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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Fearured "Etsian" -Raquel's Birds
This is a darling Etsy shop is filled with wonderful fused glass bird items!
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Fearured "Etsian" - Woodsmoke Woolworks
I think that these are some of the cutest hats I have ever seen! They are sold by WoodsmokeWoolworks on Etsy. They even make them for adults. How fun!
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Featured Seller - VaseCandle
I happen to have a couple of these candles scattered throughout my home, and I enjoy them so much. The light reflecting through the glass and the scent options of their candles are so inviting. They also make lovely gifts!
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Curated Collection for Haitian Relief Efforts on Etsy
Here are a few of the items you can find on the collaborative Esty shop--Hearts for Haiti. Etsy sellers have donated the items, and all proceeds (less Etsy and Paypal fees) will be sent to DoctorsWithoutBorders to help with Haitian relief efforts. The shop has permission to use the DoctorsWithoutBorders name and a separate bank account and Paypal account have been opened to maintain the integrity of the shop.
Etsy artist, Martha Marshall, of Color Poetry is also donating 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the painting listed above to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Documentation of the contribution will be provided upon completion of the donation.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Hearts for Haiti From Etsy Shops
My fellow Etsians have organized this wonderful shop on Etsy that benefits Doctors Without Borders. Shop and/or donate! Wow!
This is really an amazing endeavor, which took much organization to get up and going. I have been following the concept as it arose on an Etsy forum. Despite all the hurdles, they have really made it happen!
Make sure you visit!
Who loves JT? And it is even blue!
Besides blue, I would have to add James Taylor to my list of favorites--and to the top of my list of favorite musicians. Can you believe I found JT mug on Etsy and it is even blue? I will let you all take a look before I place my order. =)
Adorable Wambawear Kids Clothing on Etsy
I just ran across this neat shop that sells adorable kids clothing on Etsy. The name of the shop in Wambawear. Here is the link:
You can also see a fun interview with the designer on this link. (It is about half way through the video.)
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Waiting for Spring... by DahliaHouseStudios on Etsy
"Waiting for spring,
A Cardinal sitting in the bare tree branches.
Early evening a light snow falling."
This is a limited edition, signed, numbered, and dated print of a photograph altered with acrylic paints and color pencils by artist, Gina Signore. I think the result of the artistic alterations gives the piece a wonderful batik look. Check out her Etsy shop for more of her beautiful creations.
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Handpainted Silk Scarves with an Ethnic Flair from Wearable Art by Heather on Etsy
WearableArtbyHeather on Etsy
Today, I ran across these lovely silk scarves on Etsy by a New Hampshire artist. I was especially taken by her ethnic batik designs. Here is a bit about the artist edited from her profile:
Heather was born in Southern Africa and grew up in a small town called Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. All of her life she had the privilege of being surrounded by artists and musicians infusing the flavor of Africa into her three decades as a textile designer. These influences are woven into the color and design of each scarf so that it truly evolves into a one-of-a-kind creation of wearable art.
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Cool Contemporary Handmade Pendulum Clocks
I ran across these really neat clocks on Etsy today by artists, Justin and Mary Potts. Their Etsy shop is called infinityarts.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Sea Glass Valentines
There are jewelry artists doing some wonderful things with sea/beach glass right now on Etsy, but I have to say that some of my favorites are from Etsy seller SeaFindDesigns. The heart designs are especially inviting with Valentines Day coming up!
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Spring "Plannings" in Blue
I am not sure if it is the "Efflorescence" painting I posted the other day or the fact that the forecasted high temperature for Friday is only 9 degrees fahrenheit, but today I have been dreaming of my gardens.
Below is a picture of some of the pots on my deck last summer. (Notice the blue theme.) Because of the "Efflorescence" painting, I know I will be looking for those lovely Green Envy Zinnias this year. The Midnight Blue Salvia is usually easy to find.Whenever I have had the big idea that I am going to save some money and grow some plants from seed indoors, they usually don't last very long. I either forget to water them, or I do not transplant them fast enough. However, I have had luck with seeds that I can plant directly in the ground.
Other than my perennial plantings, I cannot say that I have ever "planned" my gardens. What usually happens is that I purchase as many different kinds of blue annuals that I can find. Then, I go back to the greenhouses for the different colored and textured "fill ins" I need. I guess I do sort-of plan things as I go along, because I do pay attention to light needs, size, color and texture, but they are spur of the moment decisions vs. pre-planned.
The following a few of the seed selections offered by gardeners on Etsy plus a few other neat things. =)
Top row:
• Organic Blue Flower Collection-
Borage,Forget me not,Cornflower,Love in a Mist,Blue Sage seeds
Middle Row:
• Winter Delphinium - Solenstemon thrysoides- a heavenly blue, rare
• Telluride Turquoise - Original Photographic Print by Pam Lefcourt
• Ode to Mother's,Grandmothers,and Aunties. Pendant/necklace with pressed flowers...
• Delphinium Perfume Oil
Last Row:
• Morning Glory Heavenly Blue Untreated 10 ft. Vine 25 Seeds
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
"Efflorescence" Painting by Etsy Artist, Stephanie Mealor Corder
by Stephanie Mealor Corder
Alright. I have to admit that I have fallen in love with this painting. It is only 8"x16", but you would think it is larger because of the detail. (I was surprised at the size when I looked at the description.) My mind is panning the walls looking for the perfect spot for it to hang in our house. Just looking at the listing makes me smile. It is so cheerful!
To make this an even more tempting purchase, shipping is free for US Residents.
Stephanie--Etsy seller stefny68--says that most of her paintings come from pictures she has takes of her garden. This particular painting features a Green Envy Zinnia framed by Black and Blue Salvia. She also offers lovely little cards with this image, which I will definitely purchase.
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Just a reminder...
If you click on the image above, you can enlarge it. The Etsy seller ID's are also easier to read. (The seller's ID is listed on the second live before the price.) You can do a seller search on Etsy if you would like to find that seller and his/her items.
To do a seller search, you need to type the seller ID name in the Etsy search box, then select sellers instead of handmade from the box to the left.
Oh, and the link to Etsy is the big orange square in the upper right-hand corner of this blog. =)
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Slip-on Wine Coasters and "Taggers" in One Simple Design!
from DimmalimmHome on Etsy
I just found these on Etsy tonight. Aren't they neat?! Here is the description:
Slip these on before you fill your guests glasses and they can carry their drinks around and put down on your favorite piece of hardwood furniture or wherever they want without causing you any stress. Your guests will find their drinks easily and the host can relax and enjoy their own party. Mix this set with Citrus - a different but matching shape of slip on coasters in same colors for set of 12, and if your party is really big this set also comes in another color combination.At the end of the night, you can soak these in cold water to get the wine stains out (if any), or simply pack away for your next cocktail or dinner party when you're ready.Come in set of 6.35% Wool, 65% Rayon.Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry.
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Our Mission
The Arkansas Coding Academy strives to provide talented individuals with the skills and mentorship they need to succeed in IT and IT-related industries in Arkansas. By creating this talent pipeline from the classroom to the workforce, we hope to see growth in middle and high-skilled employability and an increase in the overall welfare of our students and their families.
Why ArCA
At most, you'll pay $6500 for our three-month boot camp, which is less than a year's tuition at the average university.
Our boot camps allow you to complete your training in a fraction of the time it would take otherwise (and you won't miss out on a thing).
Because of our partnerships with Metova, Acxiom, Rock-Pond, JB Hunt, Razorfish and more, you will have the connections and references to make the job search easier than ever.
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At ACA, we realize that getting an education is more than attending lectures and taking exams. This is why we want to give you the best chance by equipping you with mentorship opportunities and whatever else you need to succeed. Assistance for childcare and transportation expenses may be available for those who qualify. Wherever you're going, we're here to help you get there.


