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So some young doofus who worked at Google thought it was wise (it wasn't) to post a 10-page manifesto (who writes long manifestos other than Ted Kaczyinski?) to the company website complaining about the company's diversity hiring practices. He's fired now.
He'd do well to read the following. The Left are obsessed with three things; Security, the Great Virtues (Agape, Egalitarianism, Justice) and Agency. Under the heading of Egalitarianism falls the ideas of Equality and Fairness and a subheading under Equality is Equality of Outcomes. Not Equality of Opportunity… Equality of Outcomes.
So the typical Social Justice Warrior modus operandi is as follows;
1) Search for an issue where the outcomes for one group are not the same as for another group (or groups);
2) Label the group enjoying a favorable outcome the Oppressors;
3) Label the groups not enjoying a favorable outcome the Victims;
4) Declare that the Oppressors are enjoying favorable outcomes because of discriminatory practices or societal biases against the Victims. These identified discriminatory practices can be merely alleged and unproven because, in true post-Modernism thinking so long as something is perceived or felt it has truth attached to it.
5) Demand that reverse discriminatory practices be employed to correct the imbalance in outcomes;
6) Never, ever entertain any suggestion that the disparity in outcomes might be the result of Victim behavior or character. Ostracize anyone who suggests as such and label them homophobes, transphobes, racists, sexists, bigots, etc.
7) Never, ever look back over your shoulder and review to see if the reversal of discriminatory practices has worked to actually improve outcomes for the Victims;
8) Return to 1).
So, let's take the issue of there not being a lot of female computer programmers.
There are way more male programmers than female programmers in Silicon Valley. An unequal outcome.
The males in charge of tech companies in Silicon Valley = the Oppressors
Females (in general) = the Victims
Females don't get hired as computer programmers because Men (the Patriarchy) are systematically refusing to hire them.
Demand that this practice is reversed and that Men go out of their way to hire more female programmers to right the imbalance.
Scream "Sexist!" at anyone who suggests the problem may in fact be that a) not a lot of women actually go into computer programming or b) it's not an occupation that women have shown to be particularly great at (with exceptions, of course)… for whatever reason.
Demand that affirmative action and hiring quotas be put in place, but never go back and see if these practices have actually improved the outcomes for female programmers, knowing instead that what it will more likely do is prevent male programmers from getting hired or promoted, which is OK because it's harming the Oppressors (justice).
And so on. I could do this on any social issue of the day. The formula for faux outrage, labeling, demands or justice and ignorance of results can apply to just about anything.
So young Google guy, James Damore, please learn your lesson. You can't fight the machine.
Here's an exercise; Justin Trudeau says there is not enough female representation in federal cabinet. Go through steps 2-8. Enjoy.
Update – here's the memo.
It's actually a very reasonable and well thought out article. However, that doesn't change the fact that writing it and posting it on your company board, when you know you work for a left-leaning company, is not a wise thing to do if you hope to keep your job. Brave. But bravery's cousin is very often stupidity.


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New book case arrived from Normann Copenhagen. For now it will house all the bits and pieces in our dining area. I love finally having shelf space to display some of my favourite items.
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- Leanne25 August 2013 at 15:32
This is truly beautiful ... I'm now inspired! Tell me, where did you get the beautiful wooden cups next to your chemex? I would love some of those!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! The wooden cups are handmade in Lapland.Delete
Oh my goodness, how beautiful! I love your baskets too! May I ask where you purchased them? So lovely :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Katie. All baskets are from Finland.Delete
What a beauty! i love that space. when i just got back here, i was so surprised by the dark wood even in my own home here after months in finland ;) i have to get used to this again...ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! We have those darker floorboards as well, but I've tried to balance them out with light coloured furniture. Everything else (walls, decorations, textiles) are also white or grey so the overall look stays light despite the floor :-)Delete


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It's raining here in Albuquerque. Has been off and on all day.
The sky is gray, grass soggy. There are puddle mirrors everywhere. Good news for narcissists!
Coronets of rain hit the pavement, sheets of water spray up from city buses. New Mexicans are misdressed for the weather per usual (leather boots, sundresses, sunglasses–nobody here owns a raincoat) and standing too close to the curb per usual. But in general, New Mexicans are happier than usual, because days like this are rare.
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I know, I know, I'm stalling. My phone is ringing off the hook with people wanting me to update Demon Summer. Or people not wanting me to update Demon Summer. Or people with no real opinion who are just calling me for other reasons. And I will update it. I will.
But first I want to talk about snails. They are EVERYWHERE on the pavement right now. They are besieging our town and getting everything all slimy. If I had a camera, which I currently do not, I would capture them on film, slowly slurching and slurruping along. From online research I learned that this slime is nothing less, nothing more, than mucus, meant to lubricate their paths and allow them to climb vertically. Apparently with a nice buffer of slime, snails can safely slide over a razor blade.
Would you like to eat snails? You can! At several of the French restaurants in town. Or for free from the pavement.
But first you must capture them and put them through detox for a couple of weeks, because who knows what they've eaten and if they've eaten poison poop berries and you eat them, then you've eaten poison poop berries. So imprison them (not in cardboard, they can eat through that shit with their THOUSANDS of microscopic teeth), and feed them corn meal, greens and water. Don't get too close. Don't let them win you over with their imploring eyes (found on the end of those stalk thingies on their heads.) This is your future fancy appetizer.
Two weeks later, they're probably clean and you can throw them in a boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. A scum will collect on the surface. You'll need to skim it off. When the scum stops amassing your snails are dead. Dig in. Serve with chardonnay or merlot. A butter sauce. Garlic. Those are really great ideas says this article in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Another fun thing to do with snails is to watch their silvery mucus trails sparkle in the moonlight. That's what I'll be doing this evening.
Oh no. My blog not about snails, turned out to be about snails. That was accidental.
Well, signing off. Expect these sorts of lower quality, shoddily researched posts from Spartan Holiday for the next while. I'm pretty busy with work stuff.


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How Nutjob Republicans in Congress are Destroying Democracy as We Know It
From Andrew Sullivan regarding a poll showing 41% of independents blame the GOP Congress for the gov't shutdown, while 33% blame Pres. Obama:
I'd find the narrow split among Independents unnerving, if I were the president. 33 percent blame the president for the shutdown and impasse? Given that he has already conceded sequester-level spending, and has cut the deficit in the last three years by the swiftest amount since the end of the Second World War, what else do they want him to do? If he were to abandon his signature domestic achievement after re-election, because of blackmail, we might as well give up on elections and representative government altogether.
I'm disappointed by those numbers but not overly surprised. We're not a smart people. We don't deserve what we've been given. We've been handed something on a platter, and we ask if we can have the platter, too.
Here's your talking point, also from Andrew Sullivan, if you run into one of the 33%:
What president has ever "negotiated" repealing a duly enacted law because one faction in one House has decided that it will shut down the government and destroy the US and global economy if he doesn't? When has such a thing ever happened before? What are the Republicans offering in return? Nothing but the maintenance of basic government functions.
That's why it's blackmail, kids. That's why it's unprecedented. Figure it out, fuckers.
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It's simply the latest and most dramatic attack on democracy in America by the Republican Party.
I keep thinking about Bush's comment "If this were a dictatorship it would be a heck of a lot easier... as long as I'm the dictator." Like many "dumb" throwaway comments by GOP politicians, it reveals a deeper truth. Republicans only care for democracy when it serves their needs. When it doesn't, they:
--Shut down the government in part because of Air Force One snubjobs
--Impeach the president over blowjobs
--Supersede the US constitution and Florida Supreme Court to "select" the loser of a presidential election via a 5-4job
--Implement Voter ID and other laws supposedly concerned with election fraud but are thinly veiled voter suppression screwjobs
--Shut down the government again because.. well seriously what the fuck is this for again? Apparently a "I don't know what that even is"job?
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At age 71, Ronnie Milsap has been in the music business for half a century, but he's not slowing down. On March 18, he'll release Summer Number 17, a new album for which recorded several songs that he enjoyed as a young man, including "Tears on My Pillow" and "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted." An Opry member since 1976, Milsap has sold more than 35 million albums over the course of his career, and his genre-blending sound won him countless fans as well as numerous chart-topping singles and awards.
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I don't blame the powerful spiritual beings we once called gods, even though we now know they exist. They are a part of the great cycle just like the rest of us.
Unlike most of the survivors in this world, I don't lay blame on anyone. There's no point. Things happen. Those who pointed fingers first, the politicians, the captains of industry, the military generals, they were either the first to die or the first to go missing (never to be heard from again). Those who pointed their fingers next, the militia groups, the angry mobs, the scientologists, they didn't last too much longer. Those who focused on survival, those who actively learnt about the changes in the world, they became the foundations of the cultures we now know…and every time one of them points the finger of blame, another flicker of civilisations light is extinguished from the world.
I don't blame…but I do wonder whether the world is better illuminated by civilisation or shrouded in the darkness of instinct and myth.
I just survive…and watch.
I'm starting to develop some flavour text for Walkabout. Trying to develop some oblique background for the setting; these writing will cover a variety of perspectives that can be combined by players and GMs to reveal the world. This is just a hint of what to expect.


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Lisbeth Salander was judged mentally incompetent to run her own life, so the State took over her assets and gave her an allowance to live on. She is a genius, but her behavior did not suit the "suits," so she was subjugated.
In a similar manner, Congress, which from its inception was intended to represent the will of the people, has usurped individual freedoms and turned into a feudalistic fiefdom, lording it over the populace, turning us into vassals, slaves. They think they know better than we, and almost daily are returning us to the Middle Ages; yet they are outraged when our President acts in like manner, usurping their duties and lording it over them as an autocrat.
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Oscars Beauty: Meet Angelina Jolie's Hair Colorist
It's always good to know who the hot Hollywood hair colorists are, and this is who did Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Lawrence for Oscars night.
Dying to know who hued the Oscars-night locks of Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Lawrence? Us too. Turns out it's Lorri Goddard, one of Hollywood's biggest hair colorists who has worked at Prive' Salon and Neil George and is now the title colorist at the Rossano Ferretti Salon on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills.
And there you have it. Add her to your black book of beauty pros, stat.
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My own weakness is the Swedish word mysa 'smile contentedly, get cozy'; when the context seems appropriate, I've been known to repeat mys mys mmmmyyyysss... several times.
The skyr was then strained through fabric to remove the whey, called "mysa" in Icelandic, a by-product that Icelanders used as a thirst-quenching drink.
A story which appeared last week on mysa.com, the site for San Antonio's Express News and KENS-5, has not received much attention.
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To the site owner: I read Abdul-Walid's post just now; his reactions seem almost exactly like my reactions to mysa in its various forms.
Three-fourths of the votes were cast online at mysa. com, rather than by paper ballot, according to the Express-News marketing department, which compiled the list of winners.
Information from San Antonio Express-News: www. mysa.com
For the midwinter feast, Icelanders serve what was normal day-to-day food for Vikings, and turn back to nature-made food that was smoked, laid in mysa (a sour milk-product), salted, dried or kaestur (rotting and setting meat).
Visit my Animals Matter blog at www. mysa.com for more information on finding competitions and to see which canine sport best fits your dog's personality and fitness level.
Carlos Lopez, guitarist with the hard rocking band Deadpool (and a mysa. com blogger), has known Chavez since middle school.


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The town of Moshi is near to Kilimanjaro International Airport and at the base of Africa's highest mountain. Most people climbing Kili will spend at least one night here, otherwise this attractive but unremarkable town has little on offer, apart from the mountain view of course. Watching the clouds fall from the steep slopes to reveal the mountain in sunset from a rooftop restaurant

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With miles of quiet dirt roads, and many more footpaths, the eastern arc mountains, and beautiful lakes there are plenty of places to cycle or mountain bike in Tanzania. Mountain biking is a new development in Tanzania, with much potential. You get to visit places that are inaccessible by car, or see the back paths of villages where cars cannot go, and village life that other visitors cannot seen. Since cycling gets you off the beaten track, you won't have children asking for money, or overcharging you for shopping.
The best place for extensive long and flat rides is the Kilombero Valley, by the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. There are serious downhill runs in the Uluguru mountains near the town of Morogoro. The Usambara mountains also offer great Mountain biking in forests and on tracks. There is no restriction on where you can cycle (outside the parks), so you can choose to take on a real adventure and cycle somewhere were no tourists have passed before.
The advantage of mountain biking in Tanzania, is that you don't have to cycle up the hills if you don't want to ? you can get a support vehicle to give you and your bikes a lift up, or a porter to carry the bike on footpaths. You cycle down. Multi day trips can be vehicle supported, with cooks and staff waiting for you at each camp-site.
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text: Someone I know emailed Health Canada about e-cig rules in Canada asking why these products cannot be sold, advertised or imported. The resulting email is lengthy but it illustrates what Health Canada expects a vendor to do in order to receive approval for sales in Canada. ---snip Good morning, This email is in response to your inquiry regarding electronic smoking products. On March 27, 2009, Health Canada posted a Public Advisory and a Notice to Stakeholders about electronic smoking products which are available at the following URL addresses: Public Advisory: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2009/2009_53-eng.php Notice to Stakeholders: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/pol/notice_avis_e-cig-eng.php As per this advisory/notice, electronic cigarettes fall within the scope of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. As such, market authorization must be granted by Health Canada prior the importation and sale of these products in Canada. Currently, no electronic smoking products have been granted market authorization in Canada. The Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) of Health Canada is the Canadian federal authority that regulates pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices for human use. Prior to being given market authorization, a manufacturer must submit substantive scientific evidence of a product's safety, efficacy and quality as required by the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. This is done through the filing of a drug submission to the TPD. Here are additional information to clarify the sale and the importation of electronic cigarettes: a non-refillable disposable electronic smoking product (e.g., e-cigarette) prefilled with nicotine (or any other drug or Natural Health Product [NHP]) is considered to be a drug (or NHP)/medical device combination product and requires a DIN (or NPN). In this case, its drug delivery system is to be reviewed for safety and efficacy but a medical device license is not required; a refillable electronic smoking product (e.g., e-cigarette) with nicotine or intended to be used with nicotine (or any other drug or NHP) is considered to be a drug (or NHP) delivery system and, therefore, a Class II medical device, and its nicotine (or drug or NHP) component requires a DIN (or NPN). (Please note that no medical device licence is to be issued until the associated drug component has received a DIN [or NPN].); an electronic smoking product (e.g., e-cigarette) associated with a health claim but not associated with nor intended to be used with nicotine (nor any other drug nor NHP) is considered to be a Class I medical device; and an electronic smoking product (e.g., e-cigarette) not associated with any health claim and not associated with nor intended to be used with nicotine (nor any other drug nor NHP) is not regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. General information For information on drug submission filing in Canada, please see the links below: Drugs and Health Products: Drug Products website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/index-eng.php Regulatory Process in Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/pubs/hpfb-dgpsa/access-therapeutic_acces-therapeutique-eng.php Drug Identification Number (DIN) http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/activit/fs-fi/dinfs_fd-eng.php For applicants Health Canada classifies the nicotine component of an electronic cigarette product as a "New Drug" under the Food and Drug Regulations and its delivery system component as a "Medical Device" under the Medical Devices Regulations. Please see the following document called Listing of Drugs currently Regulated as New Drugs http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/newdrug-drognouv/ndrugs_ndrogue-eng.php New Drugs are regulated under Part C, Division 8 of the Food and Drug Regulations and require the filing of a New Drug Submission (NDS). Information on this process and requirements are provided via the links below. New Drug Submissions must be supported by data obtained from non-clinical and clinical trials, conducted in accordance with international standards, or scientific rationales, to support the quality, safety, and efficacy of the New Drug. Please see the URL to the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._870/ - then choose PART C: DRUGS The data requirement may vary according to the inhaled product and associated health claims (e.g. smoking cessation, temporary abstinence). Pharmacokinetic data, addictive properties, long-term safety (local and systemic), bystander exposure and the possibility of overdosage are examples of important issues/ information that would need to be addressed in the NDS. The fact that non-smoker could use this product and develop addiction is another issue that would need to be addressed in the submission. As well, the nicotine delivery system component of the electronic smoking product is considered to be a Class II medical device. In order to sell this device in Canada, the manufacturer must first obtain an ISO 13485:2003 CMDCAS certificate from one of Health Canada's recognized registrars. Once this certification has been obtained, the manufacturer must submit a Class II medical device licence application to the Medical Devices Bureau. Guidance Documents and Application Forms Drug Submission/ Application Fee Form http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/form/feef_fraisf-eng.php Health Canada 3011: Drug Submission Application for: Human, Veterinary, or Disinfectant Drugs and Clinical Trial Applications/Attestation http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/form/hc3011_sc3011-eng.php Clinical Trials http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/clini/index-eng.php Drug Submission Guidance for Industry: Management of Drug Submissions http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/mgmt-gest/mands_gespd-eng.php Submission Evaluation Fees Guide http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/fees-frais/fee_frais_guide-eng.php Draft Quality (Chemistry and Manufacturing) Guidance: New Drug Submissions (NDSs) and Abbreviated New Drug Submissions (ANDSs) http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prod...ide-ld/ctd/qual_ndsands_pdnpadn_07-01-eng.php Preparation of New Drug Submissions in the CTD Format http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/ctd/ctdnds_ctdpdn-eng.php Guidance for Industry: Product Monograph http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/monograph/pm_mp-eng.php Establishment Licences and the Good Manufacturing Practices guideline (GMP) can be accessed on the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/compli-conform/licences/index-eng.php http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/compli-conform/gmp-bpf/index-eng.php Medical Devices Cost Recovery for Medical Devices: Establishment Licence and Licence Fee http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/md-im/fees-frais/index-eng.php Class II licence application form http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/md-im/applic-demande/form/licapp_demhom_cla2-eng.php Contacts If you have any complaint related to electronic cigarettes or with regards to the importation of these products, please contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate (HPFB-I) Operational Centre in your region by calling 1-800-267-9675 or by the following website:http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/home-accueil/contact/hpfb-dgpsa/hpfb-dgpsa-eng.php If you have any questions with regards to the regulatory requirements in filing, please contact the Bureau of Cardiology, Allergy and Neurological Sciences (BCANS): E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Telephone: (613) 941-1499 Fax: (613) 941-1668 If you need additional assistance in filing a new drug submission, please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com. 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Impero Software's Keyword Library Helps Schools Address Online Safety Concerns such as Self-harm and Radicalization
Simi Valley, CA – Aug. 30, 2016 – It makes the headlines often: A young man or woman in the U.S. ends his or her own life due to bullying or becomes radicalized and attempts to join ISIS or other hate groups. In both instances, adults in these youth's lives are often left wondering what they could have done to intervene. Schools can play a key role in protecting students in this always-on and connected world. Impero Software, the leading remote monitoring and management software provider, helps schools stay on top of the latest threats to student safety so they can detect and address potential threats before they escalate.
Impero's software alerts educators when a student uses words or phrases that match a term in its keyword library, which was updated this summer to include a more comprehensive list of U.S. specific terms related to bullying, self-harm, radicalization and more.
This gives educators an edge on internet safety by helping them monitor and analyze student activity on school devices.
"Students rarely tell adults that they want to join a gang or a terrorist group. They don't brag about being suicidal or anorexic, or abused. They talk in code, especially when they are discussing something that is dangerous to themselves or others," said Sam Pemberton, CEO of Impero Software. "We are already partnered with many respected charities worldwide, including some of the top organizations in the nation such as iKeepSafe, Hey U.G.L.Y and theNational Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders in order to crack this 'code,' and help educators stop potential problems before they start. This keyword library is a much needed resource for our U.S. customers."
Impero's keyword library includes terms such as "gkys" which is text-speak for "go kill yourself;" "smack down" which is slang for severely injuring someone in a fight, "thinspiration," a term often used by people with eating disorders, and "Yodo," an acronym for "you only die once," an extremist phrase used to promote suicide bombings and recruitment to violent extremist groups. The software also allows schools to add new keywords or phrases so that educators can incorporate such things as neighborhood-specific gang references or student nicknames. Students can also use the software to anonymously report concerns about themselves or others to trusted, trained adults.
Impero Education Pro works on all school devices using algorithms to detect when a student uses certain keywords or phrases. The system will alert those responsible for "safeguarding" issues within the school such as counselors and capture a screen shot or short video to provide context. This enables those alerted to analyze the activity and determine if it is a true threat or if there is another explanation (such as suicide research for a class assignment on Romeo and Juliet).
Educators can also use Impero Education Pro to block students from accessing the Internet or certain web sites and view screenshots and timelines of student activity. Administrators can create reports and export data on student or class activity, or on trending phrases.
"Before Franklin County Public Schools implemented Impero Education Pro, we had many instances of students searching for inappropriate terms, improper use of email, and questionable student online behavior," said Jimmy Pack, Chief Information Officer for Franklin County Public Schools in Franklin, Ky. "Today the number of incidents reported has dropped dramatically and there's been a noticeable shift in the way students conduct themselves online. Keyword monitoring is just one important piece of what makes Impero such a wonderful tool for our schools."
Impero also offers classroom management tools that teachers can use to share their screens, send and share files with students, take over or lock students' computers, create exams, assign tasks, send messages to students, or mute the sound to draw students' attention back to the teacher. Schools can also use Impero Software for administrative tasks such as controlling passwords or setting computers to power on or off at certain times. For more information, visit www.imperosoftware.com.
AboutImpero Software
Impero Software is relied upon by education establishments around the world. Founded in 2002, it is currently accessed via one million computers in over 70 countries, including by 500 U.S. districts. In the UK it is the market-leading provider of Classroom, Network and Internet Safety Management Software, with a greater than 40 percent market share of UK secondary schools and 24 percent of colleges.
The company provides intelligent school IT management to help teams cut costs and maximize productivity. Its cutting edge software and powerful learning tools assist schools in the day-to-day running of their computer networks, putting teachers back in control of the classroom and enabling them to proactively deal with internet safety concerns on a daily basis.


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The Institute in South Africa had its beginning in 1965, but was then called The Institute of South African Shipbrokers (ISAS). Member that has passed the London exams were then accorded membership of ISAS. A Fellow would be an FISAS. The records were kept in Cape Town.
However, around 1971, our International relationship with the ICS came to an end due to bans enforced on us by London due to our apartheid laws. We were welcomed back on board in 1993, when Barbara Fletcher (then Director of the ICS in London) came to visit SA and invited us back into the fold. The ICS SA Branch was then formed in 1994. Sean Minogue was the President of ISAS at that time and with the inauguration of the ICS, his title changed to Chairman. The Durban office was started at this time by Bambi Lewin
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Howard Elliott spent the weekend of Labor Day at the Leslie Jensen's home in Alpena. He also attended the fair on Monday. Howard Elliott attended the 1st Birthday of his great nephew - Ezeliel Brooks - on Saturday the 23rd in Huron. Later he attended the 25th Wedding Anniversary of his niece and husband - Brenda and Alan Schmidt. Sunday the Leslie Jensen's and Howard Elliott attended church in Alpena and then celebrated his brother in law - Leslie Jensen - 80th birthday with lunch at the church.
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Discovered by the Portuguese, claimed by the Dutch, the French and finally the British, Mauritian culture is an eclectic mix of the descendants of Europeans colonizers, African slaves and Indian labourers. The island's culinary styles, which can be attributed to its distinct heritage, are exquisite; Mauritius is a favourite among cooking shows, with specials covering the island's food cropping up constantly.
With great food filling their stomachs, tourists head for the island's trendy beaches, where swimming and surfing are generally the order of the day. Mauritius has heavily promoted its aquatic attractions, developing diverse ways of enjoying the marine world, such as undersea walks and semi-submarine rides. Inland, rising mountains make for gorgeous scenery and excellent hiking. Though Mauritius is hardly a role model for good environmental treatment, the Royal Botanical Gardens offer a delightful glimpse of the diverse flora that once thrived on the island.
Mauritius was uninhabited until being permanently settled by European explorers in the 1600s. The island was known by Arab and Austronesian sailors as early as the 10th century. The Portuguese sailors first visited it in 1507 and established a visiting base leaving the island uninhabited. Five ships of the Dutch Second Fleet were blown off course during a cyclone while on their way to the Spice Islands and landed on the island in 1598, naming it in honour of Prince Maurice of Nassau, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands. In 1638, the Dutch established the first permanent settlement. Because of tough climatic conditions including cyclones and the deterioration of the settlement, the Dutch abandoned the island some decades later in 1710. France, which already controlled the neighbouring Île Bourbon (now Réunion) took control of Mauritius in 1715 and later renamed it Île de France (Isle of France). Under French rule, the island developed a prosperous economy based on sugar production. In the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) the British set out to gain control of the island. Despite winning the Battle of Grand Port, Napoleon's only naval victory over the British, the French surrendered to a British invasion at Cap Malheureux three months later. They formally surrendered on 3 December 1810, on terms allowing settlers to keep their land and property and to use the French language and law of France in criminal and civil matters. Under British rule, the island's name reverted to the original one. An independence campaign gained momentum after 1961, when the British agreed to permit additional self-government and eventual independence, which eventually happened on 12 March 1968.
Mauritius (including Rodrigues), just like its neighbour Reunion, is part of the Mascarene Islands. These islands were formed in a series of undersea volcanic eruptions 8-10 million years ago, as the African plate drifted over the Réunion hotspot. Unlike Reunion though, the islands Mauritius, Rodrigues and the smaller ones are not volcanically active anymore. The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau, with its highest peak in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 metres above sea level.
The island of Mauritius is divided into 9 districts:
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The Black River Gorges National Park is a spectacularly wild expanse of thick forest which covers a total of 3.5% of the total surface of the island. The park is home to over 300 species of plants and nine species of bird which are endemic on Mauritius. These include the pink pigeon which is staging a comeback after almost being extinct. Others include the Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon, echo parakeet and Mauritius cuckoo-shrike. Although there is a network of hiking trails, they're not always well marked, so check the route and trail conditions at the information centres before you go into this wild area.
Le Morne Cultural Landscape is one of the newest sites on the Unesco World Heritage List. It mainly consists of a rugged mountain on the edge of the Indian Ocean in the southwest of Mauritius. It was used as a shelter by runaway slaves through the 18th and early years of the 19th centuries. Here, they were protected by the mountain's isolated, wooded and almost inaccessible cliffs. The slaves formed small settlements in the caves and on the summit of Le Morne. Mauritius unfortunately was an important stopover in the eastern slave trade and also became known as the "Maroon republic" because of the large number of escaped slaves who lived in Le Morne.
Many people visiting Mauritius go here just to enjoy the wonderful climate at one of the beaches, or at one of the swimming pools of their hotels. Mauritius boasts a high density of very exclusive hotels and is more affordable than for example the Seychelles or Maldives. White sanded palm fringed beaches and excellent diving and snorkelling all belong to the possibilities here.
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The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (sometimes shortened to the SSR Botanical Garden), commonly known as the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, is located near Port Louis, and is the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. The garden dates back to 1770 when Pierre Poivre designed it, and covers an area of around 37 hectares. It is home to an incredible variety of tropical plants, many of them indigenous. The garden is located in the proximity of Port-Louis in the district of Pamplemousse. The botanical garden was initially opened as a private garden by the French governor of Mauritius nearly 300 years ago, later to become the national botanical garden of Mauritius. The botanical garden stretches over endless acres of land and it may take you more than a week to cover the whole garden. It is populated with more than 650 varieties of plants among which are the famous Baobabs, the Palmier Bouteille, the ineluctable Giant Water Lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, a large spice garden and many more. One of the main attractions of the botanical garden is the 85 different varieties of palm trees brought from different corners of the world. Other indigenous species of plants are also exhibited here.
The Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park and Nature Reserve is home to various species of animals, reptiles, birds, butterflies and plants. The park is located in the south of Mauritius and is set in a beautiful rain forested valley with natural freshwater springs, full of prawns and fish. As part of your visit to the Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park, the park's guides will guide you through some unforgettable walks, and you will stroll through luxuriant greenery where banana trees, palm trees and giant bamboos provide shade for the crocodiles and the giant tortoises.
The Aquarium, located in a small relaxing village in the northwest of Mauritius, is home to a large number of species including over 200 species of fish, invertebrates, live coral and sponges, originating from the waters around the island. The newly designed architecture of the aquarium shows off what the aquarium has to offer to a better degree. In the Aquarium you are able to enjoy a unique walk on the ocean floor observing the many types of aquatic animals that Mauritius ocean eco-system has to offer. It is fascinating to watch the crystal clear Mauritius water and observe the rich sea life from the land above. During your visit you will get to see the Crown squirrelfish and the Devil Firefish as well as a number of sharks. Also, get ready to see neon bright, glowing yellows, fluorescent greens, purples and other amazing colors you probably didn't believe could be found in any marine wildlife.
The Cerfs Island Tour is a day full of fun and relaxation on a true paradise island! As part of this tour you will visit: Trou d'Eau Douce , Ile aux Cerfs and the Grand River South East waterfalls. You will be picked up from Grand Bay at around 08:30am in the direction of Trou d'Eau Douce by minivan, enjoying great views of Mauritius' east coast. Then, traveling by motor boat from Trou d'Eau Douce, you will arrive to Ile aux Cerfs, which is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. This amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship.
Mauritius has a tropical oceanic climate with moderately high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. Temperatures average between 25 °C and 30 °C during the day, warmest being November to April, coolest between June and September. Nights are around 22 °C in summer, 18 °C in winter months. Rain occurs in all months but the wettest period is from December to April. During these months tropical cyclones occasionally strike the island or pass near enough to give very heavy rainfall and violent damaging winds.
Air Mauritius is the national airline of the country and has its base at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 50 kilometres from the capital Port Louis. International destinations with Air Mauritius include Antananarivo, Bangalore, Cape Town, Chennai, Delhi, Durban, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne, Milan, Mumbai, Munich, Nairobi, Paris, Perth, Reunion, Singapore and Sydney. Several other airlines fly to a few of these cities as well, like Air France, Air Madagascar, British Airways, Meridiana, Emirates, Condor and South African Airways. Additional destinations are Rome, Lyon, Nantes, Nantes, Mahé (Seychelles), Dubai and Zürich.
It's possible to travel from Mauritius to Reunion by the ferry 'Mauritius Pride'. The overnight journey takes around 12 hours. Other than that there are no official passenger services, though you might be able to catch a ride on a cargo ship or yacht.
There are regular boat services from Mauritius and Reunion to Toamasina in Madagascar on the east coast. It departs approximately once every two weeks.
Air Mauritius flies between Mauritius (main island) and Rodrigues, taking around 90 minutes. Air Mauritius also does helicopter tours of the island, usually lasting around 20 minutes or so.
There are no train services on Mauritius.
The best way to explore the various parts of Mauritius is to rent a taxi for the whole day. The taxi drivers are generally friendly, can speak English and French.
Roads on Mauritius are paved and in a fair condition. The driving skills of the locals might be another story though and it is best to drive defensive and watch out. You can rent cars from international as well as local firms at the international airport or in Port Louis. Traffic drives on the left and you need your national driver's licence. Small motorbikes or bikes are other options.
Mauritian buses are generally good - albeit a bit slow - and can take you to (or near) just about any place on the island. There are several different operators, none of which cover the entire island. Port Louis and Curepipe are the main hubs. Tickets are cheap and should be kept handy, as inspectors check them frequently. The main three companies are the National Transport Corporation United Bus Service and Mauritius Bus Transport. Triolet Bus Service has good services as well.
Coraline has crossings once a week between Mauritius and Rodrigues. Other than that, it will be chartered boats to go out and explore Mauritius underwater or catch your own delicious fish diner for the night.
Nationals from Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Liberia must have a visa prior to arrival. No visa is required for other nationals, provided you have an return/onward ticket and sufficient funds to stay on the island. This is sometimes controlled, but not always. For more information, visit the Passport and Immigration Office website.
See also: Money Matters
The rupee (₨) is the currency of Mauritius. There are coins of 5 cents, 20 cents, ₨½, ₨ 1, ₨ 5, ₨ 10 and ₨ 20, and banknotes come in denominations of ₨ 25, ₨ 50, ₨ 100, ₨ 200, ₨ 500, ₨ 1,000 and ₨ 2,000.
The University of Mauritius (UOM) is the main tertiary institution in Mauritius. There are various other institutions offering courses in many fields.
The official language in Mauritius is English. As such, all government administrative documents are in the Commonwealth variety of English. However, French is the language most commonly used in formal settings, and is by far the dominant language in the mass media, as well as in corporate and business dealings. In fact, even English language television programs are usually dubbed into French. Most subjects are taught in and examined in English in the education system.
The most commonly spoken language is Mauritian Creole, a French based Creole which has incorporated some words from diverse sources including but not limited to English, Dutch and Portuguese, and has slight pronunciation differences from standard French. While there is no official written standard for Mauritian Creole, when written down for informal communication, words are often spelled differently from standard French. The next most commonly spoken language is French, which is spoken fluently by most locals, with English being a not too distant third. Virtually everyone working in the tourism industry will be able to speak fairly decent, albeit heavily accented, English, and all government departments will have English-speaking staff on duty. Other languages spoken by much smaller numbers include: Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bhojpuri and Mandarin. Tamils constitute around 10% of the population and speak Tamil.
When leaving Mauritius, don't wait until you go through passport control if you want to have a snack. The coffee shop after passport control is not value for money. You would be better off visiting the snack bar before check-in and taking your purchases through with you.
Mauritius is a paradise for the senses, not only for the eyes with its beautiful landscape, but also for the palate. Gastronomes will find a variety of flavours and aromas inherited from the different migrations through its history. Culinary traditions from France, India, China and Africa, the best-known and appreciated cuisines in the world, have been passed on through generations.
Depending on the region, rice or a variety of flat bread called chapattis or roti, called farata (paratha) by the local people, is eaten with curries. The extensive use of spices like saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and herbs like thyme, basil, and curry leaves are the common ingredients that provide some powerful, yet subtle, savour. Dal, a variety of lentil soup, are many and varied according to which type of lentil is used; vegetables, beans, and pickles accompany the dishes. Dholl puri and roti, originally an Indian delicacy have become the fish and chips of Mauritians. Biryani from Mughal origins is a dish expertly prepared by the Muslim community, with meat mixed with spiced rice and potatoes.
You can buy many snacks on the streets of Mauritius including the famous gateaux piments (a variant of the indian vadai ; literally, chilli cakes), and vegetable or meat samosas (puffs), along with octopus curry in bread. The tomato and onion based dish called Rougaille (pronounced rooh-guy) is a variation of the French ragoût. The dish usually consists of meat or seafood (corned beef and salted snoek fish rougaille are very popular with the locals) and all Mauritians eat this dish often if not daily. Mauritians have a sweet tooth and make many types of 'gateaux', as they are called. The cakes vary and you can find cakes very much like at home and others similar to Indian sweets like Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla among many others. Check out the queues where the street sellers are selling their type of snacks and the longest queue will probably have the tastiest food on sale and is very cheap.
Mauritius produces a wide range of cane rum. It is very cheap and is a nice drink when mixed with cola and ice. Don't forget the coconut water with a dash of lime and a splash of local rum over ice. The serious amateur will try to find a bottle of five years old (or older) rum. Worth the price difference!
If you are staying in a hotel where the drinks are wildly expensive consider collecting your tipples while you are out and about from the local village shops or supermarkets where the prices are much cheaper.
The local beer Phoenix costs around 30 rupees for a pint. Usually served very cold. The local Black Eagle beer, brewed in Nouvelle France is one to watch out for as well. Definite refreshment to match the sweltering summer heat.
Although Mauritius is a place for honeymooners and luxury hotels and resorts are abundant, there are many more options regarding accommodation on the island, ranging from several budget hotels and hostels to nice mid-range places including nice Bed and Breakfasts and Guesthouses.
See also: Travel Health
There are no vaccinations legally required to travel to Mauritius. There is one exception though. You need a yellow fever vaccination if you have travelled to a country (7 days or less before entering Mauritius) where that disease is widely prevalent.
Still, it's a good thing to get your vaccinations in order before travelling to Mauritius. The general vaccination against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) is recommended. Also both hepatitis A as well as typhoid would be recommended. If you are staying longer than 3 months or you might consider hepatitis B and typhoid vaccinations. Rabies might only be needed if you are working with animals, biking or exploring caves.
There are sporadic cases of malaria reported on the island, but it's taking precautions in the form of pills is not recommended, just use repellent to prevent mosquito bites. dengue sometimes occurs, especially in more urban areas. Buy repellent (preferably with 50% DEET), and sleep under a net, there is no vaccination for dengue.
Finally, other possible health issues include diarrhea and other general travellers' diseases like motion sickness. Watch what you eat and drink and in case you get it, drink plenty of fluids (to prevent dehydration) and bring ORS.
See also: Travel Safety
Be alert for your own security in Mauritius. The crime rate has decreased in recent years and Mauritius is a much safer country for visitors than most other destinations. The Tourism Police and Coast Guards patrol regularly in areas frequented by tourists, and most cities, beaches and other major attractions are under camera surveillance. Nevertheless, you should exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would anywhere in the world as tourist are usually more vulnerable to theft. Be a smart traveller. Before your trip: Organize comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy. Register your travel and contact details, so that you can be contacted in an emergency.
Avoid remote areas alone. Do not leave valuables in view in your car. Avoid unexpected offers of (seemingly free) guided tours. Ulterior motives are common. Do not patronise unlicensed taxis (taxi marrons). Some robbers use this trick to lure and attack their victims.
An internet connection can be hard to come by on Mauritius, although there are one or two small internet cafe's in Port Louis. Most hotels do have connections though.
See also: International Telephone Calls
Mauritius' international country code is 230.
Mauritius Post offers services, which are fairly reliable but not overly fast. For parcels, contact companies like DHL, UPS or FedEx.
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Sales and profits increase at ZF
ZF reported an increase in profits and cash flow in 2016 as overall group sales rose by 20.6 per cent to €35.2billion. As a result, ZF has reduced its debt from the earlier TRW acquisition by €1.6billion while increasing spending on research and development to €2billion. In 2017, the company is targeting sales of approximately €36billion.
"ZF flexed its muscles in 2016 with outstanding business figures and innovative products," says CEO Stefan Sommer. "This strength gives us a solid foundation to help shape the challenging transformation in the automotive industry through digitalisation, electromobility and autonomous driving."
After the TRW acquisition in May 2015, sales from the resulting active & passive safety technology division for reporting year 2016 were included for the first time in the ZF Group sales for the whole year. Compared to the previous year, including the TRW sales for all of 2015, sales rose by 2.2 per cent.
ZF's automotive sales increased slightly in 2016, especially for automatic passenger car transmissions and safety technology. Sales for the industrial technology division rose 16.7 per cent compared to 2015.
Earnings before interest and taxes, adjusted for extraordinary items, climbed from just under €1.6billion to €2.2billion, an EBIT margin of 6.4 per cent, which represents an increase of around 20 per cent.
"ZF is grasping the opportunity of fundamental change in the automotive industry to transform into a leading technology company in e-mobility and autonomous driving," says Sommer. "The car of the future will still rely on mechanical components. Even an 'iPhone on wheels' needs brakes, a steering system, axles and the rest. Our strength is our combination of hardware and software. So we produce intelligent mechanical systems."


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There's going to be a voting theme today and I believe there will also be an unplanned dueling between posts.
So ethics reform is obviously a big deal this session, but so far the Gold Dome has dropped the ball. We've seen the Senate pass it's rule (read: porous as a sponge guideline) and we've seen Speaker Ralston introduce his two counter pieces of legislation calling the Senate weak but also invoking the wrath of the Tea Party right. Yet, both of these proposals barely scratch the surface of a bigger problem. Attacking the problem from a different angle is HR 5.
The Cliff Notes version of this resolution is to allow a vote for a constitutional amendment that would restrict State House and Senate members to four consecutive terms. Once those four terms have been served, they would then be required to sit one term out. If this sounds familiar, the governorship is similarly structured. But this doesn't address what's really wrong with our electoral process: the polarization and lack of trust caused by partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.
I often compare term limits to a band aid on a shotgun wound. Yes it would stop a little bleeding by forcing an incumbent to step out of the ring every 8 years. And it would also encourage some electoral competition by leaving a vacuum that would need to be filled since the incumbent would be unable to run, thus making it more difficult for an incumbent to stay in power. Creating districts that matched the views, beliefs and philosophies of the population of a district rather than their partisan voting habits would increase the chances of electing pragmatic moderates from those districts.
The creation of "safe" districts for either party only helps to encourage deadlock by allowing the majority party to be pushed further out of the mainstream and lose seats to fringe elements (Todd Akin, Richard Mourdock, Jose Serrano, Charles Rangel) or encourages loss to the opposing party (think a Christine O'Donnell style House race).
As Republicans I like to think we really believe in free-market principles wherever we find them. The free market and the power of the invisible hand guides the market to optimum efficiency. Why, then, do we not take the same approach to politics? To continue on the economic analogy, gerrymandering is the equivalent of a subsidy. The marketplace is no longer free or fair because there are now outside influences distorting preferences. Why should we be satisfied with a system that permits single-party control for several election cycles when the philosophies, interests and needs of the people who elect legislators to represent them shift over time?
Voters, who are supposed to steer the vehicle that is government. may want to change course several times over 10 years -but creating safe, partisan districts doesn't allow for shifts in direction, only gears. We can easily look to Georgia and see how much things have changed over the last 10 or 20 years. But, each time the lines were changed we can all remember the fights that erupted.
Recently in 2011, Iowa took their redistricting process and inserted a non partisan agency between the maps and the state legislature. The agency draws the map and the legislature doesn't get to amend, just vote yes or no. This was done to bring the government to be more responsive to the citizen's needs and to make it that much more difficult to gerrymander a district.
Instead of being drawn to serve the party in power, these districts better serve the citizens of Iowa. For example districts like GA-6 or GA-11, only make sense if you are trying to ensure they will always be a conservative Republican district. This limits the conversation that is able to be had about different issues, and will only encourage members of those types of districts to be standoffish towards different ideas that may actually be more efficient and effective for any given problem.
Districts that make sense would, in theory at least, make it easier for voters to understand who represented them in Congress and why. People in these contiguous, compact communities of interest would be more aware of issues that concern themselves and their neighbors, which would likely lead to a greater participation levels in elections. Some say this would increase the pool of possible Republican voters, but a better outcome would mean that the candidate with the ideas and beliefs best suited to a district would win the election. As it happens now, the candidate who appeals to the narrowest segment of the general population (i.e., primary voters) has the biggest advantage.
This could be used as a model for each state to bring the purpose of government back to serving the people. The possibility of career politicians still exists (assuming no term limits) but they will have to be more sensitive to the desires of their districts. Thus improving the function of our representative democracy. If Iowa can do it, why can't we?
Maps and such can be found here.
I'm sure many of you have an opinion, what are your thoughts?


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i'm having this feeling of numbness in my pennis, whenever i have sex. It started after a workout i did yesterday, i feel my pennis to be slightly hard(the pennis outer skin), and i feel a little bit of my pennis being numb too in my outer skin, please what should i do. Is this supposed to happen, or not?
- 03-08-2012 #2
That isn't normal, you did your exercises with too much intensity. Don't do anything until it returns to normal and then try again with less intensity
- 03-08-2012 #3
I can see that I have a lot to be aware of.
It seems as if you have restricted some nerves from functioning. From what I've read, a lot of people have had this problem from using too much of a firm OK grip during jelqs and stretches. Basically, you have stretched a bundle of nerves that are now 'in shock' from one of your more intense PE sessions. As Brian has said, decrease the intensity."Don't knock masturbation, it's sex with someone I love."
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NBPEL: 153mm -- MEG: 5.5 inches
- 03-08-2012 #4
Yep Stretch you're exactly right. It's very important to read all of the beginner stickies before beginning a routine, especially the safety threads. Jelqing has amazing benefits to your penile health when done correctly, but when done incorrectly it is easy to injure yourself. Always start off extremely light and work your way up until you learn how to judge proper intensity.
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thanks guys, is it okay if i take a break of like 2 weeks, or is that too long?, so that i can recover, and will my gains improve over this peroid??? while i'm not doing any PE
- 03-09-2012 #6
Just stop until everything returns to normal. No you won't gain if you take an extended break this early on in your PE journey
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I have been looking into getting this, but there seems to be conflicting info on the internet. One site says there is a Safari 6. ? and another site says Safari 5.1.7 is all that is available for XP Pro. Is there a Safari 6 version, and if so, where is the download at? All I find is download for the 5.1.7 version!
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However, practicality comes into play when dealing with mobile apps vs. desktop apps. ?I?m really not sure that I scheduling tweets via mobile phone is practical when doing it from your desktop is so much easier (yet already takes time to set up and plan).? Also, scheduling tweets should be focused more on resourceful shares (like great articles and media), which again seems a bit more work via mobile. When it comes to sharing resources on the go, I like Regator Premium.
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