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Imbibers no longer need to reside in major cities to score a cold brew coffee fix. Earlier this year Starbucks released its first ever "small batch," 20-hour cold brewed beverage in stores across the country, signaling an all time high for a drink which was, not long ago, the darling sophisticated (and pricey!) sibling to iced coffee.
Unlike iced coffee, which is standard hot coffee with added ice, cold brewed coffee is, as its name suggests, coffee brewed without heat. Basically, one steeps coffee grinds in cold or room temperature water for the desired number of hours (usually between 12 and 24), then filters them out for a concentrated elixir. One would then want to cut that with water or milk.
For the last few years Whole Foods has stocked bottles of jet fuel-strength concentrate cold brew from brands like Grady's and Chameleon, which are both worthy players and only demand that the consumer mellow out the solution a bit. But much of the good stuff has been fixed to third wave coffee shops since cold brew is best kept, well, cold, making it more challenging to ship.
But that's not to say some aren't trying. Stumptown, the praised Portland, Oregon-based roaster which is increasingly making its name known across the country, was an early third wave cold brew player, first releasing those squat chocolate-colored bottles of crack coffee (need to get 15 tasks done in 10 minutes? try this stuff) in 2011. Since then Stumptown has gone on to experiment with cold brew in other ways, launching pre-mixed cold brews with dairy and, this past April, a nitro brew in a can.
With so many great cold brew coffee options, Eater decided to taste through the best of what's available on a national level—both concentrates and ready-to-drink bottles—sold at major markets like Whole Foods or via the internet.
Of course we tested out the usually suspects like Stumptown and San Francisco's Blue Bottle, along with smaller brands like Denver's Corvus Coffee and Chicago's Bow & Truss. Some coffees were brewed with chicory, while others followed a different flavor route, incorporating hops. Anchorhead out in Seattle makes a stellar hopped cold brew.
In general though, we were especially impressed with the whole Stumptown line, but our office-wide favorite came from lesser-known California supplier Secret Squirrel. Below, in no particular order, our picks.
11 Excellent Cold Brew Coffees
Installation Coffee Company (two 32-ounce bottles for $37)
Beans: Proprietary blend from Central America
Strength: Concentrate
Los Angeles-based Musician Ben Usen founded his online cold brew coffee company Installation two and a half years ago, well before the present wave. To prepare his brew, he cold soaks grinds for 24 hours, which yields a floral-tasting coffee. Out of all the cold brews we sampled, this one screamed passionfruit, channeling an overall tropical profile. One 32 ounce bottle makes about 12 cups and Usen suggests diluting his concentrate with water or milk over ice.
Blue Bottle New Orleans Iced Coffee ($4)
Beans: Source from Northern Peru
Strength: Ready-to-drink with dairy and sugar
Blue Bottle's signature calling card is its addictive New Orleans-style chicory coffee. The cold brew itself, a blend of coffee beans and chicory, is cold brewed for 12 hours before whole milk and sugar join the party. Really though, the sugar serves to round out and balance the drink as opposed to adding a saccharine quality. At Blue Bottle cafes, baristas have long made this drink to order, but last year the chain released pre-packed versions appropriate for grab and go. In comparison to Stumpton's newer cold brews that also come pre-batched with dairy and sugar (mentioned below), Blue Bottle's flavor is a bit more complex and sophisticated (Stumptown tasted slightly flatter in a side-by-side comparison), and the drink itself is less sweet. Do note though, despite its creamy flavor, this one packs a caffeine punch!
Stumptown, Cold Brew ($4)
Beans: Typically sourced from Latin America
Strength: Ready-to-drink
Stumptown is the OG player in the third wave cold brew game. This original brew was released in March of 2011 at various cafes and better retail shops, and is made (as are Stumptown's other cold brew options) from grinds stepped for 12 hours in room temperature water. The coffee is then double filtered for a smooth, chocolatey ride. Although Stumtown files this brew in the "ready-to-drink" category, it's incredibly potent, and I personally like to cut it with half water or a quarter water plus a quarter milk. And definitely drink it on the rocks.
Stumptown, Cold Brew with Milk ($4)
Beans: Typically sourced from Latin America
Strength: Ready-to-drink with dairy and sugar
Stumptown's sophomore effort to its original cold brew (pictured just above) is, perhaps, a move to compete with Blue Bottle's beloved New Orleans Iced. Released in 2013, Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee with Milk combines Sunshine Dairy half and half plus sugar and its original cold brew. We were fans with the above carton, though it's worthwhile to note that those keen on mochas might also like the chocolate-flavored version. Overall this drink is round, smooth and totally user-friendly.
Stumptown, Nitro ($5)
Beans: Typically sourced from Latin America
Strength: Ready-to-drink
Coffee in a can is just cool. And Stumptown's newest release, canned nitro cold brew, absolutely wins out. Consider the rich, smooth, chocolatey flavors of Stumptown's original cold brew, just lighter. Not lighter in flavor, but lighter in body. This guy is easier to drink than Stumptown's original, and it really doesn't need any added dairy to cut the brew's richness. Cans have only been available since April of this year, and they were inspired by the success of the nitro on tap dispensed at Stumptown cafes.
Red Thread Good ($4)
Beans: Fair Trade Organic Nicaraguan Purist Single Origin
Strength: Ready-to-drink
Sometimes extra strong cold brews aggressively attack your tastebuds, even once dilated. For those who opt not to cut cold brew with dairy, Red Thread Good is a great choice for a slightly lighter style cold coffee that's ready to drink. When it comes to brewing, Red Thread soaks coarsely ground Fair Trade Organic Nicaraguan Single Origin coffee for 12 to 17 hours in room temperature water. The result is a clean-tasting cold brew with hints of cinnamon. And, for every serving of coffee sold, Red Thread donates 2-cents to charity.
Secret Squirrel ($4, and three 16-ounce concentrate bottles for $30)
Beans: An organic and Fair Trade blend
Strength: Ready-to-drink and concentrate
Out of all the bottles on this list, Secret Squirrel was, across the board, Vox's office-wide favorite. Available as a concentrate or in ready-to-drink form, these cold brews are beautifully and elegantly flavored, round and almost devoid of acidity, with subtle floral and chocolate notes. As far as prep, Secret Squirrel cold brews its organic beans for between 20 and 22 hours, then double strains the grounds (like Stumptown), and quickly bottles the brew so it doesn't oxidize. While Secret Squirrel sells its concentrate online, RTD bottles are on offer around Los Angeles. And owners Trevor and Rebecca Smith just recently debuted three dairy-spiked cold brews in flavors Dark Chocolate, Caffe Latte plus sugar, and Vietnamese Latte with condensed milk.
Chameleon ($4)
Beans: A organic and Fair Trade blend sourced from Latin America
Strength: Ready-to-drink espresso-based
Chameleon makes a whole slew of cold brew drinks sold at Whole Foods, the most ubiquitous of which is its signature black coffee concentrate. Newer to the line is the above pictured espresso-based cold brew, in addition to Chicory and Mexican-flavored cold coffee drinks. For the last three month they've been sold exclusively from Whole Foods. Those who enjoy the roasty flavors of an Americano will want to opt for this bottle.
Seaworth (two 32 ounce bottles for $25)
Beans: Organic and Fair Trade beans from an undisclosed Costa Mesa, CA roaster
Strength: Concentrate
Based in Newport Beach, California, surfers Darren Peralta and Bryan Marseilles are behind Seaworth—which is straight up just great cold brew devoid of acidity and full of richness. While you'll want to dilute this strong brew, Seaworth also bottles a coconut simple syrup to which one adds cold brew and half and half for an addictively rich drink. Seaworth's concentrate is made with grinds steeped for 18 hours, double strained, then bottled. In addition to drinking Seaworth cold, one can consume the concentrate hot.
Slighshot ($12 to $34 for concentrate and ready-to-drink)
Beans: Seasonal, single origin organic beans from Counter Culture
Strength: Concentrate and ready-to-drink
Slingshot, based out in Raleigh, North Carolina, produces a concentrate brew and bottles that are ready to drink. Local roaster Counter Culture is the preferred supplier of single origin beans, yet couple Jenny and Jonathan Bonchak (baristas themselves) pick coffees with varying flavor profiles based on seasonality. And their brewing method changes based on the chosen beans. While winter brews skew creamy, the summer cold brew available now tastes delicate and floral.
Anchorhead, Hopped (four 12 ounce bottles for $16)
Beans: Anchorhead's Narwhal blend, a mix of Guatemala and Sumatra beans roasted in house
Strength: Read-to-drink
When coffee meets beer, Anchorhead's hopped cold brew is born. And this too was another office-wide favorite. Imagine the flavor of cold brew with a subtle hoppy bite reminiscent of an IPA, plus the accompanying herbals notes of Citra hops. For a totally new take on coffee, this is the move. Do note that Anchorhead also makes a 20-hour cold brew concentrate (not hopped), and to prepare this bottle the concentrate is dry hopped for a few days then cut with water.


