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Uber Clone Script - The Secret To Getting Ahead Is Getting Started
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HTML to Android (Website to Native Android) Full Sourcode
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Get your website to a native android app without monthly fees or complex code.
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Simple Workflow
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Simple Workflow is a free workflow engine written in Java.
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Java drop in class for sending and receiving SMS
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The REST API is a powerful tool for programmatically controlling your Text Marketer account. It is the most feature-rich of all our APIs and provides the most detailed information about the success/failure of your requests.
This document describes the Java REST client library, which makes it really easy to use the REST API in your Java code by just importing the provided jar library file and making the
appropriate function calls.
For more advanced use of, and errors returned by, the REST API please see the document The Complete Text Marketer RESTful SMS Services API also available from
Aspose.OCR for Java
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Aspose.OCR for Java is a character recognition component that allows developers to add OCR functionality in their Java web applications, web services and Windows applications. It provides a simple set of classes for controlling character recognition. The API is extensible, easy to use and compact. It provides common functionality so that developers have to write less code when performing common tasks. Aspose.OCR is aimed at developers who need to find text in image files from within their own applications. It allows developers to extract text from images quickly and easily, saving the time and effort involved in developing an OCR solution from scratch.
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MovePath tracks movement as a series of line segments in three dimensions. It creates and edits the path, and will give the location and facing of an object traveling the path at any requested time. It is intended for serious multi-threaded use, allowing parallel updates and queries with a minimum of blocking. Editing functions include the current time as a parameter to prevent path changes from affecting movement already made. Determining locations with MovePath rather than periodically updating a fixed location provides smoother moves along with less frequent location updates.
MovePath is thread-safe and fully Javadoc'ed. The source code includes a simple example for specifying a path and a second that also demonstrates stopping, removing path segments, and jogging around obstacles.
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Observer3D moves the view over terrain in Java 3D 1.5.2 based on mouse movements. It is designed for use with open ground (as opposed to deep space, air, underwater, caverns, and other indoor spaces). It was written originally for a fast-paced game, and so had to be highly responsive and intuitive to enable the user to focus on and control the action
A sample program is included with the source code that demonstrates mouse clicks, labels on objects the mouse is hovering over, and pop-up menus. It has a 2D map with the area visible in the 3D view outlined in orange. It also demonstrates the ease of maneuvering over the terrain.
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WaveMaker is an open and easy-to-use web development platform. With WaveMaker's visual, drag and drop tools, any developer can build Java applications with minimal learning curve. Creates standard Java apps with 98% less code, boosting developer productivity and quality without compromising flexibility. WaveMaker apps are cloud-ready and can deploy to Amazon EC2 and Rackspace. WaveMaker is backed by a 15,000-strong developer community.
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Java implementation of a comma separated values, CSV, reader and writer based on RFC 4180. This format is exactly as Excel handles CSV files. CSV4180 is simple to use and understand with a commercial friendly MIT license.


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About 500 teachers and staffers for the Fort Mill School will receive their first vaccination dose this Friday as the district sends students to a virtual schedule. A second vaccination day and virtual schedule will happen March 26.
The district has been working with the PMC Clinic in Rock Hill and have now finalized plans for a staff vaccine event, Communications Director Joe Burke said Tuesday evening by email.
"Roughly 500 staff members who indicated they would like to receive the vaccine will receive their first dose this Friday at the PMC Clinic," he said. "To complete this process, the district has determined that all schools will operate on a virtual schedule on Friday, March 5 and Friday, March 26."
The schedule means students will be provided curriculum that should not require the use of the internet to complete. This instruction will be similar to the virtual days used prior to the winter break in December. More information regarding the curriculum for these days will be provided by each student's school or teacher. The March 26 date is needed to provide the second dose of the vaccine.
The news broke during Tuesday night's school board meeting. Here are other meeting highlights released by Burke:
Fort Mill Virtual Academy (FMVA) Update
Dr. Emily McQuay provided an update on the plans for the Fort Mill Virtual Academy for the 2021–2022 academic year. The FMVA will be open for grades 3–12, with delivery methods varying by grade level and course selection. K-2 options are not available, as the district believes the skills taught in those grades are best delivered through face-to-face instruction. The registration window will be open March 12-22, 2021. FAQs regarding structure, program components and additional information is available on the district website for families to review in determining the best choice for their students.
Approval of Waiver for Five Year Strategic Plan
The board voted to approve the waiver which will allow the district an extended timeline to complete the new five year extended plan process. This waiver was needed due to delays in the process caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enrollment and Attendance Update
Superintendent Dr. Chuck Epps presented a calendar of events for March. March 12 is a teacher workday with no school for students. Additionally, he presented an enrollment update and a monthly teacher attendance update.
Attendance Update
As part of the update, Dr. Epps shared the information below related to the return to a five-day instructional model for middle and high school students on March 15. This information included an announcement that March 5 and March 26 will be virtual learning days to accommodate a staff vaccination event. More information on this event is being shared with families, staff and media this evening.
Key Topics Discussed:
General Return
- We believe that the majority of students benefit greatly from continued in person instruction and we have been working to safely return to this instructional model since the end of last school year.
- It has been the district's stated goal since the beginning of the school year to return students to full five-day instruction once the situation allowed us to do so.
- The Governor and State Superintendent of Education are calling for schools to return to five-days of instruction immediately.
Safety Measures
- Schools have been working on solutions for
high traffic areas and times such as lunch.
- The district has recently purchased tables to be used in outside areas for lunch.
- Schools are implementing additional lunch periods where needed.
- More areas of the schools are being made available for lunch to allow students to further spread out.
- During transition times, students will be wearing masks and should be moving quickly to their next class not allowing for prolonged exposure that would meet the CDC/DHEC requirements for contact tracing in the event of a positive case.
- Middle schools will allow locker use to cut down on the amount of materials brought into each classroom. Locker visit times and procedures will be determined by each school.
- Desk shields have been installed in classrooms at the middle and high school levels. There are some spaces that cannot accommodate the shields and other mitigation factors are being implemented in those areas.
- Class sizes are being adjusted on a case by case basis. We have a handful of classes with higher than normal class sizes under the A/B model and those are being addressed.
- Transportation has been working to generate routes that would not overload bus capacity with the return. With minor changes to specific routes and the addition of some double routes, they are confident we can safely transport students each day.
Vaccine Distribution
- While the vaccine is not considered mandatory before returning to school by the CDC and DHEC, the district is working with providers to create opportunities for staff to get vaccinated.
- The district is tracking vaccinations under the new contact tracing guidelines. We have an online form that staff can complete and provide their vaccine information. We have more than 200 staff members that have reported their information. We know there are many more that have already received the first dose and have not submitted their information yet.
Moving Forward
- We are seeing positive trends in our district, state and nation. Based on this and the new guidance from the CDC/DHEC, we believe we can safely return students to full instruction.
- This does not mean we are out of the woods yet. The district will continue to monitor/track the positive case and quarantine data. Should we see the trends reverse course or if there is new guidance from the CDC/DHEC we will reevaluate our models.
Report on the South Carolina School Boards Association Annual Convention
Trustee Michele Branning provided an overview of the SCSBA Annual Convention, which was held February 18–21, 2021. The conference is designed to allow members to learn from state and national experts on topics ranging from board governance to community engagement to innovations in classroom technology, explore areas of particular interest, and connect with hundreds of school board members and other education leaders from across the state.
Foundation for Fort Mill Schools Update
Trustee Celia McCarter provided an update regarding the activities of the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools.
- Classroom Ready has been very busy this year and has had an increase in need. They have donated an estimated $70,000 in school supplies and goods to the district this school year.
- The deadline for seniors to apply for scholarships was March 1st. Winners will be announced in May.
- Teacher Grants have opened again. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 16. There are slight changes to the program this year, so applicants should check the website before beginning the process. Winners will be announced in May. Please visit https://www.foundationforfortmillschools.org/programs/grant_programs/ for more information.
- Fundraiser: Clays for a Cause will take place on Wednesday, April 14. Please visit https://www.foundationforfortmillschools.org/clays4acause/for details.
- Fundraiser: Mark your calendars for our annual Golf Tournament that is scheduled for June 24. This is also TEC Dowling's birthday. Please visit the Foundation's website for more details about its programs and donation opportunities.
More information about the foundation and available programs and events can be found on their website at https://www.foundationforfortmillschools.org/.
Fort Mill School Board meetings can be viewed live or on demand on the district's YouTube channel or with the link below.

