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Akimbo is an ancient word, from the bend in the river or the bend in an archer's bow. It's become a symbol for strength, a posture of possibility, the idea that when we stand tall, arms bent, looking right at it, we can make a difference.
Akimbo's a podcast about our culture and about how we can change it. About seeing what's happening and choosing to do something.
The culture is real, but it can be changed. You can bend it.
A new podcast from Seth Godin, premiering on February 14.
The successful grand opening is rare.
But we keep trying.
We make it dumber, louder, more predictable, sacrificing nuance in exchange for a chance at mass...
Who's up, who's down? The drama of our lives is narrated by our perception of where we stand. Most of our energy, money and time goes into grooming ourselves into the status role where we believe we belong.
Isn't this what we truly want? To be seen, to be heard, to be understood…
A mysterious ailment, a convenient place to hide, and most of all, it's all invented.
Everyone wants to write a hit, own a hit, be in a hit. And the rest of us want to watch, read and engage with hits. But where do hits come from? And how?
The most effective intervention is also the least respected. Not just in medicine, but in every element of our culture. Yes, in fact, it's all in your head. That's a good thing.
Games don't require dice or a Monopoly board. The games we all play distract, energize and enable us to create magic if we choose.
Perfect isn't the point, and our narrative about errors and effort is keeping us from being the humans we seek to become.
Advertising has shaped our culture. Not the ads, but the money. And Facebook's woes are a symptom of that.


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-Wine on the Vine will help you out by planting a grapevine in your choice of several vineyards in Israel. For under $20 you can dedicate an honorary vine to your person (or hey, yourself) and have it planted for you-a portion of your moolah will be donated to charitable causes (schools, social justice organizations) and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you contributed a little more oxygen to the atmosphere and a little more grape juice to an industrious winery.
A party is happening in an elegant 300-year-old stone building in Jaffa, the ancient port town at the southern tip of Tel Aviv. Young millennials dance and kick back goblets of wine at the launch event for Wine on the Vine, a libation-fueled effort to promote Zionism conceived by CEO Adam Bellos and his team at The Israel Innovation Fund.
The New Zionist Plants Vines, Not Trees
"…Injecting new blood into Zionism was the impetus for The Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF), a nonprofit Bellos founded last year to highlight Israeli culture. He points to both demographics and the Jewish state's evolving image when he asserts that North America has lost its crown to Israel as the center of the Jewish world.
"Israel is cool and sexy and holy and fun. It's the creative state," he says. "It's not your bubbe's Zionism. It's about 'Fauda,' it's about Gal Gadot. We are 'Wonder Woman' Zionism.""
"…What should Israel's role be in the coming century – not just for Jews, but for the world? A century that began with terrorism and the tech bubble, and will likely see economic upheaval resulting from automation and artificial intelligence, and societal upheaval from the shattering of national and communal identities – this is the world that a Jewish state must find its place in if it is to survive.
The new Zionism will focus less on statecraft and more on expansive creativity. Put another way: Zionism's last century was about creating the conditions for Jewish survival in a sovereign state; its next century will be about thriving, building outward, and sharing with the world…."
-""The image of Israel is (that of) an intolerant, religious and violent country which is ridden with conflict. We need to change this conversation," said Michael Oren, deputy minister at the Prime Minister's Office at the launch of TIIF's signature project, Wine on the Vine, last Thursday in Tel Aviv."

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I know the Maybelline Define-a-Brow has been a drugstore brow-filler favorite among many of us (including myself) and was shocked to see it on the rack at my local Dollar Tree today. There were at least twenty of them, all in the shade Dark Brown. Many have compared this pencil to the MAC Eye Brows retractable brow pencil - I agree!
Apparently Maybelline hasn't discontinued the product, but they discontinued the shade "Deep Brown", which confuses me because I'd assume it'd be a popular shade for dark brunettes.
I think they're trying to re-direct consumers to their newer brow product, the Maybelline Master Shape Brow Pencil, and won't be surprised if they get rid of Define-a-Brow all together. They aren't really comparable products, I like both, but Define-a-Brow has an advantage, as it's retractable (no sharpening) and the product has a small tip (for precise shaping of the brows). Maybelline Master Shape has to be sharpened frequently and due to the soft waxy texture of the pencil, you can't get a very sharp point.
I know stock of discontinued cosmetics will differ from location to location, but I just wanted to make sure you were all aware that you might be able to spot this pencil at Dollar Tree. It's regularly around $8, for only $1 at Dollar Tree - very well worth it!!
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Product Details:
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- L-Taurine to regulate electrolyte balance
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- Promotes normal, healthy brain activity
- Beneficial for horses that have lack of focus, short attention span, slow learning
- Approximately 60 scoops per bag
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Replaces electrolytes lost during performance
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BleederShield (formerly BleederGard) by BRL Equine Nutrition. All-natural drug free alternative that is safe and effective remedy for horses that bleed while racing or during competition.
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- Contains Yunnan Baiyao
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- Tube contains 60 cc / 1 dose
Down-the-Stretch 60cc Paste by Tenda Horse Products is an outstanding all-natural source of energy for the high-performance equine athlete. This pre-event formula showcases the power of Honey. Considered an essential super-food, Honey is naturally rich in anti-oxidants which aid in the keeping your horses muscles healthy, as well as increasing your horses oxygen uptake. Honey also features anti-bacterial properties contributing to the overall health and well-being of your horse. Down the Stretch is suitable for all classes of horses and will not test.
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- Creatine
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- Essential electrolytes
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A 1.5 lb container is approximately 28 servings for one horse.
A 4 lb container is approximately 227 servings for one horse.
Performance Paste by Springtime provides anti-inflammatory factors and superior joint lubrication. Highest recommendation for racehorses that "bleed". Boosts oxygenation, energy, & stamina. Helps keep horses calm & focused but capable of "best day" type performance. Promotes cartilage, tendon, and capillary health.
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AiraCell (formerly Erytho HIP Progel)Syringe is an exciting and unique iron/vitamin formula featuring a technological advance, "heme iron polypeptide." It's a concentrated Gel formula to be given 24 hours pre-event and was developed to maximize performance.
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- Helps normalize energy levels
- Increases red blood cells, iron serum levels, and oxygen to the blood
HY-XL Race Fuel is a vitamin, mineral and amino acid blend for supporting energy production, stress recovery, muscular power and a balanced adaption to high-intensity exercise or events
Contains crude protein, fat, and fiber, along with other vitamins and trace minerals in a convenient paste form. This highly absorbable paste can be utilized both pre- and post-event for maximum benefit and recovery.
Product Details:
Aids in muscle recovery
Increases energy production
Highly absorbable paste
Can be used before and after events
Adrenal Blend 2000 by Uckele is for use in equine as a glandular support supplement. Adrenal aids in the health and support of adrenal gland function. The adrenals play a role in energy production and stress recovery.
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Everyday Noise Radio is a SoCal music show on Party934.com or 94.9 FM in Hudson Valley, NY. Ash hosts the show every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon PST (2-3 p.m. EST).
