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Kigali City
Kigali City is the capital of Rwanda found in its center a country and commonly known for being clean, beautiful, with well-maintained streets as compared to most cities in Africa. Kigali city shares bittersweet experiences due to the different memorial sites in remembrance of the 1994 Rwanda genocide with some more lively spots around Kigali where tourists can experience the culture, hospitality, beautiful scenery in the city and tastes of the Rwandan cuisine. Experience the quiet and calm atmosphere around …Read More >>
Canopy Walk
Canopy walk is an activity in East Africa that can only be found in Nyungwe National Park Rwanda in East Africa and is an amazing activity that will leave you fascinated. A park focused to ensuring visitor satisfaction with its rich biodiversity of over 1000 plant species, 120 butterfly species, 85 animal species and a variety of activities which may include birding, chimpanzee trekking, camping, hiking, research and many more. The activity was introduced to boost tourism in the Park …Read More >>
Best time to visit Rwanda National Parks
Best time to visit Rwanda National Parks is in the dry seasons where primates trekking and wildlife safaris can be carried out with ease. Rwanda is a landlocked country also known as a country of a thousand hills located in Central/East Africa ranking at 149th in the world's largest countries. Rwanda is located at the highest altitude of 4,507 meters at mount Karisimbi and the lowest height at 950 River Rusizi. The country lies at the coordinates of 2°00′S 30°0′E …Read More >>
Boat Cruise in Rwanda
Boat Cruise in Rwanda is one of the fascinating safaris activities that travelers engage in, to be able to experience wildlife and bird species as their sail on the African waters. While the biggest attractions in Rwanda are the 3 National Parks for animal treks and wildlife viewing, choosing to go on a boat cruise in Rwanda as a trip is a great choice to shed off the fatigue of the treks or the long game rides. On your boat …Read More >>
The 5 Eastern Black Rhinos Introduced in Akagera National Park
The 5 Eastern Black Rhinos Introduced in Akagera National Park: Akagera National Park is one of the big national parks in Rwanda with a vast variety of wildlife. This national Park attracts thousands of visitors annually and has been one of the success stories for the Rwanda Tourism industry. Akagera National Park is located in the east of Rwanda near the border with Tanzania. Together with Nyungwe National Park and Volcanoes Park in Rwanda, these national parks have contributed a …Read More >>
Park Entrance Fees for Nyungwe National Park
Park Entrance Fees for Nyungwe National Park; Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of Africa's oldest rain forests and is rich in nature. It has a lot to offer as it has a large number of primates that is the chimpanzees, several types of monkeys and is also a great bird watching spot. This forested national park has thick vegetation but 15 trails were created to ease tourism activities and movement in the forest. One can even send over a …Read More >>
Park Entrance Fees for Akagera National Park
Park Entrance Fees for Akagera National Park; Akagera National park is Rwanda's beautifully endowed national park with the big 5 and other wildlife species. There are several charges put in places at every national park and these are known as park entrance fees. These have to all be faithfully paid before one is accepted to enter the national park to explore what it has to offer. Park entrance fees for akagera national park are usually charged according to the activity, …Read More >>
The Hotel Business of Rwanda.
Rwanda, a small country of approximately 26,338 km2 is a hub for tourists who look forward to visiting Mountain gorillas. The biggest number of tourists who are attracted to this beautiful small country of a thousand hills and smiles are interested in the gorillas. It is one of the 3 only countries in the world with these gentle giants. The Permit goes for 1500 dollars to encounter and see the 400 pound creature for a 1500 dollar memorable experience. From what …Read More >>
Full List of Uganda Gorilla Families in Bwindi
There are 15 Gorilla Families / Groups in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park tracked by visitors on a daily basis. The number of Gorillas in a family as described below are current as of January 2018. They may and will change during the year – The Key to a successful Gorilla Trek is not the number of Gorillas but the experience that you will have. Nshongi Group Family This is the largest gorilla family comprising of 25 members under the leadership of 1 …Read More >>
Rwanda Gorilla Families in PNV
Rwanda's Volcanoes national park today has a number of 10 habituated gorilla groups for visitors to see and one set aside for research from which the Kwita Izina baby gorilla naming ceremony are selected. This means, a number of 80 gorilla permits are available each day for tourists going to watch gorillas on a single day. Surprisingly, each gorilla group has distinct and unique characteristic quite different from another. Below are the gorilla groups available; Titus Family The Titus group …Read More >>
Best Rwanda Travel Tips for 2018 / 2019
Rwanda Travel Tips; it is a landlocked country in central Africa also known as "the land of a thousand hills, lying 75miles south of the equator in the tropic of Capricorn, 880miles westward of Indian ocean and 1250miles east of Atlantic Ocean. The country with a land area with a land area of 26338 km2, is bordered by Uganda to the south to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south and the Democratic republic of Congo to …Read More >>
Why are gorillas going extinct
There are four subspecies of gorillas around the world including, Mountain gorillas, eastern lowland type, western lowland and the cross river type. All gorilla species have been placed on the endangered list by the international union for conservation of nature (IUCN). There are about 800 of these remaining in the whole world, and 100.000 western gorillas also remain in the world, but their number are decreasing rapidly. The gorillas are becoming extinct due to various motives including; habitat loss, extremely …Read More >>
Distance between Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi Forest National Park
For many planning a Gorilla trek, the distance between Volcanoes national park and Bwindi forest national park could be key to deciding which park to visit or which airport to land at or depart from. Having this information could greatly affect your decision and can actually help you save money on your Gorilla trekking safari. Volcanoes national park is lies in the northern part of Rwanda and bordering Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga national …Read More >>
Must Carry: Packing List for Nyungwe Forest
1. Rain gear rain showers can become very heavy and fast hat protect yourself from sun, rain or cold with an appropriate hat for the weather 3.park guide guided employed by park are required on every trail. check in at reception center to reserve a guide before hiking any trail day pack keep it small and light just big enough to hold what you must have with your water high altitude can cause hydration so drink plenty of water to …Read More >>
Why are gorillas poached
Gorillas are ground dwelling, prominently herbivorous apes that inhabit the forest. They are divided into two species; western gorilla (gorilla gorilla) and eastern gorilla (gorilla berengei), with four subspecies of gorillas around the world including, Mountain gorillas, eastern lowland gorilla, western lowland gorilla and the cross river gorilla. The mountain gorilla inhabits the Albertine rift montane dark forests of the Virunga mountain range, lying on altitude from 2200m-4300m above sea level, while lowland gorillas lives in dense forests and swamps …Read More >>
RTTA Members Birding Trip at Bugesera District
When it comes to birding, Rwanda is amongst Africa's most exciting destinations. Within this relatively small and compact country, there over 750 bird species of which 27 are Albertine Rift endemics. That is partly what made Rwanda tourism Chamber. Rwanda Tourism and Travel Agency and Rwanda Birding Association members had a birding trip together at Kamatana Lake in Bugesera district. This is apparently one of the best sites for birding in Rwanda. This trip took place on Saturday on 27th …Read More >>
Best Hotels in Rwanda
Below here, we bring you a complete list of top ranked Best hotels in Rwanda that will guarantee you remarkable service and give you a luxurious stay in Rwanda's Kigali city. 1 – Hotel des Milles Collines This hotel was made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda (Hotel des Milles Collines). And cuisine and culture in Kigali have upped their game in tandem. At bustling nightspot Repub Lounge, locals gather on the open-air patio above the city's twinkling lights to sip …Read More >>
Four National Parks of Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked country bordered by Tanzania in the East, Uganda in the North, Democratic Republic of Congo in the west and Burundi in the south. The country is also known as " Land of thousand hills", with the capital city' 'Kigali", which is the largest city and an economic hub in Rwanda with an estimated population of about 3millions people. If you want to visit Rwanda anytime you want, here are the crucial things you have to note …Read More >>
History of Rwanda
History of Rwanda indicated in every corner of life such as (Political, social and economic). The history of Rwanda is divided into pre-colonial and post-colonial; Pre-colonial Rwanda was founded by the king known as Gihanga, who started his dynasty (Nyiginya dynasty), from a place cattle Gasabo near Lake Muhazi, currently in Bumbogo sector, Gasabo district. The name RWANDA Derived from kinyarwanda verb" Kwanda meaning" the expansion", as he annexed many different areas. Before he died, Gihanga had organized his state …Read More >>
12 Things To Do in Rwanda
Get the expert opinion and guidance on the things to do in Rwanda. We bring you nature, cultural and wildlife attractions of Rwanda. Community work (UMUGANDA): Umuganda can be described as community work. This activity happen on the every last Saturday of each month, where communities come together to do a variety of public works. This often includes infrastructure development and environmental protection. Rwandans between 18 and 65 are obliged to participate in Umuganda. Even foreigners or tourists living in Rwanda …Read More >>
Offer! Discounted Gorilla Permits In Uganda ($450 Each)
For a long time now, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), in conjunction with the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) has been offering discounted gorilla trekking permits for the low season months of March, April, May and November at $450 for foreign non residents, $400 for East African residents & 150,000 Ugandan shillings for East Africans. Many budget travelers, backpackers and those looking for budget gorilla safaris to experience the thrill of Gorilla trekking in Bwindi without emptying their bank accounts …Read More >>
Camp Kigali Memorial Site
Camp Kigali is a former Rwandan military base in Kigali, the site of the murder of ten Belgian UN Peacekeepers. These murders were preplanned by Hutu fanatics and were carried out to force the withdrawal of the 450 Belgian soldiers who were part of the UN force. The soldiers had been sent to protect the Rwandan Prime Minister, a hutu who was against the massacre of Tutsis (currently she is considered as a hero), when they were captured disarmed by …Read More >>
List of 19 Baby Gorillas Named at Kwita Izina 2017
The 13th edition of Kwita Izina that took place on 1st September 2017 at Musanze District in Kinigi saw 19 baby gorillas get named officially. This event has been part of the Rwandan culture and tradition for centuries and is an extremely popular attraction for guests. It was initiated in 2005 with the aim of creating awareness of conservation efforts for the endangered mountain gorillas and their respective habitats in the Volcanoes National Park. The aim of this ceremony is …Read More >>
Kwita Izina 2017: How It Went Down
Is the event of giving a name to endangered mountain gorillas newborn babies, commonly known as 'KwitaIzina', has been part of Rwandan culture and tradition for centuries, is an extremely popular attraction for guests It was initiated in 2005 with the aim of creating awareness of conservation efforts for the endangered mountain gorillas and their habitats in the Volcanoes national park, The aim of this ceremony is to help monitor each individual gorilla in their group and natural habitat and …Read More >>
Main Causes of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide
Rwanda is a landlocked country in central Africa (Heart of Africa), country is also known as "Land of thousand hills" with land area of 26,338km2. It lies 75 miles southward of Equator, 880 miles west of Indian Ocean, and 1,250 miles east of Atlantic Ocean. Rwanda is bordering Tanzania to the East, Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, Uganda to the North, and Burundi to the south. According to the Genocide Convention of 1948, Genocide defined as "Intent to …Read More >>
17 Interesting Facts about Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked country in central Africa (Heart of Africa), country is also known as "Land of thousand hills" with land area of 26,338km2. It lies 75 miles southward of Equator, 880 miles west of Indian Ocean, and 1,250 miles east of Atlantic Ocean. Rwanda is bordering Tanzania to the East, Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, Uganda to the North, and Burundi to the south. See some of the facts below. Rwanda has world's record of highest …Read More >>
How to get a Discounted Gorilla Permit in Rwanda
With tourism being one of the biggest revenue sources of the economy, Rwanda hosts so many travelers each year for safaris. Gorilla tracking is the prime activity of the tourism industry and accounts for over 90% of the safaris carried out in this country. Mountain Gorillas are the face of Rwanda's tourism and should be your main reason to visit as well. If you already have a gorilla trekking trip scheduled, we can then roll back to the main theme …Read More >>
Dian Fossey – American Zoologist
In 1967, American primatologist Dian Fossey arrived by herself at Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. She set up camp between two of the park's volcanoes, planning to study the area's critically endangered mountain gorillas. But what she found was a species on the brink. A census conducted shortly after found that just 240 gorillas were left. Fossey was killed in Rwanda by poachers in 1985, but the work she started continues through the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, and the nonprofit …Read More >>
Musanze Caves
Musanze caves are one of the physical features of geological activity in Northern part of Rwanda, the 1.25mile long Musanze caves located outside of Musanze town center, and 90 minutes' drive from Kigali, or 2km from Kinigi (Volcanoes national park head quarter).The caves are explored from volcanoes national park and are located at the foothill of this well-known park" Home of mountain gorillas". The caves have been developed by Rwanda development board (RDB) in collaboration with Rwanda Defence force (RDF)/Reserve …Read More >>
Iby'Iwacu Cultural Center / Village
Iby'iwacu cultural village is a non-profit organization located in Kinigi around volcanoes national park of Rwanda, found in 2005. It is found for the aims of improving the lives of reformed poachers and communities around Rwanda's volcanoes park through provision of conversational incentives, supporting community enterprise development and livelihood based projects. The place offering a great highlights of traditional rural Rwandan village, that has existed for centuries ago. It also gives the visitors the opportunities to meet the local people …Read More >>
Gisozi Memorial Site
The Kigali Genocide Memorial site, is the historical site for commemorates the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred there. There is a visitor Centre for students and those wishing to understand the events leading up to the events of 1994, is located in Gisozi, ten minutes' drive from the Centre of town. Opening Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm Last entrance is at 4:00pm, 7 days a week Except the last Saturday of each month …Read More >>
Kwita Izina – Gorilla Naming Event
Kwita Izina is the event of giving a name to endangered mountain gorillas newborn babies, commonly known as 'Kwita Izina', has been part of Rwandan culture and tradition for centuries, is an extremely popular attraction for guests It was initiated in 2005 with the aim of creating awareness of conservation efforts for the endangered mountain gorillas and their habitats in the Volcanoes national park, The aim of this ceremony is to help monitor each individual gorilla in their group and …Read More >>
Rwanda Birding Review / Guide
Tiny Rwanda sits on approximately 26,338 square kilometers bordering Uganda to the North, DRC to the west and Tanzania to the south and east. This virgin country shelters over 750 species of bird species in its respective destinations. The fact that 10% of Rwanda is covered by wetland and marshes implicates it definitely shelters a great number of water birds besides the endemic species of birds that roam freely in its atmosphere. The exceptional birding experience in this country earned …Read More >>


