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Depth & Breadth
the most annoying people on LinkedIn
For me, LinkedIn has turned into a sort of career-focused version of WebMD. I almost never start poking around in there for an emotionally healthy reason — I'm either frustrated by something at work and looking to wallow in self-pity for a minute or two, or reading about whatever happened to that incompetent product manager I used to work with. And, as with WebMD, all I really get out of the experience are pangs of insecurity and a fair amount of eye-rolling horseshit.
Now, I have a decent amount of patience for the amount of terrible, uninteresting nonsense on LinkedIn. It's an inherently self-serving environment, combining the narcissism of any social network with the naked greed and ambition that comes with private business and career advancement. My Dad, who has one foot in retirement after a long, interesting career, has the best LinkedIn profile ever (I'm pretty sure he only had it to look at people he was supposed to interview eventually). It has no accomplishments, no skills, lists one company he's worked at, and has the same picture he's used for everything that I'm pretty sure is from my junior year of high school. And it's not like the twenty year old pictures some people have on LinkedIn, either. It's not some idealized version of himself — it's just the standard picture he's used forever because my Dad places zero weight on your opinion of his appearance, or really anything else about him. Like, actually zero.
The polar opposite of my father — and the source of unquestionably the worst material on LinkedIn — is the insufferable "growth hacking" people, who are usually either digital marketing consultants (sorry, "CEOs" of their one person companies), or people who claim to have worked for like, eleven different startups in seven years. "NINE TIME STARTUP ENTREPRENEUR!!!" Uhh… congratulations?
You can spot these people by their long, self-congratulatory posts about how hard they worked, and how everything is possible through said hard work. ("AirBnB turned me down for a job out of school, but guess what? NOW I'M AWESOME!!!") They are always white guys in their twenties, except for a couple of white guys in their forties, who are gods to the people in their twenties, and are advisors to no fewer than twenty-five different startups.
Obviously my resume is a little different, with fewer lasers and pyrotechnics. I've had real jobs producing some sort of fairly concrete business value since I got out of school thirteen years ago, in 2004. Other than one extremely difficult year in Cleveland, I've had steady, pretty intense employment at growth-focused companies the entire time, and I've learned at what I can only conclude is an above-average rate for a couple reasons :
- the growth-focused thing; outside of Cleveland, I haven't worked for a company on cruise control
- the companies I've worked at have been pretty small, or early enough in their trajectory that you really need to pull your weight and often punch above it
- most companies have had a strong technology component, and were in a new or rapidly changing industry
- I'm a little bit of a generalist so I've gotten to have lots of different kinds of roles (support, product, marketing, leadership)
I'm very grateful for how all of this has played out, because I know for a fact that I work my hardest and do my best work in environments that really need me (this also explains my extremely inconsistent academic history). I've felt very strongly needed everywhere I've been since I moved to D.C. in 2008, and that's not a feeling everybody gets to have.
But here's the interesting thing; even though I'm really confident I've had an extremely productive, challenging, and enlightening first thirteen years of my career, I feel like I'm increasingly running into people who — on paper, at least — have done so much more. I'll read a resume from a candidate with fifteen jobs, three major promotions, some kind of graduate degree, and one or more entrepreneurial experiences, and then realize they are three or four years younger than me. And the only thing I can think is… how did you do this? Are the annoying LinkedIn people right? Have I simply discovered a sub-class of superhuman professionals? Am I going to have to go back to working in the kitchen of that steakhouse from college again? (Just kidding, they'd never hire me back.)
This kind of thing used to freak me out a fair amount, until I started actually calling these people, interviewing (and sometimes hiring) them, and working alongside them. What I pretty quickly realized is that more often than not, these kinds of people take very little of substance from their experiences, maybe because they are so focused on title, perception, and the next step on their path. Once you experience this, the whole facade starts to crumble, and the realization is pretty jarring. If this is what this person wants to be doing more than anything right now, and they are just sort of so-so engaged, what does that say about their prior experiences?
This has been (and remains) my number one concern about going back to school for any kind of graduate business education. No, I don't want to spend the money, and no, I don't want to spend the time away from my kids, my wife, music, the gym, writing, and other things that have long track records of making me happier and smarter and better. But I really would consider sacrificing parts of those things if I wasn't so worried that the whole experience is a great networking exercise bolted onto a bunch of faux-intellectual nonsense. Given that I have plenty to do, and great venues to do it in already, I'm worried that going to school is actually a less efficient way to learn than what I'm doing now.
I say that because, if you're really in the gears of how a business grows and operates… holy smokes is there a lot to think about, design, execute, and learn from. That's certainly true at FiscalNote, but it was true at Contactually, and EEx, and Bamboo as well, and even back when I was writing documentation and filing bugs, I always had access to the core questions and challenges of the business, and could feel the connection between them and my work.
I remember when our investors pushed most of the good people out at Bamboo (there was some personal stuff there). Almost overnight, it became obvious that we weren't a "business" anymore; we were a bunch of people tasked with jockeying for the favor of our investor group as various people sought to extract cash out of what was left of the company. Some people saw that as an opportunity — "if I handle this right, I can be a vice-president!" — but I immediately knew I had to go even as it was made very clear to me that I was needed for this exercise. But what the hell is the point of working in business if you aren't motivated by growing and improving a business? I had just turned thirty, so I left and spent the next couple of years frantically, maniacally building a functional company with my wife, which seemed a lot less crazy than whatever was going on Bamboo.
Five years later, I'm a little more sympathetic to the mortgage-havers and whatnot who didn't have the luxury of my self-righteous professional/moral high ground. But many of those folks were further along in their lives and careers than I am even now, and had more to lose than I can fully comprehend yet. But the point remains that ladder-climbing and cache-gathering isn't a cost-free exercise, whether you're in school or at work, and that fact doesn't always translate well to something like LinkedIn. Basically, resumes and the like are still great conversation starters and rudimentary framing devices, but at this point I now know there's more depth beneath those titles and accomplishments than I may have fully realized in the past. Or in some cases, there isn't, and that's even crazier.


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F.U.E.L Youth
F.U.E.L. is our Intermediate aged Youth Group catering for youth in Years 7 & 8.
F.U.E.L is held every Friday night during the school terms from 7pm—9pm unless otherwise notified. We meet at the Baptist Church on Moorhouse Street, holding the evening there, with occasional away trips.
The cost is $2 each per night, unless otherwise notified. Occasionally we have trips/special events which may cost more.
We have a fun-filled night, with a catch up time, music, games, food and small group time discussing life!
Look to the RIGHT to see what we are doing each week.
At the conclusion of every evening, please come into the church and let a leader know that you have arrived. We need to know that all our children are going home safely. Your child will not be able to leave unless a parent or caregiver collects them from the church or the leaders have been advised that they are going with another family.
If you want to know more or come along, contact the F.U.E.L Ministry Leaders John Shewan on 021 044 1802 or Jade Lynn on 022 079 9583 or the Church Office on 07 889 5683.
To comply with health and saftey regulations we require that a consent form is completed by the parent/caregiver of each youth who attends. Please CLICK HERE to download it.

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Faux Trends 2017
Knowing decorative trends helps decorative artists make the best recommendations to their clientele. If artists knows that soft metallics are a trending look and create finishes in keeping with that look, then they'll look like heroes and heroines to their homeowners.
With that in mind, we sought some comments about the trends that are currently popular among those who know decorative finishes. Soft metallic finishes are among the trends, as are Venetian plasters and luxurious textures. While neutral colors cover large expanses of the wall, artists are bringing visual interest with such strategies as feature walls, niches and accent pieces in more vibrant colors.
Widespread Use of Feature Walls
Sandra Lassley, owner of Fe Fi Faux Studios Inc. in Omaha, Ne., confirms the widespread use of feature walls as well the use of the same technique throughout a large space. Other trends Lassley cites include:
- simpler more streamlined techniques
- the continued popularity of glazing and Venetian plaster
- neutral tones with yellows blues and green accents within the room
- smooth ceilings with soft glaze on them
- crown molding painted an accent color, and
- techniques rendered in panels or horizontal bands for structure
Others in the industry concur with many of these trends, based on their keeping informed about what is happening in the home décor industry. One such artist is decorative artist Debbie Hayes, Modern Masters Mastermind, speaking to us on behalf of Modern Masters. Hayes is in a unique geographic position to know what is happening in the home décor industry overall.
"I have the distinct advantage of living just minutes away from High Point, N.C., home of the biannual High Point Furniture Market," Hayes says. "International buyers for store chains and tiny boutiques plus interior designers converge at this event to purchase furniture, accessories, lighting, rugs and art."
