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How To Get Rid Of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Affected Windows XP
Brief Information on Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B
Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B is a noxious PC infection which is especially programmed by the criminal hackers in order to inject and displays intrusive advertisements on your computer screen. It infiltrates the popular Chrome and embeds them with some promotional content of various shapes and sizes. Besides, it causes modifications in browser's settings. Such threat starts their malicious activities from altering the browser's start page, default search engine, and new tab page. As soon as the virus finishes these modifications, it gets the ability to reroute PC users to predetermined domains that are trying to increase their popularity.
In addition to that, Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B blocks the victim's access to the Windows XP and then demands to pay ransom money. Once it infiltrates the targeted machine, it finds the mostly used computer files and encrypts them. Usually, this infection is used for stealing user's personal information, spreading other destructive viruses and simply disrupting system's performance. Cyber offenders can use the malware for getting an unauthorized remote access to a compromised PC. That is why, you should rely on a credible anti-malware shield in order to protect your system from threat infiltration. If the virus already infects your PC, then you should Block Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B Possible Steps For from your system.
Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B : Ways that are Used to Invade Targeted System
Technically, it is able to propagate themselves and then infect the Windows XP without user's knowledge. It may be manually installed on the system as any other program. In fact there are few major ways that are used by Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B for entering the machine:
- It is mainly distributed with the help of spam email attachments.
- The threat can get into the PC using browser vulnerabilities.
- File sharing networks, P2P apps, instant messages and malicious links.
- Sometimes it gets installed with the help of other computer viruses.
- Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B may travel along with freewares and sharewares.
Malicious Activities that can be Caused by Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B
Such type of threats are capable of causing various harmful activities, some of them are mentioned below:
- Infecting, overwriting and corrupting files, PC components and installed apps.
- Destroy entire PC by deleting crucial files and formatting hard disks.
- Redirect you to predetermined sites that may infect your system with other threats.
- Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B may display all kind of intrusive advertisements on your system screen.
- Hijack your Internet browsers and steal sensitive information from your machine.
- Encipher your files or display lock screen and demand hefty sum of ransom money.
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How To Remove Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Infected System Manually
Step 1: Start PC in Safe Mode To Get Rid Of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B
Step 2: Block Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B Related Processes From Windows Task Manager
Step 3: Get Rid Of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B & Its Associated Programs From Control Panel
Step 4: Block Malicious Registry Entries Created by Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B
Step 5: Remove Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Infected Chrome
Step 6: Reset Chrome Settings To Eliminate Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B Possible Steps For
Step 1: How To Boot Your PC in Safe Mode To Get Rid Of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B
For Windows XP/Vista/7 Users
Tap F8 key continuously after the computer is powered on or restarted.
You will see Advanced Boot Options window on your system screen.
Use arrow keys to select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking and then hit Enter button.
Now, you can find Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B and Block it as soon as possible.
For Windows 8 or Win 10 PC Users
Press Win key + C together and tap on Settings option. Click on Power icon, hold down Shift on your keyboard and click on Restart.
Choose Troubleshoot option and click on Advanced options.
Select Startup Settings and then press Restart.
Press F5 key to Enable Safe Mode with Networking option.
Then after, the PC will start in Safe Mode with Networking and you can identify and remove Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B without any delay.
Step 2: Block Unwanted Process of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Windows Task Manager
Press "Ctrl + Alt + Del" keys altogether to open Windows Task Manager.
Tap on Processes tab and identify unwanted processes of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B.
Select the malware related processes and click on "End Process" button.
Step 3: Get Rid Of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Windows Control Panel
Tap on Start button and go to the Control Panel menu option.
In the opened window, click on Uninstall a Program option placed under Programs category.
In the appeared list of installed programs, you can find and select Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B and click on Uninstall button.
Step 4: Remove Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B Related Malicious Registry Entries Possible Steps For
Press Start button and choose Run option to open Registry Editor.
Type "regedit" in the open field and tap on "OK" button.
Find malicious registry entries created by Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B and Block them as quickly as possible.
Step 5: Eliminate Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Affected Chrome
Block Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Internet Explorer 10-10.0.8400.00000
Open IE and click on Gear Icon from right-top corner in order to open the Tools.
Tap on Manage Add-ons option.
Now, select Toolbars and extension tab. Find Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B related add-ons and click on "Disable" button.
Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B Uninstallation From Chrome 52.0.2743
Launch Chrome and click on gear icon placed at the top right corner of your browser.
Now, click on More Tools option and go to Extensions.
Select all the unwanted extensions including Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B and tap on Trash bin icon.
Get Rid Of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B From Mozilla Firefox:45.3.0
Open Mozilla FF and click on gear icon from the top right corner to open browser menu.
Select Add-ons and choose Extensions or Appearance panel.
Select add-ons related to Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B and tap on Remove button.
Step 6: Reset Your Infected Chrome To Remove Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B Manually
Reset Internet Explorer 10-10.0.8400.00000
Open IE and click on Tools menu and then select Internet options.
Tap on Advanced Tab and hit Reset button.
Also, check "Delete Personal Settings" option and click on Reset button.
Finally, tap on Close button and then restart your Internet Explorer. As a result, you will find the complete Uninstallation of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B.
Reset Chrome 52.0.2743
Open Chrome browser, click on Chrome menu and tap on Settings option.
Type Reset into the search box and finally click on Reset button.
- After resetting Chrome, Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B will be removed Possible Steps For.
Reset Mozilla Firefox:45.3.0
Open Mozilla FF, tap on Firefox menu >> select Help option and click Troubleshooting Information.
Click on the "Refresh Firefox" from top of the page.
In the appeared dialog box, hit "Refresh Firefox" button.
Resetting Mozilla Firefox will result in the complete Uninstallation of Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.B.


