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Posted August 22, 2014
Over the last decade behind his lens, Jon Griffith has focused on mountain sports photography: alpine, rock and ice climbing, backcountry skiing, BASE jumping, paragliding and speed riding. But beyond the dusky alpenglow and crisp ridgelines, the bulk of Griffith's oeuvre is extraordinary in another important and more unusual way: it's real.
Posted August 12, 2014
Unusual conditions in the Central Alaska Range one season leaves the classic Ham and Eggs (V 5.8 AI4) slathered in snice and yielding only to a collective, siege-style effort by the growing community of climbers at its base.
Posted August 8, 2014
High-desert climbing pioneer Jimmie Dunn recounts the quirky Cobra's first ascent on a sizzling April day in 1991 when "even the ants [were] lying low" in Utah's Fisher Towers. He bids farewell to the now-collapsed formation that was enjoyed by so many fellow desert rats over the years.
Posted August 7, 2014
A quorum of mountain experts gathered in Golden, Colorado, to sift through the mounting social, economic and environmental challenges that have grown with the increasing populations of outdoor recreators across the world. Brad Rassler reports back.
Posted August 6, 2014
We drew routelines on the Paramount Pictures logo and asked our Facebook fans to tell stories of the routes' fictional first ascents. Here are some of our favorite responses.
Posted August 1, 2014
After climbing more than 4,000 vertical feet of technical terrain up to 5.12 and hiking 20 miles in less than 24 hours, Blake Herrington and Jens Holsten recount their Ultimate Linkup in Washington's Stuart Range.
Posted July 25, 2014
"All his life, [Charlie Porter had] defied the odds on rock walls and oceans, from Yosemite to Antarctica. It seems improbable to imagine him knocking on the door of a hospital on the grid-square streets of Punta Arenas. Ashes in an urn, energy into dust...."
"If you started climbing in the early 1970s, you couldn't help being aware of the Porter phenomenon, the meteor that flashed so briefly across the climbing firmament only to vanish. I knew about the famous El Cap big-wall climbs with their evocative hippy names, and the legendary Mt. Asgard solo...But I met Charlie much later, completely out of context...."
Posted July 24, 2014
"[A] frigid flow ran down our sleeves, exiting at elbows or coursing down over bollocks and quads into boots.... In the dim light, I stood in double boots on two sloping footholds, and I hollered down that I needed the bolt kit. 'What?' Charlie [Porter] answered. I'd woken him up. 'No fuckin' bolts! Not now, not ever!'" Russel McLean spends 10 days on the Kichatnas' Middle Triple Peak in Part 4 of the Charlie Porter series.
Posted July 23, 2014
With a number of hard El Capitan wall climbs under his belt, Charlie Porter drives to the Canadian Rockies in his dilapidated "California van" to climb with Bugs McKeith and the Burgess twins. In this installment of our Charlie Porter series, Alan Burgess tells of their first ascent of the now-classic Polar Circus, Cirrus Mountain, and attempt on Grand Central Couloir, Mt. Kitchener.


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Provided that where the Adjudicating Authority is of opinion that the said person is likely to abscond or is likely to evade in any manner, the payment of penalty, if levied, it may direct the said person to furnish a bond or guarantee for such amount and subject to such conditions as it may deem fit.
(2) The Central Government shall, while appointing the Adjudicating Authorities under sub-section (1), also specify in the order published in the Official Gazette their respective jurisdiction.
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Expressing Concern Over NavWorx AD
June 8, 2017 - EAA is asking the FAA for clarification regarding this week's release of an airworthiness directive (AD) on the NavWorx ADS-B over misinformation emitted from the units. EAA's concerns focus on the AD being applied to experimental category aircraft as well as type-certificated ones, which runs contrary to long-standing policy on ADs.
The AD would affect about 800 units installed in both type-certificated and experimental category aircraft.
"EAA supports the FAA's desire to alert owners of experimental aircraft to a potential condition of noncompliance and a true safety concern within the National Airspace System," said Sean Elliott, EAA's vice president of advocacy and safety. "EAA still has concerns regarding the regulatory basis for use of an airworthiness directive towards an experimental product that is not based on a type design. We will be working with the FAA to better understand their basis for applying an AD in this situation and what recourse there might be for our members."
FAA policy traditionally allows the agency to alert experimental category aircraft owners of possible risks through a variety of non-regulatory means. Additionally, owners and operators of experimental aircraft are required to ensure that their ADS-B equipment complies with FARs 91.225 and 91.227, and to knowingly operate non-compliant equipment could invite enforcement action. In this case, the agency believed that it was still necessary to include all aircraft in the AD because of the influence of faulty ADS-B units on other aircraft flying in a specific airspace.
AD applicability to experimental aircraft is usually limited to formerly type-certificated equipment installed in these aircraft, such as engines and propellers. In these cases, the owner must comply directly with the AD or address the safety concerns raised in some other appropriate way.
Because of the precedent-setting nature of this decision, EAA immediately contacted FAA aircraft certification division leaders, asking for additional information and clarification. We will continue to work on this matter to ensure that rights available within the experimental category are not eroded.


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A young, deranged scientist seeks to bring his girlfriend back to life in this "Frankenstein" satire from schlockmeister Roger Corman. The obsessed lad reassembles his love from the choicest parts of a group of prostitutes, only to discover things are not quite the same as they used to be.
Freakish, black humor is this film's strength, but at times the silliness becomes tiring. Stars John Hurt, Raul Julia, Bridget Fonda, Jason Patric and Michael Hutchence. Rated R.


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Relay Control SoftwareN-Button_Lite
Control & Real-Time StatusN-Button Lite is software that allows you to configure buttons to control relays and read the status of those relays without programming. You can also create meters for reading variable input sensors connected to the board in real time!
Relay Control SoftwareN-Button_Lite
- N-Button Lite
- Push Notification
- Multiple Boards
- Action List
- Scheduling
- A/D Input Rule
- Key Fob Automation
- Data Sheets
N-Button Lite at a Glance
- Create Desktop Buttons and Widgets
- Supports 16 Widgets
- Button Widgets Control Relays
- Scan Channel Widgets Display Relay Status
- Meter Widgets Show A/D Input Value
- Connects to Any ProXR or ProXR Lite Board
- Any Wired, Wireless or Network Interfaces
- Scheduling
- Create Time Schedules
- Uses Computer's Clock
- Use Sensor to Turn on and Specific Time to Turn Off
- Push Notifications
- Connectes to Push Notification Boards
- Send Text and or Emails
N-Button LiteN-Button Pro/Lite creates widgets that float on your desktop to control external devices, send specified data, run applications, send HTTP requests or send data lists. It supports Serial Port/USB and Network connections between the PC and devices. It allows you to access and control the widgets remotely. Through an internet browser, you can control your devices from anywhere with your computer, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet, Windows tablet as well as Linux and Mac! N-Button Pro/Lite makes it possible to control your devices without any programming with mostly a point-and-click interface! It supports special widgets developed specifically for the boards on the site.
