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How Resveratrol Helps Combat Aging & Skin Disorders?
Have you ever wondered why wine is recommended for glowing, youthful skin and other health benefits such as a healthy heart? Wine contains resveratrol, a plant-based phenol, and phytoalexin found in the skins of grapes and sometimes transferred to wine through the process of fermentation. The benefits for skin are countless, because it has powerful anti-aging and antioxidant properties that can slow down the damage caused by age-related stress, UV rays, and infection. Over the years, the topic of resveratrol has become a subject of great interest in the skin care industry and is now quickly making its way as a core ingredient into skin care products.
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As a part of nature, the resveratrol component is found in more than 70 plus plant species and is helpful in protecting the plant cells from Ultraviolet rays, infections, pollution and other environmental stressors. Scientific studies have proven, resveratrol has lifespan extension capabilities and has shown positive results for over 60% of organisms on earth, but mostly worms and other species.
In humans, elastin and collagen are required for a smooth, youthful and healthy appearance of skin. Though drinking plenty of wine may help, it may not always be feasible or economical! Which is why, resveratrol, the longevity molecule has become the need of the hour to combat aging and skin disorders. It has moreover become a luxury skin care ingredient.
So, what really happens when our skin ages or is in contact with free radicals?
Our skin naturally loses elasticity and collagen when free radicals interfere with the production of the skin's natural production of hyaluronic acid. Our skin also undergoes an Oxidative stress with exposure to UV rays, smoking habits and other environmental pollution. This Oxidative stress destructs the collagen structure and begins to naturally collapse, which gives the fine lines, sagging skin and dull appearance.
Resveratrol acts as a free radical scavenger and also promotes estrogen growth which helps in the maintenance of the collagen structure. It also helps in retaining the skin's youthful firmness and provides brighter complexion. The resveratrol helps stimulate cellular proteins, that in turn helps promote longer skin cell life, helps with skin cell repair and also helps boost skin cell production. This is what helps control the aging process on the skin and also helps the skin heal in case of injuries, infections and other skin disorders.
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Posh Naturals, an organic skin care brand, is well-known for a product known as the Resveratrol Peptide 2-1 Complex – a well-rounded formula that combines the best of resveratrol and plumping peptides that enhances the skin's complexion, diminishes wrinkles and fine-lines. In addition to this, this formula also moisturizes the skin thanks to the inclusion of hyaluronic acid that has the most amazing ability to draw natural moisture from the air and trap it within the pores of the skin. This ensures that the moisture in the skin is retained and your skin remains supple through the day.
The Posh Naturals Resveratrol Peptide 2-1 formula also strengthens the skin's elasticity by working on reducing the muscle contractions on the face. This in turn, helps give your skin a more supple, softer look, as compared to the harsh lines and saggy appearance of otherwise, aging skin. For best results, this light formula needs to be used twice a day – once in the morning and evening.
So, if you're bothered by dull, uneven looking skin and exaggerated fine lines, the Resveratrol Peptide 2-1 Complex could just be the solution for you. Say hello to visibly-improved and younger looking skin in no time at all.


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Color Contest! - Silver BellePosted by Virtuous at 9/20/2007
I must say I've been dreaming of what color I want to knit up Silver Belle (SB). Of course I was thinking RED....but I really can't knit up everything in red! LOL
Well my co-hostess Liz at the Silver Belle KAL needs some help in selecting a color for her SB too!
So she has a blog contest going on! Go over there and help her out by picking a color!
And help me out too by letting me know what color you think would look great for me as well! :op You can post your thoughts here in my comments with the ball #s or one that is not an option on there!
I have two colors in mind but would love to hear what y'all would recommend! :o)
Yep, I thought it would be best to venture out in the color spectrum to something else that doesn't involve red Haha :oD
Remember this is a big project for me (so I gotta like the color haha) and it's a nice size cardi to wear so think about what would look good on me for the winter!
You can get an idea about how the other colors are knitting up by looking at some of the SBs on the KAL!
Psst....how about there is a French Silver Belle KAL now too!! Check us both out!!
Labels: Contests, KALs, SilverBelle
21 Comments:
- gold said...September 20, 2007 at 7:46 PMOkay you said venture out in a color!!How about a mustard yellow!I think that would look great on you!!Don't hate me!!I love mustard yellow!!
- doreen said...September 20, 2007 at 7:55 PMI'm a big fan of plum and rust, but for this project, probably just one or the other. I can't wait to see it finished. Looks yummy!
- KelInCal said...September 20, 2007 at 8:13 PMI think it would look great in a soft green or lilac, but that mustard yellow comment has me intrigued!
- diddlinaknits said...September 20, 2007 at 8:26 PMi like number 7 on her choices and maybe a purple or turquoise(not to dark so the cables and sts show nicely) would be a good color for you.
- funfairiegirl said...September 20, 2007 at 9:47 PM#6 - the dark purple. Cause if it was me it would be pink or purple...and I know you like the purples too. :)
- Wendy said...September 20, 2007 at 10:23 PMIf we're going by Liz's colors, I would pick #6 or #4 for you. I'm sure you've been drooling over her purply shades! But that blue would be a nice addition for you too. And it's unique enough that it would look good with jeans and with slacks for work. Good luck with picking a color!
- tina said...September 20, 2007 at 11:21 PMHoney, that is easy peasy! Same color I want (crave, lust after, oogle, etc) for myself
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino #610! Crap, I even know that my heart! Woe is me, woe is me. And, double crap, I just checked at Webs, they only have 28 balls of that color left.
Can't wait to see what color you begin with.
