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Who is Betty Crocker?
American families have trusted the cooking advice of Betty Crocker for nearly a century. Her influence and reach across generations and types of media would make Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Rachael Ray combined seem like small potatoes—if only she were an actual person.
In 1921, Betty Crocker's name and image were created to personalize responses to a growing number of cooking and baking advice requests directed at the Washburn-Crosby Company, a flour milling company and a predecessor to General Mills. Her first name was chosen for its friendly appeal, her signature was selected from submissions made by female staff (and still used today), and her last name taken from the beloved former director of the company, William G. Crocker.
A few years later, the Washburn-Crosby Company purchased a local radio station and began broadcasting "Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air". As the radio cooking show expanded across the country, a different actress would give Betty her voice. The U.S. Office of War Information requested that Betty Crocker broadcast a radio program called "Our Nation's Rations" for four months to help homemakers make the most of rationed foods. Around seven million copies of "Your Share," a Betty Crocker wartime booklet, were distributed at this time. She expanded her influence further with another Betty Crocker publication, Thru Highway to Good Nutrition, which won national recognition by the American Red Cross for outstanding service in the national interest. Since 1950, more than 250 Betty Crocker cookbooks have been published.
By 1996, Betty became a modernized woman—her image is now a computerized composite of 75 women who met the characteristics of the ideal Betty Crocker.


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text: My health has always been extremely important to me since my family has a long history of Type 2 Diabetes and heart attacks. After playing many sports all throughout high school, I realized how great I felt being in such good shape, I ended up building a strong passion for exercise. Afterwards, I tried to learn as much as I could about staying fit and quickly helped over a dozen of my friends and family get into significantly better shape. One day, I realized that I genuinely enjoyed helping my friends get in better shape so much, I wanted to help even more people. Now I'm a certified personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise and most recently became TRX Suspension Trainer Certified Level 1. I can honestly say I enjoy seeing my client's progress and results as much as they do. To schedule an appointment with Ryan please email us at [email protected] or call us at (480) 483-0184


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Statistics reported is based on publicly available data sources such as CDC for Shawnee County, KS. Data is normalized to accurately report Shawnee County STD Breakdown.
Additional STD Test Statistics in Topeka, KS
Statistics recently released show that Topeka and surrounding Shawnee County have some of the highest STD rates in the state. These statistics also show that this trend has been ongoing.
While the city does have a STD rate below the national average, this unfortunately is due to its smaller population per square mile and not an effective sexual education program.
The statistics show that females present the highest risk for contracting Chlamydia, and the majority of infections occurs in teens and young adults. Young women also have a higher incident rate for Gonorrhea, though teenage boys are also at risk.
What is truly alarming health officials is Shawnee County's high number of HIV infections which total 230 in mid June of 2015. With the number slowly growing over the last twenty years, it is extremely important the residents get tested.
Syphilis incidents are also increasing in the city, and while some health officials blame the number of infections on outside sources residents are still at risk of contracting this potentially deadly infection. Some of the recently released statistics that emphasize the importance of regular STD testing include;
- Between 2011 and 2013 there were over 2,000 reports of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and early Syphilis in the county.
- Over 72 percent of the Gonorrhea cases in the state occurred in Shawnee and the three surrounding counties.
- 76.5 percent of the Chlamydia diagnoses in Shawnee County occurred in women during 2012.
STD Testing and Sexual Health Education in Topeka, KS
While abstaining from sex until marriage will prevent teen pregnancies, it's not enough to stop the spread of STDs among teens and young adults. Even older residents are being affected by the lack of education available as they are also testing positive more often for a sexually transmitted disease.
Without comprehensive sex education in place, many do not realize how important it is to be tested regularly for a STD. Even students who are not sexually active are at risk, since some viruses can be transmitted without having intercourse. This does not cover the dangers associated with having unprotected sex, and these risks are not normally discussed in the city schools.
As the number of STDs continues to rise regular Herpes testing in Topeka is important for continue good health. The simple test only takes a few minutes and it can also prevent the easily transmittable disease from spreading to others. Regular HIV testing in Topeka is also critical for your health and that of others, especially since many of the symptoms of this disease may not be noticeable until it has turned into full blown AIDS.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Demographics in Topeka, KS
While the lack of a comprehensive sexually education program in the city's public school system is contributing to the problem it is not the only factor that is causing STD rates to rise.
A lack of community centers is making it difficult for some to find health care facilities, and many lower income families simply cannot afford regular STD testing. Residents in some of the lower income neighborhood also have a deep distrust of government officials which is making it difficult for health professionals to inform everyone of the importance of regular testing.
Age and gender are also affecting the city's STD rates, and more young women are testing positive for certain sexually transmitted diseases than ever before. Older residents are also staying sexually active longer which is putting them at an increased risk. Until all residents understand the dangers associated with engaging in unprotected sex the health of the entire community will continue to be at risk.
Other demographical factors that are contributing to the rising number of STD infections includes a higher number of teens and adults engaging in risky behaviors. Intravenous drug use is on the rise in the area, and many health officials believe that this is part of the reason primary and secondary Syphilis cases are on the rise. Certain stereotypes associated with some of the sexually transmitted diseases are also adding to the problem.
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Direct connections for offline applications like classroom demos¶
This section of the manual is for users who:
- Would like to use their Raspberry Shake in offline mode;
- Would like to run a quick classroom demo by connecting the Raspberry Shake directly to their laptop via Ethernet cable; and
- Are heading out to the cabin for the weekend, for example, where there is no Internet connection.
All of these use cases have one thing in common: The Raspberry Shake has no network connection so no NTP timing is possible (NTP and GPS timing details).
First, connect directly from your laptop to the Raspberry Shake using an Ethernet cable. Configure your laptop's network IP to be in the same IP range as the raspberry shake's Discovery IP. For example (all example commands in this section given for Debian),
$ sudo ifconfig eth0 169.254.8.11 up
Then, to make sure that you can see the Raspberry Shake, ping it. For example,
$ ping raspberryshake.local
Second, ssh into the raspberry shake. For example,
$ ssh firstname.lastname@example.com
Default ssh password here: Ready, Set, Get Hacked! Security and Raspberry Shake
Linux users, if you notice that you lose ping or ssh connection, it might be useful to shut off DHCP. For example,
$ sudo systemctl stop dhcpcd.service
$ sudo ifconfig eth0 169.254.8.11 up
Third, once you have ssh-ed into the Raspberry Shake, set the date of your Raspberry Shake to coincide with the UTC system time on your laptop (e.g., using the 'date –set' option). For example,
$ sudo date --set "25 Sep 2013 15:00:00"
You can confirm the date was set properly using,
$ date -u
Where "u" is for UTC.
You must set the date to UTC, not local time.
Finally, open Swarm and connect normally. Click here for a tutorial on how to use Swarm.
Ok… but, how can I discover my Raspberry Shake's ip? See: Find your Raspberry Shake's IP with Fing


