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regional study of the potential for hydrocarbon exploration in Africa: Including map showing the distribution and geological characteristics of the sedimentary basins.
Although having been long studied, the bat fauna of Bioko island (formerly Fernando Poo, Equatorial Guinea, Central Africa), is still little known. The species Hipposideros commersoni, Glauconycteris beatrix, Pipistrellus (P.) kuhlii, P. (N.) tenuipinnis, and P. (N.) cf. capensis are reported for the first time. Furthermore, the species Myonycteris torquata, Taphozous mauritianus, Nycteris arge, Hipposideros cyclops, Glauconycteris poensis, Mops (X.) spurrelli and M. (X.) thersites, previously reported as doubtful, are confirmed on Bioko. These results increase the bat checklist for Bioko island by 25 and it now includes 26 species
During a year-long study, scientists collected two specimens of the genus Ledermanniella that represented two new citations in the flora of Equatorial Guinea, after their identification and confirmation in the Natural History Museum of Paris where they have been deposited.
A scientific book about the environment and animals of Equatorial Guinea, particularly mammals such as monkeys, antelopes, large cats, etc.
A new species of Asplenium from Equatorial Guinea, A. carvalhoanum Herrero, Aedo, Velayos & Viane, is described and illustrated. This new species is similar to A. preussii Hieron., which differs in rhizome, scales and in the absence of gemmae on the apical part of the lamina. It is also similar to A. hallei Tard., which differs in frond morphology.
A brief medical case study of an Equatoguinean boy with sickle cell disease who is diagnosed with malaria.
A report prepared for a Global Climate Change conference that took place in Sirte, Libya December 15-17, 2008. The report discusses Equatorial Guinea's national investment strategy for agriculture and details the current status of the country's agriculture sector.
Establishes the guidelines for fishing in the waters of Equatorial Guinea by EU nations.
The presence of vegetable oils, wild fruits, spices, medicinal plants, plant stimulants and melongos in the markets of Ebibeyín, Bata and Malabo of Equatorial Guinea have been studied, as remarkable non-wood forest products from these markets. The possible impact of the uses of these products on the natural environments are discussed. Some suggestions about the improvement and development of the non-wood forest products in Equatorial-Guinea are given.
Opportunities Lost: The Rapidly Deteriorating Conservation Status of the Monkeys on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
This report analyzes the current threats to monkey species living on Bioko Island and makes recommendations to ensure their preservation. This document is an update of the BBPP report "Monkeys in Trouble: The Rapidly Deteriorating Conservation Status of the Monkeys on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (2006)" which was in turn an update of the earlier 2001 report "The Approaching Extinction of Monkeys and Duikers on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, Africa."
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I don't always have the answer when I should, maybe it is because I am still learning, and always will be as my beautiful little people grow up. There is no "handbook" that tells you the right or the wrong answer to give when the difficult questions come. The questions tumble so easily out of Hailey's mouth from time to time that I know I should be prepared for them each time, but every time I am caught off guard. I search in the darkness of my mind for the "right" answers, the least painful response to her "wonderings" about Conor and now about Jack. [Read more…]
You will forget me
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Love it or hate it Social Media has a lot to answer for. For the great many Parents of children with Special Needs; Social Media has brought to the fore the light that really was at the end of a very long tunnel.
I remember years ago when Conor was born, I searched and searched on line. I tried to find one other person who was in the same position as me. I had a gorgeous little baby boy, who couldn't sleep, eat, speak, sit, stand, walk or crawl. He couldn't communicate, he had extreme anxiety, hated going outside the house, feared meeting anyone new, detested almost all foods. I Loved him so much but I was so lost.
I didn't know it straight away but Conor was born with Special Needs. A few years after he was diagnosed, I finally found my TRIBE- the people who were the same as me; parents who walked this road many years before me, parents who walked it alongside me and parents who were coming up behind me. [Read more…]
To throw or not to throw
Friday Freebie
As part of my Friday Freebie series I also like to create "requested" Printables. I was contacted recently by a Parent who needed some Visuals to explain to her child where he can and cannot "throw" objects. Her little boy has Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and one of his most favorite things to do is to throw objects.
If you didn't know about SPD or Autism you may think that this little boy is just being "unruly" or "untidy". In fact by "throwing" objects he is getting great Sensory fun, as the sounds the objects make when they fall give him great auditory input together with the sight of the objects falling help him to Visual Sensory Relief. [Read more…]
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Raising Awareness
I started The Little Puddins Blog just a short time ago and I could never have imagined all that was about to happen from that first night I started to write online. By creating the Blog I hoped to help raise "Awareness" on behalf of my two sons, my daughter, my self and my husband as parents, on behalf of all Families who may struggle for whatever reason on their own Special Needs Journey.
My Blog's tagline is "Living a life unexpected" because that is what a Special Needs Journey is; a complete bombshell out of the blue that can make you or break you. I hoped that by writing the real, honest, hard stories that it would get people talking openly about Autism, about SPD, about the reality for many of what living with Special Needs really means. [Read more…]
For Conor
With your soft baby voice I heard you say Mama, mama – what I would do now to hear you say my name again. I remember you calling my name for a little while before all your words faded away. My heart aches now and always will that I did not record you speaking. I had no idea back then that I would wait years for your voice to come back to me. I am still waiting and I always will. I don't think anyone can ever prepare a mother for the realisation that they may never hear their child's voice. [Read more…]
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When I started my Blog almost two months ago, I could never have imagined what was about to happen. After being told that day back in June to prepare ourselves; that our lovely baby Jack was going to be diagnosed with Autism, I cried my heart out. A diagnosis that my lovely sweet baby Jack would have special needs and would struggle on some level everyday of his life broke my heart. [Read more…]
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Fine Motor Toys – A List
The one thing I have learned since becoming a Special Needs Parent is that it is SO difficult to buy toys for Conor and Jack. Mainly because they have very rigid interests but also because they may not be physically or intellectually capable just yet for toys that are "normally" suitable for children their age.
Over the years when going to many Occupational Therapy Appointments with Conor and now with Jack I am privy to the host of fabulous toys the Therapists use to encourage children's interaction, engagement but also to help them develop skills so many take for granted. [Read more…]
Mayo Autism Support
The one thing I will always remember about the day I was first told my lovely Conor has Autism was that over whelming feeling of fear followed quickly by the absolute devastating feeling of being alone. Just under 5 years ago when Conor was first diagnosed I did not know one other person on the planet my age who had a child with special needs let alone Autism. [Read more…]


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A New Blog!
We are spending the night tonight in Beit-Shalom. We still have a lot of work to do, but we are in! Since we are no longer living in the RV on the hillside, I am moving to a new blog that I have been preparing for some time. I am still working on it, but it seems appropriate to move over there now seeing as how we are sleeping in the house!
I still have some photos to put up, but I have decided to put them up on the new blog even though they are from before this date. It is all still about Beit-Shalom. Here is the new blog. We hope you enjoy it.
This angel light was a gift I received a couple of years ago. She is on my kitchen counter.
Almost In!
I wrote this on the 12th, but did not post it. We did not make it in that night. This was going to be the first Beit-Shalom post, but I decided to put it here since we did not move in that night.
Here I am…sitting in Beit-Shalom. We have decided to spend the night up here tonight…to "officially" move in…even though the sheet rock is not quite finished and there is more work to be done.
