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I treasure the variety of wondrous foods that are easily available to me. All I have to do is go to the supermarket and in a seemingly magical way, I can taste bananas from Honduras and chow down on baked cakes with wheat from the Palouse, sugar from Barbados, and eggs from chickens fed corn from Iowa. I can have a variety of sodas with many who-knows-what ingredients from who-knows-where. I don't have to know anything about where the food comes from, how it is raised, or how it gets here. I just buy and eat.
But appreciating and understanding where food comes from gives me a good feeling of connection.
So when I look at birds foraging, I feel a bit of a longing for local eats. I have been watching and admiring the way the local songbirds find their simple meals. The robins pull worms from the earth, the chickadees investigate every crevice in the trees for insects, and the cedar waxwings gobble the bushes' winter berries.
The feather used in this piece is not from a local bird but is from a South American amazon parrot kept in a nearby aviary. The red in the feather was perfect for portraying berries the cedar waxwings were feasting on next to my house.


text: Aircraft emissions have led to an overall increase in global warming [EPA] The accord is being considered a major achievement with respect to the Kyoto agreement, in a crusade against climate change. Japanese proposal However, last minute negotiations over a Japanese proposal did not augur well with the poorer nations. Leaders from the developing bloc opposed Japan's proposal of "sectoral approach", in which each industry was to be judged separately on eco-friendliness. Developing nations fear the sectoral approach makes the aims of Kyoto protocol easier to be met by rich countries. Daniel Mittler, climate and energy adviser for Greenpeace International, said: "The Japanese proposal is the main stumbling block." "This meeting should be about saving the planet, not the G8 summit." However, Kyoji Komachi, Japan's chief negotiator, said Tokyo was seeking only a discussion of the sectoral idea and was ready to commit major resources to help developing nations fight global warming. Japan, which is far behind in meeting its Kyoto obligations as its economy recovers from a recession, hopes to shape the next global climate treaty when it hosts the G-8 summit in July this year. American hurdle Alden Meyer, strategy director for the Union of Concerned Scientists, a US pressure group, said: "They're setting the table for a meal and they haven't really digged in." "That means there's no food fight, but that will come down the road when it gets serious," said Meyer. Almost all delegates agreed that the toughest issue about slashing gas emissions after 2012, when the Kyoto protocol officially ends, would have to wait until the United States got a new president in January 2009. George Bush, the US president, had specifically backed out of the Kyoto protocol, arguing that it was too costly and unfair by making no demands of emerging economies such as China. "I think people are optimistic that the next administration in the US is going to engage in a different way than Bush has," Meyer said. Kyoto protocol The Kyoto protocol required rich countries to slash emissions blamed for global warming, by an average of five per cent by 2012, from the base levels of 1990. However, it exempted aviation and shipping, two rapidly growing sources of global warming. The European Union has proposed that rich nations slash gas emissions by 25 to 40 percent by 2020 from the 1990 levels. The United States has not backed a clear figure and has insisted that developing countries make clear commitments in the next phase. Rich and poor countries are divided on how to tackle the issue, despite growing fears that rising temperatures could put millions of people at risk by the end of the century. The Bangkok meeting is the first since a major conference in Bali, Indonesia in 2007, which discussed what should be done after the commitment of rich countries to the Kyoto protocol ends in 2012. SOURCE: Agencies

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Scientology leader praises Irish followers
A Scientology leader has praised the following in Ireland, claiming they are behind an "an 85% drop in drug-related crime".
Speaking during a New Year's message to Scientologists, leader David Miscavige said the "Irish mission" is successful, while also calling Ireland a "land of both enduring beauty and beautiful sadness".
Seven minutes into the below video, Mr Miscavige said a lot of work was being done to spread the word about Scientology in Ireland.
"Where this mission of Dublin begins to assume a distinctly Irish profile is with a grassroots campaign to meet the [late Scientology founder and science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard] target by capturing one percent of the reading public with LRH based books," he said.
Mr Miscavige also claimed to quote an anonymous councillor, saying: "You set a shining example. You have effective solutions and are dedicated to improve the lives of others."
He also goes through the services providing in the Dublin base on Abbey Street.
During the video, a clips alleges to show a broadcast from Irish station Ocean FM, but, in a statement on their website, the station management say the station shown is not their station and they have no idea who the people in the clip are.
"The video, played live to a huge audience at the New Year's Eve Scientology event in Clearwater, Florida, includes a clip of an 'interview' being conducted with a Scientologist in the Ocean FM studios.
"However, the studio is NOT that of Ocean FM, and the 'presenter' conducting the interview is not known to anyone at Ocean," it read.
"Ocean FM was alerted to the matter by a listener, who suggested that it was unfortunate that Ocean would be involved in such a video."
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It's become pretty clear many Hispanics are lining up to support President Obama in his quest to stay in the White House.
A recent Associated Press story stated the obvious: Some Hispanics who might have considered voting based on their views about economic issues are turning toward the president because of his support of the DREAM Act.
And not just his "support," mind you, but his midsummer executive order promising a short-term reprieve from deportation for illegal immigrants under 31 who were brought to the U.S. as children and don't present a risk to national security or public safety.
Those approved under what is called the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program get temporary legal status - not legal permanent residency - for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and become eligible to apply for work authorization.
Let's recall the actual facts: In 2010, President Obama failed to gather the five Democratic holdout votes that would have passed the full DREAM Act with its path to citizenship. In late May of 2012, he issued an executive order, after first getting his homeland security secretary to reverse her opposition, clearing the way for approximately 1.76 million young immigrants to temporarily avoid deportation.
Unfortunately, many of those young people, not to mention their friends and families, believe they're on track to a happy ending. Well, if President Obama loses his re-election bid, at least he gets to stay in the country with his family. But those who are supporting him because they think he passed the full DREAM Act might not be so lucky.
I live in a predominantly Hispanic community populated by recent immigrants and I know many of our students believe the DREAM Act is now law and Obama passed it They'll tell anyone who will listen that they must support Obama.I'm not saying the Obama administration has intentionally misled supporters into believing he somehow got Congress to change the immigration laws. But if the polls and the reports are accurate, he's getting a really sweet bounce in Hispanic voter approval for merely making a two-year promise he may not be able to keep.
I spoke to Betty Hung, the policy director at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, an organization that provides Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities with legal assistance. She told me with the widespread misunderstanding of the DACA program and a combination of wishful thinking and not enough information about local programs such as the California, Maryland and Illinois DREAM Acts (which provide access to higher education for students residing in the country illegally but do not change their immigration status), there's a lot of confusion out there about what's really going on.
"It is so important for undocumented young people to really know what their rights are and understand the policies that are affecting them," said Hung, who has worked closely with Hispanic and Asian immigrant youth to try to pass the federal DREAM Act. "We, and many media and other organizations, have been pretty cautious about what could happen, and I think a significant number of DREAMers are waiting to see what happens with the election before they apply for DACA. "
Sure, the president is enjoying a bump in popularity because of his temporary immigration Band-Aid, but the ultimate cost of his re-election stunt remains to be seen.
ESTHER CEPEDA's column is distributed by The Washington Post Writers Group, 1150 15th St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20071.


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Credit mechanics and related approaches were developed by a group of German monetary economists during the 1920s-1960s. This column assesses the analysis of credit mechanics within the context of the current money supply debate, arguing that the theory qualified a one-sided, bank-centric view of money creation which is now often encountered in monetary theory. With the old standard textbook models of money creation now discredited, the authors advocate a more general approach to money supply theory involving credit mechanics.
Frank Decker, Charles Goodhart, 14 December 2018
Luca Benati, Robert Lucas, Juan Pablo Nicolini, Warren E. Weber, 11 March 2017
Most economists and central bankers no longer consider money supply measures to be useful for conducting monetary policy. One reason is the alleged instability of the relationship between monetary aggregates. This column uses data from 32 countries and spanning up to 100 years to argue that the long-run demand for money is alive and well. Results show a remarkable stability in long run money demand, both within and across countries. Nonetheless, short-run departures can be large and persistent, and further research is needed.
Yin-Wong Cheung, Sven Steinkamp, Frank Westermann, 27 January 2016
Since the beginning of the Global Crisis, illicit capital flows out of China have been in decline. This column argues that a key factor behind this is the relative money supply between China and the US. China's rapidly increasing money supply, combined with the Fed's expansionary monetary policy, prompted investors to reallocate their portfolios between the two countries. Another contributing factor is China's gradual process of capital account liberalisation. The Fed's interest rate hike in December may see a resurgence in China's capital flight.
Stefano Ugolini, 11 December 2011
While many central bankers feel they are now in unchartered territory, this column argues that history may provide guidance. Going back to a time before central banks, it argues that there are long-term cycles in the evolution of monetary policy – governments have alternatively internalised and externalised money creation. The key to success is not who runs monetary policy, but how credible they are.
Lee Ohanian, 19 October 2009
What started the Great Depression? This column says that the industrial decline began before monetary contraction or banking panics – the conventional culprits – took hold. It attributes the massive drop in manufacturing hours to President Hoover's labour policies, which kept nominal and real wages high.
Michael Woodford, 26 March 2007
Should money supply play a role in monetary policy-making? The author of CEPR DP6211 reviews the pros and cons and finds that there are no compelling reasons to assign a prominent role to monetary aggregates in monetary policy-making. The goals of the ECB's two-pillar strategy - which includes a role for money - are praiseworthy; the author believes that ECB justifications for looking at monetary aggregates provide little support for this approach.