- Anonymous said...September 21, 2007 at 12:22 AMHow about a deep red color (Crimson?) or some plummy color. You are one of the Belles, Stacey. So go with what you like the best!
- Adrienne said...September 21, 2007 at 12:38 AMGirl I like it the color that it is! LOL I am SO no help! LOL
- Liz said...September 21, 2007 at 2:16 AMStacey, I think number 3 and 11 would look great on you, or that hot pink you sent me!
But then again, why not go for red?
You love it, it suits you and there are so many shades of it, there's one you haven't knitted anything in yet, surely!!
- Michelle said...September 21, 2007 at 9:29 AMYou know me...I'm always for a PINK!! But seriously my vote is for #5, the wine/plum color would look fanstatic on you! Its a great fall/winter color that will always be in style. The only drawback is it may not show off the detail of the SB as much. However, the Silver is the perfect color 1) is the new Black for fall/winter, 2) its the right shade for displaying the cable detailing!
- anna said...September 21, 2007 at 9:55 AMthat mustard yellow has me intrigued. i think it would look lovely against your skin!
- Working Mom Knits said...September 21, 2007 at 10:11 AMI would like to see you in #1 with #10 a very close second (could my choices be any more different color & tone wise?!)
- 1969 said...September 21, 2007 at 10:33 AMPink and/or Green? LOL
I say a soft plum....
- Carmell said...September 21, 2007 at 10:56 AMi'mma go with Chartuse (sp...kind of like her #7) for you. i think it would be pretty against your skin tone. and its so far away from red. i myself would go for pink. that also would look good on you.
this pattern is really cute on other folks on the KAL blog but i would never want to try it had i not looked at the blog cause it looks horrible on the Vogue model!
it looks difficult with all those different stitches. i have yet to try something like this or knit anything bigger than a baby sweater...besides a boring baby blanket. this looks like it would keep me on my toes! can't wait to see what you pick.
- WandaWoman said...September 21, 2007 at 11:50 AMI like 1,4,7,10,15& 16 for you. Some of the colors like plum might be a bit dark and with the cables, you need the color just light enough so that you can see all the beautiful cables and texture work you will be putting into the sweater. I think pink would look beautiful on your skin, as well as the teal #15. All of the other colors would also look good. I think the pastel colors will look nice, but more jewel tones will pop on you. Just depends on what you want.
- Connie said...September 21, 2007 at 12:45 PMWhat a challenge! I love the pattern and have to agree that red sure would look marvelous on you!
Have you thought of maybe a cream color? To me this shouldn't be about the color, as the cables and design of it will be the star!
- Anonymous said...September 21, 2007 at 1:02 PMMy first color choice was red, lol, but since you want to switch it up...how about a nice deep orange?
- Channon said...September 21, 2007 at 5:14 PMOn Ravelry, there's a lovely lilac... Personally, I'm thinking a blue of some sort, a medium blue, maybe with tealish tints?
- Cas... said...September 21, 2007 at 5:23 PMI say 6, 11 or 16 for your color choices if you want to walk away from red. I get lots of compliments when I wear these colors. They are vibrant and I believe you will look good in them too. It would also show the details very well too. Great project!
- Jen C said...September 23, 2007 at 11:28 PMI like #3 (dark forest green), #5 and #12 (both dark purples).
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Five-time NBA champion coach Gregg Popovich's squad executed poorly.
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"I was very pleased that our guys just kept their composure," Donovan said. "They kept battling, they kept fighting, and I think everyone knew it was going to be a game that was going to come down that way."
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By: Kgomotso Dhlangamandhla
When we think of the future, the environment we often imagine is one driven by the latest and greatest technological advancements, but when it comes to our food choices and how our food is produced, the use of technology seems to cross a line we are all a little bit uncomfortable with.
Of all the major production industries, the food industry may be seen as the one that has lagged behind in technological inclusions, but it seems to be the most developed way we have in order to achieve the goals we need to achieve, namely the production of safe, abundant, sustainable and nutritious food for all and, therefore, ensure food security across the globe (A topical goal for both individuals and organisations alike e.g. IFAMA 2017 had their annual conference theme set as: Becoming the solution to food security in 2050).
Before your food reaches your plate it goes through a 'food journey' and at each point technology may be used to improve its qualities, for you. One of the first steps in the production of our food is the farm. Agriculture over the last couple of years has seen many technological introductions and/or improvements.
These include areas such as:
'Genetic engineering' (GE) or 'genetic modification' (GM) is a very controversial topic with many still on the fence, because of the associated looming fears around possibly preventing an opportunity to produce food for millions while still considering the possibility of causing the very same millions harm because of the unknown future implications. This form of technology involves the alteration of the crops DNA sequence to essentially give rise to modified proteins producing an altered way of living, growing and operating1. This is mainly done to produce crops that are able to survive adverse conditions (such as drought and pesticide use) and reduce the risks associated with possible crop loss (e.g. lower food supply or increased food prices). GM crops currently available include soybeans, corn (field and sweet), canola, cotton, alfalfa, sugar, beets, summer squash, papaya, potatoes and apples2.
This may be seen as an area of the most drastic results in terms of its advancements. In the 1930's a farmer would be able to harvest, by hand, ± 100 bushels of corn at the end of a 9 hour day, however, with the modern combine harvest ± 900 bushels of corn can be harvested per hour (with the implementation of driver-less vehicles being researched this could still see an increase, by using these machines in the hours of human sleep).
