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There are so many penis pumps on the market, it's sometimes difficult to know where to even begin, when selecting one. First, start by checking out our article:
What Are Penis Pumps? How to Build a Bigger & Harder Penis
This article will help you familiarize yourself with the basics of pumping, the different types of pumps available, and how penis pumps can give you a larger and harder penis.
Of course, hearing from actual users of pumps, can give you another, unbiased perspective. The advice and reviews from other PEers can help you when you're ready to make your pump-buying decision. To this end, we've gathered together the penis pump review and advice comments our members here at PEGym have posted.
Generally speaking, I would recommend getting a brake-bleeder pump with a gauge, they are by far the most durable. Then just get a mustang, size matters, or any other similar cylinder in your size and price range. The other option is to get a water pump, that is totally dependent on whether or not you want to confine your pumping to the bath/shower.
~ kickinthemebs
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~ Dangler
I noticed gains with the Bathmate. Using it with manual PE works very well.
I have and use both air / water pumps, with either you have to follow guidelines …. With air do not go over 5 in. Vacuum for long periods and water do not stay in the Bathmate over 20-min. They both have there use but respect them or injuries will result. (…)
Quality pumps are more pricier then the pumps you will find in your local toy shop. Give the Bathmate a try cause there is a limit to the amount of vacuum you will be able to generate on the BM. With a quality dry pump with a gauge it can be addictive to push yourself way past safe limits just to see. I know i do from time to time. You can wet/dry pump with the BM and still not exceed safety limits and still get a stretch. So for some safety and self control give the BM a try.
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Whatever pump you choose, get a pump with a gauge. Withough a gauge, you're risking injury if you pump at too high an hg.
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I would have to say the best pump would be the one that works best for you. what I mean is you try a few out and see if they work like you want. But if I had to say what would be the best pump to start out with it the Bathmate. helps beginners from over doing it. I'm not saying you can go all out, just that it will be easier for you to get a feel for pumps and getting more blood to flow into the penis. I enjoy my Bathmate.
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I can maintain a good 6.25″ for a good day now when I pump. I believe in air pumps. I own a Kaplan and if I were to buy another I would buy Vacutech.
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When an injury or illness interrupts your ability to make a living as you always have, Social Security Disability claims reviewers will expect answers to two key questions:
- Are you able to do any of the jobs you have done in the last 15 years? (Perhaps after healing or rehabilitation)
- If not, is there anything else you can do?
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Beginning travelers can learn more through helpful tips on traveling. If you continue reading, you will discover a handpicked selection of travel tips that will make it easier for you to enjoy your time away from home. Planning ahead will leave you more time to have fun, so read on for some tips to help you do just that.
Try and leave important valuables at home. You don't want to have to keep track of these valuables at all times, and even worse, they could get stolen.
Create a packing list for your trip! You can start your list anytime before you travel. By having a detailed list of what you need, you will take the stress out of packing. If you are delayed in beginning your packing, having a comprehensive list will make the task quicker, easier, and with less clutter.
If you travel to a foreign city, keep a lookout for people pretending to be police or law enforcement. Show officials your passport, but do not give it to them. If you are advised that you need to return with them to the police station or another office, travel with them only by foot. Do not get rides with strangers.
If your travels will take you to a port of call prior to your cruise, try to find a reasonably priced hotel with included parking and check in the night before. Ask the staff at the hotel where you stay about parking deals they may offer.
Pack clothespins on your upcoming trip. They can be a useful item when you go on a trip, even though they are not something someone thinks to bring with them.
Try getting in a big workout before you board the plane. This will not only help you to work out pre-flight jitters, it will also warm up your muscles to help you avoid cramps during a long flight. Your body can become cramped and uncomfortable. Exercise or, at the least, a session of stretching prior to a flight can minimize your cramps and eliminate sore muscles.
Travel is a great way to educate family members. By taking time and preparing, there is nothing to fear from the developing world. It is a great way to show other cultures to children. You can gain understanding and tolerance for different cultures while abroad.
Take sleeping pills if you need helping sleeping through a flight. Many people find it difficult to sleep on an airplane, between the unfamiliar surroundings, uncomfortable seats, and passenger and aircraft noise. To help you get some sleep during your flight, you should take a pill that makes you relax. The key is to hold off taking any pills until after departure so that you are not drowsy in the event you are forced to head back to the terminal.
Don't forget to check your passports' expiration dates. Many countries have rules concerning passports. A country may decide to not let you enter if your passport is expiring within a certain amount of time. Usually this range is between three and six months, but some countries can require more, even up to a year.
Pack some travel candles if you plan on staying in hotels during your trip. It will add a pleasant aroma to your room. Not only is it romantic, it will relax you and help you to fall asleep. You can buy these candles in miniature sizes, and they are usually drip free.
Try to avoid exchanging currency when you are in a new country. You can get that country's currency easily. The easier method is getting your currency from an ATM. Besides being more convenient, ATMs tend to have more generous exchange rates than brick-and-mortar exchanges.
Try to get a room that is on a high floor. It might seem like no big deal, but thieves have an easier time breaking into rooms on the ground floor. Sliding doors are also a security risk, so if you have a choice, opt for a room without them. Sliding glass doors are, unfortunately, quite easy for thieves to get open.
Photocopy all your essential documents before leaving. You will want to keep your passport copies, insurance, and other miscellaneous documents in separate places then the ones you will have with you. Leave another set of copies with someone you trust in case something happens to your copies.
Contact lens cases are a great thing to take whenever you go on vacation. If you are only using a small bit of these products, carry them in one of these containers.
Currency Exchange
If you want to save on currency exchange fees, don't change your money until you reach your destination. Sometimes you are not able to exchange currency right away when you reach your destination. If this is the case, make a small currency exchange before you leave and take that money with you while you're traveling until you are able to change the remainder of it.
You should never head out camping or hiking without taking along good maps of the territory you intend to visit. Another good idea is to bring a GPS available in instances when you might get lost while hiking.
Consider buying an electrical adapter prior to leaving the country for a trip; a voltage converter may be a good idea as well. If you wait until you get to the airport, or try to get one from a store close to your hotel, you will pay much more.
By now you should have learned some good advice about getting the most from your travel. These tips have been assembled to assist new travelers with the fundamentals, as well as to give effective methods easy enough for any traveler to use on their next trip.


