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A few months ago I was contacted by the company Parcel Hero (a shipping company in the UK) and asked if I'd like to participate in their "Advent Calendar" program. They reached out to crafters to alter a small wooden box, which would then be auctioned off to benefit OxFam. Crafting for charity? I'm in.
My mission: to alter/decorate a plain wooden box and include a small handmade gift. MISSION ACCEPTED.
Here's how they describe it on the Parcel Hero blog:
Countdown to Christmas in style this year with a totally unique advent calendar, created by some of the most imaginative craft bloggers from around the world. Forget flimsy paper doors – this calendar comes in individual hand-decorated boxes, each with a secret trinket concealed inside. And the best part is that one generous reader of this ParcelHero® blog will have the completed calendar delivered to their door this November, all while raising money for Oxfam.
Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary
In October 24 plain wooden boxes arrived at ParcelHero® HQ and we set about shipping them to craft bloggers around the world, via our network of couriers, with one simple challenge – turn them into something spectacular.
The design brief was simple. The bloggers were given total creative freedom to decorate the boxes inside and outside. We just asked that they include a handcrafted gift inside.
Once all the boxes are complete we will collect them into a one-of-its-kind advent calendar, which you will have the chance to bid on via Oxfam's eBay page from November 18.
So here's what I did! (PS-links to reviews and affiliate websites below.)
First, I started with this little framed art piece that I did about a few years ago as part of my Darcie Heater review. It fit right in the box & I thought it would give me some good inspiration for the box itself, as well as save me the step of having to create a gift from scratch. (By the way, I took the suggestion of my friends on Periscope. If you like to see reviews and crafts in progress, join me there: @CraftTestDummy.)
And because I'm a craft hoarder, I still had that paper AND the stamps I used to create it!
I covered the outside of the box with Linen Vintage Decor Paint from Martha Stewart Crafts. I coated the inside with Surf blue Martha Stewart Craft Paint in Satin Finish.
Then I cut the Darcie Heater script paper into squares to fit inside the box, as well as a larger square for the top. I used Tim Holtz Distress inks in Shabby Shutters and Peacock to add the color using a distress tool.
I also added some ribbon trims, and I decided to use my Xyron for the adhesive. I also ran my colored papers through and attached them. I chose the Xyron because I didn't want the paper buckling at ALL.
Now for the fun part! I decided to use some Angelina Hot Fix Fibers and Film to stamp a crown and the word "Hope." Make sure you read my post/watch my video on this- it's SUPER fun!
I used a Spellbinders die to cut it into a label shape. I attached that with Xyron as well. (I also had a scrap of lace sticker that was EXACTLY the right shape, so I added that too- serendipity!)
Now to round out the exterior, I used some Tim Holtz Ideology feet! I bought these on sale years ago and they've been sitting in a drawer, just waiting for the right project. And the crystal knob for the top also is Ideology. I used Aleene's Jewelry glue to attach all the hardware- it didn't want it popping off in the mail. And that stuff is STRONG.
Now for finishing touches: I added glass corners from the old Architexture line; I went over the tops of those and lined the inside edge with Silver Krylon Leafing pen. ( I LOVE that pen. Seriously.)
And because I'm a little crazy with finishing touches, I added some embellishment to the interior of the box lid…
and the underside. Because you should always sign your work AND make it pretty.
My finished altered box:
And if you'd like to BID on these pretties, click the link and you'll see how to. There are also some other awesome bloggers that are participating, and you can see their work here:
· http://www.inside-outandabout.
· http://www.
· http://fairytaleprettypicture.
· http://www.ukcraftblog.com/
And if you'd like to see more, just watch this video.
Happy Merry, folks!
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Dual Moist Toning Lotion
Ingredients overview
Key Ingredients
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Olivarrier Dual Moist Toning LotionIngredients explained
Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it's the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.
It's mainly a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water.
Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) is drying.
One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). Like this, the products can stay more stable over time.
- A natural moisturizer that's also in our skin
- A super common, safe, effective and cheap molecule used for more than 50 years
- Not only a simple moisturizer but knows much more: keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, helps to restore barrier
- Effective from as low as 3% with even more benefits for dry skin at higher concentrations up to 20-40%
- High-glycerin moisturizers are awesome for treating severely dry skin
It's a nice glycerin-based humectant and emollient that gives skin a smooth and luxurious feel.
Butylene glycol, or let's just call it BG, is a multi-tasking colorless, syrupy liquid. It's a great pick for creating a nice feeling product.
BG's main job is usually to be a solvent for the other ingredients. Other tasks include helping the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin (penetration enhancer), making the product spread nicely over the skin (slip agent), and attracting water (humectant) into the skin.
It's an ingredient whose safety hasn't been questioned so far by anyone (at least not that we know about). BG is approved by Ecocert and is also used enthusiastically in natural products. BTW, it's also a food additive.
It seems to us that squalane is in fashion and there is a reason for it. Chemically speaking, it is a saturated (no double bonds) hydrocarbon (a molecule consisting only of carbon and hydrogen), meaning that it's a nice and stable oily liquid with a long shelf life.
It occurs naturally in certain fish and plant oils (e.g. olive), and in the sebum (the oily stuff our skin produces) of the human skin. As f.c. puts it in his awesome blog post, squalane's main things are "emolliency, surface occlusion, and TEWL prevention all with extreme cosmetic elegance". In other words, it's a superb moisturizer that makes your skin nice and smooth, without being heavy or greasy.
Another advantage of squalane is that it is pretty much compatible with all skin types and skin conditions. It is excellent for acne-prone skin and safe to use even if you have fungi-related skin issues, like seborrhea or fungal acne.
The unsaturated (with double bonds) and hence less stable version of Squalane is Squalene, you can read about it here >>
It's the - sodium form - cousin of the famous NMF, hyaluronic acid (HA). If HA does not tell you anything we have a super detailed, geeky explanation about it here. The TL; DR version of HA is that it's a huge polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) found in the skin that acts as a sponge helping the skin to hold onto water, being plump and elastic. HA is famous for its crazy water holding capacity as it can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water.
As far as skincare goes, sodium hyaluronate and hyaluronic acid are pretty much the same and the two names are used interchangeably. As cosmetic chemist kindofstephen writes on reddit "sodium hyaluronate disassociates into hyaluronic acid molecule and a sodium atom in solution".
In spite of this, if you search for "hyaluronic acid vs sodium hyaluronate" you will find on multiple places that sodium hyaluronate is smaller and can penetrate the skin better. Chemically, this is definitely not true, as the two forms are almost the same, both are polymers and the subunits can be repeated in both forms as much as you like. (We also checked Prospector for sodium hyaluronate versions actually used in cosmetic products and found that the most common molecular weight was 1.5-1.8 million Da that absolutely counts as high molecular weight).
What seems to be a true difference, though, is that the salt form is more stable, easier to formulate and cheaper so it pops up more often on the ingredient lists.
If you wanna become a real HA-and-the-skin expert you can read way more about the topic at hyaluronic acid (including penetration-questions, differences between high and low molecular weight versions and a bunch of references to scientific literature).
An easy-to-formulate, commonly used, nice to have ingredient that's also called pro-vitamin B5. As you might guess from the "pro" part, it's a precursor to vitamin B5 (whose fancy name is pantothenic acid).
Its main job in skincare products is to moisturise the skin. It's a humectant meaning that it can help the skin to attract water and then hold onto it. There is also research showing that panthenol can help our skin to produce more lovely lipids that are important for a strong and healthy skin barrier.
Another great thing about panthenol is that it has anti-inflammatory and skin protecting abilities. A study shows that it can reduce the irritation caused by less-nice other ingredients (e.g. fragrance, preservatives or chemical sunscreens) in the product.
Research also shows that it might be useful for wound healing as it promotes fibroblast (nice type of cells in our skin that produce skin-firming collagen) proliferation.
If that wasn't enough panthenol is also useful in nail and hair care products. A study shows that a nail treatment liquide with 2% panthenol could effectively get into the nail and significantly increase the hydration of it.
As for the hair the hydration effect is also true there. Panthenol might make your hair softer, more elastic and helps to comb your hair more easily.
One of the main biologically active components of the famous medicinal plant, Centella Asiatica, aka Gotu Kola. It has well established wound healing, skin-soothing and antioxidant activities.
