawasaki
- Bone infection
- Staph infection
- Viral infections- herpes, CMV, EBV, Parvo
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Primary LYME disease, but NOT chronic Lyme
- Post-viral fatigue syndrome, but NOT chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia
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Kathleen A Ryan, M.D.
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Judy F Lew, M.D.
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The UF Health Access Center provides patients and their families with information about appointments, referrals, clinical services, and clinic locations. Patients can request information by email or call (352) 265-PEDS (7337). Our fax number is (352) 627-4415.
The UF Health Access Center is available to speak with you during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm EST).
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PO Box 100296
Gainesville, FL 32610-0296
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Xen is now officially in gitMar 01, 2013, 13:00 (0 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Ian Jackson)
Ian says, "While git???s user interface does have its critics (which include me!), its rich functionality, flexibility and performance are making it the power user???s dvcs of choice. Even if you accidentally shoot yourself in the foot (or vaporise your leg) due to some ill-considered command line syntax, there will be a way to recondense the vapour cloud back into a leg and stick it back on. As a friend of mine said recently, while you might either love or hate Marmite, with git many people both love and hate it."


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The School of Computing is celebrating 50 Years of Computing Excellence (1965-2015) – a milestone in its 50 years' history of being at the forefront of computing education. To mark the occasion, we'll be hosting a series of celebratory events throughout the year.
We want to thank all staff and alumni for helping make the School of Computing what it is today. We are one family, the reach and footprint of which spans the globe. Over the last 50 years this family has directly influenced the evolution of computing as a technical discipline and industry. It has helped to create an international workforce of highly-skilled computing professionals who have applied their knowledge and skills to yield transformative solutions to solve society's problems. The School of Computing has a great heritage and we look forward to strengthening and building on our success as we move forward – continuing to pioneer in the world of computing and the digital economy.
Wherever you are – please celebrate. Reflect on your time with the School of Computing at Stafford or Stoke-on-Trent. Reflect on how this time influenced your life and career, and be assured that the School remains committed to providing the best time and experience to its students now and in the future. We want to create a shared experience, so we'll be asking you to submit photographs and narratives of your memories shortly – we hope to compile and post these on this website. Further details on how to do this will be made available soon.
Best wishes
The School of Computing
NEWS: Watch our Launch Event Live: The link to the video stream is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-2fjllsloc


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To assist, serve, and support those who are in need in our community, develop leadership skills, and promote mother/son relationships.
Young Men's Service League is a non-profit organization that initiates and encourages young men and their mothers to pursue philanthropic involvement in their community and provides an opportunity to enhance mother/son relationships.
Young Men's Service League, Inc. has a National Board of Directors which governs and promotes the expansion of YMSL Chapters throughout the United States to allow young men and their mothers to assist, serve, and support those who are in need in their communities. YMSL members have served over 1,000,000 community service hours since the organization was formed in 2001.
YMSL was founded by Pam and Julie Rosener who envisioned an organization that would allow mothers and their high school-aged sons to work together in support of those in need within the community. They recruited other interested mothers who shared their vision and turned that dream into the reality that is now YMSL.
The YMSL Lake Travis Chapter was founded in 2012 and draws its membership from the Lake Travis area. The young men attend Lake Travis High School as well as several private schools in the area. We have 202 mothers and sons serving 19 different philanthropies. In addition to serving our philanthropies, our young men hold a variety of leadership positions and learn life skills.
A Few of the Philanthropies We Serve
Caritas of Austin
Angel House Soup Kitchen
LT Crisis Ministry
Partners in Hope
Central Texas Food Bank
Austin Disaster Relief Network
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Time for PERMA-DEATH!
I'm not really an hadcore PvPer but lately PvP is boring and mostly a gank fest: no more real challenge, no stress of dying or loosing something, no fear of the opponent.
Now on a perma-death server not only you have to be careful but also you should avoid ganking people. This because ganked people have friends and well, things can turn really bad very fast if you play like a jerk.
On a perma-death server you know people by their names and there comes respect, feeling of being part of a community and so socialization.
I saw Dofus implementing that and the server queues are always full (what I'm being said).
They where very clever in their implementation because:
- Leveling is faster
- Drop rates are increased
- In case of death, the opponent can take the victim's items, Players or NPC alike!