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By Van Do on February 15, 2017
Lately, our Designveloper team started implementing a new working method – Pair Programming, where is two programmers sitting side by side at one computer, sharing just a single workspace.
We were very nervous at the first time. You know, we, programmers got used to using our own swords and fighting solo when getting into the war. Then, suddenly you have to share your weapons with another guy, how confusing it could be?
Surprisingly, we have to admit that much like a cup of coffee a day, pairing tastes awful at first, but we end up liking it after just a few weeks imbibing of it repeatedly.
So in today's post, I'm going to share with you some reasons why we fell in love with pair programming and why it's a good idea for every ninja coder to give it a try.
In a nutshell, pair programming is when two programmers are coding together.
To make it easier to understand, let's imagine when you and your friend are in the car. You're driving and your friend is responsible for looking at the map and show the direction. The same can be said of pairing. In pair programming, while one developer is writing code and implementing solution, the other beside will keep an eye on the big picture and navigate.
At Designveloper, we do pair programming slightly different.
Typically, in pair programming, it is recommended to use only one machine for both developers but we use two machines. The reason is that each developer has his/her own preferences, for example: text editor, IDE, font, color, screen resolution, place where his/her code resides, etc. Letting each developer works on his/her own machine would make the developer feel more comfortable. The other developer can also learn more from these preferences and he/she can pick what he/she wants.
However, the common mistake when 2 developers working on 2 machines is that the navigator tends to use his/her own machine while the other is coding. To avoid this problem, we explicitly require the navigator to close his/her own laptop.
2 laptops works best with a big monitor. It is recommended to have at least 23" monitor with 2 HDMI ports. Skype or Hangout screen sharing work best in case of working remotely. If 2 developers sitting next to each other but do not have an extra monitor, using built-in screen sharing feature of mac to keep 2 machines displaying the same is recommended.
Following is the instruction to setup screen sharing on Mac:
Throughout the process, programmers will switch role frequently, constantly talk to each other, especially do research together to keep both engaged.
We also have pair programming diary. At the end of everyday, the lessons learnt will be documented. In the end of a working week, all the lessons could be used for sharing via a blog post for example.
Last but not least, we highly recommend you to use the Pomodoros technique for keeping time and taking break between every section. You can use Be Focused app on app store to execute this.
It would never be easy to measure the value. That's why we use Hubstaff to track all the work and get invaluable insights about the real result programmers produce.
The following are 3 typical pair combinations:
Since both members of the team are experienced, they can produce the best quality for sure. The thing is there's always something more to learn but experts used not to make questions. And as a result, they normally lose their creativity and less likely to introduce new solution.
This will be a great opportunity for the novice learn more from the expert. When the novice raises questions, the expert have to think over and explain. This Questions & Answers process can lead to the best new solution.
Nonetheless, make sure the novice is active. If not, the novice may end up just watching and the expert will feel annoyed. This is the watch-the-master phenomenon.
Obviously, two novices pairing can give better result than they working independently. But this combination is discouraged.
We're gaining huge benefits from pair programming:
As usual, after the code is written, we need to review it to improve the quality. The things is even though you try your best to focus on reading your code again and again, you still might not come up with some suggestions for a better quality.
But with pair programming, the review process will be done WHILE the code is being written. It sure make the code nicer, reduce the risk of errors and failures.
Moreover, two heads are always better than one. A solo developers can't think up more alternatives when proceeding than a pair could. And as the result, it leads to better design quality.
Let's face the fact that humans fundamentally like being social. And pairing means more communication. It gives chances to make friends with the ones we normally don't hang out with. In consequences, it builds trust inside the team and makes employees comfortable. Happy employees help us to build a productive and effective team for sure.
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, to solve the problem you just need a simple solution but somehow you can't realize it by yourself. In pair programming process, we will constantly and easily learn from our partners.
When an expert and a novice are paired, we can save ourselves a lot of headache and time in training newbies. Pair programming could be a good way to strengthen each other skills faster.
If you think that having two programmers work on a task will double the hour it takes to do that task, you're wrong! I did think the same at the beginning.
A study run by Laurie Williams from the University of Utah shows that pairs just spend about 15% more time on programs than individuals (Figure 1). However, the resulting code has about 15% fewer defects (Figure 2). Let's take a look at two charts below:
Having a second set of eyes can help us debug faster. Time saving is obviously equal to more money!
Don't you ever feel frustrated when your staff is off and then tons of workflow are interrupted? When it comes to pair programming, you can say goodbye to this stress. One member in pair is off, the other still knows exactly what to do without taking time to transfer.
Nothing is perfect, so does pair programming. On our journey to successful pairing, we have discovered some of its drawbacks:
– Taking up all the time talking: If one person in pair or both do not have any experience about the task they are working, they might end up explaining things almost time and might not even touch the keyboard to write code.
– Bad effect on each other: What I mean is that if a member is with his/her head in the clouds, or is simply a slow typer, it can slow down his/her partner as well.
– Lacking self confidence: The most common situation we met is someone in pair doesn't have courage to admit that he/she is stuck at some points. They just wait and hope things get clearer instead of asking for an explanation. This can easily lead to the "Watch the Master" phenomenon and be the main reason of disengagement.
– Better when working alone: Some people are just better when working solo. They prefer being independent and self-reliant.
Nonetheless, from my point of view, there's nothing wrong with pairing, it just depends on how to find a right partner for a right task. That's why at Designveloper, we emphasize the need to carefully recruit team members. Here are some of our partner recruitment criteria:
– Good attitude: In pair programming, members have to eager to learn and are willing to cooperate, and make a commitment to excellent quality
– Strong communication skills: Pair programming is also known as "programming out loud". Therefore, team member need to be active in speaking and even in writing documentation.
– High skills, good education background
– Sense of humor: Science proves funny people are more intelligent. Additionally, it will make the working atmosphere comfortable and sure release stress.
– Play hard, work hard
– Fast typing skill: As I said before, a slow typer will slow down other teammate.
After all, we are just new kids who make a real concerted effort to get our feet wet with new working method for saving time in our day-to-day workflow and bringing to our customers the best product.
Pair programming can be tough and totally be a nightmare for those who can not find the right combination. But at least we did try and we have nothing to lose but a chance to win. For now pair programming still gives us a lot of fun, knowledge sharing and motivation.
How about your opinion? Why don't you give it a try and share with me your experience in the comment box below? If you have any further question about pair programming, just ask, I'm eager to help you!


