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Happy Tuesday loves!
Sharing those maternity sessions yesterday made me realize something- maternity fashion is not talked about enough! A big area of concern when folks reach out for pictures is wardrobe- what do I wear?!
While I have a portrait guide that I share with my clients after they book, it's not specific to session types, so I don't have a specific section for maternity outfit ideas, couples coordination, family color palettes, etc (even though that is a good idea… I'll get there eventually lol). So I think I will start to do posts like these from time to time as a good reference when I need to point folks in the direction for their session.
I will say that although I love fashion myself, I never dress anyone for their session. Why? Because then your photos wouldn't be a true reflection of you! My goal is always to capture the real you- just a more refined version :) So when folks ask for ideas, I have them show or tell me the kinds of things that they normally wear, then I can make educated suggestions for outfit ideas that would be a good fit for them. This kind of assistance is not always necessary though (or required). In the end, what my clients wear, is what they want to wear. I can simply suggest what will and will not photograph well :)
Bringing it back on topic… this is what I've run into from lot of momma's to be envisioning for their maternity photos: bare bellies galore! Lol while there's nothing wrong with this, I loveeee the amazing outfit possibilities that being pregnant affords you!
And since sometimes folks don't have a visual, that's what I'm here for :) Just like you can outfit a non-pregnant body in any number of ways, you can do the exact same for your baby belly! I want this post to inspire momma's to be to think beyond bare belly maternity photos :)
Here are a few of my suggested faves:
Flowy maternity looks are some of my absolute favorites! I love the bohemian feel to these.
Not into that much material? No worries :) You can opt for a more chic maternity look!
Have a more edgy look in mind? I love when momma's to be aren't afraid to be funky!
Not into any of that dressing up business? No worries! Please don't feel like dressing up is mandatory for your photos! Remember, your photo session should be an accurate reflection of YOU! If dressing down is your thing, casual looks can still be done very nicely for photos.
And if you don't remember anything else… I beg of you: please don't be afraid of color and prints! They do amazing things in pictures and just help bring life to the overall image!
So… these are just a few ideas to help you think about your maternity photos in a more fashionable light ;)
Oh! And each of them link to the respective pins (all photos are courtesy of Pinterest). Interested in checking out more maternity looks that I love? Check out my maternity board here!
Let me know what you thought of this post and if you're looking forward to more like them!
Have a great Tuesday!


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1. I haven't ridden my bike much in the past week or so. Of course, it's been raining a lot here in Central Oklahoma. But the real issue is the rear derailer is plum wore out. For you fans of … Continue reading
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Draper Bikeway Early August
There's nothing like a good hard rain to show you major hydrology flaws in the bikeway. I rode out to Draper Lake yesterday to check on the bikeway. This shot was taken up on the northern end of the loop. … Continue reading
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Draper Bikeway for Early July
Got some sunburn today. I've been wearing a tank top about half the time riding, but with clouds it hasn't been too bad. This was the first ride in the full sun with the summer heat. I left the house … Continue reading
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Draper Points 11 and 12
Just as a point of reference, these are the numbered points on the northern half of Draper Lake (image on the right). Today I visited Points 11 and 12. The morning started out frosty but began to warm about half-way … Continue reading
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My lower legs all scratched up from yesterday's ride. Dragging a bike through heavy underbrush is not a recommended activity. But I still feel it was worth it to see that lovely shoreline. I'm trying to get used to working … Continue reading
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Photography: High Water, Low Water
Two sets of pictures collected this past Wednesday and yesterday. Draper Lake is still at a high water mark, while the state is mostly in drought. On my trek to the lake, I decided to run south along the eastern … Continue reading
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Sandy Trails
Took a ride yesterday to one of my favorite prayer chapels, the mouth of Crutcho Creek where it empties into the North Canadian River. Given the cold weather and lack of moisture, the river is way down, still cradling patches … Continue reading
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E is for Escaping the Page
I recently stumbled upon this article, which features Andrea Mastrovito's piece, "The Island of Mastrovito."
"Assembled from hundreds of cutout plants and animals from repurposed textbooks, artist Andrea Mastrovitocreated a striking installation where a colony of bats clings to the ceiling, a flight butterflies swarm the gallery walls, and all matter of insects, [mammals] and plants intermingle across the floor. The sprawling artwork spans the realms of collage, diorama and trompe-l'œil and was inspired in part by H. G. Wells' science fiction novel The Island of Doctor Moreau."
The concept to me is very intriguing: to free illustrations from their confines of the page; to give a kind of "life" to images of things that really are living but are merely represented within a book. It makes me wonder in what ways we can encourage students to "escape the page." In what ways can we help them bring texts– whether it's illustrations or words– to life? What is even more fascinating to me is that this piece is partially inspired by another text itself. By having students draw connections, to other texts or their own lives, they can begin to enter the vivid worlds created on a page. Having students interact with texts with drama, music, art, and their own creative writing can help push beyond the confines of traditional worksheets or essays, and can help students give their own life to what may be on a page in front of them.


