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Gerald Commissiong, CEO of Amarantus to Participate in Twitter Chat, "The Human Brain"
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarantus Bioscience Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:AMBS), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics related to neurodegeneration and apoptosis, today announced that the Company's President and CEO, Gerald E. Commissiong will participate in a Twitter chat tonight at 9:00 PM ET on the topic, "The Human Brain."
The purpose of these ongoing chats is to connect students with scientists in discussions on various scientific subjects. To follow the chat use #scistuchat.
"My goal in participating in these types of events is to spark scientific interest in the minds of young people," said Gerald Commissiong.
Mr. Commissiong will be joining through his personal twitter account @g_commish.
About #Scistuchat
#Scistuchat (cy-stew-chat) is a monthly Twitter Chat with scientists and high school students. Students and Scientists discuss general science topics once a month. Topics might include: genetically modified food, cloning, stem cell research and others, space exploration funding, evolution, etc. The discussion takes place on the 2nd Thursday of the month September through May.
For more information please visit https://sites.google.com/site/scistuchat/
About Amarantus
Amarantus is a biotechnology company developing treatments and diagnostics for diseases associated with neurodegeneration and protein misfolind-related apoptosis. The Company has an exclusive worldwide license to the Lymphocyte Proliferation test ("LymPro Test®") for Alzheimer's disease and owns the intellectual property rights to a therapeutic protein known as Mesencephalic-Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor ("MANF") and is developing MANF-based products as treatments for brain disorders. Amarantus is a Founding Member of the Coalition for Concussion Treatment (#C4CT), a movement initiated in collaboration with Brewer Sports International seeking to raise awareness of new treatments in development for concussions and nervous-system disorders. The Company also owns intellectual property for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease ("NuroPro") and the discovery of neurotrophic factors ("PhenoGuard"). For further information please visit www.Amarantus.com, or connect with the Company on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+.
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Important This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
In Microsoft Windows Server 2003, startup may take longer than usual and you may receive the following error message:
At least one of services or driver failed during system startup. Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details.Note If Microsoft Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) has any pending jobs, BITS will be set to automatically start at startup, and you may notice this behavior.
This behavior occurs because of a race condition. In Windows Server 2003, BITS depends on the EventSystem service. Therefore, if BITS starts before the EventSystem service starts, BITS tries to start the EventSystem service and then waits until the EventSystem service starts. However, even after the timeout period (typically, 80 seconds), if the EventSystem service does not start, the Service Control Manager (SCM) causes BITS to timeout and then adds a message in the event log. Then, you receive the "At least one of services failed to start" error message in the SCM that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section. After you receive this error message, the EventSystem service may start, and BITS may enter the "Running" state. Because of this behavior, startup may take longer (typically, two minutes more) than usual.
To resolve this behavior, add the EventSystem service to the list of dependencies for BITS. If you add the EventSystem service to the list of dependencies for BITS, BITS will start only after the EventSystem service starts. To use the Service Control utility (Sc.exe) to add the EventSystem service to the list of dependencies for BITS, follow these steps:
- Log on to your computer as an administrator.
- Click Start, and then click
Run. The Run dialog box appears.
- In the Open box, type
cmd, and then click OK.
- At the command prompt, run the following command:sc config bits depend= rpcss/eventsystemNote By default, in Windows Server 2003, the list of dependencies for BITS includes the RpcSs service. Therefore, when you run this command, you must specify "rpcss" as an OptionValue parameter for the depend
OptionName parameter.
- To verify the contents of the list of dependencies for BITS, run the following command at the command prompt:sc qc bitsNote This command will display the service settings for BITS. The list of dependencies is one of the service settings.
This behavior is by design. This behavior does occur in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
More Information
BITSBITS is a service that asynchronously transfers files between a client and an HTTP server. BITS transfers files in the background.
Changes that Sc.exe makes to the Windows registryTo add the EventSystem service to the list of dependencies for BITS, run the following command at the command prompt:
sc config bits depend= rpcss/eventsystemWhen you run this command, Sc.exe changes the value of the following REG_MULT_SZ type registry entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\DependOnServiceThe new value of this registry entry is as follows:
Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
If you use Registry Editor to make these changes to your Windows registry, type one dependent service on each line in the Value data box of the Edit Multi-String dialog box.
Note If you use Registry Editor to make these changes, you must restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
For additional information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
818746 Background Intelligent Transfer Service in Windows Server 2003 white paper
331716 List of known issues for Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)For more information, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web sites:
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Service Control Manager
Service Control Utility
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text: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of outsourcing the activities of government agencies on organizational structure. The current study is a descriptive-survey research implemented by the field method. The statistical population of the study consisted of managers of governmental organizations of Isfahan province. The questionnaires were distributed based on simple random method among the members of the statistical sample. Data collection tools were two questionnaires including: 1) activity outsourcing standard questionnaire (Rahnavard, 2008); which was adapted by McLauour (2008) outsourcing matrix; 2) Robbins organizational structure standard questionnaire. Descriptive statistical methods, factor analysis technique and structural equations were used to analyze the data. Based on the findings of the research, the amount of path coefficient between activities outsourcing and organizational structure is .54; this number is .42 for outsourcing activities and formalization, .41 for activities outsourcing and concentration and also, .42 for outsourcing activities and complexity, which indicates the high impact of the variable on the related dependent variables. According to research findings, in order to realize the activities outsourcing, the organizational structure should be designed commensurate with environmental changes and also, improving the managers' knowledge should be considered as an important factor in this regard.


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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 – Chief Mediator Kofi Annan has been asked by a Kenyan MP to give the country more time solve the problems created by post poll violence, and not issue threats.
Amagoro Member of Parliament Sospeter Ojaamong has argued that the process of reconciliation should not be hastened.
"To me, whether they take the names to The Hague, it will not sort out the problems. It might aggravate the problems. We know the cause of all our problems in Kenya," he claimed.
"It is not that we do not know the perpetrators of the violence. We know them, but let the healing take place first. The lives of millions of Kenyans are far much better than hurrying something and then losing all the Kenyans," he explained.
Last week, Mr Annan said that Kenya had until the end of August to set up a special tribunal to try perpetrators of the poll violence, failure to which he would forward a list of suspects contained in a secret envelope to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
While appreciating efforts by the former UN boss in bringing peace to the country after fighting erupted in early 2008, the Amagoro legislator stressed that the process of reconciliation was of greater concern.
"We appreciate what he did and that was enough. We know what is expected of us to bring healing to our nation and our people," Mr Ojaamong said.
"Let him leave it to us. We are not so irresponsible to forget what happened and those who did those heinous acts."
At the same time, a local civil society organisation backed Mr Annan's ultimatum to forward the list of post election violence perpetrators to The Hague if a special tribunal to prosecute post election offenders is not put in place.
The International Centre for Policy and Conflict Executive Director Ndung'u Wainaina said that Kenya was under an international legal obligation to investigate and, if admissible evidence is gathered, prosecute all those suspected of having committed crimes under international law.
He said that if the ICC were to intervene, it would only be able to prosecute a few of those responsible for such crimes, thus leaving an enormous gap of impunity.
He stressed the need for the government to fulfil its obligation to establish an independent and impartial justice mechanism, to ensure that there is no impunity for perpetrators of human rights violations.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Raila Odinga said a motion seeking to establish a local tribunal would soon be tabled in Parliament.
The PM recalled that the first move to establish a special tribunal flopped owing to lack of support from some MPs.
During a fund-raiser for a church in Murang'a East District on Sunday, he said Parliament would debate the Motion after it passes the recently tabled budget.
The Premier stated that should MPs fail to agree, there will be no option but to have the perpetrators of the poll violence tried in The Hague.


