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A premium, high quality cap that also comes with a nose clip and ear plugs.
Your choice of black or blue. Made from hypoallergenic silicone. Thick and elasticized, so it handles long hair well. Comes with a nose clip and ear plugs. High quality, and a good look. Doesn't pull hair.
Some buyers claim that this cap doesn't keep hair as dry as they thought it would. Some reports of ripping after a few uses.
A bargain swim cap for leisure or racing that also comes with free ear plugs and a nose clip.
Color options include black, blue, and silver. Made from 100% Silica gel. Flexible and slip-resistant. Lightweight. Ergonomic design reduces resistance in the water. Comes with a carrying case, as well as a nose clip and ear plugs. Inexpensive. Comfortable.
Some report that this option arrives either torn, or tears very easily.
The design of this cap – which comes in a package of 2 – keeps it from slipping and helps to reduce drag.
Comes in a 2-pack, with several color combo options. Flexible silicone construction, with a textured interior to improve grip. Easy on and off. Zipper pouch included. Lightweight and comfortable. Designed to reduce drag when you swim.
Not waterproof. Smaller than expected. Some buyers say this cap rips too easily.
This swim cap offers good durability, as well as an attractive look, but it may not be the best choice for those with longer hair.
Available in black or white, each with the US flag design. High quality silicone construction. Soft, thick material. Good tight fit. Durable. Color is long-lasting. Easy to put on.
Some complaints that this cap is smaller than expected, or that it rides up as you're swimming.
A non-slip cap that draws praise for its comfort, although some found it to be less waterproof than it claims.
Easy to get on, and stays in place. Thick silicone construction. Comes in a choice of black, pink, or blue. Works for both long and short hair. Comfortable. Waterproof. Special pockets keep water out of ears.
Despite the waterproof claim, some buyers found that this cap did not keep their hair dry or keep water from their ears. Some reports of durability and ripping issues.
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Molson sells construction equipment, ranging from telehandlers to impact crushers, from brands such as Hyundai, Dieci and Kobelco. Run by co-founders and joint managing directors Jonathan Wilson, 52, and Robin Powell, 49, it operates from six sites across the UK, including its Bristol headquarters. In 2016 it bought Young Plant Sales, lifting turnover 40% to £124.2m in 2017.
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This is a single vineyard Cab from a single block with a very limited production. The aroma is rich of wild blueberries, ripe blackberries and red currant with dark sweet spices. The wine goes through full malolactic fermentation, so it has a rich mouthfeel with well integrated tannins and elegant texture.


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Bookstore and Grill is now in Grayling
The Bookstore and Grill has moved from our central campus in Roscommon to our new Health Sciences Center in Grayling. Ways to get your textbooks:
- Walk into the Bookstore in Grayling (located just off I-75 at exit 251)
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland
Research Interests
About Xan
Xan is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, TC Beirne School of Law. She is part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Project, 'Harnessing Intellectual Property to Build Food Security'. Her work troubles the science of seeds and their long-term preservation through freezing in banks. By studying the differences in the practices of seed banking, Xan sheds light on changes in plant science, the law around the movement and acquisition of living things for science and industry, and technologies of visualisation.
Care of the species: races of corn and the science of plant biodiversity
Xan Sarah Chacko (2018) | Ethnic and Racial Studies 42(8): 1364-1366 | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2018.1555335
When life gives you lemons: Frank Meyer, authority, and credit in early twentieth-century plant hunting
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Gently Revive your scalp with Citrus, Lavender & Chamomile. Refresh the hair with this naturally fragrant formula. Rosehip, Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamin B enhance conditioning properties and helps to remove product build up without stripping or drying hair. Perfect for color treated hair. Leaves hair more vibrant with a brilliant shine. Over 70% Organic Transport your senses with this beautiful naturally fragrant formula. Rosehip Oil helps to replenish & moisturize dry hair. A unique blend of Grapefruit Essential Oil & Mandarin Essential Oil helps to gently cleanse & deodorize hair & scalp, while preventing dandruff & adding shine to limp or dry hair. Aloe & Wheat help to reduce frizz & define curls.
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Dear Pastor,
During a recent interview with Pastor Matt Harrison, president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, he paraphrased Friedrich Wyneken, second president of the LCMS on "The Priesthood of All Believers and the Office of Pastor."
Our pastors uphold the rights of the spiritual priesthood and encourage them in every way to exercise those profound rights in the Church and also in their private lives. By the same token, so educated to their glorious rights as spiritual priests, those very laypeople love and cherish and treasure the office of pastor. That's the way the Lord has given it to us to work, and it does work.
Click here to listen and share the entire interview.
Thanks for listening!
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In 360 A.D. the king of the Lamanites sent a letter to Mormon stating that they were preparing to do battle against the Nephites and suggested that they meet in the land of Desolation (Mormon 3:4).
About 420 years after the above image, and around 350 A.D., after numerous wars, Mormon agreed to a truce with the Lamanites and Gadianton Robbers to divide the land into two parts: 1) The Lamanite lands to the south of the narrow pass (yellow arrow) and 2) the Nephite lands to the north of the narrow pass (what before the destruction in 3 Nephi and the changing of the land was the location of the narrow neck of land). This gave the Lamanites control of all the Land Southward and the Nephites all the Land Northward—a truce that lasted only ten years before the Lamanites attacked again
It might be of interest that at least two important points can be drawn from this epistle:
1) Mormon, who had signed a treaty ten years earlier with the Lamanites and Robbers where this narrow pass or passage was used as the dividing line (Mormon 2:28) between the Land Northward and the Land Southward, or between the Lamanite lands and the Nephite lands.
This dividing line (yellow arrow left) was that same area of the narrow neck of land just north of Hagoth's shipyards (Alma 63:5) on the borders of the land Bountiful, by the land of Desolation; the same small or narrow neck of land Mormon described in his explanation of the lay of the land (Alma 22:32) that could be crossed by a Nephite in a day and a half; that same narrow neck of land that separated the Land Northward from the land Southward; which was the same land which they called Bountiful that bordered upon the land which they called Desolation (Alma 22:29-30), thus the land on the northward was called Desolation, and the land on the southward was called Bountiful (Alma 22:31); and was the place where the narrow pass or passage ran through this narrow neck, connecting the two lands and providing egress from one land to the other (Alma 22:33 Mormon 2:29; 3:5); and was the same narrow pass where Moroni's army kept that of Morianton from fleeing into the Land Northward (Alma 50:34); and the same narrow pass that is described as having a sea on the east and a sea on the west of it (Alma 50:34). In addition, we might say it is the same narrow neck of land that was never mentioned after the destruction in 3 Nephi, when the lands changed, mountains formed and otehrs toppled, nor is the East Sea ever mentioned after 3 Nephi, since the Andes mountains rose to "heights that were great." This was still a narrow area, now it lay between the West Sea, or the "Sea that divideth the land," (the Bay of Guayaquil), and the cliff sides of these huge mountains.
During this 10-year peace between the Nephites and Lamanites, Mormon spent that time preparing the Nephites for a probable battle. Ten years later, it came: "And it came to pass that after this tenth year had passed away, making, in the whole, three hundred and sixty years from the coming of Christ, the king of the Lamanites sent an epistle unto me, which gave unto me to know that they were preparing to come again to battle against us" (Mormon 3:4).
