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Acting Director of White House Office of National Drug Policy to Open SMART Recovery Annual Conference
Commemorating 20 Years of Helping People Overcome Addictions, Experts Advocate Science-Based Self-Empowerment, Peer Support at DC Annual Conference
By: SMART Recovery
The exploration will begin with a presentation by Michael Botticelli, Acting Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the first official to hold this position who has personal addiction recovery experience.
"We are in the midst of an important paradigm shift in the way the global community responds to [drug use and trafficking]
SMART President Tom Horvath, PhD shares this philosophy noting that, "From its very first days, SMART has focused on this paradigm shift, working to bring the tools of addiction recovery to peer-support meetings led by treatment professionals, facilitators who have overcome serious addictions and individuals desiring to serve their community. All receive training in the SMART Recovery program."
Dr. Horvath will speak after Botticelli at the conference providing an introduction to the SMART Recovery program, which he has likened to a "social movement, akin to civil rights. We champion the rights of individuals who want to recover in a self-empowering way."
In a video prepared for this event, renowned historian Bill White will give his perspective on the recovery movement and SMART's contributions as among the first organizations to turn to science in creating new paths for people to overcome addictions to substances and harmful activities.
SMART International, Recovery Advocacy
The program will explore SMART's international growth in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and the UK. Panel presentations will highlight national and local advocacy, featuring Faces & Voices of Recovery Chairman Steve Gumbley, ONDCP Recovery Branch Chief Peter Gaumond and a panel of SMART community leaders.
The final day of the conference will provide SMART volunteers with motivational and practical tools in media relations and meeting facilitation.
For more information and to register, visit smartrecovery.org/
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TweetDeck, an iPhone app that is seriously underpriced (I'd pay $3 for it, but free is good too) now supports Geo-tagging and native retweets.
Users have the option of turning on geotagging, enabling friends (and potential stalkers) to chart your daily route as you tweet across the map.
TweetDeck also now (finally) supports native retweets, joining Echofon, Tweetie and Twittelator in the quest to kill off the oft abused "RT copy & paste" function (although users can still opt to use it if they must).
Despite upgrading their iPhone app, TweetDeck still only supports one video carrier–12seconds–which is perhaps the only underwhelming feature of this app.
Video issues aside, TweetDeck is still one of my favorite Twitter apps as it balances elegance with power, making it a joy for newbie's and guru's alike.
Author: Darnell Clayton
Darnell Clayton is a geek who discovered blogging long before he heard of the word "blog" (he called them "web journals" then). When he is not tweeting, Facebooking, or blogging about space and his beloved iPhone, he enjoys running, reading and describing himself in third person.

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The render gurus over at th MidEngineCorvetteForum.com are sure keeping us busy this week. Just the other night we shared a new Chazcron 360-degree render video and now we have a new one from bdsvavars.
FYI, bsdvavars real name is Bjorn Daniel Svavarsson and we understand that he resides in Iceland with occasional visits to Greenland now and again. Just goes to show the love for the Chevrolet Corvette is a global phenomenon.
bsdvavars was the first to do a 360-degree video of the C8 Corvette. Like Chazcron and FVS, he used the spy photos for reference and then his own opinions to flesh out what you see here. They've come along way since that first render video and we expect we'll be seeing more shortly!
Via bdsvavars on MidEngineCorvetteForum.com:
3d visualization of the upcoming c8 Corvette. I used Photogrammetry on videos of the camouflaged test car to get the proportions as close as possible.
I grabbed some stills from the video:
[VIDEO] Cool Fan-Made Transformation of the C8 Mid-Engine Corvette
[PICS] Newly Revised C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Renders Show Off More Details
[VIDEO] Watch this 360-Degree Render of the 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette


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I wanted a serving tray for my apartment that was bright and fun for when I had friends over, but I also wanted some simple vases to brighten up the place with some fake flowers. Yea that's right, fake flowers. I'm not good at keeping plant alive so I've kind of stopped trying for the moment. If anyone has some green thumb advice for house plants, I'll gladly take it. Anyway, I had picked up a metal tray from the thrift store that was pretty cool, but a little beat up and not as fun as I wanted it to be. As I dug through my stash of spray paint, inspiration hit!
This set will cost you close to nothing to make, especially if you already have spray paint at home. If you don't, it'll still probably cost you somewhere under $10. Super cheap right? Just be sure to save those ice tea bottles and pasta sauce jars.
