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• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
Israel bombed two targets in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, wounding about 15 Palestinians, after several mortars were launched into Israel Tuesday from the coastal enclave. There were no reported Israeli casualties.
The Israeli army said it targeted smuggling tunnels that run beneath the wall separating Gaza from Israel. The army said militant Islamic group Hamas used the tunnels to cross into Israel and carry out terrorist attacks
The Palestinian news agency Ma'an reports that the one of the strikes hit a training compound for Hamas's military wing, Al Qassam Brigades, in Gaza's northern city of Bayt Hanun. The second strike was in southern Gaza, where Israeli F-16s launched missiles at an unused airport near Rafah. Some of the wounded reportedly sustained critical injuries. CNN, which reports 17 wounded, also reports that five of the wounded were militants.
The BBC reports that the air strikes also came after a donkey cart full of dynamite exploded near the barrier between Israel and Gaza. According to the BBC, the explosion was meant to blow a hole in the concrete divider.
A militant Palestinian group "that identifies with Al Qaeda" said it had launched the mortars into Israel Tuesday, according to Reuters. Gaza is ruled by Hamas, which has called for a halt on rocket attacks on Israel. But as The Christian Science Monitor reported, Hamas is having an increasingly difficult time controlling the more radical groups in the territory, which believe that Hamas is too moderate and has "sold out" by calling for a halt to rocket fire. Israel holds Hamas responsible for the rocket fire from the Strip, even when it comes from different militant groups.
Hamas is also facing pressure on another front. The Monitor reports Hamas is suffering from a financial crisis after three years of an Israeli blockade. Hamas has not paid full salaries to its civilian and security employees in two months, and has been forced to take the unpopular move of raising taxes.
Since coming to power in 2006 elections, Hamas had until now maintained a steady cash flow. It profited from the smuggling of black-market goods through tunnels under the Gazan-Egyptian border – tunnels also used to bring in suitcases of foreign currency. It has also transferred funds through money-changers outside Gaza, but controls have tightened.
"The Egyptian authorities have recently been monitoring and cracking down on financial transactions between Egypt and Gaza, through money-changers and other avenues," says Gaza-based political analyst Mkhaimar Abusaada.
Meanwhile, activists from Europe are attempting to break the Israeli blockade and bring aid to Gaza by ship, but may not get through the Israeli military. The Israeli news website Ynet reports that an Israeli Defense Force commander called the eight ships sailing toward Gaza a "provocation."
"The sail is a provocative act that is unnecessary in light of the figures, which indicate that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is good and stable," [Colonel Moshe Levi, commander of the Gaza District Coordination Office] said, adding that Israel allows the transfer of many products to the Strip, apart from those which may be used by Hamas for terror-related activities.
IRIN, a news network focusing on humanitarian issues associated with the UN, reports that scores of smaller vessels carrying activists are also a part of the floating convoy, which is carrying humanitarian aid in the form of building supplies, medical equipment, and medicine. Much of Gaza has yet to be rebuilt after Israel's offensive there more than a year ago because Israel prohibits most building supplies from entering Gaza.
Hamas refused to be a part of the so-called indirect "proximity talks" that began last week, with US Middle East Envoy George Mitchell shuttling between Jerusalem and Ramallah to meet separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The talks were seen as a small victory for US President Barack Obama, who is slated to meet with Mr. Netanyahu next week at the White House.
But Hamas rejects those talks as an illusion, Mkhaimar Abusada, a professor of political science at al-Azhar University in Gaza, writes at the web forum Bitterlemons.org.
Hamas and many other Palestinian groups have voiced their rejection of indirect talks. Hamas described the notion as absurd and argued that the move would only legitimize Israel's occupation and will be used as cover for its land confiscations, settlement expansion and other aggressive measures against the Palestinian people. The PLO argues that the move serves the Palestinian national interest and shows its willingness to reach a negotiated peace with Israel on the basis of the two-state solution. Hamas simply says the PLO should "stop selling illusions to the Palestinian people."
Separately, Agence France-Presse offers a video report on the Israeli army's May 25 reopening of Route 443 to Palestinians. The Israeli courts ruled in December that Palestinians should be allowed, along with Israelis, to use the road, which links Jerusalem with Tel Aviv.


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February 14th, 2009 by Anna McKibben
Director: George Mihalka
Writer: John Beaird, based on a story by Stephen A. Miller
Release Year: Theatrical Cut -- 1981 / Uncut DVD -- 2008
Harry Warden: He'll mine your heart, then put it in a nice box and send it to the town mayor.