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The question most people ask is where does "Make America Great Again" come from, what time are we speaking. Like most it's like from The Eagles song "Hotel California" We haven't had that spirit here since 1969. Yesterday was the 48year anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the moon. The events leading up to that moment is chronicled in the Thomas Wolf's book "The Right Stuff" and from the movie of the same name is a cut.
In aside note Sam Sheppard has just passed, one of my favorite actors/writers playing the role of Chuck Yeager one of America's ledgendary heros.
Sam Shepard's plays are performed on and off Broadway and in all the major regional American theatres. They are also widely performed and studied in Europe, particularly in Britain, Germany and France, finding both a popular and scholarly audience. A leader of the avant-garde in contemporary American theatre since his earliest work. Sam's plays are not easy to categorize. They combine wild humor, grotesque satire, myth and a sparse, haunting language to present a subversive view of American life. His settings are often a kind of nowhere, notionally grounded in the dusty heart of the vast American Plains; his characters are typically loners, drifters caught between a mythical past and the mechanized present; his work often concerns deeply troubled families.
People who know, understand Trump was the first and really only choice to restore the republic to a constitutional footing. As odd as it may sound it takes someone who's a maverick and a bit of an outsider to set things straight. There's no one else even come close. Then there's the MSM, the entrenched political bureaucratic bungling in the judicial system, and pure corruption… The swamp, which is backed by the corrupt Globalist bankers dive to the bottom. They each have something to profit from the mass immigration of refugees and casting Americans into the river. There's a battle royal in the brew… But as the truth begins to emerge the facts will become clear. Everything else is a distraction. The fight to rebuild the American character is the common denominator. The Roman Empire did not fall, they simply ran out of Romans. We must build men to match and defeat any corrupt political machine.
To save itself, the Republican establishment was convinced, the GOP would have to sand off its edges, become kinder and more inclusive. "Make America Great Again" was divisive and backward-looking. It made no nod to diversity or civility or progress. It sounded like a death wish. But Trump had seen something different in the country, and in the daily lives of its struggling citizens. "I felt that jobs were hurting," he said. "I looked at the many types of illness our country had, and whether it's at the border, whether it's security, whether it's law and order or lack of law and order. Then, of course, you get to trade, and I said to myself, 'What would be good?' I was sitting at my desk, where I am right now, and I said, 'Make America Great Again.' " Democrats slammed it.
Our part is most certainly the most important in that we must thrust the best part of ourselves forward… That counts for every man and woman. The heath of the nation is n the heart of its people Help our leadership discover the best part of their vision as heaven provides the light to see. Exercise the best part of excellence, mind, body and soul. First and foremost to this end, is the protection of the First Amendment and Second Amendment as free speech is guaranteed with an armed citizen population. There is a war on free speech at supposedly our once bastions of free speech protection, namely Berkeley and the University of Southern California of course there're others but the enemies of our republic have chosen to attack our strength. Some of free speech defenders are emanating from places one might least expect, Hugh Hefner, our legendary playboy, for example is also one of the strongest Free-Speech activists. But the old guard seems to be too quickly falling by the way.
The firing of Comey and hiring of Muller as special prosecutor seems to indicate diabolical hand by those of the Clinton Foundation who are now seemly in charge of investigation of the RussianTrump "matter". Trump, while brilliant in many areas has been a bit duped by those within his own executive offices, which still, strangely seem to belong to Clinton/Obama. The entire Attorney General offices requires a good cleaning, starting with the special prosecutor's office. The swamp creatures have come to Trump. But when people look back to the time when the country was at its apex 1969 stands alone… Until now. This is the new Trump age. This age of Trump will be remembered though out the history of the world.
We made it great once, with God's help America will be made whole and great again.
The reason Trump can't get any of the celebrities to perform is because they're afraid they'll lose their place in the "Star"system because Trump defeated the machine. In the short term, the establishment simply miscalculated because Clinton was claiming such a lopsided victory… However, it's obvious they (those of the Fourth Estate), will not make this mistake again.
The thing is that we have had in place, at least since the 1920's, what has become known as the star system.
The star system was the method of creating, promoting and exploiting stars in Hollywood films. Movie studios would select promising young actors and glamorise and create personas for them, often inventing new names and even new backgrounds. Examples of stars who went through the star system include Cary Grant (born Archie Leach), Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur), and Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer, Jr.)
The star system put an emphasis on the image rather than the acting, although discreet acting, voice, and dancing lessons were a common part of the regimen. Women were expected to behave like ladies, and were never to leave the house without makeup and stylish clothes. Men were expected to be seen in public as gentlemen. Morality clauses were a common part of actors' studio contracts.
Now to be clear this system is fully supported by the Fourth Estate of what maybe termed the agenda of the establishment. That's why you see certain whistleblowers, who remain outside the establishment but have had their fill under suppression and even sentence of death.
For those readers who are not fully aware of what WikiLeaks really is, here is a good definition from a supporter:
"WikiLeaks is an international, online, non-profit organisation which publishes information submitted by courageous whistleblowers, people with conscience. Most whistleblowers prefer to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals. Google what happened to Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden. They are being hounded, hunted, criminalised, ostracized, ex-communicated by the very top people whose secret criminal deals and activities they have exposed." The final sentence of that quote explains why tremendous courage is necessary to be a whistle-blower and why most of us are too frightened to speak out when witnessing injustice. The last phrase summarizes what is a major component of what constitutes "a profoundly sick society".
In the early 70s the "Star system" under went some radical changes and the power center changed hands from the studio system to the agencies (such as WMA) and talent was sold as a package. These actors still impact and control society so that these social measures as still taken into account by the powers that be… The Fourth Estate.
Oscar Wilde wrote:
In old days men had the rack. Now they have the Press. That is an improvement certainly. But still it is very bad, and wrong, and demoralizing. Somebody — was it Burke? — called journalism the fourth estate. That was true at the time no doubt. But at the present moment it is the only estate. It has eaten up the other three. The Lords Temporal say nothing, the Lords Spiritual have nothing to say, and the House of Commons has nothing to say and says it. We are dominated by Journalism.[11]
This "Fourth Estate" continues to gain so much power as to be thought of as its own separate branch of government and has never known defeat until… Donald Trump. Trump has created for himself a niche in the Fifth element. The Fifth element is quickly transforming culture into something different and undergoing this transformation at an amazing pace. The Fifth element is Twitter, blogs, Google and talk radio.
The problem is the success of Trump's nomination also heralds the end of an era and can never be forgiven. They will use every tool at their disposal, which is considerable, they still have control over the establishment and should not be underestimated.
@realDonaldTrump It's Not the hacking that's really this committee's agenda but rather it's a conspiracy to sink Trump's ship of state before he takes the oath of office. Political theater pure n simple.
Brave New World
The misinformation from low information celebrities is considered gospel from a mindless fan of base minions. First we have a Full Moon in Gemini on the 13th… Why this would not energize President-elect Trump's chart is a bit of a mystery but seems just the thing necessary, at least to Stefanie of "Saturn Sisters" who's in the process of planning an astrological Coup d'etat against the incoming Trump administration. Seeing the moon conjunction with his natal sun as the opportunity to set forces in nature aimed toward the karmic destruction of Trump and his nefarious plans to destroy the women, LGBT, and Hispanic muslims and throw them all "under the bus" so to speak.
To wit one can only speak… Children get a grip. It's not gonna happen, not even close. All this things you ascribe to President-elect Trump are a complete fabrication of your rather wild imagination. The aspect can only energize his chart even more than it already is… So that if what you fear had even the slightest bit of truth, not only would you be thrown under but rather ran down by same said bus and Trump would be driving. The thing is Trump is a complete Alpha and this is a frightening Spector to the forever beta communities. The facts however point to a completely different direction. In other words, my dear Stefanie, we have much bigger fish to fry. A budget run amuck, a foreign policy with little to no direction, factories leaving the country in droves (over 70,000 in the past few years)… Not to mention a war to fight with Obama's Junior Varsity, that has taken hold of 90% of the Middle East, according to recent radical Islamic terrorist estimates.
For my part, I pray for the health of the country, thank God Almighty for Donald J. Trump and wish that those of you who remain in fear for your lives get a grip. I see the true meaning of Christmas as peace on earth and love for your fellow travelers in this time line. Ours, as Astrologers, is a serious responsibility to mankind and civilization because we are the navigators of time. It is time we measured up and pull together and make our nation as great as our creed and Constitutional commitment. Help President-elect Trump to help us out of this wilderness of tHE nEW wORLD oRDER into a bright and brave new world… And a future of unlimited possibilities!
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The question is NOT what Trump has said he said she said… It is what HRC has done!
The wholesale sell corruption and outsourcing of American democracy to the highest bidder.
Specifically, Saudi Arabia pays Washington insiders an exorbitant amount of money to put the monarchy's interests ahead of what's best for the American people. It does this via an elaborate propaganda network, which we first learned about in last year's post, A Look Inside Saudi Arabia's Elaborate U.S. Propaganda Machine. Here are a few excerpts:
Elements of the charm offensive include the launch of a pro-Saudi Arabia media portal operated by high-profile Republican campaign consultants; a special English-language website devoted to putting a positive spin on the latest developments in the Yemen war; glitzy dinners with American political and business elites; and a non-stop push to sway reporters and policymakers.
That has been accompanied by a spending spree on American lobbyists with ties to the Washington establishment. The Saudi Arabian Embassy, as we've reported, now retains the brother of Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, the leader of one of the largest Republican Super PACs in the country, and a law firm with deep ties to the Obama administration. One of Jeb Bush's top fundraisers, Ignacio Sanchez, is also lobbying for the Saudi Kingdom.
In September, the Kingdom helped sponsor opulent galas for Washington's business elite at the Ritz Carlton and the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. The events were attended by King Salman, along with the chief executives of General Electric and Lockheed Martin, the chairman of Marriott International, and prominent think tank officials.
The above excerpt mentions the brother of Hillary Clinton's campaign chair working as a lobbyist for the Saudis, but an article just published at The Hill provides some much needed detail:
Saudi Arabia has threatened to sell off $750 billion in Treasury securities and other assets it holds in the United States if the bill passes Congress, according to The New York Times, which also mentions a fierce lobbying campaign by the country. The selling of assets would prevent them from being frozen by U.S. courts if American victims are able to sue.
The terrorism bill, which President Obama is threatening to veto, would weaken legal immunity of foreign governments in cases "arising from a terrorist attack that kills an American on American soil."
Saudi Arabia has an army of Washington lobbyists to deploy as it tries to stop Congress from passing legislation that could expose the country to litigation over the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The kingdom employs a total of eight American firms that perform lobbying, consulting, public relations and legal work.
Five of the firms work for the Saudi Arabia Embassy, while another two — Podesta Group and BGR Group — have registered to represent the Center for Studies and Media Affairs at the Saudi Royal Court, an arm of the government. PR giant Edelman, meanwhile, is working for the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority to encourage international investment.
The Podesta Group is the key firm in question for the purposes of this article. So what is the Podesta Group? From the firm's website we learn that:
The Podesta Group is a top-ranked bipartisan team of tested global advocacy and strategic communications specialists.
So it's a bipartisan group of lobbyists. In case you forgot what George Carlin told us about "bipartisan."
With that out of the way, who runs the show at the Podesta Group? Well that would be none other than Tony Podesta, the brother of Hillary Clinton's Campaign Chair, John Podesta. Here's a description of Tony Podesta from the firm's site:
Many people in Washington can tell you what just happened to you. Tony Podesta helps you change outcomes. From the halls of the Capitol to the agencies that operate the country, Tony draws on his unique mastery of how the nation's capital works to navigate the policy landscape as Founder and Chairman of the Podesta Group. Dubbed one of DC's "50 heavy lifters" by the Financial Times and "one of Washington's biggest players" by The New York Times, Tony is recognized by his peers, the news media and decision-makers across the federal government as the man with the judgment and smart, strategic sense to get things done.
As this piece is written, Julian Assange maybe dead, the main line from the embassy has been cut, and an emergency so called "Deadman protocol activated. Any other time this would be a lead story by major news outlets but since the mainstream media has become a propaganda arm of the silent coup… Crickets. The question remains if our elected officials are going for sale to the Globalist of tHE nEW wORLD oRDER or are they loyal public servants to the American people? At least with this last release of Wikileaks it's clear where Hillary Clinton 's loyalties lie… Unfortunately it's not with you or me.
As an astrologer the timing of the sound of silence during this most brilliant Super moon deception… Speaks volumes and magnitudes above the largest Ecuadorian loudspeakers might resonant. It points directly to a complicit criminal state actor and it's certainly not Russia.


