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0.99 Sale for Gustav Gustavson!
Quick announcement for today. The Totally True Adventures of Gustav Gustavson – Legendary Viking Warrior is on sale at Amazon and Amazon.co.uk for only 0.99 for the next week.
To celebrate I've made a little video for the occasion.
Edit: Apparently embedding a video from Facebook isn't as straight forward as I thought. Moved it to Vimeo 🙂
Free eBooks Bonanza!
For the next few days I'm running a free book promotion with Amazon, which means you can read a selection of six of my ebooks for nothing!
Why? Well, mainly because I'd like to get more people reading what I've written, and what better way to do it than to give out a heap of freebies.
From now until about Tuesday next week you'll be able to grab these six books from Amazon for nothing.
So what are the books? They're a selection of five of my short stories as well as Boneyards – book 1 of the FTW series. Follow the links below to Amazon.com, and happy reading!
- Storm View
- Have Shovel – Will Bury
- Finsbury Park
- Sanctuary
- Boneyards – Book 1 of the FTW Series
- Death is for Other People
Another Book Sale!
If you missed the Boneyards and Badlands sale last week, well good news! The combined edition of FTW Series is on sale now until March 12th for only $0.99 / £0.99!
The FTW Series is an exciting young-adult fight for survival in a dystopian future. Featuring strong, no-nonsense female lead characters, this duo of face-paced, action-packed books will keep you up all night because you won't want to put them down.
All FTW Series Books On Sale!
Both books in the FTW Series are now on sale until March 5th! During those dates both Boneyards (Book 1) and Badlands (Book 2) will be on sale for only $0.99 / £0.99 each!
The FTW Series is an exciting young-adult fight for survival in a dystopian future. Featuring strong, no-nonsense female lead characters, this duo of face-paced, action-packed books will keep you up all night because you won't want to put them down.
- Amazon.com
- Amazon.co.uk
Promoting and Procrastinating
Over the last week I've been running a Kindle Countdown Promotion on FTW, where it was discounted to $0.99. I've been so busy keeping an eye on that and tweaking adverts that I really haven't got much else done.
As part of the promotion I've been running a number of ads to help push sales through Google Adwords, Twitter, Bargain Booksy, and Amazon Marketing. All of this has resulted in a marked increase in sales during the week which saw FTW hit a category high ranking of 18!
I'd like to extend a "thank you" to everybody who picked up a copy during the promotion, and hope you enjoyed it. Check it out:
F T W – On Sale Now
FTW is now on sale from September 30th to October 7th! During those dates you can pick up a copy for your Kindle for only $0.99 from Amazon.com or £0.99 from Amazon.co.uk.
FTW is a new Young Adult fight for survival in a dystopian future.
"My name is Echo Fox and I'm a scrapper. I live at the bottom of your world, in the place you don't think about. We call it the boneyard and it's filled with your waste."
Echo Fox isn't your typical sixteen-year-old. She lives in a boneyard, a place where your life can be cut short in a heartbeat.
When her friend Kara is brutally murdered, Echo vows revenge on the people who took it. Leaving the only life she knows behind her, Echo goes from lowest place on Earth to where nothing is beyond her reach.
In this world beyond her imagination, what she finds could mean the end of her life as well.
You can read a sample section of FTW here or buy it as an eBook or Paperback from Amazon.
- Amazon.com
- $0.99 (Kindle) until October 7th
- $9.95 (Paperback)
- Amazon.co.uk
- £0.99 (Kindle) until October 7th
- £6.95 (Paperback)
Biggy Piggy on sale for the next 7 days
For the next 7 days (until the 27th of March) the Kindle edition of Biggy Piggy is on sale at Amazon.com as part of a Kindle Countdown Promotion. During this time you can pick up Biggy Piggy for just $0.99 (normally $2.99). That's a saving of about 67%.
Starting tomorrow it'll be on sale at Amazon.co.uk for £0.99, which works out to be around 52% saving.
You can also get it for absolutely nothing when you buy the Paperback version thanks to Amazon's MatchBook program!


