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Drive Thru Rack systems provide better capacity of existing cubic space, which brings down the cost of pallet per square foot. Each Drive Thru loading lane is equipped with supporting rails for pallets on both sides of the upright frame and are positioned at various levels. To load a Drive Thru system, the forklift can enter the loading lane from either end of the rack, with the load raised slightly above the rail level on which it is to be set down at the appropriate pallet position. View animated product video below.
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Drive Thru Racking Advantages:
- Most cost-efficient high-density storage rack
- Great solution for large volume storage of like product
- May be able to use existing forklift equipment
- Allows for use of either roll-formed or structural rack materials
- Forklift has straight access to product loads, allowing for deeper pallet storage
- Drive Thru is a FIFO (first in, first out) storage system
- Drive Thru is very similar to Drive In, except the operator can access the product from either end of the rack
- Drive Thru Rack allows pallets to be stored from one side and retrieved from the other side, as it has separate entry and exit
Drive Thru Rack Applications:
- Excellent for product and food manufacturers with limited SKU quantities
Drive Thru Rack Considerations:
- All producst stored in a loading lane should have the same SKU to avoid unnecessary pallet handling
- Inflexible, as does not allow for much SKU increase
- Requires standardized pallet sizes
- Challenging to rotate time sensitive products
- Selectivity is sacrificed as only a single SKU can be stored per bay, and storage utilization tends to be lower due to honeycombing
- Front upright columns should either be reinforced with a double column or designed with slanted cantilever front leg to help minimize rack damage from fork lift trucks driving in
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By ALEX CHRISTOFOROU
The UK Novichok poisoning hoax continues to unravel, even as European puppet states expel Russian diplomats, so as to provide some cover and legitimacy to the UK government's false flag nerve agent attack.
Russia's Kommersant newspaper has obtained the document used by the British government to convince EU and NATO allies to expel Russian diplomats over the Skripal poisoning hoax.
The slideshow PPT presentation called the "Salisbury Incident" summarizes the UK's version of events.
The Salisbury Incident PowerPoint presentation was reportedly sent out to 80 top-level foreign embassy officials in Moscow, including US Ambassador Jon Huntsman, who told Kommersant that he found Britain's evidence "very convincing."
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the slideshow a "massive manipulation of world public opinion" on the basis of "6 pictures."
The document is far from "convincing", and resembles something that a 12 year old science student would put together, summarizing the Theresa May government's propaganda over the last two weeks, into powerpoint (bullet point) format.
Anyone that says these four slides are "convincing" is a complete moron.
Sputnik News examines the facts behind the UK slide show PPT presentation.
We encourage our readers to take a look at these four slides and judge for yourselves as to how "convincing" the case is that Russia is behind the Novichok poisoning.
Faulty Timelines
The slideshow, which London has since confirmed is authentic, starts with a timeline, from Sergei and Yulia Skripal's poisoning in Salisbury on March 4, to Prime Minister May's declaration on March 12 that the substance used was the 'Russian' Novichok nerve agent and demand that Moscow provide an explanation.
Slide 1 of the Salisbury Incident presentation:
But a British High Court investigation into the incident was not so categorical, concluding Thursday that new blood samples needed to be taken from the Skripals to be sent for analysis by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Court evidence from the Porton Down chemical weapons facility, cited by May in her attack on Russia, showed that scientists were not absolutely certain that the chemical the Skripals were exposed to was indeed Novichok. Nor could they rule out that the ex-spy and his daughter were poisoned by a "closely related agent."
Court evidence aside, the PowerPoint presentation itself points out that Prime Minister May wrote to the OPCW asking for assistance on March 14, two days AFTER accusing Russia. The same day, London announced its 'response' to the poisoning, including the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats, a break in high-level diplomatic contacts, and a ministerial and royal family boycott of the upcoming World Cup.
Finally, the slideshow confirms that the OPCW investigative team arrived in the UK a full week after May gave Moscow its 24-hour 'ultimatum' to Russia. On Tuesday, the organization confirmed that it has finished collecting samples from the scene of the crime, but stressed that its analysis would only be completed in two to three weeks' time.
Contentious Claims
Slide 2 of the presentation, titled 'A New Phase of Russia Aggression', repeats London's claim (debunked above) about Novichok being "positively identified by experts" at Porton Down. It goes on to say that Novichok is "developed only by Russia," again, not true. Not only has the New York Times reported that the US has had access to the chemical since the late 1990s; on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said it had evidence to show that A-234, the agent believed to have been used to posion Skripal, has also been created by the US. Russia itself stopped all research and development on the weapon after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and destroyed its stockpiles of the deadly agent.
Slide 2 of the Salisbury Incident presentation, titled 'A New Phase of Russia Aggression':
Ignoring these facts, the document goes on about the Skripal case being the "first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War," and concludes that Russia is "without doubt…responsible" for the crime. "There is no plausible alternative explanation," it insists.
In other words, instead of offering evidence, waiting for the conclusion of an in-depth investigation, or taking up Russia's proposal to conduct a full-scale joint investigation into the crime, London simply blames Russia. To Moscow's consternation, the British government has even rejected Russia's requests to provide it with investigative materials into the Skripal case, even though the attack also targeted Yulia Skripal, a Russian citizen.
Slide 3 summarizes the consequences of the poisoning attack, and offers a graphic showing what nerve agents do to the body; again, no evidence to suggest Russian involvement is offered.
Slide 3 of the Salisbury Incident presentation:
Blame It on the Bogeyman
Slide 4 of the government slideshow is the most audacious, adding eleven other egregious claims about "malign Russian activity" across the globe, without any evidence to back them up. Debunking these claims isn't hard:
Slide 4 of the Salisbury Incident presentation, accusing Russia of a slew of crimes going back over a decade:
- The claim that Russia was behind the 2006 assassination of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko has been contested not only by the Russian government, but by Litvinenko's own father, who believes his son was killed by Alex Goldfarb, chairman of Boris Berezovsky's Civil Liberties Fund.
- The claim about a Russian "invasion of Georgia" in 2008 is equally absurd. Not only did Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili start the conflict by using artillery against his own people, but the Russian response was limited to protecting the Abkhazian and Ossetian minorities and recognizing these regions' independence, and didn't include marching to Georgia and toppling the Saakashvili government (which collapsed on its own in 2013, after which Saakashvili fled the country over embezzlement charges).
- The assertion that Russia 'occupied' Crimea and 'destabilized' Ukraine in February 2014 is not only factually wrong (Crimea broke off from Ukraine in March 2014), but ignores that Crimeans voted overwhelmingly to join Russia after the Maidan coup in Kiev in a referendum organized by Crimean authorities. As for the 'destabilization of Ukraine' claim, it would probably be more appropriate to consider Kiev's actions in the aftermath of the coup, including its decision to send troops into the Donbass to attack independence supporters, and its continuing rejection of constitutionally-guaranteed autonomy for its eastern regions. As for Russia, it is a guarantor, not a participant, in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
- The claim that Russia was responsible for the July 2014 downing of Flight MH-17 ignores Russian investigators' conclusion that the Boeing was shot down from territory controlled by the Ukrainian military.
- As for the slideshow's claim about Russian meddling in the US presidential election in 2016, it would be interesting to hear President Trump's take on the allegation, which implies that he owes his victory to Russian interference. Furthermore, a recently concluded comprehensive report by Congressional investigators found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
- For the remainder of the claims, from Russian DDoS and hacking attacks, to its alleged support for a coup attempt in Montenegro in 2016, it is sufficient to point out that they all follow a consistent pattern: Step 1) accusations are made, with no evidence provided, followed by a political, media and diplomatic scandal. Step 2) the scandal blows over, the public forgets, and those making the accusations are never reprimanded.
Fake Claims, Real Consequences
As this article has pointed out, the Salisbury Incident document is not only light on facts, but contains absolutely no hard evidence about any Russian complicity in the crime against the Skripals. Instead, it's limited to guesswork and easily disprovable stereotypes. Unfortunately, facts or not, the document has played its part in the decision of nearly 30 countries to expel over 100 Russian diplomats.
- Russian Foreign Ministry statement
- Ukrainian People's Tribunal in Donetsk passes judgment upon Petr Poroshenko's regime
- This Time It Will Be Very, Very Different