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What they didn't understand was that for all practical purposes, what they actually did was vote out the mayor of Charlotte. Sure, Pat McCrory, the guy who technically holds that title, did just fine in that election. But McCrory hasn't been a serious player, much less a leader, in city government in a long time. McCrory ceded that headache to Wheeler years ago. Or maybe she snatched it from him because she was better at it.
Either way, the fact that McCrory doesn't run city government and has very little influence on what it does is one of the best-kept secrets in local politics. McCrory is little more than a ceremonial figurehead who isn't involved enough with City Council to significantly influence it. At this point, I doubt the man could assemble six votes on a controversial issue if his life depended on it.
But Wheeler could and did. Her secret was pretty simple. While McCrory sashayed from photo-op to photo-op, Wheeler worked the phones, brokering deals between warring factions that at times included city staff, influential developers and business people, activists and council members too busy making a living to listen to the whining of those listed above on an hourly basis.
Because Wheeler was usually responsible for it, she knew better than anyone else what was happening in city government, and what was about to happen. Wheeler used that information to gain sway with the media, rewarding media outlets and reporters who gave her good press with tips and ready-made news stories. Being cut off by Wheeler for "bad behavior" -- usually a story that Wheeler considered unflattering to her -- could really throw a wrench in a daily news organization's local coverage. Flattering stories, on the other hand, would earn you news tips galore. (Creative Loafing is proud of the fact that we've maintained cut-off status with Wheeler for years.)
In the end, though, Wheeler's growing inability to distinguish between flattering and unflattering publicity did her in.
After years of doing the mayor's job and getting no public credit for it, Wheeler, who is terminally self-absorbed, went a little nuts. For her, finally, it wasn't good enough that reporters and the city's power brokers knew how much power she wielded, that they called McCrory for ribbon cuttings but called her when they needed something substantive done. Wheeler wanted to cut the ribbons, too. She was better than McCrory, she was smarter than McCrory, but dammit, people just couldn't see it.
Wheeler desperately needed the recognition that the title of "mayor" would have given her, and because she didn't get it, she self-destructed. To those who know the dos and don'ts of local politics, Wheeler's blow-by-blow analysis of her role in putting together the arena deal on WBT radio must have seemed bizarre. WBT's listeners are the same conservative voters who took down the arena referendum. Why remind them over and over of your part in it? Why talk about the arena every time someone sticks a mike in your face?
To me, Wheeler's increasingly frequent stream of consciousness rants on television and radio always made perfect sense. She was dropping the big names that had always impressed her. She was running in important circles. CEOs, millionaires and billionaires dropped what they were doing to take her phone calls. Wheeler had long ago eclipsed McCrory, and in her mind, she'd arrived. She couldn't help but let people know about it.
In the old money, debutante world in which Wheeler was raised, social connections are everything, the measure of a person's worth and of their success. But in your average voter's world, where people actually have to work for a living, one's ability to ingratiate oneself with big names at the expense of the average guy -- and in defiance of how he voted in the arena referendum -- is just evidence of corruption.
That's why Wheeler and McCrory worked so well as a two-headed mayor, at least as far as the business community was concerned. Those who listened to one of Wheeler's on-air arena babblings over the last year heard all they needed to hear to understand why the city's heavy hitters keep McCrory around. Unlike Wheeler, McCrory is the kind of slick politician you stick out front in a bond or mass transit campaign. He's the guy you send to Washington when you want to create a world-class impression. He's the only one among his peers, at least at the moment, with the kind of political social skills it takes to function on the national stage.
Unlike Wheeler, McCrory has proven, with only one notable exception, that he has a keen sense for when to keep his mouth shut in a city where subtlety is a virtue.
That's valuable, but it's not enough to fill the void Wheeler left. But then, maybe a little chaos at City Hall is preferable to what the voters got under the Wheeler regime -- a big fat bill for someone else's good time.
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Photo and text borrowed from The Asahi News, 2/2/15.
Princess Kiko and her daughter Princess Kako attended traditional "kyogen" comedic plays performed in sign language by actors with hearing impairments at the National Noh Theater in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Feb. 1.
Kako is the second daughter of Prince Fumihito, the second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne. She is studying sign language, which her mother has studied and is well versed in.
The Japanese Theater of the Deaf performed such plays as "Jishaku" (magnet). The event in Japanese is roughly translated as "kyogen performed in sign language in early spring."
After the performances, Kiko and Kako spoke with the actors and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, who heads the Totto Foundation, in sign language. The social welfare corporation assists the theater group.
Kako was quoted by Kuroyanagi as saying, "I laughed because (the plays) were a lot of fun."
When an actor asked Kako about her thoughts on turning 20, which is the legal age of adulthood in Japan, she was quoted as saying, "I am now allowed to drink alcohol, but I have not tried it yet."
Source: http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201502020034


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Huntington's care provided by Huntington Study Group (HSG) professionals and Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is almost exclusively limited to specialty centers. This is exactly what our fund-raising and federal research dollars support: Expert medical care and social service support given by Centers of Excellence. This is all well and good, but . .
What about families -- who probably represent the majority of Huntington's patients worldwide -- who don't have a center within geographic reach? What about those families whose medical care and support services are all too often poor to non-existent? Do our Huntington's organizations believe that responsibility for care ends at the center's door?
Outside of the large cities with academic centers, where do Huntington's families get care? Does their local medical care and support services meet their needs? The sad fact is that Huntington families and expert Huntington doctors agree that care outside of centers is poor. Why poor care?
There are many reasons that Huntington's care is often poor outside of centers. It is a rare disease, which means that the majority of doctors have not seen a Huntington's patient and have received very little teaching regarding treatments and care for those with this disease. To make this situation worse, there are no practice parameters or medical guidelines (a medical guideline is similar to a recipe for best medical care) for Huntington's. If these local doctors can find no guidelines for treatment, why are we surprised that they believe, and tell their patients that Huntington's is untreatable.
And worse, this "why bother, it's untreatable" attitude extends to more than inadequate medical care. Huntington's families outside of specialty centers struggle alone, with little or no social support and no guidance on how to access services that are so badly needed.
And further adding to this tragedy, those families distant from centers have no realistic opportunity to participate in clinical trials for new drugs that could bring treatment advances to them and all who suffer from Huntington's disease.
Some signs of change
Huntington Treatment Guidelines: In a process beginning more than 3 years ago, doctors from the Huntington Study Group and the European Huntington's Disease Network are working together to establish treatment guidelines (the recipes for treatment) for Huntington's. The first stage of drug treatment guidelines for Huntington symptoms should be available by early 2010. Other groups are working on guidelines for physical and occupational therapy.
These treatment guidelines will be made available to general doctors and families so that doctors distant from centers will know how the experts treat Huntington's.
Virtual Centers: Another new and exciting way to extend expert care beyond specialty centers is to take advantage of new electronic technologies that allow sound and video picture interaction between a specialty physician and a distant patient and their general physician. For example:
- In Durham, North Carolina: Using a newly established virtual care center, Dr. Mary Edmondson and team from The North Carolina Center for the Care of Huntington's Disease (NC-CCHD) can provide knowledgeable medical care to Huntington's families who are too distant to make the trip to her office at Duke University Medical Center.
- In another model, Dr. Mark Guttman from Toronto spends a week or two a year visiting Huntington's patients in the distant North of his Canadian province, then video-consults with them and their local doctors at other times of the year when his expert advice is needed.
- In a effort led by support group leader Ted Ross, At the University of Illinois Medical College at Rockford, Illinois, Huntington's families from this rural area of the state will be able to consult with Dr. Kathleen Shannon, director of the Center of Excellence at Rush University in Chicago via a television hook-up.
Now that it is technically feasible, it is time to extend Huntington's care and clinical research programs to families outside of centers. HSG and HDSA organizations should take bold action and require, or at least encourage, their funded centers to incorporate virtual consulting programs. That way the medical and social service needs of those in distant areas can be better provided.
Or we can turn a deaf ear . .