- They display the ranking on their web-site
On these ruleset servers the real PvPers will gather.
I would add even for casual gamers it would be interesting and fun to make an alt here.
Another solution would be some huge death sickness, like you can't play your character for a few hours. Still you would be able to play your alts.


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Right after I posted the new trailer for The Runaways, I was emailed the final poster for the movie. So rather than update the previous story, I'm posting it as a separate article. If you've seen the image of Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett and Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie leaning against a speaker with the two of them wearing sunglasses, you've seen the poster. It's that same image with credits. Check it out after the jump:
When I get a high resolution version I'll update the poster.
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I have the best assistant for my new paper painting collage. He's enthusiastic, creative and loves color as much as I do.
Syver is one special two and a half year old. We've taken art at a Parks and Rec class together and now he is helping me with a more complicated piece.
A paper painting robot for his room. "Tom the Robot" is a larger than life metal robot created by Arizona artist Aaron Voigt. Check out Voigt Metal's robot banks too!
The first step was to get organized. Syver used his extensive color knowledge to help me sort our painted papers by color.
Then he used crayons on a white paper bag that was opened up. Together we wrote some words, scribbles, robots and traced our hands.
Then it was time for the acrylic paint. "Tom the Robot" is red, so we decided we could never have enough red paper. Right Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson?
Here's my little artist in action!
Then after a busy morning painting papers, Syver took a nap. This was my chance to start applying some of the papers to my under-painting. Here's the progress so far!
I love my little artist so much! Follow the blog to see how "Tom the Robot" turns out.
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Life sure loves lemonade…on May 14, 2011 at 6:21 pm
How do you like my new navigation buttons? Made them myself! Yes, I'm kind of proud of that… That that was how I spent my Friday evening, slightly less proud.
BTW NSFW now has it's own category! Making this site…. SFW!
Hm. That's not working. Okay for now if you want to see a NSFW comic, there's only one and it's You Forgot your Pants!


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they will be automatically organized by Year and Month
If you have a smartphone and you take pictures with it, you should be using Google Photos.
Using Google Photos means your photos will all be safely uploaded to your Google account in the "cloud" and you can delete them from the phone to free up space. Using the Google Photos app, you will be able to view all of the photos from the cloud. For example, I have stored all the digital photos I've ever taken, approximately 50,000 of them, in my Google account. Using the Google Photos app on any of my devices, I can see any of those 50,000 quickly and easily, even though none of them are actually on that device.
Getting Started on a Phone or TabletThe process is the same whether your device is Apple or Android. All you do is install the Google Photos app. Go to your App store or Play store, search for the free Google Photos app and get it. After it is installed, open it. The first few screens will guide you thru the setup. Pay attention to the Google account it is using, usually a gmail address, because this is where your photos and videos will be stored.
Make sure that Backup and Sync is turned ON, then there are just 3 settings that are important:
- Google Account: This is where your pictures will be stored, it is probably a gmail address, email@example.com It is very important that you know this address.
- Upload Size = High Quality
- Cellular data backup = No.
That's it! Now connect to a WiFi signal and just wait while your photos upload.
iPhone/iPad special issue: What about your iCloud settings? If you have iCloud Photo Library turned on, you should leave it on until all your photos are successfully uploaded to Google Photos, then you can turn it off to free up space. If you have plenty of space, you can use both iCloud and Google Photos - they perform essentially the same service.
Android special issue: On Android devices there are pictures in folders other than that used by the camera. Take a look at Menu->Device Folders and see if there are any folders that you want to be included in the Backup/Upload process. Tap the little cloud icon so it turns blue - this means the folder will be included.
Using Google Photos on a ComputerThere is no "Google Photos" App or Program for the computer. You simply open a browser (preferably Chrome) and visit Photos.Google.com. If you are logged into the same account as is being used by your mobile device, you will see all the same pictures, and have the same menu items available.
Uploading Pictures from a Computer: (updated Aug 2018) The goal is to have your lifetime of photos stored in your Google account! You probably have lots of photos currently stored on your computer's hard drive and possibly other external hard drives. Let's get those!
You can go to Photos.Google.com and use the cloud icon to manually Upload pictures from your computer to your Google account. If you have lots of pictures on your computer in lots of different folders, it is much easier to use the Backup and Sync feature.