Supports Up To 16 WidgetsN-Button Lite has all the buttons and widgets of the full version but is limited to 16 widgets. Created for users with smaller needs to save money, N-Button Lite is a powerful tool for controlling relays or reading A/D inputs with up to 16 widgets. If you want to add more than 16 widgets, a Pro version is available N-Button.
USB and Network CompatibleN-Button Lite supports Serial Port/ USB and Network connection between the PC and the relay board. Add any type of included N-Button Lite widgets with N-Button Lite Manager. It's also very easy to modify the widget's properties to get the button and configuration you are looking for. N-Button Lite will control most boards on this site. N-Button Lite is not compatible with Reactor/Key Fob or Taralist relay since these controllers have their own configuration software included with the board or MirC/MirX controllers since these don't require any software or programming at all.
Create Relay ButtonsRelay Button Widgets turn on/off relays directly. It has never been easier to control relays, no programming skills required! Create a button that turns a relay on and another one to turn the relay off or create a button that toggles (one click turn relay on another turns it off). It's up to you and easy to configure with a point-and-click interface!
Create Custom ButtonsWhen you create custom buttons in N-Button Lite you can use any of the commands that are in a ProXR Command Set (provided you purchase a ProXR relay) the industry leading command set and it's quite extensive! These buttons will be on your desktop of your computer and when you click on a button it will send the command to the board provided the board is connected to the computer. You can also change the shape, color and text of each button so you will know exactly what each button controls. The color can even change with the status of the relay (on or off)!
Create Relay Status WidgetsRelay Status widgets shows the status of the relay automatically. Just a glance at your desktop will show the status of the relay!
Create Desktop MetersDesktop Meters can be created for real time level readings of any variable input sensor. "It's like having a meter right on your desk for constant monitoring". Meters can be created for temperature sensors, moisture sensors, light meters and others. Read the sensor and create relay buttons that will allow at-a-glance determination of the relay status. Best of all the increments on the meter can be fully customized to fit your needs. Choose an Analog to Digital controller (look for AD in the part number) purchase a copy of N-Button Pro or N-Button Lite and you can read the A/D levels right on your desktop! If you have an application where you need to track sensor levels you will have a live real time meter right on your desktop!
BackgroundsAdd some style to your desktop with N-Button Pro and N-Button Lite you can create backgrounds and holders for your buttons like the virtual Key Fob. Create your own button functions or use one of our pre-installed "V" Fobs ready for download.
Control More Than Just Relay BoardsCustomized Button widgets can be set to send specified data to any other connected devices besides relay boards. It can be set to open a file, a folder or a program, run any application or send http request. It also supports send data list. A group of data can be sent to serial port or IP address just by clicking the created button.
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N-Button Software
Please Note: N-Button Software is a PC Based software that needs to be always running on a computer connected to the board to read the input. The software will need access to the internet for the messages to be sent.
Configuring and Sending Messages
N-Button SoftwareN-Button Pro/Lite paired with a Push Notification board makes a complete package to send a text and/or email messages. N-Button is a point-and-click software that will allow you to configure messages that are sent and who will receive them. N-Button is a PC based software that will text and/or email from a computer. The Push Notification board can be connected to the computer either from a USB, Ethernet or the Wi-Fi connection, which ever you choose to use.
Send SMS, Email or BothYou can send a SMS and/or email message to selected recipients with an alert that the dry contact circuit has been closed. A Subject and message can be sent stating exactly what circuit has been closed. You can even set the message so it continues to be sent at a predirtumined interval until the dry contact circuit opens again!
Monitor Inputs from DesktopN-Button also allows you to put a button on the desktop of your PC that changes color with the status of the input! You can assign a color for either state the contact closure. This can also be done in addition or instead of sending a text message. If you don't want to send out a message but want a visual status of the contact closure simply skip the text/email portion of the setup and you will have a visual reference of the output!
Control Relays with InputsN-Button Lite/Pro software Automation feature allows you to control relays with this board! N-Button has the ability to set up an Automation rule to match input channels of the push notification board with relay channels on a seperate relay board. The relay status will be changed when the input channel status changes, when the dry contact circuit is closed the relay on another board will turn on and when the circuit opens the relay will turn off.
Components NeededHere's what you will need to set up a contact closure notification
- Push Notification Board
- N-Button Software
- Computer (not provided by Relay Pros)
- Contact Closure Sensor (not provided by Relay Pros)
Need More Information?Detailed step-by-step information for each interface can be found by clicking the links below.
USB Push Notification Setup
Ethernet Push Notification Setup
Wi-Fi Push Notification Setup
Push Notification Videos
Control Multiple Boards with N-ButtonN-Button Pro/Lite software can control multiple boards, which are connected to the same computer or network. Most of our enquires are for mulitple Wi-Fi boards on the same network and this can be done! N-Button Pro/Lite allows you to enter multiple boards in the Device Manager and control them on one central computer!
Device ManagerDevice Manager allows you to enter multiple boards with their IP addresses into the system. Once in Device Manager each individual relay on each board will be able to be independently controlled and you can instantly see the status of those relays. Controlling doors...you can see which is open or unlocked! Controlling irrigation...set a timer! Controlling Lighting...set a darkness paramiter!
Creating ButtonsEach button on your desktop can be individually labeled so you know which button controls which relay. Front Door, Back Door, Outside Lights anything you want can be put on the labels!
What Can They Do?You have the full ProXR Command set at you disposal. The ProXR Command set is the industry leading command set for controlling relays and the list of it's capabilities is extensive! Please note that you will need to have a ProXR or ProXR Lite board to use this command set. You can set delays, start a time sequence, turn on with one click and turn off with another! Have an outside door that you're controlling the lock? You can click the button and the relay will only energize for 15 seconds so the door will lock automatically! Put a 2-channel relay board at a location and have a light come on at the same time a door opens with the Toggle All Relays command.
What's the Limit?While without actually testing a large number of boards on a Wi-Fi network we don;t know of a limit at this time. That's not to say that there is an unlimited number that can be controlled. If you are interested in have a large number of board on a network controlled ny N-Button we reccommend reaching out to the developers of the software to give them your specifications. Modifications may need to be made to the N-Button Pro software as well as your network equipment. Call our office and we can discuss this.