There is also a study by La Roche Posay (belongs to L'Oreal) that examined the anti-aging effects of 5% Vitamin C combined with 0.1% Madecassoside. They mention that " Madecassoside is known to induce collagen expression and ⁄ or to modulate inflammatory mediators thus might prevent and correct some signs of aging." The surprisingly long, 6-month study observed "significant improvement of the clinical score for deep and superficial wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration", but Vitamin C in itself is already an anti-aging superstar, so it is hard to know how much Madecassoside did.
Another promising property of Madecassoside is that it seems to inhibit UV-induced melanin synthesis (test formula with 0.05% MA, used twice a day on 23 volunteers for 8 weeks), making it a great active for hyperpigmentation-prone skin.
If that would not be enough, the French manufacturer (Seppic) also has encouraging in-vivo studies on the molecule. Used at 0.2%, Madecassoside reduces redness and peeling in skin with light atopic dermatitis as well as itching in psoriasis-prone skin.
Super common soothing ingredient. It can be found naturally in the roots & leaves of the comfrey plant, but more often than not what's in the cosmetic products is produced synthetically.
It's not only soothing but it' also skin-softening and protecting and can promote wound healing.
A semi-essential (infants cannot synthesize it, but adults can) amino acid that is one of the primary building blocks of hair keratin and skin collagen. It's a natural moisturizing factor, a skin hydrator and might also help to speed up wound healing.
Arginine usually has a positive charge (cationic) that makes it substantive to skin and hair (those are more negatively charged surfaces) and an excellent film former. Thanks to the positive charge, it also creates a complex with AHAs (AHAs like to lose a hydrogen ion and be negatively charged, so the positive and the negative ions attract each other) that causes a "time-release AHA effect" and reduces the irritation associated with AHAs.
You probably know olive oil from the kitchen as a great and healthy option for salad dressing but it's also a great and healthy option to moisturize and nourish the skin, especially if it's on the dry side.
Similar to other emollient plant oils, it's loaded with nourishing fatty acids: oleic is the main component (55-83%), and also contains linoleic (3.5-20%) and palmitic acids (7-20%). It also contains antioxidant polyphenols, tocopherols (types of vitamin E) and carotenoids and it's one of the best plant sources of skin-identical emollient, Squalene.
Overall, a great option for dry skin but less so for acne-prone or damaged skin.
One of the many types of ceramides that can be found naturally in the upper layer of the skin. Ceramides make up about 50% of the goopy stuff that's between our skin cells and play a super important role in having a healthy skin barrier and keeping the skin hydrated. It works even better when combined with its pal, Ceramide 1.
We wrote way more about ceramides at ceramide 1, so click here to know more.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
Portulaca Oleracea is a nice succulent with bright yellow flowers and edible nutritious vegetables. It's a famous plant in Korean traditional medicine to treat infection and irritated skin.
Modern research confirms that it's loaded with skin-goodies: it's the richest green plant source of omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid), contains NMFs (polysaccharides and amino acids), vitamins (β-carotene), minerals, and antioxidants (yellow betaxanthins and reddish betacyanins). Thanks to all its beneficial components, Purslane Extract has several magic properties: it's a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent and also has wound healing abilities.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
A nice little helper ingredient that can thicken up cosmetic products and create beautiful gel formulas. It's derived from cellulose, the major component of the cell wall of green plants. It is compatible with most co-ingredients and gives a very good slip to the formulas.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
A little helper ingredient that is used to adjust the pH of the product. It also helps to keep products stay nice longer by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (they usually come from water).
Super common little helper ingredient that helps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes.
It is typically used in tiny amounts, around 0.1% or less.
A clear, slightly yellow, odorless oil that's a very common, medium-spreading emollient. It makes the skin feel nice and smooth and works in a wide range of formulas.
A natural based very light and highly spreading emollient that can be an alternative to water-thin, volatile silicone, Cyclopentasiloxane.
A light, velvety, unique skin feel liquid that is a good solvent and also makes the skin feel nice and smooth (aka emollient). It's often used in makeup products mixed with silicones to give shine and slip to the product. It's also great for cleansing dirt and oil from the skin as well as for taking off make-up.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
A castor oil derived, white, lard-like helper ingredient that is used as a solubilizer to put fragrances (those are oil loving things) into water-based products such as toners.
If you are into Japanese cuisine, you might know this guy as Japanese pepper or Sanshō pepper that is known for its unique fresh aroma and appetite increasing spicy sensation.
As for the skin benefits of Zanthoxylum Piperitum, it might have antioxidant effects (with active components called hyperoside and quercitrin), but more importantly, it is an antibacterial and natural preservative agent. It is pretty common in K-Beauty products, as it's one of the three natural extracts that make up the popular Korean preservative called EURO-NApre.
Combined with Usnea Barbata and Pulsatilla Koreana, these three extracts are claimed to form a natural preservative system that also has anti-inflammatory effects and might help with skin conditions such as blemishes, atopic dermatitis, and dandruff.
On the flip side, Zanthoxylum Piperitum contains fragrant components (Limonene and Citrone), that might irritate sensitive skin.
The extract of Korean Pasque Flower that is mostly used for its antimicrobial and natural preservative activities. It usually comes to the formula combined with Zanthoxylum Piperitum and Usnea Barbata, as the three extracts make up a popular Korean natural preservative system trade named EURO-NApre.
The plant extract is also a traditional oriental herbal medicine that is known for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and astringent effects.
The extract coming from the alpine lichen, Usnea Barbata. It is known for its excellent efficacy against gram-positive bacteria, meaning that it can serve as a natural preservative and deodorant agent.
Its main biologically active component is usnic acid (a molecule produced only by lichens) that's not only an antibacterial agent, but also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing promoting effects. According to manufacturer info, the antibacterial activity of Usnea Barbata makes the ingredient helpful against body odor, blemished skin, and dandruff.
It is also very common in K-Beauty products, as it is part of a popular Korean natural preservative system trade named EURO-Napre (combined with Zanthoxylum Piperitum and Pulsatilla Koreana).
It's the most commonly used version of pure vitamin E in cosmetics. You can read all about the pure form here. This one is the so-called esterified version.
According to famous dermatologist, Leslie Baumann while tocopheryl acetate is more stable and has a longer shelf life, it's also more poorly absorbed by the skin and may not have the same awesome photoprotective effects as pure Vit E.
Citric acid comes from citrus fruits and is an AHA. If these magic three letters don't tell you anything, click here and read our detailed description on glycolic acid, the most famous AHA.
So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh.
There is also some research showing that citric acid with regular use (think three months and 20% concentration) can help sun-damaged skin, increase skin thickness and some nice hydrating things called glycosaminoglycans in the skin.
But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. Probably that's why citric acid is usually not used as an exfoliant but more as a helper ingredient in small amounts to adjust the pH of a formulation.
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
A super common emollient that makes your skin feel nice and smooth. It comes from coconut oil and glycerin, it's light-textured, clear, odorless and non-greasy. It's a nice ingredient that just feels good on the skin, is super well tolerated by every skin type and easy to formulate with. No wonder it's popular.
It's the chemically chopped up version of normal lecithin. Most often it's used to create liposomes and to coat and stabilize other ingredients.
The famous omega-6 fatty acid, the mother of all ω-6 fatty acids in our body. It is a so-called polyunsaturated fatty acid meaning it has more than one (in this case two) double bonds and a somewhat kinky structure that makes LA and LA-rich oils a thin liquid.
It is also an essential fatty acid meaning our body cannot synthesize it and has to take it from food. This is not hard at all as plenty of nuts (such as flax, poppy or sesame seeds) and vegetable oils (such as sunflower or safflower) are rich in LA. The hard thing seems to be eating enough omega-3-s, more specifically eating a healthy ratio of omega-6 to omega-3, but that is a topic for a what-is-good-to-eat-site and not for us.
As for linoleic acid and the skin, LA is a really important little guy found naturally in our skin. It is the most abundant fatty acid in the epidermis and it serves as a structural precursor for important skin lipids called ceramides. Knowing this, it will not come as a surprise that Linoleic acid has a central role in the structure and function of stratum corneum permeability, aka healthy skin barrier. LA deficiency leads to an impaired more permeable skin barrier and the topical application of LA-rich sunflower oil can fix this issue rapidly (while oleic-rich olive oil did not have the same barrier repairing effect).
LA is not only important for dry, barrier damaged skin types but also for acne-prone skin. Research shows that problem skin has lower levels of linoleic acid (and higher levels of oleic acid) than normal skin. So LA-deficiency in the skin seems to be connected not only to an impaired skin barrier but also to acne and smearing LA all over your face might help with your problem skin. A double-blind study using a 2.5% LA gel for 4 weeks found a 25% reduction in the size of microcomedones, the tiny blocked pores that can later lead to acne.
