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Three ways not to get caught up in materialistic craziness around the holidays
By: John Knutton, Esquire
With the holidays fast approaching, many parents are asking the same question - what should I buy my child for Christmas?
Generations ago, special holidays and occasions were marked by food and the exchange of gifts. These gifts and food were meant to express and share feelings of gratitude and love. However, in our current culture, gift giving has become a booming industry, and oftentimes the original meaning behind gift giving gets lost in the shuffle. Gift giving can become the focal point of the holidays for children, overshadowing the importance of family time and togetherness. The following are some ideas to help children realize that gifts are not the most important thing during the holiday season:
1) Consider having family traditions that your family participates in each year. Whether it is gathering at one family member's home, attending a religious service, or volunteering for a worthwhile cause, important family traditions can help children realize the true meaning of the holidays, and help them understand that presents are only secondary to the time spent with family and loved ones.
2) Encourage that children give and receive gifts with special meanings. For example, photo albums, scrapbooks, or artwork can often be much more memorable than a toy or object that will soon be forgotten. A custom-made Christmas ornament or baked good can be more touching than a store-bought item.
3) Teach your children to question the ads and marketing that they are bombarded with each December. The advertisements that children are exposed to can foster unrealistic expectations, which can lead to disappointment and unnecessary conflict. Teach your children that gifts are not the most important aspect of the holidays, and that they need to be appreciative for what they are given, as well as what they have.
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Historylinks Year: 1981
Two leaflets describing the New Orleans battle at La Chalmette in 1814 in which the 93rd Highlanders were engaged and suffered heavy losses; includes coloured map of battlefield and description of campaign. The British army under Sir Edward Pakenham was defeated by the Americans led by General Andrew Jackson.
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The very best soil carries the greatest levels of caesium-137 that is absorbed by plants and insects, which leads to the caesium-137 entering the neighborhood food supply. Unfortunately in the event the food gets radioactive there isn't really any way to do away with it. Not only is it important to understand what sort of counter you should buy so as to supply you with the finest possible reading, it's also wise to make certain that you know the best place to discover these counters. It is necessary to have a Geiger counter in your house in order to make certain that you're never exposed to elevated levels of active radiation. Geiger counters are extremely affordable, thus it doesn't cost much to stop oneself from a radiation disaster. It's apparent this is among the ideal geiger counters available on the market. It is necessary to make certain that you're purchasing a top quality counter that will give accurate readings each time.
When seeking the suitable Geiger Muller detector to purchase, it is possible to find used and new ones in distinct sources and at broad range of price points. In reality there's no radiological source you can legally own to earn the unit respond whatsoever. It provides us with all essential information about the elements.
The dosage and half-life necessitates study of several things. Very large doses of radiation can even cause death. There are numerous different kinds of radiation, due to unique processes. Radiation isn't only emitted during cancer radiation therapy, but in addition from microwaves, mobile phones, computers, etc. Man-made radiation is more harmful in comparison with natural ones because it's more concentrated. To be aware of how much radiation is present in your house, your office or a different setting, you may use a meter to inspect the levels. Radioactivity is a rather intriguing phenomenon in nature.
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Nowadays it is not hard to get a dosimeter, for example there's very good selection of them on Amazon. Escaping a radiation disaster is near impossible and therefore so as to avoid any additional contamination from radiation, it's always wisest to detect it first. It doesn't have aromatic rings. The steel whose surface was coated with a layer of zinc so as to prevent corrosion is called galvanized steel. Running down the middle of the tube there's a thin metallic wire made from tungsten. A special sort of the Geiger tube is utilised to measure neutrons. Some even utilize vacuum tubes which may not be available today.


