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Palestinians decry rabbi call to poison West Bank water
Rabbi advisory allows Jewish settlers to poison water sources in Palestinian villages and cities in the West Bank
Palestinian Territory
By Anees Bargouthi
RAMALLAH, Palestine
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has denounced a Jewish rabbi's permission for settlers to poison water sources in Palestinian areas in the occupied West Bank as "an order to kill".
Rabbi Shlomo Mlma, chairman of the Council of Rabbis in the West Bank settlements, has issued an advisory opinion in which he allowed Jewish settlers to poison water in Palestinian villages and cities in the West Bank.
According to Israeli anti-occupation organization "Breaking the Silence", the call for poisoning Palestinian water aim to push the Palestinians to leave their villages and pave the way for settlers to take over their lands.
"This is an incitement and a call for killing the Palestinians," Wasil Abu Youssef, a member of the PLO Executive Committee, told Anadolu Agency on Sunday.
He said such opinions by Jewish rabbis "prove that Israel is not a real peace partner".
"Dozens of similar orders were made by rabbis that called for killing Palestinians, robbing their lands and farmlands and destroying their property," he said.
The PLO said in a statement that the rabbi's order encourages settlers to stage assaults against Palestinians.
"Hundreds of incidents were documented against Palestinian residents because of such racist advisories," said the statement issued by the PLO's national office for the defense of land.
International law views the West Bank and East Jerusalem as occupied territories and considers all Jewish settlement building on the land to be illegal.
About 500,000 Jewish settlers currently live on more than 100 Jewish-only settlements built since Israel occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem in 1967.
The Palestinians want these areas, along with the Gaza Strip, for a future state of Palestine.
Palestinian negotiators, however, insist that Israeli settlement building on Arab land must stop before a comprehensive peace agreement can be reached.Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.

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Drone Registration: Just In Time For The Holidays?
By Gregory J. Reigel
© 2015 All rights reserved.
As you may know, the FAA is working on regulations that will govern the operation of unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), more commonly and colloquially referred to as "drones."
With the concern that thousands of drones will be flying off the shelves this Christmas, the concern and, in some circles panic, has gotten the FAA's attention. Despite its efforts to educate the public regarding drone do's and do not's, the FAA came to the conclusion that registration of drones would be a good idea. Why, you might ask? Well, first, since the FAA considers drones to be aircraft, and under
49 U.S.C. 44101(a)
a person may only operate an aircraft in the National Air Space ("NAS") if it is registered with the FAA's aircraft registration branch. Additionally, and perhaps more in response to the anticipated post-holiday proliferation of drones, the FAA feels drone registration will "promote a culture of accountability while achieving a maximum level of compliance."
So, what did the FAA do? It formed a Task Force to develop recommendations for the creation of a drone registration process which the FAA would ultimately use to promulgate drone registration rules. The Task Force was comprised of number of individuals from a variety of groups and organizations representing both aviation and non-aviation perspectives on drones. After meeting several times, On November 21, 2015 the Task Force issued
to the FAA addressing (1) minimum requirements for drones that would need to be registered; (2) a recommended registration process; and (3) methods for proving registration and marking of drones. Let's take a closer look at these recommendations.
Minimum Requirements
The Task Force recommended that all drones with a maximum take-off weight under 55 pounds and above 250 grams (approximately ½ a pound) and that are operated outdoors in the NAS be subject to registration. The 250 gram minimum was apparently derived from safety studies and risk probability calculations. Drones weighing in excess of 55 pounds are already subject to registration with the FAA. Thus, if you don't intend to ever operate your drone outside, you wouldn't need to register. But that would probably only apply to a very small segment of drone operators. Otherwise, most drones would be subject to registration under the Task Force's recommendation.
The Registration Process
For those drones subject to registration, the registration process recommended by the Task Force would require the drone operator to complete, at no cost to the drone operator, an electronic registration form through the web or using a yet-to-be-developed application ("App"). The drone operator would need to provide the FAA with the operator's name and street address. The Task Force suggested that an operator could also provide its mailing address, email address, telephone number, and serial number of the operator's drones, but that disclosure of this additional information should not be mandatory.
According to the recommendations, a drone operator would not need to register each individual drone, although the web-portal or App that would be used for registration would allow registration of individual drones. Rather, the Task Force has recommended that the drone registration system be owner/operator based. Thus, the drone operator would receive a single registration number that would be used with all drones that the operator wants or needs to register. (Sounds like "drone operator registration" to me, not "drone registration").
The Task Force recommended that drone operators registering drones must be at least 13 years old to register, but drone operators are not subject to the U.S. citizenship requirements that apply to registration of other aircraft with the FAA. Unfortunately, the Task Force does not address how this age-limit impacts the ability of an individual younger than 13 to operate a drone in the NAS. Since the recommendation requires registration for operation in the NAS, this raises a question as to whether individuals younger than 13 will be permitted to operate a drone in the NAS at all.
Once the drone operator completes the registration process, the drone operator would then immediately receive an electronic certificate of registration, via download, or, if the drone operator requests a paper copy or registers directly with the FAA Registry, a paper copy will be sent to the drone operator. The drone operator would also receive a personal universal registration number for use on all drones owned by that drone operator (another reason this is more like "drone operator registration"). Also, the Task Force suggests that the drone operator would have to produce the certificate of registration for inspection anytime the operator is operating a drone in the NAS, although it doesn't suggest to whom the drone operator would need to produce the certificate of registration. Presumably the FAA, law enforcement, and, perhaps, others?
Marking The Drone
Finally, the Task Force recommended that drone operators would have to place the registration number on all applicable drones before the operator could operate the drones in the NAS. Alternatively, if the drone operator provided the FAA with the serial numbers for any of the operator's drones during the registration process, the drone operator would need to ensure that the serial number was actually affixed to each drone.
The Task Force suggests that the registration or serial number marking must be readily accessible and maintained in a way so that it will be legible and readable by someone visually inspecting the drone. And the marking does not necessarily need to be on the outside of the drone. If the registration or serial number is in an enclosed compartment, such as a battery compartment, the Task Force felt that would be considered "readily accessible" so long as the compartment can be accessed without the use of tool.
So, those are the Task Force's recommendations regarding drone registration. Are they binding upon the FAA? No. Will they become part of the FAA's final drone registration rulemaking? Maybe. Will they be the only requirements in the FAA's rulemaking? Probably not. The FAA is under a lot of pressure on this issue, so it is possible we will see some rulemaking before Christmas. But for now, we will have to wait and see. Ho, Ho, Ho.
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Call it "The Case of the Abandoned Apartment."
New York's Cooperative and Condominium Community
Call it "The Case of the Abandoned Apartment."
How to avoid fisticuffs and handcuffs at the annual meeting.
Only you can protect public health.
In defense of the city's new system of letter grades for buildings' energy efficiency.
Publicize your smoking policy – or else.
Air-sealing and insulation are the keys to energy savings.
All it took was 21 months, 1,000 emails, and 83 team meetings.
Why you need a policy now.
With dollars in hand, Murray Hill Crescent ups its curb appeal.
A new gadget can save your life.
What one co-op did when Con Ed shut it down.
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Can a board prevent an heir from taking control of their deceased parent's shares?
Learn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments
Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise
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Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Creme by Derma E is a paraben-free antiseptic cream with unlimited uses. This amazing deep-moisturizing cream blends Tea Tree (5%) with Vitamin E (3,000IU) and other synergistic herbs, vitamins and natural oils to help a wide variety of skin conditions including cuts, scrapes, blemishes, fungal issues, ringworm, blisters, rashes, insect bites, poison ivy, skin overexposed to the sun, dryness and dermatitis to name a few.
- Antiseptic properties make it a great choice for many conditions including blemishes, fungal infections, sunburn, dry skin, rashes, and dermatitis.
- Soothes itchy bug bites and also works as a natural insect repellent.
- May be used as a daily moisturizing cream for normal to dry skin types
- Provides fast soothing relief for dry, itchy skin.
- Contains NO: gluten, GMOs, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors.
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Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Creme is ideal for those seeking a natural antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic cream that helps protect skin against future problems. may be used as a daily moisturizing cream for normal to dry skin types, and will help protect against future skin problems.
Tea Tree is a potent antibacterial, antifungal, and natural antiseptic. Research shows Tea Tree is effective at clearing blemishes, resolving fungal issues and fighting bacteria. Natural moisturizer and antioxidant Vitamin E helps protect the skins fatty acids, fight free radicals and hydrate skin to aid in the recovery process.
Derma E offers a full line of natural, therapeutic skin and hair care formulations rich in powerful antioxidants, potent vitamins, and nourishing botanicals. All derma e products are free of parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors and are pH balanced, 100% vegetarian and cruelty-free.
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Interior Paint Buying Guide from B&Q
B&Q have lots of advice on interior paint to help you find the right paint for your project
For a simple way to update a room, you can't beat a lick of paint. Whether you're putting your stamp on your new home, or are renovating a room that needs some TLC, interior paint can transform any space in the house in a few hours.
There are lots of paints available for different surfaces and it can be a bit daunting if you aren't sure what all the different types, finishes and features mean. We are going to talk you through the ins and outs of interior paint so that you can buy the right paint with confidence.
Questions to ask before you begin
Which room in the house are you painting?
What goes on in the room you are planning to paint? Maybe you are painting a kitchen or bathroom that would benefit from a moisture-resistant paint. Some rooms might need an extra hard-wearing paint which can be wiped down and cleaned such as hallways, landings or kid's bedrooms. Finding the right paint isn't just about which colour you pick. We have different types of paint designed for use in different rooms. By choosing the paint that is specially designed for the type of room you are painting, you will get the best end result.
What type of surface are you painting?
There are different types of paint for different surface materials. As well as a comprehensive selection of emulsion paints for walls and ceilings, we have a wide range of specialist paint including ones that are designed for wood furniture, brick walls, and tiles. Choosing the right paint for the right material will ensure a longer-lasting result and the best coverage.
What kind of look are you going for?
Maybe your home has quite a traditional look and would suit a subtle, matt effect paint. Or perhaps you have a more contemporary style that would look great with a satin or metallic finish paint. When selecting paint, think about what you want the final look to be, so that you can choose the correct finish as well as the right colour.
How much time do you have to complete your decorating project?
If you need to get your painting job done quickly, we have a wide range of quick-drying options that will help you get a whole room decorated in a few hours. We have quick dry wall paint, primers, and wood and metal paint to help you make the most of your time whatever you are painting.
What state is the surface in?
Some of our interior paints can be applied directly to the surface. Others may require a bit of preparation before you can begin painting. Perhaps you are painting a freshly plastered surface or previously untreated wood, or maybe you need to fill in some holes or sand down an uneven surface. We have paints and primers for all sorts of surfaces that will help you achieve a nice, even finish.


