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While many of us are educated and aware of the dangers of plastics, particularly BPA plastic, we continue to overlook the larger picture which is the environmental impacts of our choices. According to the Plastic Pollution Coalition, Americans alone discard 30 MILLION tons of plastics per year; ONLY 8 PERCENT OF IT GETS RECYCLED. The rest becomes landfill or litter. According to Grownyc.org, New York City residents currently recycle only about 17% of their total waste--HALF of what they could be recycling under the current program. And 7.5% of that waste streams consists of plastic films such as plastic bags. Plastic continues to be the largest source of ocean litter. IT NEVER BIODEGRADES and as a result whatever plastic ends up in the landfill spoils our groundwater, pollutes our food chain killing 100,000 mammals each year and 1 million seabirds each year. Sadly, ONLY 1% OF PLASTIC BAGS ARE RECYCLED WORLDWIDE. According to worldwatch.org straws and stirrers are amongst the top 10 marine plastic debris found in coastal cleanups. Some researchers estimate that some 90 percent of individual seabirds, many whales and dolphins, and some sea turtles have ingested plastics, including plastic straws. Most straws are made of a polypropylene plastic which is a derivative of petroleum. Straws are very hard to pick out of recycling because of how small they are and rarely recovered. More plastic= More oil & gas= more electricity= more pollution.
Bearing in mind all the facts stated above, I find it odd and unfortunate that Juice Bars/Health Food shops in NYC and throughout the US including but not limited to: Juice Press, Organic Avenue, The Squeeze, Juice Generation, Blossom Du Juor, Pressed Juicery, The Juice Shop, Liquiteria, The Butcher's Daughter, See By Chloe, and Agavi Juice Bar continue to package and serve their juice and food in non biodegrable plastic bottles & containers, use disposable cutlery and plastic straws, and plastic bags. BPA free packaging or not, the ramifications on our environment and ecosystem as a result of our disposable, fast paced society far outweigh the benefits long term. Which is why I'm urging my friends, family, fellow new yorkers, PETA activists, and anyone else environmentally conscious to sign my petition to see that the companies I listed above change the following practices (see below) if they haven't already done so and inspire other companies small and large to do the same. Together, WE can make a difference.
1. STOP packaging and serving ALL juices, food, and smoothies in disposable, plastic bottles and containers.
2. STOP purchasing and distributing non biodegradable disposable cutlery including straws, forks, knives, spoons, containers.
3. STOP packaging goods in non biodegrable, environmentally destructive plastic bags.
4. ONLY use and serve napkins from 100% recycled paper.
My proposal to replace all the above practices:
1. Package all premade juices and smoothies only in shatter proof GLASS bottles. Offer a reward system such as a free juice/smoothie for every 5 returned and recycled glass bottles to encourage bottle returns. If the customer brings their own reusable bottle/straw for juices/smoothies then offer them a 5 or 10 cents off their purchase.
2. Provide only biodegrable & compostable cutlery and straws such as those made from bamboo, wheat straw, sugarcane, or palm leaves from areca palm trees.
3. Encourage customers to bring their own bag as much as a possible. Discount their purchase for every bag by 5 cents. Otherwise package juices and food for a small bag fee in sustainable Jute, cotton, or other eco friendly bag from sustainable materials.
4. If cotton or reusable napkins aren't possible then use 100% recycled paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfcRW7sIrPI Documentary on Plastic Pollution
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Woah! 'Dangal' becomes the highest grossing film of B'wood
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New Delhi [India], Jan. 9 (ANI): Aamir Khan is on a spree to break all possible records with 'Dangal'. Adding another feather to the already loaded cap, the flick has now become the biggest blockbuster of Bollywood earning Rs. 345 crore. Within 17 days of its release, the sports biopic has managed to cross even the lifetime business of 'PK' and is now aiming to become the first film to enter the Rs. 350 crore club. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the news as he wrote, "#Dangal is now the HIGHEST GROSSING Hindi film... Crossed *lifetime biz* of #PK [ 340.8 cr] on Day 17... Now speeding towards 350 cr." The film collected an astounding Rs. 14.33 crore on Sunday which is also the biggest 17th day collection for any film. This took the cumulative total to a whopping Rs. 345.3 crore. Mr. Perfectionist is giving a tough time to the other Khans as he has moved way ahead of Salman Khan's highest grossing film 'Bajrangi Bhaijan' (Rs. 315 crore) or Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' (Rs. 206.85 crore). 'Dangal' is inching towards greater heights and Aamir seems to be heading to create unimaginable benchmarks for others to even try touching.(ANI)


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I bought a second hand Pixhawk controller and ordered a NEO-7M from RCTimer.
I had to change the 5 pin to the 6 pin plug with the ground at pin 6. When I power on the unit it gives a quick flash of he green LED on the gps and MP shows "NO GPS".
I checked power on the PixHawk GPS port and I have 5.2v between pins 1 and 6. Opened up GPS and power is present there as well.
Is there a parameter that I need to change to enable this GPS?
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Have you put the GPS near a window or better still outside for at least 15 minutes?
I will try that it outside right now. My old APM 2.5 with the lea6 would usually get about 4 satellites in my shop so I "assumed" this would. Will see in 15 minutes if anything changes. Thanks for the suggestion.
I got a green blinking LED on the GPS but MP still shows No GPS through telemetry link
First thing I should have checked was the wiring. The TX/RX was swapped. Good to go now.


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A huge gallery of wedding images.
One of the big struggles I have, is showing off my images on my website. There are just too many!
It is a bit of a dance. Show them large, and it takes forever for them to load… Show them small, and what's the point?
Depending on your internet connection, this gallery my take a while to load! Please be patient.


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Watch Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru!
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Synonyms: UzaMaidJapanese: うちのメイドがウザすぎる!
Type: TVEpisodes: 12Status: Currently AiringAired: Oct 5, 2018 to ?Premiered: Fall 2018Genres: Comedy, Shoujo Ai, Slice of LifeDuration: UnknownRating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Misha is an elementary school girl who lives with her father, having lost her mother at a young age. A new maid has joined their household, and on top of being an unusually muscular woman, she also has an excessive love for young girls!
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Wow! It's the end of July and I have finally sat down to write. So much has happened in my life since I last posted anything. I wanted to be a motivator and write something everyday but life happens and work happens. Even though this blog site is part of my career I have concentrated so much on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter that I almost forgot about the most important form of social media I have…my blog!
Back in January of 2013, I started my contest prep for my bodybuilding shows that occurred in June 2013. I was so excited to get started after a fantastic off-season! I hired Ron Partlow once again and together we worked hard building my best bodybuilding physique to date. I had some bumps along the road, I'm not going to lie. I was injured in the beginning of prep, a small injury to my quad that quickly went away after working with my chiro and doing ART (active release technique.) About 8 weeks out I was sick for about a week which was probably the worst week of contest prep to date. I managed it and was a bit nervous that it put me behind but I listened to my body and Ron and I got thru it and came back to the gym strong and determined to kick ass. My first show was June 8 which I placed a respectable second. I was very pleased with my physique and could not wait til the following week June 15th where I was able to show case my best package, with an unbelievable side chest, ham sweep pose and back pose that people still talk about today. At this show I placed second and I could not be happier with the results!
It's now 6 weeks later and I am doing incredible! I'm proud to say I did not rebound! My coach Ron never ever had me on low calories and did not have me doing endless bouts of cardio but I still decided weeks prior to my show that there is no need to go crazy with food after. I rebounded really bad way back in 1999 gaining almost 30lbs maybe more the WEEK after the show. Not this time and since I've been under Ron's watchful eye I have yet to rebound. I did decide to create my own plan after this show and focus on the knowledge I have gained by working with Ron plus I am currently enrolled in a nutrition certification that is basically university level that has taught me so much. I chose to reverse diet and in my opinion has been very successful. It is not for everyone but I am disciplined and set goals so to me it is not difficult. Since the day of my last show I have added increments either carbs or fats plus include a good hearty meal out at least once or twice per week and reduced my cardio to max 4 days per week aiming for 20mins-30 mins HIIT each time. I can honestly say I am very happy and as strong as ever in the gym! 🙂
People have asked what my next show will be and I have set my sights on Nationals….date to be determined! I am anxious to see a couple of friends compete at the 2013 National bikini/figure/physique show in August followed by the North Americans where my coach Ron Partlow and "steel sista" Liza are set to kick ass!
With my goals in mind I am set to work hard this off-season. I need to tweak and build and maintain a healthy physique. I plan to train hard and train smart to avoid injury.
I want to be the best I can be…Do It! Dream It! Believe It!
Stay focused and determined, be consistent and get the job done!