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Friday 17 May 2013
Anything Goes
I have used Wags 'n Whiskers Sip 'n Sun available here an coloured with Copics and Chalks. The papers are Heather Roselli 'Under The Boardwalk' digi papers. Dies used are Cheery Lynn Burlap Border and Tags 2, Memory Box Petite Umbrella (I chopped the end off to make a parasol), Joy Crafts Summer Lovin' and SB Rectangles. The sentiment is PC generated and gems from stash and some glossy accents on the drink!
The lucky winner will receive a Wags 'n Whiskers rubber stamp. You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers stamp/image to enter but if you do you will be entered into a separate draw for a free Wags 'n Whiskers digi!
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Clear it Out - Anything Goes and 2+ DPs (Stash - gems, cardstock)
Cuttlebug Mania - Cats and Cuttlebug (I used mine to cut all the dies out)
Get Inky - Die Cuts
Incy Wincy - Animal Antics
One Stitch at a Time - Summer Fun
Well my die has still not turned up! And I think I am loosing the plot completely now. I told you the other day that I was thrilled to be asked to be a Guest Designer for the Mayzy May Blog Hop which starts at midnight tonight. Well for some reason I woke up at 1:20 this morning convinced that it was Saturday morning and I hadn't done the post!! I ran up to my computer which took ages to come on and started writing my post, I kept thinking I can't believe I forgot!!! Then when I was linking back no one else had their post up and I kept thinking this is awful everyone has forgot. Then I saw the date in the corner of my computer and I thought that was wrong too!! It was only when I googled an on line calendar and saw that the 17th was actually Friday it dawned on me that it wasn't Saturday. My goodness how do these things happen, I'm sure they didn't happen when I was younger!!
Thank you so much for coming around to see me today - its always a pleasure! I will be back at midnight for the Mayzy May Blog hop so see you then! Take care xx
25 comments:
- CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...
Gorgeous and beautiful card Susan love the image fabulous paper's and colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :) - 17 May 2013 at 11:13
- nnalorac said...
This is just so sweet Suzie, just love your image and looks like he's all ready for Summer! Lol,can't blame too much Sun now can we! Have a great weekend. Carolx
- 17 May 2013 at 11:42
- Kelly Lloyd said...
Haha that's made me smile Susan. I have those moments all the time.
Your card is gorgeous as always
Love those little flip flops in the corner
Hugs Kelly - 17 May 2013 at 11:45
- Unknown said...
I know how you feel when the kids are off school I am even more mixed up. A beautiful card Susan luv the image and the beautiful papers, have a great weekend.
Chris x - 17 May 2013 at 11:48
- Mary J said...
I love your adorable card, Suzie! Fab papers and love the die cuts! bring on the sun please!!!
- 17 May 2013 at 12:34
- julie_woolston said...
What a gorgeous card Susan, I love the image, oh to relax like that would be lovely lol, love the umbrella and flip flops. love it.
Oh Susan I know how you feel, what a panic for you at that time in the morning, I am always getting my days mixed up, they come and go so quickly don't they.
Hugs Julie xxx - 17 May 2013 at 13:13
- Pop's Cards said...
Just beautiful sweetie, hugs Pops x
- 17 May 2013 at 13:21
- Janette said...
Gorgeous card Susan...
We all mix things up, I woke yesterday thinking it was Friday....lol...enjoy the week-end.xx - 17 May 2013 at 13:28
- Doreen said...
This is gorgeous,love the image and fab layout.xxx
- 17 May 2013 at 13:29
- Unknown said...
Stunning and cute card. Oh dear Susan, I am glad I am not the only one to have days like you did. Even when I wished hubby a Happy Birthday on the 15th he looked at me strangely, looked at his watch and said, Oh .....t it is too....and I thought it was because we were here 24/7 looking after dad...do hope your die turns up. luv annie
- 17 May 2013 at 14:00
- rachel said...
fab card suzie - cute cat xx
- 17 May 2013 at 14:19
- ♥Gemma♥ said...
so i am not the only one who does things like this then lol
As for your card hun...it's absolutely gorgeous and love the colours you have used!!
hugs and xxx
- 17 May 2013 at 15:38
- Diane said...
What an adorable image, someone is having a great day. Fun papers, layers and embellishments.
Regards diane - 17 May 2013 at 15:49
- chrissy xx said...
Super cute image...FABulous colours and I LOve your umbrella and flip-flops Susan..It's a GOrgeous cards.
Things have to get better lol x - 17 May 2013 at 16:43
- cuilliesocks said...
Aw what a shame getting into a panic, it's because we all hold too much in our heads and we're always so busy, so don't worry.
A real chilled out pussy cat, love the image and your card is just lovely, great design, kate x - 17 May 2013 at 16:45
- Unknown said...
This cat sure knows how to relax ;-) It's an adorable card Susan, love the die cuts! And don't go sleepwalking tonight now, will you, LOL! You will probably sleep like a log after last night! Hugs, Ira xox
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl - 17 May 2013 at 17:11
- Debs said...
Fabulous card Susan - adorable image and great fun colours.
Debs xx - 17 May 2013 at 17:38
- Vicky said...
Fabulous hun...and don't worry I have plenty of moments like that too...and I hope the die turns up soon..:o)
have a lovely weekend...biggest of hugs Vicky xx - 17 May 2013 at 18:00
- Patricia said...
Good evening Susan, Makes me feel better to know there are others that do silly little things as well as me. I often have to look at the newspaper to find out what day of the week it is......
Your card is brilliant I love that Oh! so! Cute! image and the lovely papers.
Have a Great weekend.
Patricia xxx - 17 May 2013 at 19:29
- cotnob said...
What a lovely summery card Susan, I love your adorable image and pretty papers.
I think most of us have a funny five minutes sometimes - I have to agree that they do seem to happen more often as we get older though!
- 17 May 2013 at 22:51
- Craftychris said...
I quite often don't know what day it is!! Such a cute card! xx
- 17 May 2013 at 22:55
- Carol said...
A gorgeous sunny card Susan, love it. Your post did make me laugh...glad I'm not the only one who loses the plot occasionally. Carol x
- 17 May 2013 at 23:36
- ~Tammy~ said...
You're so funny! I make things way in advance and I have tired to take the time to write the post then and there, but on occasion I don't get to it, so I panic about what has been written and what hasn't. Or I go and write a post and forgot that I already did it. I swear I am losing it, but I like to call it Mommy brain and that I have a lot going on up there I am trying to manage!
Your card is so cute! I bet that is one happy cat! Love the polkadot umbrella! - 18 May 2013 at 04:33
- coops said...
so gorgeous susan.i love your colour combo and fab image :D
xx coops xx - 18 May 2013 at 15:52
- debby4000 said...
Sooooo cute.
Debby - 19 May 2013 at 08:50