Playlist for October 28, 2010 – HALLOWEENISH MIX #2
Song – Band
Broken Bones – White Apple Tree
The Mystery – Telegram
I Make the Dead – Satisfaction
Voodoo Doll – Walk The Rio
Camino Muerto – The Growlers
Shadows – Warpaint
The Waiting – Rye Douglas and the Echo Sounding
Creature – Tijuana Panthers
Coal Black Shadow – Spanish Moss
Holy Ghost – Slings
Devil's Man – The Fling
Wide Eyes (Teen Daze Remix) – Local Natives
Under The Covers – Melanoid
Dear Dictator – Saint Motel
Everything Scares Me – White Arrows


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Questions for You
- Is your life not as fulfilling as you'd like?
- Do you feel empty, angry, lonely, or just tired all the time?
- Wish you had more zest?
- Has life lost its meaning?
Sadness or downswings in mood are normal reactions to life's struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use the word "depression" to explain these kinds of feelings, but depression is much more than just sadness. They may mostly feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic; or even feel angry, aggressive, and restless.
Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normal sadness in that it engulfs your day-to-day life, interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun. The feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are often intense and unrelenting, with little, if any, relief.
The NIH lists several signs and symptoms of depression:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
- Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Irritability, restlessness
- Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
- Fatigue and decreased energy
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
- Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
- Overeating, or appetite loss
- Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
The causes and risk factor for depression are many and far ranging. They include but are not limited to loneliness lack of social support, recent stressful life experiences, family history of depression, marital or relationship problems, financial strain, early childhood trauma or abuse, alcohol or drug abuse, unemployment or underemployment, and health problems or chronic pain.
Depression is readily treatable, although finding the right treatment that works for you can sometimes take time. Specific treatment options include psychotherapy, hospitalization, medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and self-help.
Depression and Neurochemistry
Depression has been linked to problems or imbalances in the brain, specifically with regard to the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. The evidence is somewhat indirect on these points because it is very difficult to actually measure the level of neurotransmitter in a person's brain. What we do know is that antidepressant medications (used to treat the symptoms of depression) are known to act upon these particular neurotransmitters and their receptors.
The neurotransmitter serotonin is involved in regulating many important physiological (body-oriented) functions, including sleep, aggression, eating, sexual behavior, and mood. Serotonin is produced by serotonergic neurons. Current research suggests that a decrease in the production of serotonin by these neurons can cause depression in some people, and more specifically, a mood state that can cause some people to feel suicidal.
CES and Depression
Drugs, however, have many serious negative side effects. Other options need to be considered.
As noted, people who are depressed have a demonstrable imbalance in the neurotransmitters which affect their moods and emotions. What they need is a safe and effective way to restore that balance with minimal side effects.
Your neurotransmitter activity is a function of the electrical activity in your brain. By helping your brain's electrical activity to function normally, CES indirectly affects the neurotransmitters, thus helping your brain to return to that pre-depression state of balance. Once your brain's receptors start engaging with the rebalanced levels, you should then return to what was normal for you in the past. And your depression should ebb.
The CES Ultra, using Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES), is a proven way to treat feelings of depression-without using drugs. Studies show that approximately 70% of people with depression who use the CES Ultra find 70% relief of their symptoms. It does not work for everyone, but it has brought needed relief to thousands.
CES has no withdrawal symptoms, unlike most drugs. It also has not negative side-effects. You can also use the CES Ultra while still on your medication. In fact, it is important that you don't go off your medication until your doctor tells you to do so.
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One major reason to do a detox water diet is to help the liver and kidneys flush out toxins. However, many people are unaware of just how many potential toxins they encounter every day.
Is Gluten Making You Sick? (+ Signs That You Need a Gluten Detox)
Gluten-free, gluten-sensitive, gluten-allergies, celiac disease—these terms are everywhere nowadays and chances are, you've probably seen them in grocery stores or restaurants. But how much do you truly know about gluten? What exactly is it and how do you know if you should eliminate it from your diet?
Are You Addicted to Stimulants? (+ Signs That You Need to Detox)
Have you ever depended on a cup of coffee after a long and sleepless night to through the next day? Are you a smoker or at least know someone who smokes habitually?
Solid vs. Liquified Fruits and Vegetables: Which is More Beneficial?
It's common knowledge that fruits and vegetables are important to consume for optimal health and getting your vitamins and minerals. However, there is some debate about whether it's more beneficial to drink your fruits and vegetables versus eating the fruits and vegetables whole.
Does Heat Kill Nutrients in Your Food? (+ Is Raw Food Better?)
Healthy, nutritious food provides us with lasting energy (calories) to get through the day, nutrients for growth and development, and essential vitamins and minerals to maintain good health. Without it, the body cannot function at optimal capacity.
What are IV Detox Therapies? (+ What They Really Do )
Nobody really likes being stuck by a needle. So why are more and more people rolling up their sleeves to get high doses of detox infusions pumped into their arm? Do intravenous detoxes actually work? Trending amongst celebrities such as Rihanna, Simon Cowell, Madonna, and Cindy Crawford, the somewhat controversial IV detox has become very…
Cleanse vs. Detox (Is There a Difference and Which is Better?)
You'll hear a lot of conflicting reports on cleanses and detoxes from users who have attempted it before. Sure there are many debunked detox practices, but much of the confusion stems from mismatched expectations, or simply from people who don't know the difference between a detox and cleanse.
8 Most Popular Foods That Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup (+Dangers of Consuming Too Much)
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the average person should limit sugar intake to 25 grams of sugar per day, or about 6 teaspoons. (1) Many of us are unable to maintain this recommendation due to the sneaky ways that sugar, particularly in the form of high fructose corn syrup, makes its way into…
How to Detox from Adderall Naturally
In the United States alone, there are approximately 4.8 million people taking the prescription medication Adderall. (1) There are numerous people abusing this prescription medication, buying it on the sly or angling to get the medicine from a doctor even though they don't medically need it. (2)
6 Ways to Maximize Nutrient Absorption
From a young age, we are taught to eat our fruits and vegetables for our health and wellbeing. This is true since the body depends on the nutrients found in whole foods in order to function properly. However, even with a healthy, balanced diet, it's important that you maximize nutrient absorption to ensure that you're…


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Under this project, Vodafone has set up a tele- calling centre within the Braj Kishore Netraheen Balika Vidyalaya premises in Ranchi, wherein members of this school have been trained by Vodafone on voice recognition system, to connect with potential pre-paid customers, the company said.
The company aims to create a win-win situation between supporting a social cause and its business goals, in the process facilitating earning opportunity for the differently abled.
"Project Drishti is a proud moment for Vodafone as it has added one more chapter to our ongoing endeavour of extending a helping hand to the differently abled and towards woman empowerment in Bihar & Jharkhand," said Rajshekhar Metgud, Business Head – Bihar & Jharkhand, Vodafone India.
"This initiative is particularly special because we are reaching out to the visually impaired girls and helping them enhance their quality of life, through imparting special skills that will enable them to earn a living and be self-dependent. We believe these girls are equally capable and dedicated as anyone else in taking up professional challenges," he added.