text: Hunting Pleasure Dwight Schuh - November 04, 2010 Physical fitness might not be your bag, but it certainly could affect your bag. By Dwight Schuh Some readers have questioned some of our columns in Bowhunter, in particular Fit to Hunt, by Dan Staton. These readers say they're not into physical fitness and don't want to read about it (see Between Bowhunters, page 10).Some readers have responded similarly when I've written about running marathons and ultramarathons. My latest was on October 10, 2009, when I ran LeGrizz 50-mile road race at Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana, finishing in 10 hours, 22 minutes. Big deal, you say. Who cares? Well, I understand that reaction, and I understand that I'm probably the only one -- except perhaps my wife -- who does care. Still, I know that physical fitness has huge relevance, especially for bowhunters. In The Wild Side (page 72), I tell about celebrating my 40 years of bowhunting. When I first hunted Oregon's Hart Mountain in 1969, I was 24 years old, fresh out of the U.S. Army, fit and physical. Still, I can recall climbing the mountain in the dark at 3 a.m. and pausing frequently, sweat pouring off my head, chest heaving, and asking myself, Why am I doing this? It was painful.In 2009, exactly 40 years later, at age 64, I climbed the same mountain at 3 a.m. for nine days straight, yet I never stopped in submission to pain, never questioned why I was there, and climbed the 2,000 vertical feet as fast or faster than in my youth. In short, I hunted harder and enjoyed it more. I've seen the same trend in all of my hunting. Pursuing elk as a young man, I always had to take days off to rest. Physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted, I would spend every third or fourth day of a two-week hunt in camp to recover. During the past 10 years, I have not taken a hunting day off to rest. On a two-week hunt, I want to milk every moment of hunting time possible out of those two weeks, and I simply won't burn daylight in camp. Most significantly, I have not felt the need to. That could be partly because, through experience and maturity, I've learned to pace myself and to use my energy more efficiently. In reality, however, I've worked hard to maintain my health and physical fitness. Age adjusted, I'm in better shape now than I was in my 30s and 40s, and that translates to pure hunting pleasure, age be hanged.My desire is that all of you would know such pleasure. And lest you think I'm writing this purely for old folks, you miss the point. Yes, I encourage all of you 60, 70, and 80-year-olds to hit the gym, the roads, the swimming pool, the treadmill, the bike, the walking path, the weight room -- whatever it takes to stay fit.But this message is for you younger folks, too, because health in old age rides on lifestyle in young age. If you want to be hunting hard when you're 60 and 70, build a base in your 30s and 40s. To reinforce this concept, we have added a new column, Bleed, by Cameron R. Hanes (page 12), who loves to punish himself in the gym, on the roads, and in the mountains. Cam has run a number of ultramarathons, including the Bighorn Mountain 100-mile trail run. In his early 40s, Cam can hunt long and hard, and because of his lifestyle, he'll be doing the same as a senior citizen.I can't make you read Dan Staton's Fit to Hunt or make you care whether Cam Hanes or I run another ultra trail race. Nor can I promise that a physical fitness program will bring you long life and hunting success. But here's what I do know: In 1969, at age 24, I went on my first bowhunt ever, at Oregon's Hart Mountain. Exactly 40 years later, in 2009, at age 64, I hunted the same place in the same way. The only difference was that, in 2009, I hunted harder and enjoyed it more. Yes, to reach that goal I have spilled gallons of sweat in training over the years, but, without hesitation, I can say it was worth every ounce.

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This seven layer dip, sometimes called seven layer taco dip, is one of the best Mexican style appetizers. I am a sucker for any kind of Mexican food. I'm also a sucker for appetizers (especially appetizers in the form of dip). A Mexican appetizer? Now, that's something I can get down with.
When entertaining guests, serve it alongside cream cheese dip, cold crab dip, or buffalo chicken dip. It's also great with Rotel Dip.
Seven Layer Dip:
This seven layer dip is a classic taco inspired Mexican appetizer. (Try our Mexican layered salad, too.)
It's truly one of my absolute favorites and making it really couldn't be easier. All you need to do is gather the ingredients, chop up a couple of things, and put them all together. Easy as that. You can whip it together less than 20 minutes before heading to a party — or even a baby shower!
Fair warning though, it's addictive. One dip in, and you'll be prying yourself away. It's just too good.
If you are a fan of guacamole or salsa (or both) then you are sure to love this. Both ingredients make an appearance in this dish. Serve it up with your favorite tortilla chips.
Seven Layer Dip Ingredients You Will Need:
- 16 oz can of refried beans
- 1.5 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups of Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 2.25 oz can sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- Fresh tomato (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
The Best Guacamole for Seven Layer Dip
I personally like to make a homemade guacamole to add into this recipe. Guacamole is actually quite simple to whip together. And the taste of homemade guac just enhances the dish. There's nothing like fresh avocados! Yum!
If you're not up for the challenge or just want to keep this recipe as quick and easy as possible, no worries. We get it it! And luckily there are plenty of great options for pre-made guacamole at any grocery store! Any option will be just fine for the recipe.
Another option is to check in with a few restaurants in your area that make and sell guacamole! Many Mexican restaurants make it fresh and you're able to purchase it to take away.
The Best Salsa for Seven Layer Dip:
A chunkier salsa tends to work best in this dip. It layers better. The thinner, more liquid based salsa send to give the dip a runnier texture. This can cause the layers of the dip to start to separate a bit.
If you'd prefer a smoother salsa, make sure you check out our recipe for restaurant style salsa.
How to Make Seven Layer Dip:
As I said above, this recipe could not be easier. The only major step in the instructions is to layer the ingredients. Simple, right?
Start by spreading the refried beans on the bottom of your dish. I made mine in a deep dish pie plate but you can also make it in an 8×8 square dish or even in a bowl.
Next, spread the sour cream on top of the refried beans. Then, spread the guacamole on top of the sour cream and then the salsa on top of the guacamole. Top the salsa layer with an even amount of your Mexican cheese blend.
After, you can sprinkle the sliced green onions evenly over the cheese layer and then sprinkle the black olives on after that. You can also garnish with fresh tomato and fresh cilantro if you'd like. I love cilantro and I think the flavor is a really nice touch on this dish. It goes great alongside a bowl of beer cheese dip.
TIP: You can also serve this dip with some additional toppings for people to add on as they like. Jalapeños for the spice lovers, onions are a great option, as well as green olives, and extra fresh tomatoes and cilantro for those who like extra flavor.
What to Serve With Seven Layer Dip:
I personally always go for the scoops on this dish. Scoops tend to hold up really well to the weight of the dip. They also get the perfect ratio of all seven layers in every scoop.
Otherwise, any tortilla chips will do. The corn tortilla chips are another great option because they also tend to be a bit stronger and hold up well against the seven layers of this dip.
More Dip Recipes You Will Love
- Cheese Dip
- Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
- Cookie Dough Dip
- Hot Crab Dip
- Campfire Nachos
- Taco Ring
- Taco Bake
More Appetizer Recipes:
7 Layer Dip
- 16 oz can of refried beans
- 1.5 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups of Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 2.25 oz can sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- Fresh tomato for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Spread refried beans on the bottom of your dish. You can use a deep dish pie plate or large bowl or even an 8x8 square baking dish.
- Next, spread a layer of sour cream over the beans. Then, spread guacamole on top of the sour cream and then salsa on top of the guacamole.
- Top the salsa with a Mexican cheese blend.
- Finally, sprinkle green onions and black olives. You can also garnish with fresh tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
- Serve this dip nice and chilled with your choice of tortilla chips or scoops style corn chips.


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Londoners are seen on the city's vast amalgam of surveillance cameras an average of 300 times a day. Which means that the terrorists behind yesterday's bombings almost certainly knew they'd be caught on tape -- and went ahead with their attacks anyway.Before Britain began installing its network of 4.2 million spycams, before spycams were even invented, backers of surveillance were arguing that people are less likely to do horrible things when they know they're being watched. That's the reason Jeremy Bentham in 1791 proposed in 1787 a "Panopticon" -- a jail in which the warden could always see what his prisoners were doing. It's the reason Chicago is linking together more than two thousand cameras into a single surveillance network.But whether bad guys actually act differently under watch is debatable. After dozens of studies of Englands Close Circuit Television spycam system, there is "very little substantive research evidence to suggest that CCTV works," the U.K.s National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders reports.In America, some cities have reported short-term crime drops after the cameras have been installed. But English studies suggest that these dips are temporary, at best. Why? My guess is that crooks get used to the spycams -- and, after a while, realize that no one's watching, at least in real time. There are just too many cameras to keep track of. And the average monitor jockey can only watch six to eight video feeds, for about twenty minutes, before he starts to lose focus. It makes for an awfully weak deterrent.Now, there's certainly some forensic value to having all those electronic eyes installed. As the AP, among many others, have noted, "the British capital's ubiquitous closed-circuit TV cameras may hold the key to determine who was behind Thursday's series of terrorist strikes." But as a preventive measure, the 7/7 attacks have shown the spycams to be flimsy, at best.If there's a hope for surveillance-as-deterrent, it may lie in places like Chicago. Instead of forcing squads of monitor jockeys to make sense of confusing, overlapping video feeds, the city is installing video understanding algorithms into its spycam network. Come too close to a restricted government building, leave a package on an El platform, or even hang out for too long on a ghetto street corner and - smile! - you're on Criminal Camera.But it's going to take years for the software to get installed. And no one's really sure whether it can work on a massive, city-wide scale. For now, we're stuck with the same old systems -- and the same old results.