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WACO (AP) – Baylor is going into the women's NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed for the fifth time in seven years.
The Lady Bears (30-3), who won their seventh consecutive Big 12 regular season title, are the top seed in the Oklahoma City Regional. They will play SWAC team Texas Southern (23-9) in a first-round game Saturday in Waco. Baylor has won 10 consecutive NCAA Tournament games at home by an average margin of 29.4 points.
SEC runner-up Mississippi State (29-4) is the No. 2 seed in the region, and will also start at home, as will No. 3 seed Washington (27-3) and No. 4 seed Louisville (27-7). Tennessee (19-11), which has been in all 36 NCAA Tournaments, is the No. 5 seed in the region.
The women's Final Four will be played in Dallas, about 100 miles from the Baylor campus.
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Tell us about your new novel, Two of a Kind.
It's about a widow and widower who meet and take an instant dislike to each other. But she takes a job decorating his apartment--he needs the work done, she needs the money--and they find themselves falling in love. That, it turns out, is the easy part. It's staying in love that's hard. Her daughter despises him; his mother frets because she's not Jewish. Their natures are very different. Complications ensue. It is this process of laying aside the past to embrace the future that interested me in this story; how do these two manage to reconcile their pasts and blend their lives so that they can move forward?
What inspired you to write this novel?
I had never written a love story before and I was interested in writing one in which the protagonists were not young, but middle aged, with a lot of baggage. I wanted to see if they could get and stay together; it was their journey that I wanted to explore in this novel.
Which of your characters do you relate to the most and why?
Strangely enough, I am closest to Andy Stern, who is a widowed, Jewish doctor--a guy! But somehow I relate to his nature, which is quick to anger but quick to forgive too. And he has a certain scrappy energy that I find both familiar and even admirable.
Describe your experience writing Two of a Kind.
It required many drafts because of the subplots and the different voices. But as much as I planned, I found I simply had to write from a more intuitive place and then go back and revise again--and again!
Have you always wanted to write women's fiction? When did your passion for it develop?
I never thought I was writing women's fiction. I was writing fiction I cared about, stories I wanted to tell and to read. I think that those categories are often imposed from without, and do not originate organically from within. Also, there is a bit of a double standard at work here: when men write about domestic issues, they are hailed as brave and honest; when women do it, we get marginalized.
What are your top five favorite books?
Lolita, The Velveteen Rabbit, Anne of Green Gables, Goodbye Columbus , and The Dwarf. But that is just this month. My favorites shift around.
Which authors do you admire and why?
Do poets count? In that case, I would cite three Williams: Shakespeare, Blake and Yeats because of what they knew and how they were able to express that knowledge in language that sings. And haunts.
When you're not writing, what do you like to do for fun?
Like my character Christina Connelly, I love thrift stores, yard/estate sales, and flea markets. I love pawing through other people's stuff and bringing it back to life, restoring its meaning and purpose. I love the thrill of the hunt and the serendipity of the find.
What are you working on now?
A new novel for NAL called You Were Meant for Me. It's about a single woman who finds a newborn infant on a subway platform, and plans to adopt her--until the baby's biological father shows up.
Thank you, Yona!
Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of five novels for adults, The Four Temperaments, In Dahlia's Wake, Breaking the Bank (which has been optioned for a film), A Wedding in Great Neck, and Two of a Kind. She is also an award-winning children's book author with twenty two children's books to her credit. Her latest book, Little Author in the Big Woods, a biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, will be published by Holt. For over a dozen years, Yona has been the Fiction Editor at Lilith Magazine. She also works independently to help aspiring writers polish their manuscripts. To arrange a book club visit, inquire about editorial services, or just say hi, please contact Yona via her website: www.yonazeldismcdonough.com.


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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Drains Are Out
She will see the surgeon next Thursday to check for healing and probably start the chemo the first of the following week. Truthfully, we've not thought to much about it. As of late, we've only been thinking of the day at hand. Believe or not, I didn't even know what time the first UT football game was until I found out last night. That's like heresy here in Big Orange Country. I hear Patty now drying her hair so she is attempting to do some things with her arms which is good. Hopefully, she'll continue to improve and feel much better before the chemo starts.
Continue to pray for her healing, physically and mentally.
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Hi Scott & Patty,
Jacki here -- from The Cancer Blog and my own blog. Just wanted to wish you well for the start of chemo. Someone recommended to me that I drink one gallon of water per day the day before chemo, the day of chemo, and the day after chemo to help flush the drugs through my system, to minimize side effects. I did it for each of my four treatments -- and it was a lot of water! But I had nothing to lose and everything to gain so I did it. I did have two "blah" days after each treatment. Mine were on Fridays and the weekends were the worst days but I never did vomit. Perhpas the water helped me.
Do you have a port? I recommend one -- and also recommend using Emla or Lidocense cream to numb the site one hour prior to chemo. The needle stick can hurt. Nurses can also using a freezing spray to numb.
Please let me know if I can ever offer any wisdom about the whole process. And if you would ever want to talk on the phone, let me know and I'll share my number -- even though you are Tennesee fans and I live in Gainesville -- home of the Gators!
All my best!


