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I was only expecting one card off Josh this year and that's because I knew my mum wouldn't let me down…. but I ended up with six!!! Six cards from one little boy now thats impressive right? My lovely friends and family all wanted to make my day special and all got me cards and gifts from him, I feel super lucky to have such lovely people in my life.
I even got 2 hand made from nursery (they don't actually know how they managed to have 2 off him!) and they are so cute. I love that I get hand made things from him from nursery, there extra special and mean a lot more than bought cards. My beautiful friend got me the most perfect picture frame with 'You have been my mummy since 24/05/2012 and I have loved you ever since' and when I opened it I was so happy, its the perfect present that anyone could of got me, and I love it so much, I love looking at it every day as its such a thoughtful gift.
As well as a lovely handmade star from nursery that says 'No 1 Mum' and a little hanging plaque about a 'very beautiful mummy' makes me feel super duper lucky!!
Thanks to all my lovely people in my life and of course my little bundle of joy, my life without any of you wouldn't be as perfect as it is now, now back to looking after my poorly boy after a night of him waking me up all night to make sure I was still sat with him and sleeping on top of me, poor little munchkin.
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ILA Certificate: Why ILA
Taking the ILA exam means challenging one's language abilities through an innovative instrument that enhances communicative skills.
ILA originates from a research group whose different components have a specific competence and has been developed within a cultural path whose vision is directed towards the future, giving the Arabic language the same importance as the other languages.
Leaving apart the conception that the Arabic language is difficult, taking the exam means getting a language certificate, which allows to certify one's language level for different uses.

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The Shoreline Marine Boat Seat comes in a Mossy Oak Duck Blind pattern. The seat is constructed from injection molded, heavy duty, marine grade plastic. The seat back folds down for easy storage and travel. Seat fabric is UV protected. Assembly hardware is included. 275 lbs weight capacity.
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Options For Payroll Accounting
The basic guide of payroll accounting will start with the hours worked by a certain employee multiplied to the rate of payment in order to give the gross amount that is earned for the employee. You can perform this kind of calculation every week, every two weeks, or every month. There are some other procedures needed by the employer before the employee will get the actual check.
Some other factors like the withholdings and taxes will be retained from the paycheck before it will be given to the employees. The money should first be taken from the gross earnings of the employee before he or she will get his or her take home pay or net income. There is a periodic change in the income brackets, formulas, and percentages of the IRS or Integral Revenue Services. For instance, in the 1970s, 70 percent of the gross income was the federal income bracket.
The State and Federal taxes, Medicare, and Social Security are the items that will be withheld from the paycheck of an employee. The current tax rate in Medicare is set at 1.45 percent while the tax rate in Social Security is set at 6.2 percent of the gross earnings. The federal income taxes are ranging from 10 percent to 35 percent based on where the employee falls in the income bracket. There will be various state taxes in each state, while there are 7 states that are not imposing income tax. You can search the internet in order to know more about the laws in each states.
There is an accrued tax that should be contributed and calculated by the employer every time he or she is figuring the payroll accounting. A portion of the social security, a portion of medicare, and a portion of the state unemployed tax and federal unemployed tax should be paid by the employer.
The employer will also need to retain some other documents. These documents are the time sheets, employee reviews, original employment application, federal and state W-4s, and the copy of the W-2 form of the employee.
You can find in circular E almost all of the things that you need to know when calculating the payroll taxes and withholdings. You can look into the current issues about this by looking for more information about circular E in the internet. This article will serve as a guide on the answers and process when it comes to any questions you might have about payroll accounting. There are so many things that you need to take note and be more aware of in order for you to really understand all the things that is revolving around the process of payroll accounting.
Interesting Research on Bookkeeping – Things You Probably Never Knew
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By Georgiana Craighead, Home Made Masks
Our masks are for cosmetic usage and will not help with medical conditions. If you have a medical condition you want to treat please consult a professional health practioner.
Please do an allergy test before you try any of our masks. Read our safety information and usage instructions before you proceed.
I'm sure this sounds familiar:
Sometimes you wake up with huge dark circles under your eyes – even if you had enough sleep.
The good news is you can get rid of them. Yay!
In this article, I'll explain some of the common causes of dark circles so you can avoid them.
I also have a bunch of amazing homemade face masks that can help get rid of them using natural ingredients found in most homes.
What causes dark circles under your eyes?I was waking up with dark circles under my eyes making me resemble a weird looking panda. It was not a good look.
This happened even after a good, long, relaxing sleep.
In fact, it happened so often that I even started thinking I should maybe embrace it as part of the aging process.
So I did a bit of research and found that there are a number of factors that can contribute to dark circles appearing:
- heredity – it runs in your family so you may have inherited it from your parents or grandparents
- aging – the skin loses its elasticity and dark circles may appear
- prolonged crying
- Lack of sleep
- Fluid retention – which causes puffiness
- unhealthy diet
- working for long hours in front of a computer
Some can't be avoided – such as aging and genetics. But I could do something about all the others, which was great.
Drinking plenty of fluids, wearing sunscreen and sunglasses, getting enough sleep, having regular eye tests and figuring out if you have any allergies are a good starting point.
But what if you can't avoid these things due to work, children or other social pressures? Luckily there are some face masks that may help…
Natural ingredients that reduce dark circles
You don't have to suffer anymore as I have compiled a set of fantastic face masks to remove stubborn dark circles under your eyes!
OK, I know that dark circles are not a serious medical problem but I'd prefer they were treated. Not only do they show you are tired but they also make you look old.
So with detailed research, I found the following ingredients are recommended to help remove dark circles:
Even if it might sound incredible, dark circles can be reduced by applying potato slices before sleeping.
Potatoes are quite rich in vitamins and minerals that work wonders for tired skin and wrinkles. This vegetable refreshes and softens the complexion and is great for any type of skin. Cosmetic treatments that contain potato are really efficient in getting rid of wrinkles, dark circles and eyes red with tiredness.
This treatment will definitely be useful in case of having your eyes red and watery from all that time spent on the computer. To improve the appearance of the area around your eyes, clean, wash and then slice a potato.
- Apply the fresh slices on your eyes and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Then remove them and rinse your eyes with cold water.
For a better result, you can repeat this procedure in the morning and evening. At this rate traces of dark circles and fatigue might disappear even after just one week.
Rose water has antioxidants properties and it also contains Vitamin C and A. It is used in cosmetic products but also in many treatments as it does a lot of good for the skin.
Rose water revives tired skin making it more radiant and contributing to the natural glow of any complexion. It is known to be very effective for irritation, redness, and inflammation of eyes.
So if you need to refresh your eye area, soak two disks in a bit of rose water and apply them on your eyes for about 5-10 minutes.
Cucumber juice
Cucumber juice can be extremely useful for the area around your eyes. It has a refreshing effect and you will relax your eyes. Works even to take your stress away.
All you have to do is to soak two disks in a small amount of cucumber juice (just grate the cucumber to get the juice) and let it work for 15 minutes.
Chamomile has numerous great benefits to offer in order to help you relieve your stress and relax easily. You can also drink some chamomile tea before bedtime if your dark circles are caused by stress and fatigue.
Another method is to insert an unused chamomile tea bag in a bit of mineral water and which you can then use to moisten two cotton pads. Apply them on your eyes for 10 minutes.
Fruit and vegetables
Eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid exhausting your eyes late at night by reading or sitting at the computer too long.