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Let's talk play gyms…
Let's be honest, they are absolutely great for bub (and therefore for parents too) but often they are so ridiculously ugly. I don't want to be too much of a pain in the butt, but I needed one that would not only be functional but also look the part. All those store-bought play gyms definitely didn't meet the criteria- the amount of cheap, bright coloured plastic made me want to cry!
I searched all over internet, Pinterest and Instagram and couldn't find what I was after. There are tons of handmade play gyms out there, but with many of them I had my doubts about the quality of them. After all we don't want the thing to collapse on bubba, or for bub put toys in their mouth that contain toxic glues or paints….
I searched and searched (and searched and searched a little more) I asked the help of my Instagram community and then, voila I found Mioplay. Yes! I found it! The play gyms, of all play gyms. Or, to be precise, I should call it an Interactive Mobile.
The Mioplay is made with lots of love by founder Jacqui. It started when her sister fell pregnant and Jacqui was trying to find the perfect gift as an aunt. She wanted to give something that would support her nephew to develop himself. Something that would make him, and his parents happy… Unfortunate she couldn't find the, in her eyes, 'perfect' gift…
This nephew of hers is one lucky boy, because Jacqui is not only his aunt, but is also a Product Design Engineer! And if this Engineer can't find what she wants, she designs it!
And that is the beginning of Mioplay. A beautiful crafted interactive play gym created by both Jacqui and a Behavioural Neuroscientist. Let's say it this way; everything of what the play gym is, how it looks, and what it does, is on purpose. I'm pretty sure it's one of the most thought about child development products out there. The Mioplay is not just stunning, it is "designed to enhance the physical and cognitive development of your baby through sensory stimulation and dynamic cause and effect learning, essential for all newborns."
The frame is made from Birchwood and the sensory toys are from 100% non-toxic silicone. It doesn't just look pretty, it's also very safe for your little bub. It complies with AS/NZS ISO safety toy standard, which means that is has passed all Australian and New Zealand tests. I will talk about these standards in a separate post, but basically it means your baby can't choke on any of the items. It passed the push over test, even when on a sloping surface, and your bub won't be able to strangle itself with the straps. Of course, you will still need to supervise your little one while they are playing. A toy is not a nanny after all.
It's great to know that I'm letting bub play with something that is safe and is going to help his sensory stimulation, but… I also just like the fact that it is so pretty! It fits perfectly in our home, and almost looks like a sculpture.
I also really like the fact that you can remove the toys from their straps and give them a wash (or use them without the mobile as a teething toy). All the animals look adorable, and it's hard to say which is my favourite…. The mobile comes with six sensory toys in lovely pastel colours. You can also purchase additional sensory teething toys separately. So, if you wish you can create a mobile in one colour, or with one animal in various colours. It's totally up to you!
If you want to know more, including the science of how and why the Mioplay supports your baby with their visual stimulation, motor skills, cognition and teething, check their website on: www.mioplay.com.au
I'd love to hear what you think!
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IT Business Analyst for IT Security
Be part of changing an industry, dare to change!
IT Business Analyst for IT Security
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- Location: Tallinn
- Application deadline: 31/08/2019
Have you been wondering how to transform a traditional bank to a modern financial institution? How to build a bank that customers love to use and trust for its security? If yes, then welcome to Luminor!
We are looking for talent to help Luminor in building a safe new generation digital bank. We need technical, ambitious and detail-oriented people to our Information Security program. You would be acting as a bridge between business and engineers, working with both technical and non-technical audiences. As a business Analyst you will be translating business needs to requirements, identifying achievable opportunities, applying analytical thinking to find the solution. You must have an interest in information security and eagerness to learn.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Work closely with IT security program, product owners and IT units to define, analyze, document and manage requirements;
- Work with the product teams in designing secure features by following principles of secure architecture and threat modeling;
- Lead and work collaboratively with teams during the analysis process to ensure requirements quality assurance and customer satisfaction;
- Perform critical analysis on information consolidated from multiple sources, identify and resolve conflicts, and break down high-level information into detailed workable requirements.
Your Technical Skills
- Proven record of techniques to elicit and define functional and non-functional requirements;
- Knowledge of cloud and network security, web application security & mobile security;
- Proven record of participation in any IT security projects, such as Identity & Access Management, Technology Risk Management, Data Leakage Prevention, SIEM, etc.;
- Comprehension of end to end vulnerability management workflow to include industry standards such as CVE, CPE, CVSS.
Your Non-technical Skills
- Experience producing product artifacts, including use cases, product requirements, user journeys;
- Able to communicate clearly and fluently with different stakeholders;
- Able to build a shared understanding of the problems and determine potential solution;
- Able to be self-organized, balanced and show initiative;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail;
- Strong team & individual player;
- Willingness to travel.
Nice to have:
- Higher education (particularly bachelor's degree at Information Technology, IT engineering, Computer Science, Business management);
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional project team;
- Experience with banking products and services supporting applications migration and decommission shall be treated as advantage;
- Experience in Security Framework (e.g. NIST, ISO27000, CSF, FSSP) ;
- Possess professional or industry certifications, such as, CEH, MCSA, CISSP, SANS, and understand the security principles outlined in NIST and ISO27000.
If you want to be part of exciting journey in our local Baltics financial system – take the next step and apply for first discussion today.
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Family Promise of Waukesha County
partners with faith-based communities and other groups, utilizing their buildings and volunteers along with our day center to provide free room and board for up to 90 days. During this time, our Case Manager connects these families to other local resources to help them develop life skills, locate housing and secure sufficient income and benefits to reestablish their own home.
We follow up with these families to help them keep their homes and flourish.
To support homeless families with children in Waukesha County, please mail check to Family Promise of Waukesha County:
543 AJ Allen Circle, Suite D Wales, WI 53183
OR Click DONATE BUTTON below for secure online giving.
Family Promise of Waukesha County is a Lake Country non-profit that has been helping local homeless families since 2014.


