text: I woke up the next morning and read my journal entry, getting another chuckle from the silly antics it described. It may have been a small dream, but as the first entry in the journal it carried a certain degree of significance and I lent my thoughts to its possible meaning. It was obvious that I was out of place in the martial arts academy, a feeling I encounter often enough in my day to day life. It's also not unusual to find myself in a situation I'm unprepared to handle, whether by chance or my own blundering, so the dream scenario of being on the verge of getting the crap beat out of me certainly reflected an aspect of my reality. The image of tripping over the hem of the too-long robe was a particularly vivid memory - obviously a fighter's mantle will never fit me properly and I'll only trip over my own feet if I attempt it. With that analysis I dropped the dream from my thoughts and went about my business for the morning.It was while biking to my studio later that morning that something from the Bulkeley book came to my attention. He suggests that in analyzing a dream it's useful to isolate significant elements and expand on what they might mean to the dreamer outside of the context of the dream, thereby shedding some new light on their place within the dream. With this bit of advice I set about taking the dream apart in my mind.The first element I examined was the use of the term "warrior", not one that normally enters my common vocabulary. I'd even used the word in my grogginess at 3am when I wrote the entry down. This seemed curious to me, until I remembered a book I'd read a few weeks prior to the dream, a book about the phenomenon of shamanism and its transfer from the indigenous context to contemporary urban culture, sometimes called neo-shamanism (think Carlos Castaneda, for example). There was an interview in the book with a Siberian shaman in which it was posited that with effort and training one could travel inward and find one's spiritual twin, and by meeting the twin discover one's true calling in life. The spiritual twin, as the shaman described it, could manifest in only 7 ways - Healer, Teacher, Warrior, Magus, Executor, Protector, or Messenger. I had found this interesting in a Jungian archetypal kind of way, and had decided that as an artist, or one who uses a kind of alchemy to turn common materials into something magical, the term Magus best fit for me. But now my dream had picked up on the Warrior image; at that moment of revelation I saw that this dream might have more to say than I had concluded earlier. As I glided down the Cherry Creek bike trail I fell into a deeper revery.Now I had no choice but to look more closely at the appearance of Captain Picard in my dream. I'm not a fanatical Star Trek watcher, but I sometimes enjoy science fiction and I think the Star Trek series made good use of the device of encountering alien civilisations in space as an allegory for our postmodern clash of cultures here on Earth. The series has had at least four different crews in different time periods within the over-arching narrative. With each iteration the tone changed according to the personalities within the crew, and particularly in the person of the captain. In thinking of this I realized that of all the captains, Picard was the one I admired most. His character was a fierce warrior for sure, but one who was prone to quoting Shakespeare, or Milton, or the Upanishads. He grew up on a family winery and was familiar with good food and a fine bottle of wine. In other words, he was a cultured warrior. I suppose if I was going to be a warrior, I would want to be a cultured warrior.This put a new spin on Picard's appearance in my dream - instead of treating it lightly as a pop culture image randomly tumbling around in my brain and finding itself lodged in my interior narrative by happenstance, his presence now meant something far more significant. Here was not just a warrior, but a Master Warrior, the Master of a martial arts academy. And this Master Warrior, one whom I admired, had picked me over all the highly trained warriors in the room to wear his ceremonial Warrior's Robe. What an honor! By insisting I don his robe he was recognizing me as his equal, despite my lack of training - he had seen something within me and was bringing it to my attention.But, all that tripping and stumbling! I could hardly get across the room without falling on my face as all those around me leaped and twirled and punched and kicked in the most controlled and graceful fashion. Surely I was not fit to wear this garment, this persona of the warrior. Then I had one of those aha!!! moments, slamming my bike to a halt and staring with wide eyes and slack jaw into the sky. The robe wasn't too big because I wasn't fit to wear it, I JUST NEEDED TO GROW INTO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I must have laughed for 5 minutes. Of course the Magus was not enough. The dream was telling me I needed to take the stance of a warrior as well in my life and work. The Magus/Warrior, if you will. The magician certainly, but one with strength and courage and daring, one who can defeat his demons, whether inside his psyche or in the outer world. I had the Magus part down, the Warrior needed some work but it was there, deep in the person of my spiritual twin.And that's how a little dream became a Big Dream.


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WMO has published a report on the year's progress in strengthening early warning services and building resilience to extreme weather and climate change impacts in some of the world's most vulnerable countries.
The Delivering on Early Warning Systems in Fragility and Conflict Contexts report demonstrates that despite the Covid-19 pandemic and its socio-economic fallout, the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative helped save lives, livelihoods and assets in these countries. The annual report outlines how CREWS partners adapt and seek solutions to deliver results in conflict-torn and fragile countries. Currently, 19 countries benefitting from CREWS national investments and regional projects are on the World Bank's list of fragile and conflict-affected situations. This number will rise when pipeline projects become operational.
Examples include Afghanistan, Haiti, Chad, Mali, Niger, Cambodia and Laos. In Afghanistan's highly food-insecure situation, reorienting project-developed tools helped aid and humanitarian agencies reach millions of people. In Haiti, Chad, Mali and Niger, progress was made despite multiple and simultaneous crises. These and other West African countries show that investment in institutional capacity-building is paying off as weather services have improved during uncertain times. These countries have also pushed forward on engaging and empowering women in disaster risk management. Organic and formal women leaders' networks are now emerging to mobilize and warn communities before disaster strikes. Furthermore, a new initiative for Cambodia and Laos PDR will help strengthen climate adaptation and disaster resilience, building on previous Canadian-funded CREWS support for two of Asia's most disaster-prone countries.
CREWS also took its first steps in implementing its five-year operational plan – Delivering at Scale 2021-2025. Through its partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), best practices for people-centered operations were identified. Work began on the Accelerated Support Window, a rapid financing system for quick and targeted high-priority assistance to be launched in 2022.
The report launch event highlighted the support of the financial contributors. CREWS members are Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK. Canada is also supporting CREWS projects. Also presented at the launch were the findings of the recently finalized project funded by Environment Canada and aligned with CREWS. Representatives from less-developed countries and small island developing states gave testimony on how CREWS projects protect lives and livelihoods on the ground.
The annual report was launched on May 24 at an event on the margins of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Bali, Indonesia. It was hosted by Mami Mizutori, the special representative of the secretary-general for disaster risk reduction and head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, and attended by UN assistant secretary-general for climate action, Selwin Hart.
In the report foreword, Stéphane Crouzat, French climate ambassador and chair of the CREWS steering committee, said, "The 2021 CREWS Annual Report should give hope. The creativity and versatility of national, regional and implementing partners (the World Meteorological Organization, the World Bank Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) allowed us to find solutions in complex crises and show our added value time and again. As global challenges mount, so does the case for investment in early warning. This report illustrates numerous and different ways CREWS projects are laying the foundations for potentially profound change. Together, we must build on these. By putting shoulder to the wheel, the rewards will be incalculable."
He continued, "Sustained member support underlines the criticality of CREWS' mandate and impact: our funding rose by 17% in 2021 through additional contributions from several donors. We also initiated private-sector and insurance-industry engagement, while various institutional diagnostics carried out across projects included alternative investment plans for sustainability. Nevertheless, our resource mobilization efforts will need stepping up to meet longer-term objectives and needs, the priority being to raise US$95m to meet our target of an additional US$107m by 2025."
Hart said, "We need to scale up support for those on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Initiatives like CREWS deliver concrete results to those who need it most. One in three persons in a SIDS or LDC and six out of ten persons in Africa don't have access to early warning systems. We have to collaborate and cooperate as we've never done before."
Petteri Taalas, secretary-general of the WMO, said, "While years of disaster preparedness investment mean we are better at saving lives, economic losses continue to increase. Early warning systems are critically required for climate adaptation, yet less than half of WMO members have them. The UN secretary-general has asked WMO to spearhead new action to ensure every person is protected by early warning systems within five years. CREWS will play an essential role in helping us reach this target and protect the most vulnerable."

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By the name of FlixOnline, hackers spread malware viruses to people through auto-response to the message notifications on WhatsApp through the apps in your phone. According to the team at Check Point Research (CPR), this fake app works by connecting to a remote command and control center to do so. According to the CPR team, this method enables a hacker to carry out phishing attacks, spread further malware, or spread false information or steal data from users' WhatsApp accounts and chats.
The team at Check Point Research (CPR) noted that, theoretically, such apps can hack all kinds of data through auto-response, as well as create problems in business chat. It can even blackmail users in exchange for sensitive data. The CPR team immediately informed the tech giant Google regarding this fake app and also shared their research related to it.
As a result of this, the tech company Google took the action and deleted the app from the play store. This app has been downloaded nearly 500 times during the last two months. The research team says that if a user is infected with it, then immediately he should remove this app from his device and change the password of his device as well.


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One of the most underrated places to visit in Kentucky is the city of Paducah. These are some of the best things to do in Paducah KY for first-time visitors!