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We are excited to add a new route to our SUP Sessions for the summer months. Starting at Paddington basin, SUP through the heart of London on the Regents Canal reaching Camden Lock.
We'll pass through Little Venice, through Maida Hill Tunnel for 249m and most excitingly we'll SUP through ZSL London Zoo, we might even spot the hyenas being fed!
This special route is open to confident returning paddlers, if you're new to SUPing, we recommend a couple of sessions before joining this route as it's a longer paddle and we'll be paddling a bit faster.
After the SUP we'll head for fuel and drinks at KUPP. It's a great way to meet new friends in the city. We've got a great growing paddling community!
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At the moment we have secured 10 places on our SUP session, with our past events selling out within a week of being announced, I recommend booking soon!
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Nope! We encourage all Gutsy Girls to come down solo to meet new friends, feel free to bring along a friend if you want though, the more the merrier!


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An inspection by an experienced arborist of the mature trees on the property is suggested. Some people buy houses, others buy gardens and backyard forests. Magical gardens and trees around a property can enhance and also cool the property. Look closely at your trees when looking at a property, so after it's "yours" there aren't any surprises.
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The HTC One Max has been available from Vodafone UK since shortly after its announcement, and now we're starting to see stock trickle through to SIM-free outlets. Unlocked Mobiles has the device in stock today, priced £584.98 inc. VAT; Clove, MobileFun and HandTec are expecting stock in the next day or so, and offer similar price points.
The One Max is a competent enough big-screened phone, but it's a tough sell at its current SIM-free price, which is perilously close to the higher-spec'd Samsung Galaxy Note 3. For a complete walkthrough of the Max, hit up our full review.
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I am once again linking up with Like Mother, Like Daughter for {p,h,f,r} this Thursday. Click over to her blog for more posts about everyday contentment.
I had asked my mother-in-law to write an icon for me for Christmas, it took her longer than both of us expected, but I was surprised by a beautiful icon of St Therese for my birthday. Inspired by wanting a special place for the Little Flower and all these posts on "little oratories" in the house, I decided to change my vanity table into a prayer table. The vanity is very special because my parents gave it to me for my wedding, however, I am not one to sit and brush my hair, or stare into a mirror, or even wear makeup, so it has been fairly neglected. I am hoping this new purpose give not only the vanity new life but me new motivation to deepen my prayer life.
Father's day was a happy day, despite me missing my own father. (The holiday fell on his birthday this year, as well.) I had planned on doing something bigger for my husband but with all the work put into the Mother/Daughter the day before and some really rough nights with Little Man, it just didn't happen. However, he really enjoyed getting to have ice cream for lunch, as did the kids. We went to our favorite ice cream spot, which has the world's best ice cream. Thankfully, Little Man slept through the whole thing so he wasn't crying for his own ice cream.
My grandmother is a pretty extraordinary lady. Our trip to her home for her 93rd birthday was a delight. The funniest thing was how excited she was about the birthday hats. She had to put it on before answering my cousin's birthday phone call. We had a great time.
We live in the mountains, as I have already stated and over the past decade or so, more wildlife has moved back into the area. This is a mixed blessing. It is common in spring time for bears to visit our property. Usually once or twice, at most three times. However, this spring they have been around a couple of times a week. It has made it hard to let the kids outside. I have had to keep them off the trail that they have up in the woods because it is just too thick for me to see if a bear is up there or passing through. I am hoping that no one is feeding them in the neighborhood. They are amazing to look at and we get so excited every time they show up, but I would rather they didn't come right up to the house.
Yes, that is a Mama bear on my patio, and no I am not zooming in. She was only a few feet away on the other side of our glass door. She had had her nose pressed up against the glass but once she saw me whip out the camera, she started to wander off.
This is one of her cubs, the other cub was up on the upper terrace of our yard riding the teeter totter.
Thanks for stopping by, hope you are having a great week!