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Bloomberg Law reports on an upcoming legal battle over the denial of Department of Justice request to dismiss a qui tam suit. Over the past two years, federal district courts have granted 25 DOJ motions to dismiss such suits, compared to six in the previous two years, the story notes.
Companies that bill the federal government for services are eager in 2020 to see what courts say about Justice Department decisions to dismiss whistleblower cases it finds to be meritless or a burden on government resources.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is considering how much deference the federal courts should give to those dismissal decisions in a specific case over whether an Illinois federal judge erred in rejecting the DOJ's move to dismiss a suit alleging a drug kickback scheme by CVS, Omnicare, and others.
More on the Granston memo, which triggered the dismissals:
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During the NVIDIA GTC Spring 2022 conference, I had the pleasure to support Steve Horton from Volvo Group Trucks Technology's (GTT) R&D department in unveiling their deployment of ESI's Virtual Reality software at what we playfully labeled as a "Pop-Up XR", in front of the virtual GPU Technology Conference audience.
The deployment of IC.IDO, which was the focus of the presentation, is a first-of-its-kind installation; making use of cutting-edge head-mounted displays (HMD) along with NVIDIA CloudXR, that delivers IC.IDO core capabilities to power collaborative virtual workspace. IC.IDO is most often deployed to individual HMD-attached workstations or clusters driving projected VR (CAVE or powerwall). This initiative aims to help product development be more agile and effective by enabling IC.IDO participation via low-threshold, ubiquitous, and collaborative XR technology. Fast, agile, and virtual techniques such as immersive XR have helped Volvo to lead in a fast-changing industry with significant and transformative challenges, including a new generation of products based on hyper-efficient electric drivetrains.
As a result of the joint development initiative in between Volvo Group Trucks Technology and ESI Group, Steve and I had been invited to talk about the use and technology of Collaborative Virtual Workspaces at the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC) this year. Both due to travel regulations still in place and to avoid frankly unnecessary travel, Steve set up from Volvo Group Trucks Technology headquarters in North Carolina, USA, while I joined virtually from my local ESI office near Stuttgart, Germany. And in preparing the talk, Steve and I decided to skip the usual slides. Instead, we opted for giving the still virtual attendance at GTC 2022 an actual opportunity to experience the use of PopUp XR sessions, while at the same time virtually exploring Volvo's most recent product in their effort to support the change to a more sustainable transport industry: the Volvo VNR Electric.
Similar to the "Master Build", what we experienced was a full 1-to-1 scale model containing all the 12 000 parts of the truck, which teams at Volvo are using to coordinate the design, integration, and manufacturing of the future product. Given the multitude of cab, wheel, drivetrain and suspension combinations available to future customers, the benefits of a fully configurable digital experience became immediately evident – no enterprise can or should build and maintain a physical fleet of trucks or mock-ups to inform their engineering workflows. Instead, by conducting virtual build reviews it is possible to review a wider range of variants in less time and with less expense than attempting to sustain that many physical builds.
Steven and I even had a chance to virtually review the latest addition to Volvo Trucks' portfolio, an updated Volvo VNR Electric - capable of hauling cargo of 80 000 Pounds with zero-tailpipe emission. Even though an ocean separated us, Steve was able to give me a personal yet virtual tour of a fully digital master build of the new, enhanced model: boasting greater battery capacity on-board with 6 different battery configurations, achieving an increased energy storage of up to 565kWh, delivering an operational range of up to 440 km (275 miles). As we were conducting a full virtual review, we could evaluate the packaging of the batteries, cabling routing and wiring, and accessibility during assembly. With the two of us fully immersed in a shared collaborative virtual space, we could have used the opportunity to conduct true-to-life evaluations of component installation, general assembly or trim operations, component removal or replacement for maintenance processes, or any number of common human-machine interactions.
The two of us remained in Stuttgart and Greensboro, but collaborative virtual reviews in IC.IDO can readily connect remotely located stakeholders in a shared virtual reality. Once connected in a shared virtual workspace, the other enterprise stakeholders can evaluate proposed service processes, removal & replacement for service/maintenance, and even tooling options for assembly plants around the world. With IC.IDO, stakeholders can experience the new truck in true-to-life virtuality with real-time collision handling, flexible hoses & cables, and kinematic mechanisms, to evaluate the proposed new truck models in the same manner as a physical "master build" but without requiring the construction of physical models nor risking damage to pre-production components or injury to workers evaluating yet to be accepted procedures.
The rest of the presentation was focused on the deployment of combined ESI Group & NVIDIA CloudXR technology that helped unlock additional value of collaborative virtual workspaces at Volvo, an environment where Volvo Trucks engineers could use VR for product development on a regular basis. Personally, since software development and deployment are my expertise, I would have loved to spend more time with Steven and Volvo learning more about their journey in successfully implementing Virtual Reality and the value delivered to Volvo as a result of the development focus that fills in the rest of the presentation. Fortunately, Steven and my colleague Eric Kam will be presenting on this topic to an audience of engineers rather than software developers next month.
Don't miss the webinar "Extending Reality to Tomorrow's Trucks - Volvo's Collaborative Workspaces" organized by NVIDIA and hosted by Kenneth Wong from Digital Engineering, co-presented by Volvo Trucks and ESI Group. You can watch on demand here .
And don't miss our On-Demand Webinar on Human Centric Process Validation & Immersive Product Integration to learn more on how you too could use IC.IDO to accelerate your product development with virtual prototypes while saving emissions and materials for physical built.