Important to the modern consumer is the authenticity of a foods source and its safety in all aspects for consumption. It is, therefore, important for all stakeholders involved in the food value chain to be able to prove their compliance in catering to these consumer desires. Block chain seems to have provided such as solution. Although originally developed as a 'virtual economic' market (caution: definition of a non-expert), its application for allowing digital information to be distributed without being copied, finds this technology useful in the food value chain too. The information held on the block chain can be shared- and continually- reconciled on a database that allows for access anytime (on the internet) while ensuring reliability as no one person/entity has control of the information. It is therefore, transparent and incorruptible.4
Technology seems to be the future of development, for the world and for the world's food. For those ready to pick up there forks and hoes and begin subsistence farming (that might be me included) this doesn't have to be the case (though we might want to consider the use of certain seed types for improved tolerances), but for those without the time or the desire you can now hopefully take a little comfort in knowing how food and tech are becoming good friends, in order to supply you with the food you need.
*(For more novel technology applications within the food industry you can read up on: food nanotechnology, Sensorwake, UberEats (yes- it is technically), food processing (this includes pasteurisation, canning etc.) and food biotechnology (yoghurt production, beer and wine making etc.))
By: Kgomotso Dhlangamandhla, 17 July 2017
1 Sims, T. 2017. Let's get back to basics on genetics. Accessed on 13 July 2017. (www.foodinsight.org/basics-genetics-food-technolgy-biotechnology-gmo-amino-acid-protein)
2 Sims, T. 2017. Food Journey: From farm to restaurant (Infographic). Accessed on 13 July 2017. (www.foodinsight.org/farm-to-restaurant-pesticides-gmos-agriculture)
3 International Food Information Council Foundation (IFICF). 2017. Background on agricultural practices and food technologies. Accessed 13 July 2017. (www.foodinsight.org/Background_on_Agricultural_Practices_and_food_technologies)
4 BlockGeeks. 2017. What is blockchain technology? A step-by-step guide for beginners. Accessed 17 July 2017. (https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-blockchain-technology/)
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If you're not already developing for mobile, you probably will be soon. And in any case, it's a good idea to ensure that your software testing and overall delivery strategy will be able to support mobile when it needs to. Below, I discuss how to go about this. This article is geared in particular toward a software testing team that currently develops a desktop app, but expects to need to extend [...]
Today, mobile-first and even mobile-only applications and services have become a common practice. It can be safely said that organizations should have a strong mobile presence to beat the competition and gain a competitive advantage. Having a cutting-edge mobile strategy means more emphasis on development, and having robust testing to provide a flawless, effortless experience to users. While [...]
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In the world of software testing, it's common to hear folks talk about simulators and emulators as if the terms are synonymous. To a certain extent, that makes sense. Simulators and emulators are similar in many ways, and the differences between them don't always matter from the perspective of a test engineer. But the fact remains that simulators and emulators are different beasts. If [...]
Whether a startup or large enterprise, every organization is in the business of building mobile apps. Tremendous growth is expected in both usage of and revenue from mobile apps between now and 2022. AppAnnie currently estimates that the four billion connected mobile devices now in use worldwide will double to eight billion devices in 2022. These devices will account for revenue growth estimated [...]
In our present age of virtualized, software-defined everything, it can sometimes feel archaic to do anything directly on real, bare-metal hardware, whether hosting a server or testing software. Virtual environments tend to be more flexible, nimble and scalable than those that run directly on real hardware. You may think, then, that there is little reason ever to test software on real devices, as [...]
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TOPIC: Warlords 3 on Win10?
Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years, 1 month ago #3423
Hi all,
Does anyone know of a way to get Warlords 3 to run on Windows 10 other than the kind of crazy process of installing it on a machine with a much older OS, dumping it onto a USB key and then copying it over to the Win10 machine?
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years, 1 month ago #3425
The game doesn't really run natively on Windows 10 or really any of the modern Windows O/S's
The easiest way is to run the game in a virtual machine / box. Batz already has a virtual machine with DLR installed on it and ready to go. You just have to be comfortable running a virtual machine (it's very easy).
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years, 1 month ago #3426
KGB wrote:
The game doesn't really run natively on Windows 10 or really any of the modern Windows O/S's
The easiest way is to run the game in a virtual machine / box. Batz already has a virtual machine with DLR installed on it and ready to go. You just have to be comfortable running a virtual machine (it's very easy).
Not really uncomfortable, just clueless about how to go about it
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years, 1 month ago #3428
You can get the Batz machine here:
You can read about what to do here in terms of using it.
The latest version 5.1.22 windows hosts probably works fine because no one has complained.
Last Edit: 2 years, 1 month ago by KGB.
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years, 1 month ago #3444
Darklords Rising used to run fine on my Win10 computer with the -wincursor switch. But my copy of Win10 got messed up and I had to reinstall. And now DR won't run anymore. Ever since its release it has been one of my favorite games. I tried the VM Virtualbox option but Win 2000 won't even start up so that doesn't work for me. I tried copying the game from an old hard disk but that doesn't work either. Please help. I really would like to be abloe to run DR on my PC.
On my wife's laptop with Win10 it runs perfectly so it can be doene somehow.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years ago #3445
To everyone. re: Getting Warlords III (both versions) running on modern Windows systems WITHOUT a virtual machine or flash drive shenanigans.
If you do not mind buying the game (again for most of us) go to this guy's ebay store:
His name is Chris. An old school gamer and some sort of technical wizard. He has hundreds of games available (all of which come with the original brand new CDs or floppies for legal reasons) and they all come with a special CD he created with a special set-up/installation program for the game in question. Among these are Warlords III: RoH. This prompted me to ask him if he also had Darklords Rising. I reminded him that DLR was notoriously difficult to get working in modern Windows systems and he told me directly that he has BOTH versions and would send me the DLR version if I ordered. At the time DLR was either not listed itself (but RoH was) or I missed it somehow while perusing his games.