Twenty years after a Valentine's Day massacre, the mining town of Valentine Bluffs is ready to host a dance in celebration of the lovers holiday. However, a grisly reminder of Harry Warden's murderous spree puts the town on edge: Could Harry be back to finish his gruesome business?
(Spoilers follow…)
Admittedly, my excitement for My Bloody Valentine stems from the recently released remake, which I thought was one of the better horror films to come out in a while. It helps that it was released in 3D, which is a gimmick for sure, but a very well-used one in this case. If I had to rate the remake here, I'd go with a solid 4/5. However, I'm not talking about the remake at all. My interest lies in the original, a low-budget Canadian film released in 1981. Sadly, this film seems to have fallen off many people's radars, but with a new special edition DVD which adds in a couple extra minutes of excised gore and the aforementioned 3D remake, My Bloody Valentine's popularity is on the rise again.
Valentine Bluffs is preparing to have another Valentine's Dance, twenty years after a careless accident kills a group of miners. The two foremen responsible for the collapse, in a hurry to get to the town's annual dance, neglect to release built-up methane gas in one of the tunnels, causing a massive explosion. One miner, Harry Warden (Peter Cowper) is found still alive, having survived by eating his co-workers; a year later, Warden escapes from a mental hospital and, dressed in a miner's outfit complete with gas mask and pickax, kills the two foremen. He leaves their hearts in candy boxes to serve as a gruesome reminder of the neglect that cost him his sanity. Let me sum that up: giant fart kills miners, lone survivor becomes cannibalistic murderer. Makes sense to me.
This charming tale comes to us, and to the main characters, in the form of a flashback provided, naturally, by a crotchety old bartender named Happy (Jack Van Evera). Just so you know, Happy isn't happy. He's kind of a jerk. There's some character-name irony going on there.
Anyhow, the key characters in the story are really Jessie/T.J. (Paul Kelman), Sarah (Lori Hallier) and Axel (Neil Affleck, no relation to Ben). T.J. is the son of the mayor and owner of Hanniger Mines, Sarah was his girlfriend before he inexplicably left town a few years back, and Axel is Sarah's new squeeze. There is a very good love triangle sub-plot involving these three, giving the film a bit more of a smart tone than a lot of other slasher films. Also, the supporting characters are very likable, making it that much more difficult to see them killed in all sorts of brutal, gruesome ways. One guy even gets the death of my dreams: drowned in a boiling pot of hot dogs.
With this new special edition release of My Bloody Valentine, we finally get to see more of these brutal, gruesome murders. Most of the original gore scenes were trimmed back upon initial release, although in my opinion, the film doesn't suffer the loss terribly. It is still very effective, particularly the scenes in the mine. But admittedly, the newly-found footage adds a whole new level of cruelty to the picture. One scene in particular, Mabel's (Patricia Hamilton) death in a laundromat, improves greatly with the gore: in the original film, her body just pops out of the dryer, seemingly of its own accord, and we get a glimpse of the severe burn damage. With the original footage spliced back in, we see that the police chief (Don Francks) notices a horrible smell, and then opens the dryer himself. We also get to see Mabel's body spinning in the dryer as it falls out, the corpse tumbling around like a rag doll. Cut in some nice reaction shots from the chief and, bam, a whole new level of unease permeates the scene.
Another scene that is improved with the added footage happens late in the game when the gang is trapped in the mine with the murderous Miner. In the theatrical cut, we see T.J., Sarah, and Patty (Cynthia Dale) climbing a ladder to get out. A victim's body falls, spraying blood on the ladies. We assume that the Miner somehow killed this unfortunate; however, in the uncut version we see that this fellow was actually hung and that the fall tore off his head.
Aside from all of that, this film is one of those slashers that doesn't get the recognition it deserves, along with The Prowler and Intruder. Part of me is a little sad that this didn't spawn a franchise, seeing as how the look of the Miner is so iconic, but then I remember: who out there is really overjoyed that there are twelve Friday The 13th movies, each more mindless than the last? I mean, honestly, who? Okay, I like the fourth one a lot, but…see where this is going?
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Here's a link to my bio page on the site, which aggregates all the solo articles I've written. So far I've written about Moon Knight and Warren Ellis, two of my favorite conversation topics. I also interviewed Daniel Warren Johnson, which was an absolute blast.
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Amazon.com has promised to make a paid app free every day in the Amazon Appstore, and today's app is ChuChu Rocket.
ChuChu Rocket is priced at $0.99 in Google Play; it is normally priced at $0.99 at the Amazon Appstore. As we've noted before, there are sometimes differences in pricing and availability between the two marketplaces.
ChuChu Rocket is described as follows:
The cult-classic Dreamcast puzzle game is back with over 500 puzzles and frantic 1 to 4 player multiplayer action.