- Old metal tray
- Two or three glass jars, empty with labels cleaned off
- White spray paint
- Hot pink spray paint
- Gold spray paint
- Painter's tape
- First off, cover your work surface entirely so you don't little hints of hot pink on your tables (like I did).
- Prime your surface with white paint. I skipped this step and it was a mistake.
- Once the primer has completely dried, cover the entire tray and bottles or jars with the color that you want peaking out from underneath the main color. In my case it was the hot pink.
- Let the first coat dry. You might want to do another coat of the under color, especially if it didn't come out as bright as you wanted.
- Let the first coats dry overnight then you can start taping down your design with painters tape. It is very important that you make sure the first color has completely dried before you tape down your design otherwise the paint underneath will come off when you pull off the tape!*Keep in mind that the parts you cover in tape are the parts that will stay hot pink after all the painting is done.
- Once you're picked out your design, spray paint the whole thing in your top color, gold in this case. You might have to do two coats of this as well. Again, make sure you let the paint dry fully in between coats.
- Let your masterpiece dry overnight and then carefully peel off the painters tape. A razor blade or Exacto knife comes in handy here.
- And you're done! Pop in some pretty flowers and enjoy your brand new DIY home decor!
How do you decorate your home on a budget?
P.s. there's still time to enter my blog anniversary giveaway!


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The New Chuck II
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After 98 years with very few changes being made to the classic Chuck Taylor All Star's (why change perfection?), Converse have now released the Chuck II. The good news for us is that they're still fully customizable! So what has changed?
If we start off with the all important visuals you will notice that the Chuck II is, so far, only available in 4 main colours. Black, Sodalite Blue, Salsa Red and White. (Three new colours are rumoured to be released nearer the end of the year.) Each pair has a matching eyelet colour and matching laces too. (The Black, Blue and Red pairs also come with White laces, and the White pair come with an extra pair of Black laces.) The laces have a slightly different feel to them, much flatter and crisper and with slightly longer aglets. The new sleek design is finished off with a textured edge between canvas and sole, and textured lower line, replacing the classic racing stripes. Smaller details to note are the inclusion of a branded top eyelet and the logo at the base of the heel being marked in black.
The main difference between the Classic All Star and the Chuck II comes on the inside. The Chuck II contains a Lunarlon sole, developed by Nike to give cushioning and support to your feet. I have lived in Converse since the age of 12 and never had an issue with the comfort of the shoes but it's safe to say that the difference is noticeable with the Chuck II – and in a good way! I also own a couple of pairs of the 70's style Converse which already had a thicker and spongier sole compared to the Classics, but the Chuck II's are in a whole new league. Added to this are a padded non-slip tongue and a perforated micro-suede lining. The lining helps to create a thicker feeling canvas which holds it shape well and also refrains the high top style from bunching up at the sides.
The final change comes in the form of a fully embroidered All Star patch on the inner sides of the high tops. Not so much of a big deal to some, but I feel it adds extra quality! The high top style are selling at a price of £60 and the low top style £55 so this will be factored in to your Custom Converse design quote. Stores are suggesting that you order a size larger as the new soles make the shoes feel tighter. I'd say there's probably only a half size difference and when fully worn in I doubt you'd notice. I will be watching the stock levels to see if they sustain well (they're selling fast!) before getting these options added into the shop, however if you're keen to get a custom pair ordered in the new Chuck II style just drop me a message and I will get everything organised.
As soon as I get a spare half hour I'll be throwing some paint at a pair of these!


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You can always filk at the drop of a hat- start singing a song you know and fill in new words as you go along.
But if you want to write a filk, you probably should start at the beginning
What are you trying to do with this filk?
There are silly filks and serious ones. Ones that are bawdy, or historical, or complicated. Lots of different kinds of filks
and figuring out what you want to do with this filk will lay the ground work for all of the other pieces.
Are you trying to:
- Entertain people?
- Get them to sing along?
- Make them laugh?
- Move them to tears?
- Inspire them?
The music you use, the words you select, the story you tell are all built off of what your goal is.
So what are you trying to do with this filk?
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Just finished this piece, not long ago. Been so crazy I haven't had a chance to post it.
Image for this painting was uploaded to WC's reference library by ruffledcat.