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Metal Posters > Paper Posters. Check These Out.
You will be spoiled for choice in this amazing collection of imagery, printed to metal and ready to hang
Posters are a democratic art form. It doesn't matter what your budget is, you can have 'em on your walls. Heck, even an unemployed middle schooler can stick a poster to a wall.
But that cheapskate approach is not what you want. You want posters, sure. But no sticky tape or thumb tacks for you. No torn edges. And you certainly don't want to walk into someone else's home and see the same poster you have on their walls.
You want these amazing metal posters from Displate!
They are just as democratic as old-school paper posters but you don't have to worry about how to frame them, mount them, or hang them. They are printed on metal and come with a slick mounting system. So the hardest part is choosing. And the selection is vast that you might have trouble with that.
Here are 5 ideas to get you started.
The Little prince
Choose from Displate's For Book Lovers collection to adorn your library, the kids' room, or just to show what you love.
The Little Prince is a wonderful childhood story that explains the nature of love. Mandatory reading for children who want to grow up wise and accepting. And it's full of lovely illustrations. This print captures the wistful prince as he contemplates space travel, the nature of love and boredom, and roses.
Metallic Octopus II
Displate has 275 posters in the Nature collection. This beautiful octopus print is only one of several that depict octopus. You could line your space in beautiful imagery taken from nature and barely tap this body of work.
Each one is printed on metal and ready to hang. (They have a very slick magnentic mounting system that takes seconds.) You could create a study in cephalopods, birds, the ocean, or whatever you obsess over.
The explorer
Want to bend some minds? Shop in the "Thought of Organization" collection at Displate. Who knows what that even means but you will have time to contemplate it if you hang some of this work on your walls. Strange landscapes, big questions, no assumption that you will ever be able to solve the mysteries of the universe, only that you will continue to question.
Looking for a change in perspective? Shop the NASA collection. Shots of space, from space, of the vehicles that get you to space. There are some interiors of space crafts, some nature shots, and plenty of mind-bending perspectives on the horizon.
You could create an entire wall display from here that would offer you the opportunity to contemplate the amazing fact that humans have managed to escape the atmosphere and get into space.
No069 My Reservoir Dogs minimal movie poster
The Minimal Movie Poster Collection contains over 1,000 posters. Choose the movies you love. Choose the movies that reflect the them of the room you are decorating. Create a wall of movies in the TV room. Have at it and have fun because there are so many movies to choose from here you will never be done collecting.
They are all spare and clean. This one from Reservoir Dogs tells a story. But you sort of have to have seen the movie to get that story.


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As it is already been confirmed that the upcoming Nexus 2016 smartphones are made by HTC. Now, the specifications for HTC's rumored Stock Android handset to come out this year leaked out, revealing significant feature upgrades from its immediate predecessor – the LG-made Nexus 5X. The device code-named 'Sailfish' appears to be an ideal mid-range phone that will impress Android fans.
As per the reports of Android Police, which claimed the banner specs for the Nexus 5X successor that will boast of a 5-inch screen. And like the 5X, the HTC Sailfish will reportedly feature 1080p display resolution with the pixel density set at 400 pixels per inch. As confirmed earlier, the device is also said to be based on HTC 10 in terms of build and design.
As for the processor, this Nexus device is expected to features a quad-core 64-bit processing chip that will reach a top speed of 2.0 GHz. However, it is still not confirmed as if Qualcomm will be the supplier as the Sailfish is said to be the more affordable Nexus device. So, it's highly expected that main engine will not be Snapdragon 820, which is expected to power up HTC's Nexus Marlin or the high-end Nexus 2016 variant.
The camera for the Nexus Sailfish is said to be same as that of Nexus 5X which is a 12 mega-pixel rear and 8 mega-pixel front camera. However, no specific details regarding the camera are mentioned yet. The leaked specifications also include a finger print sensor at the back of the device, a 2,770 mAh battery and 32 GB internal storage.
Also, as per the report of BGR, the device will feature 3.5 mm audio jack on the top edge of the device. With Apple rumored to kill the aging sound connectivity tech, upcoming 2016 flagship devices are anticipated to follow suit but it is apparent that Google and its Nexus partners are extending the lifespan of the standard audio jack port.
So far, there are no details regarding the price and release dates of the Google Nexus 2016 smartphones. Since, the smartphones will be featuring the all new Android N (Nougat) which was announced on June 30 by Google, rumor mills are buzzing that the devices may get launched in August or at least before the end of September.
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Baroque music of high quality was one of the most striking characteristics of the Jesuit Reductions in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the Italian Jesuit Domenico Zipoli being the best known composer. (When the Guaraní wrote music or carved statues they usually left them anonymous.)
One of the country's leading harpists, Marcos Lucena, started off our harp classes in Santa María, with costs shared between SMEF and the foundation Sonidos de la Tierra, with the project of teaching both the baroque music that is our heritage and the popular folk music of the present day. His star pupil from the next town, Victoria Oviedo, soon took over the classes and has brought up a group that now play well in public. Meanwhile, Victoria's own musical career has blossomed as she forms part of the French group Les Chemins du Baroque as well as the group Paraguay Barroco. She is now the first harpist in Latin America to play the baroque harp, which has strings that cross over, producing the full range of sharps and flats – unlike the traditional Paraguayan harp, which is tuned into just one key.
Thanks to Sonidos de la Tierra, we have had violin classes in Santa María for around fifteen years, but recently Sonidos has been reducing its support and now our violin classes are financed exclusively by SMEF.
Our teacher is the distinguished violinist Luis Graziani (pictured right of centre in a white shirt), who comes from Asunción once a month. He is a member of the National Symphonic Orchestra and a teacher at the National Music Conservatory, specialising in the viola. In the intervening weeks our leading pupil here, Jesús, leads the class. We also support Jesús and another of our top pupils, Sebastián, in private violin classes in Asunción with the Uruguayan maestro Gerardo Gramajo.
In the past we have also supported other music classes as and when our volunteers can teach them, such as musical theory, singing, piano and recorder classes. We have also support singing classes by the Paraguayan soprano Cristina Vera Díaz, who trained in Paraguay, Argentina, Switzerland and Hamburg, and who sings frequently with the Orquesta Sinfonica of Asunción.


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Molenbeek walkwords
In the morning a walk crisscrossing the 'old Molenbeek': passing the Gemeenteplein, a former cinema that is now a furniture shop, and the communal garden initiated by the asbl de La Rue, and we visited La Fonderie, a former metal foundery that has been turned into an industrial museum. the latter two being very quiet and green places in the middle of a dense neighborhood.
With la Maison des cultures as a point of departure, we took some time in the afternoon to scrutinize the words, sentences and observations that were collected by participants. We tried to come up with collective ways to process the material.
Some remarks and words in a poetic listing:
(general observation)
quite an arabic area
i could here it
interesting that the shops had english and arabic
what is special?
you know what is special for you
I noticed I had two groups
I was not concerned with the meaning;
just the sound
There are the beautiful sounding and then the funny sounding ones
Jacques Brel
1) the beautiful words:
achator (everyodies garden)
malik (a beautiful young woman)
amarok (a special kind of beauty , that can not be described only fel)
2) the funny words:
mennuisserie (art of making a menu)
slaapkamers (schlephammer)
apotheek (character in an Asterix book)
la fonderie (a place for lost things such as love and .... )
vergunning (it is definitely a verb, the act of bending)
ramada: the girl who I loved, the lover
prado: name of a street, museum, green, a meadow in spanish and in portuguese
zen zen boutique !
repetition, da da
bees inside the boutique, black and yellow animals
hobas: visual graphic
horeca: matras brand, meaning; now is the time to sleep little hour
H: a letter with no sound
matensa: meet the professionals (in portuguese: the killing, massacre)
la passerelle, la passerelle, la passerelle, la passerelle: a construction schaffolding
amei: passed sense of love
english word salad confusion
toitteur: looks like torture
pain (bread): pain (hurt)
traitteur: traitor
guardiens of the peace
paix, pays ( a failed discussion)
the pretty shop
love pretty girl (pink clothes)
diamant hair shop "yes you're beautiful"
when I walked I just listened
I ended up with words that didn't mean anything at all,
words that i heard:
wie owie wiowi
where is the store to buy rideaux ?
we all read the list, different prononciations
it becomes a mantra
there is no right way no wrong way
tower of babel
no meaning, you don't get to a common point
related to what is happening to the refugees
building a new understanding
fiction drama
write a story with the words that you picked,
getting lost in the neigborhood
falling in between languages
I have no words, just big sentences:
cheap car parts, free entrance
la sonnette ne fonctionne pas just toquer
pas poubelle
arrêt et stationement même pas 5 minutes j'appelle la police tout de suite
snack is everywhere
bibliotheek = molenbeek + bibliothèque ?
As a performative exercise we then tried to work with words that all had gathered, but that were not understood.
Here are two sound files with excerpts of the exercises; one is an attempt to talk, make conversation without meaning.
Second one is a soundcollage in which everyone kept speaking one singular word and new words were one by one introduced in the group.