- Go to Photos.Google.com and make sure you are logged in to the proper Google account
- Click the 3-line menu and select the bottom option: App Downloads
- Download and install Backup and Sync
- Make sure it is using the same Google account
- See that it is uploading whatever folders contain your photos. To include more folders, including any attached external hard drives, click the Choose Folder button.
- Realize that this upload procedure will not maintain your folder structure. It will grab all the photos out of their respective folders and upload them to your Google Photos Library. The library is a continuous stream of all photos in date order.
- Wait. This can take a while! For my 30-40,000 pictures it took about a week! Make sure you are not using a metered data Internet connection for this ... it could cost you big bucks!
Once it is done, you can see ALL your photos from any device! You can search by date, person, place or thing! It is SOO much fun!
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I know, online media is a big maze where people are wandering either senselessly or with false hopes of instant gratification. Whether we talk about social media, personal branding or a full-fledged online communications strategy, we are talking about relatively new concepts that have one constant feature: CHANGE! Everything is evolving and it is pretty darn hard to keep up with these changes, let alone know what really fits your niche and needs.
That being said, here is what I do:
I help people and brand owners build a successful online media presence that is authentic, sustainable and recognizable.
In practice, it means: I guide you step by step on how to define your personal brand and put it all into motion making it as natural to you as having your daily cup of Joe.
I also work with select organizations on their social media strategies and help their tireless fight towards their cause. (I really only work with people who want to better the world and walk the talk. Sorry, but not that sorry!)
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1 See the note on XXXIII. xlii. 1.
2 While not strictly possessed of these privileges, communities of these types freely imitated Roman customs.
3 These officials had certain duties in connection with the games, and so enjoyed special privileges.
4 So in Petronius (lxxi. 9), Trimalchio wishes himself to be represented on his monument wearing the accumulated distinctions won in his public career.
6 Cf. vi. 14 and the note above,
7 To balance Cato's pun on signa, Valerius makes one on mundus, which signifies both universe and adornment. See note on sect. 15 below.
9 Under the stricter Roman law, a woman was throughout life under the potestas of her father or his representative or the manus of her husband. Valerius makes the point that this domestic authority will be resumed in full with the repeal of the law, and that the same restrictions which the law provided can be enforced if desired.
10 This pair of speeches seems to make an elaborate rhetorical exercise, with careful attention, at least in Cato's speech, to characterization of the speaker. It must be admitted, however, that the psychology of Cato is more cleverly presented than his style, for critics find little trace of the real Cato in the speech. None of the fragments of the actual speech of Cato (collected, e.g., in Meyer's Oratorum Romanorum Fragmenta, s.v.) is to be found in Livy.
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Time to fix those injuries!
Do you know the MOST common cause of injury? Anyone? It is repetitive strain injuries. A repetitive strain injury happens when you do the exact same thing over and over again. For example, squatting with your feet always shoulder width apart. There are literally over 1000 different ways to squat!
At Competitive Edge Physiotherapy, our "3D Bootcamp" classes are mid to high intensity workouts that will have you strength training your entire body in every direction. We will teach you how to develop a strong core. Once you do one of our 3D butt workouts, your butt will never be the same.
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Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced his release on compassionate grounds in a press conference.
Megrahi, who has terminal prostate cancer, could be on his way home within hours to spend his dying days with his family.
Sources at a military airport near Tripoli, Libya, said that the plane which will take him back home was en-route to Glasgow Airport earlier today, suggesting he could leave this afternoon.
Megrahi, 57, was convicted of killing 270 people in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight. Some 189 Americans were among those who died in the airliner explosion.
The decision to free him is likely to cause outrage in the United States, where Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she hoped he would stay behind bars.
A White House spokesman said the Obama administration "deeply regrets" the decision.
Mr MacAskill made the announcement at the Scottish Government's ministerial headquarters in Edinburgh.
He had been considering two applications – one for Megrahi to be moved from Greenock prison to Libya under a prisoner transfer agreement, and a separate application for him to be released early on compassionate grounds.
He rejected the first application, and opted for the latter course, meaning Megrahi is able to return home a free man.
In the build-up to his decision, Mr MacAskill came under intense US pressure to keep Megrahi behind bars.
On Wednesday a cancer specialist called for an "urgent" decision on Megrahi's future.
