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- 1 (¼-oz.) package active dry yeast
- ¼ cup, plus 1 tsp. sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 9 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1½ cups Nutella
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Combine yeast, 1 tsp. sugar and ½ cup warm water in a bowl until foamy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring milk to a simmer in a 1-qt saucepan over medium heat; set aside for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining sugar, 4 tbsp. butter, and salt and stir to yeast mixture with vanilla, 2 eggs, and flour just until combined. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap; let sit until dough doubles in size, about 1½ hours.
- Heat oven to 375°. Melt remaining butter in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stir until smooth, and pour into a 9" x 13" baking dish; sprinkle with pecans.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll dough into a 15" x 20" rectangle. Spread Nutella evenly over dough, leaving a ½" border on one long side. Beat remaining egg in a bowl and brush the clean border of the dough. Roll dough into a log towards the end brushed with egg; trim ends and cut log into 12 rounds. Transfer rounds cut side up to the baking dish, sprinkle with cinnamon and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve inverted onto plates and drizzle with syrup and nuts from the bottom of the baking dish.
Cream Cheese Icing:
4oz Cream Cheese (softened) 1 tsp Vanilla 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar


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Guinness Nigeria Plc is a major market for Diageo: Guinness Nigeria operates in the unique and fast growing alcohol industry of over 15mhl beer potential. It is the only company that does Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) in Nigeria. It's an on trade dominated market but with a fast growing off trade channel.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Commercial Strategy & Innovation
AutoReqId: 58009BR
Location: Lagos
Level: Senior Management
Reports To: Head of Customer Marketing
- In Innovation we are on a mission to create a Commercial Innovation Machine, this role will be the key driver to achieving this mission, ensuring that we have a consistency of approach and tools to launch & sustain world class Innovation.
- The role requires great commercial leadership skills, strong influencing skills, resilience, and ability to move skilfully between strategy and execution and above all, motivated, resourceful individuals with ability to lead disruption through the business in a structured and constructive manner.
Purpose of the Role
Drive sales through winning customer propositions, strategic planning and brilliant execution to deliver Sustainable Competitive advantage for Guinness Nigeria by:
- Flawless Execution: Manage and execute the commercial calendar and orchestrate all activity ensuring we have effective promotions and a winning mix of brand & category activity to drive business performance
- Lead the business in the annual planning process and support Head of CP&A in defining the cascade metrics
- Interpret data and lead insight generation as basis for decision making across the business
- Drive understanding of lift factors associated with activities across the business
- Take responsibility for the management of trade investment across the Channel
- Winning via Brilliant execution
- The Nigerian market has shown inherent volatility over many years with this trend expected to continue into the medium term. Managing market volatility and the ambiguity that this drives in activity planning, budget setting and activity management is an inherent part of the complexity in this role.
Top Accountabilities
Innovation Pipeline Management:
- Lead the execution of the pipeline to deliver it on time, ensuring launches fit within the overall priorities and the wider commercial calendar of the business
In Market Commercial Leadership:
- Identify Innovations that need new (Route to Consumer) RTC or significant changes to the current RTC and lead the business to set-up the required RTC for launch.
- Reshape the existing Sales force incentive plan to include reward based on delivering Innovation KPI's.
Project Commercial Leadership:
- Be the key commercial lead, driving alignment between the innovation/marketing team and commercial teams.
Innovation Performance Management and Intervention:
- Influence the sales organisation to ensure the interventions are prioritised and executed
- Drive regular commercial M&E across all launches ensuring clear communication and learnings' sharing across the business.
Lead Commercial Strategy and Standards:
- Own the development/cascade and embedding of the Trade and Category strategies
- Develop fit for purpose Execution standards and Targets
- Develop relevant commercial/execution policies and standards
- Own the development and management (cycle planning) of the full year activity calendar (One plan)
- Lead the use and analytics for all commercial systems.
- Own Trade Asset management (POS,Fridges and other trade assets)
- Use customer strategies/category insights/shopper insight to develop brilliant customer/consumer/Category Mechanizing standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree (business related discipline an advantage).
- A successful track record of business delivery.
- Minimum 8 years work experience in commercial with at least 3 in a leadership role. (Field Sales experience is a must).
- Commercially astute; Strong understanding of key customers, category, shoppers & channels.
- Excellent relationship management, senior stakeholder influence and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Self-starter with high levels of energy & commitment
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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text: Kingsman: The Secret Service, last year's blockbuster about classy British people murdering each other, is getting a sequel, and potentially adding the classiest actress of them all, Julianne Moore, who will also get to murder people. Moore is in early talks to play Kingsman 2's villain, across from CW casting-director fever dream Taron Egerton. Director Matthew Vaughn is returning to direct, while Colin Firth (spoiler alert) is not currently returning for the sequel, as his character died in the first installment. The film will take place in the U.S., which may mean that Moore won't use a British accent, but she better get her own umbrella gun. The people demand it.


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From a press release
In January, the Amistad Research Center is hosting three major events—two events in its Conversations In Color series and a one-of-a-kind conference focusing on reform versus revolution in New Orleans– to help advance conversations and progress regarding race relations in our community and in our nation.
The Creative and Activist Legacy of Tom Dent,
featuring Kalamu Yu Salaam & Ishmael Reed
Tuesday, Jan. 16
John Georges Auditorium | Dillard University | 2601 Gentilly Blvd.
The Amistad Research Center in partnership with Dillard University's Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture and the University of New Orleans Press will host Kalamu Ya Salaam and Ishmael Reed to discuss the legacy of Tom Dent and what his body of work holds relevant today.
To register now, click here.
Conversations in Color: Shaping Activist Movements through Cultural Narratives, featuring Elizabeth Alexander and Alicia Garza
Monday, Jan. 22
McAlister Auditorium | Tulane University | 6823 St. Charles Avenue
The Amistad Research Center in partnership with Tulane University's Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity, and Newcomb College Institute will host Alicia Garza and Elizabeth Alexander in a conversation about the importance of developing and centering cultural narratives in sociopolitical activism.
To register now, click here.
Remembering 300 Years & Counting:
The African and African American Presence in New Orleans
January 17-20
Within the African and African American struggle for freedom and equality, there has always been two visions, or two thoughts in struggle with each other as to the road to complete emancipation. This conference will focus on the history of those two roads, Reform vs. Revolution, in New Orleans and is being held in partnership with Southern University at New Orleans' Center for African and African American Studies and the Louisiana Museum of African American History.
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February 2017 Goals Update
February Goals Update
With one week left in February, I've decided it might be a good idea to do a goals update before the month closes out. This month I've been productive, but mainly by writing proposals and papers as opposed to data analysis. Here's my progress, as long with my plan for the final week of February.
Manchester Project
- Visit NOAA Manchester facility weekly to take discrete water samples and perform tank maintenance
- We've started our Manchester experiment! Laura and I are both out there every Wednesday for water sampling and system maintenance. I'll be going out every other Monday with Grace to do the same.
- Start writing methods for potential paper?
- Decided against this for now, since I've been focusing on the corresponding project proposal
- Successfully wrote a proposal for the Hall Conservation Genetics Research Award about projects stemming from this main one
DNR Project
- Analyze mass spectrometry data in PECAN and Skyline
- Find significant differences between protein and peptide concentrations
- Develop methods for targeted assay and plan timeline for second round of protein extractions
- I'll probably hold off on this until NSA is over
NSA Poster Presentation
- First draft of poster for NSA presentation
- This is dependent on my data analysis……which means it will happen late this week!
DNR Paper
- Finish methods and results section, and outline discussion and introduction sections
- Writing the methods is more time-consuming than I imagined. A draft for the mass spectrometry preparation method is up, and I'll be tailoring the data analysis methods section late this week (do you see a pattern here…😉)
Metaanalysis Paper
- Aggregate all data, write about data aggregation process, develop methods for metaanalysis, analyze data, outline introduction section
- My priority shifted from the metaanalysis to the DNR paper. I have a rough outline of my data discovery, but I need to put it in narrative form.
- Figure out who should be on my committee and draft plan of study
- I have a rough plan of study! And some committee ideas.
So yes, making progress but not with my data analysis! My goal for the last week of February is to really make progress on that front. In the meantime, check out this conceptual framework diagram I made for one of my proposals:
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What do the tile colours on the app actually mean?
Right now, each zone / room has a different tile colour. I have one green and three orange, although I think they might even be different shades of orange (just). What are they trying to tell me?
Mejor Respuesta
Michael | Moderator
Green is 18 or colder (shades of green change when it's get colder)
Orange is 19 or warmer ( shades of orange change when it's get warmer)6
Thanks, that makes sense. Personally I think it would make more sense to have at desired temperature or below desired temperature as the colours. I keep some rooms deliberately cold, so this doesn't help me today.5
I agree. I don't see why my rooms should show as not warm when they are warm enough for me.3
+1 the current colours are meaningless2
The color coding system as other measuring systems must be standardized for exact results. It doesn't mean that your room is cold. It indicates a temperature interval that your place falls into.
The problem is not with colors, but that everyone feels cold differently and your comfort zone isn't necessary the same as mine...0
This is related to "Air Comfort", IMO we should be able to control what we personally feel is "Cold", "Too Warm" or "Optimal". This would then tie in to these coloured tiles.1
It appears that Tado does not believe in user configurable parameters. Some parameters are settable by the servicedesk, but these even are not amongst them. Thinks like optimal temperature and maximum settable temperature are all hardwired in the software, and parameters that can be changed (e.g. temperature setting of the boiler) can only be set by the servicedesk.
It seems like a culture change in the company is required to change this. Maybe that will happen once they are listed on the stock market? The system needs an "advanced settings" page where the user can configure existing tunable parameters and also additional ones like mentioned above.0
agreed, maybe a "Engineer Mode" of the app, so only these advanced features can be accessed once this mode is activated, that could be done by the service desk. So regular people can not mess with things they do not understand. (sorry for going off topic slightly)2
Some of you may be interested in voting for ''Reduce the comfort temperature range to 18-21°c''
Clearly we all have different requirements and mine even vary by room - so difficult to have everyone happy!
But I'd vote for something like:
Green: Not heating and the temperature in that room is within -0.5 degrees of target, or over target.
Amber: Heating but temperature is within -1 degree of target.
Red: Heating and temperature is more than 1 degree below target.
Target would be the temperature setting for the room at that time.1
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My good lady complains that the colours are not bright enough for her eyes, that have cataract replaced lenses. The workaround is to turn up the screen brightness on her phone.0
Surely the heating would switch off of the temperature was more than 1 degree above target?0
Yes, so what? At this time, my target temperature is 20.5, the actual temperature is 23.7, and the heating is off.
Sunshine, you know.0
I think it makes more sense for the colours to describe what is happening. Orange when it's heating, green when it is at temperature, and grey when it is off.
I previously had a Nest and it's a lot more easy to understand that colour relates to thermostat's current status. If colour is just duplicating what the text says, this doesn't add any useful information.1