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This is probably one of the most typical betting scams out there. In fact, there's a a big chance you've been approached by such hustlers already, without figuring out what was going on. This is why many people still fall for it these days.
How it's performed
This scam can be performed at different levels. It can be addressed to easy targets, in order to collect small ammounts of money, or it can very well thought, making it look like the part. I'll deconstruct to better explain how it works:
1. Choosing a fixture and a place
Hustlers usually pick pubs or local bookies. Anywhere they know people are going to watch a certain match. The hustler needs to find out what fixture will be broadcasted on a certain date.
2. Placing some bets. He will then go to a local bookie – a few days or hours – before the selected fixture takes places. After deciding on a type of bet, he will look cover all possible results. Let's say he picked Under/Over 2,5 goals. He will place a couple of bets like:
Bet 1: £925 @ 2.0 – Under 2,5 goals
Bet 2: £1,000 @ 1.85 – Over 2,5 goals
He invested £1,925. One of the two tickets will bring him back £1,850, leaving him with a loss of £75 either way.
3. Attending the match. With the two tickets placed in different pockets, the hustler will now head towards the chosen location. Once he arrives, he will start looking for a target – either a person or a group. Depending on his appearance, story and the size of the winning ticket, he will carefully select a convenient target.
4. The Blag. Most of the times, hustlers will work in groups. They might bring a complice – to make sure they have someone who will listen and maybe inspire others. The complice might act as the hustler's mate, or they might make it look as if they first met. Either way, the hustler will want to make sure that he can be heard by the target. He will be talking as if he has inside info about a fixed match – he might even intentionally whisper loud enough for the target to hear.
5. The Bait. Late in the game, he will start talking about the bet he made, saying things like: I told you these guys never fail, or This is my 16th consecutive winner mate, a few more like these and I'm finishing my house!
After the match finishes, or if the bet is already won a few minutes before, the hustler will show the ticket to his partner (again, making sure the target will also see this.) The complice will then ask for future tips. He will get an answer like: We can talk about it when I get back from the bathroom – leaving the winning ticket in the hands of the complice.
6. The approach. If the target doesen't approach the complice during the intentional break – although most of the times it does happen – the hustler needs to start talking money when he gets back to his seat. He will talk about another fixed game he knows about for tomorrow.
He will then ask for an amount depending of the number of targets and their predicted pocket-size. The complice will reply: I don't have 500 pounds mate! I won't have it till next week. The hustler will then encourage him to collect from friends in exchange of sharing the tip with them. If the target doesen't bite the bait, it's now up to the complice to make contact.
7. Cashing in. The complice will take out all the money he's got (apparently,) demanding the rest from the targets. If the money is exchanged, the hustler will give out a prepared tip (which is very likely to be successful,) and will establish a further meeting, after tomorrow's game. If the tip proves to be a winner, they will meet again to purchase the next tip. However, if the tip fails, the hustler will be a no show.
Why is it so efficient?
Scam artists usually do their homework. They might send someone to spot potential targets days before the actual scam will take place. I've only explained a way of doing it, but there are hundreds of ways to pull it off.
Punters are their favorite targets, mainly because they are easy to spot and usually, very interested in such opportunities. With only a bit of research done, hustlers will have an easy job throwing the bait in front of those who will most likely go for it.
How to avoid being scammed
- never trust a phone number/facebook account – they can disappear in seconds;
- a winning ticket doesen't always tell the full story – same goes with 10 tickets;
- people who encourage or put money down can also be part of the scam;
- ignore anyone who mentions fixed matches;
- and like your mummy said: don't give away money to strangers!


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PESHAWAR: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) confirmed on Saturday that they are in peace talks with the government. Aside from those in Pakistan who feel uncomfortable 'talking to terrorists', the news is unlikely to go down well in Washington.
Maulvi Faqir Muhammad, deputy head of the banned TTP, said the Taliban were negotiating with the help of local tribal elders in the Bajaur agency.
"Our talks are going in the right direction," he told Reuters from an undisclosed location. He is also looking to advance the dialogue beyond Bajaur.
"If negotiations succeed and we are able to sign a peace agreement in Bajaur, then the government and the Taliban of other areas such as Swat, Mohmand, Orakzai and South Waziristan tribal regions will sign an agreement. Bajaur will be a role model for other areas," Faqir Mohammad added.
The Taliban deputy is believed to have been behind several attacks on security forces. The army launched an offensive in Bajaur in August 2008 and largely cleared the region after months of fighting. Along with other senior TTP cadres, he is believed to be hiding in eastern Afghan provinces of Kunar and Nuristan. Islamabad has blamed militants led by Faqir Mohammad for the recent cross-border attacks on its security forces.
Now, however, Faqir Mohammad says the government has realised that there is no military solution to the conflict in Pakistan. "We have no wish to fight against our own armed forces and destroy our own country," he said.
"There has been development in our peace talks, but the government would have to show more flexibility in its stance, and restore the trust of Taliban by releasing their prisoners and stop military operations against them."
Faqir Mohammad said Pakistan had released 145 members of the group as a gesture of goodwill, and the militants had pledged a ceasefire. He added that Pakistan and Afghanistan should unite against what he called foreign occupations by non-Muslims.
A tribal mediator echoed this view, describing the talks as "very difficult".
Previous peace deals between Pakistan and militant groups have rapidly unravelled, and were criticised by the US and at home for allowing militants space to regroup before launching new waves of attacks. Indeed, the US has officially labeled the TTP a terrorist group.
At the end of September, Pakistan's government pledged to "give peace a chance" and talk with its homegrown militants. There was no immediate comment from the administration on whether talks were taking place.
Last month, however, possible negotiations were dealt a severe blow when a TTP spokesman categorically denied reports of a ceasefire, after the group attacked a police station, killing two officers in Dera Ismail Khan.
"This police station was our target and our Mujahideen have carried out this attack," the TTP's main spokesman, Ehsanullah Ehsan, had told reporters after the November 24 attack. "We are not talking to the government and will not be part of any dialogue with the government. This is a clear message for those who are thinking that we are involved in negotiations."
Published in The Express Tribune, December 11th, 2011.


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Saturday, January 14, 2012
BBF's Saturday Morning Music Video - In Flames
Concert time again! Going to see In Flames tomorrow night, so I thought I would put up something off of their latest offering. I missed them when they had to cancel Mayhem last summer. They put on a really good live show. Have a great weekend!
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The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Centre in India to facilitate the early release of 105 fishing boats belonging to the State's fishermen which are being held in the custody of the Sri Lankan Government. They have also requested relief assistance to the owners of the 18 boats that were damaged.
In a letter written to the Foreign Secretary on November 10th, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Dr Mohana Rao requested the Union government to suitably compensate the fishermen for their losses and provide necessary assistance to rebuild the boats, as this affects their livelihood.
He also noted the cost of each fishing boat is around 2.5 million rupees.
Expressing disappointment over the Centre's failure to duly compensate the fishermen, he said, "Despite the repeated appeals by the Chief Minister, the Government of India is yet to agree to bear the losses suffered by the Indian fishermen."
Rao recalled that the Sri Lankan government apprehended and impounded a total of 158 boats belonging to Tamil Nadu fishermen in 2014.


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Stephanie Blondin, 16, winner of the 2012 Eric Lochman Big Buck Contest, poses in Mack's Sport Shop with other contest participants, Greg Deal, left, and Scott Detores. (AP Photo/Kodiak Daily Mirror, Nicole Klauss)
Alaska girl wins 'Big Buck' contest
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KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — Stephanie Blondin defended her title and took home her third win in this year's Eric Lochman Big Buck Contest.
"I like that a lot of guys don't think a girl can win," Blondin said.
The 16-year-old took first place for her buck in 2006 and again in 2012.
Blondin grew up hunting in Larsen Bay with her family. Living in a village gives her plenty of time to practice, and plenty of time to develop secret hunting spots.
"We have a lodge out in the village for 12 years now," Blondin said. "I've got a feel of the place and know the area really well. I take record on what I get each year and where they're at."
The contest scores are determined by measurements of a buck's rack. The criteria include the antler spread, number of points on each side and the length of the points.
Blondin said she will likely enter the contest again next year. She won a package that included a Winchester rifle, backpack, and other hunting tools valued at $2,180.
The contest, which has been growing in participation, had fewer submissions this year than in past years.
"We had more people sign up for the contest this year than last year, but the deer just weren't out there," said Roberto Aragon of Mack's Sport Shop.
Mack's usually sees over 100 submissions, but this year only saw 27. In the 2011 contest there were 124 submissions.
"The deer were hard to come by because of the hard winter," Aragon said. "All I saw when I went out was does and fawns, no bucks."
Last year the top 15 scores were all greater than 100. This year, Blondin was the only hunter who broke 100, with a score of 111 4/8. She was more than 14 points ahead of Scott Detores who had a rack of 96 7/8. In third was Jessie Michelson with a rack of 94 7/8.
Aragon said Mack's thought about not doing the contest because of the tough deer season, but the store already had prizes lined up.
"We decided it was in the best interest of the community to keep it going," Aragon said.
Mack's gave away around $11,000 in prizes to top 10 scores. Next year the store plans to increase the prizes to $14,000.
Information from: Kodiak (Alaska) Daily Mirror, http://www.kodiakdailymirror.com
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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We All Have Baggage
We all have baggage. The stuff we have in our suitcases can help us understand ourselves. We carry our culture, our family, our experiences, our successes and failures, our talents and limitations, our perceptions, our needs and our dreams. All that stuff, and more is in each of our suitcases everywhere we go.
What's in my suitcase? What's in your suitcase?
Let's be anonymously honest as we examine our baggage.
Can we fess up to things we know to be true, that are hard to admit?
— This doesn't go into your permanent record —
Can we truthfully give the things we carry the correct amount of space they require/need in the suitcase?
Can we discard the things that we think we'd like to change to make room for the things we think we want to add to our suitcase?
How do we make those decisions? What criteria do we use?
Here's your new luggage, "will it go in the overhead, or will you be checking it?"
We invite you to join us at a table in the café to explore what you have in your suitcase. We all have baggage that we carry with us. Let's unpack it and examine what's there and see how it plays out in our life. Please bring your ideas for discussion to the café.