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The Sign of the Beaver - Study Guide
The Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare
Too many months have passed and Matt's family still hasn't returned. Should he join the Beaver tribe heading north, or try to survive the coming winter alone?
Novel Study Highlights (8 units)
Spelling-Vocabulary: Light-Medium
Grammar/Writing: Paragraphs, Possessives
Biblical Focus: Peaceful living
Related Studies: Penobscot Indians, Maine history
Notes: The story has plenty of adventure, but remains gentle enough for sensitive readers.
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8 of the best self-tans for your body
There is nothing like a honeyed glow to make you want to strip off the layers. But not all tans are created equal, with the majority of us wanting to reach for the bottle the second the sun starts shining in England. But which DIY tan products are the best nowadays?
Self-tanners have come a long way since the days of orange streaks and burnt biscuit smells - and these modern, goof-proof formulas are the evidence.
From time-saving tanners and subtle body tints to the newest innovative formulas (water self-tan, we're looking at you), we round up the best of the best for you to try.
So, if you haven't yet had the chance to get some summer sun, you no longer have to deny your limbs a shot of beautiful (and convincing) sun-kissed colour.
Need some tips to help you achieve your fool-proof fake tan? Look no further, we've got you covered here.
Click through to see our edit of the best fake tans to try now...
St Tropez's In Shower Tanning Lotion, £14.50, is back with a vengeance, fulfilling their customer's top request: A deeper colour.
You'll still need several days to build up a vacation-like glow, but the formula's new skin-darkening DHA means you'll definitely see results quicker than before.
Water spray tan? Sounds mad, but is actually incredible and delivers a pretty sheen within an hour that stays put, with zero transfer onto sheets, towels or clothes.
It's also packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, raspberry seed oil, and aloe, not to mention the fact it smells nothing like normal self-tanner. A Red favourite.
A-list tanner James Read's eponymous products are consistently well-reviewed and his tinted mousse delivers a deep colour without dripping or streaking.
Use a mitt and blend well.
Spray Bliss's new Hide & Glow Seek on to limbs, holding it a good 10cm away for a foolproof glow that will take the edge off pale, winter skin.
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If you find fake tanning formulas a little drying, you'll love this subtle bronzing oil.
It's packed with nourishing brazil nut oil and sinks right in to thirsty skin, leaving nothing but a flattering (read: slimming) sheen behind - great for adding instant warmth to winterized limbs.
What's more, the tan that develops over the next few hours is subtle, convincingly warm and even.
This tinted self tan gel is a bestseller every summer and it's easy to see why.
The subtle guide colour gives your skin an instant sun-kissed hue and means you can see exactly where you've applied - and it doesn't rub off onto your clothes, either.
It then develops into a healthy golden hue that suits even the palest skins.
There's a lot to love about this soft, silky self-tanner from L'Oreal, with in-built shimmer.
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If you couldn't speak for yourself, who would you want to speak on your behalf?
What decisions about your healthcare would you want them to make?
Planning medical care in advance regardless of your age or health is really important, and particularly so if you have a chronic illness such as MS, or you're getting older.
We'd probably all agree that it's a good idea to make these plans, but they're often hard conversations to have with family, loved ones and health care providers, so we just keep putting it off.
Between 16-22 April this year, all Australians are encouraged to discuss their future health care preferences with their loved ones.
After speaking with your family and health care professionals, the next important step is to create a plan that documents your wishes. Known as an Advance Care Plan (ACP), this involves planning your medical care in advance regardless of your age or health.
An ACP gives you a chance to document your values, beliefs and preferences so your family and health care providers can guide decision making if you can't make or communicate your decisions in the future. Having a plan means your friends, family and doctors aren't guessing about what's important to you or what an acceptable outcome is for your life. It ensures your voice is heard if medical decisions have to be made for you.
Research shows that families of people who have done advance care planning are less prone to anxiety, depression and stress and are more satisfied with the care their loved ones receive.
Related but different, an Advance Care Directive (ACD) records your requests in a document that is recognised by common law or legislation. An ACD is usually discussed with your doctor to ensure a/ your decisions are informed by your health and b/ your treating doctor understands your wishes.
As part of your ACD, you can choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. This person, known as a substitute decision maker (SDM), can act as your voice if you're no longer able to.
Advance Care Planning Week raises awareness of advance care planning across Australia. We're joining with other organisations to encourage all Australians to start the conversation with their friends and family about what's important to them.
You can take part by hosting or attending an event, or simply help raise awareness of advance care planning by sharing your values and conversations on social media during National Advance Care Planning Week using #acpweek18.
Advance Care Planning Australia is a national program supported by funding from by the Australian Government Department of Health, enabling Australians to make the best choices for their life and health care.
For more information, visit the Advance Care Planning Australia website.
Advance care planning requirements differ from state to state. So, simply select your state or territory from the link below to find the information and forms to start developing your Advance Care Plan.
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How to Choose a Sports Betting Site
An individual has to be aware that there are many sports betting websites to choose from. This because there is an increase in the number of individuals who are engaging is betting. The increase in number of the sites makes it pretty difficult for an individual to settle for the most suitable one. In order for an individual to have the certainty that they have chosen the best sports betting site, then it would be very necessary for them to put into consideration the clues below.
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An individual has to keep in mind that there are plenty of fake individuals who are out there to cone unsuspecting clients. An individual has to therefore find it relevant to check on whether the site is licensed. An individual has to be aware that there are multiple of sports betting sites that are recognized. An individual has to therefore make sure that the one that they choose is known by the authorities. One therefore has the responsibility of checking whether the site has all the important information and that it would be possible for them to make inquiries in the event that there is something that they do not understand.
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In summary, the clues that have been mentioned above will therefore increase the chances of an individual selecting the most reliable sports betting site available.
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The Winrose is designed to maximize value by giving you a ton of technology at an affordable price. 10K of waterproofing is achieved through the V-Science 2-Layer Shell and seams taped at the critical joints. The body, sleeves, and hood are insulated with polyester to keep you cozy and warm, even in the wettest storms. The pockets are lined with soft tricot to keep your hands warm, the hood and cuffs are adjustable, and there's even a Super Suede Chin Guard for chafe-free comfort.
- V-Science 2-Layer Shell
- 10,000mm
- 10,000gm²
- Critically Taped
- Fixed
- Fixed Hood
- Polyester Fill
- Body: 100
- Sleeves and Hood: 60
- Taffeta
- Tricot Lined Handwarmer Pockets
- Super Suede Chin Guard
- 2-Way Adjustable Hood
- Adjustable Cuffs
- Storm Flap
- Key Clip
Critically Taped - On outerwear with critically taped seams you only have taping at the key points where potential leakage can occur. This is acceptable, or even advantageous if you live in a dry climate, if you're more concerned with breathability than dealing with wet weather then outerwear featuring critically taped seams is the way to go.
Polyester Fill - Polyester insulation may not be as warm or light as down, but it's far easier to clean and performs better in wet conditions. If cost is a concern or you live in a wet climate then polyester insulation might be your best option.
Synthetic insulation is measured in grams, so a jacket with a 80g rating simply means that a 1 meter by 1 meter piece of that particular jacket's insulation weighs 80 grams. The higher the rating, the warmer the outerwear.