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It shows one of the three poses that the teen and adult characters on the V4 tamagotchi appear as when the C button is pushed. It is also how the adult tamagotchi characters appear when they use the mirror item in their Item list.
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I did a short comic for Women's Review of Books, which is available now. I haven't seen a copy yet myself, butmy comic is a 1-page life story of a fictional female writer in the 20's.
While we're at it, Juicy Mother 2 is a graphic novel currently available on Amazon. I have a comic in there about comic book geek girls falling in love on the internet.
I still do comics!
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Families of Brasada are invited down to The Hideout from 2pm-4pm to create custom holiday wrapping paper with a variety of supplies to take home and wrap your presents with. Call Brasada Adventures at 541.526.6870 for more info.
Start your day at Ranch House for a delicious weekend family-friendly brunch from 7am-3pm featuring seasonally inspired items like the Powell Butte Omelette, the Smoked Brisket Skillet and the renowned bloody mary bar.
Children are invited to a complimentary holiday breakfast at Ranch House from 8:30am-11am featuring a never-ending supply of flapjacks. Throughout breakfast, Santa will be available to hear what children want for Christmas.
Members and guests are invited to hop aboard the Cowboy Carriage from 8:30am-11am for a tour around the property in a large horsedrawn carriage pulled by two Percheron draft horses. Rides start from in front of the Ranch House.
Join us between 10am-12pm at The Hideout to design gingerbread houses with a variety of frosting and decorations. To-go kits are also available through Brasada Adventures and prices are $15/guest.
It's up tot The Lil' Deputies of Brasada Ranch to gather clues and find Frosty the Snowman and get him safely home. Once the mystery is solved, Lil' Deputies can enjoy hot cocoa around the fire at The Hideout. 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Bring the entire family down to Santa's Candyland at The Hideout in the Athletic Club from 4pm-5pm to decorate and take home delicious Christmas cookies. We'll supply all of the frosting, sprinkles cookies and more. The price is $5/Guest.
Children are invited to join us from 5pm-8pm in The Hideout for a fun fill evening of holiday themed activities, games, crafts, and scavenger hunts before dinner. Kids can roast housemade s'mores, gift giving and more. $60/child.
Head down to the Ranch House anytime between 7:00am - 3:00pm for a festive brunch featuring Christmas inspired menu items and beverages. Pricing is a la carte. For reservations please call Brasada Adventures at 541.526.6870.
Families of Brasada Ranch are invited out to The Hideout from 10am-12pm to make a special bag of reindeer food to sprinkle on the ground Christmas Eve for Santa's reindeer to enjoy. The price is $5/bag.
Bring the family out to the trestle pond from 10:00am - 1:00pm for pony rides around the water and trestle bridge. The pony rides are gentle, and appropriate for each rider's comfort level. Rides are complimentary for children 10 and under.
Stop by the Brasada Adventures help desk from 2pm-4pm for a festive family-friendly scavenger hunt map, and then use your phone to follow the clues and snap pictures around The Ranch. Prizes will be awarded to those who find all of the clues.
Members, resort guests and the public alike are invited out to the Ranch House from 3pm-8pm for a special a la carte menu from Chef Doug with Christmas specials in a festive and casual setting. For reservations please call Brasada Adventures at 541.526.6870.
Children are invited to come down to Santa's Candyland in The Athletic Center to meet Santa's Elf for a special reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" before sending everyone off to bed with milk and cookes for Santa. Complimentary for all guests.
After opening your presents on Christmas morning, head down to the Ranch House anytime between 7:00 - 3:00pm for a festive brunch featuring Christmas inspired menu items and beverages. A la carte pricing. For reservations please call Brasada Adventures at 541.526.6870.
After brunch children of all ages are invited to stop by The Brasada Adventures Help Desk to pick out a complimentary gift from under our tree. In the spirit of giving, children will wrap the gift to give to someone that they love. Complimentary to all guests.
Join us at Range Restaurant & Bar from 12pm-6pm for a festive full buffet Christmas dinner highlighting the season with your favorite holiday dishes from our culinary team. Prices are $50/adults, $28/children (5-10). For reservations please 541.526-6870.
Members, resort guests and the public alike are invited out to the Ranch House from 3pm-8pm for an a la carte Christmas specials in a casual family-friendly setting. A la carte pricing and for reservations please call Brasada Adventures at 541.526.6870.