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Have you heard Family & Fortune is available for preorder now and will be released on 07/02/15? Let's celebrate!!
Reserve your copy at the sale price of $2.99 and then come to my FB page and post "Done". You'll be automatically entered into the random drawing on Monday, 5/18/15 for a chance to win an autographed paperback or a book bag.


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The exciting month of September has end with some consolidation and correction after the big moves. Before markets open up for the new month and the last quarter, it's time for some long term forex related reads. Here are my picks. Enjoy!
The euro found many reasons to rise after reaching 8-month lows. One of the drivers for this move was adjustments at the end of the month and the quarter. These moves could reverse next week.
- Terence Roth summarizes nicely what we know about the current situation in the eurozone crisis.
- Michael Riddell lists 10 reasons why the European bailout fund (EFSF) is not the holy grail.
- Andriy Moraru asks if it is all over for gold, and provides a variety of views.
- Larry Greenberg analyzes the US economy and sees recessionary forces in play.
- James Woolley discusses the pros and cons of using betting firms to trade forex. are you using such a company?
- Francesc Riverola reports that FXStreet reaches second week ever. Well, the second week of August was the best also here. Forex Crunch for September will be published next week. Here are August's numbers.
- Kate Mackenzie discusses high-frequency trading and states that FX bots make fairweather friends.
- Michael Greenberg launches a Japanese version of Forex Magnates. The market in Japan is huge.
- 5 Most Predictable Currency Pairs – Q4 2011 – An updated list of which currencies behave better with technical analysis.
- Greek Default: 6 Critical Weeks for 6 Countries – What awaits the 6 countries in the spotlight.
- Report Gain Capital to buy CitiFX – A follow up on an interesting report from Michael Greenberg. This is a major deal if confirmed.


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Dam crisis.
Now in addition to our country's damn crisis
we now have a dam crisis.
Oroville Dam's concrete spillway is steadily destroying itself with a growing sinkhole,
but the spillway must be used to prevent the dam from over-topping
and cascading down the so-called "emergency" spillway* onto people.
Continuing is not good, just like we're continuing with Pres.Trump
despite him being completely over-the-top.
* The emergency spillway hasn't been needed in Oroville's 48-year history.
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THALASSIOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA in Alonnisos!
The Sporades Islands are an archipelago located along the east coast of Greece, just northeast of the Euboea Island in the Aegean Sea
Alonissos Sets Example with Marine Economy Best Practices
Alonissos Below you can find some useful information about the island.
Skopelos – The Greek Island with the big Heart
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Carolynn Schwartz, aka SoulMama, is many things: a wife, mother of two boys, a
singer/songwriter, a podcaster and voice actor, an activist, a crafter, a blogger, a "foulmouthed
doodler," and now at 46, a graphic artist.
She learned to doodle from he rmother, but took it to the next level when she discovered the meditative nature of coloring with her own kiddos.
We are so thrilled to announce that Carolynn will be creating coloring pages specially for the 2017 Natural Family Expo! Based on the survey we posted in our Facebook Event, Carolynn will be creating a "LOVE" coloring sheet as well as "F is for Family." AND because adults like to color too, she's providing some of her favorite doodles from her coloring books for grown-ups - such as "I adulted today" seen above.
Stop by Carolynn's SoulMama booth at the Expo to say Hi and check out more of her cool hand-crafted merchandise!


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The Laugh Factory in Los Angeles is one of the most well known comedy clubs in the nation. This year, the popular club is celebrating it's 35 year anniversary. Jamie Masada, owner of the Laugh Factory, has been one of the leading figures in comedy for over 30 years. Masada has been instrumental in the careers of so many including Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Richard Pryor and Rodney Dangerfield, among others.
In honor of this milestone anniversary, Masada is launching an international search for the funniest person in the world. When asked what initiated the contest, Masada said several production companies came to him to do a special with all the comedians. He did another milestone anniversary before and it felt like the comedians were thanking him and trying to give back to him. "So this time I wanted to celebrate my anniversary by being the one who gives back and trying to bring smiles to the world. I have a dream to bring the world together through smiles and laughter," said Masada. "Religion, diplomacy, and democracy have all failed us thus far and it's time to focus on something more universal: smiles. And that is why I launched the first annual Funniest Person in the World Competition."
A worldwide audience can now see video sets from contestants representing 19 countries and vote for their favorites at laughfactory.com. In addition, people can nominate their favorite U.S. comedians under the age of 40 for the chance to represent the country in this international comedy contest. Nominations can be made at laughfactory.com/contest-nomination. Online voting continues until August 31 when ten semifinalists will receive $1,000 and an invitation to perform a showcase at the Laugh Factory before a panel of celebrity judges and comedy experts. Five comics will advance to the final round in Las Vegas to perform in front of an audience and live YouTube broadcast. The winner will be determined by a worldwide vote from an online audience that will culminate in October. Beyond the mantle of Funniest Person in the World, the Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 and a paid nationwide U.S. comedy tour.
Masada won't tell you who his favorite comedian is, as he compares that to asking a parent to pick their favorite child. "I love them all. But, Richard Pryor has a very special place in my heart. He was the first comedian on my stage on my opening night," said Masada.
Find out more about the Laugh Factory and the Funniest Person in the World contest at laughfactory.com.


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Who We Are
Each part of the Bay Area seems to have its own localized flavor. Perhaps more than any other feature, what makes the Milpitas area special is its incredible diversity. It's literally composed of people from all over the world. And so is Christ Community Church. The book of Revelation tells us that one day God will assemble His people from "every tribe and language and people and nation" (Rev 5:9). We like to think that our church is a small reflection of that beautiful tapestry that God will one day weave from all nations. We see our unified diversity as a church both as a blessing and a calling. Together we offer living testimony to how very different people can love one another. And together we more effectively proclaim the love of God to a very diverse area. For over 50 years Christ Community Church has been strongly committed to Jesus Christ, the Holy Scriptures, and Jesus' mission to proclaim God's love to all people. That's who we are.
Our Vision
We are disciple-makers reaching out to the entire community for Christ.
Our Core Values
We are a Christ-centered, Biblically based, Spirit-led congregation.
All people matter to God and are welcomed into our life-changing community.
We unapologetically put kids first, equipping them as ministry partners.
Our worship of God is lived out in joyful service to our community and the world.
We believe in one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
There is one God and Father of all who created the universe and all that is in it. --Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19
Son, Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is of one being with Father and through Him all things were created. With the Father, He is worshipped and glorified. Jesus lived a sinless life carrying our humanity and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world by dying on a cross, reconciling us with the Father. He arose from the dead after three days, victorious over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven, rules at the right hand of the Father, and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. -- Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:23
Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who with the Father and Son is God. The Spirit is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also dwells in everyone who calls on Jesus for their salvation. He provides those who follow Jesus with the power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts. As Christians we seek to live under the Spirit's control daily. -- John 16:7-13, Acts 1:8
The Bible is God's divine Word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the unique source of God's truth and our only reliable guide to life and salvation. The Bible is inspired by God and without error. -- Proverbs 30:5, 2 Timothy 3:16
People are made in the image of God and are deeply loved by God. Every person has tremendous potential for good. However all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin," which separates us from God. -- Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23
Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ by faith. -- John 1:12, Ephesians 2:8
Our Partner Churches
We serve together with other churches in a mission called A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO).


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The Red Sox' longest homestand of the season is in the books, and it was a wild one. The Sox ended up going 6-5 in the 11 games, but the way in which they did so won't be forgotten for awhile.
There were ejections, balks, extra innings and rain delays — a lot of them.
"We saw everything in those 11 games," NESN's Tom Caron said.
Dennis Eckersley said it felt like he saw 3,000 pitches in Wednesday's game, which spilled into the wee hours of Thursday morning.
There were plenty of ups and downs, and Eckersley and Caron discussed the crazy 11-game stretch on Red Sox Gameday Live.