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'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for rightesousness, For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'
- Matthew 5:3-10
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant Professor in Environmental Ethics (University of Colorado at Boulder)
The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder announces that it is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Ethics. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong interdisciplinary interests and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental ethics and the role of values in environmental policy-making. Candidates specializing in any area of research and disciplinary background are welcome to apply. An earned terminal degree in the field of research specialization is required. The ability to interact with other departments is desirable. The Program is described at http://www.colorado.edu/envirostudies/. Applicants should send a CV and a statement of research and teaching interests to Environmental Ethics Search Chair, Environmental Studies Program, University of Colorado, 397 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0397. Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2006, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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New Maruti Suzuki Swift: First Drive Review
- Jan 20, 2018
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The Swift has been the hatchback that Indian car buyers looked to when one needed style, practicality and fun factor in one affordable package. Expectations from the all-new third generation Swift are as high as ever. But, with many more options from within the Maruti family and from the competition, the 2018 Swift has a tough task ahead of it. We drive the new Maruti before its launch to see if it can meet the expectations.
The Swift's design is related to the Dzire that arrived in 2017. But, unlike before, the Swift and Dzire's faces aren't copy-paste jobs. The shape of the grille and the bumper design are different. Also, the Swift doesn't use chrome highlights around the grille. In terms of structure the Swift's cabin is more upright, whereas the Dzire's is sleeker and lower. The Swift is as tall as before, but it is wider now and looks just a bit more sporty. The overall design is a mix of organic lines backed by strong proportions.
There are a few interesting details that are worth observing. For instance, the Swift doesn't carry any variant badges. Even engine badging is limited to just the 'DDiS' tag behind the front wheel. This gives the car a strangely clean look. A quirky touch is that the door handle on the rear doors is now positioned next to the window, not under it. While this looks cool, it is a bit impractical.
In terms of trims, the Z+ gets projector lamps and LED DRLs, while the LED tail lamps are available across the range. We felt the 15-inch machine-cut alloys on the Z+ variant looked a bit tacky, while the the simpler alloys on the Z variant, also 15-inch, looked better. Lower variants make do with 14-inch wheels. The 163mm of groundlearance is lesser than the 170mm the Swift used to boast of earlier. This, however, under the new norms is measured with passengers and luggage on board.
On the inside too, Maruti has tried to differentiate the Swift's cabin from the Dzire's. In terms of design the Swift gets round air conditioning vents at the centre instead of the Dzire's angular units. Also, the centre console with the infotainment system is tilted prominently towards the driver. The flat-bottom steering wheel fits right into this cabin. The cabin's snug and sporty feel is emphasised by the all-black colour scheme for the plastics. The front seats are designed with the kind of cushioning that just holds you in place when going over twisty roads. In terms of space the Swift actually feels very spacious as the windscreen is more upright here. Maruti says that the Swift now has 40mm more shoulder room at the front compared to the outgoing car. Headroom is generous and even 6-footers will be comfortable here.
Comfort for taller passengers has also improved as there is more knee room now. The larger windows also makes the cabin feel brighter. However, sitting three abreast is best reserved for short distances. So, the new Swift is much better for passengers, but don't expect to find acres of knee room like in the Baleno. Also, there are no air con vents for the rear passengers.
In terms of storage spaces the Swift could have been much more generous with bottle holders and stowage bins. While these aren't available in its rivals the Swift could have offered a sunglass holder, armrest for the driver or a dedicated space to keep your cellphone.
In terms of boot space the new Swift has 268 litres, which is still more than its direct segment rival, the Hyundai Grand i10, and represents a 64-litre improvement over its predecessor. That said, the loading lip is still high, requiring you to lift your luggage up a bit before placing it in the boot.
On the outside the Z+ variant gets LED headlights with LED DRLs. They do look great but unfortunately, they're only available on the Z+ variant. However, the LED-infused tail lamp is available across the range.
Inside, the Swift boasts of a smart looking automatic air conditioning system with a three-pod layout which looks pretty neat, and is available on the Z and Z+ variants. The Z+ variant is also the only one to get the 7" touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink. All other variants have to make do with a fairly basic audio system with Bluetooth, aux and USB connectivity.
To help you get the right driving position, driver's seat height adjustability is offered from the V variant onwards. However, the steering is only adjustable for rake, not reach. It is worth noting that the spare wheel located under the floor is a 14-inch steel rim with 165/80 rubber even on the top two trims which are equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels.
On the Road
The Swift carries over the tried and tested 1.3 litre DDiS 190 diesel and the 1.2 litre VVT petrol mills. The power and torque figures remain unchanged -- that is 75PS of power and 190Nm of torque for the diesel, while the petrol is good for 83PS of power and 113Nm of torque. Both these are offered with the optional five-speed automated-manual transmission. We sampled the petrol automatic first and it showed that it was very well equipped for city commuting. The smooth gearshifts and an engine that feels energetic even at low speeds is a great combination. It also has a creep forward mode to make stop-go traffic easier to manage. Maruti claims a fuel efficiency of 22kmpl for this engine. This is no doubt helped by the Swift being lighter than before too.
The around 80kg weight saving also helps improve 0-100kph acceleration by 10 per cent. Again, the engine loves to rev and can be fun, but don't expect sizzling performance. The engine is meant to balance practicality and fun, and it does a remarkable job. When driving fast, one downside is that the gearshift feels jerky at high revs. You can choose to use the manual mode to make things smoother and quicker when driving fast. If you want the fun package, the petrol manual would be a tempting option.
We then focussed on the diesel engine with the manual transmission. The cabin felt quieter than we expected, no doubt helped by the new platform and the sound deadening. To drive it was as impressive as ever. Keeping pace with traffic at low speeds is surprisingly easy, and if you really want to overtake then you need to make sure the engine is above 1800rpm. So you will need to work the gearbox a bit if you are in a hurry. In terms of performance, the diesel is now said to be 8 per cent faster than before while delivering 24kmpl in the standard fuel efficiency test cycles.
Comfort and Confidence
One thing is for sure -- the Swift has opted for a sporty stance now. Most of the time Maruti manages to strike the perfect balance between softness required for our broken roads and the stability required for higher speeds. This time around the Swift has gone for a stiffer suspension setup that boost stability and confidence, but also makes it a lot of fun to drive. The steering though doesn't have the same fun feel, as it is light and lacks some sense of connection.
The tradeoff is that you feel a bit more of the potholes and speed breakers than you expected. While this trait is a bit annoying at first, you can live with it in bigger cities where roads are better. However, in more rural areas this could be a bit painful.
The new Swift is a better car no doubt, but where it really shines is the fun-to-drive factor. While this may not be a top reason to buy the Swift for most of you, it is now more practical on every count. The hatchback is more spacious, more convenient and better equipped too. While the ride comfort and the ffeel-goodfactor could be better, there's no doubt that that the Swift still offers a very sound balance of sensibility and excitement. Expect prices to increase by Rs 30,000 when the Swift is launched in February 2018.
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Published: October 2018
From a niche market, single serve capsules have grown to be one of the most important sub-applications of the ambient thin wall packaging segment in the past 5 years. This dynamic market segment has a complex value chain. There are a number of coffee brewing systems available with proprietary capsule designs. Nespresso and Keurig are brands that pioneered the emergence of the segment and have the highest machine instalment rates globally.
Nevertheless, the expiry of their design patents in 2012 brought about disruptive changes in the supply chain. The changes created new opportunities for both end-users and converters to tap into this growing market segment. On the other hand, the supply chain of capsules is rapidly losing its oligopolistic nature and the former dominance of major suppliers is challenged as the market expands. A more fragmented supply chain affects the overall profit pool and the way consumers make their choices.
New opportunities include expanding product ranges into tea brewing systems as well as cold drinks systems. While the untapped potential for cold drinks is yet to be proven, it is telling how significant it might be with global giants such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo bidding for their space in this market.
With the growing number of capsules in landfills, the industry is under pressure from environmentalists as well as more conscientious consumers. There is an urgent need to review the materials used for capsules conversion in search of more sustainable options, as well as to explore end-of-life solutions. Material changes are likely to disrupt the supply chain even further.
AMI Consulting prepared a new authoritative report on the global market for single serve capsules, with a particular focus on Europe and North America.
The study gathered production details on a site-by-site basis and these building blocks create an analysis of demand. The interview programme questioned producers and users on demand drivers within their specific market areas.
In this study AMI Consulting provides a detailed overview of the single serve capsules systems available on the market and maps out the supply chain in the major end-use geographies. The supply chain of capsule moulding was assessed based on production technologies available as well as materials used. The analysis includes growth drivers, inter-material competition, changing requirements, value-chain positioning and the key issues.
To best address the market requirements, AMI Consulting cooperated with Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) on technical data for individual capsules profiled in the report. PTI used its specialist laboratory facilities to examine individual capsules dimensions, design elements, materials used for production, and barrier performance (note: barrier performance comparison is excluded from AMI's study and available upon request from PTI).
Capsules are understood as packaging encapsulating dried or liquid contents, requiring a brewing/machine system or another packaging vehicle (e.g. bottle) for product delivery. Only rigid variants are quantified in the report (paper pods and flexible mini-pouches are excluded).
For the purposes of this study, the market will be divided into:
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Blackberry sues Facebook
Canadian smartphone pioneer Blackberry is suing Facebook and its daughters WhatsApp and Instagram for alleged infringement of Blackberry patents. To this end, the group filed a lawsuit yesterday in a federal court in Los Angeles.
Blackberry accuses the company of using Facebook's mobile messenger services as well as Blackberry's corporate technologies belonging to the group. The lawsuit was preceded by years of negotiations, said the Blackberry spokeswoman. It also states that the protection of intellectual property is one of the fundamental tasks of every CEO.
BlackBerry spokeswoman Sarah McKinney said in an email. "Protecting shareholder and intellectual property is the job of every CEO." However, they noted that litigation was "not central to BlackBerry's strategy."
Blackberry CEO John Chen has already sued several companies for patent infringement.
Facebook wants to fend off action
Meanwhile, Facebook announced its intention to defend itself against Blackberry's lawsuit. Paul Grewal, deputy Facebook chief justice, accused Blackberry of having stopped his own efforts to innovate and now want to make money on the inventions of others. Grewal said "The Blackberry Group's lawsuit sadly reflects the state of its own messenger business."
"Blackberry's suit sadly reflects the current state of its messaging business," Grewal said. "Having left its efforts to innovate, Blackberry is now looking to tax the innovation of others."