I myself have bought three games from him and every one has worked flawlessly These included the notorious Disciples of Steel and Wizardry Gold (which at the time even the gog.com version did not work well on modern Windows).
Of course you may not be keen on paying for W3:DLR again but even so this means that there IS a way to do this which Chris figured out and others probably can too. He does not use any virtual machine programs I am aware of. His games work by simply placing his special CD into your drive and double clicking the install/set-up file. After that you can play the game from your HD without need of any CD.
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years ago #3446
This is very interesting.
His special CD is clearly a way to allow 16 bit installers to work on Win 7 and later machines. I imagine he just has a custom virtual installer that runs the 16 bit installer.
But I don't see how the games themselves can be running natively in Win7 and later machines. A lot of them access the hardware directly for video and sound (hence the need for -wincursor on XP machines for DLR). So if he's not using a virtual machine then he's customizing the hardware calls by intercepting them in some manner (which is essentially what a virtual machine does). Does he have a website to check out his products?
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Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years ago #3447
Windows 10 recently underwent some security updates after the recent virus outbreaks. It's very possible those updates broke DLR and older games from running. It's also possible it's related to the version of Windows 10 you and your wife run (home, professional etc). We'd need to know a lot more about the version you had that worked, your current one and your wife's one. My guess is the reason copying from an old HD didn't work is because a new security update for Win10 is breaking DLR. You'll likely have to enable a setting or some compatibility mode somewhere (I don't have Win 10 so hard for me to help you)
What problems did you encounter with the Win2000 VM? Never heard anyone ever having a problem running it. Did you download the VM with DLR already installed (Batz's machine) or just try Win2000 and installing DLR yourself?
Re: Warlords 3 on Win10? 2 years ago #3448
Other than his ebay store page I am not sure if he has any other sites and even if he did I am thinking he probably does not advertise how he does whatever he does. All I know is that, while I have not yet tried his version of W3:DLR every game I have tried from him so far has worked perfectly and his feedback score on ebay is an almost unheard of score with zero negative or neutral ratings. He is very communicative though so he might give one of us some info' about how he does what he does. Though I use XP and so don't need his DLR version I am thinking about buying it anyways. Perhaps when I get around to buying a new laptop with Windows 8 or 10 on it I will then try his DLR and let you know how it works.
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I looked into this Chris' web shop and found no Warlords 3 games Neither of them. Hundreds of other games but no Warlords 3.
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In previous posts I talked about why everyone needs to nail their elevator pitch. In this post I'll continue with more reasons why getting it right matters.
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In a previous post I outlined why everyone needs to nail their elevator pitch. In this post I'll continue where I left off: how to connect the different parts of your personal story so it feels cohesive.Read More
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So it made sense when James Freeman stood at the podium and said, "Building value is subtractive. What remains is important."Read More
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I spoke to Jöne about how she got started in this fun interview. And she explains how raising venture capital is kind of like dating. Go figure.Read More
It's tempting to think that updating our website, writing a blog, or spending time on social media are the best ways to market yourself and get new clients, but that's not true.
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Watch this short video to find out what is. Hint: It's about getting OFFLINE. Hallelujah!
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When was the last time you asked yourself why you're doing what you're doing? I can cram my day with lots of tasks, and on good days I accomplish them all. But if at the end of the day I have lots "done", and I'm no clearer on why I've done it, it creates a certain flavor of angst and confusion.Read More
I had just given a talk to a group of entrepreneurs in San Francisco where I opened the discussion with story, as I always do. A member of the audience approached me later and said he had felt the story shift the room. What he didn't know was why.Read More
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Did you know that 59% of executives would rather watch a video than read an article? And emails with a direct, obvious video call-to-action had a 53% higher click-to-open rate over those that had no mention of video? Are you using video to engage your clients and close more business? And why is being visible like this so challenging?
Video can feel like a vulnerable medium. AND it's one of the most powerful ways to share your message. I was curious why so many entrepreneurs, especially women, have such a hard time adopting video. I interviewed 20 female entrepreneurs to find out why, and these are the common reasons I got:
"It's too personal."
"I won't have control over who watches it. I don't want to put myself out there like that."
"I don't want to appear self-absorbed."
Well if you have heard yourself saying any of the above, I offer you the following counterarguments as food for thought.
People want to connect.
If they feel more of a connection with you than your competitor, they will most likely buy from you. It is personal. I go to the dry cleaners in another neighborhood because I like the fact that they are always smiling and that they play classical music in their foyer area. Do they do better dry cleaning? I don't know, but I want to support them because I connect with them.
So how do we connect with our potential/current clients? By being authentically ourselves—and video is a great medium for showing up as yourself. It captures all the facets of what makes you YOU.
I have found it to be less intimidating than a photo, which is a static representation of yourself, and may or may not catch you in the right thousandth of a second of perfection (the odds are low, let's admit it).
Check out these two lovely Kiwi guys promoting their Minaal backpack on Kickstarter. I connected with them immediately. Their quirky sense of humor made me want to watch more (and fund their campaign). They made 10 times more than their $30,000 goal largely because they were able to connect to potential backers with their video.
You can't control the Internet.
Whether you like it or not, you are already "out there". It may feel exposing to add a video to your website or newsletter, but I think we can all agree that we are more exposed than we ever have been, and that trend doesn't seem to be going away.
You can't control the Internet, but you can influence it in your favor. Why not post content that speaks for your mission and values? Isn't sharing your message why you started your business in the first place?