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European Union nations have approved plans for a naval operation to go after the trafficking networks that send thousands of migrants across the Mediterranean towards Europe.
Nato has said it is ready to help out if needed.
The plan was approved by European foreign and defence ministers at a meeting in Brussels, two diplomats said.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said she expects the operation could be fully launched next month after the pledging of military equipment and military preparations.
At the same time, EU officials would continue looking for a UN resolution that would give EU nations certainty they could fully commit to chasing the traffickers and destroy their boats.
Despite the show of unity on the military action, the EU showed increasing division on the plan for mandatory quotas for member states to take in refugees, with Spain now joining other major EU nations such as France and Britain in speaking out against it.


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We're a hawk on the issues.
Bill Nye Talks 'Traditional Fish Sex' and the Unromantic Reason We Really Have Sex
In the '90s Bill Nye the Science Guy entertained young audiences with his zany experiments that taught that science could be fun and exciting. During last night's creation vs. evolution debate beamed live through cyberspace, though, the bow-tied science educator may have taken his science facts too far, declaring sex was really about only one thing-the war on the germs in your gut.
During his science-laden presentation defending evolution and taking aim at creationism, Nye offered evidence that Noah's ark could not possibly have held every species on the planet and still not been able to keep afloat. He also pointed out that the Egyptian pyramids and civilizations exist that are more than 6,000 years old, making opponent Ken Ham's speculations that the earth is not really billions of years old, dubious.
Yet in between fossil records, archaeology and astronomy, Nye also took time to explain how sex was related to evolution, which according to the Science Guy, is the real reason sex is truly worth the trouble and the hard work.
"Why does anything have sex?" Nye asked the crowd encouraging the audience to imagine the bees and the pollen and "all the trouble a rosebush goes through" in order to reproduce.
He then explained that one of the main purposes of sex is that genes get shuffled around and this genetic diversity helps species learn to survive and thrive against their natural enemies. That is why "traditional fish sex" is better than sex fish have with themselves.
Turning to humans, he pointed out that micro-organisms are everywhere, including the trillion or so that grossly live in everyone's gut. These micro-organisms found in our bodies and our environment can also cause illness and even death, he said. Yet, species that use sexual reproduction, like humans, are more able than asexual reproducers to survive the germ-filled world.
The real reason people have sex, then, is all about the germs. "The answer [to why does anything have sex] seems to be your enemies are not lions and tigers and bears, your enemies are germs," the Science Guy told the audience in the least romantic explanation of sex ever. "When you reproduce sexually you have fewer parasites."
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The Independence is a feeling everybody wants to experience and all of the countries in today's world are independence. But, back in the old days, not everyone was independent and ruled by the tyrannical oppressor. The Independence day is one of the highly celebrated festivals in the world. In any independence country like the United States of America and India, the Independence Day is one of the highly celebrated festivals and comes above any religious event. On this day, people start sharing the happy independence day wishes and messages, which are the way to sharing the joy of freedom.
As a proud citizen of an independent country, you should share the independence day wishes and messages with your friends and family members. We asked our team members to write down and find the best independence day wishes messages. The team worked hard and found tons of new independence day greetings for you to share with your friends and family members.
The independence day messages we are going to share in this post are suitable for almost everyone. People from any country share these generic independence day messages and wishes with their friends and family members, share the happiness and enjoy the day of independence.
Independence Day Wishes 2018
It's essential to respect the heroes who fought the oppressive regime and lost their lives while trying to make our country independent. You can do so by sharing these independence day wishes with your loved ones and online friends. Not just the wishes, but the respectful independence day greetings will be shared in this post, that can be shared via traditional ways of communication or the modern day methods of communication like the Facebook, WhatsApp or others.
Take At Least a Minute Today, To Stand and Sing the National Anthem, For Independence Was Molded Like Soft Clay Way before the Creation of Our Emblem! Happy Independence Day!
On Independence Day. Here I am wishing, "Our dreams of a new tomorrow come true, For us…Now and Always!"
Fighting For A Better Future For Us. Happy Independence Day!"
Freedom Was Not Gifted To Us, It Was Snatched By an Unstoppable Fight, Fighters Painted With Blood on Their Life's Canvas, Still They Never Turned Back With Fright!
Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians, All Come Together To Share Vibrant, This Day Takes Us out Of Hatred's Burdens, As We Together Celebrate Our Independence!
Let Us Pray Today For All The Brave Fighters Who Lost Their Lives,
This Day Makes Us Smile and Frown, For it's The Day of Loudness and Silence, They Died by Giving Us Freedom's Crown, And Did Not Even Enjoy The Feeling Of Independence…
Dip Yourself in the Color of Your Flag, Recollect the Stories of Silence and Violence, Hear Something New from Grandpa's Memory Bag, And Drown In The Fights Of Independence!
We All Belong To the Blood of Freedom Fighters, Stand United To Remember Them Today, For Every Violence, They Quietly Gave Answers, Remember Then On This Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day Quotes 2018
Many great people shared their views about the independence and freedom. The quotes about independence day shared by these people are best to share on the occasion of Independence day of your country. Here, we are going to share some fantastic quotes shared by famous people all around the world about the independence day of any state. You can easily copy and share these happy independence day quotes from famous people with your real-life or online friends and the family members.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."–Ronald Reagan
"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."–Voltaire
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."–Nelson Mandela
"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."–George Washington
"Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance."–Woodrow Wilson
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." –Thomas Jefferson
"It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them."–Mark Twain
"The only way to deal with an unfreeze world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."–Albert Camus
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off."–Gloria Steinem
Happy Independence Day Wishes 2018
On the occasion of the independence day, everyone is happy and spreading the happiness all around. Well, you should help others sharing happiness and these happy independence day wishes with all your known and unknown friends. You can share this wishes on independence with your friends on the social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter or the social communication mediums like the SMS WhatsApp, Telegram or any other messaging app that you prefer.
We worked day and night to collect these wishes for independence day that are great to spread happiness and wish everyone an excellent freedom day, be it independence day of the United States of America, Philippines or India.
- Never forget the heroes who sacrificed their lives to bring up this glorious Day.
- Let's stand up high to show respect for the ones who died for the independence.
- Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.
- Injustice in the end produces independence.
- You give me your blood and I will give you Independence!
- Liberty bells have starting to ring as this it's time to celebrate happy Independence Day.
- We Need to reinvent Independence Day to make it more beautiful.
- Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.
- Freedom of speech; Independence to grow Equality of everybody.
Independence Day Greetings in English 2018
You always exchange kind morning greetings with your friends and the neighbors, but this time it's different. The patriotism is in the air on the day of independence day 2018. On this day, change your schedule of exchanging the first morning greetings and share the independence day greetings on this auspicious occasion. We've collected the best independence day greetings for you to share on the time of independence day of your country.
- Let freedom never perish in your hands. Happy Independence Day!
- May the National Flag always fly high warm wishes on the Grand occasion of Independence Day!
- Feel proud to be a free citizen and celebrate the Independence Day 2018!
- I love my country, not because it is great, but because it is my own.
- Sending you warm greetings and wishing you a happy Independence Day!
- I wish that Independence Day will make our leaders work instead of fight.
- Proud to be Indian.
- Wishing you a happy Independence Day.
- United we stand. Happy Independence Day.
- From one proud person to another. Happy Independence Day.
- Nothing is more precious than freedom and liberty. Happy Independence Day!
These are some of the best independence day messages, wishes, and greetings. All of this independence day messages are in English, you can share these with your friends and family members who can understand the language. As they are in the English language, you'll share them with any of your friends from any of the country in the world.
That's the benefit of these independence day greetings in English, which are generic and can be shared with anyone in this world irrespective of his native language. All you have to do is to copy these quotes of independence and share them on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media website and wish your friends a very happy independence day.