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Welcome back to another episode! This week's episode is our First Friday Q&A for September. You ask the questions and we answer them. Big thanks to everyone who wrote in. If you want to get a question answered for next month's FFQA, click the link below. Enjoy! Have a question? Click here to ask
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Hey Guys thanks for taking the time out of your busy lives to inform and educate the masses I have a few questions I'll like your opinion on. 1 With LNG fast becoming the fuel of the future because its abundant, cheap, has a high combustion efficiency and clean, more operators are starting to require contractors and service companies like Halliburton, schlumberger, and liberty that offer energy intensive operations such as fracking to offer fleets that run on natural gas. There is a startup out of Boston(MIT) making predictions to deliver technology that powers commercial aircraft with LNG by 2032. Is this feasible with the FAA grounding aircraft for simple battery issues? Also ,NY politicians have refused to issue permits to a critical pipeline schedule to bring natural gas to New York city on grounds of environmental concerns. With winter fast approaching, National grid the gas company is denying thousands of New Yorkers and businesses gas until the the pipeline is given the green light. thoughts?
Do you know of any states that have combined oil & gas rules for OSHA? If so, can you give me any contact names, emails, phone#, etc.? Thank you.
So on your Oct 7 show you discussed diversity and specifically women in the oilfield. One reason I love your show is that it's always a conversation even when readers send in viewpoints that diverge. So I'd like to give you my perspective. I'm a 2nd generation oil and gas engineer working in Texas with a petroleum engineering degree and almost 3 years of work (specifically field work experience). My overall opinion of women in the petroleum industry is that efforts (and it is a true sustained effort) to hire them are "HR deep" and often a basically shallow attempt by a company to improve their public image by having a cute engineer in coveralls on their PR material. I work extremely hard, climb under equipment and get covered with grease. I've done well working in the field and running a field crew, mostly because they see I'm not afraid of jumping in and getting dirty even though I'm the engineer. I have to work hard and run jobs successfully – my husband died in Afghanistan and I have a disabled brother to support. I've been treated pretty well overall in the field (by field personnel) but who I feel I've been truly been mistreated and at times abused by is management. I've been terminated for refusing to date a former manager. At another place I was often singled out for abuse and was often saved by other field engineers and crews vouching for me. Many specific incidents to long to be explained here have happened that contribute to me saying my experience has been at times, super shitty. Industry statistics show that alot of women are currently being hired, but the numbers from the last couple of years shows really poor retainment. Basically, they aren't treated well and they leave. While many people see me as being very successful in this business, i don't know if I'd recommend it to women. HRs overtures about diversity, inclusion and protection from harassment are at best disingenuous and at worst mostly about protecting the company from being liable in a harassment lawsuit. Making a good work environment for women is about respecting their hard work and effort, not treating them like a diversity prop, fairly compensating them and not firing them for refusing to sleep with a supervisor. I've grown tired of companies crowing about how they buy FR clothing for women and whatever else. Of course it's nice for your FR coveralls to fit (and I really would know) but what is even better is being respected for working hard and being dedicated to your job. I know you mean very well when you talk about increasing diversity and inclusion of women but coming from a women who's worked in the field for service companies, the industry has a very long way to come on actually treating women well on a timeline that goes beyond recruitment, new hire orientation and procuring coveralls.
This is not a question but something I would like to share about diversity in our industry. I work in the field mostly in Texas and Louisiana and I have not experienced any racial or sexist behavior in my 6-year career as a field employee. From what I noticed our district is hiring a lot more females as field employees and personally know a handful that are in senior positions as well. My last trainee was a female from India. In my experience, rig hands go above and beyond to make sure that the work environment on the rig is suitable and accommodating to females. I have attended many pre-tour and safety meetings where the topic was understanding that a female was on site and that we are all professionals in this industry. Thanks.
We are constantly looking for new areas to invest in whether that be different counties in the Permian or different leasehold. If you were running an long term mineral investment firm, how would you pick areas that would continue to see investment from operators in the long run?
I am a geology student working hard to prepare for a career in oil and gas. I have heard you talk about renewables and their part in energy, but not much about nuclear energy. Does nuclear have potential to replace gas as the energy of the future? Love the show, please keep on doing what you're doing..


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One girl's heart gets rocked to the core in the first novel in this sexy New Adult series.
Twenty-one-year-old front girl Emmylou knows that getting her band noticed in the '90s indie rock scene will be no easy task. She definitely knows better than to break the number one rule of the band: Don't sleep with your bandmates! But after she ends up having the best sex of her life with her guitarist, Travis, she finds following that rule is a lot harder than it sounds.
When the band gets the gig of their dreams, making it big seems just within reach. But Emmy's inability to keep her hands off Travis threatens everything they've worked for. Can Emmy find a way to break the rules and not blow the chance of a lifetime?
Expected Release Date - January 19th, 2016
About The Author -
Mercy Brown is a retired indie rock front girl turned author and LOUD IS HOW I LOVE YOU is her first book. LOUD is a New Adult novel and will be published by Intermix (Berkley-Penguin) in January 2016. LOUD is based, very, very loosely on Mercy's experiences fronting bands in the 90s. A follow-up will be published in June 2016.
Mercy is represented by Brooks Sherman of the Bent Agency.
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Dungeon Tales is a turn-based roguelike RPG strategy card game.
Fight against epic monsters to collect cards and relics. Discover new strategy and build powerful decks as you progress through the adventure. ?
An Ever-changing Adventure.♟
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Visit shops to discover new arsenal, find treasures, encounter curious events and choose how to react. ✨
Master your deck building with unique strategy and powerful combos. ⚡
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What better time of the year is there to dive into a great book? Summer provides the perfect setting for losing yourself in a really good Christian Living book. There's nothing quite like grabbing yourself an ice cold drink, sitting under the shade of a big tree and whiling away the hours. So, to help you discover your next great read, we've chosen some of our top new Christian Living summer reads we think you'll love this season!
Happy reading!
Ripple Effects
by Pam Tebow
Join Pam Tebow and discover the difference only you can make in the world, using the key you never knew you had! For most of her life, Pam Tebow was serving quietly and faithfully as a wife and mom – answering the Lord's call to mission work in the Philippines, and homeschooling before anyone knew what the word meant. But along the way, her experiencer were creating unexpected ripples of influence throughout her family, her community, and her world. In Ripple Effects, Pam uncovers and explores the miraculous motivating power of a woman's influence can have on future generations, wherever she's planted in life. Whether you are in the midst of endless diaper changes or climbing up the corporate ladder, Pam encourages you to maximise your God-given opportunities… then watch how far the ripples spread!
Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power
Has life dealt you a crushing blow? Bishop Jakes understands the pain you're feeling. In his most personal offering yet, Bishop Jakes shares his own suffering over his teenage daughter's pregnancy and his mother's struggle with Alzheimer's – and he exhorts you to remain faithful in adversity. Bishop Jakes aims to show you that God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing is a read that will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. It's a reminder, that He will lead you through.
Pray Big: Learn to Pray Like and Apostle
So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there's a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. We ask questions like – what is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could prayer for my family, my church, and myself? This short book by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg combines warmth, clarity, humor, and practicality as he examines Paul's prayers for his friends in the church in Ephesus. Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers can serve to motivate us to pray and set an excellent example. This is a read that will help you to pray bigger and better prayers as we look to our heavenly Father to do more than all we ask or imagine!
The Next Right Thing
When we have a decision to make, what we want more than anything is peace, clarity, and a nudge in the right direction. If you have trouble making decisions because of either chronic hesitation or decision fatigue, Emily P. Freeman offers a fresh way of practicing familiar but often forgotten advise: simply do the next right thing. With this simple, soulful practice, it is possible to clear the decision-making chaos and finally decide without regret or second-guessing. Whether you're in the midst of a major life transition or are weary of the low-grade anxiety that daily life can bring, Emily will help you create space for your soul to breath – so you can live life with God at a gentle pace!
God, Where Are You?!
Do you ever feel lost? Especially during a difficult season? Have you ever wondered – "God, where are you?!"? If so, this book from John Bevere is for you. Perhaps you heard God speaking, but now He seems silent. Maybe you moved forward in faith, but now His presence is nowhere to be found. Welcome to the wilderness, the place between receiving a promise from God and seeing it come to pass. In this eye-opening book, John Bevere equips you with key biblical insights and profound stories that will help you navigate your dry or difficult seasons and step into all that God has for you.
Always Near: 10 Ways to Delight in the Closeness of God
In this fast-paced, always-busy world, have you ever found yourself just wanting to slow down and be present to God – and yourself? It takes practice and intentionality to do so! Through surprising anecdotes and encouraging wisdom, bestselling author and pastor Robert J. Morgan will help you learn to nurture a sense of the Lord's abiding nearness and cultivate the blessings of his company. In Always Near, Morgan details 10 ways we can cultivate these blessings, including – discovering special places; abiding in Scripture; Trusting God in difficulty; and more. Through doing this, Morgan shows how you can better experience a relationship with the God who made you, who loves you, and desires for you to enjoy His presence. You'll seek the Lord and soon discover He was, is, and always will be Always Near.