If people can't see and hear your message from your lips, they'll either ignore you or fill in the gaps with their own story. Wouldn't you rather you control your own narrative?
The focus is on the viewer.
If you fear being perceived as "self-absorbed" because you make a video about your work or your product, ask yourself, "What is the end goal of my work/my product?" If your end goal is to help people in some way, then you will not be perceived as self-absorbed. End of story. If your end goal is to boost your following, get more likes, or be out there for the vanity of it, then people will perceive you as self-absorbed because that in fact is your goal. See how it works?
People are smart. They know when snake oil is on the table. If you're not selling snake oil, then have faith your message will be received with the same earnestness it was created with. Trust yourself and your message because it's not about you, it's about the clients you want to help.
Video is not going away. Facebook Live is in full swing, but won't be free for long. And Sydacast predicted that 74% of all Internet traffic in 2017 will be video. So it's not the future of video I'm talking about, it's now.
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This course focuses on idea generation and big picture thinking, and the themes of "design for good" and "sustainable design". Students work collaboratively with other areas of the University and/or the community to solve problems using creative thinking techniques. Ways in which audiences interact with information are identified and related to visual communication problem solving.
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On November 5th Officer Calvin Prieto was sworn in as our 99th police officer. Calvin is a former Marine who decided to become a police officer and serve his community after his service to our county. Calvin was initially hired by the Alameda County Sheriff Department where he served for two years before leaving to work for the San Leandro Police Department where he served four years. Calvin brings six years of law enforcement experience with him to the Antioch Police Department which will serve our community well. We are very excited to have Calvin as the newest member of our team serving our community.
While working as a police officer, Calvin attended school part time and obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the American Military University in Criminal Justice in 2014. He later returned to JFK University in June 2018, and obtained a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. Calvin is excited to bring over his family to the Antioch Police Department and serve the community. In his free time, Calvin enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoys taking his family on road trips. A fun fact about Calvin is that he has participated in the U.S. Police & Fire Olympics and has won two gold medals in the "prestigious" sport of dodgeball. His pre-game routine includes watching the movie "Dodgeball" and quoting Ben Stiller.
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Have you watched Byron Katie doing The Work on YouTube and wanted to try it for yourself?
Or, perhaps you have tried it and have questions about the process? Like how to fill out the Judge Your Neighbour Worksheet or do the Turnarounds.
Come Dive into The Work. This workshop will support you to do The Work yourself.
It is being held on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, with Certified Facilitator Karen Cherrett, for those wanting to experience The Work first hand.
It is an opportunity to ask questions about the process and gain support in how to complete a Judge Your Neighbour worksheet, or frame the Turnarounds.
Or simply to spend the weekend doing The Work in a group setting sharing facilitations.
You might be brand new to The Work or have done it for quite some time. During this weekend we will immerse ourselves in The Work as if we were meeting it for the first time.
What we'll cover
In this 'Dive into The Work' weekend, we will explore areas such as:
- Doing The Work, using the four questions and turnarounds
We'll look at each of the questions and the value of being in a moment when you answer them.
- How to fill out a Judge Your Neighbour Worksheet (JYN's)
We will play with slowing down the movie in your mind to find the moment with the most intense emotion. You might think you're in 'the moment'. Come and test your theory.
- How to craft the turnarounds
We will play with the turnarounds. People often struggle with them. Come look at what it means to do the turnaround to the self and the turnaround to the other.
- We will practice writing JYN's and doing The Work on our beliefs
Spend the weekend practising finding the moment and writing our Judge Your Neighbour Worksheets, then doing The Work with a partner. You will receive one on one guidance if you are having difficulties.
- Notice our thinking during walking meditation
We will go on a 'Morning Walk' and learn to notice our thinking. This practice can be valuable when you have a very busy mind.
If you have an open mind and are willing to inquire into what you are thinking and believing then join us for this workshop.
The Logistics
This workshop runs on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm.
BYO lunch or walk to a local venue for lunch. We will have an hours break for lunch each day.
You will be provided with blank worksheets, as well as a notebook and pen.
Come Dive into The Work.
November 25th & 26th 2017
The cost of this workshop is $197.00.
Karen Cherrett is a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie. Having completed more than 1000 hours of her own work as part of the certification process it's now a part of her daily life. Karen is a trained Holistic Counsellor and brings an awareness of life's ups and downs to holding space in her workshops. She has been suicidal, extremely stressed at work; has experienced the death of a child, and feeling so shut down she was unable to feel. She fully understands the concept of no new stressful thoughts.


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Jean-Georges' ABC Kitchen now has a Latin sister next door called ABC Cocina, in the old Pipa space. I had two delicious meals there last week, that were truly enjoyable.
Fluke with green chili dressing, crunchy rice, and herbs, was light and refreshing. A great little kick and crunch of a dish. Found under the "light & bright" section of the menu. It is both.
Shrimp with sizzling garlic and chili oil is delectable. That chili oil perfectly balanced, not overpowering at all. It's not a mindblowing dish, but it does a body good.
Crispy fish tacos, with aioli and cabbage-chili pickle were tasty as can be. Both sweet and spicy, another perfectly balanced dish.
This was my first quick bite at ABC Cocina, their first day being opened. It was a nice quick bite, that ended up becoming a 2-hour magic show, by yours truly, the Foodie Magician, entertaining guests and staff after. This is a magical place. And it's not just because of my magic, but because my second meal, with more of the menu, was truly fabulous too.
The second meal started with complimentary roasted chickpeas, which were out of this world sensational. Addictive as heck. Awesome.