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Three Farmers Tips on Urban Gardening/
The evolution of our food production and the growing divide between rural and urban living can create disconnect between farmers and consumers and even consumers and their food. Many people do not get the chance to experience agriculture and its many facets and intricacies. Most people do not get the opportunity to walk the fields of a freshly seeded crop and check the soil for nutrients. They don't get the opportunity to watch the crops sprout and then flower into the colourful fields that the prairies of Canada are known for. Most don't experience the sense of urgency when the fields are ripe which drives farmers to wake at dawn and harvest past dusk. And to bring it all full circle, we don't all get to experience the chance to eat the fruits of our labor in the very place the work began.
Urban Gardening is a wonderful way to tap in to these experiences where ever you live.
Here are a few tips from Three Farmers Foods (www.threefarmers.ca) on how to grow nutrient dense foods:
1. Intercropping or Inter-gardening: It all starts in your soils. Methods, such as intercropping, are ancient farming methods that take the approach of planting many different plants in the same area. This is referred to as 'inter gardening' in your urban environment. This type of farming and/or gardening can take some serious planning, but plays a great role in reducing disease, pests and building nutrient dense soil and foods.
Interplanting with nitrogen fixing plants, such as beans or pulses (chickpeas, peas and lentils) will fix nitrogen in your soil and create macro-nutrients availability for other plants.
2. Composting and Rain Water: Composting is another way to assist in building nutrient dense soils and disease resistant plants. The stronger the nutrients of the soils and plant, the more disease resistant the plant will be.
Collecting rain water is not only the freshest, cleanest way to feed your gardens, but also cuts down on your water use at home.
Three Farmers Foods ((www.threefarmers.ca), have been practicing regenerative farming tactics, such as inter cropping for several years, focused on improving soil health, bettering the environment and sustaining nutrient dense foods and nutrient dense soils. Farming is not just a job, but a way of life. It is something that can't be done well without passion, hard work, dedication, and true respect and appreciation for our land and for our food.


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A typical session with me
What is Pilates + Yoga for the Mindfully Athletic? When I teach you I'm asking you to connect your mind, breath and body; to move and push yourself with intention and awareness. Let's take a look at what a typical 1:1 session with me would look like in 3 simplified steps...
1. Breath/Alignment & Stabilization
Assuming we've had some sessions under our belt, I will most likely begin you on a mat, or on a Pilates Cadillac table. We'll start with finding your breath and then warm up the hips with simple movements, and I'll start to stretch and align you using fascial stretching and release techniques.
We'll then begin to find heat within and stabilize the pelvis and spine with some Pilates exercises. For example, we may use a roll back bar on the Pilates Cadillac to articulate the spine and do some variation of the Pilates 100's exercise that is appropriate for you that day.
2. Full Body Movement
Now we are ready to move our bodies to their fullest capacity. Pilates and Yoga inherently will require you to keep your full body's attention for every exercise/pose. At this point you'll probably be asked to move through exercises with me at an increased pace as we move from one Pilates machine to another, and then over to the yoga mat for a short sequence of asanas, and then back to a Pilates machine again. Expect to get specific cues from me, move intentionally at your speed, but also at this point you will no doubt be sweating!
3. Cool Down
It's time to slow it down, find your breath and start to calm down the adrenals. Again, depending on your body's needs for the day, this may be accomplished fully on Pilates machines, or on the mat. If tension remains, I will use fascial stretching or tension release techniques to further align the body before we end. We will finally check your alignment and you'll take inventory of your body again. It is often rewarding to find noticeable changes in your body and levels of energy.


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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
POLICY & COMPLIANCE TRACK: Keeping Your Head Above Water in Flood Insurance Compliance
Location: Plaza H,
Convention Level
Kathleen Dufraine, CPCU, ARM, AIS, Managing Director, CB Regulatory Operations, Chase
Sara Singhas, Director, Loan Administration Policy, Mortgage Bankers Association
Scott Giberson, Vice President, National Flood Association
Brandy A. Hood, Counsel, Buckley LLP
Breakout Session
The panel discusses hidden and not-so-hidden compliance "trip hazards" that could prevent servicers from complying with the mandatory purchase of flood insurance requirements or from properly preparing for and responding to flood-related disasters. The panelists also provide practical guidance for servicers to proactively manage their risks.
Kathleen Dufraine, CPCU, ARM, AIS, Managing Director, CB Regulatory Operations, Chase
Sara Singhas, Director, Loan Administration Policy, Mortgage Bankers Association
Sara Singhas is Director, Loan Administration Policy in the Public Policy and Industry Relations department where she focuses on residential servicing issues. In her role, she evaluates the impact of federal legislation and administrative rulemaking on servicing operations, profitability, and efficiency and works with government agencies to improve and streamline servicing requirements. Sara serves as the staff representative for the MBA Loan Administration Committee and FHA Servicing Subcommittee. Prior to joining MBA, Sara worked with the Community Mortgage Banking Project and previously served as general counsel to the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Scott Giberson, Vice President, National Flood Association
Scott Giberson serves as Flood Compliance Principal and manages the Flood Disaster Protection Act program for CoreLogic Flood Services. Scott currently serves as Vice President for the National Flood Determination Association and leads the Association's legislative committee. Scott is serving a two-year term as a Council Member on the Technical Mapping Advisory Council which reports to FEMA and was established by Congress with Biggert Waters legislation that passed in 2012. With 20 years of experience, Scott specializes in regulatory issues surrounding flood determinations and the mandatory purchase of flood insurance requirement, as well as policy related to the National Flood Insurance Program. He consults with industry members and members of related industries on legislative and regulatory developments at a federal and state level related to flood insurance. In his role, Scott frequently presents at various conferences, seminars and workshops on topics related to flood insurance requirements and flood mapping issues. He also speaks on matters related to claims or actions arising out of the flood determination guarantees and has contributed to the research around this body of law.
Brandy A. Hood, Counsel, Buckley LLP
Brandy A. Hood is Counsel in the Washington, DC office of Buckley Sandler LLP, where she advises bank and nonbank mortgage lenders, servicers, and insurers on compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. Ms. Hood has extensive experience in the Truth in Lending Act-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule and the Flood Disaster Protection Act (FDPA), and she speaks on these topics regularly. She also advises on the full range of federal consumer protection laws and regulations, including Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule, the Loan Originator Compensation rule, and other issues under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the prohibition on Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP). Ms. Hood earned her B.A. degree from George Washington University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Tulane University.


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It was just after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday when two residents of an apartment complex in the Kilbride neighbourhood of St. John's saw swirling blue lights dancing across their walls.
A few minutes later, they looked outside to see a man being escorted across the parking lot in handcuffs by Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers.
The couple told CBC News they didn't realize something sinister may have happened in their building until the next morning.
"The police came and knocked on the door and started asking questions," said a man who lives in the building. "I didn't know anybody died."
The RNC says a 45-year-old woman was found dead, but they aren't saying whether or not it was a homicide.
That is for the province's chief medical examiner, Simon Avis, to decide. As of Thursday evening, his report on the death had not been submitted to the RNC.
A spokesperson for the police confirmed a man was taken into custody on Wednesday night, but said he was not arrested in connection with the woman's death.
Police say they are not treating anyone as a suspect, since the medical examiner has not yet ruled on whether or not the death was criminal.
She was a sweet girl, a really nice woman. - Neighbour
As it turns out, police arrived at the Meadowland Manor apartment building to find a dead body and a man with an outstanding warrant for his arrest — unrelated to what police are treating as a suspicious death.
Police have not said whether the man and woman knew each other.
He was held in custody on Thursday, pending an appearance at provincial court. Since police are not releasing his identity, it is not yet known if he has already appeared, or will be in court on Friday.
Residents told CBC News the deceased woman was an amiable person, who would smile and greet people in the halls. Her identity is also not being released at this time.
"She was a sweet girl, a really nice woman," said one resident who asked to remain anonymous.
She said the woman would greet her with a warm hello when they crossed paths, but that was the extent of their relationship.
Police say they don't know when an update will be provided, but they'll continue to hold the scene until Avis's report is completed and a cause of death is determined.