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Hi. My name is Zero Dean (yes, really).
I became a photographer because I love photography, I love working with people, and I love to create.
Capturing magical moments — and the essence of whatever I point my camera at — is something I strive for every time I click the shutter.
I don't have an agent, a receptionist, a web designer, a writer, or a photo-retoucher. I don't outsource — I do all my own work. It's not perfect, but I strive to make it better every single day.
What you see here on my website — and in my work — is a reflection of me. If you like what you see, it's because I care about and take pride in what I do and the services that I provide to others.
Beyond that, I enjoy being able to help other people with whatever skills and knowledge I have to offer — and I'm both grateful and rewarded any time that I have the opportunity to do that.
Because I work independently, the services I provide are especially personal to me because I put so much of myself into everything I do. It's very important to me to do as good a job as possible in every aspect of the process — regardless of who I'm working with.
So whether you're an aspiring actor or a known celebrity or just someone looking to have photos taken for fun, I can promise that you'd get my full attention and the best of what I've got to offer. And you'll also get my support and every creative advantage I can give to help you successfully accomplish whatever it is you want photos for.
I believe excelling in this business is as much about relationships and interacting with people as it is about being able to take a decent photograph. Whether it involves clicking the shutter of my camera or actually clicking with the people I work with, I'm passionate about what I do. If I wasn't, I promise I'd be doing something else.
I just have one request if I have the opportunity to work with you…
Please don't expect me to fit a stereotype or be like any other photographer you've worked with. While I continue to try and learn from my own successes and mistakes (and those of others, too), and I've got a general path to guide me, I'm much more of an explorer than I am a follower.
Not far into my career, I discovered that when I stopped doing what I felt was "expected" and consciously started following my own instincts by doing what "feels right" instead, it led to far greater and more rewarding experiences. I hope if we get a chance to work together, that's something you'll get to experience as well.
Sincerely, Zero Dean
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson


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It was a September, the moon was shining throw the windows. There was a very stormy that night. It was raining too. Linda was home alone with some friends this night. Linda was a 14 years old girl from England. She is living in London and she loves it. But one day she got really scared
Like I said earlier, Linda was home alone with some friends and this night seemed to be totally different from other days. One of Lindas friend, Jacob, was an very superstitious person. He meant that if there was full moon, something could get very wrong. He didnt know what, but something was going to happen.
Linda and her friends were sitting in the living room, playing poker and other board games together. They were laughing so much together. Suddenly, they heard something strange outside. Linda ran straight to the window, and there she saw something. A man and a woman walked throw the garden with big swords and armours, or in other words, they fly. They had no legs either. In front of that, both of them were lucid. Hey, guys! Look, there is someone outside! Strange people actually! Linda whispered. When they came over to her, there wasnt anyone there.
Linda and hers friends ran out. There wasnt even a footprint in the mud. They tried to go the same way as Linda had seen them go a couple of minutes earlier. There was a hopeless search.
Later, they tried to explain to Lindas parents that they had seen two ghosts, walk through the garden last night. Surprisingly they believed her. They told her that they had seen something which was just like Linda described them. It seemed to be Lindas great grand grand grandparents And theirs dog, Snoopy.
Next day, they tried find out more about them. At last they found something in the loft. They found a book with some very interesting stuff. A myth said that many years ago, there had been a castle, right were Lindas house were. It had been hundreds of wars too. The myth says that many ghosts has moved back to theirs home place. That was everything they found out.
About a week later, theyve almost forgot what had happened. But when Linda and her parents sat down, just relaxing on the sofa, they heard something strange outside. It seemed to be a lot of ghosts, fighting with swords and big armours! Linda didnt know what to do. Suddenly some of the ghosts ran towards theirs house. Linda started crying. She was so scared. The ghosts were running around inside the house, destroying everything. They were going nuts! Linda, her mum and dad, ran into the kitchen and locked the door. Even so, the ghosts just went through the walls. Lindas father tried to knock it out, but he just hit right throw him! There wasnt anything they could do. The ghosts didnt want to hurt somebody of the real human being Linda thought. In a few hours with screaming and some massive ghost-murders the ghosts suddenly vanished. Include the dead bodies.
Next day, When Linda wake up, she was just like deathly pale. Her mum came in and said: Have you seen a ghost or something? Her mum and dad told her that she had made some strange noises. They also told her that she had been screaming a lot. Then she found out she only bad been dreaming
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Breaking news reports that this morning in New Jersey, a bridge collapsed as a large freight train was crossing. This incident caused four of the train cars to derail, sending two of them into the Mantua Creek leaking hazardous materials into the waters. The accident was reported to have happened at 7 a.m. in Paulsboro, and the cause is believed to be a direct result of the old bridge's recent reconstruction. As an old swing bridge, the city has had many problems with it in the past, leaving the city to rebuild it after a collapse in 2009.
Unfortunately, the dangerous bridge is not the cities primary concern at this point, but rather it is the vinyl chloride gas that was leaked as a result of the derailment. CBS News reports that after the crash, multiple people came forward with problems breathing, 11 of them were taken to the hospital for immediate treatments, and another five chose to go to the hospital on their own. The surrounding cities including Paulsboro, East Greenwich and West Deptford were warned to not leave their homes after the gas leakage.
The Environmental Protection Agency claims that anyone exposed to this specific hazardous chemical may suffer both eye and respiratory irritation. Unfortunately for those who were more heavily exposed may undergo more severe illnesses including lung and kidney irritation, as well as possible blood clots. Sadly, those who are exposed specifically to vinyl chloride face a greater chance of developing a rare liver cancer in the future.
At this point it is believed that only one of the cars that fell into the water actually released the toxin. Currently the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident to determine the root cause. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a toxin exposure or a train accident do not hesitate in contacting a personal injury attorney today at Arnold & Itkin. We are here to help victims fight for the compensation they deserve after injuries, contact us today for more information.