10 years ago, a cute group of ChuChu's invaded the hearts and minds of gamers as they looked for an escape plan away from the evil KapuKapus into their cozy rocket ships. Now, you get to re-live the glory days of frantic puzzle fun on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad!
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Beginner and expert ChuChu's alike can enjoy cheese-erific game modes including Puzzle, Challenge, and Battle
ChuChu Rocket! was a total blast when I had a chance to play it today, and it makes me sad that I never tried out this title almost a decade ago. – touchArcade.com
Gathering up four friends for a manic game of Chu Chu Rocket is a cherished gaming memory. The version of Chu Chu Rocket I was able to play today at SEGA's offices pretty much matched up with those memories – IGN.com
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ChuChu Rocket has a 4.7 star rating in Google Play and 3.4 stars in the Amazon Appstore.
There is also a version of the app in the iOS App Store. It is priced at $0.99. It has 4.5-stars for the current version and 4-stars overall.
We continue to be disappointed with the FAOTD program. It began promisingly enough, with Angry Birds Rio, but we've gotten tired of the endless games or niche apps, and especially apps which have no uptake in Google Play, and seem to be FAOTD as a desperation move by the developer.
We'd like to see free versions of say, Office-compatible software or useful utilities such as CalenGoo instead of niche apps or endless games (we just assume every day that it's going to be a game; it's gotten that bad).
Amazon.com opened up the Appstore despite a lawsuit by Apple, which has previously trademarked the term "App Store." Microsoft has filed an appeal against that trademark, saying the term is too generic. Amazon.com has responded to the lawsuit in the same manner.


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DALTON, GA – The Georgia Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recognized outstanding solid waste programs throughout the state during its SWANA-GA Chapter Fall Conference in November 2010. First place in the Outstanding Recycling Programs category was awarded to the Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority for it's program called Target Recycling. SWANA-GA Board member Jeff Cown presented Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority representatives Norman Barashick and Harvey Levitt with the award during a special reception during the Fall Conference.
Target Recycling is a collection program that provides a free recycling infrastructure to over 160 local schools and businesses in Whitfield County. More than 2,000,000 pounds of targeted materials will be sent to Georgia industries to be recycled in 2010. Since November 2008 Target Recycling and its mascot Recycling Ben have made recycling more accessible in Whitfield County by targeting specific commodities and providing free pickup.
Recyclables accepted include plastic bottles and jugs (nos.1 & 2), aluminum cans, cardboard, and mixed paper. Target Recycling also provides educational opportunities for the community and hosts a recycling contest among local schools during each school year.
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Climalife and the Dehon Group welcomed 21 sailing teams from around the world at the 25th annual Voiles du Froid regatta in the south of France.
This year saw the 25th anniversary of the event on the Côte d'Azur, with teams from the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Benelux, Russia and, for the first time, China.
This year the Climalife UK team was made up of 14 staff and customers, split between two boats
Allan Harper, Managing Director, Climalife UK, said: "It is unmistakably the most adventurous industry event that goes far beyond any internal or external communication. I was very pleased with our results and we look forward to competing again in next year's event."


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On Tuesday morning, Sycamore resident Tammy Diehl looks up at one of her two ash trees in her yard which has been damaged by the destructive emerald ash borer. Much of the tree is bare and the bark is beginning to peel away from the tree.
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Thanks for stopping by, I always appreciate your visits and comments. Take care, hugs ~ Renee
Renee Zarate's Bolton House is still in New England but Renee herself has moved on to South Carolina. The days are a little different now, no garden to take care of means more studio time. Dealing with snow and blizzards will be a thing of the past but there will be new challenges. Challenges like...how will we ever carry these two chairs and this huge umbrella down to the beach? Stay tuned.
Monday, January 4, 2016
My word for the year 2016
Thanks for stopping by, I always appreciate your visits and comments. Take care, hugs ~ Renee
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Now wonder I like arrows. They are a reflection of my life! LoL. Good word, good symbol, and I very much like your art with wings to illustrate your direction for the year. Looking forward to your photos at CHA.ReplyDelete
Great piece.love the heart. Well, I just love it all. Pease give Marjie and extra big hug for me.ReplyDelete
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Posted by Taufulou | Labels: japanese food, Pasta de Gohan, Selangor Food, sunway pyramid | Posted On Friday, August 21, 2009 at 2:05 AM
This is how I kena tipu by the portion of pasta displaying outside and inside the shop.
This was the order that the waitress recommend us. 'Tomato Seafood'. The spaghetti is soft and a bit springy yet which I think mix pretty well with the tomato puree. It wasn't that sour yet mix with it just alright. The seafood is a bit out which some prawns are fresh and some are not but no complain since its 50% which comes down to RM14.40.