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Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations[1]. For instance, this includes appointing "cronies" to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications[2].
Cronyism exists when the appointer and the beneficiary such as an appointee are in social or business contact. Often, the appointer needs support in his or her own proposal, job or position of authority, and for this reason the appointer appoints individuals who will not try to weaken his or her proposals, vote against issues, or express views contrary to those of the appointer. Politically, "cronyism" is derogatorily used to imply buying and selling favors, such as: votes in legislative bodies, as doing favors to organizations, giving desirable ambassadorships to exotic places, etc.[3]
The word "crony" first appeared in 18th century London, according to the Oxford English Dictionary to be derived from the Greek word chronios (χρόνιος), meaning "long-term".[4]
The word crony also appears in the 1811 edition of Grose's Vulgar Tongue with a decidedly non-collegiate definition, placing it firmly in the cant of the underworld.[5] Another oft-quoted source is the supposed Irish term Comh-Roghna [koˈronə], said to translate as "close pals", or mutual friends.[6] However, this term apparently originated with Daniel Cassidy (fabricator of many fake Irish terms) and is completely unknown in the Irish language. (See Ó Dónaill's Irish-English Dictionary p. 288, where the term is conspicuously absent).
Government officials are particularly susceptible to accusations of cronyism, as they spend taxpayers money. Many democratic governments are encouraged to practice administrative transparency in accounting and contracting, however, there often is no clear delineation of when an appointment to government office is "cronyism".[7]
It is not unusual for a politician to surround him- or herself with highly qualified subordinates, and to develop social, business, or political friendships leading to the appointment to office of friends, likewise in granting government contracts. In fact, the counsel of such friends is why the officeholder successfully obtained his or her powerful position; therefore, cronyism usually is easier to perceive than to demonstrate and prove. Politicians with representatives of business, other special interests, as unions and professional organizations get "crony-business" done in political agreements, especially by "reasonable" and lucrative honorariums to the politician for making speeches, or by legal donations to ones election campaign or to ones political party, etc.
In the private sector, cronyism exists in organizations, often termed "the old boys club" or "the golden circle", again the boundary between cronyism and "networking" is difficult to delineate.[8]
Moreover, cronyism describes relationships existing among mutual acquaintances in private organizations where business, business information, and social interaction are exchanged among influential personnel. This is termed crony capitalism, and is an ethical breach of the principles of the market economy; in advanced economies, crony capitalism is a breach of market regulations, e.g., the Enron fraud is an extreme example of crony capitalism.
Given crony capitalism's nature, these dishonest business practices are frequently (yet not exclusively) found in societies with ineffective legal systems. Consequently, there is an impetus upon the legislative branch of a government to ensure enforcement of the legal code capable of addressing and redressing private party manipulation of the economy by the involved businessmen and their government cronies.
The economic and social costs of cronyism are paid by society. Those costs are in the form of reduced business opportunity for the majority of the population, reduced competition in the market place, inflated consumer goods prices, decreased economic performance, inefficient business investment cycles, reduced motivation in affected organizations, and the diminution of economically productive activity.[8] A practical cost of cronyism manifests in the poor workmanship of public and private community projects. Cronyism is self-perpetuating; cronyism then begets a culture of cronyism. This can only be apprehended by a comprehensive, effective, and enforced legal code, with empowered government agencies which can effect prosecutions in the courts.
All appointments that are suspected of being cronyism are controversial. The appointed party may choose to either suppress disquiet or ignore it, depending upon the society's level of freedom of expression and individual personal liberty.
Some instances of cronyism are readily transparent. As to others, it is only in hindsight that the qualifications of the alleged "crony" must be evaluated.
See also
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- Begley, T., Khatri, N., Tsang, EWK. 2010. Networks and cronyism: A social exchange analysis. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 27:281-297
- Khatri, N., Tsang, E.W.K., & Begley, T. 2006. Cronyism: A cross-cultural analysis. Journal of International Business Studies, 37(1): 61-75. [Also in T. G. Andrews and R. Mead (Eds.), Cross Cultural Management, Volume 2 -The Impact of Culture 1: 126-150. Routledge, UK.]
- Khatri, N., Tsang, E.W.K., & Begley, T. 2003. Cronyism: The downside of social networking. The Best Papers Proceedings of the Academy of Management, Seattle
- Khatri, N. & Tsang, E.W.K. 2003. Antecedents and consequences of cronyism in organizations. Journal of Business Ethics, 43: 289-303.
External links
|Look up cronyism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
- SuperNews: Hurricane Katrina - A political flash cartoon about the cronyism surrounding Michael D. Brown and Hurricane Katrina.
- Cronies - Robert Bryce's 2004 book, "Cronies: Oil, The Bushes, And The Rise of Texas, America's Superstate"


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Friday, March 5, 2010
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I love this idea! I love that I was one of those peeps that received a thank you from you!ReplyDelete
I will be sending out a few TY cards and unexpected surprises next week. For sure.
That is 100% amazing and speaks so highly of you that you sent that young mother a card. I wish I could be a fly on the wall when she receives it. I am speechless that you did that.....you are so amazing.
and...I love getting snail mail. I always send out thank you cards, even if it is for something small.
I also love "pay it forward." It's probably not pay it forward, but when the Fed Ex man dropped off 10 packages for my husband this week I helped him carry the boxes and gave him a bottle of water.
What a beautiful idea. I just love it.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful idea!ReplyDelete
A girlfriend of mine had someone pay for her coffee as she was waiting in the drive thru line at Starbucks. Totally made her day.
It's the little things that can really make someone's day.
And what an amazing person you must be - sending something to the birth mother. That shows some amazing character. I don't know if I would be a big enough person to do that.


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Is your job making you sick?
When it comes to your work space, there are countless factors that can impact your overall health.
Dr. Yasser Said, an internal medicine physician at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill., says that while negative risks exist, preventative measures can be taken to help you stay as healthy as possible.
He offers these tips to make sure you are properly caring for yourself at work while simultaneously taking care of business:
Snack Attack
Many people can attest to falling into the afternoon slump, when a sweet snack almost seems necessary.
Dr. Said recommends keeping healthy snacks on hand so that when hunger strikes, you aren't tempted to head to the vending machine or raid your co-worker's candy bowl.
"Ideally, your snacks should have minimal simple carbohydrates. Protein bars and water provide you with the calories you need while minimizing the highs and lows from carbohydrates," he says.
With a wide variety of protein bar flavors available, it is easy to find one that will satisfy your cravings. Be sure you are selecting healthy granola bars by reading nutrition labels before purchasing, Dr. Said adds.
Germ Alert!
Your desk space may be harboring more germs than you think.
"Research has shown that work surfaces – particularly computer keyboards and accessories – are teeming with pathogenic, or disease-causing, bacteria," Dr. Said says. "These spaces are often not cleaned adequately, resulting in bacterial colonization, and ultimately, sickness."
He recommends keeping disinfecting wipes in your office, and being sure to clean keyboards, computer mice, all surfaces, doorknobs, phones, light switches, etc. Don't forget to wipe down places you may not immediately think of, such as microwave/refrigerator handles and buttons, copy machine touch points and other common area surfaces.
Quick Fix
Dr. Said recommends staying prepared by keeping everyday wellness tools available at your workstation. Things like hand sanitizer, ibuprofen and tissues are sure to come in handy at some point.
Hydration Station
It is easy to forget to drink water while you're busy working, but Dr. Said emphasizes that staying hydrated during the work day is a vital part of preventing illness.
"Be sure to carry a reusable water bottle with you. Try to finish it before your shift, and push yourself to refill it throughout the day, as well," he says.
He also recommends using your lunch break to drink at least 12 ounces of water.
Vision Precision
Eye fatigue or strain from working on a computer all day can be detrimental to your ocular health. Dr. Said says issues can be alleviated by speaking with your ophthalmologist about your job requirements.
"If you are squinting or having to work very closely to the computer screen in order to see, you may need to have your vision checked," he says. "Oftentimes, a prescription update or glasses/contact lenses may do the trick."
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The toughest phone in the world just got tougher
November 25, 2008 Sonim's XP1 phone is already unquestionably the world's toughest, so the imminent release of the even tougher XP3 is more than noteworthy, particularly for those of us who spend a lot of time near, on or in the water. The XP3 can withstand more shocks and drops than its predecessor, it's buttons have been tested to function beyond 500,000 pushes, and boasts a Military Spec rating of 810F against salt, fog humidity, transport and thermal shock. It is capable of working at -20C or at +60C, which is way better than the human body, and comes with a three year, no-questions-asked guarantee. Most significantly though, it can be fully submersed in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. All this means you can call your pet goldfish.
Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies comments, "When we launched the Sonim XP1 last year, it was with a clear goal in mind. We wanted to create phones for people who work and play in rugged environments." Plaschke continues: "For these people, having a phone is a tool, not a fashion accessory. They need a mobile handset to withstand some of nature's harshest conditions. The Sonim XP3 is capable of working at -20C or at +60C without breaking down. We are committed to the rugged consumer, and the XP3 further proves our dedication to this community."
Since the XP3 is purposed to be a communications tool for use in rugged environments, it is equipped with a powerful 1180 mAh battery that delivers 5.5 hours of talk and over 9 days of standby time. As continued proof of Sonim's confidence in its products, the XP3 comes with an unconditional, three-year warranty.
"It's true, it doesn't matter how you break it, or whether you get it wet during the course of your work, we at Sonim Technologies will provide you with a replacement, no questions asked," says Plaschke. "In fact, we challenge the industry to match our warranty."
"Our customers needs have been largely forgotten by the mobile industry. We have listened to the feedback from our core audience, such as plumbers, builders, and even first response and rescue teams throughout the world. The Sonim XP3 is our reminder to our customers that no matter how rugged and tough their environment, we can provide the phone that will withstand the stress."
The Sonim XP3 will be available prior to Christmas and in the UK will be available either SIM-unlocked for UKP245 or free on contract with Vodafone.