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Many of you may not realize that one of the most effective and efficient physical therapy modalities is the use of FSM. After any accident, even as minor as a rear-end fender bender, an injury to the soft tissue has occurred. The initial pain may be minimal but the disruption in body function can lead to arthritis and chronic neck problems. If you are in an accident - get care within a few days.
Living matter is highly organized and exceedingly sensitive to the information conveyed by coherent signals…
"Each cell, tissue and organ has an ideal resonant frequency that coordinates its activities."
-James Oschman,
What is Microcurrent? Microcurrent is a faint electric current that is so small it is measured in millionths of an amp. By comparison a TENS unit and most other electro-therapies produce milliamps, 1000 times greater. Your own cells generate a current in the microamp range and this is why you can't feel it - the current is so low it doesn't stimulate sensory nerves. Microcurrent therapy has been in use for over 75 years.
How does it work? Microcurrent is a physiological electric modality that increases ATP (energy) production in the cells of your body. In doing so, this dramatically increases the tissue's healing rate. The almost immediate response to the correct microcurrent suggests that other mechanisms are involved as well. The exact effects or changes that result from microcurrent frequencies have not been proven because no biopsies have been done after microcurrent has been applied. Nevertheless the changes in the tissue are unmistakable; scars will often suddenly soften; trigger points often become less painful; swelling often drains within minutes when the "correct" frequency is applied. In many situations the changes seen seem to be long lasting and in many cases permanent.
"Microcurrent increases the production of ATP, your own chemical energy, by up to 500%. It also increases protein synthesis and waste product removal." -Cheng, 1987
Why do the frequencies on the machine need to be changed? Specific frequencies (called FSM for short) seem to induce specific effects on cells and other tissues. For example there is a specific frequency for nerves, a different frequency for muscles, another for tendons, etc. FSM that are thought to be good for cells, muscles, tendons, and nearly every aspect of your body are available. In addition to each tissue having its own unique frequency, there is a specific frequency for each condition. Thus there is a frequency for inflammation, a different frequency for scars, another to promote secretions, etc. To address the different processes required by the tissue(s) involved, we need to know what is the underlying mechanism or injury. Another FSM unit automatically chooses a series of frequencies that allows the treatment to run without a therapist changing the frequencies. We may one or both depending on your situation.
How do the frequencies work? We believe FSM works on the principle of biologic resonance. A singer can shatter a glass when the note resonates with the crystal structure of the glass. Microcurrent frequencies seem to be able to resonate with biologic tissue when the frequency is correct. Once the tissue is changed and stable, it seems to be able to stay in the new configuration with proper nutritional support. Animal research confirms that the frequency to reduce inflammation reduces inflammation by 62% in a mouse model. Prescription drugs reduce inflammation by 45% in the same mouse research. The FSM reduced inflammation in other studies almost immediately as well.
Trigger points: When an area of muscle or fascia gets damaged either by trauma or repetitive stress, local areas of tenderness or nodules may be found that either cause pain or referral to other areas. By compression, stretching, and/or strain-counter strain with microcurrent therapy, soft tissue pain generators can be eliminated. Your problem may be caused or exacerbated by poor biomechanics. If this is the case, postural advice and exercises for strengthening may be indicated.
What about nutritional supplements? We can help your body heal itself by mechanical and electrical means. Nutritional support may help you maintain the improvement by supporting cellular health and detoxification of the tissues.
Do the benefits last? Every patient responds individually but the changes to the muscles seem to be long lasting. About 60% to 80% of the changes created in one treatment last until the next treatment, about four to seven days. Your muscles are used to being the way they are and may return to the old configuration if not treated again. Although patients have had permanent changes in one treatment, the average number of treatments depends on the complexity of the problem. We suggest nutritional support tailored to your condition to help create lasting change.
Is there any risk? Your health/well being is always our first concern. There is no record of any permanent harm being done to anyone treated with Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Although not known to be dangerous, microcurrent is rarely used across the brain, in patients with pacemakers, or during pregnancy. If you have a spinal cord injury or a disc bulge pressing on your spinal cord, be sure to tell Dr. Kaslow. Patients with pressure on the cord seem to have the normal side effects of treatment greatly magnified. Be sure to tell your doctor/therapist if your reaction is very severe. All of these reactions to treatment have been temporary. Of course, the biggest side effect is using the microcurrent for something that needs to be addressed by a different method. Delaying appropriate treatment is always a concern when the condition does not improve or the outcome is much worse if another treatment is delayed.
What are the side effects? Resonance appears to change the muscle tissue, removing long stored waste products and increasing cellular metabolism so quickly that there may be a detoxification reaction after treatment. Some people have similar reaction after a massage but the reaction after microcurrent is stronger because we do so much in such a short period of time. The side effects can include nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, or a temporary increase in pain or a flu-like feeling. The side effects usually start about 90 minutes after treatment and may last from 4 to 24 hours. Not everyone has side effects. Some people increase range of motion and physical activity so much that they have temporary symptoms in muscles and joints near the treated area.
What can I do about the side effects? Liver detoxification pathways deal with the by-products from the muscles. Not only should you be well hydrated with water before FSM, you should drink at least two quarts of purified or distilled water in the two hours following FSM. If you feel the side effects return, drink more water, take additional supplements and it should pass in about 20 minutes. Some treatment protocols do not produce a detox reaction.
What Frequency Specific practitioners say: "As an internist, I have been taught
that healing takes time and requires patience.
In my 20 years in medicine I have never experienced any treatment or
therapy that provides relief and results as quickly as Frequency Specific
Microcurrent. I have been amazed and
pleased." - Robert Lerman, MD,
"Frequency Specific Microcurrent has changed my
practice and the lives of my patients. I
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"Microcurrent creates a change in the tissue that
is immediate. It has been a valuable
part of our treatment plan for patients with nerve and muscle pain." -Kellie
Barnes MOMT, MPT New Heights Integrative Therapy, Inc.


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Late at night on evenings when aurora borealis is lighting up the night skies over Alberta, a blurry purple-pink streak sometimes runs across the sky from east to west. To Alberta's passionate crew of aurora watchers – a dedicated group of amateur skygazers, photographers and adventurers – it looked a bit like the northern lights, but not quite.
"I saw this pink streak through the sky," Chris Ratzlaff, one of those amateurs, told Global News. "It was very thin and narrow. My first thought was that it was an airplane."
Nobody knew what it was, so they came up with a name. Inspired by a scene from the animated film Over the Hedge, they called it Steve. Yep, Steve.
Now, Steve is a bonafide scientific phenomenon after a group of scientists, working with those Albertans, identified the streak of light as something different than aurora, something related to the Earth's magnetic field that one scientist said "may be an extraordinary puzzle piece." The scientists even accommodated that nickname into a sciency acronym describing the phenomenon: Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE).
News of the scientific finding was published in the journal Science Advances, and the world took notice. Publications from all over the world, including National Geographic, NASA and Wired wrote about how a group of amateurs in Alberta had shaken up the word of science.
Steve has been seen all over the world, but hadn't previously been studied scientifically or identified as unique. Many skywatchers had assumed it was part of the famous aurora borealis, or mistakenly called it proton arcs. But, as National Geographic pointed out, Steve "is narrower and with clearer structure to it."
It was a proud moment for those Albertans, who had already done their part to draw attention to the magnificent night skies in Alberta thanks to the stunning photography they regularly share on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. One of them, Paul Zizka, Insta-famous for marrying the grandeur of Banff National Park with the grandeur of the Milky Way, is even the subject of a new documentary film.
While the scientists go about their work deepening their understanding of Steve, they may again call on citizen scientists in Alberta, and around the world, to help better triangulate Steve and measure its altitude.
Alberta's aurora chasers, meanwhile, are already back doing their thing, capturing the beauty of nature and inspiring people from all over the world to visit see Alberta's magical dark skies.
Did you know that Alberta has six Dark Sky Preserves? It's a designation that limits the amount of light pollution released into the night skies to better enable skywatching and stargazing. In other words: These are the best places to see the stars, the northern lights, and Steve. Those preserves include:
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
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My wonderful Tweep friend, Dionne Lister, recently tagged me in this fun writing prompt game. U Got The 'Look' asks you to take your current manuscript, search for the word 'look', and post the surrounding paragraphs. Finally, you tag five authors to share their work and continue the game.
I thought I'd share a snippet from my upcoming short story, Perilous Truths, due to be released in the anthology, Crime After Crime, by Bridge House Publishing in November:
Mitch turned away, struggling to calm his quivering limbs, and took a deep breath. Don't look at him. Stay composed. The metallic stench of blood proved overwhelming. Fighting every one of his body's natural reactions he exhaled slowly and watched the puffs of white air disperse into the cool atmosphere as he strode over to the factory entrance.


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Why and how does the diversity of interactions matter?
Sonia Kéfi
BioDICée team, CNRS, ISEM, Montpellier
Friday 6th October 2017 at 2 pm, IBC Campus St Priest BAT5-01.124
In natural communities, species interact with each other in different ways, including predation, competition, and facilitation. This complex spectrum of interactions constitutes a network of links that mediates ecological communities' response to perturbations, such as exploitation and climate change. In the last decades, there have been great advances in the study of intricate ecological networks. We have, nonetheless, lacked both the data and the tools to more rigorously understand the patterning of multiple interaction types between species, as well as their consequences for community dynamics. Improving our understanding of the dynamics and resilience of complex ecological systems may rely on how the joint effects of different interactions types explain variations not explained by feeding interactions alone. In this talk, I'll present recent efforts in analyzing and understanding ecological networks including different types of species interactions. I will argue that moving beyond unidimensional analyses of ecological networks may contribute to improving our understanding and predictive capacity of the way ecological systems respond to disturbances.