One reason for deciding to move is the heat and mugginess. It makes it difficult to do anything in Beit-Shalom and we feel so closed up in the RV. So we decided to install the AC unit that we used to have in the RV last summer into a living room window up here. It did not make sense to put it back in the window of the RV for just a day or two. Obviously, it won't cool the whole house, but it might take some of the mugginess out of the air.
Earlier, we actually had some pretty nice breezes, but I am glad that Dave decided to install the AC anyway. They were gone by the time he got it into the window. Plus, we cannot open all the windows yet.
We took it apart so that I could clean it up. It appears to be running just fine. We figure even one little window unit is better than nothing. Thankfully, I just heard on the radio that it is supposed to cool down tonight.
We saw a sale on basic wooden screen doors. They were out of stock yesterday, but are coming in next Tuesday. It will be nice to have a couple of screen doors in place. Eventually, we want a storm/screen door for the front door. For the laundry room, we want both a screen door, plus we hope to someday replace the regular door with one that has a window…as our Abba provides. We want to take as much advantage of breezes as possible to save on electricity.
The guys went to pick up some twin mattresses and extra twin sheets. We don't know, yet, if our queen mattress survived, so we are borrowing some new twins that we can stack for the time being…anything to get in at this point!
I have to wait to post this because we have no internet or phone up here, yet. I get one tiny little bar…just enough for it to see that there is a connection somewhere, but not quite strong enough to get on-line. Perhaps, if I move the modem in the RV to the window of the RV? It's too hot to go down and try it. We can go down later when it is cooler to try it.
I guess that is how it can feel with G-d sometimes. We can know He is there, but connection with Him seems just out of reach. We can almost sense His presence, but then feel as if He is not listening…or, worse, not even caring.
The Word tells us that He does care. In fact, He loves us like an Abba/Daddy/Father…a good one, that is. He is love and He always acts on our best interests…unlike some of our earthly fathers. The problem is that we don't always see it that way. All we see is a tiny moment of life…this moment. He sees a whole eternity. We see only a piece of the puzzle of life and He sees the completed picture.
While we are only seeing that tiny moment…that one piece…it can seem like He is far away. Just like that WiFi signal is not quite strong enough to get online, it can seem like G-d is just far enough away to not hear us. But don't you believe it…even for an instant! He IS here…right now! G-d said He would never leave us or forsake us…and He meant it. Just because we don't understand what is going on does not mean that He is not working something out in whatever you are going through. He promises to turn all things for good. Whether for you or for someone else, if we will allow ourselves to be led through the wilderness of life by Him…by our spiritual Shepherd…He WILL get us through it and there WILL be something better in the end.
I pray that all who are reading this will be blessed in some way. I pray that You will find Your comfort and provision in Yahweh…the G-d of the bible. He is our hope. He is our joy.
Water In…and Water Out!
Water in…the laundry tub. There will be a toilet in the laundry room between the laundry tub and the shower.
Water out…toilet in the main bathroom.
My Son, the Mudder!
Elias is mudding the screw holes in the sheetrock. It's not every kid that can say he helped build the house he is living in!
It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!
The weather is cool today and there is a frost warning tonight. However, there is actually sunshine! Mostly clear skies with some light fluffy clouds! What a nice change from the storms of the last week. We were supposed to get another half-inch of rain today, but it never came. Perhaps that was answer to all the prayers that have been going up.
Eight days of rain are coming, though. It is hard not having our pipes cleared. That will make it harder to get in and out during that time.
We did not get much done the last couple of days. The other night, we had some friends' bring over a laptop that needed some help. They stayed for dinner and we had a really nice time visiting with them. They were the first one's to officially have dinner with us in Beit-Shalom outside of a workday!
The next night more friends of ours, a couple from CA, came by. They were visiting in the next state and came to spend the night with us. That worked out because they were traveling in a little camper of their own. What a blessing it was to see them again! The time went way too fast!
Dave had to run errands today, so we did not get work done on Beit-Shalom. That is OK. All will happen in our Abba's time. Tomorrow we plan to get back to work. It was a nice blessing to have a respite with the two friend/couples! We are looking forward to being able to all the opportunities that will open up to us once we get into the house…like being able to have guests and good fellowship!
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I've requested a meeting with senior councillors and officers, to discuss potential uses for the sites that make up the current split-site Madras College in St Andrews.
Whilst the commencement of the construction of a new Madras College at the Pipeland site is subject to the outcome of a judicial review, I am keen that we begin to firm up plans for the future use of the three sites that the school currently occupies, namely the South Street and Kilrymont Road sites, and Station Park, so that we can proceed with further improvements to St Andrews without further undue delays. I have therefore requested a meeting with the relevant Fife Council Executive portfolio holders – Councillors Lesley Laird and Bryan Poole – and senior Council officers.
Although the outcome of the judicial review is in the hands of others, the reality is likely to be that Fife Council will not need to retain all or, indeed, any of the aforementioned sites for educational purposes, and thus it makes good sense to begin to explore possible options.
An obvious use for the Kilrymont Road site would be the development of much needed affordable housing, and I believe that there would be fairly broad consensus in support of such a use for the site. With that in mind, it is worth pointing out that, as well as depriving local children and young people of a desperately needed new school, the on-going delay caused by the judicial review is delaying the potential development of such a use – a use that could transform the lives of so many people who cannot currently access affordable housing in St Andrews.
In passing, I have to say I'm rather perplexed by the St Andrews Preservation Trust's attitude to this site. A key recommendation of the St Andrews Town Housing Commission – which the Trust was instrumental in setting up – is that Fife Council 'actively pursue affordable housing development on the Kilrymont site of Madras College when it becomes available.' With planning permission for the Pipeland site now confirmed, the site is effectively available, yet the Trust is financially backing a judicial review that is preventing the implementation of this key recommendation.
It should be noted though that there are issues with the Kilrymont site, in particular the grade B listing of the existing buildings, but that is one of the reasons why I have asked for a meeting, so that such issues can begin to be tackled as soon as possible.
The South Street site is a valuable piece of prime real estate in the centre of St Andrews. The historic grade A listed building at the front of the site – along with the separate Grade B listed schoolhouse – will obviously have to be retained, but the buildings to the rear have no architectural quality, and that part of the site is ripe for redevelopment. I have my own views on what the overall site could re-used for, and I would be keen to discuss with officers their views. Thereafter, I would like to see the views of the St Andrews community on this historic site taken into consideration.
As the Pipeland site would provide all the required sports facilities for the proposed replacement for Madras College, Station Park would be surplus to requirements. Whilst there may be a number of parties who would be keen to acquire this important area of open space, my personal view is that the site should be retained for community sports use, and I would certainly be pushing for that to happen. Madras Rugby Club use some of the park already, and I am sure that other clubs and organisations could make use of it, if the correct facilities are provided. I am currently speaking to a number of local sports clubs to seek their views on how Station Park could be used in the future, and I look forward to discussing this further with senior councillors and officers.


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The Grey Bruce Pet Hospital opened its doors in July 1987 to provide progressive, quality, companion animal health care with up-to-date facilities, medical technology and staff training in a warm and caring environment. Ten years later we became one of a limited number of American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facilities in Ontario. As an AAHA hospital member, we adhere to their rigid requirements for quality medical care as well as participate in comprehensive inspections.