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Giant Interactive opens shop specializing in DVD and interactive media services
DVD/audio mastering executives Jeff Stabenau and David Anthony have opened Giant Interactive.
The company specializes in DVDs for feature film and television, music and interactive DVDs, and set-top and iTV, VOD and IPTV formats.
Stabenau previously ran Crush Digital and Blink Digital. Anthony headed Metropolis DVD.
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Part of Energy & Utility Skills, NSAP is raising the profile of the UK power industry as it becomes the global leader in power skills development, maximising the benefits for businesses.
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Indium Corporation has earned the prestigious Pro-Comm Award for the world's first electronics assembly materials online video advertisement. In addition to winning the award, the ad, titled "INDIUM CORPORATION: We Know SMT Inside and Out", was also voted "Best of Division."
Pro-Comm awards are selected and presented by the Business Marketing Association. Pro-Comm is ranked as one of the advertising industry's premier award programs, drawing hundreds of entries annually from business-to-business marketing agencies and clients.
Indium's groundbreaking ad humorously dramatizes the extent to which their engineers go to understand their customers' assembly processes. Rick Short, Indium Corporation's Director of Marketing Communications created the ad concept and directed the production. The ad was filmed and produced by IConnect007, the oldest global online publication serving readers from the circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly industries.
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After releasing four solo albums, bassist Shawn Cav knew the time was right to record an album with a full band.
Cav, of Palmer Township, then went through the rigorous process of finding the right players to make the formula work. The search paid off and now Cav can check one of his bucket list goals.
The Shawn Cav Ensemble will celebrate the release of their debut album, Glass Houses, on July 30 with a performance at The California Drum Shop in Bethlehem.
"When I first started writing the tunes, I didn't have a band. I was writing the stuff on my own," Cav said. "I've done the solo albums. It's rewarding in some senses, but I always wanted to do a full-band album."
Putting together an ensemble was more difficult and challenging than Cav anticipated, he said. But the venture proved fruitful. The first piece of the puzzle was connecting with guitarist Steve Collins, with whom Cav had previously recorded.
"I could tell he knew how to play," Cav said. "I kind of just meshed really well with him. He was able to pick up everything I was writing really fast and he was able to contribute as well ... As much as it is my ensemble and my music, I definitely let everybody else have their input and shape what it's going to be."
Cav's band-mate in local improvisational group The Now, drummer John Sanfilippo, soon joined the fold. (Cav is also a member of the band Acoustic Bite Trio.) Saxophonist Matt Truscott eventually came on board to round out the current lineup.
"It gave me a little more freedom in what I wanted to play because I don't have to do the same thing every time, which is a nice part about playing jazz in general," Cav said of recording with the other musicians. "You have your structure, but you can weave in and out of the tune as you please, and quote things and it becomes kind of fun that way. It always stays fresh, which is fun."
Cav admitted he had some reservations going to the recording of the album, describing the process as "scary." "I finally had something I was proud of. I was really proud of how everything sounded and I was nervous that something was going to fall apart," he said, with a laugh. "Everybody's been really helpful and supportive ... It's been great working with everybody."
The strength of Glass Houses lies in the chameleon-like nature of the music. Songs weave in and out of a traditional jazz framework, sewing together threads of jazz fusion, jazz rock, funk, and Latin rhythms.
Cav pointed out the song "Glass Houses" as an example of the sort of in-the-moment, spontaneous vibe he was striving for on the album. He said the idea was to capture a jazz fusion sound with a heavy post-rock influence.
"Every time that you see us perform ('Glass Houses') it's always going to be different," Cav said of the title track. "The bass line is basically the only that's the only melody that's consistent from beginning to end. Everything else is improvised. I didn't give them anything to play, other than dynamics."
Cav said he and the rest of the ensemble are already working on material for the follow-up to Glass Houses. "I'm really fortunate to work with the guys in the band," he said.
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What an amazing few years it's been. Just 2.5 years ago I was overweight, exhausted, working a job I no longer loved and starting to have life regrets. I had a lot going for me; a great marriage, a very tight knit and happy family all living in the same town we were born in, above average health and a hopeful outlook on life. But I was tired, drained, not sleeping, getting sick constantly, uncertain about everything. Then the bomb fell. My brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and had 3-5 months to live. The bottom fell out and I went with it. I left my secure, well-paying job of 23 years for the abyss. No plans except to spend all the time I could with my brother. And to get healthy.