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Options for the Treatment of Cancer.
Understanding cancer treatment is necessary to treat tumors reliably with least body damage. Treating cancerous infections should be done in the right way because it is very sensitive. An irreversible body cell damage might result from an improper cancer treatment method. The treatment intensity and tenor depends on the growth and character of tumors. When detected in time, tumor cells can be effectively controlled.
In cancer treatment, efforts ought to be taken to diagnose cells that are abnormal. Cancer treatment aims at killing those cells and preventing them from infecting the victim further. The moment that the cancerous cells invade the normal cells and tissues, the normal ones start acting abnormally and can result in cells and tissues behaving abnormally, which can create major adverse effects on
someone's body.
Cancer treatment aims at preventing the multiplication of cancerous cells. To kill the cancerous cells, there might be the need of using hard medical options. Another treatment purpose is to reinstate the victim's strong immune system. When this is done, the patient becomes less prone to cancerous infections in future.
An apt cancer treatment reduces the abnormal cell growth rate. The cancerous' cell origin is important when planning for a cancer treatment. Cancers of different kinds do not metastasize at the same time. The cancers that start from head and neck areas, bloodstream, bones, breast and lymph nodes spread faster than others. The above kinds of cancer are the ones responsible for the most types of cancer death.
Age, sex, and the medical history of a patient must be considered when prescribing a cancer treatment method. Physical attributes and also personal habits plays a major role in undergoing the treatment of cancer. These signs and symptoms are not similar to all people.
The primary cancer treatment modes are surgery, chemotherapy and radiography. The treatment method adapted depends on someone's cancer stage.
Surgery is commonly and basically used to treat cancer. It efficiently treats tumors that are benign. It is also able to treat cancerous tumors in the first stage. Cancer tumors in the second and third stage can also be treated using surgery.
Chemotherapy can also treat cancerous tumors. It is recommended if the cancer is at an advanced stage. It can also be used in the second and third cancer stages. It can be simultaneously undertaken with surgery.
Radiotherapy is the most advanced cancer treatment method. In many cases, it is the last option aimed at killing malignant tumors. It aims more at killing the cells as well as destroying the infected areas other than treating the tumors individually. The effect of this might be a permanent body's damage.
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This beautiful Om Mantra Mandala Thangka Painting is painted using traditional style. At Himalayas Shop all our Thangka are hand painted on cotton canvas using natural stone colour, Gold and other natural pigments. Thangka Painting may take from 1 month to years to complete a single painting depending upon its quality.
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Mantra Mandala Thangka Painting is beautiful and affordable. This Tibetan Thangka Painting is best suited for your altar space, living room, office and a sacred room. It creates a peaceful environment and inspire you to be more compassionate kind and even encourage you to do meditate or do your prayers with even more dedication and grace. Mandala is a circle which is a device for the Tantric meditation. It is a visual aid for concentration and introversive meditation leading to the attainment of insights and to activation of forces culminating in Siddhi supernatural forces.
In the Hindu and Buddhist traditions the sound Om or "Aum" is associated to the Sanskrit syllable ॐ and it is considered to be the Yantra of creation.
This Mandala has a "Om Mani Padme Hum" mantra written.
- OM = Purifies Ego
- MA = Purifies Passion
- NI = Purifies Jealousy
- PAD = Purifies Ignorance
- ME = Purifies Greed
- HUM = Purifies Hatred


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I am documenting my second Whole 30 journey to help me see how far I've come from my first Whole30 (Feb 2015) to this one (April 2015). Plus, I don't want to fall into any food ruts. Hopefully this will keep me inspired through the whole process. I'm looking forward to the transformation in how I approach food, cook with it, and enjoy it. Check out all my Whole30 related posts HERE from why I did my first Whole30, why I am doing this one, and food diaries.
{Day 22}
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
Did Hump Day translate to Hungry Day?
Boloco Shake: Strawbana (omitted the frozen yogurt)
We got out of the house quickly this morning so that I could get into work a bit earlier as I had a busy day ahead of me. Because of that I didn't have time to make breakfast so I ran into Boloco for something. I wanted to make a burrito into just a bowl, but I asked about their eggs and was informed they add milk to the eggs. Bummer but the smoothie was really good.
Mid-morning Snack
Trader Joe's Apple and Banana Fruit Bar
No protein for breakfast = hungry a short time later. Duh.
Homemade California Chicken Salad over Organic Mixed Greens
On Monday night I roasted chicken breasts so I could make chicken salad that we would enjoy throughout the week. It was a definite win.
1/2 Spaghetti Squash with Rao's Marinara Sauce
I finished off the spaghetti squash for dinner before running back to work.
Price had buffalo wings. He loves them.
Late Night Snack
Package of salted cashews (Trader Joe's), the rest of the dried Rambutan (4 pieces)
I needed a snack to get me through the long work day. I like being back at work to get a lot of stuff done, especially before presentation meetings or deadlines, but it makes me more active and snackish at night. booo…
{Day 23}
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
OMG! I was like a bottomless pit today. So hungry. I don't like when I give into cravings/impulses but there are just days when you need the extra energy. At least it felt like that today.
2 eggs over-easy with potato hash, served with guac and salsa verde (Trader Joe's)
Autumn was really hungry this morning so she eat breakfast at home. She kept pointing at my guac on my plate after finishing off her own so she eat most of mine. Nothing is sacred anymore! ha!
And eggs… I hate you.
Homemade California Chicken Salad over Organic Mixed Greens; strawberries and honeydew melon
I love that I get to eat Chicken Salad while doing this 'diet'. The best part about doing Whole30 is that it doesn't feel like it's such a hardship. Sure at times I struggle and get bored with the food, but overall it works for me because it's not so restrictive.
Afternoon Snack
Package of Raw Almonds (Trader Joe's)
I wish you were chips. Or cheez-it's. But nuts will do. Sorta.
Stir Fry with Chicken and Bok Choy, served with cauliflower rice and a drizzle of sesame oil
I was so bummed when I realized that I had grabbed the wrong item at the grocery store- I grabbed the roasted red chili paste instead of the red curry paste. Oh well, I improvised a sauce and made it work.
Strawberry and banana slices with coconut whipped cream topped off with some chopped walnuts
The strawberries were on their last leg so we I just whipped this up to finish them off before they went bad. It was good but I'm still a fan of 'regular' whipped cream. Plus, it just made me wish it was a strawberry shortcake.
{Day 24}
Friday, April 24th, 2015
It was a busy day, but a great one. I love when I get a lot of things done from a punch list walk through, an oil change, hitting up the container store, and then more work at home in the afternoon. It was a great way to end the work week.
Plus, less than a week to go!!!
Black Coffee (not pictured!)
I had to get out of the house earlier than usual to drive to my project's site so I didn't have time to make breakfast. Oh well.
Salad with organic mixed greens and veggies topped off with buffalo shrimp and homemade ranch dressing
Since I was out and about in the morning I worked at home for the rest of the day, which let me make lunch for myself at home. I freaking love when I have the opportunity. I was super hungry since I didn't have breakfast so I felt like treating myself to the big salad and topping it off with some shrimp. Awesome.
Oven fried fish with roasted platains and baby zucchini, with a cilantro sauce (based on the Cilantro Vinaigrette from What's Gaby Cooking)
I joked on Instragram that food on whole30 is so boring… ha!
This dinner kicked some major ass. I loved the cilantro sauce and the plantains. I am going to make this dressing/sauce all the time now. Plus, plantains are always awesome.
Apple with almond butter
Should have skipped it but I am just so happy that an apple is a dessert now. Progress!
What are your favorite Whole30 recipes? Please share!
Are you considering doing Whole30? Give it a try!