Our services and staff have grown to include three full time veterinarians and ten support staff. In 2005 we expanded our floor space by opening the Bradbury House location right around the corner from the main hospital. We offer a diverse range of services which include conventional medical diagnostics & therapy, oncology, dentistry, surgery, rehabilitation and Low Level Laser as well as complementary acupuncture, chiropractic and Chinese herbal medicine. In addition, we provide specialized services that include PennHIP certification, Frozen Semen collection and storage and regenerative medicine. The recent addition of digital radiology and ultrasound allows our doctors access to telemedical diagnostic services from a wide range of veterinary specialists without having to leave home. However, the team at the Grey Bruce Pet Hospital want to emphasize our continued commitment to preventative health care so that you and your 'best friend' will enjoy years together of quality companionship.
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SkySync's Udae Sandhu Will Address File Migration Challenges With Presentation Titled, "Easily Migrate On-Premises Storage to Box"
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - September 21, 2015) - [BOXWORKS] -- SkySync, the industry leading company that enables organizations to easily integrate content with disparate storage platforms to Cloud services, will exhibit in Booth P3 and participate at BoxWorks 2015 taking place here at Moscone Center September 28-30. SkySync's Udae Sandhu, technical sales manager, will provide a presentation titled, "Easily Migrate On-Premises Storage to Box" on Wednesday, September 30 at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the BoxWorks Solutions Theater.
"BoxWorks is one of the premier conferences that showcases breakthrough advancements in cloud storage strategies and technologies," said Mark Brazeau, CEO of SkySync. "As a Box partner, we're participating in our third BoxWorks conference to demonstrate how storage administrators can finally bridge their on-premise storage systems-including Network File Systems, SharePoint and Enterprise Content Management platforms-with virtually any Cloud service in minutes with zero coding."
SkySync, named a Gartner "Cool Vendor in Content Management" for 2015, is successfully solving a long-standing and fast growing pain point that enterprises continue to face: figuring out how to integrate and consolidate terabytes and even petabytes of content contained in tens (or hundreds) of millions of files distributed across a disparate array of storage systems, business lines and geographies.
With SkySync, enterprises can, for the first time, transparently synchronize, migrate or backup files across virtually any on-premise and cloud storage system while automatically managing file naming requirements, ownership and permission models. As a result, these major integration hurdles have finally been overcome while eliminating the need for coding or extended and expensive services engagements.
SkySync Presentation at BoxWorks 2015Mr. Sandhu's presentation, "Easily Migrate On-Premises Storage to Box" will address how enterprises can dramatically simplify their file migration processes for on-premise to cloud-based Box storage. This presentation will provide key insights into practical file migration, synchronization and backup strategies and will explain why this is important for compliance-sensitive customers who must meet SEC/SOX/HIPAA mandates.
About SkySyncSkySync streamlines cloud adoption by enabling organizations to easily integrate content from existing storage platforms. SkySync makes it simple to migrate on-site system files and associated data across platforms or create fully bi-directional, synchronized hybrid storage scenarios. Architected for any size environment, SkySync is deployed at 1500+ businesses worldwide and across a wide range of industries. For more information, please visit www.skysync.com
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An Agoura Hills daycare center has been sued by parents who claim two teachers punished their children by pressing push pins through their clothes into the skin.
Last May, the California Department of Social Services made an impromptu visit to the school, called Tutor Time, and discovered evidence of wrongdoing. Three members of the staff were subsequently fired. One of the members had allegedly known that wrongdoing had occurred, but didn't report anything.
The two teachers who allegedly abused the two young boys were identified in the lawsuit as Rosa Nepomuseno and Jessica Morales, according to CBS Los Angeles. The suit charges the school with negligence, negligent supervision and hiring, failure to report abuse, assault and battery, breach of contract and both intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
CBS reported that the lawsuit stated, "If a boy was deemed inattentive or failed to follow directions, these teachers would stick a push pin into the child's legs. This practice was so commonplace at Tutor Time that the defendants had given it a name; they called it 'pica pica'."
The suit alleges that a sister of one of the victims was "made to watch the defendants inflict this brutal punishment on her twin brother, which resulted in severe mental and emotional injuries to her."
The parents' lawyer, Robert Clayton, told ABC7 News, "What happened at this Tutor Time in Agoura Hills is just shocking….They would say, 'You are going to get pica, pica,' and they would poke them in the legs with pushpins…The push pin was pressed through the clothes into the skin."
"Pica, pica" is the Spanish equivalent of "prick, prick." One former employee of the school told ABC 7 that the classroom for the two-year-olds featured two teachers dealing with 24 children.
Two parents whose children were not abused still are pulling their children from the school, adding that the school never told them about the alleged prior abuse.
Tutor Time, which has schools across the nation, has retaken the school from the franchisee who ran it during the incidents. The company stated, "We train our employees regularly and emphasize the use of our positive guidance policy for behavior management." The parents suing the school claim that the classrooms had viable video cameras at the time of the incidents, but the cameras did not record the occurrences.


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In February 2011, ANC 3B passed a resolution supporting bicycle lanes and markings on New Mexico Ave. and Tunlaw Rd. Recently, DDOT has been working with affected ANCs to begin discussions of how these bicycle lanes could be designed, and has presented ANC 3B with a draft design. The draft design can be seen here. It includes a combination of dedicated bicycle lanes or shared road markings on both sides of Tunlaw Rd. between Calvert St. and Fulton St.
Of note, this design would result in a net loss of six parking spaces. It would result in the loss of 7 parking spaces on Tunlaw Rd. adjacent to the Georgetown North Condominiums, 9 parking spaces near the Archbold Glover Park apartments, and 3 parking spaces on the north side of Tunlaw Rd. near the intersection of Tunlaw and 39th St. The plan would add 13 parking spaces on the south side of Tunlaw Rd. near the intersection of 39th and Tunlaw.
ANC 3B will be discussing this plan with DDOT officials at the June 13 ANC 3B meeting.
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Over 100 years old Amateur Radio is the hobby of all hobbies based on Science, Math's, Physics and Technology.
When cell phones, regular phones, the internet and other systems are down or overloaded, Amateur Radio still gets the message through. Radio amateurs often called "hams," enjoy radio technology as a hobby. But it's also a service -a vital service that has saved lives when regular communication systems failed.
Amateur radio is a popular technical hobby and volunteers public service that uses designated radio frequencies for non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communications.
Amateur Radio is the only hobby governed by international treaty, under the United Nations ITU, controlled by international law and agreements.
As a radio amateur, you are able to transmit radio signals on a number of frequency bands allocated specifically to the radio amateurs.
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Contacting people all over the world by radio which often leads to developing international friendships.
Competing in international competitions to test how effective your equipment is, and how good you are as an operator
Technical experimentation – many of the leaps forward in radio technology have been initiated by radio amateurs
Communication through amateur space satellites or with the International Space Station (which carries an amateur radio station)
Providing communications at times of emergencies and undertaking exercises to ensure you keep the capability to do so.