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Planned gifts generously given to the AETN Foundation are placed into our General Endowment unless directed differently by the donor(s). Earnings generated from investments are also used to grow the Endowment. This fund exists to help cover cost increases for purchasing national programs, to help fund local program production, and to help fund the expansion of new program and service ventures, while safeguarding against any potential decrease in operating funds.
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THE application for the 2020 ZHI-XING CHINA EISENHOWER FELLOWSHIP is closed. Please check this webpage in june 2020 for the next recruitment cycle.
If you are interested in our program, please read all of the information on this page carefully. We also recommend that you read our Guidelines for Applying to the Zhi-Xing China Eisenhower Fellowship.
The Zhi-Xing (知 行, "learning and travel") China Fellowship is a four-week professional and leadership development program that brings approximately 10 mid-career U.S. leaders to China. The fellowship features intensive cultural immersion, group sessions with Chinese and U.S. experts and two-three weeks of individually-tailored travel and meetings in four to six Chinese cities around Mainland China. The Zhi-Xing Fellows are selected as a cohort and must commit to the complete fellowship travel dates. The fellowship will take place from June 1- 28, 2020.
The fellowship is supported and overseen the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE). The Zhi-Xing Fellowship has its genesis in the annual talk on People-to-People Exchange between the United States government and China. The fellowship is designed to advance greater understanding between the people of the two nations. Launched in 2015, CEAIE and Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) work in partnership to implement this fellowship as a component of EF's USA Programs. The program and recruitment costs for the Zhi-Xing China Fellowships are funded by VIP KID.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Competitive applicants generally fall within the age range of approximately 32 to 45 years old, as this is a fellowship aimed at ascendant mid-career professionals, not students or full-time academics. EF is recruiting candidates from all sectors and professional backgrounds, including active farmers and ranchers. While we do consider candidates who are older or younger than this, the farther your age falls outside of this age range, the less competitive your application will be.
Before applying, all candidates should consider carefully whether their professional and personal circumstances will allow them to participate in an intensive, four-week fellowship in China. Beginning a couple months prior to travel, Eisenhower Fellows must devote significant time to researching and preparing for their fellowship. All fellowship travel must take place with the group during the month of June. Deferrals until the following year are not permitted.
Successful candidates typically display the following characteristics in their applications:
- demonstrate not only significant accomplishments within their communities and their professions but also high potential for growth and broader impact;
- propose a compelling fellowship program that takes full advantage of this unique opportunity;
- identify a project or initiative they intend to develop during the fellowship and are able to articulate how this experience will help them meet that goal and create positive impact; and
- commit to engage actively with the global Eisenhower Fellowship network throughout their lifetime.
If you applied for the 2020 program, please review the information below as it is essential to your application process and consideration.
Candidates who are selected as finalists will be invited for an interview in Philadelphia with a selection committee made of up representatives from EF and CEAIE. All economy-class roundtrip transportation and hotel (one night, if necessary) are covered by EF. In-person interviews are required and cannot be done via phone. Please be sure to hold the date on your calendar. If you cannot attend the interview in person, you cannot be considered for the program.
Selection decisions will be announced in January 2020.
Selection Timeline:
November 20, 2019 Application portal closes
Now – December 2, 2019 Phone Interviews for Semi-Finalists
December 11 & 12, 2019 Finalist (in-person) Interviews in Philadelphia at EF HQ
January 2020 Successful candidates will be notified of acceptance
June 1-28, 2020 Zhi-Xing China Fellowships takes place in China
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BriForum 2014 London - Adnan Hendricks - Death to XP! Deploying the New Desktop OS Windows 8.1
Death to XP! Deploying the New Desktop OS Windows 8.1
Presented by Adnan Hendricks
With the looming XP apocalypse and companies scrambling on what to do, Adnan shows just how easy migrating from Windows XP to Windows 8.1 can be and how to bend the rules. With live demos on how to build a Windows 8.1 deployment solution, based on MDT 2013 and SCCM 2012 R2. Learn new deployment features, methods from enterprise to small businesses and build your best image yet. Windows 8.1 is the new BYOD enabler and we will see the built in functionality provided.
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On 15th December 2017; IndiaTodayFLASH tweeted that India's exports rise 30.55% to 26.19 billion USD in November on account of; improved global demand, government incentives and simplification of GST refund process. As per the reports, November witnessed robust growth in outward shipments of gems & jewelry, chemical & pharmaceutical products, and engineering goods.
After a brief pause, in November, the exports rose 30.55% to 26.19 billion USD; due to the simplification of GST refund process and government incentives. Earlier, exports have witnessed a decline of 1.12% to 23 billion USD in the month of October 2017; retreating from a six-month high growth rate in September. As of November 2016, exports stood at 20.06 billion USD.
Exporter's body Fieo while commenting on the trade number said that China, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore had witnessed the positive growth in exports, which reflects the recovery in global demand. India has emerged as a top performer. Out of 30 major product groups, 24 were in the positive territory. The primary growth contributors were petroleum products, engineering, gems and jewelry, organic & inorganic chemicals, marine items, and pharmaceutical, as per the data.
As per the commercial ministry data, imports also grew 19.61% to 40 billion USD in November from 33.46 billion USD in November last year. Thus, on account of rising in imports; the trade deficit increased marginally to 13.82 billion USD in November on Year over Year basis. But, the deficit gap between the imports & exports narrowed on month on month basis. Engineering goods exporters body EEPC India said that the 'Stellar Performance' of exports comes on the back of the smart recovery in the US economy along with several other key European nations.
Cumulative exports in April-November 2017-18 increased by 12.01% to 196.48 billion USD, while imports also grew 21.84% to 296.45 billion USD. This left a trade deficit of nearly 100 billion USD.
As of now, the government has simplified the process of claim refunds for exporters under GST. ITC and Integrated GST refunds for exporters are being promoted for quick unlocking of their capital. During this month, the government had also announced Rs. 8450 crore as incentives for exporters in sectors like leather and agriculture.
Meanwhile, gold imports dropped by 25.96% to $3.26 billion last month as per the data. While oil imports and non-oil imports grew 39.14% to $9.55 billion and 14.57% to $30.47 billion respectively. In the month of November, gems & jewelry, organic & inorganic chemicals, drugs & pharmaceuticals and engineering exports grew by 32.69%, 54.28%, 13.39%, and 43.76% respectively.
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What kind of a physician specialist is most
likely to be able to treat peripheral neuropathy ???
Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014 05:53:04 PM
How can I find one???
To find a specialist in your area, call one of the associations listed below. Also look in the yellow pages of your phone book for "physicians," and then under the specialty. Before going, ask if that particular physician specializes in pain relief from peripheral neuropathy, as physicians have specialties within their specialty. Another way to find a specialist is to contact the American Medical Association at 314-464-5000 or http://www.ama-assn.org and ask them for a specialist.
Pain management specialists are the most likely candidates to help. These are sometimes anesthesiologists (the physicians who give anesthesia during surgery).
Neurologists specialize in diseases of the nerves. Their professional organization is the American Academy of Neurology at 800-879-1960 or http://www.aan.com .
Physiatrists restore function of a body part. Their professional association is the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at 312-464-9700 or http://www.aapmr.org .
Treatment at a comprehensive pain management center may be advisable depending on the severity of your particular neuropathy. Many of the larger medical centers, medical schools, and/or comprehensive cancer centers have comprehensive pain management treatment centers.
Oncologists have varying degrees of experience with neuropathy and so may or may not be able to help.
People who suffer from peripheral neuropathy and other forms of chronic pain often develop depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Health care professionals, medications, and activities can help eliminate or limit the impact of these conditions. Take active steps to address these additional challenges.
The Neuropathy Association provides patient support and education, advocate for patient's interests, and promotes research into the cause and cure of neuropathy from any cause. (Most information is related to diabetes-caused neuropathy.) Membership is free, by donation. Write to: 60 E 42nd St., Ste. 942, New York City, NY, 10165-0999 or call 1-800-247-6968. On web site http://www.neuropathy.org with the best information under "Member Services." You must register to access this information, but it is free to register. Also, there is a bulletin board and a list of treatment centers. This organization also has many local chapters or support groups.
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The Dilemma: A policeman arrives at a burning truck where the driver is trapped and is about to burn to death. To save him this final agony, should the policeman shoot him?
What do YOU think?
Bishop Harries and Richard Dawkins have collaborated on several occasions to promote the proper teaching of science in UK classrooms. They discuss the Policeman's Dilemma and mercy kiling and other strong questions of religion, science and ethics including faith schools, homosexuality and Christianity, the school curriculum and the media. They also do it rationally and respectfully.
To Richard Dawkins believing in God is like believing in a teapot orbiting Mars. Although, Dawkins says he is 'a member of Atheists for Jesus'.
This is a fascinating video interview with Richard Harries, the Bishop of Oxford by Richard Dawkins, the famed evolutionary biologist, atheist and popular science writer.
Dawkins holds the Charles Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, a position created for him in 1995 by Charles Simonyi, the Microsoft millionaire.