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Thursday, September 30, 2010
100 Stitches - knotted buttonhole stitch
and complete your stitch: Now set-up for your second stitch in the same way that you did the first stitch. Make a loop from right to left:Now somehow ;) end up in this position: tighten the loop with the working floss and take your stitch:A whole line of these: will become this!This stitch is beautiful but I am going to need more practice and maybe even some different instructions to perfect this stitch!
15 comments:
- John'aLee said...
I'm just lovin' your posts seeing I am new to hand embroidery. It is so much easier to understand than the books that are out there. So thanks bunches for taking the time to educate the rest of us out there. I know this isn't something you have to do...which shows what a big heart you must have!
- September 30, 2010 at 11:43 PM
- donna!ee said...
absolutely gorgous stitch work...i wonder if sometime you would show the back of your work...it just seems that mine is so garbled! ;)
- October 1, 2010 at 4:26 PM
- minitoko said...
Thank whoever that you exist and your blog too !
Thanks to you for sharing those wonderful stitches !
- October 2, 2010 at 12:05 AM
- Janine - Foxtail Creek Studio said...
I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one who has trouble "getting" certain stitches...and this one looks like a toughie, definitely! But you did it, and it looks beautiful. Thanks for giving the rest of us hope :o)
- October 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- Kim said...
Thank you all - I am really enjoying posting my progress in learning these stitiches and hearing from everyone! donn!ee - that is such a good idea to show the back of the work - I will start doing that - might be more interesting than the front!
- October 2, 2010 at 1:11 PM
- Libby said...
Hmmmm...this one looks a little advanced for me! You do such a good job with taking pictures of your stitches! I don't know how you do it but you make even the more difficult stitches looke so clear and sharp!
- October 3, 2010 at 5:56 PM
- Farah said...
Your tutorials are really easy to understand and I am very happy that I found you and your in my favourites list:). Emboridery is a passion... and you have this..
Hope you did like to visit at
- October 4, 2010 at 1:54 AM
- email@example.com said...
Wow, you explain this so, so well! I would love to link to your tute if you didn't mind.
- October 5, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- Kim said...
Thank you both! Farah - your blog is really beautiful! Rachel - Yes please link to your site!
- October 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- Giulia Viggiani said...
Wow I want to learn and you'd help me, thanks!
- October 9, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- Kim said...
Giulia - I had a lot of trouble with this one but it's worth it to learn!
- October 10, 2010 at 10:23 AM
When I get stuck on a stitch I like to visit my old friend... youtube. Here's a video that shows it pretty clearly! :)
- October 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM
- Kim said...
Hi Heather, Thank you so much for that link! I really enjoyed watching it - it is shown so clearly and I was glad to see how much floss fixing and adjusting she was doing while she was stitching! Very helpful - thanks!
- October 11, 2010 at 9:15 AM
hey no problem! glad it helped :)
- October 30, 2010 at 7:36 PM
- Bossymamma said...
Thank you for this tutorial - I was really struggling with this stitch until I found your tutorial!
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NEWS: New Star Wars Game Announced! Play as a Bounty Hunter in this "Mature" Star Wars Game
Last night, Lucasarts unveiled a new Star Wars game, (for now) titled 1313. In this game you get to play as a bounty hunter and it will take you deep into the dark underworld of a enormous world with a ton of gadgets and weapons in the main character's quest to vanquish his enemies and "uncover the truth surrounding a criminal conspiracy."
From the trailer, for right now it showed a small sample with just cover-based shooting. IMO, it's formulaic but it's the deep engrossing world that will make you stay and play this game. More Info coming soon via E3!
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Guerra clocks 2:08:36 in Seville Marathon
Javier Guerra finished fourth at the 2014 European Championships in Zurich but he has his sights set on a medal after breaking his lifetime best in the Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, a race with a five-star certification from European Athletics Running for All, on Sunday (25).
Guerra, 34, finished fourth in 2:08:36 to become the first Spaniard to break the 2:09-barrier for the marathon since 2006. He only lost touch with the leaders in the closing stages with Kenya's Dickson Kipsang crossing the finish-line inside the Estadio de La Cartuja - which staged the 1999 World Championships - in 2:08:22 ahead of teammates Laban Mutai (2:08:23) and Andrew Kimutai (2:08:32).
Next across the finish-line was Guerra, who slashed nearly one minute from his lifetime best of 2:09:33. "I passed through the tunnel Abel Anton entered at the World Championships in 1999 [where he defended his marathon title on home soil.] There was not the same crowd but the feeling was spectacular," Guerra told MARCA after the race.
"Four years ago in Zurich, I missed out on the bronze medal in the closing kilometers; Berlin is now my big goal."
Italy's Stefano La Rosa also set a lifetime best of 2:11:08 while veteran Jesus Espana, 39, also guaranteed himself a place on the Spanish team for the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships, finishing eighth in 2:13:24.
In the women's race, Morocco's Kaoutar Boulaid set a course record of 2:25:35 ahead of Ethiopians Haimanot Alemayehu (2:25:47) and Bedatu Hirpa (2:25:50). With reigning two-time champion Paula Gonzalez absent, Marta Esteban was the top Spanish finisher in seventh in 2:31:24, inside the qualifying mark for the European Championships.
An estimated 13,000 runners took part in this year's edition of the race.
The European Athletics Quality Road Race standards act as an assurance for road runners throughout Europe. They distinguish between races that respect the standards and those that haven't sought certification or assessment. They form the foundation of Running for All, a strong recognisable brand for running activities throughout Europe.
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4 Special Encouragements for Saint Valentine's Day!
Much of this post was originally published in 2017, but I've altered and added to it to reflect my current convictions on the purpose-filled, Christ-centered life. I hope it blesses all my readers, no matter who or where you are! Happy Saint Scholastica Day! This is the feast day of one of my favorite Christian heroines, the strong-willed, learned twin sister of Saint Benedict … Read More 4 Special Encouragements for Saint Valentine's Day!