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Cherry Street Pier will be a mixed-use public space created by and for the community. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, Cherry Street Pier will be a reflection of Philadelphia today – enthralling, malleable, and diverse. The Pier will be a market, workspace, venue, and park, equitably shared and enriched by residents and visitors. Currently called Municipal Pier 9, located just south of the Race Street Pier, this space is 55,000 square feet extending into the Delaware River. It was built in 1919 and has been unoccupied since the 1980s. Development of the Pier will involve a range of carefully chosen interventions, including selectively removing a portion of the roof and repairing the stone headhouses, in order to preserve and celebrate the historic value of the structure
The Mission
- Provide a vibrant, collaborative home for Philadelphia's most visionary artists and entrepreneurs
- Facilitate meaningful civic engagement and community building
- Act as a public destination that is inspiring, enlightening, and universally accessible
- Serve as a model for community partners and public space providers to help better understand how civic assets can support and tap into entrepreneurial energy
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing $683,000 in the project to test a model for repurposing civic spaces to help cities increase economic opportunity and promote inclusion.


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Show if PC is on or off
Could you put a green or red little light next to the PC names to show whether the PC is turned on or off.
Something like a quick ping test every 1-2mins (allow the user to change this) to check the status of the PC.
We like this idea. Please vote if this is important to you.
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Eric Kirscher commented
Yes, this absolutely should be included.
Brian Sailors commented
I agree, this should be very easy to incorporate into the system. It's almost absurd it isn't already part of the program.
Stuart Thompson commented
[Comment date: 2011-06-16]
Incorporate an indicator of whether a computer is attached to the network, so if I want for instance to run a languard scan I don't have to restort to ping
Anonymous commented
[Comment date: 2013-10-11]
I can't believe this does not have more comments or more up votes.


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- Download Microsoft JDBC driver package from here (download the tarball package)
- Unzip the package and copy sqljdbc_auth.dll simply to system32 folder or any location defined in PATH
- Copy sqljdbc4.jar to any location
- Setup SQL Server jdbc driver in SQL Workbench, point the jar to the sqljdbc4.jar
- Create a new connection using the sample URL
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Infineon Leapfrogs Into Flash Chips
German Semiconductor Maker Bets On Its Technology to Surpass Rivals
BERLIN -- Flash memory chips, used in such devices as mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3 players, are some of the semiconductor industry's hottest products. But Infineon Technologies AG, the world's third-largest maker of memory chips, is missing the boom.
The German company is a late entrant to the flash market, which is expected to grow twice as fast as the market for the standard memory chips that are Infineon's mainstay. Now the Munich-based company is banking on newer technology to catapult it past the likes of Samsung...


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Kanika: Poet. Lover of Words. One who tells the stories of the mundane and inanimate. Bearer of Light, Water, and Sky.
March 2018
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Next Level.
I often wake up with a myriad of thoughts running through my head. I have a seemingly never ending to-do list of top priority items that includes everything from washing clothes to completing job apps. I'll be traveling abroad next week so my mind is a jumble of thoughts, to-do lists, anxiousness and excitement. I'm so freakin excited! Like, Spirit is amazing. I'm moving to the next level so fast is slightly overwhelming.
Watching everything I've prayed and meditated on begin to manifest is exciting and overwhelming but in a good way. The growth I've experienced in the last few months alone is so next level. My thoughts are next level. And slowly but surely Spirit is removing people and making room for the next level of people that will play essential roles in the manifestation of my next level vision. You see,one of those new friends told me not to long ago to not get upset about losing friends. It's not a lost. What's happening is that Spirit is making room for the right people to be in your life. And I begin to think on that and how much that really makes sense to me. Some people are just in the way. They are blocking your way to success. They are blocking your vision and they are stealing from you. Every chance they get they are stealing energy from you that you need to move to the next level.
So sometimes the ending of a relationship, regardless of whether it is platonic or romantic, is truly the beginning. As we grow, we have to recognize, understand,and accept that. It's only with acceptance that Spirit can begin to move us to our next level.
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What a Wonderful House
In Queens, the Louis Armstrong House Museum Trumpets Its Namesake Anew
Louis Armstrong has been gone for nearly 40 years, but there's still little doubt that he is regarded as the single most important figure in jazz, and perhaps all of American music. This may be why Armstrong is always contemporary: Just this week, the world delighted to the spectacle of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin re-creating Armstrong's 1950 hit "Blueberry Hill" (and lest you doubt where he learned it, Mr. Putin sang Armstrong's specific arrangement).
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Organizational Context
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Governance Unit, the intern will work as part of the team implementing the Access to Justice and Human Rights programme of UNDP CPD 2017-2020. The programme is composed by two projects, namely:
He/she will work in partnership and consultation with both Project's teams. The intern will be housed in UNDP CO and travel whenever necessary to projects sites.
Objectives of the Internship
Duties and Responsibilities/Output Expectation
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Goverance Unit, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:
At the end of the internship, the following outputs will be expected: A research report in the thematic priority areas that is determined jointly by the supervisor and the intern.
Eligibility and skills
Education:The candidate must be a student, enrolled in a graduate-level degree programme at the time of application and during the internship. Candidates that have graduated are not eligible for internship.
Language Requirements:
portugalin taito toivottava
hakemus ja liitteet englanniksi
Expenses/CostAll costs such as living expenses, travel, visa application fees and any other costs related to the internship will be borne by the intern unless provided for by a sponsoring institution.
UNDP Mozambique will incur no costs except for travel that is related to the implementation of projects in Mozambique for which the intern is assigned.
Status in the UNGratis Personnel are not considered as staff members.
Other Relevant InformationThe purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship
The intern must keep confidential any and all unpublished information made known during the course of the internship and not publish any reports or paper on the basis of information obtained except with the written approval and authorization of UNDP.
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The annual summer touch league will start on Thursday 20th June. Games will be played every Thursday from 19.00 (end time TBC but not later than 21.00) building up to the finals day on Saturday 17th August. The cost for the full season, including entertainment on finals day, will be £15 per player payable on the 20th (or the first night you attend).
Each team will consist of 10-12 players. You can enter as a team* or as an individual and be assigned to a team. Either way your details need to be entered to an entry form and returned to Mark Greenhalgh by Thursday 6th June. They will be available from the leaders at the Pitch Up n Play events currently taking place on a Thursday, from the bar in the clubhouse (during opening hours) or you can download them here:
If you have any questions please contact Mark Greenhalgh
*please note if you have less than 12 on your team than additional players may be assigned to you


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News from Career Alchemy
Career Alchemy Founder shortlisted for Career Coach of the Year
Nominated by a grateful client, founder Director and Lead Coach, Carolyn Parry has reached the shortlist for the Career Development Institute's prestigious Career Coach of the Year 2017 award. The CDI maintains professional standards in career development work in the UK and runs the Professional Register. Speaking about her nomination, Carolyn said: "With the advance of the gig economy and technology developments, combined with a world economy in flux, career coaching is all the more important in helping people to create happy and successful working lives which are meaningful and sustainable. I am delighted that the quality of my work has been recognised by this shortlisting." The winner will be announced on 8 March in Leeds.
February 2017 - Career Alchemy delivers CPD for NASES HE & FE members
As part of her role as one of the trustees of NASES, the National Association of Student Employment Services, Career Alchemy founder, Carolyn Parry is providing a free CPD webinar for NASES members.
NASES is the professional association for university and further education college job shops across the UK. Every year it runs a National Student Employment Week across the UK to help highlight and bring additional value to its service member.
Taking place on Wednesday, 22nd February at 11 am, the webinar, a first for NASES, focusses on helping job shop participants to discover some really quick, unique, and proven techniques which you can teach to your students in a couple of minutes each so they can nail their next interview, whatever the context.