Using A/D Inputs and N-ButtonN-Button Lite/Pro supports Automation A/D input rule, which allows you to control relays automatically according to an A/D input rule. It also supports Send Email action (push notification), which allows you to send Email or text message when the input is at a specific range. With both features, Email/text message could be sent automatically according to A/D input of relay board.
A/D InputsAll ProXR Lite boards and any ProXR board that begins with ZADR or ZADSR offers an 8-Channel 8/10-Bit Analog to Digital Converter in addition to relay control. The boards are equipped with 8 inputs that can accept an input from 0 to 5 volts. The boards AD8 Command Set is used to read the analog voltages and converts the Voltage from 0 to 5 Volts DC into numeric value between 0 and 255.
Using the Input InformationN-Button Will allow you to use that numeric value to do many fuctions. You can send a push notification is the value goes above or below a specific point. You can use a numeric value to or a range of values to control a relay or a bank of relays. A live meter on your desktop can instantly show the value at any time. For example if the value goes above 125 the relay could energize or you could send out a text message. If you are within a range the relay will will be energized but if the value is above or below the range, the relay will be off.
Action List N-Button Pro/Lite has the ability to create an Action List. The Action List is just as it sounds, a list of actions tha that you would like to have done when a button is pushed. It allows you to add several actions to a list such as truning on a specific relay and turning on another one at a later time. The actions can be executed easily and in order by creating a Customized Button or having a sensor input trigger the action.
Action List ExampleIn the Examples on this tab there is a 4-channel board and each relay turns on independently of each other. A button push starts the sequence and relay 1 turns on, 10 seconds later relay 2 turns on then relay 3 and 4 with a 10 second delay between. After relay-4 truns on there is a 20 second delay and all relays turn on at the same time. This sequence can be started by creating a Custom Button or you can set it to start with a sensor of some kind.
Unlimited ApplicationsThe applications for this are almost unlimited! Turning on relays in a sequence or using an Action List for a time delay with just one or two relays can create an automated way to turn off the relays. Bench testing a product where you need to have relays activated in a sequence is as easy as a button push. A lighting feature in a display that needs to be displayed in a sequence can be done with a button push.
Automation Schedule RuleN-Button Pro/Lite Automation feature allows you to control relays or other devices automatically according to different rules such as time. Scheduling allows you to set a specific time to activate a relay. Scheduling also allows you to to set a duration for the relay to be activated. You can set what you want to happen before, during and after the schedule range.
Schedule ExampleIf you want to have a particular device activated only for a certain time say while your office is open you can set a time duration where it will turn on automattically at 9:00 AM and run for 8 hours. Outside demonstration equipment for example couldn't be used outside of work hours because there is no power to the unit.
Action ListN-Button Pro/Lite has Automation feature, which allows you to control relays or other devices automatically according to selected rules. One of the rules can be reading a key fob button press and complete an action such as controling a relay, sending data, or an action list you have created!
N-Button Key Fob SupportEach Key Fob should be paired with a KFX Receiver Module (sold seperatly). The KFX Receiver Module must be plugged into the ZIGMO, which acts as an interface between your computer and the KFX Receiver. The Zigmo will moount as a COM port on your PC. N-Button will then communicate to the KFX Module through that COM port and read the kay fob button pushes! Using Base Station you can configure the button to toggle, momentary or even set delays. Based on what your action will be will deturmine what type of button action you will require.
Here's What's Needed
- Key FoB
- KFX Module
- Zigmo
- N-Button Software
Key Fob StatusBy setting a Key Fob Status widget you can then configure N-Button to do a task based on the status. You can send data, control a relay or any task from the Action List.
Send DataN-Button gives you the ability to send data to a device by a simply button push! A question that we get alot is being able to send data with a key fob and it can be done using N-Button.
Actions ListYou can set the key fob buttons to do different actions supported by N-Button. That means you can execute the entire list actions N-Button offers just by pressing simply pressing a key fob button!
Data Sheets & Quick Start GuidesBelow are the Data Sheets Quick Start Guides for this software. These are the guides that will help you setup the software and get it configured. The ProXR Quick Start Guide is where you will find the command set the ProXR and ProXR Lite boards use.
N-Button Lite Quick Start Guide
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USB Push Quick Start Guide
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Wi-Fi Push Quick Start Guide
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Ethernet Push Notification
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Time Travel Quick Start Guide
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ProXR Quick Start Guide
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8Bit/Digi's 10 Worst Games of 2018
As the year comes to an end, it's time to look back at the worst games of 2018.
As the year comes to an end, it's time to look back at the worst games of 2018.
As the year comes to an end, it's time to look back at the worst games of 2018. These are titles that either had high expectations only to be a total let down, failed to learn form past mistakes, or they didn't offer any kind of enjoyment.
Let us look back at the worst games of 2018, and sorry to anyone who purchased any of these titles.
The original Shaq Fu has been hailed as one of the worst games but has developed a cult following among fans of works that are "so bad, they are good". Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is what happens when you start a joke and don't know when to end it. The idea of a reboot was a funny idea up until people actually donated money and an actual game is made.
Anytime someone attempts to duplicate a popular work while adding no substance, the imitation will always be inferior. Case in point being Extinction, a game most people have heard of simply because of all the memes that call it out for being an Attack on Titan knock-off. This generic fantasy has players take on the role of not Eren Jaeger and battle monsters in an unimaginative world.
The original game was unique experience that blended the elements of a survival title with that of zombie adventure. The follow up is basically the same game only with a new coat of paint along with all the bugs and gameplay issues.
The PlayStation Classic was suppose to showcase the the early history of the iconic gaming console but instead ended up becoming an insult to its legacy. Sony seemed to have been less interested in honoring their history and more focused on jumping in on the classic console band wagon with a sub par system. If you own a PS3 then just pop in the old PS1 games instead of buying this embrassment.
The original game was a unique multiplayer experience that drew influence from Battle Royale and The Running Man. This follow up was an embarrassing attempt at trying to imitate the success of PUBG and Fortnite by being a generic knock-off. Thankfully, Xaviant Games did the right thing and pulled it from the Steam Store after only a few weeks.
For a long time, EA has been trying everything to resurrect the Command & Conquer series except for actually making an RTS game. Rivals is just another generic RTS game for the mobile device that is made possible by EA being too lazy to wanna make a real entry into the series.
This is a game that attempts to be more artistic with its unique setup but ends up becoming a generic beat'em up that barely explain its own story. Players take on the role of a mob enforcer who is deaf (hence they can not hear the world around them) and must cope with his inner demons. This is another one of those games that was a good idea on paper but badly executed.