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Life is Just a Bowl of Kibble
Some of you may remember that I developed knee problems last year. The cause of the injury only became clear to me after surgery when I started taking walks with Nemo, the family beagle. If you've raised one of these critters you know that beagles are mostly nose, and that nose leads them into all…Read More
Sniffing Out A Story (Again)
In the spirit of recycling, something I'm getting quite adept at as I get ready to move, today I'm recycling a blog from September 2010 about my silly beagle Nemo. I'm pleased to tell you that Nemo is, of course, still with us and every bit as neurotic as I paint him in the following…Read More
Unexpected Gifts
Nemo, our rescue beagle, loves everybody, but some people are particularly special to him. The son and daughter-in-law who found him in the woods as a puppy and nursed him back to health and into our home. Other family members. My cleaning lady and my assistant, both of whom have provided pet care in the past. …Read More
Sniffing Out A Story, One Piece of Evidence At A Time
I'm still not quite sure how this happened. One moment I volunteered to dog-sit for the pathetic puppy that my son and daughter-in-law had rescued from the path of a bush hog and nursed back to health. The next I was on the telephone with my husband, who was out of town at a conference. …Read More
The Dog Who Came to Stay
We celebrated Labor Day in Virginia's Piedmont, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. One night we sat in a screened-in pond house at sunset with wine and cheese and family, waiting for the night noises to begin. It's not unusual to have all manner of animals tiptoe down to the pond for their own nightly…Read More
Finding Your Voice
Never having owned a beagle, when people asked if puppy Nemo had found his voice, I found the question odd. Yes, Nemo growled, and barked–or something that passed for one. And sometimes, Nemo even howled. This last was charming, a serenade similar to the one our Australian Shepherd used to warble when he sang along at birthday parties. Then…Read More
On the Scent
Nemo and I take a morning walk almost every day. Nemo's particularly fond of snow and ice, and Emilie is not. Despite this, we find ways to cope. A regional park not far from my house offers trails through the forest, as well as a wide road that's plowed at the first sign of snow. On snowy…Read More
Christmas. . . and beagles
Nemo came to live with us two summers ago. We had always had dogs, but after finally losing two old friends, we decided to take a break. As much as we missed Kiwi and Dingo, there was something nice about just locking the door and walking away when we wanted to visit children or travel. …Read More


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The Canberra Raiders have continued their stunning resurgence this season, claiming their fourth win in five games as they thumped the Gold Coast Titans 32-18.
Canberra showed again why they can be one of the most exciting teams in the competition in their six-try demolition in front of 11,170 fans at GIO Stadium.
The Titans' defeat was further soured by the loss of State of Origin hopeful Jai Arrow who was taken from the field in the 17th minute with what coach Garth Brennan later said was a serious rib injury. He was later taken to hospital by ambulance.
The Raiders took advantage of the undermanned Titans side who were also missing Jarrod Wallace and Keegan Hipgrave (concussion) and Ryan Simpkins (neck). The visitors were left with no fit interchange players for the final eight minutes.
Canberra opened their account on the back of a kick out on the full from Titans halfback Ash Taylor, when Sia Soliola strolled over for one of the easiest tries of his career to make it 6-0.
Back-to-back penalties for the home side led to Joe Tapine increasing the lead after Blake Austin held up the ball well to create the gap.
Much like their clash back in round one, the Raiders again continued their march downfield and when a chip-kick by Aidan Sezer bounced up perfectly for Jarrod Croker the score was out to 16-0.
Match: Raiders v Titans
Round 9 -
home Team
11th Position
away Team
13th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
The Titans continued to struggle inside the Raiders red-zone, with pushed passes coming back to haunt the side as they desperately tried to get into the game.
Canberra continued to run away with the game after a sensational backline move to the left saw Nick Cotric score his third try of the season as the home side raced out to 20-0.
In the shadows of half-time, the Titans threw themselves at the Raiders on their line but again their execution came back to hurt them as Canberra's line remained intact.
Ryan James was finally able to break the green wall after he latched onto a grubber from Mitch Rein at dummy half, as the Titans got the perfect start to the second half to make it 20-6.
The momentum continued to swing towards the Gold Coast off the back of a slew of penalties, with an Ash Taylor kick pounced on by Kevin Proctor.
Michael Gordon added the extras and suddenly the deficit was just eight with 30 minutes to play.
However, all of the Titans' good work was undone by a wild Konrad Hurrell pass which gifted the Raiders possession on the attack.
Shannon Boyd did not have to be asked twice, with the hulking prop smashing his way over next to the posts to ease the nerves of the home fans.
Boyd went on the attack again with a line break to help set up a try for Jordan Rapana, who tip-toed down the sideline before a flying finish to extend Canberra's lead to 20.
Late in the game, Tapine was placed on report for a lifting tackle on Titans captain James.
News & Notes: Titans forward Will Matthews missed out on his 100th NRL game due to concussion ... Canberra captain Jarrod Croker became the 11th player in history to score 1700 points ... Moeaki Fotuaika made his NRL debut for the Titans ... The undermanned Titans face the might of the Melbourne Storm next Saturday in Brisbane.