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Do you need to listen to music while working out?
"If you need music to motivate you, or to make you work harder, then go find something else to do." - Josh Everett
That is one of my favorite quotes of all time. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I do understand it.
When I'm in the middle of a WOD, I don't hear the music that's playing. I'm in my own little world. It can be completely silent in the gym while doing a WOD. I do like music playing during strength sessions. I don't need it to motivate me. I just listen to keep me entertained during rest periods.
I'll listen to country music, a talk radio show, or a podcast. Not things usually associated with working out, but it works for me.
What do you listen to while working out? Do you need music to motivate you?


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Sunday, June 26, 2016
GEIST WK 3 Rehearsal
This is what the show looks like rn.
Monday! So here we are back at the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club (where loyal readers will remember I spent a lot of time performing "Cover Her Face" a few years ago). The carpet is stickier than ever, but the big tinsel heart has never looked better; that's sort of a metaphor for life.
Tuesday! Act 1 was finally blocked and Act 2 became semi-freddo, the feeling emerged that there's a show in there somewhere. Also of note, a very productive production meeting in which we welcomed our new stage manager, Jo, into the fold, and this artfully decorated chair.
Wednesday! Dear director Robert Chevara, and I hit upon a rhythm to the process, we were even visited by Marie Lloyd in the form of her familiar, this cat. Our system has been to unstitch the text and piece it back together, sewn up with cinematic & operatic references, which remain secretly stitched inside the piece, invisible but felt. A bit like McQueen chalking I AM A C*NT inside the Prince of Wales' jkt.
Thursday! Things got real when we started running in the tech (represented here by the screen and hand of Mickey). We went through both acts and suffered from the humidity (in a terribly Tennesse Williams manner).
Also big shout to this y2k coffee (haven't seen one like this for abt 15yrs). Wouldn't DJ Millennial Latte be a great handle?
Friday! Suffering from the Brexit blues, big time mate. If it weren't for the brilliance of Sobranies I doubt anyone would have finished the day off standing.
On week remains! How will it all pan out? Your guess is as good as mine la. Shows are July 2 & 3 at the Arcola, London.
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Saturday, June 18, 2016
Geist Rehearsal WK 2
How have we come to the mid-point of the rehearsal process so swiftly, simultaneously so depleted and energised? Let's review the evidence.
On Monday we were all still reeling from the killings in Orlando, the day was long and the queer content of the piece seemed to resonate in a different way. The week ahead of us seemed an insurmountable mountain, the summit of which could only be more disturbing still. Trying to find reason in an unreasonable tragedy felt futile, so we worked somewhat numb, almost as a distraction.
Tuesday we broke out a new scene and a new set up, and with it came a sense of possibility, not of forgetting but of forward motion however staggered. We spent a lot of time in discussion around soft furnishings, trying to decide which pillows would most likely be found on the sofa of our central femme fatale Kate Peters. (Pictured are a pair which didn't make the grade - sadly they were just a tad too Costa Coffee but we wish them all the best for a long and fruitful career).
Wednesday called for increased fire power in the form of liquid ginseng - it was just like being back in Hong Kong la!
The real star of the week was Fran Lima however, with whom we spent 3 days filming the central scenes for GEIST.
Thursday was all about sound, mainly unwanted. We have been shooting opposite a building site which has slowed down the process by about 20%, an annoyance we had grown used today. However when the skip rolled in to town the camel that is my mind broke her back. We sat around gossiping until their was a moment of quiet and then hurled ourselves into action stations every time there was an audible lull. Somewhow we made it through 15 pages of dialogue, but just imagine what we could have achieved with budget for a sound studio.
So then came Friday as she does, when we had to reel in the biggie, the face off between Kate and Imogen, Frost .v. Nixon style. Food poisoning visited the cinematography dept. and the upstairs neighbour's washing machine harmonised beautifully with the builder's across the street at semi-regular intervals, but somehow we forged on. If I have made this week sound like nothing but a cheerless chore I apologise. Besides the vomiting, the noise bleed, and the spectre of constant violence, it was actually quite a lot of fun.
This is what my head feels like rn.
If you want to see how that translates onstage then BOOK HERE: http://www.arcolatheatre.com/event/geist/2016-07-03/
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Saturday, June 11, 2016
GEIST wk 1 Rehearsals
Well now lover, as you it's something of a signature of my practice to blog the rehearsal process, so here we are beginning a whole new journey together.
Monday was the first time the cast came together, always a nerve wracking moment. Onboard are Fran Lima, playing Kate Peters, Helen Sheals as Imogen Hampstead, and Alex Theo as Nick Cumin, all of whom are all 'round good eggs and 100% fair-trade. We had the mixed-blessing of reading the show through a couple of times to get a feel for how it sounds when read aloud. This is the true test of a script, if it can leap from the page to the stage. With a few minor adjustments this one seems to have that ability. True Jedi that I am, I slugged through a light sabre full of green tea during the proceedings. You've gotta get those anti-oxidants lover, if you're going to slay the dark side (i.e. rehearsal fatigue).
Tuesday was the day we realized that Agatha Christie was too much of an influence on the script, quite how she crowbarred her way in there idk, since I was aiming for Raymond Chandler really, but such is life. In order to ramp up the unhinged sex appeal of it all (and give the whodunnit angle a rest) we tried to channel Sharon Stone, the patron saint of stone cold foxes. We set fire to a Chanel 2.55 and in the smoke saw the face of Sharon, who revealed all her secrets to us. What did she whisper? Well, you'll have to come and see the show won't you?
Wednesday was a game of two halves. Firstly we recorded the lovely Helen Sheal's lines, during which she revealed several explosive secrets about her time as Mrs Wigan on Downton Abbey. Faves included the one about a certain unnameable lead actor who CLAIMS to be vegan, but insists on eating cartons and cartons of Dairylea Dunkers in between takes! (This is a lie).
Thursday was sponsored by Nairn's gluten free oatcakes, in co-operation with Garfield the cat. Our director Robert Chevara and I ran through the blocking of the first few acts. For the first time, in the process, I got that wonderful feeling that this show was actually possible.
Friday, that meanest of all beasts, roared as she rose, but she was no match for we fair maidens of the footlights. We spent the whole day filming Alex as Nick, no short order, as the script comprises 36 pages of fragmented single take speeches. Head chucklemeister and set-designer David Curtis-Ring was on hand to dress the stage, and make sure everything looked suitably cinematic. He even brought along a special tea that only successful people are allowed to drink, and gave us all a sip to help us on our way. What a gent! Happy to say we made a severe dent in the pages to be filmed, and after a minor slippage with the vol-au-vents set up a very productive rhythm which will carry us over into next week's adventure.