Patterns Abound
According to Hayes, the April 2017 market identified soft metallics in silver, gold and copper for all of these product categories. "Pattern still abounds as an accessories accent and certainly in rugs. Furniture overall is simpler and features clean lines," she says.
"What does this mean for the decorative arts and faux finishing?" Hayes asks, then provides the answer: "All-over wall treatments, like Venetian plasters and luxurious textures, remain stunning backdrops for the super-popular whites and neutrals in cabinetry, while they enhance the most vibrant of hues for those who adore color. Focus walls, ceilings and niches continue to enchant, allowing for stunning statement finishes like overscale painted onyx and malachite and, of course, stenciled patterns."
Hayes adds that furniture and accessories, painted in pops of color or soft metallic, continue to be a hot look this year, not to mention ornate looks like faux bois. "To pull an entire vision together, the sky is the limit for artwork," she says. "Abstract pieces in huge scale, or in gallery-like installations are sure to wow."
Hayes cites an Architectural Digest post that indicated faux finishes when applied in large swaths can be unexpectedly luxurious. She points specifically to a quote from designer Young Huh, who stated, "A faux wainscot made from black patent leather is more than just a provocative wall detail, it conjures up a sense of architecture in a surprisingly glamorous way."
A Continuing Renaissance
The current trends in the industry show the ability of decorative finishes to add a look of luxury to a home. There are such looks on walls, ceilings, furniture and even as works of art to add a complete look to the room. Crescent Bronze specifically points to a continuing Renaissance among decorative artists using metallics and micas to create original works of art.
Per Crescent Bronze's observation, "Individual artists are working in the color palette of the urban landscape—silvers, grays, whites and blacks—to speak to today's aesthetic. The body of work of Rebecca Thompson of Petta Thompson Studios of Oakville, Conn., comes immediately to mind as a compelling example. Rebecca creates beautiful, contemporary pieces of art that define the spaces they grace. Her canvases are large ones and her aesthetic is both bold and graceful. We are especially fond of one of her works, Midnight, a powerful study in dark and light."
One of the latest examples of a product that brings luxury to surfaces is Faux Effects International Inc.'s newly introduced GalaxyStone™, a revolutionary luminescent architectural coating formulated for both interior and exterior use. Currently available in four designer colors and a tint base, this low-VOC product is suitable for professional designer and paint contractor applications, as well as the DIY market, and is also an excellent medium for stenciling. "It's a very, very versatile product," says Faux Effects President and Founder Raymond Sandor.
An Array of Colors
Decorative painters also should be aware of color trends that may impact the choices they make for homeowners. Sometimes colors vary according to the market in which the artist is located. Sandra Gonzalez, owner of A Work of Art and Design 7 Seven Acrylic Glaze, reports that 2017 is offer to a colorful start in her market of Dallas-Fort Worth. "What's selling in our area is color—vivid arrays of blues and greens are most the popular. Also, request for shades of purples, corals, yellows and pinks are on the rise."
Gonzalez explains that all of these more vivid colors are anchored with neutrals of grays, beige and taupes. "And, of course, a black and white combo will always be eternally classic," she says. "Metallic neutrals, such as champagne, platinum, soft gold and silver are still my No. 1 sellers. No matter what their preference, I find that my customers want to be uniquely individual in their decorative artwork while remaining true to their personal design style."
Every client is different, and decorative artists need to have a full range of looks to meet the full range of demands. For instance, in some cases, clients want drama. In other cases, they want something more subtle and restful. That accounts for the diversity in the market.
As Gonzalez observes, "Metallic plasters and Venetian Plasters with a combination of bling and more bling are still going strong, and I don't see their sellability ending anywhere in the near future. For the more conservative client that just wants a little something special, a metallic base with a single color metallic glaze is a great choice!"


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How Netflix is Becoming a Realistic Competitor with HBO
Posted by Emiah Gardner | Jan 28, 2014 | Entertainment | 0
Which company started by providing Hollywood films to subscribers using a growing technology, quickly rose above the others, and eventually raised the stakes by providing highly regarded original programming? Up until the last few years, the obvious answer was HBO. Ask that question today and the answer may instead be Netflix. With the Emmy-winning "House of Cards" and "Orange is the New Black," Netflix has done precisely what HBO did at the turn of the century, which is redefine itself as a haven for creators of quality programming, attracting subscribers and furthering its brand in the process. This is no coincidence; Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said his company has HBO squarely in its sights. "The goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us," Sarandos told GQ. In the same article, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings expressed his contempt for how the entertainment business "manages dissatisfaction" by making consumers wait for everything. Hastings' daring response? Releasing every episode of the new seasons of "House of Cards" and "Arrested Development" at the same time. Don't look for "Game of Thrones" to follow that lead any time soon. Different Worlds, Different Risks In October 2013, Netflix passed HBO in total U.S. subscribers for the first time. While Netflix leaders were quick to point out that they still have a long way to go to match HBO's worldwide numbers or Emmy successes, this was a major landmark. It was also a clear indication that the playing field for the two competitors, and video entertainment as a whole, is changing drastically. In a sense, this is something of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Netflix is still far more comparable to Hulu and Amazon, just as HBO is in more direct competition with Showtime and The Movie Channel (or, in the original content on cable department, with AMC and FX). From the delivery method to the business model to the demographics, the similarities are relatively minor compared to the differences. Netflix represents a different way of watching video and this has always been both a challenge and advantage. Once the bandwidth and infrastructure could support serious video streaming, consumers began to be receptive to the option of watching film and TV shows at virtually any place and time of their choosing. But by investing in original content, Netflix was risking a considerable share of its revenue at a time when the technology and viewing habits were still evolving rapidly. By contrast, with mutually beneficial deals with every major cable provider, not to mention being a subsidiary of entertainment powerhouse Time Warner, HBO hasn't had to worry much about developments in consumer technology since coaxial cable spread beyond select metropolitan areas in the 1970s. Original programming for HBO has always been a secondary venture, a minor risk. Focus on Intangibles A significant part of the Netflix equation is not quantifiable in terms of deals, sales or demographics. Sarandos made it clear his programming choices are based on his love of film and television and a keen appreciation for quality above all other considerations. To say Sarandos doesn't consider a risk-versus-reward model is almost certainly naive, but as Harvey Weinstein said, "Ted built his business on taste — his good taste." That's not to say that there's any shortage of quality on HBO — now, that is. For the first decade of HBO's existence, the company produced only a handful of shows, which focused on sports ("Inside the NFL") and variety or stand-up comedy ("On Location," "Standing Room Only"). Even the more popular and iconic '80s successes (from "Fraggle Rock" to "Tales from the Crypt") gave more of a bonus for existing subscribers than a compelling reason to sign up. It was only as the 1990s ("The Larry Sanders Show") became the 2000s ("The Sopranos") that HBO established itself as a major content creator. Producers, writers and directors started to rethink the accepted view that television had to play ad-sponsored second fiddle to Hollywood when it came to narrative depth, production values, and star power. And it came at a time when HBO had new threats to its core movie-playing model. Cutting Cords and Corners After a decade building its business through renting DVDs by mail, the company was one of a small minority of Silicon Valley startups to generate profits, but nevertheless began to shift its focus to streaming video. By this time, wrangling redistribution rights in Hollywood helped develop and cement the company's credibility and prominence in the entertainment industry. And through its Red Envelope Entertainment division, Netflix already produced over 100 films between 2006 and 2009, which is valuable experience for a hopeful HBO-challenger. HBO and Netflix are still viable competitors, each with their own strengths and weaknesses for consumers and investors. Just as Netflix is gaining a foothold outside their original model by striking deals with cable providers, HBO is making significant progress in digital delivery, with HBO Go. While this is a step, HBO has been criticized for hesitating at a direct subscription model for its HBO Go service. To some, this suggests that HBO is too obligated to a massive cable TV industry and can't see the writing on the digital wall. To others, including Hastings, the cord-cutting theory is overblown; HBO's reluctance to jump headfirst into streaming simply makes good sense for now. In the same press event where Hastings celebrated his company's subscriber count passing HBO's, he was also realistically cautious about proclaiming or predicting any overall victory. "HBO is really focused on doing incredible work and they'll probably do some of the best shows they ever do in the next five years," Hastings said. "I don't know when we'll catch them. It'll be a long time. They've been at it since 1972—that's 40 years—and we've been at it in the streaming sense only seven years." While analysts express doubts that Netflix can sustain its stellar subscriber growth, nobody is questioning the quality and popularity of its original content. The company's most recent high-profile project, "Lilyhammer," starting Steven Van Zandt as a former New York mobster, is also one that may remind viewers most of HBO. It will be interesting to see if the show does for Netflix what "The Sopranos" did for HBO. Find Emiah on Google+
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Emiah Gardner
Emiah has always been intrigued by the cable TV industry. She is consistently questioning how certain shows become pop culture phenomenons while others unceremoniously fail. Emiah has a deep appreciation for Andy Cohen and The Real Housewives franchise.