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WWE Mae Young Classic Winner Kairi Sane Earns NXT Women's Title Opportunity at NXT Takeover: Houston
"The Pirate Princess" Kairi Sane won the inaugural Mae Young Classic last night. She defeated Shayna Baszler in the final match of the tournament, which aired live on the WWE Network following Smackdown.
Minutes after the Mae Young Classic came to a conclusion, Triple H told ESPN that Sane will be wrestling to determine the next NXT Women's Champion. Sane will get this opportunity on November 18 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas at NXT's next Takeover event.
James McKenna, the Senior News Producer of Pro Wrestling Sheet, mentioned before the Mae Young Classic that the NXT Women's Title match at Takeover: Houston will be a multiple-woman match that includes the Mae Young Classic winner. You can view this tweet below.
fyi – hearing from sources that the whoever the winner is of the #MYC will be included in a multi-woman match for the vacant women's title.
— james mckenna (@chillhartman) September 13, 2017
Following the Mae Young Classic, Sane was asked how she feels about challenging for the NXT Women's Title at Takeover: Houston. You can check out her response in the video below.
Picture used above is courtesy of WWE.com.


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@ISSUE - no.10 - November 2017
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A jury deadlocked Monday in the retrial of a Navy commander, becoming the second panel to fail to reach a consensus on whether he sexually assaulted a junior officer in her home after a night of drinking at a San Diego hotel.
Jurors told Judge Laura Halgren they were deadlocked 10-2 for guilt on a charge of attempted rape against John Michael Neuhart II. The jury also deadlocked 7-5 for guilt on a charge of assault with intent to commit rape during a burglary and voted 2 for guilty and 10 for not guilty on a charge of resisting or delaying an officer.
A status conference was set for April 23 to determine how to proceed.
A different jury in December deadlocked 11-1 in favor of convicting Neuhart, 41, of assault and attempted forcible rape.
Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Tag told jurors in the retrial that Neuhart, who was the alleged victim's helicopter squadron commander in Guam before she was transferred to San Diego, was physically aggressive with the woman once they arrived at her Valencia Park home and pulled off her jeans.
The prosecutor said the woman identified in court as Kristin B. has no memory of the limousine ride home from the downtown hotel to her home, but remembers pushing the defendant out the door after the alleged assault on Sept. 12, 2016.
Neuhart came around to a back door and decided to videotape the encounter with his cell phone, Tag told the jury.
"I've wanted you for awhile," the defendant tells Kristin through the closed door.
"No! Stop," she replies.
"Is that your safe word?" the defendant says.
"Yes," says Kristin.
Once she opens the door, Neuhart tells her to get a condom.
"It's not what I want," she says. "Spike stop! Spike stop!"
When called as one of the first witnesses at the retrial, Kristin testified that Spike was Neuhart's call sign and stands for "Sweaty palms, I know everything."
A neighbor heard the woman's screams and called 911, then confronted Neuhart, forcing him to gather up his clothes and run away, Tag told the jury, adding that Neuhart ran so hard through two canyons that he broke his leg before officers caught up to him and took him into custody.
During the ordeal, Kristin told the defendant "No," "Stop" "Get Out" or "Get Off" at least 90 times in less than 15 minutes, the prosecutor said.
Defense attorney Kerry Armstrong told jurors that Neuhart, a married Iraq War veteran and father of six, and his client had a mutual attraction to each other. He said things might have been misconstrued that night, and both of them were drunk.
Neuhart thought Kristin, a helicopter pilot and a lieutenant, had been flirting with him while they were in Guam, Armstrong said.
The attorney showed jurors hotel surveillance video in which the two are seen hugging and kissing at the bar and in an elevator the night of the incident in San Diego. At the end of the evening, he said, they debated where to go and decided to get a ride to her house.
The limousine driver thought Kristin was flirting with the defendant, the defense attorney said.
Neuhart asked her in the limo, "Does no mean no tonight?" and she said no, according to Armstrong. Once at her home, Neuhart was confused because she was giving him mixed signals, his attorney said.
Neuhart decided to record the event because it was getting "so weird" and he wanted to protect himself, according to Armstrong.
The attorney said his client never touched Kristin's private parts that night.
"This is probably the weirdest case you'll ever sit on," Armstrong told the jury.
The defendant was relieved as commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 based at Anderson Air Force on Guam after his arrest.
Neuhart -- who is still in the Navy-- did not testify in the retrial after multiple days on the witness stand in his first trial.


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In the News
October 2018
A. Traub & Associates Adds Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to Staff
A. Traub & Associates is proud to announce the hiring of Breanna T., MSW, LCSW, as its staff Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She will focus on the firm's need for social work services for its individual clients and support the firm's broad base of representing the interests of children.
February 2016
Lombard Family Law Firm Announces New Partner
The Lombard family law firm of A. Traub & Associates is pleased to announce that Senior Associate Chantelle A. Porter has been promoted to Partner. Porter joined A. Traub and Associates in 2008.
"Chantelle has been a phenomenal asset to A. Traub & Associates and just all in all great to have around. Her unwavering commitment to the local legal community and her clients is impressive. It was an easy decision to name Chantelle as a partner and we look forward to her success within this new role," says Principal Owner of A. Traub & Associates, Angel M. Traub.
April 2015
Congratulations to our own Margaret M. O'Connell for being awarded a 2015 Pro Bono Service Award from the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation at the DuPage County Bar Association's Law Day celebration.
February 2015
Lombard Family Law Attorney Named 2015 Super Lawyer
The Lombard law firm A. Traub & Associates is pleased to announce that Senior Associate Chantelle A. Porter has been recognized as a 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star. This year marks the fourth straight Super Lawyers recognition for Porter as she was first named a Rising Star in 2012.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars are among the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state of Illinois. Attorneys who are chosen as Super Lawyers Rising Stars are selected through a multi-phased process, which includes formal nominations, research, and peer evaluations. Every Super Lawyers candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement and the selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
August 2014
Lombard Family Lawyer Appointed to Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors
Lombard family lawyer Chantelle A. Porter, a Senior Associate Attorney at A. Traub & Associates, has been appointed as a member-at-large to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Board of Governors.
As a member of the Board of Governors, Porter will serve a two-year term. The 27 members on the Board of Governors oversee the operations and management of the ISBA. The Board helps ensure the association adheres to the general policies set by the member assembly. The ISBA is comprised of 33,000 members across the state of Illinois with offices in both Springfield and Chicago. The ISBA provides professional services to Illinois lawyers and legal professionals, and offers educational services to the general public through their website, brochures and distribution of legal information.
June 2014
Lombard Family Law Firm Relocates and Expands Office
Lombard family law firm A. Traub & Associates is pleased to announce they have relocated and expanded their DuPage office in order to better serve their clients' needs.
The new Lombard law office is located at 100 W. 22nd Street Suite 150, Lombard, IL 60148. The expansion of the office included the addition of a children's room. This child-friendly space is used as a supervised visitation room for Guardian ad Litem meetings and reunification meetings. Most recently, the children's room was utilized to facilitate the reunification of a military father and his child.
April 2014
Lombard Law Firm Hires Experienced Criminal Attorney
Lombard law firm A. Traub & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of criminal defense and family law attorney Margaret M. O'Connell to the team. O'Connell brings a wide array of legal experience to the firm.
O'Connell focuses her practice on criminal defense, family law, traffic and expungement law. She is also a Guardian ad litem for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to joining A. Traub & Associates, O'Connell worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in DuPage County. During this time she prosecuted cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, felony crimes and misdemeanors. Additionally, O'Connell spent time as Senior Assistant Attorney General, where she prosecuted cases in the Criminal Trials Assistance Bureau throughout Illinois.
May 2014
Lombard Criminal Lawyer Earns 2014 Inspirational Woman Award
A. Traub & Associates would like to congratulate Lombard criminal lawyer Margaret M. O'Connell on earning the 2014 Inspirational Woman Award from the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers (D.A.W.L.). This year marks the eighth year that the Inspirational Woman Award was presented to an exceptional female attorney in DuPage County.
According to D.A.W.L., The Inspirational Woman Award is presented to a female attorney who has achieved success, not only in the courtroom or in the office, but also in her life. O'Connell was presented with the award at the organization's Annual Installation Dinner of President Elect Kiley M. Whitty. O'Connell was selected for this prestigious honor based on Board of Directors' recommendations and membership nominations.
January 2014
A. Traub and Associates Announces Expansion with New Office
Posted by Illinois Lawyer Now
On January 13, 2014, A. Traub and Associates relocated their office space from downtown Lombard into an office building located at 100 West 22nd Street, Suite 150 Lombard, IL. The law firm represents numerous children with their Guardian Ad Litem work. "We are most excited about providing special amenities through our children's meeting room," said senior attorney Chantelle Porter. The children's room will be kid friendly and welcoming in design with playful colors and children sized tables and chairs. Principal Angel Traub added, "It allows us to meet with the children we represent on their level; making them feel more comfortable in tough situations is our goal."