Mezcal cured salmon, with cucumber-yogurt relish and golden potato flakes is found under their "light and bright" section of the menu, and like that fluke, it is both. Deliciousness.
If you are trying to watch your figure like I always am, you may as well order the the cheese fondue with soft and crunchy tortillas. It also comes with mushrooms, asparagus, and the best chorizo I've ever put in my mouth. That chorizo is housemade, sweet, delicious, and amazing. Order this dish. Hit the gym in the morning.
Spring pea empanadas served with a green chili yogurt are scrumptious as can be. It's not totally vegetarian though, for it is cooked with a bit of lard inside, but I ain't mad at that. Delectable.
Maitake mushrooms with goat cheese and fresno pepper vinaigrette is unbelievable. Fabulous flavor. This is one fucking awesome mushroom dish. Order it.
You know what else is fucking amazing at ABC Cocina? The beef tenderloin "burnt ends" and chimichurri sauce. Put one in your mouth and have a culinary orgasm like I did. Trust me, it'll be worth it. Don't worry about the people sitting around you. Just do it, and thank me later. Awesomeness.
Don't skip dessert at ABC Cocina, some more culinary orgasms await. Warm vanilla fritters with Mexican chocolate are bites of joy, just as good as sex, if not better. Salted caramel "impossible" flan is ingenious. I took one bite and almost cried. Just kidding, I did cry. That touch of saltiness blew me away. Fabulosity.
Jean-Georges and his awesome team of chefs Dan Kluger, Ian Coogan, and Melody Lee have put together a truly fabulous restaurant. ABC Kitchen's younger sister is a sure-fire hit. With perfectly executed and delicious latin fare, in a wonderful space, a magical night awaits. Trust me. And who knows, maybe you'll see me entertaining one night.
ABC Cocina
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Extraordinary Light/
Patty said..."you have to see this sky". I seldom run for a camera at twilight to take a picture in our backyard. September 21st was different. I saw the sky and immediately knew this was light to be captured. The next day several people said..."did you see the sky last night? It truly was extraordinary. In processing the image below, I actually reduced the color saturation - It was too unbelievable and looked too intense. As it is, it is hard to imagine...surely, a momentary natural gift from God.


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Classical Masterpieces Given A Modern Social Media Update [Pics]
'Art x space' hands new iPhones to Manet's figures and others' classical art subjects.
The people of bygone days as we may think of them — living stiffly in conservative heaps of clothing but with a worldly appreciation of nature — seem like an extinct species, far away from contemporary humans. Much more polite and well-mannered, with superior morals, they would never dare unsheathe a smartphone from their pocket at dinnertime to send a quick text.
Not so, say the artists behind 'art x smart,' whose recent project involved adding smartphones, tablets, and others of our attention-whoring gadgets into masterpieces from different periods of art history, begging the question of how far our so-called civilized society has really come. See for yourself below:


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Park View at Bel Air
555 South Atwood Rd Bel Air MD 21014
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The Park View at Bel Air is a senior housing community located in the entertaining city of Bel Air, MD. The community is located within walking distance of many shopping districts, multiple parks, and restaurants. Bel Air, the county seat of Harford County offers much to do in terms of entertainment, food and education; making it a great place to call home or to welcome family members for a visit.
The Park View at Bel Air values its residents and their needs. 24 hour emergency maintenance and public transportation to local attractions make it very convenient. We also place a great focus on health and offer wellness fairs and exercise classes to promote health and interaction within our residents.
In addition to the comfort and the health of our seniors, Park View at Bel Air encourages sociability within our community by offering a variety of amenities and activities, including:
- In-house salon
- Wii-sports and bingo nights
- Craft and book clubs
- Park View bus available for nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Open community rooms for relaxing or entertaining, including a lending library
- Beautiful courtyard and patio
- Affordable high quality units
The Park View at Bel Air is proud of all it has to offer in terms of comfort, safety and fun for its residents. We invite you to join us in your new home.
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The Right To Build Task Force Expo is coming to the East Midlands, helping councils and other stakeholders get to grips with custom build and their duty under the new legislation.
The Build It Awards 2017 celebrated custom build achievements, from best councils to exemplary projects and innovative companies
With a welcome speech by Housing Minister Alok Sharm, the Right To Build Task Force's first Expo on the 18 September was a resounding success. The sold out event was […]
Recent research by the Local Government Association (LGA) points to evidence that 1 in 10 new home buyers are dissatisfied with new build home quality, with one in six saying […]
Material price hikes are pushing up building costs across the board, find research from the Federation of Master Builders
Alok Sharma will address the first Right To Build Task Force Expo in Aylesbury, sharing best practice for bringing on custom build homes regionally
The new Self & Custom Build Market Report has highlighted custom build potential by evidencing an annual growth rate of 6.25% for the sector
East Northamptonshire Council has signed up as the second council to work with the NaCSBA Right To Build Task Force to bring on custom build locally
Mario Wolf has been appointed as the director of NaCSBA's Right To Build Task Force, which he joins on secondment from his housing job at the DCLG
The National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) has put together a 10-point manifesto which spells out the challenges that Theresa May's government must take on board to help it […]


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H.E. Mr. S.K. Maina, MBS
Ambassador of of Kenya to Japan
Inter Media Japan sat down with H.E. Mr. S.K. Maina MBS, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Japan, to discuss the upcoming TICAD VI and Kenya's ongoing preparation to host the conference this coming August.
—This year, Kenya is hosting TICAD VI. What does it mean for your country?