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A few weeks ago SeeingRedinChina.com was not accessible within China. My initial urge was to figure out which post had led to being blocked, and decide what that would mean for the future of the blog. Was it our coverage of Chen Guangcheng's case? Or was it my rant against the Global Time's incredible lack of integrity which unintentionally went online the same day that Global Time's called us one of the best English language blogs focused on China. A few days later though, the site was accessible and we hadn't changed a thing. The Great Firewall of China had shifted once again.
In my year of blogging I've seen a number of websites get blocked and often people try to find a single reason. Instead of trying to list every possibility, I think it's more efficient to look at the issue from a different angle.
Why we haven't been blocked
I think the most important factor concerning why we haven't been blocked is this is an English language blog. For the majority of netizens, English is not a language they easily understand, and so my website only reaches a tiny percentage of Chinese people. Meanwhile, translations of my posts appear on yizhe group's site, which is blocked in China. I think if I were to write these same thoughts in Chinese, it would be seen as much more of a threat. As it stands though, Chinese readership is somewhat limited.
The second factor is that I don't usually report on news stories as they happen. While this is somewhat a form of self-censorship, I am also trying to avoid knee-jerk reactions to complicated problems. To be completely honest, there are news stories coming out of China every week that are so shockingly amoral that I don't even repeat them to my wife or parents. I don't repeat these stories because they aren't representative of the China I know. The writing I enjoy doing looks more at trends than individual events, and I think this helps me avoid the censors' eyes who are watching for the most sensitive and recent news stories.
The third factor, is that I do try to present a fair view of China. While this doesn't always show through as much as I would hope, I wish nothing but the best for the Chinese people. When I think a certain law or gov't action is problematic, I try to find credible sources (from a Chinese perspective) to back up my arguments. After all it's much harder for censors to argue with a point made by the People's Daily than one made by some expat who sits typing away at his desk. The murkiness of what is or isn't acceptable allows me to push boundaries.
The value of the invisible line
There are a few issues that will always draw the attention of China's web monitors, like articles about Taiwanese or Tibetan independence or vivid descriptions of what happened in Tian'anmen Square. During the riots in Tibet back in 2008 I would read an article on CNN and email it to another foreign teacher who then wouldn't be able to open the link. Stories were blocked almost as quickly as they went online. This visible line is useful for censors, but is easily skirted by netizens.
The much more powerful force though is the invisible line that keeps the author guessing what is or isn't "sensitive." A recent article from the New York Times profiling author Murong Xuecun illustrates just how powerful this force can be. In the article Murong Xuecun highlights the fact that when he writes he has no idea where exactly the line is. This ambiguity causes him to delete his most daring lines, and then make additional cuts during the editing process as the publisher also tries to guess at what is or isn't acceptable.
I would guess this is the system that the Party prefers. With no one clear about what can be said, many opt instead to be more cautious in their writing, even if it wouldn't have been caught by censors. I see this on an almost daily basis in the courses I've taught. When asking students for their opinions you'll see an entire room full of people who, one-on-one, can be incredibly vocal but when surrounded by peers who could report their thoughtcrime, remain completely silent.


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Planning on wedding dress shopping in the SoCal area this weekend? You must make a stop at the Oscar de la Renta store on Melrose for their trunk show that will feature dresses from the new Spring 2010 collection. Their store in Melrose is the only store in the US that carries the bridal collection, and the whole second floor of the store is devoted to it. Happy shopping!
Browse dresses from Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2010 collection in our wedding dress gallery.


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Today's Reading:
Judges 19:1-20:48
Romans 2:1-24
Psalm 73:15-28
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Focus Verses: Romans 2:13; 21-23
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it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight,
but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. - - - 21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? 22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?
is not enough for me to hear God's law, or understand it, or teach it,
or proclaim it. It is a path to walk and a life to be lived. This
obedient life is not possible, however, without God's grace. The
Christian life is not one of trying to earn God's love or winning
approval through obedience to laws. Rather, it is looking to Christ for
the forgiveness, healing, and resurrection power I need to live a life
that honors God.
Righteousness cannot be achieved
through human strength or resolve, so those who do become righteous have
nothing to brag about. The Law exposes my failure and the futility of
trying to be righteous in my own strength. The grace of God reaches out
to me in my weakness and makes it possible for me to be renewed,
empowered, and transformed by his Spirit into the Christ-shaped person
he wants me to be.
Response and Action:
will not put my hope in a moral code, in knowledge, or in my own
strength. While I recognize God's call to live in truth and
righteousness, I also recognize that I cannot live that way without
God's help. I need God's grace, his guidance, and the strength of the
Holy Spirit. Righteousness comes by faith in Christ Jesus who makes
God's grace and Spirit available to me.
I will seek God
with my whole heart. I will be attentive to God's presence and learn to
live by faith--relying on the strength and guidance of the Spirit. I
will press on to take hold of the life that comes through faith in
Christ. I will pursue every means to be shaped and led by God.
God, teach me your ways and show me your path. I want to be more than a
hearer and a knower; I want to be a doer of the word. Help me, through
faith, to do the good things you have prepared for me to do. I ask this
in the name of Jesus, my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Spiritual Formation Verses: Philippians 3:7-9
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of
Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the
surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I
have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes
from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the
righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.
Why Sin Matters: The Surprising Relationship between Our Sin and God's Grace
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Josh and Renai move with their family to a bigger house. There, their son Dalton suffers a strange accident and falls into a coma. But while they try to help their son, evil entities begin to torment the family.
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Famous Dance Of Sambalpur In Odisha : Karma Naach Or Karma Dance
Karam or Karma actually means 'fate' in Kosli Oriya. This pastoral Sambalpuri folks dance is carried out in the course of the worship of the god or goddess of fate (Karam Devta or Karamsani Devi), whom the folks take into account the reason for good and dangerous fortune. It begins from Bhadra Shukla Ekadasi (eleventh day of the brightmoon of the month of Bhadra) and lasts for a number of days. That is common among the many scheduled class tribes (e.g., the Binjhal, Kharia, Kisan and Kol tribes) within the districts of Balangir, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, Sambalpur and Mayurbhanj. This dance is in honour of Karamsani, the deity who bestows kids and good crops. After the puja is completed it's adopted by singing and dancing in accompaniment of drum (maandal), cymbal and many others.
The skillful motion of the younger boys with mirror in hand signifies the standard sample of affection-making in course of dancing and singing. The dance is carried out generally by boys in group, typically by ladies in group and typically each the sexes collectively. The subject material of songs constitutes the outline of nature, invocation to Karmasani, needs, aspiration of individuals, love and humor.
Mainly, the phrase, Karma or Karam right here known as 'destiny' within the Kosli of Oriya. It's a pastoral Sambalpuri dance being seen on the time of the worshipping of the goddess or god of destiny, the Karamsani Devi and Karam Devta respectively. These gods and goddesses play an important function within the lives of individuals as they're thought of as the reason for good in addition to dangerous fortune. It begins from Bhadra Shukla Ekadasi which is the eleventh day of the Bhadra month when there's vivid moon. It lasts for a variety of days. It has been discovered that often any such dance is carried out by the folks belonging to the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes such because the Binjhal, Kisan, Kharia and Kol tribes residing within the areas reminiscent of Kalahandi, Balangir, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj and Sambalpur. The dance is supposed for honoring Karamsani, the deity who's considered chargeable for bestowing youngsters in addition to good crops. As soon as the completion of the puja takes place, it's adopted by songs and dance performances by the folks together with the drum accompanied known as as maandal and cymbal.
There's quite a lot of enjoyable and pleasure exhibited by the youth after they dance with vigour and their spirit accompanied by their attraction provides colours to it. Individuals could be witnesses carrying lovely colourful clothes with darkish colours exuberated corresponding to crimson garments together with feathers of peacock. These clothes are designed skillfully and there are ornaments particularly designed for the event. Not solely the members however the audiences are also filled with ecstasy. Each males in addition to girls are discovered to be collaborating and are discovered engrossing themselves for your complete evening. As per the custom, the boys make actions having a mirror of their arms indicating the sample of creating love whereas the dance is going down. The dance efficiency is finished by teams of boys in addition to teams of women whereas they will dance collectively as effectively. The subjective behind these songs and dances is to represent the character description which is beneath the management of Karamsani who takes care of individuals love, needs, aspirations and humor as nicely. Due to this fact, Karma Naacha has a big position to play within the lives of individuals of Odisha.