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Ten years ago a sagging power line hit a tree near Cleveland, tripping some circuit breakers. To compensate, power was rerouted to a nearby line, which began to overheat and sink down into another tree, tripping another circuit. The resulting cascade created a massive blackout in the Northeast U.S., affecting ...read more
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Create Specific Web Designs for iPhone and iPad
If you want to optimize your pages to look their best, you need to consider the screen size and resolution differences between the iPhone and iPad. Notice the simplified diagram illustrating a common way designers alter their pages for each device: arranging the layout for the best fit on the different screen sizes.
Simplify your designs for the smaller iPhone screen
On the iPad, shown on the left side of the figure, you see plenty of room for a second column so that the asides can be aligned to the right of the article. On the right side of the figure, you see that the best practice is to limit your design to one column on the smaller iPhone and iPod touch screens.
If you look at the figure and think, "Wait a minute — the iPad is in landscape mode and the iPhone is in portrait mode, and that makes a big difference," you're right.
Now check out this figure to see how the American Airlines site uses only one column for iPhone design, even in landscape mode, and uses multiple columns on the iPad, even when it's in portrait mode.
Notice on the iPhone that the American Airlines team changed not only the design but also the information that's displayed, focusing on the elements most likely to be important to a person on the move, including easy flight check-ins.
Preview multiple designs in Dreamweaver
If you use Adobe Dreamweaver, be sure to get the Dreamweaver HTML5 Pack. This extension is included in updates to Dreamweaver CS5 and later versions and can be added as an extension to Dreamweaver versions 3 and 4. As you can see in this example, the HTML5 extension lets you easily view three different versions of your style sheets at a time by displaying each one in a separate section of the screen.
The Dreamweaver HTML5 Pack for Dreamweaver CS3 and CS4 is a helpful way to quickly check your designs to see how different CSS style sheets affect them, but it doesn't support all the variations of HTML5 and CSS 3 yet. Also be aware that the limited "real estate" in the vertical ratio of these previews makes it hard to ensure that you're using the full space available in portrait mode.
To use Adobe Dreamweaver to view a blog created with WordPress, such as the one shown in the example, you need to set up your computer as a web server — a process that's not as difficult as you might imagine. You can find detailed instructions for making Dreamweaver and WordPress work on your desktop computer.


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Gypsy Rain enjoying the wind with the top off the Jeep
Fall is my favorite time of the year, and fall is fully upon us here in GP. I am so excited to be digging out my cable knit, cashmere, and wool sweaters to layer over my summer wardrobe. The presence of Goddess Demeter is all around. The outskirt of our city is surrounded by fields. This is the time of year the farmers are out harvesting their crops. The most popular farmed fields around here include alfalfa, wheat, and my favourite canola. My friend Rochelle told me before she left, for a three week holiday in BC, what she would miss most about Alberta is the way the way the sky touches the ground. How it is all around us as far as the eye can see. I laughed because BC is one of the most beautiful landscapes I've ever had the chance to see; a lush green forest with mountains, hills, lakes, and rivers all around you. That's the benefit of living in a country as vast as Canada, the beauty that is from one province to the next. The freedom we have to explore it, and the wonders we get to bask in.
Please enjoy a few pictures of the canola fields I have taken from the area around my home. The bright yellow fields in mid July, and the harvest beginning in early September.


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- QS Global RankQS Global Rankings
Position in the QS World University Rankings: Global MBA Rankings 2019#151-200
- GMATRange of average GMAT scores across all MBA programs at the institution
550-650 - Low
651-700 - Medium
701-800 - HighLow
- DemographyAge range of students across all MBA programs at the institution.34-35 Yrs.
- ScholarshipIndication as to whether the institution provides scholarships for MBA programs.Yes
Established in 1976, the Otago MBA is New Zealand's leading MBA program, with a strong international character. The Otago MBA is delivered online or on-campus. Their full-time program is ranked among the top 250 worldwide by QS and top 5 in Oceania by Eduniversal. The Otago Online MBA is ranked 4th best in the world by London-based CEO Magazine and 24th best by QS.
The Otago Business School is accredited by the two leading international agencies, they are EQUIS and AACSB. Only 77 business schools in the world have achieved this dual accreditation.
The Otago MBA offers a unique academic adventure where a diverse group of students from all corners of the world come together to stretch personal boundaries and add real value to their careers. Otago MBA students are forward-thinking and progressive, committed to hard work and adventure, and value personal achievement and social responsibility.
Key Aspects of the Otago MBA Program
International focus: The Otago MBA curriculum is designed with strong international focus and emphasis on managing business in a highly global business environment. They are conducted by outstanding faculty members from different continents - further enhancing that global perspective.
Career Prospects: Career prospects are excellent for Otago MBA graduates. The Otago MBA students came from all over the world and worked all over the world after graduation. Their post-study options were diverse - going back to their own home country, going on to work in a third country, or staying to work in New Zealand. (International students who intend to work in New Zealand after graduation may be eligible for post-study work visa, please visit the New Zealand immigration website for more information.)
High staff to student ratio: Their small class size means students enjoy an excellent staff to student ratio which ensures a personalised MBA experience. Their teachers are experienced facilitators drawn from three areas - the Otago Business School, other reputable international business schools, and consultants or business practitioners.
The Curriculum
The rigorous Otago MBA curriculum comprises 2 phases with strong focus on practical applications in the real world:
Phase 1: students take 12 core papers which cover the key areas of business and a live case study in collaboration with the business community.
Phase 2: a wide range of specializations is available to students through the options of on-campus electives, international exchange, or a business project. On-campus specialization areas include accounting, finance, management, marketing, tourism, healthcare management and entrepreneurship. International student exchange offers students the chance to further widen their international experience and opens up even more specialization choices. Their exchange partners include over 20 world renowned universities and business schools.
For more information, please click on the school website button above or visit https://www.otago.ac.nz/mba


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Abdominal Hernia's-Diastasis Recti in Post Partum Women
April 22, 2013 in Abdominals, Diastasis Recti, Post Partum, Pregnancy
Diastasis Recti- Abdominal Muscle Separation
Do you know what one of the most commonly untreated issues women face after delivering a baby? It hardly ever gets diagnosed and if it does the medical community doesn't think there is any solution other than surgery.
Diastasis Recti
I'm talking about Diastasis Recti. This is the separation of the rectus abdominus muscle, which is the "six-pack" muscle in our abdomen. The rectus abdominus muscle has two sets of muscle fibers that run up and down from the sternum, or chest plate, down to the pubic bone. They are connected by a connective tissue called the linea alba. These muscle bellies can become separated and the connective tissue between them stretched thin with pregnancy. The muscle bellies get forced out to the side to make room for the expanding uterus. Also, activities with a forward forceful movements as in coughing, sneezing, laughing, or doing sit ups incorrectly can create a diastasis or make an already existing one worse.
Abdominal Muscles
The abdominal muscles are one of the most important muscles in our body. They are responsible for all of the support and movements in our trunk and consist of three layers. The most superficial layer, the Rectus abdominus, otherwise known as the "Six-pack" muscle, helps us to bend forward or sit up from laying down. The middle layer includes the Internal and External Obliques which helps us to twist and the deepest and most important layer, the Transverse abdominus, helps to compress the abdomen in and is part of our core muscles to stabilze the spine and pelvis.
How do you know if you have Diastasis Recti?
The separation of the Recti muscles is called a Diastasis Recti. You will know if you have one if you are laying down on your back and you place your fingers pointing down toward your spine in your belly button. When you lift your head any fingers that fill the space between the two muscle fibers of the rectus abdminus let's you know you have a separation. One to two fingers separation is considered normal. However you also need to check the depth of your connective tissue. That linea alba needs to be very superficial. If you sink down past your fingertip the connective tissue still needs to heal.
Also another key sign you have a
separation is when you lift your head do you have any doming in the midline of your abdomen?
There are certain things we do like getting in and out of bed, doing abdominal crunches, and playing golf and tennis that can make this separation worse and keep it from healing.
At Intuitive Hands PT we offer training and education to teach you a 4 step program to help you heal a Diastasis Recti and also to help you lose the "pooch" from pregnancy. By learning how to use your body and strengthen your transverse abdominus muscle correctly you can loose your "pooch" and bring the rectus abdominus muscle bellies back together again.
Anyone with a diastasis can be helped no matter how long your muscles have been separated. If you are currently pregnant, reading this previous post on how to avoid developing onein the first place can help save you ton of effort in the post partum period.