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By Seyvonnie Campbell
Prayer: Heavenly Lord, I bless Your holy name. You were, You are, and You will forever be the only true and living God, and we just take time out to reverence Your holy name. Be with us throughout today. Reveal Yourself to us, Almighty God, in a very special way and let Your will be done, in Jesus' name. Amen.
The topic is double folded. In that, as we ask God to EMPTY US, God in return is telling us to CONSIDER OUR WAYS
What does God mean when He tells us to CONSIDER?
It means to think. The first step in getting right with God is to come to one's own senses, to acknowledge that indeed we are in need of help.
Ever so often, we look at our own situation, and selfishly make decisions that suit us best.
I am guilty of that. Let me talk for myself, it became so easy for me to see everyone else's faults and to see what everyone else needed to fix in their lives and overlook my very own. God had to take me to that place where He showed me that I had to allow Him to at least start fixing me first and by doing so He began to empty me of some things that had been holding me captive from performing at my best potential
Asking God to empty us is not a onetime thing
Everyday we have to ask Him to do this because we can, sometimes unknowingly, accumulate so much sin and debris in our lives that destroys our ability to be used by God
The topic, however, is reminding us that in order for God to empty us of ourselves and fill us with His Spirit, we have a part to play first. Consider our ways….
What is it that I need to let go?
Where is it that I need to stop going?
What is it I need to stop saying?
Who is it I need to forgive?
Who is it I need to apologise to?
Let's use this devotion to do some self evaluation. Let's think on the things that may prevent us from performing at our best, talk to God about it and ask Him to empty us of ourselves. Fill us with His power so we can pour out into the lives of others
Empty Me. We often sing the song but do we totally understand what we are singing?
For our God is a consuming fire. This description of God is mentioned twice in the Bible. Once in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 4:24) and once in the New Testament (Hebrews 12:29)
To be destroyed by fire (Holy Fire )
MY DESIRE- to strongly wish for or want something for Yourself
FOR ANYTHING- referring to a thing, no matter what it is
THAT IS NOT OF YOU- Not relating to God
AND IS OF ME- relating to self
I WANT MORE OF YOU- Now desiring God and the things of God
AND LESS OF ME- Neglecting Self


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Children's Bible Program – Level 2: Lesson 2 " Where Did God Come From?"
Author: Janth English
Read Together: God had no beginning, and He has no end. God was not created; He is the Creator. God is the ever-living One. One of His names is simply, "I Am". It means He has always existed. It may be difficult to understand, but God did not come from anywhere. God is eternal. He is, and He has always been. Atheists say this makes no sense. They would rather believe that everything happened by chance. They believe that cells and organisms and human beings just came together somehow! However, they offer no explanation of how that happened. Evolution is an attempt by people to explain the existence of a creation without a Creator. God calls this foolish. He says they are without excuse; the universe itself is proof of His existence. God now lives in the third heaven where He reigns over His creation.
Read Together: Exodus 3:13-14; Isaiah 57:15; Romans 1:18-22; 1 Timothy 1:17; Revelation 4:1-4
- Explain to your child that the Word was the God in the Old Testament who interacted with human beings (John 1:1, 14).
- Explain to your child that evolution, even though it is portrayed as a fact, is a theory which offers no evidence as proof. (You may wish to view the Tomorrow's World telecast "Darwin's Legacy," which explains this point.)
- Ask your child if they have heard of evolution. Help them to explain why it is false, in their own words.
- Help your child think about God's throne. What will it be like to be there?
Review Memorization:
Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.'"