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c2mtech Adds Certification for ESI eSIP Evolution Phones
Estech Systems Inc's (ESI) newest product line, the eSIP Evolution Series is ready for a demo in our office and installation! Julius Bratton of c2mtech was certified recently as an eSIP Specialist and Technician for 2019.
Launched late last year, eSIP is compatible with most IT environments and VoIP enabled phones. eSIP enables Voice over IP and digital communications as an on-premise system and can even be deployed across multiple sites. Targeted for small to mid-size operations, the eSIP phone system supports a maximum of 500 users.
Key Features Include
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- Conferencing & three-way calling
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- Web-based management
- Powerful add-ons include ESI eMobile smartphone applications
With the launch of eSIP, two new phones were added to ESI's lineup, the ESI ePhone3 & ESI ePhone4x. Features include: Color Display Gigabit Phones, Built-in Electronic Hook Switches, HD Handsets & Speakerphones and Headset Jacks.
ESI and c2mtech Partnership
Since 1994, c2mtech has maintained a partnership with (ESI) which is now celebrating 30 years providing business phone hardware and software solutions. The Plano based company is one of the few manufacturers remaining that continue to build reliable on-premise phone systems.
In addition, ESI sells competitively priced and feature-rich Cloud PBX and Hybrid PBX phone systems. With headquarters in Texas, we love to recommend a local phone manufacturer and show off the full capabilities of ESI systems in our office.


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Che Guevara, success or failure
- Background
- Early Life
- Education
- Beginnings of political career
- Union With Fidel Castro
- Actions as a Revolutionary
- Defining the term
- Political ideology
- Inciting Change in Cuba
- Effect on education
- Failures
- Leaving Cuba
- Stint in Congo
- Ending in Bolivia
Failure is an inevitable part of life. In the same breath, success is not necessarily foreseeable. In order to attain success, one must fail and learn from that failure. One of the greatest cases of this is illustrated by the Revolution that took place in Cuba. Fidel Castro, in cooperation with Che Guevara, successfully took over political control in Cuba. Many speculators forget to take heed to the multiple failures that took place before this success was allowed. The latter mentioned Che Guevara is even further debated about. Some regard the political leader as a failure. However, failure is a necessary part of success. Therefore, Che Guevara may be identified as a successful revolutionary.
[...] Success is not defined by failure. Many of the most successful figures have experienced multiple failures. Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna is no different. The main reason for his identification as a failure is his seemingly immediate success and lack of achievement thereafter. Nevertheless, Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna may be deemed a success because of his legacy. His is known worldwide as a symbol for revolution, rebellion, and socialism. The change brought about in Cuba is enough for a lifetime of recognition as a successful revolutionary. [...]
[...] A. Introduction a. Intro b. Thesis Statement B. Background a. Early Life b. Education c. Beginnings of political career d. Union With Fidel Castro C. Actions as a Revolutionary a. Defining the term b. Political ideology c. Inciting Change in Cuba d. Effect on education D. Failures a. Leaving Cuba b. Stint in Congo c. Ending in Bolivia E. [...]
[...] However, failure is a necessary part of success. Therefore, Che Guevara may be identified as a successful revolutionary. Background In order to fully understand the argument surrounding Guevara, a brief introduction is necessary. Che Guevara was born, Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna. His birth took place on June in Rosario, Argentina. (Anderson), Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna was born into a large family from the higher middle class of Argentina. From a young age, Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna, showed promise. [...]