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Authors Festival
Had a great day with the third, fifth and sixth graders at Emery Park Elementary School in Alhambra, California. The Alhambra Educational Foundation sponsored the annual 6th Authors Day Festival in the Alhambra Unified School District. More that 70 authors spend the day throughout the school district sharing their experiences as authors and reading their books to students. Students were excited to meet real authors and to have their books signed by real authors!!


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Protestors say police killed 2 villagers, injured 6
Protestors say police killed 2 villagers, injured 6
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Protesting residents on Friday closed the Jalalabad-Torkham highway for six hours in Behsud district of eastern Nangarhar province after what they alleged police demolished their homes and killed two people and injured six others.
The angry protestors said police opened fire at them after they resisted demolishing of their homes in Samarkhel area under the pretext of preventing land grabbing.
However, the provincial government accused the residents of firing at the police who were sent to the area to prevent land grabbing.
The protestors, who blocked thousands of vehicles on both sides of the road, said police surrounded their area under the pretext of launching an operation and then started demolishing people's home and opened fire after locals showed resistance.
A tribal elder and participant of the demonstration, Malak Aman, said people who lived in the area had fled their homes in districts due to insecurity.
He said the government instead of facilitating the uprooted families was demolishing their homes and firing at them.
Malak Gul, another protestor, asked the government to punish the police officials who fired at the civilians. He said the dead and wounded were shifted to hospital after their homes had been demolished.
Luqman, who has been living in the area for the past 15 years, said he was not home when their house was demolished by security forces.
"I had gone to find work and earn some money to feed my family. When I returned, I found my family in the open and my home razed to ground."
He said Daesh and Taliban were not allowing them to live peacefully in their own areas while the government was expelling them from places where they took refuge.
Stranded passengers lashed out at the protestors, saying they were victimizing people for something that belonged to the government.
One of them, Aziz Shinwari, said: "My home is in Ghanikhel district where I cannot go in the evening because of insurgents, but these people have blocked the road and we are in great trouble."
Another passenger on his way to Torkham said the protestors for solution to their problem had left stranded thousands of people.
"Women are in the vehicles, even patients are not allowed to proceed, they should block the road to the governor's house, they should not block a general road."
The governor's spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani, said members of the commission on land grabbing had demolished structures on usurped land in Dewal area of Rodat district.
He said the land usurpers fired at and beat the commission members, who did not react despite suffering casualties.
Police officials who were present at the scene refused to comment on the issue.
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We've opened the showroom and I'm so delighted for the response we are receiving. We are meeting many brides that are gorgeous in our wedding dresses. I'm so thankful for everything (last week I wrote a very personal post where I explain it) that, listen carefully: I've decided to give away one of my wedding


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30 years to the day of the passing of Bob Nesta Marely. Long Live Bob Marley
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Hilda Hoy spoke with celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Raue about his plans for the future and his predictions for Berlin's food scene.
Tim Raue is something of a hometown culinary hero. The story of his rise from the streets of Kreuzberg – where he spent part of his youth in a notorious gang – to the highest echelons of Berlin's restaurant scene is a captivating one. But what's really won over fans is Raue's culinary style, a daring and precise fusion of European haute cooking and the Asian cuisines he admires.
After landing his first chef job in the late 1990s, Raue quickly ascended the culinary ranks and reaped awards and accolades along the way – not least a handful of Michelin stars. Today, he is the force behind no less than four Berlin restaurants (see below) and one in Munich, with big aspirations that will soon take him abroad. But even as he prepares to open a restaurant in Dubai this fall, he remains a Berlin boy bound to his roots.
Hilda Hoy: With your first two restaurants, Tim Raue and Sra Bua, you took inspiration from the culinary traditions of Asia. After that came La Soupe Populaire, with refined variations on traditional German cuisine. And now Colette, a French brasserie. What influences the culinary directions you take, and what comes next?
Tim Raue: There are two aspects of my work. First, the restaurants I open and the culinary concepts I realize there, and then there's the actual core of my creative work, which is the Tim Raue restaurant. As for the restaurants, I develop those culinary concepts to suit the individual circumstances. In the future, this could mean going in even more new directions. The Tim Raue restaurant, on the other hand, is unequivocally Asian and will remain that way, as this is my culinary path and the core of my brand – at the very highest standards.
Hilda Hoy: How do you continue finding inspiration for your culinary art and the new projects that you initiate?
Tim Raue: I travel a great deal, meet people, see art exhibitions, and am a very enthusiastic visitor of department stores, where I am inspired by all kinds of visual stimuli. However, new ideas only come during the downtime, when I am feeling balanced and my head is clear.
Hilda Hoy: Since you've started working as a chef, the culinary scene in Berlin has changed a great deal. In recent years there have suddenly been many more Michelin stars, much more international diversity, and more foodies with ever-higher standards. What do you make of these developments?
Tim Raue: I don't really observe the scene – I've never been interested in what others are doing. Regardless of this, the city of Berlin has naturally undergone strong developments, which is due to all the international business travelers and tourists coming here. I'm of the opinion, however, that one should not stray too far from one's own city. We want to keep making restaurants for Berliners, because that's who we are, we're part of the city.
Hilda Hoy: In the rare case that you have free time on your hands, where do you like to go to eat and drink well?
Tim Raue: Cordobar (Große Hamburger Str. 32, www.cordobar.net), with their great wine list and aromatic, wild dishes. Osteria Centrale (Bleibtreustr. 51) is my favorite Italian place. Moon Thai in Kantstrasse (www.moonthai.de) – the lab ped is one of my absolute favorite things to eat. And Good Friends (Kantstr. 30) for Cantonese food like a mom in Sheung Wan would make it.
Hilda Hoy: You've traveled the world a great deal, for work and perhaps also for pleasure. Have you come across anything in your travels that you miss here? What are your hopes for Berlin's culinary future?
Tim Raue: Berlin is currently divided: There are the hip neighborhoods in the east with practically every kind of world cuisine, while the west of the city is lagging markedly behind, because the people who come to Berlin primarily open their small restaurants and business in the hipper areas. So in principle, Berlin still has a lot of potential to develop. Especially when you consider the city is blessed with a surrounding region that puts out fantastic produce and ingredients, as is also the case with San Francisco, or even Seoul – then we can see that there is still potential for things to happen for Berlin.
Crowned with two Michelin stars, this restaurant is where Tim Raue lets his culinary passions out to play – and gets behind the stove himself whenever time permits.
The style: Haute Asian fusion
What to order: Raue's famed signature dish, an interpretation of Peking duck
Rudi-Dutschke-Str. 26
Pan-Asian dinners on the chic, subdued ground floor of the Hotel Adlon-Kempinski.
The style: European fine dining meets Japanese and Thai cuisine
What to order: The "Ruam Gan" family-style prix fixe menu
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Raue's newest endeavor, this French brasserie just opened in April a stone's throw from the chic Kurfürstendamm boulevard in Charlottenburg.
The style: Classic French dishes with contemporary, upscale twists
What to order: Salade niçoise and boeuf bourguignon
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R&B singer Avant picture(s)/pic(s), wallpaper and photo gallery, albums covers pictures.
Birth name: Myron Avant.
Born: April 26, 1978 USA.
Avant biography (bio):
Avant is a multi-platinum American R&B singer. A graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts in 1995 where he majored in theater, he is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," which one version features Ketara Wyatt, and "Read Your Mind" (the remix to which features Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has also had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.
He also did a remix of The Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with The Pussycat Dolls at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. In the past five years, he had a son, Chase, who was born c. 2002. Avant has also appeared on the Oxygen Network reality TV show Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency when he asked Janice to have models dance with him during the release party of the album Director.


