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I have a special and exciting invitation for you!
I invite you to embark with me on a CRANBERRY CHALLENGE this December! Starting December 1st, I will be consuming cranberries in some form every day – and I would love for you to join me.
Need a recipe to get started? Scroll below…
Why should I eat cranberries every day for a month?
These bright bitty berries are one of the most powerful berries we can consume. I have a freezer in my
garage ONLY for cranberries! When the winter months come, I stock up – cranberries can be very hard to find when I need them in the summer months.
Cranberries are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, betacarotene, antioxidants, and trace minerals. Even soaked with added sugar in the cranberry sauce at the holiday table, the additives are overridden by the benefits of cranberries! They are an incredible anti-aging, cancer-fighting, virus-banishing, immune-boosting food that can help heal a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Cranberries help heal urinary tract infections, respiratory conditions, streptococcus infections, anxiety, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, pneumonia, and many more health conditions. Adding cranberries to your diet will not only boost your immune system, but it will help heal symptoms that may later turn into more serious conditions.
Join me in the cranberry challenge!
The benefits of cranberries are so numerous, I'm dedicating an entire month of blog posts and social media posts to these rubies! Every day in the month of December, I am consuming cranberries, and I invite you to join in on the health boost – especially in a time when our immune system needs it the most. The steps are simple:
- Consume cranberries (eat them, drink them, bake them in a dish, however you would like!)
- Share a picture of you and/or your cranberries on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using the hashtag #cranberrychallenge and tag me (Insta: @amberbodilyhealth, Facebook: Amber Bodily Health, Twitter: @amberbodily1).
- Reap the benefits of cranberries in your life!
Each week in my blog, I will feature posts I love from others doing this cranberry challenge! I would love to see you and your cranberries!
I will also be sharing more information about the wonders cranberries can do for our health and healing. Keep an eye out for healthy cranberry recipes in my blog posts and social media posts!
Speaking of recipes…
Cranberry Pear Lemon Refresher Recipe
I love drinking cranberries. This recipe contains ingredients to boost the immune system and refresh your body to full throttle!
This recipe calls for these healing ingredients:
- 3 cups aloe vera juice
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp barley grass juice powder
- 1 frozen pear
- 2 full droppers of Good State Zinc
Simply combine all ingredients in a blender, blend, and enjoy!
Aloe vera juice:
Aloe vera leaf is a miraculous healing food that is one of the oldest healing remedies and natural antibiotics in the world. Taken internally, aloe works wonders for assimilation, circulation, and elimination. It is known to purify the blood, reduce inflammation, boost physical endurance, benefit cardiovascular health, and protect the body from oxidative stress. Aloe provides recovery from fatigue and aids in muscle function. It is also able to optimally utilize several vitamins, minerals, and enzymes in the body for effective healing. The alkaline nature of aloe vera helps to soothe acidosis and alkalinize the whole body.
Lemons have some of the most absorbable vitamin C and calcium in the plant world, as well as mineral salts and trace mineral salts. This citrus hydrates our organs on a deep cellular level and alkalizes the body. It also does a beautiful job cleaning the liver, kidneys, spleen, thyroid, and gallbladder. Lemons also work hard to purge toxic substances that our bodies collect from our environment, such as plastics, synthetic chemicals, radiation. See Anthony William's book Life-Changing Foods for more information.
Barley grass juice powder
Barley Grass Juice Powder is rich in vitamins A, C, B and minerals iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It is also very high in absorbable protein and contains 20 amino acids, including 8 of the essential amino acids that body can't produce itself. Barley Grass Juice powder has been shown to strengthen the immune system, alkalinize the body, increase energy, aid digestion, relieve constipation, and improve health of skin, hair and nails. It has also been credited as helpful for healing arthritis, migraine headaches, asthma, fatigue, gastrointestinal and skin issues, cancer, and diabetes – and more.
This juicy, sweet, and easily digested fruit that is rich in vitamins and alkaline minerals such as vitamins A, C, E, folic acid, niacin, copper, and boron. Pears also contain several anti-cancer properties and are known to be especially good in helping to prevent esophageal cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, and colon cancer. Pears are an anti-inflammatory food, making them perfect for those who suffer from autoimmune disorders such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Endometriosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Lyme disease, Hashimoto's, Meniere's disease, and Colitis.
This trace mineral is the foundation of our immune system! Our bodies desperately need zinc to function. Most of us are zinc deficient, leading to a weakened immune system and leaving our bodies susceptible to many viruses and pathogens. See my recent blog post to read more about zinc and its importance for our health.
Cheers – to embarking together on the #cranberrychallenge!
Cranberry Pear Lemon Refresher
- 3 cups aloe vera juice
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp barley grass juice powder
- 1 frozen pear
- 2 full droppers of Good State Zinc
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
Blend and enjoy!


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For more than 160 years , Orvis has inspired humans and dogs to lead more fulfilling lives through a deep personal connection to the adventure and wonders of the natural world. They offer beautiful outdoor sportswear and are an industry leader in creating innovative dog products. Orvis notably donates 5% of pre-tax profits every year to protecting nature, supporting communities, and advancing canine health and well-being. With a unique matching grant program, Orvis and its customers have raised and donated more than $20 million to protecting nature over the past 25 years.
Woolx is an outdoor lifestyle and performance brand whose apparel performs no matter what the weather. Their specialty is creating 100% merino wool base layers and clothing for men and women -- providing warmth without the bulk, and material that breathes.
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The Virginia Tourism promotes and develops the tourism and motion picture industries to stimulate Virginia's economy and enhance the quality of life of all Virginians. Promoting the state's mountains and dog-friendly trails is part of the company's messaging to encourage pets and their owners to get outside and embrace nature's beauty.
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
PetKind is a family owned and operated pet food company located in British Columbia, CANADA FRESH® is one of their latest sub-brands that directly supports Canada's conservancy efforts. CANADA FRESH consists of 95% fresh meat that is 100% produced and sourced in Canada. Proceeds from every can of CANADA FRESH that you purchase directly benefit Nature Conservancy Canada's mission to help protect the country's precious eco-systems. CANADA FRESH is committed to giving back, protecting and conserving their land so that it can continue to produce and sustain for generations to come.
In 2017, Mars Petcare - a leader in the pet food industry - launched CRAVE™, a new brand of dog and cat food crafted to nourish pets through high-protein, meat-first, grain-free recipes. Their food resembles the diets of wolf and wildcat ancestors – providing nutrients for a strong, lean body and energy to chase.
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Project Wildsong is a wolfdog sanctuary that was created from the belief that rather than forcefully mitigate nature, mankind must strive to coexist with wildlife. They use Ambassador Animals who represent their wild counterparts to spark inspiration through interactive experiences. Project Wildsong has inspired tens of thousands of people through education, collaboration, and conservation since 2013.

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Fortnite is all set to embark on a new season soon, which is going to be the eighth one, and there are some unique changes that the developers are bringing with it this time around. Previously Epic Games had announced that it is making the Battle Pass for the Season 8 free unlike in the past when players have always had to purchase it. That said, not just anyone will be able to get it for free though. Fortnite has announced in a tweet that the Battle Pass will be free for those that will be able to complete 13 Overtime Challenges.
And now Epic Games has released another teaser for the upcoming season 8 in a tweet which reads, "Sssomething shimmers Within the cave… But beware of those Who arrive on waves. 3 days to Season 8." The cave here might be a reference to something that players discovered previously. The iceberg near Happy Hamlet was recently found to have been destroyed which revealed a bunker underneath it, though its purpose was not clear. Polar Peak's castle also had a surprise for the players who noticed that the prison cell beneath it had huge eggs locked in the prison cells.
Sssomething shimmers
Within the cave…
But beware of those
Who arrive on waves.
3 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/Gn7ttmR39m
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 25, 2019
Awaken beasts
Of fire and ash
Battle it out
And loot the stash.
2 days to Season 8. pic.twitter.com/rdMrhYbZ1S
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 26, 2019
Comparing these to the snake like silhouettes in the poster seems to point in the direction that Fortnite will probably be adding snake-like or other creatures in the game that may hatch from the eggs players have encountered before. Players have also encountered a huge icy sphere floating above the castle in Polar Peak, which was a new snow capped mountain that was introduced in the Season 7 of the game.