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Val d'Isère - one of Europe's best ski resorts, hundreds of kilometres of runs, a modern and fast lift system, amazing and accessible off-piste skiing, the best and most reliable snow conditions you could ask for, views that blow your mind, and a town with a vibe that will put a spell on every visitor. If you're a skier or a snowboarder, it's like you've died and gone to heaven!
While there are hundreds of thousands of visitors in Val d'Isère in the winter months, summer is comparably quiet. Val Tourism has picked up on this niche and started developing its summer tourism in the recent years. The result is more than satisfying: there is hardly any activity you could think of that is not available in the small Savoyarde town.
From hiking, mountain biking, a choice of via ferratas, tennis and archery to horseback riding, summer skiing, swimming and golf - it's all here. Unlike other resorts Val d'Isère doesn't charge a fortune to use its lifts in summer: the lifts are free for hikers and mountain bikers! You only pay for the lifts up to the glaciers if you fancy some summer skiing.
The Tourism Office puts on a whole lot of free activities too: beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis, photo rally, pétanque, orienteering race, cycling up to the Col de l'Isèran and many more. Every day from Monday to Friday they offer a different free activity - you simply look it up online and find them when and where the schedule tells you.
Nothing for you above? The Ecole d'Acrobatie lifts you high up in the air on their trampolines, Val d'Isère's Club des Sports gets your heartbeat going with a wide range of fitness courses, the Parcours Val'Aventure gives you a surge of adrenaline with zip lines and climbing challenges on five different levels of difficulty, the sports park Charles Diebold sets up slack lines to improve your balance, or you can take an e-motorbike to the electrical park, have a go at laser biathlon, enjoy one of the many white water activities - or simply have a relaxed day at the swimming pool with its adjoining wellness area.
There is one thing you won't find in Val d'Isère in summer: boredom.
No matter if you book one of our Foundation Courses or a Cookery Retreat, or you come along as a non-cooking guest: you will not only enjoy an outstanding cookerycourse and fantastic food, you will also go home with a bursting suitcase full of marvellous memories from an exceptional summer holiday in the French Alps.
If our intro made you curious about skiing in Val d'Isère, visit www.yseski.co.uk
Val d'Isère's tourism office have a lot more information on their summer activities available on
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For Immediate Release: 3/6/2018 4:08 pm
On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at approximately 12:38 AM, Worcester Police responded to North Street for a report of a person walking in the middle of the road carrying a gun. Upon the officers arrival they searched the immediate area and could not locate anyone suspicious. At this time the officers exited their cruisers and conducted an extensive search on foot throughout the neighborhood, looking in driveways and yards. After a while officers came upon two people, a male and female, sitting in a 2003 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was located by 67 North Street.
Due to the nature of the call, both occupants were removed from the vehicle and searched. The male was identified as Miguel Rivera, 40-years-old of 31 Joyce Street, Webster; the female was identified as Sara Ventura, 36-years-old of 31 Joyce Street, Webster. The searched of Mr. Rivera produced a fully loaded Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun. The gun was located in his sweatshirt pocket. A search of Ms. Ventura produced a small plastic baggie that contained cocaine, a class B substance.
Mr. Rivera was placed under arrest and charged with Carrying a Firearm without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Weapon, Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License, Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card and Being an Armed Career Criminal with 3 Violent or Drug Convictions.
Ms. Ventura was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Class B Substance.
Both suspects were arraigned today at the Worcester County District Courthouse.
The weapon and narcotics were seized as evidence and secured at police headquarters.


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The opening scene rang out so loudly to me. Seven friends graduating from college, the world is their oyster, their wide eyes filled with so many hopes and dreams for the future. High from the guise that is college and blind to the realities of the real world.
Through-out the movie you get a glimpse into each characters life, who wants to succeed and who wants to skate. They all soon realize that their carefree days as kids have ended and it is now time to grow up. I feel like we all go through this stage a few times in our lives where we want to hang on for dear life to what is comfortable until we realize that in order for change and progression to take place we have to learn to be uncomfortable.
My favorite quote that pretty much sums up the movie is below.
|St. Elmo's Fire 1985, Joel Schumacher
Billy: "Jules, y'know, honey... this isn't real. You know what it is? It's St. Elmo's Fire. Electric flashes of light that appear in dark skies out of nowhere. Sailors would guide entire journeys by it, but the joke was on them... there was no fire. There wasn't even a St. Elmo. They made it up. They made it up because they thought they needed it to keep them going when times got tough, just like you're making up all of this. We're all going through this. It's our time at the edge."
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I have maked an app with tasker. This app use sql3 to write and read in whatsapp.
But to one user that have lollipop my app dont works because sql3 binaries of my app are for older android versions. Sql3 system dont works too, it seems my app can not use sql3 system.
So i ask you if i can in my app link to this post to users could download your binaries.
You hace any problem with this?
And what about include binaries un my app?
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Fusarium Ear Rot and Fumonisons
Paul Vincelli, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Kentucky
The content of this article previously occurred in the Kentucky Pest News, number 1315.
Pre-harvest contamination of corn with fumonisins is a possibility in some lots of this year's Kentucky corn crop. Fumonisins are a family of mycotoxins produced by the fungus that causes Fusarium ear rot. These natural toxins have the potential to cause lethal diseases of horses and swine (the diseases are equine luekoencephalomalacia and porcine pulmonary edema, respectively). Pre-harvest contamination of corn by fumonisins is most often associated with drought stress at the silking stage, a stress that occurred widely in Kentucky and beyond.
Symptoms of Fusarium kernel rot usually occur scattered throughout the ear on individual kernels or groups of kernels. Kernels affected by Fusarium kernel rot often exhibit salmon-pink to reddish discoloration on uninjured kernel caps. The rot is often associated with kernel injury, although unwounded kernels can be affected.
Once symptoms develop, if there is moisture under the shuck, the fungus can continue to spread and form a heavy cottony fungal growth that can consume the entire ear. Maturing ears which point upright during a heavy rain, would be at risk of extensive rotting.
It is advisable to scout corn fields for evidence of Fusarium ear rot, by walking fields and peeling the shuck of a sample of ears. Fields with moderate to high levels of Fusarium ear rot should be considered for harvest at 25-27% moisture content and drying to below 15% within a day or two of harvest.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to say how much Fusarium ear rot is too much in a given field, since mycotoxin levels in grain often don't correlate well to amounts of kernel rot. However, if 2-5% or more of the ears have symptoms like those figures provided in this article, that would probably justify a quick harvest/dry-down. A dry-down may be especially justified for lots destined for food use, just from the quality-control standpoint.
While scouting for Fusarium ear rot, also look for olive-green mold typical of Aspergillus ear rot, especially on knolls of hills or other droughty areas. Aspergillus ear rot can result in aflatoxin contamination (see article from last week). This ear rot is most likely when corn is subject to severe drought stress during grain fill.
Questionable lots of corn should be tested for mycotoxins before feeding, especially to sensitive animals.
Producers should be aware that fumonisins can often be found at higher concentrations in injured and broken kernels than in sound kernels. Producers who clean their corn are advised not to feed screenings to livestock, since these pose the greatest risk. Many of the cases of poisonings of horses and swine from fumonisins in the Midwest result from feeding of screenings to livestock.
Sources of Additional Information
More information on fumonisin is available in the UK Extension publication ID-121, Fumonisin, Vomitoxin, and Other Mycotoxins in Corn Produced by Fusarium Fungi, available at http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id121/id121.pdf.
More information on aflatoxins is available in the publication ID-59, Aflatoxins in Corn, at http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id59/id59.pdf.