If that was not enough, we have one more thing to report about LA. It lightens hyperpigmentation (aka UVB caused sun spots) both by blocking the melanin production of melanocytes (the skin cells that make the pigment melanin) and by enhancing the desquamation of melanin pigment from the upper layers of the skin.
Overall, linoleic acid is a multi-functional skin goodie with barrier repairing, acne-reducing, and skin-lightening magic abilities. It's a nice one to spot on the ingredient list pretty much for any skin type.
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On a Plesk server, the mod_deflate module is installed by default, however it may be disabled in the Apache configuration file. To enable the module edit the Apache configuration file
vi /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
Search for the line
#LoadModule deflate_module modules/mod_deflate.so
and uncomment it i.e. remove the '#' mark
LoadModule deflate_module modules/mod_deflate.so
Save the file and restart the httpd service
service httpd restart
Now, create a .conf file under the /etc/httpd/conf.d/ directory since Apache reads all the .conf files from that directory on a Plesk server
vi /etc/httpd/conf.d/deflate.conf
and place the following code in it
<Location />
SetOutputFilter DEFLATE
SetEnvIfNoCase Request_URI .(?:gif|jpe?g|png)$ no-gzip dont-vary
Save the file and restart the httpd service. The compression code will compress all the files except the .gif, .jpe, .jpeg and .png files. To test the compression, use the tool
To enable compression for a specific directory or domain, specify the directory path in the <Location> directive in deflate.conf and restart the Apache server.


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Press Release.
19 December 2012
British American Tobacco announced today that it has acquired CN Creative Limited, a UK based start-up company who specialises in the development of e-cigarette technologies intended to offer smokers a less risky alternative to cigarettes.
The company, which has its own research and development facilities, currently has several e-cigarette products on the market as well as new, innovative e-cigarette technologies in the development pipeline.
Kingsley Wheaton, Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at British American Tobacco, said:
"Our core business is, and will remain in, tobacco but we've always made it clear that our goal is to provide those adult smokers who are seeking safer alternatives to cigarettes with a range of reduced-risk products that will meet their varying needs.
"And we believe the innovative e-cigarette technologies that CN Creative has been developing over the past few years will help us move closer to achieving this goal."
The acquisition of CN Creative is a natural extension of British American Tobacco's approach to tobacco harm reduction that has been evolving over a number of years.


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The new Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves, on Monday, presented to Parliament his first Estimates of Income and Expenditure, which includes the nation's first surplus on the current account in years.
Parliament is expected to conclude, on Wednesday, debate on the 2018 EC$993,535,449 Estimates, which represents a 1.7 per cent increase over the approved budget for 2017.
The debate is taking place in the absence of the Parliamentary opposition, which walked out of the House on Monday consequent upon the finance minister's continued silence on an ongoing sex scandal.
The 2018 budget is comprised of recurrent expenditure, inclusive of Amortisation and Sinking Fund Contributions of EC$776,879,739 and capital expenditure of EC$216,655,710.
The government is anticipating that the 2018 budget will be financed by current revenue of EC$620,658,138, and capital receipts of EC$371,877,312.
Gonsalves, who took over the finance ministry from his father, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, last November — after 16 years — said that the 2018 current expenditure, exclusive of Amortisation and Sinking Fund Contribution amounts to EC$617,421,847.
Current revenue of EC$621,658,138 is expected to be collected in 2018.
"As a consequence, there is a modest current account surplus of EC$4.2 million in these estimates. I believe it's been a little while since we could report to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines a current account surplus."
He said the EC$621 million in current revenue is 5.2 per cent or EC$30 million more than in 2017.
Inflows from tax sources are projected to generate EC$532 million for the Consolidated Fund, while non-tax revenue is expected to yield EC$89.7 million.
"The improvement in the revenue performance in 2018 is reflective of the modest real economic growth projected for the year and the planned improvements in administration at the main revenue collecting agencies," he said.
The finance minister noted that the International Monetary Fund has predicted growth of 2.1 per cent this year.
"That estimate[of predicted growth] may be somewhat conservative. But even going with that and going with what we plan to do in terms of revenue collection at the Port, at Inland Revenue Department, and at other agencies, we anticipate a little more money in our hand in 2018.
The finance minister said that tax revenue is projected to grow by 5.2 per cent.
"All the major tax types are expected to contribute to this performance as follows: taxes on incomes and profits are estimated to increase by EC$10.8 million or 7.4 per cent, taxes on property are projected to rise by 16.4 per cent or EC$7.1 million; taxes on goods and services are expected to go up by EC$4.8 million or 2.9 per cent and taxes on international trade and transactions by 1.5 per cent or EC$2.2 million."
The finance minister said that non-tax revenue collection is budgeted at EC$89.6 million for 2018, a year-on-year budgeted increase of 5.2 per cent.
He said that 88 per cent of the total revenue would be generated from four principal sources.
"These are: taxes on goods and services, are expected to yield 170.1 million; taxes on international trade and transaction, EC$159.1 million; taxes on income and profits, EC$155.8 million and sales of goods and services, amounting to EC$67 million."
The EC$776.9 million estimated recurrent expenditure is 3.9 per cent or EC$29.5 million over the amount budgeted in 2017.
The finance minister said the recurrent expenditure for 2018 is made up of current expenditure of 617.4 million, amortisation 137.5 million, and sinking fund contribution, 22 million.
He said two components of the recurrent expenditure are budgeted to increase in 2018, compared to 2017. These are current expenditure, increasing by EC$15.7 million or 2.6 per cent, and amortisation, up by EC$15.8 million or 13 per cent.
He said all five major categories of this component of recurrent spending are projected to increase this year.
Compensation of employees and pensions, taken together, account for 56.4 per cent of EC$8.8 million of the increase in 2018; interest payments and loan charges, which amount to EC$62.2 million are expected to rise by 7.6 per cent, while purchase of goods and services will increase moderately by 3.1 per cent or EC$2 million.
"Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, I hope that this rather dry summary of what we plan to spend, how we plan to collect it, gives Honourable Members, gives the general public a general sense as to how this government plans to proceed in the coming year," the minister said.
"The story behind this budget, the story behind these numbers that is a story that I look forward to on the 5th [of February] and look forward to hearing my colleagues tell us a story of optimism," he said.
"We are not out of the woods from the global financial crisis," the finance minister said, repeating a phrase often used by his predecessor.
"But we are certainly seeing light. And we have positioned ourselves as a country and as a people far better than many of our neighbours to take advantage of the opportunities that will arise in this post-crisis decade.
"And we have, from tourism to agriculture, to infrastructure, to housing, to education, to health, placed ourselves on a solid footing going forward for the development and growth of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
"The stories behind these numbers will tell you that we plan to collect more money, we plan to be prudent in the way that we spend money but that we will target it, as always, to the growth and development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, placing Vincentian people at the centre of all our objectives, of all our considerations and deliberation and of all our priorities. That story is a story that will be told in a week's time," he said.
Ahead of the commencement of the debate, Opposition Leader Godwin Friday led opposition lawmakers in a walk out of Parliament after he failed to get the permission of House Speaker, Jomo Thomas to allow him to speak on the sex scandal.
The opposition leader wanted to use parliament to bring further pressure on the 44-year-old finance minister to tell the nation what he knows amidst the allegation by 23-year-old former model, Yugge Farrell, that she and the finance minister had a sexual relationship that ended in 2016.
The debated is expected to conclude on Wednesday.
However, it is not clear if the opposition will attend Parliament on that day, when debate on a motion of no confidence in the Ralph Gonsalves' government is expected to begin, two days after it was tabled.
Camillo became Finance Minister last November, replacing the older Gonsalves, who had held the position since his Unity Labour Party administration came to office in March 2001.


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How are medulloblastomas treated?
Medulloblastoma is the most common high grade childhood tumour, accounting for 15-20% of all childhood brain tumours.
Medulloblastomas are commonly found in children between ages of three and eight, with a higher occurrence in males. They usually develop in a part of the brain called the posterior fossa, and may sometimes spread to other parts of the brain or spinal cord.
Types of medulloblastoma
In the past few years, our understanding of medulloblastoma has advanced significantly by studying their genetic make-up and increasing our molecular understanding of this tumour type.