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SMART BUILDING SERVICES is based in Thanet, employing a small trusted team of highly specialised builders to cater for all aspects of domestic building works including:
and many more...We have decades of experience in all aspects of domestic building work through the team, having worked on both small and extensive building projects through our time. We also understand that it is a big thing to allow unknown persons into your family home to complete the work. We take great pride that previous customers are willing to provide us with a key to their home and work unobserved, which we feel is testament to the trust that is built between us and our customers. We also understand your home needs to keep running whilst work is taking place so ensure that all services are left in working order for your home to function whilst we are building your dream.As is clear from our list of skills we can build your project from start to completion, handling all trades within our team, this ensures that your project can be completed with just one phonecall to us and we will sort everything else.All quotes are provided free, we look forward to hearing from you either through our telephone 01843 500 068 or via emailThink Building . . . Think Smart!
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Fort Nelson is also one of the few places where you can experience live firings of historic artillery pieces.
Find out more about some of the amazing big guns in our collection with our in-depth talks and tours.
The guns will be fired by uniformed detachments from the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers, who will be available to talk about the guns and the firing drills they perform.
This is a free event and suitable for all ages.
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A live-streaming camera has been set up at the Temple Bar section of Dublin in Ireland for St Patricks Day, and is currently showing a frankly terrifying number of green leprechaun hats.Sorry if you're reading this 18 March onwards, when it's probably back to just one or two day drinkers.Congratulations if you've stumbled upon it between 8pm and 3am tonight though, when I can't imagine what kind of barbaric scenes will be unfolding.
I've been watching for about 15 minutes now and the crowd hasn't let up once – just tides of revellers pushing past one another and occasionally jumping up and down like drunk Sims.
There's a Hall of Fame gallery featuring the best screen grabs here.
More live stream fun is to be had over at Abbey Road, London, where you can watch fantastic idiots holding up traffic on the Beatles zebra crossing.
You can email the programme at any time to [email protected], call the office at / 2984 / 2980 or 3438 (or out of office hours and leave a message) or on 1850 715 815, Monday to Friday from 12.30pm – 3.15pm.
CHILDREN AS YOUNG as eight are being blackmailed into performing sex acts live on webcams, causing some of them to self-harm or even attempt suicide, a British watchdog warned today.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) said it had conducted 12 investigations over the last two years which involved this worrying trend – and suggested British children are particularly at risk.
Paedophiles pretending to be children target their victims on open chat sites, before moving them into private areas where they persuade the child to send sexual images of themselves.
Threats "Once the child has sent images, the offenders begin blackmailing them either for more indecent images or, in few cases, for cash," the centre said in a statement.
"And unless the child agrees, the offender threatens to share the child's pictures with family and friends." In some cases, the children are also forced to perform other acts live on a webcam, including writing degrading statements on their body and cutting themselves, it said.
CEOP said it had identified 424 child victims of online sexual blackmail over the last two years, through its own work and that of its international partners.
Seven children were driven to serious self-harm and seven took their own lives, it said.


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Located in the heart of the Adirondacks in Port Kent, NY, Harmony Golf Club and Community rests upon a tradition that spans the course of 100 years. With 14 available holes to set you off into your golf adventures, Harmony offers a dynamic course to cover all of your golfing needs.
Tours of the Bluff Point Lighthouse
From places to stay, eat and play we can help you take advantage of all the attractions and activities the Adirondack Coast offers.
Get a digital copy of the brochures about the area. Or, we can send you a printed version. This guide provides all the ins & outs of the area.


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The children served by the our programs grow up in poverty, where the most common role models are athletes and entertainers, or drug dealers, gang leaders, and criminals. Neither extreme presents positive and realistic life choices for the children to emulate. The One Love learning Foundation seeks to open up a whole new world to these children, feeding them in body, mind and soul through gardening, cultural exchange, and arts programs.
By lifting up, strengthening, and educating the children we empower them to see beyond their immediate circumstances, dreaming big dreams and growing up to achieve them. They will become teachers, doctors, entrepreneurs, nurses, engineers: the citizens and leaders that their communities so desperately need. The work of the One Love Learning Foundation enriches their individual lives, but it also equips them to be the seed of transformative social change. With your support of this work, you can join us in opening the door to their dreams and ambitions, creating a better tomorrow for our global village.
Our three main goals:
- Promoting the healthy growth, nutrition, and well-being of underprivileged children. Teaching these children to be stewards of the earth and to give back to their communities.
- Developing a sense of community and teamwork as they rehearse performances for their peers overseas while furthering the discovery of creative expression and joy.
- Leveraging the power of education and the arts to build international community, thus promoting global peace, prosperity and understanding.
OLLF supports schools in South Africa, Jamaica, and the US with programs that range from music to organic farming. While we are enormously proud of the contribution our projects have made, we aren't even close to being done.