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Ammunition Storage Components .308 Magazine - 10 Round
Note: Not compatible with Aero Precision M5 lowers
- 10 round capacity
- Stainless steel body
- Marlube finish
- Black follower
- Great for hand loads
California Prop 65 warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Ratings & Reviews
12 reviews
Fast shipping
by James -
Well made steel magazine and very fast shipping thanks
Do yourself a favor. No!
by Richard -
One star because zero is not an option. Only positive thing I can say is they look good. I bought two on a flash sale. After removing from the package I noticed that the followers seemed to drag inside the magazine. Once loaded I tried manually feeding with my thumb, the cartridge moved forward about half the length of the lips and stuck. Went to the range, one mag wouldn't even seat, the other one, out of 10 rounds only allowed a follow up shot once. Absolute garbage. Ten round pmag brand new out of the package ran absolutely flawlessly through the same rifle. These might be okay in an Armalite, I don't know, but I don't recommend for a DPMS pattern!
Don't Buy
by MICHAEL -
Complete garbage. Spring is way too stiff for all 10 RDS. The lips scratch the heck out of all brass and nickle cases. That's extremely important for people who reload. Save your money and buy different mags.
From PA : Springs on new magazines are often tight, especially on reduced capacity magazines. Loading and unloading them a few times should help. If they aren't working out for you, please get with us so we can take care of you.
Big Nope
by Matthew
Bought 2 of these because I needed something that fit the bill of DPMS/SR25 and neither would seat within the lower receiver(empty or loaded).
Rifle used: PSA AR10 .308 Gen2
by jeffery -
Bought 2 of these on sale, will not work in any of my rifles, fires one round and none of the others will feed without help plain junk guess you get what you pay for. glad i didn't order more or any in grendel too. Wish i could rate them lower than one star
Complete garbage
by Daniel -
Complete garbage they do not load in the rifle and fall off every time. Complete waist of money. They should not sell these here since we expect quality only.
ASC is reliable in Aero M5 308
by DrAK
I have one of these and they have feed fine for me, in an Aero M5 308 with Faxon barrel. I was surprised at the negative reviews because I have had no problems whatsoever through 100s of rounds. Probably at least 300+ rounds. I'm back to buy another one.
Excellent Mags!
by Mike
Built an LR308 and needed a magazine, I run Magpul mags in all of my ar15's and they work flawlessly, so a Magpul 10 round mag was my first option. It wouldn't feed but the first round, and would destroy all subsequent rounds with bolt overrides.
I bought an ASC.308 to try and it works all the time! Not as pretty as a Magpul mag, but goes bang every time I pull the trigger!
Paper weight only.
by Tim -
Magazine would not work in Aero M5 upper. Wouldn't even engage at all in the mag catch. Although the S@W M@P 10 magazine(which is the same mag just with M@P stamped on it) would seat and catch. Both were tight fits and inserting them in mag well shaved a lot of the mag coatings off. Followers not great either. I'm sticking to Magpul and Lancer from now on.
Pater weight
by R -
Don't buy. Way too tight to feed ammo out of magazine into the chamber.