Researchers have now been able to identify that medulloblastoma can be subgrouped in to four main groups that have been defined by demographic, clinical and genetic differences. They are:
- Wnt medulloblastoma
- SHH medulloblastoma
- Group 3 medulloblastoma
- Group 4 medulloblastoma
What are the treatments for medulloblastoma?
The initial treatment for a child diagnosed with a medulloblastoma is surgery to remove the tumour. To remove as much of your child's tumour as possible, the neurosurgeon needs to have greater access to your child's brain. During surgery a 'bone flap' will be removed from your child's skull.
This type of operation is known as a 'craniotomy'.
However, if your child's tumour has caused a build-up of CSF, the surgeon may firstly need to perform an urgent operation to divert the flow of fluid to the abdomen, to reduce the pressure. There are different ways this can be done, from inserting a small, temporary drain, a more permanent shunt or a camera procedure to make a hole at the bottom of the brain (also known as a ventriculostomy). If a shunt is inserted, it may stay in place after surgery to prevent future fluid build-up.
Following surgery, radiotherapy is often used to destroy any remaining tumour cells. It is normally given to the whole brain and spinal cord as this tumour type may travel through the CSF to the spinal cord. However, if a child is aged under three, whole brain radiotherapy is avoided.
In children under three, high-dose chemotherapy may be used to delay or eliminate the need for radiotherapy. In children older than three, several cycles of high-dose chemotherapy may be given before or after radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy drugs destroy tumour cells by stopping their ability to grow and divide, hence reducing the risk of them spreading through the spinal fluid.
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Marcelino Guerra net worth was: 💵 We did not find any authentic source of net worth
Cuban professional baseball Marcelino Guerra had an estimated net worth of We did not find any authentic source of net worth, and the majority of his earnings came from inclusive prize money and sponsorships. He's arguably one of the best baseballs in the world.
Facts of Marcelino Guerra
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Scroll below to check Marcelino Guerra Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Salary, Dating & many more details. Ahead, We will also look at How Rich was Marcelino?
Who was Marcelino Guerra?
Marcelino Guerra was one of the most famous and celebrated baseballs in the world. This superstar was born on 1st January 1914, in Cienfuegos. He was 82 years old, and he lived at with his family. This greatest baseball held Cuban citizenship. He started playing baseball at an early age.
Being born on 1st January 1914, Marcelino Guerra was 82 years old. His height was tall, and his approximate weight was .
How much money did Marcelino make on playing baseball?
According to the report of thericheststar, celebrity net worth, forbes, wikipedia & business insider, Marcelino's net worth We did not find any authentic source of net worth. He was one of the highest-paid baseballs in the world. Marcelino Guerra's net worth was apprehensive of the appearances in play and various brand endorsements.
Here is a breakdown of how much Marcelino Guerra had earned in he career.
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Well-known Marcelino was synonymous with baseball for his dominance over the game. The journey of this stared had been quite interesting making him an incredible source of inspiration for millions of upcoming baseball aspirants.
Marcelino Guerra was universally loved in baseball circles, and he turned into one of the most recognizable figures in all of the baseballs.
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Marcelino Guerra maritial status was Married And his partner's name was Mercedes Valdés..
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Marcelino born on 1st January 1914, he was 82 years old.
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The Office of Public Affairs promotes mutual understanding between the people of the United States of America and the Republic of Burundi. It addresses the national interests of the U.S. Government and the strategic goals of the U.S. Embassy in Burundi by directly engaging and informing the Burundian public through the use of cultural, educational, and informational programs, as well as citizen exchanges and broadcasts.
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The office operates three American Spaces in Burundi which offer more than 7,000 books on a broad range of subjects in French and English, weekly film screenings, discussion tables, internet access, education advising services, English learning resources, and informational programming. These facilities are located at: https://bi.usembassy.gov/education-culture/american-spaces/
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I haven't caught up will Will since before I left for Colorado and last week I was particularly horny – like '6 times a day jerking off' horny. I tried to organise some hookups but nothing seemed to pan out. I can always rely on Will to give me the 'release' I need.
Do you guys find you get super antsy when not getting laid for a while? Maybe it is because I was bored as well but sometimes it drives me nuts.
So I headed down on Friday afternoon and met Will at his apartment after work – it seemed that he was just as horny as I was and we ended up running late for dinner…. Even at dinner all I could think about was getting Will back to his place, stripping him down to his black speedos (which I knew he was wearing) and going at it.
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TUDOR, Edward "Ed" Ellis
March 12, 1941 – May 21, 2017
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that Ed passed away peacefully at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary, Alberta at age 76 with his loving wife Lotte by his side.
Ed was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta leaving at age 18 to join the Army where he served for three years. He married Lotte in Calgary on November 29, 1969 and shortly after they moved to London, Ontario. They moved back to Calgary after two years.
Ed was a kind and generous person and liked by everyone he met and always ready with a helping hand. He enjoyed socializing and getting together with family and friends. He loved both car and motorcycle racing and was a member of the Calgary and District Target Shooters Association. Ed loved the outdoors where he spent his time dirt biking, ice racing, and camping with Lotte. Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ed is sorrowfully missed by his loving wife Lotte (nee Radke); his three sisters, Pearl McLeod, Myrtle Wolstoncroft, and Rubi Coyle; and many nephews and nieces, cousins and extended family, near and far. He is predeceased by his parents Adney "Joe" and Lucille (nee Jordan) and his brother Hugh (Bud).
A Celebration of Ed's Life will be held at Pierson's Forest Lawn Chapel 4121 17 Ave SE Calgary, AB on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Lung Association www.ab.lung.ca/donate Box 4500, Station South Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2
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Keeping backups will ensure that you don't lose files. As such, there are a multitude of utilities you can set up backups with. Not many of those utility packages include options to schedule backups with. Cyoteck CopyTools is one freeware utility that you can schedule regular backups with.
Press the Download button on this page to save the setup wizard. Open the setup wizard to add the software to Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1. Then open the software's window in the shot below.
Press the New Profile button to set up a new backup schedule. That will open the window in the shot below. Next, press the Browse button to select a folder that includes the files you're going to back up.
On the Files to Copy tab you can select to copy all the files or select some. If you're not copying all the files, press the Select button to open the window below. Then click the check boxes to select the files.
Next, select a destination folder for the backup. That's where the files will be copied to. Press the Browse button and choose a folder.
If you're planning to back up files, then you should select Copy for the copy mode. Move will move the files to destination, and Mirror deletes files.
Then you can select a schedule for the backup from the tab in the shot below. You select to run daily backup schedules from the drop-down list. Enter a time for the backup to begin in the text box. You can also select to run the backup at shutdown or startup.
Click Next and enter a title for the backup schedule. Then it will be included on the window as below. The files will be backed up as scheduled.
So with this utility you can now schedule file and folder backups for specific times. In addition, you can also create compressed ZIP archives for files with Cyoteck CopyTools.