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Day: 7
Date: 14 Apr 2018 08:55PM PDT
Location: Camping near mile 151.8
Today's Miles: 24.9
Total Miles: 151.8
Left Mike's early before anyone else was awake. Truly is a solid way to make miles in the desert without having to carry a lot of water.
Been trending to hiking straight through the day lately. No siestas, no lunch stops, just gobble down breakfast and eat bars the rest of the day.
Hit a few proper water caches today. Pretty amazing that people volunteer their time to bring water out to remote locations for hikers.
Came across a ton of hikers throughout the day. I know I've said it before, but there are so many people out here heading north.
Ended the day at a small cafe a mile from the trail. Finally caught up to a hiker I met on the Long Trail last year who is out on the PCT this summer. As the hikers started piling in we all sat around eating dinner and chatting about hiker stuff.
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I'm a new user of TEH GREATEST MEME WIKKIAH! Wikia Akhbar! I hope a nice stay here ;)Read more >
I think it's about time for this...
Anyway. Before, the only wiki I frequently used was The Book Of Aberoth Wiki. Then, one day, on the featured wiki section at the very bottom of a page, (Which Is Gone Now, I Think?) I saw, among others, a big picture of Dolan, and a caption that said Teh Meme Wiki. I though 'Oh, Cool. A Wiki About Memes! Maybe I'll go on it...'. A few days later, I went on it, And Discovered that there was no Page on Sanes. After adding the page, I went around adding more and more stuff, and now I'm the Bureaucrat, and have over 1,300 edits!Read more >
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1970s: from Greek mimēma 'that which is imitated,' on the pattern of gene .
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Hello. This blog is a little late, but I always talk about big changes. This big change is the adoption of the wiki by Commodorelm.
I'm glad that the wiki is in good, active hands. I am also one of two admins, along with FiretigerisMLG!
Everything is changing. It's great.
I've placed a promotion for UnderpsAreDerps since they have been doing a decent amount of edits, and they've been here for two months. I'll be watching some of you to decide other moderators.
I am just so happy. Being admin is something I am just so glad about. I am so happy that Commodore adopted the wiki. Things are looking up.
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Recent events have shown that this might not be the best way to handle user rights requests. Having a list of requirements would help show who would be willing to put in the effort to earn those rights. People who would be willing to stick around and build the wiki.
So, I'm going to propose requirements and we can decide if they're too strict or too lenient, or if we need to make other changes to them. Part of these are going to be based on what's in effect on other wikis.
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Wow! I'm really making a lot of edits! (Actually I have more than 800, according to Special:Listusers.)Read more >
Uh oh... I better go edit something!Read more >
We as a wiki must start expanding to the max. As a meme lord, I propose we rename the wiki the "Memeapedia" and add more diverce memes. Other ideas can be adding a discussion sub page for everyone to post ideas and get feedback.Read more >
Well, I just got myself banned from paper shin wikia (ruled by wikiamem of course). I joined there, and he SPECIFICALLY said not to add anything necessary here. I accepted this request of course, and only added unnecessary stuff.
"Paper Shin a.k.a Keroro Gunsou" is a fake anime created by Wikiamem with unknown intentions. Of course, there was no way to watch the 800+ episodes he claimed to have made. So, I decided to add something unnecessary:
"Where to watch paper shin a.k.a. keroro gunsou"
You know all the facts of the show, but HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO WATCH A REAL EPISODE OF IT? Look no further for i have access to the full series. =)
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I must be safe here from that guy. Wikiamem will never ban me here. Don't delete this, for I've quite the story to tell.
This page includes all the major events in my short life on a corrupt wikia ruled by a ruthless king. This is a true story. Luckily, I have salvaged all my major content and included it on this page. Tiny pointless things like descriptions I made for my edits were not as lucky. But they did not matter too much, and added nothing to the story. So you are getting the full experience here.
January 19, 2017
I went onto my old wikia account that I never used. But that would soon change >:)
On one page of the Rhythm Heaven Wikia, there was an unused link to a page called "NA" that had never existed. But that, as well, would soon c…Read more >
Well, time really seems to fly by! Only about one month ago (Or less!) I joined this wiki to add a page on Sanes, and now I'm a Content/Discussions/Thread Moderator and Rollback with 350 Edits! I hope that as time goes by I'll continue to contribute, I probably (Certainly!) will.
P.S. I have 1371 global edits across wikia! (I think...) P.P.S. This is the only wiki I have posted blogs about how many edits I have where people don't just answer with stuff like [[1]]. (The guy that posted that only had three edits, and they were all insulting me or vandalizing articles.)
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I'm so happy! I like the number 150 for some reason. I don't really know but it is just a neat number, in my opinion. What do you folks think?Read more >
I now have over 100 edits! Yay!Read more >
A few days ago, I joined this Wiki. It was a special day, and it was also close to the holidays. I am really super excited to make some friends here. There are so many cool things to do in this wiki. So far, I am enjoying this place a lot.
I wonder if any of you have seen me on this Wiki. That's super cool if you have. If you have seen me, why don't you stop and say "Hi". Two letters would not hurt a person if they are sent once in a while.
There's so many pages in this Wiki. In my other Wiki, the Minecraft CreepyPasta Wiki, there are only about 310 pages. Here, there is a lot more to peruse, and a larger ocean to swim through. I still love the Minecraft CreepyPasta Wiki, but this place is really cool as well.
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Hello all, I'm Slicer Vorzakh. A while ago I adopted this place, and I'm currently the only admin. However, I've obviously left this place to others. However, since this place has become a featured wiki, I've decided I should pass it on to someone else.
If you are a consistently active editor and have been for a while, write to me in the comments below why you think you should be deserving of these rights. As I am still active on wikia, I can monitor your progress. If I feel you'd be a good candidate for rights, I will give you rollback and gradually promote you as you kepe consietently editing to Content mod, admin and eventually crat.
I sincerely hope that I can pass this wiki off to someone who can treat it better than I have.
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Fonic is a green hedgehog who is very fast, strong, durable, and powerful. He can reach up to 9 billion mph. He is strong enough to punch through metal when he goes very fast, he is durable enough to take a galaxy sized explosion, and powerful enough to defeat Prefect Chaos single handedly in super form. Fonic acts very weird which annoys his friends. Fonic can break the fourth wall and he can turn into anyone he wants. He is very unpredictable. His Super Form makes him strong enough to lift 200,000 tons. His Hyper Form gives him the ability to lift a mountain. his Dark Form Is so powerful he expolded a universe. And his Darkspine form is OMNIVERSAL!