If you're traveling to Paducah last minute, you want to ensure you have lodging ahead of time! Below are some of our top picks in town!
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Paducah doesn't quite get the love it deserves. People from Kentucky know it – but it really is one of the coolest small cities east of the Mississippi and is definitely one of the best places to visit in KY!
It is creative, has several hip small businesses, and there are many nature opportunities nearby (and even within the city itself). Even visiting during the winter is a great idea!
Let us know your favorite things to do in Paducah in the comments and share some of your favorite Paducah attractions and businesses with us! Thanks!
Best Things to Do in Paducah KY
1. National Quilt Museum
Located in the UNESCO Creative City of Paducah, the renowned National Quilt Museum is a paradise not just for art enthusiasts but also for those keen to discover art from a new perspective.
The Museum houses a huge collection of contemporary fine artworks, including over 500 fiber and quilt works by world-renowned quilt artists.
Exhibits in the Museum change 8-10 times throughout the year, so each time you come, you can see something new.
The 7000-square-foot area offers 3 galleries full of mesmerizing masterpieces with creative touches, which are displayed during thematic exhibitions.
The latter also features traditional and not traditional quilt-making approaches, which will leave you in awe!
Visitors can also take part in various educational programs of an array of topics organized at the National Quilt Museum, which are taught by master quilters and are suitable for all skill levels.
Address: 215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY
Website: https://quiltmuseum.org/
2. Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail
Spanning for more than 5 miles, the Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail is an ideal destination for getting away from the city and enjoying a scenic trail without a car.
The Greenway connects Paducah's residential neighborhoods to Perkins Creek Nature Preserve, the 3 parks of Stuart Nelson, Noble, and Schultz, and the riverfront of the Ohio River.
It offers its visitors the perfect path for walking, cycling, or rollerblading amidst stunning natural landscapes. Cross over scenic bridges while strolling on the Greenway and admire various cultural attractions and scenic points lined along it.
Take a break in Stuart Nelson Park by visiting the dog park or enjoy playing disc golf with your friends on the disc golf courses.
When reaching the end of the trail, you can continue your hike to get to River Front Park or downtown Paducah.
3. Fort Massac State Park
Travel back in time at Fort Massac State Park amidst serene nature where you can experience the real vibes of early American living.
Considered to be Illinois's first state park, Fort Massac dates back to 1908 and has been preserved in the same conditions since then.
It overlooks the stunning Ohio River and offers all the conveniences along with little details for you to experience the complete process of bringing the past back to life.
The historic fort area includes two barracks, officer quarters, a well, three blockhouses, and a fraise fence. Throughout the park's 1,500-acre area, besides the fort, various outdoor recreational activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, boating, picnicking, and hunting await you for family fun.
You can also enjoy playing disc golf on an 18-hole disc golf course. Throughout the year, various special events are organized in the Kentucky state park highlighting early American history, but each October, you can take part in a one-of-a-kind Fort Massac Encampment festival, which will definitely make your trip an exciting and memorable one.
Address: 1308 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/FortMassac.aspx
4. Red's Donut Shop
Family-owned and operated since 1955, Red's Donut Shop in Paducah is a can't-miss for those that love donuts (or just supporting a fantastic local business)!
All donuts are made from scratch and you will find both yeast and cake donuts. They are affordable and make everything fresh, every single day!
Some of the exciting flavors they have are Apple fritters, Blueberry cake, and Raspberry jelly puffs.
Address: 2800 Jackson St, Paducah, KY
Website: https://redsdonutshop.com/
5. Whitehaven Welcome Center
Located near the state border with Illinois, Whitehaven Welcome Center is one of Kentucky's finest Classical Revival architectural buildings. It is considered the only historic residence that serves as an interstate tourist welcome center.
The Center is the perfect spot that introduces its visitors to the whole pack of Paducah's powerful history and rich culture.
In this restored 2-story brick mansion, you can witness 1860s-era furnishings, historic exhibits along with fascinating memorabilia of Alben Barkley, Vice President to Harry Truman.
The inviting outdoor area offers ample walking space, picnic tables, and a butterfly garden. Visitors can have an educational break, explore all the artifacts showcased inside of this historic building, and get acquainted with the mansion's remarkable history by taking part in regularly scheduled free guided tours.
Address: 1845 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY
6. Paducah Wall to Wall
Capturing Paducah's rich history and creatively highlighting its powerful heritage, Paducah Wall to Wall murals offer its visitors mesmerizing scenery that will forever be engrained in their minds.
All of the authentic and vibrant paintings are on the concrete floodwall, which overlooks the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers' confluence and separates the latter from the downtown.
Wall to Wall murals play their crucial role in the artistic landscape of the UNESCO Creative City of Paducah. Each vivid painting has a story to tell about Paducah's past, and viewers simply won't be able to pass by without appreciating each detailed masterpiece.
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The public art of more than 50 murals is accessible for visitors throughout the day, and through self-guided tours, you can discover for yourself the influence of the rivers on the city's rich culture.
The magnificent murals artwork was done by renowned muralist Robert Dafford and the Dafford Murals Team, who are also famous for their stunning masterpieces throughout the US, England, France, and Belgium.
Address: 200-298 S Water St, Paducah, KY
Website: https://www.paducahwalltowall.com/
7. Visit the Downtown
Pay a visit to downtown Paducah to discover historic downtown's cultural heritage, architectural wonders, and creative spirit.
Paducah's beautiful streets offer various entertainment options and you'll find many of the best things to do in Paducah in the downtown area (and many romantic options for a date night)!
You will certainly get a great dose of creativity at Yeiser Art Center which features works of local artists or in the National Quilt Museum, offering colorful fiber and quilt art.
Visit the William Clark Market House Museum to get an idea of what a 19th-century drugstore looked like or to witness chairs used by Lincoln in the Museum's Civil War Room.
It has been 5 decades since the award-winning Market House Theater has been offering its guests outstanding live performances, comedies, dramas, and many more in the heart of the downtown.
Get a table in locally-owned Kirchhoff's Deli & Bakery to experience the full taste range of Paducah's delicious cuisine.
Movie enthusiasts will certainly appreciate enjoying a wide range of independent, classic, or foreign movies at the Maiden Alley Cinema and Gallery.
8. Shawnee National Forest
Located close to Paducah and one of the best day trips from Paducah is the Shawnee National Forest, a recreation area located in southern Illinois.
Those who are really into hiking will certainly appreciate the Garden of the Gods, full of scenic rock hills to climb, or Pomona Bridge featuring a natural land bridge.
Explore the area's spectacular flora and fauna in Cave-in-Rock, famous for its limestone cathedral, or visit Heron Pond, where the floating boardwalk will grant you access to hypnotic views of surrounding lush greenery and wetlands.
A variety of lodging and camping options are available to help you recharge before exploring the rest of the National Forest.
Get the taste of Illinois's winemaking in nearby wineries or take a stroll through the vineyards to learn more about the grapes used to produce those unique wines.
Get your daily dose of adrenaline while enjoying Shawnee National Forest's exciting opportunities: kayaking, fishing, biking, ziplining, canoeing, and much more.
9. River Discovery Center
If you want to have a one-of-a-kind experience while also enriching your knowledge about rivers, then you should definitely pay a visit to the River Discovery Center.
The Center highlights the story of this river city through the significance and history of the Four River Basin encompassing rivers of the Mississippi, Tennessee, Cumberland, and Ohio.
Experience something exciting behind the wheel of a steamboat in the five-monitor Boat Simulator, which offers you real-life panoramic audio and video replica of the boat's surrounding waters. The Center is full of interactive exhibits and various displays, which will certainly make you appreciate Kentucky's rivers.
Stroll in the River Discovery Center's galleries to see historic steamboats, river basins, and rainwater, and discover the water's crucial role in the Civil War.
Make sure to take part in various educational programs and special events organized inside the Museum, most noteworthy of which is the annually organized Paducah Dragon Boat Festival.
Address: 117 S Water St, Paducah, KY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverdiscoverycenter/
10. Freight House
If you're looking for some of the best food in Paducah, look no further than Freight House. Run by chef and proprietor Sara Bradley (from Top Chef), the restaurant is a unique dining experience in Western KY and it combines southern flavors with a modern spin.
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The restaurant uses local partners, fresh ingredients, and locally sourced meats. The experience is truly one-of-a-kind and it'll leave your palette satisfied and returning for more!
Address: 330 S 3rd St #102, Paducah, KY
Website: https://www.freighthousefood.com/
11. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is one of the largest blocks of undeveloped forest in the eastern United States.
Located in Western Kentucky and Tennessee, this area is known to contain over 170,000 acres of parks and wetlands.
The area near the lake provides a wonderful setting for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife watching, and water sports with 300 miles of natural shoreline at the TN and KY national recreation area.
Licensed hunters are welcome year-round to hunt for deer, turkey, squirrel, and other small animals.
12. Purple Toad Winery
One of the most renowned wineries in Kentucky is the Purple Toad Winery and it is absolutely one of the best places to visit in Paducah when you're there!