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One of the biggest buzzes at this year's SXSW music conference is an L.A. rap collective going by the name of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (or Odd Future, for short). And if the members keep delivering performances like the one they churned out yesterday in the murky Texas heat, the career they have ahead of them will not only make for an odd future, but also a bright one.
"The buzz is beautiful," says Hodgy Beats, who leads the lyrical charge of the Odd Future sub-group called MellowHype. "This is what we've always dreamed of doing, and we're doing it. So I feel like a basketball player at the end of four quarters."
Teamwork is one of the most contagious energies of the OFWGKTA collective. Even though this was technically a MellowHype show, all the members of the collective got up on the stage at one point or another.
"Everybody plays their position," says Hodgy Beats. "It's just like a basketball team, or a baseball team, as a matter of fact, because there's so many of us."
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Odd Future not only has teamwork on their side. They also have original beats, racy rhymes and a healthy bit of their own mythology.
One member named Earl was reportedly forced to leave the group by his mother. She saw an Odd Future video for the song titled after his name, "Earl," with heavy boasts of sex, drugs and murder, and cut off her son's association immediately. MellowHype closed with "Earl" yesterday, and Hodgy Beats stormed off the stage while the bassy rhythm was still going. "I was just thinking about Earl," he says after the show. "When I feel the energy from his f—ing songs I really feel connected because he was an Odd Future Wolf Gang member."
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This week we scoured the web and found a treasure trove of great blog posts covering everything from the change in our society's financial milestones to frugal watermelon recipes. Take a look.
Money Saving Tips:
How Can I Create a Work-Friendly Wardrobe on a Budget? by Melanie Pinola on Lifehacker
Putting together a work wardrobe can be a costly endeavor. This post suggests buying a few basics and learning how to pair them together like a pro.
10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Commute by Gary Foreman on DollarStretcher
The costs of commuting to and from work – especially for those with a lengthy drive – can be high. But there are ways to save money while making the most of your time on the road.
Fresh and Frugal Summer Watermelon Recipes by Frugal Foodie on Mint
There's nothing that says summer quite like watermelon. Get the most out of this inexpensive fruit by trying out a few of these creative recipes.
Money Management:
PNC Offers Videos and Interaction With Financial Advice by Luke Landes on Consumerism Commentary
This post highlights a great collaborative effort to spread some useful financial advice to the masses through videos of personal finance bloggers along with hands-on activities. It's definitely worth a look.
15 vs. 30 Year Mortgage: In an Infographic by G.E. Miller on 20 Something Finance
If you're struggling with the decision of whether to opt for a 15 or 30 year mortgage, you might want to take a good look at this infographic. The numbers speak for themselves.
Why Do Personal Budgets Often Fail? by SB on One Cent At a Time
Creating a budget is pretty easy. Sticking to said budget can be a different story entirely. This post gets to the root of why many people find themselves spending outside of what they've budgeted for.
Food For Thought:
How Financial Milestones Have Changed Over the Years by Richard Barrington on Five Cent Nickel
There's no doubt that recent generations haven't been able to reach the same financial milestones at the same life stages as generations past. But another change is what we actual consider to be a financial milestone.
Do You Read the Fine Print? by April Dykman on Get Rich Slowly
How important is it to read the fine print when you're presented with a contract? It might be a lot of work, but it could save you a significant amount of money and trouble down the road (as the man in this post figured out).
This Week on The Dime:
Learning for Less: How to Save on School Supplies
Life and Money Lessons Learned from My First Summer Job
Unique Teacher Films Worth Watching


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The IGN Movies Show
Author: IGNSubscribed: 3,380Played: 10,464
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 25: James Bond Casting, Star Trek 4, and Guardians Vol. 3
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 23: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Spoiler Chat and Star Wars Spinoffs
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 21: Solo: A Star Wars Story Spoilercast
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 20: Our Favorite and Least Favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 19: Avengers: Infinity War Spoilercast
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 17: The Shape of Water's Oscar Win and Wonder Woman 2's Villain
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 16: Black Panther Spoiler Chat
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 15: Venom, Deadpool 2, Joker, Solo and The Cloverfield Paradox
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 14: The 2018 Oscar Nominations
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 13: The Films We're Looking Forward to in 2018
IGN Movies Podcast, Episode 12: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Spoilercast
IGN Movies Podcast: Episode 11 - Disney-Fox Deal
IGN Movies Podcast: Episode 10 - Ben Mendelsohn Talks Darkest Hour, Star Wars and Fandom
IGN Movies Podcast: Episode 9 - Justice League Spoilercast
IGN Movies Podcast: Episode 8 - Thor: Ragnarok Spoilercast
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Great content as always but please speak into the microphone. You all sometimes mumble and it's difficult to hear.