2) Consequently, after ten years in this narrow area of land, on the borders of the land of Desolation, preparing for war with the Lamanites, Mormon would have known not only of this original narrow neck's importance, but also all of its physical layout in every way, direction, and elevation. In short, Momron had every reason as Commander-in-chief of the Nephite armies, after preparing for ten years for war, to understand the layout of this land.
Now, with all this, isn't it interesting that in Mormon's description of this layout that meant life and death to the Nephite Nation, there are theorists today who think they know more about this narrow neck and passage than Mormon did.
With that thought covered, let us return to the Lamanite king's epistle to Mormon. We have been asked several times why the king would have sent the warning message and not just attacked out of hand. In fact, one notable theorists went so far as to write: "Why the king sent this letter rather than just attacking without warning can only be surmised." Since "surmised" means "guessed at" we might wonder why he would choose that remark, since the answer not only is quite plain, it was plain through much of world history.
According to the International Law Studies, Volume 87, Chapter 14, the warning of civilians prior to attack under international law, theory and practice, has always been a matter of honor and law. On page 359, this legal matter states: "A primary goal of the modern law of armed conflict (also known as international humanitarian law) is to protect civilians as much as possible from the violent consequences of hostilities. Accordingly, the law of armed conflict requires that the parties to a conflict apply certain precautionary measures in order to minimize incidental injury to civilians resulting from military attacks. One of these precautionary measures is the provision of warnings to civilians prior to an attack. This article will deal with this measure, and examine both theoretical and practical aspects of providing advance warnings of attacks." Dating back to 1863 in the Lieber Code, to 1874 in the Brussels Declaration; and 1880 of the Oxford Manual, such provisions have been in place for quite some time. This concept was also found in 1899, the idea of the Hague Regulations provided such warnings for the protection and safety of civilians. These were repeated in 1907 at the Hague and the Hague Convention IX. Argentina's Law of War Manual of 1989, stated: "Those who plan or decide upon an attack shall, as far as possible…give an effective advance warning of attacks which may affect the civilian population, unless circumstances do not permit."
32 countries have similar wording in their legal regulations pertaining to war, attacks, and conduct of such. Numerous other countries, including China and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Israel have such detailed policies. The United States issued numerous warnings to the Japanese government and dropped leaflets over numerous cities that could expect to be bombed—a practice that was also followed in Europe during the Second World War.
Irrespective of Japan's intentions prior to their attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, no declaration of war was delivered to the U.S. government until after the surprise attack that so stirred a nation and a people that such an act did not bode well for the Japanese as a result, as declared by President Roosevelt following the attack when he called it a "date which will live in infamy."
Prior to then, sneak or surprise attacks were relatively unknown and unacceptable to most nations—it showed a lack of character and often referred to both the "Art of War," and the "Gentlemanly Conduct of War," that existed in numerous countries prior to the 20th century.
Leaflets were dropped on 35 Japanese cities including Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 1, 1945. The reverse side, written in Japanese, warned of the coming attack and the devastation of the type bomb to be used
It was also the habit among the Nephite Nation to warn of attacks—what used to be called even in Europe in much later times—an Invitation to Battle. In fact, it was Mormon who returned the battle request to the Lamanite king. "And I, Mormon, wrote an epistle unto the king of the Lamanites, and desired of him that he would grant unto us that we might gather together our people unto the land of Cumorah, by a hill which was called Cumorah, and there we could give them battle" (Mormon 6:2).
While Coriantumr achieved a surprise attack by marching directly on Zarahemla (Helaman 1:17) without any notice, "the governor of the Gadianton Robbers sent on epistle to Lachoneus, the Nephite governor of the land, notifying him that if they did not lay down their weapons and join the robbers, "I swear unto you with an oath, that on the morrow month I will command that my armies shall come down against you, and they shall not stay their hand and shall spare not, but shall slay you, and shall let fall the sword upon you even until ye shall become extinct" (3 Nephii 3:8).
It was also the practice of the Nephites to try and avoid war, for their military leaders (who were also spiritual leaders) to work on the repentance of the nation and the guidance of the spirit in what they did. As an example, during those few years of peace following the signing of the truce, Momron had two objectives: 1) Keep his people busy fortifying their cities and preparing their lands and themselves against the time when the Lamanites might some day attack them again; and 2) He cried repentance unto his people continually as part of that preparation, admonishing them that if they would build up the Church of Christ they would be spared.
It was the age-old story among the Lord's righteous prophets, that the nation's safety and security depended upon the Lord, their repentance, and returning to serve and obey him. In that was their defense. Once the Lord was on their side, the nation could defend itself against aggressive attacks by other armies.
While, no doubt, it was always the intent of those armies and peoples who fought against the Nephites and Israel before that, to defeat the arrogant hosts of the Lord who were taught to defend themselves but never to attack, it was always the Lord's people who sought peace in the land. When they did this, they were blessed—when they failed to do this, they were left upon their own; and in the final years of the Nephnites, when they decided to go up and take the fight to the enemy—the Lamanites—it was their unending punishment to lose their lives, their blessings, and their entire nation.


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Scrapbooking has become a major hobby over the last few years. Up and down the country there are 'scrapbooking clubs' being set up, with thousands of people carefully logging aspects of their lives on prettily decorated pages: a legacy of a time in their life which they wish to retain. And what better time of life to preserve than pregnancy?
When it comes to pregnancy, what you want to do is to create a memory for your child of the time that you were pregnant, so what you really want to create is a sense of perspective. What will your child ultimately want to know about your pregnancy?
It's a good idea to start your scrapbook as soon as you find out you're pregnant as this is the best way to show your child its development from the word go. You don't need to take it all too seriously and document every time that you move, but if you include the important aspects of your pregnancy at regular intervals, it will give your child a fantastic memento of a very special time.
It might be a nice idea to begin the scrapbook with photos of yourself and your partner prior to the pregnancy. Search the internet for quotes and sayings about children and motherhood to 'dot' around the pages as embellishments.
Month by month: It's a great idea to document on a monthly basis the growth of your tummy and how you were feeling. Why not make a two-page display of your bump at regular intervals? These could be weekly, monthly or sporadically. There's no better way to display your child's growth! From a display point of view, it's a good idea to use neutral-coloured products for your layouts. If you don't know the sex of your baby, then greens and yellows are very popular choices, but grey and beige can also work well.
Diary: Your handwritten notes on a regular basis will let your child know how you were feeling: your thoughts, your fears, your joy. You could include how you feel about the labour and delivery that lie ahead and also your ideas on the type of parent that you wish to be.
Older children: The scrapbook doesn't have to be just about you. If you have older kids, then it would be lovely to include pages where they can describe their feelings about their new sibling's arrival.
Include the family: The same idea applies to other relatives. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins could all submit a handwritten note and photo.
Memorabilia: You may already keep memory boxes of places that you've been and things that you've done, so you can apply the same ideas to your scrapbook. Include, for example, your appointment card for your prenatal visits, your scan images and receipts for the items that you purchased for your baby. If you include your 2D or 3D ultrasound scans, make sure that you indicate which week it was and make notes of anything that has changed from the previous one. Can you, for example, see clearly that your baby is a boy?