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So, What's up?
This is a place for funny things, or/and chat.
Current moderators for this blog:
KoltenFazbear Wiki admins
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This is a series where two memes are put up against each other to duke it out to see who wins. If you wish to request a match-up just leave it in the comments below. Season 1 is coming soon!Read more >
I'm a meme.
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Hi guys! I thought I would do a MEME CONTEST. Comment what YOU think should be a meme. Contest winner will be credited in the article about it.
Witch meme do you want to be?
Rage guy
Herp Derp
One of the LOLCat memes (Ceiling Cat, LongCat, Nyan Cat, ect.)
"I found a shovel!" Kid
The fox (what does the fox say)
"GOTTAM" Guy
Comment witch one of these you would like to be OR if you have a different idea, comment that, too! :-)Read more >
Meme-Contents Of Placements:
Non–specific Meme-Contents:
a) Motivator (text in the right side, recommended white background for conotations field and black for meta–contents (with white writings))
b) Demotivator (also can include meta-contents)
c) (Image) Commentator (text on top)
d) (Meme) Ruler (comment in the left)e) Imaginator (text centrally with projection)
f) Cornerar
Eventually skew:
- a. Memoirar (right down)
- b. Taggar (left down)
- c. Thoughtar (content: thought ease) (right up)
- d. Meme-Keeper (content: reference to taggar) (left up)
- a. Orderar (down)
- b. Superegoar (up)
- c. Diariar (right)
- d. Newar (left)
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There is apparently an unregistered vandal on this wiki. He is going around editing pages and changing them to things like "THIS ISN'T A MEME. IT'S NOT EVEN POPULAR" and other things like that. If you find a vandalised page, please restore it. Pages can be restored by going to "Recent Changes" and finding the un-vandalised version of the page by clicking "diff". (it's near the name of the page and page editor) Also, to all of our editors, registered or not, don't vandalise this wiki, or any wiki for that matter.
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I say goodbye to everyone was a pleasure to be with you, and discovered new friends were great friends goodbye eviews me a lot of internet memes with the help of all users could continue firing me because my internet will cut tomorrow I liked the pages I welcome Grasias the Wiki do not want to say this but I must say: Byeeee
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Over the last few years my writing has become largely effortless. Wait – let me explain. I can still spend twenty minutes or more writing two sentences. I just finished a memoir that took me twelve drafts to complete, drafts that sometimes took me in vastly different directions. I often begin the day with no idea at all of what to write. But this is merely the process that is finding the story I want to tell. This is different than effort. Whenever I write, I always meet resistance. Because each story and each essay is different, I am always looking for a way I have never travelled before. How can I find that way without experimentation? If the road were marked clearly with signs, I would not be finding my way, I would not learn for myself how to tell the difference between a correct path and an incorrect path. The paths themselves are equal, just as every word is equal, just as every person is equal. The question is whether an idea, a word, or a scene belongs in the story I am wishing tell.
The only way to tell is with resistance. As soon as I begin down an incorrect path I feel resistance. Here is the moment where I get to choose writing that is effortful or effortless. If I feel the resistance, but I wish to continue down the path anyway, then I will have to exert effort. If I do not exert effort, I will by necessity stop, for that is the purpose of the resistance – to compel me to stop and find the correct path. The longer I continue down an incorrect path, the more effort I will exert, and the more I will complain to anyone who will listen about how hard writing is.
If, on the other hand, I listen to this unerring guidance, I will try another path and then another path and then another path until the way is clear of all resistance. It is very difficult to find this path if I believe that it is heroic to overcome resistance, or that effort of the kind I am describing is a virtue, is the source of my inner strength the way lifting barbells builds my muscles. In fact, this kind of effort is an expression of my only weakness – the belief that life is uninterested in my wellbeing.
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Nutrition for Enhanced Sports Performance
Tim Lawson, the founder of SiS (Science in Sport) will be giving a presentation on sports nutrition in the Club Room at the West Wycombe Village Hall on the 20th December at 7pm Tim has some strong messages regarding cutting edge sports nutrition thinking and research to support cycling and other physical activities including, swimming, running, weight training, etc.
The presentation will address the needs of younger riders who need the best possible nutrition support to give them a competitive edge but also to support a developing athletic body and those of the more mature riders who need a more sophisticated approach to their cycling nutrition to help maintain and retain muscle mass and strength as the years advance. So there's something for everyone in this presentation.
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Tim has also been a very successful track cyclist winning medals of every colour at National, European, and Worlds track championships from 2003 to 2013.
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**DISCLAIMER** These statements are a combination of random thoughts and perceptions. Due to time limitations, these may not be completly coherent. When time permits I'll be glad to clarify any questions so feel free to leave comments about confusing statements. We are currently sitting in the Executive Committee meeting but since the internet is $10 per hour, I'm writing the post now, but will post it as soon as I get an internet connection. The meeting, to this point, has been rather mundane other than a question concerning moving the WMU from an auxiliary to an entity of the SBC. This didn't seem to have carried much traction.
As I was writing that they Committee passed a motion that states that if you or your spouse receive a monetary subsidy from a SBC entity (such as an annuity contribution) you are not qualified to serve on that entities board. I say AMEN to that motion. It is positive change that will benefit by not allowing a conflict of interest to exist by those serving on a Board of Trustees.
We have now moved to discussion concerning the church in California that has been rumored to have been taken over by a local, non-SBC church, in order to assume the SBC church's property. The Ex. Comm. has explained that the call from the local D.O.M. to "rescind the letter of affiliation" that was sent by the Ex. Comm. was inappropriate. The discussion was fairly clear in their explanation and I'll have to say that (pursuant to Article 3) in my opinion, the SBC Ex. Comm. has made the right decision.
The Ex. Comm. has just explained their recommendation concerning the change of their previous statements recommending churches to give 10% of their funds to the CP. They also removed the 10% language from their recommendation concerning electing officials who come from churches that give 10%. The only explanation given on the floor of the meeting is that "things have happened" and that they don't want to be misconstrued as having "mandated" that churches give 10%. The chairman did read a letter written in the state paper in California helping to explain the confusion regarding the previous statement. He also said that the Ex. Comm.'s intent in the recommendation is to encourage giving. He said that we have a problem in the convention and that without course correction we will be in bad shape in a short amount of time.
FAVORITE QUOTE: When talking about the Ex. Comm. proposal concerning 10% giving a participant in the meeting made the statement that at one point in his life he moved from being a "heathen infidel to [becoming] a Southern Baptist." Glad to have that cleared up for me, I thought it was all about coming to Jesus. :-)


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Yes, we have made fire in the backyard. I know, bunch of rednecks.
I thought Sam you might enjoy this too.
Yes, we have made fire in the backyard. I know, bunch of rednecks.
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she is bored, I guess she decided to chase after the duck.
Oh, I finally remember what it was. I guess it will have to wait now until the next post. I should write it down, so that I can remember what it was.
Have a great day. Remember to go vote.