For now, the orb is just floating there and not doing anything in particular. This is very much reminiscent of the purple cube that was seen near the end of Season 5 of Fortnite. The purple cube had later merged with Loot Lake to create a bouncy surface and usher in the Season 6 of the game.


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Fall Bridesmaids Bouquets
colorful bridesmaid's bouquets by Lark Floral for wedding at Riverside on the Potomac
Orange Ranunculus Boutonniere
Vibrant Bridal Bouquet
Fall bridal bouquet of dahlia, roses, tulips, ranunculus, mums, snapdragons, and greenery
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Bridal bouquet featuring roses, dahlia, mums, tulips, and snapdragons.
Short Red Bridesmaids Dresses
Beautiful bridesmaids in short red dresses holding colorful fall bouquets.
Floral garland centerpiece for Kings table
Garland of ruscus and fall flowers
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Garland of greenery, dahlia, mums, and other fall flowers.
Ranunculus Boutonnieres
Orange and red ranunculus and herb boutonnieres
Crimson and orange Bridal Party
Bridesmaids in crimson carry colorful fall bouquets.
Fall wedding flowers
Fall wedding flowers including dahlia, mums, ranunculus, poppy, and tulip in oranges, yellows, and reds.


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The Capsule Sandal: vintage-inspired sandal for modern women
For vintage loving fashionistas, there is nothing that excites us more than finding that perfect pair of vintage shoes in our size. Broken in leather, beautifully stained wood, feminine design, versatile enough to go with just about any outfit...it's all reminiscent of our favorite past decades and qualities we look for when scouring the planet for the right pair.
However, as vintage-loving women we also know how difficult—and sometimes downright impossible—it is to find that pair. All too often vintage footwear is the wrong size for our feet, too delicate for daily wear or straight up nonexistent. We crave that vintage design and quality with the functionality to keep up with modern life.
The Capsule Sandal made by Milina Footwear is the answer to this dilemma.
Created from high quality, soft buttery leather and reclaimed, beautifully stained wood, the Capsule Sandal is reminiscent of past decades yet a timeless statement of its own. The low wedge sole provides just enough lift to be both flattering and highly comfortable for all day wear. The leather toe upper is thoughtfully cut just below the line of the toes with a wide, curved arc to perfectly hug the ball of the foot at just the right spot, and the peep-toe opening allows the wearer to flaunt their cute pedicure. The minimal ankle strap hugs the heel of the foot in just the right place and is finished off with dainty, effeminate leather ties that tie into the most satisfying bow at the thinnest part of the leg, elongating and flattering any pair of stems. The Capsule Sandal is available in both black and white.
The overall design of the sandal has been heavily inspired by our creator's favorite pair of vintage 1970's sandals, yet made to perform flawlessly for modern life. This Capsule Sandal presents as an elevated and refined contemporary version of a vintage classic so there never has to be disappointment in the search for good, stylish footwear ever again. Whether you're a true 1950's enthusiast or the occasional vintage wearer with a predominantly modern wardrobe, the Capsule Sandal will offer you a sandal that transcends time and flows seamlessly with every style and outfit change you make.
Milina Footwear (pr: mee-lee-nuh) is a style driven footwear brand rooted in vintage aesthetic with a modern sensibility that offers high quality, USA made leather and wood footwear for vintage and modern fashionistas alike. Our goal is to make every wearer feel their utmost, stylish best when wearing our shoes.
Unlike many of the already existing brands that offer vintage inspired footwear, our sandal is not only made for long-term comfort, but is also designed to flatter every pair of legs with its feminine, sleek, minimal silhouette.The Capsule Sandal is here to relieve you of the stress of choosing the right footwear for every ensemble, working seamlessly with every look you create. Join us in making our ultimate shoe dreams come true, and move forward in endless style.
Given that our aesthetic is completely inspired by vintage style and old world quality, we also wanted our methods of production to reflect that same sentiment. Our sandals are 100% USA made, right in the heart of fashion-forward Los Angeles, and crafted by hand from several vendors comprised entirely of seasoned shoe artisans using reclaimed leather and wood that is sustainably sourced. From sneakers to boots to handbags, our team has decades of skill in perfecting the art of shoemaking. By wearing the Capsule Sandal you not only have the freedom to be your most stylish self but also are supporting the movement towards sustainable fashion and ethical methods of production, qualities we value greatly as a footwear brand. SUSTAINABLY MADE IN LOS ANGELES
Through the success of this campaign we will raise the funds needed to create our first production of the Capsule Sandal. Our next goal is to offer the sandal in several more color options (cognac brown and ballerina pink, yes please!) and to create a closed-toe shoe version of our sandal for cooler months and climates, so you can enjoy your Milina Footwear in any season. Your support will not only help us reach our goals but will also allow us to offer you a variety of options and colors for future releases of our much-loved sandal.
Our Capsule Sandal has been carefully crafted to fit true to size. The buttery soft leather and naturally curved, very minimal design of the leather uppers make the sandal comfortable for narrow and wide feet alike. Available sizes are US 5 through 11, and half sizes available up to 10.5. Take your true size, and if between sizes, size up one half size. Please note that size selection will arrive in your inbox once the campaign is complete via a rewards survey and will need to be completed prior to shipment.
Backers within the United States can expect their sandals to be delivered via USPS Priority Mail, 2-4 days post shipment. International backers will receive their sandals via DHL using Express Worldwide shipping, delivered 1-3 business days post shipment.
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Producing a large batch of sandals from scratch requires a lot of important components, considerable time and passes through several professional hands before completion. As this is our first mass production of the sandal, there is the possibility that production can take longer that anticipated should we exceed our goals drastically. We are overestimating the arrival of the sandals in the chance that this happens so that our backers can expect it to take no longer than projected. Please note that in order to keep the window of time from production to delivery as short as possible production was started ahead of our campaign, which means our team ordered an educated estimation of sizes and colors, so should we exceed our goal significantly, later backers can expect a longer wait as we order more sandals and potential limitations in color choices. In anticipation of this problem we ordered a cushion for each size and color in order to hopefully avoid any shortages.
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Daypro Dosage
For many people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, dosage recommendations for Daypro start at 1200 mg a day. The suggested starting dose for the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is determined by the child's weight; it generally ranges from 600 mg to 1200 mg a day. Taking the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time will help minimize the risk of serious side effects.
The dose of Daypro® (oxaprozin) that your healthcare provider prescribes will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your age and weight
- The medical condition you are being treated for
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your Daypro dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
For the relief of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended starting dose of Daypro is based on the child's weight. It typically ranges from 600 mg to 1200 mg per day.
When treating symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the usual recommended starting Daypro dosage is 1200 mg once a day. It may take several weeks before the full effects are felt.
Considerations for people taking Daypro include the following:
- Your dosage should be taken with a glass of water. Taking it with milk or food may prevent stomach upset.
- It is important to take the lowest effective dosage for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. This will decrease the chances of developing serious side effects.
- Daypro should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of medicine in your blood.
- For Daypro to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. It will not work if you take it in a different way than your healthcare provider recommends.
- If you do not take your Daypro as scheduled, take your next dosage as soon as you remember. If it is close to the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with normal dosing. Do not take a double dose or combine Daypro with other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). However, it is okay to take it with acetaminophen (Tylenol®).
- If you are unsure about anything related to Daypro or your Daypro dosage, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Daypro without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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means for reading data on said record media inserted by users,
means for storing data representative of unvalid record media,
means for comparing said read data to said stored data,
means for delaying said transactions by a predetermined time period sufficient to provide notification of invalidity when said comparing means has detected that said read data is related to said stored data, and means for completing the cash transactions whether or not there is a delay.
This invention relates to a transaction processing system involving a terminal machine such as a bank service machine, e.g. an automatic cash dispensing unit, an automatic money deposit-withdrawal unit and so on.