After a trip to Napa in 1998, June and Allen Dossey (and their son, Steven) were hooked on the idea of growing their own grapes, and eventually, that led to Purple Toad opening on July 1, 2009.
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They have been successful ever since and have become the largest winery in the entire state! Visiting Purple Toad Winery is one of the best things to do in Paducah.
Address: 4275 Old US Hwy 45 S, Paducah, KY
Website: https://purpletoadwinery.com/
13. Etcetera Coffeehouse
A must-visit place in Paducah is Etcetera Coffeehouse and they have two locations you can stop by! One is located on N. 6th Street and the other is located at 118 S. Second Street. Not only do they have some of the finest coffee in Paducah, but they also have bubble tea.
The original location on N. 6th Street opened in 2006 by high school teachers Johanna and Allan Roads and has grown into a city favorite over the years.
They pride themselves on responsible business practices and being an integral part of the community. They are also known for their exceptional treatment of the staff and the passion shows!
Address: 320 N 6th St, Paducah, KY and 118 S. 2nd St, Paducah, KY
Website: https://www.etccoffeehouse.com/
14. Pipers Tea and Coffee
Located in the historic Coke plant in Paducah is Pipers Tea and Coffee, one of the best places to visit in the Kentucky city!
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At Pipers, you will find specialty coffee, a roastery, and unique tea blends. Founded in 2012 by Peter and Amber Barnett, the Paducah cafe eventually brought on head roaster Robert Dowell and the rest is history. This is an essential place to visit in Paducah for coffee and tea lovers!
Address: 3121 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY
Website: https://www.cupofpipers.com/
15. Craving the Curls Rolled Ice Cream
I admit that I am an ice cream lover and got nuts for the stuff. Craving the Curls is a unique ice cream shop in Paducah where you can get fresh ice cream with a bit of a Paducah twist.
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A family-run business by a husband and wife (Randy and Renee Hayden) and their daughters, they bring rolled ice cream to Paducah in their vibrant and creative shop. They truly love what they do and putting a smile on customers' faces!
Address: 113 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cravingthecurls/
16. Branch Out Foods
If you're a plant-based eater or just want a taste of something different when visiting Paducah, look no further than Branch Out Foods.
This vegan restaurant was started by Daniel and Gabrielle Dodd, a husband and wife team who saw limited options in Paducah for vegans and vegetarians (and those on a gluten-free diet).
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You'll find a robust menu ranging from pastries to Korean bibimbap to salads and more. The food is exceptional and their menu can be found on their website.
Address: 713 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY
Website: https://www.branchoutfoods.com/
17. Craft Beer in Paducah
One thing I used to love doing when traveling was to hunt down the best spots for beer in a town. I don't drink quite so much anymore, but I still love supporting small businesses and local beer breweries and bars.
Two amazing places for craft beer in Paducah are Dry Ground Brewing Company and Paducah Beer Werks. If you're into beer, definitely check them both out!
- Dry Ground Brewing Company (3121 Broadway St, Paducah, KY)
- Paducah Beer Werks (301 N 4th St, Paducah, KY)
What are your favorite things to do in Paducah KY? Let us know what to do in Paducah in the comments if you have been or are a local and have some tips! Thanks so much!
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The 1st stone ceremony of the residence " Le Victor Hugo " took place on April 26th in presence of Jean-François Mary, president of Redon Agglomération, Pascal Duchêne, mayor of Redon, Philippe Scouarnec, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Neotoa, Pascal Vaché, Eiffage Construction Brietagne manager and Alain Riguidel, Eiffage Immobilier Grand Ouest manager.
The residence " The Victor Hugo " is the result of a partnership between The City of Redon, the Urban area, Neotoa, the social lessor, and Eiffage Immobilier.
Realized by Eiffage Construction Bretagne, this mixed property deal of offices, social housing and businesses, which goes along with the revival of the city center of the municipality of Redon, will include:
- 1 175 m² of stores located downstairs the building,
- 1 405m² of social housing (20 appartements),
- 2 068 m² of fitted out offices.
20 social housing are located in one of the buildings and benefit of their own equipments: car parks, premises bike, individual hot system of heating and production of water … The building meets the requirements of the RT on 2012 (housing BBC).
In the neighboring building are located the offices in which the urban area of Redon chose to settle a part of its premises on two levels.
Behind the plot of land, 80 parking places are fitted out and accessible from the street Victor Hugo by a small privative alley.
The delivery of the operation is planned for the end of July, 2019.


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Oatbox Review June 2018
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Have I told you how much I love this subscription? I think I have but thought it was worth mentioning again. I LOVE this subscription!! There's nothing like a bowl of granola and a big ol' cup of coffee early in the morning. It's the best way to start your day……in my opinion. Oatbox has transformed my morning routine and I couldn't be happier.
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What You Get: Discover 2 new granola mixes every month. flavors you won't find at your supermarket!
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Options: Choose to receive the regular box or the gluten-free box.
Here's a peek at the mixes we received this month in the regular Oatbox….
Almond & Mango Granola: Organic roasted oat flakes, organic rye flakes, brown sugar, almonds, organic quick oats, water, organic high oleic sunflower oil, freeze-dried mango, maple syrup, sea salt.
Pear & Red Quinoa Granola: Organic roasted oat flakes, organic rye flakes, organic red quinoa, organic honey, brown sugar, organic apple sauce, water, freeze-dried pears, organic high oleic sunflower oil.
Bonus Item
Oatbox included a bonus item for us this month which was really thoughtful. We received a sample size bottle of Dish soap from The Unscented Company.
Oatbox also includes 2 recipes in each box. This month we received a recipe for Bircher Muesli and Coconut Snow Balls.
Oatbox Review June 2018 – Final Thoughts
I honestly don't know what I did before Oatbox came in to my life. I am officially obsessed with granola. I always knew I liked it but Oatbox has turned my "like" into "love". I look forward to testing out new granola flavours every month, so much so I haven't even bothered ordering any of the other breakfast options they have available to subscribers. I also look forward to the recipes they include in each box. There are so many fun ways to incorporate granola into your breakfast recipes but my favourite will always be a good ol' bowl of granola and cashew milk. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don't see myself unsubscribing from Oatbox anytime soon. It's a subscription I will have for a very long time.


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Tax benefits
One of the main measures to support business is the postponement of payment of taxes and fees, as well as the postponement of submission of tax returns (the latter - for all taxpayers).
- Deferred payment of taxes and contributions, the period of transfer to the budget which falls on the period until May 1 (taxes on special modes of STS and UST, advance payments on taxes (except for VAT) for the 1st quarter of 2020, income tax - for 6 months, advance payments for the 2nd quarter and the first half of 2020 - 4 months). This measure can be relied upon by organizations included in the list of systemically important, as well as small and medium-sized businesses (the main OKVED of which coincides with the list of industries approved by the Russian Government).
- System-forming companies that do not belong to small and medium-sized businesses can get a delay of less than 6 months under a simplified procedure - without collateral, surety or bank guarantee.
There are no problems with obtaining tax preferences for the affected companies, as detailed information on the procedure and possibility of obtaining tax deferral/payment is available on the website of the Federal Tax Service of Russia. Also, the service in automatic mode allows to check compliance with all the criteria for obtaining subsidies by an SME operating in the affected industries. It is important that the wording of the Federal Law of 22.04.2020 № 121-FZ has been amended in paragraph 60 of paragraph 1 of Art. 251 of the Tax Code, allowing the tax agent to not withhold PIT from the amount of this subsidy.
Rent vacation
Many companies experience difficulties in paying regular payments due to the actual lack of revenue. To assist in this regard, the authorities have provided for deferral of rent of non-residential premises owned by the state and municipalities. The deferral covers the period from 01.04.2020 to 01.10.2020 and is provided to companies from the most affected sectors of the economy (hotel business, air transportation, etc.). However, many companies are not able to take full advantage of this measure, because the developed rules do not take into account some aspects of financial and economic relations.
For example, companies that are subleaseholders of non-residential state and municipal property face the problem of obtaining a deferral of rent payments because this measure does not apply to lease transactions through intermediaries. Despite the fact that the lessor is a party to the civil law transaction (because it agrees to enter into a sublease agreement to recognize the transaction as valid), it cannot affect the payment terms between the sub-lessor and the sub-lessor. Until amendments and clarifications are made to the Resolution No. 439 dd. 03.04.2020, this problem will remain.
Reducing administrative pressure
Administrative pressure on business is traditionally quite strong in Russia. In crisis conditions such pressure has a particularly negative impact on companies, therefore it was decided to suspend field tax audits until 01.06.2020.
In such a case, it is possible to obtain a delay in the submission of documentation and explanations for a maximum period of time as a general rule by submitting a request under Art. 93 TAX CODE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. In current conditions overstatement of term of a delay usually does not involve refusal in prolongation even if on the company anticrisis measures do not extend. The tax authority admits that the argument of the taxpayer that it is impossible to submit documents for the previous three-year tax period in time due to the lack of access to the primary documentation due to the established regime of remote work is justified.