Walker One
this crew misses why Solo flopped. Last Jedi killed solo in north America.
iTunes User
I'm a fan of IGN and the podcasts tend to be pretty darn funny. The hosts all have good relationships with each other and keep things moving while covering TV, movies, tech, and more. I'm glad these are all gathered together in one stream. Thanks, guys!
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I love ALMOST all IGN's entertaining, yet informative, podcasts. Keepin' it Reel and Channel Surfing are fun and surprisingly informative as the hosts have a pretty good grasp on what's going on in the film and TV industries. I like them, but my girlfriend who works in the industry loves them! I, being the comic book geek I am, enjoy Comics SMASH the most. While I don't have the exact same taste in comics as them, I definitely appreciate their informed opinions. They also give said opinions without the typical comic book guy type snobbery of being "too cool." An attitude that is omnipresent in Digigods. I'm not a fan of two people talking over each other to tell unfunny jokes about how everything created after 1985 is lame. If Comics SMASH had its own channel like Channel Surfing, Keepin' it Reel, and Tech Fetish, I would subscribe to those four separately and never again be reminded of the abysmal Digigods during my weekly deletion of it.
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The good ones are great, the bad ones are really bad. I really enjoy all the IGN podcasts, but digigods is pretty stupid--it feels so detatched from everything else and the two guys aren't fun to listen to. The Stars podcast is horrible though, Phil Perrello sounds like a dweeby tool.


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The other day I was running errands and noticed a new deli called Capo at 715 Florida Ave NW. I was hungry so I stopped in, and I'm glad I did -- it's awesome. They have lots of traditional Italian sandwiches plus pre-made things like ziti and lasagna, various kinds of pasta salad, as well as sweets like canolis and containers of cookie butter and ambrosia, plus cheese, bread and meat for sale.
I got the sandwich called the Capo with sopressata, mortadella and provolone -- big piles of the meat, which was delicious, plus the usual lettuce, tomato, onion and oil. The "small" is $8.95, but it was massive, while the large is $13. It must be enormous. The bread is good too, hard and crunchy (in a good way) with sesame seeds. I bought a loaf and took it home too.
Here's the full menu, and there are daily specials, which I think the Capo was.
There's also a backroom bar and lounge area but I haven't checked that out.
They don't have coffee but have other drinks and such too. I definitely recommend it.


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SUNDAY SNAPSHOT ('P,nc?uat!on. - 4)
'P,nc?uat!on. / "WORD OF GOD" (Exec Pastor – Mat Balgaard)
When you see "QUOTATION MARKS" – it's referring that something is being reiterated as a Truthful/Precise Comment!
When it comes to the "WORD OF GOD" – it means TRUTH! (Nothing More / Nothing Less)
"THE WORD OF GOD" -- The Authority of Scripture - HOW we got it - WHAT we do with it!
Mat (Executive Pastor) will be communicating this week the TRUTH of the "WORD OF GOD" and HOW it was designed to impact our lives! Here's a couple teaser thoughts to this coming Sunday's Message - You don't wanna miss it!!
In the Bible... JESUS is the Main Character - the Superstar - the Superhero! He's the Verse - the Chorus - and the Crescendo!
"It's not the parts of the Bible I don't understand that give me fits - it's the parts I do understand that trouble me the most!" (Mark Twain)
"The Bible is no mere book - but a living Scripture - that conquers all who oppose it!" (Napoleon Bonaparte)
"The Bible is the Greatest Gift ever given to the human race-those who belittle the Bible-do a crime against Humanity!" (Immanuel Kant)
"We don't need to defend the Bible anymore than a man needs to defend a lion in a cage! The best way to defend a lion is to let it out of its cage!" (CS Lewis)
TRUTH always stands the test of time… From the beginning... God's Word has been attacked - Jesus has been attacked - The Church has been attacked! ALL to no avail!
See Ya Sunday!!
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"Rachel's sumptuous food, like her stellar career, transcends easy descriptions. She cooks without borders, without inhibitions, but always with a master's sense of technique that makes unexpected flavor combinations seem natural and delicious. This is cross-cultural cooking at its best. This is the cuisine of the future."