Who knows what awaits us? More migraines and oatcakes I expect, but really, at this stage it's anyone's game. And if you fancy buying tkts, you can do so here: http://www.arcolatheatre.com/event/geist/2016-07-02/
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One day after large hail, high winds and at least one tornado blew through Central Texas, some area residents and business owners will be out surveying the damage and trying to determine how to proceed with clean-up efforts.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin advises property owners to reduce the chances of even more problems by choosing repair businesses carefully. It's not unusual after a damaging storm for unreliable contractors to target customers who need repairs. Some may even be "storm chasers" from out of town who take money up front, but do unsatisfactory work or leave jobs unfinished – or not started at all.
To help customers find trustworthy repair services, BBB has the following advice:
Check with your insurance company as soon as possible to ask about policy coverage and how to file a claim. If you must make temporary repairs to prevent further damage, be sure to keep receipts.
Know the business you're dealing with. It's a good idea to get two or three bids, and compare materials, services, and guarantees, not just the price. Ask for customer references directly from the business. Finally, check out the business with your BBB at www.bbb.org/central-texas. Type the business name in the search tool, and you'll be directed to the business's BBB Business Review, where you will find complaint information, details about those complaints, advertising-related issues and ownership information.
Be on alert for home repair contractors or car dent repair services who pour into town after a storm. Some home repair services charge high prices for shoddy work, or leave jobs unfinished. Be cautious of contractors who solicit business door-to-door with vague information, don't provide a physical address or phone, use scare tactics ("That chimney's about to fall") or even use high pressure sales to encourage you to pay up ("This price is good today only"). Pop-up car dent repair shops might appear in parking lots. Make sure you research the business that's offering the dent repair service, as well as the terms of any guarantees offered, if any.
Read and understand the contract and guarantee. Make sure you get a written estimate and contract. The contract should include a written description of the work to be done, and the price of labor and materials. If the company makes any verbal promises (such as "We'll take away the cut tree limbs"), make sure they are in writing. The guarantee should describe what's covered by the guarantee, for how long, and what the company will do to honor those promises.
Keep down payments reasonable. It's possible that a repair service will ask for some money down. But if you're not comfortable with the amount requested, ask the company to agree on a smaller down payment or look for a contractor who doesn't ask for a down payment. Never pay the entire amount in advance. Payments should be made after a specified amount of work is completed. Make payments by credit card or by check made out to the company, not in cash.
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On Sunday morning just after the clocks jumped forward an hour on March 13th, I woke up with a strong contraction.
As I tried to go back to sleep another one came on quickly. I sat up and wondered if this was really it. I had been having contractions for over a week now, but they were never this strong.
One week early, could we really be so fortunate?
I lay back down.
Better to wait and see.
But there was no time for waiting. They were coming about four minutes apart.
My best friend, Betsy, had flown into town the night before. We were supposed to be staying in a hotel downtown, but I decided maybe that wasn't a good call and we returned to my house for the evening after a wonderful meal and hours of conversation. Now I was grateful we chose the side of caution. She and Ezra were asleep upstairs. I decided to let her sleep and wake up to the surprise that we were already at the hospital.
I called Michael's brother at 4 am to come take care of Ezra. He knows his routine and this had always been the plan since he lives just 20 minutes away. Thankfully he is a night owl and was at our house quickly.
We checked into the hospital around 5:30.
The contractions were getting stronger and I was feeling ready for my epidural. I was between four and five centimeters, which I felt was great progress since I was at a three a few days earlier. I kept thinking that morning how grateful I was that labor had come swiftly. With Ezra we waited around for two weeks as contractions geared up and my body stalled out—my cervix at three centimeters. It was a painfully long wait. But thank God things progressed much quicker this time.
There were a few things Michael and I had decided to do differently with this birth.
One of them was in choosing our hospital. We had a less than ideal hospital experience with Ezra's birth. We knew I would have a strong reaction to the dosage of the epidural so we had several conversations with our healthcare providers about that. We knew we only wanted to stay one night in the hospital. And this time we knew we could control who was giving us care. Side note: If you do not like your nurses, you can ask for different ones. This was something I didn't know the first time around so I put up with rude and unattentive nurses because I didn't know I had a choice. As my nurse friend, Tiffany, says, "This is not Shoney's. You deserve good care."
We chose to deliver at TriStar Centennial in Nashville because we felt confident after our tour that they would do whatever it took to make our birth experience wonderful. And they delivered on that promise!
Still nothing prepares you for the hospital: the many questions, the massive amounts of information, and the overwhelming feeling of not being in your comfort zone during such a crucial time. But a good hospital with quality nurses makes all the difference. We were fortunate to say the least. Our nurse in the delivery room was absolutely incredible. She was attentive, personal, and knowledgeable. On top of all that, you could tell she enjoyed her job and it made all the difference.
After my epidural around 8 am, we coasted through the rest of the day—the anticipation building naturally the way it does in a good movie with a grand finale. By 2 pm we were getting ready to push. My mother was literally pulling into the hospital parking lot as the doctor was prepping. Her seven-hour trip was perfectly timed. She was in the room when Ezra was born and I wanted her there for Vea's birth as well.
Delivery was quick. With only four contractions, Vea arrived! I was definitely surprised at her swift entrance into the world!
Her name is pronounced Vay-ah La-Ren. Vea is from the pulp fiction novel Mildred Pierce, but it's also Polynesian word that means "chief" and in Spanish it translates to "seen." Her middle name was a difficult one for us. Michael came up with Laren, and the moment he said it, I knew it was perfect.
This birthing experience was been different in so many ways.
With Ezra's birth I distinctly remember feeling a sort of shock—I struggle to use that word because it sounds so dramatic. But I really did feel stunned as they wheeled us to our postpartum room the first time with a new baby in my arms. What had just happened? What would happen next? What is going on with my body right now?
I was also shocked at the startling moment of Ezra's birth. Shocked by the love we felt for this tiny person we made. Utterly stunned by the way I felt so … different—just moments after giving birth. I was undeniably changed. Everything had changed in an instant.
This time I was not surprised by my body's response to labor and delivery.
I had met this body and this woman before and it was good to see her again. A woman in that state is primal in a lot of ways. She is awakened by her instincts to protect her new baby and everything else is stripped away. Last time when I met that woman I did not know her. But now I knew her. I had been waiting for her. Part of me missed her.
We were able to leave the hospital after only one night. Thank God for our wonderful doctor who listened to us and allowed us to go home quickly! Michael and I are not hospital people. Some moms and dads love it, but we would rather be home, eating what we want, sleeping where and when we want, and wearing what we want.
We lulled around in Baby La-La Land for the first few days at home.
Eating and sleeping and doting. That's all we did. We were surrounded by family and lots of friends who came and kissed her soft head and loved her sweet spirit. She is a petite girl and so far seems easy-going and laid-back in a way that makes me wonder where she gets it from. She sleeps and eats well and watches us with her big, beautiful eyes.
Her brother has adjusted well. He loves that there is always something to do for the baby. Fortunately, he hasn't shown any signs of jealousy or boredom with her. Plus in the days after her birth, he was flooded with toys and candy and more attention than he knew what to do with.
He asked me the other morning as we were changing her diaper, "Do we get to keep Vea?"
I was relieved. I worried like any mom how he would adjust. He was going to be just fine, I felt certain in that moment.