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Nowhere to Run follows Liv Dugan after a massacre where she works that Live suspects is tired to her past and to the package she recently received.
Nowhere to Hidethrills with tales of revenge and murder as the villain carves messages into the flesh of his victims. Detective September Rafferty must solve the murders before she becomes the next victim.

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How to take accurate Basel Body Temperatures?
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1.The Basel Body Temperature(BBT)measurements should be taken orally for 5 minutes in the case of keeping the BBT chart.
2.Take your temperature immediately after waking up,before getting out of bed.Do not eat or drink anything or start moving around before taking your temperature.
3.As far as possible,take your temperature at approximately the same time each morning.
4.Place the thermometer's sensing in the same location when taking the temperature each time.
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"X Crypto Market – Fastest Growing Online Crypto Marketplace (BitcoinMarketplace)" – Content:
The X Crypto market is the peer-to-peer market place where people can buy sell products and services using more than 50+ Crypto Currencies, Paypal and Credit Card.
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After the boom in the cryptocurrencies globally, several people have cryptocurrency with them, but there are minimal places where they can use them. There are very limited platforms Online where the user can spend the cryptocurrencies.
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The simple vision of the X crypto market is to increase the use of the cryptocurrency as a mode of transaction, where people holding cryptos can spend their crypto on a secured platform.
One of the unique features of the X crypto market is that they accept more than 50+ cryptocurrencies as payment, making it one of the most crypto friendly websites in the digital world. This website proves to be one the useful and reliable online platform for the people holding numerous types of cryptos with them. The website also accepts Paypal and credit card as there are people who still don't use crypto.
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The seller gets immense opportunities in listing a variety of products on the website. It takes nominal time for the vendor to list and start their business on the X Crypto market.
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As one of the wealthiest, most exclusive communities in the U.S., Paradise Valley is a top choice for celebrities, athletes, executives, and affluent buyers looking for a private retreat. If you are considering purchasing a home in this community, there are some steps you can take to help the process go as smoothly as possible. Read on to discover four of the best methods for house hunting in Paradise Valley.
1. Hire an Experienced Paradise Valley Realtor
Your first step in house hunting is to work with a knowledgeable local realtor. Using a real estate agent can not only give you access to resources you may not find on your own, but also help you avoid critical mistakes that are stunningly common.
He or she can provide you with information about the area where you'll be moving and can point you in the right direction as well as guiding you through the entire purchasing process. Home buying can be a confusing and complex process, and the right realtor can be your guide from start to finish.
2. Know What You Want
As one of Arizona's premier communities, Paradise Valley offers a variety of housing options to suit the needs of even the most discriminating buyer. The key is to know exactly what you are looking for from the get-go. Here are some things to consider before you begin house hunting to help you narrow down your search more quickly:
Location: There are several options when it comes to finding your ideal location in Paradise Valley. Are you looking for sprawling, idyllic desert views? Would you like to be nestled near picturesque Camelback Mountain? Would you prefer to be in a lush, green, manicured golf community or a larger lot in a family-centric neighborhood? Do you need easy access to major highways?
Lifestyle: Your lifestyle will also be a major factor in the home you choose. Would you like to be closer to the action in downtown Phoenix or Old Town Scottsdale, or are you more focused on privacy and lot size? Do you want to be near outdoor recreational opportunities or high-end shopping and dining? Are you looking for a 'lock and leave' option (perfect for those second home buyers or those frequently out of town)? It's important to nail down these preferences before you begin your search.
Personal Must-Haves: List out those things that you can't live without. Whether it is a certain style or layout of home, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, a specific view you are looking for, proximity to certain facilities, or amenities like that luxury kitchen, casita, or smart home technology, get it down on paper and share it with your realtor.
3. Review Online Sites
Statistics show that the vast majority of all house hunting includes online search. Thanks to a number of real estate websites and apps, you can tap into some amazing online resources to hunt for that perfect home. A good starting point would be your real estate agent's website. Other popular sites are Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Trulia, and others.
By pinpointing some properties you would like to check out, you'll be engaging in a valuable conversation that will continue to refine your home search with your Paradise Valley Real Estate Agent .
4. Understand Your Financing Options
Having an understanding of the median sales price in Paradise Valley is a great place to start. You can then start down the path of determining an ideal budget for the property. If you don't plan on paying cash for your home purchase, be sure to get pre-approved by a lender prior to beginning your home search. Pre-approval will help you understand more clearly what kind of price range you can look in, and what homes to are able to make an offer on, and it makes negotiations with the seller easier. Some listing agents for luxury Paradise Valley homes will require an approval letter or proof of funds prior to allowing a showing of the property.
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In the end, when it comes to the best practices for finding a home in Paradise Valley, working with the right PV Realtor in Arizona should be at the top of your list. If you're looking to jumpstart the process of hunting for your next home, Thomas Osterman is ready to help. Thomas is a Paradise Valley real estate veteran that knows the area and the market like few others. Give him a call today to talk about taking the right steps towards finding the new home of your dreams.
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Nick Mullins, author of "The Thoughtful Coal Miner" blog, will headline this year's Symposium on Sustainability with a Feb. 19 lecture in the Memorial Union Great Hall (8 p.m.). His talk, "Coal, Climate and Environmental Backlash," and a poster session (6:30-8 p.m., MU South Ballroom) kick off a two-day showcase of sustainability initiatives. All events are free and open to the public.
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, "Sustainapalooza: Let's be SustainABLE" takes over the MU Great Hall and ballrooms from 5 to 8 p.m. "Green it Yourself" learning exhibits, student organization displays, a clothing swap and local-sourced refreshments are part of the planned activities. The sustainability poster session will run concurrently in the MU Sun Room, followed by an awards presentation for excellence in sustainability. The Live Green awards recognize campus sustainability efforts through awareness and initiatives in teaching, research, outreach or operations.
The Symposium on Sustainability also is showing a documentary film on Monday, Feb. 26 (7 p.m., MU Great Hall). "The Age of Consequences" explores how the results of climate change -- such as food and water shortages -- lead to global instability and conflict.