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Folk remedies of treatment of gastritis of the stomach
Diseases of the stomach. Gastritis and ulcer site about folk medicine: folk remedies, folk treatment, treatment of folk Medicines to strengthen the heart — SportsWiki encyclopedia High blood pressure (engage only after selection. the surge, forbid him the use of nicotine and alcohol. It is to attack pain in the heart that occur On our website You will find folk recipes for the treatment and prevention of gastritis, ulcer
Folk remedies, recipes a Collection of folk remedies treatment of various diseases and for getting rid of what are the folk remedies for the treatment of hair? Beer. Nettle. Egg yolks with castor oil rubbed into the hair roots. To wash your hair without shampoo. why do you have folk remedies? install cause of hair loss and treat normal proven methods herbal teas, sold at any drugstore and inexpensive Rinse out after "bathing" in the camomile infusions, to do it regularly Black bread raznostnogo mask of rye bread as a rinse aid in nettle broth to wash. I heard that nettle shampoos are very good for hair. chamomile solution is a program tool. well, at least someone else chooses folk remedies for the treatment! guillotine. The decoction of chamomile, burdock root, nettle. But in order not to bother, just wash your hair normal shampoo with balsam, I nravitsia.veter About VI. burdock oil, vinegar solution, ramashka, nettles, onions..in short, they are very good. many, in spite of what a treat! buy if there are dried nettles, obdi the boiling water, and then finely rostaci! zaley boiling water, then slightly cooled water, rinse them in the head! and it is better to buy a series of shampoos steam room! these are the same folk ways! not quite a folk remedy, but makes hair more beautiful, healthier, stronger – colorless henna. One tablespoon of onion juice mixed with 2 tbsp spoons of vodka. Continue reading
Hookah: smoke correctly
In the last Millennium, when the Russians had just begun to travel abroad, hookah in Russia was only available if one of the lucky ones, riding the wind in Egypt, returned and brought with him attracted in the country of pyramids is a funny thing. Well, the tobacco took at the same time. Because if the hookah can be, and could be found in antique the East bench that was right next to the Museum of the East, tobacco in the capital and in the afternoon with fire was not to find.
And happy owners overseas diva carried the hookah to all the parties and even took out on hikes, where were lighted in a circle of friends around the campfire.
Whether the case now. Hookahs with tobacco on every corner, in every subway stand. And buy them not only Globetrotters who try fragrant smoke in Turkey and Egypt, but also tourists, never in the East weren't happening. And therefore do not know what this thing is – hookah and what it needs to do.
The origin of the hookah there are many stories, but most often tell you that the hookah was born in India two thousand years ago, and the first of them consisted of a coconut with two holes, one of which is inserted a straw, the second stacked drug or medicinal herbs, and the inside had water or infusion of herbs.
After Asia got tobacco, hookah, while maintaining the basic principle of inhaling cooled and passed through water, smoke, has changed, but only superficially. Continue reading
Alternative medicine: the pros and cons!
I think that for anybody not a secret that there are doctors who mistrust and biased toward non-traditional medicine . preferring traditional methods of treatment. And of course, there are patients who prefer to replace harmful traditional medications useful herbs. Let's try to understand how justified the negative attitude towards alternative medicine!
Often, the behavior of people can not fail to surprise. When they fail the computer that they are taking? Grab the book "Self-instruction manual on the repair your computer"? Or leave him alone, hoping that he himself miraculously'll get fixed and start working? No, certainly, these people turn to qualified specialists that they have repaired the computer, isn't it? Begs the logical question: why are people so irresponsibly are the most expensive in the life of any person, to their life and health?
Why methods of healing they are looking for in the books of the "100 of my grandmother's advice" or even going door to door-healers, or leave everything to the mercy, with the thoughts that someday you will need to go to the doctor? Why they believe that to fix the computer can only technically qualified experts at the same time self-righteously believe that you just are well versed in medical issues. Why come to doctors when the disease is in advanced form, when to return to health it is hard or almost impossible?
Every year increases the number of people who prefer sorcerers, healers, psychics and other homegrown healers, while ignoring the traditional forms of treatment. Many people collect various non-traditional recipes in the future safely recommend to friends and family, not thinking about the fact that their recommendations can harm your health. Continue reading


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The Annual Powder Puff Game was held on Friday, May 4th at Greyhound Field. Coach Jon Bradley led the Purple Team and Coach Ben Reynolds led the Pink Team. The girls practiced twice with their coaches during the week and were ready to compete on Friday. Coach Reynolds was the coach of the winning team last year and was determined to stay the champion. The pink team won the game again this season.
What is a team sport without a cheer squad? Each team was accompanied by cheerleaders who stole the show at moments. The event was a fundraiser for the NHS Varsity Cheerleaders. HOSA held the concession stand as an additional fundraiser. "We love having this annual event before the Orange/Black Spring Game each season," states Cheer Coach Brittany Long. The number of fans in attendance continues to grow.
The Pink Team players included Rose Brown, Hayley Lemons, Lexi Bradley, Alyssa Fry, Madison Strayhorn, Takeyah Worsham, Alicia Neal, Lindsey Marlar, and Jerika Balentine. Pink Team Cheerleaders included John Washington, Hunter Shelton, Clemmie Alcorn, Gavin Tarwater, Jerry Ellis, Luke Samaniego, Abraham Gomez, and Tydrell Friar. The Purple Team players included Jakayla Dixson, Savannah Scudamore, Loren Ratton, Sydney Davis, Jessica Allen, Anna Jackson and Emma Jackson. The Purple Team cheerleaders included James Dixson, Donovan Biggers, Oshae Pruitt, Julius Pruitt, Brett Bennett and Xavier Roddy.


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I know it's late for T6 material, but it's never too late for us combo makers! This is the newly formed Perfect Input teaming up with Russia's finest, the great Velone! Click above to view the video!
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Finals From A Norwegian Tekken 6 Tournament
Arthur "MacGyver" Stange from a-tt.net has e-mailed me, sharing this grand finals video from a recent tournament which took place in Norway. I don't want to spoil you the results so you can check them in the rest of the entry.
Continue reading "Finals From A Norwegian Tekken 6 Tournament"
WCG 2011 Asian Championship Results
Last week was big for Indonesia because of WCG preliminaries and the Asian Championship tournament featuring one of the best players in the world, Knee. Check out the results of both events thanks to XtiaN from Indotekken.
It's 11.11.11 today and the Tekken 6 video you can watch above is really special. If I tell you that its author is Velone then you already know that he always brings high quality videos. This time it's all about 11. Have you managed to find all the 11s?
Canada Cup Tekken 6 Final Match
The Tekken 6 finals of Canada Cup 2011 weren't streamed but you can watched the recorded match between Ryan Hart (Kazuya) and Tokido (Bob) above.
Ultimate Tournament XIII Teasers
Ultimate Tournament XIII will be remembered for a long time. Why? Well, the reason is quite simple – international guests. The Paris tournament will be featuring one of the best American Tekken 6 players (check the video above). Korea can't miss the event too so two players from this country will be joining UT XIII. Who is it going to be? Check the rest of the entry for the 2nd teaser revealing their nicknames!
Tekken Armenia YouTube Channel
We've received an e-mail from Rlyeh of the Tekken Armenia Team who recently established the team's YouTube account. Hit the link below to watch their videos. It's great to know that eventhough we're very close to the Tekken Hybrid's premiere, Tekken 6 is still being played all over the world.