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Step aside, solar power and 3D-printing — there are a few technologies who want a say in what the future might look like.
Many researchers don't expect 3D-printing to reach its full potential for the next 15 – 20 years, but we've started making major progress on how we manufacture things, and solar power has been around for decades.
So what are the "next big things" you haven't heard of yet? Here are five amazing technologies that'll soon become as common as smartphones:
1. 4D-Printing
It's not 2D…it's not even 3D…it's the ultra amazing, super cool 4D!
You're probably thinking "But our eyes can only see in 3D!" That's right, Johnny, but 4D isn't a literal fourth dimension, at least not in this application.
4D-printing differs from 3D-printing in that 3D-printing can only create objects that keep the same form, whereas 4D-printing is all about creating objects that can change shape or even build themselves.
Check it out:
2. Smart Clothes
You may think that this concept should have been done years ago, or perhaps it's never even crossed your mind, but you can rest easy in knowing that the smart clothes revolution is near.
Clothing with cool LEDs is nothing new (especially if you lived through the 80s), but smart clothes is just a bit more intelligent than that, going so far as to possess the ability to charge cellphones, interact with your smartphone, and more.
Check it out:
3. Driverless Cars
Do you wake up early in the morning and wish you didn't have that 30-minute commute to work so you could get five more minutes of shut eye?
In a decade or so, you'll be able to sleep behind the wheel — literally and legally. Google has been experimenting with driverless cars, and have made their car street-legal in several U.S. states.
This is important because of the insane amount of human deaths each year attributed to drunk driving, reckless driving, and more. Essentially, Google wants to take the human element out of the equation, and put an efficient robot behind the wheel of your car.
Check out this blind man test-driving one of Google's cars:
4. Wearable Technology
Google Glass, Samsung's smartwatch, and the rumored iWatch are just a few of the technologies that will become mainstream in the next few years.
As we become more and more connected with our technology, it makes sense that we develop better and more efficient ways of consuming content. This is where wearables come in.
First seen in films and television shows like The Jetsons, we've long dreamt of being more like "cyborgs" and power users.
Wearable technology isn't just another tech gadget to end up in our junkpiles, at least not if it's done correctly. Microsoft and Sony are some of the more well-known companies to dabble in wearable tech, but neither has developed a successful formula (i.e. their gadgets really, really suck).
Google may be onto something with their Google Glass initiative. For the moment, the Glasses can only function when connected to a smartphone, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a wearable in the first place.
However, that won't always be the case. Google Glass (or something like it) will probably replace your smartphone in the next ten years. Futurists like Ray Kurzweil believe that smartphone technology is going to be a short-lived trend, and that wearables will become the "next big thing" in 10 years or so.
Here's a demo video of what you can expect Google Glass to function like when it's available to the public sometime around the end of 2014:
5. Consumer Drones
For many people, the knowledge that hundreds of thousands of drones will be flying over our heads in the next few years is terrifying. To others, it's an exciting glimpse at the future, because for better or worse, drones are here to stay.
How we use this awesome technology is up to society and the lawmakers, although we haven't heard very much about the consumer side of drone technology.
Check out the path to drone regulation:
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Keeping Teresa Heinz Kerry under control
Now, why would someone want to do that? Well, some people wish that her husband's handlers would, at least according to Joe Conason.
"Who's in charge of keeping her on message?" demanded David Broder of The Washington Post.
If you wonder why John Kerry doesn't care if his wife tells a reporter for a Scaife rag to shove it (besides the obvious--that he doesn't care to control what she says), the rest of the article makes it very clear. Scaife has spent his money in part to smear Kerry and his wife and mock their relationship. I'd tell him and his people to shove it, too.