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Whats up in 2015?/
There are a few exciting changes for Hobart Martial Arts Academy coming for 2015.
There are a few changes to the timetable that will effect as of Monday the 12th of January. Timetable changes of note are:
Monday - Muay Thai from 6pm to 7.30pm with our awesome new coach Mat Stennings.
Tuesday - Deb will be starting our first Ladies only BJJ Class from 6pm, which is really exciting for us. Then from 7.30pm MMA will be held by coaches Gerry and Mat Stennings.
Saturday - There will be an open mat from 11am - 1pm on Saturdays to roll and work on your technique.
With Muay Thai coach Dave Leighton coming on board to work with Mat Stennings it is likely that a second Muay Thai class will be starting early in 2015.
Final bit of news is as of Jan 2015 we will be offering an additional deal for our members. This will be a direct debit payment option of $25 per week for unlimited training. This will make our training the best value in Hobart and a convenient way for people to handle their fees. The existing card system will still be in effect for those that prefer that method.
2014 was an amazing year for us, let's make 2015 even better,
Go HMAA!!!!


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In all of this island there is but one liquor store, several kilometres from where Peregrinus lies moored. Furthermore, as the Canadians taxed us on the alcohol we brought from abroad, we feel unmotivated to further contribute to the treasury, and so, there shall be no acquisition of spirits while in Canada.
We had the bottom of a Bombay Sapphire, unconsumed for lack of tonic, but the most excellent crew of Ruffian, out of Newcastle, donated their very last bottle of tonic, sailed all the way from France, to the cause. We added ice, a few drops of Angostura and of Bittermens and drank it to the health of Fiona and Iain.


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To choose a logo for your business involves more to just selecting or creating a picture. With the relatively inexpensive cost of printing and quality printers, as well as the advances in screen resolution, many companies lean towards more extravagant, complex full colour logos versus the more traditional monochrome or 8bit logos of plain construct.
Website banners lend to the confusion that it can be used as a logo, but is completely unpractical or looks unprofessional on letterheads, e-mail signatures, etc.
Consider the following before deciding on a logo:
Although a graphically complex construct might be pleasing to the eye, a simple shape with well-defined outline is more likely to be recognised by the subconscious mind – vital for brand recognition.
Consider the possible use of your logo for branding of corporate gifts, signwriting and embroidery. Simpler constructs with fewer lines and colours can be replicated much easier on most surfaces and cloths at a lower cost.
Cost of printer ink and toner should be considered for the printing of letterheads and other media.
Logos with a transparent background are much more versatile in the application of the logo on printed material with colour back grounds and website templates.
Also consider that it is advisable that the logo must still be recognisable when applied as favicon at the top of the browser page at a size as small as 16×16 pixels. This is most successfully achieved by a balanced logo with limited prominent colours and simple construct.
Choosing the right dominant colour for your brand is crucial. This colour should appear on all your promotional materials, including your logo and product packaging. As much as possible, the colour you choose should set you apart, work with your industry and image, and tie to your brand promise. It should also take into account colour psychology, which is fairly complex. Depending on the culture, situation and industry, colours can mean different things, However, in U.S. advertising at least, studies suggest some universal meanings:
Blue: Cool blue is perceived as trustworthy, dependable, fiscally responsible and secure. Strongly associated with the sky and sea, blue is serene and universally well-liked. Blue is an especially popular colour with financial institutions, as its message of stability inspires trust.
Red: Red activates your pituitary gland, increasing your heart rate and causing you to breathe more rapidly. This visceral response makes red aggressive, energetic, provocative and attention-grabbing. Count on red to evoke a passionate response, albeit not always a favourable one. For example, red can represent danger or indebtedness.
Green: In general, green connotes health, freshness and serenity. However, green's meaning varies with its many shades. Deeper greens are associated with wealth or prestige, while light greens are calming.
Yellow: In most societies, yellow is associated with the sun. Thus, it communicates optimism, positivism, light and warmth. Certain shades seem to motivate and stimulate creative thought and energy. The eye sees bright yellows before any other colour, making them great for point-of-purchase displays.
Purple: Purple is a colour favoured by creative types. With its blend of passionate red and tranquil blue, it evokes mystery, sophistication, spirituality and royalty. Lavender evokes nostalgia and sentimentality.
Pink: Pink's message varies by intensity. Hot pinks convey energy, youthfulness, fun and excitement and are recommended for less expensive or trendy products for women or girls. Dusty pinks appear sentimental. Lighter pinks are more romantic.
Orange: Cheerful orange evokes exuberance, fun and vitality. With the drama of red plus the cheer of yellow, orange is viewed as gregarious and often childlike. Research indicates its lighter shades appeal to an upscale market. Peach tones work well with health care, restaurants and beauty salons.
Brown: This earthy colour conveys simplicity, durability and stability. It can also elicit a negative response from consumers who relate to it as dirty. Certain shades of brown, like terracotta, can convey an upscale look. From a functional perspective, brown tends to hide dirt, making it a logical choice for some trucking and industrial companies.
Black: Black is serious, bold, powerful and classic. It creates drama and connotes sophistication. Black works well for expensive products, but can also make a product look heavy.
White: White connotes simplicity, cleanliness and purity. The human eye views white as a brilliant colour, so it immediately catches the eye in signage. White is often used with infant and health-related products.
A timid font can contradict a logo created to represent a strong and ambitious company, and a strong, hard font can make a logo that is built to evoke compassion look insincere. The font is as crucial as the actual logo construct and colour.
Refrain from using confusing or unclear fonts that makes the tagline or company name difficult to read.
Ensure that the elegance of the font used matches the audience of the company. A fine frilly font would not suit the logo for a kickboxing club as much as a font constructed to look like running paint or blood will match a professional services company like financial brokers, lawyer's offices or a bank.
The colour of the font should be carefully considered to fit the logo construct.
As a first choice, consider using web safe fonts, and as second, optional Google fonts that are widely available in order to keep construction of marketing material and electronic media consistent or similar where so desired.