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Genuine Cloud Architecture in Web Hosting
We have employed a real cloud hosting platform, so if you acquire a shared hosting account from our company, you'll be able to use all advantages that this type of a platform gives you. Whole clusters of servers will manage your files, e-mails, visitor statistics, databases, and the like, so if you host your Internet sites on our end, you practically won't see any downtime at any moment. The platform will ensure fast and stable operation of your sites and the resources for them will be infinite as if needed, we can easily attach extra hard drives for additional hard disk space or entire servers for more processing power to each of the clusters at any time. The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each account, was created in-house with the concept to work on a genuine cloud platform and to use its entire potential.
Genuine Cloud Architecture in Semi-dedicated Servers
The platform which we use for our semi-dedicated server solutions is a genuine cloud one, so if you sign up for an account through us, you will be able to experience all of the benefits that such a platform offers. We have entire clusters of servers taking care of the file and database storage, e-mails, access logs, usage statistics, and so on. As we can enlarge each cluster by adding additional machines to it, we have practically limitless system resources, so you'll get the best possible performance out of your websites at all times. The advanced Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with all semi-dedicated accounts, is in-house built and was created with the idea to work on our innovative cloud platform, so it won't restrict you in any way and you will always be able to use all the unlimited system resources that our plans come with. The true cloud setup means that we don't oversell since any of the clusters can be expanded within a few minutes by adding more machines or hard disks to it if necessary.


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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means many retailers and designers are participating by donating proceeds from certain items in support of the cause. This disease affects entirely too many men and women to let it pass without showing support, even in some small way. If you'd like to contribute or get involved, there are many ways to do so, which you can find here. But you can also do some good while you shop. Here's a roundup of items you can purchase in support of Breast Cancer Awareness this month.
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"Indigenous peoples and communities are helping to save their environment, combat climate change, protect biodiversity, campaign for their rights and raise awareness of how local action can make a difference to a global problem " according to filmmaker Janet Boston, Director of Perspective Film Production.
The films (links below) cover 21 UNDP Equator Prize 2015 award winners and include a series of moving stories about how indigenous peoples and local communities are finding solutions and taking on vested interests often in the face of great odds. First shown at the Equator Prize Ceremony in December at the Paris Climate Change Conference to an audience of 1500+ at the Mogador Theatre they helped engage policy makers about the importance of their role. Themes covered in the films include securing land rights to ancestral lands and territories at risk from logging companies and other extractive industries; tackling climate change through local adaptation; campaigning for recognition and voice; and protecting forests.
Janet notes that the importance of forests in meeting climate change targets cannot be neglected "Each year an estimated 13 million hectares of forest are destroyed. Contributing over 20% to greenhouse gas emissions. We therefore ignore the voice of indigenous peoples at our peril as recent studies confirm that they play critical role in protecting forests worldwide and without them the Paris Agreement goal of keeping planetary warming below 2 degrees C will be out of reach …. "
Behind each link is a short film profiling in detail what each community is doing.
Equator Prize 2015 – Opening Sequence (5.59mins)
Equator Prize 2015 – Protecting Forests (9mins)
Equator Prize 2015 – Safeguarding Rights (9mins)
Combating Climate Change (10.5mins)
Activism for Environmental Justice (9.24mins)
Janet urges you to join the tweet campaign
Janet has a Tweet countdown campaign with the UN and its Equator Initiative Programme running from 1st April to 21st April 2016, each with a profile of an Equator Prize winner. Follow @undp or @bostonjanet to share the messages.
The Equator Initiative Programme
The Equator Prize 2015 Award Ceremony was held as a high-level contribution to the historic United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 21st Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP21) and can be viewed here (2hrs 40mins)
For more see the WIN World Network of Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Land and Sea Managers "a network that brings together indigenous and local community land and sea managers to share their knowledge and practices in managing ecosystems, protecting the environment and supporting sustainable livelihoods. "


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Galaxy S4 Active Price the same as the Regular Galaxy S4
Samsung introduced the actual Galaxy S4 Active with IP67-certified just a couple days ago and it really is expected to arrive at the Us and Sweden this summer.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is powered by the similar Snapdragon 600 chipset as the regular Galaxy S4, however comes with the 8MP camera and the 5″ 1080p TFT display. Typically the rest of the specifications be the same. The Galaxy S4 Active is IP67-certified for dust and water resistance (up to one meter for 30 minutes).
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Price
Samsung did not specify the pricing details in the announcement but these days our team receive several information from the Russian official costs. The Galaxy S4 Active will probably selling prices exactly the same as the Galaxy S4 flagship in Russia (concerning €700). Which usually indicates the same may possibly follow in the rest regarding the world.
Galaxy S4 Active key specifications
- 5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels resolution) TFT LCD screen
- 1.9GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
- 8-megapixel rear camera
- 2-megapixel front facing camera
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 2600mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy S4 price a little less than €550 in the majority of marketplaces, thus we assume Samsung to launch the Galaxy S4 Active with about the similar price point. It make feeling due to the fact the Active has practically similar hardware as the S4 and adds a more durable dust and water resistant covering as a compensation for the lower-res camera and the absence with AMOLED display.


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Do I need an entrance pass?
Yes, you need either an Acadia or National Park/Federal Lands Pass. There are several different types of passes. Standard Acadia passes (valid for 7 days) are $35 per vehicle. You can purchase passes online or at information centers throughout the park.
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Where do you call home?
We just moved back to northern Indiana, where I grew up, and I couldn't be happier!
Tell us a little about your family…
My husband and I have been together 9 years, and we have a daughter and a son. He also has a son from his previous marriage. He works in finance, and I'm doing freelance communications work at the moment. We live in a little house 15 minutes away from my parents and sister and 5 minutes away from Notre Dame (Go Irish!).
When did you join Sweet Shoppe Designs & what's your favorite thing about being a member of the team?
I joined SSD as a member when it first opened, but I didn't become a Babe until October 2015. I love being one of SSD's cheerleaders and getting to know the other babes & designers, too.
Where do you find inspiration for your pages?
I find inspiration in the SSD gallery, Pinterest, Facebook… everywhere!
What are your must-have digi-scrap supplies and what kind of gear do you use for scrapping & photography?
I love a good plain(ish) background, some paint splatters & scatters, some stitching, & lots of fun wordart. I have a laptop with PS CC and just a regular ol' camera.
What is something we may not know about you?
Ummm… I won a Mothers' Day contest through JC Penney when I was in elementary school with a poem I wrote. My mother received the poem in a nice frame along with a dozen red roses and a store gift certificate.


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Connestee Falls back in Y2K. Bring back memories? Back then, I was an air traffic controller at the center in the Washington, DC area. Retired now, that was my 3rd, but primary career, having enjoyed a few years as a lab tech and computer programmer, and before that, a science and PE teacher/coach. I've been in every state of the union, and have traveled through Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe....Did I mention I like to travel and now I don't leave home without my paddle.
My pickleball introduction was in October of 2010. Our wellness committee offered an afternoon seminar in Pickleball and I HAD to see what this sport with the dumb name was all about. We used two tennis courts with some taped modified lines, paddles and balls, some enthusiastic teachers and 40 rookies. At the end of the seminar someone came up to me and said "You're pretty good at this...want to organize it? I said yes and we haven't looked back.
We have offered beginner classes for 2 years and this year, added sessions of intermediate and advanced skills training. We have started a ladder with the help of USAPA and play weekly, and have an interclub event weekly with another local group of players. We are also a very social group, hosting a monthly gathering during the summer called "Pickles and Beer". We are listed with USAPA and we invite and encourage visitors to enjoy our hospitality and community in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.
Check out our website, www.carolinapickleball.com See you on the courts!


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I've watched the president's proposed trade deal over the past few months. Much of that time has been spent shaking my head. Why is the president so anxious to get this deal? It seems so unDemocratic (the party, not the system).
As I understand it, the trade deal is being negotiated in secret. Even Congress has limited access to the details.
Big business has had a big hand in these negotiations. The public has been shut out.
With all due respect to big business, over the past few decades their goals and my goals aren't usually aligned.
The few tidbits that have come out are scary. I'm sure I'm oversimplifying, but in some cases this treaty will trump or negate American law. If it's anything like our last few trade deals the American worker and taxpayer will be the loser.
Here's what Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, a Republican, has to say:
Americans do not want this, did not ask for it, and are pleading from their hearts for their lawmakers to stop it.
The same people projecting the benefits of leaping into a colossal new economic union could not even accurately predict the impact of a standalone agreement with South Korea. The latter deal, which promised to boost our exports to them $10 billion, instead only budged them less than $1 billion, while South Korea's imports to us increased more than $12 billion, nearly doubling our trading deficit. This new agreement will only further increase our trading deficit: opening our markets to foreign imports while allowing our trading partners to continue their non-tariff barriers that close their markets to ours.
When was the last time I agreed with this guy? Probably never!
Strangest of all the president and Republican majority are strongly aligned. The Dems are mostly against the president's plan. When was the last time that happened.
The deal couldn't pass muster in Washington today. A big defeat for the president. Already Republican congressional leaders are looking for ways to try again next week.
There's more here than meets the eye. What I can see stinks.