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The grand jury has decided a verdict today, which brings an end a two month deliberation. No indictment for Officer Wilson. On August 9, Michael Brown Jr., an 18-year-old of... Read More
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Our Mission
Bytes of Code is a youth-led initiative that aims to decrease the gender inequality that still exists in the workforce, especially in the STEM field. We want to educate young women with strong leadership skills as well as computer science skills so they can become strong confident women.
Our Impact
Dollars Received
Through the National Center of Women and Information Technology AspireIT program, we have received monetary funds as well as resources that help the organization make an actual impact in communities.
Year Serving communities
Bytes of Code is a growing organization and we are constantly evolving to make the most impact in communities.
Young Women Educated
We are proud to directly educate over 800 young women from different cities though our workshops and Ambassador out-reach efforts, about what it means to become a technology leader.
Our Programs
Bytes of Code (BoC) holds multiple outreach programs and workshops aimed for young women who are interested to learn more about the power of technology. We are opening the world of computing by offering girls the opportunities to learn about robotics, web development, app development, etc. in a fun environment surrounded by other other girls and taught by near-peers. The program will include visit(s) to high-tech companies in the region to interact with latest technologies and employees to understand potential career paths in the tech industry.
WEb DEvelopment
Students will learn about the basic components it takes to build their own website. They will learn languages essential to web development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Students will be working in groups with tools used by engineers and experience what it means to build their own robotics and also understand why teamwork is crucial in the STEM field.
App DEvelopment
In App Development, students will learn the essential parts of what makes an app popular. They will learn the difference between UI/UX and utilize the difference to make their own app.
Our Online Curriculum
Our online curriculum offers varieties of topics. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student at technology, Bytes of Code has something for everyone. Our Ambassadors are excited to use these material for their workshops.
We are offering selected curriculum in Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Japanese. Curriculum in Spanish are coming soon.
Our Team
As a youth-driven organization, each one of us are passionate about the cause. We want to make our community a better place by educating one girl at a time.
Get Involved
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Is your child interested in participating in one of our program? Learn more about what our program.
Frequently Asked questions
Still confused about our organization? Learn more about us by checking out our frequently asked page.
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Are you experienced in computer science and want to help us make an impact in your community? Or, are you Interested in a partnership? Please contact us by clicking below!
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We are excited to be working with our partners to expand the Bytes of Code network and to reach out to many girls in different parts of the world with STEM and leadership workshops.


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Justin Erenkrantz wrote: > On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Emmanuel Lecharny <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >> Craig L Russell wrote: >>> -1 >>> >>> I believe that allowing incubating releases to be treated as full Apache >>> releases diminishes the Apache brand and makes incubation disclaimers moot. >>> >>> With Maven, it is too easy to depend on a release with transitive >>> dependencies on incubating releases without even knowing it. When the >>> incubating release subsequently is abandoned, blame will be cast widely, >>> including Apache itself. >>> >>> Considering that dependencies on incubating releases can be resolved by >>> explicitly adding an incubating Maven repository into your settings, I don't >>> think that wide, mirrored, distribution is warranted. >>> >>> Craig >> -1 too, for the same reasons. > > -1. Craig pointed out my objections as well. -- justin Just so everyone understands this in context, the objection above is moot because... ...maven is a package deployment mechanism ...developers who determine what to bundle into their package don't spend a whole lot of time explaining to users that something within their package is 'incubating' code, or 'patched/forked' code, or virgin original code ...the developer who deploys an app is either going to explain it contains an incubating artifact to their users, or they won't ...no matter if the developer bundles an incubating jar, or calls it up out of maven... The user has ***exactly*** the same experience. Presenting a user with a dialog "Package FOO requires the BAR.jar, an Apache Incubating Bar Project artifact, which[1] carries 'the'[2] disclaimer" will leave them utterly befuddled and is entirely worthless information in the context that they install package FOO (nevermind that the "actual" disclaimer appears to be non-existent in our release documentation). We permit GPL, commercial, virtual anything to be deposited into Maven if I understand correctly. WTF not incubation artifacts, in that light? Bill [1] alternately... "is a tasty beverage container" [2] http://incubator.apache.org/guides/releasemanagement.html#notes-disclaimer --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Drink (Indie 30 – Day 20)
Bootsnall prompt: Just as the cuisine of a place reveals clues about its culture and history, so does its signature local drink. What's the best drink you had on the road, and did the drink have any connection to the place where you drank it or the people you drank with?
Guinness just tastes better in Ireland.
Studies have been done on this phenomenon.
And, since our Irish road trip in March, Kevin and I can easily agree with all studies that say Guinness is better in Ireland.
Perhaps it's the atmosphere of the country: green rolling hills, gray days that turn to starry nights, damp winds, and broad smiles.
Or perhaps it really is something in the beer itself. A pint at the Guinness Storehouse is best – perhaps simply because of the freshness of the beer. The study linked above suggests that Guinness doesn't travel well. So, it seems, the closer to the source you are and the more recently it was brewed, the better the taste.
Whatever the reason Guinness tastes better in Ireland, it's one of the motivations for Kevin and I to make another trip there someday. When we order Guinness in an American bar, the stout is good and satisfying, but it lacks that special something we found in Ireland and we always wish it were there.


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Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce the soft opening of Silka Tsuen Wan – a value-led hotel brand under the group's property portfolio on 16 January 2017. Strategically located amid the shopping attractions of Tsuen Wan as well as the industrial and commercial hub of Kwai Chung, the hotel is just 35-minute drive away from the Hong Kong International Airport, Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ngong Ping 360.
Silka Tsuen Wan offers the ideal accommodation at attractive rates complemented by fuss-free hotel facilities. The hotel boasts a total of 409 guest rooms with various categories – Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Greenview Rooms, Triple-sharing Rooms, Family Rooms and Silka Suites. All guest rooms are well-equipped with free Wi-Fi Internet access and free usage of handy smartphone which offer guests a superior experience. Complimentary in-town shuttle bus service is available for guests to explore multiple destinations and nearby MTR – Tsuen Wan Shopping area, Kwai Fong MTR Station, Airport Express Tsing Yi Station, Mongkok MTR Station and China Hong Kong City.
Other facilities include a gymnasium at Level 5 of the hotel, a multifunction Hall which seats up to 48 people and the all-day dining room, Coffee Shop with a seating capacity of 150.
"The opening of Silka Tsuen Wan marks a fantastic beginning to Year 2017 for Dorsett Hospitality International. Operated under the umbrella of Silka Hotels, a value-led brand of our group, Silka Tsuen Wan was formerly an industrial building known as Big Orange. We take great pride in converting this building into this majestic hotel. The Silka Hotel brand is known for providing an elevated level of service with great value and we look forward to delivering this to our guests," said President and Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International – Ms Winnie Chiu, J.P.
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Actor Aaron Paul says he still regrets playing a prank about announcing a spinoff series on his character Jesse Pinkman from the popular American crime drama TV series "Breaking Bad".
Last year, the 36 - year - old actor pranked "Breaking Bad" fans by announcing a spinoff series via Periscope.
However, as fans began to write ecstatic comments about the news, Paul realised his mistake and quickly explained that he wasn't serious. But by then, the news had already gone viral.
He later apologised on Twitter saying, "Sorry for the joke everybody. I love you all so much. Hugs and kisses. "
Recalling the incident on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Paul explains that he kept being asked about a possible season 6 of the hit series, read a statement.
"That hoax kept resurfacing throughout the years. I decided to pull a prank on Periscope, which was terrible. I'm watching the comments as they come in as I'm saying this, and everyone's super excited, " Paul said.
"And they don't stick around for my conclusion of the story, like letting them know it's a prank. But then it went viral, and everyone thought it was actually happening, " he added.
So how did Paul feel when the dust from the prank had settled?
"I just felt like an a**hole. " he told Kimmel.
The episode will air on Wednesday tonight at 11 pm on Star World in India.