In a transaction processing situation such as the above, each transaction is initiated with a record medium such as a card or deposit passbook but if the card or deposit passbook is stolen, for instance, it may arise that the deposited money is withdrawn by others using the stolen card or passbook.
The usual deterrent to such a practice is to have the account number of the card or passbook registered on a theft file as soon as a theft is found, and recover the card or passbook and stop the transaction when such a stolen card or book is employed or have the offender arrested by security personnel in the course of the transaction.
However, if the transaction is suspended which underway, the offender may take cognizance and escape. Thus, informing the security personnel in the course of the transaction is not an effective measure nowadays because of the high processing speed of transactions that has been made possible by recent technological advances thus giving the offender enough time for completing the transaction and running away with the money.
Against the above background, this invention has as its object to provide a new transaction processing system which, when the card or passbook has been stolen and used in the transaction, will detain the offender at the transaction machine for a sufficient time without giving him notice and time to escape.
In accordance with this invention, there is provided a transaction processing system including a terminal machine for automatic cash transactions initiated with record media possessed by users comprised of means for reading data on record media inserted by users, means for detecting if the read data is related to certain data representing a theft or the like, and means for delaying transactions by a predetermined time period when the detecting means has detected that the read data is related to said certain data. Thus, if the data of the record medium entered into the transaction processing system is detected to be a certain data, e.g. data of a stolen card, the transaction is delayed by a certain time period in such a manner that the offender may be convinced that his transaction is still in progress and will be detained at the transaction system, thus allowing a time in which the security personnel may rush to the site and arrest the offender.
This invention, having the above novel feature, will now be described by way of a preferred embodiment, reference being had to the accompanying drawings depicting an automatic cash withdrawl system connected on line to a control center.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main construction of a cash withdrawal system according to this invention;
FIG. 2 is a timer control block diagram for the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a flow chart of the main routine for the same system;
FIG. 4 A and B are views illustrating the forward and backward messages;
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view illustrating a modified storage unit; and
FIG. 6 is a flow chart of the subroutine.
Referring, now, to FIG. 1, there is shown a cash withdrawal system comprising a cash withdrawal machine as a terminal of the system and a center connected with the terminal. A control unit 1 may for example be a microprocessor which controls all circuit devices and performs computations. A card reader 2, on entry of a card (not shown) reads the data magnetically recorded on the card, e.g. the account no., secret code or/and the like, and, when the data includes a balance datum, writes for updating the balance. A keyboard 3 is provided for inputting the identification code and the withdrawal amount demanded. There is also a display 4 which indicates the steps to be taken by the user of the machine, stepwise progress of processing, withdrawal amount and other information.
A slip issuing device 5 is such that, when cash is dispensed, it prints and issues a receipt carrying such information as the account No., withdrawal amount and balance amount. A bank note dispenser 6 dispenses the notes equivalent to the demanded withdrawal amount as its gate 7 opens.
An AND-gate 8 controls the gate 7 by its output. This AND-gate 8 generates an output in response to an outlay instruction from a central processing unit (CPU) 9 and the output of a timer 10. There is usually an output at the timer 10 and this output is delayed on arrival of, and in accordance with, a delay instruction from the CPU 9. Such a delay instruction is transmitted when, for, example, the card used by the user of the machine was detected to be a stolen or lost card.
A storage unit 11 is for writing and reading various data and includes Area R1 for account No., Area R2 for secret code, Area R3 for identification code, Area R4 for withdrawal amount and Area R5 for outstanding balance.
A transmission control circuit 12 connects this cash withdrawal machine, which is a terminal machine, to the CPU 9, on line via MODEM's 13, 14 and a communication control unit 15 for the reception and transmission of data.
To the above-mentioned CPU 9 is connected an operation unit 16 at which the numbers (account No.) of stolen and lost cards are inputted, such card number data being stored in a storage unit 17.
Referring to FIG. 2 which shows a detailed construction of said timer 10, the delay instruction from the CPU 9 is a 3-digit binary signal, for instance, and a decoder 18 decodes the delay index of the delay instruction.
The above-mentioned delay index is such that when it is "0", the decoder signal sets a flip-flop 20 via an OR-gate 19. On the other hand, when the delay index is any numeral other than "0", the initial value of a counter 21 is set and that index value at the pulses from a clockpulse generator 22 are counted. And when the counter 21 has counted down to "0", the resulting count-up signal sets the flip-flop 20 via the OR-gate 19.
The setting signal of this flip-flop 20 is applied to the AND-gate 8 and, in association with the outlay instruction signal mentioned before, opens the AND-gate and, consequently, the gate 7 of the bank note dispenser 6.
A delay circuit 23 holds the flip-flop 20 for a time necessary for opening of the gate 7 and resets the flip-flop 20 after a lapse of the set time. This circuit 23 and said flip-flop 20, taken together, constitutes a one-shot multivibrator.
In this connection, it may be so arranged that the resetting of said flip-flop 20 is effected on command from the control circuit 1 or upon detection of the completion of dispensing of the money.
Thus, the delay of the transaction in response to a delay instruction is effected by setting the initial value of the counter 21 using its delay index and delaying the setting of the flip-flop 20 with the delay time being dictated by the initial setting of the counter 21 in accordance with the delay index.
The outlay function of the transaction processing system according to this invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 3. When the card or passbook is entered into the cash withdrawal machine (Step 31), the card reader 2 reads the card data and the account No. and secret code are stored in Area R1 and Area R2, respectively, of the storage unit 11.
The control circuit 1 searches Areas R2 and R3 of the storage unit 11 to check data corresponding to the secret code and identification code and if a correspondence is found between the card and the user, the display 4 shows an indication such as "In process . . . Please wait for a while" (Step 33) and, at the same time, a message is edited and sent to the center 9 (Step 34).
As illustrated in FIG. 4 A, this backward (directed to center 9) message includes the terminal unit No., account No., withdrawal amount and transaction code. The terminal unit No. is a code number assigned to the particular cash withdrawal machine, and the transaction code is a code specifying whether the transaction is a cash withdrawal, balance enquiry or cash deposit, for example, and, in this instance, means a code indicating a withdrawal transaction.
The CPU 9 searches the file, as mentioned above, according to the account No. of the backward message to see whether there is the corresponding account, a balance sufficient enough to take care of the withdrawal amount, or a notification of a loss or theft of the corresponding card from the true owner of the card.
A forward (from center 9 to terminal machine) message, as illustrated in FIG. 4 B, includes a YES or NO of outlay, terminal No., Account No., withdrawal amount, new balance, and terminal instructions A, B and C. A YES of outlay occurs when there exists both the corresponding account number and a liquidatable balance, i.e. a balance which warrants the payment of the demanded withdrawal amount, and this data becomes a withdrawal instruction signal. On the other hand, even if there exists the corresponding account, a NO of outlay occurs when the balance is not sufficient to take care of the withdrawal demand. The outlay instruction amount is equal to the withdrawal amount demanded and an outlay of a sum equivalent to the amount is effected. The new balance is the balance outstanding after the withdrawal of said sum. The terminal instruction A may be a message saying that the terminal unit is functioning properly or an error has occurred at the terminal or an instruction to stop the operation at the terminal. The terminal instruction B is an instruction to recover or return the card and the terminal instruction C is a delay instruction in the form of index data.
The above delay instruction is a stepwise index such that the delay time is set for example in units of 20 seconds. By way of illustration, "000" is an index of "0" which instructs a normal transaction, "001" is an index of 1 which dictates a delay of 20 seconds, "010" is an index of 2 which dictates a delay of 40 seconds, "011" is an index of 3 which dictates a delay of 60 seconds, and so on. Such a delay index is applied when the card has been memorized in the storage unit 17 connected to the CPU 9 as a stolen or lost card.
As the forward message edited as above is transmitted to the terminal cash withdrawal machine, the control circuit 1 analyzes the message (Step 35).
If the forward message includes a NO of outlay data, no outlay instruction signal is outputted to the AND-gate 8 and, consequently, the bank note dispenser 6 is not actuated. The card reader 2 returns the card (Step 43) and the slip issuing device 5 prints the account No. and balance value and issues the receipt (Step 44) to complete the withdrawal transaction.