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THIS Halloween a spooktacular feast of seasonal entertainment is on offer for all visitors to Down County Museum with a packed week long programme of themed events taking place from 28 until 31 October.[caption id="attachment_43725" align="alignleft" width="400"] Brain surgery at the Down County Museum: magician Jonny Kielty extracts blood from a subject's ear after 'keyhole' surgery accompanied by two able assistants. (2010).[/caption]
On Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October, Nightmare on English Street: The Horrible History of Halloween takes place. These special events have been organised to explore the gruesome side of Halloween traditions ancient and modern. During the course of the events, which takes place in the Museum and on English Street, visitors can follow a journey through time encountering a range of gory happenings, meeting a host of ghoulish characters and witnessing horrifying scenes from history. A feast of scary fun is guaranteed.
The event begins at 7.15pm each night and take in the old gaol site and other sites on English Street. It is suitable for adults and children aged over 7 years. Pre-booking is essential and admission is £6 for adults and £4 for under 16's.
The highlight of the Museum's programme will, of course, be the Monster Halloween Party on Thursday 31 October.[caption id="attachment_43727" align="alignright" width="250"] Spooky characters at the Downpatrick gaol…. Ellie Ball and Amy Kearney from Downpatrick having a great time at Down County Museum. [/caption]
This year the event takes place from 6.30-9pm and features a host of entertainment for all the family. Ireland's favourite storyteller Liz Weir will be in attendance bringing Halloween stories from around the world to life.
Hilarious circus style entertainment, magic shows and other fun activities will be provided by some of Northern Ireland's most skilful family entertainers. The annual fancy dress competition is always popular with local families and this year there will be categories for under 8s and over 8s with great prizes on offer. Admission is £2 per adult and £1 per child, a family ticket is £5.
Down County Museum is open daily throughout the half term holiday and visitors can explore fascinating exhibitions inside the walls of the old Gaol of Down. The Museum's permanent exhibition Down Through Time tells the story of the rich, varied history of the County and showcases over 1000 historic objects from earliest times to today. There are also three special exhibitions for visitors to enjoy, All Together Now: Going to School in County Down; Two Men of Mourne: Photographs by Pat Hudson and Cecil Newman; and Digging Our Faith: Exploring our Religious and Cultural Heritage.
In addition, the restored cells of the old Gaol provide a very atmospheric visitor experience with information on crime and punishment in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries also provided.
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Stories: Open Spaces
Carolin Rekar Munro shared the "Open Spaces" philosophy and the "Law of Two Feet" that she incorporates into many of her courses. Carolin involved participants by asking how the Open Spaces events currently facilitated in face-to-face environments might be adapted for online teaching and learning and how the open spaces event might be adapted for use in their own teaching.
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10 Dorm Ideas That You're Going To Love
You need some solid dorm ideas when you are moving away from home. Your dorm room will be your home away from home for the next 10 months and you want to make that space yours. Since college will be keeping you busy and you will be too busy to make those long trips back home very often, you need this space to be a place that you can feel comfortable and just relax. Here are 10 dorm ideas to help you turn that empty dorm into your new home.
1. Nature Lover
Do you love the idea of turning your dorm room into a mini urban jungle or your personal greenhouse? Then you will love how you will be surrounded by plants in this room. You don't need to have a green thumb to get this room or maintain this aesthetic. With some fake plants and cute pottery, you can get this same look and none of your plants will ever turn brown or wilt.
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2. Beachy Chic
The beach can be such a relaxing place to unwind but it can also be messy. The sand and the salt air gets everywhere and it can be a stubborn mess to clean up. This room is an oceanic paradise that leaves all the grimy bits of the beach out. This room isn't about the typical beachy, bohemian style. Instead, the room stays bright and simple by sticking to a clear blue and white color scheme. Even without the bohemian style, you won't lose any beach vibes since you're still surrounded by fishes and shells.
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3. Photographer's Showcase
You are either a professional photographer in the making or you are the photographer among your family and friends. Don't hide that talent away and showcase those piece of arts in your new room! Whether these are your greatest digital masterpieces or just pictures of your smiling friends, this part of the room will definitely bring joy into your day whenever you look at it.
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4. Boho Oasis
If you like the bohemian theme with the patterns and laidback vibes, you will how colorful and interesting this room is. There are so many exciting things in this room. The bulb lights and the arrow sign are eclectic and fun. But the best part of the room is the mini hammock. You don't need to love the bohemian style to appreciate what an awesome little nook the hammock is. You just have another space for you to chill in after a long day.
5. Modern Minimalism
If you aren't big on color or patterns or anything dramatic, you will appreciate how clean and simple this room is. This room has small wood and gold accents and plays with textures but in an understated way. The focus of this room is a clean and orderly space. If you don't want your room to be too fussy or loud, you will like how nice it is to just stare at blank walls after a hectic day.
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6. Palm Springs Vibes
Palm Springs has its own kind of vibe. If that style is your kind of a thing, you will love how this room reminds you of Palm Springs. This room is laidback and spa-like with its modern style, and millennial pink theme. This trendy room that will reminds you and your new hallmates of vacation and Coachella. Everyone will want to use your room as an Instagram background since it's just so cool.
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7. Iconic Retro
Your sense of style isn't from this era and you aren't impressed by the latest decor trends. You might even feel like you were born in the wrong decade. In this room, we are bringing back all the old Hollywood glamour. This retro- inspired room is loud and dramatic with a red lipstick art and black and white portraits of Hollywood classic stars. Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe are iconic and so is your room. It's like being in an old black and white Hollywood movie with all sharp contrasts.
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8. Classic Palace
Maybe we did not go back far enough with the last dorm idea. What you want isn't classic Hollywood but classic itself. This dorm idea focuses on traditional elements like a upholstered headboard and dramatic bedskirt. These are older design elements have been modernized in this room so it won't look like we are stuck in the past. Instead, your room look luxurious and classic. The modern elements like the transparent chair and the sparkle in the furniture turn this dorm into a room worthy of a modern-day princess.
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9. Monochrome Grey
What if you want all the dramatic flair but you don't want a colorful palette. Try going for this grey monochrome room. Everything will have texture or fun designs. You will feel like you are living in a luxurious, gray world. This room proves that you don't need color to make a room interesting and fabulous.
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10. Galaxy Room
There is something magical about falling asleep under the open sky and all the stars you can see before you close your eyes. Now you can replicate that feeling in your dorm room by creating your own night sky. With the fairy lights giving off a blue and white glow and the canopy creating this misty haze, you will feel like you're living in your own nebula at night.