Healthcare providers: Don't forget to include reminders of all of the people who help you during your pregnancy. Photos of the obstetrician, midwives and nurses at the hospital will be a lovely keepsake for your child.
Details: Make sure that you record the measurements taken at every prenatal visit, such as the heart rate of both yourself and your baby. Include brochures from your ante-natal classes and your handwritten notes. Take a photo of the hospital in which your baby is to be born.
Lastly, personalise your scrapbook with mementoes from events that took place during your pregnancy: holiday pics, cinema tickets, newspaper clippings of world events and poems that moved you. The internet will give you lots of ideas for poems about pregnancy and you can weave these in throughout the pages.
As you near the end of your pregnancy, you'll end up with a beautiful memento of a special time and, once you've had your baby, you can start into your newborn scrapbook!


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There are a number of deadlines necessary to complete your academic and financial obligations in order to graduate. Please refer to the dates below for guidance.
Graduation Celebration event at the UNF Bookstore
March 11 - 12, 2020
Deadline to pre-order cap and rental gown
Walk-in orders will be accepted at the UNF Bookstore until date of Commencement
(exact size/color for hood or tassel is not guaranteed)
Deadline to submit official transcripts from external institutions to One-Stop
Student Services for spring graduates
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Itokii Vibration Meters use an accelerometer to measure g-force on 3 axis and then determine speed and frequency. They can be set to only capture when a vibration occurs and sleep when no vibrations are present, or they can be set to measure at a given assessment interval regardless of whether a vibration has occurred. If set to always measure, the sensitivity can be further adjusted to filter out noise. The Vibration Meter will also report the duty cycle, or how long the sensor was measuring vibrations throughout the heartbeat.
The standard version of this sensor is powered by two replaceable 1.5 V AA sized batteries (included with purchase). This sensor is also available with a line power option. The line powered version of this sensor has a barrel power connector allowing it to be powered by a standard 3.0 - 3.6 V power supply (Included with Line Power option upgrade). The line powered version also uses two standard 1.5 V AA batteries as backup for uninterrupted operation in the event of line power outage.
Power options must be selected at time of purchase, as the internal hardware of the sensor must be changed to support the selected power requirements.
Product Features
- Reports data as speed (mm/s) and frequency (Hz) on all three axes, and how long the sensor was measuring during the interval.
- Adjustable measurement methods: Peak acceleration RMS, peak velocity RMS, and true RMS.
What does this wireless sensor's data look like in software?
What's in the box?
- Wireless Sensor
- Mounting Hardware
- 2 x AA Batteries
Accelerometer Specifications
Current Consumption 6 µA (accelerometer listening for vibrations)
0.7 µA (sleep mode)
2mA (radio idle/off mode)
2mA (measurement mode)
25mA (radio RX mode)
35mA (radio TX mode)
Speed Measurement Range 0 to 25.5 mm/s Speed Measurement Resolution 0.1 mm/s Frequency Measurement Range 0 to 200 Hz Frequency Measurement Resolution 3.125 Hz rounded down to nearest 1 Hz
AA Specifications
Battery Type 2 Replaceable AA 1.5 V Batteries Dimension 4.375 in x 2.470 in x 1.12 in Sensing Element 2.0 - 3.6 V (2 x AA 1.5V Batteries or Optional Power Supply) Device Range 250 - 300 ft. non-line-of-sight device range* Battery Life At 1 hour heartbeat setting, included AA batteries will typically last 3-4 Years. ** Max Operating Temperature Using AA Alkaline -18°C to 55°C (0°F to 130°F) Max Operating Temperature Using AA Lithium -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Optimal Battery Operating Temperature +10°C to +50°C (+50°F to +122°F) Enclosure Material ABS
900 MHz Specifications
Operating Frequency 900 MHz Operating Frequency Certifications Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. (FCC ID: ZTL-RFSC1)
Complies with Industry Canada standards. (IC: 9794A-RFSC1)
* Actual range may vary depending on environment.
** Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables.


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Studying abroad is once in a lifetime experience that has a potential to change your life in a number of positive ways. However, the study abroad journey poses a lot of challenges and there are many hurdles that you are expected to cross as a prospective study abroad student.
By understanding the difficulties you might have to face before you may successfully reach your study destination, the planning for it becomes a lot easier. Given below is a list of some common hurdles to studying abroad:
1. Accommodation and Social Anxiety
Leaving your country to be at a place where everything around you is going to be foreign is easier said than done. It is common for students to feel anxious before and even after arriving at their study destination. The problem becomes even more aggravated when they encounter any problem or difficulty in getting the accommodation of their choice. For starters, it is best to check with the university admission officers regarding the hostel facility provided by the university. In case the university doesn't offer any hostel facility, the admission officers will be happy providing useful links and resources that can be used for booking your accommodation.
For those who tend to build a lot of social anxiety, the best is to start networking while you are still in your home country. This can easily be done by joining a group/s of students of your batch on various social networking platforms like Facebook.
2. English Language Requirements
Being a non-native English speaking student, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language. Different universities have different test requirements for students to be able to meet the eligibility criteria. The most widely accepted test, however, is the Pearson Tests of English (PTE) PTE Academic. PTE Academic is one of the most widely accepted English Test Option by a number of universities and countries for studies, immigration and/or work. Career Coach at 'My Study Destination' recommends #DefinitelyPTE for PTE Academic is the world's leading computer-based English test. Furthermore, it's fast, flexible, fair and secure. This test seems to have taken over the conventional tests, especially IELTS by gaining enormous popularity amongst prospective study abroad/ work abroad applicants.
Given below are a few top universities (amongst many) worldwide where a PTE score gets accepted:
- Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, USA
- Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA
- Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden
- Missouri State University, Springfield, USA
Read Also: PTE v/s IELTS: Why is PTE Academic Gaining Edge Over IELTS?
You may easily prepare for #DefinitelyPTE by choosing from a wide variety of study material and preparation packages available online.
3. Financial Hurdles
Studying abroad involves a huge amount of money and this amount is so big that it can't be easily afforded by every student. Although there are student loan options available, mostly the students tend to look out for some form of financial aid or scholarships options. There are several universities offering financial aids or scholarships to international students but not every student can avail them. They are, therefore, required to pay tuition-fee and manage study abroad finances on their own. In case you are facing any such issue, it can help you to create your budget from day 1 so as to know what are the right study destinations for you to target.


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Avid iOS jailbreak users are in for some great news as the owners of 32-bit legacy devices can now jailbreak iOS 9.3.5, using the Phoenix hack tool. Those who are looking to downgrade their iOS firmware to earlier versions can do so after jailbreaking their device on iOS 9.3.5.
Those who are jailbreaking their device with Phoenix version 2 or later can jump to the section "How to jailbreak with Phoenix" and ignore the second set of instructions which are meant for those who are moving from version 1 to version 2 or later.
Note: If you are jailbreaking with Phoenix version 2 or later, just proceed with the steps below and if you are upgrading from Phoenix version 1 then jump to the section "How to move from version 1 to later versions."
Downloads Required
Cydia Impactor for Mac OS X, Windows or Linux
How to jailbreak iOS 9.3.5 on 32-bit devices with Phoenix
- Download both the Cydia Impactor and Phoenix.ipa to your computer, using the links provided above.