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PCTII Newsletter #7
Summer 1996
Dr. Russell P. Spittler accepted the position of Provost at Fuller Theological Seminary. Consult Miroslav Volf, "Fishing in the Neighbor's Pond: Mission and Proselytism in Eastern Europe," International Bulletin of Missionary Research 20:1 (Jan 96) 26-31, for attention to the former Yugoslavia. Presidents of Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, Dr. John Carter, ATS, Dr. Larry Caldwell, ABS, Dr. David Strong, and Asia Seminary of Christian Ministries, Dr. Miguel Alavarez, are joining forces in order to sponsor a D.Miss. program through Asia Graduate School of Theology consortium. The D.Miss. is expected to be initiated in June 1997.
Dr. Cecil M. Robeck led a team of pentecostal scholars to dialogue with the World Alliance of Reformed Churches Waldensians in Italy hosted the inaugural meeting in May.
The Pentecostal World Conference held September 11-14, 1995 in Jerusalem featured a theology track. The Sept/Oct (95) issue of Sojourners includes a small piece on "pentecostalism" (pp. 30-33). The next European Pentecostal-Charismatic Research Association conference will be held in Prague during September 1997.
Most issues of The Journal of Hispanic/Latino Theology carry an article on pentecostalism. Published by the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States (ACHTUS), the vision of this fine publication is shown in its inclusion of Dr. Samuel Solivan, a pentecostalist, along with Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez on the editorial board.
A conference for pentecostal leaders and scholars convened June 10-14 in San Jose, Costa Rica with the theme "The Globalization of Pentecostalism." For more information contact Dr. Byron Klaus.
Afroscope 71 (Sept/Oct 95) reports an effort undertaken May 14-21, 1995 to reconcile various churches in Ruwanda. Dr. Tokunboh Adeyemo, head of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa, was on hand, along with various Protestant denominations as well as a pentecostal denomination and the World Council of Churches. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy of the papers delivered to the European Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Association held July 10-14 should contact Fr. Peter D. Hocken, secretary of the Society for Pentecostal Studies. PCCNA will follow the "Memphis Miracle" with "Memphis Revisited" to run Sept 30-Oct 2.


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Seriously, you call a 7% alcohol content beer "strong"? Prepare to blush in shame with one swig of the Tactical Nuclear Penguin, an "uber-imperial" stout with almost enough kick as your favorite whiskey.
Introduced by BrewDog, the unusually potent brew is as much a collector's concoction as it is an exercise in decadence. Forget about gobbling bottles upon bottles of brewskies – it's intended to be "enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance." The first is probably a good idea, while the rest is unnecessary marketing spout. Still, kinda gives you a hint about the type of recreational drink you're looking at.
The Tactical Nuclear Penguin starts off as a 10% imperial stout that's been carefully prepared for consumption through an 18-month stretch. It spends over eight months aging in a whiskey cask, another eight plus months in an Islay cask and a little under three weeks in -20 degree storage (at an ice cream factory, no less).
Replacing German brew Schorschbraer's 31% alcohol tally as the most irresponsible bottle of beer ever manufactured, it has been available in 330 ml bottles since Thursday last week. Only 500 units were produced, all of which are now sold out, with a second batch being targeted for the 17th of December (which will likely be all sold out soon, too).
Half of the first batch were sold for £35 apiece, with the remaining half sold for a considerably pricier £250 each. The second price includes a small share in BrewDog as part of its "Equity for Punks" campaign, which aims to raise money for the company's planned brewery in Aberdeen.


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Growing up I dreamed of moving away and living some place else. In a big city like Cologne or Hamburg or Berlin. Or in a different country. Anywhere but here. I never followed through with it for several reasons. I lived in Stockholm for 6 months once, but moved back to my small home town and continued to my college education at a university in the huge Ruhr metropolitan area ("Ruhrgebiet"), to which my small home town belongs.
And even though I still could very well imagine to live somewhere else some day, I actually grew to like it here a lot. Maybe not the small town per se, but definitely the location of it. Big city life is just a 30 minutes car-ride away, but so are also the outdoors in the opposite direction. Actually it takes less than 30 minutes to the forests and lakes and rivers. It's the small town on the edge of the big cities after all. Anyway, it's not the worst place to live.
There are a couple of water reservoirs south of were I live and due to my job I knew that the restaurant at one of them had re-opened and was pretty good and had a nice patio with a beautiful view of the lake. So today I took my mom there for lunch (well, I drove, she paid *g*) and we had a lovely time. They didn't serve lunch on Sundays but a brunch buffet from 10 AM till 2 PM, which we didn't know in advance. It didn't matter, because the brunch was really good and served as a perfect lunch as well.
We went for a short walk after lunch, because it was just such a wonderful day to be outside today. It's about time though, because it's almost June! Only 18 more days until my Scotland trip. And there are still so many things un-planned or un-organized. I better stop thinking about that for now, because otherwise I'd go crazy and spend the rest of the night in front of the computer looking up stuff on the internet and making plans. I will do that tomorrow. Tomorrow is a public holiday in Germany so I've got the day off work and can spend it on vacation planning (and a few other wonderful relaxing things).


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Best Herbal Lip Balms in India for Men and Women
Do you know that our lips do not have glands. This is why the damage on the lips can be quite a beauty concern for a lot of us. We should definitely protect our lips from the damage that is from the UV rays and can be quite damaging. UV damage can make the lip get darker and wrinkling is also seen. There are several good lip balms and lip care products in the market but how to know which the best lip balm is for you? The product available in the market can be rich in chemicals or can be adverse effects giving. An ideal lip balm should be herbal or organic in nature. There are several brands that claim to be herbal but in reality they may not be. Forget that there can be damage and darkness when not applied a good lip product. Therefore, lip care is essential. Men should also try the lip balms for men. Using a herbal lip balm is the best solution to give your lips the much needed care and attention.
Top Rated Herbal Lip Balms Available in India (2022)
Let's take a look at the best herbal lip balms in India that does all the work for you like the moisturization, darkness cure and top of all, giving nourishment. Flaunt your beautiful lips and smile without the pain with these top organic lip balms that are the most wanted currently. Also see: the best lip balm for dark lips in Indian market
1. Lotus Herbals Lip Balm in Raspberry
Lotus Herbals Lip Balm in Raspberry has the extracts of raspberry which is one of the best ingredient to lighten the lips. The herbal lip balm is rich in the berry fruit. Raspberry extracts are rich in polyphenols which are natural antioxidants and it soothes the skin of the lips. Lips skin is very delicate therefore, needs to be taken care of. So, when applied the lip balm on the lips you can ensure that the lips stay moisturized.
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- This also contains honey that is a natural skin emollient and has the rich antimicrobial properties
- It contains honey, raspberry extracts, jojoba oil, almond oil and wheatgerm oil which hydrates the lips for a lot longer.
- Jojoba oil and almond oil gives intense moisture to the dry lip. Dryness is the reason that lips can get wrinkled.
- Excellent skin moisturizer and nourisher for the lips
- Almond oil is an excellent emollient and skin nourishing properties, natural source of vitamin E.
- Wheat germ oil is a rich source of vitamin E that is also rich in the antioxidants
2. Himalaya Peach Shine Lip Care Balm
Himalaya lip balms are truly herbal lip balms that are made with the organic ingredients and botanicals that are moisturizing and safe. This gives natural gloss to the lips and keeps the lips moisturized and supple. It has peach kernel oil that is a good lip moisturizing agent that nourishes the skin and is rich in antioxidants which rejuvenates dry and peeling lips. The lip balm also contains castor oil which heals the dry lips to give long moisturization. It gives a mild color so, that it can make the lips looking flourished with natural color.
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- Naturally glossy, soft and rejuvenated lips
- The balm moisturizes the dry lips
- Helps keeps lips soft and supple
- Enriched with 100 percent natural color
- Free from preservatives, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and silicone
3. SoulTree Lotus & Kokum Butter Lip Balm
SoulTree products are herbal and organic in nature. Even their lipsticks are organic and made with organic colors. This herbal lip balm has the clarified butter which is known as ghee in Indian household. Ghee heals the dryness and also lightens the darkness on the lips. Along with the ghee, this lip product also contains Kokum butter and seven organic oils. All these things are bound to give you softer and smoother lips. The packaging too is very user friendly. This does not give any color therefore, is safe for men as well. It is a paraben free lip balm so if you need a lip balm devoid of paraben then do consider it.
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- Perfect for keeping the lips softer in the dry weather
- Good for winters and can be used at night to moisturized the lips
- No synthetic colors, fragrances or preservatives
- Free from the Parabens, Silicones, Lead, DEA/TEA, Phtalates, SLS/SLES, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum and Fragrance
4. Biotique BIO Almond Overnight Therapy Lip Balm
Biotique BIO Almond Overnight Therapy Lip Balm is actually is a herb based lip balm made for the dry peeling lips. You can simply apply this at night to give the proper treatment to the dry lips and make them smooth and softer in winters. The dry lips problem is faced by both girls and boys therefore, using such natural lip balms at night can help you. This organic soothing balm deeply nourishes and fortifies the lips. It tones and firms the scaly lips.
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Made with the natural ingredients like Madhu (Honey), Vach (Acoruscalamus), Mulethi (Glycynhiza glabra), Was (Prun usamygdalus), Surajmukhi (Helianthus annus), Kashumbi (carthamus tincorius), Til (Sesamum indicum), Erandi (Ricinus communis) etc
- Good to use at bed time for beautiful soft lips
- Price is also very affordable
- Comes in a tub packaging
- Can be used by men and women both
5. Khadi Pure Herbal Watermelon Lip Balm
Khadi Pure Herbal Watermelon Lip Balm has the beeswax and shea butter. Shea butter is a very moisturizing ingredient. The ingredient is used for making body lotion and other skin dryness healing products. It does not have the petroleum jelly that can be harmful in the long run. It contain ingredients like the watermelon extracts, apricot oil, avacado oil, vegetable oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, carrot seed oil, vitamin E oil, wheat germ oil, bees wax, coca butter, kokum butter, shea butter, honey, glycerin and colorants.
6. Shahnaz Husain Shashine Lip Balm
Shahnaz Husain Shashine Lip Balm in Orange is a unique treatment for the lips that helps to protect and restore softness of the lips. This contains the vitamins and emollients that heal and nourish the dry lips. With the regular application, this also cures the dry and dark lips. The organic lip product is enriched with natural emollients like Shea Butter, Almond Oil,and Vitamin E. Price can be a bit high for some though.
7. Forest Essentials Luscious Kokum and Honey Lip Balm
Forest Essentials Luscious Kokum and Honey Lip Balm is made from the kokum butter which is highly nourishing. It has the natural stuff like Kokum Butter, Almond oil and Honey that deeply condition those dry and flaky lips. The lips look softer and smoother. It is uniquely designed to replenish and soften dry, chapped lips. Price is a high as this is a purely herbal and natural lip balm. Packaging is also beautiful and luxurious to look at. So, this is for you if you need a herbal lip balm with beautiful packaging.
8. Omorfee Rose Tinted Lip Salve Lip Balm
Omorfee Rose Tinted Lip Salve Lip Balm has a beautiful wooden packaging. This give rosey glow to the lips. It is infused with natural extracts of beetroot, rose, cocoa butter & strawberry. It is made of purely natural and certified organic ingredients but surely this makes it to become very pricey.
9. Kama Ayurveda Rose Lip Balm
Kama Ayurveda Rose Lip Balm is a rich, natural moisturizing lip balm that is organically made from the pure rose oil, organic almond and castor oil. It is blended with organic beeswax and cocoa butter for deep nourishment. The lip balm leaves dry lips softer and replenished. This is a 100% natural product made with organic almond oil and beeswax.
10. Vaadi Herbals Lip Balm
Vaadi herbal lip balm is made from the organic natural oils like strawberry oil, lychee oil etc. This is made from quality ingredients that aid in the improvement of the chapped lips condition.
These are the herbal lip balms available in Indian market that you can try. Do you have any other lip balm that you like?