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1) Optical Bowl with Fractured Rim; 2) Counterpoint Vase in Twelve Tones
Elizabeth Fritsch
- Art Funded
- 2011
- Dimensions
- Height: 1) 13.5 cm; 2) 25.5 cm
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- Hargreaves and Ball Trust
These two pieces are important examples of Fritschs early work. 1) Optical Bowl is an excellent early example of Fritsch's experimentation with optical effects, while its white ground and palette of pale colours are typical of her work from the 1970s. 2) The vase is an early example of the musical inspiration that made Fritschs work in the mid 1970s so distinctive and influential. Curving grids follow the form of the vessel with mathematical precision and act as the equivalent of a time signature in music. The rhythm figures based on these grids are modified by the vessels curvature, emphasising its dynamic structure.
Professor John Ball; Hargreaves and Ball Trust.
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There is something wrong with the universe. And if I'm wrong about that, then there's certainly something wrong with inhabitants of planet earth.
The universe is governed by certain laws that range from gravity to light and many more in-between. Humans don't appear to be governed by anything, despite centuries of attempts, unless our natural habitat is simply to be polar opposites. Yes, the world is divided into us vs. them, bad vs. good, red states and blue states, and Apple's iPhone 7 proves my hypothesis that opposites do not attract, and don't make any sense, either.
The Deafening Noise
For months leading up to the iPhone 7 announcement we Apple watchers were treated to a long and growing list of what Apple was about to do and why. Oh, and the headphone jack would disappear, and Apple is doomed.
For months the headlines were attention grabbers, then rehashed, refurbished, and repurposed for the actual iPhone 7 announcement. Only the dates and names were changed to protect the innocent. The missives were the same. Check out a few headlines.
Perfectly Adequate, Still Underwhelming – Did this writer ever use an original iPhone? Or even an iPhone 5s? Underwhelming? What do you want? Good grief. It's a supercomputer in your pocket. Water resistant at that. With a camera. A good camera. And you're underwhelmed?
No Silver Bullet For Its Lackluster China Prospects – Because Chinese don't like American products and don't like preferred brand or upscale products, or whatever. Hey, the economy in China is suffering a bit, but name a Chinese smartphone knockoff maker that, you know, sells products at a profit. This writer trotted out the marketshare meme again. Please move along. Nothing to see here.
Apple Is Just Milking Its Cash Cows – Well, duh. Isn't that what cash cows are for? How do you think Apple got $200-billion in the bank? This writer says "the thrill is gone" because Apple makes money selling its own upscale products. What would you buy instead? Some flaming device from Samsung? Good luck with that.
Substance over Style, Critics Remain – Ah, yes. Substance vs. Style. It's an age old battle. Apple has no style, just substance. Oh, and critics. They're still here. They don't make much sense with their arguments, but they're here. Like cockroaches. And politicians. The old "s" upgrade meme was trotted out but I'm immune to it now. It's a bucket that won't hold water, but works well for this writer who must be getting paid by the word, not the coherence of an argument or insightful analysis.
Apple Is Still Boring – Uh huh. It's 2016 and who generates all the buzz? Alright, Samsung is doing well this summer, taking the heat for all those exploding batteries, but let's differentiate positive, healthful buzz vs. the kind that catches houses on fire and makes airplanes and passengers explode in the air. Listen, Mike Murphy, if that's really your name, everything is a remix. Get over it.
Apple's Luxury Watch Dream Is Over – Sigh. I need a nap. This is too easy. This writer claims Apple was in the luxury watch business but now it's not because the $17,000 Watch Gold Edition has been replaced by the $1,249 Ceramic Watch model. Oh, and Apple makes more money in Watch sales than anyone in the watch business except Rolex. What does that say? Has anyone who writes such drivel bothered to check out a shopping mall to see all the soccer moms with their brightly colored Watch bands?
iPhone 7 Impresses, But Not Enough To Order – Wait. Let me guess. You're not going to order iPhone 7 even though it's impressive. Guess what? Nobody can order iPhone 7 yet. Even if it impressed enough to order. This writer highlighted a non-scientific online poll (they're cheap to do) and found that only about 30-percent would buy soon. Out of 700-million iPhone customers out there, it looks like Apple will only sell $210-million. And that's before it gets out the door.
I Wanted To Want iPhone 7 – I wanted to want iPhone 7, too, and I woke up today still wanting. This writer woke up and decided what he had was still OK. Fair enough. But then he laughed with arrogance at iPhone users who would pony up for a new iPhone missing a headphone jack and sporting no headphone jack. Dude. Didn't you buy an iPhone 6s Plus a year ago? And didn't it look just like the iPhone 6 Plus? From dissing the iPhone 7 this writer walked and talked himself into buying an iPhone 7 anyway.
There Are Only 2 Reasons To Buy iPhone 7 – No. That's wrong. There is only one reason to buy an iPhone 7. You want it. There many be many items of justification (a bigger word than reason) on your list, but only one reason. New dual camera system? Justification. Better battery life? Justification. Double the storage? Justification. Cool jet black? Justification. Life for this writer and everyone else is about justifying our wants and turning our needs into wants.
To be fair, I ran into at least as many positive reviews of iPhone 7, despite the headphone jack issue, and that tells me that Apple has another hit on its hands, and with a softening world economy, and that whole wants vs. needs battle always going on, even if sales drop year over year, Apple will make more money selling iPhones in 2016 and 2017 than all the other smartphone manufacturers throughout the world. Combined.
Is iPhone 7 a game changer? Here and there, yes. Is iPhone 7 a big bust? No. The negativity generated in tech media has more to do with gaining additional readers and eyeballs to the advertising game than it does insightful analysis.


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However, during economic downturns such as the current recession, jobs are shaky, money is tight, and consumer confidence is low. In such bleak times, home ownership typically goes south and the number of people renting versus owning goes up. Since owning a home is considered the biggest investment an individual makes in their lifetime, renting a house becomes a popular option during tough because of the flexibility it offers to people as they may be required to relocate quickly in search of a new or better paying job.
Last month, Trulia, a website for homebuyers, sellers and renters, released its latest Rent vs. Buy (RVB) Index which found that it is now more affordable to buy than to rent a two-bedroom home in 72 percent of America's 50 largest cities. Ironically, despite being a buyers' market, more Americans are choosing to rent either by choice or because of financial troubles. Buyer hesitation continues, even as foreclosures continue to rise. Industry analysts expect renting to become more common for the foreseeable future because in addition to potential buyers, former homeowners are also flooding the rental market.
Realtors may consider it a sliver of good news to learn that according to the RVB Index, renting is only less expensive than buying in four of the cities included in the study – namely New York, Seattle, Kansas City and San Francisco. The remaining 10 cities are locations where buying may still be a financially sound long-term decision despite the relative affordability of renting. Other than investors, lifelong renters are the only ones cashing in on the opportunity to become homeowners.
Many cities in Florida and parts of Central Florida that are overwhelmed by foreclosure filings and unemployment continue to favor prospective buyers not only in terms of affordability, but also in terms of availability.


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SUN PRAIRIE — The body of Cory Barr, 34, who was killed in a gas explosion in Sun Prairie as he worked to evacuated people in Madison suburb's historic downtown was transported from the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office to the funeral home on Wednesday night, July 11 in a procession honoring the veteran firefighter's sacrifice. He helped more than 100 people get out of the blast zone — and gave his life in the line of duty.
All of Sun Prairie came together to pay their respects on Wednesday night as the fire department led the procession to the funeral home.
Procession route:
- Along Highway 12 and 18
- North on Highway I-90/94
- West on Highway 151
- Exit 135 — Bristol Street to Sun Prairie fire station
- Turn along Angel Street
- Back up Columbus Street to Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home at 302 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie
"It will be very emotional. It will be very touching. When you lose somebody in your community, and somebody that was willing to run in and risk his own life to try and make sure everybody else was safe..." said Brenda Wagner ahead of the procession.
Captain Barr was caught in the explosion as he was working to evacuate people from the area, Fire Chief Chris Garrison said during a news conference Wednesday evening. Barr died after he was transported to a hospital, the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office said in a news release.
Barr had been with the department for 15 years. He also worked as a real estate agent and owned the Barr House -- destroyed in the blast. Garrison said Barr and his fellow firefighters and police evacuated 115 people before the blast. The chief choked up as he spoke and had to take a long pause to gather himself.
"We didn't lose a firefighter yesterday," he said. "We lost a family member."
Brenda and Chuck Wagner knew Barr as an acquaintance. They own a business down the street from the Barr House. Chuck Wagner was downtown when the blast happened, and was rushed to safety.
"I was right down there and it's a tough job and they do it and they're volunteers -- and you just can't say enough for what they do," said Chuck Wagner.
They joined countless others who paid their respects to this hero, grateful for his and other first responders 'service.
"We really respect them and need them in the community," said Brenda Wagner.
Barr's wife, Abby Barr, said in a statement that Cory Barr was "the best husband a girl could ask for" and lived his life by the motto "happy wife, happy life." The couple was raising twin daughters who just turned 3 years old. She said the girls would run up to him screaming "Daddy's home!" whenever he walked through the door.
"He was so outgoing, goofy, big-hearted, and would give the shirt off his back to anyone," she said. "To say that our family is devastated and heart-broken is an understatement."
Gov. Scott Walker toured the blast area Wednesday evening, telling reporters at the news conference that the entire state was behind Abby Barr and her children.
"On behalf of the whole state, we say we love you," the governor said.
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A Circle on the Surface
by Carol Bruneau • 280 pages
SET in 1943 Halifax, and in a coastal village, this is the story of a couple trying to make the best of a hasty marriage made under tense circumstances. Blackouts, shortages, and air-raid precautions are as normal as margarine. German U-boats lurk just offshore.
Can having a child rescue the marriage, and in the bargain save Enman and Una from themselves?
This is their hope as the pair become embroiled in suspicion and war-mongering hysteria when rumours fly of enemy sailors roaming the dunes, and the discovery of a body reminds everyone of the true cost of war.
An achingly honest portrait of a marriage in a time of war.