- Launch Cydia Impactor and connect your iOS device to the computer.
- Now, drag the Phoenix.ipa file onto the Cydia Impactor.
- Enter your Apple ID at the prompt.
- If two-step verification is disabled, just enter your Apple ID password. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
- Sign in to the Apple ID website, create an app-specific password and enter the same into the Impactor.
- Wait until the Cydia Impactor has completed installing the .ipa file and then verify if the Phoenix app icon is showing up on your device's home screen.
- Now, navigate to Settings > General > Device management and hit the trust button after selecting the profile named after your Apple ID that was entered into the Impactor.
- Launch the Phoenix app and hit the Prepare for Jailbreak button. Let the Cydia installation begin and then select the option "Use Provided Offsets."
- Wait for your device to respring. Then check if Cydia app is visible on your Home screen and try launching it.
- If Cydia doesn't launch, just relaunch the jailbreak app and hit Kickstart Jailbreak button. Repeat this step every time you reboot your device.
- If the jailbreak was successful, you will see the message: "Your device is jailbroken." Otherwise, the jailbreak app will report an error saying that the jailbreak is not enabled.
Note: Whenever the app expires, just reinstall it again with Cydia Impactor.
Moving from Phoenix version 1 to later versions
If you are jailbreaking over Phoenix version 1 or re-jailbreaking the device with the newer version of Phoenix, then you need to do the following steps:
- Ensure your device is already jailbroken with Phoenix version 1 and the status is active.
- Launch Cydia and install MTerminal (if not installed)
- Open MTerminal, enter the following command at the prompt and then hit Enter:
rm /usr/bin/sed && /usr/libexec/cydia/firmware.sh
- Return to the device's home screen and delete the Phoenix version 1 app. To delete it, just tap and select the Phoenix app icon and then hit the cross icon at the top of the device screen.
- Reboot the device and follow the instructions given at the beginning of this tutorial.
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Caribbean property values are down significantly since the beginning of the global recession, and Michael McGrath of BCQS International doesn't expect that to improve anytime soon. However, he does see promise in the hotel/tourism sector.
"Without going into too much detail, generally our values throughout the region have seen falls in value of circa, say, 20-30 per cent since late 2007-2008," said McGrath, who is head of valuations for BCQS.
McGrath recently returned to the Cayman Islands after an eight-month hiatus. In addition to his experience in the Caribbean property market, McGrath has held senior positions at Jones Lang LaSalle in London and Queensland, Australia.
The condo and upper-end markets have been hit the hardest during the worldwide economic downturn, with the local and lower-end markets being less affected, he said. Overall, however, the property market has been characterised by a dearth of sales.
Headquartered in Cayman, BCQS also has offices in Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos.
"The general theme across our offices is that there is still uncertainty with the marketplace and we think that is likely to continue in the short term," said McGrath, adding that the "short term" is roughly the next 12 to 24 months.
Room for growth
On an optimistic note, McGrath said the average daily rates for Caribbean hotels have been on the rise, as well as average occupancy rates. That has been accompanied by an increase in stay-over tourism numbers throughout the region. Taken together, that bodes well for development of new hotel/resort properties.
"The main factors that face this market sector are the difficulties in obtaining finance, and also the high energy costs that we see throughout the region," McGrath said.
For years, the developer of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, (which was placed in receivership earlier this year) has argued that high utility bills were a major impediment to the hotel's success.
Even more so than banks' reticence to lend, a primary obstacle to new development is investors' lack of confidence, McGrath said. "Regionally, we rely on investment from North America, also obviously the UK and Europe as well. Developers are still struggling to obtain financing, that's for sure, but in saying that, also there's a real lack of confidence to start breaking ground, if you like," he said.
Uncertainty is not just a problem in Cayman or the Caribbean, but throughout the world, McGrath said. In addition to long-running problems in North America and Europe, there's also been recent negative news out of Asia, as well as fresh turmoil in Greece. Then bad news popped up stemming from JPMorgan Chase's multibillion dollar trading losses.
"When things start to cool down a little, a negative story appears," McGrath said.
With the global financial crisis still fresh in people's minds, it will take time before they feel comfortable reinvesting their money in property, stocks or other assets.
"A lot of people have been burned, again not just locally and regionally, but worldwide property markets have really suffered," he said. "A lot of people do have negative equity in their properties at present at well, which is a real concern."
That being said, McGrath added that he does think it is a good time for people to purchase property if they can afford it, given the prevailing low prices.
Shovels in the ground
While the Cayman economy is largely at the mercy of global forces, the Islands are so small that one or a handful of major projects can have a significant impact on the local property market.
McGrath was optimistic about the effect of the Dart Group's developments, including the ForCayman Investment Alliance with government, involving the closure of a section of West Bay Road, extension of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway and renovation of the former Courtyard by Marriott.
"I think we're fortunate of course to have Dart Enterprises based here locally," he said. "I also know that they are looking at other projects throughout the region as well. I think it's very positive what they're doing with the government at the moment, that's for sure. Those kind of large-scale developments do help the local economy to no end."
While Dart has earned a reputation of following through on its plans, perhaps people have adopted more of a wait-and-see attitude regarding other groups' proposals, such as Dr. Devi Shetty's medical tourism hospital, Cayman Enterprise City's Savannah campus, cruise berthing in George Town and the Owen Roberts International Airport expansion.
"People really need to see hard evidence of these projects happening, instead of just reading things in the paper," McGrath said. "I think the Caribbean has a bit of a reputation for that as well, where a lot of large projects are spoken about which never actually get out of the ground, so I think people are wise enough here to know if something is happening, or they may actually wait until maybe final approvals or actually breaking ground."
He added, "Again they are positive things for the Islands as well that people are prepared to actually even consider undertaking those large projects."
Importance of data
One area where Cayman has an advantage over other Caribbean jurisdictions is in the quality and availability of recent property data, McGrath said. The Lands and Survey Department's online services offer instant access to information about parcel ownership, sales prices, zoning, etc. – all the information a valuer needs to create a valuation report.
"Other areas throughout the Caribbean unfortunately don't have access to online databases like this, so they rely heavily on real estate agents and developers in obtaining information," he said. "They can physically go down to the relevant government office, which is obviously very time consuming, to find out the correct details of a sale, but again we are very fortunate to have such a strong database."
Even with the online tools, it is a difficult time to assess property values accurately, due to a lack of recent property sales by which to compare. Several years ago, when prices were higher, there were more sales. Now that prices have depreciated, there are fewer sales.
"Due to the reduced number of transactions in the current marketplace, obtaining relevant up-to-date data is somewhat limited," he said. "Valuation professionals who are analysing historical evidence to value, without making appropriate adjustments for current market and economic conditions, will most likely report a grossly overstated opinion of value."


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Seeing all these together makes you realize just haw many different patterns there are, and how versatile a material it is. It can be a subtle background, or a small accent, or the focal point of the piece. I just love these! I think I need to dip into my envelope stash tonight.