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CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – A city police officer assigned to a Tennessee elementary school was credited Tuesday with uncovering an apparent plot by at least two sixth graders to carry out a school shooting and their suicides.
The students were taken into custody Monday and ordered held by a judge at the Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Facility on a criminal complaint of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
The prosecutor's office said they would not be charged in adult court, but he would not say if other students might also be involved.
"We felt it appropriate to charge the students that we know were involved at this point because of the seriousness of the situation to make sure everyone was safe and there was no chance it (school shooting) would take place," said District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway.
Anthony Loshbaugh, the school's police resource officer, first learned of the plot Friday from students, who told him about a "hit list" rumor. He notified the new city-county law enforcement threat assessment task force, which promptly investigated the matter.
Investigators said they turned up a hand-drawn map of the South Cumberland Elementary School, a plan to hide guns in a locker room, and then enter the school through a back door to retrieve the weapons to carry out the shooting on or about the last day of school on May 30.
The investigation, authorities said, revealed multiple conversations over the last two weeks about the plot between the two students taken into custody.
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox said the sixth-graders intended to murder students and faculty, then commit suicide before police arrived on the scene. He said investigators searched the homes of the two students and found no weapons.
He praised officer Loshbaugh for developing a trusting relationship with the school's students that led to them tipping him off about the apparent plot.
School resource officers, he said, "are more than a guy or a gal with a gun on their side. They become a mentor. They become someone students can look up to and someone they can trust."
He said Loshbaugh "built relationships with the kids in the school that allowed him to break that barrier down and the kids to come forward to speak to him. I can't reiterate the importance of school resource officers in schools … it is so much more than a security guard at the door."
This school year was the first time a police officer had been assigned to each of the eight public schools in the county. Previously, they shared four school resource officers.
Janet Graham, director of the county's schools, said she's heard from many parents worried about the safety of their youngsters at South Cumberland Elementary School. She said she assured them they were never in danger.
Sheriff Cox confirmed that was the case. He said the police action was "handled swiftly, firmly and effectively," with student safety foremost in mind.
Cox said one student was taken into custody at the school and the other at home. He said the parents of both were cooperative in the investigation.
The juveniles were not identified by name, gender or name. Sixth graders are typically 12 and 13 years old.
Details for this story were provided by Heather Mullinix, editor of The Crossville, Tennessee, Chronicle.


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Team Secrets for Jira - Documentation
With end-to-end encryption and viewer verification,Team Secrets protects the sensitive files and text fields your teams are sharing in Jira.
Enhance the security of your Jira instance with Team Secrets:
- Post a Team Secret - Upload one or more files into a secret and attach to a Jira issue
- Secure Fields - Add sensitive text fields like passwords, SSH keys or other credentials safely with encryption and verification.
- Files and fields are encrypted by the web browser before being uploaded
- Choose team members who can view the secret or share with your entire Jira team
- Decide how viewers will be authenticated using 2-factor authentication
- Add a mobile number and the viewer will receive a text message with a verification code
- Add a secure passphrase and send it to the viewer separately for additional layer of security
- Set expiration dates for secrets
- *NEW* - Jira Server users can configure custom S3 buckets to store secrets
Install Team Secrets for Jira
Team Secrets for Jira can be installed from the Atlassian Marketplace for Jira Cloud or Jira Server.
You must have Jira admin privileges to install the add-on. The following video shows the steps in detail:
Using Team Secrets for Jira
Once Team Secrets for Jira is installed on your Jira instance, you can use it to encrypt sensitive files and fields.
The following video shows how to create and share secrets:
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These are heady times for Haifaa Al Mansour. She may be the first Saudi Arabian of either gender to direct a feature film (she also wrote the script) and to shoot a well designed movie the particular Kingdom.
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Lewis Hamilton wins pole, but realizes it may be the last race and promptly switches issues into reverse while taking the front stretch. The resulting crash is all the more puzzling to McLaren engineers once they realize serious no reverse gear on the inside McLaren transmissions. The Ghost of Ron Dennis holds a press conference to announce he resulted in a metaphysical reverse gear inside car the bootcamp isn't Hamilton's fault.
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Every year, several organizations gather their aquatic staff to collectively watch the State of Aquatics broadcast from the USA Where you one of them?
Redwoods had more than 1,000 attendees on the line this year. If you'd like to learn more about the trends that they identified from their aquatic investigations this year, a recording of the broadcast is available below.
Well worth the time to watch..........
2018 State of Aquatics Broadcast
Our 2018 State of Aquatics broadcast was meant to serve as a call to action. We have had 10 aquatic events at customers' pools since Memorial Day. Watch our broadcast below to learn more about the 3 trends we have identified so far this year. You will also see security footage of actual drownings. Our panelists this year were Michael Oostman, Aquatic Safety Consulting, Inc. and Tonya Roy, The Redwoods Group.
After reviewing all of the questions we received during the broadcast, we recognized that aquatics staff are looking for practical strategies and resources to implement at their organization. We have included resources for each of the three trends below.
Lifeguard Positioning
Lifeguard Positioning: Visibility is Everything
Aquatics Video: Aggressively Scanning
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Lack of Appreciation
The Power of One Group-Training DVD
Empowering Your Lifeguards
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Fundraising for North Bay Fire Victims
Hi Everyone!
What is happening just across the Golden Gate Bridge is so devastating! We wanted to be a small help to those who have been affected by this disaster.
We will be donating portion of our sales to the victims. So please join us on Thursday, October 12th to raise funds at LaLe!
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I've always loved chicken. Granted, it can get a little boring ("Mom, chicken again!). But I find it to be a fabulous canvass for adding flavor, and it's incredibly versatile. Now it appears that this humble bird is experiencing new-found love. A report on 2013 food trends from The Hartman Group says chicken is evolving from a weeknight afterthought to destination eatery. Several trend trackers included chicken on their 2013 food trend lists, including:
- Bon Appetit – Watch Your Back Steakhouses
- Food & Wine – The Bird is the Word
- QSR Magazine
- Baum & Whiteman
Much of this has to do with chefs who are celebrating chicken — highlighting globally-inspired flavors and techniques, focusing on heritage breeds and elevating ethical, humanely-raised birds. With the casualization of cuisine today,many chefs are moving on from burgers and focusing on chicken as their new favorite protein.
Here are a few chicken trends and the creative ways chefs are putting poultry on the map.
The famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten got into casual dining with the opening of Simply Chicken in New York City. The eatery features organic chicken, and you know if Jean-Georges is involved, it will be amazing.
image from Simply Chicken
One of the biggest trends is heirloom chicken — just like heirloom turkeys and heritage pigs that paved the way. Now it appears that chicken is getting the same type of attention. Expect to see more breed designations on packaging and restaurant menus. Thomas Keller has helped make Jidori chicken famous, and now this heritage breed, which is Japanese for "chicken of the earth," is featured on the menu at Farmshop, from Keller's former right-hand man Jeffrey Cerciello.
Shawn Doty's restaurant Bantam + Biddy in Atlanta serves local and pastured rotisserie chicken with a choice of sauces, including Piri Piri, Dominican-style wasakaka (warm garlic and parsley), Beer Mustard and Sweet Blue Ridge BBQ. Chicken Scratch in Dallas serves fried and rotissierie chicken.
Wing Wings in San Francisco serves free-range chicken wings with unique, full-flavor housemade sauces like Angry Korean and Orange Miso.
Angry Korean Wings at Wing Wings in San Francisco by MichaelEatsSF on flickr
Korean barbecue is hot, hot, hot, and Korean fried chicken, often wings, is a shining star. At BonChon , a chain in New York and other markets, you'll find made-to-order wings served with hot sauce or soy garlic sauce.
BonChon Korean Fried Chicken courtesy of Jalapeno on flickr
Zankou Chicken is a Southern California chain with a Middle Eastern flare. You'll find garlicky kebabs, the way I love to prepare chicken at home.
Zankou chicken by citymama on flickr
Beyond heirloom chicken, another trend in the category of better-raised birds is the concept of traceable chicken. That's the selling point of Just Bare Chicken which is "certifed humane" and includes a code on each package that allows you to trace your chicken back to the family farm where it was raised.
Chefs are also helping to share techniques and recipes so home cooks can aspire to better-tasting birds in their own kitchens. One of those trends is spatchcock. Have your ever spatchcocked a chicken before roasting or grilling?
How do you like to prepare chicken? Here's some inspiration from some of my favorite bloggers and websites:
The Kitchn 15 Fresh & Tasty Chicken Recipes
Cooking Light 25 Best Chicken Recipes
Food 52 Top Rated Chicken Recipes
Saveur Korean Fried Chicken
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Do you have a question for the staff at the Roseville Library? You can call them at 651-724-6001 or ask your question in person at the Information Desk, Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.