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Okay everyone, the day finally came and then went. I was just amazed at all the people who have took this cause seriously. I sponsored my group and sponsored the PHSSN (Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing) also. They had red shirts and they looked great. This event has grown over the years. The association had several vendors out there this year. I was supposed to do the warm-up but everyone just started to start walking once all the announcements were done. They don't seem the importance of warming up and stretching even after they walk. Well, at least they came out to walk and enjoy the day. What a gorgeous day for this event. Right after the event the wind really picked up. Go figure. Like the wind doesn't blow in West Texas. Anyhow, we got the walk done before the wind picked up. Enjoy the pictures.
You always need to be friends with your insurance people. HA! I guess he was there in case someone went down.
This was such a nice event this year.
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In the first eight months of 2016 Peruvian imports of particleboard/MDF totalled $49.2 million, an increase of 6.9% compared to the same period in 2015, ITTO reported.
The main importer was Novopan Peru at $20.8 million (2015: $19.3 million) and a 42% share of total imports of panels. The second main importer was Arauco Peru with imports of $10 million (2015: $10 million) and a market share of 21% (2015: 22%).
Ecuador remained the largest supplier with a market share in the first eight months of 44% of total composite imports, followed by Chile with 35% and Spain with 12%. Brazil ships composite panels to Peru and in the first eight months had an almost 9% market share.


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OSHA has recently announced that it is initiating a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to address the hazards and control measures associated with working in the microwave popcorn industry where butter flavorings containing diacetyl are used. The NEP applies to all workplaces where butter-flavored microwave popcorn is being manufactured.
"We recognize that there are potential occupational health hazards associated with butter flavorings containing diacetyl," said Edwin G. Foulke Jr., assistant secretary of labor for OSHA. "Under this program, OSHA will target inspection resources to those workplaces where we anticipate the highest employee exposures to these hazards."
In January 2006, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released an investigative report on a microwave popcorn production facility. Several employees from this facility were diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans--a severe obstructive lung disease. Following a number of lung function tests and air sampling, NIOSH determined that inhalation exposure to butter flavoring chemicals is a risk for occupational lung disease.
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The "Login with Facebook" feature of the Ultimate Facebook plugin does not work when I also have the Profile Builder Pro plugin running.
I'm using Ultimate Facebook to place a "Login with Facebook" button on my website. When I click that button, the little flashing blue rectangles start twinkling as if its going to sign me in, but then the blue "Login with Facebook" button just comes right back and I am not signed in. When I disable Profile Building Pro, the Ultimate Facebook plugin seems to work properly.
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Muswell Hill to Hampstead walk
Today I met my Husband and Father-in-law at the Holly Bush in Hampstead. We were all meeting there, with my Husband heading straight from work so I decided to leave a little earlier and slowly walk across to Hampstead.
It's a lovely walk - through Muswell Hill town, down through Highate Woods, up the hill to Highgate, down next to Kenwood and the Heath and then down the back roads to the pub.
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RBS to cut 3,500 jobs in investment bank shake-up
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it will cut a further 3,500 jobs, with most of them to happen this year.
The cuts are part of a reorganisation and shrinkage of its investment bank.
The losses, which will be split between its UK and international offices, come on top of 2,000 cuts announced earlier.
A further 950 jobs are also to go at Irish subsidiary Ulster Bank, split between 350 in Northern Ireland and 600 in the Irish Republic.
Meanwhile, rival Barclays said it will cut 422 UK jobs in its IT division.
New focus
RBS' "wholesale banking" business, which provides services to large clients including investment banking services, will be split into separate "markets" and "international banking" divisions.
The new markets division - which comprises RBS' main trading activities - will focus on the bank's traditional strengths of debt, currency and money markets, the bank said in its statement.
The international banking division will provide services for the bank's biggest clients.
These will include corporate advisory services transferred from its investment bank - such as helping major companies borrow money by issuing bonds - as well as cash management and payments services.
The bank has already shed some 30,000 employees over the last two years, 22,000 of them in the UK.
"It is a disgrace that while on a daily basis, stories are emerging about the massive bonuses at the top of the bank, increasing numbers of jobs are being cut from amongst the hard working staff," said David Fleming of the Unite union.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg told the BBC that the government "will be working with [the government's holding company for the RBS shares it owns] and others to make sure that RBS clearly understand that this is not the time to start paying people lavish bonuses".
Markets took the statement well, although many of the details had been flagged up in advance.
RBS shares closed 5.5% higher, outperforming other banks and other large companies on the FTSE 100 index.
Cutting back
The bank said that it planned to close or sell off other business lines, such as those dealing with shares and stock markets, as well as its business advising companies on mergers and acquisitions.
It is also looking to dispose of its corporate brokerage, Hoare Govett.
These business lines were ones that had been added or expanded only in recent years under the leadership of former chief executive Sir Fred Goodwin.
RBS also said in its statement that the size of the balance sheet - the total loans and investments - of its former investment banking division would be reduced by more than a quarter, from £420bn to £300bn, over three years.
This will enable it to cut its borrowing from wholesale money markets - which evaporated during the 2008 financial crisis, threatening the bank's collapse - by £75bn.
"The overall aim is to improve profits and reduce risks," says the BBC's business editor, Robert Peston. "Which matters to most of us, since taxpayers are sitting on losses of £26bn on the £45.5bn they invested in RBS to rescue it."
However, he also notes that the business lines being disposed of were not the ones responsible for causing RBS its huge losses during and after the 2008 financial crisis.
UK clients
RBS said the restructuring was also designed to prepare the bank for new UK regulatory requirements for banks to ring-fence their core UK operations from their riskier investment banking activities.
The bank's dealings with British small and medium-sized companies will accordingly be transferred away from the new international banking division, and handled via its UK banks.
RBS is thought to have received interest from possible buyers for its Australian business.
Chancellor George Osborne announced the change in strategy at the bank in December 2011.
"Investment banking will continue to support RBS's corporate lending business but RBS will make further significant reductions in the investment bank, scaling back riskier activities that are heavy users of capital or funding," Mr Osborne told Parliament in December.
Mr Osborne's announcement came in the wake of a report into the bank by the Financial Services Authority in December 2011 which pointed to "errors of judgement and execution" by RBS management which led to its failure in 2008.
The bank is now 82%-owned by the UK government after taxpayers injected £45.5bn of new capital into RBS.


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ENRICH-Approved Holiday Foods
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with loved ones, and food is often at the center of these gatherings. Unfortunately, most stereotypical holiday foods are not the most brain-healthy. At ENRICH, we are focused on translating the best available science into straightforward recommendations to maximize brain health and minimize dementia risk. Here are few key brain healthy ingredients that we suggest you incorporate into this year's holiday feasts:
- Dark chocolate- Chocolate is typically considered a "cheat food," but the dark variety is actually healthy when consumed in moderation. It reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain, both of which are key in the development of many neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's Disease.
- Beets- Beets are considered a "super food" because they are an excellent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory molecules. They also contain natural nitrates that boost blood flow to the brain, thus enhancing cognitive performance.
- Kale, spinach, and other green, leafy vegetables- Leafy greens have incredible nutrient density, meaning that even a single serving is loaded with enough vitamins A and K to help quell inflammation in the brain.
- Cinnamon- Cinnamon consumption has been shown to improve attention, memory, and visual motor speed. The spice helps stimulate the creation of new neurons in the brain and preserve the health of existing neurons. It can also reduce blood sugar in those with type 2 Diabetes.