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Drug name: Brand Cialis (Tadalafil). Manufacturer: Eli Lilly. Usage indications: Cialis is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (male impotence), and is one of the most widely discussed ED drugs that have appeared on the market in the past 15 years. It is effective, even where erection problems arose many years ago and worsened over time. The drug works well and changes the sex life of men for the better. Advantages of Cialis: Among other ED drugs that are currently available for the treatment of sexual difficulties, Cialis was not the first to appear. However, it stands out against the background of other drugs due to just one and a very important advantage: • The drug remains active for 36 hours, and sometimes longer. Probably, you already heard something about "The Weekend Pill"? In fact, this is the second name for Cialis. You can take one tablet on Friday, in the late afternoon, and be ready to have sex this evening and at any time throughout the next day and night. If we talk about the effectiveness of treatment, Cialis is no different from other ED drugs, at least for most men. Brand Cialis and its analogues: • Begin working in 30-60 minutes after the administration;• Cause an erection after sexual stimulation;• Have a low risk of side effects. Mode of administration: If you want to buy Cialis For the first time, choose the 20 mg pills. This is the most popular dosage for men, who want to improve their erection. • One 20mg tablet is taken 30-60 minutes before the alleged sex;• The tablet should be taken with water so that it does not get stuck in the throat and dissolves faster;• Within 24 hours, men should not take more than one dose. Weight and age of men do not provide a significant impact on how the drug works. Start treatment with a dose of 20 mg, and you will see how effective it can be. Everyday intake: You can take one 20 mg tablet per day, if you have the mood for love. Thanks to the long-lasting action of Cialis, you can be spontaneous without having to plan sex in advance. If you are using Cialis every day, make sure that the dosing takes place at a 24-hour or longer interval. Drug class and mechanism of action: People call Cialis "The Weekend Pill", while Viagra is known as "The Little Blue Pill". These drugs belong to the same group of drugs. Their medical name is rather boring - PDE5 inhibitors. Magic in a pill? No, just chemistry. "Inhibition" means that the active substance Tadalafil slows down the action of the PDE5 enzyme. This triggers a complex chain of biochemical reactions, the result of which is an erection. In simple words, when the cause of erection issues is poor blood flow, you need to open the arteries to solve it. Cialis reverses the erectile dysfunction, facilitating blood flow into the cavernous bodies of the penis. This allows the penis to remain firm and erect, until the climax of sex. Missed dose: Cialis is usually used as needed. However, there are men who have sex regularly and use Cialis often. When you use Cialis 20 mg pills on a daily basis, your doses should ideally be evenly distributed throughout the week. You will not feel sick when you miss a dose of your ED drug. There is nothing wrong with taking another pill a few hours after the usual dosing time. As mentioned above, Cialis works for 36 hours. If too much time has passed after the normal dosing time, take Cialis 20 mg as soon as possible. You can expect a hard erection to occur within 30-60 minutes. Storage: No special storage conditions are required. Keep the product in its original packaging out of the reach of children and pets. The recommended storage temperature: 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F). Do not throw away Cialis or any other medicines through wastewater or with household waste, and ask your pharmacist how to get rid of unwanted pills. This can help protect the environment.Our online pharmacy is a great opportunity to save time and money. Convenient online service allows you to avoid lengthy searches and annoying queues at the pharmacy. Anonymity, high quality, best prices and timely delivery (from 3 days) are our top priorities.
Warnings/precautions: If you are taking other Tadalafil-containing tablets, you should not use Cialis. If you use other medications to improve your erection, such as Viagra, you are not recommended to take Cialis in addition to them. Almost all men with ED can begin pharmacological treatment. In very few of them, the use of Cialis 20 mg tablets should be cautious, contraindicated, or should be delayed. Before starting the treatment, you should consult with your health care provider, if one of the following situations applies to you: • Leukemia• Penile curvature• High blood pressure• Any heart problems• Recent myocardial infarction• Recent stroke• Stomach ulcer• Gastrointestinal bleeding• Kidney or liver disease• Vision problems Do not start treatment if you are hypersensitive (have an allergic reaction) to: • Active element of Tadalafil• Inert substances, which pills contain To avoid drug interactions, tell the pharmacist about all drugs, vitamins, herbal supplements or natural products you bought at a pharmacy or healthy food store. Never use Cialis in conjunction with: • Antihypertensive agents - drugs used to lower blood pressure;• Nitrates - medications used to treat angina (chest pain) or other heart conditions. Tadalafil enhances the effect of these drugs. Possible interaction effects are poor health and fainting. NOTE. This is not a complete list. Other drugs may also cause interactions. You can get more information about these by reading the appropriate section in the package insert.
Possible side effects: The advantages of brand Cialis outweigh its well-known risks, such as headache, dry mouth, dizziness, tinnitus, feeling of intense heat, muscle weakness and upset stomach. Features: • Tadalafil causes dyspepsia (indigestion) more often than other PDE5;• Tadalafil causes flushing less often than other PDE5 (except Avanafil). Other information: During therapy, be careful with the consumption of alcohol-containing drinks. Brand Cialis does not enhance the hypotensive effect of small doses of alcohol. However, the consumption of alcohol before sex can create difficulties in achieving and maintaining an erection.


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Apple & other tech giants may face EU universal minimum tax rate in the future
Apple and other major companies should be subjected to a minimum rate of corporation tax in all countries, Germany's finance minister has proposed, in order to prevent technology giants and other multinational organizations from evading taxes, despite the multinationals presently obeying all the laws presently in place.
Finance minister Olaf Scholz insists there needs to be a "worldwide minimum tax level that no state may go below," in relation to corporation tax. The lofty goal, which would require an agreement by practically all countries if it were ever put into practice, would ensure companies would pay governments a considerable amount of tax, regardless of any financial trickery the firms perform to minimize their tax outlay.
Failing to comply with the proposal would be met by tougher measures than are currently available for regulators.
Writing in a guest article for Welt am Sonntag and spotted by Reuters the minister advised the measure was considered alongside similar ideas being discussed by France over the matter, to encourage firms like Apple, Amazon, and Google to pay a fair amount of domestic taxes in each market they operate within, instead of siphoning off revenue through another country with a far lower rate of tax.
Scholz advises the rules would also need to make it harder for firms to shift funds to tax havens, where it could accumulate and avoid most taxes. According to Scholz, the Internet economy is "exacerbating the problem" caused by globalization, and making it easier to place "profits in low-tax locations."
Though seemingly impractical to set up at a global scale, the proposal is part of continued efforts by the European Union to try and get companies like Apple to pay more tax. Europe has tried to harmonize the tax rates across the entire union, but countries like Ireland who offer very low tax rates are resisting such efforts.
Scholz's comments follow after September's denial of a report the ministry had given up on plans to raise taxes on tech firms, allegedly because "demonization" of such firms was "not productive." While the report was based on internal documents, a spokesperson claimed they were "very selectively" cited as one of many options, and assured the finance minister had yet to make a decision on one or more tax instruments.
In March, the European Commission revealed plans that would require large firms to pay taxes all over the E.U., rather than just in the country of their regional headquarters.
Apple is considered to be a major target of the proposals, in part due to its high revenue in Europe that it funnels through its headquarters in Ireland.
A 2016 ruling by the European Commission declared Ireland had to collect billions in back taxes from Apple, after being found to have extended preferential tax treatment to the company. Apple has since paid the entire 13.1 billion euro ($15.3 billion) balance, as well as 1.2 billion euro in interest, into an escrow account controlled by the Irish government.
Both Apple and Ireland are appealing the ruling this fall.


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Imagine you're 11 years old and your body is twisting from scoliosis, causing you constant physical pain and making you look very different from other kids. You're scheduled for surgery to straighten your spine and your mom takes a "before" picture so you'll have a history of how you once looked. But instead of hiding the picture away in a drawer, you decide to put it online so people will understand what scoliosis does, and so that others who are dealing with it might be less tempted to hide themselves.
The surgery worked: she's delighted to be standing straight, like other kids. But instead of just moving on, Samantha Petersen has reached out again to all those other people with scoliosis, helping them understand the process, comforting them, and letting them know someone understands.


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Warm Audio began when its founder had a desire to help aspiring musicians & engineers gain access to fully professional recording equipment. Watch the interview with Warm Audio founder and president, Bryce Young, on Pensado's Place.
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Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater interviews Bryce Young of Warm Audio where they discuss vintage gear and the future of Warm Audio.
MEET YOUR MAKER: Warm Audio's Bryce Young
Warm Audio has been disrupting the recording scene for the past few years, so we decided to chat with founder Bryce Young to see what sets them apart from their competition. What sets Warm Audio apart from other manufacturers? We really love gear! We're pretty much obsessed, and have been since we started in 2011. I started the company not … Read More
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Katie Kailus of Music Inc. Magazine interviews Bryce Young, owner of Warm Audio. "Warm Audio continues its focus on offering the market recording gear featuring top-end components while not breaking the bank."
Sound Check with James Ivey Reviews Warm Audio Gear Used on Depeche Mode Tour.
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Durban: 14 October 2019
Nurturing and harvesting local talent for South Africa's development needs inclusive of infrastructure build would remain the wise option if the country is to avoid wholly mortgaging the future of generations of its people to foreigners, a senior Transnet official has said.
Ms Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, a Transnet port manager for the port of Cape Town was addressing a group of maritime sector key role players and sponsors of the Simon's Town School – Lawhill Maritime Centre at an annual event in the town last Thursday evening to honour high performing pupils during the 2019 school year.
Lawhill Maritime Centre is the country's most prominent private institution providing foundation level maritime education to foundation level children from across all walks of life. Several, some of whom are from poor backgrounds, get into the school through sponsorships and bursaries offered by companies and institutions in the sector, such as the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).
Ms Dweba-Kwetana expressed a 'deep concern' and issued a stern warning about especially Chinese investment in Africa – which she described as cunning in general if not strictly monitored. She said Chinese investment was characterised by an approach where in Africa, investors made no attempt to empower local people, but secured jobs for their own people, thereby ensuring that host countries become beholden and perpetually depended on foreign skills.