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An app where you win sick sh*t all day, every day. You play against other users in super short real-time games to win a drop.
When the countdown reaches 00:00:30, instructions pop up telling you what you'll need to do to win. At 00:00:00 the game opens. The fastest person wins the drop.
Seconds. You'll know if you won right away after the game ends.
Anything from the most hyped sneakers, clothes and beauty products, to concert tickets, VIP festival passes, cash and tons more stuff.
As soon as one drop ends, a countdown to another one starts. There's always a drop to win.
If you like the drop, tap fire. If you think it sucks, tap trash. It helps us know what drops you guys like for the future.game ends
You'll know right away if you've won once the game has ended. Results are shown after the game ends. When the game ends, you'll see a congrats page and the next steps to getting your prize...if you were the fastest player.
Tap the trophy icon in the app to see a list of the most recent winners, what they won, when they won and where they're from.
It's basically just a clue for you to guess what the upcoming drop is.
It changes, but usually it's in the last hour of the countdown when we reveal what it is we're dropping. Check the app often so you don't miss a drop.
You'll see a prize info button at the bottom of your screen when the prize is revealed. Tap that button to get more info on things like sizing, colors, quantity, dates, rules etc. for that drop.
Yep. Tap and hold anywhere on the screen to see a clear shot of the prize once it's been revealed.
Yep. All of the prizes on Suprize are brand new.
Yep. All products/experiences on Suprize are either: bought by us directly from an authorized distributor/retailer/brand, or brands give us their merch to drop.
Yep. Every single prize is free and the app is free to download. You pay nothing. There's no catch.
13 or older.
You gotta live in USA and Canada (except Quebec), UK, Germany, or Netherlands. Yes...we'll be in more places soon.
A lot of it comes from what you tell us you want over social. If there's something specific you want us to drop, just holla at us.
There's no set # tbh. It's whatever # we feel like dropping in a day.
Nah. We drop things pretty much all day/night completely at random. You'll have to keep checking back to make sure you don't miss a drop.
Yep. There's no limit on how many drops you can win, but you gotta wait 10 days from your last win to be able to win again.
Winning is based on how fast you are at playing the game. The more hyped the drop, the more people will be playing for that prize.
You have 48 hours to fill out your details and submit them to us from the time you won. If we don't hear from you within 48 hours, your prize will be forfeited.
We'll ship it out in 7-10 business days after we receive back your info. Delivery times vary based on location. If the prize you won is virtual/online, we'll just email you the info.
Maybe. We drop hundreds of prizes a month, so there's a chance you'll see your favorite prize more than once. If there's a specific prize you want us to bring back, let us know.
If you were the fastest player, you will automatically be taken to a page to send us your info right after the game. Once we get it back, we send out your prize.
If you got to the congrats page and something like that happens, just email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and include the prize you won and the phone # attached to your account that you won from. Once we verify you are the winner (if the phone number you gave us matches with the phone number of the person who won), we'll get back to you.
We will only contact potential winners via email. If you see an email coming from a @suprize.win addy...that's us.
It's how we verify your account. It's 2019...get with the times.
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RUGBY: Kesteven throw away 14-point lead to suffer late defeat
Midlands League 3
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Sileby Town 32
Kesteven 27
Kesteven made their first visit to Sileby for their return fixture.
Injuries and unavailability left the visitors short-handed but they started the game very well and opened the scoring after only four minutes when Adam Draper spotted a gap from a ruck five metres out and shot in under the bar for the opening try. Price converted and the visitors looked comfortable.
The Sileby side, though, worked themselves into the game and opened their account with a try in the corner.
Kesteven kept the pressure up and when Sileby were caught offside, Price stepped up to add a penalty.
The home team continued to play open rugby but it was to cost them when, just before the break, Jack Palin read their move perfectly to intercept and run in for a try under the posts. Price converted.
Ks looked to hold on till half time but in the last seconds an attempted clearance kick was picked up by the Sileby wing who scored in the corner to close the half time to 17-10.
Kesteven kept up their good play and added a third try. Draper's second try was a carbon copy of the first when he again picked up from the base of a ruck and darted for the line to score. Price's conversion opened up a 14-point gap.
Tweddle was replaced by Pert at this point. This should have seen them safe but Sileby had other ideas. They added their third try when Kesteven were judged to have illegally prevented a try and the referee awarded a penalty try.
Straight from the restart, Sileby were awarded a scrum on half way and scored a simple try from clean possession. The conversion failed but Sileby were not done and took the lead with 10 minutes left when they added their fifth try.
Kesteven were not done and when they were awarded a penalty with five minutes left, Tom Price kept up his 100 per cent record with the boot to tie the scores at 27-27.
Sileby had the bit between their teeth and were not going to accept the draw. Their determination paid off with a try deep into injury time to secure the win and leave a disappointing end to the match for Kesteven.
Kesteven: Price, Palin, Betts, Windsor, Cox, Parker, Draper, Tedman, Sheardown, Purvis, Tweddle, Hanson, Brown, Armstrong, Webster. Reps: Pert.
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The HUF SS 2012 lookbook features simple sartorial pieces, reflective of the effortless cool of the skater lifestyle. The apparel doubles as casual and efficient. The fit of each piece, from shoe to fitted cap to trouser, is ideal for transitioning from a skating session to the daily routine.
Keith Hufnagel, owner of HUF, is a former skateboarding pro. With his long history in pro skating and extensive exposure to international cultures, Hufnagel applied his street-savvy style to a San Francisco shop. After a series of frustrations with the void of quality skating apparel, Huf founded his own line. HUF boasts a refined collection of independently manufactured premium skate gear. Keith Hufnagel himself oversees the design and production of each product.
The HUF SS 2012 lookbook is perfect for the laid-back skate addict.
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I recently tested the Tadah Patterns Pleatie Dress and Shortsuit and made this version with lace in the pleats.
It's super simple and SO effective!! I'll show you how to recreate it
You'll need your pattern piece and some lace
Mark out your pleats as per your pattern
Fold along your marked line, finger press and turn over, right side down.
I use glue to hold my lace perfectly in place, you can use pins of course.
Make sure you line the lace up well, turn over and double check your lace is even, sew with the allowance of the pattern you're using. I'm using a coloured thread so you can see what I've done - it makes a nice pattern as well if you're confident you can sew perfectly straight.
Continue with your other pleats the same way, then iron them all toward the arm hole.
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Summer has ended and the new school year is in full swing.
The 2017 Summer Reading Program "Build a Better World" is over. This year's Summer Reading Program was a great success! It was the first set of programming done at the new location of the Savona Free Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House on the corner of McCoy St and Main St. We had many old friend and made many new friends take on the reading challenge of reading for 20 hours over the six weeks of the program. All had a great time attending the programs and learning new skills. Some friends found new reading material and new formats of reading, such as our digital books and audio books in our Overdrive digital collection. Over all this year's program was the biggest and best in recent history.
The Library would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors, donners, and volunteers who helped to make the 2017 Summer Reading Program such a great success! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Mom's Savona Diner, 82 Main St., Savona, NY
King's Market, 25 E. Lamoka Ave., Savona, NY
Pizza Hut, 357 W Morris St, Bath, NY
(Steuben County Youth Bureau, 3 Pulteney Square, Bath, NY)
Taco Bell, 368 W Morris St, Bath, NY
Rico's Pizza New York Style, 371 W Morris St, Bath, NY
Sea breeze Amusement Park, 4600 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY
Roseland Waterpark, 250 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua, NY
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford, NY
Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca, NY
**A very special thank you for Mom's Savona Dinner and the Tyrtle Beach Youth Fund for their generous help to the program.**
Thank you to all of the volunteers who gave their time and energy so generously to make all of our programs and endeavors a reality.
Remember, even though the 2017 Summer Reading Program is over the Savona Free Library is still open the same hours and days as in the summer. We are here to help with your informational and entertaining needs.