In the aftermath of the Konami/Kojima feud, the once iconic game publisher had burned all bridges it had with the entertainment world while being branded "persona non grata" by the industry. Metal Gear Survive is their way of adding napalm to the ashes of that burned bridge. This is less of a game and more of a cheap cash grab while also an attempt to shit all over Hideo Kojima's legacy.
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Case in point: several months after EA defiled one of the greatest works of pop-culture with a game boggled down with microtransactions, Jam Games looked at the ordeal and said "hold my beer". At first glance, this looks like a standard freemuim game with all the generic pay-wall gimmicks but the scumbag level is taken to a new low by holding your character hostage behind a paywall.
Thanks to the debacle and controversy surrounding Fallout 76, it's safe to say that Bethesda has become the EA of 2018. What should have been the series first forte into online multplayer became a test to see how much they can get away with. Fallout 76 was suppose to be the series first attempt at an online experience but sadly anything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. Besides the usually bugs, the world is empty and boring while the gameplay has not been properly altered to work in the new setting.
That should have been the end of it but next came the bait and switch tactics regarding the Power Armor Edition and the Nuka Cola Rum. Not helping has been Bethesda piss poor handling of everything while treating its customers like crap. All this makes Fallout 76 the worst game of 2018.
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Rangers claim Shawn Tolleson off waivers from Dodgers
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As teams do 40-man roster shuffling ahead of today's deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 draft the Dodgers dropped right-hander Shawn Tolleson and the Rangers claimed him off waivers.
Tolleson was sidelined by back and hip injuries for most of this season, but he's 25 years old with an incredible 1.34 ERA and 185 strikeouts in 128 innings as a minor leaguer and pitched reasonably well for the Dodgers as a rookie last season.
It's surprising that the Dodgers cut him loose so quickly and also surprising that he made it all the way to the Rangers on the waiver wire. If healthy he seems likely to snag a setup job in Texas' bullpen next year.


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"They're closing some zoo in Boston," Bernie said. Zoos: I'd never been to one, but knew what they were from TV. Bernie's not a big fan of zoos. "Prison for animals," he calls them.
He scanned the paper. "What's going to happen to the animals?" he said. "The governor of the state says they're not going to be euthanized, but they can't be sent back to the wild either." Bernie didn't look happy. Euthanized? Didn't know that one. I went over and gave Bernie a little bump with my head. He snapped out of not being happy, gave me a smile. The human smile is one of the best things about them, and Bernie's is the nicest.
"Let's go pick up that film," he said. "It's time to wrap up this case."
I was at the door.
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Farmers Grain Company proudly made a cash donation to the Medford Public Library. The donation was matched dollar-for-dollar by the Land O'Lakes Member Co-op Match Program.
"It is important to us to help improve the quality of life in our rural communities," said Farmers Grain Company General Manager Kent Prickett.
"With our donation and the matching funds from Land O'Lakes, the Medford Library will be able to purchase equipment for a new computer center. This center will be used by citizens of all ages for educational and informational purposes," Prickett said.
Farmers Grain Company is a full-service agricultural cooperative with 14 locations in north central Oklahoma and south central Kansas. The Cooperative's business units focus on agronomy, energy, grain and risk management. It's 90+ employees take pride in the communities where they live and work.


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My new saddle is made of hard leather. It takes 200-300 miles of riding for the saddle to adjust itself to your butt. When it does, it's supposed to feel great. Before it does, it's supposed to be uncomfortable.
I rode my first 20 or so miles today. Even with a rock hard saddle, the ride was more comfortable. I can't wait to feel how it rides in a few weeks.
Here's today's ride, A dog with a butterfly on his snout.


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Liberia's United Methodist bishop has removed the president of the denomination's university from the office he has held for more than 10 years.
Bishop John G. Innis said in a letter to the Rev. Emmanuel Bailey, president of the United Methodist University, that the decision to replace him was based on the advice of the 21 district superintendents who make up his cabinet and the university's board of directors. Innis said the removal of Bailey or any other person within the church in Liberia was part of his administrative function.
The dean of the bishop's cabinet, the Rev. Christopher Marshall, said Bailey's removal was based on several administrative lapses that the church could no longer tolerate. He and other officials would not specify what those lapses were.
"He will be assigned to the UMC Liberia Sinoe District as counseling elder," Marshall said of Bailey.
In the letter informing Bailey of his termination, Innis also praised his record at the institution. "Your leadership, I must admit, enhanced the academic and physical growth of the university," Innis wrote.
Bailey's employment ended Aug. 31 and Innis told him to turn all official documents and properties of the university over to the acting president. "I will appoint you to another position within the UMC Liberia as of September 1, 2015," Innis said in the letter. Bailey has declined to talk to media about his removal.
Rotating staff
Innis said rotating heads of agencies, ministries, and programs to different jobs was part of his episcopal duty. "I have just done what I would have done at any annual conference," he said.
The bishop appointed Johnson Gwaikolo of Tubman United Methodist Church as the acting president of the university. Prior to his appointment at Tubman, Gwaikolo served the United Methodist University as the vice president for business and finance. Gwaikolo also worked with the Liberian government in various positions before joining the university staff. He is a doctoral candidate in Interdisciplinary Leadership at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He is expected to graduate in December 2015.
Bailey was appointed to United Methodist University as its first president in 2000 when the university officially opened, but could not take up the position until 2007 due to another assignment in the United States. James Oliver Duncan was appointed to the lead the university instead, and Bailey took the helm of the university after Duncan's death. The university operates three satellite campuses: the Gbarnga School of Theology (now College of Theology) in Bong County, the agriculture college in Sinoe County, and the nursing school in Nimba County.
Innis and his cabinet also made other changes within United Methodist Church staff in Liberia. Joel Jackson was removed as principal of the J. S. Pratt United Methodist School in Maryland County, the Rev. Watorson Bomosee was suspended for two months without pay as principal for the Arthur F. Kulah United Methodist School in Montserrado County for failing to attend the principal's meeting for the United Methodist school. Henry S. Dolopei was replaced as treasurer of the Liberian Conference by James Jackson.
Swen is editor and publisher of West African Writers, an online publication about United Methodist happenings in West Africa and assists the denomination in Liberia with coverage for United Methodist Communications.
News media contact: Vicki Brown, [email protected] or 615-742-5470.