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Anna was known as the singer of Sorronia, and we have been interviewed several times. The rumor that Anna has become the new frontwoman of Ideas, replacing Anita Kun who is left the band after 13 years, has been blown up. We talked with the young talent again.
Thank you for talking again! How do you feel now? How did you get the chance to sing in the Ideas?
"I thank you! Very well, thank you very much! Fortunately, it's all good now!
The Ideas boys were looking for me and I was very happy about it. I consider them to be great musicians and people, and I have the honor to have it!"
What about Sorronia?
"Sorronia is exists, though it is currently inactive. I have no plans at the moment what the future is, what will happen next."
Irish dance, which is your other great passion, also gives you a lot of work, have you been on a tournament recently? Do you sporting something else besides that?
"Irish dance is a tremendous love for me! I go weekly single and group lessons and I take it very seriously. It gives a lot to both body and mind. I compete, I have came home from Prague in the recent days and fortunately I have done great, I'm proud of it!"
According to the news, you started writing songs from the new Ideas album. Are you also taking part in songwriting?
"That's right, we go to the studio soon to record the first song, from which we will make a surprise too. I'm responsible for lyrics and vocals, so I take my part from the songwriting process."
You are teaching singing in an international school. Do your students know you're singing in a metal band?
"Yes, they know! 🙂 They are very curious so I showed them songs and they liked them."
What music are you listening to in your free time? Who inspired you and the band members?
"I like and listen many genres from different genres of metal, to classical and folk music. I get inspiration from many sides and this is very good. The boys are the same way."
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Having come from Patagonia, we had been programmed to expect the weather to change on a daily if not hourly basis. In the Atacama Desert, some days are hotter and some days are cooler, but it would be headline news if it rained. When we woke early on our second day in San Pedro, the weather felt like a carbon copy of the previous day. Yesterday's weather had been perfect with cloudless blue skies, so that was a good thing.
The night before we had arranged for bikes to be available to us in the morning. In the soft light before sunrise, we took the bikes out and headed the short distance to the well-maintained center of small village of San Pedro de Atacama. When we arrived, we shared the hard-packed dirt roads with just the town's dogs. It wasn't long before we had collected a pack of dogs and were leading them through the town. Dogs love bikes, after all. Alas, the dogs didn't quite know what to do when we stopped to take pictures. The pack would start to spread, pausing only to the mark its territory on an adobe wall or an emerging civic worker's leg, while we slowed to examine San Pedro's typical pastel blue doors or the dirt brown buildings or some other sight that caught our attention in the morning glow. When it was time to leave San Pedro's rustic, non-rectilinear structures behind and return to Tierra Atacama's compound, our dog pack quickly reassembled and followed us closely out of town. By the time we reached the hotel's gates, our initial pack of eight dogs had dropped to three. Two of the dogs understood that the ride was over when we got off the bikes and immediately turned back to the town in search of more cyclists to follow. The third dog wanted to go with us into the hotel. Apparently, he had heard that the food at Tierra Atacama was very good.
After breakfast, for our guided morning excursion, we headed out on mountain bikes with a Brazilian couple and our guide, Salvador, to the Sejas Lagoons. Along our flat 10 km ride, Salvador would stop and have us taste the local vegetation that was typically either sweet or salty and always fibrous. The ride ended when we reached the mirror smooth, intensely colored, small salt lakes of the Sejas Lagoons. After some exploration and flamingo spotting, we donned our swimsuits and went for a float in the buoyant waters of the brine lake. At the surface, the water was cold. Deeper down, when the lake turned dark blue, the water was comfortably warm. We all floated like corks in the dense brine, but none of us lingered long as floating meant staying in the frigid surface waters. Back on shore, we rinsed off as well as we could with fresh water before heading back to the hotel in the van.
Following a shower to wash off the remaining salt and a light lunch, it was time for our afternoon excursion. In the van with Salvador and the driver, we headed out on the road to the Salt Mountain Range passing our early morning's dog pack now running far out of town with another group of cyclists. Tierra Atacama takes multiple excursions to the Salt Mountain Range area and the afternoon's trip focused on the Kari Gorge. The Salt Mountain Range is a geological formation where the salt deposits have been moved upwards by uplifting forces. With the high salt content, the rocks in this area are hard and resistant to wind erosion while at the same time being easily eroded when the rare flood occurs. This balance of forces results in a unique landscape and the Kari Gorge.
Leaving the van, our hike followed the rim of a red rock cliff and then dropped down on a gray sand dune to the floor of the valley. All of this was interesting, but when we turned into Kari Gorge the terrain was unlike anything we had ever seen. Kari Gorge starts shallow and then soon turns into a steep walled U-shaped labyrinth. It winds back and forth through the rust red colored rock that is often tipped with white salt deposits. As we followed along the gorge, the floor of the dry riverbed drops through steep, waterless waterfalls, tunnels under a collapsed rock wall, and twists and bends back and forth. Being shaped rapidly and very infrequently by rushing water, the gorge was different from the desert canyons I am more familiar with. On the bottom of the gorge there is little sand, gravel, or loose rocks that you might expect in a dry streambed. Instead the ground underfoot is solid rock. If there were any vegetation around, you would have to search hard to find it. At times the gully feels so symmetrically rounded that you half expect to see a big ball to come rolling down the curved slot of the gorge. In a flash flood, this would be a very bad place to be. There's not much worry of that happening, though. The last time the canyon had significant flowing water was over twenty years ago.
I took tons of pictures. Though, in many ways, this is a photographers dream location with the myriad unusual shapes and tones, it is also difficult to fully capture the feel of the gorge in a short visit as the ideal light conditions varied dramatically with the twists and turns of the canyons. In other words, my pictures don't do the experience justice. You'll just have go there and see it yourself. For me, this was one of the most unusual, surprising, and impressive natural features I have seen, anywhere.
We reached Tierra Atacama's van before we emerged from the gorge. As usual, the van had relocated to save time by making our trek a point-to-point hike rather than a loop. In this case, the van moved as far up the canyon as it could go to meet us.
Back at Tierra Atacama's compound, we drank Pisco Sours and made plans for tomorrow, our departure day. It seems that every place in Chile has their recipe for Pisco Sours. Tierra Atacama's formula is particularly good. Needing to pack and with plans to get up very early for our excursion to El Tatio Geysers the next morning, it was a quick dinner and an early evening.
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[PDF / Epub] ☀ Say Yes to the Duke By Eloisa James – Dolove.info
Viola Astley has never felt like a real Wilde, even though she grew up with them after her mother married the duke She s shy, small, and prefers the company of her pet cows over a society ball She even has her eye on the new vicar and a quiet life in the country But the family has decided she will have a debut season, so off to London they go Devin, Duke of Wynter, is in search of a wife He s decided one of the Wilde sisters will do, but obviously not Viola she s not a real Wilde, after all Until they meet and she challenges and intrigues him He s determined to make Viola his duchess, even though she seems to be in love with the vicar This was a charming story about learning to love yourself and accept love from others I look forward to the next installment of the Wildes. Review to comeARC provided by publisher I LIKE THIS BOOK. 3.5 Cute story would have liked a little sizzle earlier on, but the Wilde s are a good family. I rated so awesome Great Read Miss Viola Astley Is So Painfully Shy That She S Horrified By The Mere Idea Of Dancing With A Stranger Her Upcoming London Debut Feels Like A NightmareSo She S Overjoyed To Meet Handsome, Quiet Vicar With No Interest In Polite Society But Just When She Catches His Attention, Her Reputation Is Compromised By A DukeDevin Lucas Augustus Elstan, Duke Of Wynter, Will Stop At Nothing To Marry Viola, Including Marrying A Woman Whom He Believes To Be In Love With Another ManA Vicar, No LessDevin Knows He S No Saint, But He S Used To Conquest, And He S Determined To Win Viola S HeartViola Has Already Said Yes To His Proposal, But Now He Wants Her Unruly Heart And He Won T Accept No For An Answer