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Advertising, Member News August 15, 2016
New Originals: A New Adidas Flagship Comes to NYC's SoHo
ADC Members direct a spot feat. some of hip-hop's finest for the new digs.
by Lauren Festa
Champions of art in advertising is the name of our game. So we're pleased to bring you this bit of news: A brand new Adidas flagship store is slated to open today at 115 Spring Street and to mark the occasion, ADC Members Ahmed Klink and Shane Griffin directed this spot, featuring members from the Pro Era collective: Joey Bada$$ Kirk Knight, CJ Fly and Nyck Caution. Klink – who will moderate a talk with the crew – captures the musicians on their native Brooklyn streets as they reminisce on how the city has shaped their lives and musicality. Press play!
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Co-directed by Shane Griffin
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Love Motherland, says President Rajapaksa at Kaduwela
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the Robert Gunawardena Memorial Library Complex in Kaduwela recently which was built with grants from the Kaduwela Pradeshiya Sabha on 07 January. The three storied building complex which cost 70 million rupees to Kaduwela PS is equipped with an auditorium and an office complex. A Children Park has also been built.
Addressing the opening ceremony President Rajapaksa said that there is no use of opening libraries unless parents do not direct their children to regularly visit them to gather knowledge. Parents must urge their children to read not only books and journals but newspapers and magazines as well to improve their knowledge. Recollecting his younger life the President said that he started his professional life at the age of 17 by getting a job at the library of the Vidyodaya University.
The President said that there were attempts by certain elements to create a rift between him and the Chief Justice. One report had said that he had scolded the Chief Justice and certain opposition and anti Sri Lankan groups, NGOs and foreign elements and LTTE sympathizers have got together in the campaign to discredit him, Armed Forces and Sri Lanka.
"They wanted to take me to the electric chair on war crimes allegations. They have asked the European Union not to extend the GSP+ Facility and foreign governments and banks not to approve credit facilities to Sri Lanka," President Rajapaksa further added. He also commented saying that the main purpose of this malicious propaganda to convince the international community, especially the Western World that Sri Lanka is a failed state and the rulers are war criminals, uncivilized and violate international conventions.
Speaking further, President Rajapaksa said that there must be a collective responsibility among the members of the government, the opposition and the people of country not to tarnish the good image of Sri Lanka in the international arena. He appealed not to engage in this miserable mudslinging campaign as it would do much harm to the country and its people.
Commenting on the development in the areas that come under the purview of Kaduwela Pradeshiya Sabha, President Rajapaksa said Kaduwela is one of the fastest developing towns in the country.
Members of the Maha Sangha, Ministers Susil Premajayantha, Gamini Lokuge, Wimal Weerawansa, Deputy Minister Dulip Wijesekera, MP Thilanga Sumathipala, Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, Provincial Councilor Upali Kodikara, former Chairman of Kaduwela Pradeshiya Sabha G. H. Buddhadasa and many political leaders of the area were among the large gathering present.
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Celebrate the stunning beauty of the Klondike as you explore its majestic vistas, ascend the White Pass summit and thrill to the spectacular Yukon Suspension Bridge, 65 feet above the roaring rapids. Then, enjoy a savory salmon bake feast prepared in a recreation of a tent city from 1898.
Allowing you to make the most out of your day in Skagway, this afternoon adventure begins with a scenic motorcoach ride along the Klondike Highway, paralleling the route used by prospectors during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. You'll ascend to the 3,290-foot White Pass Summit, while your knowledgeable guide captivates you with tales of the hardships endured by earlier travelers in their quest to reach the interior. At the summit, breathtaking views surround you as you pause to relish the experience and photograph the majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls and epic glaciers.
Your ride continues as you travel just a few miles north to the famous Yukon Suspension Bridge. Some of the most magnificent scenery on earth greets you when you step outside. Breathe in the pristine air and feel the thrilling sensation of a swaying walkway 65 feet above the churning rapids of the Tutshi River (pronounced TOO-shy). Observe Mother Nature in all her glory from the main platform, then walk through the museum-quality displays that detail the area's unique human and natural history.
By now you've worked up an appetite, and the hearty salmon sake buffet at the Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp is sure to tame even the hungriest beast. Savor wild Alaskan salmon grilled over an open alder wood fire, baked chicken, a variety of salads, beans, rice pilaf, cornbread and dessert while stepping back in time in a recreation of a tent city from 1898.
After your meal, wander through the Liarsville camp, so named for the tall-tales that journalists reported from the area during the excitement of the Gold Rush. You'll find plenty of unusual souvenirs in the rustic-style general store. Feel like an early prospector as you peruse the saloon, bordello and relics from a bygone era. You may return directly to the ship or be dropped off in Skagway for independent sightseeing and shopping.