Holding TICAD VI in Africa underscores the principle of Africa's global partnership and ownership, which underpinned the formation of TICAD in 1993. Kenya, in particular, feels greatly honored to have been entrusted with the huge responsibility of hosting the very first TICAD Summit in Africa.
Kenya has been an avid supporter of the TICAD process since its inception in 1993, with a commitment to forging a stronger partnership between Africa and Japan.
Kenya has been an avid supporter of the TICAD process since its inception in 1993, with a commitment to forging a stronger partnership between Africa and Japan. Through the TICAD process, Kenya's relations with Japan have moved beyond the confines of the Official Development Assistance (ODA), to more strategic partnerships in various areas of national development, such as economic infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, and environment.
Kenya's hosting of the TICAD Summit underscores its strong commitment to deepening the enduring bilateral relations between the two countries, and to further solidify its position as the model example of cooperation with Japan for Sub-Saharan Africa. The event is positioned to exponentially spur greater bilateral relations between the two countries and form a deeper and broader level of strategic partnership.
—Why was Kenya elected to host TICAD VI?
The time was right to convene the forum in Africa in order to demonstrate the maturation of the TICAD process's objectives to initiate ownership of African development initiatives by Africa and promotion of Africa's global partnership.
The decision to host the TICAD VI Summit in Africa was reached during the TICAD V Summit in 2013, when it was agreed that the venue of subsequent TICAD Summits be alternated between Japan and Africa. Consequently, after an extensive consultative process within the AU and other co-organizers, Kenya was endorsed as the host of this year's summit. This was based on its capacity to successfully host large conferences, including its political will, qualified human capital, ample conference facilities, excellent transport and communication infrastructure, adequate accommodation facilities, and other logistical demands. In the past year alone, Kenya has successfully hosted large conferences including the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, which was co-chaired by President Obama and President Kenyatta, the World Trade Ministerial Conference, and the hosting of Pope Francis. This year, in addition to TICAD VI Summit, Kenya will have hosted other global events, including the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) and the 14th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 14).
—What are the main challenges that need to be addressed by the host country and organizers in order to successfully carry out the conference?
We are expecting about 6000 participants coming from Africa, Japan, co-organizers, UN agencies, international organizations, and top business executives, to attend the conference. Like any other country, hosting a summit of this magnitude requires meticulous, seamless coordination of logistics and organizational aptitude.
The summit is being organized in line with the previous TICAD summits, with the final program being compiled based on consultations with Japan and all other co-organizers.
The summit is being organized in line with the previous TICAD summits, with the final program being compiled based on consultations with Japan and all other co-organizers. As the host country, the government initiated a working preparatory mechanism that constitutes the National Steering Committee and the TICAD VI Secretariat, which has been working steadily to ensure the success of the TICAD VI Summit. As of now, most administrative and logistical issues, such as preparation of the conference venue, seminar halls, registration and accreditation, accommodation, and ground transport, have been decided. We expect to have frequent consultations with the co-organizers and the TICAD Ministerial Meeting in Gambia in June 2016 to wrap up the substantive part of the preparations pertaining to the meeting.
—What outcomes do you expect from this important event?
TICAD Summit meetings were initially held every 5 years, with each summit building on the thematic issues and programs of the previous one, to ensure continuity and sustainability of the TICAD process. Recently, the time frame has since been shortened to every 3 years. It is therefore expected that the forthcoming summit will evaluate the status of the implementation of the TICAD V Yokohama Action Plan, to identify the looming gaps, and build on the successes thereto.
TICAD VI is expected to evaluate the best way the TICAD process can be synchronized with the African Union's Agenda 2063 for a more strengthened and sustainable partnership between Africa and Japan.
TICAD VI is also expected to expand the dialogue on ways to address new areas and emerging threats, such as Ebola and violent extremism, that threaten to roll back gains made towards the continent's economic security and sustainability. TICAD VI is expected to evaluate the best way the TICAD process can be synchronized with the African Union's Agenda 2063 for a more strengthened and sustainable partnership between Africa and Japan. This will rope in the key thematic areas under discussion, including industrialization, social stability, and health. Finally, TICAD VI will cement the involvement of the private sector in Africa's development, culminating in the formation of a Japan-Africa business partnership.


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Providing Comfort/Reducing Pain in Labour – A 2-hr Class
$50 / pregnant woman, including her birth companion(s). Doulas are free
May 5, 7-9pm.
Offered monthly.
It's great as a refresher or for first timers. Info about the class is at https://angieevans.ca/services/labour-prep-workshop/ along with future dates. You can register there too. 7-9pm.
Tips, tales and practical stuff to help you feel more prepared for labour. We will practice many labour positions and provide ideas for what the birth partner can do to help. Learn about medical informed consent (and how to really get it) so you both feel more control during the birth experience.
Topics include comfort measures that really work, positions for labour/birth, massage techniques, communicating effectively with each other and medical caregivers, strategies for avoiding unnecessary interventions. We squeeze over 35 years of experience being doulas into a 2 hour session of fun and movement.
Want more info on postpartum placenta capsules, making a birth plan, or taking our prenatal-in-a-day, email firstname.lastname@example.com for info


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Android apps that stand on top of all the gods alone, these apps have become ubiquitous with Android, and if you are looking for good stuff then it is believed that you already have some of these accessories and are late Without, these are the best Android apps available right now! Be sure to come back as we keep updating every month! Also, see TOP 7 New Android Apps of April 2017.
With millions of apps in the Play Store, it's hard to find the top best free Android app. Whether you need a great weather app or a new browser, there are always dozens available here in Playstore, we've spent hours cutting the top Android apps for each purpose, and compiled them in the best of just one list. TOP 10 Free Android Apps of May 2017.