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For Pete's Sake
Salvador Perez had a great reaction after Jarrod Dyson's stolen base
The long-awaited moment finally arrived on Wednesday night.
Jarrod Dyson, who was traded by the Royals to the Seattle Mariners in January, stood at first base after drawing a second-inning walk. Behind the plate was Salvador Perez, Dyson's former teammate.
It was time for Mr. Zoombya vs. the Man With Four Gold Gloves.
Dyson won this round as he stole second. What happened next made Royals fans smile. Dyson sneaked a look back at Perez, who had a broad smile on his face. And Perez did a little rev-the-cycle move that Dyson made famous in Kansas City.
Take a look at this video from Twitter user Steve McCleary:
Dyson got em, Salvy is too much haha. pic.twitter.com/8ZDdqwR1km— #VoteMoose (@SteveMcCleary) July 6, 2017
Fans loved it.
God I have so much love everyone involved in this play. From Dyson to Salvy to Whit. https://t.co/E5kh4bvCAy— Danny Woods (@dcwoods89) July 6, 2017
That Salvy/Dyson thing was cute. ❤— YoMa816 (@HeatherHookNE) July 6, 2017
That look Salvy gave Dyson...haha.— Jason Weaver (@JweavKC) July 6, 2017
You can't run on Sal....well, actually you can. Speed do that.#KCRoyals
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As soon as the temps moved up into the 80's, I immediately grabbed this off the shoulder dress to wear. Though I was not fond of the trend last year, I found a ton more styles this year that appealed to me and I finally caved. Unfortunately this one sold out quite fast (though I have seen sizes come back in stock the past few days so I would keep checking back in case someone returns one!), but I have linked a ton of great styles and price points in the widget below. While an off the shoulder style is not something I would wear everyday, I do enjoy having a few pieces in my closet. It's a bit more high maintenance however, and finding a proper strapless bra (I love this one) and a good sunscreen for my shoulders and chest (this one is my holy grail) is a necessity.
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I want to say that at some point in my life I've had pretty much every video game system, save a few that were just WAY beyond my pay scale (like the Neo Geo. MAN, that thing was expensive when it launched in the US!) or weren't worth actually owning. And if I didn't have it (i.e. that damn Neo Geo), I knew someone who did. Gamers tend to affiliate with other gamers, because like any passion people tend to want to be with others who share that passion. So how many stores can you go to and talk to people who instead of just working there, actually share your passion? So today on Retail Therapy, we have your friendly neighborhood GameStop.
What? Your neighborhood GameStop isn't that "friendly"? I see … well, there's something that you can do about that, but I'll get into that later.
So again, thanks to blogger extraordinaire Kris Cain (aka LittleTechGirl), I attended an event where we were able to talk to some of the people who worked behind the counter and on the floor at GameStop, and also people who managed at various levels including regionally. This allowed us to not only ask the store workers questions (like where can I find a Neo Geo now that I can afford one), but talk to the managers to find out why GameStop does some of the things they do, and find out some things that aren't advertised as much. For example, you know that you can trade in and buy used games there, but did you know that you can trade and purchase other things like tablets, cellphones and MP3 players? Also, there is benefit to giving them your email address. They send out flyers via emails on deals like extra credit towards trade-ins and buy X get Y free opportunities. And something that took me completely by surprise, GameStop works with charitable organizations like Make-A-Wish and St. Jude. It's all about giving back, folks. It's nice to see they do more than just sell me a video game.
Can you find video games, used and new, cheaper than they have at GameStop? I'm sure you can, especially online. But like I said before, I'm a touchy-feely kinda guy. I like walking into the store and knowing they're going to have what I'm looking for and I can just walk out with it. Yeah, I take advantage of online shopping and other stores, but GameStop seems to be able to work with game publishers and get some pretty cool exclusives. The trade in process is pretty painless too, and if I'm not playing something anymore, why not get a few bucks off of the newest hotness?
So about that "unfriendly" neighborhood GameStop experience … first, if the one close to you sucks, there are plenty of others to go to. PLENTY. They're all over the place. I've been to a few and haven't had a bad experience. The one I was at for the event in Orland Park I was very impressed by. Second, If you buy something on your receipt they give you a link to a survey. Tell on them. Real talk, the regional manager told me that they actually read every one that comes in. If the one you go to isn't up to snuff, blast them. It's the only way they'll get better. I give compliments freely, and criticism just as freely. In the end you're helping everyone that comes to that store, and you're helping the store get better.
As with any store, there are as many horror stories as there is high praise given. I've had some experiences at Walmart that would make you question that locations existence. Not all my Retail Therapy posts will be praising or recommending a place to shop. I do recommend shopping at GameStop, though. Find one with people who share your passion. And if you see a Neo Geo on the shelf, send a brother an email …
Talk to you soon!
Freddy C.


text: Model Airplanes: From the West Jersey Radio Control Club Page ContentTerminal A-West July 24, 2012- February 15, 2013 Flying model aircraft, also known as aeromodeling, was first witnessed in 1871 when French inventor Alphonse Pénaud designed and built the Planophore – a tiny rubber band powered aircraft that flew approximately 130 feet. This was an historic moment in aviation both for aeromodeling and early aircraft design. The fascination with aviation and the dream to achieve human flight spread throughout the world. It was 1903, more than 30 years later, when the dream to fly was realized by the Wright Brothers whose first successful flight launched the era of aviation. In 1927, the world was once again captivated by Charles Lindbergh's daring transatlantic flight between New York and Paris. With the public's growing passion for aviation, toy companies began to increase production of model airplane kits making aircraft and the thrill of flying accessible to everyone. It wasn't until the late 1940s following World War II, that radio-controlled model airplanes were developed for public use. Originally bulky and laden with large batteries, the early radio-controlled planes were difficult to control and couldn't fly very far or for long periods of time. Over the years, the technology became more sophisticated and radio-controlled model planes became lighter, more versatile, and user-friendly. Many modelers enjoy the labor-intensive construction process just as much as successfully flying their hand-built planes. Today, radio-controlled aeromodeling continues to be a popular activity. Model aircraft enthusiasts often join a regional club with a designated airfield for flying model planes. There are more than 2,500 model airplane clubs in the United States. Locally, the West Jersey Radio Control Club based in Mantua, New Jersey has one of the best aeromodeling airfields in the area with more than 100 members from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The West Jersey Radio Control Club flies every type of model aircraft from small to large including airplanes that are powered by electricity, gasoline, and glow fuel. For more information about the West Jersey Radio Control Club, visit www.wjrc.org.