- Blueberries, Cranberries, and Plums- These fruits contain anthocyanins and other polyphenolic compounds that have positive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Adequate consumption of polyphenolic compounds has been associated with lowered risk of neurodegenerative disorders. There have also been studies reporting improvement of cognitive performance in older adults who consume regular amounts of fruits and vegetables, inclusive of blueberries, cranberries, and plums.
- Almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts and pecans- All of these nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6, and magnesium, each of which have brain-protective properties. People who consume omega 3 fatty acids on a daily basis have been shown to have a 26% lower risk of having brain lesions that cause dementia than those who do not.
- Avocados- Avocados contain both vitamin K and folate, which prevent blood clots in the brain, thus protecting against strokes.
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As you may know we here at Armellodie released a live album by the mighty Super Adventure Club to coincide with Record Store Day 2014.
Released on CD in a luxurious 6-panel gatefold digipack we manufactured just 100 copies of Built-In Redundancy and it was on sale exclusively at two shops in Central Scotland, Love Music Glasgow, and Avalanche, Edinburgh.
However we recently received this letter to ArmHQ.
"Dear Armellodie, I love Super Adventure Club more than life itself. However Central Scotland may as well be outer-space to me. I can't possibly visit Love Music to purchase a copy. I am crying. Crying I tell you. Yours Sincerely, A. Fan"
To which Armellodie replied;
"Don't worry A. Fan, we realise that due to the extremely exclusive (in all terms) nature of this particular release, it would quite simply be wrong if you, yes YOU, could not have the opportunity to own this artefact. A memento that can be passed down through future generations of your family, and one day be sold for a vast profit on Flog-It by your financially destitute great, great grandson."
And so being a thoughtful bunch here at Armellodie Towers, we have reserved a quantity to give you the opportunity to order the album online. If you would like a copy please don't delay in purchasing. The album will be sold on a first come, first served basis and once they are gone, they're gone for good. You can order your copy HERE.
Please continue to support your local independent record shop, as wise old Chris Devotion said, "no one likes people that only go to the big games."


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Last night, Gord and I, and a bunch of our other friends, went out for beer and chicken wings. The whole plan started quietly, with me noting that Gord looked a bit stressed from his search of a new vehicle. I won't get into the details but he's been at the search for more than a month and nothing new is parked in his driveway yet. He's even taking up riding a bike, which, if you knew Gord, is a huge lifestyle change. So a few days before yesterday, I suggested beer and wings. Gord thought about it and sometime Tuesday afternoon he agreed. We picked Tuesday because that's wing night at Brewsters, a small brew pub franchise. Wings are only 35 cents and Raspberry Ale in cheaper than a usual pint. Service is prompt and friendly. No hassles.
Gord suggested we send the word out to other friends while also saying he'd invite his neighbour, Ron. Ron's wife is in Japan so he's all alone. And I put the word out. Actually, I only sent text to two friends who I knew probably could make it on a weekday night. First was Tim, another stay-at-home dad who once used to be an actor. And a successful one at that. You've seen him die in a big Hollywood movie starring Dennis Quaid. And another buddy Roy. Roy has a real job but spends a lot of time with his kids. In fact, he was at his son's Tae Kwon Do class when he got my text. Perfect timing Roy said cause he had a hard day at work and was going to buy some beer on the ride home. This way, he got to hang out with some friends.
And it was a good time. I got there a bit early and the line up was huge. But I'm a patient guy and I knew my turn would come. Roy showed up about 15 minutes after me and within five minutes, we got a booth at the back. I got the Raspberry Ale, which was nice and refreshing. Normally, I'm not a fruity beer drinker but the fruit flavour in this one is subtle. Roy got the Original lager which would have been my choice had not the Ale been on sale. Then Gord and Ron showed up and the same thing happened: Gord got the Raspberry, Ron took the lager. No fruity beer for Ron, not matter how subtle.
Then the wings. 50 of them in total and we must all be tactile defensive because we agreed on no messy wings. Dry salt and pepper, dry cajun. Wings were fast, beers were good and we downed everything pretty quick. Brewsters is good for that kind of thing. We talked about stuff, death, life, kids, Amazing Race, childhood, sports (only for a bit). We make fun of each other but that's what guys do, especially old guys who've known each other for years. Two beers in and all the wings gone, and then Tim shows up. We make fun of him for being late and all. He's younger than most of us but he's got two kids and he knows the drill. He can handle the macho jocularity. So another round for us and more talk of stuff, etc. All in all a good Tuesday night at Brewsters. Good beer, good wings and more guys than normal. Usually its just Gord and me. And sometimes Tim shows up. And sure, Gord's a good guy and I'd have to spend all this time with him if we ever got on Amazing Race Canada, but it's always good to mix things up, add a few other dudes along for the ride. Not sure when the next beer night will be but you can be sure of one thing, there will be another beer and chicken wing night. There always is.


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- Price$999,900
- Acres2.08
512 Primo Fiore Ter, Austin
Imagine building your dream home in the exclusive PENINSULA of ROUGH HOLLOW. Enjoy sunsets & sunrises on this panoramic viewed WATERFRONT LOT. Near the marvelous marina on Lake Travis. Enjoy Rough Hollow's great swim and community center. NEW Fabulous Fitness Center completed in 2020 for Rough Hollow Members. Take family & friends out to enjoy the famous Lake Travis Lake, eat at Rough Hollow Grill & end a beautiful day on your back patio basking in the Texas Hill Country. Exemplary LTISD school district.
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- Price$999,900
- Acres2.08
- TypeLot
- Sub-TypeSingle Lot
- StatusPending - Taking Backups
- AmenitiesBBQ Pit/Grill
- UtilitiesElectricity Available, Natural Gas Available
- ViewHill Country, Lake/River, Panoramic
- Is WaterfrontYes
- WaterfrontLake
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- DistrictLake Travis ISD
- ElementarySerene Hills
- MiddleLake Travis
- HighLake Travis
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- Address512 Primo Fiore Ter
- RegionNorthwest Travis Co.
- SubdivisionLakeway Hlnds Ph 1 Sec 8d
- CityAustin
- CountyTravis
- StateTX
- Zip Code78738
- Lot DescriptionCurbs, Lakefront, See Agent
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Precious property with private terrace in Galvany
Property description:
Fantastic 174 sqm property + 21 sqm terrace, in excellent condition, located in the elegant and well connected Galvany neighborhood, close to the metro and to Via Augusta.
This bright property is located in a Period building with concierge services. It boasts a magnificent entrance hall. The flat has mosaic floors, original wood work and 3,2 m high moulded ceilings, air conditioning, gas heating, and an alarm.
It consists of 3 large bedrooms (one of which is a suite), a wardrobe, 1 medium size bedroom with fitted closets, a laundry room, an open concept, equipped kitchen that opens to an ample living space and a classic galeria, as well as to its private terrace.
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I belong to a local quilting guild - Baltimore Heritage Quilters Guild. I've been a member for about 20 years. (Good grief!) When I joined I had just barely started quilting and my first quilt was a Quilt-In-A-Day Log Cabin tied quilt, made with Williamsburg blue calicoes as the 'dark' and off white calicoes as the 'light', with a mauvey-red center square. Every print was the same size and there wasn't much variation in the color. It was my very first quilt and I was really thrilled. I made a bunch of Log Cabin quilts in those early years.