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Fun by Nature: Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre is the outdoor specialist for Barrington Tops adventures.
WHO: Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre
WHERE: 126 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester NSW
CONTACT: 02 6558 2093 [email protected]
Do you want an authentic outdoor experience? The perfect adventure for Barrington Tops? Then join us for an unbeatable adventure experience in this World Heritage wilderness region of Barrington Tops.
Barrington Outdoor Adventures is dedicated to providing exceptional wilderness adventures with canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking and abseiling tours. We also offer canoe and kayak hire, transport to and from the river, catering and expert knowledge on the environment and history of the Barrington Tops region.


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Want get the most out of MobyMax, quickly? Hop over to our YouTube channel and tune into the 2-minute "how to" videos we've created so you can become the MobyMax Master your students need.
Topics are presented in a step-by-step format and include everything from how to prepare and send a video lesson to assign a fluency board game, and everything in between!
Here's a sneak peek at our most popular videos teachers that are watching this month:
1. How to prepare and send a video lesson to your students at home
This video shows you how to easily download a screen capture app to record your screen and quickly create lessons using Moby's Whiteboard Activities. You can pull problems from the Moby curriculum or create your own. Your students will be able to watch your instructional video anytime!
"This video has shown me how I can help my virtual students learn and complete assignments even when they are unable to attend my virtual meetings. MobyMax has great ideas for helping teachers meet the needs of all of there learners. Not all of our students are working on grade level. Making a video will help me with virtual small group instruction." ~ Saddi M.
2. How to create assignments for your students at home
MobyMax makes creating assignments for students easy! Follow the three simple steps highlighted in the video to create assignments using Moby Learning, Quick Checker, and Interactive Class.
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Wondering how to keep online practice fresh and engaging for students? Watch this video to learn how Moby Fluency Board Games allows students to practice critical skills while playing a virtual board game. By answering correctly, students earn fun moves such as spins and power-ups to help them complete the game.
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Dear friends of Servas,
Servas South East Asia will be holding its Regional Meeting from 10 to 13 Aug 2019.
This is not an international meeting. If you happen to be in our region and would like to join us, you are most welcome to. A brief itinerary is as follows:
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10/8: Day 1:
arrival at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, make own transport arrangement to the designated hotel for check in.
Free & easy till time of meeting.
SEA Regional Meeting will be held in the evening, time to be advised.
( if we can't finish the meeting this evening, we will carry forward to Days 2 & 3).
Meals on own.
11/8: Day 2:
pick up from Kota Kinabalu early in the morning, transfer to Kundasang.
Visit Mount Kinabalu National Park, Desa Farm, War Memorial, Poring Hotspring, Sabah Tea Plantation
Meeting to be continued in the late afternoon/evening.
Meals on own.
Entrance fees on own.
12/8: Day 3:
Visit Rungus Long House, Gong Village, Tip of Borneo, some beaches.
Meeting to be held in the late afternoon or evening.
Meals on own.
Entrance fees on own.
13/8: Day 4:
Kudat-Kota Kinabalu+ sightseeing (if there is time)
Leave for home, transfer to airport on own arrangement or extend stay (own arrangement).
Cost: USD160 per person.
The fee includes hotel stay (10th, 11th, 12th, 3 nights, 2-5 persons in 1 room)& usage of vehicle +driver+ fuel+ driver's expenses ( Days 2-4).
Single supplement (subject to availability): additional USD80.
*USD160 does not include Tourism Tax of USD2.50 per room per night (the Tax is applicable to Non Malaysian guests) which is to be collected upon check in.
* all meals are not included for now, if we have a big crowd, we will arrange before hand, at additional cost and you will be notified accordingly.
*As we will be staying in budget accommodation in small towns, rooms are limited, all participants may not be housed in the same hotel.
In the event that we are not able to secure enough budget rooms, there will be an increase in the fee of USD160, you shall be notified beforehand and then decide whether to participate or not.
* Double/Twin bedded rooms are limited as well, if you must have double/twin room, there may be additional charges.
*Servas Malaysia has no host in East Malaysia, thus pre & post meeting hosting in East Malaysia is unavailable.
*Spaces are limited and they are on first come, first serve basis. Priority is given to SEA members.
Please confirm your participation before 5th May 2019 with Kiat (email@example.com).
All payments are to be made before 10th May 2019 to secure booking. There will be no refund for cancellation after the payment is made. Payment details will be emailed upon receipt of your intention to participate. If no payment is received by 10th May 2019, your participation shall be cancelled automatically.
Entrance fees of some attractions in Sabah that we will be going:
Introduction to local food :https://www.malaymail.com/s/1292893/next-time-you-are-in-sabah-try-its-traditional-cuisine
We humbly request National Secretaries/ Country representatives to disseminate this email to all members.
Thank you.
Best regards,
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History and Genealogy of the
Gov. John Webster Family of Connecticut
By William Holcomb Webster &
Rochester, New York
For the historic background of Gov. John Webster go here.
Gov. Webster's Family
Gov. John1 Webster. – Savage says of John Webster who came from Cambridge to Hartford in 1636, "he brought from England his wife Agnes and children Matthew, Robert, Ann, Elizabeth and Mary. Perhaps also Thomas and William, though one or both of the latter may have been born on this side of the ocean. All of these lived to marry, and all left issue except William and Elizabeth."
No date of birth for any of the children of Gov. John and Agnes Webster has, so far as we can learn, been discovered. There exist some conjectures, and so, until something authentic appears, it will be well to await with patience the result of further research.
CHILREN: (Born in England except last two who, according to Savage, may have been born this side of the ocean.)
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The role of Helicobacter Pylori in the development of ulcers
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is present in approximately half of the world's population and the prevalence varies widely in Western countries and developing countries. The prevalence of H. pylori infection in Swedish people aged 30-50 years is around 30% and is higher in older age groups. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID), such as functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are common pathologies of the gut.
FGID are clinical syndromes defined as chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort of unknown origin in the abdomen. The pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for FGID have not been fully elucidated, but ideas regarding its pathophysiology and the significance of the pathophysiology with respect to the symptom pattern of FGID have emerged. In particular, there is growing interest in alterations in gastric motility, such as accommodation to a meal or gastric emptying, and visceral sensation in FGID.
The mechanisms underlying impaired gastroduodenal motor function are unclear, but one possible factor can be H.pylori infection. H. pylori colonizes the human stomach causing gastritis and severe diseases including gastric cancer. The aim of the study is to study changes in the host (gastric mucosa) and in H. pylori in the same stomach over 18 years and H. pylori - impact on symptoms and inflammation during 18 years in the same stomach.
Kerstin Stake-Nilsson, University of Gävle
Peter Unge, Vice President, Head of FSCO, Novartis, Basel
Rolf Hultcrantz, professor, Karolinska University Hospital
Lars Engstrand, professor, Smittskyddsinstitutet, Solna