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As the biopic on Sanjay Dutt is raking in moolah at the box office, Union Minister and former Mumbai Police commissioner Satyapal Singh had said the Bollywood actor should not be glorified. "Sanju", starring Ranbir Kapoor, was released on June 29. The film got a huge opening, but also drew criticism for "glorifying" Dutt and indulging in media bashing. In the last 25 years, through bits and pieces of media reports, we have all curated an image of Sanjay Dutt in our heads. There have been speculations about the extent to which he was actually involved in 1993 blast, which killed 257 people and injured over 700.
But Raju Hirani has completely washed that image from our minds. Not only that, but Sanju is seen as God now by people. He is worshipped by millions of people who take their cinema very seriously. Sanjay Dutt's house has become a place of worship. daily there is a queue of 100s outside his house to get his darshan. With coconut in their hands and other spiritual stuff, people visit his house to get their dreams fulfilled. Many have started naming their kid as 'Sanju' after being inspired by the movie. Salim Khan, in fact, told his sons Arbazz and Sohail to start taking drugs instead of doing nothing and just sitting at home.
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A customer of ours has a Comcast PRI via a Arris CM820 (basic cable modem) which hands off to their Adtran 908e. I do not know the Gen. /firmware information as, we do not have access (we tried)to the unit. The Adtran (T1/03) plugs into a PRI blade on their Panasonic PBX (Panasonic is being replaced, hence why I am here).
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Few weeks ago, in response to a question about Iraq, George Bush said: "Absolutely yes, we are winning!"
Two days ago, in response to a question about Iraq, George Bush said: "We're not winning but we're not losing!"
The president that does not change his opinion is changing his opinion. He can, with respect to Iraq, retreat from the decisive clarity to ambiguity and confusion. It so happened that, in the time period separating the two answers, Bush, for sure, lost in…the United States.
"We're not winning but we're not losing!" is the headline of the present moment in the American Policy towards Iraq, a characterization expressing the onset of the feeling of the quandary, even though he accompanied that [statement] with an obstinacy that rejects the acknowledgment.
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If we assumed that the President read the Baker-Hamilton Report, then the conclusion, that he passed over the lines stating that the calculation method of the number of operations is not accurate because it does not record all what happens, would be due to us.
The report cited an example about a day during which less than one hundred operations were reported to have been carried out, while the truth is, more than one thousand operations were carried out [during that same day].
With simple arithmetic, and building on comparisons with previous reports, it is possible to say that a military operation is carried out in Iraq every minute or two and that the pattern is to increase.
"We're not winning but we're not losing!" is a strategy at which steadfastness is difficult. Clearly Bush wants the application of rotting breaks to curtail the deterioration. He requests supplementary budgets to go around the Congress. He is inclined toward the proposal of increasing the fighting forces in Baghdad contrary to opinions of field commanders whose assessments he previously vowed to respect. These remedies are no longer sufficient and weeks will not pass before the white house is forced to make up its mind. It is axiomatic to point out that Bush had been trusting that he will win in Iraq. And what is worse than that is that he built a regional and an international strategy [based] on that hypothesis.
Yes, he established a tight linkage between Iraq and all the crises of the region, not only that, but also between winning in Iraq and the restructuring the "Big Middle East," and more than that, between the "Aspired for Iraqi Model" and Americas position at the heart of the international relations. Bush imagined a hypothetical Iraq that enabled him to restructure Iran, Syria, Saudi, Egypt, the Palestinian Issue, Lebanon and the Islamic World…He built a high rise building whose strong foundation is the winning in Iraq.
During this Ideological euphoria, Bush made political and diplomatic decisions that were transformed into tangible actions towards adversaries. And when he partially adjusted by moving from the duality of Democracy-Dictatorship to the priority of the new duality of Moderation-Terrorism, he tried to maintain, where possible, as in Lebanon, elements of the first equation.
But the policies that were being pursued, and, to a large extent, are still being pursued, become futile if "We are not absolutely winning in Iraq." Not only that, but [these policies] could come back to haunt those who pursue them and increase the predicaments facing them.
The Baker-Hamilton Report came to touch this point specifically. It states that the policy that ought to be followed regionally, if we were not winning in Iraq, can not be the same policy that we follow as if we were winning in Iraq. Thus, instead of Baghdad being a starting point for change in Tehran, Damascus, Riyadh, Cairo, Ramallah and Jerusalem, these capitals are now invited, to each play its role, for to help in changing the American policy in Iraq, and secure a graceful exit for it.
It is not a secret that the Baker-Hamilton Report rests on an introduction that conclusively resolved that the American victory in Iraq is out of reach. Broad American elite agrees with this evaluation which seems to be convincing even to even circles in the Republican Party. The report issued few days ago by the "International Crisis Group" takes the same approach, even though it calls for more fundamental remedies whether in Iraq or the dealings with the whole regional milieu.
If "We are winning in Iraq" could lead to a particular regional policy (complete restructuring [of the region]). And if "We are loosing in Iraq" could lead to another regional policy (The search for stability through settlements). But the question being raised today with persistence is about the regional policy if "We're not winning but we're not losing!"
The current [Bush] administration has no clear answer. More than that, the implemented answer and that remains most probable is: We are continuing in our regional policy regardless whether we are winning or loosing. This answer has
no dividend except aggravation of the crises. And this is what we are seeing, with decisive clarity, these days in Lebanon and Palestine.
In front of this dilemma, the [Bush] administration is receiving support from American right-wing circles, known for putting Israel in the central position of the United States policy in the region. This support stands on the formulation of a new theory the essence of which is that there is no latitude for any linkage of any kind between what is happening in Iraq and other regional issues.
What is the relationship between Al Anbar and Darfur for example? These circles ask. These circles may be partially correct in this example; except that they go on to claim that the "Domino Theory" is fundamentally false because there is no relationship between Iraq and Palestine, neither between Iraq and Syria or Iran!!! "National disasters do not transform to regional disasters" (Robert Satloff). Therefore, [according to this theory], the Baker-Hamilton committee's "sages" are, in truth, imbeciles who are ignoring the last quarter century that confirmed the "Strength of the National State!" and abolished any border crossing!
These are the same circles that provided the theoretical foundation for the complete change originating from Baghdad the guidepost! That was during the days of marketing the war and wagering on its outcomes. But today, their tendency is to avoid bearing the responsibility of the ultimate results after the failure of the initial stages.
What these circles reject is not the linkage between the region's crises (The positive domino from their perspective) but the proposed new orientation for this linkage (The negative domino from the same perspective).
The Lebanese Authority tied it dynamism with the confident "Absolutely, we are winning!" Bush. What is to be done (As Ziad el Rahbani asks) now that Bush moved the stage of "We're not winning but we're not losing!"? And what is to be done, really this time, if Bush is loosing?
*Sources: al- Akhbar daily newspaper, Beyrouth, Lebanon.