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Grand River
From its source just south of Georgian Bay, the Grand River winds 266 km to Lake Erie, dropping 352 m along the way. Together with its major tributaries, the Speed, Nith, Conestogo and Eramosa rivers, it drains 6200 km2, the largest watershed in southern Ontario.
The Grand meanders past fertile farm fields (almost 80% of the watershed is farmland), towns and cities and through rich wetlands, like Luther Marsh in its northern reaches. At Elora, the river tumbles over a 15-metre waterfall and rushes between sheer 25-metre limestone walls. Below the city of Cambridge, the river is bordered by long stretches of Carolinian forest composed of sycamore, black walnut, hackberry and other species rare in Canada. At Paris, where the Nith River meets the Grand, the Grand's southerly flow becomes more easterly.
Indigenous cultures have long prospered along the Grand. People hunted mastadon and bison here more than 10 000 years ago. The first European known to descend the river was the famous explorer René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle in 1669. To the early French settlers, the river was known as Rivière la Rapide or Rivière L'Urse, "Bear River." The name "Grand" first appears on a map from 1744.
Following the American Revolution, the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy from Upper New York State received a land grant along the Grand in recognition of their loyalty to Britain. The town of Brantford stands near the river crossing named after their famous leader Joseph Brant. Mennonites from Pennsylvania in search of religious freedom settled near the present-day city of Waterloo. Many historic buildings, from rural homes to flour and textile mills, foundries and distilleries, still appear much as they did during their 19th-century heyday.
Nestled in the heartland of the most populated part of Canada, the Grand River is important for recreation and tourism. Its upper reaches are known for world-class fishing for brown trout; paddling is popular all along the river; and the most extensive system of hiking trails in Ontario winds along its banks. The well-preserved evidence of the cultures that were drawn to its fertile valley, the outstanding recreational opportunities it offers and its scenic beauty led to the inclusion of the Grand River in the Canadian Heritage Rivers System in 1994.


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Neteller is considered a premier online e-wallet offered by various online casinos around the world. They accept currencies from online casino players from various countries like the UK, Mexico, Sweden, Romania, Latvia and Estonia, and Hungary (to name a few)!
Using Neteller at an Online Casino
The fact that their withdrawal procedures are so quick and efficient and they have state of the art security features, makes Neteller extremely popular with online casino players. Neteller offers a pre-arranged fee structure for using their services, however, online casinos will never charge you anything extra for using Neteller as a payment method. Winnings can be transferred directly to your Neteller account. Some of the reasons why most online casino players use Neteller is the fact that it is secure, fast and offers great customer service. While most online payment methods can boast in being secure and fast, not many of them are actually willing to step in and help when things go wrong.


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What's On
With a dynamic programme of exhibitions and associated events, there is always something stimulating on offer at CASS.
CASS exhibits up to 20 new commissions and loans every year. In addition, it curates exhibitions both in the grounds and off-site, often in partnership with associated institutions. CASS also offers a dynamic series of events to inspire and engage its audience with the current programming. There is something on offer for everyone; from creative workshops for children, to artist talks and seminars. Keep an eye on the 'Events' and 'Exhibition' pages for news on the upcoming programming. Visiting information


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Actress Dascha Polanco is reportedly moving out of her New York apartment after accusing a teenage girl she was allegedly involved in an altercation with of harassment.
Michelle Cardona, 17, filed a police report suggesting the Orange is the New Black star violently attacked her in July (15) during a fight at Polanco's apartment.
The 33-year-old has denied the allegations and now claims Cardona is harassing her to the point she has decided to move out of her New York apartment in a bid to escape the teenager.
"She (Cardona) tries to provoke her, and it happens on an ongoing basis," a source tells the New York Post. "She mocks (Polanco) and her daughter as they leave (their apartment). She's planning to move somewhere out of the city in February."
"She (Cardona) has been hanging around the building in an intimidating way...," Polanco's lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, says. "We reported that not only to the police but to the judge."
According to the publication, Lefcourt believes Cardona wants to extort Polanco and he claims they have recordings to prove the accusations.
The two neighbors are due back in court in March (16).


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Daniel Pike left a life of obscurity as a ghostwriter to accept a position in the hallowed halls of academia, believing a career in education would probably keep the lights on in his house and his two daughters, Aurie and Kiera, clothed and fed.
He soon realized he labored under the delusion that teachers, in exchange for lousy pay and long hours, were then granted extensive vacations–during which time he would be constantly writing. Well, it didn't exactly work out that way, but with enough caffeine, anything, even publication, is possible.
THE WOLF OF DESCARTA is the first of the Dream Box series and introduces readers to a virtual world where anything imaginable is possible–except for the truth. The cyberpunk adventure continues in BETRAYAL AT PHOBOS.
Follow Daniel Pike on Twitter at @pikeknight or visit his blog at pikeknight.com.