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Faust: Part 2 (Penguin Classics), Paperback, 1 Edition by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von (Used)
Paperback: 1 Edition
Used: Good
Publication Date: 2009-06-30
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Paperback : 285 pages
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Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
Product Description In this sequel to Faust, Mephistopheles takes Faust on a journey through ancient Greek mythology, conjuring for him the insurpassably beautiful Helen of Troy, as well as the classical gods. Faust falls in love with and marries Helen, embodying for Goethe his 'imaginative longing to join poetically the Romantic Medievalism of the germanic West to the classical genius of the Greeks'. Further to the themes of redemption and salvation in this great drama, are Goethe's eerie premonitions of modern phenomena such as inflation and the creation of life by scientific synthesis. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review " One of those great works of literature into which a writer has been able to combine his ranging preoccupations and understanding as he worked." -A. S. Byatt, from the Preface About the Author Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born in 1749. He studied at Leipzig, where he showed interest in the occult, and at Strassburg, where Herder introduced him to Shakespeare's works and to folk poetry. He produced some essays and lyrical verse, and at twenty-four came to fame as part of the Sturm und Drang movement - a position established on the publication of The Sorrows of Young Werther. Goethe worked on Faust throughout his life, while travelling through Italy and returning to Weimar, where he directed the State Theatre. He died in 1832. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Dedication One Wavering forms, you come again; once long ago you passed before my clouded sight. Should I now attempt to hold you fast? Does my heart still look for phantoms? You surge at me! Well, then you may rule as you rise about me out of mist and cloud. The airy magic in your path stirs youthful tremors in my breast. You bear the images of happy days, and friendly shadows rise to mind. With them, as in an almost muted tale, come youthful love and friendship. The pain is felt anew, and the lament sounds life's labyrinthine wayward course and tells of friends who went before me and whom fate deprived of joyous hours. They cannot hear the songs which follow, the souls to whom I sang my first, scattered is the genial crowd, the early echo, ah, has died away. Now my voice sings for the unknown many whose very praise intimidates my heart. The living whom my song once charmed are now dispersed throughout the world. And I am seized by long forgotten yearnings for the solemn, silent world of spirits; as on an aeolian harp my whispered song lingers now in vagrant tones. I shudder, and a tear draws other tears; my austere heart grows soft and gentle. What I possess appears far in the distance, and what is past has turned into reality. Prelude in the TheaterManager, Dramatic Poet, Comic Character. Manager You two who often stood by me in times of hardship and of gloom, what do you think our enterprise should bring to German lands and people? I want the crowd to be well satisfied, for, as you know, it lives and lets us live. The boards are nailed, the stage is set, and all the world looks for a lavish feast. There they sit, with eyebrows raised, and calmly wait to be astounded. I have my ways to keep the people well disposed, but never was I in a fix like this. It's true, they're not accustomed to the best, yet they have read an awful lot of things. How shall we plot a new and fresh approach and make things pleasant and significant? I'll grant, it pleases me to watch the crowds, as they stream and hustle to our tent and with mighty and repeated labors press onward t
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Lenders continue to expand their proprietary reverse mortgage offerings – a timely development FHA sees as encouraging.
"We are considering some other changes [to the HECM program]". Those are the words of FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery during a media conference call for the release of FHA's report to Congress last week. "I don't think we ever envisioned that the FHA reverse mortgage product would dominate the market, for now, almost 30 years. I know there have been some proprietary products that have grown in the industry."
It was in fact 32 years ago that Congress passed a bill creating a pilot program of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. As it's said, 'the rest is history'. That history shows us subdued HECM loan volumes until 2002 when endorsements broke 10,000 units for the first time and then skyrocketed seven short years later to a staggering 114,000+ loans.
Did Congress anticipate that the federally-insured reverse mortgage would consistently represent over 90% of the market? Most likely not. In the last decade, both HUD and FHA officials have expressed their desire for an expansion of the private market and less reliance on FHA. In the years leading up to the housing crash of 2008, there were a handful of popular private reverse mortgage options on the market. While primarily popular with homeowners with values that exceeded FHA's lending limit they did not significantly shift new applicants with moderate home values away from the HECM program.
Traditionally private or proprietary reverse mortgages have been confined to homes that appraised above the national lending limit. Recently, however, a few select lenders have broadened their product offerings- one to include properties valued as low as $400,000. This could entice potential borrowers who wish to avoid the significant upfront and ongoing costs that come with FHA mortgage insurance premiums.
What would possibly attract more homeowners to a private reverse mortgage solution? Here are just a few existing and potential features that are appealing.
- Broader eligibility for those with home values closer to the national median home price.
- Increased access to the home's value for properties in areas with historically-rapid home appreciation.
- Simplified underwriting and qualification guidelines.
- Risk-based interest rates or loan pricing based on credit history and average regional appreciation rates.
- The flexibility to include a line of credit along with period lump-sum payouts.
Despite the incredible potential of private reverse mortgage loans the HECM continues to attract the lion's share of older homeowners. As long as housing market conditions remain ideal expect to see more innovative private products that may move us toward a more diversified market.