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In this chapter we come across 3 characters or sets of characters who each respond differently to the revelation of God through Jesus. The chief priests and leaders of the Jews continue to respond with animosity to Paul and his teaching and they employ aggressive and devious tactics to continue to try to destroy him. We challenge our own hearts as we realize that these are the religious teachers who had become so engrossed in their own practice of religion that they didn't actually have room for Jesus. Festus is brand new to the idea of Jesus and to the history of Jewish faith. Unlike his predecessor, Felix, he comes across as an honest investigator. And so we encourage anyone who does not know Jesus to be like Festus - ask questions and pursue truth. Paul, of course, has already wholeheartedly responded to the revelation of God through Jesus (see Acts 9), but here in this chapter we observe him participating fully in the work that God is doing. He puts a bold foot forward in appealing to Caesar! As followers of Jesus we take courage and also a challenge to be discerning as Paul was to know when to act and in what way as we participate with God in the work He is doing in our lives.
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OREM — MCR Recycling buys hundreds of pounds of used metal every day from people who want to sell it.
"We take any kind of scrap metal, from steel to iron, aluminum, copper, radiators," said Jodi Voorheis, an employee at the Orem company.
Most of those selling scrap bring in metal that belongs to them. But recycling companies also have their eye out for stolen metal.
"We look out for copper," Voorheis said. "It's the biggest thing."
Monday afternoon, a customer trying to sell some metal got the attention of Voorheis. "He came in with a load of scrap in his truck, miscellaneous steel, (and) dumped it out," she said.
What 30-year-old James Sroufe didn't know was that police had warned MCR that someone might try to sell some stolen metal. That's because earlier in the morning, a resident of a home near 1600 N. State Street in Orem said he saw him stealing from his yard.
"He ended up getting a partial plate and a good description of the suspect and the vehicle," Orem Police Sgt. Craig Martinez said.
And when that truck, which also happened to be stolen, showed up to the recycling yard, Jodi Voorheis quietly got on the phone with the police. Surveillance video showed Sroufe walking away and then a police officer running after him.
And how much was that stolen metal worth? Twelve dollars, according to Voorheis. "So, they'll take anything and try to get rid of it for a little bit of money."
Martinez said that is the problem. Pocket change for the metal thieves and hundreds, even thousands of dollars in damage for the victims.
"Someone will go break into an air conditioner and steal the copper out of it when it causes $3,000 worth of damage for the homeowner, and yet they are going to get $40 and they don't care about that," Martinez said. "It's causing a lot of bigger problems than most people think."
Seven schools were targeted earlier this month. Granite High School had $2,000 worth of copper wiring stolen from its football stadium — which resulted in more than $27,000 of damage to equipment — and other copper thefts occurred at Brockbank Jr. High and Gourley Elementary.
The sprinkling system at Penn Elementary was vandalized in an apparent attempt to steal a $400 brass valve.
A chapel belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sugar House had $300 worth of copper stolen from its air conditioning units recently, causing the church to pay $34,000 to replace the tampered units.
The metal recyclers in the state do work with police departments. In fact, the website www.scraptheftalert.com allows police departments to post stolen items, which the recyclers can look for on a daily basis to discourage metal thefts.
Sroufe was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of theft of property, theft by deception, possession of a stolen vehicle and reckless driving.


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Hunting sleeping bag
When you're looking at your Hunting Sleeping Bag, there are a few different things that you should keep in mind. These tips will help you make the most of your experience when you choose your gear. The first thing to consider is fit. You want your bag to fit your body completely. It needs to be snug but not uncomfortable. If it is too loose it won't protect you properly and if it is too tight it won't breathe, which will get you mired in your bag and not do any good for you.
When you're looking at your Hunting Sleeping Bag, you need to think about the shape. This will allow you to pack more into it or take out more items if need be, but it's important to choose a shape that will match the type of hunting that you'll be doing. For instance, if you're into trapping and springing deer, then you might be more concerned with getting the right shape so that it will be snug against their bodies. In this case, rectangular sleeping bags might be the best fit for you.
If you're looking for an excellent hunting sleeping bag that will keep you warm and toasty, then the next outdoor gear tip is finding one with the perfect temperature rating. This might seem like an odd suggestion, but it's true. Most sleeping bags have anther temperature rating that falls in the twenty to forty degree range. It's important to find the temperature rating that works for you and your family, but you also want to make sure that you're getting the right temperature so that you stay comfortable.
With all of these factors considered, you should have no problem finding the perfect hunting sleeping bags to keep you warm and toasty. It's important that the temperature rating is high enough to prevent sweating and excessive heat, but low enough to maintain the proper sleeping temperature. The ideal temperature rating for the sub zero degree sleeping bags is around thirty degrees below zero, which means that the bag should be able to maintain its temperature longer than a seventy-degree day. Of course, this isn't the only thing that you need to think about.
If you're hunting in extremely cold temperatures, then you will need additional layers so that you aren't hypothermia. There are two main options that you will have when searching for the perfect hunting sleeping bags for extreme cold: goose down or heavy weight synthetic materials. While there are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, you will ultimately want something that will keep you warm. You won't want anything that isn't warm, so make sure that you factor this into your decision when making a decision.
Another thing to think about is the type of bag that you're getting. While there are several different kinds, there are only three primary types of hunting sleeping bags. There are the traditional bag, which has one opening; the top bag, which have two openings; and the sleeper bag, which have three openings. Each one of these has its own set of perks and downfalls. So, be sure that you know exactly what it is that you'll be using before you decide.
For hunters who like to bring a water-resistant sleeping bag along, they will find that it is quite an important feature. There are many water-resistant hunters out there, but not all of them can withstand being underwater. So, the more water resistant ones will be best for hunting. When buying water resistant sleeping bags, you will need to keep in mind that if you do get one, then it is absolutely necessary that it be waterproof. Otherwise, it won't be able to protect you from the harshness of nature.
Last but not least, on the list of things that a hunting bag should have is insulation. This is, perhaps, the most essential thing that you should be looking for, since the right amount of insulation can make a huge difference when it comes to keeping you warm. The ideal bag will have at least a three-level insulation, and some will even go up to seven levels.


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My recent trip to the UAE to experience the third-generation Porsche Cayenne was an unforgettable introduction to the iconic and legendary brand. Stephan Lenschow, an engineer and manager of the body product line who played a huge role in the development of the all-new Cayenne, was present to answer any and all of our questions. There was a very impressive display of all generations as well. The iconic 959 Dakar was there, too. What a bonus!
Here are a few cool facts about Porsche and its Cayenne that you might find fascinating.
1. This is the third-generation of the Cayenne. Back in the '80s, Ferry Porsche once said that if the company made an off-road vehicle and put the brand's crest in front of it, it will sell. This was a a very long time before the idea of building a Cayenne even came up, but since its 2002 debut, 770,000 units have been sold worldwide. That's pretty impressive.