When the forward message includes a YES of outlay data, an outlay signal is outputted to the AND-gate 8. At the timer 10, its decoder 18 checks if a delay index exists in the terminal instruction C.
When the above delay index is zero, it represents the normal transaction and, accordingly, a normal withdrawal transaction is consumated. Thus, the "0" signal from the decoder 18 sets the flip-flop 20 and this output is applied to the AND-gate 8, whereupon an output is generated from the AND-gate 8 to open the gate 7. Thus, the flow directly proceeds from Step 35 to Step 37.
The display 4 shows an indication that the card is receivable (Step 36), the card reader 2 returns the card (Step 37), then the display 4 shows an indication that the cash and a receipt are now available to the client (Step 38); the bank note dispenser 6 dispenses cash corresponding to the withdrawal amount stored in Area R4 of the storage unit 11, and the slip issuing device 5 prints the account No., withdrawal amount and new balance on a receipt format and issues the receipt (Step 39) to complete the withdrawal transaction (Step 40).
When the above-mentioned delay index is a numeral other than zero, it indicates that the card used is a stolen or lost card. In such cases, the outlay procedure must be prolonged to retain the user of the card at the withdrawal machine until arrival of security personnel.
The above-mentioned delay index is read by the decoder 18 of the timer 10 and the initial value of the counter 21 is set in accordance with the decoded data so that the setting of the flip-flop 20 is delayed by the set time (Step 41). As a result, the dispensing action of the bank note dispenser 6 is delayed by the time delay for setting the flip-flop 20 (Step 42). Since, during this delay time, the display 4 keeps displaying an indication that the transaction is still in process, the card user can be detained without his knowledge of what is actually going on. During this delay time, the security personnel is notified of the case from the monitor so that the card user can be apprehended for confiscation of the card.
On the other hand, after elapse of the delay time, the flip-flop 20 is automatically set and a YES response is generated in Step 42. Thereafter, as in the normal outlay procedure, the card, bank notes and receipt are dispensed to complete the withdrawal transaction.
FIG. 5 and 6 depict another embodiment of this invention in software formats. The processing subroutine illustrated in FIG. 6 performs the delay operation in lieu of Steps 41 and 42 of the main routine described with reference to FIG. 3.
A storage unit 24, in FIG. 5, is a substitute for the gate 7, gate 8 and timer 10 of FIG. 1. An Area C1 of this storage unit stores the numeral "0" when the delay index from the CPU 9 is zero and the operation is a usual withdrawal transaction but when said index is other than zero, which means a delay operation, Area C1 of the storage unit 24 stores the numeral "1". The delay operation is performed by testing for this numeral "1" (Step 61).
An Area C2 of said storage unit 24 stores an initial value of the counter which corresponds to the delay index and the counter is set with this initial value. An Area C3 stores "1" on count-up of the counter, and in accordance with this datum "1", the dispensing of bank notes after the delay operation is commenced in the main routine.
Thus, in this delay operation, an enquiry is made if the datum in Area C1 of the storage unit 24 is "1" or not and when it is "0", the dispensing of bank notes takes place as a normal transaction. Thus, the flow proceeds to Step 37.
If the datum is "1", which signifies a delay operation, the datum in Area C2 is set as the initial value of the counter and each time the counter counts down, "1" is subtracted from the initial value (Step 62). However, the subtraction at Step 62 includes the delay operation.
When the value in Area C2 has reached "0" (Step 63), "1" is stored in Area C3 (Step 64) and the flow proceeds to Steps 36 and 37 in the main routine so as to effect a dispensing of bank notes.
In this manner, the action of dispensing bank notes is delayed until the initial value in Area C2 reaches "0".
The foregoing description of preferred embodiments of this invention pertains to an on-line mode of processing but similar functions and results can also be accomplished off-line. And as to the delay operation, the transmission of the forward (center to terminal) message may be delayed by a predetermined time.
Further, instead of delaying the outlay action, the opening of the dispenser gate may be delayed. Such a delay may also be implemented at some other junction within the system, for example by delaying the dispensing of the card or passbook or verification of the secret code at the center.
When delay times are stepwise provided as in the foregoing embodiments, a common delay time can be established even when the terminal transaction machines vary in cash outlay time and, moreover, even a change of the delay time can also be made easily.
Furthermore, the cash withdrawal machine generally has a maximum limit set on withdrawal amount per transaction. In the case of a stolen card, several withdrawals are likely to be demanded. In such cases, the total time may be delayed by several minutes after one or two transactions.
It should be understood that the above description is merely illustrative of the present invention and that many changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the appended claims.


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Outdoors Calendar for Feb. 16-23
Through Sunday
Texas Free Trappers: Rendezvous, a camp/competition recreating the mountain man rendezvous of 1825-40 with period clothing and shooting, knife and hawk-throwing matches, near Shiner. Contact Joe Wolf for information and directions, 830-935-3121, or email@example.com.
Friday-Feb. 25
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department: Volunteers needed for annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program. Eight drop-off locations along the coast. Call Zack Thomas, 512-389-8448, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited: Annual Troutfest Banquet and Expo, Lazy L&L Campground, River Road between second and third crossings, New Braunfels. Fly tying and educational classes, banquet, live and silent auctions. Keynote speaker Chris Wood, CEO, Trout Unlimited. Click on grtu.org/troutfest.
Miller's Pond: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rainbow trout stocking. For regulations and angling tips, click on tpwd.texas.gov and search for "trout stocking."
Southside Lions Park: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rainbow trout stocking. For regulations and angling tips, click on tpwd.texas.gov and search for "trout stocking."
Alamo Chapter of Safari Club International: Annual Banquet & Auction, 7 p.m., Whitley Theological Center, 284 Oblate Drive. Live and silent auctions. $75. Click on alamosci.org.
Guadalupe River State Park: Honey Creek Hike, with guide explaining cultural and natural history of the area, 9-11 a.m. Also Feb. 24. Meet at the Rust House. $2 donation requested. Entrance fee applies. Call 830-438-7653.
Blanco State Park: Great Backyard Bird Count, volunteers of all experience levels needed to count species at park, 9-10 a.m. Free. Entrance fees apply. Contact Ingrid Smart, 830-833-4333, or email@example.com.
Palmetto State Park: Wildlife Photography, tips and tricks from seasoned photographer, 10-11 a.m. Meet at headquarters. Free. Entrance fees apply. Call 830-672-3266 or email email@example.com.
Friends of Government Canyon SNA: Explore the Canyon, a hike guided by authorities on flora, fauna, geology and cultural history of the state natural area, 12861 Galm Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Meet at Visitors Center. Entrance fee. RSVP not required. Call 210-688-9055, Ext. 2009, or click on friendsofgc.org.
Tejas Caballeros: Monthly match of the cowboy action shooting club, 8 a.m., on a private range near Driftwood. 512-894-0897 or tejascaballeros.org.
Alamo Fly Fishers: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, 6201 Broadway. Nonmembers welcome. Call Rob Burlingame 210-507-1123.
Lindheimer Chapter (Comal County) of the Native Plant Society of Texas: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m., GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, Smithson Valley. Free. Non-members welcome. Click on npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/.
Guadalupe River State Park: Lunch and Learn: Winter Sparrows, a presentation on native grassland sparrows and how to identify them, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 21, Bulverde-Spring Branch Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde. Bring lunch. Feb. 22, field practice at park, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 830-438-7653 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
San Antonio Metropolitan League of Bass Clubs: Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 202 W. Aviation Blvd., Universal City. Click on sa-metrobass.org.
Thursday- Feb. 25
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce: Whooping Crane Festival, with tours on land and sea to view the endangered species and other migratory birds up close. Workshops and presentations from world-renowned speakers. Free trade show for optics, paintings and photography. Click on whoopingcranefestival.org.
Feb. 24
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center: 18th annual Fly Fish Texas, hands-on fly-tying demonstrations, casting instruction, seminars, vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with admission to the center. Click on tpwd.state.tx.us/tffc.