Informed by neuroscience, positive psychology and experience, the session includes quick ways for staff to help students to :
February 2017 - Career Alchemy delivers business start up Job Centre workshops
With the world of work changing, jobs becoming more insecure and zero hours working on the up, being captain of your own destiny by running your own business can provide you with the security and freedom you seek.
So, Career Alchemy were delighted to be able to support Ammanford Job Centre Plus's Be Your Own Boss event on 17 February 2017.
As well as being able to talk with experts and advisers from organisations including Business Wales, the Princes Trust and PRIME Cymru, Career Alchemy Founder, Carolyn Parry delivered two free workshops to a packed room.
"What Could You Do?", helped participants who were interested in starting their own business but didn't know what in, to identify one or two possible business ideas to explore;
"Moving Forward With Confidence",helped participants to understand how to develop a positive mindset and included several techniques to get into a confident state.
If you would like Carolyn to run a similar event for your organisation, please click on the box below.
September 2016 - Career Alchemy became finalists in the Wales Start Up Awards
We are also delighted to announce that we were also finalists in another prestigious award - the Wales StartUp Awards 2016.
Co-founded by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, creator of the Wales Fast Growth 50, the Wales StartUp Awards has been set up to celebrate ambitious and indigenous start-up businesses that are making a real impact to the Welsh economy.
The first and only awards that are exclusive to companies who have started in business within the last three years, over 250 entries across 14 categories received throughout the length and breadth of Wales.
Talking about being on the shortlist, Carolyn Parry, Founder of Career Alchemy said: "I am delighted that we shortlisted in the Services category. The standard is very high and for Career Alchemy to been a finalist in our first year even is a huge achievement."
July 2016 - Career Alchemy Founder wins Prince's Business Start Up award
Founder Director and Lead Coach, Carolyn Parry has won the presitigious PRIME Cymru Business Start Up Award, presented by Prince Charles on Monday, July 4th 2016 at an Awards event hosted by Lucy Owen, BBC at the Branvwyn Hall, Swansea
PRIME Cymru is the Prince of Wales Charity to help over 50s start up businesses and get into employment.
For media enquiries, please contact Carolyn direct on 07899 075853.
April 2016 - Career Alchemy helps fire up Welsh business ambition and success
Founder Director, Carolyn Parry, recently delivered a very well received series of talks in April and May to South Wales Chamber members on how to fire up business ambition and skills development for success.
If you would like Carolyn to fire up your business or event please enquire via the button below.
March 2016 - Career Alchemy to sponsor NASES student Above and Beyond awards
Career Alchemy is proud to announce that it is sponsoring this year's Above and Beyond Awards at the National Association of Student Employment Services.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Carolyn Parry, Founder Director and Lead Coach at Career Alchemy said,
"Career Alchemy is all about helping people to recognise and develop their potential purposefully so they can be happy and successful in their career. We are delighted to be sponsoring the Above and Beyond awards at this year's conference to recognise the emerging stars of tomorrow."


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There was a culmination of reasons as to why I didn't get into babywearing.
Firstly, I had a really crappy baby carrier. It was a hand me down and I thought I'd just make do. Big mistake.
Secondly, Elliott didn't like it at all but looking back now, the crappy baby carrier is probably to blame.
Lastly, my undiagnosed postnatal depression did not help. I recall a lot of anxiety around baby wearing including dropping my baby when trying to put him in and out of the carrier, suffocating my baby…it was just too much to deal with and so I just didn't do it. It was easier that way.
But now with Mila, wow I've been missing out. It's pure and utter freedom as a mother.
Why else has baby wearing changed my life as a mum? Well, let's see…
- I get cuddles all day
- I get wafts of lovely baby smell all day
- Baby stays nice and happy (most of the time)
- It's great for bonding
- It keeps me happy, relaxed and confident
- I can easily work and blog at my computer while she sleeps on me
- I can go to the toilet when I want and don't have to hold for fear of putting a sleeping baby down (I think this is one of the most exciting things)
- Grocery shopping is so much easier
- It helps strengthen my core muscles
- There's much less crying
- I can prepare dinner with ease
- I can vacuum with ease
- I can do the laundry with ease
- I have an instant 3.5kg weight on me for doing squats and lunges
- We both use each other's body heat to stay snuggly and warm
- I feel as though it's helped me to become more 'in tune' to Mila's needs
There's no doubt about it, baby wearing has boosted my confidence due to it's calming effect. It's also given me some of my independence back because I'm not restricted to the couch.
Do you wear your baby? What do you love about it?
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Survey results
The lowdown (in their own words...)
If the firm were a fictional character it would be...
The Verdict
The firm
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is renowned for its real estate expertise, encompassing commercial property, construction, property litigation and planning work. The firm also offers high-quality commercial and private client services. BCLP was nominated for Real Estate Team of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2017.
The star performers
Commercial contracts; Commercial property; Construction; Contentious trusts and probate; Employment: employers; Environment; Financial services (contentious); Flotations: small and mid-cap; Fraud: civil; Gaming and betting; Infrastructure (parliamentary); Licensing; Personal tax, trusts and probate; Planning; Property finance; Property litigation; Real estate funds; Social housing; VAT and indirect tax.
The deals
Advised Aviva Investors on the development constraints (including rights of light issues) surrounding an office space on Fenchurch Street; assisted China Life and Brookfield with the £346m acquisition of the corporate structure owning Aldgate Tower; acted for the second and third claimants in Isaac Moussa Salem & Ors v Faraj Moussa Salem & Ors in a partnership dispute relating to a multi-billion dollar African trading business and a Mayfair property portfolio; assisted on a project jointly directed by the World Bank and the IFC with the creation of a report regarding the privatisation and regulation of the water sector in the Philippines; acted for Secure Income REIT Plc in a secondary placing of ordinary shares.
The clients
Canary Wharf; Derwent London; Deutsche Bank; Dowager Duchess of Marlborough; British Property Federation; Qatari Diar; Shore Capital Stockbrokers; Tesco; Thames Water; Westfield Shopping Towns.
The Verdict
'The focus on commercial real estate' was motivation for most current trainees to apply to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - the 'the biggest and most respected "built environment" firm in the country'. The 'outstanding' training is 'very hands-on throughout the training contract and at law school' and trainees enjoy 'frequent access to high-quality work', as well as 'earlier exposure to more complex tasks'. One trainee described their experience in the corporate finance department as 'comparable to a seat at any Magic or Silver Circle firm'. Encouragingly, the 'mentoring scheme is very effective' and there is a real 'desire to make sure trainees are doing well'. Departmental training is also 'very good', in particular the 'workgroup training and specialist trainee training' in the tax department. Less favourable feedback included complaints about the 'mixed messages regarding seat choices' and there was visible concern among many trainees about recent 'low retention rates'. On a more positive note, work highlights consisted of 'working on a large-scale acquisition of a real estate asset with a corporate wrapper from start to finish' and 'handling a large client account on my own for a week'. 'Late nights' were a common gripe, although some trainees conceded that because 'everyone is helpful, you don't mind being stuck in the office with them if you have to work late'. Indeed, recruits love the 'collegiate atmosphere' and welcome 'the balance between City prestige/reputation' and the firm's 'decent attitude towards life outside of work'. For a 'Goldilocks firm - not too big and not too small' with a 'strong real estate practice' complemented by the 'friendly attitude of people on all levels', apply to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.