Citing a book she'd recently read about Chinese investors in Africa she said it seemed that: "Whilst we are still cruising, somebody else is plotting to eat our breakfast. And it worries me because if we sit and fold our arms and say the Chinese must come and take whatever, they must come and build our ports, they must come and build our railways, they must come and take our minerals away from our country, what inheritance are we going to leave for our children?.."
"I think it is time for us just to stand up and approach Transnet, when we feel that there are inefficiencies in the railways and we have the capacity to actually invest, why not approach the chairman of the board and present our proposal, so that the wealth of the country remains with the people that are in this room and remains in this country…..
For her full remarks on the topic, click on the three (3 minutes video below).
Ms Dweba-Kwetana also took a swipe at South Africa's mainstream media for what she described as its propensity driven by an insatiable habit to fan negativity globally about South Africa. She said a lot of good work was being carried out in South Africa by a whole range of people but particularly investors in human development and education and training, yet barely if any mention was made of them by the media for their positive contribution.
Instead, every single day, the narrative was biased towards bad news about the country.
For her full remarks, click on the two minutes video below.
On the country's maritime economic sector in general, Ms Dwe-Kwetana described it as both a major opportunity for skills development and a work career, but also one that demanded focus, dedication and hard work.
For Ms Dweba-Kwetana's full remarks on the evening, click on the video below:


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Summer Blast! Sun Play Studio in Bantayan Island
It's the last weekend of Summer 2018 but Sun has just started a big Summer blast with Sun Play Studio in the very lovely island of Bantayan. On May 26 and 27, Sun is encouraging value seeking millennials to get out of their comfort zone, explore their hidden passions, and be whoever they want to be with Sun Gigasurf50. In addition, the Sun Play Studio lets Sun's subscribers to enjoy hanging out under the sun, explore their creativity, and score exclusive premium items from Sun.
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What's new? Feel free to be whoever you want to be, and learn more about your self-kept passions online with Sun Gigasurf50, now with FREE YouTube everyday!
Of course, Sun Prepaid encourages subscribers to share all these experiences online with Gigasurf 50, which includes 1GB data plus free 1 hour of YouTube access daily, as well as unli all-net texts all valid for 3 days – perfect for those who want to milk the most value from their expenses.
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This Summer Beach gathering won't be complete without live performances of Keiko Necesario and Quest who will be joining the fun with their amazing beat in the beach.
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I'm beyond excited to be back in Bantayan Island tomorrow!!! (Di lang halata sa picture HAHAHAHA 😂 fierce eh) But this time, it'll be for a performance! Hehe. More than anything though, I really am thrilled to see my relatives again. My dad is from Bantayan and there was a time when we'd visit every year. Thank you @suncellularph for bringing me there 💙 And finally! SOME BEACH TIME 💥 Swipe left to see the poster!!! A weekend at the Sun Play Studio in Bantayan Island. Tara na! 😊 #SunPlayAtBantayan #BeWhoeverYouWantToBe
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RED Day 2022: From Austin to Uruguay, the Keller Williams Community Came Together to Serve
Every second Thursday of May, Keller Williams agents, leaders, and associates come together for a global day of service known as RED Day. Started in 2009 in celebration of KW vice chairman Mo Anderson's birthday, the tradition is a time to Renew, Energize, and Donate. This year, the Keller Williams community took these pillars to heart, with a variety of projects taking place across the globe.
"We see our culture as the core differentiator to everything we do," says kwx CEO Carl Liebert. "And, RED Day marks a singular moment each year where we pause and amplify the core beliefs we live out every day through service in our communities."
Curious to see what everyone has been up to on this wonderful day of service? Here are some snaps from RED Day 2022. Don't forget to share your own RED Day 2022 project wins in the comments section below.
Related reading: Your Checklist for the Best RED Day Ever (And One Inspiring Story to Get You Through the Wait)
This year, the KWRI HQ gang gingerly grabbed their protective gloves and trash bags and committed to cleaning up Austin's parks. With multiple teams dispersed throughout the city, no stone was left unturned. In addition to parks, associates devoted their time to the Round Rock Area Serving Center, which supports families in crisis, and the Austin Humane Society, a non-profit pet adoption center. Habitat for Humanity and the Zilker Botanical Garden were also served by in-person teams, while those choosing to stay remote wrote letters of care for community members who share the KW culture of care and giving.
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KW Vaca Valley, California: Delivering food donations and beautifying veteran housing.
KW Milwaukee: Tree planting and garden cleanup.
KW Poland: Party for Ukrainian children.
KW Czech Republic: Kids Day for Ukrainian children.
KW Uruguay: Blood drive, garbage clean up, and gardening at a local youth center.
KW Puerto Rico: Beach clean up.
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Son of the popular and successful 'Bastard Son' of the Nash Dynasty, Rhett Harper. Graduated with Honors from Columbia University with a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science.
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Chance stands out in New York City, not just because of his Texas drawl, but because of his southern charm, attitudes and mannerisms. He's friendly and outgoing, willing to lend a hand and open a door. His southern upbringing makes him more laid back than your typical urban denizen. He's patient and slow to anger, but if you push him there, he doesn't explode, he simmers. The boy can hold a grudge.
He's protective of his family, friends and those he loves and is fiercely loyal to them. Once a playboy and womanizer, he's settled into a relationship and he's genuinely happy. He doesn't miss the days of being with a different woman (or man) every other weekend, and enjoys the security of coming home to one person, and being a good father to his daughter.
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The MLB free agency "hot stove" has never been colder. Outside of a select few in Wade Davis, Carlos Santana, and Jay Bruce, nearly all the free agents have remained unsigned. Yu Darvish, Mike Moustakas, and J.D. Martinez are just some of the players that remain unsigned. The reason why? Almost all of these players have a large risk attached to them. From the loss of high round draft picks to potentially crippling monetary deals at the tail end of these players' contracts.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Alex Cobb as a fourth-round draft pick in 2006 out of Vero Beach Vero Beach High School.
Tampa Bay knew they were getting an athletically gifted pitcher. Cobb put Major League Baseball on notice in 2011 when he pitched to a 3.42 Earned Run Average with 37 strikeouts. Cobb then showed struggles during the 2012 season. Cobb pitched to a 4.03 earned run average with 130 hits surrendered in 136 innings.
During the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Cobb continued to show improvement, pitching to an earned run average of 2.76 and 2.87 in 143 and 166 innings respectively. Just when Cobb was beginning to emerge as a premier pitcher, he was diagnosed with a partial tear of his Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his elbow at the beginning of the 2015 MLB season.
Changing the game
The biggest change Cobb made upon returning to baseball during the 2017 season has been the removal of his split-finger fastball from his pitching repertoire.
Cobb also became limited to the number of splitters he could throw during a game. During his rehab, Cobb worked on transforming his pitching repertoire by adding a four-seamed fastball, as well as a curveball. Cobb's curveball usage in 2017 skyrocketed from 22.5 percent usage to 32.7 percent usage; leading it to become Cobb's new premier breaking pitch.
In an interview with FanGraphs, Cobb said, "getting your muscle memory right where you want it takes some time. I think that's why the changeup is usually the last pitch to come. The other pitches aren't affected as much by the minor movements it takes to make a successful changeup."
In 2017, Cobb began to look like his former self of three years ago.
Cobb threw to an earned run average of 3.66 in 179 innings. Cobb also threw 149 strikeouts versus 44 walks. Cobb's performance in 2017 was enough for the Rays to extend a $15 million qualifying offer to Cobb, which he declined opting to instead, bet on himself. At this point, Cobb's bet has not paid off. While Cobb has attracted interest from perennial contenders such as the Cubs, Dodgers, Red Sox, and Yankees none of them have attempted to close the deal with Cobb. In fact, it has been reported that the Cubs have offered Cobb a three-year, $52 million dollar contract to which he has declined. For teams interested in Cobb, clearly, they will have to deliver a large chunk of cash as well as a first-round draft pick to the Rays.
For teams that are contending, when your window to compete for a World Series title is so small, a first-round draft pick for a player who could give you an edge over other contenders is worth it. Plus, with Cobb, you get a player who primarily relies on his secondary breaking pitches.
The second chart below this paragraph shows every pitcher in baseball this season who had at least 50 curveballs put into play during the 2017 MLB season, and then the wOBA and exit velocity allowed against it. While Cobb's curveball gets hit hard, the walks plus on-base percentage on it is below .300. What this means is when hitters but a barrel on the baseball, they are either popping it up or smashing it into the ground.