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Despite political uncertainties in Iraq, U.S. sticking with drawdown plan
Friday, May 14, 2010
BAGHDAD -- The U.S. military is on track to draw down to 50,000 troops in Iraq by the end of the summer, but it now faces the long-dreaded prospect that its exit could coincide with a power vacuum similar to the one that drove the country to civil war in 2006.
Approaching what it calls the end of its combat mission in Iraq, the U.S. military will maintain substantial firepower here for the near future. But it will have to adjust to waning resources, influence, mobility and money like never before. And it will be drawing down amid a political standoff in the wake of the March 7 parliamentary elections that has no end in sight.
American commanders are watching the sluggish government formation process closely and warily. The risks are high, with U.S. and Iraqi military commanders expressing fears ranging from a possible resurgence of Shiite militias to the splintering of security forces along sectarian lines.
But the Obama administration has so far stuck to its timeline that calls for a drawdown to 50,000 troops -- roughly half the current total -- by Sept. 1, and the complete pullout of U.S. forces by the end of 2011. It has also disappointed some Iraqis who would like to see Washington play a more assertive role in brokering the political impasse.
"What it does is says, 'We're focused on the door, you're focused on political survival," said Meghan O'Sullivan, a deputy national security adviser for Iraq during the George W. Bush administration. "This increases the possibility that the political stalemate turns into something with long-term negative repercussions."
The U.S. Special Operations footprint will remain largely unchanged after Sept. 1, U.S. officials say, with roughly 4,500 elite troops tasked with targeting terrorist networks in partnership with Iraqi special forces. Their top priorities will include battling weakened Sunni insurgent groups such as al-Qaeda in Iraq and Shiite militias that continue to launch attacks against U.S. troops.
The seven combat brigades that will remain after the summer, temporarily rebranded as "advice and assist brigades," have been reinforced with senior officers who have expertise in training. The military will keep one brigade in Baghdad and one in Anbar province, west of the capital. The remaining five -- each with 3,000 to 5,000 troops -- will be split between northern and southern divisions. Also remaining will be headquarters and certain support personnel. U.S. forces will have a negligible presence in most urban areas, and will be spread thin in southern provinces, where security has improved considerably in recent months.
At the height of the 2007 troop surge, the U.S. military had 20 combat brigades in Iraq -- roughly 170,000 troops -- with the densest concentration in Baghdad and Anbar. It has gradually drawn down to roughly 94,000. The departure of tens of thousands of troops in the coming months -- with most leaving toward the end of summer -- will mark the military's sharpest pullout at any stage of the war, which began with a March 2003 invasion.
American commanders said they would contemplate asking the White House for a delay of the Sept. 1 deadline only if the political process were to collapse completely, a scenario they see as unlikely. But they say they worry that further delay in efforts to create a governing coalition could paralyze basic Iraqi institutions they have spent years trying to jump-start, including the military, police force and justice system.
The March 7 elections produced no clear winner and have led to extensive jockeying among various parties to create a workable government. Among the parties in contention for a place in the new coalition is the movement of anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, a Shiite political faction with close ties to Iran and a large militia. U.S. officials are concerned that it could end up controlling one of the ministries that oversees the army or police.
The Sadrists recently reached a tentative deal to band together with a faction affiliated with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to form the next government, though sticking points remain.
Although Shiite militias have kept a low profile in recent months, Iraqi and U.S. officials say that could change if political fights escalate, especially if some factions feel left out of the new government. The threat posed by Sunni insurgents has been somewhat reduced in recent months, after the arrests and slayings of dozens of suspected leaders, including the deaths of the top two commanders of al-Qaeda in Iraq. But the groups retain the capacity to carry out significant attacks, as they did Monday with strikes that killed dozens across the country.


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Kicking off the first installment Makeup Monday with a must have product every one needs – a great moisturizer!
Over the years I've tried quite a few different products from drugstore to high end. For a long while I was a die hard fan of Philosophy's Hope in a Jar. It was (and possibly still is) a great product and one I would definitely recommend. The only negative I found was the price point and scent. I stopped using it when I got pregnant with my first because I found it too overpowering during that time.
For the past six years or so I've consistently used the Olay line. Specifically (and usually) the Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with SPF15 in Sensitive.
Call me old school (or an old lady, ha), but I love this stuff! In fact, my mom introduced me to this when I was a teenager as it was something she loved as well.
– moisturizing
– easily absorbed
– affordable and widely available
– SPF 15 or 30
– has vitamin E and aloe
– light weight, non-greasy formula
– clean, light and pleasant scent
– available for normal and sensitive skin
– doesn't clog pores or cause breakouts
– no pump
– not available in travel size
Olay Complete works well for my skin. As I've gotten older (and with pregnancy/breastfeeding hormonal changes) my skin has changed from very oily to normal/dry and this has kept it smooth and supple. What's more, it doesn't feel heavy or greasy. The scent goes away once you've worked the product into your skin. I use about a quarter size dollop every morning right after my shower and in the evenings after I've washed my face.
While I'm always willing to try new and different moisturizers, this is one product I'll always have on hand.


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Afghan colonel vital to U.S. despite graft allegations
Monday, October 4, 2010; 3:04 AM
IN SPIN BOLDAK, AFGHANISTAN When Abdul Razziq, a colonel in the Afghan Border Police, walks through the chockablock bazaar in this sand-swept trading hub on the frontier with Pakistan, he is mobbed by a crowd that deferentially addresses him as General Razziq. Young boys want his photograph. Gray-bearded men offer him tea. Merchants refuse to sell him anything - if he wants a bottle of cologne, he gets it for free.
U.S. officials say Razziq, who is illiterate and just 32, presides over a vast corruption network that skims customs duties, facilitates drug trafficking and smuggles other contraband. But, he also has managed to achieve a degree of security here that has eluded U.S. troops elsewhere in the country: His force of 3,000 uniformed policemen and several thousand militiamen pursue the Taliban so relentlessly that Spin Boldak has become the safest and most prosperous district in southern Afghanistan.
Despite the allegations of graft, which he denies, Razziq represents the Obama administration's best hope for maintaining stability in this important part of Afghanistan. Keeping Spin Boldak quiet, which allows more U.S. and Afghan forces to be employed elsewhere, is critical to fulfilling the president's pledge to begin withdrawing U.S. troops next summer.
"Is it a long-term solution? That's for others to decide," said the top NATO commander in the south, British Maj. Gen. Nick Carter. "But it is a pragmatic solution. . .He's Afghan good-enough."
Meanwhile, U.S. and NATO officials have begun an ambitious plan to reform Razziq, hoping they can turn him into a more savory strongman. They are attempting to chaperone him, to offer incentives aimed at improving his behavior, and to set down new rules to compel him to put less money in his own pocket and more in the national treasury.
"We're trying to promote integrity by watching his operations a whole lot more closely, but we don't want him to stop doing all of the good things that he's doing," said U.S. Army Special Forces Col. Robert Waltemeyer, who runs a border coordination center here with representatives of the Afghan and Pakistan security forces. "We want to capitalize on his leadership."
The question of what to do about Razziq has vexed U.S. and NATO officials. Some have advocated for his ouster to demonstrate a hard line against graft, while others have argued that he be left alone because his force, which is more than five times the size of the U.S. military presence here, provides vital security for NATO supply convoys heading into Kandahar.
"If we didn't have him, we'd be screwed," a U.S. Army officer said during a visit here in August. "It wouldn't be this quiet."
Razziq, a lanky man with a close-cropped beard, is the chief of the Achakzais, one of the two principal tribes in this part of southern Afghanistan. His position as local strongman could have sparked the kind of conflict over power and resources that has driven people in other places to ally themselves with the Taliban. But thus far, Razziq has managed to spread the spoils deftly to avoid an open rebellion by the rival Noorzai tribe.
"He's like this Robin Hood figure who appears from nowhere, takes money and uses it to meet [the people's] needs," said Lt. Col. Andrew Green, the commander of a U.S. Army infantry battalion in Spin Boldak. "He picks favorites, for sure, but he's smart enough not to make too many enemies, which isn't something you can say about every power broker in Afghanistan."
Razziq has begun to extend his influence west toward Kandahar, the country's second-largest city and the site of major U.S. military operations against the Taliban. Dozens of his men have participated in Afghan-led operations in recent weeks to flush the insurgents out of sanctuaries to the north and south of the city. One Afghan official said that Razziq's force is prized by the government because its well-paid members fight more ably than most Afghan soldiers.
Razziq and his men also are valued because he is fiercely loyal to President Hamid Karzai and his half-brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, the chairman of the Kandahar province council. Razziq owes his job and control over the border crossing to the president, and several U.S. officials said he repays that debt by funneling proceeds from corrupt activities to people linked to the Karzai brothers.