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So you know how to produce but you now want to get started in your own studio, on a fairly low budget. How do you do that?
One question we often get asked is, "How much do I need to spend to build a decent home studio?"This is a tricky question because for the audio enthusiasts amongst us, there is never enough sound or enough gear. Creating a home studio can be a wallet-draining hobby. But it can also be a streamlined affair if you know exactly what you want to get done. All you really need is a MIDI controller of some sort (to play your keys and your beats) and a decent pair of headphones or speakers. If you want to record live sounds such as vocals or guitar, you'll also need an audio interface and a microphone to get those sounds into the computer.
Speakers vs Studio Monitors
Do you need high-end studio speakers? Not necessarily. I remember visiting a producer friend once and noticed that he was mixing tracks (that were getting published on the regular) with a pair of $20 computer speakers. He could do this because he knew from experience how to EQ his sounds and master his track to rumble a club sound system, so he didn't need to hear the bass on his home system to know what was happening to the sound. For those of us who don't have that skill (yet), it is probably wise to invest in a set of speakers that will give you a good idea of what you are creating. This is where the term "studio monitor" comes into our conversation. Studio Monitors are speakers that are made to give an accurate, transparent representation of the sound you are making. Where a pair of home theater or bookshelf speakers may "color" the sound to make it sound more appealing to the ear, studio monitors are made to sound accurate and therefore very flat. At first they may not sound as exciting as your other speakers. This is because you are hearing an honest representation of the music. Continue reading


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We will be rolling out a hot-fix, currently scheduled for Tuesday, December 20th at 2:00 PM PST (10 PM UTC), with the following changes:
Quick Play Escort Game Mode
• Removed Ammo that had been equipped in the Atlas VIP 'Mech.
Design Note: To help improve the balance of Escort results between patches we've been actively adjusting the armor/health values of the Atlas VIP based on live results; this is a change we can make without the need for downtime or server maintenance.With the burden of securing victory resting more heavily on the Attackers, along with the usual learning process inherent with the introduction of a new Game Mode, Escort matches were often ending in favor of the Defending team in the days following the December 13th patch. In recent days however, Attacker and Defender win rates have started to reach a point of greater parity.One unintended component of Escort was the presence of Ammo in the Atlas VIP 'Mech, which we have opted to fix/remove in this hot-fix. While the removal of this Ammo from the VIP will increase its chances of survival and favor the Defenders, we were not comfortable with the random nature of Ammo Explosions influencing the core objective of this Game Mode.We'll continue to monitor community feedback regarding Escort, along with its metrics, to improve the balance and fun of this brand new mode.
• If you have deactivated Friendly 'Mech Icons with the key toggle, looking directly at a friendly 'Mech (or any other friendly element) with the Arm reticle will now bring up the standard Friendly 'Mech HUD icons (weight class and statuses).
Design Note: Providing players with a way to toggle the persistent display of Friendly HUD elements was a welcomed addition with the last hot-fix, but it brought with it certain caveats for use that negatively impacted the availability of critical information if a player had toggled the icons off.
To address some of those issues, with this change you will still be able to identify friendly 'Mechs, Turrets, and UAVs at a quick glance, even if the Friendly 'Mech Icons toggle is off, by passing over them with your Arm reticle.If you've set the toggle off, ending up face-to-face with an ally after rounding a corner should now better enable you to avoid reflex-driven friendly fire under such circumstances. More critically, this change will also enable players to perform status checks on their allied forces with a quick glance, without needing to worry about hitting the manual toggle to restore icons.
Faction Play Groups
• Fixed an issue where Groups of 11 could not drop into Invasion Engagements.
Faction Play Scouting
• Clan Scouting Drop Deck Tonnage reduced to 50 (from 55).
Design Note: While the forces of the Inner Sphere have at times made decent gains in the Scouting Tug of War during the recent Conflicts, the greater distribution of higher Skill Tiered players on the Clan side, combined with a greater presence of organized, high-tier Units also aligned under the Clan banner, still make Scouting engagements an uphill battle for Inner Sphere forces.
We should stress that Tonnage changes such as this, and the previous adjustments to Invasion Tonnage seen since the December 13th patch, are not intended to be the sole balance mechanic for Clan/Inner Sphere Conflicts.We are listening to all feedback on this front, and are very much cognizant of the potential avenues for improving Conflict balance. That said, these Tonnage changes do provide us with a 'live' method - not reliant on downtime or patch cycles - to account for dynamic changes in Clan and Inner Sphere populations.
Scouting Intel values and conditions are being adjusted in this hot-fix.
• The total amount of Intel in the Scouting Tug of War bar has been reduced to 200 (from 300).
• Planetary Advantage thresholds remain at their same positions along the Scouting Tug of War bar.
Design Note: The amount of Intel for Scouting Tug of War progress is being reduced to provide greater elasticity in the Scouting Tug of War.
Faction Play Invasion
(Skirmish, Domination, Conquest, Assault, Invasion)
The allotment of the five Invasion Stages along the Invasion Tug of War bar has been adjusted.
• All Invasion Stages are now evenly distributed along the Tug of War. As a result, a larger portion of battles throughout a Conflict will now take place in the four initial Invasion Stages. You can see this change reflected in the image below.
Design Note: Conflicts since the December 13th patch have tended toward Clan domination by the end of each Conflict cycle, with a bulk of those Conflicts seeing extended periods of Invasion-only engagements. With the positive reception to the introduction of Skirmish, Domination, Conquest, and Assault Game Modes into Faction Play Invasion, and with player and Unit populations currently favoring Clan forces in the higher Skill Tier ranges, we've seen some desire for a greater presence for these Modes when playing Invasion.To that end we've set even distributions for all Game Modes within the Invasion Tug of War. With this change we have also pushed the Capture Threshold a little closer to the endpoint.These changes should result in a greater likelihood of dropping into the one of the first four Invasion Stages, and will hopefully intensify last-minute Tug of War action near the Capture Thresholds.In the same vein as the Clan Scouting Tonnage change listed earlier, we'd like to stress that these kinds of changes are not the definitive or sole methods for balancing Clan/Inner Sphere Conflicts. We are listening to all feedback on this front, and are very much cognizant of the potential avenues for improving Conflict balance.
Patch Files (Direct Download)
To make the patching process easier for players with limited download caps, we'll be providing direct download links for the patch file(s) that comprise this patch. This will allow you to download the patch file(s) elsewhere, for manual injection into the MWO patcher through a Patch Cache folder.
Aside from allowing you to download the patch file(s) elsewhere, on another connection, there are no additional benefits to performing the patch this way; the patching process itself will be the same.
This direct patch download process will only work for players running the standalone client. It does not apply to players running MWO through Steam.
How to use these patch files
• Download the above file(s)
• For sake of ease we recommend creating a dedicated folder for the patch file(s), such as 'MWO Patch Cache'
• You do not need to unzip or unpack the patch file(s)
• Launch the standard MWO launcher
• Click the gear icon in the top right of the launcher window
• Choose the 'Specify Patch File Cache' option
• In the field that appears, paste or enter the location in which you saved the patch file(s) and hit OK
• For example, C:\Users\<username>\Documents\MWO Patch Cache
• Click the blue Patch button
• The launcher will now check the Patch Cache folder you defined. If it locates the required patch files, it will unpack and use those files to apply the patch.
• Once the patch is complete, launch the game!


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September 18, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
K INGSBURY The Fort Edward Kingsbury Senior Center will be presenting a workshop series titled, "I remember, I am, I love: Journaling and Sketch Booking" with art educator Linda Buerkley on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. through Oct. 2. The free workshop series is presented for seniors and those interested in creative writing and journaling, with a sketching component offered for those who prefer. Information and registration: Max McDonnell at 518-747-9352 or visit the center. The Senior Center of Kingsbury and Fort Edward, 78 Oak St, Hudson Falls, N.Y.


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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 – Mwai Kibaki has handed over the mantle of the country's leadership to his successor President Uhuru Kenyatta at a colourful ceremony that was attended by several leaders from Africa and beyond.
Outgoing President Kibaki said he was confident that he was leaving the country in good and able hands of his successor Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.
"In the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto, Kenya has a dynamic duo," said the former president.
While delivering his valedictory speech at the Moi International Sports Complex in Kasarani Nairobi, Kibaki said the innovation, energy, determination and hard work that President Kenyatta and his deputy exhibited during the presidential election campaign will be evident in their running of government affairs.