Interest-free loans
Economic recovery will largely depend on the activity of business lending, so the government plans to issue interest-free loans to pay salaries to companies most affected by the decline in consumer demand. This is a necessary measure, as business in the absence of demand actually has no cash flow, and loans are the only way to save staff and restart all processes.
Unfortunately, in practice many companies have problems with obtaining such loans. In particular, this is due to the requirement to have salary projects at a particular bank (for example, Sberbank and VTB have such a requirement), which would ensure control over the receipt of funds into employee accounts. The solution to this problem is to formalise a salary project before obtaining a loan, but banks often delay this process.
Bankruptcy moratorium
It is also worth noting such a measure as a moratorium on bankruptcy for 6 months. It applies to systemically important organizations and strategic enterprises. The list of these organizations is published by the Federal Tax Service of Russia.
There are no practical problems with the implementation of this anti-crisis measure for the companies, as the service of the Federal Tax Service of Russia allows to automatically check the criteria for the spread of the moratorium or get information about the persons who have been declared to have refused to apply this right. In addition, information on the status of the company in the public domain is placed on services to verify the reliability of counterparties (contour-focus, Sparq and similar).
At the same time, this measure is, in fact, a delay that business can use to stabilize its financial position and take measures to maintain relationships with counterparties. But the effectiveness of this measure is questionable, as creditors during this period analyze accounts receivable and decide to file for bankruptcy after the moratorium. And in the absence of revenues, the financial position of the company will not improve, so for many it will only be a delay of actual bankruptcy.
Efficiency of measures
First, the effectiveness of business support measures directly depends on the amount of budget funds allocated to them. This amount is determined on the basis of the received GDP, and the Russian economy does not have a leading position in terms of GDP per capita, respectively, and the funds allocated for a quick recovery from the crisis are simply not enough. Secondly, the mechanism for implementing support measures in practice plays a major role. Thus, the main problem faced by companies is the lack of promptness in supporting business by the banking sector. Until recently, there were problems with obtaining interest-free loans due to a significant number of applications and lack of control over the actual use of loan funds.
To address this issue, the Government has introduced daily monitoring of programme implementation and expanded the list of credit institutions to process applications for interest-free loans for salary projects. As a result, many companies were forced to downsize due to lack of funds for salary payments. It is also worth noting that the State has not timely regulated the provision of compensation payments in the form of MRTs to employees of the affected companies, which has exacerbated the unemployment problem in the country.
Analysis of support measures
The anti-crisis measures developed by the government are generally in line with the global trends, in particular, in terms of tax and credit holidays, interest-free loans and subsidies for companies. Thus, Spain also postponed the deadlines for submitting tax returns, established installments for payment of taxes and quotas in the social security system, there is preferential crediting for payment of taxes, rent, salaries and other fixed expenses.
Among the Russian measures that do not exist in most developed countries, it is worth highlighting the postponement of federal property rent for small and medium-sized businesses. But this measure should be complemented by assistance to commercial property tenants, who also have difficulties in paying regular payments. Thus, it would be necessary to reduce the cost of renting private property by affected companies during the period of restrictive measures. At the same time, we should not forget about the interests of landlords, who in such a case would need compensation payments to avoid loss of income.
Forecast for the future
The stabilization of the Russian economy depends on the development of effective post-crisis measures. The decline in consumer demand under conditions of instability has affected all sectors of the economy to some extent, so government support measures should be provided for all economic entities.
For post-crisis recovery and stimulation of domestic consumption, it is important to extend the period of direct payments and concessional lending to the population, and to eliminate disruptions in financial markets. At the same time, it is not excluded that after the stabilization of economic activity, the tax burden will increase due to higher tax rates and introduction of new tax administration facilities.


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Want to learn how to make some fun miniature books for your Halloween projects?
While making the Apothecary Halloween House, I needed some miniature books to decorate the actual apothecary. And if you are like me, you want to make them, not buy them, so I did what any normal person would do - I googled making a miniature book. The first video that I watched showed someone making a little book by folding a regular piece of paper and tearing each section in half until the desired size of pages was reached. I thought to myself, why is this person tearing the pages, why not just cut the pages? Then I realized it was to make the pages look like old paper which is exactly what I wanted. So that's the process I followed.
With all the paper crafting I do, there is a LOT of scrap paper available so I used a couple of pieces where I printed little house patterns that I was testing. That's the writing you see on the paper.
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Materials to Make the Miniature Halloween Books or the Apothecary Halloween House
- Scrap paper
- Stain
- Cardboard
- Binder clips
- Hot Glue
- Decorative paper for book cover
- Embossing folders or here's an example of a Spider Web folder
Steps in Making the Miniature Spell Books for the Apothecary Halloween House
- Fold and tear scrap paper repeatedly until you get to the size you want for your book
- Stain the paper to make it look old
- Clamp the pages together to make the spine of the book
- Hot glue the spine of the book
- Measure and make the cover for the book
- Hot glue the cover to the pages of the book
- Decorate as desired
Tear Paper for the Pages of Your Miniature Book
Eventually, I tore the paper to the size of the 2 smaller books shown below. These pages are roughly (roughly, because they have torn edges) about 1.5 inches long by 1 inch wide. I played around with strips of paper to make 2 other book sizes that I would fit in my little apothecary shelves.
Stain the Pages of Your Miniature Book
I soaked my pages in a mixture of tea bags and even added hickory nuts that I found in the back yard. Then to give them an even more aged patina I dried the pages in a warm oven - turned off, of course. They get all nice and wrinkly from the drying process.
Clamp the Pages together to hold for gluing the spine of the book
Use some scrap cardboard to squash down the pages and hold the binder clips in place without damaging your pages. The pages will be nice and compressed for gluing.
Use Hot Glue to Glue the Book Spine together
Run a bead of hot glue along the spine and smooth down with another scrap piece of cardboard so the hot glue won't be lumpy. In the photo above, you can see that each of the books has glue along the spine.
Measure and Make the Cover for Your Miniature Book
You don't want the edges of the book cover to extend much past the page edges. If you go through the trouble of tearing the pages, you want them to be seen. So make the cover just slightly larger than the book pages - maybe ⅛ inch at the most.
I had a number of pieces of embossed Halloween card stock left over from last year. It's easy to fit the card stock around the book. You can basically fold card stock and cut to size, then distress the edges.
Other ways to decorate the covers - use embossing powder or embossing glaze with stamps.
Using cardboard is a just slightly more challenging. First, decide on the size of front cover. Draw a line and score and fold.
Trim the cover to the desired size.
I covered this little book with embossed spider web paper before I glued the pages in. And yes, I am messy. I may have to bleach my hands before work tomorrow.
Hot Glue the Cover to Your Miniature Book
Spooky Elements for the Apothecary House - including the Miniature Books
Spooky Elements for the Apothecary Shelves
Here are some examples of spooky elements you can use for your Apothecary shelves in addition to the little books:
- Tim Holtz Wish Bones
- Miniature Decorative Domes from Tim Holtz
- Tiny Glass Vials
- Tim Holtz Miniature Pumpkins
- Halloween Boneyard from Idea-ology
What's Next to Finish the Apothecary Halloween House?
First off, this Halloween house needs a more creative name. Then I need to make a base for the little house.
The ghost in the attic needs to be coated with collage medium to make it more sturdy and glued in a better position. He or she also needs a chain to rattle. What do you think about a bat hanging from the rafters in the attic? Oh, and shingles on the back side of the roof.
And then finally, all the Halloween elements will have to be glued down. I really like the fact that the books open, but they've just got to be glued down for the house to be a decorative piece rather than something to play with. They will just tumble out and get lost if they are not glued in place.
Mini Album Makers Challenge
Now that I know how to make these books, I will be making many more. I am entering this in the Mini Album Makers Challenge. The rules state that your entry needs to be a completed work, meaning a completed book. So while my project is not complete, my little books are. I hope that counts. They have really cool stuff on their blog, be sure to check it out.
And here are some other Halloween book projects I've made:
- Gus the Ghost's House on a Book Base
- Triple Gable Gothic on a Book Base
- Upcycled Cardboard Book Box with Drawer
- Making Books for Craft Projects


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A privately owned financial institution based in Switzerland has announced its decision to begin accepting deposits of cryptocurrency and digital assets.
At this time the new service doesn't offer direct investment of cryptocurrencies but allows the deposit of digital assets that businesses receive as payment or individuals earn through crypto mining. In a statement, the bank clarified that it is "generally prepared to accept funds" in cryptocurrency.
The move follows a July publication on the bank's website entitled "Cryptocurrencies – What exactly are they?", which looks into the digital asset market and discusses concepts including mining, trading and blockchain security. In the publication the bank notes:
Maerki Baumann is keeping an eye on the development of these investment instruments and the corresponding progress on the regulatory side, without looking to gain exposure to this young asset class at the present time."