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The most valuable Japan shopping information for you!
Tokyo > Tokyo Others
East Court(square in from of H&M)
Contest by the dinosaur made by yourself!
First appearance of newest kids digital attraction at Ario Kawashi!
Play your dinosaur made by yourself with big screen!
Enjoy the dinosaur race by treading food panel!
Your original dinosaur that you choose from the 6 type of dinosaur model will appear if you scan the coloring book! Enjoy the dinosaur race by treading food panel!
We will give you a 3D paper craft made out of the world only one dinosaur that you made as present!
※Entrance fee:300 JPY(tax included)
※200 JPY discount by showing Ario application
※The time,location,content of the event might be changed depending on the weather,traffic condition of that day.
Thanks for your understanding in advance.
Day:21th(Saturday) ,22th(Sunday) October 2017
Time:10:00~17:00(last application 16:30)
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Guidelines to the Perfect Skin Health and Beauty
The skin is a large part of your body and should be a major agenda when it comes to your health as an individual. Your outlook as an individual will largely depend on the nature of your skin. When your skin is healthy and good looking, your confidence is bound to go up. As common sense would dictate, the skin that is not taken care of will be a major stumbling block for the confidence of its owner. One of the major ways through which you can improve the appearance of your skin is by exercising skin care. There are advanced techniques that are applied in the caring of skin. The following are some of the practice that you can adapt to get the best look for your skin and to be able to maintain it.
People have different skin types that are unique in characteristics. The skin will require different types of treatment depending on its features.Skin can be oily or dry, dark or light and so forth. When choosing skin care products such as lotions, ensure that the specifications fit the features of your skin. For those with queries about their skin, you should contact a dermatologist for more info.
When caring for your skin, the location in the body also matters.The skin on your feet, for instance, is tougher than that on other body parts. You will not need to pay as much attention when caring for this skin as when handling other skin. You will need to be more careful when caring for the skin that is on your lips and eyes. The face skin is a major component of your outlook as a person and should be handled with care.
There is a big number of women out there who use makeup amongst others cosmetic products.The makeup that you use should not react with your skin. This might cause skin related complications. When cleaning makeup, you should be gentle on the parts of the skin around the eyes and lips. Being rough will bruise the skin and open up skin cells making scares or bruise marks. Sometimes, makeup removing liquid can affect your skin. Ensure that you use neutral pH make up to avoid these incidences that can be found this web page.
Occurring a short distance into the skin surface is a major part of the skin called the dermis. The dermis holds a huge amount of water. This indicates the significance of water to the skin. As a result, moisturizing frequently will contribute to optimal skin health. The skin can be affected by direct rays from the sun. Read more about products that protect the skin from this dangerous light.
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Dads, Dudes, and Duds
Michelle Watson
I'll be honest. I was the daughter who gave my parents quite a few of their grey hairs. And yes, it happened over a guy. I dated him for a little over two years and not surprisingly, the whole thing drove a bit of a wedge in my relationship with my parents.
The more my parents said they didn't like him, the more the two of us bonded. I think I was a bit warped after seeing Grease right after I graduated from high school in 1978. For whatever reason, that movie stayed with me, so a decade later when this guy and I dated, I figured we were like Danny and Sandy who were destined to be together against all odds.
What I wouldn't give now for a do-over.
But this does inspire me to address the topic that many dads have asked me to address: What do you do when your daughter chooses a guy you think is a dud or a loser?
The truth is that I've seen many parents alienate their daughter when she's dating a guy who is not their choice. Clearly the age of the girl plays a part here, but as a general rule, she is going to have to decide what kind of guy is right for her. And she will do it with or without your help. I know it's hard to see beyond the current struggle, but when it's not a clear-cut issue (unless he's abusive or involved in illegal or unethical practices), a key question for you to ask yourself is:
What do I want my forever relationship with her to look like, long past the present situation?
I'm not saying that she doesn't need your input, because if you say nothing then she doesn't have your perspective or insight. But if you only criticize and put her boyfriend down, she will run to him because she'll say, "he understands and 'gets me' and gives me space to be me."
She will interpret anything negative you say about him as an attack on her because she hears you saying that she has bad taste and can't choose well. This is when a girl gets better at hiding what she's doing with him if her own heart isn't convinced he's not good for her.
Since the focus of my blogs are to you as dads, here are a few practical questions for you to consider:
Dad: Do you talk at her, telling her what you don't like about him?
Dude: Does he listen to her and side with her?
Do the math: Who will she choose to spend time with?
Dad: Do you pull back out of disgust, anger, or disappointment?
Dude: Does he move toward her, embracing her, holding her?
Do the math: Who will she choose to spend time with?
Dad: Do you put walls up in your interactions with her to protect your hurting heart over her choice with this guy?
Dude: Does he provide emotional support to lift her up and encourage her while she's processing hurt and sadness from you?
Do the math: Who will she choose to spend time with?
If I had one piece of advice to give you dads if your daughter is dating a guy you don't like, it is: Let your actions speak louder than your words. Words are key, but keep them few. Use your words wisely and sparingly. But do use words. (Silence is not an option.)
I do have another piece of advice, though: treat her the way you want a guy to treat her. Don't back away.
As I said earlier, because more is caught than taught, be the kind of man you want her to marry. Let her experience real love from you. It will provide a good template for comparison. Here are a few questions you can ask her to possibly open up dialogue between the two of you and allow you to help her learn how to think, not just what to think:
- Tell me what you like/love about him? (This way you start with something positive)
- What does he like/love about you?
- How does he let you know he enjoys you?
- What do you laugh about when you're together?
- Tell me about his family. What is his relationship like with his mother/father/siblings?
- What does he want to be when he "grows up"?
(She may get defensive with these next ones so be careful to watch your tone so that you aren't asking with an air of judgment)
- How free are you to use your voice with him? (Saying "yes" and "no", sharing opinions, preferences, etc.)
- Do you have any concerns about him as a person? (His present/past)
- If there was something about him you could change, what would it be?
- Where do your spiritual beliefs match up and where do they differ?
- What degree or educational goals does he have?
- What career aspirations does he have?
- How do you both navigate conflict when you disagree or differ in your opinions or choices?
These are heavy questions, which is why, depending on where your relationship is with your daughter, you may be able to ask only one or two of them at a time. Yet these questions will give you a template to work from over time in order to draw her out.
And if your daughter is in a relationship that currently breaks your heart, I encourage you to write out (yes, literally write out) a list of specific prayer requests. Watch God work as you use your voice to advocate on your daughter's behalf with Father God.
And last, I leave you with a question to ponder: How can I maintain a quality relationship with my daughter even if I don't like the choice she is making with this guy?
Continue to be the dad who outshines the dud so you can be the dude who never varies in his love for his daughter.