Outgoing President Kibaki urged Kenyans and the international community to give President Kenyatta and Deputy President Ruto the space and support to enable them exercise their presidential mandate effectively.
"I wholeheartedly congratulate His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, on his assumption of office as President of the Republic of Kenya, and Commander-in-Chief of our Defence Forces. In equal measure I congratulate our new Deputy President, His Excellency William Ruto," outgoing President Kibaki said.
The immediate former president also saluted the millions of Kenyans who came out to vote peacefully, sending a clear message that the country's democracy has come of age.
Said the immediate former President: "Today, we celebrate our democratic gains. The smooth transition we are experiencing today is the product of the many institutional reforms that we have entrenched in our country."
Bidding farewell to all Kenyans after a long and rewarding 50 years of public service, outgoing President Kibaki thanked God for his guidance and protection throughout this period.
The immediate former president also thanked the public for supporting and encouraging him, saying they played a crucial role in transforming the country to what it is today.
"Together, we have travelled along the path of transforming our nation. Today, our children have access to education, millions more homes have clean water, our villages and towns are powered by electricity, the goods and services that we produce, are finding their way to markets, because of better roads," the immediate former president said.
He added: "Because of your hard work and determination, we are on the path to achieving not just the political freedom that our founding fathers envisaged but economic independence that has been made possible because of the taxes you pay."
Outgoing President Kibaki also pointed out that today Kenya prides itself in a modern Constitution that has entrenched devolution and because of interventions like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kenyans at the grassroots are making decisions about their development priorities.
The immediate former president also thanked the various leaders he had the privilege of working with over the years.
He, particularly, saluted the nation's founding father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta for the opportunity he provided him to manage the finances of the nation and retired President Daniel arap Moi whom he served as vice-president for 10 years.
Outgoing President Kibaki, at the same time, hailed the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) and the Government of National Unity that formed the foundation of his presidency.
He also acknowledged the Grand Coalition Government that he successfully steered with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka.
"I thank the many other leaders in the political, religious, private and public sectors whom I have worked with to reform our country. Above all I salute and thank the Kenyan people for their resilience," outgoing President Kibaki said.
The outgoing Head of State appreciated role played by all taxpayers in ensuring that the government has adequate funds to fund the transformational agenda.
He acknowledged the country's development partners as true friends whose support has been critical in the nation's development agenda.
The outgoing President also took the opportunity to thank his wife immediate former First Lady Mama Lucy Kibaki and his entire family for their unwavering support over the years.
On integration, the immediate former president urged Kenyans to fully embrace regional integration, saying the country has a strong and dynamic youthful population who see themselves as global citizens and should be
supported to unleash their full potential.
On devolution, the outgoing president observed that devolution is here to stay but it must never be used to balkanize the nation.
Said the immediate former Head of State: "We all belong to one united state Kenya, under one national government and 47 county governments. You must all work for the greater good of our nation."
Outgoing President Kibaki, once again, wished President Kenyatta, Deputy President Ruto and the entire leadership at the national and county levels the very best as they serve the people of the Republic of Kenya.
On his part, incoming President Kenyatta acknowledged his predecessor former President Kibaki's distinguished 10 year service which laid the foundation for the future prosperity of the country.
President Kenyatta also paid glowing tribute to former President Daniel arap Moi for his years of leadership and dedication to the nation.
During the momentous occasion, President Kenyatta outlined his government's development blueprint and service to Kenyans.
Deputy President Ruto and Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni also gave speeches during the inauguration ceremony.
In attendance were former President Moi, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, President Ismael Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, Sheikh Mahmud of Somalia, Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Paul Kagame of Rwanda.
Others were President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon, Joseph Kabila of DRC, Prime Minister Abdelilah Benikirane of Morocco, Prime Minister Abelmalek Sellal of Algeria and his Egypt counterpart Dr Hisham Kandil among other dignitaries.
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thank you very much.
Would like to mention, this is the FIRST Award I received!
1. Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award
2. 4 of them followers of your blog.
3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. You must link back to who ever gave you the award.
I'm going to pass this award to Francine, Nova, Rosemarie, Liza and Demcy.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
In my first time to blog i have read that it is best to have a domain for my sites to earn more income. As a newbie i was not sure how it goes, but i obeyed. I have two sites but i got a domain for only one site. Later, i came to know that its not only in blogging where i can earn but there are a lot more. To be abreast with the modern technologies, people stay in the web to get a complete solution to get online, solution to sell online, solution to get customers, solution for online security and solution to save money. All of these are offered by network solutions.
Network solutions is the pioneer in the service of creating and acquiring domain name registration. It offers as well web site designing and hosting, e-commerce solutions, online security products, and search engine marketing and optimization. Network is proud to have helped or serve even a small business customer. It guides its customers through all stages of their way from being a nobody to being a big wig in the network industry.
Monday, July 28, 2008
I enjoyed it today with the youths in my place. I introduced a savings program for them with my sons as members, too. The savings will be done weekly, out of their daily allowance, with a very meager amount. After six months of depositing the weekly savings, the officers after having decided on the mechanics on how to loan the money to its own members, the total deposited money will earn interest. Loans incurred will earn at least 2% interest. Proceeds from the interests will be divided to all members as dividends at the year end. They may opt to deposit their dividend as additional to exisiting deposit to earn bigger dividend in the succeeding years.
I hope this will succeed. I only wanted to inculcate upon the youths the value of saving and building a good financial character.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
This is a picture i took from my Polariod t730 Digicam. The beautiful and striking images i see from other bloggers are my inspiration in taking photos. From a novice, like me, i can never be at apr with other bloggers who are a professional in photography. This picture is the stairway going to my office at Magsaysay Boulevard.
Do you want to be succesful in the field of Information Technology? Why not obtain a Cisco certification? Cisco is a global e-learning program that offers students an opportunity to pursue IT curricula through online instructor-led training and hands-on lab exercises. At the comfort of your home and at your conveneient time, learn and dicover more about the future of networking technology, the field with a wildly growing career opportunities.
A friend who migrated in the United States, narrated how lucky she was when she enrolled and got certified when she was still adjusting in her new environment. She simply accessed www.cisco.com and got her certificications of up to an Expert level. There are four levels, the Entry, the Associate, The Professional and the Expert. She did not encounter a difficulty in applying for a job when the employer saw her Cisco Certification. Now, she is earning much money commensurate to her expertise and she is proud to be affiliated to two more employers. She owes Cisco a lot, especially in this strange land she once was apprehensive of if she will ever get to have a good employment. The convenience and luxury of time of enrolling online was for her not so taxing and no so time consuming. She saved money for fare and she liked it as she was not sure if she could make it anywhere without her hubby.
We can chart our destiny, too. Let us start to be Cisco Certified first, and success will follow.
Jose Mari Chan is already a legend in singing. For 38 years now that he has been singing, its as if his voice never faded. He is still has that very soothing and calm voice that inspires the audience with awe. In his concert i viewed last night, he only not proved his prowess in singing but his stage performance was enliven as well by his jokes. He has that knack in cracking jokes that makes everybody laugh, clap and whistle in admiration.
His beautiful wife was with him, and i came to know that one of his songs entilted "Sad Refrain", was written in memory of his depression over her girlfriend of 2 years who left to be a missionary in a foreign land. In his sadness, he sat down and composed this song and recorded it in a cassette tape and sent it to his gf. He recounts her gf probably liked the song because 4 years after, her gf went back and became his wife.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wary of taking diet pills without any effect on reducing your weight? Well, here is a safest and proven weight-loss surgery available today. It is called lap band system. Inquire at www. journeylite.com. JourneyLite offers a comprehensive weight-loss surgery program that will guide you all the way from evaluating whether the LAP-BAND System is right for you, to finding an experienced surgeon, to insurance approval, and extensive follow-up and aftercare. Change your outlook in life, be healthy and fit with Lapband.
You can have no problem with water because Show Low Bluff has plenty of pure water. You will enjoy it in here becuase it has four seasons. Modern amenities are provided for the community to enjoy. This is time now to own a land or home. Don't wait for the values to rise more. Vsit their site at www.showlowbluff.com.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thank you Novs for this tag. It will surely keep me busy for days visiting all the blogs listed here at the same time i can add them to my blogroll. Sis, you are my soulfriend. Who knows, i might meet you one day in New York.
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1. Add your site(s) to the list once you have received the Magic Lamp of Luck.
2. Pass on the Magic Lamp of Luck to as many people as you like. After all, everyone needs some good luck!
3. Leave a comment HERE once you've passed on the Magic Lamp of Luck. Once the Genie King and Genie Princess have visited your site to make sure your links are complete and proper, you will then be added to the Master List.