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Today on Wednesday, the inhumane mullahs' regime ruling Iran sent 8 prisoners to the gallows in Gohardasht Prison, Karaj, west of Tehran. Two young men aged 22 and 24 were amongst those hanged today. These victims were sent to solitary confinement the day before.
The names of five of these inmates are: Morteza Ahmad-Bigiha, Mohammad Marzban, Mehdi Kahe, Davoud Alam-Bigi and Mohammad Mohammadi.
In other reports, a prisoner by the name of Ra'uf Hassani was hanged in Sanandaj Central Prison (western Iran) in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He had already endured 13 years behind bars and was transferred to solitary confinement on Tuesday in preparations for his execution.
The P5+1 signing a nuclear agreement with Iran has allowed Khamenei and Rouhani to re-launch their execution campaign, with more and more reports of people being sent to the gallows each day.


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Toitemoodul DC/DC step-up 10...60V/12...90V 1500W 30A, kasutatud
- Код товара: PS-STEP-UP-1500W-DEF
Voltage Adjustment:
Power on module while not connect to load, then adjust "V-ADJ" potentiometer clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease. Due to large output capacitance capacity, response will be slow when adjust high voltage to low voltage.
Current Adjustment:
Adjust "CC A-ADJ" potentiometer counterclockwise about 30 circles to minimize the output current before connecting to load. Then adjust "CC A-ADJ" clockwise to the current value you need.If you use the module for battery charging, connect to output after battery is fully discharged. Because if the more energy is left in battery, the less charging current will be.
Low Input Voltage Protection Adjustment:
If we set a low input voltage protection for a 12V battery, connect input to a 10V voltage, then adjust RV1(clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease) till UVLO light up. Now the protection voltage is 10V, that is to say, when battery voltage drops to 10V, module won't step up voltage and the output voltage will be same as input voltage.
NB! Toode on kasutatud ja sellel esineb kasutusjälgi. Toode on testitud ja töökorras.
- Type: Non-isolated step-up module (BOOST)
- Input Voltage: DC10V to 60V
- Max. Input Current:
30A(input voltage 10V to 30V)
25A(input voltage 31V to 60V)
- Quiescent Current: 15mA(will increase when convert 12V to 20V)
- Output Voltage: 12V to 90V (adjustable, default is 19V)
- Max. Output Current: 20A (related to the input and output voltage difference, the greater voltage difference is, the smaller output current will be. please enhance heat dissipation when current is over 15A)
- Constant Current Range: 0.8A to 20A(+/-0.3A)
- Reverse Input Protection: Yes (150A MOS)
- Lower Voltage Protection: Yes (V8 to 50V adjustable, self-recovery)
- Operating Temperature: - 40° to +85 °(if temperature is too high, please enhance heat dissipation)
- Frequency: 150KHz
- Conversion Efficiency: 92% to 97% (Efficiency is related to input/output voltage, current and voltage difference. The smaller difference is, the higher efficiency will be)
- Input Over-current Protection: Yes (automatically protect when input is more than 35A, and power supply voltage will not increase)
- Short Circuit Protection: Yes(input 30A fuse)
- Wiring Method: Terminals(please use large current copper wire)
- Max. Output Power = Input Voltage*Max Current (If input 12V, the max output power=12V*30A = 360W)
- Size:130 x 84 x 52mm / 5.11 x 3.3 x 2.04"


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How to Treat, Evaluate and Prevent Minor Burns
It happens almost in slow motion. Grandma sitting with her cup of scalding hot tea. Your two-year-old running up for a hug. The tea splashing out and landing on your daughter. Now you have a screaming toddler and a mortified grandma, and you know you need to act fast. What next? Every day over 300… Read More →