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Tech guys advise steps for sleeping better with your smart device
By Jim Bray
Are you addicted to your smart phone and/or tablet? Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night because you're still wired from spending time with your wireless device? In other words, are you completely hung up on your iPhone or iPad or its other OS'd cousin?
Well, friend, if these scenarios describe you, you may be interested in these five tips on how to live better with your wireless virtual little friend. I got these tips from a Beverly Hills, California, PR company on behalf of Shane Broesky and Steven Devries, co-founders of the Canadian-based company Färbe Technik, which they bill as "the leading global manufacturer of mobile accessories for Apple, Blackberry and Samsung."
I have no idea who died and made these guys the sleep gurus, but their advice does have some merit, so I figured I should pass on their bullet points of wisdom for whatever they're worth. Why? Because I'm one of those nerds who pores over his Pad from after dinner to just before bedtime, getting caught up on the "news" or merely surfing or playing idly, and my dear wife has commented on this habit repeatedly, telling me I should curtail my computing and unwind before going to bed.
And wouldn't you know, her advice matches the first point of these Färbe Technik guys. Fortunately, she doesn't usually read my columns so will probably never know I've just admitted in public that she's right about something.
So here, for what it's worth, are the five tips the Färbe Technik guys have for living better with your ubiquitous screen. My comments and snarks follow.
Still, it doesn't appear any of these strategies could hurt you – speaking again from my vast history in the medical industry – and who knows, maybe the can help.
As is usual with any such pearls of wisdom, your mileage may vary. I admit that I do try to curtail my tablet use earlier than I used to, though it's more a half hour than two hours before I go to bed and usually because my dear wife looks over her glasses at me as a pointed reminder. On the other hand, I rarely have trouble falling asleep – though sometimes I struggle with staying asleep.
And that's why, for just such emergencies, I keep a rubber mallet on the headboard, close by my lovely spouse's hand.
Copyright 2015 Jim Bray
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Microsoft's March patches are in reasonably good shape, as I explained earlier this week. Since that relatively clean bill of health, we've had some clarification about the missing second March cumulative update for Win10 version 1809: Yesterday, Microsoft tested another iteration of the long-anticipated update in the Windows Insider Release Preview ring. It's identified as KB4490481 and it raises the Win10 1809 build number up to 17763.404.
Mere muggles can't get 17763.404 yet — although that may change later today — but the fact that Microsoft's taking its time to get it right counts for a lot. Remember that Win10 version 1809 is the first of the magic extended support versions, where Microsoft pledges Enterprise customers support for a full 30 months (see Gregg Keizer's explanation).
For those of you rushing to join the beta ring, there's also a new Servicing Stack Update for 1809 on the Release Preview Ring, KB 4493510. Look for it to arrive "for real" next week.
The one Win7 patch to avoid
The only patch this month that you should studiously avoid is KB 4493132, a Win7 patch that does nothing but nag you to move to Windows 10.
It may be time for 1809
Although there are acknowledged problems with Win10 version 1809, they're relatively minor. Given that Win10 version 1903 is nipping on our heels, I'm upgrading my Win10 machines to 1809. Better the devil ye ken.
If you want to stay with 1803, it's hard to blame you — the list of new features in 1809 reads like the ingredients list for a bottle of water. Mostly, if you move to 1809, you're buying yourself six more months before you have to upgrade. Again.
The safest way to move to 1809 is to run the "feature update" deferral down to zero and wait for Microsoft to take over. (See general instructions here.) That way the monkey's on Microsoft's back to make sure your machine is ready for 1809. Put the branch readiness level at "Semi-Annual Channel," turn the feature update deferral to 0, and wait. If Microsoft figures your machine can take it, you'll get 1809 sooner or later. But you won't get 1903.
Why? Even though Microsoft has changed the terminology, we're assured "Semi-Annual Channel" will keep new versions off your machine until at least 60 days after release — which is plenty long enough to dodge 1903.
Yes, you do need a secret decoder ring these days to understand the bafflegab.
Here's how to get your system updated the (relatively) safe way.
Step 1. Make a full system image backup before you install the March patches.
There's a non-zero chance that the patches — even the latest, greatest patches of patches of patches — will hose your machine. Best to have a backup that you can reinstall even if your machine refuses to boot. This, in addition to the usual need for System Restore points.
There are plenty of full-image backup products, including at least two good free ones: Macrium Reflect Free and EaseUS Todo Backup. For Win 7 users, If you aren't making backups regularly, take a look at this thread started by Cybertooth for details. You have good options, both free and not-so-free.
Step 2. For Win7 and 8.1
Microsoft is blocking updates to Windows 7 and 8.1 on recent computers. If you are running Windows 7 or 8.1 on a PC that's 18 months old or newer, follow the instructions in AKB 2000006 or @MrBrian's summary of @radosuaf's method to make sure you can use Windows Update to get updates applied.
If you're very concerned about Microsoft's snooping on you and want to install just security patches, realize that the privacy path's getting more difficult. The old "Group B" — security patches only — isn't dead, but it's no longer within the grasp of typical Windows customers. If you insist on manually installing security patches only, follow the instructions in @PKCano's AKB 2000003 and be aware of @MrBrian's recommendations for hiding any unwanted patches.
For most Windows 7 and 8.1 users, I recommend following AKB 2000004: How to apply the Win7 and 8.1 Monthly Rollups. Realize that some or all of the expected patches for March may not show up or, if they do show up, may not be checked. DON'T CHECK any unchecked patches. Unless you're very sure of yourself, DON'T GO LOOKING for additional patches. In particular, if you install the March Monthly Rollups or Cumulative Updates, you won't need (and probably won't see) the concomitant patches for January or February. Don't mess with Mother Microsoft.
If you see KB 4493132, the "Get Windows 10" nag patch, make sure it's unchecked. Yes, it'll keep trying to install itself. No, you don't want it.
Watch out for driver updates — you're far better off getting them from a manufacturer's website.
After you've installed the latest Monthly Rollup, if you're intent on minimizing Microsoft's snooping, run through the steps in AKB 2000007: Turning off the worst Win7 and 8.1 snooping. If you want to thoroughly cut out the telemetry, see @abbodi86's detailed instructions in AKB 2000012: How To Neutralize Telemetry and Sustain Windows 7 and 8.1 Monthly Rollup Model.
Realize that we don't know what information Microsoft collects on Window 7 and 8.1 machines. But I'm starting to believe that information pushed to Microsoft's servers for Win7 owners is almost as extensive as that pushed in Win10.
Step 3. For Windows 10
You can follow the steps at the beginning of this article to leave your machine open for updating to Win10 version 1809 (my new current preference), if you like. When Win10 version 1903 appears we'll have full instructions for blocking it. Of course, all bets are off if Microsoft, uh, forgets to honor its own settings.
If you want to stick with your current version of Win10 — a reasonable alternative — you can follow my advice from February and set "feature update" deferrals to 120 days or so and "quality update" (cumulative update) deferrals to 15 days, per the screenshot. If you have quality updates set to 15 days, your machine already updated itself on March 27th. Don't touch a thing and in particular don't click Check for updates.
For the rest of you, including those of you stuck with Win10 Home, go through the steps in "8 steps to install Windows 10 patches like a pro." Make sure that you run Step 3, to hide any updates you don't want (such as any driver updates for non-Microsoft hardware) before proceeding.
Thanks to the dozens of volunteers on AskWoody who contribute mightily, especially @sb, @PKCano, @abbodi86 and many others.
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These pillows or cushions are commonly referred to as christening pillows or cushions. Brandt & Cullman tell us that these wonderful pin cushions were hung on the front door to announce the arrival of a baby to friends and neighbors.1 I suspect all three of the pillows I am listing today were given as gifts to the newborn's mother and were kept indoors. There is no indication that any ever had a ribbon for hanging and all three are quite heavy from the straw stuffing.
Steel pins form the sentiment
The Babe
The pins are handmade in two parts. First, a wire was drawn, straightened, cut, one end was sharpened. and the other was ground to accept the the head. Then a handmade head was added (if you look with a loupe you can see that the head fits like a collar around the straight pin). Finally the entire pin was polished and the pins were placed in a paper packet for sale. By 1776, American pin factories were turning out 5000 pins per day.2
The pin decorated sentiment "Bless The Babe" is surrounded with floral and leaf border. The image of the full pillow is a bit lighter in color than reality because of the flash bouncing off the ceiling. The close up images are more correct to color. This is the smallest of the collection at 5" x 4" plus the frill. The front fabric appears to be some type of worsted cotton. The back is cotton. The edging is double frilled fabric tape. The back frill is sewn onto cotton fabric so that it extends out from the front row of the frill. The pattern lines are visible behind the pin decoration, but the lines are quite faint in color. There is a large but faint yellow stain on the reverse. There are a few scattered pinholes on the reverse, but the stuffing is quite tight and safe. Remember that mothers were given these pillows so that they had pins to use for the baby's diapers and clothes. It is likely that Mom flipped the pillow over and used the reverse to stick pins in when they were not in use. This pillow is in very good condition. Circa mid-19th century.
I was extremely lucky to acquire a private collection of these rare cushions. Please take a look at all four that I'm listing today! The last image in this listing is a group shot.
(#5042) $425
1Brant, Sandra & Cullman, Elissa, Small Folk A Celebration of Childhood in America. E.P. Dutton, New York, 1980. 43.
2How Products Are Made::Volume 7, Straight Pin. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-7/Straight-Pin.html
Please see the Christening or Birth Pillows page for more information about these rare survivors.


text: Here are some pictures of us taken at a local pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm in Olympia, WA. It was a very cute place made up for kids. We got lucky that it just happened to be on one of the very few sunny clear days, where you could see Mt. Rainier in the background. There were slim pickin's out in the fields but we managed to find a few to take home for carving. Check out our very first attempt at video. Happy Holloween/Harvest everyone!