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Last weekend, a bunch of bloggers got together at Melissa's (The Sweet Escape) fun and colourful loft for a wine tasting event sponsored by local favourites Union Wines and Linda Modern Thai. Lucky us, right?
The first wine was Union Gold and this stack of white plates didn't stay empty for long.
Andrew von Teichman from Union Wines was on hand to teach us about four varieties of wines (gold, white, noir, & red) and to make sure our glasses were never empty! Union is a virtual winery owned and operated by Andrew and his partner Allan Jackson (former owner of Jackson-Triggs), and it sources all grapes from the Niagara region. All Union wine varieties are less than $20 a bottle and are available at select LCBO stores.
The chefs from Toronto's Linda Modern Thai served up some delicious nibbles that paired extremely well with the four wines we tasted over the course of the afternoon.
Union Wines and Linda Modern Thai made an excellent pair.
Melissa's home has so many beautiful vintage details.
Melissa's milk glass collection looks amazing on her floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
Read Melissa's recap of the afternoon (her photos are much more colourful than mine) and see her beautiful home in Covet Garden Home. Thanks for hosting, Melissa, and thanks for spoiling us, Union & Linda!
Photos by Jordana.


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Last Saturday night with my mother in law in town, we decided to make one of my husbands favorite dishes, chicken piccata. Keith first had the dish about six months ago at a local Italian restaurant that had just opened. It was love at first bite!
While we were sitting around around trying to make plans for dinner, I suggested trying to make chicken piccata. Keith was on board immediately and told us he was just about to suggest making it. Great minds think alike! His mom was also on board and had experience making this dish before.
If you haven't tried chicken piccata before, it is a delicious light tasting dish and pairs well with white wine and a no-fuss salad. It's made with butter, olive oil, lemon juice, white wine and capers. Calorie wise, this meal isn't for your weekly rotation because of the butter (although it is less than 1 tablespoon per serving), but it is for you to enjoy here and there. Serve with whole wheat noodles and you'll get in an extra dose of both protein and fiber!
No Fuss Salad = A simple salad made with few ingredients. Think lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and a balsamic dressing.
Chicken Piccata
Recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentis
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
- 2 skinless chicken breasts, butterflied, cut and pounded out
- Freshly ground Pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Season the chicken with freshly ground pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter with 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the chicken and cook each side for approximately 6 minutes, until browned (the chicken should get a great brown color to it). When the chicken is fully cooked, no longer pink, remove from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
Using the same pan, add in the lemon juice, chicken stock, capers and white wine. Bring to a boil and make sure to scrape up the brown bits form the pan to add in extra flavor. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for five minutes. Remove chicken to the platter. Add in the remaining butter to the sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley.
Serve and enjoy!
This recipe is sinfully good, but paired with a healthy green salad, whole wheat noodles and a small glass of white wine, you'll have yourself a sinfully good balanced healthy meal! It is filled with nutrients your body craves and has just a small amount of calories from the butter. I can say with confidence this meal is much healthier than what Keith was ordering at the restaurant, but tastes 10 times better! A win-win in my book!
Trainer's Tip: If you are going to have a sinfully good meal, try to incorporate other healthy items into the meal so you can fill up on them first, such as a fresh green salad with this meal. You wont be tempted to over eat and you'll walk away from this meal feeling satisfied.
If you try out this recipe let me know what you think! I think it is fabulous and can't wait to make it again! I love taking recipes and making them healthier than their original version.
- Do you like making healthy changes to your favorite recipes?
- What is your favorite recipe that you've made healthier?Please feel free to link them in the comments below!


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Montreal is a major hub of the video game industry. Many AAA games and indie gems, immersed in gripping missions and breathtaking 3D universes, are produced in Montreal. But this would all be for nothing without the work of programmers. A study of these video game heroes.
Designing a video game requires input from many roles, including a designer, artist, and programmer.
The designer proposes the general idea of the game. They must make the game interesting enough for players to want to continue playing, whether this is through entertaining missions or even rewards. They must make the game attractive—addictive, even! They also decide on the game mechanisms, such as the number of lives the player has.
The artist's job is complicated, but it can be summarized as producing magnificent visuals and captivating environments. Everything on the screen—characters, accessories, decor, icons, and more—goes through the artist.
Without a video game programmer, the screen would show beautiful characters and decor, but nothing would happen when the player pushed the various controller buttons.
The programmer's mission is to use the artist's work to create all the mechanics for the game to be playable. In particular, this includes artificial intelligence and the multiplayer mode. They do all of this while also following the plans of the video game designer. Basically, they have to create magic! And you don't need to get a letter from Hogwarts to learn the ropes—it's taught right here in Montreal.
Since fall 2017, LaSalle College has offered the Computer Science Technology – Video Game Programming DEC program. This program teaches students fundamental concepts in computer science, with a specialization focused on the specifics of video games. More than ever before, the job market for this industry is seeking to fill the workforce in the Montreal area.
This new program supplements the video game options offered by LaSalle College and Inter-Dec College, both members of the LCI Education network sharing the same building in downtown Montreal. Inter-Dec College also has a campus in Laval and offers 3D Creation for Video Games (AEC) and Game and Level Design (AEC) programs. Recently enhanced to respond to the industry's ever-changing needs, these programs now stand out by including concepts of virtual reality. Students keep tabs on the latest trends, and many among them are already active in the industry.
LaSalle College also offers the Video Game Modeling (AEC) program online, allowing students more flexibility with their schedule.
With all these options nearby, will you become the next video game hero?


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Although it is impossible to cover everything that our sport superstars get up to at Clavering, the Hartlepool Mail love to feature some of our triumphs, the national awards that we have received, and the work that we are doing with the government and the Youth Sport Trust to help improve PE and school sport nationally. Over the last few years, over fifty articles about the success of the 'Clavering Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) Programme' have been published in the Hartlepool Mail!
As recommended by both the government and Ofsted, at Clavering Primary School success in PE and school sport is aspired to and celebrated.
Reporting on and celebrating physical performance is regular and high profile. This happens in many ways: PE, residentials and sports achievements featured prominently in assemblies; PE, residentials and sports awards in the annual 'Year 6 Leavers' Assembly'; an extensive 'School Games' display area and four displays linked to our Key Stage 2 residentials; trophies displayed in the school's main entrance; the 'School Games' section in the school's half-termly newsletter and updates about our Key Stage 2 residentials; the detailed, comprehensive and very popular 'PESSPA' section on the school website and the dedicated webpages to every school residential; our 'Clavering PESSPA Programme' Twitter account (@ClaveringBolt); and articles and features in the Hartlepool Mail and other publications and websites (as appropriate).
Successful Clavering teams and individual Clavering sport superstars are held in high esteem by younger pupils. All pupils know of the reputations of Clavering pupils who do well in PE and sport and are encouraged to emulate their achievements; likewise, younger children are excited to participate in Clavering residentials, having seen the success of children who have participated in our progressively challenging residential programme.
Celebrating and rewarding sporting achievement in this way makes it fashionable to achieve. It gives our pupils the self-belief that they can aim high, improve further and enjoy equal success in their academic studies.
All this has a central role in building the culture of the school with these celebrations giving PE, sport and physical activity a high profile within school and helping to maintain our winning tradition whilst hopefully developing well-rounded individuals who enjoy healthy, physically active lifestyles.