2. The Porsche 959 Dakar Rally car was present during the event, and that just brought out the fanboy in me. We had to ask Stephan if the Cayenne had any technological links to this magnificent race car, and he said no. Really? He tells us that there was a lot of benchmarking that went on during the first-generation Cayenne's development, involving established off-road models. The 959 Dakar was highlighted to prove the point that Porsche can do off-road—and do it well. But the SUV has very little in common with a white-blue-and-gold race car that rides tall—save for the unmistakable Porsche silhouette. But still, I'd like to think that there is a spiritual link between both cars.
3. The Cayenne doesn't utilize the well-known PDK double-clutch automatic gearbox that has become a staple in the sports car lineup. The reason being the Cayenne is meant to tow heavy loads. Apparently, a PDK is not the ideal transmission type for hauling a boat. Still,the conventional eight-speed automatic provides seamless and ultra-fast shifts. I was very impressed. The drive took us through some very fast, sweeping roads, and shifting down to hold the gears before entering corners was a joy.
4.The ignition button is located on the left side of the steering wheel. I love how Porsche maintains this engineering solution that began at the traditional Le Mans standing start, when drivers had to run to their cars, fire up the engine, then drive off. Having the ignition on the left side of the wheel freed up the right hand, so that the driver could put the car into gear while simultaneously starting the engine. This saved precious seconds. Anyway, this kind of thinking toward efficiency is evident in every Porsche. In a nutshell, there's a reason for everything, and that's the core of engineering.
5. There are some never-before-seen-in-an-SUV features in the Cayenne, too. Rear-axle steering is available—depending on the variant and the country it is destined for. It's a unique feature that appeared in the 911 not too long ago, and now it is found in an SUV. This a first for the Cayenne.
Another first is the Porsche Surface Coated Brakes, which make their world debut and come as standard equipment in the Cayenne Turbo. These not only extend service life, but are also more responsive. These rotors don't rust and produce minimal brake dust. Another tech first is the active-aero spoiler. This spoiler also acts as an air brake during emergency situations. It isn't like a parachute, per se. What it does is generate drag at the rear of the Cayenne, which in turn presses the rear wheels on the ground. This helps assist braking by giving more traction at the rear. With the airbrake, the stopping distance from 250kph (250kph!) is lessened by 2m. That's pretty damn impressive.
The drive was quite epic. For the full story and photos, do wait for the feature in Top Gear PH magazine. In the meantime, check out our vlogs about the 959 and our drive in Fujairah on our Facebook page.


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The aging process can be challenging as hormone levels decline causing significant changes in the body, including low energy, weight gain, loss of sleep, and loss of libido. At Lynchburg Aesthetics, Dr. William Carvajal,offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) treatments, which help restore the natural balance of hormones within the body while reducing the risk of many diseases associated with aging. If you are suffering from negative effects of fluctuating hormone levels, BHRT is beneficial to both men and women who desire to optimize the balance of their hormones.
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The benefits of hormone therapy dependon whether you take systemic hormone therapy or low-dose vaginal preparations of estrogen.Systemic hormone therapyis the most effective treatment for the relief of troublesome menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Estrogen can also ease vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness, itching, burning and discomfort with intercourse.Combined estrogen and progesterone therapy may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Systemic estrogen helps protect against the bone-thinning disease called osteoporosis.
Low-dose vaginal preparations of estrogen can effectively treat vaginal symptoms and some urinary symptoms while minimizing absorption into the body. Low-dose vaginal preparations do not help with hot flashes, night sweats or protection against osteoporosis.If you haven't had your uterus removed, your doctor will typically prescribe estrogen along with progesterone or progestin (progesterone-like medication). This is because estrogen alone, when not balanced by progesterone, can stimulate growth of the lining of the uterus, increasing the risk of uterine cancer. If you have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy), you don't need to take progestin.
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The male hormone replacement therapy differs slightly in terms of the side effects and the treatment required.As men age, their levels of testosterone plummet, which causes a hormone imbalance and increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, muscle loss, fatigue, sleep problems, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and weight gain. The process in which the testosterone levels decrease as a man ages is referred to as Andropause (male menopause). Testosterone has been proven to help reduce the risk of these diseases that are linked to the aging process; therefore, BHRT can reduce the risk of these medical conditions by balancing testosterone levels.For men suffering from low levels of testosterone, a low-T therapy, in which the levels of the hormone are increased, may be recommended. As a result, patients begin see the above side effects reversed.
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Prior to beginning a treatment to determine if BHRT is a good fit for you, levels of estrogen and progesterone for women, and testosterone for men, will be tested. At that time, Dr. Carvajal will also discuss your symptoms and how they affect your daily life.After reviewing your lab work, symptoms, and medical history, Dr. Carvajal will determine if BHRT is a recommended course of action for you.


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T.I dropped a fire bomb on us 2 days ago by releasing PYRO. Since he got of prison, T.I has been more busy than you; you; and you put together. if you add me; we are not even coming close to TI aka TIP hustiln fast paced moves. The self proclaimed King of the South is busy and stays busy. From appearing as a guest during Taylor Swift, live tour stop in ATL [VIDEO] or being the voice of reason at a CIROC sponsored club event. T.I with his colaboration with Young Jeezy [VIDEO]; Niggas in Paris remix with Kanye and Jay Z; and anyone who is working right now. T.I signals that his vacation is over; if there ever was 1. With an expending empire that include the famed label A.K.O.O his own music label and a movie career... T.I is not showing any sign of slowing down; Au contraire. Listen to Pyro and make sure you like F.A.C on Facebook with promotional music update and free MP3 or mixtpes download.
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The Empty Family: Stories
In the captivating stories that make up The Empty Family Colm Tóibín delineates with a tender and unique sensibility lives of unspoken or unconscious longing, of individuals, often willingly, cast adrift from their history.
'I imagined lamplight, shadows, soft voices, clothes put away, the low sound of late news on the radio. And I thought as I crossed the bridge at Baggot Street to face the last stretch of my own journey home that no matter what I had done, I had not done that.'
From the young Pakistani immigrant who seeks some kind of permanence in a strange town to the Irish woman reluctantly returning to Dublin and discovering a city that refuses to acknowledge her long absence each of Tóibín's stories manage to contain whole worlds: stories of fleeing the past and returning home, of family threads lost and ultimately regained.
'Exquisite . . . The chief reason to read these stories is the peculiar power of Colm Tóibín's prose' - Telegraph
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You decided you are ready to enjoy your life. A clean, healthy life. The first step is wanting to get better. Knowing that you don't have to do it alone, just makes it easier. Tampa drug abuse recovery centers are available to give you that boost you need to get your life in order.
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Do you have an idea for a new skin care product? Stop mulling it around and make it happen! A skin care business consulting firm like Illumination Consulting provides valuable assistance with product design. Experienced designers conceptualize and evaluate product ideas with you, turning your vision into reality.