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What is the best small business accounting software?
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What is the best small business accounting software?
Another reader submitted question. This time a reader was asking about accounting packages for small business. There are many accounting programs out there, and I plan on reviewing these programs in the future as well. If you are serious about your business, then you must look professional to your customers. Doing it via pad and paper is a nonstarter in today's electronic business world.
Reader question:
I read your review of Mint.com. It sounds good, but I [have] some questions. I'm very familiar with MSN Money for managing my personal accounts, but now need an accounting program to help me manage contacts, create invoices, perform AR & AP, and track inventory as well as personal finances.
Will the basic edition of Mint do this, or would it be better to go with one of the other programs out there? (I'd like to stay with a free program if possible.) Also, have you reviewed GnuCash? – Tasha
Hi Tasha, Mint.com is NOT suitable for a business. You are really asking about two different types of programs. Mint.com was designed for personal finance only. In addition, Mint is read-only and does not have any features needed for a business. It does not have the ability to manage contacts, create invoices, perform accounts receivable, manage accounts payable, or track inventory.
It's also typically not a good idea to mix business with pleasure. I personally like to keep my personal life separate from my business. It's also the fact my business is incorporated. So in my case from a legal perspective I must keep them separate. Otherwise you run the risk of piercing the corporate veil.
I typically like open source software. Most of my business uses open source, but not my accounting and billing. In addition, I prefer something that my accountant can work with, which in their case is Quickbooks. So while GnuCash might not be a terrible option, be prepared to support it yourself.
Fortunately Intuit, the maker's of Mint.com, has a few other options available for your small business. From the ones listed below, Quicken and Freshbooks are not owned by Intuit. Though at one time Intuit did own Quicken.
There are quite a few small business accounting software packages available:
- Freshbooks — Which is really just for invoicing customers.
- Quickbooks Online — Which is the most like Mint.com and lives in the cloud.
Freshbooks is web-based service that does online invoicing, expense management and time tracking of your employees or consultants. I particularly like this software since you get up and online in no time.
It's not a fully featured accounting program, so it's simple to use. For those of you who need integration into an accounting system, it offers this as an option. You can accept payments online via PayPal, Authorize.net and quite a few other merchant systems.
The nice thing about Freshbooks is you can try it free for 30 days.
Quckbooks Online
This is Inuit's online version of Quickbooks. It lacks some of the features of the desktop edition, but for most small businesses Quickbooks Online edition will be all you needed. If you are looking for web 2.0 application that's in the cloud, Quickbooks Online is your best option. Unlike the desktop edition, where you pay a one-time fee (though this isn't really true as the app lifespan is 3 years), Quickbooks Online you pay monthly.I suspect in the long run this is the future of Quickbooks, and the desktop application will be discontinued.
I suspect in the long run this is the future of Quickbooks, and the desktop application will be discontinued.
Quicken Home, Business & Rental Property 2019
This is the business edition of Quicken's popular personal finance software (see my review of Quicken). It really falls in between Quicken and purchasing Quickbooks instead. I am assuming Home, Business & Rental Property targets DBA entrepreneurs that are not incorporated and individuals who own rental properties. If this fits your profile, you might want to choose using this edition. However, personally, I would rather opt for Quickbooks.


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The Town of Williamston is under a boil water advisory at least until 2 p.m. today (Monday) due to a water main break that happened late Saturday night. Williamston water customers are being advised to boil water for one minute before drinking or cooking with it.
The pipe has been repaired and water test samples taken. Results of the tests are expected around 2 p.m., however the town is asking residents to boil their water until the water samples are confirmed safe for consumer use.
Officials said a 12-inch water main pipe line broke around midnight Saturday and town utility workers worked on it through the night.
Assistant Utilities Director David Rogers said workers initially were concerned that a water main crossing Big Creek may have broken because of the amount of water, which was already high due to recent rains.
The leak was eventually traced to a main water line located behind the Williamston Municipal Center.
Rogers said the line was located under two concrete drains and the weight of water runoff in the drains during the recent rains may have pushed down on the line contributing to the water main break.


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The purpose of this study is to determine how the Direct-to-GC vial concentrator tube and the DryVap ® Concentrator System can optimize the recoveries for both low and high boiling point semi-volatile compounds.
The purpose of this study is to determine how the Direct-to-GC vial concentrator tube and the DryVap® Concentrator System can optimize the recoveries for both low and high boiling point semi-volatile compounds. A spiking mixture from EPA method 8270D was chosen due to the more volatile compounds in the mix that are difficult to retain during the concentration and subsequent rinsing process; while the higher boiling compounds are more likely to absorb onto the glass walls.
The DryVap® Concentrator System was intentionally designed to provide enhanced recoveries of semi-volatile organic compounds such as those found in EPA Method 8270D. The unique design of the DryVap® system seals the Direct-to-GC vial concentrator tube inducing condensation of the evaporating solvent on the inside walls of the concentrator tube and forcing the concentrated extract towards the GC vial tip. This condensation, similar to the Kuderna-Danish apparatus, allows condensed solvent to recapture the more volatile compounds so they are not lost to the vapor phase. While this design is beneficial for more volatile compounds, solvent condensation on glass surfaces is a likely source for the adsorption of higher boiling point compounds, especially on the crest and tip of the concentrator tube.
The Direct-to-GC vial concentrating tube eliminates the need to transfer an extract from a concentration tube to a GC vial. This added feature will help you enhance your recoveries by keeping the original glassware from the concentration step to the analysis step. It also reduces the chance of a potential spill or loss of a sample by eliminating the need for traditional pipette transfer techniques to GC vials.
1. Place 125 mL of methylene chloride into a DryVap® Direct-to-GC concentrator tube.
2. Add 50 µg of 8270D Spiking Mix into the 125 mL of methylene chloride.
3. Place the concentration tube on one of the six positions and lower the lid.
4. Configure heater power to 5, nitrogen 20 psi and vacuum to -7 in Hg.
5. Press start and gently push down on the lid to seal the concentration tube.
6. When the sample is done, its position will light up "FINISH", and the DryVap® will beep.
7. Raise the lid and rinse the lower heater coil with 0.25 mL of methylene chloride. The rinse should drip into the bottom of the concentrator tube (this step can be automated by selecting " Auto Rinse Mode 1" on the control panel before starting the concentration process).
8. Using a pipette, rinse the concentrated sample along the bottom flat part of the concentration tube several times.
9. Dispense the concentrated sample back into the GC vial tip of the concentrator tube and read the meniscus to ensure its final volume is at 1.0 mL.
10. Unscrew the GC vial and cap.
11. Run extract on GC–MS.
The recoveries for the 114 semi-volatile compounds were very good, averaging from 86–113%, with the majority in the 90th percentile. Standard deviation and RSD were low showing great reproducibility throughout the concentration process.
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate enhanced semi-volatile recoveries for an extract while truly automating the entire concentration process. Using the Direct-to-GC vial concentrator tube with the DryVap® eliminates the transfer step done in traditional processes allowing for greater efficiency and reproducibility.
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Let's say you've just baked a colossal cake for a loved one but there's still a little something missing in it. Well that little something, to transform your plain cake into something miraculous, is here in the form of these Edible and sure to put a smile on your face Angry Birds Cake Toppers.
These Angry Birds Toppers are perfect for cakes as well as cupcakes and as listed by makers Artisan Cake Company, they're also 100% edible. The toppers look right out of the game with every miniscule detail of the Angry Birds, the pigs, the gigantic slingshot and the eggs designed to complete perfection.
The Angry Birds Cake Toppers lot shown here includes 5 evil pigs, 3 faithful red birds, 3 miraculous blue birds, the black self-destructive bird, the yellow woodcutter bird, the white egg-laying bird, the dark green boomerang bird, the legendary sling shot. It also includes a nest with eggs, a pile rocks, 4 wooden columns and 2 rock columns. If you're cake is smaller in size however, you can place an order for a smaller lot, including those elements you wish to adorn your cake with.
This lot of spectacular cake toppers is up for $115 and is sure to make any Angry Birds fans' birthday cake look epic. To add your own touch, you could try placing them just as they're shown in the gazillion levels of the game, with the furious birds waiting in line to destroy the evil pigs.
If you're an Angry fanatic of the Angry Birds, be sure to check out the Angry Birds Cake Pops and the Angry Birds toys in Action.