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Date: 2004-04-21
Hello friends,
Ok, I have two new voice files for you.
The first one is a correction on my french translation voice.
There are maybe some stuff not spoken, as I'm afraid I have forgoten afew
in the mean time, the voices are here
the files I have used to create these voices are here
btw. I have used a shareware called textsound
I personally prefer textsound to Textaloud-MP3, i find it more stable and
I also use the IBM Viavoice speech engine which can be found in the demo
btw. Viavoice Outloud speaks American English, british English, German,
btw.... to create the voice files, you of course also need
Let me know please what you think about these voices.
I'm quite happy with them, even if there's a small bug if you press a buton
have fun.
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Today is Erik and my 4 year wedding anniversary. We celebrated last Friday with a nice meal at home. We thought about going out to dinner but both decided a quiet night in was what we wanted. Times sure have changed!
Erik surprised me with a nice bottle of wine and pretty red roses.
On the menu
Bacon-wrapped shrimp
Steamed carrots
Pimento-cheese potato gratin (amazing)
T-bone steak
We had an awesome meal and a great night.
Happy anniversary sweetie, love you!


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Guests have full access to Sunscape Bávaro Beach next door with the Explorer's Club for Kids, an activities pool, theater, disco, and entertainment center. All this excitement is a short walk away, while guests of Sunscape Dominican Beach can enjoy a relaxing environment and a quiet pool. The all-new Sun Club section is also located at this resort with an exclusive lounge, pool, swim-up bar and whirlpool. With an upgrade to the Sun Club, guests will also have access to three additional bars, free Wi-Fi, complimentary room service and more.
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What are Rose Hips Used for Today? | Dosage | Safety Issues | References
Rosa species
A rose hip is the seed pod of a wild rose plant. Various wild rose species can be utilized as the source of rose hips. Traditionally, rose hips have been used to treat arthritis, colds and flus, indigestion, bladder stones, and gonorrhea.
Rose hips are primarily used today as a natural source of
vitamin C. There is no evidence that the vitamin C in rose hips is any better than synthetic vitamin C (the most common form of the vitamin), but those who prefer to use truly natural products can do so by using the herb instead of the chemical. Like other plant sources of vitamin C, rose hips also contain substances in the bioflavonoid
family. Information on the potential benefits of these two rose hips constituents can be found in the respective articles.
Some evidence from relatively small, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies suggests that rose hips might have value for osteoarthritis.3-6
More studies are needed to draw any reliable conclusions.
In at least one placebo-controlled trail, rose hips powder appeared to modestly benefit patients with
rheumatoid arthritis.7
Very weak evidence hints that whole rose hips might be useful for prevention of
and, possibly, treatment or prevention of
kidney stones.2
Dosage of rose hips products is generally adjusted to supply the desired amount of vitamin C and bioflavonoids.
As yet, there are no known or suspected safety issues with rose hips.
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Willich SN, Rossnagel K, Roll S, et al. Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - a randomised controlled trial.
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- Training an army of giants for the biological control of fall armyworm. ICRISAT Happenings Newsletter. 8-10-19
- Report: Reaching Every Corner of the World with Sustainable Solutions. Food Tank. 7-23-19
- Virginia Tech: A Global Land-Grant University Serving the World. The World Food Prize. 7-15-19
- Cross-Border Technology Transfer: Biological Control of the Fall Armyworm in Asia and Africa. Agrilinks. 7-15-19
- IPM Innovation Lab Conducts Virus Disease Workshop in Nepal. IAPPS Newsletter. 7-15-19
- IPM Innovation Lab Helps Uganda and Kenya Secure Permits to Fight Invasive Weed. Agrilinks. 7-12-19
- Current distribution range of the leaf-feeding beetle Zygogramma bicolorata on Parthenium hysterophorus in Nepal. IOBC Newsletter. 6-28-19
- Big problems, little solutions. Virginia Tech Global. 6-12-19
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- New research on sustainable agriculture shows why farmers adopt or dismiss nontoxic farming methods. VT News. 5-22-19
- Agri-business Blooms out of Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab Partnership. Agrilinks. 5-9-19
- Why IPM Adoption is Lower in Developing Countries. Entomology Today. 5-7-19
- Enhancing the Private Sector: Two Teams Collaborate for a Common Goal. Agrilinks. 4-11-19
- Regional teamwork urged for crop pest. China Daily. 4-08-19
- Virginia Tech taps text message services to assist farmers in developing countries. VT News. 4-1-19
- Stakeholders Meet in Nepal to Develop Action Plan Against the Fall Armyworm. IAPPS. 3-29-19
- Program prepares farming communities in Nepal for impacts of a changing climate. VT News. 3-25-19
- Gender Research in IPM: Women's Empowerment as a Key to Unlocking Food Security. Agrilinks. 3-22-19
- Gender Research in IPM: Women's Empowerment as a Key to Unlocking Food Security. Entomology Today. 3-15-19
- Preparing for Invasive Pests Before They Arrive. Undark. 3-11-19
- Be Careful with Invasive Pests. Nepal. 3-6-19
- Celebrating Women in Science: Eight Women Breaking Ground in Agriculture. Food Tank. 2-11-19
- Knowledge Management: Online and Offline Tools for Global Success. Agrilinks. 1-29-19
- Nigeria maize production falls as army-worms attack farmlands, spends $532.1 million on importation. Naija News. 12-26-18
- A Dangerous Pest is on its way to Nepal. Spotlight Magazine. 12-9-18
- Global Agricultural Productivity Report enables Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to expand its global reach. VT News. 12-2-18
- Entomologist from Vietnam gains global perspective at Virginia Tech. VT News. 11-27-18
- Virginia Tech teams up with researchers in Niger to improve livelihoods. VT News. 11-26-18
- Not Just Maize: Africa's Fall Armyworm Crisis Threatens Sorghum, Other Crops, Too. Prevention Web. 11-21-18
- Not Just Maize: Africa's Fall Armyworm Crisis Threatens Sorghum, Other Crops, Too. Entomology Today. 11-20-18
- Virginia Tech to host gender and international development conference. VT News. 10-29-18
- Value-Added Food and Processes: Biocontrol Opens New Prospects in the Sahel. Agrilinks. 10-24-18
- Center for International Research, Education, and Development names communications director. VT News. 10-17-18
- Agrilinks Young Scholars Blog Contest: We Have a Winner! Agrilinks. 10-16-18
- Training on Trichoderma and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria. IAPPS. 10-1-18
- Professor awarded for research contributions and four decades of service. VT News. 10-2-18
- How Science and Extension Services Benefit from International Collaboration. Agrilinks. 9-24-18
- Virginia Tech researchers make small discovery that could keep millions from going hungry. VT News. 9-14-18
Male Out-Migration: A Change in Households, a Change in Public Spaces. Agrilinks. 9-19-18
Fighting Nature with Nature: Scientists Mobilize Biological Control Against Devastating Fall Armyworm. PreventionWeb. 9-11-18
- Fighting Nature with Nature: Scientists Mobilize Biological Control Against Devastating Fall Armyworm. Entomology Today. 9-11-18
- Fall Armyworm's Arrival in India Sparks Fear of its Spread Through Asia. Earth Island Journal. 8-20-18
- Virginia Tech's simple fix for Vietnam cuts pesticide use, sends bugs packing. VT News. 7-30-18