Aside from the stark reminder that life is fragile and temporary, two other events set me in motion. A friend sent me a picture he took of his wife and I. That was the moment I realized that I had not been taking care of myself. I never really looked in the mirror and saw only what I wanted to see. And, for the first negative diagnosis I'd ever experienced at the doctor's office, I was told I was pre-diabetic. The stars were in alignment, the universe was talking and I was listening.
October 2010, I started my journey to health at the weight of 186. I lived by 5 new rules. I only allowed myself 1 starch a day (which was usually white rice or yellow potato); only 1 bread a day, be it a sandwich, morning toast or pizza; only 1 alcoholic drink a week; nothing fried; and nothing from a cow. Cheese was my passion and this last one was really hard. But, goat and sheep cheese filled the bill and I was happily on my way. Two years and 20 pounds lighter, I felt I had reached my goal of 165 and could just maintain.
Then came Michelle's Fall 2012, 30 day whole food challenge. Why not? I was on the right track so how hard could it be? I opted in for 15 days because Thanksgiving was coming in a few weeks and I had no intention of giving up potatoes, gravy and stuffing. I cleared out my kitchen of most things processed and chemically laden. I cleaned up my act and ate cleanly. When the 15 days were up, I had lost another 6 pounds and felt amazing. I was as dedicated to not going back to eating unclean foods as I had been to "enjoying" my Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving dinner (piles of turkey, salad and sweet potatoes) was amazing, clean and delicious. I was shocked to realize that those other foods held no interest for me. I decided that this way of eating, this way of feeling, was for me. Newfound energy and joy returned to my life. The "comforts" of yesterday that I found in food and entertainment, were now found in movement, superfoods and watching my body change for the better. No longer plagued by illness, migraines, debilitating joint pain, irritable digestion, colds and self doubt, my eyes were now clear, my complexion rosy, my muscles responsive and my joints much more at ease. It took 2 years to get from 186 to 165. On whole foods, it took 3 months to get from 165 to 150. And it wasn't just the weight. It was the loss of several dress sizes. It was the freedom of movement. It was being able to do yoga without getting in my way. I was overwhelmed by the ease and speed of the change. It was a great feeling and one that came with the knowledge that there would be no slipping back, no falling into old habits. Because I didn't restrict how much I ate and was always full and satisfied, I never considered myself on a "diet". I just stopped eating things (I won't call them foods) that were killing me.
Two days ago, I went to my brother's wedding. Yes, he's still fighting the good fight, 2 years beyond his predicted departure. The same day, I also hit my goal weight of 145, the weight I was before I had my second child. 41 pounds gone. I feel good. I feel better than good. I feel in control of my life, my choices, my health and my future. I'm making decisions that are good for me and allowing others to make their own, not being so affected by whether I agree with them or not. I have all new clothes that reflect who I am now and don't allow me to hide within them. I am comfortable, but not the kind that lulls me to sleep. The kind that gives me a footing for what comes next. So many opportunities, and so much energy to imagine that I may achieve them all.
~Lorrie McFadden
Our Fitness Quest First Official Biggest WINNER!
It's hard to believe that 3 months ago we launched our Quest program and here I am tonight about to announce who our biggest winner was from that very first month. Our entire group is doing wonderful things but our February Biggest WINNER has just been simply amazing. Nearly 100% compliant on the program I laid out for her and she has worked her butt off LITERALLY. Not even able to workout the entire 3 months she still managed to lead the crowd with 31.5 pounds lost and a smile that just won't quit! Just goes to show you that changing your food lifestyle can make all the difference!
Loyda, on behalf of the entire 1fw Team and your Fitness Quest Family….we are soooo proud of you!!!!! I can't wait to see where you are in another 3 months!!! You are simply amazing and your words below bring tears to my eyes. Life is beautiful and so are you.
Loyda in her own words…
"Even with what the scale said, the mirror showing what it showed and my body not screaming out in pain I truly didn't believe I had lost so much until I saw my side by side. And then the tears started flowing. Good tears, for the first time in 4 years they were not of sadness & loss but of true joy. Knowing that I'm well on my way to leading a purposeful & full life has given me a sense of hope I thought I would never feel again.
It's been an amazing three month journey, the only thing that can make it better is seeing where our team will be in 6 months and beyond.
Thank you to the 1fw team for being such a support and for loving what you do and for loving us enough to share it!!
Forever Grateful!"
Lisa B – Lean Muscle Mass – 1 month transformation photos. Eating 2000 calories a day!!
Sarah A – Lean Muscle Mass – 3 month transformation photos. Eating 1800-2000 calories a day and leaning out!