Guadalupe River State Park: Stories in the Stars, viewing of the moon, planets and constellations through telescopes with the San Antonio Astronomical Association, 7-9 p.m. Meet at amphitheater. Free. Entrance fee applies. 830-438-7653 or email email@example.com.
White Smoke Brigade: Monthly match of the muzzleloading firearms organization, 9 a.m., Pantermuehl Ranch on west side of FM 306 just south of Purgatory Road. Nonmembers welcome. Call Joe Wolf for information and directions, 830-935-3121, or email@example.com.
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: Beginner Bird Walk, a family-friendly walking tour for beginners to learn about identification and using binoculars, 8-10 a.m. 10750 Pleasanton Road. Admission fees apply. Call 210-628-1639 or click on mitchelllake.audubon.org.
Feb. 27
Texas Outdoors Woman Network of San Antonio: Monthly meeting with a special presentation, 6 p.m., Lion & Rose, 842 N.W. Loop 410. Nonmembers welcome. For more information, click on townsa.org.
New Braunfels Fly Fishers: Monthly meeting with guest speaker, 7 p.m., Fischer Park, Fischer Park Nature Center, 1820 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels. Nonmembers welcome. Click on facebook.com/newbraunfelsflyfishers.


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If you want to watch an entertaining, action packed film; Shivaay may turn out quite disappointing. Starring Ajay Devgan, Sayyeshaa Saigal, Erika Kaar and Abigail Eames; this film has have great acting, amazing views and some great action sequences, but what overpowers Shivaay is the timing which is too much to take, the plot which is somewhat boring and uninteresting and the villain who literally gets no scope to act due to an overpowering protagonist himself.
Sayyesha Saigal has acted for the first time in a Bollywood film and her performance is pretty good for a starter. Vir Das who was seen in a cameo should stick to comedy as his acting was not upto the mark. Ajay Devgn's work was pretty amazing overall.
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November 2019
Artificial Intelligence: How Computers Learn
Event run by Opex Analytics. Have you ever wondered how Alexa or Siri recognizes your voice, or how Facebook is able to automatically recognize your friends in pictures? The answer is Artificial Intelligence (AI), or also known as Machine Learning! In this workshop, students will learn about how machine learning techniques such as artificial neural networks learn from data to answer real world questions. They will get insight on and explore how new technologies like Alexa or Siri are able…Find out more »


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While it would be pretty cool to run dual SLI sets on the Gigabyte
GA-8N-SLI Quad Royal motherboard, the configuration pictured to the left
is NOT possible.
If the first set of SLI'd videocards is removed, the bottom set of
cards will operate in SLI with 8 PCI Express lanes each. Conversely, if the
bottom set of SLI cards are removed, the top set will operate in SLI with
8 PCI Express lanes each.
The last variation on the the multi-videocard theme is to install four
PCI Express x16 videocards into the Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI Quad Royal
motherboard. In this example, it is not possible to run any of the
videocards in SLI, and each graphics card will receive 8 PCI Express
While SLI is not feasible in this configuration due to driver
limitations, the Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI Quad Royal motherboard will make it
possible for you to connect up to eight DVI monitors to your
At the moment four way SLI is
not a possibility, but exceptions are starting to pop up. When we
asked nVIDIA directly about the possibility of more advanced forms of SLI, it would
not officially comment and would only discuss the Dell Renegade. With the Dell
Renegade and the Asus dual GeForce 7800GT videocard able to operate in SLI, the
door for more than dual GPU SLI has at least been opened...
Next up, overclocking and the benchmark results.


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Technique 2019
The yearbook of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, dedicated to the Class of 2019.
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Technique 2019 captures the essence of MIT undergraduate life in photographs and stories. Our 400 page annual showcases award-winning photography, graphic design, and poignant writing from a talented and diverse sampling of MIT students.
Sections include: Life in Hell—a photographic essay of MIT student life. Journal—a timline notable events at the Institute and around the world during the calendar year of 2018. Activities—featuring MIT's diverse community of student groups. Sports—candid photographs of MIT athletes at their best. Living Groups—photographs of the members of nearly every dorm community, fraternity, sorority, and independent living group. Seniors—portraits of the 2019 senior class.
Technique 2019 is a tribute not only to the students of today, but to the traditions that have shaped their undergraduate experience and the paths that they will take tomorrow.


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|Robert Greenwald
The Greenwald document follows. We have included text copied from YouTube that accompanies the Greenwald video. The video is one hour long, so watch in parts or when you have time to devote to misunderstanding "dark cloud" influences in our nation. Whatever you do, watch it!
Published on Aug 23, 2012
Koch Brothers Exposed is a hard-hitting investigation of the 1% at its very worst. This full-length documentary film on Charles and David Koch—two of the world's richest and most powerful men—is the latest from acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: the High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed, Rethink Afghanistan). The billionaire brothers bankroll a vast network of organizations that work to undermine the interests of the 99% on issues ranging from Social Security to the environment to civil rights. This film uncovers the Kochs' corruption—and points the way to how Americans can reclaim their democracy.
What can you do to fight back? Get the film. Host a screening. Tell your friends. Get the Koch brothers out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
10 Shocking Facts on the Kochs.
1. Koch Industries, which the brothers own, is one of the top ten polluters in the United States -- which perhaps explains why the Kochs have given $60 million to climate denial groups between 1997 and 2010.
2. The Kochs are the oil and gas industry's biggest donors to the congressional committee with oversight of the hazardous Keystone XL oil pipeline. They and their employees gave more than $300,000 to members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in 2010 alone.
3. From 1998-2008, Koch-controlled foundations gave more than $196 million to organizations that favor polices that would financially enrich the two brothers.
In addition, Koch Industries spent $50 million on lobbying and some $8 million in PAC contributions.
4. The Koch fortune has its origins in engineering contracts with Joseph Stalin's Soviet Union.
5. The Kochs are suing to take over the Cato Institute, which has accused the Kochs of attempting to destroy the group's identity as an independent, libertarian think and align it more closely with a partisan agenda.
6. A Huffington Post source who was at a three-day retreat of conservative billionaires said the Koch brothers pledged to donate $60 million to defeat President Obama in 2012 and produce pledges of $40 million more from others at the retreat.
7. Since 2000, the Kochs have collected almost $100 million in government contracts, mostly from the Department of Defense.
8. Koch Industries has an annual production capacity of 2.2 billion pounds of the carcinogen formaldehyde. The company has worked to keep it from being classified as a carcinogen even though David Koch is a prostate cancer survivor.
9. The Koch brothers' combined fortune of roughly $50 billion is exceeded only by that of Bill Gates in the United States.
10. The Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs accused Koch Oil of scheming to steal $31 million of crude oil from Native Americans. Although the company claimed it was accidental, a former executive in this operation said Charles Koch had known about it and had responded to the overages by saying, "I want my fair share, and that's all of it."
Money rules all in US politics. Until people awaken to the danger of small numbers of people who will rule the nation, we run the risk of allowing the 'grabbers' move too. People who will rule from a perspective of privilege and classism un-shared by the vast majority of us do not share. Most wealthy people do not look to foster an inclusive society where all share for the common good of society. In the US, and in other countries, I am certain the preponderance of the uber wealthy spend time and effort more growing and maintaining their wealth than working to help people of less fortune.
More on the Kochs.
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We are pulling out of the vast campus that used to be the Georgia State Lunatic, Idiot and Epileptic Asylum, when my cell phone rings. I see on the caller ID that it is Bill P, and I know that something is up with my mother. He tells me that the police will be hand-delivering the notice from the Dept. of Transportation revoking my mother's license. (I am visited by an eerie recollection of the time when Lilla's late-lamented mother was likewise visited by the local police, in North Wales, likewise on account of her driving mishaps, and she sent the constable to the back - that is the servants' - door. This, of course, will not be an option at my mother's house.) Knowing that my mother will quickly pocket the document, then hide it, and then forget where she has hidden it, I ask Bill if he can possibly get me a copy. He says he will try.