A day in the life of...
Adrian Kwok third-seat trainee, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Departments to date: Structured debt and capital markets; corporate finance and structured debt (Goldman Sachs secondment)
University:King's College London
Degree:Hispanic Studies with English
8.45am: I usually get to the office early to check emails that have come in overnight and review my to-do list. I then head down to Alibi (the firm's canteen) for breakfast with fellow trainees.
9.30am: I receive an email from a partner regarding an issuance of variable funding notes. I have been asked to update the documents list and prepare revised drafts of the transaction documents. I look through the briefing note, which is useful for learning about the transaction structure and what the transaction documents set out to achieve. I then work on the documents for the rest of the morning and sit down with the partner to discuss what I have prepared. This is a great learning experience as I am able to appreciate the subtle nuances of the transaction from her comments on the documents. After revising the drafts, the documents are ready for circulation to the client.
1.00pm: It is a sunny day today so I have made plans with trainees and associates in my department to go to Borough Food Market for lunch and coffee.
2.00pm: We have been instructed by a lender in a real estate financing project. As the project approaches completion, it is my responsibility to update the conditions precedent checklist on a daily basis so all parties are clear about the status of each item on the list. I will now join a partner on a call with the borrower's legal counsel to negotiate provisions of the security documents and discuss outstanding items on the list. Afterwards, I review the notes I took during the call to discuss the next steps with the partner and draft an email to update the client.
4.30pm: I will be assisting a partner and an associate on several ISDA negotiations over the next few weeks, and the partner has arranged for me to take part in a training session. The training introduces the main provisions of the ISDA master agreement and the key negotiation areas when acting for hedge providers and other counterparties. It is great to have the chance to learn about such a technical and intricate area of law, and the training gives me good insight into the secondment opportunities to leading financial institutions that the firm offers to trainees.
6.15pm: After a busy day, I touch base with the associates and partners to update them on my progress and check whether there is anything else I can help with. After ensuring that all work for today has been completed, I return to my desk to quickly look through my emails and make a to-do list for tomorrow.
6.45pm: I send a message to a couple of friends I met on the LPC to see whether they are up for dinner and a few drinks tonight. They oblige and I set off for the Oyster Shed, a riverside bar within five minutes' walk from the office that looks out across the Thames.
About the firm
Address:Adelaide House, London Bridge,, London EC4R 9HA
Telephone: 020 3400 1000
Fax:020 3400 1111
Facebook:Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Managing partner: Lisa Mayhew
Total partners: 200
Other fee-earners: 459
Total trainees: 114
Other offices: Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Manchester, Moscow, Paris, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Yangon.
Who we are: We support clients from 14 international offices. Our clients include 50 Global Fortune 500 or FTSE 100 companies.
What we do: We have particular strengths in real estate, corporate, finance and tax, and a strong litigation and dispute resolution capability.
What we are looking for: In addition to talented individuals with brilliant minds and bright attitudes, we are looking for people who can take complex, often pressurised, commercial situations in their stride. The sort of people our clients want on their side and will ask for by name.
What you'll do:When recruiting trainees, our focus is on quality rather than quantity. As a result, our trainees are rewarded with a high degree of responsibility and involvement, underpinned by an exceptional standard of training and support. BLP has always prided itself on providing the right environment for people to grow.
Perks: Generous flexible benefits package, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme.
Sponsorship:CPE/GDL and LLM+ fees paid and £7,200 maintenance per course.
Facts and figures
Training contracts available for 2020: 40
Applications received pa: Approx 2,500
Percentage interviewed: Approx 10%
First year: £40,000
Second year: £45,000
Newly qualified: £70,000
Turnover in 2016/2017: £270m (+7% from 2015/2016)
Application process
How: Online via website.
What's involved:Online application; online test; assessment centre; vacation scheme (if applied for); final round interview with two partners.
When to Apply:
Training Contract beginning in 2020: By 31 July 2018.
Winter Vacation Scheme: By 31 October 2017.
Summer Vacation Scheme: By 14 January 2018.


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David is the Press Secretary in the Office of the Vice President in the Republic of South Sudan. He was the Director of the for Legislation at the South Sudan National Parliament during the pre-independence 6-year transitional period (2008-2013).
He has been a delegate to numerous international and continental summits and forums such as the United Nations General Assembly, African Union, Intergovernmental Conference on the Great Lakes Region, and Nile Basin Summit. He has also worked as columnist.
David holds a Master of Arts Degree in International Security from Joseph Korbel School of International Studies.


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Rocky's owner wanted to build a place for his canine companion that would have a comfy atmosphere, while providing a lovely spot to soak up the sun. Lounging outside is one of Rocky's favorite things to do, so some extra features on his custom dog house was a must. Especially, living in Southeast Asia, where the warmth is just about year round.
Here is Rocky showing off his custom dog house. His smile speaks louder than words.
Here is the dog house's "before" picture. All he had to use was plywood, a drill and a jigsaw for this project.
He assembles the plywood available to him into a lovely little frame. The front wall is slightly slanted, in order to provide maximum ventilation.
With a little help, the bamboo siding is put into place.
He found some bamboo washed up from the shore and used them for the finishing details.
Here is the final installment of the roof, supported by, you guessed it, bamboo.
The roof has only two rows of bamboo stapled down on the back and front. The remaining stalks are supported in the middle by gravity and support pillars.
Next, he cut slits into the bamboo strands, in order to prepare for the best part of the dog house - the green roof.
In order to add some life to the roof, succulents are reused from overgrown plants on his balcony. "Creepers," as they are called, need very minimal maintenance, including water and soil.
Creativity can be found in every nook and cranny of this little homestead.
Here is the finished product, with Rocky giving a great big smile from the doorway. All that this needs now is a mini neon sign and some coconuts with straws.
Credit: Imgur/iwanebe


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We live in a microwave generation where we want everything right away, however things don't happen according to our plans and our timing, but in God's plans and in His timing. We need to be persistent and determined to work for what we believe God has for our life. Just like Jacob, we need to desire the blessings of God over our lives so that we are determined to "wrestle" with him until He blesses us.
In Genesis 32: 22-30 shows how Jacob wrestles with God and tells God "26…I will not let you go unless you bless me."
Another example is found in 1 Chronicles 4:10 where Jabez cries out to God to bless him and enlarge his territory. "Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, 'Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.' And God granted his request."
We need to grab on to God and pursue Him until we see the blessing, until God grants our requests, and until God answers our prayers. God is always there with us. He hears every prayer and every cry. God wants to bring peace to us right now. God is with us to see us through every season. Be patient and consider the promises that God has for you. Be patient and persistent, some things take time, but don't loose heart because God is present.
God is God of our future. He is the leader and the director of our steps. He goes before us to lead us. He checks everything before we get there. God is not discouraged by what we might do. He already knows each mistake, he already knows each failure but He is faithful and continues to love us and guide us towards His promises and goodness.
The God of Israel is our rearguard – He has got our back. He is the God over my backside, my past. God protects us from our past faults, and failures, and weaknesses. He is aware of every flaw and tendency and they do not discourage Him. Do not be afraid of failing God.
Pursue God whole-heartedly and don't stop until you see the blessing.