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North to Katahdin
By Eric Pinder. Milkweed Editions, 2005, 178 pp.
Katahdin—a name derived from the Abenaki Indian words kette adene, which is said to mean "greatest mountain"—is the highest point in Maine. It is also one end—for most thru-hikers, the endpoint—of the Appalachian Trail which extends 2160 miles to Georgia. In North to Katahdin, Eric Pinder rambles throughout the Katahdin region, ruminating on the mountain's history and symbolism, and meditating on America's relationship with wilderness.
Pinder takes as his starting point Henry David Thoreau's 1846 visit to Katahdin, which he intended to climb but decided to abandon instead. Throughout the book, the author returns to this naturalist-philosopher, as he reflects on the popularity of mountain hiking today—an activity rare in Thoreau's day—and wonders about the draw. "What is it—philosophically, aesthetically, and biologically—that attracts us to nature in the first place?" he asks. "Can the natural world still satisfy crowds in search of solitude?"
Having hiked Mt. Katahdin as a boy and worked for seven years as a weather watcher on Mt. Washington, Pinder is a good guide to the region, intimately familiar with its wildlife, topography, and climate.
He is entertaining, as well as informative, about the hikers on the Appalachian Trail, who over time form a community; about the myths the old rangers tell about the Indian god Pamola, whose home is Mt. Katahdin; and about historical figures like Percival P. Baxter, who established the great Baxter State Park, which surrounds the mountain. And he writes with insight about wilderness, its definition, its rewards, and the problems it raises for a growing population that wants nature to fulfill its needs in contradictory ways: We love our pristine forests; we also need paper and the jobs that paper mills provide.
Unlike the mountain climber, says Pinder, toward the end of this ramble of a book, "the writer has no easy trail, no fixed direction, no footprints to follow. Writing is an exercise in bushwhacking." I felt he could have whacked out some of the descriptions and repetitions, but the book is filled with memorable stories and it succeeds in getting the reader and potential hiker to think: Just why have I come to this mountain anyway: what was I looking for, what have I found?
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Throughout the centuries, artists have learned to paint, sculpt, draw, and create through the expertise of others. From Gustav Klimt mentoring Egon Schiele to Jasper Johns mentoring James Rosenquist, art has a unique and colourful history of mentorship. As a practicing artist, author, and professor of art, John Kissick has been both a mentor and mentee and champions the benefits of both. With work featured internationally in various solo and group exhibitions and publications, John Kissick lent us his expertise on the primary benefits of finding a mentor when you embark on a career as an artist.
Mentorship can manifest in several different ways with varying levels of involvement and guidance. John Kissick outlines mentorship as guidance provided by an experienced person in an organization or educational institution to help someone less experienced. A mentor should be a consultant for your ideas, a counsellor who can listen to your problems, and a cheerleader for your achievements. John Kissick explains that a mentor should be able to provide you with valuable insight, expertise, and knowledge that is not easily accessible anywhere else. It could be someone who motivates you, inspires you, or has taught you a valuable lesson.
As John Kissick points out, maintaining a career as an artist can be extremely difficult, and having someone to guide you through the ins-and-outs of the industry can be beneficial. A great mentor will show you the ropes, empower you with the right knowledge, and allow you to grow on your own and become your own artist. A mentor can help you navigate invoices, contracts, portfolio building, your online presence, and much more. Being able to lean on someone who has 'been there, done that' will help you avoid some of the mistakes that most artists make when they embark on a career as a practicing artist.
How Do You Find a Mentor?
John Kissick explains that if you do not personally know someone that you would like to become your mentor, you might want to consider looking at local galleries, arts organizations and institutions to find individuals of interest. If you are unsure of where to look, you can ask friends and colleagues or look on LinkedIn. John Kissick explains that if you know someone in common, it is always best to have them introduce you.
What one person looks for in a mentor may be different from what another person looks for. John Kissick explains that the term 'artist' is so broad that it can be useful to refine your search. What is important to you? What expertise are you lacking? You may want to find a mentor who takes a particular approach to art creation, sales, marketing, or any other criteria you consider important. If you are looking to sell your artwork through a gallery, find a mentor who has done this successfully. If you are looking to market and sell your artwork online, find a mentor with this type of experience. A mentor will outline a roadmap for you, so be sure you like where it is headed.
Once you have identified a few key mentors you want to work with, set up a time to meet with them—ideally in-person or on a video call. Prior to the meeting, you should put together a list of key questions, ideas, and topics you would like to cover in order to get the most out of your meeting. A potential mentor's time is valuable, and showing the initiative to make the most of your limited time together makes a great first impression. Be sure to ask questions that will help you identify whether they are a good fit or not. John Kissick notes that the relationship you develop with a mentor will be one you lean on time and time again, so you need to make sure you get along with and respect them. Not every mentor is going to be a good fit for you and your work. John Kissick explains that it is important to follow-up with them after your meeting.
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Botnets are hopped up on Viagra.
That's the conclusion of a new report being issued by researchers at IronPort, Cisco Systems's email security unit, who have identified a link between originators of malware, such as the Storm botnet, and illegal pharmaceutical supply chain businesses that recruit the botnets to send spam promoting Viagra and many other prescription drugs on their Websites.
By converting spam into high-value pharmaceutical purchases, IronPort says, these supply chain enterprises allow the "monetization" of spamming botnets, providing an enormous profit motivation for botnet attacks.
"Our previous research revealed an extremely sophisticated supply chain behind the illegal pharmacy products shipped after orders were placed on botnet-spammed Canadian pharmacy Websites. But the relationship between the technology-focused botnet masters and the global supply chain organizations was murky until now," said Patrick Peterson, vice president of technology at IronPort and a Cisco fellow.
"Our research has revealed a smoking gun that shows that Storm and other botnet spam generates commissionable orders, which are then fulfilled by the supply chains, generating revenue in excess of $150 million per year."
In fact, the "Canadian Pharmacy" Website, which many Storm emails promote, is estimated to have sales of $150 million per year by itself, the report says. The site offers a customer service phone number that goes into voice mail and buyers usually do receive the drugs -- but the shipments include counterfeit pharmaceuticals from China and India, rather than brand-name drugs from Canada, IronPort says.
IronPort's research revealed that more than 80 percent of Storm botnet spam advertises online pharmacy brands. This spam is sent by millions of consumers' PCs, which have been infected by the Storm worm via a multitude of sophisticated social engineering tricks and Web-based exploits. Further investigation revealed that spam templates, "spamvertized" URLs, Website designs, credit card processing, product fulfillment, and customer support were being provided by a Russian criminal organization that operates in conjunction with Storm, IronPort says.
This criminal organization recruits botnet spamming partners to advertise their illegal pharmacy Websites, which receive a 40 percent commission on sales orders. The organization offers fulfillment of the pharmaceutical product orders, credit card processing, and customer support services.
However, IronPort-sponsored pharmacological testing revealed that two thirds of the shipments contained the active ingredient but were not the correct dosage, while the others were placebos. As a result, consumers take a significant risk of ingesting an uncontrolled substance from overseas distributors, the researchers say.
The report offers a broad look at Storm and its evolution, including some of the latest tricks used to recruit bots. Storm increasingly is using a captcha-breaking method that enables it to create free Webmail accounts that can be used to promulgate spam, IronPort says. The botnet is also using Google exploits and iFrame injection attacks, as has been previously reported. (See Sophos: Iframe Worm No. 1 in December.)
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I take our motto "Let's get together and talk" to heart, and I believe getting involved in one's community is important. During the course of this year I will keep a calendar of a few community events that anyone can get involved with and some facts about the area in which we live.
Victoria Oltmann
Blue Sky Technologies
What a great Community we live in. Did you know that Bixby's current population is 26,724? It has been one of the fastest growing cities in Oklahoma for some time; statics show that since 2000 the Bixby Community has grown 69%. Bixby is now the 19th largest city, in Oklahoma up from 32 in 2000.
March Events
March Is going to be a bit slow with the Covid-19 virus. we will post events as we recieve information
If you would like to get involved or see what is going on in the Bixby/Glenpool area check out these sites:


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In this post, you can find 12 affirmations for hope to help you believe in yourself and the bright life that is meant for you.
Having hope matters.
When you live your life with hope, your mind stays at peace, and your thoughts help and motivate you.
Also, when you nurture thoughts of hope in your heart, you become able to have less stress in your life.
Here are 12 affirmations for hope to use daily:
Hope stays in my heart. I always believe in the bright days that are meant for me. I stay a believer. I stay with hope and faith in my heart. Daily, I welcome thoughts of hope and excitement. Daily, my heart gets filled with joy. I live my life with hope; and I dream big. In my soul, I nurture hope. In my heart, I treasure the hope that I have. Hope stays in my life. And my daily reality is filled with experiences in which I stay with hope. I am a positive thinker, and hope never leaves me.
To read more affirmations for hope and creating a good life, click here.
You may also find the following post useful:
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✓ Also, do not forget to download our free affirmations eBook There Is Hope – Positive Affirmations To Give You Hope


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We're continuing our summer book study of the book Strategies That Work! I have learned so much about reading comprehension and have some great new ideas and strategies to implement in my class. Today we're discussing chapter 8 which is all about the importance of questions and questioning in the classroom.
I feel that this chapter was an aha moment for me and I hope it was for you. Here's why: when we think of questioning in the classroom, the expectations/focus in my district (and thus my classroom) has been on the questions I ask my students. Yes, these are important and necessary. But my big AHA moment is that we MUST be honoring students questions and providing students the space to ask questions so they can learn!
Questioning In The Classroom Key Takeaways
Questioning In In The Classroom: Essential Questions
The first thing that clicked for me as I read this chapter was the importance of reading with a question in mind. I immediately thought of essential questions. You know, those questions we're supposed to display and discuss during our read aloud time. I will be 100% real. I never understood the point. Why post them? Especially if my kids can't READ them. After reading this chapter on questions in the classroom, I definitely have changed my stance on this topic. Using these essential questions can help us weed out some of the clutter and focus on important learning. It's also a way for us to focus learning on a particular skill or content.
As I was reading and thinking about the idea of essential questions two ideas popped into my mind. See, I want to better utilize essential questions and I want to display them but I want something EASY. That's why I created this essential questions poster!
My plan is to laminate this poster and add Velcro dots. When we start a new research project or Read It Up! creation, I will print and laminate the essential questions from those and put them on our poster. When we start the unit I will read the questions to the class. My hope is that these will spark some discussion and more questions from the kids. As we work through our Read It Up or research project, I will continue to refer back to the questions and repeat the questions to keep those fresh for us as we work so we are always reading with a question in mind.
Essential Questions: Questions Chart
Another idea that was sparked around essential questions was using the essential questions to create a class questions chart at the beginning of a research project. This would tie in with our schema maps. Since the author shares that all good questions come from background knowledge, having students share their schema should hopefully inspire lots of questions. The plan is to put an essential question on chart paper and have students generate and share the questions they have about a topic. Now we have student generated questions that we can work to answer as we complete a research project!
Questioning In The Classroom: Other Ideas
A few other concrete ideas and takeaways from this chapter:
Show students the cover of a book and have them ask questions based on the cover. Record their questions and see if they're answered during the read aloud.
Use more authentic questions and less assessment questions. Examples: "What makes you think that?" "Why do you say that?" Can you tell me more?"
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Make sure to visit Abby at Kindergarten Chaos for her thoughts on this chapter!