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The NYC Midnight short story competition is a long running, international short story challenge in which entrants have one week to write a story of 2,500 words or less. Divided into heats of approximately 30 writers, each heat group is assigned a genre, character and plot device. After deadline, the judges chose the best stories from each heat, the writers of which go through to the second round of of the competition where they have three days to write a 2000 word story. The finalists chosen from that round must write a 1,500 word story in 24 hours!
This year I was assigned the genre of fantasy and my story needed to include an arranged marriage and a competitive-eater. Obvs I was pretty pleased with the fantasy genre! I had heaps of fun writing this and ended receiving an honourable mention!
The great thing about the competition is it lights a fire under your ass. It makes you work hard and fast to write the best story you can. It also makes you think hard about how to do your best with what you've been assigned. And the great thing is every entrant receives feedback on their story – good and bad!
Here's my story…
CHANCE MAGIC – By Lisette Prendé
When a prudish young faery attends her cousin's arranged magical wedding she does her best to avoid attention (and the buffet table). But a chance meeting may bring her much more than a serve of gillyflower pudding…
At least 10,000 enchanted candles hovered in mid air, illuminating the ceiling of the great hall and shining light on the matrimonial festivities below. The Great Goblin Band had just begun their fifth set and the guests were well and truly making their way through the 77 cases of Elder Mead.
Alyssa cringed as she saw her mother send a glassy-eyed smile towards the banjo player. He winked in response and tipped his fedora. The double-bass player saw the exchange and gave his band mate an encouraging nudge in the ribs. She wished she could tell him he was dreaming, that her mother would never in a million years bed a goblin, but she knew it wasn't true.
"Goblins are fabulous Darling!" Her mother had told her. "They're hung like Centaurs and nimble as pixies. Just don't try to have a decent conversation with one of them!"
It was faeries like her mother that gave them all a bad name. Sure, faery women did tend to be somewhat… amorous, but that didn't mean they all were. Alyssa was sick of being labeled an 'easy faery' just because all her friends, sisters, cousins, aunts and grandmothers followed the free love faery manifesto. She vowed she would never be like them. She wasn't interested in lust, it was true love she craved.
Taking a sip of her Elder Mead — which had grown warm and slightly flat over the hours that she'd been nursing it — Alyssa looked over to the newly weds. Her cousin Amrynthia sat across from her new Elvin Husband, Thious. She smiled coyly, twirling a lock of dark hair through her fingers. Thious looked like he was about to jump out of his seat and ravish her on the table in front of everyone. The truth was that if it were midnight already he probably would have. Alyssa looked down at her quartz timepiece; forty-five clicks past eighth hour. I wonder if they'll make it?
Growing up everyone had heard the stories of the couple who did not wait till midnight. Though the scariest one of all was possibly the tale of the eternally ancient lovers: The newly weds who'd nipped off into the woods for an early consummation (at twenty clicks to midnight no less!) and aged fifty years in an instant. Legend tells they were forced to spend the rest of their lives together as octogenarians.
Her mother had told her it was an unfortunate reaction that occurred when an arranged magical marriage prediction was disobeyed. What the Great Love Oracles saw must come to pass. So if the Great Love Oracles saw the two lovers connected on the twelfth day of July, the twelfth day of July it must be. Both lovers were to remain celibate for the hours following the magical pairing ceremony, until the official consummation at midnight. Alyssa often wondered why they didn't just hold the wedding on the day of prediction to avoid disaster but tradition was tradition.
Alyssa let out a long sigh. She longed to be looked at the way Thious was looking at her cousin. Sure, they had only just met each other and yes, both had just spent the week at ritual freedom orgies, but still, Alyssa couldn't help but feel a tug of jealousy. She wanted a person to love. Someone kind and funny who enjoyed reading. Someone she could be herself around; who could watch her eat like a horse and not be put off (it was taking all her willpower to stay away from the buffet table). Someone she could choose herself.
It did happen; Goblins, trolls, gnomes and pixies generally married out of love and chance meeting but it was very rare in elvish and faery families. Arranged magical marriage was seen as upper class – it wasn't cheap to request a magical marriage prediction and this made it somewhat elite.
But Alyssa didn't care for elite. She wanted chance magic. The magic she'd read about in human books: the magic of love at first sight. Oh how she longed to live in the human world and roam the busy smoggy streets. She'd drink coffee and go to second hand bookstores then meet her true love as they both reached for the same book. But her mother would never allow it. She was too old fashioned. She believed in rampant promiscuity and arranged magical marriage.
"Lyssie!" Amrynthia sang, now at her side. "Come dance with meee!"
Alyssa could smell the sweet sickly tang of Elder Mead on her cousin's breath and wondered if she'd managed to drink all 77 cases herself. "Oh, no Am! You know I'm not much of a dancer."
"Oh that's pixie rot and you know it!" She jutted out her bottom lip. "Pleeeease. If I don't dance soon I'll think I'll consummate this marriage on the floor!"
Alyssa sighed. She hated crowds and despised being watched. She felt much more comfortable lurking in the shadows.
"You don't want me to get cursed now do you, Lyssie?"
"Fine!" Alyssa said, rising to her feet and placing her glass on the table. "I will dance with you! But don't you dare try and set me up with anyone!"
Amrynthia rolled her eyes. "For Freya's sake Lyssie! At this rate you'll die unflowered!"
They passed a vampire couple in an intimate feeding session at the nearby buffet and dodged a circle of Satyrs involved in a bawdy dance off. One turned as they passed, flashing Alyssa a dribbly smile and offering her his eager phallus.
"Oh! Put it away Charlie!" Amrynthia snapped. "What are you trying to do, get me cursed? It's not midnight yet!"
"Oh, sorry, Am," the Satyr replied, a heavy grin across his face.
"Who on earth invited the Satyrs?" Alyssa hissed as they moved by.
"Argh. My mother had a thing with Marsyas, like forever ago, but whatever!"
If her mother's past lovers were to be invited to her future wedding, Alyssa feared the entire realm would be in attendance, probably most of the human world too. She shuddered at the thought. Dear Goddess, I hope I don't have to have a faery wedding.
The band roared into a rock version of If You Believe in Magic and Alyssa felt her body begin to move to the music. She cursed her faery impulses as she simultaneously revelled in the movement, closing her eyes, allowing her hips to roll and her arms to sway.
Alyssa was jolted out of her reverie as a large creature crashed into her and something wet and sticky splattered across her face. She wiped the muck from her eyes to find a tall dark Satyr standing in front of her holding an empty plate that had been piled with what tasted like gillyflower pudding.
"I'm so sorry!" he said. "Here, let me help." He put his plate down and pulled a silk napkin from his jacket pocket."
"I think you've done enough Satyr!" Alyssa snapped. "Did you leave any gillyflower pudding for anyone else or was it all on your plate? For Freya's sake! Look at my dress!" Alyssa grabbed the silk napkin and started wiping the muck from her dress.
"I'm not a Satyr," he said, hurt evident in his tone.
Alyssa looked up. He was quite right. He was not a Satyr. He was a fawn. Unlike a Satyr he had the handsome face of a man, with the large floppy ears of a goat. Though like a Satyr he did have hooves.
"Oh, sorry," Alyssa said. "I just, I thought you were with that lot." She pointed towards the group of Satyrs now having a twerk off, none of whom wearing pants.