Professor Karol Sikora, who visited him in prison, said the Libyan had an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer which was no longer responding to treatment.
"We believe he has only a very short period of time to live," said Prof Sikora, who assessed Megrahi last month.
But Mrs Clinton said it was "absolutely wrong" to release Megrahi, and American relatives have been fiercely critical of the reported plans.
Speaking on Wednesday, before his release, she said: "We are still encouraging the Scottish authorities not to do so and we hope that they will not."
Megrahi successfully dropped his appeal against conviction on Tuesday.
The Times reported that Megrahi would be flown back to Libya on Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's private jet.
Tripoli-based Afriqiyah Airways, which runs Colonel Gaddafi's personal Airbus A340, contacted Glasgow airport yesterday to report that it would be collecting "a special passenger", the newspaper claimed.
However, the flight was cancelled during protracted negotiations over his fate.
Another plane is reported to have left a military base near Tripoli for Glasgow, carrying Libyan journalists.
Megrahi's wife Aisha told The Times she was "very happy" at the prospect of her husband returning to his homeland.
It was also reported that the convicted bomber had called his mother in Libya and told her he hoped to be with her by Ramadan,
Hajja Fatma, 95, told the Tripoli Post in Libya: "I do not close the house's door at all. I am expecting him to enter at any moment.
"Eleven years I did not spend the holy month of Ramadan with him, I am waiting for that day when he comes back."
She maintained that her son was innocent of killing 270 people in the Lockerbie bomb, saying "he would not slaughter a chicken".


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It was only a matter of time before a trojan or virus targeted AdSense or YPM for malicious activity, and the time has come. A new trojan horse discovered by an Indian publisher replaces Google AdSense ads with their own ads, advertising sites including dating, sex, viagra and weight loss. This trojan is very recent, because it not only converts regular AdSense ad units, but also the Google AdSense and Firefox referrer buttons into text links.
Techshout.com reports that a new, deceptive Trojan Horse program has surfaced. The program is engineered to produce fake Google ads that are formatted to look like legitimate ones. The ads are incorporated in Google AdSense, the program that lets website owners display ads from Google's list of advertisers. The Trojan Horse apparently downloads itself onto an unsuspecting computer through a web page and then replaces the original ads with its own set of malicious ads.
Techshout, which broke the story and also has quotes from Raoul Bangera who discovered the new trojan, does not reveal the website that the computer was originally infected from, nor the name of the trojan horse. A quick scan of several security sites does not have any details on this particular threat. However, there have been previous cases of spyware which would overwrite AdSense ads.
The Google AdSense team did not confirm it was specifically a trojan, but did state they believed it was malicious software that Bangera had discovered.
Since the Trojan Horse makes the deceptive ads look like normal Google ads, the program was nearly impossible to detect by the general public. However, Raoul Bangera, an Indian web publisher, discovered the bogus program and contacted the Google AdSense team. Bangera emailed the team a number of cases, including various screenshots, log files of an infected computer and system files as proof. The AdSense team validated the news saying, "We can confirm from the screenshots that these are fake Google ads, formatted to look like legitimate ads. We agree that this phenomenon is likely the result of malicious software installed on your computer."
There was no mention if YPN or other contextual ads on websites were being overwritten with this as well.
The ad units themselves look extremely similar to regular AdSense ad units, complete with the "Ads by Google", which has replaced the "Ads by Goooooogle" which appears on the majority of regular publisher sites. And looking at the screenshots available at techshout, it appears that it even utilizes the site's own ad unit color theme when it overrides the ads with their own.
More details should emerge over the next few days, particularly how widespread this threat actually is, or if it is a more isolated threat infecting few users. And a note to surfers that if you see types of ads (such as adult ads) appearing in AdSense ad units – that are even branded as Ads by Google – that you could be a victim of this malicious software and that Google isn't actually serving up these types of ads to you.


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The leg skeleton is great for detailed anatomical study of the human leg. The leg skeleton is wire mounted for realism. Slightly flexible through toes and ankle joint. This high quality leg model also has a flexible knee joint. Please note that you will receive either a left or right version by default.
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SELA's Toddler curriculum involves more than just meeting the students' physical needs. It is based in a very unique curriculum developed by Su Escuela which is then integrated with The Early Learning Guides of Massachusetts.