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Who knew nutmeg was magical outside of cakes, cookies, and puddings? Have you tried it on your face?
As I'm determined to get my skin back in tip-top condition (asap), I am a busy scientist between my kitchen and bathroom. I'm testing DIY cleansers, toners, eye creams, and serums. Almost every day, I'm trying a new facial recipe or homemade natural makeup and loving it!
I'm also cleaning bathroom sinks and counters a lot more--not loving that.
So a nutmeg mask consists of nutmeg and milk. Being that I'm lactose intolerant and a plant-based foodie, I used original unsweetened almond milk.
"Why nutmeg?"
- Anti-inflammatory
- Natural moisturizer
- Natural exfoliator
- Helps to decrease clogged pores
- Helps to heal acne scars
- Promotes brightened skin ("That glow THO!")
In a small glass bowl, I combined about a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg with about 2 teaspoons of almond milk. And yes, 'twas liquidy, which had me immediately thinking about cleanup.
Oh well.
I applied this 'hot mess' with a clean makeup brush, while making sure to get a heap of the seasoning (versus just the milk) onto my brush, before applying the nutmeg-milk mixture onto my face. Fortunately I had just enough to cover my neck as well.
I had every intention to leave this mask on for a good thirty minutes. But life stepped in and three hours later, I finally had the opportunity to remove the mask with a clean cloth. (Note: take the mask off in a timely manner.)
Afterwards, I toned. I moisturized. And I achieved the glow. My skin looked alive. Was my scarring gone, since I left the mask on for hours? (Wearing a mask for three hours would seem to equal six masks. A week of masks completed in three hours.) But no, blemishes remained despite 'one week of masks'.
Will I continue to use this mask? Absolutely, and once a week, because of how my skin glowed. While I don't expect my scarring to go away after one mask (or six ;-p), I do believe that ,over time, in my eating lots of fruits and vegetables, keeping my hands away from my face, and continually treating my skin with natural products, the scars will fade.
In the meantime, I'll just continue to glow.


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The Regulatory Review revisits its series published over the past year.
Throughout the year, The Regulatory Review highlights key regulatory debates and developments by publishing series of essays grouped around a single topic. We are pleased to highlight all nine series published by The Regulatory Review in 2019. The series are arranged below in chronological order.
Deregulation Then and Now
March 11, 2019
How does the Trump Administration's deregulatory agenda compare with that of the Reagan Administration? This series in The Regulatory Review brings together a panel of experts to share their reflections on the deregulatory efforts of the past and the present.
The Future of Workplace Regulation
April 1, 2019
This series of essays addresses some of the many changes facing workers. Experts in labor and employment regulation focus on critical questions for the future: Who should be considered an employee or an independent contractor? How will automation affect workers? Should states or the federal government act to regulate employers?
What Tomorrow Holds for U.S. Health Care
April 29, 2019
Health care policy has become prominent in national policy debates. In this series of essays, experts offer their insight into the future of health care regulation and explore problems—including rising costs of prescription drugs, the opioid abuse crisis, and gaps in access to care—facing the nation.
Guiding Agencies to Improve Transparency and Efficiency
May 28, 2019
In this series of essays, scholars analyze The Administrative Conference of the United States's recommendations to improve efficiency, public access, and transparency in agency procedures. As administrative agencies confront a continually changing world, ongoing assessments of agency procedures are critical to improving governmental performance.
The Supreme Court's 2018–2019 Regulatory Term
July 8, 2019
Over its most recent term, the U.S. Supreme Court has heard some of the most closely watched cases related to administrative law and regulation in recent memory. The Regulatory Review has invited leading scholars and practitioners from across the country to weigh in on the impacts of the Court's regulatory decisions from this past term.
What the Shutdown Revealed About the Value of Public Service
September 9, 2019
In a distinguished lecture at Penn Law, Professor Paul C. Light said he thinks that the 2018-2019 federal government shutdown could provide a much-needed impetus for reforms to the federal civil service system. In this series of essays, his remarks were followed by responses from four other leading experts in public administration.
Prioritizing Accessibility and Clarity in Agency Actions
October 28, 2019
In its 71st Plenary Session, the Administrative Conference of the United States published new recommendations emphasizing public accessibility of agency guidance documents, efficient hiring of administrative law judges, and proper treatment of interpretive rules. The Regulatory Review invited leading scholars involved in developing these recommendations to discuss how implementing those recommendations could improve the government.
Using Rigorous Policy Pilots to Improve Governance
November 18, 2019
The Regulatory Review invited leading scholars and practitioners from across the country to write this series of essays, offering insight on how government can conduct meaningful policy pilots and should prioritize evidence-gathering and rigorous evaluation of regulatory policy.
Constitutional Questions and the Administrative State
December 16, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Law Review's publication of its symposium issue and Law & History Review's related publication, The Regulatory Review has developed a series of essays from the symposium's participants on questions of administrative constitutionalism.
This page is part of a four-part series, entitled The 2019 Regulatory Year in Review.