Mapping Climate Change, Invasive Species, and Semblances of Hope. Agrilinks. 4-27-18
March of the Armyworm. Earth Island Journal. 6-6-18
Countries Get Heads Up About Leafminer Invasion Thanks to Virginia Tech. Growing America. 3-9-18
- Biological Control of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Ethiopia. IOBC Newsletter. 12-1-18
- Two Sides of the Same Life: Controlling Pests in Cambodia. Global Plant Protection News. 3-1-18
- Two Sides of the Same Leaf: Controlling Pests in Cambodia. Feed the Future Newsletter. 2-1-18
- Bangladesh: Women entrepreneurs produce Trichoderma. Global Plant Protection News. 4-17-18
- IPM Innovation Lab Presents Webinars on Neem and Trichoderma. IAPPS Newsletter. 9-1-18
- BIFAD Award for Scientific Excellence. IAPPS Newsletter. 9-1-18
- Student from Niger with ties to Virginia Tech wins major award. VT News. 3-15-18
- Killer weed in East Africa no match for Virginia's land grant institutions. Virginia Tech Magazine. Spring 2018
- Killer weed in East Africa no match for Virginia's land grant institutions. Connected Africa. 1-18-18
- Killer weed in East Africa no match for Virginia land-grant institutions. Augusta Free Press. 1-20-18
- Bangladesh: Women entrepreneurs produce Trichoderma. Global Plant Protection News. 4-17-18
- Virginia Tech provides key intel in U.S. an Egyptian-led battle against a major pest. VT News. 3-30-18
- Using Integrated Pest Management to Reduce Pesticides and Increase Food Safety Agrilinks. 3-6-18
- Countries get heads up about tomato leafminer thanks to Virginia Tech VT News. 3-7-18
- Countries get heads up about tomato leafminer thanks to Virginia Tech. HortiDaily. 3-12-18
- Killer Weed in East Africa No Match for Virginia's Land-Grant Institutions. CBS. 1-18-18
- University Innovations Cross Borders to Deliver Impact. Feed the Future Newsletter.
- Virginia Tech scientists rally international coalition to stop a pestilent 'army.' Virginia Tech News.
- As corn pest ravages crops in Africa, Virginia Tech program leads the charge. Virginia Tech News.
- Scientific Modeling Helps Defend Tomatoes Against Flying Foe. Feed the Future Newsletter.
- Virginia Tech scientist edits new integrated pest management book. Virginia Tech News.
- Virginia Tech program leads international workshops on destructive tomato pest. Virginia Tech News.
- Helping the World Grow Better. Virginia Agriculture
- Early measures to save tomato harvest. The Daily Star
- Virginia Tech expert tapped for United Nations work in Saudi Arabia. Virginia Tech News.
- Virginia Tech scientist works to control insects that attack Niger's most important food crop. Virginia Tech News.
- Tomato pest devastating to crops. News-press.com
- You say tomato, these moths say dinner. The New York Times
- The Coming Tomatopocalypse: Could a Tiny Moth Make Ketchup Scarce? Civil Eats
- Why We Love Science. The Huffington Post
- Virginia Tech-led training creates greater crop yields in East Africa. VT News
- Virginia Tech Leads Research on Tomato Leafminer. VT News
- Muniappan: Note to Virginia agriculture: Invasive pests edge closer to America's shores. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Africa's Big Tomato Pickle: Miner Grubs are Wiping Them Out. Bloomberg
- Virginia Tech Researcher Sounded Alert on Nigeria's 'Tomato Emergency.' VT News
- Invasive Pest Modeling for Tuta absoluta. Virginia Tech Biocomplexity Institute
- 7 Tips to Keep Pests –and Pesticides–out of Your Garden. Growing Virginia
- IPM Innovation Lab Awarded Ethiopian funding for Parthenium biocontrol. International Association for the Plant Protection Sciences
- Gift from Ethiopian university helps combat crop-destroying weed. Virginia Tech News
- Virginia Tech programs assist earthquake recovery in Nepal. WSLS
- Ag Life: Moths threatening tomato crops. Virginia First.
- Innovation Lab Launches Preemptive Strike Against Destructive Insect in Nepal. Agrilinks.
- Virginia Tech Gets Jump on Destructive Pest in Nepal. August Free Press.
- Invasion of the Tomato Leafminer. Scientific American "Food Matters" Blog.
- Sowing the Future. Virginia Tech Research magazine.
- Virginia Tech program receives grant to improve agriculture in developing countries. WSLS10.
- Virginia Tech awarded $18 million to implement integrated pest management program in developing countries. Digest Project - Feed the Future Innovation Labs and Collaborative Research Support Program.
- Virginia Tech Feed the Future Lab awarded $18 million in funding. Collegiate Times.
- Virginia Entomologist Honored for Work in Tropical Agriculture. India West.
- Parasitic wasp unleashed on insect pest. Inside Science
- Tiny killer wasps deployed in first phase to thwart food security threat in Indonesia. CIAT blog
- Speckled beetle key to saving crops in Ethiopia. Science Daily.
- Speckled beetle key to saving crops in Ethiopia. Phys.org.
- Speckled beetle key to saving crops in Ethiopia,Virginia Tech-Led Researchers Say. Newswise.
- Buried Treasure: Virginia Tech programs collaborate to improve potato production in Ecuador. Agrilinks.
- US scientists use coconut dust for germinating stronger seeds. HindustanTimes.
- Seeding success in India turns coconut dust into gold. Phys.org.
- US scientists at Virginia Tech use coconut dust for germinating stronger seeds. The Economic Times (India)
- US scientists use coconut dust for germinating stronger seeds. Business Standard India.
- US scientists use coconut dust for germinating stronger seeds. Deccan Chronicle.
- $1.59 million grant for international research. The Collegiate Times.
- University awarded $1.59 million to pursue agricultural research in developing countries. VT News.
- Innovation that's making a difference: Integrated pest management in South Asia. Feed the Future Newsletter.
- Trichoderma fungus to benefit farmers. The Independent.
- IPM IL work covered in Indian newspaper. Prajavani.
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Searching through the internet, I was able to find info. for setting my code-tyle for emacs. However, I was unable to figure out why my emacs setup doesn't automatically indent my code as i hit "enter". i.e. I type my code out and nothing is indented, but of course if i go down line by line hitting tab then everything is properly indented to my coding-style. So does anyone know how I might be able to configure emacs to indent as I hit "enter" and code? i.e. i type "int main() {" hit enter and cursor automatically positioned 4 spaces from the left margin (according to my coding-style).
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This is a good example of an Indian club decanter having an elongated barrel-shaped body. The neck and shoulders are panel- or slice-cut and there are two double bands of very shallow step cutting at mid-shoulder and mid-neck level. the lower part of the body is cut with a band of broad flutes, and the decanter is fitted with an inverted pear-shaped stopper.
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hariḥ oṁ
One view is this. If I tell you that the diamond ring you have on your finger is fake, and the setting is not gold, it is made from some tin and lead, its value to you is reduced substantially. So much so you think, why do I even have this ? Why burden my hand with something that is just glass and tin ?
The world offered as the possibility of illusion is the same . The wise inform us , finite things ( the world and its offers) do not contain happiness¹ - why then pursue it ?
So, yajvan what is one to do ? Become a rock and do nothing ? This always becomes a reasonable question to ask. I will see what offers other HDF members care to offer.
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1. This wisdom can be found in the chāndogya upaniṣad, where sanatkumāra is instructing nārada and says, nālpe sukham asti or finite (alpa) things do not (na) contain happiness (suka).