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A Poll Challenge is designed with surveying in mind, where content creators collect sentiments on a topic of interest from their target audience. A Multiple-Selection Poll Challenge allows Players to select more than one out of the provided options.
Single-Selection Poll Challenge vs Multiple-Selection Poll Challenge
The former only allows Players to select one, and the latter allows Players to select more
To create a Multiple-Selection Poll Challenge:
- On the Project Manager Page search for and select the Topic you wish to create the Single-Selection Poll Challenge.
- On the Topic Manager page, locate and click on .
- You will be directed to select from a range of Challenge Types. Select POLL CHALLENGE, then select "Multiple-Selection Poll Challenge".
- Go on to insert the Challenge information - Image, Name, and Description.
- Under "Poll Options", create at least 2 options from which your Players can select.
- You will also see several other options:
- Points Settings
- Scheduling the Challenge to publish and expire
- Entering post submission message - this message will be displayed if no option-specific messages are inserted
- Locking the Challenge
- Embedding a Website
- Embedding a Map
- After you are done setting up the Challenge to your liking, click .
Some special things about Multiple-Selection Poll Challenge:
- Players can select as many options as they like.
- Players receive the same number of points regardless of the number of options selected.
- For example, the Multiple-Selection Poll Challenge has points set to 10 per completion. Player A selects 1 out of the 3 options, and Player B selects all 3 options. Both Player A and Player B will receive 10 points each after they submit their completion.
- As an option-based challenge, settings can only be edited when there are 0 completions associated with the Challenge. You can do so by deleting any remaining completions or duplicating the Challenge.
- Images can be added to the Poll Options created.
- Add more than 2 Poll Options to give your Players a variety or increase the difficulty level of the Challenge.
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In my last post, I shared a bit of the criticism that Hakuin (1686 – 1768) heaped on the silent illuminationists of his day, generally some practitioners in the Sōtō school. That lead me to reflecting on what Hakuin might have said about today's practitioners of kōan introspection.
First, it's important to note that phrases like "kōan introspection" and "Sōtō Zen" are general categories and there is more difference within groups than between groups. That said, one of the ways that practitioners vary within the broad field of kōan introspection is how fierce or how friendly we approach the work.
Hakuin seems to come down strongly on the fierce side of these foci. Here is a common admonition from Hakuin for how to approach a kōan:
"…You must arouse a spirit of fierce, burning determination and bore continuously in throughout the twenty-four hours of the day. Bore in no matter what you are doing, bore deeper and deeper until you completely exhaust all your resources and run completely out of words (1)."
Indeed, in the Complete Poison Blossoms from a Thicket of Thorn (CPB), Hakuin uses the word "bore" sixty-two times, almost all in context of how to work with a kōan. "Fierce," "burning determination," "run completely out of words." Hakuin also likens kōan to poison blossoms, thickets of thorn, barriers, and an enemy. He likens the process of kōan introspection to something to "… attack … from the sides, attack … from the front and from the rear, keep gnawing away…, gnawing, gnawing, until there is no place left to gnaw (2)."
How do Zen teachers today approach kōan introspection? One notable and creative example are teachers John Tarrant Roshi, Megan Rundel Sensei, and others of the Pacific Zen Institute. They seem to encourage (among other things) seeing the kōan like a friend or a good dog that might follow you around. You can hear more about this perspective here in a fascinating Q&A that Megan Rundel Sensei led at a non-kōan Sōtō group.
So the contrast between the language used for fierce (bore, attack, gnaw) or friendly (good dog, friend) kōan introspection is striking. What is the right way to approach a kōan?
In my view, there isn't one right way. However, for most people working with a first kōan, a strong quality of fierceness will be necessary to break through (more about breakthrough, aka, "kenshō" his this talk – Awakening Irrepressible Joy) or the practitioner will waste valuable time spinning in their default setting. And yet, there also isn't one right way fierceness presents – a twenty-five-year old's fierce practice will probably look very different from a seventy-five-year old's.Even for Hakuin, there seems to have been much more nuance than his fierce words indicate. In his above self-portrait as a young monk (3), for example, the inscription presents how Hakuin thinks others see his fierceness:
Within the zazen hall
I am hated by thousands of Buddhas;
In the company of myriad demons
I crush those who practice false Zen
An annihilate those blind monks who can't penetrate Mu.
This evil worn-out old shavepate
Adds one more layer of ugliness to ugliness.
These rough words are juxtaposed by the image of a smiling, radiant, gentle, even friendly image of himself as a young monk in samadhi. And within the words themselves, Hakuin's self-description can be seen as friendly poking – for example, "evil worn-out shavepate" – at the very least, showing a sense of humor about himself and his fierceness.
The painting itself also has a friendly history. "As a monk," writes Seo, "he had been accused of fathering a child with the daughter of an oil merchant. Although the charges were unfounded, Hakuin took responsibility for the child until the true father spoke up some time later. The child is said to have later become the monk Sōrei, who entered the temple Ryūshō-ji in Iida the year this painting was done. This painting is believed to have been a gift from Hakuin to Sōrei as he entered the temple."
Ferocious, friendly or something else, what quality of energy do you bring to the practice? Caution: If you only bring your default energy, your habitual way of approaching your life, you may well be sleep walking.
(1) Complete Poison Blossoms from a Thicket of Thorn, trs. Norman Waddell, "8. Ascending the Teaching Seat on the Ninth Day."
(2) Ibid., "187. To Layman Isshii."
(3) The Sound of One Hand: Painting & Calligraphy by Zen Master Hakuin, Audrey Yoshiko Seo & Stephen Addiss, p. 42.
Dōshō Port began practicing Zen in 1977 and now co-teaches at the Nebraska Zen Center with his wife, Tetsugan Zummach Osho. Dōshō also teaches with the Vine of Obstacles: Online Support for Zen Training, an internet-based Zen community. Dōshō received dharma transmission from Dainin Katagiri Rōshi and inka shomei from James Myōun Ford Rōshi in the Harada-Yasutani lineage. He is the author of Keep Me In Your Heart a While: The Haunting Zen of Dainin Katagiri.


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One of the most crucial steps to getting out of debt is to begin budgeting. In addition to being simple, it is the most practical. Yet many who are buried in a mountain of debt ignore the obvious. The main goal of budgeting to get out of debt is to gain an element of control so that you spend less than you make. The leftover unspent portion of income can then be applied to get out of debt in the way of accelerated payments to creditors.
There are also some areas of budgeting that you might not have considered. Here are some critical elements that should be part of any budget with the aim of getting out of debt.
Collecting the information
Collecting the information for your budget involves listing all sources of income and every entity you have to pay on a monthly basis. For those with a fixed income, this step is relatively simple. The only thing to remember is to make sure you list income sources other than your regular paycheck. Look for things like tax refunds, annual bonuses, and stock dividend payments.
For those who are self-employed, determining monthly income is a little more complex. You need to estimate your annual income and divide by 12 in order to come up with your monthly income. Quarterly self-employment taxes need also to be taken under consideration.
A budget should be managed in a monthly context therefore any payments you receive sporadically throughout the year should be divided by 12 in order to get a true picture of your monthly income. An example of converting income to a monthly amount is when your paychecks are issued every 2 weeks. This is 26 pay periods annually and the total of all your paychecks should be divided by 12.
After listing your sources of income, the next step in collecting information is to list all your monthly expenses. Here again, you want to get the numbers in monthly terms. So, any expenses that you pay annually such as insurance premiums should be divided by 12. Personal finance software is a great tool to assist you in analyzing collected data.
The Analysis and Action
Once you have all income and expenses listed, the next step is to analyze the situation. In simple terms, if you have less coming in than going out then you have to take action to correct the situation.
Taking action comes in many forms such as finding additional sources of income, reducing expenses, getting rid of variable expenses, selling unwanted items, doing odd jobs, getting a second job, and a number of other ways. Taking action can also include more drastic measures such as debt consolidation or debt management plans. However, the latter should only be used as a last resort when you have run out of other options.
As mentioned in the previous list, one action that is a definite must is to try to get rid of all variable expenses. Variable expenses, as the name implies, are difficult to manage in a budget because of the way they change. A good example of variable expenses is utility bills. Heating, for example, will cost more in the summer and less in the winter. Your utility company can help you out by averaging your estimated bill for the year allowing you to make a fixed payment.
Getting rid of your debt is also crucial, so allot a space in your budget for debt repayment. Make sure to pay off your personal loans, your credit card debt, car loans and other outstanding debts. It makes it very difficult to build up your savings account if you still have debt.