4. To ensure everyone receives equal link benefit, please UPDATE your list regularly!
1-Mariuca 2-First Time Dad 3-Mariuca's Perfume Gallery 4-Emila's Illustrated Blog 5-The Other Side of Emila 6-My Sweet Escape 7-Bay Head Blog 8-Roxiticus Desperate Housewives 9-LadyJava's Lounge 10-Petty Ramblings of a Petty Queen 11-The Real Deal 12-Pinay Mommy Online 13-Perpustakaan 14-LadyJava Life's Pages 15-Make Money Online 16-Cat Tales 17-LadyJava's Food Paradise 18-Being Woman 19-Spicybug 20-Biz-N-Honey 21-Aeirin's Collections 22-Sasha Says 23-Project Heavy Traffic 24-Picture Clusters 25-My Wanderings 26-Maiylah's Snippets 27-Moments of Colours 28-Life Quest 29-BigMoneyList 30-The Best Parts 31-Morphed 32-Buhay Pinoy 33-Galatayo 34-Blogging Tips 35-Apples Of The Eyes 36-My Own Utopia 37-Sasha's Corner 38-Under One Roof 39-Say Cheese 40-A Great Pleasure 41-A Life in Bloom 42-Because Life is a Blessing 43-Digiscraptology 44-Xixi 45-Ode to Adrienne 46-CrankyDave 47-Simple Life 48-Dew Drops 49-The Journey 50-Mastering Your PC 51-Day Break 52-A Little Girl Talk 53-Mom Knows Everything 54-Day to Day 55-1 of a Kind Wis 56-It's a woman's world! 57-Breather 58-Photo Hook 59-Letterbox 60-Asian Mutt International 61-Dream Doe Philosophy 62-MommyAlehs Up-Close And Personal 63-Livin' the Life! 64-Restnrileks 65-English Corner 66-English Grammar 67-Bodybuilding & Fitness 68-Everything you need 69-One Stop Games 70-Blockbluster Movie Trailers 71-Bodybuilding & Human Growth Hormone 72-World of Tennis 73-Men's Health & Tips 74-Internet Marketing Strategy & Tips 75-Latest Technology 76-Tentang Binaraga 77-Berita Seputar Selebriti 78-Panduan Kesehatan 79-Insurance For You 80-Crissy's Zone 81-Crissy's Library 82-Crissy's Haven 83-sHeNzEe's wOrLd 84-Voice Of The Spirit 85-Best Cuisine Recipes 86-Stand My Ground 87-SeeNRead 88-This Is A Miracle 89-I AM KCAT 90-Traipsey Turvey 91-GBeX & DOm 92-Spun By A Seanachie 93-ISL Family 94-D' Cooking Mudra 95-'Story' the Great 96-UmmiRosma 97-Munirah Abd 98-Atie 99-Hit-or-Miss 100-Twisted Sister 101-Laketrees Artist 102-Blessed Sanctuary 103-Comedy Plus 104-Blogging By Sandee 105-Living Life to the Fullest 106-Speech-Less 107-Happy Life 108-My Discoveries 109-Strangely Out Of Place 110-Rooms of My Heart 111-The Paper Vision 112-Luxurious Retreats 113-Reef 114-Weekend Snapshot 115-Blessie's Finds 116-Confessions of An Army Wife 117-My Pooch Life 118-Five Martini Lunch 119-TIPS FROM THE TRAILER 120-PoeARTica 121-STAY AT HOME MOM 122-Rantings of a Woman 123-Sjtl's Weblog 124-Turn-u-Off 125-My World in My Own Word 126-Shawie 127-A New Saga 128-Janeth Vicy's Life Journey 129-Simple Reveries 130-Berry Blog 131-Touts4u 132-My So Called Life 133-La Vida es Hermosa 134-Speedcat Hollydale Page 135-mangosteenskin 136-Choc Mint Girl 137-Of Colors And Styles 138-Pinaymama's Diary 139-My Life's Rollercoaster Ride 140-My Life...My Journey! 141-Bonoriau 142-Jenny and Belle 143-Read My Mind 144-A Sweet Taste Of Life 145-Shopping Blog 146-Precious Moments 147-Feydakin 148-Hot Shit Form Here 149-A Mother's Simple Thoughts 150-Daily Ramblings Rendezvous 151-Miss Moneypenny's Comical Posts Undercover 152-My Precious Niche 153-Fun|Fierce|Fabulous 154-Colorful World of Shiela 155-Me,myself+2 156-Ozzy's Mom 157-Let's talk about MJ 158-Great people make us feel we can become great 159-A Family Man 160-Just the way it is... 161-In Depth 162-Attitude, the ULTIMATE POWER 163-Are You Grateful? 164-Complain Complain Complain 165-My Little Black Pot 166-Notes By Marvic 167-Aku Pelukis 168-Jiwasintetik 169-Foster Me Up 170-Life: Thoughts & Inspirations 171-The Callalily Space 172-Mommyhood and Me 173-Bits and Pieces 174-La Place de Cherie 175-Through The Rain 176-Blogfixes 177-New England Lighthouse Treasures 178-Chez Francine 179-Tsinay 180-Hailey's Domain 181-Hailey's Beats and Bits 182-My So-Called Life 183- SuperNova & SweetPain 184-Imelda 185-My Daily Thoughts and Moods 186-Your blog here!
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I am passing this on to Ester, Jasmine, Liza and Jamie.
You may have been hearing over the tri-media about a great number of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. In fact, over the past five years the people affected have rose to threefolds and affects the rapidly-aging population. What is Alzheimer's disease or AD? It is a disease causing both structural and chemical problems in the brain. It appears to disconnect areas of the brain that normally work together. About 10 percent of all people over 70 have significant memory problems and about half of those are due to AD. The number of people with AD doubles each decade past age 70.
A thorough research for its causes and eventually find a solution to this disease is now underway. That is why the organizers of the Alzheimer's Association will try to conduct an Alzheimer's Memory Walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Be a volunteer now and lead the community to join this walk.
It is easy to join. Recruit others to join in this walk and be the team captain of your group for a typical Memory Walk of a 2-3 mile held on a weekend morning in the fall. Click on the box above for more information on which community there are walks in the more than 600 identified communities. Together, let us lead a fight against Alzheimer, for it may be upon us, soon.
I first realized i might have a problem while doing my office work at home. I brought homeworks from the office and laid the documents on the table when i spotted my computer.
Soon, i was reading my emails, opening my dashboards for tasks from advertisers and checking for offline messages in my YM. Then i felt a pang: what's wrong with me? I'm supposed to finish my office tasks as i was earlier determined to finish them at home.
Most of the times, i meet with friends and sit on a table to wait for snacks. We each have cellfones-linked to the Internet. Other friends have a laptop. We talk while scanning the cellfones for emails, and those with laptop access their emails throught the internet or play online games. Our mobile phones are within easy reach, at any given moment we can watch tv on a restaurant tv screen.
I realized just now, that we are having information overload. We seem to digest all this stimulation easily, but wouldn't it be nice every so often to have a pleasant one-on-one conversation? Sure, it happens, (we're not robots, yet) but the more we've got used to keeping all this stuff turned on, the harder it gets to shut off any of it off.
living this way is a blessing and a curse. It offers a level of convenience unimaginable a decade ago. But, it also encourages some of us to indulge our weaker impulses. The impulse, for example, to seelk distraction over peace and quiet.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Do you like a free luxury Watch? Yeah, a luxury branded watch. Well, why not own one? Buy a watch for you or a gift to a love one online at www.the watchery.com. Or, you can buy now with at a discounted price to up to 80%. A selection of branded and excellent quality luxury watches can be selected. You can select from Tag Heuer, Movado, Cartier, Corum, Ebel, and many other trusted brands. Wow, i could not help but fall for the Movado watch. I will try to save and replace my luxury watch, which is 5 years old now. For sure, with a Movado watch, i will feel great at myself for wearing a very classy watch.
The gold and diamonds watches of the Watchery are super beautiful. Its right for any occasion and boy, you will really shine among many people. I can't wait to have my Movado watch, soon.
After a long day's work, my tired body needs to be refreshed and reinvigorated. A much needed rest in a soft-cushioned and comfortable bed is necessary. That is why, i always choose a bed that suits my taste since i consider it as a haven in my solitude at night or even during the day.
I am looking for a replacement of my four-year old bed. I need a high standard and quality bed that is also affordable. I found this site at www.bedroomspace.com and they offer discount bedroom furniture. I am so impressed with the workmanship and quality of their beds and other furnitures, which prices are discounted, too. I will only choose between their Amish furniture and memory foam mattresses.