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A Beginner's Guide to Vegetarian Grilling (Char Marks and All)
Become a confident master of the grill and you'll never again be left to nibble on sad potato salad while the meat-eaters have all the fun
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For a long time, barbecue was considered a meat eater's domain. "At best, vegetarian grilling was an afterthought," says Andrea Chesman, author of The New Vegetarian Grill: 250 Flame-Kissed Recipes for Fresh, Inspired Meals. "People threw a couple of veggies on a skewer and that was all you got as a vegetarian option."
But barbecuing can add a whole new dimension to summer vegetables. A brush of olive oil brings fragrance and flavor to summer produce. And veggies don't just cook on the grill, they caramelize—the high heat releases their natural sweetness. "Smoke gives a flavor that's very compatible with vegetables as well," Chesman adds. The following tips and recipes will prove beyond a doubt that, when it comes to grilling, veggies rule!
What You'll Need:
- Gas or charcoal grill
- Grill rack or grill topper
- Silicone basting brush
- Vegetable oil for coating grill rack or grill topper
- Paper towels or clean cotton towel
- Skewers (bamboo or stainless steel)
- Long-handled metal tongs and spatula
3 Secrets to Vegetarian Grilling Success
- Preheat Properly. Light the grill, and oil the grate or grill topper with a paper or cotton towel dipped in vegetable oil before cooking. A charcoal grill requires about 40 minutes to reach the desired temperature, a gas grill takes 20 minutes
- Size Up Your Veggies. "Make sure the vegetables are cut the same size so they cook at the same rate," advises Andrea Chesman. Set ingredients that take longest to cook on the grill first, add quicker-cooking items later.
- Work It! "Be aware the fire has hot spots; move the vegetables around once they start to brown," says Chesman. But don't start shifting until items have had a chance to sear—usually 3 minutes. This makes for pretty grill marks and also keeps foods from sticking to the grate.
Worth-it Grill Tool
A stainless steel vegetable grill topper is the best investment a vegetarian griller can make, says Andrea Chesman. "With a vegetable grill topper, the size of vegetables doesn't become a limiting factor and you don't have to worry about slices falling through the grate and into the coals," she explains.
Try the Danesco Stainless Steel Grill Topper Basket (amazon.com).
How to Take Your Grill's Temperature
No thermostat necessary! Simply hold your hand 4 inches above the grate and count until your palm feels hot. Here, the times and their corresponding temperatures:
- 2 to 3 seconds = high heat
- 4 to 5 seconds = medium-high heat
- 6 to 8 seconds = medium heat
- 9 to 10 seconds = medium-low heat
If temperature is too high for your recipe, turn down the heat on a gas grill or move some coals off to the side in a charcoal grill.
Perfect Cross Marks
Want your barbecued goodies to have pro-looking grill marks? All you have to do is rotate them 45 degrees halfway through their time on the grill for one side, then cook until done on that side. Flip, and repeat on other side.
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When Virgin Atlantic tapped Vivienne Westwood to design its latest uniforms, it marked another milestone in a long history of airline-designer collaborations: Christian Lacroix for Air France and Pierre Balmain for Singapore Airlines are just some of the more notable partnerships that had big-name designers keeping cabin crew stylish even at 40,000 feet. Unfortunately for some of Virgin's 7,500 crew members, the uniforms are more flop than fly, as they've caused injuries.
Reports are surfacing that the footwear, an adaptation of Westwood's signature hourglass heels, are giving women blisters, and that the collars on the shirts are so tight that they've even caused wearers to bleed on some occasions.
A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson told Fast Company that the airline "conducted wearer trials globally for six months with over 150 staff volunteers who provided daily feedback on the fabric, fit, practicality and wearability of the uniform," and while no issues came up during that time, it is taking steps to ensure employees are "happy and comfortable in their working environment."
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For all of our Indian readers, we have a little treat for you if you reside in the USA and UK. No, it is not about low prices of which subscription you can access better. Your full home entertainment from HOME, on your latest FireStick!
Yes, you have read it right. We are going to help you watch your favorite Indian shows and movies on your FireStick. How is that going to happen? Continue reading folks to learn to watch Hotstar in the USA and other countries!
Hotstar Alert!
Hotstar is one of the popular online streaming services which is providing live TV on demand with a big collection of latest Indian movies, shows, and sports content. With an enormous fifty thousand hours of streamline, Hotstar is now accessible in countries like USA and UK.
Hotstar is an emerging popular live streaming app mainly because of its big entertainment library and a very smooth user interface. Now, this is one exciting feature to look forward to!
Apart from the mainstream media content, in India Hotstar is popular because of its live streaming and coverage of sports. Primarily featuring cricket spirit, it also streams a lot of sports programs and channels from around the globe. It is no shock since the streaming is owned by STAR India, a big name in the media networking world. For our readers from the US and UK. Now you can officially access your own personal shows directly from Hotstar. Even though some of the media content is Geo-restricted (don't be disappointed as yet). Let us get started by exploring Hotstar a little. Let's dig in!
How Cost-Effective is it?
Hotstar is an India app and is now available outside India. Despite some Geo restriction, you can still have access to reasonable packages. You can get a customized family package or shared connections package. Since it is mainly hosted in India, the domain outside the country costs a little more than the home country itself.
In India, you pay $15, which is a very price for good home-based entertainment. However, outside India you have to pay $99.99 annually. It may sound expensive, but we feel it is still a better shot than not having any Indian media content at all. If you breakdown the economic build you may find the pricing reasonable as compared to the original price in India. However, as compared to other fellow apps, we agree it does come a little bit of heavy on pocket.
We have another way of keeping those dollars saved of yours. You can view your favorite Indian content at the same price even if you live in the UK, US or any other country. All you need to do is, invest in a good VPN service.
Our Favourite Vpn
Attention FireStick Users: Important Notice Before You Continue Reading!
While most of you may or may not know, Governments and ISPs worldwide have a strict check on their users online activities. In case, any copyrighted content is found streaming, you can land into serious consequences which may be as severe as suspending of your online account. Please know, that your current IP 188.8.131.52 is visible to everyone. We, therefore, urge you to get started with a reliable Firestick VPN immediately. This will help cover your identity via VPN's multiple servers, while giving you the premium viewing experience.
IPVanish has been the fastest and most reliable secure VPN we have come across so far. Their servers are widespread and strictly secured. The VPN is very easy to install and user-friendly on every device including the Amazon Fire TV Stick. If you are not sure about the app, it comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee with a refund. IPVanish also has a very attractive deal in which, when paid for a whole year subscription you can avail 46% discount on your annual plan!
Connect to the Indian server to get started with Hotstar immediately
To get started with Hotstar if you reside outside India. The first thing you have to do is get started with ExpressVPN. Already have it? Good! Now follow these steps below to make sure your VPN is activated to watch Hotstar in USA or any other country.
1st step: Make sure you have Subscribed to ExpressVPN HERE. (get a good amount of discount and save your money only exclusively through our page) if you are not satisfied with it. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
2nd step: Once you have made the purchase now you can download and install the VPN.
3rd step: Click on the power icon to get started with your secure VPN connection.
Now that you have your VPN installed, you are all set for the ride. Next thing, how to have this Hotstar?
Sign Up and Watch Hotstar in USA
We usually buy a subscription for the ease of content availability. The plus point for this app is that it already has a lot of free content available without any sign-in for free. Our suggestion is that you get started with free content first, once you are connected with the server via our VPN. You can get started with your content immediately!
However, if you still wish to proceed with buying subscriptions and watch cricket tournaments, please follow the steps below to register the account and subscribe to the amazing services.
NOTE: For the sign-up process you have to have an Indian credit/debit card or you have an AmericanExpress.com/ConfirmCard. That is one limitation we did not really like. If you do not have one, then you might have to ask it from someone else. Also, know, we are not affiliated with any such services. Everything written here is based on our own research and experience.
Once your payment has been done. Get your VPN started and start your streaming process immediately, by following the steps as mentioned below.
Step 1: Open your web browser and access Hotstar's official link.
Now once on the main page, click on 'CHOOSE YOUR PLAN'.
Step 2: There are several plans, you can select the one which suits you the most. The currency is all in Indian. Here are the current updated plans:
- INR 999 (roughly $15): THE YEARLY PLAN
- INR 199 (roughly $3): THE MONTHLY PLAN
- INR 365 (roughly $5.2): THE HOTSTAR VIP PLAN
Step 3: Add in your email, name and other processes required for sign-up.
Step 4: Make the payment as shown.
How to access and watch Hotstar in USA?
The USA is one of the official Hotstar available countries. These are the platforms where the app is readily available for download, so you do not have to change your region to download the app.
Here is a short list of platforms you can download your app immediately from:
- Android
- Amazon App Store
- iOS
For Hotstar in the UK
Similarly, like the US, Hotstar is also officially available in the UK and offers the following two subscription plans:
- £59.99 per year (you get to save £84)
- £11.99 per month
You can get started immediately through a direct link. Sign up for Hotstar UK services at https://uk.hotstar.com/subscribe/get-started.It is also available, without any region changing via platforms like:
- Google Play
- Android
- iOS
If you are residing somewhere where Hotstar isn't officially available, here is how you can still get access to your favorite Indian shows.
How to Change the Region in Various App Stores
Google Play Store
- Follow the link of Google play services and sign in with your Google ID.
- Go to the 'Settings' option on the left sidebar.
You can edit your country to India. Make sure you change your address and name to your Indian address. There are ways where you can randomly generate Indian addresses.
Apple App Store
Apple has an official detailed document on how you can change the Apple support page. Here is the quick summary:
- Go to 'Settings' on your iOS device.
- Click on Your Name.
- Click on the 'iTunes& App Store'.
- Click on the option 'View Apple ID' on the popup.
- Verify your ID if you are asked.
- Click on the option 'Country/region'.
- Go along the onscreen instructions to change the settings.
Amazon Store
- Go to Amazon's official website.
- Click on the 'Settings' tab on the right.
- Select the 'Change' button under the 'Country Settings'.
How to Install Hotstar and Use it with a VPN?
Now that you are through all the downloading methods and how VPN will be your best buddy along with it. We will demonstrate how you can access the Hotstar app on FireStick or Fire TV app.
We are now going to take you to step by step on how you can easily download and install Hotstar on Firestick in USA, UK or wherever else you are reading this article from! Now that you know how to change the region in Google Play, Apple App Store, and Amazon App Store, you can easily download and install Hotstar in the USA, the UK or anywhere else in the world.
Let's get started with the FireStick method to watch Hotstar in USA.
When you are on the FireStick home-screen, use the remote and select the search option (the lens icon) on the top-left corner of the screen.
Fire up your FireStick and search for your app.
Select Hotstar from the results.
Now, make sure that you are clicking on the Hotstar app icon on the next screen.
Click on the Download button.
FireStick will start the downloading.
Once your app is downloaded, the installation will begin shortly on its own.
Now click on the 'Open' button, once the app is installed.Subscriptions for Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and some other online media services are not that cheap and that's what makes Amazon FireStick heavy on the pocket.
This is how your screen should look like, given you have turned on the ExpressVPN.
Most of the content displayed on the home screen will be free. However, if you wish to watch the premium, you can only watch it when you have bought any subscription.
To experiment we tried accessing a live cricket show, and here is what the screen pop up showed us.
You can sign in or directly go to the login if you have entered your email, name, and password. You can also sign in with Facebook!
How to Watch Hotstar in USA without VPN?
Since the subscription is available outside India in some major parts around the globe. You can simply make any subscription purchase, buy the monthly plan and get going using any platform mentioned above on our guide.
You can either sign up through your Facebook account or with an email address. Enter the required details and click the 'Sign Up' button on the bottom.
Now, enter your credit card information and follow the onscreen instructions to sign up. You get to have a week of a free trial, which in our opinion is quite a good amount of time for testing.
Once you have completed the process, you will stay signed in. You can later log in as well on the official website. You will also see a code on the Hotstar app screen. Enter it, and now enjoy your watch in the US, without the VPN service.
Hotstar Cricket Schedule
If you are a cricket fan, Indian Hotstar is the best shot for Live Cricket streams. There are many other added features you can make worthwhile. You can go to their official website, as one of their features displays the latest upcoming matches. You can also view other sports matches, using the same feature. For further updates, please visit their official website.
In the End…
There is a whole lot of media content available if you are using a good VPN service. Now there are many promising VPNs out there apparently. However, not all of them are safe, fast or have the quality which ExpressVPN does. It not only translocate your interconnection, making sure your Geo-location is hidden. But it also secures your server from cyber-crime. With this VPN, you can access all the media on Hotstar. And not just Hotstar you can also access other media outlets through ExpressVPN. Make sure you go through our blog to make the best out of your FireStick device using ExpressVPN.
In our defense, if you are a die-hard cricket frantic and absolutely love those good old dramas and movies from India. You should go to Hotstar. The smooth user interface, high-quality content, and a huge library definitely make it an attractive media app.