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WhatsApp, despite being used by over a billion users, has remained a fairly simplistic chat app over the years, but things seem to be changing…
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The Play Store is adding a few features for both developers and users. Betas are now easier to find and join from the Play Store with Google even highlighting beta apps in a new Early Access section. The store also has new smart collections for tasks that require a combination of apps.
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After first planning to launch the app during Google I/O 2015 and changing its mind at the last minute, Google has finally launched Voice Access in beta, a new accessibility app that allows users to control their phone using their voice. With Voice Access, you can use a wide variety of voice commands like "open Chrome" to bring up the browser or "go home" to go to the home screen…
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Disappointing youth; coach fines; but two wins? Ethan's away days!
In the last week, Sunderland were on the road twice in three days, down in Shropshire at Port Vale and then across the Pennines to Morecambe in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Jack Ross fielded a strong side in the FA Cup clash at Vale Park and then a young and inexperienced side to face the Shrimpers on Tuesday. Sunderland had already qualified for the next round of the Checkatrade Trophy.
Port Vale
Pre Match and First Impressions
As we arrived a few hours early, there was absolutely nothing to do before the game unless you fancied a rather long walk into Stoke town centre. The coaches parked in what looked like a pub car park, only to be sprung a surprise £25 fee to park there.
Vale Park itself was built around 1950 and is quite old fashioned and in need of restoration. Old standing terraces were converted into seating areas, but the concourse wasn't exactly anything modern. However, it was a nice change that the toilets were a decent size compared to some grounds this season like Luton and Burton Albion.
The Match
The game was exactly what it promised to be: a boring and uneventful affair.
George Honeyman scored with a fantastic strike into the bottom corner within the opening minute. Lynden Gooch then doubled the lead not long after than with a great turn and finish past the Valients keeper.
Just before half time, Port Vale pulled one back through Tom Pope after some good work by Whitfield, it was an absolutely shambolic display of defending.
The second half left a lot to be desired, it would have been more interesting watching paint dry, I didn't think we could've played more boring football but then again we hadn't played Morecambe yet!
The Ground and First Impressions
After a trip across the A66 to the North West coastal town of Morecambe, we eventually got to the ground and there was, helpfully, a pub serving food next to the ground called the Hurley Flyer. If anyone was stuck for something to do then that's exactly what you were: stuck, apart from a few arcade amusements and a statue of the legend that is Eric Morecambe on the sea front.
The ground itself is a decent little ground with a full standing section behind each goal. The travelling support was spread out between the Heart Radio Stand behind the goal and in the main stand which was seated. The fourth stand was nothing more than a few rows of standing terraces and no cover.
The Match
To put it bluntly, it's one of the worst and most boring games I've ever seen. Jack Diamond came closest but even that was a gready run followed by a poor shot straight at the goalkeeper, even though Bryan Oviedo on the overlap was a far better option. I know they're both only young and inexperienced but Jordan Hunter and Jack Diamond were way below average and Diamond could've been the difference but his desire to keep running and have a shot meant that we were at a disadvantage.
Robbin Ruiter nearly cost us the game after dropping the ball and nearly putting it into his own net.
Josh Maja did scorein injury time from a Bryan Oviedo sublime cross, it was a brilliant finish by the top scorer for him to hit double figures.
Overall, the two games provided Sunderland with another two wins, making it eight in a row and hopefully Wycombe on Saturday will be nine. Lee Cattermole is still unavailable but Duncan Watmore is on the road to recovery and may feature in some way.
Both Port Vale and Morecambe aren't a true reflection on how the league has been going but it's two wins in the bag and some young players have game time under their belts. Nobody impressed in either game but back to normal league duty at the Stadium of Light this weekend.
As ever thanks for reading and look out for some more interviews with former players next week.


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Week six of the
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I'm really enjoying the Fast Diet community. Its been fun finding other Fast Dieters on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook etc and seeing other people's results, motivation and meal ideas has been really inspirational for me this week.
I am definitely still enjoying my non-fast days far too much, I really have to remember that I am actually trying to be healthier and lose weight, and shouldn't be putting 100% of the pressure on the two fasting days!! I have had a bit of shift in mindset though this week. Rather than waking up on a Fasting day with the first thought being "bugger, no breakfast", I now have managed to think about it as such an opportunity day. I always feel better about myself after I've done a workout (not the endorphin rush kind of better, just feel more empowered and proud of myself), and so this feeling I now get in the mornings is similar to that, and I try to carry that feeling and remember it when the hunger pangs hit around noon.
In reaching out and connecting more with the Fast Diet community, I have stumbled upon a few awesome recipes that I am keen to explore more over the coming weeks and tried out another awesome recipe from the
Again I am finding that in putting off eating my first meal as late as possible, I am not nearly as hungry for as long in the day now. Its as though my system forgets about food overnight, and it isn't until I remind it what its missing that it starts growling for more!
Lunch - Chorizo & Butterbean Soup
I made this soup once. And then twice more that week! On one of my Fast days I actually had it for lunch and dinner, it's THAT good! I added some extra chorizo in mine when I had the spare calories because, well you can never have too much chorizo.
I love how simple and easy (and affordable) this soup is. I am not going to reinvent the wheel, so here is the fabulous recipe from
Snack - Green olives
Yes, the same snacks as I've had before, but I got some flavoured ones this week, so have added a few extra calories to the total for the pesto and pimento olives! Instead of 60 calories, I have had to guestimate about
Dinner - Masala Prawns (with chickpeas and spinach)
I really do love reading a recipe, wanting to cook it, and finding out you had mostly everything you need already! Very neat. I followed the recipe from the Fast Diet Recipe Book for Masala Prawns, and given that I had had a very low calorie day thus far, added in the chickpeas and spinach. My husband even had the same meal as me, no rice, no bread, nothing bulky at all, and he commented that he was full without all of that starch!
The recipe from the book is as follows:
(serves 2)
2tsps cumin seeds (I used ground cumin)
1/2 cinnamon stick (I used 1/2 t ground)
3 cloves (I used 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves)
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
Salt and pepper
2 tsps chilli powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp vegetable oil (I used sunflower oil)
2 tsps butter
150g raw prawns
coriander leaves
And my other changes were the addition of 120g of tinned chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of no-fat yoghurt and 2 handfuls of fresh spinach leaves.
1. Make the masale paste by heating a pan and adding the cumin, cinnamon and cloves, dry frying for a minute. The smell that this creates is amazing!
2. Remove from the heat and crush in a pestle and mortar (I don't have one, so I figured the ground spices made up for that).
3. Put this mix in a blender with garlic, salt and pepper chilli powder, turmeric and oil and whizz to a paste (again, I didn't do this step, but stirred it well into a paste in the pan instead).
4. Melt the butter in a heavy pan and add the paste and fry for two inures.
5. Add the prawns (and chickpeas) and stir gently until cooked through. Meanwhile cook the spinach.
6. To cook the spinach, turn a pan on and wait for it to be a little warm before tossing two handfuls of spinach leaves directly in the pan. Toss gently and the spinach will begin to wilt almost immediately. It will need to cook for no more than a minute in total.
7. To serve, I stirred through 1 teaspoon of yoghurt just before serving and dolloped one teaspoon on top before sprinkling fresh coriander over the prawns.
The masala tasted like authentic Indian curry, without all the oil! It was filling and full of flavour.
Lots of water as usual and some more of my new favourite Teapigs Rooibos Creme Caramel herbal tea. (
2 calories).
And what better vessel to brew it in that my brand new Fast Diet mug! Woohoo!!!
Total calories for the day = 477
Reformer Pilates, lots of incidental walking and one Heath Hills walk! I had a bit more energy this week and so made sure I made the most of it! I still find designated exercise unlikely on a Fast day, but walking half an hour each way to take Maddie to her swimming lesson is still on the agenda!!
Weight loss?
Total loss to date = 2.7kgs (5.95lbs)
I was stoked to see the number on the scales this morning, I was sure there wouldn't be any change at all! I have two targets that I've set myself, and the first one is 4kg by Christmas (yay, only 1.3kgs to go), and then I want to be at my goal weight by my 30th Birthday in February (4.3kg to go). I am starting to believe it might just happen too!!!
On a very unrelated note, other than ticking off items on my
list this week, here's a project I have been working on that has kept me busy and kept my mind away from food thoughts!!
meg-made Christmas 2013 catalogue
I have put together all of my favourite items that are on my
in one easy to read e-catalogue. If you're looking for some Christmas gifts or decorations, you might just find a little sparkly piece of London that is perfect for your Christmas!
I hope you have a great week! One Fast Day down, one to go!