We are driving south, toward the southernmost point of our journey, which will be Waycross, Georgia, the gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp, the swamp I have longed to visit, the swamp I have dreamt of, the swamp I have imagined, the swamp inhabited by a witty and wise Possum, a cigar-smoking Alligator, and an owl who speaks in dark Gothic script. On the way we pass cotton fields, lots of cotton fields. If you live in southern Georgia cotton fields, fields of cotton, are not an exotic sight. If you live outside NYC, they are. So I want to stop the car and walk into a field of cotton and actually pick some cotton and extract the cottonseed. CSB pulls over, and as I get out, he warns me about: rattlesnakes, fire ants, and crackers with guns. He stays in the car and watches as I cross the ditch and wander into the cotton.
Many years ago I read that Aldous Huxley* had a specially constructed traveling trunk in which he kept the entire set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Presumably it was the iconic 11th edition, all 29 volumes. Those were the halcyon days of porters. Because Huxley could not imagine traveling without that wonderful source of knowledge, that repository of obscure facts and incontrovertible argument-winner. I love this detail because I too cannot imagine traveling without having the population of Macon, Georgia or the number of bales of cotton produced by South Carolina (400,000) or the symptoms of lupus, as suffered by Flannery O'Connor, at my fingertips.
I cannot verify Huxley's bespoke trunk anywhere. I have looked in all the obvious places (the encyclopedia) and some less obvious. I would give quite a lot to find the source. I would be sad to learn it was Somerset Maugham who had the bespoke trunk, but I would accept the fact gracefully.
Unlike Aldous Huxley, or whoever it was, we do not have to carry around 144 pounds of information and develop incurable curvature of the spine, because we have iPhones and on my smart talking pink device I can look up ….almost anything. One of the many delights we discovered on our road trip was that in the Wikipedia entry for more or less every town in American, along with the demographics, geography and history, there is a section called: Notable People. All sorts of small towns have all sorts of notable people. True, most of them are high school football players. Then there are the surprises.
Among the notable residents, past and present, of Waycross, Georgia, I doubt there is anyone quite as intriguing as Sonora Webster Carver, the Horse Diver.
I very much hope I am not the only person who has never before heard of – or even conceived of - horse diving as a career option. It was in 1923 that Sonora ((1904-2003) responded to an ad seeking a horse diver, placed by William "Doc" Carver. He signed her on and soon she was the star of the show: riding a horse up to a sixty-foot tower and then hanging on for dear as it dove into a puddle below. Sonora soon married Doc's son, Al, who took over the show and brought it to the Atlantic City Pier. That was where Sonora was blinded, when she hit the water off balance. But she kept right on diving with her horse for another 11 years.
It seems worth noting that she lived to be 99 years old.
And now it is time to reignite my torrid relationship with William Shatner.
*Based on the number of books she owned by each author, Aldous Huxley was my paternal grandmother's second favorite writer, between H.G. Wells, #1 by a long margin, and Tagore at #3.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Nothing in Common goes South, Part 2, Day #6
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Capacity Market Auction highlights need for change?
National Grid, as the in-need-of-renaming EMR Delivery Body (that's Electricity Market Reform, as of five years ago…) has confirmed the results of the past two weeks' Capacity Market Auctions (it's worth noting that these are provisional auction results until signed off b...
Author: Frank Gordon (REA)
The Who, Where, and Why of energy storage
As the Government today prepares to release proposals to support the growth of battery electricity storage and other grid "flexibility" technologies, the REA has prepared the following briefing on the Who, Where, and Why of energy storage...
Author: Frank Gordon (REA)
Renewable Power Policy: Taking Stock
It has been an 'eventful' year in the UK power sector, first we had the policy uncertainty, then we had the 'policy bonfire', now we've had what was trailed as the 'policy reset'… so where does it leave us? Here is what we know: - Minister...
Author: Frank Gordon (REA)
We all love CfDs, but how can you get your hands on one?
Piece by piece, EMR is coming into focus. The latest episode in the Contracts for Difference (CfD) saga (or should that be odyssey?) concerns the allocation process. We have said for a while now that the details of the allocation process are every bit as crucial as the headline strike prices...
Author: Frank Gordon (REA)
Why 4th December was a good news day for renewables
It's a busy time at the moment for our renewable power members and myself...
Author: Frank Gordon (REA)


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My first ocean crossing, sailing from one continent to another, from Panama to French Polynesia.
25 days at sea, with only water around you. Moving west in 200miles steps each day, adjusting sails and course to optimum speed. Every morning the sun rises behind us and sets in front of us. We are just the crew of 3 and everybody is on watch duty for 3-4h, followed by a rest of 6-8h after which the next watch begins. During the night we travel with the Southern cross on our left side and the plow on our right side; these are our only companions, since we sail solo, and have seen only 2 other ships during the whole voyage.
Makes you understand why many cruisers choose to travel in teams or groups. But Discovery sails well, our equipment is good and the Captain has a lifetime of experience. So there is nothing to worry about (even after reading "Adrift" from a solo sailor who survived 79 days at sea in his liferaft…).
It feels good to travel slow.
Moving west, we watch the sun rise and set every day a little bit later. Every few days we set the clock 1h back to adjust to our slow travel through time zones. The temperature changes marginally. Every hour we write down our GPS coordinates and watch the progress, from 9 degrees North of the equator and 79 degrees West of Greenwich when we left Panama; to 15 degrees South and 141 West arriving in Fakarava, Tuamotus islands, French Polynesia.
No jet lag…
And lot's of time.. time to think what you leave behind and what lies ahead of you. Time to read, to listen to music, to relax, to talk or just to watch quiet over the sea. Even time to learn new things (I figured out our onboard guitar would love some action 😉
Tomorrow we will see land again, and a new episode starts!


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Happy Tuesday, guys!
Welcome back to the blog tour for Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood!
I was thrilled to be invited to join the tour, since I have loved and adored Shurtliff's books ever since Jack, and have loved each retelling ever since.
Read on for my thoughts on Red, and why this latest addition to Shurtliff's fairytale retellings, is definitely one that you cannot miss!
Title information:
Expected publication: April 12th 2016 by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format read: ARC via publisher
Two-second recap:
But when Red's granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness.
With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves' caverns to a haunted well and a beast's castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman—two mortal enemies who seek the girls' help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for….
Liesl Shurtliff weaves a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on a beloved character from her award-winning debut, Rump.
Full review:
Shurtliff introduces us to Red, a young girl who has spent much of her young life struggling with the fact that she can't control her magical heritage as well as her grandmother.
But when her grandmother falls ill, Red decides to face her fears. With the help of the irrepressible Goldie, Red goes on a quest to find a cure that will save her Granny forever. But on the way, she learns some important life lessons about friendship, family and the challenges (and realities!) of growing up....
While I feel like I say this with all of Shurtliff's books, I think that Red has become my new favorite out of all of her titles. Because out of all of the books that Shurtliff hass written thus far, I feel like this is the one book that strikes closest to home, when it comes to chartering the struggling of surmounting being a young tween, and burgeoning young adulthood.
We see Red initially struggle with the her (lack of) magic, and her feelings of dismay that she can never live up to her grandmother's potential. It's a very realistic feeling that is likely felt by many a young tween/teen, and Shurtliff is careful to show Red's family's willingness to accept her as she is, but also their gentle approach toward pushing her to try and try again, and to not give up on claiming her gift.
Consequently, when Red does decided to find a cure for her grandmother, Shurtliff makes it a point to show just how hard the journey is for Red, but also emphasizes the fact that this is a growing moment for her. She's pushing past her personal anxieties to pursue the greater good, and readers can't help but be proud of her.
As Red and Goldie traverse through unfamiliar landscapes and push themselves through the boundaries of their bravery, Shurtliff shows how they are growing with each other every encounter.
So that by the very end, when Red thoughtfully rethinks her idea of things needing to be saved, and realizes that there is a time to let things go, it's with a maturity and thoughtfulness that will make readers feel like this has been a worthwhile journey.
Final verdict:
This is a book that engages readers into learning how to problem solve and work constructively in a team, and also deftly handles the difficult task of teaching young readers how to accept growing up and growing older. Red's journey to save her grandmother comes with a lot of thoughtful life lessons, and will undoubtedly be appreciated by readers, both young and old.