On Easter we celebrated a milestone in a newborn's life—the first two weeks. This newborn phase can be wonderful and difficult, but this time around things are just so different. I am different.
I know now that this time in her life and ours as a family is so very brief.
The sleepless nights, the endless nursing sessions, the many many dirty diapers—it passes so quickly. The mornings when all you want is a shower and a nap–they don't last long. And neither does the good stuff—the first bath, the spontaneous smiles, the sleepy cuddles. So I am much more flexible. We will sleep eventually, I know that now. We will get out of the house eventually. We will find a comfortable routine eventually. It will all fall into place.
It's pretty simple really. This time around I have one thing I did not have before—perspective. And it has made all the difference.
I still can't believe we have two children. Two healthy, beautiful children to make us a family of four. Our hearts are full to the tippy top. I feel a sort of accomplishment at having given Ezra a sibling. It's like that scene from the last season of Downton Abbey (spoiler alert!) where Edith and Mary finally come to a peaceful resolution. Edith tells Mary that one day they will be the only ones who remember Carson and Mrs. Hughes and their parents.
Ezra and Vea will both know us as parents and it will be a bond they alone share. It will tie them together uniquely and exclusively.
And for that, I'm forever grateful.


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Kfar Yehudiye (Sogana)
Ruins of a Roman village located in the central Golan heights. This site is identified as Sogana, one of the villages that were fortified during the great revolt against the Romans.
Josephus Flavius, War 2: 20: 6: "...in Gaulonitis he fortified Seleucia, and Sogane, and Gamala"
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Ruins of a Roman village located in the central Golan heights. The village, identified as Sogana, was fortified by Josephus Flavius during the Jewish revolt against the Romans (67AD).
The site is located on the south side of road #87 (Katzerin to BethSaida). It is easily accessed form this road. The ancient village is situated on the Yehudiye creek, and is close to the Zavitan creek on its north side.
Around the site is a large number of Dolmens (prehistoric megalith tombs), indicating that this area was populated during the early middle bronze period (about 30 Century BC). The tombs may have been of nomad tribes who buried their dead in central holy places such as the area of Yehudiye.
The area of the southern Golan heights saw a dramatic increase in the number of Jewish villages in the end of the 1st Century BC, at the times of King Herod, from virtually none - to 20 or more villages. The reason was due the fact that King Herod received the area from Augustus Caesar and relocated Jewish settlers to this area in order to populate his new territories. This site was probably one of the Jewish villages that were established at this time. A number of carved stones with Jewish symbols - including a five-branched menorah - were found in the village, which may have been part of a synagogue.
The villages were based on agriculture: fruits, sheep and crops. They were established in sites with sources of water (natural springs), since the Golan heights are like a desert and the summer is very hot and dry.
During the great revolt against the Romans (66-74AD) some of the Jewish villages participated in the revolt. According to Josephus Flavius, the commander of the Galilee army, he fortified three sites with walls and towers - Sogana, Salukiya and Gamla. Here, at Sogana, the walls are visible on the south and the west sides, and traces of a tower are on the south side.
The Romans destroyed Gamla but spared the other two villages after they surrendered without a fight.
Other revolts (131-135AD, 351AD) also caused severe damages to the villages, but they rebuilt and continued to prosper.
The ancient Jewish village reached its peak in the Byzantine periods (4th-6th C AD) as most of the other villages in the Holy Land.
The Jewish villages were demolished in the 6th C AD after the Persian and Arab invasions.
During the 19th-20th C AD (Ottoman period) new Arab settlers, mostly Torkmens, resettled in the site. They reused the hewn stones and architectural elements from the ancient villages in order to build or rebuild their new houses. Within the ruins of the Byzantine village the new settlers established a new Arab village called Yehudiyeh (and later renamed Arabiyeh), which existed until 1967.
Before the war the Syrians attempted to divert the sources of water from the Sea of Galilee, and their canal passed 2KM south to the site. After the war (1967), which resulted in the conquest of the Golan heights by Israel, the villagers (about 100) left to Syria, and the village is since vacant. It is today a starting point for hikes to the Yehudiye and Zavitan creeks, the most popular hiking routes in the Golan heights.
According to scholars, the site may have been the village of Sogane or Sogana (see references below). This identification is based on the existence of a wall, which Josephus constructed on the eve of the Roman attempt to crush the Jewish revolt. The Arabic name - Yehudiye - preserved the fact that this village was once a Jewish village.
An aerial view, as captured from a quad copter from the north side, is seen in this photo. The village is located on a ridge, with a deep valley on its south side.
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A closer view of the west side of the site:
The photo shows the west side of the village, from the ground level at its north-west side. The site is located in a large nature reserve park - the Yehudiye Forest.
The following photo shows a closer view of the north side of the village. The houses date to the 19thC, but were built on the basis of the stones and houses of the Roman-era village.
The next photo takes a closer look into the village. Notice the cattle between the abandoned houses.
This is the main north-south street between the houses. There are several dozens of houses built on both sides of the road.
Josephus Flavius fortified the city during 67-68AD, as a preparation of the Romans attacks during the great revolt. The village's weak points were on west side, seen below, where he added a wall. Parts of the wall can be seen along the hillside of the village.
On the east side of the village is the deep Yehudiye valley, which is a natural defense that did not require any fortifications. The panoramic photo below shows how deep the valley is, as seen from the village (looking towards the east).
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The houses were built along the edge of the cliff. All the houses, which were rebuilt in the 19th C using the earlier stones, have similar designs, such as seen below: a small rectangular house with an inner set of arches which holds a wooden roof.
Within the village there are a number of large stones that may have been parts of a synagogue: columns, bases, doorpost and even a hewn stone with an inscription of a 5-branch candelabrum.
The interior design of all the Ottoman-period houses is common and simple: a small rectangular house, divided with a set of arches which held the wooden roof.
The stones, most of them reused from the original Roman houses, were laid one on top of each other. A mixture of mud, hay and fragments of Roman ceramics held them together.
In one or two sides of the walls there are is a built-in stove, where the meals were cooked.
In this text the historian Josephus, the commander of the Galilee Jewish army during the revolt (67-68AD), tells about the fortifications he prepares in the area of Golan (Gaulonitis), including the walls he built in Sogane/Sogana (Yehudiye).
"Josephus also, when he had settled these rules for determining causes by the law, with regard to the people's dealings one with another, betook himself to make provisions for their safety against external violence; and as he knew the Romans would fall upon Galilee, he built walls in proper places ... in Gaulonitis he fortified Seleucia, and Sogane, and Gamla".
In this text Josephus tells us that Sogana surrendered to the Romans. King Agrippa II, which sided with the Romans during the revolt, saved it from the fate of its sister village Gamla which was destroyed after a fierce siege.