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SOURCE: ANVER Corp.
July 22, 2016 09:53 ET
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HUDSON, MA--(Marketwired - July 22, 2016) - ANVER Corporation, a leader in vacuum material handling technology, announces its online catalog presence at TraceParts, one of the world's leading providers of 3D digital content for engineering. New and existing customers can easily access and quickly download 3D CAD models in most file formats for hundreds of ANVER Vacuum Suction Cups and Vacuum Robotic System Components via the TracePartsOnline.net portal.
ANVER offers this responsive approach to downloading CAD component files and other technical information to help fill the growing demand from engineers. Additionally, domestic and international users can submit Request for Quotations (RFQs) directly to ANVER from the online catalog. Both of these services are free simply by signing up with TraceParts to receive account login credentials.
Providing 3D CAD files and other technical information is just one more way for ANVER to connect with its far-reaching audience. Contact ANVER for more information about this and other online tools.
About ANVER Corp
ANVER, founded in 1968, is a North American leader in vacuum handling technology. ANVER is a full-service manufacturer offering a complete range of vacuum handling products from miniature vacuum suction cups and vacuum pumps to complete Mill-Duty Vacuum Lifting Systems.
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Stimulating environment
Challenging and rewarding work
Great colleagues and culture
The Olon Ricerca team derives great satisfaction working collaboratively with clients to solve complex problems. Now as part of the Olon Group, we are hiring in almost all functional areas and are proud to offer a stimulating international environment and rewarding opportunities for suitably qualified scientists and other professionals. Olon Ricerca's Senior Management Team is actively engaged in revitalizing our scientific platforms, and we have the capacity and integrated scientific capabilities on Olon's global platform to deliver projects of any size. Our experienced staff delivers world-class expertise and services that shorten IND development times and hasten clinical entry, in preparation of commercial manufacturing at our Olon European US-FDA approved sites.
We seek top performers in a variety of employment categories, so click the image below to apply and join our world-class organization and enjoy a collegial work environment with competitive benefit and compensation packages.
Olon Ricerca proudly supports Affirmative Action. It is the policy of Olon Ricerca to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Olon Ricerca is committed to a diverse workforces and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at 440-357-3300. Olon Ricerca will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in Olon Ricerca's application and selection processes. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with Olon Ricerca. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application, interviewing or any other part of the employment process.
If you require an accommodation in making an application through our online system, please either call 440-357-3300 or send an email to: email@example.com. (This phone line and email address are not to be used for checking on the status of an already submitted application.) You will need to provide your name, a phone number, email address or other means of contacting you, and a brief description of the nature of the requested accommodation. Olon Ricerca will be in contact with you to discuss your request.
Olon Ricerca Bioscience LLC participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. We are required by U.S. law to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States. This includes U.S. citizens or foreign citizens with the necessary authorization. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to the USCIS E-Verity website at www.everify.gov.
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1. First you will want to go to your Settings (the silver gear icon).
2. Once you are on your Settings, you will want to tap on General.
3. In the General tab, you will want to scroll all the way down to Reset.
4. Inside the Reset category, you will see the option 'Erase All Content and Settings' — Tap on this only when you are ready to completely erase your device.
5. Once you have tapped on 'Erase All Content and Settings' it will ask for you to type in the passcode you use to unlock your iPad/iPhone. Enter your passcode.
6. Once you entered your passcode, you will need to select one of two options: Erase or Cancel. Tap on Erase.
Congratulations your iPad/iPhone is cleared of all data and settings!
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Lonnie Davis, MD
Dr. Davis performs many general orthopaedic procedures but he has special interest in care of patients with active lifestyles. He is particularly skilled in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. Restoration of normal function is achieved through both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. He strives to thoroughly educate patients with regards to their condition, treatment and goals.
Dr. Davis has authored several papers and book chapters on sports related injuries. He has also presented at local and national meetings. Dr. Davis is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Davis has held a lifelong interest in sports. He was a standout student-athlete while playing high school football, track and field as well as basketball in Indiana. He went on to compete on both the football and track and field teams at Cornell University.
Dr. Davis continues to maintain an active lifestyle. His more recent notable accomplishments include completing the New York City marathon as well as the Indianapolis 500 half marathon.
Dr. Davis has participated in many charity events including a medical mission throughout India.
Dr. Davis' certifications and memberships:
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Together welcomes return to Westminster system of government
The union of public servants has welcomed the commitment from the ALP for a return to permanency within the public service.
"A permanent public service is vital to the Westminster system of government which relies on an apolitical public service which is able to provide frank and fearless advice to the government of the day," Together Secretary Alex Scott said.
"Our politicians need the best advice possible and public servants are only able to provide that advice, advice politicians often don't want to hear, when they know that they have permanent positions.
"Permanency is also a corner stone of the Westminster system to ensure that the public service is not politicised by the government of the day," Mr Scott said.
The Newman government removed permanency from the public service as part of the process of mass sackings of public servants in 2012.
The ALP has committed, as part of the reversal LNP's industrial changes, to reintroduce permanency within the public service and in the industrial awards and agreements within the public service.
The ALP has committed to maximising permanency of employment with the public service.
The public service and public services have been under sustained attack from the LNP government since 2012.
"Together welcomes the commitments of the ALP to restore the Westminster system of government and start to restore the services that have been removed by the LNP government," Mr Scott said.
"Together has not sought a commitment that every public servant sacked by the LNP government be re-employed. We know you can't unscramble the egg, no matter how bad the omelette.
"Many of the public servants sacked have moved on with their lives. We know the damage done to people and to communities by these sackings but we need to move forward. Many of the people sacked have had their positions refilled as the LNP has recognised that they cut too far and too fast in 2012.
"We call on all candidates in this election to support the proposals to restore the Westminster system of government and restore the service to the Queensland community," Mr Scott said.
"This election the public have a clear choice.
"An LNP government is committed to full implementation of the Costello report 'A Plan – Better Services for Queenslanders' which will see the wholesale privatisation and outsourcing of government services in health, education, disability services, corrective service and other government services.
"A re-elected LNP government will cut more jobs in the next three years than they cut in the first three years.
"We estimate another 24,000 public sector jobs will be cut in the next term under the LNP.
The ALP have committed to a return to the Westminster system of permanency which will protect existing jobs and restore public sector services," Mr Scott said.