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Susan Bumgarner has lost her fight with inflammatory breast cancer. A friend through the internet and the ibc-support list, Susan was always ready with an encouraging word. She and her husband Warren were strong examples of the incredible bond that partners bring to fighting this dread disease, and of the love that will survive anything.
Susan was an incredible support to newbies and others fighting IBC; a quick search of the archived list revealed to me just how extensive that support really was. She was always there, with a reassuring word, a datum, a supporting laugh. She kidded with us about our disappearing eyebrows, and she reassured those who wrote in the midst of a panicked night. She did her share of activism and articles, and she fought bravely and without hesitation.
She passed away at MD Anderson this morning, with her husband at her side.
In her memory and her honor, I'd like to give a nod to some organizations that are helping other people with cancer, in hopes that maybe someone out there searching for help today will find it.
Food and Friends prepares, packages, and delivers meals and groceries for people living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Cleaning for a Reason will help with the cleaning aspect. Got cancer? You may be able to get help via regular maid service, to help with one of the most time-consuming and impossible tasks on the list during chemo. Other groups I've only just heard about (from the ibc-support list) who provide free or reduced cost maid service for those who can't clean are You've Got It Maid and IJCSA.
The Susan G. Komen Foundation helps out with all kinds of diagnostic and treatment expenses for cancer patients. And, as you probably know if you've seen those kickly little signs around the internet, the Breast Cancer Site funds free mammograms.
Locks of Love is still around, gals, and gratefully accepting those ponytails that you're aching to get rid of. They use them to make new hair for little kids who have lost theirs due to chemo treatments or disease. In fact, I've got a post coming up tomorrow about a litttle girl and her mom who got haircuts together this winter, and who sent their hair off to help make other kids happy. I can't think of a better reason to cut one's hair, can you?
All kinds of PEAple are getting involved in the fight against breast cancer, with the brand-new, internet-initiated Frozen Pea Fund that was begun to honor our twitter-friend Susan Reynolds and give her strength to help her fight her own cancer.
Every time I think I'm nearly done talking about cancer, I am reminded that none of us can fully put cancer behind us or away from us; cancer will strike 1 in 3 of us over our lifetimes, so we must be aware. Now … have you done your breast self-exam this month?
Edited to add: I've just received news that Christine Buerger, who went by "Hoosier Hottie" on the IBC support list, has also passed away. I didn't know her like I did Susan and Norma and Ursel, but she was a friend to many on the list, and it is always difficult to hear of another loss. Please do your breast self-exam today, and call your doctor if ANYTHING is different in one breast than the other. Please? For me?


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Thursday, 13 September, 2001, 17:36 GMT 18:36 UK
Bayer stresses continuity
After weeks of hesitation, German chemical giant Bayer has announced it will not be selling its crisis-hit drug unit.
The unit had been seen as a candidate for a rapid fire-sale, after it was forced to withdraw Baycol/Lipobay, its top-selling anti-cholesterol remedy, over fears of fatal side-effects.
The firm has faced a barrage of lawsuits over Baycol.
In a further move to underline continuity, Bayer announced that it had picked Werner Wenning, its chief financial officer, to become its next chief executive.
Mr Wenning takes over in April next year.
'No sale'
Bayer said in a statement that its supervisory board approved a plan to set up separate companies to operate its healthcare and crop protection businesses but made it clear that the drugs business would not be sold.
The decision represents the maintenance of the firm's hallowed "four-pillar" strategy, under which four diverse business streams are intended to hedge the firm against a slump in one area.
The strategy has come in for criticism from analysts, who say that it makes Bayer something close to a conglomerate - a deeply unfashionable type of business.
The announcement is the result of a review of Bayer's strategy in the wake of the costly withdrawal of Baycol, a series of profit warnings, and the disastrous performance of its shares in the past few weeks.
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FREE Printable Jigsaw Puzzle: Zebra 1 (Small + Large Pieces)
Here we have a printable jigsaw puzzle "Zebra 1" which is very lovely looking zebra with its head on top of another one. The small image shown here is just for your pleasure, the large sizes are in the FREE zip file below.
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The ZIP file includes the large size images in small, medium and large pieces sizes for your comfort: FREE Printable Jigsaw Puzzle Zebra 1 (Small + Large Pieces)
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The Newport Harbor High girls' volleyball team won its pool with three wins in the Ann Kang Tournament at 'Iolani High on Honolulu, Hawaii Thursday.
Newport Harbor is placed in a new pool as the 24-team tournament continues Friday.
The Sailors scored wins against Memorial of Houston, Texas (25-15, 25-19), Kaiser from Hawaii (25-8, 25-11) and Santa Monica (25-11, 25-17).
In the three matches, Newport Harbor had various contributors including: Cinnamon Sary (26 kills, 15 assists overall), Alex Holbrook (16 kills), Claire Castillo (12 kills), Kasey Thompson (12 kills), Carol Bockrath (five kills), Torey Thompson (52 assists), Tatum Norton (13 digs), Hunter Jennings (six digs) and Biz Buckingham (four digs).


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Arts & Entertainment
Boys & Girls Club pieces featured in ArtWalk
The Columbia Center Rotary will feature the Pacific Fine Arts Exhibit for Boys and Girls Club at the next monthly ArtWalk in downtown Kennewick.
The 37 pieces of art in the show were created by Boys and Girls Club members from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Idaho and Utah.
The ArtWalk is from 5 to 8 p.m. March 4. There's no fee to walk through the studios, and some venues will have refreshments.
"This is the first time the (Boys and Girls Club exhibition) has been hosted in Washington state," said Kennewick artist Laura Gable. "The event demonstrates how the Boys and Girls Club enriches the lives of children."
Most of the featured artworks will be on display at Music & Arts Center at 20 N. Benton St. Other pieces will be scattered throughout the participating studios. The studios include Splash, 11 S. Dayton St.; Laura Gable Studio, 17 N. Auburn St.; Edward D. Jones, 16 W. Kennewick Ave.; You & I Framing and Studio, 214 W. First Ave.; Kennewick Coffee Co., 101 W. Kennewick Ave.; House of Style, 123 W. First Ave.; Essence Photography, 7 N. Cascade St.; Hoops Body Art, 115 W. Kennewick Ave.; Fantome Glass, 120 W. First Ave.; Gallery at 7, 7 S. Benton St.
Other businesses taking part in the downtown Kennewick ArtWalk are T & L Office Supply, 203 W. Kennewick Ave., Muse Salon, 6 N. Dayton St., Roxie Theatre Antiques & Riverhouse, 101 W. Kennewick Ave., Zinful Panini Grill & Wine Bar, 114 W. Kennewick Ave.
Another new addition to the ArtWalk in March will be the Art-A-Day Bloggers Show at 17 N. Auburn St.
The show was created by Kennewick artist Bobi Wilson as a way to keep the challenge of creativity fresh and spontaneous.
"I started Art-A-Day last year as a personal challenge to show up everyday in January and make art without any demands, expectations or reasons," Wilson said. "I just show up and see what happens."
Other artists eventually joined in and it became a powerful artistic experience as well as loads of fun, she added. Their creations are on display in the studio.
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Significance & Meaning Of Angel Number 31
When Angel Number 31 is presenting itself in your life frequently, the guardian angels will bestow you with hope and confidence and you will be capable of completing your jobs with ease and poise. You are being persuaded to explore the spiritual side of personality which will make life more stimulating.
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When you mix the forces of Number 3 and Number 1, you get the characteristics of angel number 31.
Number 3 stands for expression and realization, help and support. The number also signifies power and development, growth and diversification. Other qualities of Number 3 are eloquence and naturalness, aptitude and capabilities. The Number 3 indicates that you are surrounded by spiritual powers, and you can ask for their support whenever you want. These spiritual forces get connected with your inner self and help you in expressing your goals. They help you to maintain inner harmony and devotion.
Number 1 signifies management and aggression, enterprise and perception. It indicates a new approach while commencing new ventures. Other qualities of Number 1 are drive and determination while executing projects.
Hence Number 31 has the attributes of originality and development, zeal and confidence combined with self-expression.
Divine forces will lead you through the correct path and you should lead your life with optimism and conviction. You will become more prosperous by giving more to the society.
Angel Number 31 is promising you that your life will be affluent and dazzling with the help of the angels and divine forces. Your life will be exciting and joyful in all respects. It will be your endeavor to spread happiness and cheer to all the people around you.