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How to Treat a Cold
By Andrew Reinert on Jun 16, 2010 with Comments 0
If you are not attentive to your health, a cold virus can easily affect you. It is easy to catch a cold, but it is also considerably easy to cure one. The best way to stay away from is cold is to ensure that your home is warm enough during the cold season. If your heating system or furnace isn't working and needs immediate furnace repair or replacement, then hire furnace repair services to assist you, this way anybody with a cold can get healthier much faster or maybe even avoid any cold-related illnesses during the winter season. To save you from the hassle having a cold brings, try some of these useful tips to cure a cold.
- Throw a hot towel on your head and breathe in hot steam for 5-10 minutes. Do this if you wake up not feeling well. If you have an itchy throat and mild headache, you can remedy an oncoming cold by employing this simple technique. You can also take a steamy shower if you like. The hat will eliminate the cold virus in your nose before it leads to a cold. The steam will clear up your nasal passages and prevent mucus from forming.
- Drink a lot of water, juices and tea throughout the day. If you hydrate your body, it will heal itself more efficiently. Observe your urine, which should be clear or almost clear in color.
- Consume plenty of doses of vitamin C. You can take vitamin C supplements or eat vitamin C-rich foods. Eat citrus fruits: a dose with every meal is fine. Avoid eating a lot of dairy products, as these foods may stimulate mucus production and worsen your situation.
- Wash your hands often. The easiest way to transfer virus and bacteria is through your hands. Your hands contain a lot of bacteria you acquire during the day, so make sure you wash your hands regularly.
- Exercise during the day. Your physical activities may depend on your overall health and fitness. A brisk walk or 15-minute jog around the park will suffice. Exercising increases your body temperature, and an elevated body temperature kills viruses and bacteria. This is why when we have a fever our bodies rise in temperature to kill viruses and bacteria.
- Take a hot shower. The heat and the steam from the shower is great for clearing your nasal passage. At the same time it relaxes and makes your body feel better.
- Take medications for colds. There are a lot of over-the-counter products that will directly address curing your cold.
- Eat chicken soup. This is a traditional way to relieve colds fast. According to studies, chicken soup and the warm temperature from it clear up the nasal path.
- Rest and get plenty of sleep. This is the time to take a break and rest your body. You can take naps throughout the day and go to sleep early in the evening. Extra hours of sleep can greatly help in curing your cold.
- Pile on extra pillows. You can sleep more comfortably by sleeping with your head more elevated than usual. This will help if you suffer from nasal congestion while sleeping.
Filed Under: Health & Personal Care
About the Author: Andrew Reinert is a health care professional who loves to share different tips on health and personal care. He is a regular contributor to MegaHowTo and lives in Canada.


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High Summer continues its slow sapping of content from the art media. Jerry Saltz leaves us with a slideshow of his favorite paintings in New York, including this Marsden Hartley canvas that he declares is the work he would most want to live with because:
I am so overwhelmed by the wounded otherness in Hartley's art that I can't write about it or him. He defeats me.
A Grand Tour (New York Magazine)


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Üye Ol
Okul İngilizcesi
Tavsiye Et
Anasayfam Yap
Sık Kullanılanlara Ekle
Sizin Sorduklarınız
Editör Olun
İngilizce Hikayeler
Tanışma Diyalogları / Conversations
Zamirler / Pronouns
Kişi Zamirleri / Subject Pronouns
Cümle Kurma / Forming a Sentence
Yardımcı Fiil "to be"
Kısaltmalar / Contractions
Soru Cümleleri / Question Sentences
yes-no Questions
Olumsuz Hal / Negative Form
İsimlerde Tekil, Çoğul / Singular, Plural Nouns
İsimlerde Sayılabilirlik, Sayılamazlık / Countable, Uncountable Nouns
Article "-a", "-an"
İşaret Zamirleri / Demonstratives (this, that)
Kelimeler / Vocabulary
Ülkeler / Countries
Renkler / Colours
Aile / Family
Meslekler / Jobs
Kıyafetler / Names of Clothes
Yiyecekler / Names of Food and Drinks
Vücudumuz / Our Body
Ev Eşyaları / Household Items
Popüler Kısaltmalar / Popular Abbreviations
Sık Kullanılan Sıfatlar / Frequently Used Adjectives
Kelimelerin Olumsuzları / Opposites of Words
Article "the"
İyelik Sıfatları / Possessive Adjectives
İyelik Zamirleri / Possessive Pronouns
Prepositionlar ile Konum Bildirimi / Prepositions of Place
Prepositionlar ile Zaman Bildirimi / Prepositions of Time
There is, There are
Miktar İfadeleri / Expressions of Quantity
some, any
a lot of, many, much
a few, few, a little, little
Sayılamaz İsimler için Miktar Belirtmek / Expressing Quantity for Uncountable Nouns
Sayılar / Numbers
Saatler / Times
Günler, Aylar ve Tarih Okuma / Days, Months and Reading the Date
Sahiplik / Expressing Possession
Have got, Has got
Have, Has
Fiil Cümleleri
İngilizcede Fiillerin Halleri / Verb Forms in English
Geniş Zaman / Simple Present Tense
Olumsuz Hali / Negative Form
Soru Hali / Question Form
Exercise Sentences
House of The Seven Gables - Chapter 2
Bu Ders Hakkında Soru Sor / Yorum Yaz
House of The Seven Gables - Chapter
Now our story begins.
It is early in the morning. The sun has not yet risen. We will not say that Miss Hepzibah Pyncheon just woke up. It is possible that the poor old woman did not close her eyes all night. But now she has gotten out of bed. She is beginning to dress. She is alone in the house except for one other person. This person is a young man. He is a photographer. He is a person of very good character. For three months he has had a room in one of the far gables of the house. His room is far from the room of Miss Hepzibah. There are many long halls and doors between them. Therefore he does not hear the sounds that come from her room as she dresses. Miss Hepzibah is very sad. She cries sadly to herself. She prays to God to help her. It seems that this is to be a particularly difficult day for her. For many years she has lived alone. She has never gone out. No one comes to see her or to visit her. She has taken no part in the business of life. But today is to be different. She dresses herself with great care. She looks at herself in the mirror a long time.
She is almost ready now. Yet she stops a moment to open a small drawer of her dressing table. She takes out a small picture. It is the picture of a young man. She looks at the picture a long time. The young man has a very sensitive face. The eyes are soft and beautiful. He is dressed in a long silk dressing gown.
The style of the dressing gown shows that the picture was taken a long time ago. Who is this young man? Can he have been a lover of Miss Hepzibah? No, she never had a lover—poor thing —how could she? She has never known love in all her life. Yet the affection which she feels for the young man in the picture is very great. Her affection will never die.
She has put the picture to one side and stands again before the mirror. There are tears in her eyes. Slowly she wipes them away. Miss Hepzibah is a tall woman. She is very thin. She wears a long black silk dress which makes her look even thinner. She leaves the room, enters the long dark hall. Slowly she feels her way toward the stairs. She does not see well because her eyes are no longer good.
She goes downstairs, enters the living room. The sun has now risen. There is light coming in at all the windows of the House of the Seven Gables. Yet the living room remains dark. It is a large room. There is nothing pleasant or inviting about it. The walls are of dark wood. All of the furniture is old and ugly. There is a large chimney in the room, but this has been closed up. In front of the chimney now stands a modern stove. The carpet on the floor is old and worn. There are two tables in the room. Both of them are very old. There are also five or six chairs. These chairs are straight and hard. They represent the Puritan character of the early period from which they come.
Two things in particular stand out in the room. One is a large map which hangs on the wall. This map shows the land to the east which, for so many years, the Pyncheon family said belonged to them. The other is a large picture of Colonel Pyncheon. This hangs on another wall. It shows the colonel standing. In one hand the colonel holds a Bible. In the other hand he holds a long sword. The sword seems to stand out in the picture much more clearly than the Bible. The man who made the picture probably felt that the sword represented the real character of Colonel Pyncheon much better than the Bible.
Miss Hepzibah stopped before the picture. She looked at it for several moments. The expression on her face was not pleasant. Could she be angry? No—this was her usual expression. It was the result of her poor eyes. Every time she looked at anything, in order to see it well, she scowled. This scowl made her look angry. She was not angry. She often stood and looked at the picture of Colonel Pyncheon in this way. She was proud to be a Pyncheon and proud to be one of Colonel Pyncheon's descendants.
Because of her scowl, however, most people thought of Miss Hepzibah as a very unpleasant old woman. To them she always looked angry. Yet she was a simple, kind woman. She had lived so many years alone that her character had become a little strange. But at heart she was sensitive and gentle. All of this we shall see as we go on with our story.
Comprehension, Discussion, and Vocabulary Review
1. At what time of day does the story begin?
2. What is Miss Hepzibah doing at the beginning of the story?
3. Who else lives in the house? What does he do?
4. Why can't he hear the sounds from Miss Hepzibah's room?
5. Why is Miss Hepzibah sad?
6. How has she lived for many years?
7. What docs she take out of the drawer of her dressing table?
8. What does the young man in the picture look like? How is he dressed?
9. Describe Miss Hepzibah.
10. Describe the living room of the House of the Seven Gables.
11. What two things in particular stand out in the living room?
12. Why does Miss Hepzibah scowl so often when she looks at anything?
13. How does this scowl make her appear to most people?
14. Why has the character of Miss Hepzibah become a little strange?
15. What kind of person is she at heart?
.Use the following words and expressions in sentences of your
woke up gotten out of bed taken part in stand out looked because of at heart go on with
In the front part of the House of the Seven Gables there was a small shop door. We have not spoken about this door before. It was put there about a hundred years ago by one of the Pyn- cheons. He happened to be very poor. He needed money. So he opened a small shop right in the House of the Seven Gables. The door was divided into two parts. The upper part had a small window in it, and so could be opened without opening the lower part. It was a great disgrace to the Pyncheon family to have this shop right in the house. No one in the Pyncheon family had ever gone into business. Therefore, as soon as the old man died, the family closed the shop door and never opened it again. The room was not used for many years. Everything in it was covered with dust. Hepzibah and her brother used to play there sometimes when they were small children. Now a great change had taken place. The whole shop had been cleaned. Everything was in order once again. The shelves were full of goods to sell. Some of these things were similar to those the old man used to sell. Others were more modern. They did not exist in the time of the old man.
It is clear that someone has taken over the shop. Someone plans to go into business here again. Who can it be? Why, of all places, has this person decided to open a shop in the old House of the Seven Gables?
We go back now to Miss Hepzibah. She has turned away from the picture of Colonel Pyncheon. She leaves the room, enters another long dark hall. This hall leads to the small shop we have just spoken about. She opens the door of the shop but does not enter. She stops a moment in the doorway. It is dark inside. The big tree in front of the house lets little light come into the shop. She scowls as usual, trying to see inside. She enters the shop suddenly as though trying to finish as quickly as possible something which is unpleasant for her.
Once inside the shop she begins to put things in order. Certain things she places in the shop window so that people who pass in the street may see them. So tall and thin—dressed in her long black dress—Miss Hepzibah makes a rather strange shopkeeper. Yet the business of opening a small shop is about the
only thing an old woman like Miss Hcpzibah can do. At first she thought of making her living by sewing. When she was young, she sewed very well. But now her eyes are not good. This makes sewing difficult for her. She also thought about opening a small school for children. But she did not like children very well. She never had any children of her own. She never learned to love them. Sometimes she used to watch them in the street from her window. The thought of teaching them was not pleasant to her.
Comprehension, Discussion, and Vocabulary Review
1. What was there in the front part of the House of the Seven
2. When was it put there?
3. Why did one of the Pyncheons need to open a shop?
4. Describe the door.
5. Why was the shop a disgrace to the Pyncheon family?
6. What happened to the shop after the old man died?
7. What change had now taken place in the shop?
8. What is Miss Hepzibah planning to do?
9. Why can't she make her living by sewing?
10. Why didn't she open a small school for children?
Use the following words and expressions in sentences of your
gone into business used to play taken place
taken over turned away from making her living as usual as though
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Menu Trends Expert Nancy Kruse hosted a webinar this week as part of the National Restaurant Association's annual show, NRA 2013, to offer industry professionals the trend-based information they need to improve and grow their restaurant and food chain businesses.
Nancy started with a look back at the past year, calling out the fact that 1,620 new entrees were introduced in the top 250 restaurant chains alone. This figure helps drive home the point that chains are constantly looking for ways to roll out new menu items to keep consumers engaged. Many of these new entrees were sold as a limited- time offer, a technique increasingly used to create a sense of urgency on menus.
Current Trends
Nancy's "hot-list" for trending menu items hit on, of all things, the veggie department. We are all familiar with the current craze, kale, but Nancy flagged that this will quickly give way to cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Look to see these veggies take the center of the plate instead of served as sides. And speaking of sides, corn is poised to become the hottest veggie but not in the traditional way – look for cultural spins with dishes like hominy, grits and corn, corn cakes, and Elote, a Mexican corn that is roasted, rolled in queso fresco, sprinkled with chili pepper and served with lime on a stick.
"Flavor marriages" will continue to gain popularity on menus across the country. Asian influences will continue to grow and have much potential for new flavor marriages on operator menus, such as combining soy and ginger with Sriracha or a spicy lobster broth. Sour flavors have been missing in American menus for quite some time, and Nancy expects an emergence this year, along with pickles and fermented food items. Some of these techniques can help operators keep healthful foods on the menus – as long as they are attractively presented, customers will order.
Smoke flavors are also booming, out of a major revival of Southern foods. Smoked meats paired with sweeter sauces and salsas are becoming a national phenomenon. Burger King and Wendy's have both recently introduced new items featuring smoked meats and sauces.
The Future of Menus
Out of all the emerging trends and new flavors, the old favorite, chicken, is what's really making headlines. Protein is the "it" topic of the moment, and is responsible for a 12% increase in sales on menus from 2009-2012. From fried chicken to cold chicken sandwiches, spicy fried chicken and burger chains with premium chicken options, it's all about quality: if the consumer considers an item premium, they are more likely to gravitate towards it.
What's Not-So-Hot
Not surprisingly, it's all about the consumer, and Nancy warns operators to ensure customer customization. Menu inflexibility will drive patrons away; people are looking for options now more than ever. Poor menu merchandising results in poor sales – operators must let the customer feel in control. At least we know that is one thing that will likely never change!