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VIDEO: Rimac Announces Next Generation Hypercar
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Croatian electric hypercar developers Rimac Automobili have given the public another look at their latest creation.
Rimac Automobili published a new video today on their official Facebook page presenting the new model.
"Why play by the rules, when you can change the game," Rimac wrote announcing the Next Generation hypercar.
The car is the follow up to Concept One and will be Rimac's second high-performance electric vehicle.
Rimac will unveil Concept Two (working name) at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show which will take place from 8-18 March 2018.
Branded as a 'true game changer', the car will be more comfortable and pricy than the original Concept One model but will be a better performing car.
"With the working name Concept Two – it definitely won't be called that. The model will be "comfortable luxury" and a little bit bigger than the Concept One but still a two-seater. the firm's chief operating officer Monika Mikac said in an earlier interview.
Rimac's Concept One was billed as the world's first electric supercar when it was released, delivering 1224bhp and 1180lb ft of torque with a 0-62mph sprint time of 2.5sec.
Rimac will manufacture more of the second version than the previous model with 150 expected to be made.


text: How To Bridge The Digital Divide GIVE THE GIFT OF COMPUTERIZATIONSTART A COMPUTER CLUB AT YOUR BANK TODAYThe digital divide is the space in our society between the computerized and the non-computerized. The digital divide is dangerous, yet can be made safe if we all just work together to build a bridge to cyber freedom.When the problem is a lack of adequate computerization, the solution is simply to adequately computerize. Web conferencing, computer enriched literacy programs and organizational participation can dramatically help transform the digital divide into opportunities wide. We live in a world of technology haves and have-nots. Like A Tale Of Two Cities, failure to address the issues can result in creating a future resembling The Time Machine. Since we never know who's life experience will hold the key to solving the problems of disease, environmental destruction, economic empowerment, or our next really good laugh, we can't afford to leave anybody behind who wants to participate in the Information Age Evolution.The evidence is too precise to ignore. Maximizing cyber opportunities is critical to the success of any economy. Make no mistake about it. Second hand information in the information age is truly the new slavery. If you have to go to another for your daily data, by the time you get it, if you get it, it's old news. Many companies only have additional product information on the web. Talk about second-class status.The solution involves access to both equipment and education. For example, internet access without the confidence and ability to effectively use the technology, is like having a microphone and not know how to turn it on or what to say. Though I've trained thousands how to use a computer at no financial cost, I'm still astounded at the number of people who don't have a clue how to use a computer. What's even more amazing to me are the people who have gone to traditional computer classes and still don't have a grasp on how to benefit from computer use. My training notes are posted at http://www.compurest.com. Click on Free MS Training.Multi-level involvement of government, organizations and individuals is imperative. Computers are the keys out of Babylon, the next day in the genesis of our freedom as the human race. I have a theory that during WWII enough people chose good over evil so that we were given the power of computers. The Enigma Machine, an early computer, was developed by the Allies and used to break Hitler's code, thereby turning the tide of the war. The power of our modern Enigma Machines, computers, has changed the tide in many lives in no less a dramatic fashion.According to Genesis, during the time of Babylon's ego, our language was confounded. With computers and their language translation capabilities, people from all over the world can speak and be understood. I'll never be able to convey the joy on the face of a young man in Harlem the first time he communicated with a soul from Japan about a mutual artistic passion. Or the peace of senior Miss. Ruth who was able to communicate with younger members of her family in another state through a computer, which translated into them becoming even closer. Or the accomplishment of a young father building stronger communications bridges with his six-year-old daughter during conversations they would have while together at the computer screen. It no longer matters what one learned or did not learn in school. The information, the commodity of kings, is available to all who know how to use a computer, the Internet and an assortment of educational tools. As Anthony Robbins says in his book AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN…"I can't overemphasize the power and value of gaining even one, single distinction – a sole piece of information – that can be used to change the course of your life. Information is power when it is acted upon, and one thing is that you never know when you're going to get it."The difference between a computerized and non-computerized life is like the difference between a Mercedes and a mule. Take insurance. Via the web, one can quickly gain access to tools that compare up to the second insurance rates offered by a multitude of companies. Without the web, one usually relies on whatever print or phone information is available. Anyone can be a salesman with Yahoo Classified, a free product advertising service that gets around 12 million hits a day. Driving instructions, medical treatments, food information http://www.foodstop.com, breaking news, spirituality, sports, humor, art, http://www.audart.com, it's all there.I've been a computer diva for a quarter of a century. Back in the late '80's Harlem's great community service diva, Mother Clara Hale, told me that there was something going on with computers and I needed to come uptown to help people become computerized. I won't repeat what she said about Harlem's politicians on the issues.It is time for effective leadership. I'm not dissin' the folks in charge, just requesting they use computers to solve the problems the community is facing. Truthful information is a key. In the 80's I was told by Harlem's leadership that AIDS was not a Black problem. They said the best way to handle AIDS was to not talk about it. They'd put on another record, rather than have on Niro Markoff Asistent who's book WHY I SURVIVE AIDS tells how she healed herself of HIV with ARC (aids related complex). In the 90's, the politicians did little about the 5 open sewers that surround Harlem, the location of the majority of Manhattan's bus depots in Harlem, the threat of the Hanta Virus or plague from the large rodent population, inadequate disaster relief programs or information available on how to deal with the dramas on hand. The Internet has some answers, but you have to know how to do a search or type in an address to find them. When I lived in mid-town Manhattan in the 80's and early-mid 90's, I had many computer stores in walking distance of my apartments. When I went to Harlem in '94, there was not one computer store…a place where you could "kick the tires", try new technologies, and take a test drive of new software. When I left Harlem in '98, despite pleas to elected and appointed officials, Harlem still did not have a computer super store. Not even all the time spent on the Empowerment Zone helped. Instead, I was told that most people had no interest in computers or that computers were of the devil. When I'd conduct 'computer buying groups', we had one Radio Shack in Harlem, close to Columbia University, which had an extremely limited computer selection and programs were minimal. We ended up having to go down town. When I came to Los Angeles in '98 the same was true for Watts and Compton. My sister, Robin Hardin, reports the same is true in her city, Detroit. Are there many computers in Afghanistan? I doubt it with their reported 80% illiteracy rate. Access to technology is meaningless until we learn how to use it to empower our lives. The http://www.compurest.com training notes I mentioned earlier, plus one more class that I haven't posted yet, were given to all who came to me to learn how to compute. I stopped counting at 3,000 people over a four-year period, 1994-1998. I read that millions of dollars were raised for education during that time. I had to accomplish what I did on a $10,000 grant, plus whatever I earned and resources I had. More and better allocated financial and educational resources need to be committed to this issue. "Based on results" needs to be factored into funding and training qualification.I provide that background to say that intervention is necessary to eliminate the digital divide. The divide, the space between people with computers and people without, is real and we must take steps to close it, and close it now, both nationally and internationally.Here are a few recommendations on how to achieve that goal.1. Encourage banks to set up "Cyber Clubs", much like the "Christmas Clubs" where people can make deposits into an account for future technology purchases. As an alternative to giving a child a doll or game for a gift, take that money and deposit it into the account. These clubs can make group purchases during July 4th and Dr. King's Birthday weekends offering additional buying incentives based on volume discount buying. They can also keep people informed of the newest, latest and most effective equipment and programs to purchase. Financial management, i.e. "computer banking" computer user groups can be formed to use the technology to enrich the community. 2. Provide incentives for community organizations to offer free computer training to their membership. Teach the basics necessary to write letters, get on and use the web, balance a budget or record one's family tree. Encourage business growth. With a computer, whatever one does best, they can do as a business. For example, if someone braids hair, show them how their computer can keep their books, appointments, send out customer mailings, encourage word of mouth, file taxes, etc. Sales development clubs, on the web and off, can also encourage economic growth. These clubs can reach beyond national borders. 3. Hold more and targeted local, state and national and international "town meetings" on the web with elected and appointed officials answering questions and listening to solutions from constituents. Network ideas with resources and people to accomplish the mission. 4. Provide additional tax and financing incentives to open computer stores, training centers, wherever. It's not just low-income people who need access and training. We all do. I still can't believe the many times I heard "I never thought I would ever be able to use a computer," or "I've never even touched a mouse" 5. Encourage intelligent, cross cultural-religious-economic-racial-gender, etc. computer use. With computers we see the quality of one's ideas before we see the body they are in or the lifestyle they live. The opportunity to build bridges is to great to ignore. 6. Encourage non-violent conflict resolution through a computer. It's tough to use a computer and a gun at the same time. Also arguments over modems cause less violence. 7. Promote the joy of computing. 8. Unconditionally computerize all. The only way that national testing of school children can work is if all children have access to the same information at the same time. All 14 years of school should be available on the web. Any child who goes through a web-based education should be able to pass the national standards test. This is not difficult if we allow the needs of the students to hold greater weight than the needs of the unions and school officials.The systems for success are already in place. Community organizations, one-on-one at home sharing information, economic encouragement and technology already exist to expedite the process. With sponsorship opportunities for computer hardware, software and humanwear, the process can pay for itself via an empowered tax base.Dr. Martin Luther King was right. In my experience, which began on computers in 1977 at ABC Radio's WPLJ-FM, the table of brotherhood that Dr. King spoke of in his I HAVE A DREAM speech is a table with a computer on it, and good people around it, using it to solve problems and have a good time. Just like he was a champion of civil rights, we must all become champions of cyber rights. Government, business, non-profits and individual intervention will not only close the digital divide, but where there was a hole in the ground, new opportunities will be found.The real lesson from the original American Underground Railroad is that those who have freedom, have a responsibility to share that freedom with those who do not. Until that's accomplished, we're just a slave system in another form. When that is accomplished, everyone is free with the help of 'a friend of a friend.' Free to understand, grow, pray and prosper.How does one champion cyber rights? If you know how to use a computer, find someone in your life that does not know and teach him or her. If you don't know how to use a computer, find someone who does and ask them to teach you. Help your organizations and institutions become computerized too. Everyone has something to contribute. I personally recommend beginning with each individual saying their own prayers for divinely guided computerization.Regarding the question can anybody learn computers, bring to mind the image of an illiterate person who has already learned how to read the screens and push the buttons on their ATM. We are limited only by our imaginations.Finally, a message from Miss. Roxanna Dawson. I had issued a challenge to Harlem that I was actively looking for the first person I could not train how to use a PC. Since the cost of the training is that it be passed onto at least two other people, I could not back up the challenge with money, but thousands of the people came anyway over a four-year period. Roxanna, at 92 years old, came and said she was that person I could not train. I asked her why and she said because she was blind. I asked her if she was totally blind or legally blind. I had read Huxley's THE ART OF SEEING so I know the difference. I put Roxanna's fingers on the home row keys and had her type her name. I made the type big and she jumped back from the screen and yelled, "I can see." The people in the training room at Minisink Townhouse went electric. She turned around and said with a smile of deep pride, "If I can do it, the rest of your have no excuse." For her second lesson, I sat her at a computer with a 26-year-old woman and they learned how to use a mouse together. In between practice and laughter, they talked about community issues at a level that's helped me grow ever since. Healing can be found in networking.In summary, since the cause of the problem is a lack of adequate computerization, the solution is simple – computerize. It's easier than it seems, and when done right, its rewards are tremendous.Happy Computing