Jennifer A. Our very first Sponsored Widow
Jennifer has been working with our 1fw Training Team the past 3 months. She has been amazing in both her work ethic as well as attitude. I adore this woman and her love of life. Jennifer will be walking down the isle with her Chapter 2 in a few months and I'm happy to say we will continue to train Jennifer through her wedding day. To date she has lost over 25 pounds and just over 25 inches. Congrats Jennifer, we are so very proud of you!!!!
Jennifer in her own words…
"I can not believe that in a few days it will be twelve weeks since I started this journey. Yes I have lost weight but I have gained so much in this process. I can honestly say that I feel amazing! I am very proud of who I am becoming. I am strong and confident and feel good about my body. When I look back at where I was twelve weeks ago I never want to go back. I love eating whole real food and the way it makes me feel. I do not crave the junk and sugar anymore and sure do not miss the way it made me feel. I no longer fear the gym and weights which is awesome because I dislike cardio :). I am so thankful for this opportunity and I am honored to be the first widow chosen. My life is forever changed.
Thank you Michelle, Keith, Lorrie and the entire Quest community."
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BEIJING, June 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq:DHRM) ("Dehaier" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in the development, assembly, marketing and sale of medical devices and sleep respiratory products in China, Dehaier Medical reminds shareholders that it will hold its 2014 Annual General Meeting at 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Monday, July 28, 2014 in Suite 501, Jiuzhou Plaza, 83 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100856 China. At our Annual Meeting, our shareholders will vote on the following proposals: (i) To elect two Class I members of the Board of Directors, to serve a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2017 or until their successors are duly elected and qualified; (ii) To ratify the appointment of Friedman LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014; (iii) To approve the Company's 2014 Share Incentive Plan; and (iv) To transact any other business properly coming before the meeting. Dehaier warmly welcomes all shareholders to participate in the meeting and encourages you to vote either at or before the meeting by providing a proxy to approve the above matters. Shareholders may vote by telephone or on the Internet or may participate in the meeting in person. Shareholders who attend the meeting conference call should provide their proxies prior to the meeting.
- To vote by telephone, please call 1-800-652-8683.
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- To attend the meeting in person, please come to the Company's office at Suite 501, Jiuzhou Plaza, 83 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100856, PRC.
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MAC is Not Cruelty Free
I am SO sad to find out that MAC is no longer cruelty free. Tashina from Logical Harmony broke the news that MAC has been removed from the PETA cruelty free list and has changed their official animal testing statement to this:
M.A.C has a longstanding policy to not test on animals, nor ask others to test on our behalf, except when required by law.
When a company says, "except when required by law" it usually means they want to do business in a country (like China) that requires animal testing. I don't know if this is the case, but it's my best guess.
Beauty blogger, Phyrra, has written to MAC and their parent company, Estee Lauder, and I encourage you to do the same.
Write a letter to MAC at:
MAC Cosmetics
Attn: Customer Service
130 Prince St.
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10012
Email a letter to MAC at:
[email protected]
Email a letter to Estee Lauder at:
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While your letter can be as long and as heartfelt as you like, here is Phyrra's letter. You can use this as your sample letter too.
Phyrra's Sample Letter:
Dear Customer Service,
I have been a MAC fan for over a decade. I enjoy your products and hope to continue to purchase them in the future. However, I am currently heartbroken to find out that MAC is no longer cruelty free and no longer lives up to their motto of "Tested on Models, Not on Animals."
While I understand the need to make sure that products are safe for consumers to use, I am deeply concerned over this recent change in MAC Cosmetics policy on animal testing that I read about at the beauty blog Logical Harmony here:
I am concerned about MAC starting to do animal testing because it is no longer necessary in this day and age. Additionally this issue affects the entire makeup community because MAC is a very popular brand with a lot of influence. Starting in 2013, the UK will have banned animal testing. Being a successful company is not just about the money, it's about being able to sleep with yourself at night and not hurting animals.
Please rethink your new policy on animal testing and go back to being cruelty free. Now that your policy has you testing on animals 'as required by law,' I'm no longer proud to be a MAC fan. I'm no longer purchasing from MAC if animal testing is going to be part of what you stand for.
If you write to MAC and Estee Lauder to let them know how you feel about their new animal testing policy, please let me know.


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Personalized funeral services
A funeral service plays a vital role in commemorating the life of the deceased. It serves to ease the grief of those who have lost a loved one. Just as no two people are exactly the same, no two funeral services will be exactly the same. We work with each family to create an individualized funeral service that reflects the unique nature of the deceased.
Whether a family chooses burial or cremation, there are many options available in designing a fitting and meaningful service. Choose from formal religious funeral services to less formal memorial services and non-religious services. We help families create a memorable service that celebrates and honors the individuality and beliefs of their loved one.