In 1993 I attended my first Quilt Surface Design Symposium. It was really a huge stretch for me and I was really out of my comfort zone. Saw my first Quilt National and my first Fairfield Fashion Show, and I thought maybe I was in the wrong place. It took me several years to move from traditional quilter to art-quilter-wannabe to art quilter. Steps along the way included getting away from the repeated block quilt to doing my own design, then adding paint and fancy threads, then getting into dyeing and surface design, then abandoning commercial fabrics in favor of doing my own, to where I am now.
The first juried show I ever entered was the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, when it was still in Williamsburg, Virginia. My piece was a whole cloth, white on white machine quilted with a design of my own. The edges were scalloped and there was a little problem of wobbling because they stretched. You know how difficult it is to photograph a white on white quilt, and since this was the first effort at doing this, you can only imagine how awful this slide turned out. It had all the things you're not supposed to have, such as my hand holding the corner edge, and my dining room as a background. They must have been accepting everything that year because based on that slide, I shouldn't have gotten in. I don't think I have ever been as excited to get an acceptance letter as I was when I got that one. My first juried show!
Since then I've been in many shows and won ribbons and sold work. It's still gratifying to be validated, but that's not my major motivation. I just like doing it and I like the experimentation factor.
But - back to my opening topic, my local guild. We're having our biennial show next weekend. I've always helped on various committees for this show, but in a weak moment this time I volunteered to chair the Hanging Committee. We're in a new location and using an unfamiliar hanging system, and suffice it to say I'm having sleepless nights fretting over this. I am keeping extensive notes so that the next Hanging Chair (which will not be me) will have the benefit of my experience and won't make the same mistakes. She can make her own new ones.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
My Local Guild
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The mission of the Center at West Park is to build a more inclusive community in the Upper West Side neighborhood and all of New York City by:
presenting diverse, engaging, and boundary-pushing artistic and cultural programming;
providing affordable performance, rehearsal, and event space to local artists and community members; and
preserving the West Park Presbyterian Church's historic edifice.
The Center aims to create and maintain a vibrant cultural hub, a forum for conversations and connections that transcend barriers to address the important issues facing our society today.
We are building a welcoming and inclusive community that spans diverse points of view; cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; national origins and immigration statuses; ages, abilities, orientations, and gender identities; and religious and spiritual affiliations (or none at all). We call the diverse members of our community into relationship through our shared commitment to creative and intellectual expression.
Address: 165 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024
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Depression has its consequences on the mental wellbeing as well as the physical wellbeing , so its treatment should target both with a specific end goal to guarantee general wellbeing.
The accompanying 9 beverages and sustenances can help if you are dealing with depression:
1. Blueberries
Blueberries have strong cancer prevention agent properties which decrease oxidative anxiety, which is the primary component of this ailment. They additionally bolster the development of new cells, which is likewise an approach for treating depression.
2. Bananas
They are rich n tryptophan, which is changed over into 5-HTP by the mind. Subsequently, 5-HTP is transformed into positive neurotransmitters, for example, melatonin and serotonin. In addition, bananas are rich in magnesium and potassium, so ensure you have two or three bananas every day.
3. Almonds
Magnesium is a wonderful cure in the treatment of depression and headaches, and a 100g almond pack has 268 mg of magnesium.
This has been affirmed by a recent report which demonstrated that the sufficient levels of magnesium turn around depression, headaches, and irritability.
Consume a bunch of almonds day by day. It is assessed that men and women between the age of 19-30 require 400mg and 310mg of magnesium, while men older than 30 need 420mg, and ladies 320mg.
4. Avocados
Avocados are high vocados are high in potassium, 485mg for every 100g, and this mineral has been appeared to treat depression and stress. Henceforth, ensure you eat an avocado as a snack, as grown-ups ought to get 4,700mg of potassium day by day.
5. Asparagus
Asparagus is high in B vitamins and folic acid, which enhance your mental state by supporting the body's tryptophan change, which is changed over into serotonin.
6. Chocolate
Dark chocolate, or particularly, the cocoa in it, improves the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the mind and brings down the levels of cortisol, the "stress" neurotransmitter. Ensure you get 40g of dark chocolate day by day.
7. Spinach
Spinach has more folic acid than all other veggies, and depressive individuals need it. Folic acid supports the levels of serotonin and dopamine. Spinach is rich in magnesium and enhances the effects of the antidepressants.
8. Salmon
Salmon contains omega-3 unsaturated fats, which diminish cell films and causes serotonin to get to the brain. In the event that you take antidepressants, it will diminish the symptoms, and make them more effective.
However, ensure you generally expend cultivated natural salmon, and an entire fish contains 1g of omega-3.
9. Green Tea
Green tea has polyphenols which support the mind's supply of dopamine and increment insulin affectability, which guarantees a relentless supply of glucose - which fuels your brain.
Studies have demonstrated that the more green tea you drink, the better!


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Press Release - "I'm Listening" by Aaron Jupin and Molly Bounds
I'm Listening
Aaron Elvis Jupin
Molly Bounds
Opening Reception: Saturday September 15th, 12-10pm.
Showing Through: Friday, October 5th, 2018.
1523 b Webster St. Oakland, CA 94612
Pt. 2 Gallery is proud to present I'm Listening, a dual exhibit of paintings from Aaron Elvis Jupin and Molly Bounds. The show features both artists' unique styles of figurative painting, and each artists' interpretation of self in an increasingly confusing human experience.
Jupin's paintings depict interior settings as meditations on the rediscovery of childhood memories. He paints through a nostalgic lens to communicate the absurdity and abstraction of how things are remembered from childhood. Objects become characters, and his paintings aim to capture the feeling of objects as they're experienced.
Bounds' works center around the constant pull between being herself and being present for others. In the present era, distractions multiply in a near-exponential way, and conflicts arise in the way we can pay attention to others while also paying attention to ourselves. For Bounds, this is complicated by the way her brain drifts in and out of focus, making the process of truly listening a larger demand. Over time, this skews her perception of what is listening, and what isn't. Her work stands as a testament to this oscillating experience and channel where she has been able to focus in this exercise.
There will be a guided artist talk of both exhibitions opening on Saturday at 3pm by Aaron Jupin, Molly Bounds, Meryl Pataky, Tyler Cross, and Kyle Lypka. The gallery is located at 1523 b Webster St. and is just blocks away from both 12th & 19th st Bart Stations. Opening receptions at pt.2: are always free and open to the public. To receive a preview of the exhibition please contact email@example.com.


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If you've followed the religious liberty headlines of recent years, you're familiar with Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colo., and Barronelle Stutzman of Arlene's Flowers, in Richland, Wash.
The New Yorker has a piece out this week that references both:
Now, if you're a regular GetReligion reader, you may wonder: Is The New Yorker even news? After all, our journalism-focused website avoids critiquing advocacy reporting and opinion pieces. The answer is that sometimes The New Yorker is news, and other times it isn't.
In this case, it is.
And it's good news. I'm not talking about the subject matter, mind you. I'm referring to the fairness and quality of the journalism.
In a Twitter post, LGBT Map described The New Yorker story as a "helpful overview of the high stakes in this case" (meaning, the Masterpiece Cakeshop case). And the president of Come Reason Ministries characterized it as "a fairly well balanced summary of the legal questions surrounding cake bakers & gay weddings." I agree with both of those tweets.