Many people have great ideas about what a consumer or the general marketplace needs or wants. Far fewer of them ever act on these ideas. Product design involves the creation of a new product that will eventually be sold. It includes several stages and represents the beginning of the branding experience. When making purchasing decisions, consumers consider the form and function of the product, two key elements of product design.
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Jefferson County is awaiting word from the state about whether it will allow the county to offer a program that would pave the way for restaurants to reopen their dining rooms even as the county …
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Jefferson County is awaiting word from the state about whether it will allow the county to offer a program that would pave the way for restaurants to reopen their dining rooms even as the county remains in Level Red on the state COVID-19 dial.
The county announced on Dec. 23 that it had submitted the required application and letters of support necessary to request that the state allow it to implement the state's 5 Star Certified Business Variance in Jeffco.
Under that program, restaurants, gyms and other businesses can operate under less restrictive capacity caps than their county's level on the state COVID-19 dial would indicate if they implement enhanced COVID-19 health and safety measures.
Approved businesses would be able to operate under Level Orange restrictions, which allow restaurant dining rooms to operate at 25% capacity up to a maximum of 50 people, even while Jeffco remains in Level Red, which closes restaurant dining rooms.
According to the application submitted to the state, Jeffco's implementation of the program would initially be restricted to restaurants without drive through capability.
"We would plan to roll this program out to other categories of businesses if our COVID-19 milestone metrics remain stable or continue to show declines" reads a letter in the application signed by the three county commissioners.
To apply for a 5 Star variance, businesses will be required to implement several COVID-19 strategies listed on the CDPHE website.
For example, restaurants are required to improve their ventilation by either making improvements to their HVAC system or opening windows and doors during business hours to maximize airflow.
They are also required to make extra efforts to make special accommodations for at-risk populations and file plans with the county for outbreak detection, reporting and response. Businesses seeking certification may not have any prior citations of noncompliance with prior public health orders.
In its application, Jeffco proposes that its program be overseen by a committee consisting of representatives from the county manager's office, Jeffco Public Health, six Jeffco city governments and seven county chambers of commerce and economic organizations.
The county will then contract with an unnamed third-party vendor that will process applications and conduct live inspections of all applicant businesses prior to granting them a 5 Star waiver.
The application states that the county has dedicated $250,000 to support the program and will assess its ability to provide more funding if and when it is needed.
The third-party vendor will be responsible for enforcement inspections. If violations are found during an inspection, the county manager will issue a written warning. If a second violation is identified within 90 days, the county will revoke the variance
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, counties in Level Red are eligible to implement a 5-star variance program only if a county has had a sustained two-week decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as well as a test positivity rate that is either under 10% or improving over two weeks.
However, the program may be suspended if a county sees significant rises in any of those metrics. Suspension is automatic if the county's hospitals exceed 90% of their ICU capacity.
The county application states that county COVID-19 cases declined 42.5% between Nov. 25 and Dec. 22.
CDPHE rules require that any launch of a 5-star variance program within a county not detract from core public health functions. Jefferson County attempted to address that requirement with the following statement within its application:
"Continuity of on-going public health functions will not be compromised. Contact tracing,vaccine distribution, public information, surveillance, and other core functions will continue to be monitored and supported by the local Public Health Director and existing staff. Staff from ourcontact tracing and vaccine distribution teams will not be tasked with supporting the 5 Star program, as Jefferson County is hiring a third-party vendor to implement the 5 Star program with oversight from the Administrative Committee."
The county is asking all businesses interested in securing a 5-star variance (not just restaurants without drive-thrus eligible for the first phase) to submit a business interest form indicating that they are willing and able to meet all criteria for a 5-star variance. Businesses can find and submit the form at www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1460.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
Updated - Pose Player by Andrew
This is a mod that will add the option to play poses and animations in game. It adds an interaction to your sims called Pose By Name and Pose By Pack. Just click on your sim like you would to do anything else. When you choose the Pose By Name option, you can enter the name of the animation (I have attached a text file below with all EA in-game animation names below) and your sim will do that animation until you cancel the interaction. You can use it on your sim or any other sim even if it is not part of your sim's household. To stop a sim from posing, just click them again and you will have an option to stop the pose.
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Hello Lovelies!!
Ok I know this title is a little strange but hear me out: last week I woke up with a vanity shattering rash on my forehead without any clue how it got there. I have always taken great care of my skin and rarely have even a breakout so this event was very new to me. I had plenty of questions, and there were so many possible causes for this rash that I did not know where to start my investigation.
Still weirded out? Well the rash is currently healing but since I ended up investigating a multitude of causes, I thought it would serve this community well to share my journey in case anyone reading this encounters a similar inexplicable issue. Of course, keep in mind that I am not a dermatologist and if you have something unusual on your skin that is not treated at home please consult your doctor rather than a poor college grad on the internet. So here are the steps I took to get to the bottom of this and I hope they can be helpful to you!
Is It An Allergic Reaction?
There are many different ways your skin can react to something, and plenty of everyday products or chemicals can cause a skin allergy. Now the idea of an allergy is incredibly general, so let's break it down:
Could It Be A New Or Old Skincare Product?
Have you recently introduced something into your routine not knowing how it behaves either on your skin or in combination with other products? Maybe your skin is allergic to something in it, so make sure products are "clean" with no unnecessary ingredients or fragrances.
On the same note, be sure to never mix certain skincare products in the same routine. Typically, things like retinol should never mix with AHAs, Benzoyl Peroxide, Vitamin C, or Salicylic Acid. And you should avoid using more than one product with the same active ingredients. So even if the new product itself is ok for your skin doesn't mean it is ok in combination with something else you like.
Another big thing I realized this week: CHECK THE EXPIRATION. I like to keep products around for as long as possible since skincare can get a bit pricy. However, after typically 12 months, that toner you love may accidentally peel your skin. So go through your products and check how long you have had them. If something is going to irritate you, you do not need it in the house.
Lastly, could you possibly develop an allergy to something you previously were not allergic to? Yes, and this brings me to my next point:
Get Back To The Basics
If something is irritating you and you have no idea why, minimize your routine to just one or two products: either cold water and a face oil or a water based cleanser and moisturizer. Make sure these are trusted products that: have worked on your skin before, have zero fragrances or unnecessary products, are not expired, and can function together.
Do this until the rash goes away or for the duration of your investigation.
Could It Be Your Diet?
I am sure plenty of people can relate to this one, but since quarantine my eating has definitely changed. We may be eating more sugar, fast food, or simply eating out of boredom. I have noticed unusual or more frequent breakouts since all this, so part of my investigation is to see if my skin clears up from a two week sugar cleanse. I am still in the middle of this cleanse so fingers crossed!