"Now all those Galileans who, after the taking of Jotapata, had revolted from the Romans, did, upon the conquest of Taricheae, deliver themselves up to them again. And the Romans received all the fortresses and the cities, excepting Gischala and those that had seized upon Mount Tabor; Gamala also, which is a city ever against Tarichem, but on the other side of the lake, conspired with them. This city lay Upon the borders of Agrippa's kingdom, as also did Sogana and Scleucia. And these were both parts of Gaulanitis; for Sogana was a part of that called the Upper Gaulanitis, as was Gamala of the Lower; while Selcucia was situated at the lake Semechouitis, which lake is thirty furlongs in breadth, and sixty in length; its marshes reach as far as the place Daphne, which in other respects is a delicious place, and hath such fountains as supply water to what is called Little Jordan, under the temple of the golden calf, where it is sent into Great Jordan. Now Agrippa had united Sogana and Seleucia by leagues to himself, at the very beginning of the revolt from the Romans; "
Amit, Webmaster Rotem's sister, in front of one of the houses on the east side.
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New Potter and Treason Make Best Children's Fiction List
Gerry sent in this funny one.
The summer of 2003 will always be remembered as the summer when children and children-like adults everywhere got swept away by two wildly entertaining works of magical fiction. Of course, I'm talking about J.K. Rowling's action-packed fantasy Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Ann Coulter's Treason, a hilarious novel about a magical world where everything is black and white and there's always only one solution to any problem and anyone who disagrees with today's administration (not the last one and not the next one) is unfoundedly and beyond-stupid-ly guilty of a very serious crime whose specific definition does not even apply in said cases. Doesn't that sound magically unbelievable?


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Today I started the Beach Body Ultimate Reset. This is a 3-week cleanse that includes supplements, clean eating, and a gradual elimination of animal products that should allow one's system to detox and "reset."
I'm excited about the process and I hope to have time to share something every few days along the way regarding my experience.
As per usual, I'm over scheduled. I had a friend take before shots, but I'm not willing to share them at this point. I will share my weight as of first thing in the morning today (day 1). I've made it through the supplements and meals and find myself not hungry at all at 5 p.m. The afternoon supplement, Alkalanize, worried me. I was afraid it would become expensive vomit. It wasn't too bad (thankfully), and I do believe it gave me a bit of an afternoon boost. The miso soup at lunch was a bit of a misstep (too much seaweed), but the broth was good and I ate as much seaweed as I could manage). The rest of the meals today have been great and I'm looking forward to tonight. I didn't get my measurements but will do them tonight. The expense and prep for this program has been a bit extreme, but I end today very hopeful that this is going to be just the thing to start me moving in the right direction.
I hope to write my "why" and share it here before too long.
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You know it's summer in New York when your mascara melts before you've even left the house—and when theater festivals fill every spare, un-air-conditioned proscenium below 14th Street with hundreds of new works. But Horse Trade Theater Group's New York FRIGID Festival likes to do things a little bit differently, like put up productions in spaces you are actually glad are warm. It also accepts 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, and gives the artists 100 percent of the box office—not your average festival behavior. That makes for an eclectic lineup, covering everything from the Greeks to "Harold"-style improv. Begins tonight, through March 7, the Kraine Theater & the Red Room, 85 East 4th Street, and Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place
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As the Barbarian fleets descend on the coast, the people of Britain are left to defend themselves...
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text: MURRAY HILL, NJ, Sept 18 -- Lucent Technologies Inc. said that it has signed two European contracts. The company said that it signed a multiyear contract for an unspecified amount of money to supply optical networking gear to France Telecom. In a separate project, France Telecom has begun testing the Lucent WaveStar LambdaRouter, a high-capacity, all-optical switch. Lucent also said it signed a contract for an unspecified amount to expand the capacity of the European optical network of Paris-based NETs, a member of Italy's Tiscali. NETs is a telecom and infrastructure operator specializing in high-speed transmission for carriers, Internet service providers and large businesses. Lucent said it will upgrade NETs' current 400 gbs, dense wavelength division multiplexing system, to a system that can transmit at 800 gbs.


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Seeking Franciscan Perfection
A Reflection on the Franciscan Life by Fred Schaeffer, SFO
Part 12 - Fraternal charity, Repair my Church, Setting a Good Example.
Fraternal Charity happens all over the place, not just at Fraternity Meetings. We are brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, and through Him with all who live around us, our acquaintances, our family, the guy who delivers the mail, the lady at the bank, the person in the street, the laborer who is digging a drainage ditch, the astronaut, the senator or congressperson (even though we may not be happy with them at the moment) and yes, even President-Elect Barack Obama. We are brothers or sisters to those whose lifestyle we cannot accept, well, you get the idea. In our universal and global setting, you are my brother or sister. (the base of the word: Fraternal - comes from frater, (L.) which means brother)!
Most people, except perhaps devout Christians and Franciscans, will say one of two things to such a statement. They'll say "Get real," or they'll say something I cannot repeat here, in derision - because the concept of "universal brotherhood" hasn't taken yet in this world of ours. Up till now we've failed miserably to demonstrate brotherhood, although there are some notable exceptions. Take Mother Teresa of Calcutta, now a "Saint" in the Church. The link goes to EWTN. They have a beautiful web layout on St. Teresa of Calcutta. This courageous lady has taken the concept of "Fraternal Charity" to a new level.
The sick within our Franciscan Fraternities are companions of the Suffering Christ. "Before considering how we should treat the sick, we should consider the Christian meaning of suffering itself. In themselves, sickness and suffering are tragic and senseless, the inheritance of original sin. But Christ has sanctified even the wounds of human nature. This terrible scourge of mankind can be changed into a blessing, by being united to the sufferings of Christ. This is why the Constitutions call the sick "the companions of the suffering Christ.¹" (Art. 85)
Our Franciscan tradition calls us to maintain the spirit of Francis especially in suffering. In the Rule of the First Order of St. Francis (and also in the Rules of the other Franciscan religious groups) there is great emphasis on Fraternal charity to the sick and infirm. Whole friaries have been set up especially to accept the aging friar who can no longer maintain a 10-12 hour day because of reasons of health and age. In the sense of fraternal life, these special houses are no different from any other friary, except that they are for "retirees." In the Secular Franciscan Order, the sisters and brothers pray daily for those who cannot get to meetings because of health issues and geriatric problems.
This fraternal charity extends to prayers and deeds that reach into eternity, because Franciscan Perfection is our goal - and the culmination is entry into the intense love of God, the full vision and embrace of Our Lord.
Repair My Church. One of the greatest experiences in the life of St. Francis of Assisi occurred when God told him: "Francis go and repair my Church which you see is wholly in ruin." Francis took this to mean the little Church of San Damiano, which was indeed in need of repair. But Our Lord meant the general state of the Church. Not the building but the Body of Christ. And, we are still broken. There is constant need to "Repair My Church." Now it is our turn as Franciscans to seek to repair His Church! That can be done through strict adherence to the Rule of St. Francis and the laws of the Catholic Church. Christ is the Soul of the Apostolate. "On one occasion when Francis became discouraged, Christ said to him, "Tell me, you simple and ignorant little man, why do you grieve so when a brother leaves the Order and the brothers do not follow the way I showed you? Tell me, then who has founded this community? Who converts them to penitence? It is Christ alone who is the missionary. He works through us, and he succeeds only to the degree that he can create his life in us first.¹"
What should we do? Christianity is spread by the Holy Spirit. Tell people what is true and good. Do not deal in negatives or innuendo. If you have nothing worthwhile to say, don't say anything. Many people excel in needless conversation, in the minutia of personal lives, it's all a "control" game, and it really has no place in the Franciscan family. Explain beliefs and practices of the faith to those who ask. Tell people of God's love for them, when they need compassion and a sympathetic word. Do not talk in the abstract, looking everywhere except at the person you are addressing. Rely on the Holy Spirit for inspiration how to tackle the more difficult people, but never speak to them when they appear not interested in your message.