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Michelle Ye Announces Breakup with Mr. Xiao Mo
In 2015, Michelle Ye (葉璇) announced that she was dating well-known fashion stylist, Mr. Xiao Mo (小默先生). The couple often shared sweet photos on social media and Michelle openly praised Mr. Xiao Mo. Despite wearing promise rings and Michelle even stating that she feels as though they are already married, the 39-year-old actress announced today that they have broken up after four years of dating.
The announcement came as a shock to fans, as Michelle had praised Mr. Xiao Mo incessantly during a recent interview. She acclaimed, "He is very worldly and is an intelligent man. He taught me a lot of things. We live together and he would get up earlier than me every day to make breakfast. Living together cohesively, I don't mind letting him know that I love him. He has changed a lot for me. When he is with his friends, he doesn't speak much. But in order to pursue me, he changed himself and became more talkative. He would always call and talk to me. I was very touched. Sometimes, when the weather is cold and I have to work early, he would get up earlier and make sure the water is warm for me to use."
During the interview, the reporter had asked when the couple plan to tie the knot. The 39-year-old actress sweetly expressed that she already feels as though they are married and will walk the rest of their life's journey together. "You may as well just consider me married. There's no difference between us now and being married."
The interview was conducted a little more than a week before the breakup announcement. The sudden turn of events utterly shocked everyone. However, the four-year relationship was not without its fair share of breakup rumors and drama.
In regards to the reason for their breakup, Michelle divulged that they split amicably due to the couple's diverging paths and values in life.
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I don't understand the misconceptions and FUD around DNG.
Begging the question, what is PhaseOne's policy? I have say C1 version 9, I get a new camera. They update older versions freely or I have to upgrade?
Phase one does not add support for newer cameras to old versions. Same as Adobe. So, given that Adobe has the above described workaround technically you would loose that moving to C1. I personally don't see that as an advantage that I would take but it is there.I am not against upgrading software I just don't want to subscribe to it. Plenty of other people are fine with that and that is great.
Got zero to do with subscribing.
The issue of providing forward support of older raw software via DNG is an interesting one.Fantastic idea whilst Adobe keep updating their DNG converter for new camera formats and providing it freely, but if Adobe stop that product or make it part of the subscription, the idea rather falls apart.
It has *everything* to do with subscribing. The OP stated they were investigating C1 because Adobe is no longer offering upgrades to their LR product with stand alone licensing.
Hi,I'd like to drop LR, as they do not update the desktop version with the support for Z7, and start using CaptureOne.Before buying I'd like to asses, which features I am not going to find in CaptureOne.As I understand it CaptureOne does not have HDR and Panorama support, what else?Thank you.
He stated that exactly where? Seems it was you who brought up subscription no? Here's the OP's question copy and paste:IF I missed where HE asked about subscription, apologies. Did he? Or was it you?
He was referring to non-subscription LR6 as the "desktop" version. He correctly said that Adobe was not updating it.
Are people posting to aid the OP or propose an agenda?
Anything could happen in the future with respect to DNG and Adobe. More evidence WE need an openly documented and free to use raw format,
LOL I have no agenda. Hopefully the OP found the information helpful.
Id' thought DNG was supposed to be an 'open format' ?
I'd thought DNG was supposed to be an 'open format' ? If so, someone could presumably make their own version of Adobe's DNG converter. Right now there's no incentive, but maybe if Adobe changed their policy it could happen.
People have been building RAW->DNG converters for quite some time...Open source example: https://github.com/Fimagena/raw2dngCommercial example: Iridient Developer/Transfomer.
This is not a technology issue
C1 is also raw to DNG converter,
Which misses the point about needing an up to date converter to provide support for cameras newer than the software you're using.