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Latinos posted lower than projected signup rates in President Obama's healthcare enrollment, according to new numbers released Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services. Part of that may have been due to families' fears about how handing over information to the government.
Advocates in California and other states warned that among other rollout snags was hesitation in the community that signing up would also alert other sectors of government about family members who are undocumented, the Washington Post reported.
From the Washington Post:
Sign-ups among Hispanics lagged initially, notably in California, which has been viewed as a bellwether for the nation because the state embraced the ACA and because it historically has had a very large and diverse uninsured population. The state spent millions targeting Latinos for sign-up, but participation was dismal late last year. Advocates complained that there were not enough Spanish-speaking counselors and that legal U.S. residents feared alerting the government to their unlawfully present relatives.
Advocates outside of California noticed a similar trend, attributing the lagging Hispanic enrollment to a delay in the Spanish-language version of the federal enrollment Web site, HealthCare.gov, as well as technical difficulties experienced by people in families with mixed immigration status who were trying to enroll on the federal marketplace.
Hispanics historically have had the nation's highest rate of uninsured, with 29 percentwithout coverage in 2012, according to Census Bureau figures. About 17 percent of African Americans, 15 percent of Asian Americans and 10 percent of whites did not have health insurance that year.
Over the past seven months of enrollment, attention has focused on Hispanics because they represent a huge proportion of the nation's uninsured. Moreover, the population skews younger than the American public at large, making them key to the White House's goal of ensuring robust enrollment by healthy young people.
According to the report, people who identified themselves as Latino accounted for 7.4 percent of total sign-ups in the 36 states with federal-run exchanges. The administration cautioned, however, that it did not have ethnicity data for about 31 percent of people selecting coverage on the federal marketplaces. The report also didn't include data from the 15 state-run exchanges, and it doesn't account for people who may have obtained coverage through Medicaid.


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In The News
Winners in New Product or Service of the Year - Software - Project Management Solution
The 3Dazer Pro Laser Measuring Device and Project Management App (www.3Dazer.com), was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the New Product or Service of the Year - Software Project Management Solutions category at the 16th Annual American Business Awards, Monday night, June 11, 2018.
3Dazer Disrupts The Home Improvement Marketplace
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – May 8, 2018 - 3Dazer (www.3Dazer.com), owned by Laurel At Sunset Inc. announced today, the official launch of their one-of-a-kind laser distance measuring solution that attaches to your smartphone and syncs with a project management app (available in the App Store and Google Play).
Construction Executive: Construction Technology and Software Rundown
A big thank you to Construction Executive for writing about 3Dazer. Construction Executive is the magazine for the business of construction. It reaches more than 53,000 contractors and construction-related business owners and has won more than 20 editorial awards. Since first being published by Associated Builders and Contractors Services Corp. in 2003, the magazine has served as the leading source for news, market developments and business issues impacting the construction industry.


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Top 10 English Break-Up Lines - English Vocabulary
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I have a entity set defined as:
When i try to create some instance of this entity and commit transaction, exception is thrown:
If i remove [NotNullOrEmptyConstraint] constraint on Name field - everything is going fine. It seems, like you have a bug in code and your code is not ready to process validation on entity with generic parameters used in this manner.
asked Dec 19 '12 at 06:52
Dmitry F
Thanks for the report, unfortunately we were unable to reproduce the problem. Could you please provide more information such as DO, .NET Framework versions you're using. What are the DomainConfiguration settings related to the validation?
(Dec 19 '12 at 07:52) Denis Krjuchkov
I sent mail to support mailbox with project that can reproduce similar problem on DO Version 4.5.3.
(Dec 19 '12 at 18:01) Dmitry F
Confirmed and fixed
answered Dec 24 '12 at 03:12
Denis Krjuchkov