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[Audio below.] Israel's Supreme Court has given Army Radio 60 days to explain why it refused to air a Yad L'Achim advertisement warning of missionaries.
"Neshama," begins the ad, "don't let them mess with your soul! In festivities planned for the upcoming [non-Jewish] holidays around the country, missionaries will be out in force trying to influence you to give up your religion. Don't fall for it. Protect your proud Jewish identity!"
The ad concludes with the announcer giving the phone number of Yad L'Achim's hotline.
The broadcast was nixed by Army Radio on the grounds that as an organ of the army "we cannot air anything that offends the religious sensibilities of this or that segment of the public, even if it is a minority."
Furthermore, added the radio station, Yad L'Achim's activities "whether or not they are legal and legitimate, are the subject of an ideological debate among the general public and therefore, as a military body, we cannot air this kind of broadcast."
In response, attorney Yoram Sheftel, on behalf of Yad L'Achim, fired off a letter attacking the decision and clarifying that "a public-service message warning Jews of anti-Semitic, missionary activity in their midst does not harm the religious sensibilities of any group in the Israeli public."
But Yad L'Achim's request fell on deaf ears. The radio station's legal counsel responded, among other things, that "a public military radio station cannot be turned into an arena in which those supporting missionaries and cults do battle against those opposing them."
Moreover, added the military lawyer, the broadcast contains a message that "is likely to arouse fear and panic among the public."
In a carefully reasoned petition to the High Court, Yad L'Achim argued that Army Radio is a public broadcasting company and the advertisement is protected by laws ensuring freedom of expression. The petition cites a host of precedents to this effect.
"Does Army Radio really believe that combating missionary activity is 'the subject of an ideological debate in the public,' as it claims in its letter to Yad L'Achim," asks the petition.
"Furthermore, the claim that the broadcast 'is likely to arouse fear and panic among the public' is outrageous. Do the respondents seriously believe that this public-service message would cause panic among the public?
"The answer is obvious."
The High Court accepted Yad L'Achim's petition and gave Army Radio 60 days to respond.
Yad L'Achim chairman Rav Shalom Dov Lifschitz expressed his hope that his organization would prevail in court and that "the important broadcasts that are aimed at opening the eyes of the public will prevent innocent Jews from falling into the arms of the missionaries."
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How I Got Naked In The Military and For My Nation No Less!
( Guest Site By Anon )
Naked In The Military – Someone's body is maybe the only thing that is truly theirs and not something that most of the world, except for a parent when they were young or a lover sometime later on, will probably see in the all together.
Being nude for the very first time in front of another person can be somewhat traumatic depending on how or why it happens, which is my story:
Joining the Army – Me a 19 Year Old Girl In The 1970's And Getting Naked In The Military
After I finished high school I joined the army so I could get college financing. I understood there was going to be a physical examination, but I actually did not know I 'd have to be completely nude in front of anyone. I 'd never had to do this before and even though I was 19, I'd never been examined like that by a doctor, especially a male doctor!
Military Nudes – Naked In The Military For The First Time
I was taken into the exam room and told to get undressed. The doctor did not actually have great bedside manner either and seemed like he was only in a big rush to get done, which I guess he probably was since he had to do stuff like this all day. He didn't really find that I was nervous, humiliated and scared to death and I doubt he even cared!
Things Get Militarily Physical
A doctor poked and prodded like all physicians do and then determined to do a pelvic exam. http://nudismphotos.net/posts/we-treat-nudity-and-sexuality/ was in the 70s and now the military doesn't do these humiliating pelvic examinations. I was a virgin and it hurt like hell and burned! I used ton't like it at all even though it was over pretty quick and he was ignoring http://shockintown.com/post/first-one-i-tried-was-the-therma-europa-centre-in-the-centre-of-berlin/ to get dressed and saying I was concluded.
So, my first social nudity experience (if you can call it that) with others was not fun at all and was really embarrassing and distressing. I don't believe it made me despise being naked or even turned me away from attempting nudism, but it was rather shocking for a girl from a small town who was only trying to join the military to get a college education. I had to get over it because I was going to additionally need to shower with a bunch of other girls all at one time, but that was nothing compared to this!
Nowadays getting nude in front of a physician is no big deal, but I still sometimes think about that scared teenage girl who didn't really know what was going on when I joined the army and got completely naked in the military exam.
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text: Albert Gallatin (1801–1809) - Secretary of the Treasury [cite this] ↑Thomas Jefferson Home Page Albert Gallatin was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 29, 1761, and graduated from the University of Geneva. He came to the United States in 1780 and worked initially as a French tutor at Harvard University. After moving to southern Pennsylvania (then part of Virginia) and establishing the town of New Geneva, he gained his first political experience as a delegate to the Pennsylvania state constitutional convention (1789). Gallatin soon took on legislative duties as a Pennsylvania state representative (1790-1792) and quickly proceeded to Washington, D.C., serving as a senator from 1793 to 1794. While serving for the next seven years as a U.S. representative (1795-1801), Gallatin gained further notoriety through his exceptional work as a member of the Standing Committee on Finance. His skill in that field most likely earned him his next job, as Gallatin began the first of his thirteen years as secretary of the Treasury in the presidential administrations of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. He worked hard to secure the nation's finances and pay down its debt. In 1813, President Madison sent Gallatin to Britain on a diplomatic mission. During his absence, Secretary of the Navy William Jones served as interim secretary of the Treasury. After resigning from Madison's cabinet in 1814, Gallatin undertook two separate diplomatic charges for the United States, serving first as U.S. minister to France (1815-1823), and then as U.S. minister to Great Britain (1826-1827). Upon returning to the United States in 1827, Gallatin served as president of the National Bank of New York, later the Gallatin National Bank of the City of New York, until 1849. During that time, he also helped found New York University and the American Ethnological Society. Albert Gallatin died in Queens, New York, on August 12, 1849. Thomas Jefferson Essays Life in Brief Life Before the Presidency Campaigns and Elections Domestic Affairs Foreign Affairs Life After the Presidency Family Life The American Franchise Impact and Legacy [ print all essays ] Thomas Jefferson Home Citation Information Consulting Editor Peter Onuf Professor Onuf is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Professor of History at the University of Virginia. His writings include: Jefferson's Empire: The Language of American Nationhood (University Press of Virginia, 2001) Statehood and Union: A History of the Northwest Ordinance (Indiana University Press, 1987) Origins of the Federal Republic: Jurisdictional Controversies in the United States, 1775–1787 (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1983) American President has changed! Click here to take a short survey and tell us what you think!


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dessert, holiday, Low FODMAP, New York, recipes, Thanksgiving
I cannot believe Thanksgiving is next week! I'm super excited to head home to New York (the last time was for my brother's birthday…SIX MONTHS ago!), especially since my brother and his fiancé will be home for the holiday as well. For us all to be in the same place at the same time is a rare occurrence.
In discussing plans for our Thanksgiving meal my Mom bestowed upon me the task of creating a "Kerry approved" dessert (aka, low FODMAP, gluten free, etc etc). The rest of my family will be content with the apple pie my future sister in law will be bringing, so there's no one I really have to worry about impressing. I can make whatever kind of dessert I feel like.
Here are some things I have in mind…
Five "Kerry-Friendly" Dessert Recipes
Chocolate pumpkin sun butter treats (PaleOMG)
I love chocolate. I love pumpkin. I love sun butter. I should probably make these…
paleo carrot cakE (forty cakes)
Some alterations would be needed (subbing maple syrup for agave…leaving out the raisins) but I've never made any type of carrot cake before so this could be a good opportunity to try it out.
Paleo Pumpkin Pie (Elana's Pantry)
Of course I need to consider some version of this classic staple.
Low Carb Sugar-Free Pumpkin Vanilla Chia Pudding (Sugar-Free Mom)
If I'm just making dessert for myself and not feeling up to a lot of effort, these could make a light and tasty option.
Pumpkin Pie Fudge Brownies (Fit Bald Man)
When it comes to desserts you're not likely to think of a tough-looking bald man, but this simple brownie recipe could be whipped up in no time.
Decisions decisions….
I want to know…
What dish are YOU in charge of this Thanksgiving?
What do you usually have for dessert?


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"We wanted something that we could do to make every kid smile and thanks to Hillary Communications, we were able to do that," said Mrs. Evon.
Elgin's second Winter Wishes started the morning of Dec. 13, 2017, with a little dose of sweetness.
Students were inspired by the Chris Rosati story that Mrs. West uses as a part of her curriculum to teach kindness before Winter Wishes was launched. In his inspiring story, Chris shares with the world about having ALS and wanting to spend the remaining days of his life spreading kindness to make the lives of those around him better.
To do so, Chris had come up with a plan to steal a Krispy Kreme donut truck and drive around his hometown, throwing stolen donuts out to strangers, just to make them happy by spreading a simple act of kindness. When Krispy Kreme heard about the plot, they gave Chris a truck and 1,000 donuts so he could fulfill that wish.
Before his death, he developed Inspire Media Network, a non-profit organization, that inspires young people to participate and share about projects that spread kindness.
Chris believed in the Butterfly Effect and lived the remaining part of his life by the theory.
"The Butterfly Effect is the theory that one seemingly small action can ultimately lead to a large change. Kindness can spread exponentially," said Chris. "One act can lead to countless others and each of those acts could lead to countless more."
Chris Rosati passed away on Oct. 18, 2017, and Winter Wishes wanted to honor his legacy by providing a free donut to each child to kick off the week.
Hilliary Communications purchased and delivered 750 donuts to the middle school so that every child could have a sweet treat to brighten their day.
"We wanted something that we could do to make every kid smile and thanks to Hillary Communications, we were able to do that," said Mrs. Evon.
Earlier in the year, each child at Elgin Middle School filled out a form to grant one wish for themselves, one wish for a friend and one wish for the community.
Mrs. Evon, the 7th grade geography teacher/student counsel adviser and Mrs. West, the 7th grade reading teacher/student counsel adviser, combined their super powers to organize the Winter Wishes program and make sure each child gets a wish granted.
"When we stated all this a year ago, we had no idea what it would look like," said Mrs. Evon.
Secretaries Becky Newton and Terri Glover were a part of the official "Donut Squad" and were joined by Principal Hitt, Mrs. West, Dustin and Eddie Hilliary and Hilliary Communications employees, JJ Francais and Sylvia Jones, in handing out donuts to awaiting kids.
"Donuts are nice," said Arthur Barfield-Cherry, aka "Artie." Kids laughed with friends while eating their donuts and danced to "Joy to the World" as it thumped loudly through the outdoor speakers.
"Be kind every day," said Mrs. Evon. "Be happy!"