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Annual mammography after age 40 remains important
Despite new guidelines and conflicting recommendations, the facts remain clear: Breast cancer kills and screening saves lives.
Long-standing recommendations have recently been changed, leaving many women wondering how to be proactive about their breast health. The reasoning behind conflicting screening recommendations is complex. However, the following facts regarding breast cancer are indisputable:
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We need to continue to improve breast cancer screening techniques and treatment, and physicians and scientists are working hard to do so. In the meantime, we should not deny women the opportunity to benefit from proven lifesaving mammography.
Note: The federal government passed the PAL's act that mandates that insurance pay for mammograms for those patients in the 40-49-year-old group for at least two more years.
Dr. Howard Schaff is a diagnostic radiologist and the lead interpreting breast care physician at the Saint Alphonsus Breast Care Centers.
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Saturday March 7 WT BIRKALLA 1 – METROSTARS 1
Monday March 9 WT BIRKALLA 1 – PORT PIRATES 2
A confident Birkalla lined up against Metrostars Saturday keen to prove they'd arrived and could mix it with the big clubs and for most of the ninety minutes they did just that.
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Akira Miyuyami made his return in the second half after missing the opening rounds of the season to visit his sick mother back in Japan.
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Former Birkalla player Steven Grelli took a wonderful free kick to level for Metrostars and it remained 1-1 in what was a terrific , hard fought game of the highest quality.
As good as Birks were Saturday they were equally poor Monday going down to newly promoted Port Lion. Our lads were outplayed from the opening minute and if it wasn't for the heroics of keeper Julian Torresan we could have been four down at half time.
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Paul Radice scored from a brilliant solo effort and Torresan continued his great work throughout the two halves but highlights were very few.
Birks could only manage 1 point from a possible 6 over the weekend which was a disappointing return.
Saturday March 7 WT BIRKALLA 1 – METROSTARS 3
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Monday March 9 WT BIRKALLA 2 – PORT PIRATES 2
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After going down 1-0 Milton Mitsioulis equalised to get us back in the game and then it was a clever set piece which the squad had been practicing that saw full back Jordan Maricic score from a corner .
Unfortunately the boys lapsed again and Port squared it at 2 all and that's how it remained.
Peter Karakasilis continued his great form with Chris Skull and Jordan Maricic the standouts.
Daniel Scorsonelli continues to work hard and was thrown into a more attacking role over the weekend. Let's hope the boys can start to find him with the ball.
TOUGH WEEKEND FOR UNDER 18s
Saturday March 7 WT BIRKALLA 1 – METROSTARS 2
A frustrating game for coach Jason Hayhurst and his players with Metrostars taking advantage of an injured Birks player to play on and score rather than take the ball out.
The players then took their eye off the job at hand and were quickly 2 nil down.
They clawed one back through Johnny Kananga who is having a brilliant season so far.
Aron Johnston was impressive in the number 8 role in the midfield despite rarely playing there.
Best Players: 3. Connor 2. Arran 1. James
Monday March 9 WT BIRKALLA 0 – PORT PIRATES 1
Despite going down to the Pirates Jason Hayhurst thought his players had learnt a lot from Saturday and applied themselves really well.
Fifteen minutes into the first half Hamish Anderson was sent off after two yellows which made things very difficult however Lion weren't able to score until ten minutes from full time such was the defensive effort of our lads.
Luke Uzzell was the standout playing in the number 10 role and Thomas Labrosciano did everything asked of him at centre back, a position he doesn't usually play.
Best Players: 3. Luke 2. Thomas 1. Patrick


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Mother, you wiped away my tears
And even calmed my fears
You have kissed all my parts
And somehow healed my broken hearts
You give guidance when I ask
You're the master of every task
You're my support whenever I call
You're my support whenever I fall
You showed me how to be strong and right
And offered me the love of a real might
Thank you for your devoutness
Thank you for your tenderness
Thank you for being my Mother
I love you!
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Comic - 18 Month Sleep Regression
This one is for all the mamas and papas out there. We all feel you and we are all in the same boat together. The same screaming boat.
And for all the expecting mamas and papas out there, you have so much to look forward to!


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Security awards
SecludIT awarded by the France Cybersecurity label
January 24th 2018 – SecludIT obtains the France Cybersecurity label to the french event International cybersecurity forum 2018 from the Secretary of State for Digital Mounir Mahjoubi.
The France Cybersecurity Label is the guarantee for end users that the certified products and services are made in France and possess clear and well-defined functionalities, with a level of quality established by an independent panel.
This year, SecludIT was honored by being awarded this label for its cloud security analytics solution, Elastic Workload Protector. It is the only solution in the world that can continuously detect compliance with IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) best security practices, such as AWS or Microsoft Azure, while integrating a new generation vulnerability scanner.
SecludIT has been selected by NETVA program
SecludIT: Innovative SME 2014 award finalist
SecludIT wins at IBM SMARTCAMP France 2014
On July 3rd, 2014 in Lille, France, took place the IBM's SmartCamp 2014, gathering numerous startups and entrepreneurs in the Euratechnologies building. Ten startups were present this year. After all candidates pitched their projects to a jury of entrepreneurs and experts, SecludIT came out on top to win the SmartCamp 2014 Award. This award adds to other awards showing SecludIT's potential for innovation with its solutions in the world of cloud computing security. With this award, SecludIT has won the opportunity to be mentored by IBM through its mentoring program, which will allow SecludIT to work closely with the American giant. It will also allow the company to focus on acquiring new customers and developing its commercial activities.
SecludIT: Inno'Start Security winner 2014
Huawei and EuraTechnologies support innovation in France in Big Data, security and Smart Building domains, and announce the Inno'Start contest results.
Lille, September 25th, 2014 – Huawei France, new technologies solution provider and EuraTechnologies, digital companies booster presents winners of the national contest of innovative enterprises "Inno'Start". This contest is part of the Huawei "IN-Pulse" initiative that supports innovation and entrepreneurship in France. This project shows Huawei involvement with start-ups and small enterprises, to help them become significant players of the tomorrow economy.
SecludIT is the winner of the « security » prize.
Most Innovative Startup award 2014 from EUROCLOUD France
At the 8th edition of EuroCloud Awards, aiming at rewarding innovative startups offering cloud computing solutions, SecludIT received the award for "the most innovative startup". The innovative solutions proposed by SecludIT allowed the company to stand out among more than 100 candidates. This prize confirms the innovative potential of SecludIT and will help the startup having greater visibility and credibility in the cloud security market and focusing more on sales and Customer acquisition.
"This award confirms our potential and reinforces our notoriety. It will allow SecludIT to access a network of cloud professionals, partners and potential customers, both in the French market and in the European market. This award strengthens our credibility and will help us attracting new customers and new companies that are concerned with the security of their cloud infrastructure, a growing issue nowadays" – Sergio Loureiro, CEO and Co-founder of SecludIT.
Tech Trailblazers Finalist 2014: Security Awards
The Tech Trailblazers is a new concept in awards, designed explicitly for startups exploring uncharted territories in various fields, including cloud security.
This key competition between the most innovative start-ups around the globe, was an ideal opportunity for us to showcase on the international stage the new version of our flagship product, the Elastic Detector.
After a though competition, we were proud to reach the finalists group.
GigaOM Structure: Europe 2013 Finalist (San Francisco)
SecludIT has been selected has a Europe 2013 Finalist to the GigaOM Structure. GigaOM is a global technology media company whose competition recognize the most-promising startups in cloud computing, internet infrastructure and data.
National competition for innovative startups 2010 ( France)
SecludIT was selected as one of the 174 winners of the 12th edition of the " Concours national d'aide à la création d'entreprises innovantes". This national competition allows to support promising projects of innovative technology thanks to a financial and customized support. During this edition, 30% of the projects were in the NTIC area. With 23 million of allocations, this competition embodies the willingness of France to give support to entrepreneurs.
Global Security Challenge Europe Finalist 2010 (Tel-Aviv)
SecludIT has the opportunity to participate to the Global Security Challenge in Tel-Aviv. We were among the four best European startups.