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A DEMONSTRATOR OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT IN LONDON DEMANDS SELF-DECLARED REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND TO BE RECOGNISED - March 17, 2004
President Dahir Rayaale
Somaliland Leader on Reason for Non-recognition of Somaliland
January 04, 1994
M. Ibrahim Egal
The president of the republic of Somaliland, Mr Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal, today [25th December 1993] addressed a public rally at Kheyriah Stadium in Hargeisa, the capital of the republic. The president discussed in his public address the obstacles facing the recognition of Somaliland [by the world community]. He said that among the issues which had impeded recognition were the peace process, which had not been completed, and outside pressures, especially from Unosom-2 [UN Operation in Somalia-2].
The president of the republic of Somaliland, Mr Egal, mentioned a recent invitation he had received from the president of Kenya to attend the National Day [30th anniversary of independence celebrations] of the government of Kenya, but said that he had been unable to attend as a result of pressure on him from the UN.
President Egal also mentioned in his public address the various delegations of the government of the republic of Somaliland who were currently visiting many countries throughout the world in order to deliver messages on the republic of Somaliland. The delegations from the Council of Ministers of the republic of Somaliland had delivered a detailed report to the prime minister of Great Britain, Mr John Major. In the report, the representative of the Council of Ministers of the republic of Somaliland criticized the UK government's failure to give an explicit report on Somaliland to the rest of the world because the UK government was the key to world recognition.
The president of the republic of Somaliland, Mr Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal, in his public address called on all the regions that constituted this country of the republic of Somaliland to form their own regional administration. The president added that there was a need for the people [of Somaliland] to discard their ethnic fiefdoms. He also said that tribalism was the greatest obstacle to nationhood and for that reason it was imperative to face this issue [tribalism] with a united front, do away with clannism and become a nation that could be recognized by the world.
Source: Radio Hargeisa in Somali 1200 gmt 25 Dec 93
© 1994 The British Broadcasting Corporation
Somaliland Leader Looks for Foreign Recognition
The secessionist north jumps into the peace process in southern Somalia in attempt to find support for its cause
Robert M. Press
January 05, 1994
WHILE southern and central Somalia have endured civil war and famine during much of the past three years, the self-declared independent northwest has been relatively calm.
Taking the name "Somaliland" nearly three years ago, the region today has a central government, an elected president, courts, more than 1,500 police, and has demobilized thousands of its soldiers.
But with the world's attention focused on the south, and particularly warlord Gen. Mohamed Farah Aideed, not a single country has given diplomatic recognition to Somaliland. The province's leader, Moha-med Ibrahim Egal, would like more people to pay attention to the accomplishments of the north, and has therefore made peace in the south a priority.
In a flurry of meetings here this week, Mr. Egal and some of his top aides are seeking international recognition and trying to nudge forward the slow peace process in the south. For Somaliland to be recognized internationally, the aides argue, it must be recognized by Somalia first. And that requires a stable government in the south, which so far has eluded all international efforts.
Some Somaliland supporters had hoped to win a statement of support for the north's secession from General Aideed, who was reelected chairman of the powerful Somali National Alliance at a party congress on Tuesday. But such a declaration would be political suicide for any Somali leader outside of Somaliland, given the strong anti-secessionist sentiment in Somalia. The north fought a decade-long war against longtime Somali dictator Maj. Gen. Mohamed Siad Barre, who was ousted in January 1991. The south slid into civil war, and the north claimed its independence.
Aideed has "never given his blessing to secession," says Abdul Latif, the warlord's spokesman here.
Somali military leader Abdullahi Yussef Ahmed, whose militia has fought Aideed's, says bluntly: "We don't recognize Somaliland Republic." Recognition could only come if a majority of voters in all parts of Somalia supported independence in a referendum, he says. "Otherwise it {secession} will be illegal."
Egal, a former prime minister of Somalia, has met on three occasions for a total of 12 hours with Aideed, but "we couldn't agree on anything," he said.
African heads of state have long opposed the "breaking up" of nations, says a US official, who adds that the United States tends to follow the consensus of African states. But, the official adds, Somaliland has "avoided a fair amount of anguish and violence" by maintaining peace in the north, and the idea of recognition may gain support if the rest of Somalia falls back into civil war and famine after most Western troops leave in March.
The Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) does not endorse the principal of recognizing break-away states. Eritrea, which fought Ethiopia for 30 years for the right to secede, became a de facto independent state when rebels in both Ethiopia and Eritrea won the war in mid-1991. The new Ethiopian government quickly endorsed Eritrea's right to hold a referendum which, last year, passed almost unanimously, resulting in quick international recognition.
If necessary, Somaliland is ready to hold an internationally supervised referendum "as long as someone foots the bill," Egal says. But the West is using a double standard on diplomatic recognition in Africa, he says, citing international recognition of former Soviet and Yugoslav republics.
Not all Somalis in the north back secession. Some members of minority clans in Somaliland, where the Issaq is dominant, oppose the idea, according to Hussein Ali Dualeh, a foreign affairs adviser to Egal. Egal is an Issaq.
Egal says he is in Kenya at the invitation of Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, but one Kenyan spokesman says the government's policy is "not to encourage disintegration of a country." Egal was recently in Ethiopia and met here with several senior Ugandan officials in other bids for recognition of Somalialand.
An official with the US Agency for International Development says Somaliland is well on its way to recovering from the war it fought against General Siad Barre. "There's a lot of private business going on, a lot of things going in and out of the port" at Berbera.
Last May, after meeting for several months, 150 elders elected Egal as Somaliland's president, and endorsed a National Charter setting up a judiciary and a two-chamber legislature. The Charter also names Islam as the state religion, and adopts a flag with the words, "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his Prophet."
Northern Somali gained independence from Britain on June 26, 1960, but four days later joined with the south, which gained its independence from Italy.
© 1994 Christian Science Monitor
Somaliland Seeks Recognition and Aid
January 08, 1994
APS Diplomat Recorder Arab Press Service Organisation
Vol. 40, No. 2
The leader of the breakaway Somaliland Republic, "President" Mohammed Egal, appeals for global recognition and aid, saying: "Without recognition we cannot have access to international financial institutions". Stressing Ethiopia's former province of Eritrea had won recognition, like many former Soviet republics and other east European states, Egal says: "We have more right to recognition than any of those east European states". He appeals for more than $35m to rebuild Somaliland's institutions and demobilise the guerrilla fighters who fought a bush war against forces of former Somali president Siad Barre. Egal, a Somali premier before the 1969 coup that brought Barre to power, adds: "It is a double standard if we are denied recognition just because our brothers in the south have not been able to establish a viable government with whom we could negotiate like the Eritreans negotiated with the Ethiopian government". He says: "There are no factions and no warlords in Somaliland.
Through the sagacity of its religious leaders and politicians we were able to stop the chaos before it went too far". He says Somaliland has a "lot of oil reserves" and is "strategically important" because of its proximity to the Gulf oil producers. He says the UN has so far refused to recognise Somaliland despite repeated requests. Egal met Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi last week together with Somali faction leader Gen. Aideed and has since been staying in the same luxury hotel as Aideed. Somali sources say Egal had rejected Aideed's overtures for him to accept a key post in a new interim government in Mogadishu in return for bringing Somaliland back to Somalia. Egal says he had lengthy talks with Aideed, but had told him that the secession of Somaliland was "final and irrevocable". He also says the UN had blundered in putting a price on Aideed's head, claiming: "Aideed is one of the factional leaders and a very important one at that".
© Copyright 1994 Public Domain
Somaliland Flag
A Somali trader Shukri Ismail, 46 (R) sells her wares at a big trade fair in the centre of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland
Women line up to vote in Hargeisa during first multiparty parliamentary elections in breakaway Somaliland
U.N. emergency relief coordinator Egeland meets Somaliland President Dahir Ryale Kahin in Hargeisa.


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Seasonal Sunday
Happy 4th of July weekend, y'all! I hope you are filling your time with lots of fun, family, friends and fantastic food! Haha, it's time to make some memories and traditions come alive as we celebrate our independence! My fam-bam is packing plenty of activities and gatherings on just about everyday…it has been so much fun!
With celebrations that run 3 days long, it is important to get creative so you don't blow up your budget along with the fireworks! With a few touches that feel patriotic, you will keep things festive while keeping the price tag down. Besides, who wouldn't want to use their $$ on good cuts of meat for the BBQ or some margarita fixins'?? So, Sam and I figured, why not throw something together for a little inspiration for all you Zesters? Besides, it was time for lunch and my kiddos love the fun of a picnic!!
Honestly, we lucked out when we found these great yard lanterns at the 99C Store. Yeah, they weren't a $1, but they were hecka cheap….so we couldn't pass them up!
blankets & pillows
99C Store findings: mini flags, poppers, lanterns, candles, tissue paper, you name it!
<<The pallets we picked up locally for a free table setting! You can't beat free, and the store was happy to not have to deal with them anymore. A win-win, I think.>>
Basically, ransack your cupboards for anything red, white or blue! We used our red napkins, blue glasses, white plates, and colored straws. Mix in some flag magic and viola! A casual, patriotic little gathering!
Haha, Maya and baby Barley had to join in the action, too!
Oh, Barley! Ummmm, when you are a puppy, you are always invited to the party!!
Popper fun and a little snuggle time, the makings for a fabulous little picnic!