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The most basic criteria for reaching Amitābha Buddha (Āmítuófó; 阿弥陀佛) and Medicine (Master) Buddha's (药师佛) Pure Lands (in the West and East respectively) are similar – the Three Provisions (of profound Faith in that Buddha, sincere Aspiration to be born in that Buddha's Pure Land, and true Practice accordingly, with mindfulness of that Buddha's name (or mantra). These Provisions are stated in a brief form in Āmítuófó's '18th Vow Of Those With Ten Thoughts All Born In My Land' (第十八十念皆生我国愿).
As there is no clear statement in the sūtras, in terms of Medicine Buddha's vows, to personally receive and guide (接引) those on the deathbed to reach his Pure Land, some interpret this to mean that it might be harder to reach it, with the need for more meritorious self-powered (自力) practice. Āmítuófó however, has his '19th Vow Of Those With Diligent Cultivation All Received And Guided By Me' (第十九勤修我皆接引愿) – to aid reach of his Pure Land. However, there is no mention in the sūtras that Medicine Buddha's Pure Land is harder to reach.
This might be a reason why mindfulness of Āmítuófó is a relatively more popular practice – as there is the scripturally stated vow, along with clearly related teachings, of his reception and guidance to reach his Pure Land, through which all other Pure Lands, including Medicine Buddha's Pure Land can be reached. Such ease is stated in Āmítuófó '9th Vow Of All Attaining Supernormal Flight [to reach immeasurable lands]' (第九得神足飞行愿).
That said, there still might be reception and guidance by Medicine Buddha, as Śākyamuni Buddha taught that it will take more than a kalpa to fully speak of his vows and meritorious virtues. Also, according to 'Śūraṅgama Sūtra's Section On Great Power Arrived Bodhisattva's Perfect Penetration With Mindfulness Of Buddha'《楞严经大势至菩萨念佛圆通章》, this was taught – 'If sentient beings' minds recollect [a] Buddha, [or are] mindful [of that] Buddha, manifesting in the present [or in the] future, [they will] definitely see [the] Buddha.' (若众生心,忆佛念佛,现前当来,必定见佛。) However, again, Medicine Buddha's reception and guidance for those departing from life is not stated explicitly.
Incidentally, the Medicine Master Sūtra《药师经》states that Āmítuófó's Pure Land and Medicine Buddha's Pure Land have 'meritorious virtues' adornments equal without difference' (功德庄严,等无差别). This makes the issue of which Pure Land being easier to enter all the more crucial, as a deciding factor of which to reach first. It should be noted that mindfulness of 'Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Thus Come One' [(南无)药师琉璃光如来] takes more time than 'Āmítuófó' [(南无)阿弥陀佛] in terms of their names.
If Medicine Buddha's Pure Land is looked forward to, mainly for healing of body and/or mind, the truth is that sincere mindfulness of either Āmítuófó or Medicine Buddha's name (or mantra) will both work for this purpose now – partially if the negative karma involved is much, and fully with lasting healing for sure, upon reaching their Pure Lands.
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Foodie Christmas Reviews
From the moment I first enquired about the course Yolanda was very attentive and helpful, and the moment we arrived all expectations were exceeded, Yolanda and John were so welcoming and friendly and really added to the day. We arrived the night before and stayed in the cabin which was lovely so many extra touches such as having tea coffee mike bread not to mention the face masks and chocolates on the beds. A wonderful course we could not believe the amount covered in the day and went home with a filled hamper of Christmas foodie treats all which we were able to decorate and package. Such a relaxing atmosphere and the studio space was perfect. Two very talented people who were love what they do. John's lunch was something else and the offering of drinks throughout the day was great. I will definitely be returning to future courses and make a weekend of it. Many thanks for a great day.
Charlotte Edwards
I have been to many courses over the years but this ranks as one of, if not the best, I have experienced. Yolanda and John were very welcoming and generous hosts. Yolanda was an excellent tutor and the day was packed with exciting Christmas themed food to make. The lunch was also delicious and had the choice of drinks all day.
Definitely on my wish list to return and try another of Yolanda courses. The whole day was excellent from beginning to end.
This course was brilliant from beginning to end. We stayed in the hosts on site accommodation which was amazing and then started our course bright and early. We made a huge selection of Christmas foods led by Yolanda and couldn't believe the vast amount of delicious bits we left with. If her attentive and friendly teaching wasn't enough we were fed and watered with delicious food and beverages all day by her lovely partner. I couldn't recommend these people or course enough and will definitely be returning to learn some more skills... and eat some more grub.Thank you again for a wonderful addition to our family Xmas tradition.
Natalie Walshe
Monday Stained Glass Course Reviews
Love Yolanda's enthusiasm and energy! She creates a relaxed and friendly but highly creative atmosphere in her workshops.
Barb P
Great course.
Have just finished my first piece of stained glass. Can't fault Yolanda's tuition. Friendly class who make you feel welcome. Great tea and biscuits and cake provided by John.
Julie Smith
I can't recommend this copper foil course highly enough. Not only do you get excellent tuition but all materials are included in the price and I know Yolanda won't let me leave with a disappointing piece of work. Everyone is really friendly and welcoming and so it is really quite motivating. I am so pleased I found this course and I am looking forward to trying stained and fused glass in the future. And more cake!
Beverley Bruce
A great opportunity to learn new skills in a friendly welcoming environment always a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits available. Nice likeminded interesting people to chat with and a chance to try different techniques with glass. Well worth a visit.
Michele Etherton
Have always wanted to try stained glass but I am artistically challenged! On arriving on my first week I was astounded to see the quality of work from other beginners and thought that I was in the wrong class. However the patience and one to one teaching from Yolanda, the friendly help from others in the class made me return. I look forward to my Monday class and the quality of teaching, plentiful hot drinks and biscuits makes my day. Everything is supplied and Yolanda ensures that we even get to choose our glass. I would definitely recommend this to anyone like me who feels challenged by art classes.
Kay Instrell
I absolutely love going to this course. Yolanda and John are so very welcoming (chocolate biscuits and as much tea/coffee etc., as you can drink) and the studio is incredibly well appointed. Everything you could need is there for you and included in the price of the course. Other course members are very friendly too.
I'd recommend this to anybody who wants to try something different or who has a yearning to work with glass.
Jenny Wealend
Really fantastic course. I have been wanting to do stained glass for the past 20 years or so but only just got there so pleased. Yolanda the course instructor is so enthusiastic she can't help herself but pass her experience to us.
David Nelson
Had a wonderful session , learned so much from wonderful Yolanda , she is such a great teacher. Not only that was good meeting other enthusiastic people all doing lovely things. Made lots of Christmas decorations, can't wait for next week.
Sandra Pallister
Chocolate Course Reviews
Had a great day learning the art of tempering and moulding chocolate. I came home with an assortment of professional looking bars, chocolate lollies and mice, truffles and even a chocolate bowl and lid. All materials and tools were provided as well as refreshments, a delicious lunch and even a glass of bubbly. The studio facilities are excellent and Yolanda is very knowledgeable about the subject. I would thoroughly recommend this course.
David Webber
Just had the most fabulous Sunday - tempering chocolate and making bars, truffles, lollies etc. Yolanda was brilliant with us and I left knowing I really could do this at home as most equipment I have in my kitchen (except for the thermometers, but thanks to Jonathan's research I now know where to get hold of one).
A lovely couple who run a well planned day with generous hospitality thrown in. Thanks again guys for a great time.
Maggie B
Had a wonderful day making lots of goodies. It was a fun course and we made so many things. It really is great value for money. Yolanda is a very good tutor and the studio is great. The lunch provided was excellent. I would happily recommend the Teach Me Courses.
Sue McMillan
WOW!!!!! What an amazing day this was. Amazing amount of chocolate available. As with all courses from Yolanda and Jonathan, great studio space, great hospitality too and always a fabulous lunch.
This course was amazing, learning how to temper chocolate and making eggs, lollipops, and all sorts of things.... Will definitely do this again ... and having completed this course - will never buy an Easter egg again!!! It is home made all the way ...
Sandra Leverick
Stained Glass Leaded Panel Reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed this one day course. A small group of us, who were made to feel very welcome by both Yolanda and John. Although a bit daunting to begin with (as with anything new), Yolanda soon put us at ease with her very relaxed manner and was a very good & thorough teacher. The room, where we were working, was very light and airy. As all materials and equipment that we required to create our piece of stained glass were provided, the cost of the course was extremely good value. A very impressive lunch, afternoon tea and cake plus hot/cold drinks throughout the day, was exceptional. I am certainly looking forward to my next course! See you both in December.r mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Sandy Blackmore
I really enjoyed the relaxed feel to the course, from the off we were all made to feel very welcome and in more than capable hands. The studio was very bright and comfortable, with plenty of space and had everything we required for the course. This was all included in the cost.
Yolanda, our tutor was very clear and concise about all aspects of what we could expect to achieve from the day.
There was plenty of one to one tuition and help when required as well as lots of good advice.
Lunch and afternoon tea were very impressive.
Steve Holbrook
Shabby Chic Review
A totally fascinating course - I came away with so many ideas I don't know where to start.....!! I learned all about mixing different paints, waxing, finishing, decorating, decoupage, stencils and making my own chalk paint from practically any left-over paint I might have - and much, much more. So much information was crammed into the day and gave me a whole new perspective on just how varied and interesting "painting" can be. Extremely interesting, a whole lot of fun and highly recommended.
Claire Howe
Silver Clay Jewellery Review
Really good day spent learning a new skill, excellent lunch included as well as all materials. Leave the day with a nice unique silver piece you have made yourself what could be nicer.
Michele Etherton
Stained Glass Copper Foiling Review
Very enjoyable course. Well taught. Pleased with the results. Want to do more.
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Thank you to everyone who has been in touch encouraging me to consider a run for mayor in the 2022 municipal election. The unwavering support for bolder, more courageous leadership on the issues I have put so much of my life into, from climate action and reconciliation to economic and social justice, is humbling and inspiring.
It's out of respect to you and the urgent need for stepped up action on those issues that I've given serious consideration to a mayoral run with Vision Vancouver this year. I also don't take lightly a real opportunity for Vancouver to elect its first woman mayor. However, I have decided not to run this election.
It has been a tough decision. I've spent my entire life fighting alongside others for change and have been able to achieve a long list of progressive policy wins, often in tough situations—and always as an outsider to traditional powerholders. But championing community-centred change takes a toll: halfway through my last term of City Council I knew I needed a break and that's why I stepped out of the public eye at the end of my term in 2018.
It's not incidental that I'm making this announcement on Family Day. I've been able to spend more time with family and friends in the last three years than I did in four terms in public office. I've also finally been able to spend time with myself. Since leaving office I've been to university for the first time, had time to reconnect with my birth family and culture, ended a 20+ year marriage, and overcome a long-term chronic illness.
Having time and private space has allowed me to heal and grow in the ways that many people have the opportunity to do much earlier in life, but circumstances did not allow me to. Like you, I see the need for leadership in Vancouver, but I know in my heart I would not be the best mayor I could be at this point in my life's journey.
I won't be sitting out the election. The past three years underlines the critical importance of electing a strong progressive majority of councillors with the skills to build alliances, the knowledge of the levers local governments have for action and the focus to see through implementation. I will be putting my 2022 election energy into helping elect this majority.
I also will not be sitting out big policy fights – I continue to be very active as a board member, strategic advisor, and educator on the issues I've always been passionate about. Supporting innovative collaboration and courageous leadership outside of government is imperative work if we are going to succeed at solving the biggest problems of our times.
Thank you again for all your words of encouragement. I do hope to work alongside you, fighting to get a majority on Vancouver's Council that can carry on the work of courageous, collaborative and competent leadership.