If you are interested, please visit their site and pcik your selection from a wide array of their high quality furnitures.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The present economic crisis calls for stringent measures to survive, like cutting down on costs that are not necessary, buying the "needed" things as against the "wanted" things, shopping for low-cost but with quality items and at par with the expensive ones sold at the market.
Shopping for prescription eyeglasses , for example with a proven good quality and at a very low price, is now possible only at Zenni Optical. In fact, it has gained a worldwide publicity over radios and the Fox News about Zeni manufacturing and selling its own stylish and very affordable prescription eyeglasses directly to its customers. So, it is very affordable even to to the below averaged- income consumer. The Clark Howard Show, even recommended and advocated about Zenni's huge selection of optical eyeglasses. This is an opportunity worth grabbing. Save money from your eyeglasses.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Spas and massage parlors are sprouting just everywhere as people now need not just relaxation but a therapeutic massage. Takemi Select Wholesale Outlet goes into the picture by providing only the finest massage and wellness products to the market. They are the nation's newest leading importers and distributors of massage chairs, massage beds, foot spas, air purifiers and other health and wellness products.
The man was in no shape to drive, so he wisely left his car parked outside the bar and walked home.
As he staggered along, he was stopped by a policeman, "What are you doing out here at 2AM?" asked the police officer.
"I'm going to a lecture," said the man.
"And just who is giving a lecture at this unholy hour?" the police officer asked.
"My wife," said the man.
. . . . . . Well, what do you think?
There are always innovations being done in the market industry. Recently, a well known Ringtones and MP3 music provider found at at www.opendada.com has just released a public API and affiliate program. It is a simple and effective program to facilitate integration of the dada.net content catalog by websites and by application developers. Music Affiliate Program is what they call it, partner with small websites to highly-trafficked interactive properties. It helps its partner monetize website traffic into mobile content subscriptions. Just by integration of the dada.net content library, both the website and application developer grow revenue. In addittion, for each new Dada.net subscriber referral a payment will be received as well. Wow, his a new and exciting service.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Just wanted you to laugh with this corny joke.
Summer means going on a get away and going on vacation. Well, for whatever it is because it is summer, it is hot and it is better before anything else to check on the auto air contioning or the aircondition compressor. Air conditioning compressor if found to be not functional at all have better be replaced. I suggest to visit http://www.1airconditioning.com for AC compressor replacement or for any auto air conditioning parts needs.
My youngest son has a good appetite in eating. He baked a cake this afternoon. Here is his masterpiece, his first time. It tasted good. He consumed all of it, himself.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A home for me shall be orderly, immaculately clean and fragrant. The kitchen and restroom shall have to be neat and bad-odor free. I like the living room to be having the sweet and mild perfume scent. The same thing with my own room, my haven. I use to spray an air freshener but the scent leaves after a short while. I recently used Renuzit TriScents in my room and i love the unique three harmonious fragrances it emits every 45 minutes. The all-new Renuzit® TriScents™ electric scented oil air freshener is available in two scents: Seaside Breezes™ and Morning Meadow. I like both. It makes me stay more in my room and i associate the smell in it as a paradise. My kids love to stay in my room, too because they love the scent. To my readers, please visit http://www.triscents.com and print a coupon for the Renuzit TriScents Starter Kit.
Are you seeking for an entertainment, other than music, to listen to while at work? Well, here is a new wave of experience. It can be listened to by streaming the audio from your computer or by downloading episodes to listen to them on your Ipod. You're in control and you listen where you want. I am referring here to the Leviathan Chronicles, an audio sci-fi saga episode, which will truly stir your imagination and freeze you on the edge of your seat as you follow the adventures of a young immortal who is caught in the middle of a secret war and must discover why her race is suddenly dying off.
When i was a kid, i used to hear this sort over the radio. Now, this experience is the next wave of podcasting. I salute the writer/producer of this audio adventure Leviathan Chronicles in the person of Christof Laputka. Thumbs up to this kind of entertainment! Listen to Leviathan Chronicles yourself and tickle your imagination.
I was just curious where the military, police and armed forces get their supplies of good quality gears, guns and other gadgets. I found this site of BT Paintball guns at www.pntball.com. I gathered that Paintball is the ultimate company in paintball guns, paintball markers, paintball gear, barrels, hoppers, harnesses, tubes, and paintball masks. They have been in the paintball business for over 5 years. They sell Spyder, Tippmann, BT Paintball, DYE, Draxxus, Empire, JT USA, Smart Parts, Ariakon, Halo, and GXG paintball equipment, as well as other discount paintball supplies and paintball accessories. Recently they have added paintball grenades, vests, Tippmann X7, Tippmann 98 custom and pistols. The new BT Paintball Guns Line including the BT4 Delta Elite, BT4 Banshee, and BT4 Swat is all now in stock. Now, i can suggest to my colleagues in the department to buy at Paintball.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
This summertime where the heat is scorching to the max, travelling for any trips is better with a an airconditioned car. Better start checking on the airconditioning compressor of your cars. Well, talking about AC compressors, if you need one, there is this site at www.discountacparts.com, the leading in BMW and Ford ac compressor and other auto AC parts. Try to click on their website and avail of discounts.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
I had a funny comment on my blogpost coming from the debonaire U.lee. I would like to acknowledge him on this post because i am posting here the totality of his funny joke.
Hi Imelda, here's one for you.
Have a nice weekend, Lee.
The Geography of a Woman
Between the ages of 18 - 21 a woman is like Brazil or Borneo. She is half discovered, half wild and naturally beautiful .
Between the ages of 21 - 30 a woman is like America or Japan. Completely discovered, very well developed .
Between the ages of 30 - 35, she is like India or Spain. Very hot, relaxed and convinced of own beauty.
Between the ages of 35 - 40 a woman is like Thailand or Argentina. A warm, exotic and desirable place to visit.
Between the ages of 40 - 50 she is like Yugoslavia or Iraq. Massive reconstruction is now necessary.
Between the ages of 50 - 60 she is like Russia or Canada. Very wide, quiet and the borders are practically unpatrolled but the frigid climate keeps people away.
Between the ages of 60- 70 a woman is like England or Mongolia. With a glorious and all conquering past but alas no future.
After 70, they become Albania or Afghanistan. Everyone knows where it is, but no one wants to go there.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Wow, got it? Zenni Optical goes this worldwide publicity with its Prescription eyeglasses at only $8. For sure, i know there are a lot of buyers now of its stylish and trendy eyeglasses. Choose froma selection of huge frames and lenses at ZenniOptical.com. To see and hear is to believe? Check how Zenni was featured at Zenni on Fox News.
Death is inevitable. It could happen at anytime, anyday and most at a time when one is not ready yet to surrender his life. But who is? By tradition, I was in a wake last night at an officemate's whose mother died at the age of 86. Believe me even at this age, the mother was not ready to die yet as she fought for her life. She died of cirhosis of the liver and i guessed it was painful for her. But mind you, the mother was painless even with that ailment. Well, who would say that cirhosis of the liver happen to smokers and drinkers? The mother did not smoke nor drink alcoholic drinks. She got it from taking medicines that damaged her kidney and liver. She was old already and i thought then that her internal organs wanted already to rest. I just pray for the eternal repose of her soul and may she meet the Almighty Father in heaven.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
I like the trendy and stylish optical frames of eyeglasses sold at zennioptical.com. Who would not? Zenni sells their stylish prescription glasses online for as low as $8. They are up to date with the new style of frames where i can select from a number of frames, with single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic) lens, tinted suglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens. From the looks of their eyeglasses, one is assured of a good buy of his money.
Cooking is not my favorite stuff. When i was in high school, when it was cooking time for my Home Economics class, i dont mind to join and would prefer instead to go to play the piano in the living room. We had some cooking of cakes, pasta and soup but i never learned for lack of interest.
Now that i am already a mother and my kids are already grown ups, i prefer to cook for their happiness. I love to bake cakes because they are there to help me. Well, baking cakes is easy if there is a recipe. I try some deviations and so far, the results of a newbie baker was not bad, though. Maybe, i should have to watch a real baker bake some cakes so i will learn more.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
A friend have tried on the optical glasses sold at zennioptical.com. She guarantees that the stylish prescription glasses sold online at zenni are really cheap compared to others. She says an array of lenses ranging from single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic)lens, tinted suglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens are available to choose from. Zenni's glasses are of low prices in that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer. No middlemen involved so virtually no advertising budget.
SocialSpark is one of the advertisers i have signed up into. In here, grabbing thing is directly avoided. The blogger only have to reserve for a slot and wait for an e-mail to complete the requirements for the opportunity. Approval of posts at social spark is relatively fast, too. To mommy bloggers out there, why don't you try signing up with socialspark and increase your chances of saving more money for the family?