Highly recommend for fans of Shurtliff, and for readers who are looking for an inventive, touching look at a famous fairy tale. You're not going to want to miss this one.
Check out the rest of the tour!
Tuesday, February, 2: Seeing Double In Neverland, Review
Wednesday, February, 3: MundieMoms/Kids, Review
Thursday, February, 4: BookHounds, Author Interview
Friday, February, 5: The Lovely Books, Review
Saturday, February, 6: I'm Shelf-ish, Guest Post
Sunday, February, 7: Kid Lit Frenzy, Review
Monday, February, 8: Mel's Shelves, Review
Tuesday, February, 9: Once Upon A Twilight, Author Random Facts
Wednesday, February, 10: SciFiChick.com, Review
Thursday, February, 11: Swoony Boys Podcast, Review
Friday, February, 12: Bittersweet Enchantment, Review
Saturday, February, 13: WinterHaven Books, Review except 18
Sunday, February, 14: The Cover Contessa, Review
Monday, February, 15: Pandora's Books, Review
Tuesday, February, 16: On Starships and Dragonwings, Review
Wednesday, February, 17: As They Grow Up, Review
Thursday, February, 18: Owl Always Be Reading, Review
Friday, February, 19: Such a Novel Idea, Playlist and Review
Saturday, February, 20: The Children's Book Review, A Selfie and a Shelfie
Sunday, February, 21: The Mod Podge Bookshelf, Author Movie Cast
Monday, February, 22: Katie's Clean Book Collection, Review
Tuesday, February, 23: Words We Heart, Review
Wednesday, February, 24: Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, Author Guest Post
Thursday, February, 25: Confessions of a Readaholic, Review
Friday, February, 26: Bookish Antics, Review
Saturday, February, 27: Bumbles and Fairy-Tales, Review
Sunday, February, 28: Valerie's Reviews, Review
Monday, February, 29: Lili's Reflections, Review
Tuesday, March, 1: To Read, or Not To Read, Review
Wednesday, March 2: Stories & Sweeties, Review
Thursday, March 3: Cafinated Reads, Review
Friday, March 4: The Book Monsters, Review
Saturday, March 5: Twinning for Books, Review
Sunday, March 6: Curling Up With A Good Book, Review
Monday, March 7: The Compulsive Reader, Review
Tuesday, March 8: The Reading Nook Reviews, Review
Wednesday, March 9: Resch Reads and Reviews, Review
Thursday, March 10: Beauty and the Bookshelf, Review
Friday, March 11: Xpresso Reads, Review
Saturday, March 12: Diamond's Reads, Review
Sunday, March 13: Blissful Book Reviews, Review
Monday, March 14: Vi3tbabe, Review
Tuesday, March 15: The Book Cellar, Review
About the author:
Liesl grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has spent many magical days and nights in the woods. For better or worse, she has never come in contact with a wolf. Before she became a writer, Liesl graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in music, dance, and theater. Her first book, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, was named to nine state award lists and won an IRA Children's Book Award, as well as earning a starred review from Kirkus, proclaiming it "as good as gold." Her second book, Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, was also a hit with both critics and kids. She lives in Chicago with her family, where she continues to spin fairy tales.


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text: Lover Parel - 'Ban made in china 'urged Mumbai dabbawallas to citizens . They printed pamphlets on their own to distribute to their customers . In coming festive seasons markets are flooded with made in china goods ,dabbawallas tried to create awareness among people of Mumbai so that they will prefer Indian goods over Chinese and boost the indian economy . Quite a few dignitaries from dabbawala association were present on this occasion.


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One of the most eagerly awaited events in Putrajaya, the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta returns for its fifth edition in 2013. The festival which is scheduled to be held over a period of four days, from Thursday, 28th March to Sunday, 31st March, is scheduled to be hosted at the city's Monumen Alaf Baru grounds.
The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta routinely attracts renowned international balloonists from countries like Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, USA, India, Thailand, Switzerland, Vietnam and of course, Malaysia.
The balloon fiesta is projected to feature an assortment of colorful hot air balloons, most of which are expected to sport creative shapes and designs. Previous editions of the fiesta have featured balloon shaped like Darth Vader, Felix the Cat, Garfield and various other inventive designs. New at this year's event will be a 'Smurf balloon' which will be piloted by Koen Audenaert of Belgium and a 'Clown' balloon which will be navigated by Sven Grenzner of Germany.
The Putrajaya Hot air balloon is touted to be a fun affair for all the family, and hence the event aside from the hot air balloons, will also feature several fun activities like tethered hot air balloon rides, fun trips over the city of Putrajaya aboard a helicopter, and the brand-new, 'Walk in the Balloon' activity which will actually enable you to take a walk within a balloon.
The fiesta will also feature the Mountain Dew Extreme Zone which will be equipped with various attractions and activities like a paint ball booth, a car simulator, a wall climbing facility, Zorbbing , Segway riding and KMX bike riding. All these attractions are bound to be hit with pre-teens and teenagers in the crowds, while younger children will enjoy participating in activities on- the- spot coloring contests.
Yet another special event at the fiesta is the 'night glow' event, scheduled for the night of the 30th of March. During this event the balloons take on an ethereal air, when their colors are illuminated by their burners as they participate in an enchanting light and show. This event will then go on to culminate in a thrilling fireworks display. The last day of the festival, Sunday the 31st of March will feature a charming 'Balloon Music festival'.
The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon festival promises to be a fun-filled event for all the family and if you plan to be in Malaysia over the school Easter holidays, you must include it in your itinerary.
Date: From Thursday, 28th March 2013 - Sunday 31st, March 2013.
Date: From Thursday, 28th March 2013 - Sunday 31st, March 2013.
- Saturday 30th March - Night Glow.
- Sunday 31st March - Balloon Music Festival.
Time: From 7 am until 9 pm (daily).
Place: Millennium Monument (Monumen Alaf Baru), Precinct 2, Putrajaya.
Place: Millennium Monument (Monumen Alaf Baru), Precinct 2, Putrajaya.


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PSA About Little Kids
Oct 17, 2011
I'm not a doctor so please don't take my advice in place of one; but, I am a mom and the oldest of 5 kids. So, I know a thing or two about children. There are two issues I would like to address. It is the most common topics I see discussed on the child behavior board and parenting toddlers board. These are in regards to eating habits and kids touching themselves.
First of all, KIDS WILL NOT STARVE THEMSELVES. Unless there is something medically wrong they will eat exactly the amount of food their bodies need. Sometimes they need very little food, and sometimes they will eat you out of house and home. Personally, I think it depends on how active they have been and how much they are growing. Whatever you do, NEVER pressure a child to eat. When you do this you are associating eating with stress and pressure. Eating should be a pleasurable experience and relaxing. Many children like to graze and take their time when they eat. They don't like to be rushed. Some children are very picky eaters and don't like certain textures. My DD's pediatrician suggested introducing a new food that she refused to try every 2 weeks. This gives her enough time to forget about the last taste testing. Stress is for grownups so I think we as parents and caregivers should try to protect our children from feeling stressed out and worrying about things.
If you are really worried that your child isn't getting enough nutrients, try adding a supplemental drink like Pediasure. My DD has to drink this in place of milk since she is lactose intolerant. Remember that these are very filling (more than milk) and can fill up a child's little tummy as much as 1 meal can. Often my DD will just have this for lunch. I think some kids are more drinkers and some are more eaters. It's nothing really to worry about.
If your child really won't eat and it's becoming a serious problem make sure you talk to your pediatrician immediately about it. There are some legitimate medical reasons why some people have a hard time eating. Here are some conditions that I would talk to a doc about in a case like this:
Lactose Intolerance
Celiac Disease
Other general allergies
Once again, NEVER blame the child or make them feel bad about eating or not eating. NEVER EVER spank them or hit them to get them to eat the way you want them to. Relax and let them be a kid.