Maerki Baumann is a traditional, family-owned institution focusing on investment and asset management. As of 2017, it handles almost $650 million of client assets.
The bank is the second financial institution in Switzerland to begin accepting cryptocurrency, following the decision in July by Zurich-based and Abu Dhabi-backed Falcon Bank to begin dealing in digital assets. The bank made the decision in the hopes of improving its image after becoming embroiled in a multibillion-dollar embezzlement scandal involving 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
Switzerland continues to grow its increasing interest in blockchain-related technology, with technological hub Zug being dubbed "Crypto valley". Early next year the Swiss company SIX Group plan to launch the Swiss Digital Exchange, a fully integrated digital asset trading platform.
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text: I'd like to announce the second release of PythonCAD, a CAD package for open-source software users. As the name implies, PythonCAD is written entirely in Python. The goal of this project is to create a fully scriptable drafting program that will match and eventually exceed features found in commercial CAD software. PythonCAD is released under the GNU Public License (GPL). PythonCAD requires Python 2.2. The interface is GTK 2.0 based, and uses the PyGTK module for interfacing to GTK. The design of PythonCAD is built around the idea of separating the interface from the back end as much as possible. By doing this, it is hoped that both GNOME and KDE interfaces can be added to PythonCAD through usage of the appropriate Python module. Addition of other interfaces will depend on the availability of a Python module for that particular interface and developer interest and action. The second release fixes a few of the shortcomings in the initial release. Setting linetype properties, color choice, and drawing entity style are now done from the "Draw" menu. This release also adds some missing functionality, such as the ability to change the linetype, color, and style of the drawing entities, and the ability to move entities from one layer to another. The Python code has had numerous doc strings added, and various bug fixes have been applied. Visit the PythonCAD web site for more information about what PythonCAD does, and aims to be. My thanks to all the GTK and PyGTK developers for providing the ability to even make PythonCAD available. http://www.pythoncad.org Come and join me in developing PythonCAD into a world class drafting program! Art Haas -- They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -- Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759


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Top 10 Profitable Mobile Applications 2020
Can you really make money with mobile apps? What mobile apps is going to make you the most money? In this blog post, we provide you with top 10 profitable mobile applications for 2020 to help you make a really good money.
Mobile applications are made to solve consumers' needs. Over the last decade, these apps have addressed what most of you like to have as they make your daily living much easier.
Irrespective of the platforms like music, travel, social media, and others, these applications have incredible benefits as their prospective can offer high revenue to both developers and users.
The application designers have incorporated artless ideas and made them realistic in the current world. While there are wonderful apps available on the internet, you must keep in mind that not all are appropriately designed or have irresistible success. As a matter of fact, some of these apps aren't successful and are even removed from the market.
With countless mobile apps on both Google Play Store and App Store, it appears like most developers are putting up their ideas into an app to make a living.
Now, for future development consideration, we are more than happy to offer you the top 10 profitable mobile applications for 2020. Read on to find out!
How to Choose Profitable Mobile Applications?
Whether you already have a company, blog, or website, or are just looking to venture into the digital market, having a profitable mobile app is certainly a great choice.
However, there is a huge difference between just joining an application and joining a successful and profitable one. If you need to learn how to choose a profitable mobile application, keep reading for the essential tips to consider.
Is the Application Designed on a Great Idea?
All successful and profitable apps are created on great ideas. What are these great ideas? Well, in simple terms, it is an exceptional standpoint that differentiates a particular app from others. Moreover, a great idea incorporates great execution.
For instance, the popular Candy Crush Saga is an incredible application with an exceptional concept that needs the players to match colored sweets. Notably, after the huge success of this game, many similar apps were designed. But remember that not all games were built from great ideas.
Generally, when it comes to selecting a profitable mobile app, it's vital to note that great ideas are always unusual and, in most cases, appear quite risk-taking. All in all, this is what successful people in all fields have in common.
Having a great idea for a mobile application is necessarily not about selecting what happens to be the safest option, but selecting what no one else has ever done before and trust your instincts.
So, if your goal is to generate a short-term income, adhere to that trend. On the other hand, if your objective is to have a great futuristic application, believe in yourself and be brave enough to follow that path.
Recognize the Users
Is the app marketed to US users, European users, or Asian users? When it comes to choosing a profitable application, there is always a particular geographic region that the app targets.
You may be having an incredible ideal for a top-rated artistic mobile gaming app, but will people in your country appreciate this type of artistry?
You can essentially solve this question by assessing the type of media created in your country and the type of media that users like to share.
So, if your application contains the type of content or artistry that users do not like to consume, then it would be wise to consider adjusting your market direction.
Games such as Candy Crush Saga and Call of Duty may perform well in all countries because users can play it. However, specific types of applications will only appeal to users in a distinct region.
Basically, with these kinds of applications, do not think that you are targeting all over the world! In simple terms, 'All over the world' is similar to having no drive.
So, instead of designing specific content and features that will truly appeal to specific users, you only end up appealing to no one because you try to use an app that pleases every user.
Note that great apps typically have a laser-focus content that focuses and knows its target audience.
Is it Simple and User Friendly?
While uniqueness is vital for designing a profitable application, it's still essential that an app incorporate creativity. Using an application that's too intricate to use will harm the app's success.
Basically, users will fail to recognize how the app works and what it does, and will thus not bother downloading or purchasing it. On the other hand, those who end up buying or downloading will lose interest fast.
Additionally, an easy-to-use and simplified interface are inevitable. Even if you want to use an app that targets tech-savvy users, which colossal experience, these people will likely download the app to simplify their life to a great extent. Whatever the case, it is essential to certify that the app is easy to use.
Are you weighing out the pros and cons of building a mobile app to make money?
I am using one method that earns me a full time income from home.
Here are 10 profitable mobile application you will want to check out.
Top 10 Profitable Mobile Apps
- Roamler
- Make Money: Cash Rewards and Gift Cards
- Google Opinion Rewards
- FeaturePoints
- Embee Meter CX
- Clic and Walk
- CashPirate
- Streetbees
- Spare 5
- Mobeye
1. Roamler
Roamler is an app that helps its partner companies by ensuring their products and services are always available and visible in stores, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, etc.
The app accomplishes this by needing you to fill in short questionnaires, take photos, act as a mystery shopper, or even perform several other tasks.
Merely put, we can say that Roamler is a typical GPT (Get Paid To) app that rewards you for undertaking simple tasks. But how is this app profitable? Well, let us see how you can profit from this mobile application.
Paid Tasks
After downloading and installing the app on your phone, you will get access to the paid tasks after signing up for the application. The paid tasks are typically small tasks you can undertake in exchange for rewards.
Generally, most paid tasks will require you to fill out questionnaires or act as an anonymous shopper. In fact, most of these paid tasks will require you to take pictures of the products.
Therefore, it would be wise to avoid taking blurry images. Keep in mind that the number one reason why Roamler is rejecting paid tasks is the use of unclear images.
As you can see, after completing a task, you will have to submit it first to Roamler and have it assessed. You will only receive a payment upon the work's approval. Thus, do not expect to get your payment immediately after finishing the task.
Performing paid tasks regularly will allow you to earn points that you can use to level up your account. Basically, the higher the account level, the higher the number of available paid tasks. Therefore, if you need to earn regularly, you need to keep performing the tasks.
- You can get paid via PayPal
- There is no restriction to the day and time you can withdraw the payment
- It's convenient and easy to use and make money
- Signing up as a member is quite intricate
- The process of performing the tasks is quite time-consuming
- Limited earning opportunities
2. Make Money: Cash Rewards & Gift Cards
If you are looking for ways to make fast money, easy money, or even work from home, Make Money: Cash Rewards & Gift Cards is the answer to your worries. Merely put, this is one of the highest paying cash apps that allows you to earn gift cards or real money by downloading free games, apps, or even completing surveys.
One of the best things you will love about Make Money: Cash Rewards & Gift Cards is that you can earn $15 PayPal cash and any gift card for a mere 2500 coins, which you can amass within a couple of days. Additionally, this application's exchange rate is much better than what is offered by the existing rewards or GPT applications.
Remember, you can earn real cash from any location. Indeed, the app offers a quick, easy, and fun way to make fast and easy money.
Here, you will get a wide range of free gift cards such as Amazon gift card, google play gift card, steam gift card, PlayStation/psn gift card, Walmart gift card, Xbox gift card, iTunes gift card, and much more.
If you are searching for a gift card that's not available on the application, you can easily contact the support department to have it added. The application is that good!
- The app offers the best exchange rates; with 2500 coins, you get a gift card worth $15.
- There is a referral program to increase your earnings.
- Assured and super-fast payouts.
- High paying offers
- Some users allege that the coin-earning task is quite tedious
- Limited ads
3. Google Opinion Rewards
Generally, Google Opinion Rewards work in the same way as a paid survey site where you undertake surveys to get rewards. Perhaps, the only difference is that it functions as a free mobile application available on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
First, you need to sign up for an account to start taking part in the surveys. Secondly, you will be needed to answer a couple of demographic questions to make it simple to receive the most suitable surveys from Google.