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The Lung Institute serves the nation and the world as a leader in helping those who have lung issues that threaten their quality of life. Each patient is treated as an individual as they recognize each patient has their very own history and story. They offer help and hope. More recently, the use of Stem Therapy is birthing new hope and great success for many people with lung issues who had found no solution or alternative to their diagnosis. But thanks to expanding research the Lung Institute is helping people find new hope and help through the use of Stem Therapy.
Stem Therapy uses Stem Cells to help people who have been diagnosed with COPD or Lung issues. According to the PR Web, results are astounding and changing the way doctors are helping their patients. The stem cells, which are taken from the patient's very own blood or bone marrow are used to create new growth. These Stem Cells have the ability to birth healthy new cells that can help strengthen and heal the sick person's lungs.
The Lung Institute (https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/lung-institute) prides itself on finding and creating treatments that better and prolong the lives of people who have been suffering or are newly diagnosed with lung disease. They believe in individualized therapy for each patient and recognize that each body is different. The Lung Institute seeks to be the choice solution for people who want hope and results for their lung issues by utilizing only the newest research available. The Lung Institute is committed to utilizing the best regenerative methods in helping people and their lungs. You can find out more about their innovative offerings here https://lunginstitute.com/lung-diseases/copd/. It is exciting seeing the results, hope, and quality of life each person finds when they utilize their Stem Therapy treatment.
For more info, check out the Institute's Facebook page.


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New Book Deal!
For the past four months, I've been working on my supersecretproject. It was a departure for me, moving from the late Regency to the Edwardian era. I thought of the book as "Gibson Girls Gone Wild," although Gibson Girls were uniquely American and the story takes place in England. My working title is In the Arms of the Heiress. I'm thrilled to say that editor Kate Seaver bought it and a second book for the Berkley Sensation line, which means I'll be published in mass market format. Whee! Thanks to my wonderful agent Laura Bradford who encouraged me to switch things up. It was so much fun to put people on trains and in cars after those bumpy carriage rides! Look for more news on the Evensong Employment Agency and the mysterious woman who runs it…