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What I Learned My 1st Year in WA...
This will be my second halloween in Washington, meaning I've officially been in the PNW for a year now! I get asked often how I like it out here and my honest response is that if it weren't for the traffic, I would love it! The rain is completely a drag when it goes on for weeks straight, but I think I can handle it as long as I have trips planned to the sunshine to break up the winter. I'm not really missing out on the snow as I can drive a couple hours away from my home to sled, skate, snowboard and pelt my husband with a snowball if I really want (game on babe).
What else have I done and learned this year in WA? Let's see if I can sum it up...:
This first year, I've nannied for 3 adorable babies, photographed 11 weddings + multiple couples and seniors. I also began photographing portraits under an extremely talented portrait photographer in her (natural light) Seattle studio and have learned to enjoy the art of photographing women 1-1 in one small space.
I've learned how hard it is to lose the clientele you've built for 6 years and then start your business over again in a new state. Still learning.
I've learned that the Seattle Freeze is a real thing (look it up), but have luckily met just enough amazing others who've made up for them with kindness.
I've hiked at least half of the weekends since we've been here, exploring from southern OR up to the northern-most point of WA. Realized what amazing support my husband is when I'm huffing and puffing uphill and he offers to carry my pack for me. <3
Survived a record-breaking year of consecutive raining in Seattle from Oct. 2016-April 2017.
Just how much I miss our families when we only see them 1-2x a year, but how generous our WA family has been, always treating us like their own kids.
I've seen just about every ecosystem possible in this state, from the marine waters to the desert, conifer forests to the rain forests, grasslands, alpine lakes and more.
I went glamping for the first time and loved it.
Watched whales from the San Juan islands.
Went in my first business (Amazon) and bar/mini golf (Flat Stick Pub) that allow all dogs in. So great!
Have killed spiders just about every day so far.
Learned that Starbucks are literally on every corner in this state and visit as few as possible because there are hundreds of amazing local shops with much better quality coffee.
Have discovered Buy Nothing Groups which are the greatest community groups ever.
Realized just how much grit us Yoopers have because the whole city shuts down when it snows a little (disclaimer: I've been countlessly reminded out here that their roads have hills and ours don't).
To get out and meet people more than I think I want to to avoid repeating the loneliness I felt living in ND (#introvertprobs).
How to be minimalist to fit only what I need into our tiny 1-bedroom apartment.
Have learned to avoid driving during rush hour as much as possible to save my sanity and that you still need to add extra time to what the GPS tells you to get anywhere on time.
Have grown to love how close I am in proximity to anywhere I want to be (top rated restaurants, major airport, easy shopping, big artist concerts, etc).
That Beechers cheddar cheese is the BOMB DOT COM.
Still feel the energizing powers of the mountains and lose myself in nature even though I'm surrounded by the beauty of it often.
As you can imagine, I have photos for days I can share with you from the past year, but it's Halloween and you should be eating candy and having fun so go on! Have a great one and I'll check back in another year!
Happy Halloween!


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Purpose: Team building; Problem-solving; Recognizing roles and patterns Material: This activity uses a book called Zoom by Istvan Banyai. The book is entirely in pictures. Take the book apart and laminate or tape each page so it doesn't tear easily. Steps: Mix up the individually laminated or taped pages and hand them to the group. … Continue reading ACTIVITY: Problem solving using Zoom
Month: March 2018
TIP: This quarter in Review!
Wow! It has been six months since I started this blog. This means that on this blog we have TWO dozen activities and TWO dozen tips/tricks on group facilitation. I wanted to use this post to review everything that we have covered in the past six months. You can go back to any post that … Continue reading TIP: This quarter in Review!
ACTIVITY: Thinking Error Thumb-ball (credit to Mandi Rogers)
At a recent Driving with Care training, Mandi used this activity that I thought was so fun and wanted to share with everyone. Thanks, Mandi! I have changed it slightly… And I also should acknowledge that this is the third activity in a row on thinking errors. I am definitely on a roll, here! But, … Continue reading ACTIVITY: Thinking Error Thumb-ball (credit to Mandi Rogers)
TIP: Working with Negativity
Have you noticed that there are some people who only see the negative? They walk into group and point out everything that is wrong with you, with group, with their lives and with the world? They have developed such a radar for spotting what is wrong that they almost seem to miss anything positive that … Continue reading TIP: Working with Negativity
ACTIVITY: Thinking Error Pairs
Purpose: Deepen learning around thinking errors; help clients recognize and name thinking errors Materials: A list of thinking errors and one example for each; index cards of two colors Steps: This activity requires a little bit of preparation. On one set of index cards, write down the names of thinking errors (e.g., catastrophizing, minimizing, discounting … Continue reading ACTIVITY: Thinking Error Pairs
TIP: Adult Learning
Skill learning is one of the primary reasons we facilitate group for our clients. Skill development is an integral part of our job and to do it well, it helps to understand some central tenets of adult learning. Adult learning is self-directed/autonomous Adult learning is goal-oriented Adult learning utilizes knowledge & life experiences Adult learning … Continue reading TIP: Adult Learning
ACTIVITY: Conversation in History
This activity was inspired by Jake Hernandez at IDEA. He tried it and loved it with his group. If anyone has activities they have used and loved, and want featured on this blog, email me! PURPOSE: The purpose of this activity is to explore hopes/fears and thoughts/beliefs. MATERIALS NEEDED: None STEPS: Break the group up … Continue reading ACTIVITY: Conversation in History
TIP: More on Feedback
I did a post on feedback in group a while ago (can be found here: TIP: Feedback in Group). This post is new research I read on how we all have different sensitivities to feedback. I thought it was fascinating and very helpful to understand how different people respond to feedback so differently. We all … Continue reading TIP: More on Feedback


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this lovely lady had a birthday this week.
how is it that i forgot to mention it here?
we spent most of the day together, hopping from favorite store to favorite store.
we even found some cute matching shoes!
i hope you had a wonderful birthday nana.
we love you lots!


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After the massive Washington state mudslide slammed into his house, 81-year-old Gary "Mac" MacPherson miraculously dug himself out.
MacPherson had been sitting beside his wife Linda, 69, when the landslide hit their home, burying both of them, his daughter told the Los Angeles Times.
MacPherson thought a tornado had hit the area before he blacked out. He then woke up almost completely encased in cold mud, only able to move one arm.
The wooden rocking chair he was sitting saved his life, according to the LA Times. The structure kept debris from breaking his legs, and he was able to use the sharp end of a broken chair piece to dig himself out.
"He doesn't remember the impact of the mud," his daugher Kate McPherson said. "He doesn't remember the house going across the pasture…. He took six breaths and calmed himself down. He thought, and he started digging."
Gary MacPherson called out for his wife, according to his daughter, but she never responded. Linda MacPherson died in the mudslide, and her body was later recovered.
With a bump on his head and injuries to his leg muscles, Gary MacPherson is recovering in a local hospital with his family, according to the LA Times.
Since the mudslide devastated Snohomish County on Saturday, emergency responders have continued to recover bodies, with the latest death toll at 24. Preliminary estimates put the number of missing at more than 100.
Read the entire account at the LA Times.