—Edward Lee, chef/owner of 610 Magnolia and author of Smoke & Pickles
"Rachel Yang has always inspired me as a pioneer in American cooking. She uses her experience as both a Korean and an American to come up with a new, exciting approach that continues to shape modern American cuisine. This cookbook beautifully speaks to her personal story and gives guidance to how she creates her unique flavors. This is the kind of cookbook that will be filled with stains because you will actually be cooking from it all the time!"
—Beverly Kim, chef/owner of Parachute
"Along with being an outstanding example of taking on the American dream, My Rice Bowl presents a menu of delicious contrasts. Add resourceful perseverance and a passion for food, and make the flavors your own."
—Foreword Reviews
"Yang brings culinary fusion to full flower, as she demonstrates in this unique cookbook…An adventuresome cook will discover plenty of imagination and novelty here."
—Booklist Reviews
"This is a collection of innovative recipes with Korean flavors. The food in this book is not straight-up traditional but, like Yang — a Seattle restaurateur — unique and memorable."
—WBUR Here & Now
"Diners at acclaimed Seattle restaurants Joule and Revel have already sampled James Beard Award-nominated Yang's Korean-fusion cooking; now that can re-create those flavors at home with this recipe-filled guide."
—Alaska Airlines Magazine
"[A cookbook] with a point of view…nothing short of epic."
"If you love [Seattle's Joule, Revel and Trove] restaurants, you will love this book."
—425 Magazine
"[My Rice Bowl] includes 75 recipes based on Yang and husband Seif Chirchi's comfort foods."
—Portland Tribune
"[Rachel Yang's recipe had] a pretty simple marinade but what blew my mind … was how juicy and tender [the meat] was."
—Bon Appetit Foodcast
"Yang incorporates Korean flavors and techniques in unexpected (and delicious) dishes."
—Food 52
"[This ]high-quality, well-designed cookbook practically beg[s] you to re-create restaurant favorites at home"
—The Seattle Times
"I am in love with this book."
—Eat Your Books
"Basically if you are trying to elevate your cooking in the kitchen – get your hands on a copy of this bad boy."
—Seattle Refined
"lt's food without boundaries, made with ingredients from all over the globe…built from our understandings of how flavor works."
—Daily Waffle
"It's a beautiful book. It looks like something I want to use in the kitchen."
—KIRO Seattle Kitchen
"James Beard Award-[nominated] all-star chef."
—The Daily Meal
"A cookbook with 75 recipes from her inventive, highly personal take on Korean cuisine."
—Eater Seattle
"Chef Rachel Yang … shares her unique take on Korean fusion."
—Table Manners Aside
"The story that she tells is very relatable and provides the back story to her inventive recipes and the dishes she serves at her and her husband's restaurants…The graphics and photos are fantastic, but most importantly the recipes are approachable and tasty."
—Kimchi Mom
"In addition to the recipes, My Rice Bowl includes captivating stories of family and love. Yes, that's right. There is romance too…It's a compelling read highlighting Rachel's Korean upbringing and what it means to be American."
"With layers of flavors, culinary traditions, and cultural influences, this is a truly global take on Korean cuisine."
—Readers Lane
"Bravo to Chef Yang! We really can't stress enough how much we like this cookbook."
—I'll Have What She's Having
"If you're itching to recreate Joule's kimchi recipe at home, chef Rachel Yang, like an angel of cookery, has descended from the heavens to answer your prayers and so much more."
—Seattle Met
"If you love Joule, Revel, and Trove, you'll love learning chef-owner Rachel Yang's secrets to her personalized Korean style — instead of traditional bibimbap, expect Revel's indispensable 'mother sauces' (like savory chili sauce) and Joule's staff-meal brisket buns. The recipes are diverse, delicious, and doable, and the tone is personal and engaging thanks to local author Jess Thomson."
—Eater Seattle


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Editor-in-Chief, StockNewsNow.com
The LD Micro Index was down today 22.37 points, closing at 1,976.71.
Healthcare, Real Estate, Communication Services, Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical, Industrials, Technology, Financial Services and Utilities were down today, with Healthcare down over 1%. Basic Materials and Energy were in the green with Basic Materials up 0.38%.