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Donations given from buffet
Brookdale Senior Living held their "Senior Breakfast Buffet" on Nov. 11 to raise donations for a nonprofit.
A total of $409 was accumulated from the buffet which Brookdale Senior Living donated to the Police Protective Association for the Shop With a Cop program.
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Tax cheats in the South East and South road transport industry are being targeted as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce.
The taskforce – targeted at individuals and businesses in South Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire – who are undeclaring income and selling/using illegal fuel. It is set to bring in £3.75 million.
Taskforces are specialist teams that undertake intensive bursts of activity in specific high-risk trade sectors and locations in the UK. The teams visit traders to examine their records and carry out other investigations.
David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, said:
"We are determined to support hardworking people who want to get on, but the people being targeted by these taskforces have no intention of playing by the rules.
"This Government has made it clear that we will not tolerate tax evasion and has provided HMRC with the resources to crack down on those who break the rules."
HMRC has collected more than £100 million as a result of taskforces launched since 2011-12. It expects to bring in over £90 million a year from taskforces launched over the next three years.
HMRC's Jennie Granger, Director General of Enforcement and Compliance, said:
"Not declaring income and selling/using illegal fuel is serious. It is really important that we level the playing field by stopping tax cheats. Our message is – do the right thing. If you haven't already, come clean now. If you don't, we will find you, investigate you and, not only could you face a heavy fine, but you may face a criminal prosecution as well."
If you know anyone who is evading their taxes, you can tell HMRC by calling the Tax Evasion Hotline on 0800 788 887.
Other taskforces being launched today to tackle tax evasion will target:
– Hidden wealth in the South East and South
– VAT repayments in South Wales, North East and South West England


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Covid-19 Update - All group classes currently on hold
In light of the changing situation around Covid-19, regular yoga classes are currently. This is a precautionary measure in the wider interests of community health.
Whilst there is increasing need for 'spatial distancing', I believe it's important to help keep 'social connection' going. So please stay tuned for more details this week on how we can stay connected as a yoga community.
Balance Yoga's popular weekly yoga classes...
Class Descriptions
Yoga for Athletes & Everyone
Mondays 9-10am
Kenpo Karate room,Oliver Street
You certainly don't have to be an athlete to come along to Yoga For Athletes & Everyone. It is suitable for everyone who moves their body.
Note: 'Yoga for athletes' does not mean 'Athletic yoga'.
This yoga class has a different focus each week, to help 'rebalance' your body with stretching, strengthening and/or recovery sequences. It targets the most common areas that get tight or weak due to physical activity, especially the core, hips, leg muscles, spine and shoulders. It is not overly strenuous, and you'll leave feeling looser, more relaxed and ready to face the week ahead.
Align & Flow
Tuesdays 5.45pm
St Andrews church hall
Align & Flow features a balanced range of poses that we link together in flowing sequences and moving with our breath. This is also known as a 'vinyasa' style class. We also work in greater detail on the alignment of specific poses to build strengthen, endurance, flexibility and body awareness. The class format normally features a 'Sun Salute' inspired warm up, standing poses, and then a selection of back extensions, hip openers, forward bends and/or twisting poses, followed by relaxation.
Align & Flow is suitable for all levels, as poses can be tailored to individual need.
Gentle Yoga
Thursdays 9-10am
Kenpo karate room, Oliver Street.
As the name suggests, this is the class to come to for a 'gentle' yoga experience. This popular class features mostly seated poses, focusing more on gentle mobility and stretching than it does on strength or endurance. Working through all your tight spots, such as the neck, shoulders, spine and hips, whilst taking care of our joints, with some balance and core poses as well. We keep focused on our breath and finish with relaxation. A great 'mindful movement' experience.
Suitable for ALL levels
The above classes are suitable for all levels of experience. If you can generally move OK (can you go from standing to sitting and back to standing unaided? Can you be on hands and knees?) you should be fine to attend these classes. The more you come along the easier it gets. If you're unsure, please contact me and I'll be happy to have a chat.
Class locations
The Kenpo Karate room, located opposite Mitre 10 on Oliver Street (come into the large car parking area).
The St Andrew's church hall. That's the big white church on the corner by the new roundabout. Please park around the back of the hall.
Beginner's Yoga courses
Our Beginner's Yoga course is always popular!
This is the perfect place to start for anyone completely new to yoga, or to yogis who want to gain a greater understanding of the how, what and why of yoga. This is an eight-week course.
This popular course regularly books out well in advance. Enrolments are open now. The next course starts 18 February 2020. For full course details please see the Beginner's Yoga Course page.