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The most popular marketing tactics used by B2B companies are digital, according to [pdf] a survey released in July 2012 by Sagefrog Marketing Group. When asked which of 16 common marketing tactics they use, 94% of B2B marketers pointed to websites, followed by email (76%), social media (68%), and SEO (58%). More traditional tactics such as direct marketing (48%), tradeshows (46%), seminars (44%), and print ads (35%) appeared further down the list, though they are more popular than search engine marketing (30%), webinars (26%), and online ads (25%).
When asked to name their top sources of sales leads, respondents ranked referrals highest among 8 sources, though digital marketing channels also fared well, with online marketing and email marketing taking the second and third spots. Tradeshows and events ranked fourth and public relations fifth, followed by direct mail, advertising, and telemarketing. But when asked which channels provide the best return on investment (ROI), online marketing and email marketing moved to the #1 and #2 spots, ahead of tradeshows and events and public relations.
Social Media A Popular, Multifaceted Tactic
While social media ranked third in popularity among the 16 marketing tactics, the 68% of respondents indicating use of this channel represents 14% point growth from 2011. 58% of companies rated social media as important (42%) or very important (16%), compared to just 10% who rated it unimportant.
Social media is of course a broad category, and those B2B companies that use social media tactics use several of them. The top five in use are: social networks (79%, up from 66% last year); blogs (48%, up from 34%); micro-blogs (37%, up from 26%); video sharing (35%, up from 29%); and forums and communities (30%, up from 19%).
Though they also grew in popularity from last year, photo sharing (16%), document sharing (15%), ratings and reviews (13%), and bookmarking/tagging (11%) are not in widespread use.
Meanwhile, LinkedIn (79%) is the most popular social network in use, followed by Facebook (65%), Twitter (54%), YouTube (40%), and Google+ (30%). Pinterest is a distant sixth at 9%, and other sites form an aggregate 4%.
Email A Common Tactic, Not Yet Fully Leveraged
While the Sagefrog study ranked email second in popularity among the 16 marketing tactics, third among sources of sales leads, and second in ROI, a separate study from Pardot paints a more inconsistent use of this channel. According to that study, just one-quarter of B2B companies optimize their emails for mobile; that despite research from Knotice indicating that the share of emails opened on mobiles continues to soar, reaching 27.39% in the second half of 2011. However, 61% of the Pardot respondents use email for drip nurturing, indicating that they see email as a tool for lead nurturing. Indeed, 7 in 10 respondents said they don't see email marketing as a primary lead-generation tool, although the Sagefrog survey respondents ranked email highly for sales leads.
Marketing Budgets to Rise
62% of companies in the Sagefrog study spend 5% or more of their revenue on marketing, and 13% companies allocate more than 15%. 44% expect to increase their marketing budgets next year (up from 40% last year), 50% expect to keep those budgets level, and just 6% plan to decrease their budgets.
At present, the 3 highest areas of marketing spend are digital channels, being: website development; email marketing; and online marketing. Tradeshows and events and direct marketing ranked fourth and fifth.
Email marketing is a significant line-item in those budgets according to the Pardot survey, which revealed that 27% of B2B marketers allocate 26-50% of their budgets to email, and 9% more than half of their budgets.
About The Data: Sagefrog Marketing Group conducted a survey of 160 marketing and management professionals from several industry verticals, including Health & Life Sciences, Professional & Business Services and Technology.


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The more complex society becomes, the more powerless we feel.
If we have to take a hurting child to the emergency ward, we wait, powerless. When the bureaucracy – corporate, provincial or federal – makes one of its inane decision, we feel powerless as we stumble through its Byzantine bowels trying to right a wrong.
But we seem to like that feeling because even when we don't have to, we give away our own power. We don't need a Delilah to betray us; we cut our own hair and give our power to any guru or huckster hawking something they swear is what we're looking for, whether it's a new philosophy, car, or 100-inch TV.
Let's say we use 100 units of power to run out lives. If we spend 20 units keeping alive memories of an abusive childhood, 10 on a failed relationship, another 10 complaining about work, we have a problem.
No wonder we're sick, tired, and need constant pick-me ups to get us through one more exhausting day.
We abdicate responsibility for our lives when we do what our parents want, what our groups want, what our employer wants, what society wants, what our spouse wants.
We tread the beaten path instead of blazing our own. Certainly, we have a duty to family, friends and employer, but not at the cost of our soul. We've become like politicians who vote the party line rather than their conscience
We give away out power when we:
- opt for security rather than risking all on a dream
- when we keep silent because it's to our advantage
- when we tell someone needing help there is nothing we can do
- trade our integrity for the right social invitation or the right promotion.
"People who are passionate about something – no matter how small or large it is – are the most successful and most happy," said Simon Whitfield, who romped to glory in the first Olympic triathlon.
To reach their potential, neither Olympic champions nor great artists can punch into the nine-to-five mentality. Leonardo da Vinci didn't paint the Mona Lisa or Michelangelo sculpture David by following society's rules.
"Follow your bliss," mythologist Joseph Campbell advised. "The heroic life is living the individual adventure."
It takes courage, confidence and conviction to champion an unpopular cause, to hold to a belief when challenged by people we consider superior. Too often we assume they're better and we stay silent because we don't want to be embarrassed.
"Our worst fear is not that we are inadequate," said Marianne Williamson. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
"It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve this world.
"There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you."
The ancient Greeks would have applauded that sentiment. They practised a concept called arete – excellence, duty to oneself, an ideal of self-realization.
When Achilles, Ajax, Odysseus and the boys sat around the campfire after a hard day's battle munching on a leg of mutton and emptying a few wine skins, they didn't go "Ah, shucks, twern't nothin'" if complimented on their prowess.
Self-effacement wasn't in their vocabulary and they would have considered it dishonest not to claim the glory that was theirs.
They thumped themselves on the chest and boasted about how great they were. But for them, boasting was demanded.
Ralph Waldo Emerson would have understood. "Insist on yourself; never imitate," he said. "Nothing can bring you peace except yourself."
Playing it safe and imitating is built into the fabric of our time. We might miss that inclination in ourselves, but the trend is obvious every time we turn on a TV and find a dozen imitators of last year's most successful show.
We must be smarter than TV producers. Each moment we are born anew, but if we keep telling ourselves the same old stories, we'll never get past the repeats.
As usual, Rumi, that wonderful Sufi poet who polished wisdom into little nuggets, said it simply and elegantly: "It makes absolutely no difference what people think of you."
So why do we live as though it did? We do ourselves a gross injustice by thinking small when we are children of the universe.
One theory maintains that the universe is God and as he/she/it grows, we, too, expand mentally and spiritually. Granted, we have a sliver of divinity, but a thimble full of the ocean still has it essence
D.H. Lawrence had the right idea in his poem, Shadows:
And if tonight my soul
may find her peace in sleep,
and sink in good oblivion,
and in the morning wake
like a new-opened flower
then I have been dipped again in God,
and new-created.
This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.