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Unique74: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND JUMP OFF!!!
the party dont stop!! THIS WEEK at STEREOLOVE | Little Temple | 5.27 | Thursday
The party continues with A-SKI + DJ MIKECHECK ft a special live peformance by SAILAWAY COLLECTIVE (Afro Latin vibes!!) ..this is the MEMORIAL DAY JUMP OFF!! we want to see YOU ready to party once again this Thursday!!
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"a weekly excursion of the ultimate feel good."
live guests:
[LA progressive hip hop]
This Hip Hop artist bears an energetic show with amazing showmanship (which is a lost art for many Hip Hop artists). A great combo of street wise lyrics, a concious flow and witty metaphors set this LA based artist apart from many. You might have caught him a few months ago at 5th St Housequake (Zanzibar) performing with the likes of BLU, PAC DIV and NOLA DARLING just to name a few. If you dig artists such as COMMON, TALIB KWELI and GAME..you will dig PERFECTO!!
"f*cking great track!! (BACK DOWN TO EARTH)
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[soul, r&b, pop]
A brilliant vocalist and talented musicians (plays piano and guitar) who has toured as Elliott Yamin's keyboardist and been behind the scenes writing, arranging, producing or playing instrumentals for other artists including, Ruben Studdard and Nappy Roots.
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DJ CENTER "Feel What Im Feelin"
An inviting collage of honest music and warm beats coming from
planet Brooklyn. Dj Center brings an exciting and delightful compilation of grooves while inviting you to his world and state of mind through these carefully picked selections. The presentation of this mixed
complilation is quite fascinating for the fact that this is
a double disc release covering the various degrees of Nu Soul/Hip Hop and Free Form Jazz. "Feel" also has an array of rare gems from artists such as Q Tip "Money Maker", Sa-Ra
Pharoahe Monche "Glorius"
(remix) and the ultra rare Digable Planets "Dedicated". Other artist featured are The Platinum Pied Pipers, Vinia Mojica (wassup
DJ Magnito!!), The Last Poets and many more.
The Hip Hop Soul disc serves as an appetizer for the motherlode which is the "Jazz in the Color Purple" disc. The "Jazz" disc is purely an invitation to the essence (next to Blues and Gospel) of Hip-Hip and Soul. These compesitions
are not only timeless but they bring an instensity and quality that you simply dont find in today's musicians. The artists featured on this disc such as Pharoah Sanders, Ahmad Jamal, Yusef Lateef, Ramsey Lewis,Kenny Burrell,etc are not playing a groove, they are playing an experience. Center captures that feeling and emotion of these musical gods featuring pieces such as Pharoah Sander's majestic piece "Lower Egypt" which sounds just as moving today as it did when I use to hear it as a child.
This disc also features a very regal
rendition of WAR's "Slipping Into Darkness" perfomed by Chicago's own Mr. Ramsey Lewis and the Gary Bartz/Andy Bey classic "Celestial Blues".
The "Jazz" side is filled with a lot of "jellies and gems" but its clearly a testiment of pure perfection and feeling of these great musicians that will or may never be heard again in such a fashion. DJ Center takes you on one serious musical journey with this release and hopefully you too will get "the feeling".
Golden Stereo: A TASTE OF CHICAGO w/ DERRICK WIZE!! | THU | LITTLE TEMPLE
Last week was another beaufiul one at STEREOLOVE w/ THA BOOGIE who gave another beyond amazing performance with a red hot new band!! We also helped celebrate the b'day of the LEGENDARY RAPHAEL SAADIQ!! A lot of beautiful vibes and good times!!
This week we let the good times roll with another evening of Soulful House, Disco, Hip Hop ,Afro Latin and other beautiful beats and party anthems!!!
Golden Stereo | Unique74 | Extra Mild Sauce
Delivering a 4-Hour Set is EXTRA MILD SAUCE resident
Derrick Wize
with STEREOLOVE Residents:
A-Ski | Mikecheck
A real fan of deep house music, Derrick Wize is known for combining rare dance classics with choice modern organic soul, making it very difficult to stay off the dance floor. With his roots based on the evolution of dance music, a set from Mr. Wize could encompass a range of soulful elements including Jazz, Break Beat, Disco, Deep Tracks, Funk, and more. However the common denominator in each is always the same… stylistic uplifting dance floor heaters. "The basis of Deep House wasn't just the familiar classics we all love but it was about the DJ providing a journey and experience of celebration for the audience through their choice of neck-snapping soul music – be it familiar songs or not. It's always a pleasure and an honor to share my interpretation."
A Taste of Chicago
Thursday May 20th
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Unique74 | TOP 10 | MAY
Burning Spear | The Salsoul Orchestra
Tropical Technique | Urban Legend (ft Dj A-Ski)
In a Song | Dj Center
Movements | The Imagination
Paradise | Dam-Funk
The Ballad of Purple St James | Yahzarah
2 Tokes 4 Dilla Dawg | Floyd The Locsmif
SPG Theme | Silver, Platinum and Gold
Early Byrd | The Baby Steps EP
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Well, I've been so busy lately I only just realised the deadline for the Xponorth comp is by. I didn't hear anything, but that's life. There's probably 1000 would be writers for every publishing opportunity that arises.
Anyway, that little realisation reminded me I've not really been writing properly for a couple of months now. Been too consumed by oatcakes and music! Ahh, c'est la vie! I reckon its past time to take stock and decide where to go next.
I'm currently working on quite a few ideas simultaneously (yeah , I know, but I'm a butterfly). They are:
Editing Pearls On the Road (rock n roll road trip)
Writing Surviving (post apocalyptic supernatural thriller)
Writing Burn (near future fictional rock bio)
Writing The Dark Wave (sci-fi space opera with Pirates),
Writing/editing Tapestries of the Veils (epic urban/steampunk fantasy set in an alternative present day)
I could probably discuss the virtues of each project and convince myself that each in turn is the most worthy, therefore ending up right back where I started with 5 projects all demanding my attention. The problem with that is it makes me want to throw up my hands, scream, and do something completely different again… can you tell I've done this before? Heh.
If I go by today's gut feeling, I want to serialise the 2 complete Tapestries books on the website (with a view to selling the complete books as eBooks) while getting book 3 done. Of course, that hinges on my being able to create an interest and a demand for those stories. Realistically, I'm not sure I can.
I've mused over doing the same sort of thing with most of my work, and I've even made a couple of abortive attempts at doing that kind of thing before. Often as a writer I find myself wondering I , in fact, I am wasting my time and effort in creating work folk don't really want. I think that might be a common problem for aspiring writers, but it is really rather difficult to tell when so much of the creative process of writing is done in isolation. I don't have the money to go get my manuscripts 'polished' by professionals (professional whats? I'm not even sure of the trade name!), so I'm left trying to figure it all out for myself. It's almost enough to make you want to throw in the towel, but I've tried that and those sneaky little ideas whisper at you until you start writing them down so it never works!
Bleh, that's a lot of waffle to come to the point of not getting to the point! What do I do now? Anyone got any suggestions while I go back and sit and stare at the blankness of the proverbial Drawing Board?


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When a blue-eyed lad with the memorable name of Rufus Parnell Jones completed his qualifying trials for the Indianapolis "500" the other day, a gentleman resplendent in pearl-gray Stetson and houndstooth suit could not contain himself. He bounded up and down in the pit lane as Jones's car rolled in, and when he got his hands on the driver lifted him high in an ecstatic bear hug. Thus did J. C. Agajanian, hog rancher, bon vivant, racing promoter and race-car owner, greet the driver of his Indianapolis entry—and his capers were understandable. Jones—"Parnelli" to all Indy aficionados—had just broken the speedway's one-minute barrier and had sped to the first official 150-mph lap ever recorded.
That historic event set the tone for this year's race, the 46th "500," which will surely be among the most memorable of all. Because of his heroics, Parnelli Jones will sit squarely on the pole next Wednesday when the fastest field in Indy's history rolls thunderously into motion. No fewer than six other drivers bettered 149 mph in their four-lap, 10-mile qualifying heats on the first day of trials as an astonishingly large crowd, estimated at 150,000, tensely watched, but only Parnelli cracked the record.
There are solid and significant reasons for this year's high performances. The speedway itself is inherently faster than ever before. The last homestretch half mile of rough brick remaining from the onetime all-brick surface has been paved over with asphalt (except for a yard-wide strip left at the starting line for auld langsyne). New tires with better traction have added to speed potential. But most significantly, the cars themselves are changing: the 150-mph era launched by Parnelli Jones will certainly be contested by racers as dramatically different as the lap times posted on the speedway's tall tower.
Like those of 31 other "500" drivers, Parnelli's car is an Offenhauser-engined speedway roadster. The four-cylinder Offy, which over the years has become not only an engine but a religion, has poweredall but three "500"winners since 1934. Offies cost about $10,000, produce 400 horsepower and typically vibrate like 400 nervous mules simultaneously doing the twist. They are invariably front-mounted, over a solid front axle—and the solid-axle roadster chassis has been undefeated at Indy since 1953, when its designer, Frank Kurtis, removed the driver from his old perch above the drive shaft and placed him beside it in a lower, more stable car.
But as Parnelli Jones and such seasoned Indy chargers as Rodger Ward, Jim Rathmann and A. J. Foyt hurtle away from the starting line next week, there will be one little intruder in that orthodox Offy company whose size bears no relation to its importance. It is a rearengined, independently sprung racer that looks like nothing so much as an overgrown European Grand Prix car. A veritable salad of speedway heresies, its engine is not only not an Offy, it is not even a purebred racing engine. It is, in fact, a stock passenger car Buick V-8—the lightweight aluminum one—with which an engineering genius has wrought wonders. Not since 1947, when a Ford V-8 finished 12th, has a stock engine even qualified for the "500."
This interloper and two others like it (which did not qualify) were built with desperate haste by Marion (Mickey) Thompson, California's prince of hotrodders and the fastest man on four wheels (in 1960 he reached 406.6 mph on the Utah salt flats). His Indy Buick was qualified with astonishing ease by Daniel Sexton Gurney, a fellow Californian and, as everybody knows, a card-carrying road-racing driver usually seen in sports and Grand Prix cars. Gurney, a man of no previous Indianapolis experience, qualified very handsomely indeed, at 147.886 mph, and then coolly buzzed off to Europe for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, where his Porsche failed to finish because of mechanical ills.
"I think," said the Mick after the qualifying trials, "that we have proved our point. We still have the race to run, of course, and I know some people doubt whether we can handle the competition in actual racing traffic—they don't think we have the acceleration. They may be surprised. Dan had only one day's practice in this car before he went out to qualify. At that, he was eighth fastest, so he'll start in the third row. With a little more time for development, we might have been the fastest."
"It's the handwriting on the wall," rejoiced one irreverent Indy fan after Gurney's galvanic trials. "The age of the dinosaur is over."
Maybe, maybe not. The antidinosaur cult, those who would like to see the hulking Offies overthrown, got in its first licks last year when Australia's Grand Prix world champion, Jack Brabham, brought home a seriously underpowered British Cooper in ninth place. Offy men regarded the rear-engined little buzz bomb as a nice but hopelessly outclassed car. They are decidedly more alarmed by the Thompson Buick. "If people ain't careful," says A. J. Foyt, last year's winner, "that car may be smack in the lead." Whether or not it will be is one of the big reasons why the "500" this year is more interesting than ever. To any sporting event that verges on ultimate performance, change brings a new shot of drama—and Indy has been pushing the ultimate for a long time. As any Indy driver can testify, prodigies of bravery and finesse were compressed by Parnelli into the tiny space of time separating 150 mph from 149. He was under one minute on each of his qualifying laps, smoothly taking them, in order, at 150.729, 150.150, 150.276 and 150.326 mph, for an overall average speed of 150.370 mph.
"There," cried Aggie Agajanian, "is a born driver."
"I was never confident that I could do the 150," said Jones deprecatingly. "I only wanted to go as fast as I could as safely as I could." But then, musing on his chances for victory in the race itself, he added, "If I thought the best I could do here was to finish second, I wouldn't be here at all."
As a matter of fact, Parnelli is considered to be the hottest "500" driver to come along since Bill Vukovich, the implacable leadfoot who won in 1953 and 1954 but was killed in the following race. Vukie was anything but a smooth driver. He fought his cars around the speedway with brutal zeal. Parnelli, in contrast, has a serene, silken touch. "I would say," remarked Tulsa's Jack Zink, a prominent Indy car owner and himself an exponent of the new and different, "that Parnelli drives romantically. By that I mean he is perfectly attuned to his car."
This extraordinary smoothness, coupled with a horror of losing, has been the hallmark of Parnelli's style ever since he started racing, in jalopies, at the age of 17. He deftly moved on and up through midget and sprint cars to the "big" Indianapolis roadsters, popping up as rookie at Indy only last year. In his first "500" he led for a total of 27 laps before a stone, kicked up by another car, gashed his forehead, slowing him a bit, and then mechanical troubles beset him. Still, he managed to limp home 12th on three of his car's four cylinders. For that performance he was paired with Pennsylvania's swift young Bobby Marshman, who has the outside front-row starting spot next week, as "co-rookie of the year."
Now 28 and muscular as a young mule, Parnelli has brush-cut sandy hair, thrice-broken nose and a habit of chainsmoking cigarettes. "I have been upside down in racing cars a few times," he says, "but my worst injury was a broken nose. I have never, knock wood, been really out of shape on this speedway."
The Offy faithful would have been thunderstruck if another and far more bizarre intruder had qualified. Jack Zink's gas turbine-powered "Track-burner" (SI, April 30), which was predictably dubbed the "trashburner" by speedway wags, suffered more than its share of teething troubles. Although it was nursed up to 145 mph, it was not quite ready for Indianapolis this year. Watch out next year, though. Sounding like a jet-prop Viscount airplane, it was able to overtake some of the fastest Offieson the straightaways. When handling and acceleration-lag problems are solved, it may be a winner.
In the meantime, Parnelli Jones & Co. will have their hands full squelching that incorrigible little Buick.