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Cloud computing is generally accepted today as a good option for businesses. While we aren't arguing that this isn't the case, we wanted to make sure that your cloud use--actual or theoretical--was sufficiently secure. Many will neglect to consider how secure their use of cloud solutions is, which is something that we'd like to fix.
CAI Managed IT blog
When you look at cloud services, it can be easy to wonder how it is so beneficial for businesses. After all, the monthly service charges are attractive, but how do they provide the value outside of cost? To understand how the cloud brings rapid and sustainable ROI, it may help to look at an analogy.
Servers are the brains of your business insofar that's where most of the critical information is stored, and a server failure (with no contingency plan in place) could spell the end-times for your business. With that information, you should be looking for the most reliable option that works for you. Today, we're going to look at the differences between using hosted servers vs. paying for your own in-house server.
In a nod to the strength of modern cloud networks, businesses are now able to gain significant flexibility when making their IT decisions. There are innumerable solutions designed to speed up business, transfer cost, and provide businesses with workable computing platforms they once paid tens of thousands of dollars per year for. For today's tip, we will look at how using hosted computing solutions provides significant business benefits.
Useful collaboration tools can alter a business significantly by enabling cooperation that is impossible without them. How exactly these tools fit into your business is a whole other matter. Today, we're going to talk about how you can integrate some pretty great collaboration tools without turning your business upside down.
Cloud computing is a major part of most businesses today. In the past, businesses had to pay in-house technicians to research, design, and purchase the infrastructure needed to run an onsite server. This was expensive, especially if a business wasn't able to get the solution they needed the first time around. Cloud computing has changed things to the point where the costs associated with implementing these solutions has decreased considerably, all while solving the problem and improving operations. We'll help you take a look at cloud computing as a way to change up and improve the way your business functions.
The cloud is one of the most valuable tools available to modern businesses, but the extent to which organizations utilize it will vary depending on their specific needs. For example, some organizations might be fine with the limited control offered by the public cloud, but others might need more dynamic features and control over their data with a private cloud. We'll help you determine which is right for you, as well as some of the specific considerations needed for a private cloud solution.
The private cloud computing market is growing rapidly, and for good reason. Data security and privacy concerns have spurred many businesses to consider moving their data from public cloud offerings to private cloud platforms. One problem the average business would see with this trend is that putting together a comprehensive private cloud system has its own challenges, some of which we will confront today.
Since companies have begun offering services in the cloud, organizations of all types have taken advantage of utility computing in hosted environments. One platform that we tend to see quite a lot of is Hosted VoIP. What makes a cloud-hosted business telephone system more attractive to the modern business owner than one they host onsite? Today we'll take an in-depth look at the two options.
As technology has become a greater part of today's working environment, the need for a business to have somewhere to procure the requisite devices from has increased. This is why many businesses serve as vendors, the go-between for the producers of these devices and the businesses looking to purchase them. For obvious reasons, these vendors are essential to the success of many businesses.
Does your business use any cloud-based applications to go about its daily duties? Chances are that with today's increasingly online business environment, it's not out of the question for many organizations to have not just parts of their infrastructure in the cloud, but entirely online infrastructures at that. If you're still considering the cloud as a tool for your business, we'll provide a primer of sorts to help you make an informed decision.
Thanks to mobile devices and remote access, businesses around the world are freeing their employees from the tethers of their desks and allowing them to work remotely. Some companies have employees that work remotely all of the time, which presents the question of how you keep them connected to the workplace, productive with their time, and part of your business' culture. This week we'll go over some tips to help your remote employees be as successful with their time as possible.
The cloud is a great tool that lets businesses take advantage of goods and services in never before seen ways. How does your organization use the cloud? Developers are trying to leverage the cloud to best assist businesses just like yours with their day-to-day functions, all the while improving flexibility and access to important information. Here are five cloud-based applications that your organization can benefit from.
Today, communications are an important part of business, and with nearly every organization looking to reduce redundancies, a lot of businesses are starting to take advantage of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, using the resources they already have in place to avoid paying twice over.
The cloud has proven to be an extremely useful tool for the modern business. Not only does it provide anywhere-anytime access to applications, processing, storage, et al; it also delivers those products as a service, allowing you to budget for recurring costs rather than major upfront ones. This provides your organization with functional, supported, and secure computing environments that eliminate a lot of the support costs that traditional computing environments require. It sounds like a perfect scenario for small and large businesses alike, but things aren't always what they seem, as a lot of cloud users have found that they have incurred several hidden costs by using cloud platforms. Today, we take a look at these hidden costs.
Can you think of a more revolutionary technology in today's modern age than cloud computing? Companies are now able to implement solutions that are both flexible and scalable enough to suit the needs of both small and large organizations. To this end, the same cloud won't work for every type of organization. Here are four questions that you'll need to ask in order to get the best service from your specific cloud provider.
Keeping your company's data safe is extremely important no matter where it is stored. Making the decision to store data in the cloud or in an in-house server is just one consideration you need to make. Today, we will compare these two options to help you select the one is right for your business.
Amazon Web Services, or AWS, has long been a provider of quality web-based applications and services for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Nowadays, AWS is providing more services than ever before for the business world with more offerings regarding video creation, augmented reality, and virtual reality. With these new cloud-based services, Amazon is hoping to take advantage of a new market for emerging technologies.
Bring Your Own Device policies have helped many companies save money on technology by allowing employees to use their own devices, rather than taking on the cost of providing devices. However, as much as a BYOD approach can help a business financially, there are some potential drawbacks to adopting one that you should be prepared to deal with.
The cloud is a great solution for your business's file management needs, but depending on your specific situation, you'll find that the same cloud won't work for every single business model. We'll walk you through some similar-sounding terms related to the cloud that might sound like they are the same thing, even when they're not.


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According to national polls — including Pew, Gallup, and CNN — more than 60% of Americans support legalizing marijuana for adults' use. Eleven states and Washington, D.C. have legalized marijuana for individuals over 21, and 10 of the states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington — have approved taking cannabis production and sales off the criminal market and regulating and taxing them.
MPP played a leading role in the campaigns to enact eight of the 11 legalization laws, including the most recent one, which was signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on June 25, 2019. Illinois' Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act includes the most far-reaching social equity and criminal justice reform provisions ever included in a legalization bill. It will expunge as many as 770,000 cannabis convictions, while providing funding for communities hard hit by prohibition and disinvestment. It also provides funding and other measures to ensure those who have been harmed by cannabis prohibition are represented in the industry.
Legalizing and regulating marijuana for adults has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue and created tens of thousands of jobs. It has also displaced the criminal market and freed up law enforcement resources to focus on serious crime. Meanwhile, teenagers' marijuana use rates haven't increased, and voter support has grown.
Below you will find more information about those laws and how they are working, along with materials to make the case for allowing adults to use a substance that is safer than alcohol.
The Case for Legalizing Marijuana and Regulating Sales
- Top 10 Reasons to Tax and Regulate Marijuana
- Effective Arguments in Favor of Taxing and Regulating Marijuana
- Support for Marijuana Policy Reform: A Summary of State and National Polling
- Marijuana is Safer Than Alcohol
- Regulation Works
- Conservative Thinkers and Marijuana Policy Reform
- Marijuana Prohibition Facts
- Marijuana Prohibition and Racial Justice (brochure)
- The Case for Taxing and Regulating Marijuana Like Alcohol (brochure)
- Endorsements and Statements of Support for Taxing and Regulating Marijuana for Adult Use
- The Case for Allowing Home Cultivation
Overviews of Bills and Laws
- Map of State Marijuana Laws
- Review of State Laws to Regulate Marijuana
- Overview of Illinois' Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
- Canada's Legalization and Regulation Law
- MPP's Model State Bill to Replace Prohibition With Regulation
- Model Tax and Regulate Bill Summary
- Current Marijuana Policy Reform Bills
- Types of Marijuana Policy Reform Laws
Social Justice and Equity
- Fostering Social Justice and Equity While Regulating Marijuana
- Cannabis Legalization is Criminal Justice Reform
- Illinois Legalization Measure Includes Unprecedented Social and Criminal Justice Reform
- Cannabis and Racial Justice
- Marijuana Prohibition and Racial Justice (brochure)
- How the SAFE Banking Act Means Equity
- Women and Minorities in the Cannabis Industry (a Marijuana Business Daily Report)
Responding to Concerns
- Gateway Theory Debunked
- Regulating Marijuana Improves Public Safety
- Teens' Marijuana Use Does Not Increase Following Marijuana Policy Reforms
- Regulating Marijuana and Protecting Youth
- Access to Marijuana Can Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic
- Marijuana Legalization Is Not Linked With Increased Crime Rates
- Sources Cited By Opponents of Legalization Lack Credibility
- Marijuana Policy Paper - Regulating Cannabis Oil Vaporizers
- MPP Rebuttals to Claims from Opponents of Marijuana Regulation
Data From States That Have Legalized and Regulated Marijuana
- Colorado and Washington: Life After Legalization and Regulation
- Life After Legalization: Colorado Business Outlook
- Marijuana Tax Revenue in States that Regulate Marijuana for Adult Use
- Breakdown of Taxes in Adult-Use States
- Breakdown of Application, Licensing, and Renewal Fees in Adult-Use States
- Financial Impact of Legalizing and Regulating Cannabis for Adult Use