Be of good cheer, setting a good example. As you grow as a Franciscan, you will find great joy at doing the little favors to people every day. We are not holy or elite, we are just ordinary people. But we are striving to become worthy of the biggest reward of all, meeting our Lord in person and seeing Him in all his glory. And then we will also meet that little friar, our beloved Father, Saint Francis, and all the other Franciscans. It is in Heaven where we shall find true Brotherhood, but we've got to start here and now.
As our Seraphic Father said all the time, "Let us begin again, because till now we have done done nothing." Each time as we "start again," we will become stronger in our resolution to reach Franciscan perfection.
May you have joy in your heart and prayer on your lips.
Fred Schaeffer, SFO
Article #12, 11/07/2008, 2014
This ends the 12-part reflection "Seeking Franciscan Perfection"
1. "The Third Order Vocation" Leonard Foley, OFM and Jovian Weigel, OFM.1976 Published by St. John the Baptist Province of the OFM (my writing follows the subjects in this books, to guide me along a certain path in this writing).
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I see an error in the "test hardware" command that "No RAID battery found" and the battery status command is empty: show raid-battery
Controller ID Battery Type Serial Number Name Status Voltage Current Temperature Design Capacity Design Voltage Remaining Capacity Full Charge Capacity Run Time to Empty Average Time to Empty Average Time to Full Cycle Count Remaining Capacity Alarm Remaining Time Alarm ------------- ------------ ------------- ---- ------ ------- ------- ----------- --------------- -------------- ------------------ -------------------- ----------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------- ------------------------ --------------------
Do I need to have the battery replaced?
Answer by coltg (715) | Mar 21, 2017 at 11:21 AM
The battery may not need to be replaced as there is a low power storage mode that the battery may have been accidentally placed into.
This command is issued in manufacturing to place the battery into a storage mode for shipping but can be accidentally issued from the command line while in configuration mode and entering: raid-battery (or even raid-b)
If the command is entered again there will be an error: % Cannot place the battery into low-power storage mode
To recover the battery from this mode perform a reboot of the appliance and if it was in this mode the battery status will be listed in the commands after the reboot.
If the battery status is not recovered with the reboot contact the support team with the following information:
1) Error report
2) the output of the following commands: show system show version show raid-battery config test hardware service show
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This promo clip was cut together for Storyteller Media Group [Perth, W.A]. A case of being given a box of a hundred tapes from Digi Beta to DV, then spending a couple of days trawling through them, to come up with this Trailer to help with the project pitch. Re-cut a Peter Gabriel track to suit.
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==Earth's Magnetic Field==
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A magnetic field is a vector field responsible for generating forces on electrically charged objects and magnets. Magnetic fields are generated by magnetic dipoles, moving electric charges, or changing electric fields.
Magnetic fields are linked to electric fields; light, for instance, is a propagating electric and magnetic wave. Relativistically, a magnetic force in one inertial frame corresponds to an electric force in another.
When trying to determine the magnetic forces and fields, the right hand rule often proves useful.
Earth's Magnetic Field
The magnetic field of Earth is directional nearly north-to-south, although slightly askance, meaning that "magnetic north" is not the same as "true north," and a person who is orienteering must take into account this change of declination, although it is truly only marginally relevant, unless you are close to either pole.[1] This field has been decaying at a rapid rate of about about 5% per century, which casts doubt on the theory that the Earth is billions of years old.[2] This decay suggests that, at some point, the poles will invert.
Scientists have speculated about the history of Earth's magnetic field. One group that makes use of the Bible as a resource for science suggests that the history of the Earth's magnetic field is as depicted to the right.[3]
- ↑ Boy Scout Handbook.
- ↑ K.L. McDonald and R.H. Gunst, 'An analysis of the earth's magnetic field from 1835 to 1965,' ESSA Technical Report, IER 46-IES 1, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington, 1967.
- ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v20/i2/magnetic.asp


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The Houston Rockets have successfully made it to the All-Star break. They now have over a week off before their next game, and they get to ride a ten-game win streak into that vacation. After a good-enough game against the Sacramento Kings, the team now gets to regroup, recover and a few will reconnoiter in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend. It's good to be a Rocket, right now. Instead of an actual recap, have this animated gif of Harden and Paul enjoying life. Congrats everyone, we made it.


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Drumbeat Workshop and Consultancy Bureau by and with Henrik Moltke & Mark Surman
Drumbeat Workshop and Consultancy Bureau by and with Henrik Moltke & Mark Surman
The Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes openness, innovation and participation on the Internet. Mozilla Drumbeat is a new initiative of the foundation. It is a global community of people who steward the open web, explaining and protecting the internet as a critical public resource. Drumbeat supports practical projects and local events and gathers smart, creative people around big ideas, solving problems and building the open web. This workshop represents an opportunity for participants to learn more about Mozilla Drumbeat and get individual consultancy on their own concrete plans and projects.
The first part of the workshop outlines Mozilla Drumbeat, its mission and current projects. Mark Surman and Henrik Moltke from the Mozilla Foundation will then offer pre-registered participants feedback on how their ideas and projects might fit in to the Drumbeat. Every participant has 4-6 minutes to present and discuss their questions, and get advice on whether or not their ideas would fit into the Drumbeat community. In addition to the pre-registration, there will also be the possibility to put your name on the waiting list for presenting ideas. The workshop is open to anyone interested in listening.


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Badger, California: June 16, 2006
As I mentioned yesterday, Brahma, Sankara and all the other demigods
went to Dvaraka, to the palace of Lord Sri Krsna, and they told the
Lord, "Previously, we prayed to You to come to this world and
remove the burden of the Earth. This is completed now. You have killed
Putana, Aghasura, Bakasura, Trnavarta and so many other demons in
Vrndavana, and in Mathura You killed demons such as Kamsa, Carana
and Mustika and their brothers. You also defeated Jarasandha seventeen
times, even though his army was practically unlimited. Also, in the
Mahabharata War You killed so many demons, either by Yourself or by
Your 'arms' like Bhima and Arjuna. You have killed all the demons
who had come in the form of ksatriyas."
The Moon: The Moon is always full, but due to the rotation of the Sun, Earth and Moon we see a first moon, second moon, etc. If we go very high in the sky, we see that the moon is always a full moon. Sometimes we see a reduced moon or a developed moon, but that is due to its orbit in relation with other planets. Similarly, the soul is always full. All hunger, thirst and other bodily urges belong to the body. The soul is not affected at all. You should have that understanding. You are not this body. You are soul, part and parcel of Lord Sri Krsna. You are, by nature, always happy as Lord Krsna's eternal servant. You should therefore be unaffected.