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Downgrading Nexus 5 from Android 6.0 to Android 5.1.1
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I jumped on Android 6.0 Marshmallow as soon as the developer images were available to flash, and to be honest as far as "major releases" go, it was pretty underwhelming. A lot of the new features aren't things I need, and I've found myself running in to a bug with device orientation in Chrome (only!) not working.
So I've decided to downgrade back to 5.1.1, here's how the process goes:
- Backup everything
- Download the Lollipop image (found here)
- Decompress the image
- Boot the Nexus 5 in to
- Run the
flash-all.sh, or flash each step manually.
Thankfully I recently moved from using Google Authenticator for my 2fa, to using Authenticator Plus which has the ability to backup/restore/sync your authenticator profiles to Dropbox or Google Drive, so before wiping my Nexus 5, I set my trusty 2012 Nexus 7 up with Authenticator Plus so I can get back in to my accounts after I've finished downgrading.
As an aside, the device orientation not working bug is the real motivation for downgrading. I'm going to be presenting a talk about Google Cardboard and Javascript to a local developer group this week, and so need a device that will actually work with Google Cardboard!
This post was written way back in 2015. There's a chance that it's no-longer correct, or it has been superseded by a newer post. I commend you for making it this far through my archive!
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Science, Ignored Again15 Oct 2006
The New York Times Op/Ed section has a scathing article about the Bush administration rejecting the recommendations of experts inside and outside the government who had urged a significant tightening of federal standards regulating the amount of soot in the air. From the article:
At issue were so-called fine particles, tiny specks of soot that are less than one-thirtieth the diameter of a human hair. They penetrate deep into the lungs and circulatory system and have been implicated in tens of thousands of deaths annually from both respiratory and coronary disease. The E.P.A., obliged under the Clean Air Act to set new exposure levels every five years, tightened the daily standard. But it left unchanged the annual standard, which affects chronic exposure and which the medical community regards as more important.
In so doing, the agency rejected the recommendation of its own staff scientists and even that of its Clean Air Scientific Advisory Council, a 22-member group of outside experts that had recommended a significant tightening of the standards. Stephen Johnson, the agency administrator, claimed there was "insufficient evidence" linking health problems to long-term exposure. He added that "wherever the science gave us a clear picture, we took clear action," noting also that "there was not complete agreement on the standard."
Don't these guys ever get tired of these games? It's always the same argument. "I'm sorry, you can't absolutely, positively, show a 100% proof with no wiggle room for interpretation therefore I reject the entire argument out of hand even though anyone with a brain in his head can see that you're right." It's the "reasonable doubt" clause that we're so use to hearing from legal circles again. Except that as usual, it's not "reasonable", it's just doubt.
How is it we can wage war with the almost no credible evidence and then ignore mountains of evidence in a clean air recommendation? The answer is of course money. What drives me crazy is these guys are already rich to the point of dynastic wealth. How much more do they need?
Remember the 2000 census? I remember watching Senate speeches about how we can't trust "statistics" and that we should have a full, fair and honest count. Census counts have always under-counted and everyone knows it. But does that stop these guys? Hell no. They stand up at their podiums and pronounce the perniciousness of this "math" as a calculated attempt to distort the truth. The arguments are so thinly veiled as to be laughable.
It amazes me how arguments get twisted to favor whatever agenda is being put forth. What ever happened to well reasoned informed decisions? No, let's just ignore the fact finders and experts (unless they happen to agree with something we want) and add a few more millions to our own fortunes and call it a day. Sad.


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Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Hertha Berlin top of the class in half-term Bundesliga review
Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard picks out the teams that get an A+ or failed to make the grade at the halfway mark in the German top flight this season.
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Bayern Munich (1st, 46 pts)
On course to be top of the class for the fourth season running. Dropped just five points, and racked up stunning 5-1 wins against Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg. Robert Lewandowski, Jérôme Boateng and Thomas Müller all star pupils. Pep Guardiola proving a masterful teacher once again.
Grade: A
Borussia Dortmund (2nd, 38 pts)
Change of tutor made little difference, as Thomas Tuchel worked wonders. Scored more goals than any other team, and played breathtaking football. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the teacher's pet, with a league-high 18 Bundesliga goals. Unlucky that Bayern are so good.
Grade: A
Hertha Berlin (3rd, 32 pts)
Pál Dárdai has created a team in his own image: reliable, hard-working and disciplined. As a former Hertha pupil, he understands what the institution is all about. Squad depth is a worry, but all departments are currently performing above expectations.
Grade: A
Borussia Mönchengladbach (4th, 29 pts)
André Schubert was a superb supply teacher, revitalising a club that had taken no points from the first five matchdays, and had parted ways with coach Lucien Favre. Schubert went unbeaten in his first 10 Bundesliga games, and his Foals were the only team to beat mighty Bayern Munich.
Grade: B
Bayer Leverkusen (5th, 27 pts)
Maddeningly inconsistent, but wins from the final two games of the Hinrunde papered over the cracks. If it wasn't for the goals of star performer Javier Hernández, Die Werkself would've been in big trouble. Must do better.
Grade: C
Schalke (6th, 27 pts)
Forward Leroy Sané, 19, and midfield tyros Johannes Geis and Leon Goretzka excelled, but their elders didn't always back them up. New teacher André Breitenreiter has impressively united the group in his first term.
Grade: B-
Wolfsburg (7th, 26 pts)
Head boy Kevin De Bruyne moved to Manchester, and Wolfsburg keenly felt his absence. Strong at home, but dreadful away, scoring a pitiful four goals on the road. Max Kruse, André Schürrle and Julian Draxler will all be on the naughty step if they don't improve.
Grade: C-
Mainz (8th, 24 pts)
Consistent in their inconsistency, with seven wins and seven defeats, but exceeded overall expectations. Yunus Malli and Japanese import Yoshinori Muto have been top of their class by some distance.
Grade: B
FC Köln (9th, 24 pts)
Flying start which faded somewhat, but still a strong effort. Started the season with noble intentions of playing attacking football, but reverted to type, with home games featuring an average of just 1.4 goals.
Grade: B-
Hamburg (10th, 22 pts)
Hamburg still don't score enough goals, and still lack consistency, but long-suffering fans must be pleased to see them seven points above the drop zone. Must keep improving.
Grade: C
Ingolstadt (11th, 20 pts)
Have raised eyebrows in their first ever Bundesliga season, staying clear of the relegation scrap. Innovative coach Ralph Hasenhüttl has organised his charges wonderfully, but goal tally of just 11 must improve.
Grade: B+
Augsburg (12th, 19 pts)
The Bavarians seemed to stay on summer holidays for a bit too long, but finally knuckled down. Took 13 points from last five games of the Hinrunde, and qualified for the Europa League's last 32.
Grade: C
Darmstadt (13th, 18 pts)
Featured many pupils who had failed elsewhere, but still formed an impressive unit. Their style won't win any beauty contests, but you would have to go some to out-work them.
Grade: B
Eintracht Frankfurt (14th, 17 pts)
Coach Armin Veh should've learned the "you should never go back" lesson at Stuttgart, but he's now pushing his luck with a second spell in Frankfurt. Injuries haven't helped, but the squad's morale appears fragile.
Grade: D
Stuttgart (15th, 15 pts)
The Stuttgart school is famous for producing inspirational leaders, but none of them ever seem to coach their first team. Alexander Zorniger lasted just 13 games, and his replacement Jürgen Kramny must fix one of the worst defences in Europe. Another chaotic term.
Grade: F
Werder Bremen (16th, 15 pts)
Former Under-23 coach Viktor Skripnik graduated to the top job last term, and led the northerners out of relegation danger. Now they are right back in the mire. The defence is leaky, and the attack is over-reliant on Anthony Ujah.
Grade: E
Hannover (17th, 14 pts)
Coach Michael Frontzeck failed to inspire his side and has now walked away. The lack of a sporting director over summer wrecked the club's recruitment drive, and the new intake have all underwhelmed. A failure at all levels.
Grade: F
Hoffenheim (18th, 13 pts)
The biggest underperformers in the league, as Hoffenheim appeared to have done sensible summer business after Roberto Firmino left. Some talented players have really struggled, and accomplished firefighter Huub Stevens faces one of his biggest ever challenges.
Grade: F
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Grateful Dead
Oregon State University,
Corvallis, Oregon
Download: FLAC/MP3
This is a flac encoded & tagged version of shnid: 19283
101-d1t01 – //Dire Wolf (3:52)
102-d1t02 – //China Cat Sunflower -> (4:34)
103-d1t03 – I Know You Rider (4:59)
104-d1t04 – Hard To Handle (5:09)
105-d1t05 – Cumberland Blues (4:48) – Officially Released on The Golden Road (1965 – 1973)
106-d1t06 – Me & My Uncle (3:11)
107-d1t07 – Black Peter (9:26)
108-d1t08 – Good Lovin' (7:24)
109-d1t09 – stage banter (1:28)
110-d1t10 – Mason's Children -> (4:38)
111-d1t11 – High Time% (6:34)
112-d2t01 – Dark Star -> (19:59)
113-d2t02 – St. Stephen -> (7:40)
114-d2t03 – The Eleven -> (9:37)
115-d2t04 – Turn on Your Lovelight//(13:32)
–disc 1 total time–56:09–
–disc 2 total time–50:50–
–Dire Wolf may/may not have been the opener.
For that era, it was rarely used as an opener
–Dire Wolf cuts in after several verses
–the first minute of China Cat is missing
–an electrical buzz can first be heard during Mason's.
It is less frequent after High Time, but can be heard in
places for the rest of the set
–reel flip at 4:40 in High Time
–very brief Feelin' Groovy Jam at 12:55 in Dark Star
–a significant portion of Lovelight is missing
–Sound Forge was used for normalization and pitch correction.
The pitch was flat by nearly a semitone on all circulating
copies that I have sampled.
Part of The Music Never Stopped Project 2003
edits/encoding JCotsman