Aaron Judge was the only MLB player to hit a home run against Cobb on his curveball last season out of the 162 curveballs thrown by Cobb that had been in play.
Pitch types thrown by Alex Cobb between 2012 and 2018. pic.twitter.com/WywJgmtlgU— Griffith Did Nothing Wrong (@ButcherIsDaddy) January 11, 2018
Pitchers who had at least 50 curveballs put into play during the 2017 MLB Season. pic.twitter.com/Fgn6ig2rB9— Griffith Did Nothing Wrong (@ButcherIsDaddy) January 11, 2018
Is Alex Cobb worth the $20+-million a season plus a first-round pick attachment? For a guy who has the potential to change a contending team's pitching rotation, it would be hard to argue against it. The price that Cobb believes his value is will end up being significantly lower than what an MLB team will be willing to pay for him.


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Have you guys ever experienced when someone orders oysters, and friends joke saying, "Do you have plans with your wife or your girlfriend tonight?" I have heard that sentence so many times. So I wonder, do oysters have scientifically proven effects on improve libido?
So I searched through literature. I could not find any scientific evidence about oysters improve libido. But, if we talked about animal products that might increase libido, there are mentions in Eastern medicine wisdom. From the belief of "We consume the power from what we eat." So if we want to improve our penis, we eat a mammal's penis.
Unfortunately, there is still no scientific evidence to support these ideas. There is one well written study from New Zealand about whether Deer velvet shows any positive effect on erections or in male or female sexual function? The answer, there are still no significant answers. If we take a closer look at the nutritional facts on oysters. Oysters are rich in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin D and Iron.
100 grams of oysters (6 medium size) contain enough ingredient for naturally improve libido.
- Vitamin B12 : 324% of the daily recommend amount
- Essential for nervous system maintenance
- Zinc : 605% of the daily recommend amount
- Essential in immune system health
- Selenium : 91% of daily recommend amount
- Antioxidant
- Vitamin D : 80% of daily recommend amount
- Essential in immune system health
- Iron : 37% of daily recommend amount
- Essential in hemoglobin production
However, oysters are loaded with fat, cholesterol and sodium, so be careful with that. From my opinion, I think oysters are just one kind of nutrient-rich food whose appearance is like female genitalia, juicy with a fresh scent. So it possibly make us think about that kind of activity, what do you think? Any questions, you can discuss with your Andrologist.


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By Ronn Levine, originally published on SIPA blog.
When you go on the Pro Farmer site, you see a cool ticker-tape message: "Register for free to attend this year's nightly Crop Tour virtual meetings & watch from your own home." Crop Tour is perhaps their biggest annual event; I've had great conversations with marketing director Joe May about it in the past, and I've promised to catch up with him after this year's event—going on now—ends.
One thing that I will definitely ask him is, when in-person events return to our world, will virtual participation be a part of that? In other words, will hybrid events be the new normal?
"There are people in your community who will never come to an event but would benefit greatly from it," Brian Cuthbert, group vice president, Diversified Communications U.S., told me a couple months ago, speaking about the potential of virtual participation in the future. "Are you leaving money on the table by not giving that segment of audience an opportunity to become a customer and spend some money with you?"
We've all been disrupted to different degrees during COVID-19. But when we do return to some sort of normalcy—hopefully soon—hybrid events will be a new staple. Here are other elements that might remain prevalent post-pandemic:
News hubs. Many organizations, SIPA members among them, were quick to create a coronavirus news hub with free resources and articles. Almost every publisher I've interviewed has said their hub has brought excellent engagement—and goodwill because most are paywall-free. Of course, we all hope that nothing takes over our lives like COVID-19 has. But the success of these news hubs could provide a blueprint for future hubs around big-ticket or charitable topics.
Virtual demos. According to a Brand United report, B2B publisher HousingWire has been hosting virtual software demo days to educate its audience of mortgage lenders and real estate professionals about technology solutions that enable business continuity during the pandemic. "We looked at the environment, we looked at what our clients were looking for, we looked at the needs of our audience, and were able to bring together a product that we're going to repeat again and again and again that solves a lot for those needs on both sides of the equation," says HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins.
More collaborative meetings. People are getting more comfortable with their cameras being on for meetings and making comments. In a webinar last October on managing remote employees, Dan Fink, managing director of Money-Media, said that "frequency of cameras being disabled has become an issue that we've tried to address. We are encouraging people to use the video component." Added Prashara: "It's very difficult for people to talk on top of each other because the system can't handle it. People will give people the opportunity to finish a sentence before they talk and etiquette starts to get creative. You don't even have to define it—it starts to happen."
Remote working. In comments from a video call published by Associations Now, Sunil Prashara, president and CEO of the Project Management Institute, said that workers' increasing comfort with remote work and videoconferencing will outlast COVID-19. He also believes it can increase productivity. In a survey of some members we did here last week, 38% of respondents checked, "I actually like remote working and will do it more when offices reopen." Added Fink: "There are people here that we would've hated to lose if we didn't allow them to work remotely."
Better listening. With more people working remotely, the sense of being "left out" of meetings may dissipate. Said Prashara: "There could be 30 people watching, but I'm just seeing your face and you're just seeing my face—therefore, it's a bit more intense. There's more of a likelihood that you're going to be listening a little bit more attentively."
Better platforms and tools. Zoom, of course, has become hugely popular, and other similar platforms will follow. Copyrightlaws.com, was having great success with their Zoom On Ins prior to the pandemic. Making these platforms part of our everyday—even in the best of times—will only improve what we offer. Money-Media was quick to order "kits for a number of staff who were having difficulty being efficient in their home work space; things like a mouse, keyboard, monitor, office chair, etc.," Fink said. "Most of these items are pretty inexpensive on amazon.com but go a long way to helping staff be productive and letting people know how much we appreciate their hard work during this crisis."


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Add Liza Minnelli to the humongous list of performers signing on for NBC's musical drama "Smash."
Minnelli will guest star as herself in the upcoming second season of the series, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt said Tuesday. Minnelli will also sing an original song with Christian Borle, who plays Tom Levitt on the series. The song was written by "Smash" composer and lyricists Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Minnelli's episode, "The Surprise Party," will air later in spring 2013. "Smash" returns to the air for its second season Feb. 5 at 9 p.m.
Also read: "Smash" Brings Bernadette Peters Back in Apparent Bid to Cast Every Actor, Ever
"Liza Minnelli is the essence of a multi-talented, singular show business sensation, particularly for her extraordinary contributions to Broadway," Greenblatt said. "So what could be more fitting than to have her legendary talent on a show that celebrates a world Liza has dazzled for decades? I had the pleasure of working with Liza when we restored her landmark television special 'Liza With a Z' at Showtime, and to see her artistry up close and personal is a thing to behold."
Minnelli joins a growing roster of guest stars for "Smash"'s second season that includes Bernadette Peters, "Rent" star Jesse L. Martin, "Dreamgirls" Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, former "Will & Grace" actor Sean Hayes and "Hairspray" star Nikki Blonsky have all joined the series in recurring roles.
Also read: "Arrested Development" Season 4: Liza Minnelli Signs on to Return
Minnelli will also be seen in the upcoming fourth season of "Arrested Development," reprising her role as Lucille Austero. The new season of "Arrested Development" will premiere on Netflix in 2013.


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Information About Bathtub Refinishing In Hendersonville TN
If you're looking for a great way to improve your home's bathrooms but don't have a big budget, then bathtub refinishing is a great option. Tub refinishing is also known as bathtub resurfacing or tub reglazing and will cover up cracks, stains, chips, and age spots on your tub so it looks like it's brand new. If you're thinking about sprucing up your bathroom, a cost effective solution is to have your bathtub refinished by Bathtub Makeover Wizards in Hendersonville TN. The information about bathtub refinishing in Hendersonville TN below will give you an insight into why so many choose to do this update and what the process of refinishing is like.
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It always pays to do your due diligence prior to embarking on a home improvement project such as tub refinishing in Hendersonville TN. The process of tub reglazing consists of applying a specialized coating to the top of a tub to cover up any blemishes that were previously present. While this sound simple, it does require a steady hand. Bathtub Makeover Wizards in Hendersonville TN has the knowledge of the application process to ensure the coating is seamlessly applied. All exposed areas are then covered with paper and or plastic and attached using masking tape to protect any surrounding areas from over spray during the bathtub resurfacing application.