After successful account creation, you will start getting surveys. However, in most cases, you will only be receiving a couple of surveys, such as one or two in a week.
Basically, the number of surveys you receive is quite low compared to other survey sites where you can receive three surveys in a day. All in all, whenever Google Opinion Rewards sends a notification to your phone upon sending a survey.
Provided you are at least eighteen years old, and you can sign up at Google Opinion Rewards and begin taking part in surveys.
Nonetheless, you need to read and understand the app's terms and services before using the app. Currently, the app is limited to a few countries that include the US, Sweden, France, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, and Singapore.
Some survey sites offer detailed surveys that need substantial time to undertake. Therefore, you will be more than happy to realize that most surveys that you'll find on Google Opinion Rewards entail straight and simple questions.
For example, you can be sent several logos and be asked to select the best.
- Free to sign up
- Easy to use
- Available in several countries
- Surveys expire after a day
- Short and random surveys
- Available on both Android and iOS devices
- Limited surveys available
- No referral programs
4. FeaturePoints
FeaturePoints is an application that will reward you for downloading, installing, and trying out free applications. Here, you will receive rewards in terms of points, which you can always redeem for other rewards. You will only be downloading applications originating from their advertisers and then try them out in simple terms.
First, you will have to use the app for a few minutes or complete a task. Afterward, you will get paid in points upon completing that particular task. The points you receive varies per application, as well as the task you have to complete. After accomplishing enough, you can then exchange the points for various rewards like cash or gift cards.
The best thing you will love about this profitable application is that you can use it on Android and iOS devices. Basically, you only have to download the application, sign up, and then start earning some points. It is easy and free to register!
How to Make Money
As said earlier, the main way to make money on this application entails downloading and using apps. Every application incorporates conditions that you will have to undertake. Upon completing them, you'll receive payments in points.
Notably, you can redeem the points for rewards such as Bitcoin, gift cards, cash, and stream credits. Generally, to get these points, you will have to download the application and complete all the conditions it integrates. Ordinarily, you'll only be required to spend roughly two minutes using the application to get your points.
- Instant payments
- Easy to use
- A couple of ways to cash out
- Incredible referral program
- Several ways to make additional income
- Available to both iOS and Android devices
- The points can expire
- Does not pay huge and sustainable money
5. Embee Meter CX
Install the Embee Meter CX app on your phone and start getting paid. After downloading the app successfully, signing up on the program, and turning on the meter, you will start earning 'Meter Points' daily just for using your smartphone customarily.
In most cases, you will earn sufficient 'Meter Points' within a couple of days, and the good thing is that you can cash them out via Gift Cards and PayPal.
Luckily, Embee Meter CX is completely safe and secure and does not share any of your personal info to third party applications.
Basically, it runs in your phone's background and gathers metrics on network performance and then provides these metrics to authorized market research companies. So, you can download the app today and start generating an income for doing absolutely nothing!
Additionally, this app utilizes accessibility services. Basically, these apps are utilized to gather market research info on the apps and sites that you visit and use. The app's best thing is that all the collected info is maintained according to the application's policy.
What this does is that it enables users, who might not be willing or able to take part in surveys or other types of market research, to safely, anonymously, and easily be rewarded for having their requirements, voices, and preferences heard by the companies that offer the products and services which users use and depend on daily basis.
- It's 100% legit
- It doesn't make your phone slow
- You only need a couple of days to cash out your points
- Easy and fast payouts
- Surveys keep on popping up as ads on your phone
- Some people allege that their app keeps on crashing
6. Clic and Walk
If you are searching for new ways to make a little bit more money or save some cash, you always love it if you can find a way to make money that perfectly fits into your lifestyle and does not take too much time.
Well, here is where Clic and Walk come in handy. It is typically an application that essentially makes you money virtually from the comfort of your house.
In simple terms, Clic and Walk is a software organization based in France and gives you a software product named Clic and Walk. The software's pricing starts at a mere $0.01. The application gives training through documentation and live online videos.
Also, it would be wise to keep in mind that Clic and Walk is a survey system that incorporates multiple features like mobile survey, personalized survey URLs, various question types, online surveys, offline response collection, phone survey, paper survey, question library, question branching, skip logic, mobile intercept survey, email marketing, as well as support audio, images, and videos.
One of the things that will make you fall in love with the application includes a dedicated and available online support team. Note that the app is available as SaaS (Software as a Service), iPhone, Android, and iPad.
- 100% dependable – all the collected data is checked, date-stamped, and geo-localized.
- Efficient and quick – in addition to accessing the order instantly, the results can be accessed within a day.
- Convenient and easy – save time by placing an order and pay online 24/7.
- Many ways to make money
- The tasks pay low amounts
7. CashPirate
CashPirate is a mobile application that pays you to undertake tasks. Indeed, it is a decent mobile application, where you can earn extra bucks. So, in simple terms, we can say that it is a typical GPT (Get Paid To) site. Perhaps, the only notable difference is that this app is designed for mobile use.
Now, in order to assess the full potential of this particular application as a credible app to generate money, it would be essential to look at how to make money from the app. So, here is how to make money from this profitable mobile application.
Paid Offers
Since CashPirate is a typical GPT app that's exclusive to the smartphone users, you can expect to earn by performing paid offers. After installing the application and finishing the sign-up process, you can view the available paid offers by signing to your account.
Basically, paid offers usually ask you to download and install an application (regularly a mobile game) and asks you to try it out. Other paid offers, on the other hand, will require you to watch videos or answer surveys.
Every paid offer will tell you the number of coins to earn upon completing it plus the instructions you need to adhere to receive the rewards.
Referral Program
Another method to make money from the app entails inviting your friends and family members to become members of this app. When it comes to referring users, you only have to share your invite link with them. You stand a chance of making at least 10% of your referrals' earnings.
- Low payout threshold
- You can get your payments via PayPal
- Available globally
- Low payments per task
- Your country of residence determines the available offers
- Limited earning opportunities
8. Streetbees
Streetbees provides some fun and different tasks you can perform to earn extra income. You only need to download the application and find the earning opportunities.
Compared to other profitable mobile apps, the ways you can make money on this app are quite different. Here, some of the tasks include answering questions and completing surveys.
There're several types of tasks, and they're regularly more or less different from one task to the other. Thus, it might not be possible to define the precise tasks you'll be able to undertake. Without further ado, let's see how you can make money from this unique app.
Recording Videos
Here, some tasks need you to record small videos. Basically, you can record a video of how you perform specific things in your life.
For instance, it can entail you recording yourself as you clean. Else, you can record a video while you are preparing coffee. Thus, recording funny and useful short videos is part and parcel of the many tasks on Streetbees.
Survey Based Tasks
There are other tasks which are similar to the normally paid surveys which you are perhaps familiar with. Since paid surveys offer a simple and quick way of earning an income, you can see that it's great that Streetbees is offering some of these tasks.
What it means here is that you will need to answer several questions regarding a specific topic and then share your experiences and opinion. The surveys on this app are, however, short and chat-style.
Take Photos
Streetbees come with offers that need you to take pictures or several pictures in a particular scenario. For instance, you can take photos as you shop, or as you ride a bike. Regularly, you will have to answer questions related to these photos.
- It pays via PayPal
- Available in many countries
- It has fun and varied tasks
- Inconsistent support
- Tasks may not be approved
- Limited big earning potential
- Limited earning opportunities compared to the regular survey sites
9. Spare5
Merely put, Spare5 is an app that gives you the ability to make cash by undertaking online tasks. You can either perform the tasks online or use the iOS app.
Basically, the tasks are quite simple as you only need to recognize the things which are easily recognisable by humans, but computers cannot. For instance, they are similar to the HITs (Human Intelligence Tasks) offered by various tasks like Amazon.
Every task pays a few cents that ranged from one cent to as much as five cents. As you can see, it is not a lot of money. However, the tasks are simple as you'll be needed to label pictures or write short questions and sentences. But with time, the cents will add up, and you can rest be assured to reach the minimum payout threshold.
Before you start completing tasks on the app, you need to undertake several 'qualifiers.' Basically, these are unpaid tasks that typically represent an example of what to expect from the tasks.
The tasks are incredibly simple as you will be needed to label objects in a picture, write short and precise descriptions and sentences, or even answer simple questions.
Generally, the more the qualifiers you undertake, the more the tasks that you will receive on your account. With this in mind, it would be beneficial to undertake as many tasks as possible. The best thing about this application is that it is available internationally instead of a few select countries.
- Reliable and available globally
- Weekly payout via PayPal
- Low minimum payout threshold
- A bonus of $1 upon completing the first $10
- Respectable tasks
- Painstaking and meticulous tasks
- You need to provide accurate info on the tasks
- Low paying tasks
- Limited paid tasks
10. Mobeye
Mobeye is a great mobile app that rewards you for undertaking easy tasks for well-known brands. First things first, it is 100% trustworthy and legit.