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Gold futures closed higher in the international market on Monday as a surge in prices of crude oil offered some signs of a potential increase in inflation, bullish for precious metals' prices.
Gold is often viewed as a hedge against rising prices or inflation. Meanwhile, lower rates and a weaker dollar can lure buyers in gold, which doesn't bear interest and is priced in the U.S. currency. Investors also focused on developments for tax reform as Senate Republicans work on their version of a bill after the House advanced their approach last week.
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She walked by the large-windowed, tiny room on George Street several times before "working up the nerve," as she put it, to step inside. Since then, she's been back to the space two to three times a week, often with a family member. She always comes eager to make art, to encourage other newcomers in the space, and/or just help out wherever she can.
This is just one story of how the Creating Space Community Arts Studio is living into its possibility of being a vibrant place of belonging for downtown Peterborough.
It's becoming a go-to place for people who don't have somewhere to go and who want to be in community with others while creating whatever kind of art they wish, whether that's colouring a picture, composing a poem, or painting a masterpiece,
"We have developed a core group of people who come regularly, who feel like this is their space," founder and regular volunteer Deb Reynolds says. "They want to take ownership, they want to participate in making it bigger, making it better, making it exist in a way that serves them and the people that they know."
This is exactly in keeping with the original vision for the space—to be a place where everyone is welcome and those who don't have access to the arts for whatever reasons do so.
Deb notes she herself feels more connected to Peterborough and what's happening in the city through her engagement with Creating Space. "It's created a community for me," she says.
Not only that, but she is finding her own creative juices have been sparked more than she ever imagined. "I have done more art in the last five months than I've done in years, and it's not just when I'm here. It's at home. I'm more creative. I'm always thinking about what's possible for this space and what can happen down the road."
A dream in the making for about four years, with a few vision-related activities occurring here and there, the Creating Space studio finally came to life and has been at its current location, 247 George Street North, since December of last year. It's turned out to be a fabulous spot for inspiring new "drop-ins" as people walk by, catch sight of the window and sign, and often decide to step inside to see what it's all about.
Deb has not been so much surprised as affirmed by the invariable responses from people upon learning that the use of the supplies and space is free to anyone. "Their minds are boggled that this is a possibility, and then the corresponding response is, 'This is so fantastic, we really need this.'"
Creating Space is set to move to new temporary digs from May to October. The John Howard Society of Peterborough is donating the use of a back building on its property for that time (305 Stewart Street, entrance off Charlotte Street).
"In a perfect world, we would have a permanent space next October to go to. In a fantastic world, we would be able to come back here," Deb says. Funding for the space is the main hurdle.
Peterborough residents are encouraged to get involved and support Creating Space in whichever way they can, whether that's through gifts of their time, supplies, or money. "Everything that has happened here has been because of donations," Deb says. The space is open when it is depending on the availability of volunteers.
Visions for the future of the newly designated not-for-profit, besides finding a permanent space, include the ability to hire staff, pay for workshop facilitators, and host pop-up community arts events.
In the meantime, Creating Space may be moving, but not far, and it will be continuing to hold up that possibility of being a vibrant place of belonging wherever it is.
Team members for Creating Space are Marion Little, Michelle Martin, Susan Bacque, and Myria Reisolas.
The studio is one of 130 Art Hives worldwide, though Creating Space has a broader focus on art-making of any kind, including writing and music. Not surprisingly, the name has a double meaning.
To learn more, visit the Creating Space Facebook page.
Photos by Michelle Strutzenberger.