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Mediacorp artiste Romeo Tan visited this afternoon and he charmed everyone with his easygoing and friendly nature. We hope to see you again real soon!
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In this week's Space Cafe Web Talk Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl discussed space law for the future, offering his expert ideas and insights into space law-making, as well as describing some important goals and challenges to the process.
"It is a remarkable achievement that, for nearly 50 years, outer space actors have been abiding by the principles of international law and space law," Dr. Schrogl said. "This enables us to keep a positive outlook toward future developments in space law."
Dr. Schrogl explained in detail the most significant challenges in the space law-making process going forward, and the primacy of one key tenet: "We must maintain the principle that space is the province of all mankind," he said. "Space is something for the whole of humanity, and everyone should benefit from it."
He also answered questions from the audience.
Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl is President of the International Institute of Space Law.
This Space Cafe Web Talk, held on 26 May 2020, was hosted by Torsten Kriening, co-publisher of SpaceWatch.Global and COO of ThorGroup GmbH. The Space Café WebTalks series is SpaceWatch.Global's innovative webinar platform featuring global space experts.
Want to know more? Prof. Schrogl's background slides are available at Space Cafe Schrogl 26 May 2020
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I remember hearing a story about a guy getting flying lessons (his arms were pretty tired for a while, bah-dum-chhhh). While he was in the cockpit getting his training, he'd be instructed on and ask questions about the various gauges and indicators throughout the display, and one such that interested him the most was called the "Attitude indicator." According to the instructor, if the plane's attitude (the angle of the nose) was pointed up, the plane would stay up (there's more to gaining altitude, but I'm not a pilot or instructor, so you'll have to go find that one on your own). If it leveled off, even at level, the plane would begin to decrease in altitude. The plane's altitude was determined by its attitude. Peter was called to walk on water. Well, he invited himself out if the Lord called. Jesus called, and he walked on water! Peter did not begin to sink until he focused on the peripherals. He took his eyes off of Jesus and looked at the wind and the waves. looking at his circumstance, not His Lord, is what determined his altitude (and that was below the water line). In the same way, when we focus on the world around us, it brings us down. I see this all the time in Christians who focus on politics, family, and any of the peripherals. They're items that are of importance, but really can remove our attitude from the ONE who holds them all in His victorious righteous right hand. As we fix our eyes upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, we see the fruits of the spirit bloom and multiply, as we focus on the world and its troubles, we sink in to the depression, anger, and bitterness the world produces. Adjust your attitude, fix it on Jesus, and watch, no matter what your circumstance, how you soar.
Matthew 14:22-33 English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus Walks on the Water
22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way[a] from the land,[b] beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night[c] he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid."
28 And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." 29 He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind,[d] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
a. Matthew 14:24 Greek many stadia, a stadion was about 607 feet or 185 meters
b.Matthew 14:24 Some manuscripts was out on the sea
c. Matthew 14:25 That is, between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.
d. Matthew 14:30 Some manuscripts strong wind


text: As the room of 30 or so elderly women disperses and the ladies make their way outside, S. decides to sit down and recharge for a few more minutes before heading out to catch the two buses she needs to get back home.Despite the long commute from Katamonim to Mea She'arim, she rarely misses the four-days-a-week morning seniors' program held at the Ezrat Avot organization's Jerusalem Center for Senior Health and Life Enrichment.Since 1976, Ezrat Avot has been caring for the capital's elderly population, providing a slew of services including the in-house senior day-care center, a "meals on wheels" home delivery food service, the weekly distribution of hundreds of dry-food packages for impoverished seniors, and many other services.console.log("BODY2. CatId is:"+catID);if(catID==120){	console.log("BODY. 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"In addition, over 200 families a week come to our facility to pick up our dry-food packages. This would not happen without our dedicated volunteers, who represent 90 percent of this organization's staff."Around Jewish holidays, she adds, the demand for dryfood packages surges to nearly 2,500 per week. SARAH LAVIN, 23, who made aliya just seven months ago after graduating from Washington University in St.Louis, is the organization's volunteer-coordinator. She spends her days on the phone with dozens of men's yeshivot, women's seminaries, other educational institutions, and tourist groups interested in pitching in. She organizes the volunteers' shifts and makes sure everyone knows when their help is most needed in the kitchen.Lavin says the volunteers who come to the facility help with all aspects of the food preparation, from peeling huge quantities of vegetables, to packaging and even some cooking. However, the organization does have one master chef on staff who is responsible for quality as well as quantity, something critical with so many meals being prepared.Sharabi's son Sraya is also on staff, serving as the organization's managing director. The executive director says she brought her son back to Israel from Florida to help run Ezrat Avot, needing an extra hand to accommodate the increasing demand for aid to the city's homebound elderly population.According to the organization – based on statistics from the Jerusalem Municipality's Division of Strategic Planning and Research, along with the Central Bureau of Statistics – the country's elderly population has increased over the past 50 years from 3% of the general population to 10%. In Jerusalem alone, there are more than 66,000 people over the age of 65.Sraya, busy reviewing a comprehensive list of addresses for the week's hot meal deliveries, says the country "has one of the lowest rates of institutionalized seniors in the world.""Even as people age," he says, "they want to remain independent. It's a way for them to maintain their dignity.In addition, while there is a stigma associated with social clubs for the elderly, causing them to shy away from attending programs in community centers, nearly 60% of Jerusalem seniors complain of a lack of social activities geared toward their age range." As such, he continues, "not only do we go out into the community and visit these people in their homes – providing them with meals and checking on their well-being – but we offer them an alternative in our facility by providing them with well-organized activities, and... we give [the senior community] a chance to volunteer as well."One such senior volunteer is Naomi Chakshur. She has been commuting to Ezrat Avot from Pisgat Ze'ev four times a week for the past six years to assist in food preparation."This organization does amazing work, truly from the heart," she says. "That's why I keep coming."She refers to the group's modus operandi as a "cycle," where seniors not only come in to receive services, but also help out other members of the elderly population who need assistance.According to Sraya, "while the government does offer assistance and services once an elderly person is physically disabled or immobile, Ezrat Avot fills the void for those who want to remain living at home, but want to stay active and perhaps need some help getting by."DITI LEVY, a 22-year-old college student studying special education, serves as the coordinator for the senior daycare center. The program, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, is open to residents from all over the city, offering breakfast, an exercise program, art and cultural activities, ending with a hot lunch. Levy says that on average, between 30 and 40 (mainly women) attend regularly."Rain or shine, they come," says the coordinator.The organization started the center understanding how important it was for the elderly to maintain both their psychological and physical well-being through staying busy, and it provides them with opportunities for socializing."These people [in the center] are my family," says S."Sitting at home all day, we would be ill, but here at the center, we're busy and we feel healthy."Though it is already making major contributions to the lives of the capital's seniors, Ezrat Avot's vision is to expand its services and its reach. To meet this goal, the organization purchased a piece of property near Ramot on Golda Meir Boulevard, where a six-story building that will serve as the organization's future home is under construction.The state-of-the-art senior center, which is set to open in 2014, will offer a full-day care program six days a week.In addition, there are plans for a specialized fitness center, a beauty salon, medical and dental services, dance studios, a concert auditorium and a swimming pool. Of course, the organization's meal programs for the needy will continue as well.Sraya believes the new facility's location will be ideal in attracting seniors who are looking to get out of the house."The new building is adjacent to the Ramot mall, where there are 120 stores," he points out. "When seniors leave their homes, we believe they will naturally want to see what else is out there and become attracted to what we can offer them. We also feel that visiting the center as part of their day – just like going to the bank, post office, or mall – will further reduce the stigma many seniors feel about attending organized programs."He adds that the new site is "in a highly central and high-traffic area where there is easy access to public transportation.Not only will it be more convenient for people to arrive, but our food delivery operation will become more efficient."According to his mother, Ezrat Avot has raised over NIS 6 million in private donations to begin work on the project, but needs another NIS 10m. to complete the building.Sraya says the organization is working around the clock to raise the funds."With God's help," says his mother, "this dream will become a reality."