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Creative Photography – Barrel load of Trouble
Here is a shot of the 'Old Man' or one of the 'Hill Billy's' as he is known at his clay pigeon shooting club, which is where this image was actually shot.
How did I help?
Unlike most of the Movie Poster photoshoots, this was a special one off in the style of an epic western. Bazil and his team mates at their Clay Pigeon shooting club are known as The Hill-Billy's… Why you may ask? They all have long hair and beards and this shoot was set up to give exactly that feel.
About this Movie Poster photoshoot.
This image was taken using a minimalist set up of a single speedlite flash and natural daylight, it was actually shot at the back of the clay pigeon shooting club shed, this one involved a lot of digital artwork to give it an old authentic look, but it was worth every minute (hours) to achieve the final look. I have since sold multiple prints of this right up to a huge 24 x 18 inch for the club wall!
The final images were printed at Loxley Colour using the incredible Kodak Professional ENDURA Metallic paper and look simply stunning!
If you would like to see any examples of my work in the flesh, just let me know and I can bring a range of samples for you to see. You really will be impressed.
Equipment Used:
Canon 5D Mk3
Canon 50mm f/1.4 Prime Lens
1 Speedlite Flash (bare, no modifier)
Software Used:
Lightroom CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
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It's been a very exciting few days at Phoenix HQ. Last week, Kim won the prestigious "Feature Story of the Year" award at the NAPA awards ceremony.
The National Association of Press Agencies annual awards ceremony celebrates the best news and feature agency journalists and the event is held in central London and attended by leading industry figures.


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You did not miss the deadline to register to vote in Illinois. Yesterday, October 9th, was the last day to register and vote later. The Illinois State Board of Elections says voters can still register, but in most cases they'll have to vote at the same time. There's also an online voter registration option available at the State Board's website. Voters in Illinois can, essentially, register all the way up to and including Election Day.
Illinois Voters Can Still Register To Vote
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And namely:
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Offered this summer, one of the foundational courses for several degree programs as well as a class available for audit (info here), is Dr. Valerie Lesniak's STMM 571 class "Introduction to the Art of Spiritual Direction". The practice of going to spiritual direction allows for pause and awareness of the Holy in our lives.
This month, we asked Dr. Valerie Lesniak to share a bit more about this class offering which has meant so much to our students and alumni.
Q: What variety of students typically engage this course at the School of Theology and Ministry?
A: Introduction to the Art of Spiritual Direction (STMM 571) is a required course for all MA in Transforming Spirituality students (with an option to specialize in Spiritual Direction as a part of the degree program), as well as those pursuing a Post Master's Certificate in Spirituality/Spiritual Direction.? Students from other degree programs have taken this course as an elective. MA in Pastoral Studies and Master of Divinity students in particular find this course quite helpful in finessing their listening skills and deepening their pastoral presence to others.
Q: Could you share in your own words and perspective what spiritual direction is, and how it can aid students in practical application in various fields and vocations??
A: Spiritual Direction is the art of listening to another as one person explores the way the Spirit moves in their lives.? It is the art of holy conversation.? Our lives are so busy and move so fast that often we forget to stop and wonder how God is with us.? The practice of going to spiritual direction allows for that holy pause and for that holy awareness of God in our lives.? Learning how to listen to the voice of the Spirit in someone else's life demands an openness to God and a willingness to bear witness to the other of how God is revealing God's self in their lives.? In many ways "spiritual direction" is a misnomer.? It is really about attending to God in the midst of our daily lives and allowing God to direct us.? The spiritual director acts as a mirror so another sees more clearly the ways of God in their lives.
Q: What does the student learning experience look like in the classroom? How is this learning engaged?
A: Classes in this course combine theory with practice.? A portion of each class session is devoted to unpacking the readings assigned for that day.? These readings are carefully selected from a growing body of literature on spiritual direction.? We look at the history of spiritual direction, contemporary expressions of spiritual direction, theological underpinnings that support the practice and reflection upon one's own experience of spiritual guidance.? Students participate in triads each class sessions initially practicing responsive listening skills then once mastered the triads begin "practicing spiritual direction" on each other.? A feedback form has been devised that assists each student claim their own unique style of doing spiritual direction.? The class as a whole reflects upon their triad work being done and issues that arise in the practice are then addressed in class.? Reflection,? prayer and practical assistance is offered as part of the class.
For more info via the Graduate Catalog, visit here.
For more info about auditing this course, visit here.


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There are visible signs in Costa Mesa that the housing market is recovering.
After a few years of virtually no new residential construction (between 2009 and 2012, Costa Mesa added only 56 new housing units, with zero in 2011), it's heartening to see construction crews busy and the Planning Commission agendas getting longer.
And while the real estate industry seems to gain some positive momentum, our elected and appointed officials continue to complain about an odd statistic. They are just not satisfied with Costa Mesa's homeownership rate.


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Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a mid-engined sports car, designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and manufactured in Molsheim, France, by Bugatti. It was named after the racing driver Pierre Veyron.
About the Bugatti Veyron
The original version has a top speed of 407 km/h (253 mph). It was named Car of the Decade and best car award (2000–2009) by the BBC television programme Top Gear. The standard Bugatti Veyron also won Top Gear's Best Car Driven All Year award in 2005.
The Super Sport version of the Veyron is recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a top speed of 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph).
The Veyron's chief designer was Hartmut Warkuss and the exterior was designed by Jozef Kabaň of Volkswagen, with much of the engineering work being conducted under the guidance of engineering chief Wolfgang Schreiber.
Several special variants have been produced. In December 2010, Bugatti began offering prospective buyers the ability to customise exterior and interior colours by using the Veyron 16.4 Configurator application on the marque's official website. The Bugatti Veyron was discontinued in late 2014 making it more desirable with a price tag of over 1.5 million pounds to buy.
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A worldwide exhibition of photographic medium, The Photography Show Presented by AIPAD returns to Pier 94 (711 12th Ave., NY, NY) with more studios, exhibitions, and panel discussions than you can shake a tripod at. Running April 5 - 8, the Photography Show (or AIPAD) features more than 100 of the world's leading fine art photography galleries will present a range of museum-quality work including contemporary, modern, and 19th century photographs, photo-based art, video, and new media. Exhibiting galleries include UNIX Gallery, Flowers, De Soto Gallery, Jackson Fine Art, and MEM, along with book dealers, publishers, established older galleries and young up-and-comers.
AIPAD will also have a robust selection of panel discussions such as History/Her Stories: Photographs by Women, A Talk with Teju Cole, The Future of Photography, Curator and Artist talks, ALL POWER: Visual Legacies of the Black Panther Party, and many more.
To learn more, go to: https://www.aipadshow.com
The Photography Show Presented by AIPADApril 5 - 8, 2018
Pier 94711 12th Ave.New York, NY 10019
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Pearl Park Beach Resort is located on the Beach No.1 of Neil Island, in the South Andaman District of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Pearl Park Beach between the aqua blue waters of the Andaman Sea and the green hills of Neil Island. Built with the produce of the land, in authentic Andamanese style, Spacious cottages are just a few metres from the sea.