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The Hollywood Reporter can do better than Lena Dunham (Opinion)
I love women: being a woman, writing about women, supporting art created by women. So when I heard that The Hollywood Reporter was releasing its annual Women in Entertainment: Power 100 issue, I was jazzed. But when I learned that Lena Dunham would guest edit the issue, I was…well let's just say that I was less than jazzed. This is because everything I've come to know about Dunham—everything I've read,Read more


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By Monique Randolph, MCSC Corporate Communications
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By Monique Randolph, MCSC Corporate Communications
The lead satellite communications engineer for Marine Corps Systems Command's Networking and Satellite Communications will receive the 2014 Copernicus Award Feb. 11, in San Diego, Calif.
James Mayers, who works in Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command, Control and Communications—or MC3—at MCSC, will receive the honor for his role in helping the Marine Corps transition to lighter, more efficient consolidated satellite communications terminals.
"It feels good to be recognized," Mayers said. "But there were many others—from the logisticians, capabilities officers and the policy folks, as well as Capt. Kelly Haycock who did the cost and analysis—who deserve recognition for these accomplishments. I share this recognition with them."
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and U.S. Naval Institute present the Copernicus Award annually for individual contributions to naval warfare in command, control, communications, computers and intelligence, information systems and information warfare. They awarded 31 Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard active-duty military and civilians for superior performance in those fields in 2013.
"James' receiving the Copernicus Award comes as no surprise to us in MC3 or in the engineering competency," said Col. Peter Reddy, program manager for MC3. "James is recognized across the Marine Corps and in many joint forums as a premier satellite communications engineer."
In 2013, Mayers served as lead engineer on an integrated product team charged with evaluating the cost, benefits and risks of consolidating the family of wideband satellite systems into a single program. The team's goal was to provide recommendations that would significantly reduce the satellite communications footprint and cost, and lighten the transportation load for the MAGTF.
"Before [Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom], the Marine Corps relied on x-band satellite terminals, but after OEF and OIF, there were not enough terminals or bandwidth to go around," Mayers said.
As a result, the Corps expanded its use of satellite terminals such as Support Wide Area Network Variant 3, or SWAN/V3, which operate on commercial bandwidth versus strictly military bandwidth. As the number and type of SATCOM terminals grew, so did the need to upgrade and maintain them.
"Rather than upgrade all the different terminals, we decided to do a consolidation that allowed us to select the best terminal and shed some of the older systems—which were larger and weighed more—while keeping the needed capabilities," Mayers said.
One such terminal, the Phoenix Tactical SHF Satellite Terminal, weighs 24,000 pounds and has to be transported using two Humvees and a generator trailer. The team is in the process of upgrading SWAN/V3, which weighs only 5,000 pounds and can be transported using a trailer with an onboard generator, with an x-band satellite link to allow the Corps to retire the Phoenix and other legacy SATCOM terminals still in use by Marines.
Part of Mayers' job is to look at Marine Corps satellite communications systems and consider what commercially available systems can be folded into the military systems. Another accomplishment that earned him Copernicus recognition is leading an effort to have Marines test the suitability of an inflatable satellite communications antenna, or ISA, in the field.
"I'm really excited about the ISA because it's far more portable than other systems," Mayers said. "It packs up into a 100-pound case and really drives toward the commandant's vision of a lighter, more expeditionary force."
Mayers hopes it will one day be available throughout the Corps.
"What's most rewarding is when we get to field something to the fleet that helps users," Mayers said. "In the engineering field, very few things happen quickly, so it's nice when you get to actually see [the systems] being used by Marines. Our work is never done. We have to keep improving things for our users."


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LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo trolls Man United before preseason friendly
Manchester United began their summer schedule with a friendly against the LA Galaxy and while things were going just fine on the field -- Man United were leading 3-0 by halftime, via two goals from Marcus Rashford and one from Marouane Fellaini -- it's safe to say the MLS side had the edge in the pregame warm-ups.
To wit, LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo having fun with their visitors as they were getting ready for the game ...
Never change, @CozmoLAGalaxy. #LAvMUN pic.twitter.com/rFQppFZeX3- LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 16, 2017
Here he is pranking Paul Pogba!
Pogba did not enjoy my #soccer sign pic.twitter.com/W3WNEKjOSN- Cozmo LA Galaxy (@CozmoLAGalaxy) July 16, 2017
Even if the Galaxy come out on the losing end of a heavy defeat, we think that Cozmo's prematch wit earns them a moral victory of sorts.
United have four more games in the United States after Saturday night, with a friendly against Real Salt Lake before the International Champions Cup, featuring games against Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
They then face Valerenga in Oslo, Norway, and Sampdoria in Dublin, Ireland, before the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid in Macedonia on Aug. 8.
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Did you know…..
The first associations of cats with humans may have begun toward the end of the Stone Age. It took many centuries, however, for the cat to become established as a domestic animal. About 5,000 years ago cats were accepted members of the households of Egypt. Many of the breeds we now know have evolved from these ancient cats. The Egyptians used the cat to hunt fish and birds as well as to destroy the rats and mice that infested the grain stocks along the Nile.
The cat was considered so valuable that laws protected it, and eventually a cult of cat worship developed that lasted for more than 2,000 years. The cat goddess Bastet–whose name was also spelled Bast, Pasht, and many other ways–became one of the most sacred of all figures of worship. She was represented with the head of a cat. Soon all cats became sacred to the Egyptians, and all were well cared for.
After a cat's death, its body was mummified and buried in a special cemetery. One cemetery found in the 1800s contained the preserved bodies of more than 300,000 cats.
The Egyptians had strict laws prohibiting the export of cats; however, because cats were valued in other parts of the world for their rat-catching prowess, they were taken by the Greeks and Romans to most parts of Europe. Domestic cats were also found in India, China, and Japan where they were prized as pets as well as rodent catchers.


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More than 132,000 pounds of ground beef products made from the chuck portion of the carcass has been recalled due to an E. coli outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.
One person has been killed and 17 sickened as a result of the outbreak.
The beef was produced and packaged at Cargill Meat Solutions in Colorado on June 21 and shipped to retailers nationwide.
The ground beef items were produced and packaged on June 21, 2018.
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How do you value my item?
When appraising your item, we take a variety of factors into account, including age, condition, brand, current market value and current demand. We also use historical pricing data and other available research tools.
Can I pawn a gun?
Absolutely! We accept firearms as collateral for pawn loans. We have a Federal Firearms License and eagerly comply with all state & federal regulations pertaining to firearm purchases and pawn. In addition, Cash Converters has an isolated, highly secure room for firearm storage. As an added safety initiative and we furnish local law enforcement with information on every transaction.
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When appraising gold we must account for the purity of your gold (10kt, 12kt, 14kt, 18kt or 22kt), the condition of the piece we are appraising and the weight. In addition we must take into account the current market price for gold, as it can, and usually does change throughout each day.
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We have two interviews conducted at their recent world record attempt at Wonderfest 2014. The first interview is with academy award winning special effect master Phil Tippett, on how he got into the business, how he's preserving effects from his past films, and how he's currently using special effects to tell a new story. Then, we speak with an honest-to-gosh stormtrooper about what goes in to a kick-ass stormtrooper's uniform, how the imperial ranks are simply misunderstood, and how his group, the 501st Legion, is working to do some good on our planet. We also get into some real-world issues from a different perspective than we usually see.
Show Notes
Interview with Phil Tippett
- IMDB Info: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864138/?ref_=nv_sr_1
- Help Phil Make Mad God, Part 2!:
- Tippett Studio: http://www.tippett.com/
- Chronicle Collectibles: http://www.chroniclecollectibles.com/
Interview with Alex Brown (TK-3855) –
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- The Story Behind R2-KT and the people behind it:
http://www.r2kt.com/ and http://www.astromech.net/
- The 501st Legion (Vader's Fist, yo!): http://www.501st.com/
Ultra Pop!
Allllllll the 40 hours worth of material we got at Wonderfest:
A look at Tippett Studios


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Top Drupal Modules
Bernie Thompson -- Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Drupal is a great open source CMS. Unfortunately, their primary database of available modules (plugins) is a bear to sift through. Limited tagging. No download numbers. No ratings. They need to use more of their own modules for their module database. Drupal is such a rich ecosystem, you could spend days just sifting through what's available.
So here's an alternative. I like what Amazon has done with Unspun. Just "Top X" lists, aggregated from several sources. And once you create a list, they pre-seed the ratings by paying their small army of Amazon Mechanical Turk voluntee.. um, I mean, workers .. to enter and rate. This is a great tool & strategy, by the way, for any startup to get over the hump of an initial critical mass of data.
So here's the unspun take on the top Drupal modules, starting from a ranking of a few modules I happen to use. It will be interesting to watch it evolve.


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Year Round Outdoor Living - Winfield, IL
We really enjoyed working on this project. The client came to us wanting a very large outdoor living space to entertain their large gatherings and wanted it all to look like it was there since day one when the house was built. This space incorporates multiple different areas, it features a large pavilion with an extensive outdoor kitchen and bar to seat multiple guests all while being able to watch the game on the large TV. The central part of the patio has the main focal point - the large fire pit which as ample space for mixed uses including high tops for a cocktail reception or oversized sofas and chairs for a more relaxed setting. The opposite side features a hot tub with a bar and steps that finish off the hot tub with a more built in look. An arbor was custom built to come out of the bar to give that side some substance and balance the two ends off. The bar allows people to gather around the hot tub that want to stay dry and enjoy their favorite beverage. All the materials were chosen very carefully all to coordinate with what was existing on the house. The new columns match the existing columns on the house along with the bead board ceiling and all the colors including the trim match the house. The pavers play off the existing Unilock Yorkstone pavers in covered porch area. The light adds a special touch to the project and allows it to come to life at night.


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Bell Gatha.
Hearing the bell
I let go of all my afflictions
My heart is calm
my sorrow ended
no longer bound to anything
I learn to listen to my suffering
And to the suffering of others
When understanding is born in me
Compassion is also born.
~Thich Nhat Hanh ~
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