I'll highlight three things that struck me about this story, which contemplates whether the U.S. Supreme Court might take up the case of either Phillips or Stutzman:
1. The piece makes clear early — and with clarity — that Phillips' problem was not with serving gay customers per se but with participating in a same-sex wedding.
That's an important distinction that news reports frequently miss or ignore.
The story's opening:
In July, 2012, Charlie Craig and David Mullins went to Masterpiece Cakeshop, a small bakery in Lakewood, Colorado, to order a cake for their upcoming wedding reception. The owner, Jack Phillips, told them that he would happily provide baked goods for them for other occasions, but he would not create a cake for this event, citing his general policy, based on his religious convictions, against participating in same-sex marriages. In that very brief conversation—it lasted about twenty seconds, both sides agree—there surfaced a legal conflict between small-business proprietors with strongly held religious beliefs and the rights of gay Americans.
On Monday morning, the Supreme Court put off, for a second time, the decision whether to hear Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, but the core of the issue is unlikely to remain unresolved for long. The case is just one of a number of disputes in which small-business owners have refused to provide their usual services—cakes, flowers, photography, or marriage venues—to same-sex couples for their weddings, notwithstanding state or local laws forbidding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The venders, usually sole proprietors, have argued that same-sex marriage offends their religious convictions, and that the anti-discrimination laws therefore violate their First Amendment rights, either by compelling them to engage in speech they don't agree with—forcing them, in their attorneys' words, to "honor," "celebrate," or "participate in" a same-sex marriage—or by interfering with their "free exercise of religion."
2. The report quotes both sides and delves below the surface to illustrate the complexities of the cases.
Again, much mainstream media coverage fails to do that.
This section of the story, for example, is informative and intelligently written:
The anti-discrimination laws "are not forcing you to say anything," James Esseks, an attorney for the couple in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and the director of the A.C.L.U.'s L.G.B.T.-rights project, said in an interview. "You can say to whomever, 'I think gay people shouldn't be able to get married. It's a sin.' You just can't turn people away because of who they are."
The particulars of these cases, however, suggest that they are more complicated than that, William Eskridge, Jr., a constitutional-law professor at Yale Law School, said in an interview. Eskridge acknowledged being torn, inasmuch as he describes himself as both "openly gay and openly religious."
"It's a very hard question," he said. "Doctrinally, it could go either way." Eskridge has been active in gay-rights litigation for twenty-five years—he filed a marriage-equality case for a client in Washington, D.C., back in 1990—but he also believes that the legitimate rights of religious minorities have been neglected by judges.
"Fundamentalist Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Mormons—it's a big chunk of America," he told me. "Decent people. They feel they are under siege by government. Many have no problem with gay customers. They just don't want to participate in the choreography of gay weddings."
3. The New Yorker does not put scare quotes around "religious freedom" or "religious liberty."
Again, that's a refreshing — and journalistically responsible — approach.
Even more surprising, The New Yorker doesn't use those terms — with or without scare quotes — at all. Instead, the publication simply describes the issues at stake without mentioning religious liberty or religious freedom.
I'm not sure that approach would work in every case, but it does in this one.


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Labor's new education policy not that new
Is the "real Julia Gillard" actually Jeff Kennett in a slacks suit and pearls?
Yesterday the Prime Minister announced a bold policy to free schools from the "shackles of bureaucracy" and let principals and parents "have a bigger say" in how their schools are run.
Under Labor's plan, participating schools will gain greater power over their budgets, staff selection, operational decisions and strategic planning. One thousand schools will move to the Local Empowerment Model in 2012, with all the rest of the country's schools joining them by 2018.
Greater local control, we're told, will drive educational improvements and enable schools to better meet the needs of students. Cross-country comparisons using the MySchool website will help us identify which schools are succeeding and failing, to learn from their experiences, and provide them with targeted support.
It's a radical reform - arguably the biggest federal education reform in decades - with the potential to positively transform classrooms around the country.
Except that it isn't new.
Self-managing school reforms were introduced in Victoria in 1993 by Kennett's Liberal-National government, developed by education minister Don Hayward. (Their origins, however, lie in the school devolution policies of his Labor predecessors.) The Schools of the Future policy devolved 93 per cent of the state's public education budget to individual schools, which then effectively governed themselves under a new, statewide curriculum and standards framework. Schools received a one-line global budget, based on student numbers and relative disadvantage, which they could largely spend as they pleased.
School councils approved the budgets and developed school charters, which set out their short and long-term goals, and their strategies for achieving them. These charters served as a contract between the school, its students, their parents, and the education minister.
So Gillard's policy simply gives schools around the country a taste of what Victorian schools have had for about 20 years.
Even the implementation of Gillard's proposal follows the Victorian example. Rolling intakes, allowing the department to provide more training and support to schools in their transition to become self-managing, and allowing principals and officials to learn from the experiences of schools in previous intakes.
(Gillard's "Moving Forward" is also strikingly similar to Kennett's ubiquitous slogan "Victoria on the move", but I digress.)
The radical Schools of the Future policy was a central plank of Kennett's reformist election platform, enjoying very strong support from principals and parents. Despite fierce opposition from teacher unions and the Labor Party, they passed relatively easily and were embraced by schools - with all but two volunteering to become self-managing.
The reforms hailed a new era for Victoria education. The state went from spending the highest amount per public school student to the lowest (due largely to reduced education bureaucracy). School completion rates and student academic achievement went from mediocre to the nation's best - a full 20 percentage points higher than the Australian average for some grades and subjects.
More educational bang for buck allowed the government to channel additional funds to those schools with additional needs, such as high numbers of students with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Some inequalities remained, but things are better than before and better than in other states.
The benefits of the Victorian model have caught on. In March, principals around the country called for school self-management to be the foundation of a new national school funding framework. And it's hard to find a Victorian principal that wants to revert to the old system.
This is because principals and school communities know their school's needs better than a distant bureaucrat, whether it be more teachers, assistants, equipment, facilities or programs to boost school attendance and performance. The policy recognises the transformative effects schools have on students' lives. And it acknowledges that schools run best when they have the power to make the key decisions - including teacher selection - that shape their students' learning.
So it's little wonder the policy was extended by the Bracks Labor government, and has now been carried up to Canberra by the Victorian policy mandarins.
It was our federal system that allowed for this successful policy experimentation, learning and transfer. (Conversely, if the Victorian reforms had been a flop, the damage would have been confined.) These two advantages are not present if all school funding policy and power is held by Canberra.
That's why this policy is reassuring. It gives the power and funding back to schools, and does so in a transparent and equitable way.
The Government should complement the new policy by also returning more power and money to the states.
After all, the states are "the engines of reform". They have the best track record for delivering services. And they are constitutionally responsible for education and most social policies in the first place. It would also clear up a lot of confusion over who does what.
Gillard's announcement yesterday shows us that innovative and effective policies emerge when states have the freedom and funds to try new ways of meeting their citizens' needs.
Bronwyn Hinz is an education policy consultant, PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne and a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University in New York. Her book 'Many Hopes One Dream: The Story of the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria' was published last year by Australian Scholarly Publishing and launched by Malcolm Fraser.
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