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I had preordered at my local GameStop, however, because I wanted to pick up Perfect Shot, I went to another GameStop to pick that up and I figured I'd get GTA 4 there. Funny, because GTA IV was completely sold out unless I preordered. I was shocked. First time in a LONG time I've seen that happened.
I went to my local store and the SAME RULE applied. Glad I preordered!


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Successful people build each other up. They motivate, inspire and push each other. Unsuccessful people just hate, blame and complain. We must move forward and not backwards.
History is on our side. The great advice from my beloved brother Prince Charles Njemanze.
"A people whose youths have no hope have no future"- Engr (Pastor) Tony Mba president world Owerri people congress USA.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist or a psychic to understand that the youth of any nation is it's
biggest asset.
America elected it's first black president in 2008 because president Obama's presidential campaign team was able to empower, mobilize and turn out American youth and women on
election day.
Our youth is our future and our only hope of maintaining our tradition, culture and native land.
Many years ago I was an Owerre youth with a lot of dreams just like the ones today. My dream was made possible by other members of our society that knew and understood the importance of helping our youth succeed. As a citizen of Owerre we must all stand up today and start making decisions, policies and proposals that will empower and benefit our youths.
We must design programmes and activities that will encourage, support and at least give our youth hope, knowing someone cares. I have said it once and will say it again; An Idle mind is a criminal mind. We must strive to keep our youth healthy and busy both mentally and spiritually or we will fail as a society.
Free education is a great gift but unemployment upon graduation negates the efforts.
We must stop building prisons and hotels and use the resources to build industries, trade centers and rehabilitation hospitals to help our youths with emotional and depressive issues caused by stress, depression and chemical imbalance of some sort which might be beyond their control. Boredom, depression, unemployment and untreated mental disorder can only increase violence and crime rate.
If we as a community cannot willingly help our youth to stabilize through good jobs, physical activities and other opportunities, I suggest we stop complaining when our crime rate sky rockets.
Being in the medical field I see and serve a lot of American youths daily with emotional issues. Some of those issues are inherited genetically, but are very well controlled through rehabilitation and adequate medications. America protects their youths and hence has several benefits and opportunities to help rehab those children even the ones in prison. They do not watch them roam the streets naked and unattended like we do with all the mentally ill people running around naked in owerre streets. There is a need for a rehab hospital in our state.
Our youth is our future and we can do better.
My brother Charles and I joined the World Owerri People Congress USA (WOPC) in 2014 because we wanted an honest and legitimate home town organization that will work hard to better our communities especially our youths. We have been blessed and are fortunate to work with a true and original Owerre son; President Tony Mba, a man of God whose priority is our youth and to make "Owerre Anyi" a better place. My honourable president I salute you. His dedication and passion for our home town gives me the courage to work harder for our cause. The WOPC soccer committee has worked very hard to make this soccer tournament a reality.
I hope this trophy will continue his legacy for our youths. I wake up every day without fear for owerre because of our youths. When there is war fear not, our youths will fight. If the government wants to take our land, our youths will lay on it till they die.
But we couldn't have made this possible without the tireless efforts of our philanthropist, a true and powerful son of Naze-OWERRE, our beloved Chief Theo Egbujor who is on the ground and making things happen. "Nda Theo, biri kwa ooooooh."
At the 2014 convention in Tennessee USA, I was so proud as I watched and listened to my fellow Azuanuka Dame Comfort Obi OON, the first female to ever address a WOPC convention electrify the crowd as she outlined her efforts in helping the youths of Owerre secure jobs upon graduation. She gave them hope and choices in life and reassured them that someone cares. A very humble but powerful Azuanuka Ekele!!!.
The WOPC sponsored soccer championship for Owerre youths is a good start for our youth to stay healthy and the trophy for the championship was donated in memory of my late parents Eze and Ugoeze Alexius Anumaku Njemanze.
My dad, the late Eze Anumaku Njemanze was very outspoken and protected the rights of Owerre youths and people in general. I hope this trophy will continue his legacy for our youths. I wake up every day without fear for owerre because of our youths. When there is war fear not, our youths will fight. If the government wants to take our land, our youths will lay on it till they die.
If we are threatened by any state, our youths will rise up and fight to protect our dignity. For all our youths do to protect us they ask for nothing but our love, support and opportunities. We can do better for our society and we owe them that little.
WOPC USA will continue to fight to make our community a better place. To all the Owerre youths I say never give up because I believe in GOD EVEN WHEN HE IS SILENT.
May God bless us all.
Stella Njemanze Neboh


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Political Analysis and Commentary
The Outcome of Israel's February 2009 Election - A Rightward Movement
by Yoram Ettinger
The Outcome of Israel's February 2009 Election – A Rightward Movement
by Yoram Ettinger
1. According to the Israeli law and political (unicameral) tradition, the next Prime Minister will be a party leader, who could produce a bloc of 60+ (out of 120) Knesset Members. The late Rabin passed the Oslo Accord with a majority of 61 Knesset Members.
2. The Likud-led bloc ascended from a 50 seat minority to a 65 seat majority. The Kadima-led bloc crashed from a majority of 70 seats to a minority of 55 seats (including 10 seats for three Arab parties!).
3. The Netanyahu-led Likud surged from 12 seats in the previous Knesset to 27-8 in the new Knesset, while Livni-led Kadima dropped from 29 to 28 seats.
4. Kadima has held its own by attracting voters away from two other more dovish parties: Labor (which dropped from 19 to 13 seats) and Meretz (from 5 to 3). The Dovish vote moved closer to the center.
5. The count of soldiers' ballots – and inter party "excess agreements" – may accord the Likud bloc 1-2 additional Knesset seats.
6. Once again, the Israeli electorate delivered a predominantly-hawkish vote. In 1992, the late Rabin was elected on a hawkish platform (no Palestinian State, no negotiation with the PLO, no negotiation over Jerusalem and no retreat from the Golan). In 1996 Netanyahu was elected over Peres, the Oslo Man. In 1999, Barak was elected as a role-model of counter-terrorism warrior. In 2001 and in 2003, Sharon was elected as a hawk, who opposed restraint in-face-of-terrorism and "Disengagement."
7. The reluctance – by the current Kadima led government - to order the IDF to defeat PLO, Hamas and Hizballah terrorism was a key factor, which drove the electorate further to the right.
8. A February 2-3, 2009 poll of Israeli eligible voters, including Arabs (Prof. Yitzhak Katz, "Ma'agar Mochot" Institute):
*51%:32% oppose the establishment of a Palestinian State in Judea & Samaria;
*52%:22% believe that a Palestinian State in Judea & Samaria would lead to rockets on Jerusalem and central Israel;