Prayer: Father God, I pray over the person that is reading this right now. I pray against doubt, I pray against shame, I pray against every lie the devil whispers into their ears. Jesus, I thank you that we are forgiven of our past and we thank you that we are forgiven of our shame, and that we can move forward and believe in our future, the future and life you have set aside for us. God you cover our past, you are my future, and you've got our backs. You are for me. Let us be persistent in seeking you and persistent in seeing our breakthrough. Just like in Genesis 32: 26 as Jacob wrestles with God, let us continue to press into God until we see the blessing. In Jesus name, Amen.


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The Pistachio and Orange Biscotti Recipe These fragrant biscotti are delicious served either with coffee or dipped in a glass of sweet dessert wine.
1 cup whole pistachios, shelled
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1⁄2 cup sugar
finely grated zest of 1 orange
1⁄2 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the pistachios on a baking sheet. Bake for 5–10 minutes. Cool, rub in a kitchen towel to remove excess skin, then coarsely chop.
2 In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, zest, baking powder, salt, and nuts. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and butter. Mix the wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
3 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and form into 2 logs, each 8in (20cm) long by 3in (7cm).
4 Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes in the middle of the oven. Cool slightly, then cut diagonally into 1⁄2in (1cm) thick slices with a serrated knife.
5 Bake for another 15 minutes, turning after 10, until golden and hard to the touch. STORE These will keep in an airtight container for more than 1 week.
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How Should I Remove Dig.coinup.org Virus Effectively?
In the surface, Dig.coinup.org is an identifiable searching website. And it is very common to see this through the internet. If you know its mechanism, you will know that it is not common and this is a hijacker on the browsers. When it controls the browsers, it casting a shallow on the whole system. It is not possible for you to search things as before.
It does need special occasions for Dig.coinup.org to enter into your computer. When you open the dangerous pages or you click on the doubtful links on the websites, Dig.coinup.org will be brought in. Even if it fails, other kinds of malware will success. Some of them will accompany the viruses. Normally, the viruses are blocked outside, but Dig.coinup.org survive. Therefore, it is better for you to keep an eye on the daily operations.
Dig.coinup.org controls the websites are not just for fun. As you know, the security system will help you to block some dangerous websites. So it turns it off. It is also a search tool, so it could be the malicious page deliver. To sum up, it has one main goal that it is to make the dangerous pages being opened on the PC. You should lift the control of Dig.coinup.org right now. Or you will face with more malware, and your searching functions are inefficient anymore. Please check the information to get rid of it.
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- Do not install free applications from unreliable websites! Use only legitimate resources like CNE and others.
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. Also, it would be better if you check for Dig.coinup.org folder and remove it. Often you can find such folder here:
Name of the folder can be different from a virus name, so better check all suspicious folders and clean it up
Right after, cleaning all of the folders, you'll be able to begin cleaning up the web browser. Before removing Dig.coinup.org pop-ups, it's necessary to totally reset the web browser. If you still think about manual removal of Fast Search, follow these steps below:
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Windows 8/8.1: Right-click on Start – Quick Access Menu – Control Panel – Uninstall a program. You will see the list of programs and software, that is installed on your PC. Find "Dig.coinup.org", click on it and press 'Uninstall".
Windows 7: Click on Start – Control Panel – Uninstall a program. You will see the list of programs and software, that is installed on your PC. Right-click on "Dig.coinup.org" and press 'Uninstall".
Windows XP: Click on Start – Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs. Similar windows with the list of programs will show you. Right-click on "Dig.coinup.org" and press "Remove".
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After you have removed the Dig.coinup.orgyou will need to reset browser settings. To do it, follow the tips below:
If you have Google Chrome Browser go to the "Settings" tab (top right corner), choose "More Tolls" -> "Extensions". There find Unknown extension and click on the Trash Can (Remove). Also go to the "Settings" tab again and choose "Settings". Find "Manage search engines.." and remove all search engines what you didn't use.
If this didn't work, then you need to reset the whole browser. For this go to the "Settings" and press "Show advanced settings". At the bottom of the page, click "Reset settings" button.
Open settings by clicking on the icon in the top right corner. There go to "Add-ons" and choose "Extensions". Find here the Dig.coinup.org and Remove it!
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Click on Cogwheel icon (top left corner) and Choose "Manage add-ons". Find here Dig.coinup.org and press "Disable" button.
If you still notice Dig.coinup.org then you should reset whole browser option. Open "Tools" menu, then click "Internet options". In the next window, click "Advanced" button and then press "Reset".
Click "More actions" button at the top right corner, then click "Settings". Under Privacy, click on "Clear browsing data" button, check the items you want to delete, then click "Delete".
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My name is Patricia Fitzgerald and I am a Mandala and Spiritual Artist based in Dublin, Ireland. My main body of work is Mandala art, but I also create Soul Collage and Angel pieces, again intuitively working with the energies that arise.
From the classical Indian language of Sanskrit, the word Mandala can be loosely translated to mean circle. But the Mandala is far more than just a simple shape. It embodies wholeness, representing the structure of life itself, a cosmic diagram that shows us our relatedness to the infinite, that which extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds. The Mandala can be seen as a container for essence, energy or spirit. A journey into the self and to the connectedness with all that is.
The drawing of Mandalas as well as being an artistic practice is a meditative and spiritual exercise, bringing much peace and a sense of wellbeing. Mandalas are amazing tools for deepening the meditation experience and expanding consciousness.
How to meditate with Mandala
- Choose a mandala that you feel drawn to.
- Sitting comfortably with your back straight with the mandala approximately an arms length away, gently gaze at the mandala, allowing your focus to relax so that the image gradually blurs.
- For about 5 minutes or longer, meditate on the centre of the mandala allowing its geometry to bring your mind into a state of balance. This is the space where the ego self becomes less active.
- Five minutes is a good minimum time to sit with your mandala, but longer is encouraged.
- When you feel ready, shift your awareness elsewhere and enjoy the deep inner equilibrium that remains.
Mandalas promote mindfulness, encourage peace and tranquility in the viewer's mind and home. Psychologists, neurologists and researchers have found that by stimulating both sides of the brain (which mandala art is doing) our thought process becomes clearer, stress reduces, blood pressure lowers and the list goes on. This happens both in the creation process and by viewing or meditating upon the piece.
All of my work is created intuitively as a form of open eyed meditation. The energies with me are palpable during the creation phase.
As well as original art works, many of the pieces are available in beautifully produced limited edition prints. You can visit the Gallery page on my website to view both originals and prints.
If you would like to commission a piece created for a particular person or intention, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and you can see more about that process on the Commissions page.
Mandalas make a wonderful gift either to yourself or to someone that you love. They are suitable for many occasions. I hope that you enjoy my offering.
Wishing you much peace,


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Stuffed uncomfortably into the seat next to him is a six foot tall, golden eagle. Upon its head sits a crown, which manages to stay in place even as the bird's massive head spins with lightening speed from left to right as it examines the room. It does not appear to know where it is or why it's there, nor does it seem to care.
Before we get going why don't the two of you introduce yourselves and tell me a little about why you chose to sign up for my class. Who wants to go first? How about you, with all the arms.
VISHNU: Hello Mr. Alastair Franco, I am the formless metaphysical concept known as Vishnu. I am the preserver and guardian of men, and when necessary, I appear on earth to fight demons and fierce creatures which helps maintain cosmic harmony. I also like ping-pong and watching videos of attractive females shooting guns.