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Kanaan Message for Today
Jesus Christ says:
Don't store treasures for yourselves here on earth where moths and rust will destroy them and thieves can break in and steal them. But store your treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them. So I tell you, don't worry about the food or drink you need to live, or about the clothes you need for your body. The people who don't know God keep trying to get these things, and your Father in heaven knows you need them. You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it. Seek first God's kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well. (from Matthew 6)
Those who let go of earthly securities in their lives, becoming entirely dependent upon God, will discover in times of hardship that they have done the right thing. God is the best insurance, His the only lasting security. His resources never fail. You can turn to Him at any time, in any situation, and He will take care of your needs. So let go of earthly securities.
Taken from Father of Comfort by M. Basilea Schlink


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On our recent Christmas trip around Italy, we stared our journey in Bologna, staying in the Best Western Hotel Re Enzo. We paid around €48 per night for a double room with bed and breakfast. We are not hotel snobs and don't mind staying somewhere cheap and basic, so we looked around and found something for a good price compared to the competition, but still in a location that we desired. When paying a low amount, compared to other quotes in the area, we certainly don't expect the world, but when you're paying any amount to stay somewhere, you do expect a basic level of cleanliness and functionality.
The Location
The location was OK, although the hotel itself was quite hard to find. We took a wrong turn somewhere pretty much every time we were walking to it as it's down a very basic little side street, amongst a maze of lefts and rights. It's close to various bars and shops and was about a 20 minute walk from Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, where we spent most of our time.
The Rooms
The room was small but not at all cramped, with a big bed (although it was two singles pushed together which I cannot stand! I end up sleeping on the crease and getting horrible back ache!), a small wardrobe, shower and toilet room and desk space. The room at the Best Western Hotel Re Enzo Bologna was much more basic than the pictures, but basic is fine. What's not fine though, are soiled walls and tatty, cracked and broken furnishings.
The toilet seat was cracked (not the nicest way to have your bum pinched!), the bathroom door looked like it had been kicked in (or out?) and the walls were covered in splashings. I couldn't tell if it was damp/mould or if someone had shaken up a coke bottle and gone nuts.
The bathroom was actually quite nice, apart from the cracks. It looked like it had been done up quite recently, but there was a nasty smell in there the whole time. It must have been something to do with the drainage as it was relentless. It wasn't over powering, but it wasn't pleasant.
The Breakfast
The breakfast at the Best Western Hotel Re Enzo in Bologna was a disappointment and I was very glad it was in with the price and we hadn't had to pay extra for it (although, we'd never pay for a hotel breakfast). I had some chocolate cereal, which was stale and clearly the cheapest value option, the pastries were not fresh that day and judging by the hardness, maybe not even fresh that week and the orange juice was… well look at the colour of it, certainly not fresh juice or any kind of concentrate I've ever seen before.
The Staff
So the room was cheap, but still quite below expectations, the breakfast was a write off and the location was alright but the staff were what made this part of the journey enjoyable. Upon check-in they were incredibly helpful, giving us a map of the area and showing us where we were, offering recommendations and generally being very warm and welcoming. I don't like, however, that you are expected to leave the room key when leaving the hotel. I always hate this- no one checks anything when you come in and say your room number so what's to stop just anyone giving any number and gaining access to your room? I've never understood this.
My trip was really made though when, on the train to Venice, I realised I'd left my mobile in my room at the Best Western Hotel Re Enzo in Bologna! Joe was furious and my heart was racing. I called them and they confirmed they had the phone and would send it on for me- they posted it to our hotel in Venice and it arrived just 2 days later. They'd even turned if off for me so it still had some juice when it arrived (which was lucky as we had to run as soon as it showed up for our train for the next part of our journey!)
All in all, it's not really a hotel I'd recommend. Even though the price is good, it wasn't the only low cost hotel in the area and the rooms were grimy and in need of some work, but the staff were exemplary. If the hotel spent a little bit of cash on cleaning up and repairs then I'd have no problem recommending this place to anyone wanting to stay in Bologna for a budget price.


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Honey-Mustard Sprouts
"I like to make these special brussels sprouts when I need a fast dressed-up vegetable side dish," writes Karen Haen of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. "The recipe is sized perfectly for a dinner for my husband, Gene, and me. And it's easy to triple when we're expecting guests."
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Makes2 servings
- 10 fresh or frozen brussels sprouts, halved
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Dash each onion powder and dill weed
- Trim the brussels sprouts and cut an X in the core of each. Place in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-12 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, honey, mustard, onion powder and dill. Drizzle over sprouts; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts3/4 cup: 125 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Quick & easy! I'm always looking for new recipes for Brussels sprouts. This is definitely a new favorite!
Jan 30, 2012
These were so good. I had to make them twice as I ate all of the first one.
Sep 1, 2010
These are great, my family loves brussel sprouts and these sure are a keeper.


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Do you want a small business website that works, but you don't have a lot of time or money to spend on it?
Wondering what the best platform is for you to reach your clients & build relationships with them?
Where I am coming from . . . I coded websites from scratch in HTML back in the early days of the web & I have used several content management systems over the years. The last several years, I have been an advocate of WordPress. The easy website builders were pretty terrible about playing nicely with Google, so I did not recommend any of them until things improved & Squarespace got some love from SEO guru Rand Fishkin January 2014.
It is nice to have options!
Here is my quick summary of the most important advantages with Squarespace vs WordPress for small business websites:
Yes, Squarespace tends to be easier & cheaper. With WordPress, the sky is the limit, but it can take you a lot of work to get there.
A couple important points that can be confusing & people don't discuss enough . . .
1) Costs – WordPress is technically free (open source), but to do it well, you do have to learn a bunch of things or pay someone to help you. And you might want a premium theme or plugin. Also, we are talking about the self-hosted WordPress option here not WordPress.com, so you need to pay for hosting. (Bluehost starts at $3/month.) On the other hand, Squarespace starts at $12/month and you still might want some help to get started, but ongoing you will undoubtedly need less help with Squarespace than you would for WordPress.
2) Updates – WordPress is constantly changing & there are updates to the various pieces all the time (WordPress, themes, plugins). Things go wonky every so often. Incompatibilities crop up & ongoing maintenance is important to play nicely with Google & serve your clients well. Small biz owners tend to underestimate this & tend to get behind here, so this is another area you might want ongoing help with WordPress. Squarespace does a lot of the technical stuff for you so that you can focus on your content.
3) There are three pieces to a small business website you don't want to lose sight of & these are handled differently with WordPress & Squarespace:
- Hosting – if you use Squarespace, they host the files for you & if you use WordPress, you would sign up for hosting through someone like Bluehost.
- Domain name – you might get this through a service such as Godaddy or you could do it through Bluehost or Squarespace
- Email – comes with hosting from Bluehost & you have choices of client software to use such as Outlook & Thunderbird. Squarespace doesn't do email, but the easiest solution is that they connect to G Suite (formerly Google Apps) if you are happy to use a Gmail type interface (for an extra cost). There are other third party options that are possible such as Zoho mail.
A couple specific points that might matter to you . . . if you go with Squarespace, you probably want to opt out of their use of your content for free. Accessibility is also a concern for Squarespace. (See #7 for use of content and #19 for accessibility in 27 Reasons Why WordPress Crushes Squarespace Every Time.)
In summary, for some small businesses, Squarespace really is an OK choice. Easier & cheaper is very attractive! If you are a solopreneur & you want to keep it simple, Squarespace could be the right choice, especially if you don't need a lot of customization or focus on speed or SEO or fancy features such as advanced ecommerce or membership sites.
More Resources on Squarespace vs WordPress
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An article in "Nutrition and Metabolism" described two studies that show that constituents of guava leaf inhibit the absorption of maltose and sucrose. This absorption can help to control blood sugar levels and may play a role in effective weight management, prevention and management of diabetes. One studies showed that participants who drank guava tea leaf after consuming refined white rice had decreases in blood sugar that were greater at the 30 minutes, 90 minutes and 120 minutes marks compared to participants that ate the same amount of white rice but only drank hot water without the guava tea leaf. In another study, participants who were diagnosed with mild Type 2 diabetes or pre diabetes who drank guava tea leaf with every meal for 12 weeks had lower fasting blood sugar levels than before they started drinking the tea.
In the Aiki Healing Body, Mind and Spirit Weight Balancing event on Facebook, two participants, myself and Nikki are using guava leaf daily. For menopausal women, it may play a role in pushing past weight loss plateaus to regulate how the body is absorbing sugar and may be a helpful natural tool when people are resistant to the metabolism boosting effects of herbs such as green tea.
The taste is not that great, similar to a mild oolong, so it is nice to combine it in a cup with another more flavorful tea.
You need to drink at least three cups a day with major meals or snacks to see a difference in the glucose levels and to also quell carb cravings.
So I ran this informal test. Yesterday, I had a splurge with a chocolate brownie suggested by the host at one of my favorite restaurants for lunch. After a healthy lunch of edamame and okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake), I splurged. I returned to my office and had a cup of guava tea but expected to have carb cravings for the rest of the day and/or a weight gain the next morning as is typical whenever I eat any kind of sugar or refined white flour dessert. I was surprised to find that I did not have cravings (even after a power workout) and no weight gain. Now, I don't recommend splurging but we are all human. So now, there's a natural tea that can help buffer those times when you fall off the wagon. Like any herb, our bodies can become immune to it, so stay on it for 4-6 weeks then switch to another type of tea to drink, like oolong or the green tea.
Kay Hutchinson is a certified advanced medical qi gong practitioner with over 14 years experiences in clinical practice. She is the founder of Aiki Healing offering professional medical qi gong certification programs, body bliss sessions and private qi gong movement instruction. Contact her today to discuss a free demo class or to schedule a bliss session. 512-468-6588 firstname.lastname@example.com