10. Today Weather – Forecast
The Today Weather – Forecast is one of the best weather apps. I've come across in quite some time from its clean User Interface with great colors customizable icons and weather animations. To load weather information, this app comes with a number of awesome looking widgets and overall the app has a very nice attractive view and it is an absolute breeze to use, I highly recommend you guys try this out.
09. Look Up – A Pop-Up Dictionary
Look Up is a handy tool for those who like to read a lot and perhaps come across words that you need the definitions. Just long press on a word and hit the three-dot menu and there you will see 'look up' tap on that and 'look up' will pop the definition of that word and
everything else you need to know about it along with the audible pronunciation.
Look Up comes with a translate button and a favorite button this is a really very useful tool especially for those that are coming over from the iOS side of things and missed the lookup
feature from over there halfway down. So try this app todayI am sure you will really enjoy this app. Also, see Top 5 Best Paid Icon Pack for Android Free Download.
08. myWalls
my walls are the another very interesting android app by Luca Cassani. Very solid on splash client each photo is manually selected from the site ensuring that you'll be getting the best of the best the walls are displayed in a simple grid order so you can favour walls to better also to keep track of them and there's a dark mode which is something I really love to see in call paper apps but other than that you're getting some very nice attractive and high-res wallpapers that are sure to keep your home screen looking extra fresh. Also, see 5 Alternatives/Similar Games like Super Mario Run | Android & iOS.
07. PixUp Zooper
PixUp Zooper is the another great app. This app has quickly become a favorite of mine because this app comes with cool widgets and you've got nearly a hundred of them to choose from the pack is mostly based off of Google's looks which I love very much. Widgets like search bars, weather widgets, Google now, inspired stuff the list just goes on and on I love it this will definitely add something special to any home screen setup. Also, see 10 Best Educational Apps for Android.
06. Palette
So here is the next app Palette, what this app allows you to do is to extract all the main colors of a picture and give it the hex codes for each one so if you're some sort of designer or artist and you need to get the exact color code this is the app you want it's super easy to use you can choose photos directly from on splash or you can select your own from your gallery check it out now. Also, see 5 Best Photo Editing Apps for Android | Edit photo like DSLR style.
05. Sharesquare
Sharesquare well this app had something I wish every contact app had by default. This app can create QR codes out of your contact so the other person using this app can quickly scan the QR code and save the contact information, this makes it quite quick as you don't have to type in the name and other details additionally you can also chat so right from this app which is kind of cool check it out now.
04. Caffeinate
So next we have caffeinate well as the name implies. This app will keep the device awake until the given time, first make sure you have Android Nougat or above. the app automatically add an extension on your notification panel so you now can tap on it to activate caffeinate you can increase the timer by tapping on it again and again and cancel it anytime from its notification honestly, it's a great app best for me while shooting up videos as the device goes to the sleep mode after a given time and I really hate changing the screen on time.
03. Flight – Flat Minimalist Icons
with clean flat white icons, matching wallpapers and widgets for clocks, battery, and weather. Flight features transparency in the icons to blend in well with your backgrounds. Widgets offer color, size, and font customization and hand-picked wallpapers of skies, clouds & landscapes are included.
02. Snap Swipe Drawer
Snap swipe basically it's like a sidebar but with a twist, if you love having a clean home screen this app is really very handy to pull down the notification bar from the top right
corner and here you have all your favorite apps and widgets it makes sense instead of having your home screen cluttered you can have your frequently used apps and widgets here moreover you can customize the trigger area and then again getting the pro version will get you more features.
01. MiXplorer
Mi Xplorer this is my favorite file explorer reason being is simplicity and organized UI from the side you can navigate to files according to its type, whether it's a video, audio, documents, apk etc. Additionally, you can lock your files and folders from it, apart from all this mi xplorer offer all the required tools for organizing your files. However, this app isn't available on the Play Store, I have given a download link below of XDA.


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Fairy Tail
Chapter 510 – Natsu Heart
Porlyusica tells the others that Juvia and Gray will be fine due to Brandish and Wendy's aid. The mass inside Natsu's body cannot be alter with Brandish's magic. Porlyusica admits that even her abilities a insufficient to help Natsu. They assume that the mass is E.N.D, meanwhile, Natsu's body begins to emit smoke. Lucy feels a cold breeze coming from Natsu. We see Natsu's, inside of his heart according to Zeref.
Want to start watching the series, check out – Fairy Tail: Collection One (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
What's in Natsu's heart
Zeref tells Natsu that he will die soon. He says that he came into the heart of Natsu to fill in the gaps in his memories. Natsu is shown his parents from years ago, and the village was attacked by a dragon, Natsu, his mother and father were killed. Zeref claims that he resurrected Natsu as his final demon E.N.D. He said that he was entrusted to Igneel, where he meet the other dragon slayers like Gajeel. Zeref disappears and is replaced with Sting, who offers to show what is living inside of Natsu.
Sting verses Larcade
While, Sting searches for Rogue and Lector, he smells the others and heads in their direction. He arrives to save the his friends from Larcade. He's quickly dismissive of Sting's abilities. Larcade uses his tentacle attack on Sting, who proceeds to consume it, claiming that "nothing white" can hurt him. He says that he doesn't see them getting along and Larcade smells like Natsu. This chapter was a slow one, but a good change in pace. The being in Natsu's "heart," was confusing. I found it sad that Natsu actually was killed during the dragon attack. I don't have a great deal of faith that Sting will defeat Larcade, mostly because he's already injured.
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