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(NAPSI)—If you've ever been the parent of a school-aged child, you know the drill. A new school year means a new list of required school supplies. And these days the list is definitely different.
Hoping to prevent the spread of coronavirus this year, most schools sent parents shopping for items such as face masks, hand sanitizers and personal water bottles.
Normally, students can quench their thirst at school water fountains. But there's nothing normal about this school year. And after the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recommended schools discontinue the use of shared drinking fountains, many did just that.
But that meant some schools didn't have a convenient, affordable way to keep students hydrated throughout the day. That's one of the reasons the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation decided to offer more water refill stations to schools in need through its Cool Water program. The foundation is the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Wisconsin.
Today, more people understand the importance of adequate water intake to overall health as well as dental health. Drinking enough water can help increase energy levels, decrease headaches, and improve cognitive function. Water, especially when fluoridated, can help reduce cavities and protect tooth enamel by washing away harmful bacteria.
Youth who drink water during the day are also less likely to consume sugary beverages, which can help to reduce excess weight gain and diabetes. Yet over half of U.S.. children and teens are not properly hydrated.
Through its Cool Water program, the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation provided grants to dozens of Wisconsin schools to help them replace existing drinking fountains with water-bottle filling stations. The program covers the cost of installation and a supply of reusable water bottles for students and staff.
This year, the Foundation paid for water bottle filling stations and their installation—valued at over $100,000—to dozens of schools across the state.
The touchless systems ensure that learners stay well hydrated while helping to prevent the spread of germs. Many schools also have fluoridated water, adding extra protection for teeth.
Almost all water contains some of the naturally occurring mineral fluoride, but the levels are usually too low to prevent tooth decay. That's why most U.S. communities—and dozens of developed countries worldwide—add very small amounts of fluoride to their public water supplies.
"In optimal amounts, fluoride is proven to be a safe way to make teeth stronger and more resistant to cavities," says Dr. Greg Theis, DDS, MBA, Dental Director at Delta Dental of Wisconsin.
"In fact, every $1 invested in fluoridation saves $32 in costs to treat dental problems," he adds. "As a parent and a dentist, I'm pleased to know more of Wisconsin's students will have the advantage of fluoridated drinking water during the school day, and I'm proud that Delta Dental of Wisconsin can help make an impact."


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This page refers to using a separate instance of APM Server with an existing Elasticsearch Service deployment. If you want to use APM on Elasticsearch Service, see: Create your deployment and Add APM user settings.
APM Server comes with two settings that simplify the output configuration when used together with Elasticsearch Service. When defined, these setting overwrite settings from other parts in the configuration.
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These settings can be also specified at the command line, like this:
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The cloud-based offering allows users to digitally manage the source-to-contract process and procure direct materials with the same ease and speed as indirect goods and services, the vendor said. The app integrates seamlessly with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and execution systems, according to SAP Ariba. Users can integrate their sourcing and product design teams; model product costings at the bill of material (BOM) level; track item costs across time, suppliers and BOMs; achieve contract compliance and prevent leakage; integrate master data across systems, and manage suppliers at the item or plant level for improved supplier qualification and performance.
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Cookies, especially the pecan-chocolate chip variety from LOAF (111 W. Parrish St., Durham). Crispy and thin, with an optimal nut-to-chip ratio, these cookies should be placed in a safety-deposit box so you won't eat them all at once.
Well-traveled palates should try the vegetarian arepa with black beans, cole slaw, caramelized onions and an avocado-based sauce from Guasaca South American Grill (4025 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh), or head across the culinary Atlantic to Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant in the Mission Valley Shopping Center (2109 Avent Ferry Road). There, you'll find yebeg wat, a scrumptious lamb tenderloin dish with spicy red pepper sauce, or for non-carnivores, the vegetarian combo: split red lentils, cracked yellow peas, house salad, cabbage and collard greens.
IDLING CARS ARE THE DEVIL'S PLAYTHINGS: Amazon could open drive-thru supermarkets in the Southeast, according to The Triangle Business Journal. Order groceries online and then pick them up like you would a pizza.
Harris Teeter already offers this service, although it appears the Amazon grocery would be drive-thru only. The company is targeting the Southeast because this region of the U.S. is "car-dependent." That is not a compliment, folks.
The problem with drive-thru banks, fast food joints and pharmacies is that when cars idle, they emit carbon dioxidea component of greenhouse gasesinto the air. The EPA reports an average passenger vehicle emits 4.7 metric tons of CO2 into the air each year. Idling at the Amazonian won't help.
See Cuba before the restaurant-with-the-golden-arch-that-can't-be-named sullies the Malecón. Roberto Copa Matos, a Cuban native, and Elizabeth Turnbull, who co-own Old Havana Sandwich Shop (310 E. Main St., Durham), will be your tour guides for a winter trip to Cuba, Feb. 5–15. The sojourn is classified as a people-to-people trip, which means you can travel legally to the island without getting a nasty letter or a fine from the U.S. Treasury Department. The cost is $3,470 per person, which includes hotels, visas, food and entertainment, but not airfare, which Old Havana arrange through a Durham-based travel agent specializing in Cuban travel. A free information session is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the restaurant.
Why whine about weeding, when you can weed and drink wine? So asks Raleigh City Farm, which sponsors a Wine & Weeds event each Wednesday. Meet at Wine Authorities (211 E. Franklin St.), at 6 p.m. for a glass (vinho verde is very refreshing) and then head over to Raleigh City Farm (800 N. Blount St.), to rid the garden of common lespedeza. The farm provides the gloves and tools; you provide the backbone.
Raleigh food truck Sol Tacos is teaming with Bombshell Beer of Holly Springs for dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Berkeley Café (217 W. Martin St., Raleigh). The menu includes oregano parsley chimichurri, stuffed avocado with yellowfin tuna and pickled shallots, pork shoulder tostatos, fish and chicken tacos and bruléed chocolate flan. Reserve your spot through the Sol Tacos Facebook page.
The Piedmont< (401 Foster St., Durham) is hosting an heirloom tomato tasting dinner every Monday through Thursday. The 55 varieties are sourced from Coon Rock Farm, which uses a dry farming method, aka the plants aren't irrigated. Less water (to a point) equals a more concentrated fruit. The three-course menu ($35/$50 with wine) includes tomato gazpacho, tomato sorbet and pasture-raised pork. It runs while tomato season lasts, which we wish were forever.
If you're headed to Cuba, then stock up on Ibrahim Ferrer and the Afro-Cuban All-Stars; for a less literal interpretation, one of my favorite '80s records is the Silos' Cuba. You'll sing "She Lives Up the Street" while julienning your carrots. Sebadoh's The Freed Weed packs 40 tracks into one compilation. With a running time of more than an hour, you can listen to it while simmering a pot of chili.