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I find myself reflecting on gratitude and our relationship to it. It's about giving thanks, being with those we love, coming into the heart, and remembering to be grateful for the abundance of blessings in our lives.
I'm grateful for family—both the family I was born into and the one I've chosen. I count my blessings every day for the opportunity to be the mother of my little girl Siena, who is the most extraordinary child, and I would say that even if I weren't her mother. I'm grateful for the beautiful home where I live, where the redwoods meet the mountains and the ocean and the bounty of nature surrounds me. I'm grateful for the mountain of delicious food I will be offering my loved ones today. I'm grateful for meaningful work, excellent health, and my Tempurpedic mattress, which I rest upon as I write this (yes, it's one of my deepest gratitudes and no, they're not paying me to say this!) I'm grateful for my deepening relationship with the Divine and all the fulfillment and meaning that accompanies my spiritual development.
"Radical Gratitudes"
But I'm also grateful for what I call the "radical gratitudes," and I'm curious whether you're grateful for these sorts of things as well. Radical gratitude emerges when you face challenges that grow your soul, the ones that push all your buttons, and help you see your growth edges. Your radical gratitude might not seem worthy of gratitude at first, but if you experience such things through the lens of your soul, you'll realize that your soul is high-fiving you, even as your Small Self might feel wounded or victimized.
For example, this year I'm grateful for divorce mediation. As Tosha Silver helped me realize (and as I described here), my divorce was a beautiful reminder to eliminate the word "my" from my vocabulary. The process triggered an attack of my Small Self, which vied for possession and was reacting out of fear until Tosha reminded me that none of the blessings in my life were mine. It wasn't "my" house, or "my" books, or "my business," or "my" daughter. As Tosha said, "Lissa, you wouldn't have shit if it weren't for God's largess." I had to release everything my ego thought it "owned" so I could get into the mindset of "God's" books, "God's" business, "God's" little girl. Then, with my soul at the wheel in divorce meditation, we quickly came to a peaceful and fair settlement. Tosha said I passed the "final exam" of surrender by my willingness to turn my divorce over to the Divine and trust the highest, in whatever form that might how up. It wasn't easy, but I'm grateful.
I'm also grateful for the conflict I'm having right now with my best friend. I'm scared of losing my friend, so it's triggering another Small Self attack. But we're learning so much about ourselves and each other. The conflict is illuminating all these blind spots for us both, so our souls are growing, even as our Small Selves defend and position for who is "right." So I'm grateful. I give thanks for the soul growth. And I give thanks for my best friend, who I adore and who I trust will grow with me into a new deepening of our soul friendship.
The Gratitude Final Exam
It's easy to be grateful for the things that comfort us or even feed the Small Self. And there's nothing wrong with these kinds of gratitudes. They feel yummy and they're warm and tender and repair the heart. But if you can also find it in your heart to be grateful for the challenges in your life, the ones that grow your soul, you will free yourself from suffering. No joke.
Can you give thanks for the mother who abandoned you? Can you be grateful for the father who molested you? Can you see the blessing in the loved one you lost or the bankruptcy or the betrayal from your spouse? Can you be grateful for the rape or the heartbreak or the cancer? Can you be grateful for getting fired or mounting debt or the chronic pain? Can you be grateful for the dream that didn't come true?
Can you see how these things grew you? Can you see how, once you moved beyond your victimhood, you were able to glean the gifts of such traumas? Can you see how they helped strengthen you, how you learned forgiveness and self-reliance and compassion? Can you see how you came to appreciate the preciousness of life, how you fought for life, even when part of you wanted to give up? Can you see how you learned what was really important to you, how you learned to stand up for yourself, how you grew in your intuition? Can you see how you stopped basing your value on approval and started to realize that you are inherently valuable because you have within you a Divine spark—and this makes you inherently valuable?
Can you see how you were broken open by these tragedies and challenges, and how the cracks in your ego allowed the light to shine through you? Can you see how you would have been different if these things hadn't happened? Can you see how they shaped who you are? Can you be grateful for the glorious, magnificent being that you are right here, right now? Can you see how you wouldn't be this person if you hadn't experienced what you did? Can you be grateful for it all? Can you give thanks—radical thanks?
These are the final exams of radical gratitude. If you can get to the place where you're grateful for all of it, where you see adversity as an opportunity for soul growth, as curriculum for the soul, you free yourself. And miracles start to happen.
The Frequency of Miracles
Martha Beck says "Acceptance is the frequency of miracles," and I think it's true. And when you can move beyond mere acceptance—releasing your resistance to what is and going even deeper—into gratitude, the miracles come at lightning speed. As A Course in Miracles teaches, every time we choose love over fear, a miracle happens.
Will you choose to be grateful for it all? If you say yes, a miracle happens . . .
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Lissa Rankin, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine and the upcoming The Fear Cure, is a physician, author, speaker, and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, a training program for physicians and other health care providers. She is on a mission to merge science and spirituality in a way that not only facilitates the health of the individual; it also heals the collective. Lissa also co-teaches teleclass programs about spirituality, such as Medicine For The Soul with Rachel Naomi Remen, MD and Coming Home To Your Spirit with Martha Beck, PhD. Read her blog and learn more at LissaRankin.com.


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Canada's tax system needs a full review. We're all on the same page.
By CPA Canada. Published on Mar 19, 2019 6:25pm
Canada urgently needs a tax system review —as a rising number of government bodies and leading organizations agree — but Budget 2019 marked a missed opportunity to get the ball rolling. Now, with a federal election around the corner, Canadian politicians have a chance to commit to tax reform and tackle a growing threat to our competitiveness and prosperity.
From think tanks to academics to business associations, there is broad consensus that the federal government needs to make tax reform a top priority. Reports from committees in both the House of Commons and the Senate, as well as the Advisory Council on Economic Growth, have made recommendations that range from tax simplification to a tax review. Similar calls have been made internationally by both the International Monetary Fund and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Findings from a recent Nanos Research poll show that 81 per cent of Canadians see a comprehensive tax review as a priority for the federal government. Of those, more than one in three (35 per cent) say this priority should be high.
The four national organizations that contributed to this article — the Business Council of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) — stand united as long-time advocates of comprehensive tax reform. Together, they represent more than 210,000 chartered professional accountants and more than 200,000 businesses in all sectors of the Canadian economy, including 2,500 leading manufacturing firms and 150 companies that account for more than half the value of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
"Canada's tax system is not delivering for Canadians," says Joy Thomas, President and CEO of CPA Canada. "At a time when income inequality is rising, labour force growth is slowing and our closest trading partners are shoring up their tax systems, Canada needs to ensure we continue to create jobs, attract investment and remain competitive. But our current tax system falls short on these vital measures and Canadians and their businesses risk falling ever more behind their global peers."
The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce agrees. "By any measure, Canada's tax system is failing Canadians and the businesses that employ them by driving away investment, hamstringing our ability to attract top talent, and wasting valuable time on compliance," says Beatty. "After 50 years of cutting and pasting, our crazy-quilt tax code adds major costs for Canadian firms, both in time and money."
"While Canada can't control all of the factors that influence competitiveness, we do control our domestic tax policy," Beatty adds. "We urgently need a comprehensive review, with everything on the table, to build a modern tax structure that's both more efficient and more fair."
Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada observes: "As our global competitors modernize their tax systems to meet the new realities of business in the 21st century, it is imperative that Canada advance a plan for comprehensive tax reform. Only by broadening the tax base and simplifying our increasingly complex system will we be able to compete for jobs, talent and investment.
Hyder points out: "This is not just about raising or lowering the statutory rate; rather, it is about streamlining the system so that we reduce the administrative burden on Canadian businesses of all sizes and workers in all fields, enhance efficiency and significantly reduce costs to government in collecting taxes."
Dennis Darby, President and CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters asserts the current system discourages investment and innovation, which are critical to the long-term success of Canadian manufacturers and exporters. "While Canadian industry wants to invest, they feel restrained by government policies — taxes and regulations — that restrict their growth," Darby says. "Only 30 per cent of CME members believe governments are supporting their growth and a mere five per cent believe the tax and regulatory system has improved in the past three years.
Darby notes that new and increased taxes, combined with an ever increasing regulatory burden, have added to the cost and uncertainty of doing business here, leading to lower business investment in Canada and higher outward investment. He adds: "This investment shift shows up in all recent GDP and trade data – the economy is struggling and good middle-class jobs are at risk."
In a recent series of reports, CPA Canada analyzes the current tax system's sorry state and lays out a path toward a made-in-Canada tax review, highlighting lessons learned from recent tax reviews done by some of Canada's key trading partners. The reports are available online at cpacanada/taxreform
Based on this research, CPA Canada's Joy Thomas says: "The tax system plays a crucial role in supporting inclusive economic growth in the best interests of Canadians. We believe Canada should launch a full review of our tax system as early as possible — to ensure it is designed for the taxpayer, is internationally competitive, and with a goal of becoming one of the world's fairest, simplest and most efficient."
"The four organizations acknowledge that any comprehensive tax reform exercise would need to surmount many hurdles, both logistically and politically. But Canada's competitiveness is at stake and time is of the essence. Canada's political parties should commit to improve Canada's competitive edge by making a tax system review a central plank in their 2019 campaign platforms."