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UK Dementia Research Recruitment Registers workshop
9 January 2019
Since the publication of the government's 'Challenge on Dementia'[1]there has been significant investment in initiatives to support identification and recruitment of participants for research studies. This has undoubtedly increased UK research capacity. But there remains a need to increase further our capabilities to: provide more opportunities for people to participate in research; support more effective delivery of academic and industry research, and; increase inward investment from the global life sciences industry.
On January 9th, NIHR convened an expert group including Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland, and bringing together people responsible for existing registers, with patient, researcher and industry representatives. The purpose of the workshop was to: review existing dementia registers; explore opportunities to maximise their value through increased collaboration, and; identify any gaps in meeting the requirements of current and upcoming research.
The group agreed two principles to guide future register developments:
- People joining registers should have access to information about the ways in which they can contribute to research, including information about all relevant research opportunities open to them through the 'family' of registers, and be able to make an informed choice about what to participate in.
- Researchers should be able to access registers as openly as possible to facilitate the conduct of academic and industry research as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Following a review of available data on the relative strengths and weaknesses of seven registers, it was noted that few overlaps exist between them in terms of the populations covered or the core purpose of the registers[2]. However, a gap identified related to the delivery of social care research. This will be explored further. Key opportunities identified to optimise the value of current infrastructure included developing consolidated communications and entry pathways into registers for both registrants and researchers. In Join Dementia Research[3] there is already a suitable brand under which consolidated communications should be developed. There is an immediate opportunity to deliver on 'principle 1' by bilateral signposting between JDR and each of the other registers. It was agreed that this should be implemented by all registers as soon as possible. In the medium term, the implementation of 'JDR2' which is currently being considered provides the opportunity to consolidate entry pathways into registers and deliver on 'principle 2'.
It was agreed that the group would meet again to develop further partnership working and collaboration.
[2] Registers review were: Bioresource, the proposed Dementias Platform UK Clinical Studies Register, the European Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease (EPAD) registry, Join Dementia Research (JDR), PROTECT, the Scottish Brain Health Register and UK-CRIS,


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You've prepared for a dynamite presentation. The message is planned, the slides are strong, and you know your material inside out. But as soon as you stand in front of the audience, your mind goes blank and you break out in a nervous sweat. Gemma Page Thompson, an opera singer, actor, and coach with the TAI Group in NYC, confronts this herself and successfully uses a natural resource we all have: our breath!
Every emotion we experience has its own breathing pattern: anger produces rapid, erratic breathing; sadness makes us sigh; and anxiety has shallow, rapid breaths. If you are feeling angry and take a deep breath and pause, your anger will begin to dissipate and your thoughts will settle down. Our minds are deeply affected by our breath.
But with stage fright, many of us have tried various strategies that never seem to work. Gemma suggests focusing on breathing, in and out. This very simple instruction will quiet an unquiet mind. She also suggests taking the time to work on and improve your relationship with your breath. To make this a habit, practice deep breathing during times when you feel fairly comfortable, so you can feel its benefits as it becomes more natural to your subconscious. Try practicing morning and night every day for five minutes.
Find somewhere to sit where you won't be disturbed. Rest your hands in your lap, let your shoulders relax and fall back toward the floor. Relax your jaw, mouth, and tongue. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable doing so, or simply find a spot to focus on. Feel your feet on the floor, and feel your legs resting on your seat.
Take a slow deep breath through your nose and count to four. Breathe in as deeply as you can, and feel your stomach stretch and expand. Now breathe out through your mouth slowly as you count to seven. Empty your lungs completely and pause for a moment.
Repeat 10 times. One deep breath in and count to four, one long breath out and count to seven. Every breath will help you relax a little bit more. Taking long breaths out triggers the relaxation response in your body. It tells your mind and nervous system that you are safe and in control.
–Andrea Zintz, Career Coach


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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From the Hip2Keto Team!
Can you all believe Christmas is here already and 2021 is coming to a close? 🌲
If you've managed to stick with keto throughout the holiday season, congratulations…sincerely! That takes a giant amount of willpower as this time of year is notoriously filled with temptation. 🙌
Still, even though it can be tough to stick to our keto lifestyles, the holidays occupy a special place in our hearts. It's a time to hold our loved ones extra close & really reflect on everything we have to be thankful for.❤
We've almost made it to a new year, and we wanted to take a moment to tell you all just how much we appreciate each and every one of you.
The truth is, you guys support us just as much as we support you!
Without our Hip2Keto readers, we wouldn't have one of the most encouraging, caring, open-minded, and generous communities on the internet. ❤
Hip2Keto has become such a special place to swap recipes, share our success stories (as well as our struggles!), and meet friends from all around the country, and we wouldn't trade our growing Hip2Keto community for the world.
You guys are seriously the BEST cheerleaders around! We're so grateful you've been here with us throughout another year. 😍
Whether you plan on cooking this Christmas or you're leaving the reigns to someone else, we couldn't leave ya to celebrate the holidays this year without putting together a list of seriously yummy keto recipes to enjoy with your families.
Try some of these quick and tasty breakfast and brunch recipes.
These holiday recipes are delicious enough to please even non-keto eaters & perfect for parties.
- Pine Cone-Shaped Keto Cheese Ball Appetizer
- Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter
- Keto Maple Pork Tenderloins
- Keto Green Bean Casserole
- Keto Sweet Dinner Rolls
Hip Tip: The Turkey with Herb Butter, Green Bean Casserole, & Sweet Dinner Rolls were featured in our Thanksgiving Meal Plan w/ Printable Shopping List. If you loved those recipes, you can totally make them again for Christmas and beyond!
Baking is a Christmas tradition for so many families, and these recipes are easy enough that the kiddos can enjoy helping out.
- Keto Gingerbread Cookies
- Super Soft Keto Sugar Cookies
- Keto Buttercream Frosting
- Pull-Apart Keto Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks
Last but definitely not least, end the night with a comforting, classic holiday drink.
Christmas is already here, but after that…
The New Year a.k.a. resolution time is on the way. We've probably all done a fair bit of indulging at this point 😅, but luckily, we have some tips for getting ahead of the game & preparing for an amazing start to 2022.
To get started, try the 5-Day Keto Kickstart Challenge between Christmas and New Year's.
Transitioning from holiday mode back into real life is tough, but this 5-day kickstart challenge is designed to get you started with all the tools you'll need to succeed at keto like a pro.
While it's tempting to keep splurging throughout the rest of the year, just imagine how good it'll feel to wake up on the first morning of 2022 having already achieved some of your keto goals! 🤩
You can also join our Hip2Keto 30-Day Keto Challenge if you want to really dive into your new lifestyle!
Remember, you don't have to do it alone! Our 30-Day Challenge gives you access to our favorite tips & tricks, weekly meal plans, shopping & dining advice, and way more.
No matter how you celebrate the holidays, we're grateful to be a part of it!
Our Hip2Keto community is the whole reason we get to share all of these helpful tips & delicious recipes, cheer for our keto companions, and celebrate feeling happy & healthy. That's truly the best gift we could ever ask for, and all you Hip readers make it possible every day.
We hope you & your families all have a wonderful holiday season, and we can't wait to spend another year with the best keto community ever. 🙌
Cheers to a merry Christmas and a happy + healthy New Year! 🎉
The Hip2Keto Team ❤