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Flex decisions for week 8
Andy Behrens and Tank Williams run through a few flex options to consider in week 8.
Video Transcript
ANDY BEHRENS: It is time, right now, to turn our attention to the flex position and our built to serve picks, brought to you by Ram Trucks. They're redefining what a truck can be and do every day with plenty of power, capability, and durability. Each week, we're picking players that align with these quality traits that can lead your fantasy lineup into a winning position.
I'm going to start with my capability pick, here. And I'm going to go with Tyler Boyd. Tyler Boyd, in his last two games, has seen 15 targets. You want to talk about capability, he's caught 14 of those. He's got a couple of hundred yard games on the season. We've seen him score long touchdowns.
He's tied to a quarterback, in Joe Burrow, who is just absolutely scorching hot right now. They get a matchup this week on Monday Tonight with Cleveland. Cleveland is allowing 7.5 yards per pass attempt. That is among the worst in the league.
And I kind of buried the lead here. Ja'Marr Chase, not going to play in this one. He's got a hip injury that may cost him multiple weeks. That is going to mean additional attention, additional targets for Tyler Boyd. I think he's an easy start in this one, a high end wide receiver two for me. Now, Tank, Russ, talk to me about durability.
TANK WILLIAMS: Oh, yes. Hello guys, Russell here again. D'Onta Foreman, durability, durability, the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. Durability is earned over time. Countless hours of blood, sweat, and tears. Countless hours of making sure you outwork your opponent, you out work yourself. If aliens really do exist, you out work them, too. That's just how we work.
Was was I talking about again? Oh, D'Onta Foreman, yeah. Chuba Hubbard is out so D'Onta Foreman should get a lot of work in a good match-up against Atlanta. Let's ride. Let's ride. Let's ride.
ANDY BEHRENS: Oh, my pick for power this week is going to be Brian Robinson Junior. Now, I'm not going to make any promises about his efficiency. He hasn't necessarily been the most efficient back. But he's coming off a game with 20 carries and workload matters. It matters in a big way. Brian Robinson is getting fed. He's playing over 50% of the snaps.
Antonio Gibson, kind of a nuisance right now. But J.D. McKissic is not. And Brian Robinson is a guy that they lean on when they get in goal to go situations, when they get inside the five. So I think, Brian Robinson, in any given week moving forward, he's been a great story this year, really good chance to find the end zone. And, again, he is just absolutely getting fed.
He's not going to be much help in a PPR format, right? He's not running a lot of routes, not catching many balls. But man, he has been absolutely bankable around the goal line. And, again, he's just getting a lot of work. We chase workload. Sometimes. This stuff doesn't need to be that hard.
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GNOME cookbook
Here's my first entry for the GNOME cookbook.
(note, this is a serious entry, even though its awesome simplicity may make you believe otherwise)
 Nuke'm cheese toast
Ingredients: toastable bread, cheese slices
1. Toast a slice of bread, preferably white.
Try to avoid bread that comes out of plastic bags.
2. While the bread is toasting, trim the edge off the cheese slices. A good cheese to use is Gouda.
3. Put toasted bread on a plate and put cheese slice on top.
4. Microwave at 700W for 30 seconds. Assert that cheese has started making tiny bubbles and is melting slightly through the bread.
5. Ignore the smell and enjoy the taste.
I used to make this all the time when I wanted a quick snack to keep up the hacking when I was living in Belgium. I stopped doing it here in Spain because it's hard to find decent bread. I made one again at Kristien's place in Brussels last month after three years without having one, and it was so incredibly awesome I had six on the spot.
I will come up with a more elaborate recipe I like but I have some trouble picking one.
Incidentally, I think it would be better to have a longer collection period for recipes - apparently it's being closed off in two weeks ? There aren't enough hackers who have contributed yet, Don't let this be a Federico-cooks-with-a-very-small-bit-of-help-from-friends book (even though every time he writes about cooking he makes my mouth water :))
Happy Cooking


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Music of Ukrainian Diaspora Composers
March 25, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
OSYP ZALESKY: Piano Miniatures: 1. Prayer, 2. Remembrance, 3. Witches' Dance;
MARIAN KOUZAN: Constructor for Piano Solo;
WADYM KIPA: Lament (Skarha, 1939), Reminiscence (Spohad, 1953), Variations Fantastiques (1957);
VIRKO BALEY: Pajarillo (2001);
IHOR SONEVYTSKY: Variations on the theme of the Ukrainian folk song "The Crane" (Zanadyvsya zhuravel') (1962), Lullaby from the collection Four Seasons; Dance of the Sisters, Dance of the Stepmother from the ballet Cinderella (1967).
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The first feathercast is now available! It features David Reid talking to Noirin Plunkett about Dublin to try and help those travelling there in June for ApacheCon EU.
Related links
- The Apache Software Foundation http://www.apache.org/
- ApacheCon http://www.apachecon.com/
- ApacheCon Wiki http://wiki.apache.org/apachecon/FrontPage
- Guiness
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The feathercast can be found at here.