Human ailments have a fair chance of being treated nowadays than the olden times. Thanks to the never ending quest for cures and medications by science. Plants and animal tissues continue to be studied for medicinal cures. I find my recent reading most amazing about the research that the menstrual blood flow of women have vital stem cells that can be possible cure for osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and other life-threatening diseases. Of course, it is hard to gather enough menstrual blood to study the tissues to be found therein since menstrual blood clots fast. There has to be a process to preserve the menstrual blood. C'elle came up with this revolutionary research and technology to provide women with a safe and easy method of collecting and preserving stem cells found in her menstrual fluid each month. With C'elle's non-invasive collection process, menstrual cells are processed and cryo-preserved (stored at a very low temperature) for potential cellular therapies that may be used in the future. For more information regarding this process, take a click at Celle Client Testimonial at www. celle.com. But before that, please read their press release below:
Press Release:
Taking Control: Future Therapies for a Host of Serious Diseases May Be Found in Women's Menstrual Blood
July 07, 2008: 01:28 PM EST
OLDSMAR, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With today's hectic lifestyle, where most women are juggling careers, family, relationships, and a host of activities, the idea of possibly facing a serious illness in the future is not something that readily comes to mind -- especially when a woman is in the prime of her life. But what most women don't know, is that the key to treating a number of possibly life-threatening diseases that she, a parent, a sibling or even her children may face in later years, such as osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, may be found within her own body -- in vital stem cells, which can now be harvested from her own menstrual blood.
Now, thanks to the revolutionary research and technology of C'elle, a service dedicated to providing women with a safe and easy method of collecting and preserving stem cells found in her menstrual fluid each month, even the busiest woman can take control of her future, right in the privacy of her own home. With C'elle's non-invasive collection process, menstrual cells are processed and cryo-preserved (stored at a very low temperature) for potential cellular therapies that may be used in the future. These self-renewing cells one day may even be used for sports medicine or cosmeceutical treatments, such as anti-aging therapies.
"C'elle enables and empowers a woman to take control of her future health, and possibly of those genetically closest to her, in a fast, painless and stress free way," said Michelle Kay, Marketing and Sales Manager for C'elle. "We live in exciting times, as science and technology are discovering how extremely valuable menstrual blood stem cells really are, and the enormous treatment potential they represent for future therapies. C'elle's ongoing research is supporting these promising findings."
For more information about C'elle, please call 1-877-892-3553 or visit www.celle.com.
Aerobic fitness is the best way to condition and strenthen the heart and lungs. A friend, who is a gym instructor, reveals that good aerobic exercises include brisk walking, running, stair climbing, biking, swimming, aerobic dance, or anything else that raises the heart rate and keeps it up for awhile. Heart rate? What is it? Well, i remember during my elementary years when we were made to exercise and feel our pulse rate for 10 seconds. The following is the target heart rate per age:
Age 20 - 20-27
25 - 20-26
30 - 19-25
35 - 19-25
40 - 18-24
45 - 18-23
50 - 17-23
55 -17-23
60 - 16-22
65 - 16-21
70 - 15-20
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
I am very meticulous on dusting the furnitures and other areas of the house. My helper gets wary i know when i become meticulous and makes her repeat all over the cleaning to my satisfaction. I have planned of buying a new vacuum cleaner to clean on tough dirts . Timely enough, i saw on the net about Dirt Devil . It has to be good because it got an Energy Star approval and the first cordless AccuCharge cleaning technology vacuum cleaner, which has a better way to save energy. The new AccuCharge Stick Vac and Hand Vac use 70% less energy. It is all i need with the rising cost of electricity, a cost-efficient vacuum cleaner, handy and optimum cleaner.
There are two types of anti-diarrheals:
1. the thickening mixtures - contain clay or fruit pectin and absorb the bacteria and toxins in the intestine. They are safe as they do not get into the body system, however, these absorb bacteria need for digestion.Long term use is not adsvised.
2. the antispasmodic - are antidiarrheals which slow the spasms of the intestine
Most medicines contain both thickening and antispasmodic ingredients.
Monday, July 7, 2008
I wish the procurement officer will see this site at www.lapolicegear so he can choose from an array of gears, boots and other footwears, flashlights, and bags, holsters and other expedition gears available at reasonable prices. Blackhawk holsters are a good buy, too with matte finish belt loop and paddle.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
I was born in the month of flowers, yes May, and flowers always fascinate me. Ten years ago in my backyard i grew orchids and many other flowering and ornamental plants. Due to my busy schedule when i had my job up to 5 pm and schooling at night which led me to arrive home at 10pm, my plants withered. At first i took time to water them even at 11 in the evening but eventually i was too tired to attend to them. I lend my orchids to one of my officemates and gave away the others to friends where they could be better attended to.
Since then, i think the flowers and plants got slighted with me. I used to be a "green thumb" , but when i decided to plant back again, after my busy schedule was lifted, the plants would not "blossom" anymore. I buy plants, which have flowers already, but after they wither they don't blossom anymore. I just hope that this one i bought in the fiesta fair, since it is starting to wither off, will give me flowers soon.
Friday, July 4, 2008
There are lots of bloggers in this world. I wondering in which continents most of the bloggers live. So, I am challenging all the bloggers to do this tag. Let's see how far we can get with all of bloggers in those 7 continents.Counting start begin...............
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Rules :
1. Start Copy from "Begin Copy" until "End Copy".
2. Put your blog's name and url write in which continent you live, add the country you live in. Example : My Imaginary Travels (Netherlands)
3. Leave your url post in here and I'll add you to the Master List.
4. Please help spread this tag by tagging your friends as much as you can.
5. Don't play unfair! If you have more than 1 blog, you can participate all your blogs for this tag. BUT you will have to post this tag to all your blogs as well. So, please. Don't cheat!
6. Please come back again to copy the update of the master list, often. This process will help new participants to get the same gains as the first participants.
7. Don't forget to use the banner at your post, you can save as or you can just copy the code in here.
Master List :
A. Asia : 1. Moms... Check Nyo (Philippines) 2. Aeirin's Collections (Philippines) 3. Jenny and Belle (Philippines) 4. Hailey's Beats and Bits (Philippines) 5. Appleofmyeyes(Saudi Arabia) 6. Deranged Insanity (Philippines) 7. PROJECT HEAVY TRAFFIC (Singapore) 8. Rooms of My Heart (Indonesia) 9. Blessings and Beyond (Philippines) 10. lancerlord (Singapore) 11. allinkorea (Korea) 12. kimchiland (Korea) 13. korean food (Korea) 14. idealpinkrose (Korea) 15. Pinay Mommy Online (Philippines) 16. Momhood Moments (Philippines) 17. Business Mars (Philippines) 18. Maiylah's Snippets (Philippines) 19. Picture Clusters (Philippines) 20. My Wanderings (Philippines) 21. Hit-or-Miss (Philippines) 22. Life Quest (Philippines) 23. FunFierceFabulous (Phils) 24. and Life Goes On for... (Philippines) 25. Moments of Colours (Philippines) 26. Making sense… (somehow) (Philippines) 27. Day To Day (Philippines) 28. My Happy Place 29. Me and Mine (Japan) 30. Little Peanut (Japan) 31. Creative In Me (Japan) 32. Pea in a Pod (Japan) 33. A Slice of Life (Phils) 34. Jenny Said So (Phils) 35. Live it Up... (Philippines) 36. A Sweet Taste Of Life (Philippines) 37. Through The Rain (Philippines) 38. Sugarmagnolias (Japan) 39. ParentZine育兒好好玩 (Singapore) 40. We are Family (PH) 41. Reference Notes (Hong Kong) 42. The Sweet Life 43. A Great Pleasure (Malaysia) 44. Lalaine's World ( Thailand) 45. Proud Mommy (Philippines) 46. Petty Ramblings of a Petty Queen(Malaysia) 47. The Real Deal (Malaysia) 48. My Sweet Escape (Malaysia) 49. Mommy Earns Money Online (Philippines) 50. Pexlinks Triple Love (Philippines) 51. OnlineBiz and Resources (Philippines) 52. LadyJava's Lounge (Malaysia) 53. LadyJava Life's Pages (Malaysia) 54. Being Woman (Malaysia), 55. Cat Tales (Malaysia) 56. Make Money Online (Malaysia) 57. LadyJava's Food Paradise (Malaysia) 58. Lourdes' Mia (Philippines) 59. Miss Write (Philippines) 60. Me, Myself+2 (Phils) 61. Moments of My Life 62. My Deepest & Honest Thoughts (Malaysia) 63. Crissy's Haven 64. Strangely Out of Place (Philippines) 65. Frozen Moments (India) 66. NER: Never Ending Resolve (Philippines) 67. Mindjuice in Full Throttle 68. Straight from the Heart 69. Creative Thoughts (Philippines) 70. Emila's Illustrated Blog 71. WilStop (Philippines), 72. Alanzain-home decor world (Malaysia) 73. Let's talk-everything in one space (Malaysia) 74. Tiklaton (Pilipinas) 75. Digiscraptology (Philippines) 76. A Life in Bloom (Philippines) 77. Because Life is a Blessing (Philippines) 78. Day to Day Miracles 79. Budget Traveler 80. The Success (Indonesia) 81. Lets Travel Philippines (Philippines) 82. enlaceré. tordu. (Singapore) 83.Blessings in Life (Philippines) 84. Tere's World (Philippines) 85. Journey in Life (Philippines) 86. Thoughts and Beyond (Philippines) 87. Geng's Journal (Philippines) 88. e-Shopping (India) 89. Tippy-Tips 90. Life and Me (Singapore) 91. Xploring Asia ( Singapore) 92. Baboyita (Philippines) 93. A Place Of Being (Philippines) 94. Bits and Pieces (Philippines) 95. Asian Mutt International (Malaysia) 96. An Anonymous Journal (Malaysia) 97. WebGeek Journal (Philippines) 98. BlogScope (Philippines) 99. The Mind The Heart The Lines (Malaysia) 100.BoBo the Bimbo (Singapore) 101.Sjtl (Philippines) 102. Crissy's Zone (PHIL) 103. [S]hiphire [D]ominion (Malaysia) 104. All about your children (Singapore) 105. Hardy Chen Power Blog (Indonesia) 106. Rien Mais Tout, Nothing But All (Malaysia) 107. A Nice Thought (Philippines) 108. Choc Mint Girl (Malaysia) 109. KaDusMama (Malaysia) 110. Chorva (Philippines) 111. Geek Chic Guru (Philippines) 112. Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts (Philippines) 113. LZmommy(Singapore) 114. Free VB Tools (Indonesia) 115. Bloggerbin ( Malaysia) 116. Love Is Colorful (Malaysia) 117. Supernova and Sweet Pain 118. Rants and Ramblings of Missbodybeautiful 119. My daily thoughts and moods 120.your turnB.