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Elo 1723L 17" Interactive Touchscreen Display- White (TouchPro PCAP- E016808)
- 17'' LCD Touchscreen
- Integrated touch with up to 10 inputs
- Brightness of 217 cd/m²
- Viewing angle : Hor. 170°, Ver. 160
- Has dimensions 15.43 x 8.24 x 14.20 inches
- Has typical weight of 18.7
- Projected Capacitive touch sensing technology
- Built in speakers 2W + 2W
- 3 year warranty
- Hard outer glass surface to protect against dust and dirt
- Response time is 5 ms.
- Surface to protect against dust etc.
- White color
Elo 1723L 17'' Interactive Touchscreen Display Useful In Small Businesses and Schools
Elmo 1723L interactive touchscreen is ideal for business where you need to store data on day to day basis and store, record etc. It also help to keep all individuals in contact socially. 1723L gives better opportunities for your employees to finish their work and keep up with other companies and business. Especially useful for educational related environments where students can now focus on participating and discussing rather than only listening to teachers and noting down numbers. This increases their chances of acquiring more knowledge. With all types of knowledge at the tip of their fingers, they can learn better.
Elo 1723L 17'' Advantages and Peripherals
With cutting edge technology and design for customers comfort Elo 1723L 17'' has endless features and possibilities. The Elo 1723L 17'' can be set up on an adjustable height stand, VESA mounting option or on wall. It has Spill-resistant sealing. It also contains connectivity cables and controls situated on sides so that it is suitable for public use wit lockup capacity. Elo 1723L 17'' comes with the feature of easy installation of MSR (mag strip reader), customers facing display, NFC, RFID which is used for mobile payments. All products go through testing before being shipped.
Elo 1723L 17'' Superior Quality and Commercial Grade
Elo is a world recognized company and its products are approved worldwide. Elo 1723L 17'' touchscreen display has a warranty of 3 years. It comes in a stylish slim design that has a smooth glass resistance cover that is made for public use. Elo 1723L is designed in such a way that give faster responses, giving you a chance to improve your business, engagements and public interactions.
|Product Name
|Elo 1723L 17" Interactive Touchscreen Display- White (TouchPro PCAP- E016808)
|Country of Origin
|United States
|1280 x 1024
|Built-in Android
|Built-in Camera
|Built-in PC
|Touch Response Time (ms)
|Built-in Speaker (Watts)
|Ship cost
|Diagonal Size (Inches)
|Display Technology
|Backlit LED, LCD TFT, Active Matrix
|Included Software
|Power Requirement
|Monitor input power connector: Coaxial power jack (2.1mm pin outer diameter, 6.4mm barrel inner diameter); Monitor input power signal specifications: 12VDC ±5% (Note: This monitor is sold with an AC-DC power adapter.); Adapter input connector: IEC 60320 C14; Adapter input voltage range: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz; Power Consumption (monitor + AC/DC adapter - Typical) - ON: 19.2W; SLEEP: 1.22W; OFF: 0.19W
|3 years
|Dimensions (H"x W"x D")
|15.43 x 8.24 x 14.20
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|Surface Type
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|Touch Sensing Technology
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|2 External USB Ports, Power Inputs, Analog VGA on Female DE-15 connector; Digital DVI on Female DVI-D, Dual-Link connector; Input Video Horizontal Sync frequency range: 31.5-80KHz; Input Video Vertical Sync (frame rate) frequency range: 56-75Hz
|Viewing Angle
|Hor. 170°, Ver. 160°
|Included Accessories
|QIG, Japan Class-B TM info sheet, User Manual CD, 50W Power Brick, power cable, IEC 60320-C13 to NA/EU plug, DVI-D cable, VGA cable (DE-15 male to DE-15 male), USB cable (Type A plug to Type B plug), audio cable, stand base assembly, filler plate
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|Network Connectivity
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Wesley Terrick is the deputy mayor of Leone and secretly an enhanced human lieutenant of the Pra'meths known as the Iguana Plasmid
In the public eye, Wes is an easy going, friendly civil servant of the people. But behind closed doors he is a childish, self-absorbed, temperamental individual who uses his cybernetic eye on any meddlesome do-gooders who get in the way of what he wants. If that fails, he transforms into a hulking humanoid lizard behemoth to deal with his problems..
Powers and Abilities
In human form,Wes has heterochromic eyes, one of which is a cybernetic implant armed with a Tachyon Phase Disruptor that destabilizes the electrical currents in machines (including Rider Belts) and severely burns organic matter such as human flesh. In his monster form, he can discharge plasma bolts from his mouth, has razor sharp claws and superhuman strength that increases when he feels pain because of implanted glands that release a steroid-like chemical in response to his brain's pain receptor nerves. Because of this, inflicting pain only makes him stronger and increases his size making him a difficult opponent to defeat.
- Each of the high ranking villains in the series represents a type of villain used throughout the Kamen Rider Series history. In the case of Wes, he represents the Remodeled Humans used by Shocker and other villain organizations during the Showa Era.


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On Wednesday 21st May, sixty industry guests attended the designFARM showroom for a cocktail reception to experience the latest innovation from Steelcase, the Gesture chair.
June 12th, 2014
Five chairs were displayed centrally on a custom-made circular rug thanks to Tretford with guests encouraged to try the chair for themselves. With Gesture's ability to adapt to the human body and extremely high degree of adjustability guests soon found which posture worked best for the way they sit.
Kristen Conatti from Steelcase Singapore, who has worked closely with Steelcase in the area of workplace well-being, was in attendance in the evening. Kristen gave a very engaging speech regarding a recent shift with modern technology playing a huge part in changing the way we sit, with Gesture allowing users to adapt their posture to incorporate these modern technologies in a more supported manner. Big things look to be ahead for Gesture, recently winning the Australian Good Design Best in Category Award.
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Despite the fact that summer is over, between sprinting to catch the subway and walking in and out of sweltering hot buildings, I still find myself breaking a sweat. Fortunately, that doesn't mean I have to look like a hot mess too. And between those rainy/windy days we've been having and that dreaded snow right around the corner, my look is definitely going to take a beating. Luckily, I've got some tricks up my sleeve for sweat-proof/weather-proof/life-proof makeup: Continue reading "sweat-proof your {makeup}"
motd {gala glam}
Wednesday night I attended Bronx Lebanon's annual fundraising gala. I don't think I've gone gown shopping since prom, so I was pretty thrilled and only mildly stressed while looking for one. I decided the perfect place to shop for a gorgeous, unique evening gown was Reve Boutique in Englewood, NJ where they carry gorgeous gowns, exquisite party dresses, and really cute (and affordable!) casual daytime attire. I only tried on two gowns before falling in love with this black Holt dress. Needless to say, I left with more than I came in for, but I am very happy with my purchases. Continue reading "motd {gala glam}"


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Z-Spray, an L.T. Rich Company, came to Imavex with a need to redesign their product website. A company with machines that take on a bold personality, is that-- a company with big, complex, commercial lawn mowers, aerators, and snowblowers.
On their very new (and beautiful) website, they state that you can trace their roots back to the days of pulling horses, pushing spreaders, and operating walk-behind aerators.
As our lives have embraced innovation and technology, so have our friends at L.T. Rich/ Z-Spray. Since 1999, this company has developed numerous products to help industry professionals minimize labor and maximize productivity within the commercial lawn and landscaping industries.
Z-Spray products sit within key segments like aerators, sprayers, and walk behinds. These robust (to say the least) and innovative products are all developed, engineered, and manufactured right here in the Hoosier State (Lebanon, IN, to be exact).
The products and the Z-Spray story are solid. The Imavex Team was tasked with making these products come to life on the new site, better positioning the company to grow into new market verticals, and enhancing overall company sales.
We asked our client, Ryan Naylor, Marketing Director for LT Rich Products, to share his perspective on how the new zspray.com has impacted their business. Heres our conversation.
Question: How has the new site better positioned Z-Spray?
Answer: I can share three huge improvements with the new site Imavex designed/developed for us.
#1: Navigation: When we moved to the new site structure we saw a large increase in time on site and pages viewed.
#2: User Experience: Users have a better idea of whats next as they navigate through the site. When comparing machines and attachments theyre able to easily move throughout the site and get the information they need. The site is now structured in such a way that each page anticipates questions the user might have next. The new site is perceived more as a source of information in addition to being used as a sales tool. Weve seen a large increase in inquiries--not only sales, but parts, service, and dealer inquiries.
#3. Brand Presence: Visually, the site reflects our company and how we want to be perceived. When I described the company and how I wanted it to be viewed on the site, the end result was exactly what I was hoping to see.
Question: What type of increase in site traffic have you experienced?
Answer: Our site traffic has increased across the board. Weve seen 20-30% increase from this time last year in sessions, users, page views, pages sessions. Weve experienced record usage each month since launching the new site.
Ryan added they have seen a large increase in leads and inquiries since the new site design/content launched. They also have noticed an increase in mobile usage and the phone icon to call direct is making a great impact.
Question: How has photography on the new site brought life to your content?
Answer: It was a great decision to use professional photography for the new site. Photos showcase the products much better than provided previously. I was able to describe what we wanted to convey in the photos and received exactly what we were hoping to see.
Whats next for Z Spray? Imavex is now working with Ryan and his team to produce and promote a series of videos to best tell the Z Spray story, including the people and products that represent this power brand. Stay tuned for the videos, until then learn more about LT Rich Products, and Z Spray at www.zspray.com.


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It amazes me that you can make new words in German by putting together other words. The words show you the parts they're made from. But words made this way also tell you that there's more to them than just the sum of their parts.
This Sunday is Pentecost. Like Easter and the Ascension, the other big days of the Easter season, there's a lot going on with Pentecost. And, just like Easter and the Ascension, Pentecost has its own special meaning.
But Pentecost isn't an isolated or random thing. It's also part of a greater whole that includes Easter and the Ascension. What started with Easter isn't finished until Pentecost.
And there really ought to be a word for that.
More on this tomorrow.
Readings for: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052415-pentecost-day.cfm


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