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So you've decided that you want to work at a Summer Camp in the USA – great decision! But you've also thought that you might not have the skills required, or you just want that something extra to really make your application pop. First thing to note is that having a good skill set or experience is preferred but not required – don't stress if you don't tick every box. The most important thing is that you have a good attitude and willingness to learn. But the great news is that there are a lot of ways to improve your skills before you head over to the USA!
Get More Experience With Kids
This one is pretty self-explanatory – camps are hiring you to take care of kids, so the more experience you have, the more desirable you'll be as a counsellor. There are a lot of ways you can get experience with kids before heading over. Probably the most common is babysitting for friends and family (yes that definitely counts), but one that a lot of people don't think of is coaching. Most local sports teams will always be happy to have another coach, even to help out someone who's been coaching for years. This is both a great way to give back to the community and grassroots sports, and also make your application look amazing!
Get a Lifeguard Certificate, Swim Qualification, or anything else to do with water!
Camps in the USA love hiring Aussies and Kiwis to be lifeguards, swim instructors, boating counsellors, pretty much anything to do with water! If you've got some experience with doing any of these things, getting a qualification can be the thing to put your application over the top. Getting a boat license, bronze medallion, or any other qualification to do with the water will definitely help your chances of getting placed quickly.
Complete an Outdoor Experience Course
Do some searching for your local outdoor pursuits/experience course. Most camps will have some kind of high ropes or rock climbing wall so it's an awesome skill set to develop nice and early. Adventure Works in Auckland has partnered with IEP New Zealand to allow you to complete the outdoor adventure course FOR FREE so any camp with these facilities would be silly not to hire you. It's a 6 week, full time course where you will learn and develop leadership skills, technical skills including ropes, mountain biking, and tramping, risk management, group management and more! Get in touch with Adventure works and let them know you want to go to Summer Camp USA with IEP and are interested in being a skilled counsellor and they will sort you out!
Get a First Aid Certificate
This is a huge one, because it shows camps that you will be able to take care of the kids if they get hurt during activities. Even outside of camp, it is a life skill that will always be good to have. There are certain camps who will only hire counsellors who have a first aid certificate, so if you want to make sure you have as many options as possible, it would be a great idea!
Practice Your Skills
Even once you've been placed, it doesn't mean it's time to stop improving for camp. Once you're there, you'll be playing softball, hockey, basketball, soccer, swimming, boating, dancing, singing and making arts & crafts. If you want to be as prepared for camp as possible, make sure you're plenty active in the months leading up to it! It will also prepare you well for being on your feet all day every day!
Start working on these things today – reach out to the local community for babysitting and coaching opportunities, sign up to the nearest first aid and lifeguarding courses and get involved in an outdoor pursuits courses. It all contributes to making you the most hireable camper on the market! You should also get your Summer Camp USA application in to give yourself enough time to get a job placement and make plans for travel.


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A new old track from one of my favorite upcoming rappers, XV. This was slated for his still unreleased album The Kid With The Green Backpack, and was just released by his in-house producer on the project, Seven. I can't wait till they liberate that album in full, cause I've liked everything I've heard off of it so far.
Download: XV – A Night To Remember | Mediafire
Related: XV – Vizzy Zone (Mixtape)


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Since Reginald Revans first introduced the theory of Action-Learning to workers in England in the 1940s , the approach has become a dynamic process that assists organizations to challenge the status quo, and to develop creative, flexible and successful strategies. Action- Learning has emerged as an approach of choice for global companies and government agencies all over the world that want to chart a new course in a turbulent global economy, improve on the job performances, cut costs, create new products and services and change the cultures of their organization. Companies all over the world use Action- Learning to enhance Individual Competencies to; solve complex problems, generate expansion in corporate capabilities, develop leaders and build teams.
Action-Learning, or Learning by doing as it is often called, states that the process of learning works best when individuals are able to position inquiry to identify the exact nature of an organizational problem, and through critical reflection, identify possible solutions for the complex problems. These solutions form the basis of actions taken to improve performance and , in the process of taking action or immediately after, individuals reflect on their experiences, compare their behaviour to "best practise" and from this process learn how to do something better next time. That is, people learn most effectively through doing and sharing their experiences (and 'ignorance') in groups.