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Pinot Noir wine from New Zealand
Thought for the day…" They talk about the speed of light, but what is the speed of darkness"
"If a mime artist is arrested, does the policeman tell him that he has the right to remain silent? "
Off to New Zealand for the photo today and to the very scenic Lake Hayes near Queenstown. Apart from being very scenic, Lake Hayes is also home to some good wineries, such as the famous Amisfield (which also includes a restaurant). This area (Central Otago) has now become famous for quality pinot noir wines, although in the 1860s it was the scene of the Central Otago Gold Rush. Until the 1970s, there were few vineyards, but since then they have expanded rapidly, helped by the perfect climate, being protected by high mountains and having hot, dry summers and a short, cold winter. Pinot Noir grapes originated in the Burgundy region of France, but are a difficult grape to cultivate and also to convert into wine. Pinot noir is also used in the production of champagne. Looking at the photo below, it is hard to believe that Queenstown Airport, which is just a few kilometres away (in the back left of the photo) handles over 1.2 million passengers a year, many of them heading for Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of New Zealand.
and a photo out of the archives…..a new photo made to look old. The outdoor museum in Ballarat, Australia.
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A Hot Summers Day, New Zealand – Not the Quality Spa Resort Hotel, Norefjell
Thought for the day…" A life without ambition is like a journey without a destination".
" A problem is just a solution waiting to happen."
Central Otago, New Zealand, for today's photo, and a typical hot, dry summer day. Central Otago is a big wine-growing region, with most of the vineyards at around 300m altitude and surrounded by mountains. Pinot Noir is the main wine from this area, characterised by the smaller grapes that are used to make this type of wine (one reason why a good Pinot Noir costs more). Wine making in this region took off in the 1990s, whereas in the 1800s, it was gold that was the big industry here. In summer, temperatures here can reach 35 degrees, but in winter, parts of Central Otago fall to -15 degrees.
And one from the archives……a steam train in Uppsala, Sweden.
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On June 4, 2015, an Indian Army convoy was ambushed in Chandel District, Manipur. 18 Indian soldiers were martyred, in what was one of the worst militant attacks in North-East India in a decade. In response, the Indian Army sent in Paratrooper Special Forces to trace the attackers along the India-Myanmar border and destroy their militant stronghold, before more terror attacks could follow. It was a classified mission that'Äôs now known as¬†'ÄėOperation Hot Pursuit'Äô. History TV18 presented the true story of this counter-insurgency operation in a new documentary 'ÄėSpecial Operations India: Myanmar'Äô, a one-hour feature on March 28 at 9pm. This was the second film in the Special Operations India mini-series. The first one was the documentary about India'Äôs Surgical Strikes in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
'ÄėOperation Hot Pursuit'Äô was a race against time. It remains one of India'Äôs most daring military operations in recent history. It was the need of the hour, following the militant attack on an Indian Army convoy. The ambush had been carried out by insurgent group National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khapalang (NSCN-K). The NSCN-K is a well-organised militia operating in North-East India. Following the ambush, Indian military intelligence showed that the insurgents had retreated to a large camp along the Indo-Myanmar Border.¬† Swift counter insurgency measures were needed to deter militants waging war against India. The Indian Army'Äôs elite Paratrooper Special Forces unit in the North-East were tasked with the mission. The documentary follows these Jungle Warfare Specialists on their deadly mission against the NSCN- K.
The story is told through the experiences of the men leading the operation and the decision makers in India's military establishment at the time. The narrative relies on the first person accounts of Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Government of India, General Bipin Rawat, India's current Chief of Army Staff and the Special Forces Team Leader (identity undisclosed) spearheading the assault on ground. The programme features Manohar Parrikar, Former Defence Minister, General Dalbir Singh, Former Chief of Army Staff and Nitin Gokhale, Defence Analyst and author, who share their insights.
Avinash Kaul, Managing Director A+E Networks | TV18 & COO, Network18,¬†said, 'ÄúAfter the great success of our India original production 'ÄėSurgical Strikes'Äô, we're showcasing another compelling recreation of the heroic deeds of the Indian Army: 'Special-Operations: India. Myanmar'.¬† This show best epitomises our brand and content promise 'Äď to bring forth inspiring stories of 'history being made every-day'. We believe that contemporary shows like these will go a long way in establishing History TV18 at the forefront of factual entertainment in India.'ÄĚ
The narrative follows India's Special Forces on their secret mission, through dramatic twists and turns in the unfolding story. Authentic recreations across locations in North-East India, details of the planning and execution, first-person accounts of the men in charge, along with top end production values make this a genre-defining show. Incredible visuals filmed in 4K and high definition with high-speed cameras, expertly choreographed action sequences, factual rigor and great storytelling lie at the heart of the immersive viewing experience.