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Blog by Diane Donovan-Vaughn
(warning – trauma and politics)
I stand for compassion, peace and love. Liberals accuse me of being a Conservative. Conservatives accuse me of being a Liberal. Like many in America, I am often in the middle of the road forced to choose between the lesser of two evils in major elections. I am a therapist, peace minister, author, facilitator, mentor, shaman and healer.
For over thirty years now, I have been bearing witness to the trauma stories that client after client talk about in therapy. In fact, at a recent trauma training, the presenter said that our current Diagnostic Manual (DSM-5) should be rewritten to be a manual of trauma, which causes addictions, personality disorders, and mental illness in the mind and society.
For all these years I hear horror story after horror story while helping to facilitate the healing of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, violence of all types, addiction hell, verbal and emotional abuse, neglect and the like. I read studies about the unbelievable number of children sexually abused, sometimes a number stating that as many as half the women in this country experience sexual abuse before adulthood. Even if it is one woman or man, it is too many.
Men are abused and bullied in childhood as well. They often are too embarrassed to talk about it. Some men tell me that Middle School was the worst time in their life. Abuse and bullying of boys can begin in the bathroom in Elementary school. Quickly, some young boys learn to hold their bowel movements to avoid being laughed at for entering a stall. Yes, urinals are not good for men. In fact, if I had time I would be picketing for elected officials to demonstrate some knowledge of simple human growth and development before they can legislate rules about children.
I would be crying all the time about the trauma stories I hear except I am busy listening and focusing on healing and now I have been desensitized and have a slight case of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from listening to them. My family can judge me to be a radical since I have so much knowledge of the problems that humans endure and no tolerance for abuse.
I am a Radical. I stand for compassion, peace and love.
Abuse happens because of fear. Fear churns up hate and discord, setting the world aflame. Love sets it free.
When Bill Clinton ran for president, I could not vote for him because I knew he was a sex addict. When Donald Trump ran for president, I could not vote for him because he is a blatant sex addict, flaunting his ability to abuse women and get away with it. I voted for Hilary Clinton, reluctantly but did not want her to be president because she is still married to Bill Clinton and as far as I can ascertain she has never taken a stand against his behavior and supported the women he harassed. She is one of those women he has harassed and she has been unable to defend herself or anyone else. Has he ever gone to treatment for his sexual addiction or admitted it?
I wanted to vote for Bernie Sanders and actually changed my party affiliation to Democrat to vote in the primary because he seems to be compassionate. I do not vote for a party. I vote for integrity and compassion if or when it will ever be available.
In my mind, the reason we have #metoo and #timesup movements is directly the result of these two parties offering us a sex addict candidate and woman married to a sex addict to choose between in the last presidential election. Finally, you have irritated women beyond our tolerance and denial and fear. Women are once again a movement thanks to the last presidential election. It is time for time to be up and for women to honestly admit what we have tolerated for too long.
It is slap in the face of all female abuse and harassment victims to have a sex addict in government. To blatantly say that this behavior can be condoned and left untreated in our elected officials, in our bosses and in our society is unconscionable. We deserve better. Our sons and daughters deserve better. The world deserves better. We deserve a hero, honor, integrity and someone who loves. You do not have to be perfect to be a hero. You can admit you are weak, apologize and seek treatment and stay out of government while you learn the way.
We live in a world where my daughter at thirteen years old, could not be allowed to walk alone to the corner store and where now my granddaughter is not safe to walk outside either. No female walks through this world without some sort of sexual harassment and that is why me too! Now, many fear that their sons and daughters will be shot. Yes, we live in a world where our males young and old are shooting people. Now, I hear those trauma stories too from the Las Vegas shooting incident.
The solution to what ails our world is for leaders to be elected who have compassion, who serve humanity and the world. Government is for serving the people. Men and women need to see a hero, a person with love and integrity. We need a person who reveres life and knows the truth that "the ego seeks but never finds"(A Course in Miracles). Never will greed satisfy the mind. The soul seeks union with oneness. The ego cannot see anything but itself, separate and lost.
Please send us a hero. Send us someone who loves. Send us someone who is connected to life, someone compassionate.
Maybe, we can focus on being the compassionate person we wish to see and then see our world healed and safe. I practice peace, love and compassion. Sometimes, I fail but I keep on returning to the path over and over. Join me. It isn't always easy. But it is the loving way. All you will lose is your fear.


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With BMW having already announced to the world the creation of its new 'i' sub-brand, through which the Bavarians intend to market a line of stand-alone hybrid, range-extended and full-electric plug-in vehicles, the company is now concentrating on the development of the first cars to wear the i logo.
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Up until now, it was believed that the i8 would keep the concept model's mechanical hardware with a 163HP 1.5-liter three-cylinder diesel engine located behind the back seats, and two electric motors, one positioned between the diesel engine and the six-speed double clutch transmission, and the other in the front of the vehicle.
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Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has reportedly been linked with a shock move to the Premier League in January.
According to English publication The Sun, Liverpool and Newcastle United are both monitoring the player's situation at FC Porto.
The former Los Blancos goalkeeper has seen himself drop down the pecking order at the Portuguese giants in recent weeks, and he made his displeasure clear via Instagram after he was left out of the club's latest UEFA Champions League match, against Red Bull Leipzig.
The 36-year-old apparently feels he is still good enough to be playing first team football on a regular basis, and if the situation does not change at Porto, then he may think about leaving the club.
The report stated that Liverpool are the favourites to land the former Spain international in the next transfer window. The Merseyside club currently have Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius on their books, but both goalkeepers have struggled to make the No. 1 jersey their own since arriving at Anfield.