Australia : 1. Reflexes (Australia) 2. Emcee 3. Outback-Pinay 4. Collect and Connect (Australia) 5. Stand My Ground (Australia) 6. Alive (Australia) 7. your turnC.
Afrika : 1. Doudy Sketche Watercolor Paintings 2. Optimizing for Search Engines 3. Painting Artworks 4. Pictures in Egypt 5. your turn.
North Amerika : 1. Simple Life, Simply Me (USA) 2. Pinaymama's Diary (USA) 3. 3 Garnets and Sapphires (United States) 4.Traipsey Turvey (USA) 5. Dabawenyako (USA) 6. Icelog (USA) 6. The Misadventures of an Ordinary Housewife (USA) 7. It Is Nap Time (US) 8.A Mother's Journal (USA) 9. Journey And Journal [USA] 10. Life is good and beautiful (USA) 11. Tasteful Voyage (USA) 12. Jenny's Wandering Thoughts (USA) 13. Mom Knows Everything (Canada) 14. Filipino love stories (USA) 15. A Mom's Note (USA) 16. Life with the Two Crazy Dogs 17. BLOGSILOG (USA) 18. Juliana's World ( New York, USA) 19. My Daily Discourse (USA) 20. My Point Of View 21. My Blog Entry (USA) 22. This Side of Eternity (MI, USA) 23. The Paper Vision (USA) 24.Beyond Being A Mom(USA) 25.My So called life(USA) 26. Blogging By Sandee (USA) 27. Comedy Plus (USA) 28. My Life... My Journey!(USA) 29. Your Fun Family (USA) 30. Big Money List (Canada) 31. Life Expressions (USA) 32. DOTBLOGGER 33. Nita's Random Thoughts (USA) 34. Thomas Travel Tales (USA) 35. Nita's Corner (USA) 36. Thomas Web Links (USA) 37. Great Finds and Deals (USA) 38. Filipino Online Community (USA) 39. Batuananons (USA) 40. Bohol Paradise (USA) 41. Living or Surviving (USA) 42. your turn.
South Amerika : 1. Oscar Luiz (Brazil) 2. dibujandoarte (Argentina) 3. your turn.
Europe : 1. My Imaginary Travels (Netherlands) 2. Juliana's Site (Netherlands) 3. Picturing of Life (Netherlands) 4. SuperMae (Portugal) 5. The Callalily Space (The Netherlands) 6. Portia (UK) 7. Daily Grind (Germany) 8. Amel's Realm (Finland) 9. Mummy Diaries (England) 10. Mirage as Usual (Austria) 11. Say Cheese (DE) 12. Ramblings of an ad hoc doctor (United Kingdom) 13. Love Defies All (England) 14. Breather 15. your turn.
Antarctica : 1. your turn
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I am tagging : Everyone
I was bloghopping when i came across this personality quiz once again. I had fun answering them. The one i liked most is the quiz, which asks about what my birth date means? Here it is:
Your Birthdate: May 18
You are a cohesive force - able to bring many people together for a common cause.
You tend to excel in work situations, but you also facilitate a lot of social gatherings too.
Beyond being a good leader, you are good at inspiring others.
You also keep your powerful emotions in check - you know when to emote and when to repress.
Your strength: Emotional maturity beyond your years
Your weakness: Wearing yourself down with too many responsibilities
Your power color: Crimson red
Your power symbol: Snowflake
Your power month: September
This is a fun quiz, it hits me on the spot on my qualities. Other data amused me, having found out about them only now.
Friend, try to know yours, too.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
One of the hobbies of my daughter is playing guitar. I bought her a guitar which looks very plain and simple. She wished it was more hip and lively. I figured the only way to do it is to enhance its appearance with a trendy design, and speaking of designs there is a good site for guitar hero guitar skins designed for all style of guitars. I need to solicit my daughter's choice of design. After all, she is the one who knows how to play guitar as of now in the family. But if i were given an option to choose, here is my pick.
Whenever i go to malls and internet cafes, the sight of young people and adults playing games online is rampant. My kids are especially crazy about these online games. I already talked to them that its a waste of money to be playing in the internet cafe when they can't use my computer because i am blogging , but it seems i can't stop them. Kids will always be kids. They just love computer games and just lately they are prodding me to buy a CD on the Dungeon Runners online, which have added a very exciting character in the game, the Bling Gnome.
I was aghast that gnomes are being liked about now. In my childhood times, i am scared with the mention of gnomes because gnomes either give wealth or destruction and my father use to tell me a story that they live under our jackfruit tree. I have wanted my father to talk to the gnome so it would give us gold, but he would just laugh at me.
In the game Dungeon Runners, "bling" means gold or jewelry. A player is lucky if he has a "bling gnome", as he will have someone following him around to help. Gnomes in the Dungeon Runners are very helpful creatures and they pick up anything the player drops to the ground and turn them into gold. It is a very exciting game, and it will bring players into the fantasy of magic. I will accede to my children's request for this Dungeon Runners. At least, they would have the modern version of the old fairytales of gnomes.
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Au pairs, carers, and domestic workers today (Friday 6th March) launched Labour of Love, a new campaign focusing on the rights of workers in private homes across Ireland.
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Jane Xavier, domestic worker spokesperson and former au pair, said "Contrary to popular belief, au pairs in Ireland are workers, not cultural exchange participants. In law, au pairs have the same rights as any other workers. In practice, however, we are being used for full-time flexible childcare and domestic labour for a fraction of minimum wage. This is unacceptable in 2015. We need to ensure that au pairs know their rights as workers and families know their obligations as employers."
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Ms Smith continued, "Au pairs are working long hours in family homes across Ireland, providing essential childcare services in a country where crèche fees are among the highest in Europe and where the state is not investing in public childcare systems. Despite the importance of their work, au pairs are being paid a pittance. Their basic employment rights are being completely ignored."
The campaign is also calling for the introduction of a dedicated employment permit for domestic work, to match increasing demand for care of the elderly, childcare and household services.
Ms Smith stated, "Domestic work is essential to all economies as it enables others to work outside the home. Demand for domestic work in Ireland has increased but discriminatory immigration and employment polices have created a sector rife with exploitation, poor conditions and even trafficking. The State has a responsibility to ensure that the rights of all domestic workers are protected and that our employment and immigration policies reflect labour market needs. We need a work permit to recognise the demand for migrant domestic workers, and we need au pairs' rights to be enforced."
For more information on our work with au pairs, check out our briefing paper and Jane Xavier's recent speech.


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