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Goldman Sachs taps ex-W.H. counsel
Goldman Sachs is launching an aggressive response to its political and legal challenges with an unlikely ally at its side — President Barack Obama's former White House counsel, Gregory Craig.
The beleaguered Wall Street bank hired Craig — now in private practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom — in recent weeks to help in navigate the halls of power in Washington, a source familiar with the firm told POLITICO.
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"He is clearly an attorney of eminence and has a deep understanding of the legal process and the world of Washington," the source said. "And those are important worlds for everybody in finance right now."
They're particularly important for Goldman.
On Friday, the SEC charged the firm with securities fraud in a convoluted subprime mortgage deal that took place before the collapse of the housing market. Next week, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein will face questions from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which is looking into the causes of the housing meltdown, the source said.
In Craig, Goldman Sachs will have help from a lawyer with deep connections in Democratic circles.
Craig served as White House counsel during the first year of Obama's presidency, but is seen as having been pushed out for his role in advocating a strict timeline for the closing of the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. His departure frustrated many liberal Obama supporters who saw Craig as a strong advocate for undoing some of what they saw as the worst excesses of the Bush era.
But the source familiar with Goldman's operations said Craig wasn't hired just because he's well-connected.
"It's about advice and process," the source said. "People will always leap to the conclusion that it's about somebody's Rolodex."
Skadden declined to comment on Craig's role with Goldman.
"A former White House employee cannot appear before any unit of the Executive Office of the President on behalf of any client for 2 years—one year under federal law and another year under the pledge pursuant to the January 2009 ethics E0," said a White House official.
The official also said that the White House had no contact with the SEC on the Goldman Sachs case. "The SEC by law is an independent agency that does not coordinate with the White House any part of their enforcement actions."
Whatever the reason for his hiring, Craig will presumably be a key player in the intricate counterattack Goldman Sachs officials in Washington and Manhattan improvised during the weekend — a plan that took clearer shape Monday as Britain and Germany announced that they might conduct their own investigations of the firm.
For three weeks, Goldman had planned to hold a conference call Tuesday to unveil its first-quarter earnings for shareholders. Shifting into campaign mode after the SEC's surprise fraud filing, Goldman has moved the call up from 11 a.m. to 8 a.m. to try to get ahead of the day's buzz. In an unusual addition, the firm's chief counsel will be on the line to answer questions about the case, and Goldman is inviting policymakers and clients to listen to the earnings call themselves rather than rely on news reports.
Industry officials said the conference call — which will include, as originally planned, Chief Financial Officer David Viniar — will amount to a public unveiling of Goldman's crisis strategy.


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"Een passie voor symmetrie"
5 November 2014
Prof. Jan van de Craats wrote an interesting book about symmetry.
Symmetry and symmetric patterns can be found in dishes, mugs, cups and saucers, tables and chairs, carpets, curtains and wallpaper patterns, in tile floors, but also in brand signs and hubcaps. In this book Jan van de Craats considers symmetry with a mathematical eye. This is a mathematical book without any formulas, mathematical equations or proof. It contains simple descriptions, beautiful pictures and plain drawings. Reading this book will change your way of looking at symmetrical objects and patterns.
Title: Een passie voor symmetrie
Author: Prof. Jan van de Craats
Published by: Epsilon Uitgaven, Amsterdam


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Ray Parker, Jr. - Ghostbusters
"Ghostbusters" is a 1984 song recorded by Ray Parker, Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd. Bowing at #68 on June 16, 1984, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, 1984, staying there for three weeks, and at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 16, 1984, staying there for three weeks. The song re-entered the UK Top 75 on November 2, 2008, at No. 49.
It was nominated at the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song, but lost to Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You".
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Adam Lanza's killing spree has sparked a surge in enrolments at firing ranges.
And some teachers are even boasting about taking hidden weapons into their classrooms.
States including Ohio, Utah and Arizona are forging ahead to take the law into their own hands.
English teacher Kevin Leatherbarrow, from Utah, said there was nothing wrong with arming teachers.
He said: "We're sitting ducks. You don't have a chance in hell."
Clark Aposhian, of Utah's Shooting Council, said the usual fee was being waived for 200 teachers who signed up for lessons.
They are being taught with plastic guns with teachers told to warn off an attacker and take cover rather than shoot first.
He said: "We're not suggesting that teachers roam the halls for an armed intruder. They should lock down the classroom. But a gun is one more option if the shooter breaks into a classroom."
The killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, where 20 children and six adults were shot dead, have sparked a debate in the US over gun controls.
The National Rifle Association has called for gun guards at every school gate, which Arizona is backing.
But the anti-gun lobby said weapons should be removed from schools.


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18 March 2015
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft has landed at Port Vila airport in Vanuatu with a further consignment of aid in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Pam.
The load includes chainsaw packs, generators, and supplies for shelters. The Vanuatu Government will allocate how the supplies are to be distributed.
After its Port Vila stop the aircraft is continuing to the island of Tanna, about 230km from the main island, Efate, with Vanuatuan Prime Minister Joe Natuman on board. It will take Mr Natuman back to Port Vila before returning to New Zealand tonight.
For more information please contact the Defence Communications Group on 021 487 980


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"In the recognition by the academic world of Rho Chi as an honor society there is an implicit recognition of the high level of academic integrity enjoyed by colleges of pharmacy and the unimpeachable reputation of pharmacy as a science."
– Bowers and Cowen
The Rho Chi Society will achieve universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy. As a community of scholars, the Society will instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession.
The fundamental objective of Rho Chi has always been to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement and recognition of sound scholarships. High standards of intellectual and scholarly attainments are demanded for election to membership. Such election, symbolized by the award of the Rho Chi key, supplies a unique scholarship incentive.


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Twin Comets Whizzed By Earth, Fulfilling The Last Hopi Prophecy Before The Arrival Of NibiruMarch 28, 2016
We should all heed the warnings
Handed down to us by our elders
It has been said that the Hopi Indians were the most spiritually enlightened culture to have lived…I encourage everyone to research the binary star/dwarf sun coming back through the solar system, the ancients all knew about the suns twin star that comes back around every 3600 years.
Binary star systems are the rule, rather than the exception….almost all suns have a twin, or companion sun. and in many parts of the world it's visible near the sun in the early morning. If you do a "two suns" search you will see videos of the second sun from people around the world.
We should all heed the warnings handed down to us by our elders. The Hopi have seen the coming of the Red Kachina, our binary star that is on it's way back. Events as we have been witnessing are only the beginning of the changes our planet and all upon it are about to experience.
The ancients who all predicted these times, knew it not by prophecy but by knowing the binary twins cycle and being aware of the changes that accompany it's appearance in the skys. When the Red Kachina paints our skies with red the colour of blood we will know that the purifying will begin.
Thanks to Hatter at: https://outofthisworldx.wordpress.com


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Ronnie Lott — Team for the Ages
Lott was the tone setter on four Super Bowl-winning 49ers defenses
Over the past three months, thousands of fans voted in our "Team For the Ages" contest to construct the best imaginable 50-man roster from the NFL's modern era, which began in 1967. The votes have been counted, and we're unveiling one player each weekday between now and the kickoff of the 2018 NFL season.
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Legacy one-liner
Ronnie Lott defines himself this way at his Pro Football Hall of Fame bio page:
"The way I play is important to me, because I know I'm not gifted with great athletic ability or speed. But god always gives you the ability to do one thing, and that's to try hard. That's my attitude. If that means going out and running into somebody who is bigger or faster or tougher than you, you just do it."
Lott ran into and over almost as many bigger and faster guys than almost anybody in the history of the NFL, and for that he is the leading vote-getter at the safety position on our Pro Football Weekly Team For The Ages.
Lott played 14 seasons in the NFL — the first 10 with the San Francisco 49ers, two more across the bay in Oakland and his final two in New York with the Jets.
He undersold himself as an athlete, as Lott is remembered for having played everywhere in the secondary — both cornerback positions, free safety and strong safety — over the course of his 14 seasons.
They said it
The iconic Dallas Cowboys coach, Tom Landry once said of Lott, "He's devastating. He may dominate the secondary better than anyone I've seen."
Key stat
Lott won four Super Bowls in San Francisco, recorded 63 career interceptions, which he returned for 730 yards and five touchdowns, and also recovered 17 fumbles.
Did you know?
In the final game of the 1985 season, Lott crushed the tip of his left pinkie finger tackling Cowboys RB Timmy Newsome, and when told that bone graft surgery to have it repaired wouldn't allow him to be ready to begin the next season, Lott instead elected to have it amputated.
Signature game
It is difficult to single out the greatest game with a player like Lott who dictated the pace and tone of so many with the 49ers. But Super Bowl XXIII, where Lott completely changed the game and game plan for the Cincinnati Bengals when he knocked out Ickey Woods with a crushing hit, was certainly one of his signature moments.
Previous "Team for the Ages" player unveilings


text: Madhuri and Asim held an intimate Indian wedding ceremony with those near and dear to them at the St. Regis Hotel. The mandap was beautifully decorated with flowers and hanging tea lights. They opted to have a relaxing reception that allowed everyone to spend time together talking. It suited them perfectly.