Creating meaningful commemorations
The process starts with a conversation. To determine a family's wishes, we will meet with the family at their home or at our funeral home. We ask family members about the interests of the deceased as well as about the activities in which he or she was involved. Furthermore, we will ask who played an important role in the deceased's life.
With our extensive experience, we offer a variety of ideas on how to reflect the deceased's individuality. A funeral service should be a tribute to the individual as well as meet the needs of the family. Most importantly, we help families find meaningful ways to express themselves and commemorate their loved one's life.
Personalized attention is our standard
Personalized attention is given no matter what type of service a family selects. This is offered as part of our standard professional service fee. The staff at Goodwin will listen about the interests of the deceased. We will note the family's traditions and assist in planning a service that celebrates the life of their loved one. We also help guide families and friends of the deceased in moving forward with their recently changed lives.


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Veronica is our Dental Assistant Team Leader and is a Registered Dental Assistant. She serves as the primary assistant for Dr. David Bishop. Veronica received her Dental Assisting education with a minor in Biology from the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dental Assisting Program in 1999.
She began her dental career as a dental assistant with Lovett Dental in Corpus Christi, Texas and also worked in one of their Houston, Texas offices. Veronica was born in Corpus Christi and grew up in Benavides, Texas. She currently lives in Plano, Texas.
Veronica joined The Dentist of Allen in June of 2005. She maintains her high level of experience in general, orthodontic, and pediatric dentistry by attending continuing education courses every year. Veronica is certified in Radiology and in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Basic Life Support Training. She has successfully completed the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, AIDS Training, CDC Infection Control Guidelines, and Waste Management.
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Parent Category: 2018 HFE
By Paul Pickering
When purchasing programmable, controlled RF test equipment elements, such as RF switches and attenuators, it's tempting to concentrate on specifications such as insertion loss, frequency range, or VSWR. But implementing a complex testing scheme usually involves integrating multiple pieces of equipment from multiple manufacturers.
An RF/microwave entity wishing to establish test capability will often purchase the first piece of equipment from their preferred vendor, complete with software, and begin to develop a test flow menu. Later, they need another component, perhaps one that vendor doesn't make. All too often the different pieces of equipment, while working well stand-alone, are not designed to easily fit into a production test flow that places a high priority on communication and synchronization between various modules with diverse functionality.
Proprietary vs. Generic Interfaces
A typical RF test scenario can include equipment from many different suppliers (Figure 1), each with their own control software, command set, and interfacing mechanics. In general, there are two approaches in developing a piece of test equipment: 1) deploying proprietary drivers to each host, or 2) using generic command sets on standard interfaces with common protocols such as USBs, Human Interface Devices (HID), and Communication Device Class (CDC).
Figure 1 • Multiple devices must work seamlessly together in an automated test flow. Source: RfMW UK.
One potential problem with proprietary drivers is that the manufacturer may not support the operating system, making it difficult to use the equipment in an automated test scenario. For example, a manufacturer may provide drivers for Windows and Linux, but not for Mac OS or older Windows versions such as Windows XP. A small manufacturer may not have the time or the expertise to develop drivers for multiple platforms. Conversely the market for a platform may not be big enough to justify the expense, although not major players, platforms such as Raspberry Pi are expanding beyond the hobbyist market and lightly engaging industrial applications.
In a laboratory environment, users may have a wide variety of tests to run and simply pull equipment off the shelf when needed. A USB device, for example, can often be a common resource shared between several different computers. In this case, each computer must contain a copy of each driver and be kept up to date as new releases arrive, adding to the workload of the lab manager.
Using a generic driver, the test equipment is designed fit a standard device class. If the device adheres to the class specification, the standard installed driver will work. Since it's becoming the standard for newer installations, we will use USB as an example.
USB has several generic classes. The HID as its name suggests, primarily covers items such as keyboards and mouse devices. The CDC class is intended for modems and other communication devices. Using this class, the test equipment simulates a modem (e.g., a virtual COM port serial interface).
A generic USB interface solves interoperability and driver management issues, but might violate the USB standard or consume greater CPU resources than a proprietary interface. A generic interface incurs no licensing fee, is universal in application, and can be readily modified.
GUI Issues
A graphical user interface (GUI) running on Windows or Linux offers many advantages: it's intuitive, simplifies common tasks and makes it easy to get started. But in an automated test flow, other features are more important.
Test engineers often use a scripting language to link together multiple pieces of equipment that must operate in a defined sequence. Python high-level programming language is a popular choice for laboratory automation because it's simple, easy to learn, cross-platform and has support for many common interfaces such as GPIB, RS232, USB, and Ethernet.