Application Processes For Bathtub Refinishing in Hendersonville TN
It's essential that the old tub is cleaned from any old grease and grime. Do this with a powerful cleaner followed by sanding with 115-grit sandpaper. The next step is to clean and dry the tub before washing with acid (hydrofluoric). Rinse again before lightly sanding again with 120-grit paper. Yet again the bathtub needs to be rinsed and dried before filling in any blemishes with a body filler and then applying a coat of epoxy paint. Last but not least, the glaze will be applied using instructions from the manufacturer. In Hendersonville TN only the highest quality glaze is used.
Trust a Hendersonville TN Contractor To Do Your Tub Reglazing
Many homeowners have reglazed their tubs on their own. However, not all of them have been successful. It is a difficult project for those who don't have the right experience with home projects. Not every attempt to reglaze a tub yourself will be successful and a safer option would be to use a local Hendersonville TN company. Bathtub Makeover Wizards in Tennessee have the experience and knowledge of the proper procedures to ensure your tub is glazed beautifully and turns out looking like new again.
Coating Materials Applied by Hendersonville TN Bathtub Makeover Wizards
High quality epoxy primers, topcoats, and adhesive primers are incredibly important to the process of tub refinishing. Always use coatings that are manufacturer approved and guaranteed to provide a quality finish. Using a contractor to do your bathtub refinishing in Hendersonville TN and be sure you get a job well done. For individuals who are mixing their own, it's important to research different brands and their performance.
Time Needed For Reglazing a Bathtub in Hendersonville TN
It would almost certainly take you a number of days to do your own bathtub refinishing. However, if you hire a professional from Hendersonville TN it should take hours at most for the tub reglazing to be completed. In situations when the surface of the tub is especially stained, it may take longer in order to effectively cover up those blemishes. Unless there are any unexpected problems a typical bathtub refinished in Tennessee should be able to be used 24 hours after drying.
Increase Tub Use With Bathtub Refinishing in Hendersonville TN
A number of factors can determine how long a refinished bathtub will last. For example the type of coatings used. Which is why it's generally beneficial to have professionals such as Bathtub Makeover Wizards to do your tub refinishing in Hendersonville TN. Following recommended maintenance procedures will ensure you get the longest life from bathtub resurfacing, which is typically over 7 years. A well cared for bathtub can be reglazed more than once and still look good.
Range of Bathtub Resurfacing Colors From Bathtub Makeover Wizards
After reglazing a bathtub most people prefer to have a plain white tub. After bathtub resurfacing many people go for a new color to give their bathroom a fresh new look. The colors available depend on the contractor such as Bathtub Makeover Wizards doing the bathtub resurfacing or the kit that is purchased for DIY reglazing. Having said that, there are more than enough color options to satisfy most people's requirements.
Taking Care Once Bathtub Resurfacing Is Done
Contact Bathtub Makeover Wizards in Tennessee for details on essential maintenace. Neglecting to maintain your refinished bathtub will soon result in your tub loosing it's silky smooth finish. Always use a tub cleaner that is made specifically for that purpose for regular cleaning. It's important to avoid abrasive cleaners and sponges, as these can damage the delicate coating that makes the tub look new. Damage can be caused by suction-cup bathmats, soap dishes or similar products used on the tub.
Why Hendersonville TN Company Recommends Bathtub Reglazing
* Home Improvement - A recently refinished bathtub not only adds value to your home, it also makes it a lot easier to sell if you looking to do that. * More Affordable - If you're on a budget or would just like to save money to spend on other areas of your home, then there's no reason to replace when it's not necessary. A viable alternative is reglazing a bathtub. * Less Construction - When you replace a tub in your home, you have to do quite a bit of construction to remove it and then install the new one. Reglazing a bathtub is a much quicker and easier option. * Remodeling Alternative - These are results that cannot be achieved with simple cleaning or even DIY repairs, making reglazing a bathtub a suitable option for those with deteriorating tubs.
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Fred Vervisch was born in Rouen and studied Applied Arts. His first job was with the Walt Disney Studios in Montreuil, where he participated in the film 'A Goofy Movie'. He has subsequently worked for Dupuis Audio Visuel and Les Cartooneurs Associés as character designer, layout man and assistant animator. With Bernard Deriès, he has worked on the storyboards of productions like 'Les Ailes du Dragon', 'Thorgal', 'Oggy et les Cafards', 'Witch' and 'Totally Spies'.
He made his first comics in cooperation with scriptwriter Jean-David Morvan, resulting in the humorous western series 'Plus jamais ça', that was published by Carabas between 2003 and 2007. Then came his solo detective series 'Assassination' (Carabas, 2005-06), 'Chinn' with Bertrand Escaich (Bamboo, 2008) and the children's adventure series 'Les Aventures de Gullia' with Christophe Cazenove (Bamboo, 2010).
He turned to a more mature register for the fantasy western 'Hell West', that was written by Thierry Lamy and published by Sandawe in 2012. He returned to Bamboo in 2014 for 'Soleil du Soir', a series written by Solange Cruveillé and Christophe Cazenove.


text: I became very aware a long time ago that life tends to imitate nature. I used to go and sit on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and watch the storms come in, because in that area, the storms almost always came from the west. As I watched the clouds move in, I would think about the clouds of life moving in. Storms sometimes bring with them great destruction. The weight of the snow and the high winds topple trees and power lines and damage buildings. The storms come through in winter and we do the best we can to clean up the messes as we go, clearing driveways and sidewalks of snow. But what happens when there is so much snow that there is no longer any place to put it? What happens in life when there are so many storms that crisis fatigue sets in? What happens when all hope is lost, when faith disappears? We do the same thing that we do when winter sets in. ...continue reading "Find and Focus on the Beauty in the Change"


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In May 2009, mother-of-three Claire Allen, 36, saw this image in a Marmite jar when she was preparing toast for her youngest boy.
A number of parishioners at St. Mary's church in Rathkeale, Ireland, noticed the outline of the Virgin Mary in a tree that was cut down to clean up the grounds. Over 2,000 townspeople have signed a petition asking that the stump remain where it is, calling it a "divine intervention," but a local priest, Fr Willie Russell, thinks otherwise, saying, "There's nothing there, it's just a tree. People shouldn't worship a tree."
In 2004, a Florida woman made U$ 28,000 after selling a toasted cheese sandwich that appeared to show the face of the Virgin Mary on internet auction site eBay. She had kept the half-eaten snack for 10 years and said it was "miraculous" it had not shown any signs of mould or crumbling in that time.
Note: The $28000 bid was later determined to be not legitimate. The highest legitimate bid was $71.
Jesus was spotted by Pittsburgh resident Jeffrey Rigo on June 11, 2005. Stepping out of the shower that day Rigo yelled, 'Jesus Christ!' My girlfriend asked me, 'Oh, my God, what is it?' I pointed and responded, 'No, Jesus Christ!'" Rigo cut out the piece of plaster with the image on it and put it up on E-bay with the description "a section of plaster wall bearing the apparent face of the Son of God." It sold for $1,999.99.
In 2008, an unexplained image in a hospital prayer garden window of Orlando, Florida, moved some people to tears and drew groups of people to a hallway before vanishing. A crowd inside the Florida Hospital Medical Complex snapped photos of the image apparently showing the profile of Jesus Christ crying.
In Arizona, a patient at a dentist's office saw Jesus on an X-ray. The dentist and staff agree that the X-ray contains an image resembling Jesus.
In November 2006, photographer and artist Jessica White's dog, called Angus MacDougall, had Jesus appearing on his... well, bottom. The dog is a very cute three-year-old terrier mix. The image of Jesus can be "clearly" seen in the fur surrounding his anus.
Look carefully... Jesus in a chocolate?
Michael Cartwright and his friends were in Tanners Hall, a pub in Darlington, England, when they saw what looked like the face of Jesus in the foil wrapping of a bottle of Bulmer's cider.
An image of Mary was reported to have appeared in the glass facade of a finance building in Clearwater, Florida, and attracted widespread media attention. The building drew an estimated one million visitors over the next several years and was purchased by an Ohio Catholic revivalism group. A local chemist examined the windows and suggested the stain was produced by water deposits combined with weathering, yielding a chemical reaction like that often seen on old bottles, perhaps due to the action of the water sprinkler. On March 1, 2004, the three uppermost panes of the window were broken by a vandal.