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Hot Off the Press — If Your Child Is Taken: Your Rights as a Parent
We've revised this online pamphlet that explains child protection law and what parents or guardians can do if the Director of Child Protection removes their child or plans to remove their child from the home. It also includes where to get legal help. We made minor revisions to describe how to work out an agreement and about the court process. The previous version (July 2014) is still legally accurate and is also available in French online. If Your Child Is Taken in English is available online.


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THE A LENS is a fashion blog written by Andrea Nahle, a 21 year old Marketing and Communication student from Zacatecas, Mexico. She started her blog to creatively express her love for fashion and photography. Crossing the lines by integrating fashion and making photography fashionable is something she does best! Read on to find out some of her inspirations and tips that she shared with us!
How does branding and creativity inspire The A Lens?
THE A LENS is a fashion blog dedicated to show my style and taste in fashion. As a fashion blogger, you become a public figure. My name and my blog are formed through collaborations with brands dedicated to fashion and personal image. Creativity and branding go hand in hand. In a business like mine, you must be creative to achieve mixing trends to create an image that is faithful to your style but still having your readers engaged.
Who is your fashion icon?
My main icons are Karl Lagerfeld and Coco Chanel. Coco was a woman who changed the style of female dress and today, her influence on the fashion world continues. Lagerfeld has kept the essence of Chanel but has given a modern touch to the brand, and its creations for other fashion houses are impeccable.
What organization do you see your blog collaborating with?
My blog shows my love for big brands but also shows how style and fashion is affordable, and casual can be combined with luxury. I would love to collaborate with brands like Chanel, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga, but also work with more affordable brands like ZARA, H & M and MANGO.
How do lifestyle consultants benefit you and your blog?
I think being a fashion blogger in a way makes you a lifestyle consultant for your readers as you show them trends, new collections, amazing places, good music, nice places to go to and beauty advice. Personally, I don't consult any, but I think they benefit people and their companies, and help them look better and feel better. Many people need that in their lives and it's great to have professionals that help you in those areas.
How would you describe your brand?
THE A LENS and myself as the founder of it, want to show that fashion is not just what we see in magazines and catwalks; it is something real that happens every day, something wearable and part of you. My brand is open to collaborate and work with fashion brands and new talents to give a fresh and stylish point of view to my readers. My image is slightly edgy with classic accents, but I am always willing to add different touches. I want to inspire others with my passions.
It's no wonder Elle Mexico featured Andrea in their magazine; she has a strong love for the fashion industry and she enjoys sharing it along with her style and ideas. One of her main goals is to inspire her readers with current trends, while always being conscious about accessibility and affordability. One thing is sure, we are sold on that! Follow THE A LENS blog to learn more about Andrea Nahle behind the lens.


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What would the president's tax returns show about his financial ties to foreign powers or other ethical issues? Is there a better way than disclosure of tax returns to get at such information? This new Brennan Center analysis explores these questions.
Americans agree that the campaign finance system is broken. The vast majority of Americans, whether liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican, believe that the campaign finance system needs "fundamental changes," or that it should be "completely rebuilt." A primary concern for many is that the system is out of balance, with big money having far too much influence over policy, drowning out the voices of ordinary voters.
Americans of all political stripes are concerned about the fact that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 election. These events compel a thorough investigation, and various inquiries are already underway. Here's a comprehensive guide to different investigative mechanisms available to the legislative and executive branches.
The United States stands alone among modern democracies in stripping voting rights from millions of citizens on the basis of criminal convictions. This piece examines the historical roots of the laws behind this disenfranchisement.
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Truth: there are 253 million cars and trucks on the streets in the U.S.. If say at any stage about a quarter of those cars are on the street, that means 63,250,000 are on the road, divide by 50 states that is 126,500 cars on the street at any given time in each state. Clearly these numbers differ and areas like New York surely have more cars that the middle of Wyoming, however, the point is no matter where you're, there are going to be others around you into their vehicles.
There are countless small businesses and massive ones at that popping up at the U.S. each year. With this competition, don't you think that it's time to consider a new way of advertising to get your company noticed? This is where all those arbitrary car details come in, it is time to consider automobile advertising!
Consider the exposure billboards get daily. If you receive the right place you can reach thousands of people in a matter of hours! Now imagine if this billboard was shifting, driving around through town reaching all the more people. Is that the kind of advertising you'd need for your business? If that's the case, you really ought to start looking into automobile advertising, and I'll cover some of the most popular choices that will help you make the best choice.
I am sure you've seen those automobiles with crazy graphics and their brand name written all over them. These are called wraps and therefore are usually large vinyl sheets with graphics printed that cover a large part if not all of the Fahrzeugbeschriftung Stuttgart to turn it into a literal moving billboard. This is the most expensive choice and requires special knowledge of how to put them in order not to distort the image on the many faceted surface of your vehicle. Most people are concerned with the elimination of them, but if done correctly with the ideal product, they will leave your paint job unharmed and will really help preserve it.
The first illustration of this I always think of is your local landscaper. Odds are they have a standard white truck and have put auto decoration on it that customers are aware of who they are if they show up to your property. Like wraps, vehicle lettering is make from a durable, weather proof plastic which is placed on the vehicle. Unlike wraps, these images are generally only letters and tiny logos or graphics which are cut out of the vinyl so they do not cover large portions of the vehicle. Costs on lettering depend on just how much of this vehicle you are covering as well as the number of colours. Most printers will charge by the foot or lineup.
If you are considering that sticking a giant decal on your car is not for you, magnets is probably your best option. These are great for realtors or others who may utilize their personal vehicle as a company car. Vehicle magnets can come in different shapes and sizes and are basically an oversized business card that you place on the side of your car. The benefit of magnets is that they can easily be removed and reused provided that they are appropriately cared for. I would not recommend taking them on and off on a daily basis since this may wear down the magnet immediately. Storage is also very critical in that you should always keep it flat so that it places properly, most adhere it on their refrigerator or filing cabinets. You also need to be sure you wash out the area the magnet will be sticking to until you place it on. A dirty car can lead to a lost magnet when it falls off moving down the road.