Each age level (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Junior K) is divided into 9 different levels, each covering 8 units of study. In this way, each year and throughout the year students are always progressing by consistently being challenged and engaged
in the classroom. All units detail the principles of active learning through adult-child interaction, daily schedules and routines, observations, and evaluations of what and how students are learning.
Toddler students receive one Homework book per semester. Students will be proud to show you their books and work at home with their parents or guardians. This helps maintain a connection between the families and what students are learning in each unit. These homework books are part of SELA's curriculum.
Fine Motor Skill Development: Students will refine their fine motor skills by using their fingers to pick up small objects, using paint brushes and pencils, feeding himself or herself, opening and closing containers, cleaning up spills, using crayons and playing with play dough.
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Tons Of Celebs Are Buying This Bracelet To Support A Wildlife Charity
Lokai bracelets — you've either bought one, seen one or follow someone on social media who consistently rocks them. In such a short period of time, they've become iconic. They're everywhere, and Millennials have been quick to support the cause.
While some may consider these bracelets a fleeting "trend", they're much more than that. These beaded bracelets are actually part of a much larger message, one founder and creator Steven Izen holds near and dear to his heart.
While attending Cornell University Izen's grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Izen realized the importance of remaining balanced throughout life's toughest times — and thus, Lokai was born.
The bracelet mirrors life's ebbs and flows based on the belief life is circular, riddled with ups and downs and highs and lows, but always moving. By serving as a wearable reminder, Izen is able to share his message with the world.
Today, however, a different type of Lokai bracelet is available for purchase. The limited-edition camouflage bracelet supports Lokai's partner, World Wildlife Fund.
For every bracelet purchased, $1 of the proceeds will be donated to support World Wildlife. Sales will take place between June 15 through July 28 and a "minimum contribution of $250,000" will go toward the world's wildlife.
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The purpose of this charity effort is "to help further their mission to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth."
The partnership marks Lokai's second limited-edition bracelet offering. Back in March, a blue bracelet was created in support of World Water Day, which took place on March 22.
Celebrities, Millennials and social media influencers alike have all shown their support for the incredible Lokai brand -- both the limited-edition bracelets and the standard Lokai jewelry. Check out the roundup below:
Kourtney Kardashian
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Kris Jenner
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Best Folding Knives
Choosing the best folding knives
Finding the best folding knives can be a big challenge. There are so many brands to chose from, literally thousands. So what is the best folding knife brands?
Many people tend to go with the "mainstream" brands when choosing a knife. Sadly, this is not the best way to pick out the best pocket knives. Many of those mainstream companies have taken advantage of their customers and started to produce poor quality products, with a big name on it. It's smart in a business practice, because once that name has been established - people will continue to buy them. A good example of this is "Buck". They did have good quality/priced knives, but now after they achieved their fame are starting to sell China made products with poor quality.
When looking for the best pocket knives we looked at:
- Brand
- Where it was made
- Steel used to make it
- Fit
- Finish
- Warranty
- Price
- Reviews
Our Top Pick
Spyderco Gayle Bradley Folder Knife
This is an impressive, yet simple folding knife. The reason it is pricey is because the blade is a hollow-ground satin finished Crucible Steel CPM-M4. If you're unsure what that means, it refers to the metal type, m4 is very tough against any type of impact - making it one strong knife.
The Crucible version of the blade is a process that works alongside the m4 in creating a superfine, steel grain structure making a beyond impressive impact resistance even more impressive. The handle is made from a twill carbon, giving it a strong, sturdy knife feeling. The lock system is very simple, and effective - with a knife like this you need a solid lock to prevent accidents.
An Amazing Choice For The Price
Ka-Bar Mule Field Folder Knife
Wow, we simply cannot believe this knife is under $50.00. This definitely deserves to be considered one of the best folding knives for the price. You can put this knife up to any test, and it will pass your expectations by far. This knife weighs a little less than 1/2 of a pound - which is a good thing because this knife will last you awhile!
The KA-BAR mule knife is perfect for any labor task, and great for being in the wilderness. The opening and closing method of this knife will make sure you don't have any accidental closures on your finger. We would highly recommend this, just as we recommend any products we have listed on our site.