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Messaging plays a pivotal role in filtering the quality of leads that are generated on your website. The way that call-to-action's are worded can make a significant difference to both quality and the quantity of enquiries that are made, depending on our needs. If you are seeking quality leads or quantity of leads, we help distinguish what wording constitutes to each.
Likely to reduce quantity of leads – unattractive option, unless a user is ready to buy.
Standard, most commonly used, produces average results
Sounds, quick and easy plus users will be expecting a call back.
Less committal – may get email address, customer probably not expecting a call back.
Why We Use Get A Quick Quote
If your call-to-action is simply 'Get a Quote', it might be of a slightly average standard. However, with the addition of one simple word, you will be hitting the 'sweet spot' of obtaining both quantity and quality leads, just give it a try. You would be surprised how one word can make a huge difference, but it is possible, and it has been done for many of our clients, who are already seeing the benefits.
People Want Information Quicker
Can you remember the last time you needed to get a quote for a product or service online? If a company offered you a quick quote service, would it have appealed to you? People see the words 'Quick Quote' and it is something that instantly draws them in. In a digital-age where information is so readily-available at people's fingertips, people want information quicker than before. The fact that people live busier, more fast-paced lifestyles also impacts the demand for quicker information, as more people are strapped for time. More commonly, people are likely to opt for the 'Quick Quote' option in the event of an emergency, where they need a fix quickly.
The wording of 'Full Quotation' suggests that there will be a significant amount of time spent on inputting information into it, which may not be particularly attractive if people have not yet conducted their research into a product and service. However, this method is attractive to people that have done their research and planning prior, and they are aware of exactly what they want, in this instance, it provides it with some merits. If you are generating loads of leads, but lack the quality, try asking for a 'Full Quotation', it might help.
If you are on the other end of the scale and are in financial services or attracting consumers, you will find that the wording 'Price Checker' works really well. People will provide their email addresses as they are looking for a price, but it is unlikely that they will provide a phone number, as it is non-committal. But you can nudge them for a sale via email, with an automated sequence which may result in a sale.
If you're struggling with striking the right balance of generating both quality and quantity leads, review your website and ensure you have a call-to-action button. If you do not, try out 'Quick Quote', 'Full Quotation' or 'Price Checker', dependant on your needs and let us know how you get on in the comments below!


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I enabled this section with the idea of using it as a bug submision system. Make sure to post it in a way I can see where the error is(any kind of image or visual resource are welcome). Be objective
Keep in mind that the game development state is "On hold" so, if there is any suggestion related with improving the playability or adding features to the game, they'll be ignored until the development is resumed (this will take place in a far future). However, if there is any good idea that could look great in the game and there is an unavoidable temptation of commenting it, feel free to post it ;) (please, don't post silly stuff)
I don't mind if there are comments with good opinions, but bad opinions and destructive critics will be deleted because I think that it makes no sense post such things.
If there is any question related with the game, write them and they'll be answered.
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Big Boi - "Mother of Dragons" from Game of Thrones mixtape
HBO is promoting the upcoming season of their hit series Game of Thrones with a rap mixtape amazingly titled Catch The Throne. Big Boi is headlining the thing, along with Common and Daddy Yankee(?). Check out his cut below, which finds the vet spitting lines like, "Fuck the Lannisters and everybody ride with 'em/ Jon Snow and the Night's Watch, finna slice some iron in 'em."
The full mixtape will be available on Friday.


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Hi, it's me again. 😀 The Windlight Winter Art Show is about to commence. It will run from December 7th through December 13th. Yayyy, TP trip (since that's faster than a road trip). And the sim is all decked out for Christmas. This is going to be a long one, so buckle up Betty, here we go.
The town square and streets through town reminded me of my little hometown growing up. It's funny the little things we remember. I always loved walking through town while it was snowing and the lights twinkling through it.
Ok, so let's talk art. You can probably tell who's artwork this is. None other than our own Bryn Oh, who else would be out for an "Evening stroll" with what looks like a bumblebee? I love the works this artist does. Always a little off beat from most.
And another of our favorite, well-known artist gives real meaning to the term pothead. Cica Ghost created "Headpots" for the event.