Dattatreya continued. "My siksa-guru is the Sun. The sun evaporates water from the ocean and then returns it as rainfall. Similarly, if you have a collection of anything you should donate that. Don't keep it, otherwise it acts like fire. Do not donate it to material sense enjoyers, but donate it to Hari, Guru and Vaisnavas."
Dattatreya continued, "I have also learned something from a pigeon."
Try to understand this. If you understand and keep this in your heart, you will never be unhappy. I see that so many are unhappy, because they don't try to understand and follow my teachings. If they will understand and follow, they will be happy. We call upon our own sufferings. Don't call them.
Pigeon: A male pigeon was greatly attached to a lady pigeon, his wife, and to their children. One day the he- and she-pigeon went to the forest to collect some food. In the meantime, a hunter came and saw the baby pigeons. He grabbed them all and placed them in his net. When the male and lady pigeon returned from the forest, the lady exclaimed, "Oh, my children!" She ran to them, and she also became caught in the net. The male pigeon felt that he had now lost everything. He considered, "Oh! My dear wife has helped me and always obeyed me always. Without her, how can I pass my life?" Distraught, he fell into the net and the hunter also took him. What became of all the pigeons? The hunter took them all. He very happily went to his house and cooked and ate them.
We should learn something from these teachings. It is for this reason that I came here and I am telling you this 11th Canto even though it is very hard to grasp. There are so many teachings there. We should learn those teachings, keep them in our hearts, and teach them to others. They are very powerful.
Who is telling this story of Dattatreya and King Yadu? Sri Krsna Himself is telling it to Uddhava. You should think about this, and follow the examples of these siksa-gurus. Take something for your maintenance, but don't keep anything extra with you, and don't be attached to anyone.
[Erratum: In the Badger lecture of June 14, entitled, "Eleventh Canto," the name of the king who met the Yogindras should have been Nimi Maharaja, not Nemi Maharaja. Please excuse us for that error.]
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I have a major obsession with Zombies. Love zombie movies, dolls, art, etc. So I wanted to share some favorites from some etsy sellers.
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First and formost, the game itself is unstable, and crashs periodically all on it's own. Add the trainer, and I can get 5 minutes of play without a crash, which of course means having to save the game repeatedly to avoid progression loss.
Last, the game is a sad step backward for the series, with this being Patrician "lite". All the things that made this a great game (to include the very solid trainer you guys made), were so dumned down in the game, that it really took away a lot of the fun of micromanaging my game. For all the OCDs in the crowd, you know what I mean.
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Supporters of Proposition 19 argued that the "prohibition" of marijuana - much like that for alcohol decades ago - has created a violent criminal black market, led today by international drug cartels.
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Do you do rebates? I've done a few this past year. The process is sometimes tolerable, other times it's a complete beating. For example, right now I dealing with a Dish Network (via Dish Pronto) reward rebate that I signed up for last April. I'm supposed to be getting a "companion free airline ticket" in the mail in 12 business days or less. I'm not holding my breath though. I've mailed vouchers and statements more than once, been on the phone several times with them, and still have no rebate. I've had some successful rebates this past year though. Two of the biggest:
- $100 back for a printer purchased along with my Mac Book Pro (effectively making the printer free)
- $250 from Bank of America's Best Value Guarantee
What's so bad about typical rebates is that you don't get the rebate at the time of purchase. You've got to mail a bunch of stuff in and pay close attention to the fine print. For most people this ends up being too much work. Also, the whole rebate process is usually outsourced by a company other than they one you bought from. You end up dealing with a shady someone from who knows where who's interest, it seems, is NOT to give you your money.
So, what's a frugal guy or gal to do? To stop you from sounding like a grumpy old man like me, I've put together some steps you can take to avoid the stress of doing rebates:
#1 – Don't Do Rebates
If the rebate isn't worth it, don't do it. Some rebates aren't worth the hassle. Mail-in rebates less than $10 fall into this category for me. In addition, if you really don't want to deal with the stress, simply avoid them all together and don't buy products that have rebates. But then again, you wouldn't be very frugal if you avoided big savings would you?
#2 – Do Some Research Ahead of Time
Before making your purchase, read the rebate information carefully and make sure it's something you think you'll be able to complete without too much trouble. If it looks like too many hoops to jump through, then maybe the deal isn't for you. Secondly, if you're considering buying something with a rebate, odds are someone else has too. Do a quick search online for any complaints about the rebate or any negative information about the company you are buying from.
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As I said when I created this blog, it will be a bit quiet leading up to the start of my Camino but I thought it was about time that I came and wrote a few words! An update of what's been going on I suppose…
A lot has happened recently. I have finished my job a month earlier than I originally thought, which is typical! I could have already been walking by now had I have known how things were going to pan out! But that's just it isn't it… We never know how life is going to pan out. All the planning in the world can sometimes count for nothing if just one unexpected thing happens. As it happens, something else has happened that threatened to push my journey back a month or two; I have a hernia that the doctor tells me needs surgically repairing. This would be best done before I begin the Camino but the waiting time and recovery time mean that I would not be able to start until at least a month later than I plan, but more likely two. My doctor has written to the surgeon to try to hurry things up for me but I'm not holding my breath and have decided that rather than push my flight back a month or two, I will stick with my original plans and take a chance. Yes, my hernia could get worse, but there is also a chance that it won't – and besides, I read somewhere that miracles happen on the Camino…
Some would say that I am perhaps being a bit irresponsible. However, what I don't want to do is sit around in the UK waiting for an operation, then sit around a bit longer recovering whilst the whole time living off the money that is to get me through the Camino. As well as all that my situation isn't terribly brilliant at the moment and I just want to get as far away from here as possible (but will settle for Spain)!
On a more positive note, my EHIC and passport have arrived! Yay! Things are starting to come together!
I've got my walking boots which are now nicely broken in, my shell, and a pair of walking poles. Since buying the walking poles though I've decided that I won't use them, I've done a lot of walking in the past and never needed or wanted any but for some reason felt the need to buy them. Perhaps I paid too much attention to the fat Dutch bloke in the film that was rarely seen without his!
This month will be spent buying a backpack and the rest of my essentials and getting some training in. I'm going to try to train each day now that I'm not working and will try to include a few days in the peak district so that I'm not just walking on flat level surfaces.
Oh, did I mention that my cousin Matt and I are booked into an albergue for our first night in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?! We are booked into L'Esprit du Chemin for the night of the 3rd July so that we can be sure to be fully rested and have a whole day of walking on our first day rather than trying to rush as soon as we arrive in France.
I've just read back over that little lot and I really have rambled without any real direction or structure to this blog post haven't I?! I'm not going to go back over every post and edit it to make it sound better, I'm just going to write what's there in my head and then click publish! So, here goes! Where's that publish button……..?