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Choosing one style for your bathroom is no easy task, it takes time and deciding which way to go can be both frustrating and tiring. So, to help you feel inspired regarding the styling of your private oasis, we have decided to bring to you the best Bathroom Trend Ideas To Inspire Your Newest Bathroom Renovation! Join us as we list the best ideas you can use to remodel, or even build from scratch, your bath space!
See Also: GDC Luxury: Bathroom Design That Evokes Emotion
#1 Dream Texture
Great design is all in the details, and the proof of such a statement is present in the textures all over this beautiful wallpaper in this design by Liz Caan. Having a dazzling wallpaper in your bathroom wall that is filled with texture will turn your private oasis into a polished lining space, filled with versatility and personality.
#2 Dark and Dreamy
Classy, elegant and very sophisticated, having a dark tone theme in your bathroom is a bold choice that will certainly pay off. Good lighting is essential though, to bring an extra shine to the space. This choice is sure to prove to be a stunner for everyone who visits your home.
#3 The Perfect Wallpaper
As stated above, having a fantastic texture filled wallpaper can certainly glam-up your bathroom. But that is not the only way you can improve your living space's glamour, you can also choose other more nature-inspired wallpapers, or otherwise bold and inventive ones, to truly elevate your private oasis into iconic status.
#4 Serenity
Filling your bathroom with white tones, golden shine and light will create an environment of extreme serenity and peace that will help you meditate after a full day at work. This is a perfect choice for those who seek peacefulness.
#5 Natural Beauty
Using natural elements to decorate your bathroom is a fantastic idea to bring an extra aura of relaxation to the bathroom space, be it with real plants, fake ones of wallpapers that imitate the jungle, the usage of nature-inspired themes is sure to prove to be a trend that will always stick the landing for years to come.
See Also: 5 Luxury Bathroom Design Projects Own By Famous Celebrities To Inspire
#6 Marble Wonder
Marble is a marvel. Having marble populate your private oasis will imbue the room with immense personality and glamour, and let's not begin with the fact that the stone is a wonder to admire each time you go for a bath. Alas, marble is something that will likely be always seen as the perfect choice for a bathroom.
#7 Minimalism equals Balanced Beauty
Owning a bathroom styled with minimalism is never a bad choice. The dreamy bathroom we see in the picture by STUDIO WILLIAM HEFNER uses a neutral palette of colours and very little materials to present a shiny oasis that brings peace and serenity to those who choose to bathe in it.
#8 Eclectic with Elegance
This design by Factura-group perfectly encompasses why the eclectic style is always a fantastic way to decorate your bathroom. Classic tiles that evoke ancient home décor and freestanding oval bathtubs will always fill you with joy when the time for your bath.
#9 Warm Wood
How can you go wrong with wooden materials distributed through your private oasis? Wood brings cosiness and warmth when it comes to furnishing any place, and the bathroom space is no exception. Of course, as you should, you can be creative in the way you use your wood!
#10 Retro with Style
This bathroom design by Zio and Sons perfectly encapsulates why retro never goes out of style. Going retro in your styling choices will take you to a whole different time zone when the hour for your bubble bath comes.
See Also: Luxury Bathroom Projects Where Eccentric Mirror Designs Are The Star
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Start spreading the nudes!
When it comes to sending intimate photos, Gen Z is leading the charge, with nearly 40 percent of youngsters ages 18 to 22 sending off a naked pic of themselves.
The salacious stat comes from the ninth annual "Singles in America" study conducted by Match — corporate parent of dating apps Tinder and OkCupid.
Researchers quizzed more than 5,000 single men and women around the country about their sexting habits and found that Americans of all ages are partial to sending a pervy pic every now and again.
The youngest Americans weren't the only ones into sexting. Millennials sent out nearly as many nudes, with 37 percent of adults ages 23 to 38 saying they've sent someone a dirty picture of themselves.
As for Gen X, who are in their 40s and early 50s, only about a quarter reported sexting. Meanwhile, 11 percent of Baby Boomers say they've been practicing free love digitally.
Even 3 percent of the Greatest Generation — those older than 74 — report that they are familiar enough with technology to have tried their hand at sending a sext.
When it comes to receiving nude photos, however, the numbers spike. Fifty-two percent of Gen Z singles and 51 percent of millennials report getting sexy pics, while 42 percent of Gen Xers and 20 percent of Boomers have gotten in on the action.
Twelve percent of singles in the Greatest Generation have gotten nudes, according to the survey.
"We're in an interesting time where we're seeing online websites and apps become the most popular ways for people to meet dates. And it's increasingly becoming a part of our sexual lives," said Dr. Justin Garcia, scientific adviser to Match and research director of the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University.
The study also found a difference between the sexes when it comes to sexting.
More female respondents than males said they were asked to send nudes by their partner, 44 percent to 39 percent.
But a full 33 percent of male respondents actually sent out a pic of their junk, compared to only 22 percent of women.
Gen Zers, meanwhile, said Snapchat was their app of choice. In fact, 59 percent of Gen Z singles who fessed up to having sent sexually explicit content did so on the disappearing-picture app.
Older generations, meanwhile, are partial to more standard methods, with 68 percent of raunchy material sent by older singles being transmitted via text.
Nearly 40 percent of men claim to have been asked to send out crotch shots, with 54 percent of Gen Zers reporting having been asked to do their best Anthony Wiener impression.
The phallic photo requests dipped sharply as the respondents' ages increased, with 20 percent of Boomers saying they've been solicited and 11 percent of old-timers getting an X-rated request.
With the sending of nudes becoming more and more common, Americans have apparently become less precious about keeping them private. One in four Gen Zers admitted to having shared a nude photo they received with other people, while one in five millennials admitted to the same.
This story originally appeared in the New York Post.