The second thing I want to say is that kids will touch themselves. It's nothing to be embarrassed about or even make a big deal out of. Be very calm about it and explain to the toddler that they need do it privately in a room with no other people. I think kids do it to relax and because they are exploring their bodies. It's NORMAL.
Of course we all know occasionally abuse does happen, so follow your gut. If you think something really is wrong then do something about it. But, no matter what you do don't let the child know that you are worried and freaking out inside. Don't let them know that it may be a big deal. Say nothing and getting advise from an expert.
As parents and caregivers it is our job to worry. We all do it because we love our children, but sometimes we take it too far. Let go, relax, and enjoy life. Enjoy your families and let kids be kids. They aren't nearly as fragile and stupid as we so often treat them. They are independent little people with feelings, emotions, and instincts.
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, Oct 17, 2011
I think this is a wonderful journal and commend you for writing it. I agree with all that you have said, and am a huge believer in not trying to force children to eat. I truly think it creates eating issues later in life. An example...a friend of mine had to eat every thing put in front of her no matter what. She had to sit at that table until done, and if she didn't finish it, she got if for breakfast the next day. To this day she is the pickiest eater I know. She hates everything. I on the other hand was never forced to eat. I will try just about anything. So we are following the later example and just don't make a big deal out of what our son eats or doesn't. He is only offered healthy options, some he loves, others he refuses. He is healthy and normal.
I also like what you say about children touching themselves. It feels good and yep, its normal. My 21 month old's favorite bathtime toy right now is himself..lol. I do believe that making this an issue will just confuse him and make him feel like something is wrong with him. No big deal at all.
Really good journal. I hope others read this and get as much out of it as I did!
, Oct 17, 2011
Thank you for your kind words adgal! I think kids are a lot easier to understand than we think.
, Oct 18, 2011
Great post!!!
, Apr 24, 2012
I just wanted to add onto this something I recently learned. We are seeing a dietician as my son requires a high calorie high protein diet. In discussing toddler's general eating habits, she told me this "young children do a wonderful job of self regulating what they need. If all of us as adults or older children did this well, obesity would not be an issue any longer". She also confirmed what you say here...never make the amount of food a child eats an issue. Do not reward nor punish, just allow meal time to be a normal thing. We choose what they eat, they choose how much. She is a Pediatric Dietician, and my Pediatrician referred me to her. She is very good at what she does. Thought this journal was the perfect place to share this.
, Jun 03, 2012
Great post, thank you!
"We all do it because we love our children, but sometimes we take it too far. Let go, relax, and enjoy life."
Right on. This was just the reminder I needed today that I do not want my son to remember his childhood as a battle but a large field of joyful exploration. If only there were 48 hours in a day.
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Yes, we know. You're ready to disregard this post and move on. But, not so fast. According to David Ludwig, MD, PhD, leading obesity researcher and professor of nutrition at Harvard University, a diet rich in healthy fats has the capacity to actually retrain our fat cells to burn more calories. The whole premise surrounds itself around insulin levels. When we eat processed foods and baked goods loaded with refined grains and sugars our insulin levels spike through the roof. The extra glucose that your body cannot process is converted to fat and stored in your fat cells. This surge in insulin and glucose causes us to crash and crave more sugar-spiking foods.
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About 150 California Army National Guard soldiers said goodbye to family and friends Sunday at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building before heading out on a historic deployment to Iraq, where they will witness the war's end next year.
The men and women, members of the Guard's 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, will fly out of Fresno on Wednesday to join the rest of their brigade for about two months of training at Fort Hood, Texas.
Although the brigade is based in Fresno, its members live throughout the U.S.
Other than a quick trip home at Christmas, the soldiers will stay in Texas until they depart in January for the yearlong deployment.
But Staff Sgt. Adam Wenzel of Clovis will have to miss another important family date.
"I'm not going to be here for graduation," said Wenzel, whose son, Anthony, 17, is a senior at Clovis High School.
It's the third Middle East deployment for Wenzel, 40, who served in Desert Storm in 1991 and in Iraq in 1994.
Deploying to a war zone is never easy, Wenzel said, "but I'm excited about closing the door [on the war]. It's a very historic deployment."
The 40th Combat Aviation Brigade will provide aviation services, from reconnaissance to security to air movements, during Operation New Dawn, the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq.
At the war's peak in 2007, the U.S. had 170,000 troops in Iraq. About 50,000 are deployed there now, seven years after the war's start. The Obama administration has set a timeline to complete the pullout of troops by the end of 2011.
Like the other soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class Renee Cates, 36, of Fresno was dressed in fatigues. She has been deployed before, to Kuwait in 2004. This time, however, she is going as a newlywed -- she and Jeremy Cates got married Sept. 4.
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Jeremy Cates, 35, isn't worried either. "She's been there before and she's explained how it works. She'll have good people around her," he said.
Capt. Keegan Smith's parents dropped him off for the farewell ceremony at the memorial building, while his wife, Amanda, stayed home with their two sons, ages 9 months and 3 years.
"It was easier. I'll be back for Christmas and we'll make that our time to say goodbye," said Smith, 36, a water polo coach at Jesuit High School in Carmichael.
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The Federal Reserve made a whopping $98 Billion in 2014. That's a huge amount of money. How big is it?
- It's about equal to the state budgets of NY, California and Texas.
- It comes to $300 for every man woman and child in the country. It is equivalent to $600 for every worker.
- It is more than the top TBTF banks make in a year.
- The Fed's profits cover nearly 50% of the interest expense on the $18T of US debt!
- The profit is equal to 175% of the Fed's equity. Way-to-go!
I could on with this; $98B is a huge amount of money. But it's chump change compared to what is going on in Switzerland.
The Swiss National Bank earned an incredible $38B in 2014. Compare that to the Fed's results:
- On a GDP comparison the SNB earned 9Xs what the Fed did.
- It comes to $5,000 per person, and $9,000 per worker.
- The SNB's earnings cover half of the entire Swiss budget. The Fed's profits are only equal to a half of one percent!
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I bring this up because there has been a development. In today's Neu Zuricher Zeitung (NZZ) there was an article featuring one of the Swiss "Wise Men" -Ernst Baltensperger. The following quotes are close to a stake in the heart of the Swiss National Bank:
- the National Bank to abandon the rigid connection of the franc to the euro.
- The rate floor has been served excellently Switzerland. But it was always clear that it also involves costs and risks.
- it would be desirable if the SNB might loosen their minimum rate policy, at least in the foreseeable future.
- you could replace the current minimum rate by a lower limit for a basket of currencies, for example, each is half dollar and euro.
- (the change to a basket) would create the possibility that the Swiss franc appreciates against the euro in a certain degree.
And finally, the question about the SNB profits in 2014:
-It would be very dangerous to keep this asset to normal.
I said on 12/19, that the SNB's resolve to defend the Peg would be tested in January. Baltensperger's comments will stoke the fire. The fact that this discussion appeared in the most influential newspaper in Switzerland adds to its significance. I also said that the test of the SNB's resolve would have far reaching consequences to the concept of the All Powerful Central Banks.
Side Note:
Baltensperger was asked what will happen if the ECB initiates a QE program, his answer:
- Quite possible that the rate floor (EURCHF Peg) is then retested.
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ROI – Where next?
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Getting ready for a blast of papers and industry promotion on PR ROI: The vexed issue of Return on Investment got special focus on the final day of the European Summit on Measurement in Lisbon. I was the academic member of a panel of six that chewed it over.
Although there is a general view amongst practitioners that ROI must have a place in PR, mainly because some clients want to express all organisational activities as financial returns, there is debate as to whether ROI should only be expressed in a financial manner (mainly US) or whether it is applied more loosely to include intangibles (Europe).
In the US, the Council for Public Relations Firms (CPRF) is moving rapidly to offer a definition of ROI with assistance from AMEC. The aim of these organisations is that the ROI formula is adopted world-wide so that there is common language – and clients can see that PR does offer a return on investment. It may be ready by the end of this year.
I still have doubts as to whether ROI, other than in a strictly financial format, can be re-purposed into a more general expression of value creation or contribution to organisational efficiency. Business managers understand what ROI is, so why would they accept a mixed-concept PR ROI. What's your view?