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THANK YOU to all of you who entered to win the audio book Wrecked, When A Broken World Slams into Your Comfortable Life by Jeff Goins. This is my first experience to take part in a blog tour book review. I totally enjoyed it and I hope you did too. Although my first blog tour … Read more


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Bringing Writers to Devtome the Right Way
If you are already a writer for Devtome, congratulations. You are part of a group of people that is working for a common goal (enhancing the value of Devcoins through different projects). Devtome is just one of those projects, and as you know is based on the act of writing. It is also the one that is recruited to the most often, but I have seen a lot of people going about it the wrong way. My goal with this article is to help understand what Devtome is and what it is not (and, in essence, this also carries on to Devcoins as a whole). The hope is that this helps clarify some things and adds some more value to the project. Remember, the more Devcoins are worth, the more we all benefit both directly and indirectly (via things like bounties)!
Sustaining Quality
The biggest issue I have seen so far from recruiters is pushing the idea that "anything" can be written about and that even bad writers can take part. While the former is true for the most part, there are some stipulations. The latter is completely false.
The topics that are written about should be based on what others want to read. Throwing up random babbling is not benefiting the project at all. If readers are not taking in the information or enjoying the content, they will in all likelihood not return to the site in order to see what other content there is. On the other hand, if they love what they read, they will continue to come back to either see new stuff by their favorite author or new topics in general. Along with this, if people are enjoying the topic it makes them much more likely to support the site by linking to it and referring others to it. The moral of the story? Write about topics that are of interest to others!
Quality Writers
It is hard to put this above or below the topic selection, so I will say that it should be about equal. The writers for Devtome should know what they are doing. I have seen a couple people throw around this idea that bad writers should join the project as well, and that is simply not true. We are here as writers, and that means that people should be editing their work. When you do things like misusing "your" and "you're," what you are doing is showing that the writers of the site, as a whole, are uneducated and therefore should not be trusted. Why is this? Because it means that the content throughout the entire site (even the articles that are edited and proofread) are probably low quality. In other words, it leads to the same situation mentioned above: it causes people to stop coming by the site.
This is always a hot topic because it is an important one. Writers want to get benefits from their work, and that is completely understandable. After all, that time could just as well be used at a job to earn money, right? Well, this leads to its own issue. All too often I hear the questions related to pay (why is it low, when will it be there, etc.). While they are definitely important, there is a bit too much emphasis with some people joining the project and hoping that it is a get rich scheme. Trust me, it is not! To actually earn from the site and project, you have to care about it and continually work to make it better. If you just drag the project down, not only do you kill your own earnings, but you also risk being removed. I can not even count the number of people who have tried to cheat the system. It is not going to work, so do not risk it. You waste everyone's time.
Being a Positive Influence: Recruiting
This leads me on to how to do recruiting. I do not believe that talking about pay is a bad thing, but it should not be the primary focus (or even near it). Think of it as being a sub part of the project as a whole. If people are focused on how much they are going to earn and that is all, they are going to end up doing a pretty bad job and all of us end up losing money as a result. If anything, the pay can be considered as a byproduct of the work that is put in.
On the topic of writer quality, we need more good writers. Those who can do their own proofreading and editing are a major plus. Bringing in a lot of lower quality writers, while it does get more content out there, devalues the entire site (including your own writing) and leads to lower rewards for everyone. Try to avoid that at all costs, as there are article admins that sift through the new writers to ensure that they are up to the standards we are going for. If they are not, they are removed from the project and are likely to be upset with whoever recruited them because of the time they wasted when they are just not up to the par we are looking for.
While I am definitely happy that we are bringing on more new writers to the Devtome project, there are some issues that need to be resolved. The first of these is the low quality we are seeing, and the second is the constant emphasis on earnings and hoping to get rich off of the project. Neither of these are helpful, and they are both actively working to drag down the value of Devtome and Devcoins as a whole. Our first step to boosting the project back up to its quality standards is to start bringing people on board that are team workers and want to help the project succeed, rather than focusing solely on what their own benefits are. This leads to enhanced benefits for everyone, and we all win!


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On Oct. 7, 1968, the general body of the International Olympic Committee gathered for its semi-annual meeting, which coincided with the start of the Mexico City Games. Among the various reports, elections and procedural motions at the meeting, one event stands out: a vote to ban all flags and national anthems from medal ceremonies, and to replace them with the Olympic banner and anthem. This vote made its way to the floor thanks to a single administrator, and it came astonishingly close to passing.
The administrator was Prince George William of Hanover, brother-in-law to Queen Elizabeth II and head of the International Olympic Academy from 1966 to 1971. George viewed the Olympic Movement in idealistic terms. To put things less charitably, the prince was somewhat delusional. In his speech to the IOC on Oct. 7, he compared the movement's impact to that of the Red Cross, saying that while the humanitarian group healed the wounds caused by war and disaster, the Olympics worked in equal measure to prevent them.
But George was clearly worried. Despite his high regard for the Olympics, he saw the constant encroachment of politics and nationalism into the games as a poison. The Olympics, which were supposed to be a unifying force, had transformed into simulations of battle between nations. This was no novel observation by Prince George, but rather an echo of what George Orwell had written in his essay "The Sporting Spirit" two decades earlier. Orwell described international sport as "war minus the shooting," explaining that "as soon as the question of prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused."
And so Prince George called for the radical step of removing nationalist symbols entirely. Instead of medal ceremonies featuring the national anthem of the winner's country, he argued, "the Olympic Hymn should be played and the Olympic Flag flown for every Victor, from whatever country he may come." The Olympics had in their inception been the domain of the individual athlete, which is why competitive, country-specific medal counts have to this day never been officially endorsed by the IOC. George concluded his appeal to the general body by saying the IOC should "make it its objective to prevent the Olympic Games from developing more and more into statistics of national evaluation whereas the athletics merely fulfill the role of collecting points for their country."
If you've watched a second of the Olympics at any point in the last 50 years, you may surmise George's motion never passed. But though his motion may seem radical today, his oration proved effective. After he said his piece, two of the IOC's most powerful members, the Marquess of Exeter and Lord Killanin, took the floor in his defense along with a half-dozen others.
Shockingly, George's motion received overwhelming support, with 34 votes in favor of banning the flags and anthems to only 22 against. But per the IOC rules, change requires a two-thirds majority. George's motion fell short by three votes. Despite the close margin, the defeat was evidently enough to disillusion the prince. Most IOC memberships are cushy lifetime appointments, but George resigned before the next games, never again to be involved in the world of high-level international sport through the remaining four decades of his life.
Nearly five decades on, the Olympics have only further embraced nationalism. But what if George had gotten those three extra votes? Would the games bear no resemblance to the jingoistic spectacle we know today?
This week, we may get a sense of the answer. As a penalty for operating a massive state-sponsored doping program, the Russian tricolor flag and national anthem have both been banned from the Pyeongchang Games. The flag won't appear in the opening ceremony, on the uniforms of Russian athletes, or at any medal ceremonies. Officially, Russia will win zero medals at the 2018 Winter Games. It's just what Prince George always wanted.
It is impossible, though, to imagine that the world will see these "athletes from Russia" (the official terminology) as individuals rather than representatives of their native land. Given the media frenzy the ban has already caused, it seems certain that the games will be more politicized that ever, particularly in Russia itself. Already, Vladimir Putin has suggested the sanctions are the result of American efforts to cause discontent in the lead-up to the Russian election in March. Russian officials have said that the athletes who will be competing in South Korea will be charged with defending the country's honor.
This is all strong evidence that Prince George's suggested change wouldn't really have changed that much at all. The flames of nationalism aren't really fanned by the symbols seen during the Olympics. They're stoked by politicians and pundits, and by everyone in Russia and the United States and everyone else around the world who cares less about skiing and speedskating than about watching their teams win.
Ryan Murtha is a writer for Slate.
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Smoked Paprika Salmon & Basil Burger with Spicy Mayo
I LOVE Basil!
I read somewhere that Thai Basil, in Chinese means: "Won't be exchanged, even with Gold". Fancy stuff right? Well it is.
Thai or not, Basil is exceptionally healthy [great source of Vitamin A, K, C & Magnesium] and has tremendous anti-bacterial properties. Apparently in the old days of eastern medicine, it was used to treat respiratory infections like Tuberculosis.
Now I'm not saying go wrap yourself up in some leaves when you start sneezing, but give it a shot, alright?
Smoked Paprika Salmon & Basil Burger
What I Used:
2 Med Salmon Fillets [skinless]. Fresh Basil. Baby Bell Peppers. Scallions. Burger Buns. Sriracha. Mayo. Butter. Smoked Paprika. Olive Oil. Salt. Pepper.
What I Did:
I warmed my oven to 400F and began dicing the veggies & Salmon:
1/4 cup diced Red Bell Pepper. 1/4 cup diced Yellow Bell Pepper. 1/4 cup diced Orange Bell Pepper. 1/4 cup diced Scallions [green stems included].
I combined all these items into a bowl, added 2 tbsp of Smoked Paprika, Salt & Pepper and really mushed it all together.
FYI – I never recommend salt and pepper portions because everyone has their own taste when it comes to these two.
Once all the ingredients were properly integrated, I formed them into burger sized pattes. and sautéd them in 1 tbsp of Olive Oil for 3 mins on each side in a large saute pan.
When they were nicely browned, I inserted them into the oven for 15 mins.
You're practically home guys so onto the Condiments!
In place of Ketchup, I made Spicy Mayo. Real Simple.
Mix 2 generous tbsp of Mayo and 1 tbsp of Sriracha Chilli Sauce and that's it.
Note: To increase the spice of the mayo, increase the portion of the Sriracha.
Now for the Buns.
It should be noted that I wasn't entirely prepared to make this meal, and because of that, I had to use English Muffins in place of real buns. But the process is the same so whatever 😉
Just before serving, I lightly buttered each half of my 'bun' and toasted them in a dry skillet.
When they were golden brown, I applied a generous layer of my spicy mayo, laid 5-7 torn leaves of fresh basil on one half and the Salmon burger on the other.
All together now.
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Pura Luhur Batukaru temple & Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
IDR 500,000++ per person mineral water supplied.
With an English speaking driver, visit the famous rice fields of Jatiluwih, where farmers practice organic farming in some of Bali's most beautiful rice fields.
Then on to Pura Luhur Batukaru temple, built in the 11th century and one of Bali's most famous temples.
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A Birmingham technology company is expanding into the Far East with the opening of a Taiwanese subsidiary.
Smart Antenna Technologies (SAT), based on the University of Birmingham's campus in Edgbaston, is opening a research facility in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
The company, set up 2013, will initially hire five new engineers to work with customers in China, Japan and Taiwan.
SAT currently employs 19 engineers and researchers at its Birmingham HQ and at a separate office in Bath.
The new Taiwanese facility will be managed from the Edgbaston headquarters.
Currently, smartphones and laptops have up to five separate antennas for Bluetooth, wi-fi and 4G connections but SAT has developed technology which enables a device's multiple antennae to be sited in one unit.
The company also claims its device can extend battery life by up to ten per cent.
Chief executive Sampson Hu said: "It is an exciting time for the company and our expansion to the Far East underlines our ambitions.
"Our technology has the potential to be placed in every device with an antenna.
"By establishing a presence in Taipei, we will be on the front foot to work with our customers in the region.
"The market for connected devices in China and the Far East is huge and growing every year. With our new office, we are well placed to meet that demand."
SAT was founded in 2013 by Mr Hu who has been working on the core technology since 2009 while completing his PhD at the University of Birmingham.
It was the first company to receive investment from the University of Birmingham's Innovation Fund in January.