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With a stay at Red Roof Inn Forrest City in Forrest City, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of East Arkansas Community College and Gallery of Forrest City. This motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Stuart Springs Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Forrest City Country Club.
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2016 – what a year it has been! It has certainly been an interesting year of ups and mostly downs for Global Politics…
But for me personally it has been a year of highs, i've been fortunate enough to travel quite a lot, mostly in Europe…but I have managed to tick off several places from my bucket list. I have also had a great year with friends, family and relationships. My career is slowly moving forward, i'm so close to the end of education and student life I can almost taste the real world. I still have a very long list of goals and achievements for my life and 2017 in particular, but I am edging ever closer to them each day.
So rather than give you a post on my New Year's Resolutions I thought I would write a reflective post on 2016. As a 'millennial' I take pictures of anything and everything in my daily life, the majority of which I don't share on my social media, so i'm going to give you a 'behind-the-scenes' of my 2016.
February – Sean and I went to Budapest for my birthday
The best Air B&B apartment we have stayed in – it really set the tone for the rest of our trips but we probably peaked too early!
Easter – the mother of all cakes's – the mini-egg cake. Two of my favourite things rolled into one.
Visiting Salon in Brixton for the first time and going back 3 or 4 more times over the year…
May – Daily ice-cream's in Rome!
Exploring new Street Food Markets – this amazing pulled pork burger was bought and eaten at Maltby Street. My top tip for finding new places to explore is to read Time Out magazine on a Wednesday, pick one up on the tube, they always have a double page spread focus on a particular up and coming neighbourhood to explore.
Catching some serious sun-rays and swimming in the glorious Kalamar Bay!
Polo Antics in Spain in my favourite summer dress for 2016, I can't wait for Spring and i'll bring it out again with a leather jacket and tights.
Moving into the new home!
We explored Berlin for Sean's Birthday – one of the few cities I have experienced where I have felt I could actually live here…I can't wait to go back and explore more of Germany, this was my first visit hopefully of many!
I went a bit bonker's for a few weeks and made about 15 Christmas wreath's…people have already asked if I will be doing them again next year. I'm not over the last lot yet…
Then just before Christmas, Sean and I had a quick jaunt to the Cotswold's. Think open log fires, glasses of red wine, cheese, beautiful stone cottages, babbling brooks – a blog post to come in the new year, but here is a sneak peek!


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Beef Scraps Written Reviews #1
Hey folks! This my first written review and I am sure there are more to come. I heard this film coming through the wire and I had little or no expectations for it. Then I saw the trailer and I changed my mind pretty fast. First of all, you got Jeremy Renner as Hansel, who has solidified himself as an action star in films like Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and The Bourne Ultimatum. It had Gemma Arterton as Gretel, who I remember most as Nick Frost's sexy boat skank from Pirate Radio. She also got her feet wet in such films as Prince of Persia and Clash of the Titans (2010). It also features Famke Janssen as the big bad witch Muriel.
The film starts as a young Hansel and Gretel are led into the woods by their father and are abandoned never knowing why. They wander further into the woods and come upon house made out of candy just the like the original story. They are soon captured by an old witch and Hansel is caged being force fed candy to fatten him up as Gretel is forced to help her prepare for her feast. They're skills are soon learned as Hansel escapes from his cage and attacks the witch and that him and his sister are immune to her charms and powers. They promptly fuck her up and toss her in the oven just like in the story. After this, during the opening credits, you see in the newspaper clippings that the duo have taken a trade in going from village to village taking out many other witches and collecting big bounties.
The actual film starts in the village where they came from. They are sent for to find a coven of witches who are stealing children. They are immediately opposed by the town sheriff and his officers. They don't care because they know they're shit. They stop him and his g-men from killing a supposed witch right when they appeared on screen. After the sheriff's lackeys go out to the woods to get the bounty first, they are brutally attacked by they witches and are all but one taken out pretty easily. This is when the experts have to spring into action.
I don't want to get into too much more of the plot because I don't want to ruin it for anyone else. It was filled with CG effects but it was neccesary to pull off what they did for this film. For those who don't like CG blood, this isn't the film for you if you are going to nit pick. Hansel and Gretel are about as cool as any action heroes as I've seen. They explode on screen with their cool weapons and kick ass moves. The witches make up and flying moves are pretty awesome. It is hard to make Famke Janssen ugly and they pulled it off pretty well. I know this all stuff we have seen before but not like this in my opinion. They had gruesome kills in this film including a drawn and quartered dismemberment, head smashes and other cool things that has to be seen to be believed.
One of my favorite characters in the film was the Edward the troll. He was the witches lackey who was their muscle and he collected the kidnapped children. He eventually becomes friend to Gretel and her muscle with awesome brutal force. I wish I would have seen this in a 3D theater because I think the effects would have really popped. Alas, it was playing at the local discount theater and I am glad I went because I had a great experience. I don't think this is a great film by any means. If you want to be entertained with tons of eye candy and amazing effects, give this one a rent when it comes out. I am going to buy it when it comes out. I enjoyed it that much.
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The next time your car needs repairs, consider doing them yourself. These days, a majority of car owners will hire a mechanic regardless of how simple the problem may be. The following article can help when you are dealing with auto repair. Not only will you save some money, but you will also feel great about yourself.
Be prepared for any emergency by equipping your car with a well stocked emergency kit. This kit should consist of tire changing tools, jumper cables, and an empty container that is appropriate for re-fueling your gas tank. Add some blankets, a flashlight and some batteries in case your car breaks down at night.
A record of maintenance and repairs should be in your car. You want these with you when you go to get repairs done; a great place to store them is the glove compartment. The auto repair professionals will want to look at those records. This will help to diagnose any problems.
Be sure headlights are clean if they're not shining as bright as they once did. Dirt from driving can build up on your headlights and block some light. Clean your car's headlights and taillights with a glass cleaner.
Ask friends for referrals. They have used mechanics before and can fill you in on their experiences. Don't rely entirely on what your friends tell you, though; do your own research. You should at least check out the mechanic's reputation online.
Be sure that you make a note of your oil change schedule. Your car's oil is a big part of how well it functions. It can vary a bit between different vehicles and cars go much longer between oil changes than they used to. But you must do them when recommended.
Taking on auto repairs yourself may seem quite daunting at first. However, with some effort and knowledge, you can easily fix a lot of vehicle problems that occur. Use this advice the next time you're experiencing car trouble.
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