ALASTAIR: Oh, how wonderful. And what brings you to my class?
VISHNU: Although I am the God of the world, it brings me great displeasure, and much embarrassment, to admit that I have never partaken in the act of alcohol consumption. I have watched the people of earth enjoy the intoxicating pleasure of fermented fruits for many millennium now, yet I myself have never experienced this pleasure. It simply will not do, for a being of my stature to be ignorant in any area, especially one that involves little umbrellas and bendy straws.
ALASTAIR: That sounds just wonderful. Thank you for sharing, and welcome to the class Mr. Vacuum.
VISHNU: No, no, no, It is Vishnu, not vacuum.
ALASTAIR: Oh, I beg your pardon, Vishnu. That's an interesting name, is it Portuguese?
VISHNU: Hindu.
ALASTER: Hindu? Are you sure? Because that sounds a lot like Portuguese to me.
VISHNU: Of course I'm sure.
ALASTAIR: Really? Well, you should look into that because it sounds Portuguese.
VISHNU: I will not.
ALASTAIR: Okay, lets move on then. How about your feathered friend? Why don't you tell me a little about yourself, Mr. Eagle.
GARUDA: Kikikiki-ki-ki-kuk...kuk...kuk...kuh ...
ALASTAIR: I'm sorry, you must be speaking too quickly. I didn't understand a word of that.
VISHNU: His name is Garuda. He is the bringer of heavenly nectar, the sworn enemy of the serpent, and how I get around when I run out of bus tickets.
ALASTAIR: Well, isn't that wonderful. You mean you actually ride him?
VISHNU: It wreaks havoc on my hair, but yes, yes I do.
ALASTAIR: Amazing, simply amazing. So now that we know each other a little, why don't we get started. I'd like to begin with a short introduction to this class before moving on to the actual lesson itself.
So, this course was designed as a place for people to come and learn about how to drink liquor. Drinking may seem like an intuitive process on its surface, but when it come to alcohol there are a great many tricks and tips that can be utilized to help prevent common drinking blunders, such as hangovers, vomiting, bar fights, sleeping with your cousin, and all the other negatives that frequently occur.
I have found that most young people who begin to drink do so without the basic knowledge of how to avoid the common pitfalls. They see Mom and Dad in the backyard with friends, having a few beers or consuming shots of whisky out of each others bellybuttons, and think to themselves, "Hell, I can do that," without realizing how many years of practice it took their parents to get to that point. They then go out and drink a full bottle of vermouth with a chocolate milk chaser, and spend the rest of the night vomiting into grandmas favorite umbrella stand.
This is where I come in. I am here to teach first time drinkers what their Mom and Dad were too drunk to. I will show you how to moderate your consumption, which brands are good and which to avoid, and many other important aspects of drinking. So what do you think? Should we get started?
VISHNU: Oh, yes please. This is all so exciting.
GARUDA: Skreeeeeaghh.
ALASTAIR: Okay, great. So first off I'm going to pour each of you a glass of scotch and I'd like you to breath in the fumes to get a sense of what the taste will be like. Don't drink it yet, just concentrate on the smell.
(Vishnu takes the glass passed to him with one of his many hands and begins to inhale its aroma. Before Alastair can finish pouring Garuda's drink, the great bird snatches the bottle from his hands with its beak, and turns it upside down over its throat, drinking all of the contents in one massive gulp. The bird then flings the empty bottle across the room where it shatters against the wall.)
ALASTAIR: Oh my word, no! That is exactly what we want to avoid when drinking for the first time. You just consumed a full liter of very strong alcohol without even taking a breath.
VISHNU: Bad Garuda! You listen to the instructors directions, or I will send you to live in one of Mike Tyson's pigeon coops. Do you understand?
GARUDA: Skreeeeaghh.
VISHNU: Good. Please continue sir.
ALASTAIR: Um, I'm actually a little worried here. That was a great deal of booze to ingest so quickly, especially for a beginner. He may need this.
(Alastair walks toward Garuda with an empty trash can and places it on the floor near the birds talons. From the corner of his eye he spots Vishnu holding a full bottle of whisky in one of his many hands. While Alastair watches, Vishnu effortlessly pours the contents down his throat with the same quickness and disregard for safety as Garuda.)
ALASTER: Wait! Stop! What are you doing?
VISHNU: I am Vishnu, creator of worlds, master of all, and I'll be damned if I'm going to let a bird out drink me.
ALASTAIR: Um...okay....um, I'm not sure what that means, but...um, drinking that much is very dangerous. People die from over consuming alcohol every day. You need to be careful about how much you drink, especially when it comes to hard liquor.
VISHNU: And you need to be carful I don't kick your scrawny ass across the room. (Vishnu seems stunned by the words that just left his mouth) Oh, my god! I don't know why I just said that. It was very inappropriate, but it was almost as if I could not help myself. I am very sorry for my rudeness.
ALASTAIR: Okay, okay, no, no, this is good, its a teachable moment, no need to be sorry. There are some people who, after consuming too much alcohol, become belligerent and even aggressive. It is very common and one of the main reasons understanding the effects of alcohol is so important. You just drank a great deal of liquor in an incredibly short period of time and your system is trying to deal with it. In the future you should only consume much smaller portions, maybe one or two ounces at a time.
VISHNU: Do these negative effects also apply to birds?
ALASTAIR: Um, I guess they would. Why?
VISHNU: Because Garuda is finishing another bottle.
(Alastair turns his head in time to see Garuda drop two empty bottles of rum from his giant beak. The bird squawks loudly then hops up on the table and starts kicking over bottles. It moves too close to the edge and slips off, landing on its back. There is another squawk, this time with much less enthusiasm. Garuda lays motionless, whistling Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird, quietly to himself.)
ALASTAIR: Oh, my god! Are you okay? (the bird ignores this question.)
VISHNU: Not to worry, Garuda is a powerful force that can not be bested by a mere liquid. You should try and relax. Lets have a drink.
(with that, Vishnu gulps back a full bottle of bourbon, then chases it down with a bottle of rye, while Alastair stares in disbelief.)
ALASTAIR: What are you doing? I just explained how dangerous that is.
VISHNU: And I just explained how I would not be out done by a foul fowl. Now, fuck off. Sorry.
ALSATAIR: This class is not going the way I anticipated.
VISHNU: Who said that?
ALASTAIR: What do you mean? I did.
VISHNU: Oh no, I can't see you. I think I've gone blind. Somebody call 911.
ALASTAIR: Your not blind, your eyes are closed.
VISHNU: No. God no, I'm blind! Why did I spend all that money on a tattoo I'll never see? Oh, the humanity, why, why, why?
ALASTAIR: Just open your eyes.
VISHNU: Okay, I'll try....oh, wow, I guess you were right. I see you. Boy you're ugly.
ALASTAIR: Alright, that's it, this class is over.
VISHNU: I would very much like to punch you in the teeth right now, but my arms don't seem to be following instructions. Would you mind punching yourself in the face for me?
ALASTAIR: You need to just get on your bird and go home so you can sleep this off. Maybe we can try again next week.
GARUDA: Kuk...kuk...kuk.
VISHNU: He says he thinks your ugly too.
ALASTAIR: Christ, I need a drink.