Our Top Budget Choice
Kershaw Ken Onion Leek Folding Knife
The leek series is one of the most popular among the brand of Kershaw. The onion has a very sleek design made by Ken Onion. It features a very nice Speed Safe system, which the owner can smoothly and easily deploy the blade with one hand.
This is the perfect knife for everyday carry, it has a "reliable" clip which seems to be hard to find in most folding knives. It's easy to say, you won't find a folding knife at this price with such a sleek design, good blade and overall a solid-made knife.
We reviewed the specifications, read the reviews, read about the brands, watched videos and educated ourself about the best folding knives. These four knives we found have highly exceeded their owners expectations and it's safe to say you'll be happy with your purchase.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley is a highly respected Texas built knife - it's a bit pricey but its price warrants the quality and material. You will not be disappointed with spending this much for such a good folding knife.
The KA-BAR Mule is a very highly rated knife making it the second best knife for under $50.00. It's a perfect knife for a man who does hard labor work, it's reliable, and also affordable.
The Kershaw Onion Leek is a very affordable and premium knife for it's price. It all depends on how much you want to spend.


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According to song, summer is the time when Paris sizzles. Don't let that stall your travel plans for a summer vacation in France, however. The weather in France, though mostly warm and sunny, varies from region to region, just as in any country. Overall, when you travel to France in the summer, expect warm temperatures that are somewhat more moderate along the coastal regions thanks to sea breezes.
Weather in the North Atlantic Region
Expect a warm maritime climate with lots of humidity when visiting the North Atlantic coastal region of France. Along the water, the temperatures are likely to be slightly cooler than temperatures inland. June through September is the warmest season, with highs ranging between 68 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The coastal region receives year-round precipitation, but summer is the rainy season.
Heading inland toward Paris, the temperatures rise to the mid-80s. Expect an occasional heat wave during the summer, particularly in July and August when temperatures can reach the 100-degree range. From April through August, Paris receives the most significant amount of rainfall, though there's usually a lot of warm and sunny weather through the end of September.
Summer in the South Atlantic
Summer is an ideal time to visit the southwest coast of France. In the resort town of La Rochelle, summers are warm with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s, with minimum temperatures falling into the low 60s. The coast serves up sunny skies in the summer with minimal rainfall coming in short showers and occasional thunderstorms.
In Bordeaux and the Aquitaine wine region, summers stay sunny and a bit hotter than on the coast with an average near 80 degrees. The farther you travel inland, the warmer the temperatures become. Sunshine is plentiful, with some short showers and thunderstorms, that increase in August and September.
The East-Central Climate
Visit Lyon in the Rhone Valley to enjoy sunny and warm summers, with the average high temperature rising to between 75 and 80 degrees. Night temperatures fall to the low 60s. The region is sunny throughout the summer months, with eight to 10 hours of sun each day. Humidity is minimal, and rain falls in short spurts throughout the summer.
Mediterranean Coast
Along the Mediterranean coast, in Nice, Marseille and St. Tropez, summer brings plentiful sunshine, light winds and little rain. Average summer temperatures are in the mid-70s to low 80s, although Nice can see temperatures over 100 degrees at times. The hot summer days are cooled by sea breezes at night, with temperatures falling into the 60s and 70s. Along the coast, there is not much rain during the summer months with precipitation limited to brief downpours.
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EUGENE, Ore -- A Northwest Christian University student who is also on their track and field team is facing rape charges.
According to court records, Dominic Cantu, 20, was booked into the Lane County Jail just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Cantu is facing two counts of rape in the first degree. On Tuesday during his arraignment, he agreed to extend the deadline of his preliminary hearing and was later released on bail.
Court documents allege the crime happened on around March 17th in Lane County, but don't specify where. In the documents, prosecutors say the victim couldn't give consent because of mental defect, mental incapacitation, or physical helplessness.
Eugene police said Cantu was arrested Wednesday afternoon without incident on Alder street between East 12th and 13th avenue. They said Cantu knows the victim and have been investigating since November.
According to NCU's website, Cantu is on the men's track and field team and is a graduate of Willamette High School.
A spokesman for the university, Pat Walsh said in a statement, "we are sad to learn of these allegations and will cooperate with authorities as is needed. We pray for the truth to be revealed; for justice to be served; and for healing for all involved."
Cantu is expected to go before a judge again on January 10th.
Eugene police are still investigating and is urging anyone with information come forward.
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