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Colorado Wing
Colorado CAP establishes impressive SAR record
The Colorado Wing is known for making double-digit saves. In 1978, two young Civil Air Patrol pilots located the wreckage of a commuter plane, then directed rescue crews to 20 survivors. Two years later the wing was credited with helping save 115 people, including four from a crashed single-engine Beechcraft that went down just as it was crossing the Continental Divide. The wing set what was then a record for single-mission saves when it worked with another agency to save a group of 42 people stranded by heavy snowstorms in the Flat Top Wilderness Area.
In 2003 wing members were called on and successfully found 12 overdue hikers in the Lizard Head Wilderness Area. Four years later, wing aircrews helped locate a stranded trucker during a New Year's weekend blizzard in southeast Colorado. The following year, warming temperatures and rapid snowmelt brought members out to help the state's emergency management agency assess flooding.
he wing was recognized in 2012 for outstanding support during a series of deadly wildfires near Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Some 200 CAP members provided more than 1,600 man-hours in support of shelters. Aircrews flew 40 fire-spotting sorties and provided 1,800 images for damage assessment. Two years later, CAP aircrews flew 112 sorties and captured more than 10,000 images to help state officials assess flood damage.


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Ronde PDX
April 23, 2016 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tradition has it that on the 14th Day of Worship, the hardest of the land gather to match their skill and strength against each other on the inclines of Flandrian earth, stone and tarmac.
Exactly three weekends later this hallowed event will be honored with two invitational rides. Some will take on the original Ronde PDX parcours at 10:00am on Saturday. Yet a strong, enduring few will test themselves again on La Doyenne of the East 10:00 on Sunday.
Follow the routes any time you choose. The lions are waiting to devour you.
It's just a ride:
No Prize but Honor
No Fee but Sweat
No Support but Lycra
No Sponsor but Yourself
No Rules but the Lawful kind
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You see advertisements for them everywhere, and you've probably installed one at some time. After a free trial period, you either debated paying for it, or you ignored the payment demands until you got a computer tech like me to get rid of the program.
You might say, "Well, he's a computer tech, so he doesn't want people to buy programs that will do his job."
The thing is, they don't do my job.
My job (as I see it), is to keep your computer running as well as possible and help you keep it running well. I make judgements about what needs to be done and how to do it. I also try to educate you.
These "helper" programs (tuneup, driver updaters, registry cleaners, etc.), just do things automatically without using human judgement as what precisely needs to be done, or how, for a particular computer. They can/will do things that can be dangerous or unnecessary. Also, there there are free programs out there that can be used by knowledgeable people that do a better, safer job.
There is no such thing as cure-all programs for computers. Makers of these "helper" programs want you to think so, so they can make lots of money.
"Tuneup" programs
Tuneup programs can be useful. All the ones I use, though, are free. Plus I know exactly what they do, and how they help. I also know that some of these programs can do things that are unsafe or unnecessary. They can also error too much on the side of caution, and end up doing very little at all that is useful. I haven't seen a paid tuneup program that is as useful as the free alternatives that I use.
When I work on a computer, I install various free programs that I set up to run automatically at night to do computer cleanup & maintenance. Details of that can be found on my webpage What Bruce's automatic servicing does at night (Weekly).
"Driver Updater" programs
"Drivers" rarely ever need to be updated, and are usually only updated if there is a problem with a driver. Sometimes updating a driver will cause problems because a "newer" driver doesn't work properly on a particular computer. The saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", applies here.
The average person will likely never have a problem on their computer that is attributed to a driver, and they will probably not know that a problem it is due to a driver.
Info: A "driver" is a piece of software that tells the computer's operating system (Windows), how to use a piece of hardware like a mouse, video card, webcam, memory, CPU, etc.
"Registry Cleaner" programs
It takes human judgement to decide what to do with things in the Windows Registry that are broken. Can it be fixed? If so, how?
Registry Cleaner programs try to find a balance of just deleting broken registry entries, or doing nothing. They don't fix broken entries, because it takes a human to know exactly how for each one.
The makers of such programs also hope that the broken registry entries that their program deleted will be automatically re-created properly if they are needed. That may happen, but not necessarily.
Thus, I do not recommend automatic registry cleaners, and I don't recommend that non-computer experts make changes to the Windows Registry.
Info: The Windows Registry contains a multitude of information about Windows, the programs installed, and files on the computer.
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India's 10 Best SUVs
Bangalore: SUVs are a combination of cargo and passenger cars. With sleek designs, sheer weight and size, they are popular for many years with buyers due to their off-road capabilities. Listed below are the popular SUVs in India. Check them out!
Renault Duster
Renault India following the trend of the Indian car market has announced the price hike for its recently launched top selling SUV, Renault Duster. The price hike is going to be effective from the month of October and will range from 30, 000 to 40, 000 across India. Renault Duster was launched with an introductory price of Rs 7.19 lakh for its base variant and received an amazing response with clocking in over 20,000 bookings. The diesel variant houses a 1.5 litre, dCi, K9K diesel and boasts of a fuel efficiency of 20.45 km per litre (ARAI figures) which is going to see a price hike of 40, 000 while the petrol variant which is powered by a 1.6 litre engine churns our 104PS and gives a fuel average of 13.24 Km per litre prices are going to be raised by 30, 000.
Mahindra XUV 500
Mahindra XUV 500, the Cheetah inspired SUV's AWD (All Wheel Drive) variant is soon going to be out for grabs. Mahindra and Mahindra the utility vehicle giant has opened the bookings for the Mahindra XUV 500 AWD with an amount of 40, 000. Mahindra XUV 500 previous bookings figure reached 32,000+ bookings in June and 25,000+ bookings in February this year, the company is expecting no less this time. In all the fun and frolic, the one thing that puts a set back to the happy atmosphere is the fact that the customers may have to wait for as long as 2-3 months before deliveries start taking place. Mahindra XUV 500 have already proved its worth in the market and the AWD option can further amplify XUV 500 position in the market against its arch rivals like yet to launch Tata Safari Storme,Tata Aria and old players like Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour.