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University of Nevada freshman wide receiver McLane Mannix has been named to the freshman All-America team, the Football Writers Association of America announced on Monday.
"We could not be more proud of McLane," said Wolf Pack coach Jay Norvell. "He was a huge part of our Air Raid offense this year and we look forward to seeing what he can do in 2018."
The Texas native is the first Wolf Pack player to receive the honor from the FWAA and is just the second freshman All-America honoree in program history. Former running back Chance Krestchmer is the only other freshman All-America selection for the Wolf Pack as he earned the honor in 2001 by the Sporting News.
During his rookie season, Mannix caught 57 passes for 778 yards with six touchdowns and averaged 13.6 yards per catch. His 57 receptions were tied for second among freshmen wide receivers, he was fifth in receiving yards and fourth in receiving touchdowns. He produced three 100-yard receiving performances in his freshman season, including a season-high 150 receiving yards at Colorado State. Additionally, Mannix caught a touchdown pass in each of the first three games of his collegiate career.
The 5-foot-10, 175-pound freshman out of Midland High School in Texas was a big reason why the Wolf Pack put together the second-best passing offense in the Mountain West in 2017. He is one of three players selected from the Mountain West, along with Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver and San Diego State defensive back Tariq Thompson. Mannix is one of 20 true freshmen to make the list.
The Wolf Pack will play host to the best home schedule in school history in 2018 with the Pac-12's Oregon State coming to Mackay Stadium along with Portland State in non-conference play. Mountain West home games will be against four bowl teams from 2017 in Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State.
Note: Season ticket deposits are being accepted now for the 2018 season. Call 775-348-PACK or visit NevadaWolfPack.com for more information.


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Happy early summer to everyone! It is already a busy summer for the League, with more to come.
Since the last edition of the Voter came out, we have had numerous events, including voter registration at the naturalization ceremony on May 17th, for which we send thanks to all our volunteers, and a Hot Topic on the subject of affordable housing, ably coordinated by Tamara Cash and covered elsewhere in this issue.
By the time this goes to print, we should have had our first "Beer and Babble" event at Johnny's Tavern on June 5th, as well as a registration event in coordination with Moms Demand Action on June 2nd in South Park.
At this end of this month, the League of Women Voters will be holding its 53rd National Convention in Chicago. Delegates for Lawrence-Douglas County will be Marlene Merrill, Debra Duncan, and Kristin Salmans. Feel free to wish them bon voyage!
Expect more emails requesting your input for Vote411.org in the days to come, as the Kansas League works on finalizing the candidate questionnaires.
Thanks again to Kim for getting the new and improved website up and running; if you haven't yet, head over to lawrenceleague.com and check it out!

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Oil – Oil is trading in the middle of the range that it has been in since May. The top of the range has been around $50 and the lower side has been around $45.50. Longer-term there is support around $43. There was support there last September, November, and again in June. The levels around $50-51 have been important resistance for almost two years and they probably continue to be, at least in the short-term.
Natural Gas – Natural Gas continues to consolidate just above the $2.90 level. This level has been the middle of the range since early June. Longer-term, if it trades down to the $2.50 level there will probably be support there again. It was support during last August, November, and December. It was also support in early 2015, and important resistance in January of 2016.
XLE – S&P 500 Energy Sector ETF - The XLEs recently broke important support around the $64 level. There was support at this level during last May, June, and August of 2016, and then again in early June. It will now probably become an important resistance level. Recently, they found support around $62 and are in a slight uptrend.
XOP – S&P 500 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF - The XOPs have trended lower since failing at resistance around the $33 level in late July. There is resistance at this level because it was support from last April through August of 2016. If they rally, there will probably be resistance there again. Over the past few days, they have broken the downtrend. Shorter-term, there will probably be resistance around the $30 level because it was the bottom in June and July.
OIH – VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF - The OIHs have trended lower since failing at resistance around the $26.50 level in late July. As expected, there was resistance there because it was resistance in June and support from April through November of 2016. They have broken their downtrend after finding support around the $22 level. This level is where the lows were in early 2016.
AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF Shorter-term - The AMLPs sold off sharply after failing at resistance around the $12 level in early August. This level was support during last June, September, November, and December, and was resistance from the end of June through August 3rd. They have broken their recent downtrend and are testing short-term resistance at $11. This level was the bottom in mid-June.
IXC – iShares Global Energy ETF - The IXCs broke their recent downtrend after finding support around the $30.50 level. There was support at this level because it was support in June and July as well. If they continue to rally they will probably run into resistance again around the $32 level. There is resistance at this level because it was support during last November and again from March through June.
KOL – VanEck Vectors Coal ETF - The KOLs gapped up after breaking resistance around the $14.60 level. They are now overbought. If they sell off or consolidate there will probably be support around this level.
FAN – First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF - The FANs are consolidating just under resistance around the $13.50 level but they are still in the uptrend that began late last year. This level was also resistance last August and September, and in June of 2014. Each time was followed by a significant selloff. There isn't clearly defined support until they approach the $12 level.
TAN – Guggenheim Solar ETF - The TANs have been consolidating since running into resistance around the $22 level and breaking the uptrend that began in June. There is resistance around the $22 level because there was resistance there last year from May through August.


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Welcome to my new website!
Hi everyone, and welcome to my new website! I hope you enjoy looking around. I hope to keep you updated with lots of news and thoughts... I enjoy writing, but haven't really doing much of that lately. Maybe in 2018 things will turn around a bit? We'll see.
2018!!... I have some news for you, more soon. Until then, happiest of holidays seasons to you and yours, and sending many great wishes for a music-filled new year.


text: the elusive P.I.N. a Tielli tune by our beloved RHEOSTATICS explained in mind-numbing detail by Anthony Fragomeni, GreenSprout extraodinaire! Okay, so most of you have probably attempted at least a couple of times to play PIN. Perhaps you've even tried to play along with the recording, cursing Martin for inventing chord voicings hitherto unknown to the casual guitarist. No matter how hard you try, you can never get that main riff to sound just right, right? Well, here's the secret. It's a tenor guitar. The tenor guitar is a stringed instrument that's been around for a little over 100 years. It was used a lot in the earlier half of the 20th century. So, if you have one lying around, pick it up, buff it off, play PIN a couple times and sell it on Ebay for a few hundred. There's not a lot of these floating around. However, if you're lacking one don't despair!!!! In a few simple steps, you can transform a normal electric or acoustic guitar into a tenor guitar! I've done some research on behalf of my fellow 'sprouts, so here we go! *** by the way, if you think you can play PIN in standard tuning, please, enlighten me so we won't have to go to this trouble *** Here's what you need to know: the tenor guitar has 4 strings the standard string gauges are .036, .024, .016, .010 the scale of a tenor guitar is about 23 inches tenor tuning is in fifths: CGDA Now, here's what you need to do. (optional) remove the low E and A strings from your guitar. 1. Tune the 4 higher strings of your guitar to A E B F# 2. Capo on 3. (F# means "f sharp") And there you go! your very own tenor guitar! Of course, if you're feeling extra ambitious, you could just try tuning it to C G D A, so you wouldn't need the capo, but it's a looooong way from E to A on that little string. If I was ever doing a performance where I needed a tenor guitar but couldn't get a real one, I'd buy strings to match the above gauges as close as possible, tune them to A E B F#, and capo on 3. We capo on 3 to shorten the scale of the guitar so that we can achieve higher pitches. The scale of a standard guitar is about 26 inches. The gauge of strings you already have on your acoustic guitar will work, so if you'd rather not be bothered with getting into the technicalities of string gauges, don't worry! Here's a handy chart so I can make myself perfectly clear!!! common string name 4th 3rd 2nd 1st ideal gauge .036 .024 .016 .010 standard tuning D G B E new tuning down toA down toE sameB UP toF# with capo3 C G D A and there you are, in CGDA tuning! You now have a lovley tenor guitar. ON TO THE TAB!!!! In this file I'll map out the parts for the tenor guitar and standard guitar. These are the most prominent in the song. I always reccomend playing along with the CD while you're learning a song. You'll notice that the Tenor guitar and the regular guitar are in the right and left speakers, respectively. For simplicity's sake, the tenor guitar parts will be tabbed as they relate to capo 3. What is actually the 3rd fret on your guitar will be called 0. First there will be the tenor(tielli) tab, then I'll give you the bidini parts. here are the chords C 0023 G/C 0002 G7sus4 0035 F 0230 Dm 2230 G 2002 0:00 TENOR A|-3---2-2---5--3--2--3---2-2---0-0--0-0---3---0--0--0--x-x-x-x-2-3-5-3 D|-2---0-0---3--2--0--2---0-0---3-3--3-3---2---3--3--3--x-x-x-x-0-2-3-2 G|-0---0-0---0--0--0--0---0-0---2-2--2-2---0---2--2--2--x-x-x-x-0-0-0-0 C|-0---0-0---0--0--0--0---0-0---0-0--0-0---0---2--2--2--5-4-2-0-0-0-0-0 think:"when i get happy again" 0:14 verse riff A||---3--2-3--2-3-5-3--|| D||.--2--0-2--0-2-3-2-.|| G||.--0--0-0--0-0-0-0-.|| C||---0--0-0--0-0-0-0--|| verse riff (C) Boss! The plane, I see the plane. come with supplies, now we don't die F verse riff(C) Comes out of the blue and into the great below F Death... you know. an arm in the snow froze to a stick, carving an s and o C s and o **for the "F" parts in the verses, just pick the F chord** Chorus easy enough to figure out from the main intro riff above. Verse 2 changes things up a bit. After "I've got a dream, I've got a plan" tielli strums something like: A|-x--x-x-x-x D|-x--x-x-x-x G|-5--5-5-5-5 C|-0--0-0-0-0 this repeats undeneath half of the verse. make sure you bend the 5 and listen to the cd to get it just right. Tielli resumes something similar to the verse 1 pattern on "god bless the plane that came with supplies" F C comes out of the grey and into the blue above! Chorus 2 (with main riff) C F C When I get, happy again, I just go back and try it again C F C when I get happy again I long to see you let me in Dm C you've got the keys to my heart, you've got the PIN to my guts Bridge(2:16): A||--3---3-3--2--2--3-3--|| D||.-3---2-2--0--0--2-2-.|| G||.-2---0-0--0--0--0-0-.|| C||--0---0-0--2--2--0-0--|| repeat this in varying rhythms until the end! the outro on the album is the verse2 riff fading away and there you have it!!! impress your friends!! Now, for the bidini part. this is on a regular acoustic guitar, tuned to standard tuning EADGBE. Chords C x32010 Bb x13331 F 133211 Dm xx0231 OR x57765 G 320003 Verse 1. On "Boss!" strum an open C and let ring. the "lead" parts during the verses are made up of combinations of 3 components 1. E|-------------------| B|--------13--12--10-| G|------12-----------| D|---10--------------| A|-------------------| E|-------------------| 2. E|--------------------| B|---9--10--12--10--9-| G|--------------------| D|--------------------| A|--------------------| E|--------------------| 3. E|---13--12--10--13--12--10--13--12-10-| B|-------------------------------------| G|-------------------------------------| D|-------------------------------------| A|-------------------------------------| E|-------------------------------------| Bb C Death!.. you know Bb C Bb C F C an arm in the snow froze to a stick, carving an s and o.... s and o Chorus extra chords: Cmaj7 x32000 C9(?) x32030 **this is really easy to pull off, play the C chord with your index, middle and ring fingers.. for Cmaj7, just lift your index finger, and for C9, add the pinky!*** C Cmaj7 C9 C Cmaj7 C When I get hap - py a - gain Cmaj7 F C I long to see you let me in Dm You've got the key to my heart C You've got the pin to my guts Verse 2 is very similar to verse 1. PLay component 1 and 2 twice, then #3. then the Bb to C riff twice. This is a very simple song. Chorus2 basically the same. The bridge is probably my favourite section when I'm playing the bidini part. Wait for 2 repetitions of the tielli chord progression, then (F) (C) (G) (C) E||--------------------------------------------------------|| B||--------1------------------------------------/5---/3----|| G||.----2----------0--------0---------0-------------------.|| D||.-3----------2------------------2----------------------.|| A||----------3-----------2------3--------------------------|| E||-------------------3------------------------------------|| this move can be easily executed by moving your fingers in these chord shapes xx3210 x32010 320010 x32010 it's fairly straightforward. for the ending, just keep rocking out on the F - C - G - C progression. there's an electric in there at the end playing 5ths(powerchords) along with this progression. wow, so there we go. It's a lot longer than I expected it to be. I guess I wanted to make sure even the most amateur guitarists could pretend that they're rock stars while playing along to this great song. questions, comments, or for a hot date, I can be reached at email@example.com lots of love, Anthony Fragomeni


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Development => Suggestions for the Arduino Project => Topic started by: Palingenesis on Mar 20, 2018, 01:57 pm
Suggestion for: IDE > Tools > Serial Plotter
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Currently the Vertical Scale Adjusts its self automatically.
This is good keep it like that.
It would be very nice if you could add a "Tick box" to fix the Vertical Scale at it's current scale when you tick the box.
Then when you untick the box it goes back to auto scaling.
I think this would improve it, and help people to visualize the readings without having to keep checking what values are given on the left.
Hope you understand what I say.
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There are better plotting options out there above and beyond the IDE.
I agree a couple more options might be nice but I found PLXDAQ to be a way better alternative to the serial plotter as it allows you to actually store the values in real time and play with them later.
There is a thread about it somewhere if you use the search option.
Well worth looking at.
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Amy Helm's deep musical roots were enriched by a lifetime of exposure to the finest expressions of American musical tradition. Combined with her stunning vocal and other creative gifts, those roots have grown up to reveal a spellbinding artist who moves easily through a broad range of musical styles. The daughter of music legend Levon Helm and singer/songwriter Libby Titus Fagen, Helm wields a powerful voice that can both stir and soothe, whether she is singing traditional gospel, blues standards or her own heartfelt compositions. She is a gifted musician on both mandolin and drums, and has clearly absorbed the lessons of the many other accomplished artists with whom she has shared stages, including Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, and Joan Osborne as well as other uniquely American performers like Dr. John and Hubert Sumlin. A founding member of the roots band Ollabelle, with whom she has recorded three CDs, Helm has also performed live with scores of notable musicians like Warren Haynes, The Wood Brothers, and Donald Fagen, and her distinctive voice can be heard on recordings by artists ranging from Mercury Rev to Marc Cohn. Her lengthy resume is highlighted by many years of singing and playing alongside her father, with whom she conceived, launched and perfected the Midnight Rambles, intimate performances held since 2004 at his home and studio in Woodstock, NY. The musical chemistry, affectionate humor and family pride that Amy shared on stage with her father helped shape the Midnight Ramble as it evolved into a musical event that still attracts fans and musicians from around the world. She co-produced Levon Helm's 2007 CD Dirt Farmer, which won the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album, and she is prominently featured on the Levon Helm Band's Electric Dirt and Ramble at the Ryman Grammy-winning albums. While beginning her solo career, she continues to perform with both Levon Helm's band and the Dirt Farmer Band as they carry on the eclectic roots music traditions from the Midnight Rambles.
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The Fall River area in Massachusetts has been home to a large piece of the history of textiles in New England. This exhibition will encompass the history of the area and it's connection to textiles – then and now.
The art on display for the exhibit will be a juried selection of textile work that will compliment the rich history of textiles in New England with the dynamic expression of current textile design in one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces.
MODERN SPIN: CONtemporary TEXTiles in an Historic Mill will also showcase highlights of the history of textile manufacturing in the Fall River area including historical information about the industry, contributing jobs and economic growth to the area, and the people who came to work in the industry and how they contributed to the 'fabric of America.'
Guest Juror: Providence RI artist Jules of Heron Pond Studio
Jules creates relief prints. Her favorite method for printing her creations is on cloth. Her work with textiles has informed her of the immense depth and breadth of textile art – the mix of old methods and crafts still employed today by textile artists right along side the new methods supported by technology and fiber discoveries. Jules has maintained Heron Pond Studio since 1991 all the while producing art, teaching classes, and sharing space with visiting artists.


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Dol Purima happens to be one of the greatest festivities among Hindus across the globe and wherever it happens, it draws in people more and more. But the situation is no longer the same in West Bengal; any such celebration is becoming vulnerable to Muslim crooks. Fairs to commemorate the birthday of Sri Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Janma Tithi) during Dol Purnima are quite common and to mark the same occasion, a fair was taking place near Sri Chaitanya Math, Mayapur, within Mayapur Bamunpukur 1 no. Gram Panchayat, P.S. Navadwip, Dist. Nadia, on 22 March, 2011, also an annual affair in unison.
To make the event more glorious, a DJ (Disc Jockey) was brought in at the behest of foreign Vaishnava devotees and everything was quite peaceful. But misbehavior of a few Muslim youths during the evening turned the situation to a sordid one. Not only the Muslim youths teased but they were also found to approach to molest Hindu girls. The situation was saved thanks to the timely intervention of a good number of Hindu youths and people in the vicinity. As per sources, Hindu youths of neighboring Bharuidanga and Sreenath villages played exemplary roles. But the Muslim resentment refused to die down so soon.
On 23.03.11, during 11-11.30 am, at least 500-1000 Muslims brandishing lethal weapons, assailed local Thakur Bhakt iBinod Institute and girl students of the school became first victims to the outrage. They were molested, blouses were torn and bombs were also hurled on the institution. Hindus defended again and this made assailants flee from the battleground. 1 Muslim named Mohan Sheikh died as a result. It is to be noted that Muslims were led by Amin Ali, local powerful CPIM activist, Ayeb Nabi Sheikh (former leader of Mayapur Bamunpukur 1 no. Gram Panchayat), Kotal Sheikh, Salim and others.
Strikingly, Goutam Pal, teacher of Thakur BhatiBinod Institute, while returning from the school along with own son (student of the same institution) and staff of the school was arrested by the police and Sections 302, 379, 147, 148, 159 have been imposed on him. It has been learnt that Razina Bibi, wife of deceased Mohan Sheikh, has filed a case against Gautam Pal (Case no. 68/2011 dtd. 23/03/2011).
There is no doubt that Goutam Pal, completely ignorant of the entire development in his school even, has become a victim of a conspiracy and is yet to get the coveted bail.


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A certain bacteria found in milk could play a role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that affects more than 1.3 million adults — the majority of whom are women — in the United States.
Crohn's disease is also an inflammatory disease, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation say that it affects up to 780,000 U.S. adults.
What do these two diseases have in common, apart from being characterized by inflammation? Quite a lot, actually, according to new researchrecently published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.
Both of these conditions share a similar genetic background and are often treated with similar immunosuppressants, because both illnesses are autoimmune disorders.
These similarities intrigued the authors of the new research, who are: Saleh Naser, who is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando; Dr. Shazia Bég, who is a rheumatologist at UCF's physician practice; and Robert Sharp, who is a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical sciences at UCF's medical school.
Read on: Could a bacterium found in milk trigger rheumatoid arthritis?
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Apate: Anti-Phishing Analysing and Triaging Environment (Poster). 36th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, San Jose, CA, USA.. 2015.
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Size 26 woman who had to use seatbelt extenders didn't want to wed until she'd shed nearly 10 STONE
Meet Jennifer Ginley, a huge weight loss winner who shed nine dress sizes before finally saying yes to her fella
WHEN it comes to brides and their big day, the dream of wearing 'the dress' can be tarnished by the desire to lose weight, whether they need to or not.
But there's losing a few lbs and toning up the wobbly bits under your arms, and then there's Jennifer Ginley's life-changing NINE STONE weight loss.
The 26-year-old, whose Instagram followers have followed her journey to lose 9st 9lbs and drop nine dress sizes, has been named Slimming World's Miss Slinky 2017.
It all started after Jennifer was forced to buy size 26 clothes for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Florida with her family and was left devastated by the photos from the trip.
Jennifer, who lives with her mum Janet in Liverpool, said: "I'd been a fairly averaged-size child but I was a size 18 by the time I went to university in Manchester.
"Living away from home saw me gain even more weight and I was around five stone heavier when I graduated.
"I'd tried so many diets in the past, but all of them seemed to make food the enemy, so I never addressed my relationship with over-eating and nothing seemed to work for me.
"When I found myself buying size 26 clothes for the holiday I'd been looking forward to for so long, I knew something had to change.
"I also had to ask for a seatbelt extender on the plane.
"I spent our time there having to ride on the adjusted seats for larger people, and I was horrified when I saw the photos.
"One picture of me with the Little Mermaid – my favourite Disney character – actually made me gasp.
"I saw myself in a whole new light – I looked so unhealthy that I cried, wondering how and why I had done that to myself."
Jennifer joined the Kirkby Slimming World group in May 2015 along with mum Janet and her sister Christine.
Together they began following the Food Optimising healthy eating plan.
She said: "We got such a warm welcome from everyone.
"I can honestly say that walking into that group was without doubt the best thing I have ever done in my life.
"I'd been a member before but this time it just clicked, I think because I just didn't want to waste any more of my life being overweight and disliking myself for it."
In fact, Jennifer, a Citizens Advice caseworker, claims the biggest change since her weight loss has been to her positive mentality: "Before I lost weight I had a massive lack of belief in myself, I was a serial failed-dieter.
"Finally taking control of my weight was such a huge turning point for me, both physically and mentally.
"My boyfriend Luke and I have been together for more than 11 years and I always used to discourage him from proposing because I couldn't imagine myself as a bride being the size I was.
"I reached my target weight just over a year after joining Slimming World and just before Christmas Luke asked me to marry him!
She excitedly said: "It was such an incredible feeling to be able to say 'Yes!' without even a second thought about my weight, and I can't wait to go dress shopping."
And it's not just Jennifer who has benefited from her amazing transformation, she's already inspired lots of other people to embark on their own weight-loss journeys, too: "A really key part of my journey was keeping an online food diary so that I could chart my progress.
"From day one I posted my meals on my Instagram account and it really helped me to stay on track. Now I have over 75,000 followers!
"I still have to pinch myself when people call me an inspiration, or say that they're going to start slimming because of me.
Breakfast: Nothing
Mid-morning: Crisps and chocolate
Lunch: Shop-bought sandwiches, greasy café food, chip shop meals or packet noodles
Mid-afternoon: Fresh cream cakes and biscuits
Dinner: Chinese takeaway or frozen pizzas and oven chips, fizzy drinks
Evening: More crisps, white toast with butter
"From day one I posted my meals on my Instagram account and it really helped me to stay on track. Now I have over 75,000 followers!
"My mum and sister have lost over seven stone between them, so we're always swapping ideas and cooking lovely Food Optimised meals for each other.
Since joining the dieting club Jennifer has a whole new approach to eating.
She said: "Before I wouldn't eat any breakfast or prepare any lunch or snacks for work, so I always found myself eating whatever I could lay my hands on.
Breakfast: Porridge with lots of fresh fruit, baked oats with fruit or a Slimming World 'fry'-up
Mid-morning: Fruit
Lunch: Homemade Slimming World-style crust-less quiche, homemade vegetable soup or a tuna sandwich in wholemeal bread
Mid-afternoon: Small bag of Cheetos crisps
Dinner: Chicken stir-fry, spaghetti bolognese, Diet cola chicken, Scouse (beef stew) or Pizza omelette with salad
Evening: Fresh fruit topped with quark, small chocolate bar
"Now I prepare in advance so I'm ready for the day ahead – enjoying porridge and fruit for breakfast and taking tasty salads or homemade soup to work with me.
"During my weight-loss journey, I'd visualise myself at target and on the cover of the magazine, inspiring other slimmers with my success. I even superimposed a photo of my face onto a magazine cover and stuck it on my bedroom wall!
"Recently, I've also had surgery to remove some loose skin on my tummy, which has given me an extra boost of confidence.
"I feel like I'm a butterfly, emerging from my cocoon. I might be half the size but I feel like I'm double the person now. I know I have the strength and the willpower to achieve anything I put my mind to, and that's a really powerful feeling."
Taking the first few steps, and making the first tweaks to your eating can be daunting, but it can be done as Jennifer proved.
The March/April 2017 issue of Slimming World magazine, which will feature Jennifer on the cover, is on newsstands from Thursday February 9 2017.


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Environmental Monitoring Equipment & Supplies • Sales, Rental & Service by Enviro-Equipment — Charlotte, North Carolina USA
I first heard of Charles R. Livingston – a man who at the time had 35+ years experience in geology, geotechnical and environmental projects throughout the U.S. – through the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) in 1987. I was a 30 year old Project Hydrogeologist and Environmental Department Manager for Law Engineering Inc. (LAW) in Greenville, South Carolina.
Selling remediation equipment is not like selling donuts, but both can give you a stomach ache at times. On occasion we receive really good bid documents and drawings, other times it might be a phone call and a sketch. In either case, we can't just take the bid request at face value and give them what they ask for when we often find critical mistakes in their design.
This guest post was written by our longtime personal friend, Charles R. Livingston.
Whether you consciously think about it or not, you are always involved in public relations when conducting geologic investigations. In addition to the technical skills required to successfully complete a project, the things you say and do (your attitude) can have a significant impact on how well the job goes. The example I am going to give you is something that happened decades ago, and it is just as relevant now as it was then. Some things don't change much. Good PR is important!
Compressors are used for a number of purposes on remediation projects including:
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Before the MiniRAE 3000 came on the market, Enviro Equipment, Inc. would often receive calls from customers wondering why their PID readings on their MiniRAE 2000 were so high when they were not expecting contamination to be present. The culprit turned out to be high humidity which can drastically affect the readings on a MiniRAE 2000, especially if the white sensor block has been fouled by frequent use without routine cleaning.
I attended a meeting in August of this year held by The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) in Columbia, SC to discuss proposed State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank SUPERB rate changes for Certified UST Site Rehabilitation Contractors.
Many of Enviro Equipment, Inc.'s customers have asked us about the difference between the MiniRAE 2000 and MiniRAE 3000 measurement ranges with an 11.7 eV lamp, so I decided to clarify these differences by conducting my own test.


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I am not sure which sin I committed today. Lust, Envy. Not sure. I went to an auto show today with probably 10,000 people and 150 automobiles. There they were, Lotus, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW, and dozens of others. They were glistening as their owners dusted off the finger prints. Incredible beauty and lines, amazing restorations and lush leather trim. I was enthralled.
Now I think there was some lust in my heart. There was an intense desire to have what I was seeing. I could imagine driving at high speeds out in the western plains. I could imagine that the smooth grace of those cars could rub off on my rough, wrinkled skin. I could be young again.
Or, maybe I was committing the sin of envy. Maybe I was looking at young men who couldn't be more than 30 years of age having enough money to own such a beautiful ride. Envy is defined by Augustine as "sadness over another's good fortune." Not sure I was sad, just wished I might have what they have.
As I pondered my response to this gathering of grace and beauty, I looked at the title of the event. "Artomobilia". Oh, so this is art. It is automobiles which are to be appreciated as pieces of art. It reminded me of a recent exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art called "Dream Cars." It was an installation of concept cars from 1934 until the present. They were there to be appreciated as pieces of art.
Now I get it. I was not really lusting after what someone else owned. Nor was I envious of them of having the resources to own them. Because, really, I wouldn't want to be responsible for taking care of such luxury. But, what I was really doing was reveling in beauty. And so as I drove home, the primary feeling I had was appreciation—appreciation to these people who came from all over the country to share the beauty and appreciation for the ability to see and experience such beauty.
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Finding the right career fit can take some creativity and time, but for these inspiring individuals, it was worth it. - Bob Funk, Express CEO
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After a successful first season, the podcast series, On the Job: From Hired to Retired, is back for eight more episodes featuring inspiring stories of real people and their career journeys, including what they learned along the way.
The podcast is presented by Express Employment Professionals and shares personal accounts about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families. On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed.
The series kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 13 with Yingchang Song, a 68-year-old dentist and immigrant. Ten years ago, after his wife passed away, Song moved from China to Los Angeles. A retired dentist, Song believed he could continue his practice in the U.S., but when he realized the recertification process would be very difficult, he decided to indulge in his lifelong passion: playing the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument..
Song makes ends meet as a street performer and sharpening scissors in the Garment District. When he's not earning a living, he takes English and citizenship classes at the local library. After 10 years in L.A., he's committed to saving money and eventually taking his erhu on the road, in his version of the American Dream.
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On August 16, 2016, the FSB published a progress report on its CCP workplan. The progress report provides an update on implementation of a workplan agreed on by the FSB, the Basel Committee, the CPMI and IOSCO (the Group) in April 2015. The workplan focuses on the resilience, recovery planning and resolvability of CCPs and coordinating the roles of each organization in achieving a new international framework for CCPs.
The CPMI and IOSCO reported that significant work has been undertaken to address the resilience and recovery issues of CCPs. CPMI and IOSCO have published two reports highlighting the shortfalls and gaps in the financial risk management and recovery practices of certain CCPs, and expect to conduct a follow-up targeted review in 2017 of the progress of those CCPs. The FSB reported that it had undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the suitability of the resolution powers and tools in different distress scenarios and identified elements of such strategies for certain CCPs, and has also published a discussion note (for comment by October 17, 2016) on effective resolution strategies and plans for CCPs. The FSB expects to publish more specific guidance in early 2017. The progress report notes the degree of interconnectedness in central clearing, and the resulting systemic implications of this. The Group has collected data for around 20 CCPs to identify and quantify interdependencies between CCPs and their direct members, indirect members, investment counterparties, liquidity providers and other financial institutions, and will report the findings in early 2017. The progress report also touches on the impact of various regulatory initiatives on the incentives to centrally clear. In particular, there is concern that the Basel III leverage ratio framework's treatment of the potential future exposure of a transaction is defective, as it does not take into account the collateral posted as initial margin by the client. The Basel Committee has consulted on revisions to the ratio and a new methodology for measuring a derivatives potential future exposure. The Basel Committee reported that it expects to finalize its revisions to the design and calibration of the Basel III leverage ratio framework by the end of 2016.
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I try. But I'm still learning.
Here is my latest project finally finished. Kinda.
The curtain rod has two bars so I am going to make another set that is sheer. We'll see how long it takes me to get around to that project…
I can't wait to paint the walls and update the carpet to match. Right now it's nice to have curtains for privacy and to block the blinding sun in the afternoon, but they don't really go with my orange carpet and green walls. Go figure.


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A logical opposite is a sentence (I use sentence very loosely here.) that is the negation of its counterpart. In practice, logical opposition is generally inserting a "not" near the core of the sentence.
Zhuangzi could have been striving to be therapeutic or (its logical opposite) not therapeutic.
A little Background on Zhuangzi
By the way, little is known about Zhuangzi; I know that experts do reiterate him being born during a tumultuous time, the Warring States period of China (475-221 BCE), and writing the book Zhuangzi (at least the first 8 chapters), but philosophers and linguists still disagree on his intentions for writing his book and what he really means by "[the perfect man] goes at it by spirit."
Necessity in the Easy Tautology
The lone statement above is what is called a tautology, which means it is true in any case of the world. If Zhuangzi's work was to be therapeutic, then the statement is true, and if it was not, then the statement is still true. In fact, the only way an "or" statement could be false is when both sides are false.
This is simply not possible because of the nature of the sentence. I am sure we all have heard of the concept of Yin and Yang or opposites. Grandfather said that "In order for something to be good, something needs to be bad," he perhaps being in this case the famed Aristotle (if you want, he called this the Law of the Excluded Middle). The concept of Yin and Yang illustrates this idea too, the symbol representing that yin, not-yang, needs not-yin, which is yang.
Opposite Subtraction
Here's where logical opposition gets tricky. When Hui asked me one time as we were leisurely jogging "what's left when you take ox from non-ox," I said so steadfastly "you get nothing." However much that last sentence reflects my real answer, the question is asking what logical opposition disjoints, and the Zhuangzi asserts that the Tao is the remainder as in the case of 1-1=0 where nothing is also the remainder. However, the Tao is also everything (more on this in a later post.), so the concept is tricky in itself.
"Not good" is no good
Another nuance I have recently been thinking about is the difference between "no good" and "not good." The latter is the logical opposite of "good," but if we assume that "good" has magnitudes, then "not good" is anything that "good" doesn't mean. (Forgive that the complexity is rising.) And "good" could mean: great, fair, or good in name, which means that "not good" is subject to change as "good" changes in meaning. However, "no good" is definitive in its magnitude. It means there is nothing "good" about an arbitrary thing, the magnitude of good able to be quantified as 0 in all meanings of "good."
I am basically saying that "not good" leaves room for some "good," however much, and "no good" leaves no room for any "good".
"Not good" = "some good or no good" and "no good" = "no good or 0 (in respect to a an arbitrary thing being good)"
This was a longer post, but I hope it was insightful and not too trivial. As a reader, you can expect more Tao Practiced posts like our recent ones, though we would still refrain from tedious jargon. Only the pedant likes jargon…


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At the children's sermon during this week's Ash Wednesday service, 50 or so children crowded the front of the church. I explained that for centuries, Christians have put ashes on their heads to be reminded of our struggles and sins. For Lent, we remember that without God's love, we all have bad ideas and actions in us. They were captivated and helped me generate a list of our own sins: lying, hitting our sister, not obeying our parents, not wanting to share. I then demonstrated burning a small leaf of a palm frond to make ash. As I lit the palm, fear filled one young boy's eyes. I guess it was all too much. "We're all going to die!" he exclaimed loudly. Oh, the joy of genuine contrition. And truth.
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Depending on how it's presented, having exercise equipment on display can be a positive or a negative.
If it's installed in a well-designed room with enough space, said Peter Poljan, a senior associate with Corcoran Group in Manhattan, "it can be an attraction: buyers can see the potential that they could work out in their own apartment, and not have to go to the gym." But it can be a problem, he added, if there's "a treadmill that's not properly cared for, and there are clothes hanging all over it."
Mr. Poljan offered three suggestions for sellers who have exercise equipment.
"First, I tell clients that if it's at all possible, they should put it away," he said. If there's nowhere to store it, he suggested keeping it out of day-to-day living space.
"Make sure it's not in a high traffic area," he said. "Try to put it off to the side, or next to the wall, just to make sure that people can get in and around it."
But most important, he said, is to clean the equipment. "Make sure there's nothing hanging from it," he said, "and that it's been wiped down."
Glenn Gissler, a New York interior designer, recommended going to a gym rather than having equipment at home. Stationary bicycles and rowing machines are "clunky space hogs," he said, and if you ever stop using them, "you feel guilty every time you walk in and see them."
His suggestion? "Craigslist," he said. "Get rid of them."
If you're determined to keep the equipment, he suggested ways to hide it. If you have a large closet, he said, the gear could be wheeled inside after workouts. Or you could tuck it behind a curtain or a screen.
Another option for the space-challenged yet fitness-obsessed, he said, would be to create a multifunctional room where you keep smaller pieces of equipment that are easier to put away after workouts. Working with a couple on the Upper West Side, Mr. Gissler designed a guest room with a Murphy bed that is concealed by mirrored doors. Equipped with a soft rug, free weights, exercise ball and an indoor trainer for a bicycle, the room doubles as a space for quick workouts; the mirrors let the homeowners focus on their form.
If the couple are expecting guests, the exercise equipment can be stored in a minimal amount of closet space, Mr. Gissler said, and the bed can be opened up. But if no company is coming, "they just close the door."


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Every few months we offer our students and friends a chance to play an open mic. They are usually hosted at local coffee shops, but sometimes they are held in our largest performance room. At these events, musicians can try something new whether they do it in their "Band Dynamics band" or not. It's another way to bring our students together to collaborate as well. Sometimes students who don't normally get a chance to just sing and play a guitar, have a chance here. Also, the students who aren't quite ready to join our band program use these as a chance to perform as they await their chance to play in one of our big Showcase Concerts! Our staff has been known to play as well because we love music too (of course)
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Two little mates on a big adventure
I know this isn't the best or clearest of photos, but these two baby humpbacks caught my attention.
We have had a big storm here in the SouthWest. One effect of this storm was that on Sunday two baby humpback whales became separated from their mothers and were washed ashore at Lefthanders, just south of Cowaramup. One of these managed to get back out through the raging surf (7-8m waves breaking a long way out). However the other one couldn't get back out. He kept on trying for hours.
The next day I saw another two baby humpbacks heading north past Cape Naturaliste, and into Geographe Bay. There was no sign of any adults, so they must also have been separated from their mothers in the storm. They seem to have joined up and are off in search of their mums. Without mum they have no source of food, so this is a critical venture.
It is difficult to say what their chances of finding mum are. Never underestimate mother nature. We don't know much about how they will try to find their mothers but I am hopeful that they know what they are doing. They have made a good start by joining up together, and I think that they are heading in the right direction. Good luck to them.
As a side note it surprised me that there were so many young calves around that were affected by the storm. Normally the female humpbacks go up north to Campden Sound to calve, and bring up their babies (they have to fatten them up before taking them down south to the cold southern waters to the summer feeding grounds). These calves must have been born off Cape Leeuwin. The one in the surf at Lefthanders was less than two weeks old by the look of him. The storm had a devastating effect on these whales who didn't make the trip north in time for the babies arrival.


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In his first television interviews since resigning as foreign secretary, Boris Johnson said Chequers would be a "political triumph" for Brussels.
He said that while the EU has "formally" rejected Theresa May's Brexit plan for now, Johnson says in time they will accept "something like it".
He refused to rule out that he hopes to oust May from the premiership.
His comments follow an article for The Telegraph on Friday, in which he set out his "plan for a better Brexit" and said the UK should pursue a "super Canada trade deal".
In an interview with BBC News, Laura Kuenssberg repeatedly asked Johnson whether he was planning on challenging May.
She said that the suspicion among "many of your colleagues, many people in parliament, many people in the country" is that he is being so outspoken on Chequers because he thinks he "will do a better job in Number 10″.
She challenged him to end the speculation and say he would not run for leadership.
However, he did not expressly rule it out and instead said he had set out his alternative plan for Brexit because he believes in it "very very sincerely" and that he is going to keep going "for as long as it takes".
In a separate interview with Sky News, Johnson told Beth Rigby that May's Chequers deal would show that the UK, "for all its power and might, for all the two trillion pound economy that we have, the fifth biggest economy in the world, that when it came to it was" unable to reclaim its power from the EU.
He said: "My anxiety is that, you know, yes it's true, formally speaking, that the EU has rejected Chequers. And they will, because it breaks up their idea of the unity of the four freedoms and the coherence of the single market and all that but be careful, because actually it's a great deal for them.
″... I think there's people on my side of the argument who think 'oh well Brussels will never wear it' but I fear Brussels may go for it."
He also defended the controversial comments he made in a Telegraph column when he compared woman wearing Burkha to letterboxes and bank robbers.
He blamed the uproar on "confected indignation" because of his strong views on Brexit.
He said: "As I say I stand by what I wrote. I urge my friends and colleagues to look carefully at what I wrote.
"I think you'll find invariably that there is an element of confected indignation about things that I've said that are wrenched out of context and in this particular context, I think ... what is going on is that people do feel a slight sense of uneasiness about the direction, more than a slight sense of uneasiness, real alarm about the direction of the Brexit negotiations, and they are conscious that I have a strong view about that and I think they are perhaps reacting to that as much as to anything else."
He later defended his articles, urging people to go back and read what he had actually written.
He said: "I don't think in the course of 4,600 shimmering words in the Daily Telegraph I don't think I've said anything that has caused offence and I hope it will cause people to reflect on the way that we're going."
Referring to May's plan, he added: "It's not right for this country – there is a better way forward, and the better way forward is to go with a Super Canada deal that would be fantastic for this country, that in my view would set us on the course of prosperity for a very long time."
Earlier the Department for Exiting the European Union issued a defiant statement rejecting what Johnson had written, saying it was "not a workable or negotiable plan".
Foreign minister Alan Duncan didn't hold back from criticising his former boss following the Telegraph article, saying that the foreign office had to "invest an enormous amount of time handling" Johnson.
He told the Times: "His supposed solution is neither workable nor on offer. If he thinks he can go into the conference and undermine [Mrs May] I think he's kidding himself. I think the party will be for her and not for him.
"He thinks he can be Britain's Trump. It ain't gonna fly. We don't buy those sorts of phenomenon. He had enormous electoral appeal but sadly he's spent it."
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Topic: River (08/31/06)
- TITLE: River Quest
By Crista Darr
They are a multicolored sea: garments of fuchsia, brilliant yellow, scarlet, and emerald splash the horizon, stretching beyond the limits of my eyes. Wave after wave, they roll across this land in a temporary suspension of caste or creed. India has become one heart with one cry, "Ganga!"
Among these pilgrims, I trod, blistered feet covered in cakes of blood and grime. A merchant's cart rumbles behind me, and I stumble from its path. The oxen, grunting under their yokes, brush my shoulder. Their pungent odor lingers with the scent of human waste and unwashed bodies.
The predawn sky begins to bloom, hiding the stars under shades of rose. A cheer echoes from the hillcrest as the worshippers catch their first glimpse of her. With desperation, the masses surge forward. Unable to stand against the press, a small boy falls into the dirt path of three lumbering elephants. A scream escapes the child's mother as she lunges toward him and drags him to safety.
Up the hill I run as if with wings, soaring to lofty heights, where gods and demons spill their immortal nectar into our holy river. I gasp for breath as I watch the morning sun smile down on her, illuminating the golden nectar coursing through her veins.
The drums rumble to life; their throbbing pulse keeps time with our footsteps as the Hindu monks and mystics take up their lead to the river. The sweet soprano of a young girl leads us in the mantra chant. Oboes and flutes complete this euphony of praise.
The banks of the Ganga are a carnival of festivities. The aroma of spices from chaat stands tempts hungry travelers. Graceful girls sway to the rhythm of the odissi dance as boys wrestle on the sands. Jugglers twirl flaming batons while palm readers promise good fortunes for a few rupees.
A vendor rattles his gaudy trinkets before my face; I am uninterested. Karma has left me untouchable to both god and man. My only desire is to dip into this holy river and be cleansed from the curse of my sinful lives.
Stepping into the icy waters, I lower the bundle from atop my head and spill my offering of pink orchid petals into the silver-gray, swirling water. I cup my hands into the river and fling the water heavenward. It returns in glistening droplets, an unaccepted offering that mingles with the tears flowing down my cheeks.
A police whistle signals that my chance at salvation has expired. I wade to shore and drag my heavy heart up the muddy banks. I stand in agony, shivering in the stark cold of hopelessness.
A stranger drapes a blanket across my shoulders. I stare in wonder at this high-caste Brahmin woman who dares to touch me. She smiles, her face radiating a serenity unseen in Hindu monks or priests.
"The river couldn't save me either," she says. "My name is Jeevitha and that is my husband, Suresh." She gestures toward a young man sitting near the campfire. "Please, come warm yourself."
I follow her into camp and stretch my numb fingers toward the flickering flames. Suresh motions for me to sit and opens a small, black book. Its words embrace my soul as the love story unfolds. Suresh reads of a loving God becoming flesh and paying for the sin of man with His own blood. I weep as His presence surrounds us, confirming every word.
"I believe! I believe that Jesus paid for my sin. How can I be forgiven?"
Suresh finds the answer in the holy pages, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Jeevitha holds my hand as we journey back into the river. Her husband stands beside me, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit."
The burdens of my sinful heart are forever buried in the mire of Ganga. I am raised a new woman – clean, pure, forgiven. Splashing in the water, I giggle like a child – God's child.
And in the whisper of the Indian wind, I hear my Father's voice, "This is my beloved daughter in whom I am well pleased."
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If you are under age 17, you cannot pre-pay the fine. State law requires that you appear in court with a parent or legal guardian. A child under 17 and parent required to appear before the Court have the obligation to provide the court in writing with the current address and residence of the child. The obligation does not end when the child reaches the age 17.
On or before the seventh day after the date the child or parent changes residence, the child or parent shall notify the court of the current address in the manner directed by the court. A violation may result in arrest and is a Class C misdemeanor. The obligation to provide notice terminates on discharge and satisfaction of the judgment or final disposition not requiring a finding of guilt.
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We all go through periods in our lives where we find our selves looking through coat pockets, purses and cars for money to carry us over until payday. When we are really desperate we go to the bank of last resort: under the couch cushions. For many of us there is a potentially more lucrative option to ease our financial distress: the unclaimed funds list.
You may, on occasion, see lists of names in a local newspaper. Rather than wait for the lists to be published again or to see lists from other states, go to the site http://www.unclaimed.org/. Although not all instances of unclaimed funds can be found there it is the best place to start your search. Once there, you can search individual states where you have lived or done business and find out if you have left behind any property you can claim.
Sources of Unclaimed Funds
While we all like to think we keep track of our money and would never leave any scattered about and forgotten, the fact is there are many place were money can be left apparently abandoned.
Defunct bank accounts – It is surprisingly easy to forget about a bank account which contains only a small balance when you move. Larger accounts can be sometimes remain unknown because they were started by grandparents or parents when children were little. Sometimes grandparents lose touch with the children and the parents or the parents divorce, both parties move and neither attends to the child's bank account.
Insurance policies – When someone dies with a policy in place the beneficiary may not be aware of the policy. If the policy was a whole life policy as opposed to a term policy, the insurance company in question may use any accumulated cash value to pay the premium unless they have been notified of the death. Any funds that are still there can be claimed. Regardless of the type of policy a death certificate will need to be submitted.
Money won on online game sites – At many gaming sites there are two ways to win, either you win the game you are participating in or your efforts are rewarded with an entry into a drawing held periodically. Cease going to the site and if you miss an email they send you then you will have no idea that you have won.
Pension benefits – Many people have left jobs without realizing the had become vested in a pension fund, while others may have known at the time that they were entitled to a pension but over the years have forgotten.
Uncashed paycheck – Those who have failed to cash a paycheck either because it was damaged or lost can sometimes find their missing wages among the unclaimed funds.
Unclaimed federal or state income tax refund – Sometimes our tax refunds don't find us but they still belong to us and end up in unclaimed funds.
Utility deposits – When signing up for utilities a hefty deposit is usually required to ensure you don't leave owing the utility company money. If you discontinue services you are entitled to that deposit back minus any monies you may owe from your last bill.
Foreclosed property – If property is auctioned for money owed on a mortgage or for taxes for more than owed, you are entitled to the difference.
In most cases it isn't just the money listed in your name you can collect. Although it involves a little more work, if you are the heir of someone who is owed unclaimed funds you can file for the money. Any funds found will need to be dispersed among all the deceased's beneficiaries.
When hunting for money that may be owed, http://www.unclaimed.org/ is the best place to start. From there you can expand your search to include insurance companies you or a family member used or former employers and union offices where you or they were employed.


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Summer Body Favourites
It's summer people! Time for enormous unicorn pool floats, denim skirts, and regretting all the donuts I ate in February. Summer glam is all about being bronzed and glowing, and of course that applies to your body as well! Here are some of my favorite body products for the summer season that keep my skin tan, hydrated, and radiant!
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I have multiple Brazilian crushes (cc: Allisson Becker *swoon*) but my favorite by far is this delicious body spray from Sol de Janeiro. They created this body spray with their signature pistachio caramel scent after their Bum Bum cream became a cult-favorite in the beauty industry. Usually I like more fruity scents but there's something about this that's so sultry and addicting. I've been wearing Brazilian Crush almost every day and I always get compliments on it!
Catch me in the sunlight looking like a much tanner version of Edward Cullen. I am so obsessed with body highlighter. From my décolleté to my legs, I aspire to be shimmering at all times, and Ofra definitely helps me accomplish that goal. "Rodeo Drive" is the perfect shade for when I have a bit of a tan. I love applying this on my collarbones and shoulders to add definition and radiance. When I'm wearing dresses or skirts, I'll bring this down the front of my leg to add a bit of glow.
As much as I love laying out in the sun and working on my tan (with SPF of course) sometimes my skin can get a bit dry. I love this whipped body butter from The Body Shop for so many reasons. I hate when body lotions leave a weird, sticky film but this one just sinks into the skin instantly. My skin feels so hydrated whenever I use this, and as an added bonus, it's delicious nutty scent reminds me of the beach.
Now while we all can't be Meghan Markle, at least we can wear the same nail polish as her and the queen, right? I love a good nude pink polish in the summertime, and "Ballet Slippers" by Essie is a cult-favorite in the world of nail polish. It looks great with a tan and works with any outfit. I've been using Essie's "Ballet Slippers" for years because it has the perfect undertone and lasts forever. I love that it has just the slightest hint of pink and looks so sophisticated. Plus who knows, maybe if I keep wearing it I'll magically end up in the royal family.


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So after extensive research on this topic, it turns out my worst fears have been realised - this blog was a fake and a scam.
The more I have thought about it this week, the more shocked I have become - We are all sinners, nobody is perfect, but it takes a special kind of sinner to be able to pull off something like this and still be able to sleep at night, or like what you see when you look in the mirror. To make up an elaborate lie about the imminent death of one's child is a horrific web of deceit and "blackness" on the soul.
For most of my life I have struggled with the question: "Am I a good person?" Generally I am torn with the answer to this question. I know that I am not a rapist, or murderer, but by the same token, I acknowledge that I am no saint. I recognise my manipulative behaviour. I take responsibility for my aggressive nature. I own my sometimes selfish character.
And yet... having said all that.. I realise, when learning of behaviour such as that of Rebecah ("April's Mom") that perhaps I am not such a bad person after all. Agreed, I am no saint, but I can still look in the mirror and like the person I see.
Another blog I follow belongs to Nate - it is called "Confessions of a CF Husband" and it is a truly remarkable blog. Yesterday Nate, in light of recent events, posted a blog on the kind of "red flag" warnings to look for when determining the authenticity of a blog - I urge all my readers to check it out - so that perhaps we can all avoid being "taken-in" by this kind of deceit in the future. Click here if you wish to read Nate's post.
I hope that this experience does not have the power to turn my trusting heart into a cynical place in the future!
Happy blogging to All!
Friday, 12 June 2009
2 comments:
- ABCDE=Party of 5 for ME! said...
Hey Sweetie!
I think the important thing to remember is that not only are we all sinners.... but no "One" sin is more extreme in the eyes of our Lord. So while the actions that Beccah did were heartbreaking and disturbing on a HUGE front, our sins... no matter how small are ALL the same in the eyes of God! So while we might not consider that "Fair" when we stand before judgement.... we will be judged the same for stealing a pack of gum as will Charles Manson for torturing and murding innocent people!
Heading over to check out Nate's blog now! Thanks for the kind words on my blog.... can't wait to get to know you better! ;)
- 12 June 2009 at 14:35
- CFHusband said...
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Uponor invests $17.4 million to expand PEX pipe manufacturing
Company expands in Apple Valley, Minn.; centralizes and upgrades Canadian operations
Apple Valley, MN, May 4, 2017 — Uponor North America (Uponor) is expanding its manufacturing facility in Apple Valley, Minn., beginning late spring 2017, with completion expected by January 2018. The $17.4 million investment will be used toward the expansion of an additional 58,000 square feet to increase manufacturing capacity to meet customer demand. This is the tenth expansion since Uponor began operations in Apple Valley in 1990. The most recent expansion took place in 2016 when the company invested $18 million and added 88,000 square feet to its manufacturing facility.
Uponor has also leased an 8,500-square-foot office and lab space in a building next to its manufacturing annex, which the company's technology group will occupy beginning mid-May 2017.
The company's North American investments and growth are not limited to the United States. Uponor announced last year it was consolidating the Canadian head office with its eastern distribution center, which moved to Mississauga, Ont., last June; the Canadian headquarters moved into the same building last month. To further unify the Canadian team and take advantage of centralized efficiencies, they are expanding its estimation and commercial piping design services, also located in Mississauga, which will add significant value to its Canadian customers. This alignment resulted in closing its Regina, Sask., office.
New features in Mississauga include a training facility that will hold up to 50 attendees as well as a hands-on application lab. To complement the new venue and its traditional plumbing and radiant heating/cooling training classes, the new Canadian facility will begin offering engineering continuing education units (CEUs) beginning June 2.
"These are exciting times at Uponor and the building industry as we continue to experience significant growth in both commercial and residential construction; and it's an exciting time for our partners," says Bill Gray, Uponor North America president. "Central to our culture and values is our commitment to our customers; we are continually striving to exceed their expectations. Investments in capacity and our focus on enhancing the customer experience support our strategic direction and set us up for more opportunities."
Uponor's North American headquarters are located in Apple Valley, Minn., and the company has a distribution center and resin-receiving facility located in nearby Lakeville, Minn. By year-end, the total Twin Cities metro area footprint will amount to 738,000 square feet, which is nearly 17 acres of facilities under roof.
The building expansion is required to meet forecasted growth for its crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing in plumbing, fire sprinkler, radiant heating and cooling and hydronic piping systems used in residential and commercial buildings. According to Gray, Uponor North America's investments represent more than just a larger manufacturing footprint. The company created more than 100 new jobs last year in the Twin Cities and anticipates adding a significant number of jobs as a result of the manufacturing expansion — all of which contributes toward economic development in the metro area.
"Apple Valley's latest expansion with its automated packaging technology will become operational as Uponor celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2018," says Jyri Luomakoski, president and CEO, Uponor. "In an established organization like Uponor, we always remind ourselves that we constantly need to introduce new solutions, new ways of working and new ways to view the world to better serve our loyal customers. Our North American region has consistently performed well in this area — and the outlook remains solid — thanks to our dedicated staff in North America, our customers and business partners."
Uponor's decision to expand again in Apple Valley was partly due to the successful cooperation of both the State of Minnesota and the City of Apple Valley and their willingness to provide an attractive business climate for Uponor's continued growth.
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Through Baptism we become a member of the body of Christ and are incorporated into the Church, sharing in its mission. The principal effects of Baptism are purification from sins and a new birth in the Holy Spirit.
The Catholic Church baptizes all ages.
For infants the Church requires formation and catechesis for parents in preparation for the baptism of their children.
Adolescents and adults are prepared for Baptism through a process called the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation). Please see RCIA , Faith Formation or call the parish office. 760-747-2322
"Let the children come to me and do not hinder them. It is to just such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." Mark 10:14
Please stop by the parish office to pick up paperwork.
Before attending the Baptismal Preparation Sessions, you may want to consider who your child's Godparent will be.
Antes de participar en las sesiones bautismales, considere quien será el padrino o madrina de su hijo o hija.
Vaya a la oficina parroquial y llena la Forma de Registro para Bautizo. Las formas deben de ser completadas y entregadas antes de que puedan asistir a las sesiones. Por favor traiga con usted los siguientes documentos:
*Acta de Nacimiento de su hijo(a)
*Certificado de Matrimonio por la Iglesia de los Padres
*Los padrinos, si son casados, un copia del certificado de matrimonio por la Iglesia. Si son solteros una copia del certificado de Primera Comunión y Confirmación.
2. Nuestras sesiones de Bautizo son por cita solamente. Debe asistir a dos sesiones. Las fechas serán proveídas una vez que todos los documentos sean entregados a la Ofician Parroquial.
3. Estas sesiones son para adultos solamente. Se provee cuidado de niños. Por favor comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial para mas información y si necesita este servicio. Puede empezar la preparación para el bautizo de su hijo(a) antes de que nazca.4. Si los padres o padrinos no están casados por la iglesia o son miembros de la Comunidad Católica de Resurrección, por favor déjeles saber que se les requerirá que hagan una cita con uno de los Sacerdotes o Diacono de nuestra parroquia.
The rite of reconciliation, often called "confession" is the sacrament in which Christ forgives our sins and reconciles us to our fellow Christians. Its sign or ceremony is the sinner's showing his sorrow by acknowledging his sins and the priest's words of forgiveness and reconciliation in Christ's name.
The Rite of Reconciliation can be celebrated any time. Our schedule of times is posted on our website, in our bulletin, or call the parish office for an appointment.
Christ's presence among us in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) has always been a key teaching of the Catholic faith. It has been the constant teaching of the Church from the beginning; the clear belief found in early Christian documents is overwhelming. Through bread and wine Christ becomes present in the Eucharistic celebration; somehow Christ himself is now truly present under this form of food as St. Paul says succinctly. (1 Corinthians 11, 27-30)
Confirmation is the completion of baptism, the giving of the full power of a Christian. "Confirmation" means a strengthening -- this sacrament strengthens and increases what we receive at baptism, particularly the power of bearing witness to Christ. To emphasize this, the ceremony of confirmation includes a renewal of our baptismal promises. We now become full-fledged members of the Church, lay apostles in the fullest sense. The bishop normally confirms the young people in a special ceremony. Adults who are not confirmed can be confirmed when the Bishop comes or at the Easter Vigil. Please call the parish office if you need to be confirmed.
Weddings are scheduled by calling the parish office at least nine months prior to the intended date of the wedding. Marriage preparation is then accomplished during that period before the wedding.
In the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, Christ uses the anointing and prayers of the priest to give comfort and strength to the soul and to the body of one seriously ill. We meet Christ here to receive his healing comfort, strength, and pardon.
Anyone who is seriously ill, mentally or physically, may take part in it -- or a condition which is so serious as to demand surgery with a general anesthetic or even one who is weak from old age. Don't be afraid to call for the Pastor to minister this sacrament at every serious change in your condition. In an emergency or serious illness if sick and confined to a home, entering a hospital or local nursing home, please notify the office.


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Richard Nixon - "I'm not a crook."
George W. Bush - "I'm above the law and can do whatever I want." (or words to that effect).
I think it is important to distinguish legal domestic spying by the NSA which goes on all the time and is indeed important in the war on terror, from the secretive, illegal spying that Bush has authorized.
Joshua Micah Marshall touches on that distinction
...it seems the White House and some editors are taking to arguing that surveillance or domestic wiretapping is necessary for national security, that it saves lives.
Of course, it does. What a stupid thing to say, or for the White House, what a disingenuous thing to say.
Wiretaps are conducted around the country every day. The FISA Court alone approves something like a half a dozen a day in highly classified national security or espionage related cases.
The only issue here is why the president decided to go around the normal rules that govern such surveillance, why he chose to make himself above the law.
and Redhedd at firedoglake goes more in depth.
Suffice it to say that we already have provisions in place to allow for emergency spying when security issues are at stake. Why does the Bush administration still feel that it has to circumvent the law this many years after 9/11 and not allow the FISA court to oversee their spying operations?


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Are you interested in trying spinning, but find it intimidating? Vie's comfortable and relaxed environment and their go-at-your-own-pace attitude makes it the perfect place for beginners.
While Vie spin classes are not nearly as intense as other spin studios, the 50-minute class will still make you sweat. There is an emphasis on adjusting the bike resistance to what you feel comfortable with, thus making the class as hard and as sweaty as you want.
All of the spin classes are 50 minutes and will vary based on the instructor. They mostly consist of circuits that are made up of hills and intervals of sprints where you are constantly in and out of the saddle. The instructor will give you guidance, but not specific directions. You control your own resistance on the bike and your own pace.
Wear leggings! You're on a bike for almost an hour with your legs rubbing against the seat. Also bring your own earbuds or headphones if you don't want to use theirs. They do provide you with earbuds or over-the-ear headsets that they clean after every use in case you forget. Make sure to arrive around 15 minutes early so the instructor can help you adjust your bike and give you a run down on how to read your screen. Leave enough time to get there as it is a bit of a trek since it is right past Main Street.
Vie is not just a spin studio. They have a selection of classes including barre, ViPR and yoga. In addition to fitness classes, Vie has a spa, a clothing boutique (which has everything from Lululemon to S'well bottles) and a juice bar. The spin classes are set up in an open and airy section of the studio filled with natural light from the windows at the front.
Vie is not your typical intense spin studio where you ride in the dark with flashing lights and blasting music. Instead, you'll find a sun-filled room, and relaxed atmosphere–the perfect place to pop your spinning cherry.
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HAVE YOU been to this studio? Have you taken another class or tried out A DIFFERENT INSTRUCTOR? TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORKOUT AND RATE YOUR SWEAT!
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The month of February is treating us to two gravity-assists and a chance to do some observations on the way to their primary objectives. On the 25th the ESA Rosetta probe, on its way to a comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko landing in 2014, will swing by Mars and momentarily join the gaggle of various probes currently studying Mars. Still a small disk in its view, this is how Mars looks to Rosetta set against the Milky Way.
Then on the 28th, New Horizons on its way to Pluto will swing by Jupiter and conduct the first up close observations of the gas giant since the demise of Galileo. Jupiter at current already fills New Horizon's full view.


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Outdoor Furniture And All You Should Know About It
We always really enjoy when we spend quality time with our loved ones and especially when it is a Sunday afternoon. If you spend time at the beach with your family on a Sunday afternoon or even if you get to spend it on your garden in any kind of an afternoon, you will most definitely treasure this moments to the fullest.
Your garden will always look nice, in case you spend your quality time there, if it has got very good outdoor furniture there. There will be very many choices when it comes to choosing the kind of outdoor furniture that you would like. When we talk about the many choices that you have when you want to get yourself outdoor furniture, the things that we mean is that you can choose your outdoor furniture to be picnic chairs, garden chairs, swings and last but not least you can also choose your outdoor furniture to be hammock benches.
There are also other types of outdoor furniture such as gazebos, arches and arbors. Times have changed and this days outdoor furniture is made in modern style. Outdoor furniture experiences a lot of wear and tear due to the places where they are used.
You can be sure that you have to really be selective on the kind of wood that will make your outdoor furniture since not all wood can be able to withstand the moisture that most outdoor furniture experiences and which is the greatest enemy of this kind of furniture.
In the aim to find good wood that will not be damaged by any weather condition, you will find that you might be required to use quite an amount of money because it is only through this that you are going to land on the best kind of wood that would make very good outdoor furniture. There is however very good pieces of synthetics such as plywood, plastic and even fiber that are not necessarily wood that many people turn to when they want to make outdoor furniture and these things will be good in that they will not decay, they, they will be able to resist moisture, they are light in weight, they make it easy for one to maintain them and they are also not costly.
The kind of materials that we are talking about here are materials that make it easy for the people who make outdoor furniture to make the furniture in all kinds of designs. The fact that these kind of materials enable the person who is making the outdoor furniture to be able to avoid making sharp edges makes it very possible for the edges to support the contours of the body of the furniture. Another thing that is also very important to put into consideration when it comes to outdoor furniture is the quality. While making outdoor furniture, you can also use aluminum.
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