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The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice
With attribute humility, His Holiness the Dalai Lama starts this landmark survey of the full Buddhist course through announcing, "I imagine an summary of Tibetan Buddhism for the aim of offering a finished framework of the trail may well end up precious in deepening your figuring out and practice." during this booklet, the Dalai Lama grants a presentation that's either concise and profound, obtainable and fascinating. As readers discover Tibetan Buddhism extra totally than ever ahead of, they'll locate in His Holiness a good pal and authority.
anything else. despite the fact that, at the final point, its nature is vacancy. there's hence an extra, deeper point of fact no longer said during this sutra. accordingly, it's back acknowledged to be interpretable. The definitive sutras are the knowledge sutras, equivalent to the guts of knowledge (Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya),26 within which the Buddha referred to the last word nature of all phenomena: that shape is vacancy and vacancy is shape, and except shape, there isn't any vacancy. simply because such sutras converse of the.
achieving the 2 kāyas, or embodiments of an enlightened being, the shape physique, or rūpakāya, and the reality physique, or dharmakāya. in response to the sutra process, through cultivating the altruistic aspiration to accomplish the thoroughly enlightened kingdom, the practitioner additionally aspires to achieve the 2 enlightened embodiments. besides the fact that, this twin physique of an enlightened being doesn't come up with no factors and conditions—specifically, factors and prerequisites which are concordant. which means reasons and.
Burma, and Thailand, as mirrored within the nutritional behavior of the Buddhist priests from those international locations. although, within the scriptural collections of the Mahayana—the Bodhisattva Vehicle—taking non-vegetarian nutrients is mostly proscribed. but, even though there's this basic proscription, it isn't constantly strictly. we discover that during his Madhyamaka-hṛdayakārikā (Essence of the center Way),55 Bhāvaviveka increases the query of vegetarianism and its value for the Buddhist lifestyle. He.
Non-conceptual states within the new release level and the finishing touch degree. Even in the final touch degree, there are the non-conceptual states of standard beings and people of more advantageous beings. hence, we discover that there are numerous assorted degrees and, as a result, varied connotations for even this one unmarried time period, counting on the context and the extent of dialogue. The Nyingma grasp Dodrup Jigme Tenpai Nyima has pointed out that even though we may well use a time period comparable to nice wonderment in Dzog-chen,.
Rgyud causal vajra holder rgyu rdo rje 'dzin pa compassion thugs rje karuṇā Chenrezig sPyan ras gzigs Avalokiteśvara entire leisure physique lengthy spyod rdzogs pa'i sku saṃbhogakāya whole empty thams cad stong pa sarvaśūnya of completion degree rdzogs rim focus abiding in fireplace me gnas kyi bsam gtan focus abiding in sound sgra gnas kyi bsam gtan focus which bestows liberation on the finish of sound sgra mthar thar pa ster ba'i bsam gtan conditioned lifestyles.


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Green insulation may not be the cheapest option, but its energy efficiency is second to none
Some insulation materials are more eco friendly than others. Broadly speaking, it can be divided into three categories: natural, mineral-based and that derived from oil. The eco-conscious will veer towards the former, which includes sheep's wool (breathable, so can take a certain amount of damp), cellulose (recycled newspaper) and, more recently, hemp, grass, recycled cotton and wood fibre boards. Mineral wools include rock wool and fibreglass, the insulation of choice for the mainstream. Finally, there is insulation that is derived from petrochemicals, such as polyurethane foams and polystyrene.
Cost wise, you'll probably find mineral-based products hard to beat. If you're thinking of using this product range, look out for mineral wools inside a foil casing, sold by most of the DIY superstores.
Can only be a good thing, seeing that up to 15 per cent of energy is lost through the roof.
Loose-fill cellulose is useful for small gaps.
With the possible exception of cellulose, natural insulation is expensive.
Mineral wools can theoretically be recycled, but their manufacture requires a huge amount of energy.
They can also be horrible to work with.
Useful contacts
Black Mountain Insulation: www.blackmountaininsulation.com
Energy Saving Trust: www.est.org.uk
Green Building Store: www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk
Natural Building Technologies: www.natural-building.co.uk
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Love Ankara? You probably love the dashiki or danshiki style too! Ignore the spelling. The danshiki styles are usually loose and bright colored.
It was originally worn by men but the girls are taking over big time! It was also originally a shirt or tunic, but as you'll see there are so many more fun styles you can try out with the danshiki!
Check these styles out!
1. Make a Kimono
2. Rock a Danshiki Tunic with Leggings
3. Go the traditional Danshiki Style
4. Do a Color-Block
5. Short Dress
6. Pull along Skirt!
Which is your favorite look?
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Interesting ways to rock the danshiki.Love them
The kimono is lovely.Never thought of that- most of the danshikis i see are pretty boring. May try it out soon!
The kimono girl killed it.


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Here is an interesting report on a population of breeding dogs exhibiting a 26 year (1988–2014) decline in sperm quality and a concurrent increased incidence of cryptorchidism in male offspring (1995–2014). A decline in the number of males born relative to the number of females was also observed.
Environmental chemicals (ECs), including diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and polychlorinated bisphenol 153 (PCB153), were detected in adult dog testes AND (get this:) commercial dog foods at concentrations reported to perturb reproductive function in other species.
Testicular concentrations of DEHP and PCB153 perturbed sperm viability, motility and DNA integrity in vitro but did not affect LH stimulated testosterone secretion from adult testis explants. The direct effects of chemicals on sperm, may therefore, contribute to the decline in canine semen quality that parallels that reported in the human.
Read the entire study HERE
PCB153 or all PCBs for that matter are present in most all manufactured products from flame retardants, pesticides, electrical equipment and much more.
PCBs are known to cause cancer and damage to the reproductive, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. In addition, PCBs damage the kidney and gastrointestinal tract and cause birth defects.
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How can we avoid these chemicals?


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…the fact remains that Metro apps are very inflexible in how they can be displayed, and as Microsoft seem to think they're the future then you may not be able to avoid that problem forever.
Via Techradar
I'm not sure i agree to the authors views on metro being a put down but still hold the opinion that metro UI was meant to be used by fingers and touched about.
An x,y co-ordinate triggered by a mouse click does not fit bang into the usability model.