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ALL SEMINARS ARE FREE with your ticket. DIG IN and turn your garden dreams into reality!
ALL SEMINARS ARE FREE with your ticket. DIG IN and turn your garden dreams into reality!
Click on the map below to view a map of the Conference Center and all the Seminar Rooms.
Darcy Daniels of Bloomtown™ Gardens and founder of eGardenGo™ has been designing gardens and helping people connect with outdoor spaces for over 15 years. She's well known for her rich, textual plantings and creative use of small spaces. Her gardens have been featured in many publications, including Sunset, Fine Gardening, Better Homes & Gardens, Oregon Home, and The Oregonian's Homes and Gardens Northwest, and more. Darcy's home garden and client gardens have been included in numerous local, regional and national garden tours, including those organized by the national Garden Writers Association (GWA), and the Association of Northwest Landscape Designers (ANLD). Darcy is passionate about plants and helping gardeners succeed and to connect with their creative selves. Recently, she launched eGardenGo, a web app for gardeners that helps you get inspired, stay organized, and take your garden to the next level. She is a member of ANLD, Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD), GWA, and a past board member and longtime member of Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO).
Often, when designing a garden, before deciding on a specific plant, you think what you want the plant to do; qualities it must have. Or you start with a specific plant, and find its best partners. At first, you have many possibilities; later, very few. The key is to start: start somewhere, anywhere. With this seminar you'll discover fresh ideas and a new framework for thinking about how to solve the puzzling situations you encounter in your own gardens.
Rarely is it a plant's job to just look pretty. In most gardens plants are assigned more rigorous responsibilities: work hard in harsh conditions; provide groundcover for erosion control; perform in withering heat with little water; or to provide structure. To be successful, you need plants with different skills, characteristics, and abilities. Understanding what you need is the first step; then you pare down all the candidates to a few plants you can 'hire' to do the job at hand.


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One mover and shaker for a One World Religion/Government is none other than Rick Warren. Don't believe me. Here he is in this very short video…
5 thoughts on "Rick Warren and his pluralistic dream…"
Warren is a very confusing person. He seems to want to be all things to all people instead of making a stand for the truth. I believe in freedom of religion for all people too but it's very sad to make people think that their false religion is just another pathway that brings us all to the same heavenly place.
And then in his recent interview with Piper It's like an interview/event to clarify any previous misunderstanding that he is a "social gospel" proponent. It has the affect of making you wonder if Warren's been misjudged.
I know very little about Piper but it makes me wonder about him! That's what happens to me when someone favors Warren… it's a red flag for me!
Thanks Vee.
I mean really – is that Muslim in the room really Rick Warren's brother? That's misleading!!!
There is NO shade under the bramble bush only pain and death, Judges 9:15. Rick Warren has many brothers, they all have the same father Satan
Oh I definitely think so – yes!
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Yoga offers a number of health benefits, but if you're new to the practice, you may not know where to start. Even if you've been involved in yoga for awhile, you may be intimated by the various schools of yoga, each of which offers a completely different approach to the activity.
There are many different ways to practice yoga; probably as many ways as there are yoga instructors. However, there are a few popular schools that are accessible to the masses and probably easy to find within your community. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to try a new methodology, consider these types of yoga for your practice:
Hatha yoga has become a somewhat blanket term for modern yoga. It simply involves the combination of breath and movement, making it ideal for beginners and seniors. At a Hatha class, you'll probably do a lot of stretching, make some gentle movements and focus on your breathing.
A vinyasa is a series of movements that involves folding forward, jumping back into plank, lowering one's body to the ground, and pushing back into downward dog before making your way back to a standing position. This sequence (which can have many variations) is the basis of vinyasa yoga, a popular approach that builds on the Hatha practice while adding faster, more challenging motions.
Ashtanga yoga is arguably the most classical form of yoga you're likely to find in the 21st century United States. Created by the Indian yoga teacher Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in the mid-20th century, Ashtanga yoga consists of a specific sequence of poses, including sun salutations, standing and seated stretches, vinyasas, core work and backbends. Focus is placed on the breath as well as the motion sequence. Ashtanga can be physically challenging, but if you're an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your practice, it's a fantastic choice.
Iyengar yoga is synonymous with a focus on alignment. B.K.S. Iyengar created and pioneered this yoga school, teaching students to focus on keeping the spine and back aligned while moving through the asanas (poses). There is also, as with most types of yoga, focus on the breath practice. Most Iyengar yoga classes will include the use of props such as yoga straps or blocks in an effort to help students learn proper alignment and form.
Bikram yoga is a little unpopular within many yoga communities, as its founder (Bikram Choudhury) remains a controversial figure. Nonetheless, many yogis enjoy this regimented practice, which involves a sequence set of poses completed in 105-degree temperatures. There are lots of types of hot yoga out there, but Bikram yoga is the most official, having been around since the 1970s. Hot yoga is great for improving flexibility, building strength, detoxing through sweat and clearing the skin.
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Paloma (dove) like the bird and the infamous cocktail. Picasso's chosen name for his daughter so it makes me feel special.
I'm from Nayarit-a semi-tropical state in the Mexican Pacific-but moved to the USA at 18. I feel lucky to be born Mexican and be given the courage to be a little bit (or a lot!) of a rebel. By the way, I have two sisters back home, who I miss dearly and are my main motivation in life.
I am a Nutritionist, and my day job is very special because my "clients" are children. My vision? well, I want to use the power of education to help raise a healthier generation. For this, I'm pursuing a masters degree in Public Administration.
But let me tell you a little secret…my job is not entirely my passion (but I do love it). So I write what disturbs me, what I fear, what I love and what I dream about. They say we don't write in order to be understood but in order to understand. I hope you enjoy the blog, as we are leaving our souls exposed.
My moto this year is "do it…because you'll regret it anyways"