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There comes a moment when it is simply Time To Go Home. The journey was long. The job is done. The night is cold. The body is exhausted. The burden is old. The eyes are tired. Nothing is in the tank. Then, simply put, it is time to go home. Don't you agree?
That's exactly how Regina feels in our first episode of this Matchbox Mystery. But! Will she?
We've only just begun our journey. Let's see if we might ferret any cue or clue to aid us along the route, lead us to The Treasure, or draw us to some truth.
SBL _ Ep1 – Time To Go Home (vid – Dramatized Matchbox Mystery)
Narrated by Neville DeAngelou
Hmmmm … The Journey Continues …. Alkeesha, now nibbling her knuckles, is watching Don Lemon (CNN), whom she long wanted to twitter but hasn't. Her nerves, you see.
By the look in Puddy Cat's eyes I can tell puddy is thinking something's afoot. "I wonder where these two bffs – Peena and Regina – believe they are rushing to? Home? I did hear them say, Bye. Meow."
What is home, anyway? Where is it?
Home ought to be a place, isn't it, where a man, a woman, a boy, a girl, a family, lovers, partners, siblings, anyone or any set of cherished beings, can hang out unshackled, unburdened; a place where one can be one's self and true to one's self – unparodied and without pretense – safe – not abused – a space where one is allowed to be free, to let one's hair swag loose, to let all of one's parts sway in the breeze; a place, say, like here? Is that not true? Home is the place, isn't it, that is pulsating with memories and feelings that keep us alive, that keep us wanting to be alive and to rise and to fly, a place to rest. It is that space where you are really you! It's the place where I am simply me! Ecstatic. Exuberant. Contemplative. Calm. At peace with myself. At home. Warm.
No? Not so?
Then where is home?
Perhaps I should pause for a bit and breathe and hear me a beautiful song. I don't mind if you sing along. In fact, please do. Go ahead. Click on it. I promise you it will sing to you. Sing. You'll need the practice. Ha-ha-hahhh!
Well! Can we ever go home? Or is there a BUT? Sometimes I wonder.
JP is telling me 'BUT' is an inescapable conjunction. It can be insufferable too. "That very much depends upon what's in the BUT," JP says.
"Ah! Is there even a 'but' here, JP, even if ever so subtle?"
"What are you so worried about?"
"Nothing. Sometimes I wonder about this and that. Don't you?"
"When I do, I wonder if there is something stuck in the 'but' holding me back, spoiling my groove. So, I investigate. You should too. Check out your 'buts'! Be sure there is nothing untoward stuck, trapped or hanging loose, halting your strut." JP says. Check them buts. Always check them out. You might be surprised. I sometimes am when I do."
"Meow," Puddy Cat says, wandering off.
Well, did you find in this first episode of our Matchbox Mystery any cue or any clue to any prickly issue? Hmm?
Let's join Tommy, Dawn and Dalton. Their show is about solving this mystery, finding the treasure, and sharing their nuggets with us. Oh, yummy.
Oh, a caveat! Don't let their discourse bias you. Think! They are wrestling with the mystery just like you. They have no inside information. None whatsoever! They are on The Journey too.
One more important bit! A Matchbox Mystery has several unique and necessary features. One is: it exposes your private/personal mystery. Don't worry. It doesn't divulge your secret; it unravels your mystery to you. Only you can divulge that. How does it do this? I'll tell you later. But, you are smart enough. And, ah, we ought to revisit that tricky issue – secrets – shouldn't we?
Remember as well: each person taking the matchbox-mystery challenge sees, hears, feels what you may not see or hear or feel. That's okay. Trust me. Each time you reinvestigate the mystery you're bound to discover something you hadn't seen or heard or felt or figured the first time around. Aha! Or the second time around. That's okay. These are your ahas. Grab them. Peruse them. Use them. Let your mind be free. Don't be alarmed by your spikes of brilliance. The brain! The brain. The brain. Besides, you've worried enough. It's time to think. You've got company.
Matchbox Mystery Show 01 – Pink Slips
These are tough times, aren't they? Some of us are in some very tough places. True? JP is telling me there are those who want to keep us there, want to keep us wallowing in the rough. "Yep! There are those," he repeats. "But whose choice is it, after all is said and done? Huh? Ah, there is that but again."
Well, my friends, keep talking to each other. Share your experience. "But, please, do resist shoving your experience down each other's throats," JP says. "Share doesn't mean SHOVE." By the way, did you find any hint to our mysteries, any clue, any value-tip you'd like to take away? My granny used to tell me, "your junk might well be someone else's treasure – offer it up; don't pile it on the pity-dump. Share." Ha-ha-hah, you say, Faraday, I say, Farrah Gray. Ha-ha-hahhh!
Face critical challenges confidently, fiercely and purposefully. Understand personal whats and whys as you work through your best hows. Enjoy a full, blessed and fun life with those you cherish and love.
There you have it, my friends. Hope that tip is as good for you as it is for me. Blogging to you 'live' from The Journey, where our art experiment continues and my artistic friends are precious people, and don't you forget the banner for our journey: Live! Love! Laugh! You are worth every blip of it. Yes. It's the truth.
See you along the route.
Neville DeAngelou
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Sony has added ten new titles to its streaming service, PlayStation Now, in both Europe and USA. The October 2018 lineup is led by Bethesda's MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Rebellion's tactical shooter, Sniper Elite 4.
The full list of titles joining PS Now in October is as follows:
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- Sniper Elite 4
- Anomaly 2
- Tokyo Xanadu EX+
- Eve: Valkyrie – Warzone
- Megadimension Neptunia VII
- Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
- Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
- Risen 3: Titan Lords – Enhanced Edition
- Zombie Vikings
- 100ft Robot Golf
- Asdivine Hearts
- Bound
- Bridge Constructor
- Carmageddon: Max Damage
- Ducati: 90th Anniversary
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- Sniper Elite 4
- Styx: Shards of Darkness
- Torment: Tides of Numenera
In addition to the above, Sony has reset PS Now USA's 7-day trial offer. Those who haven't subscribed to the service as of October 2 can try out "most" of 650+ games for free. Even those who've had a subscription before, and/or have availed a free trial in the past, will be able to sign up for the new trial.
Sony also revealed the most popular PS Now titles in the US for the month of September, which include:
- Red Dead Redemption
- Bloodborne
- Fallout New Vega
- Mortal Kombat
- Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
- The Last of Us
- Mafia 2
- God of War 3 Remastered
To learn more about PlayStation Now, check out our previous coverage.
PS Now October 2018 Lineup Includes Elder Scrolls Online, Sniper Elite 4