Generally, your job entails gathering info and taking some photos of products in-store. As you can see, it is that straightforward!
Each time you visit a supermarket or any store, you get a chance to undertake quick missions via your smartphone and earn real cash, which you can withdraw through Bank Transfer or PayPal.
Every week on Mobeye, there are several tasks that you can complete. Basically, these tasks comprise of:
- Assessing the availability of various items as well as stock levels in stores
- Checking promotions
- Providing your honest review of the items
- Answering various online surveys from the comfort of your home
All in all, most tasks on the platform involves collecting info and taking photos in a specific store near you. Still, it is possible to answer simple surveys. To date, millions of people globally use this application to earn a living.
- It requires minimal effort.
- The tasks are quite simple and require less than five minutes to complete
- It is available throughout the world. However, you may fail to get tasks based on your country of origin.
- The application is available for both Android and iOS devices.
- The app comes with limited tasks
- The tasks offer low payments
- Based on your country of origin, it is not worth traveling to undertake the missions
- According to some users, the minimum payout threshold is quite high
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Now that you have purchased your perfect match foundation with the help of my guide to buying foundation, itâs time to apply it to your face.
1. Prep your face by cleaning and moisturizing it. Moisturizing your face before applying foundation protects your face from redness and drying. Avoid using your regular moisturizing lotion because it contains oils that may clog your pores and cause breakouts.
2. Brushes vs Sponges
Foundation can be applied with either a foundation brush or a sponge. Below are the PROS and CONS of using brushes and sponges:{{more}}
SPONGE PROS Inexpensive
Great for softening and blending foundation.
Brushes tend to last a longer period of time. They blend foundation evenly.
They harvest bacteria after the first use and this can lead to breakouts. They require cleaning and washing on a regular basis.
They absorb a lot of foundation. This wastes your product. Brushes tend to be expensive.
3. With the use of your tool of choice (brush/sponge), apply your make-up in natural light. Spread the make-up evenly over your face, especially in areas where there are blemishes and uneven skin tones. Be sure to blend the foundation into your hairline and neck for an all natural look.
Tip: Thereâs no need to plaster the makeup onto your face. Always use a light hand.
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A team of highly-skilled wood pattern makers have the ability to build models and patterns from drawings, samples, prototypes or simply from the concepts discussed with the customer. These models can be relatively inexpensive and can be used to manufacture foundry tooling and prototype development. In addition to model development, pattern shop employees are able to consult with designers, the CNC Department and the customer to develop prototype tooling and production patterns which are the most cost-effective and efficient.
Key Benefits:- Work hand-in-hand with our Design & CNC Departments
- Manufacture foundry tooling and prototype development
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GBRacing Crash Protection Bundle for Suzuki GSX-R 600 / GSX-R 750
Race Developed Crash Protection from GBRacing
Suzuki GSX-R 600 / 750 Engine Case Cover Crash Protection Bundle
Alternator / Generator / Stator Case Cover
Gearbox / Clutch Case Cover
Crank / Starter Case Cover
8mm Paddock Stand / Swingarm Crash Bobbins
Lower Chain Guard / Shark Fin
Suitable for GSX-R 600 and 750 2006 K6 – current models only
Part No. CP-GSXR600-K6-CS-GBR
Race developed crash protection set for Suzuki GSX-R 600 and 750 2006 K6 - 2014 L4 models including FIM-approved secondary engine case cover set (consists of alternator / generator / stator cover, clutch / gearbox cover, and crank / starter cover), lower chain guard / shark fin and 8mm paddock stand / swingarm crash bobbins.
Injection moulded using a revolutionary new tough high-impact composite material made from 60% Long Glass Fibered Nylon 6.6, these covers provide superior impact and wear protection both on the track and on the street.
Easy installation - covers fit over existing aluminium engine case end with simple 3 or 4-point screw fixing (high quality replacement steel bolts and fitting instructions included). No messy glue or wire required. Rear bobbins screw into stock mounting points. Lower chain guard requires tapping and drilling of the swingarm.
GBRacing crash protection can save you time, money, and a lot of grief by
- Keeping your bike on the road or track and out of the workshop
- Reducing damage repair bills
- Reducing the likelihood of an insurance claim
- Helping to preserve the original condition of your bike
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Takara Belmont Hot Cabi Towel Cabinet Large
Takara Belmont Hot Cabi Towel Cabinet Large is a stylish and modern towel warmer unit. Specially designed to warm towels for use during working hours keeping towels warm for professional treatments in the spa or barbers. A towel warmer with a sterlisation function and hold 50 to 70 hand towels in its 13 litre capacity. It uses ultra-violet sterilisation, control temperature, has a removable basket and a removable drain tray. cabinet has a compact design which allows it to easily fit in most spaces and is an energy efficient towel cabinet. Holding multiple hand towels the cabinet uses ultraviolet sterilizing lamp to offer optimum hygiene levels.
A great addition to anyone offering beauty or grooming services in the salon.
Dimensions width 455mm, height 290mm, width 320mm. Weight 7.5kg.


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Cork is a type of material that is obtained from the Cork Oak tree and most of the world's cork used originated in Southern Portugal.1
It is usually used for wine bottle stoppers and can also be used in bulletin boards, floor and wall tiling, drink coasters and many more. There is an increase of cork demand worldwide and it is because of the increasing wine production and consumption.1 However, the process of cork production takes time since cork trees are harvested about every 9 to 10 years or once per decade but synthetic cork has been developed to meet the growing demands in the market.1
Advantages of Cork Coasters
Cork coaster brings a lot of advantages aside from protecting our lovely furniture from any beverage ring or mark.
Here are some benefits using the cork coasters:
- Cork coasters possess a non-slip feature which means it will not slide on the top of the table that can cause the spill of your beverage.2
- Cork is a type of a material that is very absorbent which can better protect your furniture or table top from any drink marks.2
- Cork drink coasters can be personalized thru laser engraved to make a unique gift or token or even promotional items.
They are durable drink coasters and gives good protection against any moisture on your furniture and unlike the paper material coaster, they don�t wrinkle which means it can be reused.3
It can be a great part of your house decoration since it can be painted or designed in any way you want it.
1. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cork.htm2. http://ezinearticles.com/?Cork-Backed-Stone-Coasters&id=1800276
3. http://www.ehow.com/how_4548976_create-coasters-from-cork.html


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'Tis the season of love — love for friends, family and most importantly, love for where you live. We love our region and want to know why you love it, too! So share your photos with us, from a night out on the town to your favorite quiet spot or your neighborhood's hidden gems.
There is a huge array of activities and beautiful spaces here in the Central Valley. From arts, to sports, to shopping, we want see your point of view.
Show us why you love the Central Valley on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (that's right, we're on Instagram!), tag your photos #ILoveCV and the county you live in (i.e. #ILoveCV #SanJoaquin). The contest will take place Feb. 9-13, 3 and on Feb. 14,in honor of Valentine's Day, we will pick one winner from each county who will get to spend one week showing off their neighborhood on our Instagram. (Did we mention we might even feature your photos in our magazine?)
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Mouse poop is gross. There is nothing worse than looking under a kitchen appliance, in the back of a cupboard, or under a long-forgotten item, to find mouse droppings. We all know that mice are everywhere and that at some time or other, they have probably been in our home, but the actual sight of the poop makes it real.
If you have mice living in your home or mice are using your home as a food source, then there will probably be mouse poop lurking somewhere. The first thing you need to do is to get rid of the source (the mice) and then get rid of the droppings. Mouse feces can harbor all kinds of bacteria, so special attention should be taken to dispose of it all and clean up when you are done.
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Identifying Mouse Droppings
Most of the time, you will know that there is a mouse in your house when you see some droppings. Mice are shy and cautious creatures. They generally come out at night, and if there is any noise, they will stay away. You may hear mice behind and under appliances and cupboards, but it is more likely you will spot mouse droppings before you spot a mouse.
Mice need to eat a lot of food to survive. A typical mouse needs to eat more than its body weight each day just to stay alive. An animal which eats so much needs to defecate a lot. A mouse can produce between 50-75 dropping a day. If you have even one mouse in your house, that means a lot of droppings. Mouse droppings are small and pellet shaped. They are dark in color. They are 1/4 in length (approximately), and they are pointed at each end. If you find some droppings in your house and they match this description, then you more than likely have a mouse.
There are other ways to identify if you have a mouse in your house, so you should not base your conclusion on the mouse droppings alone (or lack of droppings). You may hear mice scuttling in dark corners or by walls. You may find gnaw marks in food items, and you may notice for missing. Mice also like to gnaw on wires, wood, and bags. They also like to shred paper for their nests. If you have any of these indicators in your house, then you should be ready to get rid of the pests and clean up any droppings after you do so.
Eliminating the Source
The best way to get rid of mouse droppings is to eliminate the source. There are some things you can do to get rid of mice once they are in your home, and there are also preventative measures you can take to deter mice before they get into your home.