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Hello everyone who is out there reading this!
I know it has been many months since I last wrote and I apologize for that. For 2016 I promise I'll try to write more often. Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!
Now, onto what this blog entry is about: Yes, kids! The Force has awoken! Stronger than ever.
Last Friday night I went with my friends to watch the movie and I wish I could have recorded everything that happened there. People was crying, clapping, screaming and just enjoying the movie so much in a way I don't think anyone thought would happen.
It's been 38 years since A New Hope was released, 16 years since The Phantom Menace, if I look at it this way I have never lived in a world where there was no Star Wars and I am grateful for it. No, I am not a huge hardcore I-know-the-name-of-the-asteroid-where-Luke-stopped-for-gas fan, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate all that Star Wars entails.
Before I go into the review I assure you that this is SPOILER FREE! If you want to read a detailed review and theories and whatnot I'm pretty sure there are other sites where you can do that, but I want to keep it simple and without spoilers because I believe everyone deserves the chance to find out what happens at the cinema.
The first thing you should keep in consideration is that this is NOT like Episodes I-II-II. We all know that they lack a lot of things and have other things that we could have done without (like Jar Jar Binks). This movie is different and the same as Episodes IV-V-VI. The sense of it it's the same, but it's the beginning of a whole new galaxy, one where the old fans and the new ones can and should coexist.
The second thing that comes to mind with this movie is that the nostalgia moments are there, they linger and they take you back and then something new happens that shows respect for what was and introduces what is going to be and all this through the hand of the new characters we get to know in Episode VII.
Enter Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, whom I hope to see more in the next movies, because I think he could have had more screen time that he has. However does he need it in this movie? Not really. In the small time he has we learn to like him, root for him and want to know more about why is he doing what he does.
Next we have John Boyega, the Stormtrooper we see in the trailer that takes off his helmet and looks around, confused and hesitant on what to do. When I saw the trailer I was intrigued by his expression, but one thing was clear: he is running away and by the way he looks around it's not a pleasant escape. Finn is a very well thought character that takes you to the everlasting conflict of should I do what I'm supposed to do or can I shape my own path?
Finally we have Rey, awesome ass kicking Rey portrayed by Daisy Ridley. She is not Padme. Thank the Gods! I was afraid someone out there would think that it was a good idea to make her into a damsel-in-distress, but they didn't! Some would think that at the beginning Rey might seem conforming or helpless, but we soon learn she is not to be taken lightly or to be thought of as someone who needs a man to save her.
These three, Poe, Finn and Rey are the new Han, Luke and Leia. Their chemistry is so good you'll see how they reflect the old trio, but at the same time they are their own and they will set the pace for this new saga.
Is there romance? If you want to see it as that then there is a little bit of romance intended between Finn and Rey, BUT it doesn't lead their relationship nor is it important for the development of the movie. In the end I think that Finn and Rey are partners and end up as friends more than a love interest to each other.
Do you remember how Han Solo says he's home along with Chewie i n the trailer? Well, we get to know what home means to him, his story in the great picture that made his journey with Luke and Leia and we learn about it through some very important facts. but also through some banter with Finn that shows us that Han Solo is still Han Solo.
Now, what about the Dark Side? Is there one? Who is the new bad guy? Is Darth Vader alive?
He isn't really alive, but his memory lives on and it plays a great part on the motivation for this new lightsaber wielding, mask wearer that leads the charge for the dark side of the force.
Is he a worthy successor to be the evil one after Darth Vader? I think he is, especially because he is not fully trained yet and he has a great command of the force. There is was this moment in the movie where everyone gasped and kind of cheered after he showed just how powerful he is.
We also have Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux and wow, is he creepy and crazy and a huge fanatic of the Dark Side which makes him the great general he is within the First Order and determined to fulfill their ultimate goal.
This served as a reminder that the balance of the force is none existent at the moment and that this is the root as to is why we have all the problems that started a long time ago in a galaxy far far away and how this movie is not only an homage to the old ones is a new era that will allow us to fall in love with Star Wars all over again.