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Our servers have been distributed as Docker images from October 2018 onward. We believe that moving our servers to Docker containers will allow for easier deployment, distribution and maintenance.
We provide two docker methods for Server Deployment:
- Using *.ova virtual machine file with pre-installed docker containers, the necessary docker images and the docker-compose file.
- Using Docker images downloaded from our registry on any operating system using (*.yml).
Hardware Requirements
The servers require at least 2GB of RAM. This is the only real requirement in terms of hardware. Most current processors will have more than enough processing power. 5GB of disk space should be sufficient space for the server.
Read Network Requirements here: https://docs.maltego.com/support/solutions/articles/15000015026-networking-requirements
Software Requirements
The host machine running the Docker containers will need to have the following installed:
- Docker Daemon (CE or EE) - How to install: https://docs.docker.com/install/overview/
- Docker-Compose - Read more: https://docs.docker.com/compose/
After you have installed docker or setup virtual machine follow these instructions.
Starting the server
Step 1: Login to our docker registry
Before you are able to download the server Docker images, you will need to authenticate with our docker registry. To do this run the following command:
docker login registry.paterva.com
You will be prompted for a username and password.
The username and password were given in all delivery PDFs from November 2018 onwards. Please submit a ticket to us via our contact form if you do not have any of these details available.
Step 2: Copy your docker-compose file
Your delivery PDF should include a link to a docker-compose file that can be used to run your server. The docker-compose filename should be itds.yml or ctas.yml.
You will need to copy the docker-compose file onto the machine that will be running the docker container.
Please note: It is recommended that you always run the docker-compose commands from the same directory. Please copy the docker-compose file to it's own directory (e.g. /var/maltego/ or /home/maltego/), and run all future commands from this directory.
Step 3: Start the server
From the directory containing the docker-compose file (e.g. /home/maltego/), run the following command to start the server.
docker-compose -f itds.yml up #to run iTDS server in foreground docker-compose -f ctas.yml up #to run CTAS server in foreground
The server will run in the foreground, and "Ctrl+C" can be used to stop the server.
To run the server in the background, use the following command:
docker-compose -f itds.yml up -d #to run iTDS server in background docker-compose -f ctas.yml up -d #to run CTAS server in background
Your server should now be running, and you can continue to the next article to configure your server.


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By Scoop Malinowski
Back in late 1992 Lennox Lewis declared himself the heavyweight force to be reckoned with, when he obliterated Razor Ruddock inside two rounds in London on Halloween night. The same Razor Ruddock who had given Mike Tyson hell for two fights.
As it turned out, Tyson, Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield all steered clear of Lennox from 1992-1999 when Holyfield finally stepped up and faced Lennox in two big fights, a draw and then a rematch points win by Lewis in Vegas.
But the scheme was apparent. The American boxing establishment froze out Lewis for seven years and left him on the outside looking in. Waiting for his big fight with the major marquee names Holyfield, Bowe, Tyson, Lewis had to fight challengers like second tier guys McCall, Akinwande, Rahman, Mavrovic, Botha, Golota, etc.
A similar scheme is in play today. The American boxing establishment only has one major figure to work with right now – Deontay Wilder. Wilder is still not a money maker and he's still unknown even in America, despite a carefully manufactured 40-0 record. Joshua, of course, is a major name especially in Europe, where he is so popular that he fills soccer stadiums.
Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn have repeatedly tried to make a fight with Wilder, and continued to barrage the WBC champ with constant offers but the Wilder team either ignores the offers or shoots them down. Lennox Lewis himself even said Wilder should accept a 25-75% split based on AJ's three belts and Wilder's one. But Wilder's team wont budge or even try to negotiate a showdown with Joshua next April.
It's clear the Wilder team want to freeze out Joshua and NOT fight him. Instead opting to pick Tyson Fury as the next opponent. Fury and Wilder seem to be in some kind of business collaboration, to popularize each other while constantly discrediting and downgrading Joshua as just a bodybuilder, overrated, just a protected cash cow for Hearn, etc.
It's as if Fury and Wilder have joined forces to try to break the monopoly Joshua presently has in the heavyweight division. And to blockade Joshua from entering and tapping into the American sports market jackpot.
There are lingering suspicions that the Fury vs Wilder fight on December 1 will be an inside job WWF staged show and the recent photo of Wilder and Fury hanging out together before their New York press conference, is highly suspicious. Yes, they are putting on some entertaining press conferences, most of the credit going to the colorful Fury – but to be seen sitting on a sofa together minutes before yelling at each other on the press conference stage stinks of pro wrestling theater.
So it's plausible that there will be two heavyweight division leagues just like the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB have separate conferences – it will be the Joshua league and then the Fury/Wilder league. This split heavyweight division format has happened before – The Tyson and George Foreman split in the early 90s and then the Bowe/Holyfield/Tyson and Lennox Lewis split.
Don King tried to do it in the 2000s by protecting his two beltholders Chris Byrd and John Ruiz from the Klitschkos. But eventually Wladimir finally got his hands on Byrd after Byrd ducked him for over a year and Ruiz lost the WBA belt to Roy Jones which eventually fell into Wladimir's hands via David Haye.
So for all you ring observers who are hopeful that Wilder or Fury will fight Joshua next year, don't hold your breath. And don't count on it for a long time. Remember recent heavyweight history and that the heavyweight division has split into two sides and it can take many years before the big super fight we all want finally happens.


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10 Ways to Reuse Our Bokashi Packaging
When we first started looking at packaging to use for our bokashi, we quickly realized the standard packaging used by a number of other companies was simply not going to cut it. For starters, it couldn't be recycled or reused! And that simply was unacceptable to us, especially when you find out 50% of the trash we create is from … Read More
Effects of Effective Microorganisms (EM) on Reduction of Odour from Animal and Poultry Dung
A study exploring how effective microorganisms in fermented grains, similar to bokashi, can reduce the odor of animal excretions.


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Nobel Prize Winner Slams ACS, Resigns from Society
:: Richard J Roberts, 1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, has written a (publicly available) devestating letter regarding the American Chemical Society's continued attempts to shut down the freely available db PubChem, produced by NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information. Further details are available at the U Cal Office of Scholarly Communications site, on the page, The American Chemical Society and NIH's PubChem.
The content of Dr Roberts' letter follows:
Dear Dr. Namaroff:Via: George Porter.
I regret that I am going to have to pull out of the ACS-CSIR conference in India next January. For some time now I have been deeply troubled by the actions of the ACS and this has finally reached breaking point with the violent opposition to the PubChem initiative at NCBI. I find myself no longer able to support anything that carries the imprimatur of the ACS.
I was greatly troubled when ACS so vehemently opposed the Open Access initiative. This led me to resign my membership in the society after more than 20 years as a member. The recent legal actions against Google have also disturbed me very much, but the current opposition to PubChem is reprehensible and without any redeeming merit. As an advisor to PubChem I am aware of what they are trying to do and it is in no way a threat to anything that ACS is doing. Rather it complements those activities very nicely and provides for the biological community an important resource that is not provided by CAS. Furthermore, PubChem is keen to provide links to CAS and thereby enhance the usefulness of both resources.
My only interpretation of the recent actions by the ACS Board and management is that it is no longer trying to be a scientific society striving towards the goals of its Congressional charter, which is to represent the best interests of the scientists who form its membership. Rather it seems to be a commercial enterprise whose principle objective is to accumulate money. The ACS management team might be well-advised to poll its members to discover if they are happy about the recent actions taken in their names.
Aside from the listed recipients of this letter, I am prepared to make to make it publicly available if requested. Frankly, the recent actions of the ACS are a disgrace to its image in the USA and around the world. They engender such bad feelings as to raise in question the motivations of its leadership. I cannot in good faith support any of the activities of a body that has gone so seriously wrong.
Richard J. Roberts
1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
Dr. Richard J. Roberts
New England Biolabs
32 Tozer Road
Beverly, MA 01984


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The Goldsmiths return, but they're not smithing gold, they're clearing up misconceptions about shaken baby syndrome. We've also got the hippest new notary in town courtesy of Bob Sansevere, professional talent agent.
Larry was dropped into the Canadian wilderness and left to fend for himself for Alone, a survival series on the History channel. So naturally we use this episode to talk primarily about food.