The fawn shrugged, feigning indifference. "It's fine. And I mean, there's nothing wrong with those guys. They can be a lot of fun if you're in the mood for it. But you know, there's more to life than…"
"Lucifer's lemons!" Amrynthia gasped. "What happened to you Lyssie?" She looked down at Alyssa's dress. "Oh no! I'll get someone to fix this. There's got to be a witch around here somewhere!"
"Oh, don't worry Am, it's your wedding night. I'll deal with it."
"Don't be silly! I made you dance. Besides, it looks like your mother is keeping Thious company."
Alyssa turned to see her mother now sitting across from the groom, tipping herself forward, offering her ample bosom. She thought perhaps Am should intervene, but her cousin had already disappeared into the crowd.
"I really am sorry," the fawn said. "I wish there was something I could do."
Alyssa was still curious to what he was about to say before Am had cut him off. 'There's more to life than'…What?
"It's okay. Though I think I've still got gillyflower pudding in my eyes," she laughed, wiping her eyes again with the napkin.
"Here, let me." He took the napkin from her, and placing one hand on her cheek, he gently wiped the sticky goo from her eyes. She blinked and looked up at him, finally able to see clearly. She stared into his dark eyes and her body began to tingle.
"I'm sorry I assumed you were a Satyr," she managed.
"It's okay. It happens a lot. You know, most people don't know the difference. So they see me and just think, oh here's another sex crazed party boy. They assume I have rocks for brains." He laughed. "They get pretty confused when they find out I'm studying at NYU."
Alyssa blinked. "You're…living in the human world?"
He nodded. "My parents have a Demi-god to protect so that means I do too I guess."
"How do you…"
"Blend in?"
She nodded.
"There's magic for that. The humans can't even see I'm a fawn but other-realmers can. It's quite cool actually. They come up and say hey and fill me in on the other realm gossip. But as I was saying, they make assumptions and think I'll know where all the best bars and brothels are." He laughed. "I'm like, I can tell you where the best bookstores are!"
Alyssa's heart was fluttering like a hummingbird. She could feel their lives intertwining in front of her, stretching out long and lean like the branches of a tree. Did he feel it too? "I know exactly what you mean," she said. "About people making assumptions."
"You do?" He said, his soft eyes on hers.
"Well, I'm a faery." She smiled. "Faery women tend to have a…reputation. You must have heard."
He nodded and she was sure she could see him blushing.
"Well, not all of us vow to live by the manifesto. Some of us are interested in genuine connection. It's quality not quantity, if you know what I mean?"
He stared at her, unblinking. "I do."
"I know it's very modern of me, but I believe there's one person meant for us and if we trust the Divine Creator she will lead us to that person. But if we get distracted by lust we get all turned around and we might never find that person. Then we need to pay for magical arranged marriages!"
The fawn smiled at her, nodding gently. "I'm Colt by the way."
He looked down at her dress, still smeared with red muck. "I am so sorry about your dress. I'll definitely pay to have it cleaned. If I hadn't piled my plate so high it wouldn't be so bad. What can I say? I like to eat."
"You do?"
He nodded. "I like to eat a lot. It's kind of embarrassing."
"There's nothing wrong with eating a lot. Is there?" she asked.
"You haven't seen me eat!" He laughed. "It's kind of a hobby of mine."
"Eating is your hobby?"
"Well, It's actually more of a sport. And please no 'goats eat everything jokes'."
"Promise." Alyssa said with a smile.
"Have you heard of competitive eating?"
Alyssa shook her head.
"It's a sport where you eat as many burgers or hotdogs as you can in a certain amount of time."
"That sounds like my kind of sport!"
He laughed and Alyssa was sure she could see his shoulders relax at her approval.
"To be honest, I'm kind of a champion."
"You are?"
He nodded. "Yeah. I've won the National University champs for two years running now."
"How many hotdogs do you eat?"
"Well, my record is 76 in ten minutes. And it's actually the world record."
Alyssa stared at him awe struck. "I'd like to see that."
"You would?"
Alyssa nodded. "I love food but…faeries are meant to nibble." She sighed. "I haven't been near the buffet all night for fear I'd eat the lot and embarrass my mother."
"Seriously?" He took her hand in his. "Come to the buffet with me. There's no gillyflower pudding left but there's plenty of snell cake and flutter boffins."
Alyssa knew then without a doubt that they were meant to spend their lives together for eternity. But how? Her mother would never let her marry for love and never in a million years let her marry a fawn.
A large BOOM rocked the hall, causing some of the enchanted candles to fall to the floor, extinguished. Purple sulphuric smelling smoke filled the room. There were screams and gasps and Alyssa felt Colt's arms wrap around her.
"Thious! No!" she heard Amrynthia scream and a deep feeling of foreboding filled her stomach as the smoke began to clear.
Beside the wedding table lay two piles of clothing. She could just make out the Sapphire satin of her mother's gown. Two trembling white rabbits sat wide-eyed on top of the wedding table.
"Your mother slept with my husband!" Amrynthia spat. "On the bloody table no less!" she wept. "Look at him! This could last months. Do you know what that means Alyssa? I have to remain celibate until he becomes Elvin again!"
"I'm sorry."
"Just get out!" Amrynthia yelled. "Take your rabbit of a mother and go!"
"Well mother, you've really outdone yourself this time." Alyssa sighed. Cradling her mother in her arms, she walked towards the door.
"Alyssa, wait" Colt called after her. "Would you…" he trailed off and tried again. "I get the feeling things might be hard for you and your mother around here for a while. Would you like to come and stay with me and my parents?"
"In New York?"
He nodded. "I just, tell me if I'm wrong but I get this feeling like you and me are-"
"Meant for each other?"
"So do I!" Alyssa beamed, as her mother struggled and squealed in her arms. "I'd like that very much," she said, tightening her hold.
Colt placed a hand on her cheek and pressed his lips gently against hers. Alyssa kissed him back hungrily. He tasted just like gillyflower pudding.
I got heaps of awesome compliments on the humorous nature of the story and the well fleshed out characters but ultimately lost points for the ending – it was rushed and a little to conveniently resolved, which I totally agreed with. It's super helpful to get feedback like this on your work even just to reinforce what you already suspected.


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When shopping for clothes or laptops we often look for qualities such as faster and lighter. This is also a sought-after attribute in skin care. Light, fast absorbing products full of nutrients to improve our skincare routine. Therefore, serums are becoming more popular in skin care routines around the world.
The biggest difference between serums and a cream or moisturiser is the amount of active ingredients it contains. Typically, moisturisers contain 5-10% active ingredients, whereas serums contain up to 70% active ingredients. More active ingredients and less filler allow for optimal results when looking to brighten, firm and protect the skin. Let's talk about more of the benefits that can be experienced from using a serum.
Skin Texture
Your skin texture can improve drastically when using a good quality serum. Skin texture improvement from serums is due to the vitamin c, which helps the skin become firmer and smoother, which in turn leads to visibly younger looking skin.
That's right, serums can even help with skin hydration. This is due to the serums large amount of active ingredients which penetrate deeper into the skin allowing for maximum absorption into the skin.