Entry points
Mice are small creatures, but you would be amazed at just how small they can make themselves when they want to fit through a hole or a gap. Rodent proofing your home will deter mice from getting in and coming back. Mice can fit into a hole the size of a pencil. The best way to keep mice out is to fill any holes of this size and larger. You can do this from the outside and the inside. Fill any holes, cracks, gaps around utility lines, gaps around windows, and gaps under doors.
Mouse traps
If a mouse has gained entry into your house, then you need to move to plan B. The classic wooden mouse traps are still the best defense against mice. They are used for a reason. The mechanism is simple, and it really works. Make sure to buy plenty of traps; they are inexpensive so they will not set you back too much money. Cheese is fine, but a mix of seeds and peanut butter is better. This mixture will stay on the trap longer, and the mouse will not be able to pull the bait off the trap. Check traps every day and dispose of the mice as needed.
Bait stations
You can also buy bait stations (or have a professional come in and place them for you). These traps are sealed and allow the mouse entry in, but not out. There are some humane traps which only trap the mouse, allowing you to release the mouse back out into the wild, while others have a poison which will kill the mouse. Use whichever you prefer, but make sure to check them daily.
It may sound like a cliché, bit cats really keep mice away. Invest in a cat from your local adoption shelter, and you may never have to think about dealing with the mice. Of course, you may have to deal with the droppings still.
Getting Rid of Mouse Droppings
We already talked about what mouse poop looks like, but does mouse poop smell? The answer, surprisingly, is no. For the amount of poop exerted by a mouse, the smell is negligible. On the other hand, mouse urine does smell. If you notice patches in your house which have an ammonia smell to them, then it is likely mouse urine.
There are some steps to take when you are getting rid of mouse poop, and there are some precautions to take. Mouse droppings can spread diseases, so you should never touch mouse droppings with your bare hands. You should also check the spots you clean for a few days after. If the droppings return, then you have not taken care of your mouse problem. Follow these simple steps to get rid of mouse droppings and clean any areas where mouse droppings were.
The first thing you need to do is to locate the mouse droppings. There will be some obvious areas, and the droppings will be highly visible. There may, however, be unseen areas of mouse droppings. Draw an imaginary path between the food source they are accessing and their points of entry. If in doubt, have a quick look under and inside anything you can. Once you have found all of the mouse poop, it is time to clean it up.
Before you don your protective equipment, you should air out the areas with mouse droppings for at least 30 minutes. This will help to get rid of any bacterial particles in the air and make it less likely that anyone will get an infection.
Your safety is the No.1 priority, and while cleaning up mouse poop may seem like an easy task (and is an easy task), you should always wear protective equipment before tackling the task. Wear protective gloves made from vinyl, latex or rubber. Keep your arms covered as a precaution. Wear a face mask or a respirator. Wear safety glasses as an added precaution. It may sound (and look) silly, but a few minutes of preparation can save you a big headache later on.
Use a small brush and dustpan to sweep up the droppings. Once swept, dispose of the droppings in a bag, which you will then tie and place in a covered garbage bin. Clean your tools in the same bleach cleaner which you will use to disinfect the mouse dropping areas.
Make a disinfectant spray by mixing one part bleach to ten parts water. Spray the disinfectant on the exposed areas and leave to soak for five minutes. Use rags or disposable paper towels to wipe the areas clean, and then dispose of your materials and gloves in the garbage.
Remember always to wash your hands, even if they did not come into contact with any droppings. Some hot soapy water will provide a good barrier to any potential infections.
Check the cleaned areas over the next few days. If they remain dropping-free, then you know you have taken care of your problems. If you find more droppings, then follow the guide for ridding your home of mice, and repeat these steps to dispose of any further droppings.
If you find that you cannot get rid of the mice in your home, and you are constantly finding droppings, then it is time to call in the experts.
You may also want to clean up after mice in other ways too. There could be chewed cables which need replacing. Any food which a mouse has been in contact with could be spoiled and toxic. Discard any food which a mouse has gotten into or any food which has chewed packaging. Double check for entry points and fill them. You will also want to hold off on any vacuuming and sweeping you would like to do until the mouse dropping areas have been cleaned and sanitized. you do not want to spread any of the bacteria.
Health Risks of Mouse Poop
There are some real dangers which come with mice and mouse droppings if they are left untreated. Mice carry a lot of bacteria, disease, parasites, and viruses. These can all be harmful to humans and can be passed on through the mice themselves, through their droppings, and through their urine. Humans are at real risk of contracting lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) from mouse droppings. This occurs when you breathe in the dust which has been contaminated with mouse poop.
If you have LCM, you have a viral infection. Among many symptoms, you will experience a fever, headaches, nausea, and a lack of appetite. LCM is a neurological disease and will affect your brain if left untreated. Only 5% of mice carry this virus, but with the number of mice out there, and the number which can get into your home, the risk is very real.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is also a serious danger when mice are in your house. This is another virus which is transferred through saliva, poop, and urine. If particles of mouse poop find their way into the air, you can breathe them in and contract this virus. HPS can be deadly.
At the beginning of the virus, a lot of people display flu-like symptoms. This can make it hard to identify. With HPS, your breathing will gradually become worse, and the lungs can fill with fluid, causing death. As this is a hard visor to spot early, the fatality rate for people who contact this virus is 50%. Symptoms can include tiredness, fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, and chills, among others. As the virus progresses, symptoms get worse and more extensive.
Thankfully the virus is uncommon, but the more you are exposed to mice and mouse droppings, the more at risk you put yourself. Even the healthiest person is in danger of contracting the disease. If you display any of the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a medical professional.
There is one main way you can remove mouse droppings from your house, and that is to remove the source; prevention is the best cure. If you can mouse-proof your home, then there is no chance of mouse poop appearing anywhere in your home. Fill any holes in your building. Keep bushes and shrubs around your home short so that mice do not have anywhere to hide. Keep all food products stored in sealed containers. Do not leave any food in your yard, which may attract mice to your home (this includes pet food). Dispose of your trash in a covered trash can.
Of course, you can do as much prevention in the world, only for a mouse to get in still. If this is the case, then work fast to get rid of the mice before they have time to excrete around your house. Buy traps and poison. Borrow a friend's cat. Make sure there is not a food source.
If you do find mouse droppings in your home, then all is not lost. You can still get rid of the mice, and you have seen how easy it is to clean up the mouse droppings and sanitize any affected areas (you probably have all you need lying around your house). Remember always to be safe and protect yourself when it comes time to clean up. A few minutes of preparation can be the difference between getting sick and having a clean home.


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VIDEO: The Impatient Sisters' 'Hey There Young Sailor'
The Impatient Sisters premiered the music video for 'Hey There Young Sailor' (a track from their 2014 self-titled LP) during a gathering at The Bee, Publika yesterday. Directed by Ling Low of Sweet and Low Films, who's also responsible for OJ Law's twee 'Tongue Tied' MV, the video illustrates a love story between a mermaid named Celine (Ho Lee Ching) and a sailor called Frederick (Alfred Loh), who sends love messages in bottles to her. The sisters, too, appear as the mythical sea creatures in this fairy tale as they guide Celine to her earthbound lover, to which they both eventually momentously meet as these stories usually do.
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Beth Kean and Dr. Matthew Edlund | Show 240
So now we know…Dan's search for the perfect THING is over and he is now the proud owner of a 1973 VW THING. For some of us who were around to witness the "roll out" of this fabulous das auto—it is really exciting to see the THING is as adorable as we remember. OK, a few scratches and scrapes —ALRIGHT—big dents and 240,000 miles later—she's still a gem!! Stay safe Dan and here's hoping you have AAA.OK COMING UP ON NURSE TALK…Casey and Dan visit with the California Nurses Association's Beth Kean.
Beth talks about the recent ruling by a Superior Court judge that stopped the walk-out of over 12,000 UC Medical Center RNs. The RNs have been trying to call attention to the fact that UC Medical Centers (most notably U.C. Davis in Sacramento) have not been complying with the California RN-to-Patient Ratio law. The bill was passed over 10 years ago and mandates hospitals in California limit the number of patients per shift nurses can safely treat. A recent study proved that the bill does save lives. This is important stuff for all of us to know.
AND CAN WE TALK? Yes we can and we are talking about the POWER OF REST by Dr. Matthew Edlund. Dr. Edlund's book is really a different approach to sleep and he makes a distinction between SLEEP AND REST. He finds that many people are not just sleep deprived they are REST deprived and there is a BIG DIFFERENCE. The book is fascinating and if you want to read it after you have listened to the interview–just go to our site at www.nursetalksite.com.OK all for now and you can listen to Nurse Talk every Sunday at 2PM PST on Green 960AM or live stream at green960.com. You can also download and listen anytime on iTunes, or stream at NurseTalkSite.com, EnergyTalkRadio.com and TheRadioFactory.com.
Until next time remember "laughter is the best medicine!"Pattie LockardExecutive Producer