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Since its foundation in 1628, Antica Farmacia di Roccavaldina, in Sicily, has gathered a wonderful collection of ceramic artifacts. The collection includes the only three existing vases by Antonio Patanazzi, a refined Renaissance ceramic artist with a mysterious story. Patanazzi owned a workshop in Urbino since 1540, but the only three pieces he put his initials on date back to 1580. Researchers and experts are kept wondering why he decided to claim paternity over his works only at the end of his career.
Most of the 238 splendid items kept in Antica Farmacia di Roccavaldina, however, are attributed to Patanazzi's workshop (where his two sons also worked), where they were made for a perfume maker from Messina around 1580. Flasks, small carafes, amphorae, and albarelli were later donated to the local Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, which managed the spice shop.
The collection has a huge value because it is completely intact, while most similar collections from the same age are either dispersed or gravely patchy.
Today the pharmacy takes us back to the 17th century, with all of its wonders.
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A great course for acquiring CPD points and a really useful treatment to add to your repertoire of therapies you offer.
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You will be given a fully comprehensive handout in the form of a booklet to study during and after the course. The course will cover:
The history of Ear Candling
How ear candles work & consider different makes
Consultation questions & how often to treat
Benefits and contraindication
Safety requirements
Anatomy of the ear is covered
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Assessment is continuous through the day plus a short Multiple Choice test at the end of the day.
An ESHCM Practitioner Certificate will be presented on successful completion of practical work and short written assessment.
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This course is open to everyone including the public who wants to learn the right way to use the candles which can be bought at your local health store.


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By Phil Crone
Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association
"The guest worker program unnecessarily lowers construction worker wages."
"Put simply, there is no construction labor shortage."
"It's five o'clock somewhere. And maybe there's a construction worker shortage, too, somewhere. But it's not significant in the U.S., and it's not very widespread."
Would you believe that all of these are recent quotes from organizations involved in the construction industry? Believe it or not, they were recently published in Illinois and Michigan. I share them because I want to illustrate the labor demand difference between the laggers and leaders of our nation's economy. It also demonstrates the uphill battle that looms for any type of legislative fix for immigration and long-term cure to our labor shortage.
As I have mentioned before, the construction industry in the Dallas area is under supplied by 10,000 to 20,000 workers. Our members are reporting that, on average, the labor shortage is adding two months and $4,000 on to each home they build. As a result of the supply and demand, total hourly wages have increased substantially more in the construction industry than in other sectors. Put simply, our industry in our area has plenty of well-paying jobs available and there simply are not enough workers to fill them.
The labor shortage requires solutions from within and without. Our association has made great strides this year building partnerships with Dallas ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, and local community colleges. Over time, these efforts to "bring back shop class" are going to result in tremendous opportunities for hundreds of students. But thousands more are still needed.
The construction work force has and will continue to rely on immigrant labor. The lack of it is the largest contributor to the aforementioned figures. Many left the industry during the recession and did not return. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), there are around 2.3 million foreign born workers in construction nationwide, which is still almost a half-million fewer than in 2007.
As you can see, this issue predates President Trump, so blaming him for the current shortage is a bit misguided. He is, however, part of the problem and potentially part of the solution going forward. His enforcement actions and talk of walls and deportation are most certainly part of the problem. Creating fear in the communities our industry and our economy relies on for continued prosperity is hardly an incentive for them to confidently step out of the shadows.
It is time for a viable guest worker program that enables non-U.S. citizens to work legally in this country for multi-year renewable terms. Undocumented workers currently living in the U.S. should be provided with an opportunity to register for this program, which should be tailored to the areas and industries with the greatest needs. We have beaten our heads against the wall (no pun intended) on this issue for far too long with our Congressional delegation. They tell us that the guest worker issue cannot be addressed until the border is secured as if they are unable to walk and chew gum at the same time.
A provision in President Trump's budget proposal could be a small part of the solution. It calls for an expansion of the H-2B guest worker visa program. The program provides American businesses the ability to bring in workers for non-agricultural industries. Current law limits the number of such visas to 66,000 a year.
The number could double under the budget bill being considered. Before you get too excited, know that the visa is shared among several industries including landscaping, forestry and housekeepers. In 2014, there were only around 2,400 visas issued for construction workers nationwide. Doubling that number only fills a quarter of the need in Dallas alone. Additionally, the program needs several improvements and simplification before it can be a truly useful tool for the industry.
The Trump budget at least recognizes the problem. However, even a "drop in the bucket" solution was immediately met with hostility from trade unions who claim the proposal runs directly counter to his "buy American, hire American" agenda. Mind you, these are the same people whose views were shared at the top of the article. While they are completely out of touch with realities faced in economies driving our nation's recovery, they are impossible for the President to ignore because they largely come from the places that put him in the Oval Office.
Identifying and understanding the problem is the easy part. Some even struggle with that reality, which leaves me pessimistic that we will find a truly effective legislative solution any time soon.


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If God can create the magnificent nature, why we don't believe?
God owns everything we're His stewards. Instead of saying wait or keep saying you're busy or not ready… any reason you know. Believe in Him today. Jesus is the only way. He's the only one can break the great divide between us human and God. Which He already finished.
All we need to do is repent; accept Jesus as your LORD and Savior.
"The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart. There is nothing that can be hid from God; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves. Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God—Jesus, the Son of God. Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin. Let us have confidence, then, and approach God's throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it."
Hebrews 4:12-16 GNT
All praises, glory and honor to God.


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I had such a great time with a good friend today. I have been wanting to try mount biking since I moved here, but it just didn't happen. But it finally happened with a down-to-earth friend like her, and it turned out to be totally my thing! I loved it!
I am so grateful that I have a friend who is motivated and positive as I am. We are similar in many ways and I always have a great time with her. We met totally randomly and I still remember how her vibe was like to me when she sat next to me and started a conversation.
When I revealed my upcoming plan to leave my comfort zone again to grow more, she was very excited and happy for me. It was the same reaction that I got from my other good friend which I wrote about. I feel so lucky that I have a tremendous amount of support from my good friends. It is truly energizing and motivating.
Today while riding with her, I've noticed something that I am about to write about.
It has been only a week since I saw her last time, but it felt like it's been so much longer ago. I've realized that it is because there is so much going on in my mind at a very fast pace. Within a week in my life, so much could happen. I am always listening to something, reading up on something… I am constantly learning something new. My mind is always taken up on something I am trying to achieve. I've always been very much goal-oriented, but as I get older, I am more so than ever. My mind is growing and expanding so fast that if someone hasn't talked to me for a couple of weeks, it is safe to say that the person has lost me.
Since I value my time more than ever, it is happening more also. Living consciously, respecting myself and my time, prioritizing and being more selective with activities and relationships that I engage in, filtering incomings to my body/my life such as food, what I see and hear, where I go and whom I meet or talk to, what I read and listen to… it all led me to become a different person today than yesterday. I feel like I am growing every single day and I fucking love how it feels.
As Tony Robbins said, progress makes happiness. Trying new things, pushing the boundaries, growing and becoming a better version of myself bring such a huge joy and a purpose of life. I can't wait to see how much I can become better and how great of an impact I can make to the world. Life is truly amazing and wonderful.


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