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Review by: Jonathan Moss
Album assigned by: Eric Pember
I don't know, based on the title of the album and the name of the band I was expecting like, dream pop or something indie. Then I read about it on RYM and see that one of the guys from Clipping is involved, so its probably not dream pop. I also get kinda excited, I really like Clipping.
You know how Frank Zappa done those albums to mock sleazy 70s rock music with Flo and Eddy, but often came across as equally sleazy and (i'm listening to this as i write it and one of the songs just made me physically cringe. Like for real, i'm not exaggerating) repugnant so not really enjoyable anyway. This album does that for sleazy EDM and shit like LMFAO and its much worse than anything Zappa done in the same vein.
Okay, so not to be too politically correct or anything, but a lot of the lyrics are fucking sexist. Now, i'm assuming this is intended as satire, but if it's a satire of teenaged girls it is sexist, and if it's a satire of people's perception of teenaged party girls it still sucks.
Some of the songs have good parts, the occasional catchy part or interesting synth part betraying that this was made by, you know, an experimental musician with a goddamned thesis on noise music. But on the whole it's a lot of annoying clubbish synth parts with a really obnoxious singer SHOUTING EVERYTHING. The album is the equivalent of a spastic child running around a shopping market with shit in their pants pushing everything over and attacking the shoppers. It's not to my taste is what i'm trying to say. "U Want Me" is kind of pretty i guess, but even then it sounds more like an attempt at depth than you know, depth. And the vocals and lyrics are fucking obnoxious.
I mean, okay, there's the occasional amusing line, but fuck it.
Anyway, this album is an hour long and I honestly don't know who it was intended for. Maybe check it out if you're just like really into experimental music and willing to try anything, even if the album isn't really experimental.
I guess i would summarise it as smug hipsters try to parody obnoxious EDM and end up sounding worse.


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The PomeIo P5 Electric Skateboard comes with 2 very powerful motors of 160W each, maxing out 35km/h. Also designed for big guys, in fact it can hold up to 120kg load. It offers a 17 degree grade ability so it is easy to handle on almost any terrain. The removable 5800mAh battery can give you enough juice for up to 20km so it can be used as your daily commute method especially in big, high traffic metropolitan areas. But not only, also for fun is a very addictive tech-toy even though it has a more professional vibe. The battery also comes with a USB port so you can also charge your tech gear on the go like your smartphone or cameras. The average charging time is at about 2-3 hours.
The remote control is also powered by a 380mAh Li-ion battery which can be fully charged in only 20 minutes. From the remote you can of course adjust the speed (speed up or slow down) and has two different modes: Professional and Beginner. The connection between the board and the remote is Bluetooth.
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This is a complete set of OEM brake line from my 2016 GTR. They came off at 1800 miles when I upgraded to the steel brake lines. They are in perfect condition if you need a set. PM me if you want them.


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Tamzin Outhwaite urges BBC to fix gender pay gap as she returns to EastEnders
The actress, who will reprise her role as Melanie Owen after 15 years away, said she had been horrified by the gender pay gap
TAMZIN Outhwaite has demanded that the female stars of EastEnders are paid as much as the men ahead of her return to the soap.
The actress, who will reprise her role as Melanie Owen after 15 years away, said she had been horrified by the gender pay gap.
She told the Mail on Sunday's You magazine: "The one thing we need to sort out is the pay gap between men and women, which has completely shocked me.
"I think we all knew about it but it was never out in the open. Now it is and we can see it, it's time to make a change."
Figures released earlier this year showed Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, and Danny Dyer, who plays Mick Carter, are the top earning stars on the soap, taking home between £200,000 and £249,999 per year.
Female stars including Letitia Dean (Sharon Mitchell), Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) and Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale) all earn between £150,000 and £199,999.
Lord Hall, the director-general of the BBC, has pledged to close the salary divide by 2020.
Outhwaite played Owen on the soap between 1998 and 2002 and said she cannot wait to go back.
She said: "When I was asked to go back to EastEnders, I asked my eldest daughter what I should do and she said, 'Can you get home every night?' I replied that I could, so she said, 'Well, do it.' That clinched it.
"To be stepping back into Mel's shoes nearly 20 years after I first started feels perfect. I'm very happy to be back. It has brought back many happy memories.
"Many of the original team are still here so it's good to be among friends."
She continued: "EastEnders is in my DNA and I always knew deep down that someday I would revisit Mel. She is a strong independent woman with lots more stories to tell."
Outhwaite will make her return to the soap in 2018.
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last night i just did not feel like eating dinner. nothing sounded appealing.
vegetables? no.
soup? no.
quinoa? no.
egg? no.
bananas? no.
beans? no....wait.
about a year ago my sister made the most delicious chickpea blondies ever. seriously, if you have not made those things you need to try them now.
anyway. i looked at the beans again.
all i wanted in that moment was chocolate and peanut butter.
maybe if i combined those two things with beans i could call it dinner?
i think so.
and in that moment, the peanut butter & chocolate bean brownies were born.
preheat the oven to 350.
in a blender, combine:
- 1 can aduki beans (i like eden organics)
- 1/3 cup dark maple syrup
- 3 tbsp crunchy organic peanut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp maca powder
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- sprinkle of salt
- 3 drops of nunaturals vanilla stevia
blend until smooth.
add 2 medium farm fresh eggs and blend again (do not over blend the eggs).
stir in a handful of chocolate chips & chopped dark chocolate at your discretion.
pour into an 8x8 pan.
melt 2 tbsp of peanut butter with 1 tsp coconut oil, stir to combine.
swirl over top of the brownies.
bake for 18 minutes, until the edges pull away but the centre is very moist and slightly under cooked.
allow to cool, or not.


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Command to Get Mac ID:
We can get the Mac id of the system through Command Prompt. MAC ID is nothing but Media Access Control Id. In every computer or Laptop there should be a unique media access control Id. This MAC ID is belongs to Network Interface Card (NIC) of the computer or Laptop or any networking device.
The Command to get mac id is getmac
Command to get mac id is may works only for windows computers not for all other operating systems.
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