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Whoever said that dynamite comes in small packages could have been talking about the Biewer Terrier. Although these lovable pups are small in stature, they are packed with energy, affection and a great deal of charm. Their sole purpose in life is to love and be loved and will settle as easily into a single-person household as they will into a busy family with kids.
Being a Toy breed, your Biewer Terrier (pronounced "beaver") can be quite yappy and doesn't particularly like strangers. That's not a bad thing because with the right training, he'll make an excellent guard dog.
While terriers were bred to hunt vermin, your Biewer doesn't possess the instinct to hunt or dig. However, he's a very active little dog and needs regular exercise to work off his excess energy. Take him for a walk or a run, it's all the same to him because he'll easily keep up with you. Left to his own devices, he'll get bored and restless and start looking for things to chew and bury.
He's an extremely intelligent dog but he can be rather stubborn, so training him might be a bit of a challenge. But if you're persistent and consistent with your pint-sized pooch, he'll graduate from puppy school well-trained and obedient.
Your Biewer is fiercely loyal and devoted to every member of your family. Bear in mind though, if you have small children you shouldn't allow them to play with the puppy unsupervised. Both tend to become over-excited which could lead to your puppy getting hurt and your children getting nipped.
Biewers are handsome dogs. They range in height between 17cms and 27 cms and weigh 2 – 4 kgs. They have unique colouring, their faces being black and tan (which is typical of the Yorkshire Terrier from which they are descended) and white chest, legs and under-carriage dotted with bluish-white patches. Their coats are long and piebald in colour, and they also have what is known as a breed-signature ponytail.
The good news for people who are allergic to long-haired dogs is that the Biewer's coat is hypoallergenic. It's also very easy to groom, and if you keep it long you'll have to brush him every day.
Since he's part of the Yorkshire Terrier family, he's predisposed to the same health problems, such as a sensitive gastrointestinal tract that can result in bouts of diarrhoea and discoloured or soft stool, as well as dental problems. You'll need to feed him breed-specific food and avoid giving him too many treats as Biewers have a tendency to put on weight quite easily, and to avoid those dental problems, you'll have to have his teeth brushed regularly. Remember that while you're grooming him, check his ears as you don't want wax to build up as it could lead to an infection. His nails must be kept short to avoid splitting and breaking.
Your Biewer Terrier is a rare breed that was inducted into the American Kennel Club (AFC) in 2014, and was recognised by the AKC as a full, pure breed in the Toy group earlier this year.
If you're thinking of bringing one of these happy-go-lucky, fun loving little dogs into your family, you can look forward to up to 16 years of dedicated and affectionate companionship.
Fun fact
The first black, white and tan puppy was bred by Mr and Mrs Biewer in Germany and was called Schneeflockchen von Friedheck!


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CARROLL COUNTY, MD (November 22, 2014) – A team of investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office are actively working to determine the cause for the fire and death of the homeowner at 1299 Naugahyde Road in Westminster. The 12:46 p.m. blaze on Friday, November 21, 2014, was initially called in by the homeowner, Gordon Edwin Fisher Jr. (75), and the phone was disconnected shortly afterward.
The neighbor, a retired Baltimore County firefighter and a Carroll County Deputy Sheriff arrived first and located the victim in cardiac arrest, at the front door of the 1½ story Cape Cod style dwelling with attached garage. They quickly removed Mr. Fisher to the exterior and initiated CPR. An EMS crew arrived from Westminster Fire Department and continued treatment; however Paramedics were unsuccessful in their attempts to revive the victim.
Nearly 40 firefighters from Westminster, Reese, Hampstead, Gamber, Pleasant Valley, Manchester, Taneytown and Arcadia Volunteer Fire Departments brought the fire under control within 45 minutes after arrival. First arriving crews found the garage and a portion of the home next to the garage, fully engulfed in flames. No other injuries were reported during the incident.
The body of the victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for determination of cause of death. The origin and cause for the fire remain under investigation at this time. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at nearly $250,000.


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Langnese Forest Honey 250g
Forest Honey has a tangy, aromatic and full-bodied taste. It is the strong character of this delicious natural product with its dark colour and viscosity that makes this single-variety honey so popular. Honeydew is exuded by juice-sucking insects. The drops of honeydew, which contain organic acids and enzymes, are then collected by bees on pine trees and deciduous trees and enriched a second time through their own enzymes. This is what makes Forest Honey such a delicacy.
Dimension: Width:60mm, Height:100mm, Depth:60mm, Weight:400g
Storage Condition: Keep away from light and store at room temperature.


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New climate forceasting system to be created
(AP) -- The World Climate Conference has approved the creation of a new climate forecasting system to help countries adapt to climate change and enable them to better prepare for natural disasters, officials said Friday.
Delegates from around 150 nations attending the conference adopted the declaration by consensus on Thursday, and the U.N. weather agency predicted the new Global Framework for Climate Services would be up and running by 2011 to improve climate forecasts and share that information around the world.
Rich countries such as the United States already have systems that provide climate forecasts, but only in the short term and not coordinated with the rest of the world, said Thomas Karl, director of the National Climate Data Center at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
"Climate services is a new concept," he said in an interview.
He said even climate information from Mali or Malaysia is important to the U.S., and that the new framework will provide that and have experts from around the world regularly meet to coordinate their analysis of climate change information.
The price of creating the new system was not given, but Karl said it would probably cost twice as much as the world currently spends on climate prediction.
The Global Framework for Climate Services will provide forecasts on weather patterns months or even years ahead, Karl said. In the next few months, the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organization's members will meet to set up a task force to help implement the framework.
African countries said Friday they hoped the new system would help their farmers prepare for droughts and floods, and make agriculture - the cornerstone of most of their economies - more resilient to climate change.
Guinea's minister of transport, El-Hadj Mamady Kaba, said the Global Framework would send climate information out faster to the people who need it and help authorities plan for disasters.
"Extreme climate events are being seen more and more frequently," he told the conference, citing severe droughts, floods, cyclones, wind and dust storms, as well as heat waves.
John Njoroge Michuki, Kenya's environment minister, said: "Dried up water bodies and wetlands, and drastic changes to rainfall patterns, have resulted in flooding, rising epidemics and severe and prolonged drought and famine" in his country.
Of the 11 glaciers on Mount Kenya at the beginning of the last century, five have melted, Michuki told the conference, adding that there is an "urgent need" for more climate information.
Rich nations should support the installation of more weather and climate observation stations in Africa, Michuki said.
The five-day World Climate Conference, which was ending Friday, tried to find ways for the world to cope with global warming that will occur because of greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere, regardless of what climate negotiations achieve in a December meeting in Copenhagen. Delegates said the Geneva conference will provide useful scientific information for the Copenhagen negotiations, which aim at forging a new accord to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on reducing the gases blamed for global warming.
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