Soften the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles become all too familiar as we get older. These can even be apparent at a young age too. Unfortunately, there is yet to be a discovery of how to stop the ageing process. But serums can help slow down that process by making it less visible. Fine lines and wrinkles tend to be most visible under the eyes, on the forehead, and sometimes chin. Applying a serum in these crucial areas can help reduce some of the visible ageing on your skin.
Balance Skin Tone
Balancing your skin tone is easier said than done. It is all too common to have uneven skin tone or dark and light spots here and there. In addition, other types of skin discolouration can occur. Some of the most common areas affected with skin discolouration include cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and chin. After the age of 30, age spots can sometimes show up on the hands and other areas on the body. Dark spots or discolouration of the skin is often caused by stress from UV exposure, due to prolonged time in the sun.
Don't underestimate the power of a serum. Serum is sometimes referred to as the "magic erasers" of dark spots. Serums, often containing high concentrations of key brightening ingredients, can help fade these spots.


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I've been using Todoist for my daily tasks, but today I decided to upgrade to a Premium account. I used Things for a while, but when I switched to using an Android phone (OnePlus One), I had to switch to something that was cross-platform. Todoist allows me to structure my projects hierarchically and put priorities on the tasks. The Premium account means that I can add labels and comments to the tasks. It integrates with Amazon Alexa, and there are apps for all my devices!
New Apple Watch!
I just bought myself the latest Apple Watch! I had the original one – the Series 0 – and just upgraded to the Series 3 (without cellular support). I use my watch all the time – I keep track of my heart rate, exercise, and it is my main interface to my phone when I am out and about.
Criticisms of Artemis
(Warning – this post contains spoilers)
Both Helen and I read "Artemis" by Andy Weir recently. I enjoyed it, although Helen felt disappointed by what she considered a major flaw in the plot. The book is set 70 years in the future. Yet, the technology feels like present day tech. There were hardly any robots on the Moon colony. The primary interface for the computers seemed to still be typing. The main protagonist drives around and delivers mail. Her father is a welder.
Healthy Day
Today has been a pretty healthy day all up. Both Helen and I went for a run – mine was not as long as normal, just under 5km. We have also been eating a mainly vegan/vegetarian diet over the past few days. It's been a healthy start to the year!
Stuart Lee
Last night we saw Stuart Lee at the Leicester Square Theatre. We were in the second row from the front. It was a really funny show! Stuart Lee was in great form. The only thing that was annoying was that I was sitting next to a woman who had been brought along by her partner, and who was obviously not into his brand of comedy.
Swift Coding
I am programming Swift in earnest now. I am way more familiar with Objective C for building apps for Mac OS/X and iOS, but I have a few apps to write and Apple are pushing us to make the transition to Swift, so it's time to bite the bullet and use it as my primary language for a while.
It's quite nice working in a new language again. I am enjoying learning the design choices the Swift team has made in their language. There is some weird stuff, but on the whole it feels natural and sophisticated. It's great that they've open sourced it as well, so that I can potentially use it on my Linux servers. I'm not sure that it will replace Go or Python for doing any kind of Dev Ops, but it's great to have it as another option.
Mnemonic Major System
When I was young, I did this thing called Silva Mind Control. It taught me meditation, and various other mental techniques that have come in handy throughout my life. One of the techniques that we learnt was for memorising lists of things – they called it "Memory Pegs" in Silva. It turns out that this technique is generally known as "The Major Mnemonic System" derived from a technique developed in the 1600s. I became more interested in mnemonics after the book "Moonwalking with Einstein" shot to fame, especially combined with all the studying I have been doing over the years which made me desperate for faster ways of remembering things. It made me dust off this technique and start to use it again.
Quote from Moonwalking with Einstein
"Monotony collapses time; novelty unfolds it. You can exercise daily and eat healthily and live a long life, while experiencing a short one. If you spend your life sitting in a cubicle and passing papers, one day is bound to blend unmemorably into the next – and disappear. That's why it's so important to change routines regularly, and take vacations to exotic locales, and have as many new experiences as possible that can serve to anchor our memories. Creating new memories stretches out psychological time, and lengthens our perception of our lives." — Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
Dude, you broke the future!
There is a great post over at Charlie Stross' Blog that gives the text of his keynote at the 34th Chaos Communication Congress in Leipzig, December 2017. He makes some interesting points about old, slow AI – i.e. corporations, and compares them to cannibalistic organisms that shed people like cells. He talks about the ways the standard limiter of regulation are failing (regulatory capture and regulatory lag). He ends with a fairly negative assessment of where we are heading. It's a thought-provoking talk, and well worth reading / watching.
Outbreaks of Veganism
Helen and I want to go vegan in 2018 – but only for one or two days of the week. I'm not sure how well we'll do at this, but we have tried some vegan cheese and some hazelnut milk, and we managed to survive! Let's see if we can keep it up for the year!


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I have been asked many times now if I offer personal training or habit-building services. The short answer is no (or at least not yet) but I may do so in the future. If you want to be notified when I do, please register your interest by using the form below.
The slightly longer answer is that I currently have a very busy consulting practice that's generating a significant amount of revenue while still offering adequate flexibility to spend quality with my 3 kids. I would like to transition my activity towards the health & fitness field in the future. There are 2 main obstacles on the way however:
- personal training as a field is not generating the same amount of revenue I currently have the luxury to generate
- personal training is a field where early mornings and late afternoons and evenings are the most busy times
At present, this makes a transition to the health and fitness industry very costly for me, even though it would better fit my own interests. I am working towards a model that would go around these obstacles though, and if I manage to get this in place, then I'll be in a position to start offering structured services.
If you want to be informed if and when I do, please register your interest below and you'll get a head start on the waiting list!


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Tilia americana 'Redmond' (T. euchlora 'Redmond')
American Redmond Linden
A valuable street tree with a densely pyramidal and symmetrical habit. Branches show a reddish colour in winter. Has the largest leaves of the linden.
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
Greenspire Littleleaf Linden
As it's name suggests, it has a very narrow dense head. The leaves are small and heart shape turning yellow in the fall. Spicy, fragrant, pale yellow flowers.
Tilia flavescens (x) 'Glenleven'
Glenleven Littleleaf Linden
Fast growing, narrow pyramidal shape with green foliage turning yellow in October. An excellent estate, park or street tree.
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Green Hills Academy has several positions to fill for next academic year 2019-2020
• Nurture Group Teacher (French) for the nursery
• Primary teacher (English speaker)
• Strings Band Director
• Brass Band Director
• High School History/Business teacher
• MS Social studies teacher
• High School Literature and Language teacher
• College counselor
• Human Resources Director
Applicants must possess relevant degrees. Applicant resumes should include names and contact information of three recent professional referees, two of them who have been direct supervisors.