And now for the shopping. An up and coming creator with a store by the name of Kaerri is offering a complete Xmas Livingroom set. It includes everything you would need to deck the halls, well, living room, we won't get technical.
The sweater I am wearing is from Tres Beau gacha at the SL Christmas Expo event. The one I'm wearing is a common that I liked the best out of all of them, it looks so comfy to knock around the house. The rare is a complete outfit, boots included.
Ooooh, ZOZ has this glitter polish. There are 9 different colors as usual and HUDs for all the popular hands.
The curtains, chair, poinsettia & branches in vases and 2 of the stocking are part of the Kaerri complete xmas livingroom set. I just love the basset hound from Potomac Signature Homes! The kitten and puppy stockings are from Christmas by House of Avro. And the artwork is by Ever After (eeraftr).
The couch is in the Kaerri Livingroom Set along with the baubles in the glass jar on the AF Secretary Desk. The wall decal & Shelf over the desk is from Whimsical Happenings.
LOL..The little quirky melted table by Kaerri is in the livingroom set also, along with the branch tree, the red, green and silver cone trees and Christmas tree. My rocking chair is from Dust Bunny.
Till next time (it will be soon, I have lots to tell you about).
Merry Christmas.
Tres Beau ~ Ugly Holiday Sweater Gacha ~ Tannenbaum Sweater ~ common @ SL Christmas Expo
-{ZOZ}- ~ Snowflake Glitter 2 Fatpack @ SL Christmas Expo
Potomac Signature Homes ~ Christmas Basset in Bed @ Windlight Winter Art Show & Winter Showcase
Kaerri ~ Complete Xmas 2015 Living room @ Windlight Winter Art Show & Winter Showcase
Ever After (eeraftr ) ~ The Light at the End of the Tunnel @ Windlight Winter Art Show & Winter Showcase
WHIMSICAL HAPPENINGS ~ (Decor) Wordy Hoilday tree & ho ho ho wall decal & shelf @ Windlight Winter Art Show & Winter Showcase
Christmas at the House of Avro ~ Cat & Puppy in Stocking @ Windlight Winter Art Show & ShowCase


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Flu shots: Pro
November 18, 2015
Many people argue whether a flu shot is worth getting. Some say it doesn't work, and a lot of people, such as myself, say it does work.
From my experiences with flu shots, it seems to get the job done. Even though you usually get a mild cold or illness a few weeks after getting the flu shot, it has prevented me from getting the flu.
When I was young, I wasn't able to get flu shots because of my allergy to eggs, because the most common manufacturing process of the vaccines uses eggs.
Before I grew out of my egg allergy, I was almost certain to get the flu if it was prevalent in my area. Once I was able to get flu shots around the age of 12, I didn't get the flu for about 11 years. I still believe the reason I got the flu 11 years later was because that year I decided I wasn't going to get a flu shot since I had been lazy and didn't make an appointment with my doctor.
It had been so long since I had gotten the flu that I thought it was just a bad cold and I would get over it in a few days. I was wrong. After letting a few days go by, I realized I wasn't getting any better and decided to go in to the doctor. Sure enough, I had the flu that everyone was getting at the time, and let me tell you, it was terrible. The day I went into the doctor, they said I had a dangerous high temperature and should have gone to the doctor way before I decided to go. This means I was walking around at school and in public with the flu while highly contagious.
Due to that incident, I decided to get a flu shot the following year. I did get a cold a few weeks later, but I didn't get the flu that year.
This brings me to my next reason for getting a flu shot. You shouldn't just get a flu shot for your own benefit but for everyone's benefit. If you don't get the flu shot and do end up getting the flu, then you're also exposing everyone around you to the flu as well.
With my experiences, I think that the flu shot is definitely worth getting when flu season comes around. It may not seem that important when the commercials and advertisements for flu shots start cycling through the media, but in reality it is probably a good idea to get one.
If you don't get a flu shot, you may get lucky and not get the flu, but most likely you will get the flu and you're going to have a terrible week or two of feeling like hell, frequently going from cold to hot and getting the chills, and the possibility a lot of puking.
If I were you I would head down to your doctor's office or one of places giving out flu shots for cheap or possibly free.


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Benchmarks - disability & accessibility
Australian population
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Disability and Labour Force Participation publication released in 2015, shows that in 2012, there were 2.2 million (14.4%) Australians aged 15-64 years (of 'prime working age') with disability. Just over half (51.0%) of people with disability in this age bracket are women.
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