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MONERO Announcement Bitcointalk
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We are moving away from Bitcointalk. For latest information, check out News, announcements and editorials on the official forum
Website: getmonero.org
Official Forum: forum.getmonero.org
Monero Economy • Monero Support* • Monero Mining • Monero Speculation* • Monero Dev* • Monero large OTC
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Monero (XMR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that is not based on Bitcoin's code.
Monero aims to be a fungible and untraceable digital medium of exchange. It intrinsically has a higher degree of privacy than Bitcoin or any of its various forks. It was launched on April 18, 2014 (preannounced and no premine/ICO/etc.).
The official core team members are (in no particular order) - Riccardo "fluffypony" Spagni, luigi1111, NoodleDoodle, smooth, tacotime, Franciso "ArticMine" Cabañas, othe
Please visit News, announcements and editorials on the Monero Forum for the latest news.
Visit our StackExchange site, where yo]u can ask, answer, and view technical questions!
Untraceable payments
Unlinkable transactions
Blockchain analysis resistance
Adaptive parameters
Academic and Theory
Monero's functionality is backed up by academic research and cryptographically proven schemes. Much of this research is done by the Monero Research Lab. Since Monero was initially based on the CryptoNote protocol, the CryptoNote whitepaper is also an invaluable reference for validating Monero's unlinkability and untraceability claims.
The CryptoNote Whitepaper
Initial Review of the CryptoNote Whitepaper
MRL-0001: A Note on Chain Reactions in Traceability in CryptoNote 2.0
MRL-0002: Counterfeiting via Merkle Tree Exploits within Virtual Currencies Employing the CryptoNote Protocol
MRL-0003: Monero is Not That Mysterious
MRL-0004: Improving Obfuscation in the CryptoNote Protocol
MRL-0005: Ring Signature Confidential Transactions
PoW algorithm: CryptoNight [1]
Max supply: Infinite (see note below) [2]
Block reward: Smoothly varying [3]
Block time: 120 seconds
Difficulty: Retargets at every block
[1] CPU + GPU mining (about 1:1 performance for now). Memory-bound by design using AES encryption and several SHA-3 candidates.
[2] Initial number of atomic units is M = 264 - 1. However, once the block reward reaches 0.3 XMR per minute (sometime in 2022) that is treated as the minimum subsidy, which means that Monero's total emission will forever increase by ~157680 XMR annually.
[3] Uses a recurrence relation. Block reward = (M - A) * 2-20 * 10-12, where A = current circulation. Roughly 86% mined in 4 years (see graph).
Official downloads and links
Getting Started - Follow the guide to set up the software and start mining.
Official forum
Source and binaries
Also see below for optional GUI.
Latest release: 0.10.1.0 Wolfram Warptangent
Source code
Windows, 64-bit (downloads.getmonero.org/win64) - SHA256: 727a53dd154b61fd653f81da27788077fdf519301c81d3c1eb033c1ff2bf97c6
Windows, 32-bit (downloads.getmonero.org/win32) - SHA256: ce77137b33bcaeb59273cb73b86e426e35e6209fb52a7e74fd9432a5a3018041
OS X, 64-bit (downloads.getmonero.org/mac64) - SHA256: 447cebae257864b3706a8622f495bfd9fae780a6b277e1e31ac83bef7bc855c6
Linux, 64-bit (downloads.getmonero.org/linux64) - SHA256: bf09eea27c957e7e2bdd62dac250888b301d4d25abe18d4a5b930fa7477708c7
Linux, 32-bit (downloads.getmonero.org/linux32) - SHA256: 9a18d274970df85d6bc926dc99407959c680c36f19017996be9c758f6c02cf06
ARMv7 (downloads.getmonero.org/arm) - SHA256: 57221605997a3cd815f2a9689486abbdb124263fff047ca61068900eb7cb1839
FreeBSD 64-bit (downloads.getmonero.org/freebsd64) - SHA256: 3858d4786b65a37e981b142e9c0f256ac66662314794d05f595c4c30cb5b6ddb
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Alternative Clients
Please visit: How to choose a Monero client
CPU, open source - Wolf`'s CPU miner.
CPU, closed source - yvg1900 - Yam M8a Miner New version - use at your own risk.
GPU, open source - Tsiv Nvidia GPU Miner (based on ccminer) Early in development - Thanks Tsiv!
GPU, closed source - Claymore AMD GPU miner - Early in development - use at your own risk.
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Exchanges, Services, and Related Projects
Please visit Merchants and services directory
For an up-to-date list of pools, go to [url]http://moneropools.com
For a longer FAQ, check Community FAQ
What is CryptoNote?
CryptoNote is the technology that allows creation of privacy-centric cryptocurrencies. You can visit their website here. The level of anonymity provided by CryptoNote isn't possible with Bitcoin code base by design. Bytecoin (BCN) was the CryptoNote reference implementation, and XMR is based on BCN's code.
Two of the main features of CryptoNote are ring signatures that mask sender identities by mixing and one-time keys that make transactions unlinkable. Their combined effect gives a high degree of anonymity without any extra effort on the part of the user.
Unlike Bitcoin, your funds are not held in the address you give out to others. Instead, every time you receive a payment it goes to an unlinkable address generated with random numbers. When you decide to spend the funds in that one-time address, the amount will be broken down and the components will be indistinguishable from identical outputs in the blockchain.
For example if 556.44 XMR are sent, the protocol will break it down into 500 + 50 + 6 + 0.4 + 0.04 and a ring signature will be performed with other 500's, 50's, 6's, 0.4's, and 0.04's in the blockchain. Unlike the "CoinJoin" mixing method, CryptoNote mixes outputs not transactions. This means no other senders need to be participating with you at the same time or with the same amounts. Any arbitrary amount sent at any time can always be rendered fundamentally indistinguishable (a mathematical proof is given in the white paper).
The degree of anonymity is also a choice rather than decided by the protocol: do you want to be hidden as one among five or one among fifty? The size of the signature grows linearly as O(n+1) with the ambiguity so greater anonymity is paid for with higher fees to miners.
Ring signatures are explained below. Reproduced from CryptoNote:
A normal signature looks like this. There's only one participant, which allows one-to-one mapping.
A ring signature obscures identities because it only proves that a signer belongs to a group.
This allows a high level of anonymity in cryptocurrency transactions. You can think of it as decentralized and trustless mixing.
How does this compare to other anonymous solutions?
Ring signatures originate from the work of Rivest et al. in 2001 and the implementation in CryptoNote relies in particular on Fujisaki and Suzuki's work on traceable ring signatures. There are two other anonymity implementations currently available or in development. One is ZeroCoin/ZeroCash's use of zero-knowledge proofs. The others are based on gmaxwell's CoinJoin idea (such as mixing services for Bitcoin or the altcoin Darkcoin).
1. Comparison with ZeroCoin and ZKP-based approaches:
You can read about ZeroCoin and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) here. The ZK environment allows an anonymity set that includes everyone in the network because the validity of an output can be proven without knowing the corresponding public key until it is spent. The largest risk is that this is recent research-level cryptography that hasn't been subjected to years of cryptanalysis, so exploits may emerge down the road. Ring signatures are much simpler and more mature, with many peer-reviewed papers published over more than a decade.
Other issues with ZKP include the RSA private key used to initiate the accumulator, which must be trusted to be destroyed by the generating party. It also obscures the entire economy, not just sender/receiver identities. If the ZK system is compromised, then an attacker can continuously spend coins that don't exist using false proofs. This damage is hidden from everybody due to total blinding and consequently at any given time it's not possible to know if the network has already been compromised. There is a tradeoff between these inherent risks and the maximal anonymity set provided by ZKP. CryptoNote aims for a different balance through the dual layers of privacy provided by one-time keys and ring signatures.
2. Comparison with CoinJoin-based approaches:
XMR is more qualitatively similar to mixing implementations like CoinJoin. The differences arise in the departure from the Bitcoin protocol, which allows XMR to use new cryptography to provide decentralized and trustless mixing of superior quality. The critical problem with mixing services is the need to trust the operators. As an example, blockchain.info's mixer gives the following disclaimer: "However if the server was compromised or under subpoena it could be force to keep logs. If this were to happen although you haven't gained any privacy you haven't lost any either."
The CoinJoin-inspired Darkcoin performs mixing with selected "masternodes" since it still uses ordinary signatures that can be mapped one-to-one. The motivation is that a randomly selected node is less likely than a single service to exhibit bad faith (such as keeping logs) . In practice, a few VPS companies host the vast majority of nodes and this approach relies on the integrity and good behavior of these nodes. XMR's more fundamental cryptographic approach doesn't have these vulnerabilities and the quality of anonymity is much higher.
XMR's ring signatures are also far more secure and convenient than CoinJoin because they mix outputs not transactions. This means a transaction doesn't involve waiting around for other senders to mix with. Nor is a user restricted to mixing only if others are sending the same amount. Arbitrary amounts can be sent at any time without anyone else's participation. This feature makes a timing analysis of the blockchain useless.
Overview of a transaction
Bob decides to spend an output, which was sent to the one-time public key. He needs Extra (1), TxOutNumber (2), and his Account private key (3) to recover his one-time private key (4).
When sending a transaction to Carol, Bob generates its Extra value by random (5). He uses Extra (6), TxOutNumber (7) and Carol's Account public key (8) to get her Output public key (9).
In the input Bob hides the link to his output among the foreign keys (10). To prevent double-spending he also packs the Key image, derived from his One-time private key (11).
Finally, Bob signs the transaction, using his One-time private key (12), all the public keys (13) and Key Image (14). He appends the resulting Ring Signature to the end of the transaction (15).
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A human, a vampire and a werewolf walked into a bar. Sexy is what happens next.
Kevin Branigan thought he was moving to Austin, Texas, for a job. Instead, he got a life.
Kevin Branigan begins a new life in Austin, Texas, working as a bouncer at his brother's bar. A teacher by trade, he's had a hard time getting work and is still hurt over a catastrophic break-up. Doing something completely different seems like a great idea, and being close to his brother, Jack, and Jack's husband, Tito, is another benefit to his changed circumstances.
Things are looking up until Tito intervenes in a drunken fight at the bar one night. Tito stops a patron from beating up his girlfriend, but it could be very bad if news gets out that Tito, a retired boxer, slugged the guy. Kevin takes the fall, and winds up being arrested.
Sentenced to community service in a gay church, Kevin begins to think that the signs are all bad. However, late one night at the bar, he's seduced into a hot threesome with two of his co-workers. He finds himself drawn into this dangerous mix, as well as to a hunky undercover cop, Cruz Dixon. Unfortunately Cruz appears to have a boyfriend. Or does he? Can Kevin win over Cruz, who's captured his heart and his mind? Can he really make a life for himself in the World Capital of Music? Or are his days as Austin's newest bouncer numbered?
***ARC Copy Provided for Honest Review****
I enjoyed this story very much. Kevin is such a good guy and sweetheart that I fell for him just a little bit. It seems like the poor guy just can't catch a break. First his ex screws him over, then he gets community service taking the fall for something he didn't do to help out someone else.
I will say this for Keven though, they boy gets some HOT action for himself. Cruz is hard to read at first. He seems really closed off, but once he get going with Kevin it turns out great. I really enjoyed the interactions between Keven and Cruz, although they do seem to go from 0 to love at mach speed. On the whole though it was an entertaining story.
A.J. Llewellyn lives in California, but dreams of living in Hawaii. Frequent trips to all the islands, bags of Kona coffee in the fridge and a healthy collection of Hawaiian records keep this writer refueled.
A.J. never lacks inspiration for male/male erotic romances and on the rare occasions this happens, pursues other passions such as collecting books on Hawaiiana, surfing and spending time with friends and animal companions.
A.J. Llewellyn believes that love is a song best sung out loud.


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Have you ever had a friend say "Remember when …" and you have NO idea or recollection of what they just recalled? We can usually giggle about it with our friends. I have to say the worst are the times when my husband will say "remember when we … " and my only response is "ummm, I think you did that with one of your girlfriends" and there is probably a little edge of jealously in my response. After close to 20 years of marriage and several years dating before that, those stories don't happen as much anymore, thankfully.
However, in some ways when we are talking to someone with dementia, the use of "remember when …" and "remember" is perceived differently since more often than not the person you are asking cannot remember. When someone asks me if I "remember" and I don't, a little panic button goes off in my brain. How might that feel if you no longer have the ability to retrieve information and this happens to you all day long? When I started to consider that, I could easily understand why some discussions with mom ended up with her feeling anxious.
When I first heard the advice to avoid the use of "remember", I realized I was using it more often to correct my parents or point out poor decision (see the list of 20 things to NOT say to someone with dementia). I was understanding they could no longer remember, but not really practiced at how to spend time with them. At first, I was trying to get them to recognize that they could not remember, which they never did and is very common. For more insight into this, read the blog on anosognosia.
Some recurring instances included:
- After we would order dinner at a restaurant and the waiter took the menus, my dad would complain about the lack of service — I changed what I used to say which was "Remember dad, we already ordered", to "Oh, I heard that chicken dish you ordered is very good, and I can't wait to get the fried tomato appetizer."
- After my mom finished off a box of peanut brittle and wanted to open up another box for dessert, while I used to say "You already ate half of box," I would instead get up telling her that I was going to see if there was more and return with a cup of tea and a new subject.
In many ways, I was using "remember" to point out bad behavior or convince my parents that their decision was poor and to illustrate why they needed to let me help. It was really having the opposite effect. When I learned how to change my responses, I found my visits with my parents went much better.
I started to show up to visits with pictures, so while I shared a story and used someone's name, I would point to the person in the picture. I did it to help enrich the story.
Recently, I read a news article where a caregiver would take pictures on her smart phone to show her mom that she had already enjoyed ice cream. With my mom, I know that would have made her unhappy. She would recognize that she didn't remember it and suddenly, I became the buzz kill. What works with one person with dementia, doesn't work with everyone. No matter how you choose to visit and spend time with them, think less about what not to say, and maybe think more about how what you say makes them feel. To someone who is lost their ability to "remember", it might not be a good term to have in your vocabulary. Reminded.