A GUI may provide a scripting interface that allows direct control of the equipment, but when combining equipment from multiple manufactures it is unlikely the scripting features of one GUI will interface with equipment from other manufactures. Having the ability to control the various equipment outside of a manufactures GUI, such as using Python, is critical when integrating equipment from multiple manufacturers.
Questions to Ask
Here are some questions to ask a vendor when configuring a new piece of test equipment:
Does the equipment use a generic interface? If so, how is it implemented? If not, what operating systems are supported?
What is the update procedure?
If the equipment uses a GUI, does it provide a scripting interface?
Can the GUI control multiple pieces of equipment with different interfaces?
How will the equipment work in an automated test scenario with multiple devices operating in a defined sequence?
The JFW Control Philosophy
JFW Industries works with its customers to help them solve complex interface needs and remove barriers to communication between devices. The product catalog includes a variety of interfaces such as RS232, Ethernet, USB and GPIB. These use ASCII commands and generic interface protocols, and the company can also provide custom remote commands if requested.
Figure 2 • JFW's USB test software GUI can control multiple devices. Source: JFW Industries.
JFW Industries offers Windows-based GUI test programs for its devices. As shown in Figure 2, these GUI are designed to operate well in a multi-device test flow. There are also Python libraries that allow designers to incorporate attenuators or test systems into a larger test suite.
Configuring a good test system requires careful attention to software interfaces. It's not sufficient for a piece of equipment to work well in isolation. In a production environment it must interact with, and take commands from other modules, and in a laboratory setting it must work seamlessly with multiple hosts.
Understanding some of the potential interface barriers and how to remove them is an important first step in evaluating any piece of test equipment.
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Insulated Wire Inc.
Insulated Wire Inc. is pleased to announce that following the retirement of a French delegate, IW Microwave Products Division President, John Morelli, has been appointed as the Secretary for IEC/SC46F, a subcommittee of IEC/TC46. IEC/SC46F is responsible for RF and Microwave Connectors and Components International Standardization.
Mr. Morelli, who is sponsored by Insulated Wire, brings significant RF/Microwave connector and component experience to the position, and we congratulate him on his new appointment. Mr. Morelli had been serving as the chief Technical Advisor for the US National Committee's Technical Advisory Group to IEC/SC46F.
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The bathing process promotes a sense of resident well-being. A warm bath eases muscles and relaxes the mind. ArjoHuntleigh provides a wide range of bathtubs suitable for both independent and highly dependent residents.
Many residents are fully capable of bathing on their own as long as they manage to get in and out of the bath. Other residents may need more assistance while bathing. ArjoHuntleigh provides a wide range of baths for the private bathing area.


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Cunliffe, Philip (2009) The Politics of Global Governance in UN Peacekeeping. International Peacekeeping, 16 (3). pp. 323-336. ISSN 1353-3312. (doi:10.1080/13533310903036384)
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This article examines the allocation of roles and responsibilities in the construction of UN peacekeeping. The case is made that decision making in UN peacekeeping is not only fragmented between various states and institutional actors, but also critically lopsided, with an uneven distribution of responsibilities and the majority of political, military and strategic risks falling upon those countries least able to bear them – poor and weak states. States that hold decision-making power are not the states that have to implement those decisions. The article concludes by arguing that this governance structure is not a symptom of organizational dysfunction, but that it serves a political function by allowing influence to be wielded without risk.
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Nearly seven months after Los Angeles coroner officials revised Natalie Wood's death certificate to reflect unanswered questions surrounding her 1981 drowning, a 10-page addendum to the document has shed light on the change. In 2011, the L.A. Sheriff's Department reopened its investigation into the actress's death, in part because of comments that appeared in the 2000 Vanity Fairarticle "Natalie Wood's Fatal Voyage," and last July, TMZ reported that officials decided to reclassify her cause of death—formerly listed as an accidental drowning—as "drowning and other undetermined factors."
According to the addendum, which was completed in June and released today, "[t]he location of the bruises, the multiplicity of the bruises, lack of head trauma, or facial bruising support bruising having occurred" before Wood entered the water, although coroner's officials say they can't be sure when the injuries occurred. Wood drowned during a Thanksgiving-weekend boating trip near Catalina Island with her husband, Robert Wagner, and friend Christopher Walken on the couple's yacht, Splendour. Somewhat disturbingly, the A.P. notes, officials were not able to review potential evidence in the case, such as a dinghy that had been attached toSplendour, which they now can't locate, and Wood's fingernails, which were not preserved for examination.
A spokesperson for the L.A. sheriff's office tells the A.P. that its investigation remains open and that Wagner is not considered a suspect.