Sun Or Outdoor Exposure?
Some sunburns present differently, or maybe the changing seasons has affected you differently? Maybe you recently moved to a new place or have been going on multiple walks every day!
Laundry Detergent Or Other Household Irritants
Sounds a little weird but way back I realized I had an allergy to the fragrance in my detergent and had to switch in order to stop breaking out all the time.
Are You Stressed?
Sounds a little too simple, but our bodies respond to stress in a variety of ways and that includes things like breakouts or rashes!
My Hypothesis
So in the case of this forehead rash, I suspect it to be caused by a combination of different things: my new AHA serum combined with something in my current routine, an expired toner, a little sun exposure, sweat from working out and the change of seasons making my skin more oily than dry, plus breakouts due to stress and excess sugar.
My plan is to simplify my skincare routine with trusted products, let my skin heal, wear more sunscreen, wash my face immediately after working out, calm down, and try no sugar and see what happens.
I hope this was helpful and I will be creating more updates soon!


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InterActiveCorp. said Friday that it had made a "preliminary proposal" to Match Group Inc.'s board of directors regarding a transaction that would result in a Match spinoff from parent company IAC.
The New York-based media company disclosed in a release that the proposed transaction would be structured in a tax-free manner for IAC IAC, -0.04% shareholders while also eliminating the dual-class common stock structure for Match Group such that all "pre-transaction" stockholders of both Match MTCH, +0.08% and IAC would receive shares of a single class of stock representing one vote each.
"Today IAC proposed an important first step in the separation of Match Group from IAC," IAC Chief Executive Joey Levin said in the release. "IAC is confident that the proposal communicated to the Match Group special committee provides strong footing for Match Group to begin its journey as a thriving, independent company."
IAC announced in conjunction with its last earnings report that it was considering spinoffs of online-dating giant Match and home-improvement platform ANGI Homeservices Inc. ANGI, -0.44%, both of which trade as their own stocks while IAC maintains majority economic interest. IAC said at the time of its original announcement that it would look into spinning off both companies, one company, or neither, following a review.
Friday's release offers that IAC doesn't expect "to turn our attention to the question of a spin-off" of ANGI until it completes a transaction for Match.
Match has been the better performer of the two companies that were both incubated under IAC's umbrella. Match, which owns the popular Tinder dating brand, went public in 2015 and has had an especially strong 2019, which shares up nearly 80% so far on the year. ANGI began trading as Angie's List in 2011 and picked up the ANGI Homeservices name in 2017 when IAC merged the company with HomeAdvisor. Shares are off 58% year-to-date as the company works through advertising missteps and navigates search-algorithm changes made by Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, +0.59% GOOG, +0.53% Google web search engine.
IAC shareholders currently own 2.6 shares of Match and 4.8 shares of ANGI for each IAC share they own. At Match's Thursday stock closing price of $76.02 and ANGI's close of $6.77, that implies a value of $197.65 per share for the Match holdings and $32.50 for the ANGI holdings, for a combined value of $230.15.
Meanwhile, IAC's stock closed Thursday at $225.07, implying that the company's stock price doesn't fully reflect the value of its stakes in Match and ANGI and ascribes negative value to the rest of IAC's portfolio, including video-editing platform Vimeo and media unit Dotdash.
IAC shares have climbed 23% so far in 2019, as the S&P 500 SPX, +0.64% has advanced 17%.


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Everyone wants to grow their businesses. It's kind of the point of entrepreneurship.
We're also always looking for easier ways to drive revenue for our businesses. If we're going to make more sales, why not take the easiest route possible?
That's where revenue sharing relationships can come into play.
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The Bamboo Saucer (1968)
Directed by Frank Telford
Genres - Science Fiction | Sub-Genres - Sci-Fi Adventure | Release Date - Oct 23, 1968 (USA - Unknown) | Run Time - 100 min. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - G
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
A veteran cast gives the 1968 cheapie The Bamboo Saucer what little credibility it has. In his last role, Dan Duryea plays the head man of an expeditionary force in search of a missing UFO. Since the craft was last sighted in the mountains of Red China, the search takes on political significance. Duryea's American team is eventually forced to align itself with a similarly-purposed group of Soviet researchers (this being a 1968 film, the real bad guys are the Red Chinese). Lois Nettelton has some wonderfully campy moments as a Russian scientist. Bamboo Saucer was produced by Jerry Fairbanks, of "Speaking of Animals" and "Crusader Rabbit" fame.
alien [not human], expedition, hitman, mountains, political-asylum, search, spacecraft, UFO (Unidentified Flying Object), weapons, weapons-dealer


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Everyone nods and agrees that war is brutal; rarely is that brutality glimpsed as vividly as in Combat Diary – The Marines of Lima Company. During their 2005 tour of duty in Iraq, Lima Company–a unit of Marines, all from Ohio–lost 23 men on the front lines. Combat Diary combines footage shot by the Marines themselves with home digital cameras and interviews with many of the surviving soldiers and parents and wives of men who died. The soldier's footage ranges from bored hijinks to actual firefights, including a troubling, surreal scene of men in full gear with rifles ready patrolling through a crowded Iraqi bazaar. In frank, uncensored language, the men describe how excitement turns to terror and misery, how their friends were shot or set on fire; but even before these jolting stories are told, the price of war can be heard in their voices and seen in their faces. This, combined with interviews with a mother who's kept an answering machine message from her dead son and with a wife who was pregnant with her second child when she learned her husband had been killed, creates a potent documentary. Combat Duty makes no political statements; conservatives and liberals can read their own messages into the movie's stark, simple remembrances. But every American should watch Combat Diary and see, in the eyes of these men, what happens on the ground when a nation decides to go to war.
This is an excellent account of the limited kind of combat footage that was taken by ordinary marines. It is sad to see so many struggling now w/daily life back here in the U.S. It seems that many of these soldiers have lost what so many of us take for granted; a mind that is not scarred with the horrific images of war. Even my generation (myself included) only knows war from the images we watch, the games we play, and the movies we watch depicting war. It is so easy for us to just turn it off in our minds because we do not have friends and family that have been killed in the line of duty. It seems too often we curse the soldiers in what so many of us call a waste of life, when it isn't the individual soldiers making the decisions to be fighting in Iraq. As it has been said many times before, "Don't shoot the messenger." I would recommend this film to anyone that has any feelings about the war in Iraq, and see the individuals that are fighting for what is our continued freedom in North America. My personal feelings aside, remember that it is just normal people fighting in extraordinary times.
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Language: English
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