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2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Treasure in Clay Jars
4 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God,[a] we do not lose heart. 2 We have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways; we refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the likeness of God. 5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants[b] for Jesus' sake. 6 For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So death is at work in us, but life in you.
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VIDEO - Iraq, Baghdad/Adhamiya – Iraqi society is quite proud of its different types of architecture and design. Their buildings have evolved and taken different shapes over Iraq's history. In the time of the Babylonian civilization, the City of Babylon was famous for not just its decadence, but also the manner in which the houses and other buildings were constructed. During the era of the Abbasid Dynasty the Caliphs built many sites that are still standing until this moment. Buildings such as Al-Mustansariya university and several mosques like Al-Malwiyah in Samarra, were built by the Abbasids. Certainly some of Iraq's most famous recent architectural marvels are the bizarre monuments built under Saddam Hussein's regime, ending with the unfinished "Great Mosque" whose minarets are shaped like Iraqi Scud missiles.
The designs of houses vary widely across Iraq. You will find many different styles, likely there are more architectural styles than ethnic groups! A simple survey will uncover everything from houses made of mud and scrap metal to the most modern home designs. Most houses now share a similar design that is close to common Western designs. There are of course some differences in the way the houses look, and they have a certain Middle-Eastern flair of course. One of the rare architectural designs is called Shanasheel, "the hanging silk." This style of house was first found in the 1800s and early twentieth century. People first popularized this style in the city of Basra. This design depends greatly on wood and colored glass. After it became popular in Basra the design began to be used first in Baghdad and then in most Arabic countries. The Shanasheel design has been especially popular because it helps the house to stay cool in the Summer, while keeping warm in the Winter.
Many Iraqi artists began including the Shanasheel design in their artwork, creating a specifically Iraqi traditional style. They included it in paintings or graffiti on the walls around Baghdad. Through this practice the art traveled to Europe and to other places far from Iraq. Due to the age of most of the houses, they are particularly susceptible to damage from bombings and mortar attacks. Because of this, many of the homes are particularly dangerous to live in today, due to a high risk of collapse.


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Today's question: WHAT IS IT ABOUT YOU THAT GOD DELIGHTS IN?
This is Day 39 and the last day of the 5-week Lenten journey with The Society of Saint John the Evangelist and their daily meditation on TIME.
See Br. David Vryhof on the video (3:10) below, or to leave comments on the Brothers' website, go here. (http://ssje.org/ssje/2015/03/27/love-7-beloved)
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Question: WHAT IS IT ABOUT YOU THAT GOD DELIGHTS IN?
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I think what is so central to our identity as Christians is the fact that we know that we are loved by God, and that our chief identity, our main identity, is that we are beloved children of God. And I think this is crucial to our sense of who we are in the world: that our identity does not depend on external things and people's approval or on degrees or status or success or possessions or wealth, but our identity is found within. It's the fact that we are known and loved by God. So our chief identity is as of a beloved child of God.
And I think this makes all the difference for us, because when we have that as the core of our identity, then we're free to be free in the world, not to have to impress or please or do anything else to earn our identity. We have this secure identity that can never be taken away from us. And as the first letter of John says, "We love because He first loved us." And I think we become people of love once we know that we have been loved. We become able to forgive once we've experienced being forgiven ourselves. We become able to bear with other people when they realize that God has been lovingly patient towards us. So I think it's crucial to our identity.
Second part of that phrase, "We love because God first loved us." That second part is the work of prayer. And we need to give ourselves some time and space to take in this love, day by day, and to know ourselves to be loved and to reaffirm that part of our identity. To really make it the core of who we are and allow it to shape how we function in the world.
So how we do that? We do it in prayer. I once said to a group that I was working with in retreat that, "You've made so many sacrifices on behalf of the Gospel, but have you ever allowed God to express God's appreciation to you? Have you ever received God's thanks for the sacrifices you've made?" And for many of us, that's a strange idea, but to open ourselves to the love that God wants to give to us and wants to affirm in us, day by day, I think is very crucial.
-Br. David Vryhof
Blessings on our journey to re-order time in our lives,


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Is an ancient oriental Art of harmonizing life energy within the body. Said to predate Buddha and Moses, it was rediscovered in the early 1900′s by Master Jiro Murai, who, after recovery from a "terminal" illness, devoted himself to the revival of the Art for future generations.
He believed that the capacity to use this Art is born in all of us, like our hands, the tools with which it is applied.
Mary Burmeister, a close student of Master Murai, brought the gift of Jin Shin Jyutsu to America upon returning from Japan in the 1950′s. Mary began teaching in the early 1960.
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a gentle art designed to balance the body´s energies, allowing us to function more efficiently, heal more quickly and cope with the effects of busy lives.
It is not a physical manipulation of tissue and uses only minimal pressure. The hands are used as "jumper cables," contacting 26 "safety energy locks" to redirect, or unblock the flow of energy along its pathways.
Nowadays, Jin Shin Jyutsu is practiced throughout America, as well as in Canada, Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland), South America (Brazil, Venezuela, ) and Israel, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and Lebanon,. There are currently well over 20,000 students of Jin Shin Jyutsu worldwide.


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Caren Beilin & Anna Maria Hong
Caren Beilin is the author of a collection of short fiction, Americans, Guests, or Us (New Michigan Press, 2012) and a novel, The University of Pennsylvania (Noemi Press, 2014). A memoir, Spain, was published in Rescue Press's Open Prose Series in 2018. Her shorter prose appears in venues such as Fence, McSweeney's, The Offing, and LA Review of Books, and she serves as an editor for Full Stopmagazine, a literary site devoted to supporting, critiquing, and acknowledging the work of small presses. She teaches creative writing at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Anna Maria Hong's first poetry collection, Age of Glass, won the Cleveland State University Poetry Center's 2017 First Book Poetry Competition and was published in April 2018. Her novella, H & G, won the A Room of Her Own Foundation's inaugural Clarissa Dalloway Prize and was published by Sidebrow Books in May 2018. Her second poetry collection, Fablesque, won Tupelo Press's Berkshire Prize and is forthcoming in early 2020. A former Bunting Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, she has published poetry, fiction, and essays in numerous journals and anthologies including The Nation, The Iowa Review, Poetry, Ecotone, POOL, Fence, Harvard Review, 250 Poems, Verse Daily, Best New Poets, and The Best American Poetry. She joined the Literature faculty at Bennington College in July 2018.