Inquiries should be made to and resumes sent to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.greenhillsacademy.rw


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TruView™ Inspector Software: Efficient Quality Spot Check
The all new TruView™ Inspector Software is a powerful upgrade to your TruView™ Parts Counter AI. This upgrade allows you to quickly and efficiently perform x-ray inspection of your samples – medical devices, PCB, castings – by comparing production units to a known-good sample (reference image, golden sample). The TruView™ Inspector runs on our proprietary algorithms that perform image registration and comparison so you can spot check your production without stopping the production line. Some of the great features of your TruView™ Inspector include:
– One button push to program the board
– Easy to use: fast to add to your manufacturing process
– Find SMT defects on your PCB: shorts, opens, voids, missing components
– Detect counterfeit components
– Identify wrong component orientation
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Stand B04
Exhibiting at: Chemspec
Company Profile
Chemet is a trusted name in the Indian Chemical Sector in general and the Pharma segment in particular. Founded in 1968 Chemet represents a Galaxy of Principals and caters multitude of products for Industries like Pharmaceutical Intermediates, APIs, Petroleum, Petrochemicals, Fine Chemicals, Agro, Dyes and others. Unmatched quality, excellent service, ethical working, unflinching dedication and commitment to our customers and suppliers has helped establish a strong foothold in India. We are well established in sourcing from India quality products for our Principals abroad for more than a decade. We have a widespread reach within the country with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata well supported by overseas Principals.
Contact Details
Mr Atish Sanghvi
210, Span Centre, 2nd Floor, C.T.S No G-556,
Ramkrishna Mission Road,
Santacruz (W), Mumbai, Maharshtra
Phone: +91 22 26045601
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Website: http://www.chemetindia.com
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Scott McInnis
Stephen Scott Emory McInnis is an American politician and lawyer who was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado from 1993 to 2005. In August 2010, McInnis lost his bid to be gubernatorial nominee after a plagiarism accusation and apology hurt his standing. Wikipedia*
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Scott McInnis has 251 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1993 House Proceeding. The year with the most videos was 2001 with 37 videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 1998 with an average of 1,926 views per program. Most appearances with Newt Gingrich (2).
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Jungle in My Pocket Series 3 – Cata
Name: Cata
Species: Costa Rican Spider Monkey
Cata is a Costa Rican Spider Monkey. The locals say that this type of monkey has a fifth arm – the tail! Cata travels from tree to tree with her tail and can also use it to locate food and water.


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Many might not know, but there is plenty of help available for people with disabilities and special needs in more places than expected. Various discounts and services can be had without spending top dollar, but instead saving hundreds or even thousands.
Read on to discover some ways to tap into those savings:
A lot businesses and retailers offer benefits and discounts to disabled, but it's not widely advertised, so always ask.
Governmental and non-profit organizations require a proof of your condition before extending their services, so always have a doctor's note or any other form of identification.
It is very important to get familiar with what discounts are available to you locally. Reach out to local chapter of the non-profit organization that is related to your illness or condition and get their advice about friendly places and help available.
Those organizations always have the best knowledge of where to find affordable care, medical supplies, equipment, and even support services. You can often get supplies and equipment through them as they often have the best rates directly from providers.
All the local and national organizations can easily be found online.
Internet is definitely your friend when it comes to finding the best discounts. DisabledDiscounts.com is a great source for thousands of discounts all over the country. You can find them by your location and by category as everything is separated into 30 categories. You will find everything - from technology and tax discounts to entertainment and education deals.
Another two sources for financial help programs are Benefits.gov and BenefitsCheckUp.org. Disability.gov is a great tool finding local programs and services for people with disabilities.
Let's take a look at what discounts can be available:
A lot of movie theaters, museums, zoos, aquariums, and theme parks offer discounts to handicapped people and their companions. National parks and recreational lands are always free with "America the Beautiful Access Pass".
Many tax deductions and credits are available for disabled applicants, you just have to understand the system or get accounting help. Disabled home owners can apply for property tax reductions.
Most utility companies offer reduced price for elderly, disabled, and low income people. This includes gas, electricity, water, trash, and phone.
Communication devices
Tedpa.org has a list of companies in 47 states that offer equipment distribution programs and special phones with people with hearing problems.
Home modifications
If you are in a need of a wheelchair ramp, handrails or grab bar, search for various national, state, local or non-profit organization to help with a cost of installation.
Amtrak is known to offer 15% off for a disabled passenger and one companion. Always ask when booking travel tickets from other providers.
Vision-impaired people and those that have reading problems can get free audio books, magazines, and audio equipment from Library of Congress through "Talking Books" program. National Federation of Blind has a free magazine and newspaper reading service at nfbnewslineonline.org.
There are quite a few ways to receive a lot free stuff if you live with disabilities and chronic diseases. Free stuff ranges from shampoos to stoves. Take a look at some things you can get if you know where to look for:
Free non-prescription health products
If you are covered by Medicare and Medicaid because of low income with SSI or SSDI, chances are that you have an annual allowance for free health related products to be delivered directly to your home. Those products include medical equipment, vitamins and supplements, allergy and cold remedies, pain killers, digestive medicine, dental care products, and first aid. All of those have to be over-the-counter.
This program is available in Florida, New York, Texas, Ohio, and some other states. Catalogs and websites are given to participants to ordering free stuff from. No taxes or shipping is charged. The allowance can be up to $240 annually. These programs are very beneficial not only for recipients, but to state and health care providers as it helps preventing costly emergency room visits because people have access to various medications.
Ask your health care plan provider if you have OTC benefit access if you are covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Free appliances
The United States Department of Energy offers Home Weatherization program for low income homes. The program issues government grants for replacement of broken furnaces, refrigerators, freezers, and stoves with energy-efficient ones. Window, roof, and HVAC fixes are also available at no cost to you. The priority is given to people receiving SSI.
The program helps low income people, provides jobs, and ensures that existing housing is maintained.
Free smartphone with 1000 free minutes per month
Low-income families on SSI and SSDI can now enjoy a free smartphone and up to 1000 free monthly minutes versus previously offered flip phone with 250 minutes. This is due to Obamaphone program improvements and can make a difference when talking to doctors, service providers, and staying in touch with family.
Check out Q Link Wireless for the best deals available: free smartphone, 1000 minutes, 1 GB of data, and unlimited text messages.
Free internet
ConnectHome Nation government initiative services low income homes living on SSI and SSDI income and brings free broadband internet to them. The program is available in 28 cities with plans to offer free or discounted internet to 350,000 families by 2020.
You can see if you and your home is eligible by visiting connecthomeusa.org.
America the Beautiful Pass
Low income families or people with disabilities are encouraged to get out and enjoy what the country has to offer. Over 2,000 Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Fish & Wildlife Service sites are free to enter with "America the Beautiful Pass". All activities and services are included. You can fish, swim, hike, camp, ride, and picnic any time without restrictions.
Normally $80 per year pass is totally free for approved program beneficiaries. Over the lifetimes this pass can save you way over $1,000. The pass also allows free entrance for up to 3 people, so take friends, family, or caretakers with you.
Some of the most popular monuments that are handicapped-friendly and free with the pass are Grand Canyon National Park, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Yellowstone National Park, Colorado National Monument, and Yosemite National Park.
Many other famous sites have handicapped-friendly guide tours for people with mobility limitations.
Go to www.recreation.gov to apply for this pass.
Free job training
If your disabilities don't stand in your way of getting a job or career, the Social Security Administration offers free Ticket to Work job training program. Some jobs are with the government where handicapped applicants won't have to compete with healthy people for the position. State Vocational Rehabilitation and some private partnerships curate this program to help SSI and SSDI recipients become more financially independent. Thanks to this program, you can still have free Medicare for up to 8 years of employment.
Visit choosework.ssa.gov for more information.