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In your freelance career, you'll meet all kinds of clients.
There are clients who are kind and generous. As well as clients who are angry and irritating, and those who disappear when it's time for payment.
In this post, I wanted to highlight a few different types of clients you'll meet in your freelance career.
If you're new to freelancing, it will take some time before you meet all these types of clients. But it's better to have some idea of them in advance.
1. The Cheap Lowballer
If you've ever got into a bidding war with a client, then you've met the cheap lowballer.
This is the client that keeps asking for discounts. And keeps telling you that they have a low budget.
This type of client will also often try to undermine you. Tell you that your price is too high for the type of service you provide.
One day, many years ago, I met this exact client on UpWork. That's the day I decided to stop using the marketplace. My freelance career skyrocketed after I made that decision.
Unless you have no other choice or have many overdue bills to pay, always avoid this type of client. They will only set you back a few steps in your freelance career.
2. The Revisionist (Scope Creep)
This type of client believes they know everything. And they think they're better than you.
The revisionist will keep asking you for revisions over and over again. And they will drag your project along for days and weeks beyond the deadline.
This client, also known as scope creep, will often try to sneak in extra work disguised as revisions.
You'll start the project to design an Instagram post and the next thing you know is you're also designing posts for Facebook and Twitter as well as writing the copy for the campaign.
The best way to deal with this type of client is to set a price for revisions and let the client know about this before you start the project.
For example, it's good practice to offer one or two revisions for free. But charge extra for any additional revisions.
3. The Inexperienced Client
The inexperienced client is new to the field. Maybe they just started a business. Or they're trying to branch out into a new industry.
In most cases, you won't get a chance to land this client. In fact, beyond your project proposal, you will only have a conversation with them.
Mainly because this client is only looking to gather information. They are trying to figure out what they need to include in the project, find the prices, and get all the details from the experts like you.
A good sign to spot these clients is that they usually start the conversation with the price.
If you come across this type of client, try to avoid disclosing too many details about how you handle the project. And, of course, if they ask for a free demo or free sample, run in the other direction.
4. The Middleman
If you're applying for a job from a job board or freelance marketplace, you won't get the chance to talk to the client directly.
Most of the time, clients have special staff or assistants to handle all the work of dealing with freelancers. They act as the middleman between you and the client.
Keep this in mind when you're discussing things like prices, project scope, and deadlines.
Because they won't have too much power to offer you a good deal. They are acting on behalf of the client according to specific instructions.
If you keep hitting a wall with this type of client, you could kindly ask them to get you in touch with the client directly. It's much easier to discuss details that way.
5. The Ideal Client
This is the perfect client that is best matched for your career.
It's the client that will set your freelance career on an upwards trajectory.
This client is knowledgeable. They have experience in the field so they know what they're talking about.
And they understand how you work so they will give you plenty of space to do the work the way you want it to be.
This client will likely recognize your impressive skills and offer long-term projects. Refer you to other clients. And, sometimes, even offer to pay you a higher rate than your asking price.
Believe me, this type of client is real. I had the pleasure of meeting my ideal client a few years ago and it's because of him I'm here today writing this to you.
If you're lucky, you'll meet this client very early in your career. Otherwise, don't expect to meet your ideal client right away. It took me 4 years to meet this client.
6. The Fake Client
Last, but not least, there are clients who trick you into giving them information.
These are the clients who are seeking information that they don't have. For example, they will ask you to provide a proposal for a project with details on how you approach the job.
And once you deliver the proposal, they will copy your ideas and hire someone cheaper to get the job done.
These are the fake clients who pretend to hire you only to steal information.
The easiest way to avoid these clients is to only send your proposals once you're 100% sure of the client's reputation.
In Conclusion
You'll also meet many other types of clients along the way. Just remember that not all clients are the same. If one client treats you badly, don't feel discouraged. Keep moving forward until you meet your ideal client, it just takes some trial and error.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Noomi Rapace delivers a breakthrough performance as Lisbeth, a punk computer hacker who winds up helping a journalist (Michael Nyqvist) in his attempts to solve a missing person mystery. Rapace steals the movie; she's an actress you can't take your eyes off of, and it's hard to picture anybody else in this role (although David Fincher is planning an American remake with Carey Mulligan, so it could happen). The film's mystery element is well-executed and kept me guessing until the end, with Nyqvist delivering powerful work. For those looking for a movie with brains this summer, this is an interesting diversion.


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text: GLORK 1. interj. Term of mild surprise, usually tinged with outrage, as when one attempts to save the results of two hours of editing and finds that the system has just crashed. 2. Used as a name for just about anything. See FOO. 3. v. Similar to GLITCH (q.v.), but usually used reflexively. "My program just glorked itself."


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This ABSTRACT – Endocrine response to masturbation-induced orgasm in healthy men following a 3-week sexual abstinence, where subjects didn't ejaculate for 3 weeks, is often cited as evidence that abstinence leads to increased testosterone. It doesn't.
This sentence from the abstract is poorly worded and misleading:
"although plasma testosterone was unaltered by orgasm, higher testosterone concentrations were observed following the period of abstinence".
In the full study, (this graph) testosterone levels are the same in both groups.
- White squares: Masturbation & porn viewing just prior to the 3-week abstinence.
- Black squares: Masturbation & porn viewing to end the 21 days of abstinence.
- 10 minutes: BASELINE TESTOSTERONE MEASUREMENTS
- 20 minutes: Getting ready to to masturbate/watch porn
- 30 minutes: Watching porn & masturbating
- 40 minutes: Around orgasm
- 50 and 60 minutes: Recovery
You can clearly see that testosterone levels were nearly identical at 10 minutes, the first measurement. At 20 minutes, the abstinent group declined just a teeny bit, while the pre-abstinent group experienced a significant decline.
When the abstract says: "higher testosterone concentrations were observed following the period of abstinence" – it is actually stating that abstinence prevented a drop in testosterone while watching porn and masturbating.


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I am getting error while inserting a new Tenant in Sitecore 9. I checked the SPE log and found below exception.
ManagedPoolThread #7 15:40:07 ERROR Cannot bind argument to parameter 'TenantTemplateLocation' because it is null.
I tried with all and none selected from the Modules list but every time, I am getting the same result.
Any pointer would highly appreciated.