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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant says he ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Durant made the announcement via his verified Instagram account.
Durant, who has won consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards the previous two seasons, had just returned to the lineup Monday night after missing a month of action due to a calf injury.
The Warriors face the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 without Durant on Thursday night in Oakland, California.
His Instagram message was:
"What's good everybody I wanted to update you all: I did rupture my Achilles. Surgery was today and it was a success, EASY MONEY
"My road back starts now! I got my family and my loved ones by my side and we truly appreciate all the messages and support people have sent our way.
"Like I said Monday, I'm hurting deeply, but I'm OK. Basketball is my biggest love and I wanted to be out there that night because that's what I do. I wanted to help my teammates on our quest for the three peat.
"Its just the way things go in this game and I'm proud that I gave it all I physically could, and I'm proud my brothers got the W.
"It's going to be a journey but I'm built for this. I'm a hooper
"I know my brothers can get this Game 6, and I will be cheering with dub nation while they do it."


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A quick take on Syracuse's 84-59 win over Providence on Wednesday night:
WHAT HAPPENED: Syracuse went on a 27-2 run in the final 7:48 of the first half as the Orange took a 43-16 lead into halftime. James Southerland scored nine of his 14 first half points during that run. The result was never in doubt after that, as Syracuse cruised through the second half to a blowout win.
» What did you think of SU's performance?
ANALYSIS: Syracuse could do little wrong in this game. The Orange defense bottled up the Friars, as Providence shot just 34 percent from the field. All of the misses allowed SU to get out in transition, and the Orange took advantage with a flurry of easy baskets. They shot 56 percent for the game and never settled for outside jumpers. Even when they were, the Orange were hitting shots from distance, going 5-10 from downtown.
» Related: Concern for MCW's drop-off in assists?
HERO: Michael Carter-Williams finished with 15 points and 12 assists, the first time he has been in double-digits in assists since Jan. 2 against Rutgers. Southerland and CJ Fair led the way in scoring with 20 points each, and Fair added 10 rebounds. Brandon Triche, coming off a career-high 29 points against Seton Hall chipped in 14 points. With 7 assists, Vincent Council set the new record for assists in the Big East, surpassing former SU guard Sherman Douglas' record of 426.
ZERO: If you can't shoot, you can't win, especially on the road. Providence shot just 3-18 from downtown with Bryce Cotton (2-9) and Josh Fortune (0-4) as the primary offenders.
WHAT'S NEXT: Syracuse will face Georgetown for the final time in the Big East regular season when they play at the Carrier Dome on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at 4 p.m. in front of a record 35,012. TV: CBS.
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Danton was originally a lawyer and a member of the petite bourgeoisie under the ancien régime. His political involvement began in July 1789 where he urged his fellow citizens to demonstrate against the monarchy. Danton subsequently joined the National Guard, and was a founding member of the Cordeliers Club, along with Desmoulins.
He was a famous orator and known for his persuasive ability and charisma, and was therefore a beloved figure in Paris especially. Danton was instrumental in organising and planning the pivotal Second Invasion of the Tuileries on 10 August 1792, as well as being a key supporter of the creation of the Committee of Public Safety. He was the Minister for Justice in late 1792, and effectively condoned the September Massacres, since he did not protest the bloodshed and brutal attacks in any way.
Under the Jacobin Government, he supported the short term use of the Terror, declaring "let Terror be the order of the day". However, by late 1793, he was beginning to shift further to the right relative to the radical ideas of Robespierre and wanted an end to the Terror and a return to common government, suspending Revolutionary Government and restoring the National Convention. In this, he was considered a citra-revolutionary, a conservative and an effective royalist according to Robespierre, in spite of his ongoing support of a republican France.
Danton was subsequently arrested in March 1794, along with his supporters known as the Dantonists or the Indulgents, and was executed on 5 April 1794.
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It has been quite freaking awesome training years in Mikkeli bouldering area.
I wished to have perfect study years on perfect rock, but it went quite wrong. At least there was optimal friction on ice hall ....hahhahhaha
so I did some training.
so I did some training.
I also met quite strong and brutal climbers like Jussi, Ikoska, Juksteri, Koponen and Weeti the Sloth!
I brushed one cool route called:
Limp Dick Massage. Definitely ***, 5- (Little bit runout) "tard". (Please ask about for gear placement if you are not familiar to trad. climbing yet.)
Thank you all and see you on wall ...some sunny day.


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Laughter is so good for us! It triggers the release of endorphins (happiness hormones), helps to boosts the immune system, relaxes the whole body, protects the heart, lowers stress, eases anxiety, casts away fear, improves mood, helps with alertness, creativity, and memory!
Go ahead and get your laugh on today!


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CREATING STAKEHOLDER VALUE: Bottom up or top down management?
As retail consolidations continue and the landscape moves from mom and pop to BIG, Susan Scarola and executives from Kerrigan Advisors, Germain, Faulkner Automotive and Lithia/DCH Auto discuss strategies that maximize value potential across the quagmire of centralized vs decentralized management.
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If Jessica Simpson's put on a few pounds, it's only because she's happy. Simpson tells People magazine that she doesn't worry about her weight when she's happy.
And she says she's in a happy relationship with Tony Romo.
Simpson says Romo likes her body the way it is. She says Romo "would never say 'I think you need to lose some weight."' She says if he did, she "wouldn't be dating him."
Meanwhile, Ashlee Simpson is defending her sister for putting on a few pounds.
Ashlee Simpson writes on her MySpace blog she's "completely disgusted" by headlines about her sister's weight and finds it "embarrassing and belittling to all women."
She says she thought there was a feeling of hope in the country after the presidential inauguration, but she adds, "How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure?"
What the El!?! Editorial:
I have no problem with Jess gaining weight, I think it's fine, but I do have a problem with those jeans! I want women, my friends and the ones who are on TV or on stage to look their best. This was not a good look for Jess and she can look good.
One of my co-workers wondered if this "look" wasn't a play for headlines, we haven't really been talking about her lately have we?


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When I look around me, I find that too many things are on the decline these days. Decline is not just found in the Stock Market. For quite some time now I have observed that happiness, humor and laughter have seriously declined.
Never before in history have we seen such expression of violence and decline of happiness in people.
It is now common to find bullying in schools., bullying on the Internet, and in some cases retaliation of the bullying by means of guns and knives, which at times has resulted in multiple deaths.
Safety on the road is not just watching your own driving, and keeping an eye on the other drivers. Today, we have to contend with 'road rage,' in some cases resulting in death of the innocent.
Rage in the workplace is also on the rise. When people get upset with a supervisor's decision, or with co-workers, some people are bent on immediate revenge, resulting at times in devastating and deadly results.
Internationally, we now have to contend with global terrorism where multiple numbers of innocent people are targeted for death along with destruction of property.
Studies have concluded that laughter is down 66% worldwide of what it was in the 1950's. We need to lighten up! We can take our job and responsibilities seriously, but we certainly can, and should take ourselves more lightly.
I don't have all the answers either, but I like to leave you with some suggestions on how to view nad react to life in a lighter way:
- Life may not be fair, but it beats the alternative
- Life is too short to spend your energy hating anyone
- Don't worry - be happy. Most worries tend to be for nothing.
- If everyone threw their problems in a basket and you saw everybody else's, more than likely you would take yours back
- Don't compare life with the Jones' - You have no idea what their problems are
- Take a deep breath once in a while - it's like a mini vacation
- Life should be lived - not endured
- Learn to forgive and forget - you become the winner
- Nothing is forever - learn to adapt to change